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Bedford Times Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1934

Page

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NEW MARKET Noon Social With Guests Of Honor

A New Market noon gathering hosted guests of honor and families including Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Allison and several relatives from Forest Lei Carol Clarinda Gravity Bedford Cantril Corning New Market and nearby areas. Afternoon carers were Bir and Mrs Charles Lethrop with additional attendees including Mr. and Mrs Jarve Dremmen Jr and Mrs. Carl Hughes Eric Hughes John Coops Bonnie Charles Meyers.

Cliff Allison Forest Lei Carol Ernest Sparks Emma Humphrey Joyce Humphrey Clarinda James Sabyards Dean Chester Savage Gravity Walter Greenway Bedford F. L. Conawsy Cantril Iowe Grace Thomas Edward Corning Dorie Cooper Loraine Carl Cade Elmer Roberts Cerra Adda Eris Allison Lawrence Allison Ed Mankle Fiden Wr Garren Mesinier Byron McKomisy New Marke Bir Charles Lethrop Jarve Dremmen, Jr Carl Hughes Eric Hughes John Coops Bonnie Charles Meyers

Birthday Dinner Honors Combs Family Kin

A birthday dinner was served Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Combs honoring three relatives with recent birthday anniversaries. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Maxwell, Mr. and Mrs. James Maxwell, Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Ingram, Darwin Shields, and Mr. and Mrs. John Combs.

John Combs Henry Maxwell James Maxwell Carroll Ingram Darwin Shields

Picnic for Camp Fire Girls at Brady Farm

The Camp Fire girls held a picnic Tuesday at the Brady farm then visited Mrs Mary Harris home in the afternoon. They sewed hiking costumes while Mrs Harris acted as guardian in Miss Neddham absence. Members present include Verna Grace Hipsely and Lorene es-as ARM.

Brady Farm Mary Harris

New Market Guests Attend Bedford Band Concert

New Market residents attended the Bedford band concert on Sunday afternoon among attendees were Mir. and Mrs. Clay Hicks, Mar win Hicks, Vonne Jones, and many Abbott, Kirby, and Clark families, with others from Shambaugh and Long Beach dining guests at Mrs. Core Appett’s home. Larry Eighmy and Lerey Eighmy returned from a week with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hicks in Creston, while Vernon Dennis and family joined Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Oxford at Calvin Huss’s home yesterday.

Clay Hicks Marwin Hicks Vonne Jones Kenneth Abbott Dorothy Abbott Genevieve Combs Carl Moormen L. M. Kirby Lera Kirby Paul Kirby B. L. Clark Paul Clark Jimmie Clark New Market Bedford Neal Taompeon Long Beach Calif Larry Eighmy Lerey Eighmy Harry Hicks Creston Vernon Dennis W. E. Oxford Calvin Huss

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Meets at Mrs Foster's

The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society met Thursday afternoon with Mrs Homer Foster. Mrs Ed Murren served as assistant hostess. Mrs Walter Noble chaired, and Mrs R M Tuttle led the lesson. Fourteen members attended and refreshments were served.

E Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Homer Foster Ed Murren Tce Walter Noble Jesson R. M Tuttle

Ladies League Meets at Christian Church Home

The Ladies League of the Christian church met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Robert Malcolm's home. Fourteen members and two visitors attended. President Mrs. R. R. Wallace conducted the meeting. After the business session, the group enjoyed two hours of social time. The July meeting will be at Mrs. M. L. Pace's home.

Ladies League of the Christian Church Robert Malcolm R. R. Wallace Mle Pace

Attend Convention Among WCTU Members at Blockton

County convention of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union at Blockton drew attendees including Mrs. Joan Godfrey Mrs. J E Fuller Mrs. Lilie Crawford Mrs. Ed Mankle Mrs. Clay Hicks Marwin Hicks Corda Fuller Bonnie Pratt and Vonnee Jones on Wednesday.

The Womans Christian Temperance Union Blockton Joan Godfrey J. E Fuller Lilie Crawford Ed Mankle Clay Hicks Marwin Hicks Corda Fuller Bonnie Pratt Vonnee Jones

Local visitors tour Grevity after Brush and Easter guests

Edgar of Brush Cole and Mr and Mrs T S Easter were guests at the Jarve Drennen home Tuesday. During the afternoon they accompanied Mrs Drennen to visit at the Ned Ray home in Grevity.

