Lake of Three Fires Park Sees Nearly 5000 Visitors
About four to five thousand people entered Lake of Three Fires state park north of Bedford on Sunday per a park official Ray Turner. Many out of state visitors from Iowa filled the parking areas while two Greyhound buses carried youths from St. Joseph to the park. Concessionaire Blaine Shupe noted a busy day at the beach bathhouse and snack stands with crowds of all ages in the water. Cabins had openings in August renting at 4.60 a night or 25 a week with refrigerators and gas stoves, bedding towels and license needed from visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake of Three Fires State Park
Bedford Sunday
Ray Turner
State of
Iowa
Greyhound
St. Joseph
Blaine Shupe
Salvation Army Annual Drive Seeks Local Support
The Salvation Army local service unit committee sponsors a Bedford drive to fund local and regional welfare needs. Residents are urged to donate by contacting treasurer William C. Young at the State Savings Bank or committee members Wayne Harbour Leslie Galey and John M Larsen Jr. Ed Swann assists the drive this week in Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army Local Service Unit
Bedford
William C. Young
State Savings Bank
Wayne Harbour
Leslie Galey
John M. Larsen
Salyvaton Army
Ed Swann
Lions Crown Scane As New President
Ben Scane was crowned newly elected president at Bedford Lions club dinner in the Bedford Cafe blue room Monday evening. A bal loon hidden in his headpiece soaked him as flash bulbs popped. Bill Young and Hank Krejci reported on attendance at the state convention in Clinton. Bedford's club won a $26 cash prize for second in zone activities. Bob Westen noted 32 hoya registered for Lions club Junior baseball activities this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Scane
Bedford Lions Club
Bedford Cafe
Ben
Bill Young
Hank Krejci
Clinton
Bedford
Bob Westen
Hoya
Lions Club
R H Van Dyke Goes to California for New Job
R H Van Dyke, recent Iowa State College graduate from Ames, has accepted a junior engineer post at the El Segundo Douglas Aircraft plant in Santa Monica California. He left Thursday with his parents Mr and Mrs R Van Dyke of Bedford for the new assignment in the Internal Combustion Design department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. van Dyke
Iowa State College
Ames
el Segundo
Douyglas Aircraft
Santa Monica
Calif
R. van Dyke
Bedford
R. H
Mullen Baby Buried Monday
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dean Mullen died two hours after birth June 13 at Missouri Methodist hospital St. Joseph. Graveside services were held at Lexington cemetery at 10 a.m. June 16 conducted by Rev. Robt. M. Peters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Mullen
Missouri Methodist Hospital
St. Joseph
Lexington Cemetery
Robt. M. Peters
Marsh Youth Injured in Shenandoah Auto Crash
Orville Marsh a 17 year old of near Gray, Iowa, sustained a broken shoulder and knee injuries when his car rear ended another near Shenandoah on Sunday afternoon. The Marsh vehicle front end was demolished. Three brothers in the other car also sustained injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Marsh
Willard Marsh
Grayty
Shenandoah
Marsh
Highway repair contract let for Taylor and Page counties
The State Highway Commission in Ames awarded the pavement repair contract for roads in Taylor and Page counties to Clayinda Coal and Concrete company. The work is set to begin this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor and
Page Counties
State Highway Commission
Ames
Clayinda Coal and Concrete Company
Lenox Editor Died Friday at 69 After Cancer Battle
H C Kirkpatrick longtime Lenox Time Table editor and publisher died at his home June 13 from brain cancer after surgery in Des Moines May 21. A Harper Iowa native, he owned newspapers in Iowa Wisconsin Montana and California. Survived by wife Laura Duffield Kirkpatrick three sons and four daughters. Funeral at Arnold Funeral Home Lenox two p.m. burial Zion Cemetery Blair Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Kirkpatrick
Lenox Time Table
Mercy Hospital
Des Moines
Kirkpatrick
Harper
Iowa
Wisconsin
Montana
California
Laura Duffield Kirkpatrick
Stanley
Whittler
Calif
William D
Springfield
Oreg
Robert
Lenox
John
Zora) Burke
Whittier
Vernon
Nadine) Tyler
Rock Island, Ill
Miton
June) Hanson
Covina
Lois Kirkpatrick
