Hosmans Set Golden Wedding Open House in Bedford
Mr and Mrs Thos D Hosman plan a July Fourth open house at the Masonic Temple Bedford to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary inviting relatives neighbors and friends. Also noted is Mr and Mrs Alfred Clayton hosting a June 27 open house at the Blockton Methodist Church for their Golden Anniversary with no gifts requested. A barbecue at the Spencer home in Bedford on June 6 drew guests from multiple states and towns including Buffalo Denver Howell Golden St Louis Leavenworth Maryville and Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. D. Hosman
Masonic Temple
Bedford
Alfred Clayton
Blockton
Galen Spencer
Buffalo
N. Y
Marjorie Spencer
Denver
Colo
Robert Myers
Debra
Howell, Mich
Hank Gallegos
David
Donna
Golden
Ronald Spencer
St. Louis
Jane Couch
Ft. Leavenworth
Kans
Gary Horn
Don Mozier
Steve
Maryville
James Allen
Edward Spencer
Vickie
Trish
Eddy
Ricky
Julia Bedell
Albert Spencer
Jolene
Judy Spencer
Basket dinner honors several Dukes and friends
A June 13 gathering at Fred Dukes' home honored Mr. and Mrs. Cleo Dukes with relatives and friends from multiple towns including Greeley Bedford Coun cil Bluffs Maryville and Hop kins. Diesel drivers wanted no experience necessary training offered earn up to 15000 yearly with mail in application to Madison Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Dukes
Cleo Dukes
Debbie
Lynn
Greeley
Cole
Fae Dukes
Rodger
Joe Holker
Donna
Ober Cox
Connie
Joyce
Garry Rankin
Garry Dean
Marvin Sleep
Judy
Terry
Bedford
Kenneth Dukes
Vicki
Kristi
Diesel
Washington Ave
Madison
Wisconsin
Calendar listings and a picnic honor in Idaho Falls
June calendar items list events at Golden Rule Circle B B Club and Altar Society with hostesses Inez Delles Hazel Lovitt Katie Roberts Ellen Lemke Carrie Sherman plus American Legion Auxiliary meeting. Carl and family from Idaho Falls honored with a picnic at Helen Spencer’s home with Clyde Spencer Junior Spencer Rose Salen Don Lowry and Kenny Judd and families attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Rule Circle
Inez Delles
Hazel Lovitt
B.B.B. Club
Katie Roberts
Altar Society of Sacred Heart Church
Union Country Club
Ellen Lemke
Busy Bee Club
Carrie Sherman
Farewell Service for Rev Sheckler and Family
The Conway and Sharpsburg Methodist churches joined Gravity Methodist Church for a farewell service for Rev Sheck ler and family on Sunday June 13. Worship was at 11 a.m. followed by a fellowship dinner with attendees at local homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gravity
Conway
Sharpsburg
Gravity Methodist Church
Sheckler
Roger Alexander
Malvern Alexander
Darrell Moore
Boy Scout Weekend at Waubansie State Park
Troop 139 Gravity spent a pleasant weekend at Waubansie State Park near Sidney Iowa hiking miles exploring the park and camping from Saturday morning to Sunday afternoon. Crow patrol members Denny Beemer Mike Freeman Max Moss and Bobwhite patrol members Doyle Day Johnny Lesher Craig Price Lyle Gibson led by Scoutmaster Wendell Mains and committee member Herb Freeman attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waubansie State Park
Sidney
Crow Patrol
Denny Beemer
Mike Freeman
Max Moss
Bobwhite Patrol
Doyle Day
Johnny Lesher
Craig Price
Lyle Gibson
Wendell Mains
Herb Freeman
Valley Homecoming Awards Celebrate 40th Year
The 40th annual Valley homecoming was held at the Valley school house on Sunday June 6 with 71 attendees. Officers by year include President Vern Melvin Vice President Robert Dean Jackson Secretary Treasurer Marjorie Winger and Corresponding Secretary Mrs Orie Shell. The program featured invocation readings piano solos letters from distant people talks and poems by local residents and former pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley
Valley School
Vern Melvin
Robert Dean Jackson
Treas
Marjorie Winger
Orie Shell
Henry Shepard
May Jackson
Raymond Bridgewater
America
Beverly Hardee
Kirk Nicholson
