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Newspaper

Bedford Times Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1936

Page

2

Couple from Missouri and Texas wed in Maryville ceremony

Lou Appleman of Missouri and Rev. Carroll Gwen Gillis of Fort Worth were married at 10 AM on Wednesday June 17 at the Appleman home. The double ring ceremony was led by Rev. Thurman Bowen with Wayne Dunlap singing and Miss Martha Stucki at the piano. The couple plans to reside in Gause Texas after a summer at home. Mrs Gillis, a 1928 Maryville High School graduate, holds a B S from State Teachers College Maryville and taught in Daleview Fairfax and Bedford. Mr Gillis, educated at Cameron and Maryville college, holds a Th M from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and will teach New Testament next year at the seminary.

Lou Appleman I . Mo Carroll Gwen Gillis Fort Worth Texas Clayton Appleman Thurman Bowen First Baptist Church Maryville Wayne Dunlap Cameron Martha Stucki Texas Christian University Fort Smith Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Gillis

Ladies Aid Meet at Methodist Episcopal Church

The Ladies Aid society of the Methodist Episcopal church will meet Friday afternoon June 26 at the church. Mrs. R. T. Burrell will host with assistance from a long list including Mrs. J. Stanley Decker Mrs. Carl Cummings Mrs. J. R. Kopp and many others supporting the event.

Ladies Aid Society of The Methodist Episcopal Church R. T. Burrell J. Stanley Decker Carl Cummings J. R. Kopp Zelbert Freemyer George Hadley Will Fitch Garfield Hadley Ruth Hamilton Claude Hamilton Vera Johnson Lucile Livingston Katherine Layman L. L. O'Dell Wilbur Nevinger Howard Ackerman Jennie Ackerman Lucife Blake H. K. Hall J. N. Nethers Claude Timberlake

Rainbow Girls to Visit Masonic Temple Event

Rainbow Girls from Shenandoah will guest at the Masonic Temple Tuesday evening June 23 to observe their work. Members of the Order of Eastern Star and Masonic lodges are invited. A covered dish supper is at 7 o clock with attendees bringing a covered dish sandwiches and their own table service.

Shenandoah Masonic Temple Order of Eastern Star Masonic Lodges

Couple Wed In Ames In Double Ring Ceremony

Miss Garland Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs W R Smith Sharpsburg Iowa and George L Beck son of Mr and Mrs A A Beck Spencer Iowa were married at 3 PM Sunday June 14 at the bride’s parents home Rev James A Walls reading the double ring ceremony About twenty relatives attended The bride a Bedford high school and Iowa State Teachers College graduate has taught at Welch Ames for five years The groom a Spencer High School and Iowa State College graduate is in the Iowa Highway Commission chemical engineering at Ames They plan a short trip and will live at 211 East 6th street Ames Out of town guests included the grooms parents and other relatives.

Garland Smith W. R. Smith Sharpsburg Iowa A. A. Beck Spencer James A. Walls Methodist Church Bedford High School Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls Welch’ School Ames Spencer High School Iowa State College Phi Lamda Upsilon Iowa Highway Commission Beck East 6Th Street

Miss Daugherty to Speak on Work in Japan at Tea

Lena Daugherty, a teacher in Japan, will speak at a guest tea hosted by the Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church. The event Tuesday afternoon June 23 begins at 2 30 with an organ prelude by Mrs. Hortense Meikle and worship in charge of Mrs. Clarence Orth. Special music includes solos by Mrs. Paul Borrusch and Miss Beryl Rhoads, a duet by Miss Rhoads and Mrs. K. B. Paschal, and a violin solo by Miss Eloise Welch.

Lena Daugherty Japan Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Hortense Meikle Clarence Orth Paul Borrusch Beryl Rhoads

Church of Christ Boys Have Swimming Party

A group of junior high Sunday school boys from the Church of Christ swam at Clarinda on Tuesday afternoon under supervision of Rev. C. Max Buck. Attending were Billie Dirksen, Billie Tucker, Bud Morris, Ben Morris, Donald Stark, Rex Wyckoff, Harry Leighton, with M. V. Tucker and Charles Churchill.

