Kittenball Season Opens With Local Games
Kittenball games begin Monday evening at the local diamond east of Main Street under lights. Bedford Firemen sponsor again with improvements including grading and draining the field, moved bases, a guard fence and car parking space. Five teams compete Balers, Harbours, Marsh's, Firemen's and Pete's. games on Monday Tuesday and Friday with doubleheaders early week and out of town teams Friday. free will offerings fund the sport. a June 26 Donkeyball fundraiser will support the Firemen with an admission charge.
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Main ‘Street
Bedford
Loral ‘Association
Balers
Harbours
Marsh's
Firemen
Pete’s
Miss Evans Gifts Scrapbooks to Bedford Library
Miss Matie Evans long-time Bedford high school teacher donated scrapbooks to the Bedford library before leaving town. The volumes contain small copies of famous pictures with histories, locations, and painter anecdotes, offering reading pleasure and guidance for acquiring good copies. Librarian Mrs. Cora Beall notes the gift fulfills a common demand for information on famous artists and paintings.
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Cora Beall
Relief Office Seeks Extra Fruit Jars for Canning
The Relief Office requests donations of extra fruit and vegetable cans or glass jars with or without lids for canning all kinds of produce this year. If you can help, contact the Relief Office by phone number 4. volunteers will come to collect any surplus to ensure every person is supplied.
Railroad Week Highlighted By Western Railroads
June 10 through June 15 marks Railroad Week observed by railroads west of Chicago to promote improved freight and passenger services. Travel costs drop to a new low with air conditioned sleeping parlor diner and coach cars on principal mainlines. Schedules improved and travel times shortened between major cities. Railroads in Iowa pay nearly seven million dollars in annual taxes, funding schools and highways.
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Chicago
Western Railroads
West
Iowa
Leisure Time Program Planning In Bedford Iowa
The Iowa Emergency Relief Administration plans Leisure Time Activities across counties through local relief offices. Miss Allen in Taylor county coordinates starting work, with Bedford clubs and other groups meeting Monday at 7 30 pm to outline phases and secure a direct organizer paid from FERA funds. Activities include playground recreation, baseball, handicrafts, clay modeling, toys, dramatic and musical projects for community benefit.
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Iowa Emergency Relief Administration
Miss Allen
Taylor County
Bedford Ag
Bedford
FERA
Postmasters Injured In Auto Accident In Gravity
Two postmasters Miss Gertrude Posten and Mrs E J Posten of Gravity suffered injuries when their car rolled over near Lorimer on Sunday. Miss Posten needed stitches for a facial gash and Mrs Posten was badly hurt. They were returning from a postmaster convention in Des Moines and were joined by Miss Opal Wallace of New Market who was bruised. About 200 attended Valley Homecoming southwest of Bedford where E E Orme was oldest former teacher present and prizes were awarded. A program and basket dinner followed. Virgil Anderson, 22, is recovering from a self inflicted wrist wound in Gravity on Friday morning, motive unknown. He is with his mother Mrs Della Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Posten
Gertrude Posten
Gravity
Lorimer
Miss Posten
Posten
Des Des Moines
Opal Wallace
New Market
EB. J. Posten
Immy Richardson
Walter Brookman
Valley School
Bedford
E. E. Orme
Grant Dowell
Mount Pleasant
Virgil Anderson
Della Anderson
Local youths investigated for wool theft near Bedford
Delmar McConkie and Darrell Salen faced morning inquiry over wool stolen from Wes Gilleland south of Bedford. They admitted the theft and sale. Parole status noted. Four additional youths were also investigated for theft with charges expected. Marriage licenses issued in Maryville to Archie M. Templeton of Kansas City and Piney Irene Bean of New Market. ceremony performed by Justice L. Holmes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delmar McConkie
Darrell Salen
Wes
Maryville
Archie M. Templeton
Kansas City
Piney Irene Bean
New Market
Justice
L. Holmes
Tax Sale Set for August 7 by County Treasurer
County Treasurer J R Henderson announces a delinquent tax sale in Taylor County on August 7 to clear records of overdue real estate taxes since 1933. Listing publication will occur July 18 and 25 with later sale dates possible in December if not postponed.
