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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1936
Page
3
C. C. Wallahan of Nodaway found a six inch fish in his pond last February with a head unlike a bullhead and a long slender body. The creature reportedly has four frog like legs and a double edge knife blade in its body similar to a strange catch reported in Red Oak Express.
Leonard Barwick of Lincoln Nebraska attempted to rock his car to free a stuck starter near a concrete electrolier in Rock Rapids. The post gave way and the electrolier crashed onto the sidewalk weighing about 1200 pounds but no one was hurt.
A Cedar Falls laundry traces payroll by tagging each dollar with a message printed on cello wrap. Each bill is spent back in Cedar Falls to close the loop of local circulation.
Mrs. Ernest Jensen reports a three legged gosling in Prussia township, a freak yet seemingly normal in function. She also raised a four legged chicken, illustrating unusual poultry deformities observed in Greene County.
A Sunday visit to Bert Long’s farm three miles east of Seymour confirmed a claim of knee high corn. Stalks reached up to 27 inches. planting occurred on April 24 on alfalfa land, as reported by the Seymour Herald.
Mayor O L Robey invited a reporter to see a snowball at Maryville city hall but found it was a cannonball shaped mass of snow unearthed during rock removal at Pump kin Center ten miles south. Workers found snow ten to twelve feet under the recent winter layer.
W C Dye of 418 W 12th brings a cutting from a 58-year-old rose bush to the Missourian. The plant, first sourced from Lige Mason nursery in 1878, survived on a farm near Old Lindley until 1926 and was re planted in Trenton. It blooms monthly from May to frost, grows about 4 feet tall, and bears dense pink blossoms.
The vehicle once used by the outlaw John Dillinger now helps Sheriff Frank Cords enforce the law in Mankato Minnesota. Police state Dillinger abandoned the sedan after a St Paul shootout and a man tied to Dillinger reportedly sought to swap hubcaps.
SEE IOWA FIRST highlights 65 state parks and preserves drawing over two million visitors annually. Featured sites include Bellevue State Park with Mississippi River vistas, Pine Creek State Park near Eldora offering lakes and Indian mounds, Fort Atkinson Preserve famed for trout fishing, and Gull Point on West Okoboji Lake with a well equipped lodge.
Description of Waubonsie State Park in Fremont County featuring loess hills and night beacons plus views of Missouri River bottoms and picnic facilities. Palisades Kepler State Park in Linn County sits on the Cedar River with limestone cliffs, deep gullies, and amenities including cabins lodge and bathing beach for visitors.
Hawleyville residents gathered for a skating party at the Grimes Rollerdome in Clarinda on Tuesday evening. Mr and Mrs George Royer announce the marriage of their daughter Esther to Alva Bloom of Burlington Iowa, the ceremony taking place June 2 at Elliott. The couple will reside in Burlington.
The Ladies Aid Society met with Mrs. Clem Hawkee Thursday afternoon with good attendance. At the close of the business meeting a social hour followed and refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. William Johnson.
The Nebraska township 4 H club met at the church Friday afternoon and elected officers for the ensuing year led by President Helen Walker and Secretary-Treasurer Vona VanAlstine. The next gathering was at Ruth Martin Dale’s home on Thursday June 11. The report notes Sunday visits by Mr and Mrs Ronald Gridley of Omaha to the Ed Hakes home and other rural social visits.
Evelyn Ruben and Roy Kapple were married Saturday afternoon at the groom's parents home in the presence of immediate relatives. The couple will settle east of Iveyville in a house the groom prepared.
The article lists orange painted stall lines on main streets across ten downtown blocks totaling 303 stalls. It also reports community events from Conway including the 50th anniversary of the Masonic lodge at the M E church and other local updates.
Twenty years ago this week Mrs Frances Tinkham and Rev Philip Jackson were married at the Methodist parsonage on Tuesday June 6 conducted by Rev Joe W Goodsell. Mrs C L Willis was honored at a reception at the manse on Wednesday.
Winnifred Hensley of Taylor county and Ernest Tando of Bolckow Missouri wed June 8 at J A Cannon home with Rev J T Ream officiating. Alma Thompson of Conway wed in Conway on June 8 with J H Chilcote obtaining papers. couple to visit Kansas City then settle in a prepared home.
Last week Congress faced adjournment, but shock hit Thursday as Speaker Burns died in his sleep. Floor Leader Bankhead was unanimously chosen to fill the vacancy as members mourned their beloved leader and recalled Burns' gracious fairness and public service.
The piece notes harsh closing days as lawmakers rush to finish the legislative program. President Roosevelt, Vice President Garner, cabinet members, and diplomatic corps attended services in the House Chamber. Congress adjourned to Nashville for memorials and will recess until June 15 to allow Republicans to attend the Cleveland convention, with Democratic talks in Philadelphia looming.
The Iowa State Conservation Commission adopts a Game Management Program to reverse wildlife decline caused by habitat destruction. Building on the Fish and Game Commission, the plan seeks to protect game birds fur bearing animals and other species while gaining farmer and sportsman support.
A rambling account covers a Clifford Bowmans picnic where a shout of Mary nearly sparked a riot among children. The writer notes a downtown encounter with a wary policeman in Clarinda and praises a repaired Black Beauty car with two bright lights. A letter from Mrs Vera Vickery Campbell recalls Bedford memories and Lake Skimpus while vacation plans loom at Brooks Beach. The column ends with a travelogue praising corn wheat oats and clover fields signaling a strong harvest.
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