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Newspaper

Bedford Times Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1935

Page

8

Sherry Warren Crashes Marcias Evening Plans

Marcia faces Sherry Warren’s late arrival and a tense standoff as Oliver frets over a potential engagement. Fanny teases, while Marcia and Sherry duel with wills, hinting at a playful battle that could shape her future tonight.

Athelstan visits reveal many old ties in town history

Mrs Elmer Foss and Mrs Wm James of San Jose visit Athelstan relatives era roots. H Carpenter, first mayor after incorporation, noted for background. Various locals host visiting families from Blockton Shenandoah Bedford St Joseph and Des Moines hospitals referenced.

Elmer Foss Wm. H. James San Jose Calif M. F H. Carpenter Athelstan

Flower show attendance noted at Shenandoah event

Mr and Mrs C W Childer and Mrs E Bownes were among the attendees at the flower show in Shenandoah on Sunday as they recovered from illness.

C. W. Childer M. F. Older BE. J. Bownes Shenandoah

Folks No Longer Want Broilers

Dear Friends: If a man wanted to, he could still build puggies today, but he couldn't expect to get much for them. The style of travel has changed and people no longer want buggies. Likewise anyone who wants to can sell his spring chickens at two pounds. But no one can expect to get much for them at that weight. The public has made very clear the fact that they don't want these small chickens. They used to be luxury. now, even at the low price, it's hard to buy them.

Middle West

Siam Club Meets and Pays Welcome Home Visit

SIAM Just A: Mere club met Friday afternoon with Mrs. N. H. Reid giving her a very pleasant surprise and a formal welcome home from the southwest. The next regular meeting will be Thursday afternoon June 20 with Mrs. Don Talley. A picnic will be held June 36 in the Christian churchyard. The entire Sunday school is sponsoring the picnic and the community is invited to be present. A basket dinner will be served at the noon hour. Plan to come and enjoy the day. Tuesday, June 22 being the birthday anniversary of John Miller, this son Eldon planned a surprise for him by inviting in a few relatives to spend the evening. A very pleasant evening enjoyed by all present. Refreshments were served.

Mily Frank Acement Oliver “Allen Ature Marcia Fanny Jacquette Oliver Mrs. Townsend St. Joseph Athelstan Thelma Roe W. N. Jenkins E. G Foreman Bedford Minerva Jenkins Leota Jenkins Frank McCall Nellie Townsend Wayland Raper Ora Clark Odetta Clark Bethany John Clark Odetta Jonathan von Skyock Blockton M. M. Hennegin Conway Grace Balch Clyde Key Lenox E. E. Weese Lloyd Rusco Ravenwood Glen Bently Rusco Bill Parker CCC Shenandoah Isaac Cordell Mere Club N. H. Reid Don Talley John Miller Eldon Union Methodist Church Kirby New Market Christian Church Kratzer Siam Roy Harmon Clarinda Robert Merritt Claremont Calif Will Miller Ina Hill Washington Sp. C O. G. Clayton Ifamily Jay Brown J. F. Blagrave Earl Sprague Villisea Floyd Sprague Frances Ruth Ellen Irvin Hamm Billy Bobby Oxley Zarilda Oxley Burlington Junction Loren Waldroff Ed Stewart Fae Stewart Kenneth Ridenour Coin Max Parks College Springs Marian Rayborn Ted Bix Coralea Parks Conlin Jobe Percival Perry Fine Caleb Jobe Stanley Damewood Helen Ruth Doris Dean Damewood Wilma Mary Thompson Frank Majors Voldie Sunderman Mandel Sunderman Harry Stewart Paul Allen Villisca Constance Allison Shelton Nebr Cecil Woldroff Glen Woldroff Moorehouse Hopkins Dewey Shields Harry Negin N. A. Adams Quincy Adams William Miller Charlene Lloyd Glen Waldroff Virginia Norma Lee Walter Moorehouse F. W. Shields Lester Roush Pickering C. D. Roush Alvin Gray N. H Veterans’ Hospital Des Moines Doris Waldroff Helen Johnson Darwin Shields Charles Max Ralph Fine Nora Davison I. B. Hutchinson Christian Endeavor Helen Morgan F. W Shields William Smith

Poultry Farming Profits Focus on Large Birds

A letter discusses poultry economics on general farms, noting limited demand for broiling chickens and that profits come from raising large birds. The author argues specialized poultry farms meet broiler demand but general farmers should target big hens or spring birds for better returns.

