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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1940
Page
5
The Lake of Three Fires near Bedford opened to fishing with about 1000 anglers present Saturday. Early gates admitted crowds as bass, bluegill, bullhead and crappie filled creels while many kept to bullheads. Officials called the opening a success with no trouble or accidents and steady fishing improving into the week.
Mr and Mrs J E Clarey of Bedford were the sole Taylor county representatives at the True Vow Keepers annual gathering in Kansas City June 18. The nationwide org has 17 000 couples registered. the tenth annual Chapter No 1 meeting drew over 200 couples at Ivanhoe Temple with talks music readings and square dancing provided for attendees.
Taylor county fair board announces August 5 to 10 fair schedule and urges stock exhibitors to reserve stalls. A new barn expansion eliminates need for tents and tents will not be used this year. Early reservations advised at Saltens office to secure pens in the barns.
Sixteen 4-H girls and leaders returned Saturday from the annual convention at Iowa State College. About 1,169 girls, 467 leaders, and 61 agents attended the event with speeches by Governor George Al Wilson and Iowa State College figures. A highlight was the festival “Treasures Inviolate” and the rural women’s chorus.
The library adds several adult fiction titles by Chad Hanna Walter Edmonds and others. New adult non fiction includes Wind Sand and Stars I Married Adventure and How to Read a Book. Juvenile additions feature Judy's Boat Trip Elsie Elephant Mr Joey and the Pig and Painted Calf.
Eddie Peterman of Clarinda was fatally crushed in a hay stacker accident on the Peterman farm while two other men were injured. The incident recalls a 1939 tractor death of Donald Peterman on the same farm.
Six girls from Bedford Methodist Church attended the Methodist Institute in Indianola last week. They financed the trip by a bake sale and selling popcorn balls. The group included Mary Walker Gwendolyn Walker Betty Benson Jeanette Lucas Doris Rimel and LaVanne Hamilton.
County Treasurer Ray V. Anderson urges truckers with half year 1940 licenses to relicense for the remainder of the year by July 1. The 1940 law allows half year licenses. the second half is due on July. penalties begin August 1.
Reports show W D Eighmy of New Market very ill at his son's home C Highmy. Mrs Eliza Bowers of Brockton improving after illness. Artis Thompson of Hopkins ill with mumps. L L Boylen of Lenox had tonsils removed in Bedford. Ben Anderson of New Market ill with throat infection. George Hunter of Siam underwent appendicitis operation. Belle Rubart home from hospital and improving. Harry David Clayton injured, collar bone broken. Kay Mendenhall ill with rheumatic condition. Effy Alexander of Althelstian very ill at her mother’s in Tabor Iowa.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Leslie Jordon of Bedford on Monday June 17. A daughter named Nedra Charlene was born to Mr and Mrs Francis Cundy of Weldon Iowa on Wednesday June 12 at Osceola hospital. Mr Cundy is superintendent of schools at Weldon and is a son of Mr and Mrs F L Cundy of Sharpsburg. The Rural Choir members in Ames included Mrs Walter Fuelberth Mrs Glenn Oxley of Guss Mrs E A Krau shaar of Sharpsburg Mrs Weaton John Mrs Clifford Templeton Mrs Allen Barnes Mrs William Park Miss Gwendaelyn Weatherly Miss Gladys Smith Mrs G D Hensley Mrs Clarence Jones and Mrs Carl Parsons. Uniform county examinations will be held in the court room here Wednesday Friday and Friday of next week for certificates. Mrs Laslie Spurgeon is improving after recent surgery. Sheridan Mo native William Toops, 79, of Sheridan was hospitalized in St. Joseph then returned home in critical condition. A marriage license was issued June 13 to Rex Laub of Braddyville and Gladys Tadd of Clarinda.
Lloyd Miller of Siam had a cast removed Friday after an arm break. The procedure occurred in St Joseph and he was accompanied by his parents Mr and Mrs Andrew Miller and his brother.