Napps From India Visit Brother Here
Rev and Mrs J E Napp of Kolhapur India visited Bedford for several days last week with Mrs Napp's brother Dr T Te Anderson and family. The Napps have 26 years in missionary work in India and plan to retire after four more years. They traveled from California to Princeton University where Rev Napp will study this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Napp
Kolhapur
India
Bedford
Napp
T. Te. Anderson
Napps
California
Princeton University
Rev
Campfire Girls Roundup Planned at Lake of Three Fires
A Roundup Play Day for Campfire Girls and Bluebirds is set for Wednesday at the Lake of Three Fires. Registration begins at 9 15 a m at the court house, then leaders take their groups to the state park for games songs dancing and fun. Each girl should bring a sack lunch and 25 cents for expenses with leaders supplying Cokes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake of Three Fires
Court House
Dee Davidson to Be Interviewed on KSIB Radio
Dee Davidson a Taylor county candidate for the state 4-H office will appear on KSIB Creston Saturday June 21 at 12 45 p m in the program 4 H on the Air Milt Henderson district extension youth assistant will conduct the interview discussing Davidson’s qualifications for the office he seeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee Davidson
Taylor County
KSIB
Creston
Milt Henderson
Davidson
Inter Blakemore Ashes At Platteville
The ashes of John F. Kemore were interred at Platteville cemetery at 6 p.m. Tuesday June 17. Rev. Walter B. Schiel officiated. Kemore, born near Platteville December 10 1875, died in Seattle January 28 1952, was a brother of W. H. Blakemore of Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Kemore
Blockton Couity
Platteville
Walter B. Schiel
Bedford Presbyterian Church
Mr. Blakemore
Seattle
Wash
W. H. Blakemore
Bedford
Bedford Girls Attend Y Teens Conference at Grinnell
Bedford high school girls Eunice Beebe Donna Duncan and Mildred Melvin participate in the annual state Y Teen conference on the Grinnell College campus. They represent the Bedford Y Teens chapter this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eunice Beebe
Donna Duncan
Mildred Melvin
Grinnell
Grinnell College
Bedford High School
Yteens
Emmert Garage Burns At Fonda
Fire at Emmert Chevrolet station in Fonda Iowa damaged the oil station and interior of the garage. Lightning caused the blaze, reported to Emert Motor Sales, the business partner in the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmert
Fonda
Emmert Chevrolet
Onda
Iowa
Emmert Motor Sales
County Fair Plans Forge Ahead for 1952 Session
Nearly a thousand dollars was raised by boosters for the Taylor county fair through solicitation by the fair board commercial club and Lions club. Opening Sunday August 3 features Joe Chitwood Thrill Show with seven days of rides shows and midway entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Fair Board
The
Commercial Club
Lions Club
Main
Court Streets
Bedford
Joe Chitwood
Gus Sun
Wii
Ted Mack
Buck Steel
Bees Boost Legume Yields With Protecting Wild Bees
Soil Conservation Service notes wild bees greatly aid alfalfa and legume seed yields, and that habitat protection along ditch banks, fence rows, borders, and windbreaks boosts wild bee numbers. When insufficient, placing honeybees near legume fields raises yields, since honeybees can be added as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soil Conservation Service
Spicknall Attends County Superintendents Practice Week
Howard J. Spicknall Taylor county superintendent joins a Spirit Lake Iowa school of instruction for county superintendents. Sessions run at Templar Park hotel with annual Town Department of Public Instruction sponsorship. Mrs Spicknall and their children accompany him as families vacation in Spirit Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard J. Spicknall
Taylor County
Spirit Lake
Iowa
Templar Park Hotel
Young Elected Deputy District Governor at Lions Convention
Bill Young was elected one of four deputy district governors for southwest Town at the state Lions convention in Clinton. He will serve for a year under district governor Steve Books of Ames. Young had previously served as a zone chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill’ Young
South West Town
Lions Clubs
Clinton
Steve Books
Ames
Young
