Bedford and Hopkins Couple Wed In Double Ring Ceremony
Margaret Fern Eldon Young daughter of Harley Sleep of Bedford and Jo Eldon Young son of Francis and Hopkins families exchanged vows at the Baptist parsonage on June 3. Attendants were Nadine Brumfield and Dick Swaney. The reception followed at the bride’s parents’ home with 43 guests. The couple planning a brief Lincoln, Nebraska honeymoon now reside in Hopkins. Mrs Wayne Valentine hosted the G G club gathering June 7 with nine members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley’ Sleep
Bedford
Margaret
Fern
Jo. Eldon. Young
Francis Young
Hopkins
The
Baptist Parsonage
Norman J. Lewis
Norma Alexander
Mrs. Young
Lincoln
Neb
Wayne Valentine
G. G. Club
Fannie Irwin
Roy Weatherly
Clark Robey
Miss Dennis Weds Donald Paul Depew in New Market Church
Miss Sarah Hazeltine Dennis daughter of Mrs Ruth Dennis of New Market married Donald Paul Depew son of Mr and Mrs Charley Depew in a May 24 ceremony at the New Market Church of Christ. Rev I B Stickelman officiated with extensive family attendance and a reception at the bride’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Hazeltine Dennis
Ruth Dennis
New Market
Donald Paul de Dew
Charley Depew
New Market Church of Christ
I. B. Stickelman
Vernon Dennis
Mount Ayr
Lella Depew
Paul Dennis
Des Moines
Lowell Miller
Clarinda
Irvin Miller
Brooks
Doris Malcom
Opal Brown
Wilber Miller
Villisca
Gilbert Brannen
Elbert Miller
Mabie Worthington
Dennis Worthington
Ted Herzberg
Ray Merrill
Villisea
Bedford
Bedford High School
New Market High School
Tavilor County
V. V. Y. Club Holds Annual Family Picnic
The V. V. Y. Club held its annual family picnic at Lake of Three Fires on Sunday with 72 families attending. Members worked on seed backs, and refreshments were served. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Harold Brown. Bibbins Park picnic planned for July with committee led by Mrs. H. E. Gordon and Mrs. James Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. OV. Club
Wendell Davidson
Bill Gelb
Dacstess
Aofternoon
Lester Round
Harold Brown
Coadh Spray
M. C. Nash
H. MW. PL
M. B. Nash
EHM
Roy Morrison
John Fitch
Bedford Public Library
Bibbins Park
H. E. Gordon
James Allen
Dance of Gifts for Miss Doris Andrew Before June Wedding
Miss Doris Andrew of Gravity was honored at a pre nuptial shower Saturday evening at the home of Mrs Bill O Dell east of Bedford. Mrs O Dell was assisted by Mrs Robert Park of Des Moines and Mrs Hubert Hensley. 18 guests attended. Refreshments followed games and contests. Miss Andrew will wed Dale Anderson on June 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Andrew
Gravity
Bill O’dell
Bedford
O'Dell
Robert Park
Des Moines
Hubert Hensley
Miss Andrew
Dale Anderson
Baptist Ladies Aid Society to Meet Tuesday
The Ladies Aid Society of the Baptist church will host Mrs. Frank Campain at the church on Tuesday afternoon June 19. Devotions will be given by Mrs. Bill Bailie, with co-hostesses including Mrs. Howard Clark Mrs. H E Nelson Mrs. Paul Simpson Nell Barton Mrs. Rose Larsson Mrs. J Robin Steel Mrs. Ralph Clayton Mrs. Haldean Turner and Mrs. Noble Fearnot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
Ladies Aid Society
Frank Campain
Ladies Aid
Society of the Baptist Church
Bill Bailie
Campain
Howard Clark
H. E. Nelson
Paul Simpson
Nell Barton
Rose Larsson
J. Robin Steel
Ralph Clayton
Haldean Turner
Noble Fearnot
Baker Family Reunion Celebrates Thirty Second Wedding Anniversary
A Baker family reunion and picnic dinner was held at Lake of Three Fires on Sunday June 10 to honor Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R Baker of Lincoln Nebraska for their thirty second wedding anniversary. Attendees included Walter Baker John Kernen Lulu Underwood Ben Baker Maxine Baker Cal Baker Lizzie Davis Lewis Patton Grace Coleman and others from Nodaway Shenandoah Red Oak Bedford and Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake of Three Fires
