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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1942
Page
3
Decorah Journal commenter Justin Hammond notes the delicate problem of kissing while wearing glasses. He recalls removing specs before a goodnight kiss, finding it awkward to disengage and safe them midmoment. He warns that keeping them on can signal overconfidence and invite a teachable moment.
The Gravity Independent reports eight strong bee swarms at Francis' apiary with two more hives planned. Swarms arrived Sunday and Tuesday, aiding white and sweet clover harvests as favorable weather continues.
Thousands of doctors are being called into army service, affecting medical care. Citizens should use offices rather than request home calls, preserving doctors time for patients and maintaining efficient service during the manpower strain.
An adult pheasant arrived in town Monday amid heat and was retrieved by hunter Ray Cozard and R. McKinley near the river after it fell in front of Johnny's Uptown Club on Red Oak Street. The outing reflects tighter rationing affecting hunting grounds and proximity of game to town.
The article notes an exceptional year for wild columbine in timberland with north slopes covered in hundreds of bronze orange blossoms on slender stalks. Corydon Times-Herald reports unusually abundant wildflowers detectable only to devoted walkers in deep woods.
Lewis Walker son of Mr and Mrs Ray Walker in the army on the Pacific coast received a telegram Monday morning to return for service on the first train. He had been on a fifteen day furlough to attend the funeral of his uncle J S Nevins but the message cut his leave short with no reason given.
John H. McPherren, fourth son of Mr. and Mrs. Guy McPherren, entered the U S Naval Training Station at Great Lakes Illinois last week. He will undergo aptitude tests to determine further training or assignment to active duty at sea or another naval station. Mr McPherron also has a stepson in the service, making a notable family record in Cravity County.
C M Sears of near Lineville Wayne county owns a herd of Duroc sows. Four sows have raised 126 pigs in sixteen months. He has sold 82 on the market or ready for market. He keeps some gifts. they are aiding the war effort.
The Reinbeck Courier notes a German radio report that Napoleon’s vest sold for $300 while buyers speculate that Hitler’s pants could draw thousands if sold with Hitler present at purchase.
Hiram Finke, a veteran of World War II, plans to reach 101 with humor about aging. He jokes he will not fight again but keeps a rationing book as a memento and remains fond of checkers.
Jim Eno of Carl reports his buffalo herd has grown from three to five head after two calves were born to two cows. The Nebraska purchase occurred several years ago and the news comes in this week through the Corning Free Press.
Sim Wright was shaken after a fall from a horse earlier in the week. Platte township bridges washed away by heavy rains. Prof Whiteman held a Forest Grove Sabbath singing class at nine. J A Pheaster of Kansas City visits Bedford with ties to the town. County representation at the Des Moines Masonic Grand Lodge included Nelson, Litteer, Rum ble, Propst, Scott, Howe, Houck. August district court jurors listed. Local men report for military service with Norfolk training orders. Navy call brings Glenn Wright from Des Moines to report. Phillip Terry and Case Burks join the navy as apprentice seamen in Omaha.
A. W. Hamblin, Bedford Free Press owner, has met all Navy entry requirements and is drawing government pay. He will report to Newport News, R. I. in thirty days as Bedford boys respond to the call with about 30 enlisting in the Army or Navy. Sidney Morris was examined in Des Moines last week for the Navy.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs George Peach of Bedford June 12. Mrs Mary Greenlee bought a lot west of J H Baker’s residence for a new house. Marriage licenses issued to Glen W Young and Evelyn J McCain both of Garden Grove and Lenox couple M H Stephens Goldie W Barnes and Gravity couple Fred Homer Lewis Marie Alvard. Harlan Pete visited Bridgewater Iowa and will return with a young lady as his life partner.
A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry O Dougherty of Bedford on Friday June 3 and a birth for Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Beach of Sharpsburg on Sunday May 29. Twins Geraldine Fayne and Gerald Wayne born to Mr. and Mrs. Will Cole of Gravity on Friday June 3. Mrs. Mary E Beard returns home Friday after a Pacific tour from January first with stops in New Zealand Australia Java Sumatra Singapore China Japan and the Hawaiian Islands. In Japan she met Bedford missionary Miss Lena Daugherty.
A vivid tour of Eureka Springs Arkansas highlights its unique structures a 6 story hotel a non crossing street grid and a famed Indian legend about a healing spring. The tale centers on a great chief his paralyzed daughter and a miraculous spring that restored her sight and health. The piece promotes the area noting the White River three pronged head and local wonders.
Ginger Rogers stars as a telephone operator who becomes engaged to three men at once in a sparkling romantic comedy. George Murphy Alan Marshal Burgess Meredith play the trio, with Joe Cunningham Jane Seymour Lenore Lonergan Vicki Lester and Phil Silvers in supporting roles.
The Broadway hit Remember the Day becomes a dramatic film at the Rialto Theatre showings Sunday Monday Tuesday June 14 15 16 Claudette Colbert delivers a triumph as the inspiring figure shaping two men One destined for service and the other to a presidential nomination John Payne stars with a moving romantic performance Supporting cast includes John Shepperd Ann Todd Douglas Croft Jane Seymour Anne Revere and Frieda Inescort
The comedy Moon Over Her Shoulder plays June 17 and 18 at the Rialto Theatre. Lynn Bari leads with a strong performance as a wife entangled in marital comedy while Dan Dailey Jr. and John Sutton spar over her affections in a farcical finish.
A quirky rural column blends garden woes with taters and taterbugs, praising sprays while lamenting pest damage. It shifts to a Saddle Horse Show in northwest Missouri, praising clean, competitive sport and hinting at high costs. It ends with wartime finance notes on a twelve billion dollar national income surplus and three ways to dispose of it.
Nearly twice as many people died from home accidents last year compared with occupational accidents. The report highlights higher risk at residential settings and calls for safety awareness and preventive measures.
In wartime toy shortages, parents should consider sturdy, simple, home made items. For six months to five years, recommended ideas include blocks, balls, unbreakable cups, tape measures, pans, dough, clay, cardboard puzzles, bean bags, wooden toys, nesting pans, tools, peg boards, bristol boards, spools, clothespins, magazines, paste and pictures.
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