Louis Hawkee
Kate Mendenhall
Ben Renfro
Alford Safley
May Criss
Gladys Bates
Rebecca Spencer
Gerald Garten
Reed Fitch
Therland Crabtree
Keane Thummel
Janette Shell
John Melvin
Mae Renfro Jackson
Irma Dean
Nicholson
School Prize Winners List From Local Ceremony
Prizes went to Mrs. Roy Hornung for most pupils present, Steven Melvin of Sheridan Wyoming the greatest distance, Roy for longest hair, Daisy Jackson for shortest hair, Marla Hardee for shortest nails, Phil Shepard for longest nails, Cora Jackson for most grandchildren, Raymond Bridgewater’s waist size, Virginia Nelson’s small waist, Randy Nelson with most teeth missing. The day closed with the song Blest Be the Tie sung with Mrs Raymond Bridgewater accompanying and Vern Melvin delivering the benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Hornung
Steven Melvin
Sheridan
Wyo
John Melvin
Roy
Pat Douthit
Daisy Jackson
Marla Hardee
Phil Shepard
Cora Jackson
Raymond Bridgewater
Virginia Nelson
Randy Nelson
Vern Melvin
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D&l
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Bedford, Iowa
Vic's Oil & Feed
Farmers Mutual Ins
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Don Foreman
Cobb Oil CO
Cliff
Sheriff Ratliff
Sheriff Akers
Viking CO
Creston
Akes
Hay
Marvin Salen
C & H Ins
Howard R
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Wayne Miller
Kewanee
Glass Impl. CO
Marty Moore
Guss
Iowa
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Harris Auto Parts
R. W. Jones, D. O
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Main Street
Lennox
Singer Sewing Machine Co
New Market
Pace Impl. Co
Midwest Farm Report
St. Joe
Omaha
Des Moines
Richard
Roger Poore
Miller Plumbing
A.I
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Delbert Walter
Chester
Bill Pullen
DeKalb Cross
Francis Drummins
Grant City
Paul Rybolt
Poland
China
Bruce McClarnon
Braddyville
Angus
Wilford Lynch
Acme Piano Co
Euclid
Hereford
Harold Ross
John Deere No. 30
Robert Babcock
Ben Johnson
Rodger Dukes
N. Willisen
U.S
Reed & Bloom
Zelbert Freemyer
Rancho del Rayo
Hopkins
Call Rena Swartwood
Main St
Owens Cross Hatchery
Tri Cross
Box
Wilson Impl. Co
Fae Verne Cavin
Taylor Co
White's
Angus Farms
Willard White
Frolland
AC Roto
Severs-Stacy
Ehlerts
Glenn Kernen Feed & Trucking
Bedford Rexall
Hampshire
S.P.F. Kopp- Capek Farm
Lenox
HK Russell
Midwest
Dewey Carr Motors
Allendale
Bakers Sea
Mt. Ayr
Truman Davison
Siam
C. L. Brady
Maloy
Harry Northover
Grace Morris
Gordon C. Hill
Hotel
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Pho
Ivan Wells
Travis Farm Managewee Ee
Ihchl UU
Merle Travis
Ferne Thomas
Sroom
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Hill
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Wee Ta
Woman Hotel Garland
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Galen Spencers
Dukes
Paul Morris
Earl J. Stone
D. C
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Leland Duncan
Hledzicat
Cash- Evans
Cash Evans
Carroll Oe
Ridnour Pump & Plumbing Ete
John W. Reed
American Legion Auxiliary
Pauline Mc.Cune
Gravity News
Frances Carlson
Bernice Bayless
Mason City
Ina Bordner
John Tijossem
Ouray
Leona Smalley
Ralph Brokaw
Anna Brokaw
Clarinda
C. A. Burwell
Iona’ Heninger
Church OF the Nazarene
Ross Keyt
N.Y.C
Oak Hill
Churcie Ross Keyt
Methodist Church
J. Milton Kinney
Ministe
Earl King
Earl
Georgia King
Kenneth Lock
J.F.F
E. J. Jansen
Bob
Ames
Jeanne Jansen
Marsha Wall
University
Tom Pratt
Shelly
Coin
Ralph Weller
Lester Greenwood
Ladies Aid of Gravity Christian Church
Brice Johnson
Severs
Stacy
West Main Street
Mrs. Dee Davidson
Skeeter Brown
Bernice Brown
Lenox, Iowa
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E. J. Bush
Santa Fe
New Mex
Algene Bush
Dick Rainforth
Nelle Davis
McDowall
Georgia Glassman
Evadne Norris
F.B.I
Bob Grimes
Consult
Arthur Dinwiddie Insurance
ELDON
International Harvester
McCormick
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