Morris Resigns From Taylor County Selective Service Board
L. C. Sid Morris resigns from the Taylor county Selective Service board effective immediately after serving since September 1, 1948. Leland Duncan succeeds Morris as the new member, appointed by Miss Martha Taylor through Iowa state headquarters and Col. Lancaster of Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C
Sid” Morris
Taylor County Selective Service Board
Leland Duncan
Morris
Martha Taylor
Iowa
Col. Lancaster
Des Moines
Nephew Dies in Texas Heart Attack Claims Pettes Kin
Charles B. Pettes of Texas formerly of Grant City died last week of a heart attack. He was a nephew of A. P. Pettes of Bedford. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Prugh's Funeral home in Grant City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Pettes
Texas
Grant City
A. P. Pettes
Bedford
Prugh
Local residents face illnesses and hospital updates
Frank Green of Clearfield relapsed Thursday and remains in serious condition. Fred Tate of Sheridan checked up in Wadsworth Kansas for a general visit. William Robinson of Bedford is seriously ill at home. Mrs. Robert Weston returned home in Bedford after surgery in Maryville at St Francis hospital. Ivan Longfellow of Clearfield returned to Des Moines for further treatment. Victor Whaley was admitted to University hospital in Iowa City for observation and care. Mrs. Newt Burns came home after surgery at Missouri Methodist hospital in St Joseph. Jerry Lasley of Sheridan took Jack Graham to Wadsworth hospital for an eye check up. Tom Leonard returned home south of Bedford from Missouri Methodist hospital where he had medical care. Bonnie Thorne of Siam dismissed from St Francis hospital in Maryville after observation. Marion Kleckner of Clearfield had surgery at Iowa City hospital Friday. David Routh, son of Rev Evan Routh, is in municipal hospital Clarinda with rheumatic fever and expected to go home in a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Weston
Bedford
St. Francis Hospital
Maryville
Ivan Longfellow
Clearfield
Des Moines
Newt Burns
Missouri Methodist Hospital
St. Joseph
Tom Leonard
Bonnie Thorne
Siam
Routh
David Routh
Evan Routh
Clarinda
Mount Ayr Vets Rally to Beat Bedford Bruins in Wild clash
Mount Ayr Vets edge Bedford Bruins 6 to 4 in a windy Sunday game despite 11 errors and 10 unearned runs. Pee Wee Tannon led Mount Ayr with three singles and Bert Viestenz went 2 for 2 as Bedford struggled with seven Jeter hits, two walks, and four strikeouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountyr Vets
Bedford Bruins
Bruins
Mount Ayr
Bedford
Vets
Pee Wee Hannon
Jim Jeter
Bruin
Skip Eason
Jeter
Theeason
Pee Wee Tannon
Bert Viestenz
Hedford
Viestenz
Funkhauser
Kansas City
Rue Bedford
Ayr
Shupe
Eason
Mahoney
Obituary of L. D. Branson of Gravity and Bedford
L. D. Branson a lifelong Taylor County resident died at his Gravity area farm June 13 after a brief illness. Burial followed at Fairview Cemetery Bedford with Masonic rites. Born Feb 19 1893 in Siam Iowa he married Ruth Hurt Feb 2 1916. Survived by mother Mary Branson wife Ruth sister Olen Collar Bedford brother William Branson Knoxville. Preceded by father. He joined Bedford Christian church and was active in Masonic Lodge 459 and Gravity Odd Fellows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Branson
Taylor County
Gravity
Christian Church
Fred H. Cowles
Bedford Baptist Church
Fairview
Bedford
Locke Drexel Branson
Fred
Mary Branson
Siam
Iowa
Ruth Hurt
Platteville
Ruth
Olen Collar
William Branson
Knoxville
Christ
Christian Church of
Masonic Lodge
Odd Fellows Lodge
4 H Convention Attended at Matigwa Camp Camp near Boone
Mary Lou Damewood and Dee Davidson attended the 4 H state conservation camp at Camp Matigwa near Boone from June 9 to 13. Five classes were offered Fin Feathers Foliage Flint and Furrows with a four out of five attendance rule. Vesper services parties and other camp activities were held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lou Damewood
Dee Davidson
Camp Matigwa
Boone
Mass Schedule at Sacred Heart Church Bedford
Rev. Ta. S. Reiz notes schedule of masses at Accuture Sacred Heart Church in Bedford Iowa. Mass times vary by Sunday: 9 30 a m on 1st 3rd 5th Sundays 7 30 a m on 2nd 4th Sundays and 8 00 a m on Holy Days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart
Bedford
Iowa
Ta. S. Reiz