Thos. R. Baker
Lincoln, Neb
Thos. Baker
Walter
Lincoln
John Kernen
Lulu Underwood
Bedford
Ben Baker
Maxine
Nodaway
Cal Baker
Shenandoah
Lizzie Davis
Red Oak
Lewis Patton
Grace Coleman
Villisea
Mullen Club Meets With Cor ses and Program Acknowledged
Mrs. Al Mullen hosts a club gathering with 19 members and guests in attendance. Charter members Lola Woods and Alta Putnam received corsages as greetings were shared. the program included group singing, readings by Sally Campbell and others, piano numbers, and a family album segment. Guests listed include Mrs. Robert Sheehan and several others from Audubon and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Mullen
Lola Woods
Alta Putnam
America
Leslie Williams
Sally Kay Campbell
Darlene King
Beverly Williams
Joyce Geer
Virgil Putnam
Doris Spencer
William Park
Hazel Woods
Marilyn Geer
Albert Campbell
Ray Glass
Calendar of Society Meetings and Luncheons
Calendar notes list meetings and luncheons including Golden Rule Rebekah Circle Friday at Hall 1.0.0.%, Christian Women’s Fellowship Tuesday at Christian Church and Baptist Ladies Aid Society event hosted by Mrs. Frank Campain, with Rebekah Lodge and Women’s Association of Presbyterian Church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Rule Rebekah Circle
Hall
Christian Women’s Fellowship
Christian Church
Women’s Association of
Baptist Ladies Aid Society
Frank Campain
Rebekah Lodge
C.F
Mr Sickels Honored in Athelstan Birthday Dinner
Athelstan reports a surprise birthday dinner for Mr. Sickels hosted by Mr. and Mrs. C R Sickels with attendance from several families including the Ruskos, Jenkinss, McCanns, and others. California visitors Wesley Blakes and Cleo Houston visited Grace Balch and Joe Hayes, while additional guests joined Memorial services and farm help guests in nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Blakes
California
Marion Jenkins Athelstan
C. R. Sickels
Sickels
Leonard Rusko
Hopkins
Ralph Jenkins
Bedford
Lee McCann
Afton
C. C. Jenkins
Larry Simmons
Joe Rusco
Glenn Sickels
Gordon Sickels
Hilda Rusco
Mane
LA Wealey Blake
San Jose
Cal
Cleo Houchin
Gravity
Grace Balch
Joe
Ora Hayes
Hoyt Tamerius
Beldeville
Kan
Woody Tamerius
Memorial Church Services and Local Family Visit Notes
Frank Bickel and family hosted visitors from Bedford and Omaha. O P Pettigrew travelled to Elmo Missouri to be with his ill wife at their daughter's home. June Parker and Alta Spoonemore's family visited Frank Smith and attended memorial services. Holiness Church invites worship with Sunday school at 10 and preaching at 8 led by Rev T J Overholt with prayer Thursday at 8. T J and Lulu Overholt are pastors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted'Ro
the. Frank
Alta Spoonemore
Children of
Omaha
Frank Smith
Holiness Church
T.J. Overholt
A T. J
Lulu Ovreholt
Sheridan Couples Tie Knot In Two Missouri Weddings
Miss Leota Shipley of Grant City and Marvin Brett of Sheridan wed at Grant City Methodist Church on June 3 with Elder Kelton Shipley officiating. After a reception they began a honeymoon and will reside on the H. F. Holland farm south of Sheridan. the bride will teach economics at Sheridan High School next year. In Fullerton, Mo., Miss Imogene Curtis and Bill E. Martin, both from Sheridan area, married June 1 at the Christian Church. they attended the Fullerton School for the Deaf and will live in Isadora, Mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dall Churchill
Sheridan
Leota Shipley
Grant City
Marvin Brett
Kelton Shipley
Bride
H. F. Holland
Maryville State College
