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Newspaper

Bedford Times Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1940

Page

6

How Green Was My Valley reviewed by Mrs. Beebo at the Library

Mrs. F C Beebo discusses the Welsh novel How Green Was My Valley noting its real Welsh setting and strong miners characters. Richard Llewellyn’s first book is praised for beauty and honesty, with commentary on its social themes and popularity in England during wartime.

Wales Harv Morgan Ben Roy Redman Saturday Review of Literature Welch Richard Llewellyn England India Cardiff St. James Park London Llewellyn Entertainments National Services Association France

Eagle Club Members Visit Shenandoah for Picnic

Maple Grove Club members and families traveled to Shenandoah Sunday for a picnic dinner then toured flower gardens and sites of interest. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Milo Allison, the Cranes, McMasters, Williamson family, Lowerys, Johnston, and others. Next meeting set with Miss Bessie McKee.

Maple Grove Club Shenandoah Milo Allison Troy Crane Eugene Crane Orville and Harlan Harold Crane Evelyn Ruth Wanda George McMaster Max Williamson Virginia George Lowery Chas. Patch St. Joseph Mont Kemery John O'Dougherty Hercel Hubert Duane Lester Smith Tom Longfellow Robert Dean Atchison, Kans Olin Thummel Bedford Waterloo Iowa Pizzie Will. Mendenhall Hopkins

Sharpsburg Boy Attends Hawkeye Boys State

Jack Blood from Sharpsburg attended Hawkeye Boys State with 660 peers, elected state representative for Hayes County and French City, Hayes County named top county and supplied bugler for flag ceremonies. He served as county bugler each morning and plans to report on his experiences.

Jack Blood Hawkeye Boys State Sharpsburg Hayes County French Jack

Sharpsburg civic notes and social visits listed

Local social life fills the week with many visits and travels. Miss Carol Brown weds Meredith Walker at the Elmer Brown home in Gravity as kin gather. Regulars attend church meetings, bridge club, legion auxiliary, and baptisms of plans and picnics mark a busy period.

New Market Ed 8S Bird Resigns to Take Platte City Post

Ed Bird a Junior high teacher for four years resigns and accepts a high school instructor position in Platte City. Hankins Martin Nuptials announce the marriage of Helen Hankins and Harmon Martin. The ceremony June 7 at the Clarinda Methodist Church was read by Rev. W Frank Lister with attendants Mr and Mrs Merle Parsons.

Bird Platte City Hankins - Martin Helen Hankins Effie Hankins New Market Harmon Martin Cecil Martin Humansville Clarinda W. Frank Lister Merle Parsons

Large Group Pays Homage At Gilbert Branan Home

A crowd of about fifty friends gathered Sunday at the Gilbert Branan residence to honor Mr. and Mrs. Allen Pedigo of Pueblo Colorado. Afternoon visitors included numerous families and individuals from Sharpsburg Des Moines Gravity Red Oak and Nodaway. A cafeteria dinner was served at noon before the Pedigos departed for Pueblo.

Gertrude Cordes Sunshine Club Gilbert Branan Allen Pedigo Pueblo Colo Harve Hoffman Ellsworth Jones Wilbur Bianan Clyde Naven Edward Johnny Groff Lowell Warne Wayne Rock Will Rock Walter ‘Lawger Glenna Mae French Ross Woods Donald Bloom Red Oak Pedigo

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