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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1952
Page
4
Dodie writes from Spain praising the people and scenery from Madrid to Granada noting rough roads, a tire mishap, scarfed modesty at Seville cathedral, and a bullfight they disliked. She mentions Alhambra visit, Valencia and Costa Brava plans, and cheerful travel with family.
Petition filed to establish a district to surface roads in Taylor County Iowa with crushed stone at an estimated cost of 10237.50. The County Engineer's assessment schedule is filed and a hearing before the Bedford Board of Supervisors is set for July 2, 1962. Objections must be in writing to the County Auditor by noon that day.
Jim Jeter pitched Creston Elks to a 12 to 3 win over Ottumwa's John Deere nine last Thursday. Jeter allowed six hits and struck out four for his fifth victory. The piece notes Creston's strong lineup including Data Alderson Toby Finck and Johnny Tedore and previews a July 20 clash with the Bruins.
Discharged veteran Duane Wahl returns from Hawaiii and is welcomed in Clearfield. Community notes include Taylor County American Legion meeting with 60 attendees, WSCS and Woman's Relief Corps events, a family reunion, Camp Dodge visits by paper carriers, and the June 8 Linkyns Brott wedding at the Methodist church with 120 guests in Clearfield.
Notice from the Taylor County Auditor announces a hearing before the Board on June 1962 to consider establishing a road along the northwest corner of section 16 and extending eastward 182 rods in township 67 north range 32 west, with costs listed including 1625.20 dollars, and invites objections to the proposal.
Fourteen 4 H club girls and three leaders will officially represent Tayor county at the 23rd annual state 4 H girls convention June 18 to 21 at Iowa State College Ames. Delegates include Betty Sparks Judy Reed Joan Hopson Joan McCalla Betty Pfander Mary Jo Thompson Gay Shirley Goudie Shirley Prather Norma Jean Beemer Patsy Lovitt Marilyn Chiak Sharon Yearous Ann Walston Sondra Sawyer with leaders Mrs John Baxter county chairman Mrs E J Hopson and Mrs Paul Thompson. The theme is You A Growing Personality an Effective Group Member and a Responsible Citizen. Shirley Gou die and Judy Reed will sing in the state chorus and Joan McCalla will act as an usher. The delegation will leave June
Community donations are sought to buy a $36 outdoor picnic table for the court yard park. Times-Press collection points will order, install, and place the table in a shaded area for games and meals. Gooseberries fetch a dollar a pint amid inflation rumors.
Delegates are chosen from 4-H clubs based on records leadership and length of time in club work. The privilege to represent the county is usually earned only once during a member’s club career.
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