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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1957
Page
8
Verlee Donna Fudge daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Fudge of Corning and Charles H Sawyer son of Mr and Mrs M K Sawyer of Bedford wed at Mercer Center Methodist Church near Corning. The double ring ceremony drew 185 guests with Rev Thomas Hicks officiating. The couple will reside in Bedford and Thornton Iowa after a wedding trip.
Miss Patricia Ellen Perkins daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert E Perkins of Bedford and James Willis Kysar son of Mr and Mrs A F Kysar Jr of Jackson Mississippi were married Sunday June 9 at the Bedford Christian church. The double ring ceremony was conducted by Dr Dale E Miller. The bride wore a gown of imported re embroidered French Chantilly lace over taffeta with a Sabrina neckline and chapel length train. She carried a Colonial bouquet of pink roses on a white Bible. Matron of honor wore Bermuda Coral crystalure and a matching headband while bridesmaids wore matching gowns. Best man was Richard Kysar with several ushers. The altar featured pink and white gladioli and ferns. A reception for 125 followed in the church parlors with a three tier cake topped by pink roses.
Nancy Jean Hensley daughter of Mr and Mrs Halbert Hensley Bedford and Quinton Douthit son of Mr and Mrs Alexander Douthit Des Moines were married June 6 at Cottage Grove Presbyterian church Des Moines The double ring ceremony was performed by Rev Edward Ingersoll The bride a pink lace sheath dress The maid of honor Barbara Douthit sister of the groom Best man James Tucker Stone The bride is a 1955 Bedford High School graduate and works for Northwestern Bell The groom works for Western Tool and Stamping Corporation After a short wedding trip they will live at 1068 21st Street Des Moines Iowa.
Lt. Paul H. Bartlett Jr. of Bedford will marry Katherine Ann Holmes of Waterloo, Iowa. Miss Holmes, a 1957 University of Iowa home economics graduate, belonged to Kappa Kappa Gamma. Bartlett earned a 1955 Iowa degree in industrial management and Phi Kappa Psi, worked for Riegel Paper Co., then entered the Air Force and is stationed at Whiteman Base in Missouri.
Mrs Lewis Schrodt hosted a Monday afternoon party at her home for daughter Phyllis on her sixth birthday. Fourteen girls attended including Becky Fletcher Susan Smith Linda Smith Vickie Young Marsha Clamens Pam Crim Susan Ingamells Betty Shimer Elaine Wallace Carolyn Winslow Kaye Varley Vickie Schrodt and the McPherren children.
Twenty four cadets in the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps at the State University of Iowa received commissions at spring commencement ceremonies. John M. Dinges Jr. saluted Col. Charles K. Kirk as he prepares to enter active duty for three years. Dinges from Bedford will train as a navigator and work with Aetna Life Insurance in Hartford during transition.
A Friday night gathering at a farm home northeast of town drew thirty or more neighbors and friends who enjoyed refreshments. The hosts, Mr and Mrs Mohler, were presented with a floor lamp as a gift.
Listing of community meetings for June 14 to June 19 across Bedford area churches and organizations. W and C S at Bedford Methodist, Presbyterian Women, Christian Women Fellowship, Baptist Women, Rebekah Lodge, American Legion Auxiliary events with hostesses and social hours. Christian Women Fellowship to meet at Christian Church June 18 with Mrs Skinner hosting and social hour committee named.
The Women's Society of Christian Service will meet at the Bedford Methodist Church on Friday afternoon June 14. Devotions by Mrs William Park and program led by Mrs Gene Norton. Circle Two to handle refreshments. A note thanks from Cub Scout Pack 136 guests Mr and Mrs Roy Volkmar after a June 5 wiener roast at Bib Hier Dork.
Mrs. Kenneth Meyers, chairman of the Extension Family Living program, attends a leadership camp to reinforce community outreach and educational initiatives.
County Extension Home Economist Mrs Vera Paschal led talks at the State 4-H Club Camp near Madrid Town June 5 7 with State Extension Staff and Miss Usha Sikand of New Delhi attending. The camp covered information for guiding communities through changing conditions and future ten year planning.
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