Norwegian AFS student cherishes Bedford year and growth
Asle Thorset from Norway, hosted in Bedford, reflects on a transformative year at a hotel and restaurant program. He notes personal growth, adapting to American life, valuing family culture, and plans to study hotel management at the University of Denver after returning home. He cites travel across Denver, St Louis, Ozarks, Chicago, and local weekends shaping his understanding of Americans.
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Ozarks
Chicago
Khelas
Midwestern
Europe
University of Denver
BHS Class of 1949 Reunion Set for July 5 6
The Bedford High School 1949 alumni plan a two day reunion July 5 and 6. A July 5 dinner at Bedford's Junction Cafe starts 7:00 PM, with a July 6 Family Day at Lake of Three Fires at 2:00 PM. Invites go to past students and former teachers. reservations for the dinner are due by June 2.
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Lake of
Vearoamn
America
Joe Murphy
BHS
Bedford's
Junction
Lake of Three Fires
John Cade
Lenox
Iowa
Junction Cafe
Bedford
Rev Draper Named Methodist Pastor at Bedford Gravity Church
Rev Donald L Draper begins his pastorate at Bedford Gravity United Methodist Church after serving Charles City. Bishop James S Thomas announced 133 pastoral assignments at the Des Moines conference. The church will host a pot luck supper June 22 at 6 30 p m to welcome Rev Draper and his family with a groceries gift request.
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Donald L. Draper
Bedford Gravity United Methodist Church
Draper
Charles City
United Methodist Church
D. L. Draper
Missionary Youth Attend Kansas Camp and Local Events
Twenty one youths from Hamilton Memorial Missionary Church Bedford attended a Youth Camp at Kansas Bible Camp near Hutchinson, Kansas from June 9 to 14. Attendees included Rev and Mrs Walter Ortmann and families, and several Bedford residents. On return they visited the Eisenhower Center in Abilene. Linda Boyer graduated from Practical Nurses Training at N S Hillyard Technical School June 13 in St Joseph Missouri. Nodaway Saddle Club sponsors a Chickasaw Horse Show Sunday June 20 with registration at 11 00 a m and events starting at 12 00 noon with Fritz Bowell of Lamon the judge. Bills indicate 24 classes. Officials
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Hamilton Memorial Missionary Church
Bedford
Kansas
Kansas Bible Camp
Hutchinson
Linda Boyer
N. S. Hillyard Technical School
St. Joseph
Miss Boyer
Joe Boyer
Sharon
Troy Rogers
Nodaway Saddle Club
Nodaway Chickasaw
West Point Graduate Edwin Northup Among 800 WWI Veterans Graduates
Taylor county reports severe weather with rain wind and hail causing damage. A small tornado damaged Vilas Morris hay shed and scattered hay and machinery. Jim Morris farm window broken and a barn hit by lightning burned. Lischer and Gregory farms affected with wind damage and uprooted trees. Cadet Edwin Northup noted among 800 diplomas from United World War I Veterans at Lenox ceremony. A WWI veterans meeting set for Friday June 20 at Legion Hall with pot luck at 6 30 p.m.
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Taylor County
Winger
Vilas Morris Farm
Jim Morris
Iowa- Missouri
Art Scott
Sheridan
Virgil Gregory
Gregory
Merrill Lischer
Lischer
Victor Michal
Bedford
Edwin Northup
Byron Northup
Lenox
United
Legion Hall
Three County Families Host PA 4H Youth Exchange
Three Taylor County families will host 36 4H youths and three adults from Franklin County Pennsylvania from June 21 to 27. Hosts Delbert and Mrs Rogers Bedford Keith and Mrs Farrens Conway Charles and Mrs Dukes Blockton greet youths at 5:30 pm in Creston and plan a week of county events including a dairy show, an area party, and a university tour.