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J.R. Henderson
Taylor County
Taylor County Girls To 4-H Convention
Taylor County sends a 4-H delegation to the state convention at Iowa State College Ames June 17 18 19 and 20. Delegation includes Zarah Jones Lucile Wolverton Omega Larson Ruth Worthington Anita Y Osburn with leaders Mrs Ruth Mohler and Mrs Gwendolyn Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Iowa State College
Ames
Gwendolyn Jones
4-H
Zarah Jones
Clayton Township
Lucile Wolverton
Ross Township
Omega Larson
Benton Township
Ruth Worthington
Dallas Township
Anita Y. Osburn
Ruth Mohler
Gwendolyn: Jones
Ross Townssip
Eirlse
Grass Roots Rally Draws 15000 From 11 States
Local delegates C. J. Kirketey G. W. Hook John Nevius of Bedford and Fred Childs of Lenox attended the Republican Grass Roots rally in Springfield. The meeting drew about 15,000 from 11 states in the Mississippi Valley, with more gatherings planned across the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Kirketey
G. W. Hook
John
Nevius
Bedford
Fred, Childs
Lenox
Taylor County
Springfield
Mississippi Valley
United States
Vacation Bible School Opens at Sharpsburg
Daily Vacation Bible School at Sharpsburg opens Monday at 8 a.m. for all denominations at the Presbyterian church under Rev. A. Hutcheson. Sessions run two weeks from 8 to 11 each morning with popular features ending in commencement exercises featuring Bible verses.
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Sharpsburg
Presbytery Lechurch
Hutcheson
Local O. E. S. Chapter Hosts Rose Garden Party
The Bedford Eastern Star chapter will entertain at a Rose Garden party at the Masonic Temple on Thursday evening June 20. Guests include county Eastern Star chapters Hopkins and Clarinda, plus all county Masons. A covered dish supper is served at 7 o'clock, followed by dancing.
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Eastern Star
Bedford
Masonic Temple
Hopkins and
Clarinda
Bedford High School History Book Stored for Library
Bedford high school presents a class history compiled by the senior class under Miss Malie Eh and Miss Evans. The manuscript records Bedford origins from 1852, notes building locations, and lists graduates since the first class of 80, aiming to become a permanent library volume overseen by librarian Mrs. Cora Beall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malie Eh
Becford
Evans
Cora ‘Béalll
Bedford Igeines
Bedfard
Bedford High School
Bedford School
Ree
License Blanks Now Available Countywide
Sheriff T V Lacy says license application blanks for drivers are now available in all county towns. Cardy notes the blanks may be picked up at merchants banks and local stations, filled out mailed with a quarter to the state automobile department Des Moines. All drivers must apply before July 1 and will take a test of driving ability.
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T.V. Lacy
State Automobile Department
Des Moines
Court House
New Market
Keneth Abbott's
Liam
Conway
Wintermitte
Sharpsburg
Ipoints
Local Red Cross Sends $25 for Relief
At a library meeting of Red Cross officers it was voted to send 25 dollars from Red Cross funds for flood relief in Nebraska and Colorado. Those in charge urge contributors to leave money at the bank with Carl Cummings for immediate forwarding.
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The
Red Cross
Nebraska
Colorado
Carl Cummings
Telephone books ready for patrons at the office
The Times-Press completed the printing of new telephone books and their printers are now working on the Taylor county fair premium books, slated for distribution by the end of June.
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Telephone Company
Times-Press
Sign Up CH Contractors For 1935
Sign up meetings across the county yield final signatures on Corn Hog reduction contracts. Local allotment committee prepared 1331 group one contracts for farmers who signed in 1934 and remain on the same or swapped farms. About 425 contracts in other groups remain to be typed and offered for signatures for the current year.
Though Short In Funds Good Service Bedford Library
Mrs. Cora Beall, librarian of the Bedford library, reports eighty eight books mended last week. The piece praises the library board and staff for maintaining service amid reduced funds and urges support to keep the library open for the community and schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Beall
Bedford Library
Bedford
Library Board
Bedford Carriers Attend Des Moines Picnic
Bedford attendees at the Register and Tribune carriers picnic in Des Moines Monday included William Wisdom Frank Hadley Russell Ellison Bob Houck Wyatt Blake Milford Gooden Joe Deardorff Rex Wyckoff Carl Anderson and Wesley Page. They were joined by Mrs W H Blake more Mary Ann Mr and Mrs Frank Campann Jeannette Purcell John Hadley Virginia Betty Vogt Max Keith Houck and M L Page.
