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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1956
Page
2
Miss Carole Ann Pool and Gary Vaughn Swigart were married at 2 p m Sunday June 10 at the bride’s parents home in Bedford. The double ring ceremony was officiated by Rev F H Cowles. The couple plans to reside at 501 Maple Coffeyville Kansas.
Golden Rule Rebekah circle will meet at the 1.0.0.F. club room Friday afternoon June 15 with hostess duties by Mrs Fern Vincent and Mrs Eva Templeton Assisting in entertaining will be Mrs Marilyn Rucker Mrs Bertha Risser Mrs Effie Klopp Mrs Ed na Lacy Mrs Hazel Moore Mrs Jennie Shaw Mrs Marjorie Sim mons Mrs Pearl Baxter Mrs Ruth Clark
Miss Allene J. Clark and Mah lon A. Newberg of Clarinda were married at Bedford Presbyterian Church on Saturday June 9. The single ring ceremony was performed by Rev. Clement D. Loehr at 3 p.m. Attendants were Miss Sandra Wilcox and Ray Newberg. The bride, a Clarinda High School graduate class of 1956, and the groom, recently discharged from the Armed Forces, are now settling into farming.
Miss Shirley C Gibson daughter of Mr and Mrs John Gibson Greenfield and Francis Tranbarger son of Mr and Mrs Bob Tranbarger Corning were married at 730 p m June 3 in Greenfield First Methodist church The ceremony was conducted by Rev R A McBlain and Rev Frank Jacobs A reception followed The bride wore Chantilly lace and nylon net over satin with rhinestone trim She was attended by her three sisters The groom was aided by his brother Doyle as best man The wedding party included James Tranbarger Earl Wolford and other relatives The bridegroom’s family and career plans are noted The article also mentions J T club meeting details with Mrs Zola Hall
June calendar shows Baptist Women Society meeting at the church on Tuesday afternoon with Orle Townsend as hostess and a large list of hostesses assisting. Also listed are events for Rebekah Circle, Masonic Supper Party, American Legion Auxiliary, and V V Club at various halls and churches.
Mrs Karl Cobb hosts a noon June 21 lesson study featuring Janet Marley a bride elect. A bridal snows event and pot luck supper at Masonic Temple Friday June 15 at seven o’clock. Attendees bring own table service and entertainment is planned. Christian Woman’s Federation meets June 19 at the Christian church with Mrs Carrie Melvin as hostess and Mrs Ruth Downing leads the program. H P S club members discussed TV programs for 15 minutes and calendars for the new year were made. The McAlpin girls and Elizabeth Taylor were guests. The club meets June 28 with Mrs Adah Taylor.
Mrs. Wilma Novinger offered a tribute to the U S flag during a special ceremony at the Bedford chapter meeting of the Eastern Star. Miss Beryl Rhoads and Dr. Kathryn Harris sang patriotic songs with piano from Mrs. Mildred Stacy. June and July birthdays were celebrated at a red rose table hosted by Mrs. Lualle Wetmore and the June committee.
Mrs Vie Taylor expresses gratitude for flowers potted plants gifts cards and good wishes received during her illness thanking all friends and neighbors for their support and kindness.
A heartfelt message of thanks to friends and neighbors who remembered the writer during a hospital stay. The note mentions cheerful notes gifts flowers visits and the hometown paper as welcome help during long hours, with lasting gratitude for their thoughtfulness.
Clarence Grayson thanks friends for cards letters flowers candy cigars cigarettes and other gifts during his hospital stay and after returning home He gives special thanks to the Masonic Lodge for a potted plant and the I C C F lodge for fruit and candy and to neighbors who helped Charley with corn planting.
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