Edgar Brush, Cole T. S. Easter Jarve Drennen

Dinner guests from Wheatland and Godfrey families

Mr and Mrs Ira Arthur and children of Wheatland Wyoming and Mr and Mrs Everett Godfrey and Donnie were dinner guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Arthur Littlewood on Wednesday.

Ira Arthur Wheatland Wyo Everett Godfrey Donnie Arthur Littlewood

Ladies Aid Guest Day Meeting at Methodist Church

The Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist church will meet Thursday afternoon June 21 at the church for a guest day event. Each member is asked to attend and bring a guest.

Ladies’ Aid Society of the Methodist Church

Vacancy Created by Resignation of Officer Fred Noole

The post became vacant after Fred Noole resigned from his position as an officer. No further details about the role or successor were provided in the available text.

Fred Noole

Windstorm Leaves Steel Buildings Toppled Nearby

Strong winds Friday evening caused extensive damage in the area with numerous steel structures toppled and smaller buildings blown over. Roofs suffered severe damage at several dwellings noted in the storm report.

Grand Lodge Attendance Highlights Local Visitations

Watson attends Grand Lodge in Des Moines this week with Ralph Daugherty of Des Moines. Watson and Daugherty reside here with Teletives while Mr and Mrs D B Pace and Mr Este Parks are mentioned nearby. Clara Duncan visited Wednesday at the Kelley home in Clarinda. Ed Ray from Brush Colorado stayed several days with relatives. Frank Savage and Mrs Savage visited Sunday at the Owens home in Coin.

Ralph Daugherty Des Moinés D. B. Pace Este Parks Clara Duncan Charles Kelley Clarinda Ed Ray Brush Colo Frank Savage Sundey Grant Owens Coin

Hopkins Homecoming and Community News Highlights

Hopkins hosts homecoming at the Methodist church with Rev. McNamee from Tarkio delivering the sermon and a noon basket dinner followed by an afternoon program. Obituaries note Mrs. Russell Holmes of near Clearmont, Mo., died after a long illness. funeral held at the Christian church in Hopkins. Various social notes include an ice cream social honoring Denver Florea, a newly organized junior choir at the Christian church, and visits and events involving local residents and guests from Richmond, Bedford, Chicago, and Edgemont.

The Methodist Church McNamee Tarkio Russell Holmes Clearmont Christian Church Hopkins

Vacation Bible School Plans Commencement at Baptist Church

The vacation Bible school will present its commencement exercises at the Baptist church on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. B Headrick of Fairfax Missouri were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Humphrey. Miss Kate Browne organized the Art club Thursday afternoon.

Baptist Church B. Headrick Fairfax, Mo Glen Humphrey Kate Browne Art Club

New Market Churches to Host District Preacher on Sunday

The District Superintendent of the Creston Methodist Church Dr. Alfred Barker will preach at New Market Siam Hawleyville on Sunday June 17 with services at 10 00 am 11 00 am and 8 00 pm A cordial invitation is extended to hear Dr Barker The notice lists numerous local residents and visits across New Market Clarinda Bedford and surrounding areas with notes on short trips business calls and family gatherings.

Creston The Methodist Church Alfred H. Barker New Market Siam Hawleyville Barker

Guss Church Homecoming Draws Large Crowds

The Guss church held its annual homecoming on a sunny Sunday with a big turnout. A Children’s Day program started the morning, followed by a picnic dinner and a special afternoon program. Distanced attendees included Walter Peterson and wife, Charles Rogers and wife, John McConnell and wife from Indianola, Ray Wickersham from Omaha, Maggie Woods, L. B. Carpenter and wife, Clayburg, Albert Davie, Ralph Ormer and daughter Virginia of Villisca, Harvey Dennis and Joan Beck with son of Lenox, and Kenneth Barker of Prescott.