Sheridan High
Curtis
Martin
Imogene Curtis
Edna Daniels
St. Louis
Bill EB. Martin
Virgil Martin
Sheridan, Mo
Christian Church
Fullerton, Mo
Fullerton School For Deaf
Isadora, Mo
Methodist Church
Local Social Highlights Mention Bridge Club Hosts
On Friday afternoon Mrs. Libuther Cook entertained the bridge club at her home. Sunday visitors included Mrs. Nora Clark of Hatfield with her daughter and husband from Marshalltown calling at the Jeas Haley home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora_ Clark
Hatfield
Marshalltown
Jeas Haley
Wedding Bells and Family Celebrations in Clearfield and Area
Mrs. Carl Hughes reports the wedding of Margaret Swan and Robert Zeller of Des Moines at the Clearfield Methodist church on Sunday afternoon. Margaret sang with her mother at the piano, and Ann managed the guest book. Also noted are milestones including Ora Cade’s birthday cakes baked by her daughters Verlin Cade and Thelma Slack, a June 10 family dinner at the Slack home in Villisca honoring several anniversaries, and Denise Zimmerman’s music education work at Drake University followed by a role at Clarinda State Hospital assisting Prof. Ralph Bixley with music therapy and recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Hughes
New Market
Ben Anderson
Russell Slack
Cade
Villisca
Hstel Glassgow
Verlin Cade
Ora Cade
Roger Allen Glassgow
Clarinda
Denise Zimmerman
Drake University
Des Moines
State Hospital
Ralph Bixley
Drake Music Department
Unwed Missionary Church Services in Clarinda
The Free Methodist church in Clarinda hosts a Friday June 17 service schedule with morning worship at 11 and Sunday school at 10. A hear ty welcome is offered to all attendees across services. Mary Hakes dies. funeral held at Walker Funeral Home Clarinda with Rev. Clarence Moore in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Free Methodist
Clarinda
Mary Hakes
Walker Funeral
Mary ‘Hakes
Hawleyville
Clarence Moore
New Market
Jean Glassgow
Mutual Insurance Company
Omaha
Garreld Fine
Gary
Medical Lake
Wash
Fine
T. M. Alkire
George Fine
Braddyville
Moore
First Methodist Church
Ottumwa
Rev. Moore
Pastorate of New Market and Siam Methodist Churches
Dr and Mrs C J Henry and family of Milaca Minnesota were weekend guests with Mrs Henrys parents Mr and Mrs Mike Jones at the pastorate of New Market and Siam Methodist churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Market and
Siam
Pee Ee
C. J. Henry
Milaca
Minn
Henry
Mike Jones
Sacred Heart Church notes Bedford Iowa schedule and events
Sacred Heart Church Bedford Iowa lists mass times on Sundays 9 30 am for 1st 3rd 5th Sundays and 7 30 am for 2nd 4th Sundays Evan Routh is minister church school at 10 am with clauses for all ages Morning worship at 11 am sermon titled The Tragedy of Absalom for Father’s Day Tuesday June 19 luncheon at church Officers are hostesses Christian Women’s Fellowship district workshop at Clarinda June 20 All new officers urged to attend Loyal Partners class basket dinner at Roy Reed home June 17 after morning services
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan Routh
Absalom
Christian Women’s Fellowship
Christian Church
Clarinda
Loyal Partners
Roy Reed
Methodist Church Youth Fellowship Leaders Named
Robt M Peters minister leads Sunday school at 10 a.m. Mrs Virgil Putnam general superintendent oversees morning worship at 11 a.m. Sermon titled Unfailing Love. Youth Fellowship meets at 6:30 p.m. with Stana O'Dougherty as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt. M. Peters
Virgil Putnam
Stana O’dougherty
Zion Church Invites You to Worship Next
A brief church notice invites the community to attend worship services at Zion Church. Details on date and time are not provided in the readable text.