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Bedford
Register and Tribune
Picnié
Des Moines
William Wisdom
Frank Hadley
Russell Ellison
Bob Houck
Wyatt Blakemore
Milford Gooden
Joe Deardorff
Rex Wyckoff
Carl Anderson
Wesley Page
W. H. Blakemore
Mary Ann
Frank Campann
Jeannette Purcell
John Hadley
Virginia Betty Vogt
Max Keith
Houck
M. L. Page
Boys Top List in G Hog Bounties
Donald O'Dell and Bill Cross led the county auditor's tally of groundhog scalps for the Taylor county bounty offered at a dime per head. The two boys claimed the bounty Friday and were paid a hog each that afternoon. Deputy Auditor Jane Kuhn advised salting scalps if kept over a day before presentation.
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Donald O'Dell
Bill Cross
Taylor County
Jane Kuhn
Presbyterians Call Minister Candidate from Philip
Congregation of the local Presbyterian church voted to call Rev. Robert Boshen of Philip South Dakota to their pastorate. Boshen indicated he would accept if offered and would come by the end of June. He is single and his mother lives with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Robert Boshen
Philip, So
Dak
Boshen
Donkeyball on Bedford Diamond Weather Permitting
Bedford Fires sponsors announce a Donkeyball game to be played Wednesday night June 26 on the Bedford baseball diamond barring rain. Donkeyball features riders on donkeys for most actions while pitchers and catchers remain mounted. The game blends baseball basics with comic donkey riding and fielding. More details promised next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford Fires Men
Bedford
Bar X Ranch
Locals Divide With Gravity In Week Baseball slate
Gravity defeats Bedford 7-5 on Sunday then beats them 11-1 on Wednesday. Reynolds pitched well for Gravity as winds favored the defense while Bedford errors and umpire calls hurt. Osburn allowed five hits in a losing effort for locals. A near full squad later routed the neighboring town 11-1 with Straight handling mound duties. Regulars were missing due to work. Bedford visits Clearfield next Sunday for a likely strong matchup.
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Bedford
Reynolds
Dé Osburn
Osburn
Straight
King
Catching
Gunther
Anderson
Trumbo
Joe Laws
Clearfield
Farm Picnic at Corning Draws Families Sunday
Southwest Iowa's biggest farm event kicks off at Bixler Park near Corning on Sunday the 16th. A basket dinner will be served. Organized by county agents from Taylor Cass Ack Fremont Montgomery Page Adams Ringgold and Union. Read the advertisement in this issue for details.
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Iowa
Bixler Park
Perth
Corning
National Farm
Taylor
Cass
Ack Fremont
Montgomery
Page
Adams
Ringgeld
Union
Times-Press
Sand and rock bids sought for state lake site materials
Local sand rock and gravel sources are asked to see R T Andrews engineer at the relief office in the courthouse at once as bids for construction materials are being sought. Rev Roy C Longfellow was elected vice moderator of the Roger Williams Baptist Association at its annual Indianola meeting. He formerly lived in Bedford.
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Andrews
State Lake and Park
CCC
R. T. Andrews
Court House
Longfellow
Roy C. Longfellow
First Baptist Church
Churdan
Roger Williams Baptist Association
Indianola
Bedford
C. E. Longfellow
Start Work At Lake Soon Contracts for dam and buildings
Contracts are being let for furnishing materials and equipment for construction of the dam at the state park near Bedford. Camp materials are also contracted for erecting sixteen CCC Veterans' camp buildings at Bibbins Park. Six to eight carloads of lumber and local supplies such as sand cement and hardware are expected to be bought.
