Flag Salute Bicentennial Encourages Nationwide Display
The 21 day flag salute runs from Flag Day June 14 to Independence Day July 4. Citizens are urged to display the American flag as a nationwide commemorative event. The program, official Bicentennial, is endorsed by the ARBA and Freedoms Foundation. Women awarded degrees at Iowa University ceremonies in May are noted.
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Congress of the United States
U. S
ARBA
Freedoms Foundation
Valley Forge
Bedford second graders host surprise party for retiring teacher
Bedford community honors Mrs. Kath leen Henson with a May 20 21 afternoon retirement party in Miss Karen Adwell's room. Mothers attended as students gifted a watercolor painting by Mrs. Louise Dukes and a paper banner and card celebrated her 20 year teaching career.
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Kathleen Henson
Karen Adwell
Christensen
Henson
Bedford Community Schools
Louise Dukes
Andrea Payne
Danny Newkirk
Jeff Hill
Justin Vawter
Brian Wehrkamp
Sheila Garner
Conrad Wilkinson
Jared Madsen
Elaine King
Kerry Sunderman
Angela Moore
Marnie McNutt
Joni Streebin
Lisa Haidsiak
Jeanette Whitten
Scott DeMott
Patrick Wilson
Unofficial GOP Contest Totals From Taylor County Primary
Unofficial results June 8 show district and statewide race tallies. In Supervisor District 3 Don H Glass 341 versus Donald Tribolet 473. Auditor Alten J Thompson 921 versus Lary Wyckoff 555. Sheriff Marven Weed 841 versus Dennis W McMillen 618. Congress 5 Kenneth R Falk 1126 versus John S Murray 294. State Senator 48 James E Briles 1009 versus Margaret L Hemphill 382.
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Taylor County
Don H. Glass
Donald Tribolet
Alten J. Thompson
Lary Wyckoff
Marven Weed
Dennis W. McMillen
Congress
Kenneth R. Falk
John S. Murray
James E. Briles
Margaret L. Hemphill
Fish Caught by Mrs Jem Skinner at Blockton
A one pound eleven ounce bluegill was landed by Mrs Jem Skinner of Blockton in a local fishing report. The terse note records the catch with minimal detail.
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Jem. ‘Skinner
Blockton
Senior Citizens Bicentennial Dinner for Taylor County
The Senior Citizens of Taylor County announce a Bicentennial dinner at the Purple Palace on June 11 at 12 noon. An old fashioned menu, a program, and door prizes for six attendees are planned. Dress is period attire and reservations are requested by 9 a.m. June 11 at 523-3522.
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Taylor County
Purple Palace
Evangelist Crusade Draws Big Crowd at Bedford Church
Bob Harrington led a Taylor County fairgrounds crusade with about 1600 attendees. The event, sponsored by First Baptist Church of Bedford, featured Gospel Tones songs before Harrington urged prayer for ten public figures and handed out records to married men.
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Bob Harrington
Taylor County Fairgrounds
Lat
Harrington
Bourbon Street
New Orleans
Louisiana
Johnny Carson
Joe Namath
Elvis Presley
Hugh Hefner
Jimmy Hoffa
Evel Knievel
Merv Griffin
Muhammed Ali
Howard Cosell
Charlie Finley
Gospel Tones
St. Joseph
Jesus
First Baptist Church of
Bedford
Ollie Odle
Pam Larson to Attend Girls State at UNI Cedar Falls
Miss Pam Larson of Bedford will be among 304 girls at the 31st annual Iowa American Legion Auxiliary Girls State held June 5 to 12 on the University of Northern Iowa campus in Cedar Falls. The week features mock government from city to state level with caucuses, nominating papers, and culminates in an inauguration ceremony.
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Pam Larson
Bedford
Iowa American Legion Auxiliary
Art Larson
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls
Miss Larson
Iowa
Campbell Hall
UNI
Terry Beeler
Ottumwa
Hawkeye
Deverre Harper
West Grove
American Legion Auxiliary
Miss Taylor Co
Taylor County
Rosalyn Cummings
P to Issue 3 Fires Section Next Week
Times-Press announces a Lake of Three Fires section next week with lake improvement camping tips and lake information plus an advertising section. Campers receive this weekly for 14 weeks. advertisers urged to call 523 2525 if not contacted.
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T P
Times-Press
Bicentennial Heritage Exhibit At Bedford Library
On June 6 about 150 people attended the 12th Heritage Exhibit at the Bedford Public Library. The Thursday Club sponsored the show featuring antique clothing and accessories with historic gowns, dolls in wedding dresses, and photographs. The event highlighted dresses over a century old and a display of early 1800s attire.
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Bedford Public Library
Thursday Club
Ellen Lemke
Ziegfield Follies
Boyd Mackey
Adriarine McSier
Albia, Jr
Minnie Hoover
Andrianne McSier
Two Vehicle Collision Near Bedford No Injuries Reported
At 4 50 p m June 2 a truck and a car crashed at the Hiway 148 and No 319 intersection six miles north of Bedford. Damage totaled 1100 with Eden charged for failure to signal and Long for improper passing.
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Bedford
Lawrence William Eden
Creston
Marilyn Long
Anita
Joseph Wilson
Sheriff's Department
Eden
First Annual Youth Tennis Tourney at Ribbins Park
The BCHS tennis team sponsors a boys singles event at Ribbins Park on June 25 and 26 starting 8 a.m. Proceeds fund next season's uniforms and equipment. Divisions cover ages 6 to 14 and 15 to 20. Medals go to winners and runners-up. Entry blanks from Times-Press or Harold Prior 523 2801.
