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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1968
Page
5
Linda Fischer outlines an Office Education program at BCHS where students earn two credits through five hours weekly of in school and at work training. The piece notes student pay as a key incentive, calls for local business participation, and highlights growth from eight to eleven students with potential for more training stations in the community.
Supt Johnny Smith announces a Cres ton building as the site for Souttierst Iown Sheltered Workshop Inc with negotiations underway The May 29 budget review led to amendments A county-wide funding proposal will be discussed at a June 33 meeting in Union County courthouse The workshop directors will meet in Creston prior to that session A workshop board meeting is set for June 26 at the MATURA office to review subcontract options Contact Robert E Smith in Coton or Supt Johnny Smith in Bedford for details
Rev. Richard G. Viney has been assigned to the pastorate of the Bedford Gravity Methodist Church by the South Des Moines News Methodist Conference in Des Moines. He comes to Union church after serving at Casey, Iowa. Rev. J. Milton Kinney will serve as minister of Guthrie Center Bowman Chapel.
David Akers has been promoted to group pension representative with Massachusetts Mutual and transferred to Philadelphia. His territory will cover Pennsylvania and nearby states after a four month training at the Springfield home office. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Akers of Bedford.
Public invited to discuss a four county Resource Conservation and Development project covering Adama Union Taylor and Ringfeld. Dan Holmes will explain RC&D details and benefits to the community. Meeting set for June 19 at 8 00 p m in the Clearfield Loons Club Building with officials citing job and growth prospects. The Taylor County Republican Women's Association meets June 17 at Lenox home of Mrs Pearl Reynolds.
The Taylor County Farm Bureau Women will meet at New Market High School gym on June 21 at 2 30 pm. Mrs Mary Resin from the American Dairy Association will demonstrate dairy uses and garnishing with about 20 prepared dishes. Attendees can taste, ask questions, receive recipes, and enter door prizes.
Northwest Missouri State College Maryville honors two graduates Lynda Lamson and Jerry Dougherty. Lamson earns Bachelor of Science in elementary education, Dougherty earns Bachelor of Science in physical education. Dougherty to pursue a master’s degree and teach in Anita starting August with his wife and two children, Greg and Jeff.
American Legion Auxiliary will sponsor a food and novelty window sale Saturday June 15 at the Legion Hall starting at 9 30 p m. See classified ad in Times Press for details.
H and FFA members in Taylor county must submit entries by June 15 for the H and IFA Dairy Show to be held in Creston on June 24 at Town Share Savings Bank’s covered lot. 4H members should return blanks to the extension office and KFA members to their vocational agriculture instructor. The exhibitor of the champion dairy heifer in each major breed will receive a sash as will the Dairy Showman. all heifers will be placed into ribbon chances and premium money paid after judging.
Bedford Community High School announces five summer concerts in the Taylor County courtyard on July 6 13 20 27 and August 1 led by George Chaney instrumental music director. Band members rehearse Mondays at 8 00 p m and parents are invited to observe progress during the sessions and in the Crazy Dave Parade participation.
James S. Bromwell, Republican candidate for the United States Senate, will be the speaker for the Taylor County Republican Central Committee supper at the Junction Cafe at 7:00 p.m. Monday, June 17. The general public is invited to attend at 8:00 p.m. when Bromwell will speak. He will also address the Taylor County Republican women at 2:00 p.m. that afternoon at Lenox. Bromwell has served in Congress, was a World War II captain, and owns a farm.
Southwest Towa's Looming Center at Red Oak hosts the first of two Vietnam programs at 7:30 p.m. Dennis Renander of Fastex Iowa, a Navy veteran who served with U.S. State Department, presents slides and observations from his year in Vietnam. The second program, at Learning Resources Center Red Oak, is on June 2 at 7:30 p.m. Larry Ridnour, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ridnour of Gra ity, will report to Ft. Lewis on June 14 and then attend Artillery School at Ft. Knox after basic training.
Edward G. Warden son of Glenn A. Ward en Blockton attended Hawkeye Boys State June 3 9 sponsored by Flockton American Legion Post No 443. Junior at BCHS he lettered in football and wrestling and enjoys swimming riding his Palo Mirо horse.
Bedford development officials report industry arrival is near but two goals lag. Of $190000 sought for Total Community Involvement only a portion remains unpled, with 46 business and professional leaders yet to contribute or re-contract. Local supporters include Glen W. Irwin, Doris Kernen, and Sam J. Smith among named past donors and area firms.
Seve Hardee received a Bachelor of Arts degree in absentia on June 2 from Simpson College in Indianola Iowa. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Emory Hardee Jr of rural Bedford. Ia. He works at an Air Force base in Germany where he has lived the past year, with his younger brother Scott joining him for the summer.
Dora Jane Hamblin of Life Magazine received a Doctor of Literature degree from Coe College at commencement last Sunday. Dodie's parents Mr and Mrs A W Hamblin attended the ceremonies along with Miss Sharon Landis daughter of Rev and Mrs Clarence Landis of Blockton. Landis recently earned an Executive Secretarial Diploma from the CE School of Commerce in Omaha and has accepted a position at the Cardiac Center offices. Landis is a 1967 graduate of Bedford Community High School. Public bid forms for a parcel post delivery vehicle are available at the Bedford Post Office with bids due by 2:00 p.m. June 16.
A Los Angeles 7TP Special features a Bedford native reflecting on the Kennedy assassination. The piece frames social ties, political climate, and personal memories tied to Senator Robert F. Kennedy's era, offering a viewpoint from a former Bedford resident.
Bedford residents attended a Grace Land College orientation May 27 to 31 for Head Start with participants including Margaret Book and Nora Nell Witmeier. Forty children began Head Start classes in Bedford Community School on June 10, with several local volunteers aiding coordination and parental involvement. Special guest Miss Hamblin, Coe College alumna and Life span staffer, spoke at a trustees wives luncheon, while out of town guests included P. Ovrum and several relatives from Des Moines Grand Junction Cedar Rapids and Western Springs.
BCHS announces the final honor rolls with freshmen Marilyn Karg and Diane McMillin named among those listed for the week.
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