Bedford fraternal groups directory contact details
Lodge Regular Communications of Taylor No 166 meet the second Thursday every month at 7 30 p m in the Masonic Temple Bedford with Paul Morris worshipful master and Lester Round secretary. Triangle chapter Royal Arch Masons meets fourth Monday at 7 30 p m with Frank Query Gravity E H P Donald L Foreman Gravity secretary. Bedford Lodge No 91 0 0 C F Odd Fellows Hall Bedford every Wednesday night at 7 30 p m with Frank Bowen N G Thomas D Hosman secretary. Bedford Lions Club meets first and third Monday at 6 30 p m for dinner led by Wm G Young president and Wm Hensch secretary. Bedford Post No 164 American Legion meets first Thursday at 7 p m led by Max Maskers commander Wayne Steeves adjutant. VW Tucker Post No 8094 Veterans of Foreign Wars meets second Monday at 7 30 p m led by Frank Campain commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Masonic ‘Temple
Bedford
Morris
Lester Round
Triangle
Royal ‘Arch Masons
Masonic Temple
Frank Query
E.H.P
Donald L. Foreman
Sec’y
Bedford Lions Club
Wm. G. Young
Wm. Hensch
Bedford Post
American Legion
Max Maskers
Wayne Steeves
Tucker Post
Frank Campain
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Nadean Brumfield
Dick Swaney
Miss Dennis
Donald Paul Depew
V. VY
Mrs. O'Dell
West Gay Club
Presbyterian
Women’s Association of the Presbyterian Church
Ray Kennedy
James Puilan
U. N
Malik
Kenneth Fellows
John Dinges
Id. Guenther
Ridhana Tippan Mer Roses Kirketey
Floyd Churchill
R. F. van Dyke
G. A. Marquart
Maude Chaney
Alice Nelson
J. W. Taylor
James W. Taylor
John G. Cox
Morning Star
Donna Muecks
Winnie Olson
Northwestern University
Minneapolis
Dale Sleep
Circle Chapter
D.C.C
Daughters of Ceres
Wise
Robert Sheehan
Audubon
Merton Mullen
Nancy
Safford
Ariz
Dou Glass
Dale Hughes
Ralph Livingston
Donald Haynie
Grace Groppe
Inez Payton
George Jared
Mable Russell
Alta Nevins
Fay Hunter
Wilma Melvin
Mike Louder
Jerne Weatherly
Dean Mullen
Mr. Sickels
Athelstan
Cordells
Robert Cordell
Doty Jane
Goldfield
Otis Cordell
Larry Lilley
M. F
Elvin Bownes
Council Bluffs
Dale Ellmore
Tom Bownes
H. C. Stout
China Scott
Aubrey Waugh
Conception
Clyde Branson
Maryville
Hershel Scott
Raymond Weaver
Blockton
Howard Scott
Jimmy
Conway
C. W. Jones
Fannie E. Jones
P. M. On
Coleman
Admiral 7-Co. Ft
Speed Queen
H. E. Stewart
Fannie E Jones
C. H. Young
Beemer Bros
K-C
Cecil Ruth
Kenny Rosemary
Meterea
Iressure
Galdu
Ben Scane
Bedford, Iowa
J. B. Starkey
Pastor
Sacred Heart Church
First Christian Church
T. J
Lulu Overholt
Lodge Directory
Omar
KRAFT
Ludington
van Camp
Pork & Beans
Midwest
Pillsbury
Rgatta
Copr
Advertisers Exchange Inc
Bloom
Stokley
Cay
Libby
CERTO
Reas
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