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Newspaper

Bedford Times Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1952

Page

3

Nancy Hunt and Rex Ryden Wed in Tipton Garden Ceremony

Nancy Ann Hunt and Rex J Ryden married Saturday afternoon June 14 in a double ring ceremony in the garden of the bride's parents Tipton home. Rev Leo G Wolfe performed the service with a frosted white organdy gown bride and Virginia Hunt as maid of honor. The couple will reside in Des Moines until August then move to Albany Georgia where Ryden will serve in the air force after graduating from the University of Iowa.

Nancy Ann Hunt Rex J. Ryden Tipton Reid L. Hunt J. C. Ryden Des Moines Leo G. Wolfe Virginia Hunt Colorado Albany Ryden Air Force State University of Iowa Pi Beta Phi Sorority Phi Delta Fraternity

Calendar notices for Bedford groups in June

Calendar entries list events for Bedford groups from June 20 to June 27. Rebekah Circle meets at 1 CCP Hall, Dinner at Bedford Country Club, Rainbow Girls at Masonic Temple 7 15 pm, and Past Noble Grand Club convenes at 100 F Hall.

Noble Mizabeth Besco Rebsiah Lodge J. O. O. F. Hall Glen W. Irwin Ray Johnson Bud Wetmore Ida Weingarth Golden Rule Rebekah Circle 1.C.C.P. Hall Bedford Country Club Club House B.H.M. Club Walter Seegar Bedford Assembly of Order of Rainbow Masonic Temple Noble Grand Club F. Hall

Bedford Country Club Hosts Dinner For Members

Bedford Country club members plan a 6:45 p.m. dinner Tuesday June 24 at the clubhouse with a committee including Schoehart Hewitt Stephens Browne Pas chal and Biers. Various clubs held recent gatherings with guest afternoons tea picnics and pot-luck suppers at local homes and churches.

Country Club Bedford Country Club Henry Schoehart William Hewitt Paul Stephens Leonard Browne Edna Paschal Matt Biers

Eisenhower Campaign Speech Sets Tone For 1952 Bid

Abilene Kansas on Eisenhower Day reveals a maiden political address highlighting political reform, anti corruption, fiscal restraint, and budget control. He warns against permanent one party rule, wasteful government, and inflation while urging strong defense against Communism and clear foreign policy aims.

Abilene Kans Dwight D. Eisenhower Eisenhower China Yalta America Kremlin

Appreciation from T M Leonard and Mrs Bob Weston

Thanks to friends and neighbors for cards flowers and food during hospitalization and convalescence. Your thoughtfulness was deeply appreciated.

Bob Weston

Thanks for the kind wishes and support from readers

The Anderson family Dale Doris and Denean express gratitude for inquiries, cards gifts and flowers received during hospital stay and after returning home. They say all is greatly appreciated.

Dale, Doris and Denean Vivian Anderson

Card of Thanks for neighbors and friends

The family expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for their thoughtfulness during illness and at the time of their loved one's death.

Gratitude for Flowers Food and Sympathy

Expressions of thanks from Mrs. na Bordner and families include flowers food and sympathy from Mr. and Mrs. Elvin Beemer and sons Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bayless and Larry Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Orme and John Bordner.

Na Bordner Elvin Beemer Harold Bayless Larry Elmer Orme John Bordner

Thanking Friends for Kindness During Illness

Mrs. Hattie Miller expresses gratitude to friends for cards flowers calls and many kindnesses during her recent illness.

Hattie Miller

Local Masons Mourn Brother Cleaver West in Gravity

Sunlight Lodge No 459 A F and A M Gravity drapes its charter in mourning for thirty days to mourn the death of Brother Cleaver West a faithful member of the order The resolution notes his passing to the Grand Lodge of the New Jerusalem and conveys condolences to his family signed by C V Moore Hugh Babcock and Guy Campbell as a committee seal included

L. D. Branson Mason Grand Lodge of the New Jerusalem Sunlight Lodge A. F A. M

For Sale: Fresh Milk Cow and Farm Equipment

Classified listing includes a freshly calved milk cow named Charlie John in Bedford. Also offered are multiple tractors a 1940 John Deere B with starter and lights a 1940 B on steel wheels with cultivator a 1942 John Deere B a John Deere No 62 hay chopper a mounted mower for F20 or Farmall a David Bradley mower with John Deere mountings and other used items.

John Deere David Bradley

Rural sales ads mix farm gear and real estate in Bedford New Market Iowa

A jumble of farm equipment for sale including corn pickers 40 inch Allis Chamers combines a 6 ft Massey Harris combo a Case thresher 22 by 38 and multiple hay tools along with a John Deere trailer and a bale loader. Real estate offers list 80 acres 5 room house on gravel road water and fertilizer details with prices per acre. A piano sale at 2388 and a philosophical note closes.