Chloe Wisdom the incumbent seeks a recount of Republican recorder votes. Nelle Thomas files for a county clerk recount after official canvass showed Thomas trailing Kuhn by 61 votes. Board of supervisors expected to act at next week’s meeting.
Chas Boyden of Sharpsburg shows health improvement after illness. He traveled to Omaha Friday with daughter Mrs Glenna Nicholson and grandson Marion Kamp who had cared for him. Bobby Diehl from Kansas City remains in Menorah Hospital with throat trouble after tonsil surgery. Delbert Matheny of Platteville, 7, is seriously ill in St Francis Hospital Maryville following recent surgery for adhesions after past injuries.
A nostalgic verse traces a group once called studious, fool, orator, and teacher’s pet. It chronicles their fates as life moves on: one drives a hack, another owns stock and a railroad, an orator becomes a dry goods clerk, the bashful youth serves in congress, the model boy is jailed for theft, and the tough young nut becomes a preacher in Chicago.
A trace of rain Tuesday and a morning shower moistened hay in windrows and spoiled small potatoes. Week began with 80s and ended with cool nights, with highs of 81 on Friday, 87 Saturday, 89 to 92 midweek and lows from 59 to 67 with a cool Sunday.
Senior Foreman of Laborers from Whiting and Missouri Valley Iowa CCC Drainage Camp arrives in Bedford to replace the late J. J. Bauer. He will oversee all field heavy equipment operations. Mrs. Friend and daughters plan to move to Bedford later this month while son Herman remains at Whiting.
Jeff Wambaugh of Red Oak a state restaurant and hotel inspector said private homes renting rooms by the night must obtain a state license and that Bedford is violating the law. He said homes opened to travelers become hotels and must be licensed, while weekly rentals escape the license but must display Rooms for rent by the week only.
Charles Fletchall, 27, of Grimes Iowa reported to Taylor county sheriff that a 2 a m crash on Highway 148 six miles south of Bedford occurred when he fell asleep at the wheel. His car left the road, overturned, and was extensively damaged with minor cuts and bruises.
Several Taylor county officers attend the state convention in Cedar Rapids with County Auditor R. D. Goforth, Clerk of the Courts Thos L. Kuhn, County Engineer James Pullen, and Supervisors Ora Cade W. W. Walker and T. F. Armstrong listed among those reported in attendance.
Mr Reed head of the state weather bureau visited Bedford Monday touring the local weather station operated by Chambers Bros. He discussed potential expansion including more equipment and improving existing thermometers and rain gauges aboard the Bedford facility.
Bedford Municipal Band under K W Werth performs a program on Saturday June 22 at 8 00 p m Including America March Bombasto The Traveller overture Popular songs and marches The program features God Bless America Arabian Nights King Cotton Goofus Best Loved Southern Melodies Playmates Okay and ends with the National Anthem
Taylor County Red Cross war relief drive aims for a 500 dollar county quota with Bedford and Clearfield drives under way. Graceland Cemetery Association cooperates with James Salter to straighten 49 leaning monuments at no cost, starting June 24, inviting owners to view work. County Agent Davie advises on replacement crops for chinch bug damaged fields.
H H Plagge of Iowa State College pomology notes sugar pack methods preserve flavor and color better than syrup packs for strawberries in freezer lockers. Dry pack needs three parts fruit to one part sugar, with careful handling to avoid bruising. Airtight containers improve storage. scalding vegetables is essential to retain color and prevent enzyme changes.
Robert McMican of Farmington Iowa visited former Bedford friends Saturday. He is son of Rev and Mrs C F McMican, longtime residents of Bedford. En route home from Chillicothe Missouri where he checked a business college plans to start a business course this fall. The family lives near Farmington in the church line farm. Eldest son George will be a Parsons College senior next year and serves as student pastor at Keosauqua Iowa.
Mr and Mrs Adam Lance purchased the Mrs Grace Patch residence in southwest Bedford on Wednesday. R E Bradley, a realtor, arranged the deal. