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Newspaper

Bedford Times Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1941

Page

2

Wedding Bells for Miss Opal Ratekin and Mr Daryl Cooper

Miss Opal Ratekin of Bedford and Mr Daryl Cooper of Conway wed in a 4 pm Saturday ceremony at the Maryville Missouri Methodist church parsonage. Attendants included Dorothy Cooper and Melvin Wurster. The couple plans residence in Jackson Minnesota where Cooper is employed.

Opal Ratekin Bedford Daryl Cooper Conway Methodist Church Parsonage Maryville W. H. Hackman Dorothy Cooper Melvin Wurster Lénox Ralph Ratekin Bedford High School Ross Center Tne Edd Cooper Lenox High School Ratekin Home Dale Donald Cooper Jackson Minn

Gay Maidens 4 H Club Holds All Day Meeting

The Gay Maidens 4-H Club gathered at leader Mrs. John Baxter's home for an all day meeting on June 2. Verla Loghry demonstrated angel food cake while twelve members attended and a covered dish dinner followed at noon. Rally Day songs and a play were practiced, with the next meeting set for June 18.

Gay Maidens 4-H Club John Baxter Verla Loghry

Bedford Couple Wed in Maryville Ceremony

Miss Roberta Gohn and Mr Dean Olin John of Bedford were married in Maryville on Thursday June 5 by Rev W R Oursler. They were attended by the groom’s mother and a friend of the bride. Mr and Mrs John reside in Bedford.

Roberta Gohn Dean Olin John Bedford Maryville W. R. Oursler John Maryville Forum

June Tea Hosted by Presbyterian Women

The annual June Tea by the Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church was held Thursday afternoon June 6. Miss Helen McClure from Thailand gave the address, a one act play on stewardship titled Such As I Have was presented by several members, with special musical numbers by Miss Beryl Rhoads and Elmer Ferneau. Refreshments followed in a decoratively dressed dining room.

Women’s Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Helen McClure Thailand Carrol Nelson D. L. Moothart Robi. Davie Mary Ann Blakemore Beryl Rhoads Elmer Ferneau

Birthday party honors David Loucks at Estes Park visit

Mrs. August Warneke and Mrs. Glenn VanCamp hosted a Wednesday afternoon gathering for David Loucks on his second birthday. Guests included Larry Poore Patty Cobb Virginia Cobb Louis Loucks Ilene Warneke Mrs. Howard Poore and the hostesses. Games were played gifts were given and refreshments served.

August Warneke Glenn VanCamp David Loucks David Estes Park Colo Larry Poore Patty Virginia Cobb Louis Ilene Warneke Howard Poore

Church Calendar and Benton Social Club Guest Day

June calendar lists Baptist Ladies Aid Rebekah Lodge and other groups with hosts at churches parks and halls. Benton Social Club holds Guest Day on June 11 with Elaine and Deloris Gravett duet and buffet luncheon. next meeting set for June 19 at Mrs. Maxwell's home.

Benton Social Club James Heatherington Elaine Deloris Gravett America John Gravett Hazel Woods Ethel Hunter Fay Hunter Wilma Meikle

Presbyterian Aid To Meet At The Church

The Ladies Big Society of the Presbyterian church will meet at the church Tuesday afternoon June 17, the last meeting until fall. Mrs. J. A. Wyant will be the leader and Mrs. Allen W. Hamblin the collector. Assisting hostesses include Miss Alice Nelson Miss Maude Nelson Miss Frances Miller Mrs. W. E. Crum Mrs. Jas. H. Daugherty Mrs. Albert Mitchell Mrs. Ruby Terrill Mrs. L. A. Logan and Mrs. Emma Minor.

Presbyterian Aid Ladies Big Society The Presbyterian Church J. A. Wyant Allen W. Hamblin Alice Nelson Maude Nelson Frances Miller W. E. Crum Jas. H. Daugherty Albert Mitchell Ruby Terrill L. A. Logan Emma Minor

H P S Club Meets With Mrs Joe Dawson

The H P S Club met with Mrs Joe Dawson on Friday May 30 with ten members and two guests Mrs Galen Spencer and Mrs Dave Triebswasser. Roll call answered with Where I Would Like To Spend My Vacation. Refreshments were served. Next meeting with Mrs Elsie Fine on Thursday June 12. roll call will be a pot holder exchange.

H.P.S. Club Joe Dawson Galen Spencer Dave Triebwasser Elsie Fine

Kings Heralds Picnic Meeting At Bibbins Park

The Kings Heralds of Bedford Methodist Church meet at Bibbins Park on Tuesday afternoon June 17 from 4 to 6 o'clock for a picnic. Each member should bring his own sack lunch.

