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Newspaper

Bedford Times Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1958

Page

2

Bedford Pair F geared for Ames as Russell Frey Wed

Miss Evelyn Carol Russell daughter of Mr and Mrs H K Russell of Bedford and Dean C Frey son of Mr and Mrs Harold Frey of Pleasantville Iowa were married Sunday June 15 at the Bedford Methodist church. Rev Dean Walters officiated with music by Mrs Robert Stacy and Edwin Stock. The bride wore a floor length Chantilly lace gown with a lace veil and carried a white orchid on a rainbow Bible. A reception followed in the church parlors. The couple plan to live in Ames Iowa while Frey completes veterinary studies at Iowa State College and Russell continues home economics work. Guests came from Iowa Colorado Missouri Kansas and Nebraska.

Evelyn Carol Russell HK Russell Bedford Dean C. Frey Harold Frey Pleasantville Iowa Bedford Methodist Church Dean Walters Collegiate Methodist Church Ames Robert Stacy Edwin Stock Maryville John Payton Sonja Cederborg Stockholm Sweden Ken Jennett James F. Lucas Donald Frey Mildred Kay Russell Edwina Frey Henry E. Russell Janie Osburn Bertha Foster Judy Osburn Pat Terbell Lyndell Streebin Dean Goudie Lee Weir Don Owens Lester Colton Des Moines Edward Walston Janet Akers Carroll Brown Emmett Osburn Joyce Weir Sharon Easter Joyce Pullan Janie Fellows Don Leighton John Lingren Chicago Niagara Falls Bedford High School Iowa State College Younkers Pleasantvile High School

Miss Joan Swanson and Edward Farquhar Wed at First Christian

Miss Joan Fern Swanson daughter of Mr and Mrs Stanley Swanson of Hopkins married Edward Leroy Farquhar son of Mr and Mrs Lee Farquhar at the First Christian church. The ceremony featured white tapers daisies gladioli palms and a Bible bouquet. The bridal party included matron of honor Mrs Donald A Holm bridesmaid Mrs E L Vermijion flower girl Nancy Lindburg best man William Snyder and ushers Loren Stavick Robert Kidd James Wurster and others.

Joan Fern Swanson Stanley Swanson Hopkins Edward Leroy Farquhar Lee Farquhar First Christian Albert W. Hart Mary Avison Santa Fe N. M Gounod Preyer Sue Mutti Donald A. Holm Manistee Mich Cottey College Nevada E. L. Vermijiion Kansas City Nancy Lindburg Lincoln Nebr William Snyder Fairfax Harold Nigh Maryville Loren Stavick Viliisea Robert Kidd St. Joseph James Wurster Lenox

Haynie Akers wed in Gravity Iowa ceremony

Virginia Lee Haynie daughter of Bedford residents and Corwan Garel Akers son of Gravity residents were united in marriage at the Christian church in Gravity on Saturday June 14 at 2 pm. Rev. Keith Marsh officiated with immediate family present. The couple will reside at 500 12th Street Clarinda after a two week Colorado honeymoon.

Virginia Lee Haynie J. Donald Haynie Bedford Corwan Garel Akers Darrell Ray Akers Gravity Christian Church In Keith Marsh Wayne Morehouse Budd Chamberlin Lewis McColm Livingston Lorris Akers Patricia Akers Bedford High School Mherald- Journal Clarinda

Farquhar Wedding At Ames Plans Later Career Stints

Duane Swanson and Esther Reed were married with Lyle Marriott of Clearmont as ring bearer. A church reception featured a blue and white cake, floral decor, and a punch service. The couple will live at 2401 Knapp Street, Ames, as Farquhar pursues graduate chemistry at Iowa State and Mrs. Farquhar teaches music at United Community School.

Ther Duane Swanson Lyle Marriott Clearmont Alfred Swanson Stanton Iowa A. F. Mutts, Jr Joan Fenton Kansas City Kan Jack Fort Red _Oak Sandra Wallace Alice Robinson Homewood, Jrr Suzanne DeMott St. Joseph Carole Morehouse Richard Brand Farquhar Knapp Street Ames Iowa State College United Community School Foone

Calendar of June Club Meetings and Hostesses

A list of social gatherings from June including F.F. Club and Chit Chat Club with hostesses such as Mrs Herman Burg maier and Mrs Dorothy Johnson. Other events cover B P W Club dinner at Baptist Church B B B Club hostess Mrs Ray Johnson Bedford Country Club dinner and Union Country Club events with hostesses Mrs Dew ey Hensley and Mrs Frank Campain.