Guss Moon Walter Peterson Canarles Rogers John McConnell Indianola Ray Wickersham Omaha Maggie Woods L. B. Carpenter Clayburg Albert Davie Ralph Ormer Virginia Villisca Harvey Dennis Joan Beck Lenox Kenneth Barker Prescott

Wilma Fudge Weds Glen Locke in Holton Kansas

Miss Wilma Fudge of east of Guss marries Glen Locke of Gravity on June 4 at Holton Baptist Church. An uncle and aunt from Holton attend the ceremony. Monday evening the couple hosted an old fashioned charivari at the bride’s parents home, Mr and Mrs Wilbur Fudge.

Wilma Fudge East of Guss Glen Locke Gravity Holton Kans Baptist Church

Plow Corn Second Time For the Branan Family

A group of neighbors plowed corn at Mr and Mrs Wilbur Branan home on Monday using teams and cultivators. Branan in poor health, neighbors again assisted this spring. Participants included Charles Curtis Will Rock George Firkins Cecil Firkins Wesler Albert and Walter Joanson.

Wilbur Branan

Ladies Aid plans picnic in Clarinda on July fourth

The Ladies' Aid society met with Mrs. George Royer on Thursday. A 2 picnic was planned for members and families to be held in Clarinda July fourth. Next aid meeting with Mrs. Clem Hawkee. Various neighbors visited, 4-H Rally Day in Shenandoah noted, and several local residents were listed as visitors or travelers.

Ladies’ Aid Society George Royer Clarinda Clem Hawkee

Miss Vesta Oxley Undergoes Appendicitis Operation

Miss Vesta Oxley was taken to St Joseph hospital Tuesday evening for an appendicitis operation. She was accompanied by her parents Mr and Mrs Glen Oxley. Mr Oxley returned home the next evening while Mrs Oxley remained with her daughter. Authorities report a satisfactory recovery underway.

Vesta Oxley St. Joseph Glen Oxley

Mrs Letha Andrew Hosts Birthday Club Tea

Mrs Letha Andrew entertained the Birthday club Tuesday afternoon. Refreshments were served.

Letha Andrew Birthday Club

Fourth of July plans and social roundabout in Clarinda

Guss plans the Fourth of July celebration while Clarinda residents Miss Genevieve McNerney Miss Maxine McNerney and Miss Letha Nette spent Saturday night and Sunday with Verla Maye Branan. Verla Dean Jones visited Sunday afternoon. The Woods hosted dinner for Martin Taylor Russell Kernen and others yesterday. Doris Leighton has been sick with tonsillitis. Glen Stamps and family spent Sunday with the Hess and Hunter families. Ralph and Colleen Brown returned home after two weeks visiting relatives in Carbon and Anita Iowa.

Genevieve McNerney Maxine McNerney Clarinda Letha Nette Villisca Verla Maye Branan Verla Dean Jones Ross Woods Martin Taylor Russell Kernen Nodaway Doris Leighton Glen Stamps Scott Hess Fred Hunter Ralph Colleen Brown Carbon Anita Iowa

Sharpsburg Social Roundup Highlights Local Visits

Sharpsburg residents joined a charivari for Mr and Mrs Vernon Straight near Conway. Ladies' Aid met at Mrs Dave Moser's home with twenty two ladies present. Many Sharpsburg people attended a band concert in Bedford. The Dice family from Omaha visited Mrs Dice's parents, the Boydens. Bobbie Len Carlisle of Red Oak stayed with grandparents Mr and Mrs Leonard Carlisle. Mrs Ralph Shell and two children of Brooks spent days with her parents the Rosses. Raymond Grazier and children Helen and Shirley May visited Guthrie Center to see his mother. Dr and Mrs P E Newport and two children of Oskaloosa visited relatives in Sharpsburg. Cecil Reed Carroll Knott and Wayne Hamblin went to Clarinda.

Sharpsburg Bedford Gale Dice Omaha

Weekend visits and local hospital note names

Saturday evening to spend the week end. Miss Garland Smith of Ames came Sunday to spend a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Shum moved into Sharpsburg Thurs Mrs. Jake Brown, who has been quite ill, is reported to be better. Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Beach and Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Philipot were Bedford visitors Thursday. Miss Marian Shimmer is in the hospital at Creston. Mrs. Eldon Mayland of Mount Ayr spent Saturday and Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Mary Den ser. Paul Winslow, who is ill with pneumonia, is reported to be re covering. Beverly Ann Goudie of Bed ford is visiting her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Hamblin. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Kinser of Davenport have been visiting Mrs. Kinser's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Christenson. Will Bederer and two children visited at the C. A. Reed home Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lewellen were morning visitors Tuesday. Mrs. Blanche Heatherington of Bedford is visiting her niece, Mrs. Clifford Underwood.

