Statesman family reunion held near Sheridan
The annual Statesman family reunion gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Estel Larsson north of Sheridan on Sunday June 7 with seventy five attendees. A basket dinner was served at noon and letters from absent relatives were read as the group visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statesman Family
Estel Larsson
Sheridan
Orlie Stutesman
Leroy
Roberta
Loretta
Donald Stutesman
Erma Jean
Joan
Lewis Rauch
Lewis Stutesman
Carrie Rauch
Parnell
Andrew Campbell
Forrest
Vern
John
Dean
Tarkio
John Campbell
Hopkins
Ralph Statesman
George Clark
Vernon
Nichols
Blockton
Elder Herrington
Frances Mae
Ray Statesman
Mount Ayr
Joe Terry
June
Donald
Willa Ruth
Melbourne
Gail Dorsey
Malvern
Paul Chapman
Patty Jean
Bert Wilson
Eldon
Clifford Johnson
Manford Wilson
Norma Jean
Bobby
Albert Wilson
Ora Rauch
Marshall Lester
Mavis
Oren
Orville Brown
Estell Larison
Dale
Dwight
John Statesman
Ralph Price
Gravity
Ray Lucas
Kenneth, Vadonna
Ivan
Ronald
Herman O’dell
Max Lucas
Bedford
Miss Cree Weds Charles A. Huss
Gwendolyn Cree and Charles A Huss were married in a 2 pm ceremony at the Clarinda Methodist Church on June 6. The couple will reside on a Gravity area farm after the wedding. the bride works as a rural teacher and the groom farms.
Dependable Auxiliary Elects Officers in A.M.E Church
Mrs. Herbert Owen presides as president with Mrs. Albert Salen as vice president Mrs. Eldon Poole secretary and Mrs. Ernest Burks treasurer in the annual election of the Dependable Auxiliary of the Methodist church held Wednesday afternoon June 10 A social hour followed the meeting with Mrs. Owen assisted by Mrs. L C Severs Mrs J H Chilcote Mrs Willis Nethers and Mrs Clifford Templeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Owen
Methodist Church
Albert Salen
Eldon Poole
Ernest Burks
Owen
L. C. Severs
J. H. Chilcote
Willis Nethers
Clifford Templeton
Miss Quigle to Wed Ayres in Lincoln Nebraska
Invitations in Bedford announce the marriage of Miss Alice G Quigle and Francis H Ayres in Lincoln Nebraska on Saturday June 27 at 8 pm. The ceremony will be at the First Presbyterian Church with a reception afterward. The bride elect is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John Quigle of Lincoln formerly Miss Lela Zircher of Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice G. Quigle
Francis H. Ayres
Lincoln
Nebr
Bedford
First Presbyterian Church
John Quigle
Quigle
Lela Zircher
Mrs Wisdom to Host WCTU Meeting Friday
Mrs. Wisdom will host the WCTU Friday afternoon June 19 with Mrs. J. Stanley Decker leading the lesson study and Mrs. J. T. Gray giving the devotions.
