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Newspaper

Bedford Times Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1933

Page

2

Lenox Area News Highlights Local Marriages and Obituaries

Local items report pastor Thompson’s recent return to Antt sytean church in Lenox after two Sabbaths. Marriages include Corene Hiley and Willard Campbell at David City Nebraska on May 14 1933 and Ruby Connell and Wendel Nelson wed in Fremont Nebraska with Lorene Finch as escort. Mrs John Riley dies in Creston funeral at Mercer Center church burial Lenox cemetery. Community updates note Leonard Cassill and family visits, hospital convalescence of Mrs Hugh Wyant, and visits by Miss Eva Lockhart Tou Lockhart and others. a tea hosted by Dr K R Huff with about 100 attendees.

Corene Hiley Willard Co. Campbell Lenox David City Nebr Ringgold County Ruby Connell A. W. Connell Greenfield Wendel Nelson Roy Nelson Fremont Lorene Finch John Riley Creston Mercer Center Church Lenox Cemetery Harold Cassill Iowa City C. B. Cassill Clyde Anna Turner Bessie McCain Ben Welter Neilie Bryant Hugh Wyant Wyant Eva Lockhart Hancock Iowa Tou, Lockhart Vern McCloud Joe Ann Hollywood Calif Lara Bush Lavern Pouget Lee Griffin Shenandoah Clarinda Ralph Arnold Pleasantville O. P. Arnold W. C. van Houten Eldie Benson Little Aughter Patricia Ann North Bend Alice Cassill Des Moines John Benson Catherine Truro K. R. Huff

Missionary Society Holds Annual Tea at Lenox Church

The United Presbyterian Church Missionary societies held their annual tea event. Members gathered for fellowship and fundraising activities, showcasing community support and religious outreach.

Missionary Society The Missionary Societies of the United Presbyterian Church

Sunday School Class Wins Contest at Christian Church

Mrs. Bert Archibald's class won a contest against Mrs. Hegwood's class and were entertained on the church lawn Tuesday evening. Games followed and refreshments were served.

Bert Archibald The Christian Church Hegwood Hoosers

Life of Willa Cather Reveals G. V. Club Evening

Mrs W W Walker hosted G V club Tuesday with twenty members present. Mrs R K McGee read a paper on The Life of Willa Cather. Miss Eloise Bricker sang Wake Up Smiling and Farewell to Arms. Bridge results gave high score to Mrs Russell Key.

L D Club Hosts Lawn Party And Bridge Night

Mrs Leonard Wainwright and a group of guests attended a lawn party hosted by Mr and Mrs W E Richard. Bridge awarded high scores to ladies led by Mrs Richard and a tie between Dr Cash and Mr Richard for the men's prize. The lawn was lit and rugs were placed under the gaming tables. The next meeting is set for June 20 at Dr and Mrs W H Cash.

L. D W.E. Richard

G. V. C. Club honors Mrs McGee before move

Members and their husbands of the G. V. C. club hosted a Monday evening party for Mrs. A. E. McGee and her husband. Bridge was played at eight tables, followed by homemade ice cream cake and coffee. Mrs. C. E. Bricker presented Mrs. McGee with a spoon as a memento before the McGees relocate to Leon.

G. V. C. Club A. E. McGee C. E. Bricker

Gravity Mother-Daughter Dinner at Christian Church

A mother and daughter banquet at the Christian church Thursday evening drew 132 guests. Mrs. Robert Moore of Corning spoke, while various local residents and visitors were noted in a long list of Sunday visits and travels across Iowa and nearby states.

The Christian Church Robert Moore of Corning

Multiple births announced in Lenox and surrounding areas

A series of birth notices from Lenox and nearby communities lists newborns born to several families. Names include a son for Archie Waugh in Lenox on May 31, a son for Glen Combs near New Market on June 6, a daughter for E E Fike of Hopkins on June 7, a daughter for W W Burns in Athelstan on June 7, a son for Ted Baldwin in Essex on June 7, a son for Basil Mathies of Siam on June 8, and a daughter for Jesse Sierp of New Market on June 12, with parents and home communities cited.