Kings Heralds Bedford Methodist Church Bibbins Park

Robison Couple Feted With Shower Charivari at Templetons

Mr and Mrs Victor Robison newlyweds were serenaded with a miscellaneous shower at the bride’s parents home Mr and Mrs Clifford Templeton Saturday evening with about sixty five neighbors and friends in attendance The event was organized by Mrs Brooks Nash and Mrs Bryan D Mohler A second chaivari gathering for the couple drew about seventy five neighbors and friends Wednesday evening at the Templeton home with candy bars and cigars provided to guests

Victor Robinson Clifford Templeton Brooks ‘Nash Bryan D. Mohler Templeton Chaiivari

Ladies Aid Society Hostess Event At Baptist Church

Mrs. Ralph Eighmy will host the Ladies Aid Society of the Baptist Church on Tuesday afternoon June 17. The meeting occurs in church parlors with Miss Jessie Hardenbrook leading devotionals and Mrs. J W Taylor chairing the serving committee. assisting entertaining are Mrs. Eli Houck Mrs. Frank Jones Mrs. Allen Barnes Mrs. J E Moody Mrs. Harry Thomas Mrs. Scott Thomas Mrs. Albert Turner Mrs. Herman O'Dell and Mrs. Gene McMillan.

Ralph Eighmy Ladies Aid Society

G and G Club Meets for Comforter Project

The G and G Club met on Thursday afternoon June 5 at Mrs. Alta Miller's home with eight members and three guests Jean Livingston Mildred Wright and Helen Safley. They worked on a comforter for Mrs. Frank Weatherly whose home burned recently. Refreshments followed. The July meeting will be at Mrs. Walter Hunt's home.

G & G Club Alta Miller Jean Livingston Mildred Wright Helen Safley Frank Weatherly Walter Hunt

Baptist Friendly Class Picnic at Bibbins Park

Friendly class of the Baptist church plans a basket dinner at Bibbins Park on Sunday, June 15. If weather turns unfavorable the picnic moves to the church basement. The arrangements committee includes Mr and Mrs Charles Washam, Mr and Mrs Roy Horning, Mr and Mrs J T Caskey, Mrs Eva Dougherty, Mr and Mrs James Ulmer.

The Baptist Church Bibbins Park Charles Washam Roy Horning J. T. Caskey Eva Dougherty James Ulmer

Mrs Ed Mumm to Host Golden Rule Circle Gathering

Mrs Ed Mumm will be host to the Golden Rule Circle of the Rebekah lodge at the NOOF hall on Friday afternoon June 20. She will be assisted by Mrs Floyd Shum Mrs C A Reynolds Mrs Linnie Howe Mrs Fay Shafar Miss Linnie Butts Mrs Vera Joy and Miss Verla Streebin.

Ed Mumm Rebekah Lodge Noof Hall Floyd Shum C. A. Reynolds Linnie Howe Fay Shafar Linnie Butts Vera Joy Verla Streebin

Held 4-H Rally Here On June 6

More than 68 4-H girls from six Taylor County clubs joined an all day program June 6 to showcase 4-H work to about 61 parents and friends. Committee members included Mrs. Veaton John county chairman Norma Hollen Home Demonstration Agent and local club leaders. Mrs. C H Templeton Loyal Legion Club leader was initiated as an honorary 4-H member during the rally.

4-Hi Taylor County Veaton John Norma Hollen C. H. Templeton Loyal Legion Club

Sunday Schedule At The Baptist Church

The churches schedule lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m morning worship at 11 00 a m BY P A at 7 00 p m and the Vacation Bible School program at 8 00 p m held in the Presbyterian church with Pastor O H Hallgrimson directing.

Baptist Church O.' H. Hallgrimson The Presbyterian Church

Children Day Program Highlights at Local Church

Ben W. Sinderson presides at 9 45 a m worship where Youth Conference delegates are commissioned and the Children Day program presents A Children s Day Dream. At 10 45 a m church school covers Progress in World Missions with 7 p m Christian Endeavor for juniors and seniors and 8 p m Union Services at the Presbyterian church plus a Daily Vacation Bible School demonstration service.

Church OF Christ Ben W. Sinderson Christian Endeavor The Presbyterian Church

Illnesses in West Bedford and Iowa City Return

Sick Patrick Lundy is reported to be quite ill at his home in west Bedford. His daughter Mrs John Fitch is caring for him. Returns from Iowa City Mrs Sim Farlow returned to her home at Siam Wednesday of last week from the University hospital in Iowa City for observation and treatment.

Patrick Lundy West Bedford John Fitch Iowa City Sim Farlow Siam University Hospital R. E. Laughlin Sharpsburg

Hopkins man returns home after hospital observation

Irvin Hanna came home to Hopkins Thursday from St. Francis Hospital in Maryville where he had been under observation for several days. His condition is reported better and he can sit up part of the time.

Irvin Hanna Hopkins St. Francis Hospital Maryville

Telephone worker Charley Campbell injures finger at Sheridan

Charley Campbell a Sheridan Missouri telephone company employee broke the fore finger on his left hand Thursday while working on the telephone lines.