Birthday Party for Harlan Ulmer at Home
Mrs. James Ulmer hosted twenty children Tuesday evening to celebrate her son Harlan Ulmer turning twelve. The group played games and enjoyed refreshments after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan Ulmer
James Ulmer
Miss Appleman Engaged to Carroll Gillis of Fort Worth
Engagement announced for Miss Mary Lou Appleman of Skidmore and Carroll Gillis of Fort Worth Texas. Bride to be has Maryville State Teachers College diploma 1931 and teaching background. Groom-to-be attends Fort Worth school studying to be a minister. They plan to reside in Texas after marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lou Appleman
Skidmore
Carroll Gillis
Fort Worth
Tex
Robert Appleman
Texas
Maryille High School
Maryville
Hamblin Family Picnic at Clifford Bowman Home
Families and relatives gathered at the Clifford Bowman residence near Blockton for a Sunday picnic dinner and visiting. Attendees included A L Hamblin family with Esther, C F Hamblin and daughter, F L Hamblin party, Cundy families, Oren and Mary Louise, W Hamblin, F L Cundy, Harley Nickle, Forest Posten and Dean, Frank Hamblin, Harriett Hamblin, Allen Hamblin with Dora Jane Henry and Mary, George Goudie with Beverly and Dean, and Beverly Bowen, among others from Sharpsburg and Gravity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamblin
Clifford Bowman
Blockton
A. L. Hamblin
Esther
C. F. Hamblin
F. L. Hamblin
F. L. Cundy
Oren
Mary Louise
Wayne Hamblin
Francis Cundy
V V C Club Elects Officers At Bedford Gathering
Mrs A C King hosted the V V C club at her home southwest of Bedford on Thursday June 4 with fifteen members and one guest Mrs Crie Townsend. Officers elected were President Mrs James Lee Vice President Mrs Walter John Secretary Treasurer Mrs Troy John and Corresponding Secretary Mrs Robert Perkins. A family picnic was planned for June 21 at the home of Mr and Mrs George Salter near Gravity. The next meeting is set for June 18 at Mrs Lester Thompson's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. King
Bedford
Canning
Crie Townsend
James Lee
Walter John
Troy John
Robert Perkins
George Salter
Gravity
Lester Thompson
Honor Mrs Chamberlin on Birthday Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Haynie and son Russell hosted a Sunday dinner to honor Mrs. Bud Chamberlin on her birthday anniversary. Guests included J B Shaw and Margaret Helen of Las Animas Colorado J K DeHaven of Kansas City Missouri L G Morlan Janet Lee and Walt of Des Moines Donald Haynie M A Sawyer Bud Chamberlin of Bedford C H Powell and A A Taylor of Conway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Haynie
Russell
Haynie
Bud Chamberlin
J. B. Shaw
Margaret Helen
Las Animas
Colo
J. K. DeHaven
Kansas City Mo
L. G. Morlan
Janet Lee
Walt
Des Moines
Donald Haynie
Benton Social Club Meets With Miss Longfellow
Miss Jean Longfellow hosted the Benton social club at her home on Wednesday May 20 with ten members and two visitors Mrs Harold Bayless and Miss Mary Longfellow present. They embroidered quilt blocks and enjoyed refreshments. the next meeting is set for Wednesday June 17 at Mrs Earnest Hoops home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Longfellow
Benton
Harold Bayless
Mary Longfellow
Earnest Hoops
Calendar items note church and club gatherings
Calendar entries list events from June 16 to June 18 including Rebekah Lodge at I O O F hall Baptist Aid Society with Mrs J T Bally hosting Bible Study Class with Mrs Floyd Robinson Presbyterian Sorosis Class with Mrs J A Wyant Maple Grove club family party with Mrs Troy Crane Benton Social club with Mrs Earnest Hoops and V V C club with Mrs Lester Thompson hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
I. O. O. F. Hall
Baptist Aid Society
J. T. Bally
Floyd Robinson
Presbyterian Sorosis
J. A. Wyant
Maple Grove Club
Troy Crane
Benton Social Club
Earnest Hoops
V. V. C. Club
Lester Thompson
Busy Bees Club Elects Officers and Plans July Picnic