Bible Study Schedule and Watchtower Services
A weekly calendar for religious study sessions. Bible Study Wednesday 8 to 9 p.m. Theocratic ministry 8 to 9:30 p.m. Friday Watchtower Study 8 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Open invitation to all people of good will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watchtower
Methodist Church announces Sunday schedule and events
Robt M Peters minister leads Sunday school at 10 am and morning worship at 11 am with sermon Our Source of Help. Youth Fellowship meets at 6 30 pm. outdoor service on Mrs John Prugh's lawn led by Vada Ruth Clymens and Mary Blake. Union worship with the Presbyterian church at 8 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt. M. Peters
Hik Russell
John Prugh
Vada Ruth Clymens
Mary Blake
The
Presbyterian Church
Births Report From New Market And Rivera Families
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Dwight Pratt of New Market on June 14 and a son to Mr and Mrs Bennie Davison of New Market on June 15. Otis Padgett of Topeka Kansas, born June 7, named Paul Lewis wife Ruth Paul of Bedford. Kenneth I Mullen of Rivera California born June 10 named Barry Allen wife Lois Safley formerly of Bedford. The Mullens formerly lived in Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Dwight Pratt
New Market
Bennie Davison
Otis Padgett
Topeka
Kans
Paul Lewis
Kenneth I. Mullen
Rivera
Calif
Barry Allen
Mullen
Lois Safley
Mullens
Lved
Bedford
Baptist Church Weekly Schedule and Camp Ahquabi Notice
F H Cowtes pastor leads Baptist Church with Sunday school at 10 morning worship at 11 and youth fellowship at 7. Devotion by Bethel Thornton lesson by Charles Kemery junior choir Monday 7 30. Those going to Camp Ahquabi depart church Sunday at 2. Open invitation to all not attending elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Thornton
Charles Kemery
Presbyterian Church Service Notice and Upcoming picnic
Morning worship at 11 a.m. with a sermon on Proverbs 2 18 Where there is no vision the people perish. Sunday school at 10 a.m Westminster Fellowship at 6 30 p m Church Board meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m Corning Presbytery picnic for ministers elders and families at Lake of Three Fires at noon June 30 all elders urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Fellowship
Church Board
Corning Presbytery
Lake of Three Fires
Two From County Attend Girls State In Grinnell Iowa
Shirley Moore of Gravity and Pearle Hooten of Lenox attend Girls State at Grinnell Iowa this week. About 280 Iowa girls participate in the annual camp sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary units statewide. Miss Moore and Miss Hooten represent Taylor County sent by local auxiliary groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Moore
Gravity
Pearle Hooten
Lenox
Grinnell
Iowa
American Legion
Miss Moore
Miss Hooten
Taylor County
Plan Homecoming at Ross Center for all alumni
The Ross Center hosts its second annual homecoming for former students teachers and patrons at the school house on the last Sunday in June. A basket dinner will be served at one o'clock and all are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Center School
Blockton Dinner Honors New Doctor Fedson
Dr. and Mrs. C. H. Fedson were honored at a Blockton Commercial club dinner on Monday evening. Residents welcomed the couple and wished them a long stay as the new Blockton physician. Dr. Fedson noted appreciation for the warm reception. The dinner was prepared by Methodist church ladies in the basement dining room. The Fedsons moved to Blockton from St. Charles Michigan, June 1. He is a graduate of the Still School of Osteopathy Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Fedson
Blockton
Commercial Club
Fedsons
St. Charles
Michigan
Still School of Osteopathy
Des Moines
Longtime Gravity Resident Lottie Johnston Dies at 92
Lottie Marie Johnston born September 2 1859 in Marion County Iowa died June 6 1952 at the Frank Davis home near Gravity while being cared for. She lived most of her life in Taylor County and was active in church and aid society work. Funeral services were held June 9 at the Christian church in Gravity, with burial in Washington cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottie Marie Johnston
Hermanus
Martha Ann Johnston
Marion County
Iowa
Frank Davis
Gravity
Taylor County
