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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1972
Page
6
A new sewer line installation is under way on North Illinois Street with an excavation visible for replacing a tile line. About 500 feet of 2 1/2 inch tile is being replaced by 8 inch tile of 5 foot lengths, with neoprene lock seals at each joint.
The Bedford High School Class of 1927 schedules its 45th reunion for August 6. A planning committee seeks current addresses for Madeline Foster Eulah Gasson Venita Duncan and Donald White and asks to notify Mrs. Marion Anderson or Mrs. Hazel Mariey in Bedford.
The Bedford High School class of 1932 will hold a 12:30 p.m. potluck dinner and reunion July 30 at the Blue Check Room in the State Savings Bank in Bedford. Committee members include Howard Poors Hazel Stephens Thompson and Hazel Wright Moore. Reservations for the meal should be sent to Farris Gray by June 20.
Dean Harris struck out ten, allowed one run and two hits as the Jr. Hi Bullpups beat Stanton 6 to 1. Roger Farrens had three hits with a double and a triple, Charles Thrasher hit a first inning home run, and Dennis Hullinger added two hits. Harris doubled and teammates Harris, Rowe, Snyder, Stephenson, and Hullinger each had a single. Two sharp double plays highlighted by Hullinger to Thrasher to Stephenson and Rowe to Hullinger to Stephenson. Other players included Powell, Hullinger, Weed, Sleap, O'Dell and Murren. Next game at Prescott June 13.
The Conway High School Class of 1937 held its first reunion on Sunday May 28 at Junction Cafe Bedford with 11 members of whom one is deceased. Seven couples attended with spouses or partners, plus letters from members in California Alaska and Missouri. They planned another gathering in 1977.
All fans interested in the Demolition Derby at the Taylor County Fair are invited to attend a meeting at the fairgrounds on Friday June 16 at 8 p.m.
Among 131 students at Southwestern Community College Creston who earned places on the Dean's List for the second semester of 1971 72 are 14 from Taylor County. Listed by towns the students and their programs include Bedford Howard Allen welding H Eugene Oxley college parallel Blockton Stephen Meredith electronics Craig Straburg auto mechanics Clearfield Betty Brown office occupations Rose England practical nursing Conway Randy Peterman auto mechanics Roy Swain auto body Lenox Amos Ambrose Patrick Lanteri Jeanina Nook and Craig O Riley all college parallel Haldean Wilson auto mechanics New Market Loren Daly auto body.
The 1970 Census counted 3,551 housing units in Taylor County with 3,219 having at least one television. The report details air conditioning, appliances, plumbing, and occupancy. Copies of the full data book are available for purchase from the Government Printing Office.
Michael Ryan of Conway is among eight accounting majors at Drake University's College for Business Administration to receive cash awards for excellence in accounting during the spring semester. His Haskins and Sells Foundation Award was for 500 dollars as he earned the bachelor of science degree in business administration at Drake's 91st commencement on May 14.
At the June 6 Taylor County Health Board meeting, Catherine Rainforth was hired as a second part time public health nurse to work with Marilyn Wallace. The two will share hours for full time service, with Rainforth starting orientation June 15 in Decatur County. Office located in the Taylor County courthouse basement.
Committees finalize details for Lenox eight day celebration with events from June 24 to July 1. Alumni Day, concerts, coronation, worship, parades, pageants, fashion show, flea market, street dances, pony pull, and Hale's Shows anchor the schedule alongside historical displays and daily centennial souvenirs.
U S Air Force Staff Sergeant Dennis R Cooper son of Mr and Mrs Date M Cooper Con way is on duty with Strategic Air Command at U Tapao Airfield Thailand Assigned to the 307th Strategic Wing which flies B52 Stratfortress bombing missions against Viet Cong targets in Vietnam The wing also flies KC135 Stratotankers for aerial refueling He is a 1986 graduate of Clearfield Iowa Community High School His wife Connie is daughter of Mr and Mrs Leonard Sabotka Clearfield
James Forster of Bedford was among 19 Drake University students honored for achievement at the Fine Arts Honors Day Luncheon in early May. He received Drake's first MFA degree in theatre arts at the 91st commencement on May 14, with his mother Mrs. James C. Forster in attendance.
Iowa Power and Light Company was named a honorable award winner in the 33rd Roddy Kilowatt Annual Report Competition announced today. James R. Lyon accepted a commemorative certificate at the Awards Breakfast June 5 during the Edison Electric Institute Annual Convention in San Diego. More than 130 companies entered the international competition to encourage investor owned utilities to simplify and humanize annual reports. Roddy Kilowatt, Inc. sponsors but does not judge the competition.
Posting perfect 4.0 GPAs are Dean Clark and Judy Beemer Bedford Marcia Smith Blockton and Kermitt Posten Gravity. Also on the Dean's List with 3.50+ GPAs are Diane McMillin Kenneth Lager and Terry Sprague Bedford Connie Knox Conway Carole Stanger Diana Stanger Joyce Camden Carolyn Nelson Lenox Stephen Harris New Market.