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State Park
Bedford
Bibbins Park
CCC Veterans
Honor Mrs Lunsford On 85th Birthday
Mrs Alvira Lunsford of New Market, now living with her daughter in Pueblo, Colo, was honored at a 6 pm Sunday dinner in Pueblo for her 85th birthday. Attending were three children, three grandchildren, and four great grandchildren, with relatives including Frank Lunsford, D Arter Stanley, Edna Lunsford, Dorothy Jean Robertson, Marlene Ann Lake, Lawrence Whitlock, and Harold Whitlock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvira Lunsford
New Market
Chas. M. Crane
Pueblo
Colo
W. E. York
Frank Lunsford
Lake
D. Arter Stanley
Edna Lunsford
Penrose
Dorothy Jean Robertson
Westcliffe
Marlene Ann Lake
Lawrence Whitlock
Harold Whitlock
Watson Bros Pay Fine in Local Court
Inspector C Osterholm of the railroad board visited Bedford to check motor freight carriers. Charges were filed in Mayor Nevins court for violating motor vehicle law. Watson Bros lines lacked proper authorization to serve Bedford Gravity and New Market. Plea of guilty led to fines of 33 dollars and costs paid. The carrier plans to seek certificate of operation to comply with the rule.
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C. Osterholm
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Des Moines
Bedford
Uv. S. Nevins
Watson Bros
Gravity
New Market
Watson Bros. Company
Death claims Gilchrist after seven years of suffering
James Howard Gilchrist died at his Bedford home on June 11 1936 at age 25 after a long seven year battle with paralysis from an auto accident injury. Born June 29 1909 in Hinton Ohio he moved to Bedford at age six and is survived by his father Jim Gilchrist brother Henry Gilchrist and his mother Grace Johnston Gilchrist. Funeral held at the Methodist Episcopal church with Rev M R Talley officiating and burial in Bedford Cemetery.
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Toward Gilchrist
Jim Gilchrist
Dim
Methodist Episcopal Church
M. R. Talley
Mount Ayr
Bedford Cemetery
James Howard Gilchrist
James and
Grace Johnston Gilchrist
Hinton
Ohlo
Bedford
Oklahoma
Yelatyes AT
Henry Gilchrist
Clarinda Lodge Staff Visit and First Degree Work
The Clarinda Odd Fellows lodge degree staff conferred the first degree on candidates here Tuesday evening. After the ritualistic work a social hour followed with refreshments. Attendees from Clarinda and New Market included J. S. Hitchcock, W. M. Caremichael, Chas. G. Hi, Earl Newton, H. Clagey, and many more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarinda
J. S. Hitchcock
W. MH. Caremichael
Chas. G. Hi
Earl Newton
H. Clagey
Coutts
E. M. Russell
W. E. Markle
Ossay
W. W. Dalille
de B. Benne
New Market i+ dyalogy
George Watson
Melvin Thyais
Bert Enfiell
Fp, Peon
Edgar Pierce Dies at Iolaho Falls in Bedford Area
Edgar Pierce aged 55 dies at Iolaho Falls. Equalization Board made no changes. Surviving wife two children two sisters Mrs. C N Nelson Mrs Ed Ackley Bedford and brother Elvan Pierce Bedford. Also notes a church program and local school assignments.
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Edgar Pierce
Iolaho Falls
Equalization Board
Toye Mera
Bedford
Dick Susderts
Ilaha Falls
Joe Ah Cy
C. N. Nelson
Ed Ackley
Elvan Pierce
Why Not Have County Soil Survey in Taylor County
Taylor County in southern Iowa has not yet had a soil survey. A petition with about 300 names is needed, and a list of nearly 200 names exists at the farm bureau office. Farmers are urged to sign in Bedford to ensure the survey is done soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Iowa
Farm Bureau
Bedford
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Matie Evans
Railrad
Valley Homecoming
Grass Roots
Daily Vacation Bible School
Entertain Co
Frank D. Gardner
State College
Penn
Athelstan
Shenandoah
Stewart V. Ellison
Ellston
Victor Chandler
Earl Downing
Fort Des Moines
CH Contractors
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
Fairview
Crach Base
Mrs. Lunsford
Clarinda Lodge
Baptist Church
Mary Ann Healy
Warren Clark
Doyle Irwin
Barbara Crowell
Phylis Terry
Doyle Terry
LaRue Klopp
Miss Beard
Marcus
Helen Beard
Bedford J
Marcus Gas
Cherokee
Ageel
Wirt House
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