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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1947
Page
5
The Bedford Vacation Bible School sponsored by the Inter Church Council closed June 8 at the local High School Auditorium. Certificates awarded across age groups, 170 enrolled, 68 with perfect attendance, 92 with five days or more. The 1947 session raised 23.95 for needy children and featured two parades and a closing gym picnic.
Mr and Mrs Harlan Pote celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a surprise gathering at their home Sunday night. The couple were wed at the home of the bride’s parents near Bridgewater Iowa twenty five years ago and later moved to Pedir d to start a new home. Friends brought ice cream and a large wedding cake and presented silver dollar offerings. Attending were Mr and Mrs L Guy Young Mr and Mrs Arthur Dinwiddie Mr and Mrs J M Lirsen Mr and Mrs John M Dinges Mr and Mrs Harry Mathew Mr and Mrs WH Blakemore Mr and Mrs Paul Bartlett Mr and Mrs Les Galey Dr and Mrs C W Steward Mr and Mrs M D Lewis and Mrs F W Harbour.
The county convention of the WCTU will be held in Clearfield at the United Presbyterian Church on Tuesday June 17. Registration begins at 10 o'clock with a business session to follow a covered luncheon served at noon. The afternoon session starts at 1 30 p m and is open to the public.
Four men from the city left Wednesday at dawn for Frog Rapids near Sioux Lookout Canada for a fishing expedition. ET Brice and Chip Blakemore led with a trailer and boat followed by Frank Wetmore and Harlan Pete. Pete will meet Dick Willard in St Paul before joining the group. they expect to be away about three weeks.
Rollie Livingston won top honors in the Bedford Country Club One-Club tourney held last Sunday. Richard Thompson and Bob Harbour tied for second. Floyd Peters won closest to short hole and Wendell Prugh had most strokes on one hole. Twenty-five players participated and more events are planned.
Donald Anderson of Bedford, a State Teachers College student in Ames, is awarded a Fellowship for next year. He will continue studies and assist a physiology department instructor.
The Bedford Bruins blanked Clearfield 9 0 in a game moved to Clearfield due to rain. Bedford plans to host Burlington Junction at the fair grounds next Sunday at 2 30. The Cudahy Hatchery shipped 1200 baby chicks to a Fort San Houston party by air from St Joseph last week.
John C Hadley son of Mr and Mrs N Hadley former Bedford residents returns to active duty in the Regular Army as a Lieutenant Colonel with permanent rank of First Lieutenant at March Field Riverside California He previously served since 1937 with Coast Artillery in Hawaii Wheeler Field Fifth Air Force and Fifth Service Command in the Southwest Pacific Theater and held a colonel rank before reenlisting as a master sergeant.
Terrell and Son plumbers purchased the former Dew Drop Inn on West Main from Carl Reed. They plan to enlarge and move their business into the site next fall, after operating at another location on South Court Street for three years.
The 1947 Bedford Tennis tournament will be at Bibbins Park with a men's singles contest first and doubles after. Entry is open to anyone able to swing a racket, deadline June 20 to notify Joe Whitaker. 1946 finalists were Richards Thompson Whitaker Stacy Cornell Jr.
Clifford Young Grand Patron and Mrs Kathryn Kirketey Grand Esther led the Grand Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star of Iowa at a two day mid year gathering in Creston on Tuesday and Wednesday. Attending from Bedford on Wednesday were Mrs E E Paschal, Mrs H E Mathew, Mrs Paul Morris, Miss Mary Jean Salter, Mrs Gertie Salter, Mrs Kendell Yerrell, Mrs E T Brice and Mrs Thos Hosman.
A Children’s Day program will be presented at the Methodist church on Sunday forenoon at 10 45 o’clock June 15.
Funeral services for Mrs Elmer Hatfield were held in Bedford with many out of town mourners. Attending included Elmer Hatfield of Burbank California Bob Scane of San Francisco EB L Arnold and wife of Grant City Missouri Orville Hatfield and Cecil Hatfield of Clarinda Harrel Busby of Maryville and others from Storm Lake Barnard and related communities.
The Taylor County Medical Society met Monday evening at the home of Dr and Mrs CE Buckley in Blockton. Dr James Floyd Rimel presented a paper on Digitalis after the business session, and Mrs Buckley provided refreshments.
Mrs CC Buzzard, 74, died at her home south of Bedford on Tuesday June 10 after a long illness. The funeral was at Maple Grove Church Thursday afternoon conducted by Rev Eugene Bayman. Burial followed in New Hope Cemetery.
A series of birth notices from Clearfield Bedford and Maryville detail newborns to numerous families. Thomas Eugene England Edward Larson Dena Elaine Douglas Williamson Robert William Joyce Pearl Sharon Louise Janice Louise and other infants with parent names and hospital locations including St Francis Hospital Maryville and Landfisher Hospital.
Registration for the six week branch summer session of the Iowa State Teachers College at Corning is announced. Miles W Zintz directs. Classes run June 17 to July 25 with the 12 week session starting June 4. Courses cover art basics industrial arts for young children elementary education language literature social studies manuscript writing geography.
