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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1949
Page
8
At the Rialto theater Colorado Sunset stars Gene Autry in a tale of dairy schemes and a protective group called The Set-Up. The feature runs Friday and Saturday June 17 and 18, followed by boxing drama The Set-Up at Rialto showing on the same dates.
A compact, ruthless drama probes the brutal underbelly of the fight game. It centers on a pivotal life-changing episode told in a single, tight arc that mirrors the film’s own relentless pace and blunt storytelling.
Jeanne Crain Linda Darnell and Ann Sothern star in A Letter to Three Wives showing Sunday and Monday June 19 and 20 at the Rialto. The plot unfolds in one day as three friends confront news that Addie, the town’s most attractive unattached woman, has run off with one of their husbands.
A brief note referencing an adventure in Baltimore appears with fragmented text. The readable portion hints at a travel or feature item centered on the city, without clear names, dates, or events. Further context is needed to specify people, places, or outcomes.
Taylor County Iowa shares a semi annual settlement detailing receipts and disbursements from January 1 to May 31 1949. It lists taxes licenses fines school funds and transfers with totals for receipts 150 206 25 and disbursements 29 964 86. Certification by Treasurer W L Steeves and Auditor W A Houck attests accuracy and fund balances.
The piece portrays a charming Maryland city during June events with a militant heroine challenging women's roles. It centers on Shirley Temple and her minister father Robert Young, noting her husband as her romantic counterpart amid era restrictions and social norms.
A Friday picnic at the Lake of Three Fires honored Gerald and Geraldine Cole on their seventeenth birthday anniversary with seventeen attendees. The twins received gifts and the evening featured boating and dancing.
The Blockton Christian Church presents Bible School at 10 a.m. Divine Worship and Communion in the morning. The Theme is Tomorrows Fathers. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m. Evening Worship at 8:00 p.m with Reverend G. W. Swan officiating.
The Keystone Sunday school class and Blockton Christians gathered at the Lake of Three Fires for a harvest picnic led by Rev. G W Swan. The June 15 social hosts include Mrs Jake Saville with helpers Mrs Henry Kettle Jean Haidsiak and Vera Carson. The issue notes a wedding in Wichita Falls Texas, updates on Legion Auxiliary officers and ongoing community activities.
Frances M Skaggs and Haven J Salyards wed at Glenwood Grace Methodist with Rev James W Walker officiating on Saturday June 4. Attendants included bride’s daughter and son-in-law Lyan Proegemeier of Ottawa Kansas. The couple later attended graduations and visited relatives in Ottawa Snyder Texas Omaha and Clarksville.
Conway Missouri church announces 9 45 worship with sermon Why Jesus 11 00 Sunday School inviting friends and neighbors to begin the new church year. Philathea Class met June 8 with ten present and officers elected: President Mrs Fred Gould Vice President Mrs Leland Pool Treasurer Mrs Ariel Piper Secretary Mrs Leland Jones. Miss Virginia Dedrich of St Joseph visited and Mae Spurling of Rapid City arrived to spend days with relatives in Lenox.
Names and places outline a series of weekend visits across several households. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Doran of Maryville visited Cleo Redburn. Mr. Jud Miller and family of Washta were guests in P. C. Miller’s home, with Miller leaving for ten weeks of summer school in Town City.
Miss Shirley Severn daughter of Mr and Mrs Alf Severn and Richard Barker son of Mr and Mrs Ellis Barker were married at Maryville Monday June 4. Judge Hull read the single ring ceremony. Attended by both mothers, the couple plan immediate housekeeping at the Severn home.
A compact reflection on how great ideas outlive battles and events. Paxton Chapin and Austin speak to the power of thought over cannon and the role of decisive writing in shaping the era.
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