J. T. McColm
San Jone
Calif
Christian Church
R. V. Felt
Washington Cemetery
Soil Conservation Week Declared Statewide
Governor Beardsley proclaims June 15 to 21 as Soil Conservation Week with Tawa and 100 districts across the state observing cooperative efforts by agricultural bodies and agencies. The proclamation emphasizes statewide participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tawa
William Beardsley
Vane Lucas Promoted to Direct Foxbilt Sales Training
Vane B. Lucas of Bedford has been named director of sales training for Foxbilt Inc. He shifts from division sales manager in southern Iowa Missouri and Kansas to establish a new training program at the Des Moines home office. The move covers Foxbilt's seven state sales territory as Lucas commutes from Bedford during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foxbilt, Inc
Vane B. Lucas
Bedford
Lucas
D. BK. Peck
Des Moines
Iowa
Missouri
Kansas
Foxhilt
Pack
Foxbilt
Men in Service Summy at Ford Ord and More
Pvt. Roger W. Summy, Bedford native, trains at Fort Ord California. Jerry Campbell, San Diego naval base, visits Bedford barber shop owner. Cpl. Charles A. Perkins, Camp Gordon, appointed Carrier Instructor at RTC. Pvt. Jack Zeluf transferred from Oakland to Wichita Falls. Cpl. Glen Fitch on 30 day furlough from Syracuse, plans report to Camp Stoneman for overseas duty. Lt. Col. L. Guy Young, Oklahoma City, visits Bedford with his wife and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Campbell
Naval Base
San Diego
Jerry
Bedford
Charles A. Perkins
Signal Corps
Camp Gordon, Ga
Perkins
Ralph Perkins
Jack Zeluf
Minnie Zeluf
Park Air Force Bace
Oakland
Calif
Sheppard Air Force Base
Wichita Falls
Tex
Cpl
Glen Fitch
Syracuse
N. Y
Camp Stoneman
L. Guy Young
Wome
Oklahoma City, Okla Ig
Church Service Announcement for Overholt Pastors
Attend church next Sunday with worship and Sunday school at 10 a.m. and a 11 a.m. sermon by Mrs. T. J. Overholt. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p.m. T. J. and Lulu Overholt are the pastors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Overholt
T. J
Lulu Overholt
Smallest Church on Marth Sermon At First Christian
Evan Hoath pastors First Christian Church inviting all ages to church school at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Sermon titled The Smallest Church on Marth. Baptismal service at 7 p.m. Union service at 8 p.m. Loyal Partner’s class party Friday June 20 at 8 p.m. hosted by Mr and Mrs William Pullen with home made ice cream and cake contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan Hoath
Marth
Presbyterian Church
Fridga
William Pullen
Sheriff Arrests Gulick on False Pretenses Charge
Marvin Gulick of New Market, 64, was arrested by Sheriff Lu cas and Deputy Croy on a false pretenses charge. Authorities say Gulick passed bad checks at Bedford Supply Store last December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Gulick
New Market
Harry Lucas
Tom Croy
Gulick
Bedford
Shriners Sponsor Ladies Night in Creston
The Bluegrass Shriners Club of southwest Iowa will host Ladies Night at Chicken Inn Creston on Monday evening June 23 at 8 p.m. A six piece orchestra will provide music for a dance. Dwight Terrill serves as secretary treasurer and sent out the event cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluegrass Shriners’ Club
Iowa
Chicken Inn
Creston
Dwight Terrill
Jackson Boys 4-H Club Tour After Softball Game
Jackson Boys 4 H club conducted its annual tour on June 2 with leader John Hunter and assistant John McAllaster guiding members. The afternoon featured a softball game among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Boys 4-H
John Hunter
John McAllaster
Victory 4-H Girls Convene Regular Meeting
A regular meeting of the Victory 4-1 girls was held at Cheryl O Dells on June 2. The group announced future meetings will be on the first Wednesday of each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory
Cheryl O’dells
Marriage Licenses Issued by County Clerk
Marriage licenses were issued by Clerk of the Courts Wilma Novinger June 14 to Donald Ratliff and Betty Heckart both of Kansas City and to James Long Prescott and Shirley Miller Corning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma Novinger
Donald Ratliff
Betty Heckart
Kansas City
James Long
Prescott
Shirley Miler
Corning
Caskey Hosts Six-County Salesmen Meeting
