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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1946
Page
3
A Clarinda Herald Journal report notes a local woman who always votes Democratic asked for a Republican ballot at a precinct. A clerk instead handed her a Democratic ballot, she refused to vote, alleging coercion or interference with her choice.
A Hamilton Missouri yard hosts a very old fashioned rose bush named Seven Sisters. The plant is unusually large and likely bears about 1000 flowers with at least seven roses per cluster and several shades visible.
State highway patrol members seized 14 slot machines in raids in rural Buchanan County. Investigators found stands weighing 350 to 450 pounds each, filled with sand to make removal by burglars nearly impossible, according to the St. Joseph News-Press report.
The text references LaMar a former Bedford School Superintendent and mentions communications from Stepanier Noocke. It includes garbled lines and editor notes indicating a resatis ticating dogs and a series of numbered points. The readable facts name LaMar and Stepanier with unclear context.
The town of Malvern with about 1200 residents acquired a rotary sweeper last week via a civic improvement program. Valued at 1400 dollars, it cost the town 400 dollars and can be operated by one person. It will clear snow in winter and reduce summer dust from streets.
Former state American Legion leader Bill Rathke argued with Miss Bogart and Mrs Workman over flag display rules. The ladies approached a power company window observing the blue field position, correcting a 1942 change that places the blue field on the passer's left. The flag is now displayed correctly.
Uppie a black Cocker Spaniel belonging to the John Mann Schreck family wandered from home last night and wandered into the Daily Forum office this morning. Mrs Flannebreck said the family often advertises for him in The Forum when lost and expects to place a lost ad in today’s paper.
The Clarinda Herald-Journal notes a committee report urging changes in Army life. It calls for calling soldiers by soldier not officer and private titles, ending off duty salutes except in occupied areas, and government funding of officer uniforms. Gripes focus on camp life and social distinctions rather than combat.
Miss Alice Maynard relocates to Bedford after teaching at Dama's Musical Institute Ohio. Bedford residents share news of store visits, convention delegates, construction of Floral Hall, and a Fourth of July celebration. Wedding of Miss Helen Ruby Hall and Earnest Foster noted alongside business sales and personnel moves.
Fredrick Wieser, oldest son of Mr and Mrs Vic Wieser of West Bedford, faces possible permanent sight loss in his left eye due to a growth forming over the pupil. The exact time of injury is unknown, with inflammation first noted by his mother. Doctors expect the eye’s vision to remain impaired.
Mrs F C Beebe notes Maria Remarque is recognized as a great writer and spokesman for Europeans over three decades. All Quiet on the Western Front published in 1929 sparked the acclaim, and Remarque now plans final naturalization papers this year in the United States. The Arch of Triumph follows Ravic in a tale of revenge and stark human search for meaning amid intense danger.
The Spread Eagle Club met with Mrs Elmore Kelly on Thursday June 6 with three visitors present Mrs Lowell Kelly Mrs Jones and Mrs Cox Refreshments were served. Neile and Belle McDowall and Mrs Zora Ecklin of San Diego visited relatives in the area.
Conway Mr and Mrs Paul Cooper of Louisiana spend their vacation in the Fred Cooper home. Mr and Mrs Walter Sickles of Winnesota visit the Ansel Freemeyer home. Mrs Clyde Wilson returns from Carson Iowa where she visited her brother Jee Collwell. Normany Carmichael of Lenox visits with sister Mrs Ethel Lambley. Dellany Hayworth and family travel to Essex for illness of mother Mrs Alph Hayworth who has throat infection. Wm Hewitt moves to Gayland McGinnis vacated home, McGinnis family moves to Bill Colglazier home. Miss Hazel Grubb of Bedford visits grandmother Mrs Manta Grubb. Roy Fitzhugh and family with Roy Dean Gail Hor ton Lee and Dixie spend Saturday with Edgar Murray.
A noted screen drama presented at the Rialto features Faye Emerson and Zachary Scott. The plot follows Hilda and her sister Anne as Hilda’s stable life is unsettled by Ronnie Marsh who seeks Anne’s fortune and relationships with both sisters.
The park custodian prepares Lake of Three Fires for picnickers with mowed areas tables and ready fire grates and wood. A GI housing project in Des Moines lists 45 homes at about 9000 to 10000 dollars under a contractor taxes. The writer visits Cedar Rapids for commencement week, observes a district band festival and parades honoring dignitaries including Bull Halsey Blue. Rain is briefly anticipated near home.
Marsha Hunt plays Evie a girl who hopes to marry a soldier by sending letters in a shirt. John Carroll and Hume Cronyn portray the swapped identities as Evie falls for a tall admirer. The comedy centers on loyalty versus fantasy and a final choice between Wolf Larsen and Johnny McPherson.
A 19 tempo thriller stars Alan Ladd Veronica Lake and William Bendix. War veteran returns home to find his wife with da Silva owner of the Blue Dahlia club. He pursues the killer amid detective twists and gang confrontations.
Claudette Colbert Orson Welles and George Brent headline Tomorrow Is Forever shown on June 18 19 and 20 at Rialto Theatre. Colbert plays Elizabeth a wife who believes her first husband dead. Welles delivers a rare dual performance as villain and confessor.
Mrs Caleb Jobe received word Friday morning of C. C. Hocker’s death in Guilford Missouri and left for an indefinite stay. Conlin Jobe Caleb Jobe accompanied the travels and attended Sunday funeral services in Guilford while Caleb Jobe stayed on briefly.
The Willing Workers Society met at Mrs John Bix home with fourteen members. They planned a Father’s Day program for Sunday June 16 at the church. The next meeting will be with Mrs Eldon Miller on Wednesday July 3.
SIAM locals list social visits and travel notes featuring Mr and Mrs Earnest Gray and daughters at Burlington Junction. Donald Farlow returns to Des Moines schoolwork after time spent at Floyd Farlow home. Rev Rose Mace delivers last sermon at the Methodist Church. Charlie Damewood visits from Phoenix with Frank Shields. Weekends include lakeside picnics at Lake of Three Fires near Bedford. Visitors in Hopkins and Jer ome Idaho relate.
A portrait of a driven youth Drew Hamilton eager to mature is paired with Natalie Wood portraying small Margaret. Wood’s dramatic talent and natural presence highlight a cast seasoned in stage and screen.
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