Rash Clarinda Ira Thomas Harry Austin Pratt, Kans L. F L. F. Austin Chicago W. M. Steeves Hobart Owens Hawleryville End Henry Kreamier Hanford Jos Hanford Calvin Huss Willis Oxford Vernon Dennis Marie Noble Shennen- Gost Fred Nobie R. BR. Wallace Randall and Duane Des Moines Bonnie Ingram Hugh Ingram William Robin- 500 H. J. Eicherst Yorktown Vanzo Drennen Ernie Glasgow Grevity Earl Butts Scottsbluffs Nebr Lillian Bromley Genevieve Combs Bedford Kenneth Abbott Gordon Temple Donald Council Bluffs T. A Harris Genevieve Webb Corning George Webb Cora Raynor Ray Pitman Villisca D. B. Pace William Walker Loveland Iowa Guy Jackson Joan George Combs J. H Hipsiey John Harold George Wiliams Brocktown Albert Holland T. C. Holland Ivan Sparks Doris Campbell Mark Fielder Nick Roberts Del FL Mo Brown Grandsom Levi Adams Dorothy Cameron A. G. Hicks Howard Key Sharpsburg New Market R. M. Tuttle W. R. Smith G. L. Fuler Ros. Davison Frank P. Austin Livonia L. N. Crawford Carl Morgan Ira Arthur Missouri Denver Colo Wheatland Wyo Garland Smith Ames Lowell Shum Jake Brown Cliff Beach E. T. Philipot Marian Shimmer Creston Eldon Mayland Mount Ayr Mary Denser Paul Winslow Beverly Ann Goudie Chester Hamblin Dean Kinser Davenport

Fathers Day observance at Sharpsburg church

The Sharpsburg Presbyterian Church notes the third Sunday in June is Father s Day and invites attendance at the Morning service on June 17. It also highlights the Iowa Synod meeting in Red Oak June 18 21 and urges choir practice Friday at 8:00.

Presbyterian Church C. Wayne Overholser Christian Endeavor Dad Iowa Synod Red Oak

Worship and activities at church with events listed

Reverend E. E. Garrett leads morning worship and communion at 10 o clock followed by Sunday school at 11. A children’s program is scheduled for 8 o’clock. The Women’s Christian Temperance Union hosts a temperance and missionary tea Wednesday afternoon at Elizabeth Pennebaker’s home.

E. E. Garrett W. C. T. U. Temperance and Missionary Elizabeth Pennebaker

Maple Grove club plans Fourth of July event

Eagle Grove report notes Maple Grove club with ten members and seven visitors including Mrs Emory Johnson and Mrs Henry Ferry. A parliamentary drill was led by Mrs Alice Thummel. They plan a community Fourth of July program at Maple Grove church yard with games contests and cake or ice cream for each family. Guest day set for June 20 at Mrs J E Snyder's home. Attendees include Tom Longfellow family George McMaster Ethel Franks John O'Dougherty and Clara Larison.

Maple Grove Pearl Kemery Emory Johnson Henry Ferry Norval Nally Bessie McKee Helen Snyder Elizabeth Lowery Naomi Ferry Ferry Alice Thummel J. E. Snyder

Funeral notices for Longfellow family in Bedford

Mrs Longfellow and daughter, Mrs Mc Jefferies, attended the funeral services for Mrs Longfellow's mother, Peter O'Dougherty, in Bedford Sunday afternoon.

Mc Jefferies

Children Day Program At Maple Grove Church

A Children s Day program was presented at Maple Grove church Sunday evening. In charge were Clarice Allison Helen Snyder Elizabeth Lowery and Elloulse David. The church was decorated for the occasion by Dale Bird Duane Thummel Erville Allison and Wilmer Allison.

