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Newspaper

Bedford Times Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1950

Page

9

Appointment of Mason as Administrator for Irene Drennen estate

Notice is given that Mason has been appointed and qualified as Administrator of the estate of Irene Drennen late of Taylor County. All debts should be paid promptly and claims filed with the Clerk of the District Court or presented to the administrator for allowance. Dated June 6, 1950. B. C. Mason James A. Lucas, Attorney. C. E. Paul, Clerk District Court.

Mason Taylor County B. C. Mason James A. Lucas C. E. Paul

Executrix Appointed in Anna E. Russell Estate

The District Court of Taylor County Iowa appoints Bertha M. Foster executrix of the will and codicil of Anna E. Russell deceased. Creditors must present claims to the court for allowance and all debts are payable to the executrix. Dated October 3 1949.

Notice of Administrator for Mary Bentley Estate

The undersigned Ray Shafer has been appointed and qualified as Administrator of the estate of Mary Bentley deceased of Blockton Taylor County Iowa All persons indebted to the estate must pay promptly and those with claims should present them to the administrator for allowance and file with the Clerk of the District Court Dated May 31 1950 22 31

Irene Drennen Taylor County Mary Bentley Blockton Ray Shafer M. R. Brant

Notice of Real Estate Sale in Blockton Iowa Case

A district court order in Taylor County Iowa directs a public sale on June 20, 1950 at 2 PM. The described property is the north 20 feet of Lot 6 and the south 63 feet of Lot 6 in Block 3 Colfax Addition, Blockton. Terms require 25 percent cash day of sale with balance due after court approval of the administrator.

District Court Taylor County Rhoda E. Roloson Colfax Addition Blockton Iowa

Deed and Title Abstract Ready for Delivery May 1950

The Ors Deed and Abstract of Title are prepared for delivery and possession will be given. Dated May 2, 1950, George C. Hickenlooper is Administrator of the Estate with James A. Lucas as Attorney for the Administrator.

George C. Hickenlooper James. A. Lucas

Hensley Named 4-H Boys State Candidate

Dean Hensley, Taylor County 44H boy, is among eight candidates for Boys State 4-H officers. He has led the county club, shown baby beef and Shorthorn cattle, placed in judging contests, and graduated from Bedford High School in 1946.

Hensley Dean Hensley Taylor County Iowa State College Dean Jackson 4 St. Joseph Renther Ak-Sar-Ben Omaha Bedford High School Dewey Hensley

Girls Attend 4-H Convention in Ames on ISU Campus

Delegates from Bluebirds groups like Lavelle Stroburg Carolyn Young Holt Carol Cabbage Mason Helen Glassgow Dallas Cora Beal Ross Ardyce Clement Nodaway Delores Allen Polk Marcia Haynes Platte Dorot Hardsiak attended the 4-H convention at Iowa State College Campus in Ames scheduled June 20 to 23 with many participants listed from various counties.

Ames Iowa State College Bluebirds

4 H Club Leaders Attend County Convention

Key leaders Joan Mendenhall Washington Delores Vawter Benton Hileen Ripperger Clayton Karen Streetbin Jackson will join Mrs Ralph Andrew Mrs Ernest Gows gow New Market Mrs Paul Long Lenox and Mrs Arthur King Blockton at the county 4 H convention. Margaret White new 4 H girls club president will also attend with all 44 H county presidents receiving the special invitation.

Joan Mendenhall Washington Delores Vawter Benton Hileen Ripperger Clayton Karen Streetbin Jackson Ralph Andrew Ernest Glassgow New Market Paul Long Lenox Arthur King Blockton Margaret White Conention

Holt Buddies Tour Kickoff At Bushville June Six

Ten boys led by Milt Henderson and John Curtis met at Bushville at 9:00 AM to begin the Holt Buddies tour on June 6. John Hunter and the Guss 4-H group joined for dinner in the John Curtis yard at noon. A surprise party for Phyllis Fishell followed by a weiner roast closed the day.

Milt Henderson John Curtis Holt Buddies Bushville John Hunter Holtboys Phyllis Fishell

Boys Be Square Meet Plans Tour and Ball Game

The Boys Be Square met at D. Lee Davidson’s home with nine members present. Gaylin Howes, D. Davidson, Billie Robinson, Gayle Garner, and Nea Garner led the discussion. They planned a project tour for Friday June 9 and a ball game with the Washington Farmers after the tour.

Boys Be Square D. Lee Davidson Gaylin Howes D. Davidson Billie Robinson Gayle Garner Nea Garner Washington Farmers

Holt Lassies Hold All Day Meeting at Patsy Curtis Home

The Holt Lassies met all day at Patsy Curtis's home on June 2. Demonstrations included Mil dred Naven with butter cake Florence Hudsing ton with pie crust Norma Jean Beemer with custard and Phyllis Fishell with custard. They planned Rally Day. Carolyn Young to run for county office with Mildred Naven as campaign speaker. Phyllis Fishell and Patsy Curtis were voting delegates. Next meeting set for June 20.