In Our Town A Garden's Seasonal Struggles and Rewards

The column reflects on garden trials and timing across crops from potatoes and peas to radishes onions lettuce and beans. It notes miscalculations in planting, delayed ripening, and the waning enthusiasm for tending a diverse patch as the growing season progresses.

Annual Certificate For Publication For Boston Insurance Company

The Boston Insurance Company of Boston Massachusetts has filed sworn statements with the Iowa Insurance Department and, upon compliance with Chapter 404, Title 20, is hereby authorized to transact Fire and related insurance business in Iowa. I E W Clark, Commissioner of Insurance, certifies the company may operate in Fire Windstorm Automobile Property Damage Collision Rain Explosion Aircraft Property Damage Sprinkler Leakage Marine Riot Earthquake Insurance in Iowa.

Boston Insurance Company Boston Massachusetts Insurance Department of Iowa

Financial Statement of Des Moines Insurance Commissioner

Des Moines Commissioner of Insurance E. W. Clark signs the 1935 report detailing December 31, 1934 totals with Total Admitted Assets of 20,357,563.24 and Liabilities excluding capital of 6,081,166.26, Capital Paid Up 3,000,000.00, Surplus over Liabilities 10,876,396.98, and Surplus against Policyholders 13,876,398.98, dated April 1, 1935.

Des Moines

Insurance Department of Towa Des Moines Insurance Company

The document from the Insurance Department of Towa Des Moines lists admitted assets and policyholder equity for a British American Insurance Company of Toronto Dominion, detailing Total Admitted Assets 2 264 312 04, Total Lines 961 862 49, Capital Paid Up 200 000 00, Surplus over liabilities 1 122 450 15, and Surplus as regards policyholders 1 922 450 15. The testimony appears to be part of a formal regulatory statement with legal references to 1936 and 1934 statutes.

British America Assurance Company Toronto Dominion of Canada Insurance Department of Iowa

Bedford real estate quieting suit against Burnside heirs

Nora Donaldson seeks to establish title to Lot seven in Block nineteen of Bedford original town, Taylor County Iowa. The petition asks to quiet title against all named defendants and unknown claimants, with general equitable relief. defendants are to appear and defend by noon as specified in the notice.

District Court of Iowa Taylor County Nora Donaldson Alexander Burnside James Burnside Benjamin Burnside John Burnside Amos Burnside Hedford District Court Iowa Bedford

Court Notice August 1935 Taylor County Iowa

The term of the District Court of Taylor County Iowa begins August 19 1935. If default is entered and judgment and decree rendered as prayed. H P Jaqua attorney for plaintiff. 24-4.

District Court of Taylor County Iowa H. P. Jaqua

Also Mentioned on This Page

A.E. Thomas Metro’goldwyn “Mayer Jean Harlow Mahatma Ghandi Sherry Warren Sherry Panny Wee Peaches Allen Donder Blitzen Don Mr. Warren W. R. Reed Roy Reed Ancel Lyons Near Blockton G. W. King Henry Bill, Parker COC V. M. Chandler D. D. Fidler Grant City Mrs. Reid Elza Fine del Fine Mary Fine Clyde Davidson Mrs. Davison Ed Grieme Joe Stewart Clarence Stewart Alfred Friend Glen Stewart E. W. Clark Towa Insurance Lowe Brothers Hawkeye Lumber Company W. E. Campbell Mgr Sheriff's Office Clerk’s Office Pete Drug Store Fuller-Taylor Co Wildman Grocery Store Bedford Times-Press Taylor County Herald Kenneth Abbott Siam— Farlow’s Store Blockton Oil Company Ledgerwood’s Boltinghouse Oil Co Sharpsburg— Savings Bank Clearfield Jess McKelvey Drivers License Division Motor Vehicle Dept State House Motor Vehicle Department T. V. Lacy, Sheriff
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