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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1958
Page
7
Locals report visits from relatives and friends across Minnesota Mississippi Iowa California and Nebraska. Families from Minneapolis Des Moines Cedar Rapids and Ottawa gathered in Bedford for reunions and gatherings while others traveled to Des Moines Smith Center and Smith Center Kansas for family events.
Mrs. Bert Tracy 72 former Miss Nelle Drumm of Bedford died Sunday at a Marshall Missouri hospital after several weeks illness. Last rites were held at the Methodist church in Marshall and burial followed. She was the last Drumm sibling, daughter of Daniel and Mrs. Drumm, and widow of Mr. Tracy who died eleven years ago. Surviving nieces and nephews.
The body of Mrs. Chas. D. Lindenmeyer 78 of Los Angeles California arrived in Bedford Saturday morning by train and was taken to Rose Hill cemetery Blockton for graveside services at 1130 a.m. Rev Anthony Blankers of the Bedford Methodist church officiated. Services were held in Los Angeles prior to the body being brought here. She was a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Jack Agee of Blockton and formerly lived there. She is survived by her husband a sister and a brother. The husband Charles D Lindenmeyer accompanied by his son and wife Alfred W Lindenmeyer of San Diego drove to Bedford for the last rites and returned home the same evening.
Mrs George Lucas of Bedford died at her home Wednesday June 11 Funeral services were held at Wetmore Funeral Home Monday afternoon June 16 Rev A Methodist church officiating Burial in Bedford cemetery Esther Jane Vanatta born January 24 1878 in Iowa county Iowa died at 80 with three children Emma Tranbarger John W Lucas and Viola Davis and two siblings surviving Ross Vanatta of Frontenac Kansas
Mrs Minnie Camper of Pittsburg Pennsylvania and Mrs John Reynolds of Parsons Kansas survive along with Ben Vanatta of Bartlesville Oklahoma and nine grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents husband George C Lucas a sister Emma McDonald and two brothers Rob and Bill Vanatta.
The Farm Bureau Women’s committee chaired by Mrs Burl Hutchison sponsors a county wide picnic at Bibbins Park Bedford Friday evening June 20 at seven. The Kenneth Burright family is honored for two years of service to Taylor County Farm Bureau. All Farm Bureau families urged to attend with well filled baskets and a beverage provided by the committee.
Public health notice urges polio and other disease immunization for all ages. Emphasizes three Salk shots for strong protection and advises checking with a doctor for boosters. Encourages parental action and doctor consultation to prevent paralytic poliomyelitis and related illnesses.
A Lucky 4 H club regular meeting was held at Brenda Hane son’s on June 4 with seven members two junior members two leaders and three visitors present. Activities included picture study a picture writing contest and demonstrations on framing and hanging pictures. Refreshments were served and the next meeting is scheduled for June 25 at Mrs. Ernie Glassgown’s home.
On Tuesday June 3 the Platte Peppy Pals met at Lenox High School gym with 10 members. Jeanne Johnson led a brief session arranging rides to Bedford for Rally Day and club members practiced program items and the Honorary Initiation Ceremony. On Thursday June 5 the group met at Guy Henderson's farm for a clover chain, wiener roast, and continued Rally Day prep.
Holt Lassies 4-H club held a June 11 meeting with 8 members 1 leader and 1 visitor. They planned the Hay Day menu at John Curtis farm and a July 6 picnic at Play Park Corning. Members shared picture study and talks, with demonstrations at the County Fair and Local Achievement Show.
Nelson Ledgerwoods and Gerald Steens sponsor a Trail Ride Sunday June 22 for the Bedford Saddle Club and other riders. A basket dinner is at noon. Unloading point is the Michal farm 12 miles east of Bedford on Highway 2 or 1 mile west of the Blockton road. Morning ride precedes a 1 30 p.m. start.
The Jackson Gingerettes 4-H club met at the Beemers for a Better Grooming contest. Junior winner Karen Walston with Jo Ellen Beemer second. Intermediate winner Janet Beemer with Laura Smalley second. Senior winner Janice Walston with Joyce Weir second. Walston is county candidate. Weir delegate to State Convention at Ames. Twelve members attended. committee woman Mrs. Clem Sand joined. Reporter Janice Walston.
Partial list highlights several cheap classic cars including 1957 Ford 300 with two tone Fordomatic deluxe radio low miles, 1957 V8 Ford 500 two tone 14 000 miles, 1956 two door standard Ford with radio, 1956 Ford Station Wagon four door country sedan leather upholstery low miles, 1952 Ford six drive low mileage good shape, 1950 Chevie slick one owner best buy, plus multiple 1949 1950s Fords and Chevies advertised as CHEAP and ready for the road.
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