F.F. Club Herman Burgmaier Chit Chat Dorothy Johnson Rebekah Golden Rule Circle B.P.W Baptist Church Ray Johnson Bedford Country Club Club House Bill Watts

B B Club Event Prospects And Union Country Club Meet

The B B Club gathering on Tuesday afternoon June 24 features a roll call topic Something that interests me in the United States led by hostess Mrs Ray Johnson with program leader Mrs Henry O Dougherty presenting Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Union Country Club convenes Thursday afternoon June 26 hosted by Mrs Dewey Hensley with roll call Irri tating habits and special topics by Mrs Howard Hoffman and Mrs Dean Hensley under program leader Mrs John Baxter.

Ray Johnson United States Henry O'Dougherty Union Country Club Dewey Hensley Howard Hoffman Dean Hensley John Baxter

V. V. Club Meeting At Delton Stewart Home

Mrs Delton Stewart hosts the V V club on Thursday afternoon June 26 roll call answers with identifying baby pictures Mrs Wendell Davidson to lead the program Chit Chat Club Meets Friday June 20 Dorothy Johnson hostess picnic ideas Clarice Meredith presents Rose and Flower Gardens program

V. V. Club Delton Stewart Wendell Davidson Dorothy Johnson Clarice Meredith

Rebekah Circle Meets Friday at I O O F Club Room

Rebekah Circle of the lodge will meet Friday afternoon June 20 at the I O O F club room. Hostesses include Mrs Mary Sharp Mrs Wave Fitch Mrs Ina Lou Marshall and others. Country Club Dinner At Club House Tuesday

Rebekah Circle Golden Rule Circle Rebekah Lodge Mary Sharp Wave Fitch Ina Lou Marshall Rosa McNees Ethel Chambers Marilyn Rucker Ruby Gilreath Arlene Matheny Mary Wilson Wilma Spencer Bessie Netto Hazel Moore

Local Social Notices List Prominent Residents

Drexel Gold and several couples are listed among attendees of a community gathering. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. Kendall Terrell, Mrs. Edith Wetmore, Mrs. Delight Thompson, and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Howell are mentioned as participants or honorees.

Drexel Gold Ben Henderson Kendall Terrell Edith Wetmore Delight Thompson Carl Howell

Rainy birthdays and rainbow girls gather in county notices

Elaine Glass was honor guest at a birthday slumber party at Judy Henryson's home with Pat Nappier Cave Cross Jan Johnson and Martha Perkins attending. Janet Akers Rainbow Girls leader will be honored at a Rainbow Girls party June 23 meeting at the Masonic Temple then a Lake of Three Fires picnic and a temple sleepover. A family picnic June 15 at Lenox park saw Mr and Mrs Dale Brown and Karol Cleo Brown Harlan Mr and Mrs Marvin Van Loon Bussey Archie Colter and Emily Omaha Mr and Mrs Dean Davis and Eddie Lincoln present.

Viola Branan Villisca George Wirkins Lenox Cecil Firkins Ora Koneene Ronnie Koneene Brooks Gilbert- Branan Nodaway Elaine Glass Judy Henryson Pat Nappier Cave Cross Jan Johnson Martha Perkins Rainbay Janet Akers Bedford Assembly of the Order of Rainbow Rainbow Masonic Temple Lake of Three Fires Lenox Park Dale Brown Karol Cleo Brown Harlan Marvin van Loon Bussey Archie Colter Emily Omaha Dean Davis Eddie Lincoln

Bedford Bride-To-Be Doris Spencer Plans July Wedding

Bedford resident Mrs. Lee Spencer announces her daughter Doris Hope Spencer will wed Fred Straughen of Kansas City on July Fourth at Bedford Baptist Church. The groom's parents are Mr. and Mrs. William Straughen of New Jersey.