The 1948 Agriculture Appropriations bill cleared the House with a 315 to 38 vote. It provides 341 million dollars, a 28 percent cut from President Truman's request, after a 32 percent cut had been recommended by the Appropriations Committee.
The Bedford Lodge of the IO F will meet in regular session at Odd Fellows Hall at 8 oclock Wednesday night June 18. Initiatory work and refreshments provided. A large attendance of the membership is desired.
About 145 attended the Father and Son Banquet at the Baptist church. Local Masonic Lodge sponsored the event with a program of music and speaking. Bedford High School quartet performed, led singing, and Rev Mr Baker of Creston gave the address.
Robinson at Lake of Three Fires announces this week a schedule of swimming lessons. Vic is an excellent swimmer and teaches all ages. He is licensed to teach swimming and trained in water safety work.
Mr and Mrs W H Smith of Bedford purchase Bill Steigleder residence on South Illinois Street and will take possession August first. Realtor R E Bradley announced the deal.
The residence of the late Mrs Ella Clark in Bedford sold Saturday to Mr and Mrs Vane Lucass of Bedford. They received immediate possession and plan to move early next week. The deal was arranged through R E Bradley, a local realtor.
Legion sponsored carnival set for June 18 to 21 on Main Street. No word received yet. advertising may be delayed by washouts affecting parcel post service.
Mrs Harold Nelson of Sheridan Missouri broke her leg after a fall at home. Frank Duncan of Conway Missouri is seriously ill with infections in his eyes and nose. Mrs A B Prother of east of Bedford Missouri went to Kirksville for treatment at the osteopathic clinic last week.
The Presbyterian Church invites all to worship led by Minister Gordon F. MacLean with services at 9:45 am and 11:00 am. A morning sermon and junior sermon will be delivered and attendees are welcome.
Sunday school will be held at East Mission church every Sunday at 10 30 in the morning. All are invited and will be made welcome.
G W Swan minister leads Bible School at 10 a.m. Divine Worship and Communion at 1 a.m. Evening service at 8 p.m. Theme Sound Doctrine. Christian Endeavor 6 30 p.m. Home service Sunday at Mrs Lou Chandler. Union service at Lake of Three Fires. Choir rehearsal Thursday 8 p.m. Young Married Peoples Class Friday June 20 at Donald Ghass home. Pastor printing weekly church paper. Father s Day and Rally Sunday reminders.
The Eugene Baptist Church led by Pastor Nyman invites worshipers for Sunday services on June 15 with Sunday school at 9:45 and 11 am worship. A Father’s Day sermon titled A Father’s Failure will be given plus a juniors’ sermon. An outdoor vesper at Maple Grove is planned at 8 pm.
Hal Perkins left Des Moines after four weeks as a patient at the veterans hospital following an operation. His discharge marks the end of a four week treatment period and return to home.
Mrs Lloyd Smith of Siam Missouri was taken to a St Joseph hospital last week where she received observation and medical treatment. Mrs Etta Cunningham of Bedford went to Savannah Missouri Saturday entering Savannah Sanatorium for treatments.
About sixty members attended a Tuesday evening event after the regular lodge meeting. Daughter members prepared the program and refreshments with iris themed decorations. Mrs Wilma Shum Novinger welcomed the guests, Mrs Floyd Shum responded, Mrs Ruth Putnam sang with Mrs Bethel Nash on piano, and younger members staged a playlet The Rehearsal.
Miss Mary Lou Snyder and Donald L Goudie wed at the Baptist church parsonage in Atchison Kansas. The ceremony was performed by Rev L A Indlecoffer with sister Max Haidsisk as matron of honor and Melvin Goudie as best man. The couple, Bedford High School graduates, plan to reside in Bedford after his Marines discharge.
William H St. Clair Jr son of Mr and Mrs W H St. Clair and grandson of Mrs Fannie Double of Bedford was named valedictorian of Northwood Iowa high school during last week’s commencement. The four year grades were the highest in the class of thirty nine members.
The report notes cat plant disease Helminthosporium affecting oats with variable infestation and rotted roots. seed treating may boost yields but does not prevent infection. 4-H youths Ned Shafar, Dale Beemer, and Willard Andrew are chosen as delegates to the Ames short course June 30 to July 3. Plans include county camps at Taylor County and travels to district and state camps through mid-June.
Mrs E L Wainwright’s country home hosts a 1 pm luncheon and flower show with 26 named flowers. Plans discussed include Scholarship and Memorial funds and State Fair exhibits. Senator Kathryn Nicketes explains new school library and assessor bills. 4-H Rally Day in Bedford features 288 participants and elects Louise Wintermute as county president with Laurayne Stroburg as vice.
Only two weeks remain to file 1947 homestead exemptions at the County Auditor’s office. Two property owner signatures are required in the district. If residence changes after applying, refile for the new property. War veterans must apply before July 1 with discharge on record.
Joyce Gourley séc and Mary Ellen Park historian led ceremonies for Gay Maidens Blue Birds Platte Peppy Pals and Victory 4Hers. Doris Andrew Alena Stroburg Eunice Penton and Mary Alice Shum installed leaders. Mayor Fay Shafar honored for tenth year of club service. Ina Lo Ned active members. Community leaders praised 4-H program and fly control campaign boosting local business.
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