The Church of Christ C. Max Buck Clarinda Billie Dirksena Billie Tucker Bud Morris Ben Morris Donald Stark Rex Wyckoff Harry Leighton M. V. Tucker Charles Churchill

Relatives Honor Mrs Roy McMaster Before Departure

A Bedford gathering at W D McMaster home honored Mrs Roy McMaster of Web Geen Twin Falls Idaho as relatives including George McMaster Wallis Jackson Grover Jackson and families prepared to return home the next day.

W. D. McMaster Bedford Roy McMaster Web. Geen Twin Falls Idaho George McMaster Wallis Jackson Grover Jackson

Miss Widner Weds In Texas

Miss Forsythe Widner of Wichita Falls Texas wed Saturday June 6 at Highland Heights Christian church Wichita Falls. The ceremony was private with relatives and close friends. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Widner, will reside in Archer City after a brief trip including the Texas Centennial in Dallas.

Forsythe Widner Highland Heights’ Christian Church Wichita Falls Raymond C. Hamlin Hamlin George Widner Texas L. C. Widner Bedford

Calendar Notices From June Gatherings At Local Clubs

Calendar entries list several June events hosted by local groups. W C T U and Willing Workers host family picnics with named hostesses. Rainbow Girls from Shenandoah visit Masonic Temple. Missionary Tea at Presbyterian church. B H M club and Bible Study Class meet midweek. Book Review at Presbyterian church and Union Country Club event scheduled.

Eert Renéka Ey Sicis E. T. Brice Frank Wisdom George Salter Willing Workers Leland Jones Rainbow Girls Shenandoah Masonic Temple Presbyterian Church Harold Brown

Miss Clara Killam Weds Maryville Man in Savannah

The announcement notes the marriage of Miss Clara Killam, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Killam of Hopkins, to Wilson Dowden, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Dowden of Maryville. The May 30 ceremony was at the Methodist church in Savannah officiated by Rev. Smith.

Clara Killam Nelson Killam Hopkins Wilson Dowden Albert Dowden Maryville Methodist Church Savannah Mr. Smith Parnell High School Atchison Beauty School St. Joseph J. C

Miss Worrell and Leland McNulty Wed in Shenandoah

Miss Alice Worrell daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence K Worrell of Conway and Leland McNulty son of Mr and Mrs Harry McNulty of Clarinda were married in Shenandoah on Wednesday June 10 by Rev James Pearson. They will live in Clarinda where McNulty works with his father in the trucking business.

Alice Worrell Lawrence K. Worrell Conway Leland McNulty Harry McNulty Clarinda Shenandoah James Pearson Lyle McNulty Athelyn Cowler McNulty

Birthday Party Honors Ro Land On Seventh Birthday

Mrs Ugo Mariotti hosted a Wednesday afternoon party for her son Ro land marking his seventh birthday The event featured games and refreshments ice cream cake and orangeade The rainbow themed table decor included a color rose from the chandelier and streamers with tiny basket favors The cake centerpiece bore seven candles and was cut by the honoree Guests included Mary Hul linger Glade Hullinger Helen Stickelman Martha Stickelman Wayland Duncan Jackie Francis Betty Jean Atkins Janet Lou Mohler New Market along with Mrs Lloyd Stickelman Mrs Norrine Gooden and Mrs Harlan Mohler

Ugo Mariotti Roland Mary Hullinger Glade Hullinger Helen Stickelman Martha Stickelman Wayland Duncan Jackie Francis Betty Jean Atkins Janet Lou Mohler New Market Lloyd Sticelman Norrine Gooden Harlan M. Mohler

Hopkins Guest Honored at Bedford Picnic at Bibbins Park

J. R. King of Hopkins attended a Bedford Bibbins Park picnic Sunday June 14 as the guest of honor. Family friends from Hopkins including Sam and Ray King and families joined the afternoon dinner. Also present were Miss Cora Davidson of Bedford and Miss Winnifred Lewis of Correctionville Iowa.

J. R. King of Hopkins Bibbins Park Bedford Sam King Ray King Marion Bell Glen Gordon Glen Jay Ralph Richard Orlin Floren Jake Shearer A. J. Gordon Irvy Keith Cora Davidson Winnifred Lewis Correctionville Iowa

Union Bible Study Class Meets June 24 at Ackerman Home

The Union Bible Study class will gather Wednesday afternoon June 24 at Mrs. Ho ward Ackerman home. Mrs Floyd Robinson leads the Jesson study. Mrs R D Kent joined the class at this week’s meeting.