The Busy Bees met at Mrs. Glen Snyder's home June 4 with fifteen members and three visitors Glee Haynes Mary Longfellow and Mrs. Dean Million. Officers elected include president Mrs. Kai Sorensen vice president Mrs. Ralph Hunter secretary treasurer Mrs. Charley DeVoe reporter Mrs. Franklin Burch. Calendars will be prepared by Mrs. Fred Johannes Mrs. Jim Rounds and Mrs. Robert Brown in lavender and green. Miss Haynes will send cards to ill members. A picnic is planned for July 5 at Bibbins Park for members and families. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs. Longfellow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busy Bees Club
Glen Snyder
Glee Haynes
Mary Longfellow
Dean Million
Kai Sorensen
Ralph Hunter
Charley DeVoe
Franklin Burch
Fred Johannes
Jim Rounds
Robert Brown
Haynes
Bibbins Park
Longfellow
Farewell Party for Club Member Moves to Lincoln
Mrs. Frank C. Beebe hosted the Federated Juniors of Bed for at Mrs. Paul Borrusch’s home Monday evening. The event honored Mrs. C. C. Young who will move to Lincoln Nebraska. Guests visited sang and made aut cup favors from cellophane. Mrs. Garfield Hadley won a prize of Fosteria glass vases. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank C. Beebe
Federated
Bedfor
Paul Borrusch
C. C. Young
Lincoln
Nebr
Garfield Hadley
Bedord Country Club Pot Luck Supper Tonight
The Bedford Country Club hosts a pot luck supper at 6 30 this evening at the club house. The organizing committee includes Mr and Mrs Har Jan Pete Dr and Mrs C W Steward Mr and Mrs Stanley Swanson Hopkins Mr and Mrs Allen W Hamblin Mr and Mrs Duane Roberts Mr and Mrs Guy Thompson Dr and Mrs K B Paschal Mr and Mrs John S Nevins Mr and Mrs Ed Ahrens Mr and Mrs Harley Nelson Dr G W Gillies Roger Warrin and Mr and Mrs Harry Aitken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford ‘Country Club
Har. Jan Pete
C. W. Steward
Stanley Swanson
Hopkins
Allen W. Hamblin
Duane Roberts
Guy Thompson
K. B. Paschal
Sorosis Class of Presbyterian Church Social
Mrs J A Wyant will host the Sorosis class of the Presbyterian church Wednesday afternoon June 17. Mrs C O Dresher will lead devotions and the roll call will be answered by Flowers of the Bible. Mrs H P Jaqua will conduct the Bible drill and Mrs C N Nelson will read a paper. Mrs Nellie Boshen will supervise the entertainment during the social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Wyant
Presbyterian Church
C. O. Dresher
H. P. Jaqua
C. N. Nelson
Nellie Boshen
Mrs Robinson to Be Bible Class Hostess
Mrs Floyd Robinson will host the Union Bible Study class on Wednesday afternoon June 17 with Mrs C C Singleton leading. Two new members joined the class this week Mrs Arlie Beal and Mrs John Gunson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Robinson
C. C. Singleton
Arlie Beal
John Gunson
Gravity Club Picnics At Bibbins Park
Members of the Fortnightly gravity club gathered at Bibbins Park in Bedford for a hamburger fry and picnic dinner Sunday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs George Depew and daughter Leota Belle, Mr and Mrs Forest Pershing and son Mack, Mr and Mrs Wiley Adams and her mother Mrs Louisa Perry, Mr and Mrs Francis Martin and children Larry and Faye Arlene, and Mr and Mrs Fred Thomas and daughter Dorotha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gravity Club
Bibbins Park
Club of Gravity
Bedford
George Depew
Leota Belle
Forest Pershing
Mack
Wiley Adams
Louisa Perry
Francis Martin
Larry
Faye Arlene
Fred Thomas
Dorotha
Gravity Young Lady Is Given Shower
A pre nuptial shower was given by Mrs Marion Wilson and Miss Forna Fuller at the Wilson home near Gravity to honor Miss Gwendolyn Cree. The evening featured contests and a mock wedding with gifts for the honoree. Twenty eight friends attended and refreshments were served. Mr and Mrs Edgar Murray hosted relatives at their home Sunday for the birthday of Mrs Murray's father B C Welon of Westminster Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Wilson
