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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1941
Page
4
Bedford Iowa records show the Bedford County Board of Supervisors approving a list of claims in an adjourned session dated June 2 1941. Items include wages salaries rent supplies and repairs for county offices farm accounts and public utilities with numerous vendors and individuals named.
Taylor County Iowa Board of Supervisors on June 2 1941 passed a resolution urging inclusion of local road projects in federal highway funds. The plan recommends gravity gravity area improvements and a project to road work in Gravity. The document also details appointments and salary changes for county offices and tax list entries.
Classified list announces eggs from AAA English Leghorns at Bedford Hatchery with dates June 9 16 19 phone 202 22 3 White Rock fries milk fed dressed ready for the pan priced 55c to 75c each Ed A Scott phone Black 190 quarters of beef Bud Chamberlin Bedford phone 2 KK strong manilla envelopes late Rural seed potatoes can be planted to July 4th home grown strawberries Ed Northover boat with anchor chair and other items practically new Herrick wooden ice box J W Walker and 71 Club 10 miles south of Maryville selling due to relocation to Neosho Mo Cafe Chatter Box Maryville Mo.
Federal Land Bank loan seeking help and details available from secretary J D Loudon in Clarinda Iowa. The notice invites farmers to inquire about favorable loan terms and application guidance.
Multiple rental notices list a furnished 4 room apartment downtown with private bath and a phone contact, plus unfurnished rooms for light housekeeping. Inquiries directed to Times-Press and listed telephone numbers.
Thompson of Bedford defeats Japp Dalby of Mount Ayr to claim the one day open golf event for the second consecutive year at the local club. Sundstrom of Corning won the consolation as fifty players competed across morning nine holes qualifiers then 18 holes in the afternoon.
Bedford Post No. 164 Legion meeting set for Monday evening in the Legion hall. Delegates to the Des Moines state convention August 11 to 13 will be named. The annual Service Report will be checked and county business discussed. Ben Morris and Bob Nelson may report on Boys State participation. County schools office sends annual report blanks to secretaries and treasurers.
A marriage license was issued in Maryville on Wednesday to Marvin Raymond Cochran of Clearfield and Ruth Doty of Bedford. A license was issued Friday to Richard E. Owen and Mildred Clark, both of Creston. Owen is grandson of Mr. and Mrs. I. J. Bailey of Bedford.
County Agent Robert Davie urged Taylor County dairy farmers to feed grain to cows this summer to boost dairy production under the Nations food for defense program. He recommends a defense ration of 1 pound of grain for each 5 or 6 pounds of milk produced to strengthen milk output.
The U S Department of Agriculture urges dairy farmers to boost output as pastures dry and grain comes into play. Feed supplies will stay stable under Commodity Credit Corporation policy with prices and corn loans kept at current levels for the next two years, enabling cheese dried milk evaporated milk and other concentrates for domestic and allied markets.
Foster Parents Plan for War Children Inc heads eleven sanctuaries in Great Britain caring for over 4000 refugee youths. J R Locke of Bedford contributes funds while Eric Muggeridge directs activities from London. The international committee includes Earl Listowel Viscount Cecil Eleanor Roosevelt Helen Hayes Mussell Maguire and J B Priestley.
Carrie B Loutzenhiser born near Redding August 16 1960 died May 31 1941 at her daughter’s home in Redding age 80 years 9 months 15 days She taught near Redding and in Blockton married Richard L Loutzenhiser June 29 1881 four daughters Laura Lee Abarr Blanche Owens Amy King Rita Bliss husband died 1931 She retired to Blockton in 1904 Known as Aunt Carrie active in United Brethren and Blockton Methodist churches Survived by three sisters three brothers 9 grandchildren 6 great grandchildren Funeral at Blockton Methodist Church conducted by Rev E B Stewart Burial Rose Hill Cemetery Blockton.
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