Four Rosecrans Guardsmen Head to Basic Training
Pictured are Jon Crum Mike Travis Don Vawter and Bill Young members of the Missouri Air National Guard unit at Rosecrans Field St Joseph They will join about 150 youths sent to Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Texas for 11 weeks of basic training All four plan to attend Northwest Missouri State College at Maryville this fall.
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Jon Crum
Mike Travis
Don Vawter
Bill Young
Lackland Air Force
San Antonio
Texas
Missouri Air National Guard
Rosecrans Field
St. Joseph
Will
Lackland
Northwest Missouri State College
Maryville
Producers Vote on Wheat Quotas in Taylor County Referendum
Wheat growers in Taylor County are urged to vote June 20 in a nationwide referendum on marketing quotas for the 1958 wheat crop. Eligible voters include producers with over 16 acres of wheat or over 15 acres when combined with soil bank reserves. Results affect the national average support rate and penalties for excess wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
A&c
Iowa
Soil Bank
Bill Fellows Reports on Hawkeye Boys State Experience
Bedford’s Bill Fellows describes attending Hawkeye Boys State in Des Moines last week. He details registration on Sunday June 2 with official shirts caps and medals and assignment to the Federalist party. He notes daily sessions voting for state and county officers, nightly meetings with speakers, and varied activities including calisthenics flag raising sports and visits to the capitol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Fellows
Bedford
Boys State
Des Moines
Bedford Post
American Legion
Hawkeye Boys State
Federalist
Benda
Jim Zabel
Robert Richards
Wales
Loveless
FBI
Capitol
Karen Lu Johnston Seeks Miss Southwest Iowa Title
Karen Lu Johnston, entry of the Bedford Lions Club in the Miss Southwest Iowa contest, will perform a dramatic reading in the talent division at the Clarinda Theatre on June 20. Johnston, 18, a Bedford High graduate of 1957, recently began a 10 month course at the American Institute of Business in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford Lions Club
Station Agent On Vacation Leaves Bedford Depot Manned
George Brown the Bedford station agent for the C B and Q railroad is on a three week vacation and spends most of his time at his Leon Iowa farm. R E Bridgewater depot agent at Clearfield is in charge of Bedford depot during Browns absence. Mrs Bridgewater has taken over her husbands duties at Senesibie while he is away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Brown
C. B. & Q. Railroad
Bedford
Leon
Iowa
R. E. Bridgewater
Clearfield
Mr. Brown
Mrs. Bridgewater
Senesibie
Pruitt Family Resettles From Bedford To Des Moines
Mr and Mrs Wayne Pruitt have stored their household goods and now live in Des Moines where Mr Pruitt works for the federal government Son Jerry and his wife moved from Bedford to Creston Monday where he is employed as a salesman They recently sold their Bedford cafe which they operated for several years
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Pruitt
Des Moines
Pruitt
Jerry
Bedford
Creston
Pruitts
Farmers Union Urges YES on Wheat Referendum in Iowa
Maurice O'Reilly president of the Iowa Farmers Union urged eligible Iowa farmers to vote Yes in the June 20 Wheat Referendum. He noted 5000 to 6000 eligible voters and only about 20 percent voting last year, urging turnout and to seek information at county ASC offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice O'Reilly
Iowa Farmers Union
Iowa
O'Reilly
A.S.C
Corliss Honored By Bid to KPK
Donald W. Corliss of Bedford Iowa is honored by Illinois selection to Phi Kappa Phi academic honorary. Illinois chapter drew the top 3 percent of seniors and top 2 percent of juniors from all fields. over one hundred students were chosen this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urbana - Champaign
Ill
Donald W. Corliss
Bedford
Iowa
University of Illinois
Phi Kappa Phi
Ininois
Taylor County Girls Attend 4-H Convention in Ames
Twelve Taylor county 4-H girls will attend the 28th Annual 4-H Girls club convention at Iowa State College Ames June 19 to 22. Delegates include Shirley Brown and others among 99 county presidents and officers. Dr. Robert Ray will be principal speaker on democracy and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Iowa State College
Ames
Vera Paschal
County Extension Home
Frank Jones
Walter Prather
Washington Farmerette Club
Madrid
Phyllis Jones
Jackson Gingerettes
Shirley Brown
Marshall
Sarah Ferguson
Platte
Patty Goudie
Victory 4-H
Janet Gunson
Mariann Hoffman
Loyal Legion
Inez Johnson
Gay Guls
Barbara King
Mason Meadowlarks
Mary Livingston
Carol Shuler
Holt Lassies
Connie Thompson
Washington Farmerettes
Robert Ray
Institute of Public Affairs
State University of Iowa
America Sings
Wheat Referendum Vote June 2 Is Very Important to Business
Taylor county farmers face a pivotal wheat referendum June 20 that could save about 123750 dollars in county buying power. A YES vote would keep government support at 1.75 per bushel and maintain quotas, while a NO vote could drop support to 1.18 and lift no quota limits, affecting cash prices and local commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
U. S
U. 5
Taylor County backs Phyllis Jones for State 4-H Club President
Taylor County residents rally behind Phyllis Jones as a candidate for the State 4-H Club President. Jones, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Jones, has eight years in 4-H with leadership roles, demonstrations, and district honors, plus extensive school and church service.