Forna Fuller
Wilson
Gravity
Gwendolyn Cree
Miss Cree
Edgar Murray
Roy Fitzhugh
Bedford
Horton Lee
Sharpsburg
T. C. Glassman
Creston
Bertha Scroggie
Chloris McCurdy
Conway
Picnic Honors Ernest Guests in Clarinda
Ernest relatives gathered in Clarinda Sunday for a picnic dinner honoring Mr and Mrs Herman Ernest of Denver Colorado who are vacationing here. Attendees included Mrs Roy Spurgeon Mr and Mrs J S Larsson Mr and Mrs Marion Brown and Dean Mr and Mrs Will Ernest and Willis Mr and Mrs Fred Ernest Mr and Mrs Delno Pickering Shirley and Mark Mr and Mrs Cecil Blane Miss Ruby Risser Glen Ernest Elvin and Harold Brown plus the honorees Mr and Mrs Herman Ernest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest
Clarinda
Herman Ernest
Denver
Colo
Roy Spurgeon
J. S. Larsson
Marion Brown
Dean
Will Ernest
Willis
Fred Ernest
Delno Pickering
Shirley
Mark
Cecil Blane
Ruby Risser
Glen Ernest and
Elvin
Harold Brown
H. M. P. club hosts meeting at Bedford home
Mrs Roy Morrison entertained the H. M. P. club at her Bedford area residence with new member Mrs Hatfield joining. Guests included Mrs H G Skinner, Miss Zetta Mohler, and Mrs William Fitch. Roll call honored a Tribute to Dad. Mrs C E Longfellow led a Nature Study program highlighting scenic spots. Refreshments followed and a social hour. Picnic set for August 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Morrison
H. M. P. Club
Bedford
Hatfield
H. G. Skinner
Zetta Mohler
William Fitch
Dad
C. E. Longfellow
Loyal Legion 4 H Club Installs Officers at Meeting
The Loyal Legion 4 H club met at the home of Mrs. Clifford Templeton with seven former members, three new members, and assistant leader Mrs. Frank Jones present. New officers were installed and county officer nominations made. Rally Day songs and games were practiced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Legion 4-H Club
Clifford Templeton
Frank Jones
Church Society Hosts After Contests At Parlor
The losing side in a Christian Endeavor Society contest was entertained by the winning group in church parlors Friday evening. Rev. C. Max Buck supervised games with Sam Johnson as winner captain and Harold Shepherd as loser. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Society
Church of Christ
C. Max Buck
Sam Johnson
Harold Shepherd
West Clayton Club Meets in Bedford
The West Clayton Community club held a Tuesday evening meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Al O'Dell in Bedford with forty members present. A program of music readings and talks followed by ice cream and cake. The July gathering will be at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Osburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Clayton Club
Bedford
West Clayton Community Club
al O'Dell
Emmett Osburn
Mrs Paul Clark Hosts B H M Club Meeting
Mrs Paul Clark hosted the B H M club on Wednesday afternoon June 3. Six members and two guests attended. Mrs Clarence Tribolet joined as a new member. A worship period led by Mrs Clark followed a discussion on My Ideal Yard and a flower talk by Mrs Mary Kemple with a plant exchange. Mrs Anton Harrup played a piano solo. refreshments were served. Mrs Harold Brown to host in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Clark
B. H. M. Club
Clarence Tribolet
C. E. Williams
Harold Brown
Ladies Aid Meet At Mrs Ballys Home
Mrs Bally hosts the Ladies Aid of First Baptist church at her home on Tuesday afternoon June 16. Mrs Grover Mohler leads the devotional part, with Mrs L B Taylor chairing the serving committee and aided by Mrs J I Larison Mrs Retta Dallison Mrs S J Harley Mrs James Salter Jr Mrs Arthur Gaddis Mrs Charles Washam and Mrs Homer Carmichael for entertaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Bally
Ladies Aid Society
First Baptist Church
Grover Mohler
L. B. Taylor
J. I. Larison
Retta Dallison
S. J. Harley
James Salter, Jr
Arthur Gaddis
Charles Washam
Homer Carmichael
Banner Goodwill Country Club Hosts Woman Club Meeting