J T Caskey district salesman for Occo sponsored a six county meeting for salesmen at the Bedford cafe on Saturday with dinner and a social gathering. Fifteen men attended from Taylor Page Montgomery Adams Ringgold and Decatur counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T. Caskey
Occo
Bedford Cafe
Taylor
Page
Montgomery
Adams
Ringgold
Decatur
Assign Pastors of Methodists Page Update in County
Rev. Robt. M. Peters is reappointed pastor of Bedford Methodist Church for another year by the Town-Des Moines conference held in Council Bluffs. The article lists additional appointments across Taylor County and neighboring communities, naming pastors and towns from Blockton to Grinnell with multiple churches noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt. M. Peters
Bedford Methodist Church
Town-Des Moines
Council Bluffs
Minburn
David Ash
Woodward
W. H. Meredith
Keokuk
Twelfth Street Church
James A. Walls
West Liberty
G. L. Hufatader
Atlantic
A. Douglas Steffenson
Hancock
W. H. Warrior
Grand River
W. J. Weber
Nevinville
R. V. Felt
Prescott
J. A. B. Cunningham
Tmiro
Clarence Moore
Commerce
M. R. Talley
Des Moines
W. C. Henn
Monroe
Russell G. Nye
Center Chapel
Merle A. Kable
Grinnell
W. F. Overholger
Died Suddenly Bedford Man Beryl W Henry 52
Beryl W Henry 52 died June 1 in his sleep at home southeast of Bedford. Found by his wife about 7 am after reportedly suffering chest pain Sunday. Survived by wife two daughters Margaret at home and Virginia Per akins of Bedford a son Gilbert of Washington DC and several relatives. Services Thursday at Wetmore Funeral Home with Rev Hy Cowles officiating. Burial in Forest Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beryl W. Henry
Bedford
Margaret
the Home
Hal
Virginia)Perakins
Gilbert
Washington, D. C
Wetmore Funeral Home
Paper Carriers Attend Funville Camp at Camp Dodge
Des Moines Register and Tribune sponsored a week long Funville camp for paper carriers at Camp Dodge near Des Moines. Bedford area boys Larry Hatfield Harold Hatfield Warren Wilson Billy Fellows Billy Reed Larry Krejci Jack Miller attended with others Eddie Anderson Wayne Pierson Lewis Barkley Cecil Hatfield served as camp director. Activities included swimming movies rodeo River View Amusement Park and a Cisco Kid Sons of the Pioneers appearance. The group left Thursday and returned Sunday after an excitement filled week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines’ Register and Tribune
Camp Dodge
Des Moines
Bedford
Larry Hatfield
Harold Hatfield
Warren Wilson
Billy Fellows
Billy Reed
Larry Krejci
Jack Miller
Taylor County
Eddie Anderson
Wayne Pierson
New Market
Lewis Barkley
Gravity
Cecil Hatfield
Clarinda
Missouri
SW Iowa
Riverview Amusement Park
Cisco Kid
Sons of the Pioneers
Johnny Lujack
Funville
Weather Balloon Recovered by Bedford Farmer Floyd Winger
Floyd Winger of Route 3 Bedford found a weather balloon and attached instruments on his farm on Monday June 17. He mailed it back to the weather observation station in Omaha from where the balloon had been released on June 3 for its forecast route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Winger
Route
Bedford
Winger
Omaha
Hooper Transferred to Creston Hawkeye Yard
Claude Hooper becomes assistant manager of the Hawkeye Tumber yard in Creston starting July 1 after two years as helper in the yard under Bill Hewitt. He will commute weekends with home in Tedford and a new Creston home planned. Mrs Hooper remains deputy county auditor here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Hooper
Hawkeye Tumber
Creston
Bill Hewitt
Hooper
Tedford
Also Mentioned on This Page
Salvation Army
Lions Crown Scane
R. H. van Dyke
Arnold Funeral Home
Zion Cemetery
Blair
Wisc
Lake
Blakemore
Spicknall
School of Instruction
State Lions Office
Green
Frank Green
Tate
Fred Tate
Sheridan
Wadsworth
Robinson
William Robinson
Mrs. Weston Home
Inters Hospital
Victor Whaley
Iowa City
University Hospital
Mrs. Burns
Kleckner
Marion Kleckner
Iowa City Hospital
Bedfordites
Accuture
Jehovaivs
the Methodist Church
Ross Center
New Blockton
Lottie McColm
Vane Lucas
Ames In-Cross
River Oaks Manor
Colfax
Kenneth
Ronald Lucas
Redford
First Christian Church
Shriners
Jackson Boys
Caskey
Rev. Peters
Bedford Church
William L. Andre Clearfield
C. BK. McPherson
Beryl Henry
Creston Hawkeye
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