Union Bible Study Howard Ackerman Floyd Robinson Jesson R. D. Kent

Mizpah D O C Holds Year End Meeting

Mrs Arthur Hess hosted the Mizpah chapter Daughters of Ceres for the year end gathering on Thursday June 11 with seventeen members and four guests present. The program included songs prayers readings and a short one act playset. A club picnic for honorary members and families is planned for Bibbins Park on Sunday July 5.

Mizpah Arthur Hess Daughters of Ceres Glen Mick Guy Campbell Helen Clark Emma Clark Hess

Picnic honors Estes Park guests in Bibbins Park

Mr. and Mrs. Theodore McNees and two daughters Lois Jean and Marilyn of Estes Park Colorado were hosted at a noon picnic in Bibbins Park with relatives and friends including Mrs. Thos Parker and many local couples. The Wild Rose club will meet July 3 with Mrs Elvon Pierce hosting and assistants named. W C T U meets June 19 with Mrs Frank Wisdom hosting and leaders named.

Theodore McNees Lois Jean Marilyn Estes Park Colo Thos. Parker Bibbins Park Parker Charles W. Cornell Charles, Jr I. J. Bailey Roy Bailey Dean Edward Moore Will Fitch John Fitch Harold Fitch Shirley

Miss Bonnie Nash Weds Carl Winemiller in Clarinda

Miss Bonnie Nash and Carl Winemiller, both of Sheridan Missouri, married in Clarinda on Monday June 8. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Nash, is a former Bedford High School graduate class of 1931 and taught in rural schools. Both taught in Sheridan consolidated schools last year and were rehired for next year.

Bonnie Nash Carl Winemiller Sheridan Clarinda A. B. Nash Bedford Sheridan Consolidated Schools

Mohler Family Reunion At Bibbins Park Bedford

The Mohler reunion and picnic gathered relatives at Bibbins Park in Bedford on Sunday June 14. Attendees included W A Mohler and spouse John F Mohler and Harold Grover Mohler and family Charles Allen and two sons Henry Barr Marion Mohler Mary Heth Charles and Bud Bryan D Mohler J E Stewart and daughter Golda Laverne Janet Lou Mohler and Kenneth Newton New Market Guy Mohler Kathryn Gerry Max Lucas Frank Young and children Shenandoah Beryl Eighmy and son Cedar Rapids Glen Brown and son Sharpsburg.

Mohler Bibbins Park Bedford W. A. Mohler John F. Mohler Harold Grover Mohler Charles Allen Henry Barr Marion Mohler Mary Heth Charles Bud Bryan D. Mohler J. E. Stewart Golda Laverne Guy Mohler Kathryn Gerry Max Lucas Janet Lou Mohler Kenneth Newton New Market Frank Young Shenandoah Beryl Eighmy Cedar Rapids Glen Brown Sharpsburg

Anniversary Surprise Shared By Hopsons At Home

J W Hopson received a birthday anniversary surprise Sunday at his southwest Bedford home from relatives and friends. A Bedford party traveled to Nebraska City for a park picnic and Arbor Lodge visit before returning via Clarinda where some swam that evening. Participants included W E Campbell family and others, Arthur Park, Lucile Hopson, and several Hopsons relatives.

J. W. Hopson Bedford Charles Underwood Carl Hopson Doris Wayne Gail Roy Arthur Park Marilyn Max Wendall Davidson Betty June Dee Humphrey Hopson John D. Davidson Lucile Hopson Oliver Hopson Bedford Folks Nebraska City Park Nebraska City State Park Arbor Lodge Clarinda W. E. Campbell W. E. Campbell, Jr R. F. Stone Co. B. Walters Ada Fern Herbert Lee Lloyd N Lewis William

Ada Walters Hosts Theatre Party For Birthday Night

Miss Ada Fern Walters entertains her girl friends at a theatre party to see Dick Foran in Song of the Saddle. Refreshments follow at Pete Drug Store. Guests include Wilma Shum Eleanor Jared Virginia Perkins Betty Wood Hetty Hook and Doris Lewis.

