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Bedford Times Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1935

Page

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Lenox Man Wil Custer 88 Dies in Stover Mo Funeral Held

Wil Custer 88 a former Lenox resident died Saturday at his daughter Mrs W Bolts home in Stover Missouri. He leaves two daughters Mrs W Bolts of Stover and Mrs John Reed of Glear along with eleven grandchildren five great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. The body was brought to the Reed home near Clearfield and funeral services were held Tuesday at a Lenox Methodist church conducted by Rev F L Shepherd Burns. Junior Munger 13 son of Mrs Ile Munger of Des Moines and G L Goodale of Knox is reported in critical condition after brain clot surgery in Des Moines. He was operated on Tuesday morning and the clot was removed. recovery may take days. A meeting in Lenox Hall discussed supervised summer play. committees were appointed and plans included a pool for Lenox.

Wil Custer Resi Lenox W. Boltz Junior Munger Ile Munger Des Moines G. L. Goodale Nox Reed Cushman Cashman Len Poindexter Iowa City Higgbee Fred Holden Marjorie Kilby John Walter Cushing Okla W. A. Thompson Creston Homer Lord Carrie Laughlin Mildred Peacock Eddie Quinn Sam Herring Leland Heywood Roy Long Dayle Reimer Hopkins Walter Beach Bill Goodale Omaha Eloise Bricker Maryville F. L. Shepherd Osceola Fred Riley Dayle Martindale Clarinda Maxine Lamb Donald Tyler Wendall Fleming Velda Preston Dayle Gordon Velda Ray Patsy McCurdy Francena Sterns Mount Etna John Genson Katherine Truro

Long Time Lenox Resident Dies at 70

Sadie Drillette, longtime Lenox resident, died at her home southwest of Lenox on Wednesday, June 11, after years of poor health. She leaves two sisters. Funeral services were held Friday at the O. P. Arnold Funeral Home with Rev. J. G. Randels of the Church of Christ officiating. Burial followed in Fairview Cemetery.

Sadie Drilette Lenox O. P. Arnold J. G. Randels Church of Christ Fairview

Doctor Paul Cash to Begin Internship in Oregon

Paul Cash, recently graduated from Iowa University with an M D degree, will leave for Oregon to serve as an interne. He is currently visiting at the home of his parents, Dr and Mrs W H Cash.

Paul Cash Iowa University Oregon W. H. Cash

Tarkio College quartet entertains at United Presbyterian Church

A boys' quartette from Tarkio College and their director performed a program of musical numbers at United Presbyterian Church on Monday evening, delighting attendees with spirited selections.

Tarkio College United Presbyterian Church

Rainfall exceeds two and a half inches across period

More than 2.66 inches of rain fell between nine a.m. Monday and seven p.m. Tuesday, soaking the area. The heavy rainfall likely caused localized flooding and disrupted outdoor activities while enhancing groundwater levels. Weather officials urged caution for travelers due to slick roads and reduced visibility.

Cashman Family Returns From Summerset Iowa Visit

Mr and Mrs E E Cashman and their son Junior returned Sunday from Summerset Iowa where they had been since Wednesday confirming a short family trip and reunion with relatives.

E. E. Cashman and Son Summerset Iowa

Creston Area Obituaries and Local Notices

A crowded column records deaths and funerals, family travel, and local visits. Cushman family mourns a young man drowned after a day’s work, others attend relatives’ services, and residents report illnesses, visits, and engagements across Lenox, Creston, and nearby towns.

Local Women's Groups Hold June Meetings

Mrs Will Kirby hosted the Woman's Relief Corps with Mrs Emma Donaldson aiding. The American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs Joe Probasco's home. The United Presbyterian June Tea drew many ladies at the church. L F G club met with Mrs Ola Abbitt and hostess Mrs Tom Lockhart assisted. Union church services closed for summer after the Sunday start at Church of Christ. W W Walker hosted the G V C club. Salome chapter met for the last meeting before summer vacation.

Will Kirby Emma Donaldson Woman’s Relief Corps American Legion Auxiliary Joe Probasco L. F. G. Club Ola Abbitt Tom Lockhart

Hazel Dell Social Roundup At Local Homes

Mr and Mrs Howard Dame wood hosted dinner at Lloyd Burch home. The Dame and Burch families and others visited Galen Ulmer and several Beauchamp and Scott families spent time with relatives. Calif ornia visitor Olive McCoy joined F A Barnes family, while Minneapolis visitors with Frank Cunning joined Irvin Cunning parents for a family dinner.

Howard Damewood Lloyd Burch Art Scott E. H. Beauchamp Alfred Safley Olive McCoy California F. A. Barnes Frank Cunning Minneapolis Minn Irvin Cunning Darrell Akers Earl Houston Clarinda

Local residents return from travels and visits

Mrs E J Posten and daughter Gertrude recover from last week’s car wreck. Mrs Naville, long time sanitarium patient, is brought home. Numerous locals visit relatives in Muscatine Keokuk Red Oak and Des Moines. Interior of Monahan grocery redecorated. several townsfolk ill and then improve. Community members attend events in Cedar Rapids and Villisca and host picnics northwest of Gravity.

E. J.posten Gertrude Posten Laura L. Kent Muscatine Paul Kent Keokuk Iola Ambrose Town University Frank Ambrose Jack Embree Clark Hite Red Oak Abbie Reid Corning A. C. Davis Frank Davis Omaha J. Hart Kansas City Leon Ledgerwood R. B. Monahan Harry Lambley Marion Wright E. S. Wilson Glenwood Paul Morris Theo Masker North Main Street Dorsey Ray Embree Villisca Peters Robert Marshall F. M. Chandler W. W. Chandler Des Moines Etta Parks Extra Earl Bean Mildred Barker Weeping Water Nebr Ed Rutledge Sharpsburg Dan Embree Wayne Warrior Brockton W. P. Pierson Ramon Reynolds W. R. Brookman Betty Lou J. W. McFar

Summer visit plans and travels across towns

Des spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs E J Posten. Mrs Chandler and Mary Jane will visit here this week. Mrs Nellie Sparks left for Janesville Iowa to visit her daughter Mrs John Briden. Mrs Eula Beemer Harold Beemer and Miss Orlee Rosenbaum went to Blair Nebraska Sunday.

W.ler E. J. Posten Chandler Mary Jane Will Nellie ‘Sparks Janesville Iowa John. Briden Eula’ Beemer

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