Holt Lassies Patsy Curtis Mildred Naven Florence Hudsington Norma Jean Beemer Phyllis Fishell Carolyn Young

Gay Maidens Club Holds All Day Meeting and Rally Prep

The Gay Maidens 44H club met at Joanne Judy's home on June 3 for an all day session. Joan Brown runs for county office with Betty Brown as speaker. members prepare Rally Day posters and a sextet. Bertha Helen Kay Wintermute plan posters. Demonstrations on yeast bread crusts were given by Mrs. Paul Thompson and Joanne Judy. Carol Livingston demonstrated ome crusts.

Joanne Judy Joan Brown Betty Brown Jackie Invin Carol Livingston Carol Gaidsiak Bertha Helen Kay Wintermute Paul Thompson

Holt Lassies and Holt Buds Hold Skating Party at Lenox

The Holt Lassies and Holt Buds hosted a skating party at Lenox on May 29 inviting the Guss clubs. Each attendee brought a guest.

Holt Lassies Holt Buddies Lenox Holt Guss

Victory 4Hers Hold All Day Meeting and Rally Plans

The Victory 4Hers met all day June 5 at Cheryl O'Dell’s home to finalize Rally Day plans. Mrs. Wm Park demonstrated bread making as girls prepared fancy rolls. June Penton demonstrated pie crust, Mary Lou Damewood demonstrated butter cake, and Delores Vawter was chosen for the State Convention while Elaine Lucas and Donna were noted in the discussion.

Cheryl O'Dell Wm. Park June Penton Mary Lou Damewood Delores Vawter Elaine Lucas Donna

Jean Duncan and Agatha Reed Lead Rally Dey Roles

Jean Duncan will lead the yell and Agatha Reed will lead the singing for Rally Dey, highlighting the event’s opening activities. The pair are positioned to set the tone for the rally as supporters gather.

Jean Duncan Agatha Reed Rally Dey

Dallas Delphiniums Hold May Meeting at Shirley Shaffer Home

Eight members answered roll call as Helen Glassgow and Doris Harland led demonstrations on soft custards and vegetable cooking. Patsy Levitt spoke on vitamins in diet. Hel en Glassgow elected delegate to Girls State 4-H Convention in Ames. Next meeting set for June 6 hosted by Lois and Elinor Anderson. three visitors attended.

Dallas

Calvary Go-Getters 44H Club Meet For Softball

The Calvary Go-Getters 44H Club met at Platte No. 5 school house on May 20. Eighteen members and both leaders attended as they gathered early to play softball.

Calvary Go-Getters Platte No. 5

4-H tour planned for June 26 with members’ projects

Plans were made to tour the members 4-H projects on June 26. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Forrest Harvey and Mrs. Lyle Stoaks.

Forrest Harvey Lyle Stoaks

Martha Jane Russell dies at 74 in Jackson township

Martha Jane Russell born August 7 1875 in County Tyrone Ireland died Thursday in Jackson township age 74 years 9 months 24 days after a two year illness. She came to the United States in 1880 settling in Jackson township in May. She lived at the old family home except one winter in Bedford. She was a Bedford Methodist Church member and long time secretary of the Liberty School board.

Martha Jane Russell John George Margaret D. Russell County Tyrone Belfast Ireland Jackson Township United States Martha Bedford Bedford Methodist Church Liberty School Board

Martha dies after long illness in hometown obituary

Martha, bedridden for two years yet gentle and kind, is mourned by siblings Isabella and Margaret and several cousins. Funeral services were held at Wetmore Funeral Home on Sunday afternoon June 4 conducted by Rev. Russell G Nye, with interment at Forest Grove Cemetery.

Isabella Margaret Wetmore Funeral Home Russell G. Nye Forest Grove Cemetery

Rural Progressive Club Meeting With Beal at June First

The Rural Progressive Club met with Bernita Beal on June 1 with nine members present and two visitors Mrs Arthur Beal of Raymond Nebraska and Mrs Ed win Beal. Roll call was answered with garden hints. Plans were discussed for upcoming activities.

Rural Progressive Club Bernita Beal Arthur Beal Raymond,Nebr Edwin Beal

Ice Cream Party Held at Mrs Leightoni’s Home

An ice cream party occurred July 4 evening at the home of Mrs Roy Leightoni with refreshments served. The next gathering is planned for July 6 at Mrs Raymond Rudolph’s home.

Roy Leightoni Raymond Rudolph

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