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Phyllis Jones
Phyllis
Taylor County
B.Y.F
Rainbow Girls
Future Teachers
Future Homemakers Association
Yteens
Public hearing set for Iowa highway 49 in Bedford
The Iowa state highway commission announces a public hearing on the improvement of highway 49 in Taylor county to be held in Bedford on June 13 at 10 a.m. in the Taylor county courthouse. Additional hearings follow June 12 at Guthrie Center and Fairfield on related route improvements and relocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Taylor County
State Highway Commission
Taylor County Court House
Guthrie Center
Iowa 141
Fairfield
Jefferson County
Creston News-Advertiser
Mrs Caskey Presents Pupils In Recital At Masonic Temple
Mrs. Marjorie Caskey showcased piano instrumental and voice pupils in a recital at the Masonic Temple on Friday night June 7. Performers included Jerry Robinson Marilyn Easter Kay Emmert Janet Caskey Connie Robinson Barbara Livingston Judy Dawson Margaret Thummel Dixie Polson Gloria Harrison Renee Valentine Phyllis Manberly Rebecca Timberlake Dennis Spencer Twila Holmes Patsy Nappier Glenda Kernen Allen Gold Maurice Caskey Julia Meikle Marilyn Beck Bob Beck and others. Awards were presented by Mrs. Caskey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Caskey
Masonic Temple
Jerry Robinson
Marilyn Easter
Kay Emmert
Janet Caskey
Connie Robinson
Barbara Livingston
Judy Dawson
Margaret Thummel
Dixie Polson
Gloria Harrison
Renee Valentine
Phyllis Manberly
Rebecca Timberlake
Dennis Spencer
Twila Holmes
Patsy Nappier
Glenda Kernen
Allen Gold
Maurice Caskey
Julia Meikle
Marilyn Beck
Bob Beck
Celebrate 4th in Bedford Details Planned Activities
Bedford plans a free Fourth of July celebration from noon to midnight at the fair grounds. The Bedford Saddle club will host an exhibition of horses and riders with various stunts, followed by fireworks sponsored by Bedford Firemen. A free street dance by local dancers closes the day after the show. Eight teams of two solicitors gathered donations from local businesses this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Fair Ground
Bedford Saddle Club
Fair Grounds
Court House
Development Club Sets Monthly Meeting for Third Monday
Seven men named to form the Community Development Club met to set regular meetings for the third Monday each month at 7 30 p m in the basement room provided by Ed Ahrens Store. Elvin Beemer chairs the group and plans public notice once plans are definite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvin Beemer
Ben Scane
Jack Gold
Claude Hooper
Ed Ahrens
Vane Lucas
A. W. Hamblin
Ahrens
Swimming Lessons Offered at Lake of Three Fires
Lake of Three Fires will host swimming lessons starting June 25 for four weeks under life guard Walt Stanton. Mrs Iola Reed reports the program will not be Red Cross sponsored this year and charges are one dollar per month, payable in advance, covering locker and instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake of Three
Iola Reed
Life Guard
Walt Stanton
Red Cross
Mrs Nellie C Anderson 85 Died in Bedford
Nellie C Anderson 85 longtime Bedford resident died Monday June 10 after a four week illness following a heart attack. Funeral services were held at Shum Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon with Rev Kenneth Miller. Burial in Fairview cemetery mausoleum. Survived by adopted daughter Wilma Boyd two grandsons Joe and Jon Boyd two brothers and one sister. She was a Golden Rule Rebekah lodge member and Bedford Order of the Eastern Star member. Her husband J O Anderson died in 1933.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie C. Anderson
Bedford
Vicinity
O'Dell Rest Home
Municipal Hospital
Clarinda
Shum Funeral Home
Kenneth Miller
The
Presbyterian Church
Fairview Cemetery
Everett Boyd
Chicago
Joe
Jon Boyd
Golden Rule Rebekah Lodge
Order of the Eastern Star
J. O. Anderson
Harris couple visits Bedford relatives this week
Mr and Mrs Vern Harris of Council Bluffs spend the week in Bedford as guests of his brother Edgar Harris and wife near Conway visiting relatives in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vern Harris
Council Bluffs
Bedford
Mr. Harris
Edgar Harris
Conway
Public Pay Telephone Booth Announces Installation