Archie’ Waugh Lenox Glen Combs High Prairie New Market E. E.' Fike Hopkins Mary Florencé W. W. Burns Donald William Maathies Jessie Ridnour Hawleyville Jesse Sierp Barbara Louise

Farm Bureau to broadcast 4-H Camp program trio

The National 4-H Club Camp story will be told by 4-H members and extension leaders across three radio programs broadcast Friday June 16 Tuesday June 20 and Wednesday June 21 Eastern standard time. Henry Wallace will greet club members and the 900000 4 H club members nationwide with remarks introduced by C W Warburton.

Henry Wallace Wallace C. W. Warburton Extension Service U. S. Department of Agriculture U. S. Marine Band Ray Turner Department of Agriculture

Blockton Ladies Aid Entertainment Highlights Community News

Blockton hosted the Methodist ladies aid with the Redding and Middle Fork groups at the church on Wednesday. A program and orchestra music were followed by games and refreshments. Premarital showers were planned for Miss Eunice Stroburg. Miss Dale Adair, a former Redding teacher, died after surgery. Local residents attended dinners, visits, and various social events, including travels to Des Moines and Des Moines area events.

the Methodist Ladies Aid of Blockton Redding Middle Fork

Maryville bond passes after campaign support from editor

Maryville Daily Forum editor M W Stauffer visited Bedford Tuesday, reporting that the bond issue to pave highway 71 through Maryville carried in the vote. Stauffer and his paper led a strong pro campaign, noting the route will keep No 71 in Maryville as he travels from Creston. Garland Henley of Bedford wins a prize.

M. W. Stauffer Maryville

Golden Jubilee Service At Guss Church Sunday

A large crowd attended the Golden Jubilee anniversary at the Guss church Sunday. A children's day program was given in the morning, a basket dinner at noon, and a special program in the afternoon. Talks were given by Mrs Belje Brown of New Market Raymond Andrew of Montana and Dr L L Bells of Auburn Nebraska. Special music was provided by Mrs Raymond Andrew of Montana Thesa Boyd of Des Moines Lola Jean Rock Virginia Orme Ross Woods and Rev Mr Emry. Those from a distance attending included Mr and Mrs Sam Boyd and family of Des Moines Mr and Mrs Lew Nichols and Mr and Mrs Charles Rogers of Indianola Mr and Mrs L L Eells of Auburn Nebraska and Mr and Mrs Raymond Andrew from Montana.

Guss Belje Brown New Market Raymond Andrew Montana L.L. Bells Auburn Neb Thesa Boyd Des Moines Lola Jean Rock Virginia Orme Ross Woods Emry Sam Boyd Lew Nichols Charles Rogers Indianola L. L. Eells Nebr

For Sale Listings In Taylor County Market Place

For sale: soy beans at 1 dollar per bushel from Ed Rutledge in Sharpsburg. Also sweet potato plants 25 cents per 100 from J. W. Hopson in Bedford. A baby grand bargain priced at 195 dollars cash with payout on delivery from Benedict Piano Co in Clarinda.

Ed Rutledge Sharpsburg J. W. Hopson Bedford Benedict Piano Co Clarinda

Supt A J Gregerson Heads Home for Midwest Visit

Superintendent A J Gregerson left Monday for Kirkman Iowa to visit relatives and may attend the Century of Progress in Chicago this summer. Mrs Claude Hamilton of Bedford Rt 2 is fortunate. Times-Press-Rialto. Bring this ticket to the show.

Arthur Bedell Mr. Morris Hazel Clayton Sioux City E. E. Clayton Mina Morris Muskegon Heights Mich John Cooper Corning Gertie Myrtle North Dakota Will Price Joe. Shaw Samuelson Las Animas Colo Earl Hudspeth Bertha Hockabout Kansas Parker Bedford Times-Press-Rialto A. J. Gregerson Kirkman Iowa Mr. Gregerson Century of Progress Chicago Claude Hamilton Times-Preas-Rialto Wm. T. Meikle

Prohibition Event Upsets Missionary Day in Conway Church

Church notes show morning worship, communion, and evening service with an offer for joining by letter or confession. Epworth League time shifts noted. Sharpsburg WCTU plans a Prohibition play Friday at 8:30 with a temperance address and music. WCTU meets Wednesday at 2 for June, Missionary Day changed to Prohibition Day with gatherings at Mrs. Piper and Mrs. Garrett.