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Pennsylvania
Franklin County
Midcrest
Delbert Rogers
Bedford
Keith Farrens
Conway
Charles Dukes
Blockton
Creston
McKinley Park
Heritage Room
Iowa State University
Bedford voter Rena Sickels Named Miss Southwest Laws Candidate
The BPW Club sponsors Rena Sickels of Bedford as a candidate for the Miss Southwest laws title in the Pageant to be held in Clarinda on Friday June 27 at 8 p.m.
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Rena Sickels
Bedford
Clarinda
Fri
O'Bryan Fund Pledges Grow as Total Reaches 66161.3
The Times Press lists 18 new pledges ranging from 50 to 100 dollars plus existing donations totaling 66 416 15, bringing the O'Bryan Factory Obligation fund to that amount. Several named banks and businesses across Bedford and Taylor County contribute, with a weekly update promising further donor names and continued monthly payments toward a 100 000 goal. The Farm Bureau plans June 20 activities and Rena Sickels shares detailed high school achievements and community roles.
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Times-Press
O'Bryan
Bill Young
William Harrms
4 H Day Camp Scheduled for June 24 at Lake of Three Fires
Taylor County 4 H Day Camp will be held June 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Lake of Three Fires for 9 to 11 year olds. Barbara Shuler notes activities include camping and leadership classes, recreation, swimming, and a cookout. Marilyn Shuter will lead with the County 4 H Officer supervising.
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Taylor County
Marilyn Shuter
Taylor County Wildlife Club
Lake of Three Fires
Truck and Train Collision in County at Blind Corner
A county truck driven by Cecil Beery traveling south on State street collided with a southbound C B and Q train near Lucas Products last Friday at 2 05 pm. The front of the truck sustained extensive damage but no injuries were reported. The accident occurred at the blind corner.
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Cecil Beery
State Street
Lucas Products
Legion Posts Send Delegates to Boys State
The Blockton American Legion Post and the Gravity American Legion Post sent representatives to Boys State last week. Attending were Wayne Akers of Gravity and Gene Melvin of Blockton, sons of their respective families.
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Gravity American Legion Post
Boys
Wayne Akers
Francis Akers
Gravity
Gene Melvin
Orville Melvin
Blockton
Crazy Day in Bedford Prompts Wide Local Sidewalk Bargains
Local Bedford merchants prepare for Crazy Day on Friday June 27 with sidewalk specials and indoor bargains weather permitting. Ads may run in the June 26 Times-Press issue scattered across pages. Merchants can call 523-2525 to arrange ad spots or have a Times- Press representative visit.
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Bedford
T-P
Times- Press
Bedford's Debbie Jones Wins Shot Put Title
Debbie Jones of Bedford captures the shot put at the National Track & Field Meet with a 3& feet 1 inch mark, edging competitors at the United States Track Field Federation Championship in Lexington Kentucky.
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Bedford
Debbie Jones
United States
Lexington
Kentucky
Noted Speaker At Clarinda Church Rally
Hillside Chapel Missionary Church of Clarinda will sponsor Your Worship Hour rally at Clarinda High School new gym Sunday June 22 at 2 30 p.m. Debbie placed fourth in the javelin 103 feet at the June 13 14 meet Connie Shafer team chaperone entered javelin finished second 108 ft Both Debbie and Connie won state softball throw. Iowa Track Club won team championship 21 points ahead of Texas Track Club. Jerry Wetzel one of the coaches making the trip to Lexington. Bedford town team seeks strong support for home game with Villisco Fri June 20 at ? p.m. at the local da
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Hillside Chapel Missionary Church of Clarinda
Clarinda High School
Debbie
Connie Shafer
Connie
Iowa Track Club
Texas Track Club
Jerry Wetzel
Lexington
Adams Taylor Nodaway Three Counties Seek Flood Control Plans
Three Iowa counties Adams Taylor and Nodaway cooperate on approval of 102 River flood control plans along the river in 146 000 4 2 middle 102 River includes notes on proposed measures and intercounty coordination to manage flood risk.
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Iowa
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