Spencer Lee Spencer Bedford Doris Hope Spencer Fred Straughen Kansas City William Straughen New Jersey the Baptist Church

Pullen 25th Wedding Anniversary Celebration Attended

Relatives gathered Sunday night June 15 at the Pullen home to mark their 25th anniversary which occurred June 18. Ice cream and cake were served. Attendees included Mr. Pullen's nephew and family, Kenneth Bowman and his wife, Duane and Debbie Red Oak, Le Roy Wyckoff Des Moines, Jack Wyckoff Janice and Junior Clarinda, Don Weil Donna Archie Roxie.

Bill Pullen Pullen Kenneth Bowman Duane Debbie Red Oak Leroy Wyckoff Des Moines Jack Wyckoff Janice Junior Clarinda Don Weil Donna Archie Rox

Local Names and Places in Scattered Court Notices

A list of individuals and households includes Anne, Ronda, Debbie, and Donald Jay. Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Scofield. Mrs. Carrie Churchill of Sheridan Missouri. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Gayle. Janet, Arlene, and Andrew of Blockton. Mr. and Mrs. Alva Wyckoff. David and Diana. Mrs. Mary Wyckoff. Rex Wyckoff. and Gary, Larry, and Brenda of Bedford.

Anne Ronda Debbie Donald Jay Ellis Scofield Gravity Carrie Churchill Sheridan Melvin Gayle Janet Arlene Andrew Blockton Alva Wyckoff David Diana Mary Wyckoff Rex Wyckoff Gary Larry Brenda Bedford

Three V Club Members Meet for Breakfast June 12

Three V club members gathered for breakfast on June 12 with Mrs Iva Hicks and hostess Mrs Frank Campan. New members Mrs Edna Powell Mrs Mary Sharp and Mrs Robert Campain attended. Ray Kennedy read Only A Dad and Roy Herning read Friendship. Fourteen members and guest Mrs Roy Helm toured Shenandoah gardens sponsored by KMA and dined at Simpson cafe.

Three V Club Iva Hicks Frank Campann Edna Powell Mary Sharp Robert Campain Ray Kennedy Dad Roy Herning Roy Helm Shenandoah KMA Simpson Cafe

Farrens Dies While Mowing The Yard

Ora Farrens aged 83 died at his home three miles west of Conway on Wednesday June 11 while mowing the yard. Funeral services were held Friday at Walker Funeral Home in Clarinda with burial in Clarinda Cemetery.

Ora Farrens Conway Walker Funeral Home Clarinda

Beauchamp, 96, Dies in California

John C. Beauchamp, formerly of Bedford, died June 12 at his Glen dale California home aged 96. Funeral in Twin Falls Idaho. Survivors include daughters Mrs Ruth Costello of Glendale and Edna of Twin Falls, and son Lynn Beauchamp whose wife and daughter survive. Lynn was killed in South America. he left one granddaughter. Beauchamp was last of the Enoch and Mary Beauchamp family.

John C. Beauchamp Bedford Glendale California Twin Falls Idaho Ruth Costello Edna Lynn Beauchamp South America John Beauchamp Enoch Mary Beauchamp

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Evelyn Russell Dean C. Frey Chevrolet Buick Bel Air Dix Ford Emmert Motor Sales Bedford, Iowa Joan Swanson Edward Farquhar Corwan Akers Sewing Notions Hakampshehan Hardin Theatre Florsheim Portage Baptist Dorcas Evening Society Frank Campain V. Club Country Club Albert DeMott East Mission Leota Depew UEC J Hilanp Junior Brown Oskaloosa Raymond Weeda Randy Lees Summit Vicki Guess Irvin Weeda Roy Dean W. T. Brown Francis Brown Bobby Brown Diagonal Glenn Brown Julia Orville Brown Bobby Harlan Brown Donald Donaldson Judy Moore Sharpsburg Harlan Larsson Phillip Haynie G & G Club Donald Haynie Hal Livingston Farrens Wells Sale Bedford Sales CO Wells Bros Miller's Market Ar Tik Zoe Gerbers Ohio Blue Tip Ham Sunkist Wilshire
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