Charley Campbell Sheridan

Returns From Rochester Patient Paul Clark Arrives Home

Paul Clark of New Market recently had major surgery at Mayo Clinic Rochester Minnesota and returned home Friday reported greatly improved. Mrs Clark and Jimmie accompanied him home as he recovers.

Rochester Paul Clark New Market Mayor Clinic Minn

4-H Club Officers Installed After Annual Election

Mrs. Templeton has led 4-H club work for nine years as Thelma Gray county vice president presided at a meeting for Pauline Hargin absent. New officers installed include President Eleanor Lovitt of Lively Loyal Larks and Vice President Vivian Hunter of Benton Busy Bees, with Mary as Secretary-Treasurer.

Templeton Thelma Gray Pauline Hargin Eleanor Lovitt Lively Loyal Larks Vivian Hunter Benton

4-H Club Officers Retire as Music Festival Highlights Day

Ann Hamblin and Kathleen Winter presided as outgoing officers of the Peppy Pals and Gay Maidens 4-H clubs. The afternoon featured a music festival with judges Mrs. Paschal Mrs. Doran and Mrs. Sinderson and a program titled Good Citizens Good Neighbors. Miss Isobel Crowe spoke on 4-H Girls Pledge Their Best Help.

Ann Hamblin Kathleen Wintermute Pauline Hargin Thelma Gray Vada Bvags Sec.Treas Roma Hatfield Beryl Paschal Doran Ben W. Sinderson Benton Busy Belles Lively Loyal Larks 4-H Loyal ‘Legion Ralph Andrew Wm. Park Latin America Isobel Crowe

Experimental grass silage without preservatives

Experimental results indicate that legumes and grasses can be processed into silage without added preservatives. The study examines storage outcomes, fermentation quality, and potential for practical farm use.

How to Become a Skilled Driver Excerpt Preview

Editor notes introduce excerpts from How to Become a Skilled Driver by Ray Sherman for Ford Good Drivers League. The piece counters flashy driving tricks and argues true skill comes from correct thinking, perception, and disciplined driving.

Ray W. Sherman The Ford Good Drivers League Ford Motor Pany

Use of Molasses As Silage Preservative Suggested

County agent Robert Davie says crops harvested at hay stage often exceed 65 percent moisture. If moisture is satisfactory at about 65 percent silage can store well without preservation, yet adding a material helps preserve nutrients. Many farmers favor molasses as a preservative for color odor taste and potential milk vitamin A benefits and low cost.

Robert Davie Davies

Molasses Mix Ratios for Legume and Grass Silage

The article lists molasses as Blackstrap the common mixer and gives recommended additions per ton of green crop for different forages. Soybeans 80 to 100 pounds, alfalfa clover 60 to 70 pounds, mixed legumes and grasses 40 to 60 pounds, grasses and cereals 30 to 40 pounds. It cites Circular DH-377, available free from the county agent, for methods on silage making.

Marriage License Issued in Maryville to Purcell and Gelding

A marriage license was issued in Maryville last weekend to L. E. Purcell and Eva B. Gelding both of Bedford.

Maryville L. E. Purcell Eva B. Gelding Bedford

Middle West horsemen play prominent part in Ak-Sar-Ben races

Nebraska and Iowa owners loom large in the Ak-Sar-Ben spring meeting opening May 17 at Omaha. Notable stables include M. H. Van Berg of Columbus and Morton Whitebrook of Omaha, with a cadre of Nebraskans and Iowans broadening influence from Seattle to Miami and beyond.

Omaha Neb Ak- Sar-Ben Nebraska Iowa Nao Ak-Sar-Ben Seattle Miami Massachusetts Agua Caliente Schellberg M. H. van Berg Columbus van Berg Morton Whitebrook E. K. Murray Harold Neller Beemer Art Dishong Auburn W. E. Ball Tekamah Earl Beezley Syracuse America George Pruett Mt. Ayr A. L. Birch Storm Lake H. C. McConnell Grand River J. P. Kantmeyer L. Washburn Sioux City James Devine James Eckrosh Des Moines Nebr C-Note T. E. Loomis Sac City Dr. A. L. Birch Loomis Earl Dew United States

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Dean John Nelly Don Nghy Son Nelly Thompsons Baptist Ladies Aid . Society 1.C. O.F. Hall Methodist Kings Heralds Presbyterian Ladies Aid Maple Grove Club George ‘Lowery Alvin Maxwell Golden Rule Circle I.C. O.F. Hall Father Pote Drug CO Mr. and Mrs. Robinson Baptist Ladies Mrs. Miller Rebekah Circle IOOF Lola Miller Harold Elliott Sam Carver Fort Dodge Walnut R. E. Jenkins Opportunity Farms Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Daddy Dad Paschal Clothing House OF Quality
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