Ada Fern Walters Dick Foran Pete Drug Store Miss Walters Wilma Shum Eleanor Jared Virginia Perkins Betty Wood Hetty Hook Doris Lewis

Rebekahs to Meet at J O O F Hall Friday

The Rebekahs hold their regular monthly business and social Circle meeting Friday afternoon at the J O O F hall. Mrs. E T Brice is hostess with assistants listed as several named ladies.

Rebekah I. O. O. F. Hall Rebekahs J. O. O. F. Hall E. T. Brice Linnie Butts A. B. McCaun J. H. Irwin George McMaster Victor Wieser Don Burks Thos. Hosman

Community Club Hosts June Meeting In Honor Of W O Patton

Mrs Lelan Risser hosted a Wednesday meeting with five attendees. Guests included Mrs Herman Ernest of Denver and others from Shenandoah and Clearfield. Refreshments were served and the July gathering is set at Mrs Mason’s home. W O Patton was honored at a birthday dinner with family and friends present.

Lelan Risser Herman Ernest Denver, Colo Shepherd Shenandoah Anna Cubbage Hattie Kemery Charles Mason W. O. Patton J. Z. Patton Donald Wood Herman Chaney Clearfield Lucrechia Wright Richard

Mrs Rolla Ridenour Hosts H P E Club Meeting

Mrs Rolla Ridenour was hostess to the H P E club Wednesday afternoon June 10. Nine members attended with three guests Mrs Fred Gould Mrs Miles Cunningham and Mrs Pearl Holker. Holker became a new member. Mrs Dale Sleep will host again June 24. ladies asked to bring their thimbles.

Rolla Ridenour Fred Gould Miles Cunningham Pearl Holker Holker Dale Sleep

Church of Christ to Meet Friday at Souder Farm

The Church of Christ will hold a gathering Friday afternoon June 26 at the west of Bedford hosted by Mrs. Frank Souder Jr. She will be assisted by Mrs. Noah Barks Mrs. Flora Turner Mrs. Hattie Churchill Mrs. Frank Perkins and Mrs. John Wogan in entertaining attendees.

Ladies Aid Society of the Church of Christ Frank Souder, Jr West of Bedford

Out-of-Town Guests Picnic In Bedford

Mr and Mrs Denzel Jennings and son Karl Dean and Miss Annis Jennings of Redding plus Howard Thompson of Des Moines were guests in Bedford at Bibbins Park Sunday for a picnic dinner.

Denzel Jennings Karl Déan Annis Jennings Redding Howard Thompson Des Moines Bedford Bibbins Park

Dinner guests at Floyd Robbins home June 14

Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Widner and Darrell Shields of Bedford and Miss Myrtle Widner of Omaha were guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Robbins for dinner Sunday, June 14.

Floyd Robbins

Quick Steamed Pudding and Boston Torte Desserts

A short cut to two bully desserts adds variety to menus and pleases family. Quick Steamed Pudding with Creamy Hard Sauce uses brown bread with raisins and a butter sugar cream sauce, while Boston Torte with Sauce involves steaming the bread mixture and serving in parfait glasses with sauce.

Boston

Woman and Club Activities Announced For June

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union plans a meeting on Friday afternoon June 19 at Mrs. Frank Wisdom's home. Mrs. J. T. Gray will preside over worship and Mrs. J. Stanley Decker will lead the lesson study. Mrs. Harold Ringold hosted the W W W club at her Hazel Dell home Thursday afternoon with social time and refreshments.

Frank Wisdom J. Stanley Decker J. T. Gray Woman's Christian Temperance Union Harold Ringold W. W Hazel Dell

Also Mentioned on This Page

Methodist Aid Society Miss Daugherty McMaster G. W. Gillies Osteopath Bedford Ve. Malay Beto Widner Dallas Archer City Fish L. McNulty Roland Mariotti Honor Hopkins Honor McNees Wild Rose Club Elvon Pierce C. B. Scherich G. O. Perkins Alice Hale Harry Mathew J. W. Allen W. C. Keith Pierce Home Jay S. Terrill J. A. Wyant & Son Mrs. Risser Forest Grove Club Ladies Aid Souder Home Mr. and Mrs. Robbins Times - Press SAT Kayser Childrens White Oxfords HOPE Foundation Garments Percales Exery Thompson Mercantile ‘Co Minnesota Thompsons
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