Conway Epworth Letind Epworth League Sharpsburg W. C. T. U Sharpsburg W. C

Beauty Housewife Snaps at Codfish in Store Banter

A light exchange shows a housewife criticizing a codfish while a storekeeper retorts that if she seeks beauty she should buy a goldfish. The vignette captures ordinary street humor and pushback in a simple payday-era market scene.

Local church notes and voter turnout call for June 20

Edward E. Garrett, pastor, urges attendance at the evotional service and emphasizes the importance of voting in the June 20 election. The message encourages parishioners to listen, reflect, and cast their ballot, stressing that each vote helps safeguard the lasting community framework.

Salt ‘Horton Talley Edward E. Garrett

Day for Christ Sunday Planned by Bedford Church

The Bedford Church of Christ invites members to join a major observance next Sunday June 18 with Bible School and morning worship from 945 to 1145 am The Children’s Day program and good turnout last week are noted A Communion service at 1050 is requested to remember Jesus The morning message theme is A Day for Christ Both Senior and Junior C E societies will meet next at the church premises

Brotherhood of the Disciples, of Christ Church of Christ Bedford Christ Jesus C. E

Sunday church services and union evening program

The notice outlines Sunday school at 9 45 morning worship at 11 00 Young People's meeting at 7 and an evening union service in the church. The Presbyterian orchestra will play and special numbers will be offered. A sermon aims to address problems faced today and encourages keeping the evening service habit.

People’s Presbyterian Orchestra

Baptist Church Announces Summer Services and Union Event

Pastor Rev. Clark M. Crowell urges regular attendance at Sunday school and morning worship with services next Sunday. Youth groups meet at 7 PM and an 8 PM union service is planned at the Presbyterian church. Southwestern Association gathering slated for June 21-22 in Council Bluffs with First Church.

Presbyterian Church Southwestern Association Council Bluffs

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Thompson Red Anttsytean Nompson Ited Presbyterian Church Oak Tenox Wendel Neelson Lenox Society Walker Leonard Wainwright Leonard’ Wainwright Ben Walter L.” Nu: Walter S. Hufnagel Mark Sluss R. D. Potts L. D. Club McGee's Hunter J. A. Gaebler St. Joseph Laura Gaebler Clifford Heller E. C. Bledsoe Atwood Lyle Young Russell England Phyllis Herbert Chamberlain Essex Fred Bussard Avery Richmond W. R. Brookman Betty Lou Blanchard G.L. Brookman G. L Scott Cramer Omaha J. S. Francis William Copple Farm Bureau Taylor County Red Oak EB. A. O'Neal American Farm Bureau Federation I. C. Welch V. Loy George McMaster H. G. Skinner J. C. Jefferies Guy Hicks I. B. Coon James Salter T. H. Isaac Ila King Leneva Hoover Eunice Stroburg Mrs. C. Stroburg Jess McPherson Mount Ayr Dale Adair Charley Adair Goitre R. T. Levis H. S. Campbell Bruce Arneal Anna Hall California Helen Levis Washington eMiss Newton Frances Newton Earl Newton Sheridan Menelaus Ig Inez Wheeler Jessie Denton Blue Grove Mary Freeman Billy Freeman C. M. Duff Ben Newton Opal Amick Minnie Keenan Jack Mack Campbell H. 5. Campbell Jackie Palmer Clearfield Register and Tribune Ray Hawthorne Hawthorne University Hospital Mackey Vera Es Moines Eastern Star Kensington Hall Flavel Maley Clifford Fratzke William Waugh Isaac Carter Athelstan W. A. Cortner BOND Edgar O. Nettow Department of Accounts Sheffield Ave Milwaukee Wis Lelan Risser Con‘way H. G. Wintermute Harry Harry Robinson Akros Ohio Ahrens Drug Company Kruschen Adv Gregerson Baptist ‘Church Clark M. Crowell Thompson Mercantile Co Bemis Bags Kotex Johnson Farmers’ Sale Exchange Vogt’s Trading Post J.g W. Aston Albert Robertson L. N. Lewis Clark B. Prugh & Sons
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