New Market Saddle Club opened its season with 169 entries across events at the New Market Horse Show drawing a crowd. Results list top finishers in Small Fry Cloverleaf and Cloverleaf divisions with riders from Bedford Lenox Elliott Clarinda New Market and nearby towns.
Lucas Products Company of Bedford announces Ed L. Crittenden as Managerial Assistant, 22, a 1972 Kansas State University feed sciences graduate, to operate from headquarters with duties in Iowa Missouri Kansas and Nebraska. Also notes Farm Bureau tour deadlines and member signup details plus upcoming horse show events and contestants.
A 1965 Ford Mustang convertible stolen in Salina Kansas on June 5 was recovered near Bedford by Iowa Highway Patrolman David Dudley on June 6. He pursued the vehicle to the Golden Rod corner of Highway 148 after a stop attempt, notifying Bedford police chief Joe Wilson as the arrest occurred around 4 p.m. Officials checked NCIC to verify the theft.
Taylor County students were among the early 3000 to receive degrees at the University of Iowa commencement on May 26. Recipients include Karen Mattes of Bedford with a BA in social work, Roy Shannon of New Market with an MD, and Patrick Carr of Lenox with a BA in political science and history. Bedford Athletic Club members are urged to meet at the school ball park at 5:00 p.m. next Sunday to discuss summer league softball.
Drivers license examinations may be taken or licenses renewed on Thursday, June 15. Officials will be on duty at Bedford City Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Times-Press item questions whether the mystery subject is a boy or a girl after a history on Bedford Main Street. Clues note early roles as high school yearbook business manager, current ties to meat knowledge, and later leadership of a civic improvement group. Also mentions a Nebraska Goodwill Industries truck visiting Bedford June 22 for donations.
Voters in the Corning Community School District will cast ballots Thursday June 29 to choose a plan for electing the board of directors. Two plans are offered at large or by district, with a write in option. Absentee ballots available from June 21 at the County Auditor. This first Adams County election under the 1972 Iowa reform law.
The Taylor County Queens Contest will be held Saturday July 22 at the Taylor County fair grounds in Bedford. Contestants must be at least 16, unmarried, and residents of the county. Sponsorships are sought from local firms and clubs. Contact committee members Pauline McCune Evelyn Sickels Mary Helen Wainwright or Myrna Wilson for entry forms due by July 14.
Glen Irwin was named one of eight honorary pallbearers for Mrs Charles G Winget's service in Des Moines held last Friday Rev Arthur G Marston of Glenwood Grand Master of the IC C F Grand Lodge of Iowa officiated Mrs Winget devoted her life to Rebekah Odd fellowship work including past president of the International Association of Rebekah Assemblies The Irwins attended the service
Among 2 147 Iowa State University graduates eight are from Taylor County. Receiving degrees: Bedford James C. Cummings Veterinary Medicine DC.V.M. Steven E. Gray Architecture B.A. Chevetald Danita Br Whit more Forestry B.S. Conway Robert F. Ryan Agronomy B.S. Gravity Robert W. Keyt Computer Science and Statistics B.S. (With Distinction) Fred A. Meyers Computer Science B.S. Lenox L. Jack Davis Economics and Computer Science B.S. Galen C. McFee Industrial Administration B.S. If other Taylor County graduates are found, notify the Times-Press.
Van Buren County towns host a three day arts festival June 23 to 25 featuring the Leonard Good Artist Workshop in Bonaparte and a performance by Old Creamery House Players in Keosauqua. Highlights include potter Jon Curtis, an Amish School Tour in Lebanon, Medleys outdoors in Bonaparte, Bentensport Antique Show and Flea Market, and a Centennial Celebration in Cantral. A Flight Breakfast runs June 25 from 7 to 10 a.m. at Keosauqua Municipal Airport with camping available at four parks. Contact Libby Woodruff for details.
Five Bedford youths will attend Expo 72 in Dallas June 12 to 17, funded by United Methodist and Baptist church women’s groups. Attendees are Darla Holmes Emma Lee Jackson and Roger Shepard from United Methodist Church Ed Hardee and Tom Hardee from Baptist Church, with Mrs Mack Jackson accompanying. The group will share training upon return.
Bedford battled East Union Tuesday night and tied the game at five in the sixth before six unearned runs in the seventh gave East Union a 13 to 5 win. Curt Fickess pitched for Bedford with Mc Guire for EU. Bedford also lost to Corning 9 to 2 in Tall Corn play as Basher struck out ten. Greenfield arrives Friday.
The Taylor County Board of Supervisors accepted Kay Hanshaw’s resignation from the Health Board and appointed Mrs. R. D. Boyer to replace her at the June meeting. The move comes as part of ongoing county health oversight changes.
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