Maple Grove Clarice Allison Helen Snyder Elizabeth Lowery Elloulse David Dale Bird Duane Thummel Erville Allison Wilmer Allison

Maple Grove Church Sunday School and Sermon

Maple Grove Church will hold Sunday school at the usual hour next Sunday followed by a sermon by Rev J C Harris of Bedford. Community families attended funeral services for Mrs Peter O Dougherty at New Hope cemetery highlighting a former resident. Various local residents visit relatives and attend gatherings across Bedford Hopkins and nearby towns.

Maple Grove J. C. Harris Bedford

Weight Reduction Tale Promotes Kruschen Salts

Mrs Leonard Bass of Ft Atkinson Wis reports dropping from 180 to 137 pounds using Kruschen Salts with daily intake and no diet change. She claims to feel younger and plans to reach 125 pounds. The ad urges readers to obtain the product from Ahrens Drug Co or any drugstore.

Leonard Bass Ft. Atkinson Wis Ahrens Drug Company Adv

Visit of Miss Killam to Ratliffs Highlights Weekend

Miss Darlene Killam from near Gaynor visited in the name of her aunt Mrs Edyth Allison at the home of Mr and Mrs Blane Ratliff over Sunday and Monday.

Blane Ratliff Darlene Killam Gaynor Edyth .Allison

Forest Grove Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Mrs H S Straight and sons Howard Vern and Vern visited the Henry Russ home. Vern and Vern recently returned from Grinnell where they attended school. Miss Clarabelle Moore of Maryville state college was home for the weekend. Cockerbur Ridge kittenball team played Diagonal Sunday. Guests of Miss Mary Longfellow Sunday included Max Poole Pauline Poole Guy Weir Gilbert Henry Raleigh Grace and Ruth Slagle.

Straight Howard Vern Henry Russ Vern Straight Grinnell Clarabelle Moore Maryville Cockerbur Ridge Mary Longfellow Max Poole Pauline Poole Guy Weir Gilbert Henry Raleigh Grace Ruth Slagle

Forest Grove Church Sunday School Elects Officers

Supt Mrs Clyde Scherich invites all to Sunday school at 10 a m. Officers of Mrs Laurel Stithems class elected last Sunday are President HK Russell and Secretary Treasurer Mary Longfellow. A picnic is planned for Sunday June 24.

Clyde Scherich Laurel Stithem HK Russell Mary Longfellow

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Mrs Camp Fire Brockton W. E. Blakeslee Grand Lodge Watson Irs Florea Route One B. H. Hermon Edward Turner P. E. O. Sisterhood Hannibal Frank Campbell Richmond Josephine Bays Paul Laipple Amy Laipple Fern Jefferies Stanley Swnson Omer Wilson Edgemont S. Dak Charles Wilson Ted Rusk Jimmy Julie Kansas City J. G. Rusk Clarence Olmsted Fred Olmsted Helen Andrews San Francisco Burton Edwards Joe Wright Frances Bienert Phoebe Lowry E. E. Earle Bexley Eng Emmet L. Nichols St. Johns, Mich Branan Jim Spargur Rose Roberts Sciola Bobbie Woods Morton Mills Henry French Roy Spring Brown Hospital Ladies’ Aid Harry Walker D. Walker Daisy Bowen Howard Cooper Clearfield Wilma Shum 4-H Club Shenandoah Rarph Apple Harry Hakes Winfield McAlpin South Dakota Forest McAlpin Garnett Jett Chillicothe J. E. Jett Darwin Jett Storm Lake Bradford Ed Madden Miss Oxley St. Joseph Hospital Charivari Vernon Conway Ladies’ Aid Society of the Dave Moser Sharpsburg Churches Eagle Grove Maple Grove Club Tom Longfellow Robert Dean, Dale and Neal George McMaster Ethel Franks John O’dougherty Clara Larison Opera House Bull Doggers Peter O’dougherty New Hope Cemetery O’dougherty Mark Bronson Neosno Milo Allison Hamilton Lowery Mont Kemery George Lowery Ed Bird Loren Buzzard Helen Jesse Snyder Walter Buddy Dickie Gerald John O'Dougherty Russel Holmes Holmes Ralph Hensley Bernie Jean Phyllis Tillman Hensley Glenn Butts Mary Thompson Forest Grove Forest Grove Church BEG. U Bray Motor CO Trimmer Garland Hotel Mt. Ayr Mitotic A Fac Burlington Palmer House New York Gulf A. Reynolds
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