Mrs Leland Jones acted as hostess to Baner Goodwill Country Club ladies on Wednesday afternoon June 10 A guest Mrs E Cox attended Plans were made for the annual ice cream supper for members families to be held at Mr and Mrs Brice Melvin The July meeting will be at Mrs Howard Wolverton's home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland Jones
the Banner Goodwill Country Club
E. Cox
Brice Melvin
Howard Wolverton
Queen Esthers Rally Set in Clarinda
The Queen Esthers of the Methodist church meet at sponsor Miss Ella Fluke’s home to plan a rally in Clarinda on June 18. The Senior and Junior groups will elect new officers at the church meeting tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Esthers
Methodist Church
Ella Fluke
Clarinda
Rev Boshen's Class Holds Swimming Party
Rev Robert Boshen's class of Junior High boys from First Presbyterian church traveled to Clarinda on Tuesday for a swimming party. Attendees included Robert Dobson Robert Nelson John Lewis Richard Lewis John O'Dougherty and Alvy Kennedy with Rev Boshen and Chester Phelps accompanying them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Boshen
First Presbyterian Church
Clarinda
Robert Dobson
Robert Nelson
John Lewis
Richard Lewis
John O’dougherty
Alvy Kennedy
Chester Phelps
Several Births Reported in Gravity and Nearby Areas
A son born to Mr and Mrs Cleo Roberts of Gravity on Monday June 1 named Anthony Irwin. Whitfield Hillyer of Chicago welcomed a son John Whitfield on Sunday June 7, Mrs Hillyer is Elinor Thompson of Bedford. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Harold Brown of East Mission on Saturday May 30 named Betty Jeanne. Mrs Jerome Mauderly of Guls is daughter of John Sellars of New Market. Mrs David E Connor of Ellendale Minn with husband at Wisdom home Blockton. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Merle D Akers of Gravity on Wednesday June 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleo Roberts
Gravity
Anthony Irwin
Whitfield Hillyer
Chicago
John Whitfield
Hillyer
Elinor Thompson
Bedford
Harold Brown
East Mission
Betty Jeanne
Jerome Mauderly
Guls
Mauderly
John Sellars
New Maret
David E. Connor
Ellendale
Minn
Connor
Arthur Wisdom
Blockton
Merle D. Akers
Hospital Notes Reports on Local Illnesses and Recoveries
Charles Hale Jr son of Mr and Mrs Charles Hale is improving daily after several weeks with typhoid fever under physician and practical nurse care. Floyd Sheley of southwest Bedford is ill with spinal meningitis and Malta fever and was moved to an isolation ward at a St. Joseph hospital but is convalescing and expected to recover without ill effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hale
Floyd Sheley
Bedford
Sunnyslope Hospital
St. Joseph
Malta
Methodist Hospital
Grandma Sticks to Knitting Amid Glue Incident
In a humorous domestic exchange a granddaughter notes Grandma’s knitting routine, while a family member reveals Willie used glue on her yarn. The moment blends everyday chores with a childish misstep, highlighting a lighthearted household mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
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Charles A. Huss
Gravity High School
Lewis Huss
Dependable Auxiliary
Alice Quigle
Nelly Dons
Wayne Maids
Derra Gordons
Kayser
Phoenix
Thompson Mercantile Co
Bowman
Vv. V. C
Mrs. Chamberlin
Atencia
Mrs. Snyder
Mrs. Beebe
Sorosis
Mrs. Brice
Rebekah
E. T. Brice
Don Burks
Victor Wieser
George McMaster
J. H. Irwin
A. B. McCaun
Linnie Butts
Thos. Hosman
Mrs. Robinson
Loyal Legion
4-H
Josie Foreman
Wilda
Frank Perkins
Ferne
Charlene
Leland Duncan
Wayland
Donna Jean
Cecil Manley
Norma
Belle Manley
Ora
Christian Endeavorers
Reynolds
C. A. Reynolds
Noah Barks
Trimmer
Corning—Hacon
Clarinda—Linderman
Mt. Ayr
Createn
Lowsna
O. m
Lear
Thureday
Baptist
Mrs. Bally
Mrs. Leland Jones
Esthers
Rev. Boshen
Si Hae
Lowe Brothers High
Lowe Brothers
Hawkeye Lumber Co
W. E. Campbell
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