Western Light and Telephone company announces plans to install a pay telephone behind its office along the highway south of the Jy Vee Store with arrangements completed for the location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Light & Telephone Company
Jy-Vee
Annan Describes Bedford Vocational Agriculture Program
Norman Annan, Bedford high school Vocationl Agriculture instructor, spoke to 25 Lions Club members about the program. He outlined its goals of leadership and citizenship, the four year course, funding from federal state and local districts, FFA cooperation, adult evening classes, and hands on farming, record keeping, field trips, and projects. Eldon Podl attended as guest of Vane Lucas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Annan
Bedford
Lions Club
Skylark Cafe
Mr. Annan
Future Farmers of America
FFA
Voc. Ag
Bedford High School
Annan
Vocational Agricultural Department
Eldon Podl
Vane Lucas
Incidents Reported by Sheriff Matheny
Sheriff Art Matheny and deputy T C Buchanan report a week of investigations and wrecks along with charges. A Clearfield man John Dewey 43 drove off into water after drowsiness, a Gallatin Mo driver Paul Frazier 47 charged with OMVI after a pond collision and fined 300, a Corning youth Jack Brittian 1953 Ford hit a semi with injuries.
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Art Matheny
T. C. Buchanan
Hopkins Road
Here
Frog Valley School
John Dewey
Clearfield
Golden Rod Highway
Paul H. Frazier 47
Gallatin Mo
Matheny
OMVI
Lewis
Taylor County
Frazier
Jack Lee Brittian
Corning
Ross Scott
Maryville
Brittian
No. 2
Sheridan Corner
Carl Davidson
Blockton
Willie Walkup
Mount Ayr
Wayne Hart
Guy Miller
Hart
New Market
California
Cudahy Prepares for Turkey Killing Season
Cudahy Packing in the community gears up for turkey kill and packing operations for late summer and fall. About 60 workers including local farmers may return as the plant restarts turkey processing after April downsizing. Citizens urged to buy Cudahy bacon butter oleo and meat and to choose Cudahy home processed turkeys next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cudahy Packing Company
Cudahy
Mrs. R. W. Thompson Gifts Library Book
Mrs. R. W. Thompson presented a book to the Bedford Public Library. A Scotch Irish Canadian Yankee by James S. Graham recounts a life from ox carts to airplanes, praising integrity, hard work, and uplifting themes. The author’s life notes include homestead, college, commerce, real estate, and a Brooklyn Bridge plaque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Thompson
Bedford Public Libary
James S. Graham
Thompson
J. Stanley Durcee
Manitoba
Brooklyn Bridge
Redistricting in New Market postponed to fall
A sparsely attended New Market meeting with Taylor County and school officials discussed forming a New Market Community School District. Supt. R R Watson explained Iowa law as all schools must be in a high school district by 1962. Plans to drop the effort for summer and regroup with smaller areas were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Market
Taylor County Board of Education
R. R. Watson
Iowa
Paul Golding
Page
Taylor Counties
Taylor County
Clarinda Herald-Journal
Blockton Student Wins Sea Shore Award at Iowa Commencement
One Blockton student, Warren Rolland Adams, a graduate student, received the Sea shore award for promoting international understanding during the University of Iowa spring Commencement. The ceremony honored several students with honors and awards on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Blockton
State University of Iowa
Warren Rolland Adams
Iowa
Gas Refund Forms Now Available At County Auditor Office
The county auditor Harold Tribolet offers gas refund claim forms at the courthouse. A supply of forms is available to file a gas refund claim. A law change takes effect July 1 1957.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Tribolet
Court House
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ASC
Commodity Credit Corporation
June Ee
Sais
Karen Lu Johnston
Karen
Bedford Times-Press
Rainbow and Methodist Church
Farmers Union
Corliss
KPK
Phylis .Jones
East
West Pottawattamie
Inter- State
Caskey
Dougherty Family
Maxon
Tarkio College
Don
Marion Dougherty
Nellie Anderson
Lions
Turkey
N. M
Honor Blockton
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