Woods Bros Massey-Harrig John Deere Wilson Stapl, & Auto Co Bedford

Notice of Probate of Will in Taylor County Iowa

State of Iowa Taylor County in District Court notice that an instrument purporting to be the last will of Locklin D Branson deceased dated December 7 1946 has been filed opened and read hearings set for June 28 1952 at 10 o clock A M at the Bedford courthouse before the District Court or clerk all interested persons must appear to show cause why the instrument should not be probated and allowed as the will Dated Bedford Iowa June 18 1952 Wilma Novinger Clerk of District Court James A Lucas Attorney 26 21

Locklin D. Branson Bedford Iowa District Court Gard County

Gravity Social Club and Local News Highlights

The Gravity Social hour club met with Mrs Ad da Morgan on Thursday. Mrs Bernice Leighton and Mrs Herbert Freeman with Mike spent Tuesday in Clarinda. OES held its regular meeting Monday and plans a vacation through July and August. Geraldine Ambrose left for Cedar Falls for summer school. Howard Freeman and family were dinner guests at the Herbert Freeman home. Dr and Mrs FE J Janson attended commencement exercises in Ames.

J. U. G. Club L. A. Purcell Max Cox A. W. Hamblin Lake of Three Fires Frank Ambrose Gravity Social Hour Club Adda Morgan Bernice Leighton Herbert Freeman Mike Clarinda Gravity O.E.S Geraldine Ambrose Cedar Falls Howard Freeman FE. J. Janson Ames

Farewell party for Mrs Weller and local moves noted

Neighbors gathered at Mrs Fannie Weller’s home June 10 for a surprise farewell. She will move to Waterloo to live with daughter Miss Ruby Woodyard, a public school teacher. Howard Henderson, brother of Mrs Jangson, will study at a veterinary school in Henderson Iowa.

Jangson Howard Henderson Veterinarian School Henderson Iowa Fannie Weller

Jackson Gingerettes Plan Rally Day Initiation

The Jackson Gingerettes met June 2 at Liberty school with nine members a mother and a committee woman present. Julia Henry Janice Walston Kay Russell and Opal Russell were chosen to help with the honorary initiation Rally Day an all day meeting is planned for July 7 with a slumber party following.

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Nancy Hunt June Bill Moon Marilyn Park Charles Wintermute Margaret White Rebekah Rebekah Lodge Golden Rule Lodge 1. C. O. F. Hall Elaine Lucas Judy Beemer Linnie Butts Verne Timberlake Mary Holmes Lang, Sask Canada P. C. Miller Conway John Taylor Bill Bird Margaret San Francisco Calif Jud Miller Marion Joe Paul Elizabeth Washta Jed Miller Jane Virginia Don Farlow Janie Stevie New Market Albert McClelland Orvan Stevens Dickie Creston Betty Jaen McClelland Omaha Harry O'Dell Nampa Idaho Theo Alice Rapp Fairbanks Alaska Jay Harkless Leonard Moore Sara Ann Doc H. M. P. Club Daughters of Ceres A. R. Landis G. B. Geer Walter Webb Playlet Doris Spender Plaine Brown Beverly Williams Geneva Karg Ted King Albert Campbell Lola Woods Hving Katz Building Katz Mary Nappler Lucile Underwood Victory Club Oscar Sharp Ollen Collar Glenn Kernen Mrs. Murphy West Gay Club Plave Murphy Homer Brand Elmer Brand East Mission Ladies East Mission Ladies Aid Society Baat Mission Church Mark Anderson J. A. G. Club Ross James Ross Myrtle Shepard Sacramento Earl Longfellow Washington Francis Trumbo Harold Ross Ardell James Allen Roy Morrison Thos. F. Payne M. B. Nash Mrs. Swigart Banner Good Will Club Kenneth Swigart Oma Dalton Carl Marley Bedford Methodist Church Etta Fluke Ella Jake Mia Geneva Burrell Thompson Walter Thompson Ralph Livngston Wayne Valentine T. M. Leonard Foley Dannen Bill Young Acrogg Mathew Lumber Co Dannen Mills St. Joseph, Mo Dannen Elevator Ockton Kernen Feed & Oil VE Ry GAIAA Wilson’s All Meat Wieners del Monte Eatwell KRAFT Miracle Borden Starlac Pwd O Brown Armour Skippy van Camp Cleaver West Cleaver Weat C. V. Moore Hugh Babcock Guy Campbell Committee Charlie John James Keith Green Colonial Terrell & Son Plumbing & Heating Earl Wayne Strong Ivan Sparks Critchett Plano Company Whhlink Luays Perry Hurdle New Market Tryon Edwards State of Iowa Taylor County Wilma Novinger James A. Lucas Wisconsin Ina M. Atkins Maxine Margaret Ruth Beemer Bernice Atkins Bayless Mason City Larry Bayless Chris Britt Beemer Anna Orme Mary Merchant North Hollywood Gravity Methodist Church Lester Greenwood Fairview Free Methodist Church Ray Hays A. E. Hunter Grav Ity Park Cote Bring Sheela West Orren Cleaver West Bruce Sarah West Hoi Township May Vincent Harlan, Town Bruceys Hazel Charles Bruce West Offle Huntington Grace McClure May Claude Livya Corning Frank Corad Nebr John Northfield Minn Darlene Mary Sellars Ridgar Frank West Pearl Cox Blanche Fudge Brooks Hazel Wetzel Charity Fairview Christian Church Oak Hill Church Holt Township W. R. Willey Prairie Rose Cemetery Jackson Gingerettes
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