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Ribbins Park
BCHS
Ono
Times-Press Office
Harold Prior
Mr. Prior
Blockton Bicentennial Flag Presentation Saturday Event
The Blockton Bicentennial Flag Presentation takes place this Saturday at 7 30 p.m. in Blockton Park followed by an ice cream social. A Country Western Dance will entertain attendees as part of the Bicentennial Committee activities repeated in another ad in this issue.
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Blockton Park
Bicentennial Committee
Armour Co Leases Lucas Hog Yard
Max E. Lucas of Bedford leases his Hog Yard to Armour and Company as of June 14. Lucas has run the business for 15 and a half years and farmed 240 acres east of Bedford since 1934. He and wife Dorothy have two sons, Dr. James F. Lucas of Bedford and Dr. Donovan Lucas of Leon, both veterinarians.
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Max E. Lucas
Bedford
Armour and Company
Lucas
Dorothy
James F. Lucas
Donovan Lucas
Leon
More Singers Sought for Breen Musical Production
Rehearsals for I Love America are on Wednesdays at 8 30 pm and Sundays at 2 30 pm in BCHS Auditorium directed by Mrs. Robert Stacy. The county wide show runs July 2 at Taylor Co Fair Grounds and July 3 at Clearfield football field with 76 singers needed. Local attendees at Sunday session came from Blockton Conway Gravity New Market and Bedford.
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Robert Stacy
Taylor Co
Clearfield
Blockton
Conway
Gravity
New Market
Bedford
Bicentennial Award Given to Ellen Graham Lemke
Ellen Graham Lemke received a bicentennial award for her poem Roll on America from the Iowa Federation of Women's Club.
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Ellen Graham Lemke
America
Iowa Federation of Women’s Club
Bicentennial Service at United Christian-Presbyterian Church
A special Bicentennial celebration was held at United Christian-Presbyterian Church on Sunday June 6. A delegation from Corning Christian Church presented Bedford with a Bicentennial plaque. The event honored local church history and milestones.
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United Christian-Presbyterian Church
Corning Christian Church
Bedford
Bedford graduate Susan Standage named Miss Southwest Iowa
Susan Standage 19, Bedford High School graduate, was a finalist in the Miss Southwest Iowa Beauty Pageant held in Clarinda. She earned a $500 scholarship and an expense paid trip to the Miss Iowa Pageant, with Mary Greenwood and Chris Paterka as runners-up. Standage sponsors included Bedford Business and Professional Women's Club and Bedford Lions Club. she is pursuing a secretarial certificate and has varied interests and activities.
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Bedford Community High School
Susan Standage
Dale Standage
Bedford
Tammy Johnson
Essex
Susan
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville
Bedford Business and Professional Women's Club
Bedford Lions Club
NWMSU
This Land
James M. Jackson Leads Greenville First National Bank Expansion
James M. Jackson, head of Greenville Illinois First National Bank, oversaw remodeling and expansion celebrated with an open house May 16. Jackson, former Bedford native, became president in 1972 after purchasing a large stake in 1971 and brings extensive farm mortgage and commercial loan experience.
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Greenville
Illinois
First National Bank
James M. Jackson
Bedford
Grover Jackson
Walter Bush
Gravity
Jackson
Onarga
Iowa State University
Ames
NWMSU
Maryville
Greenville Bank
Jacksons
Bank of
Johnson City
Ilinois
Conway to Receive Bicen Logo Flag Presentation
Conway Bicentennial Committee invites the public to a logo flag presentation on Monday June 14 at 8 p.m. east of the Store in Conway. A potluck supper with ice cream social follows at 6 30 p.m. attendees should bring table service and covered dishes for their family.
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Conway
Driver License Examinations Scheduled This June
Officials will administer driver license tests in Taylor County on Thursday June 10 and Thursday June 24. Examinations run from 9 00 a.m. to 4 15 p.m. with staff on duty to assist applicants.
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Taylor County
Taylor County Fair Queen contest entries sought
County ACS names poster winners Bonnie Schofield Debbie Borland and Jane Reed all from Lenox Community School. Bedford area events include Conway School Picnic June 27 at 12 30. Frank notes about AFS student Steven Barker from Attica to Colombia and 1971 Bedford reunion plans June 26 27.
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Conway School
Conway
Taylor County
American Cancer Society
Bonnie Schofield
Debbie Borland
Jane Reed
Lenox Community School
Lions Club Car Wash Saturday in Bedford
The Bedford Lions Club will run a car wash this Saturday June 12 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the O'Bryan Bros. parking lot. For 2 dollars cars will be cleaned inside and out with free pick up and delivery by call of Dr. James Cummings at 523-2393.
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Bedford Lions Club
O'Bryan Bros
Bedford
James Cummings
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Karen Susan Good
Helen Smith Wyckoff
United States
Russ Faubion
Russell V. Faubion, Jr
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Blockton, Iowa
Faubion
Sr. Citizens Bicen
Baptist Church
Dale Cochran
Eagle Grove
House of Representatives
Music Hall
Bicen
Ceccil L. Sickels
Mt. Ayr
Clearfield Barns
Kenneth Falk
Charles Bowman
Rev. Brown
Clearfield Church of Christ
Dale Juergens
TCBC
June High Low
Breen Musical
Merica
Corning Church
Miss Southwest
Renee Ne Tagtonte
Southwest
Lowa
Ee Tori
Mor
Sidney
Miss Lorimer
Gola Pligenni
Davenport
Illinois Bank
City Reservoir
Bess
City
Ken Worris
Brent Snyder
Dane Snyder
ACS
Reunion
Lake of Three Fires
Steve Melvin
Lions Club
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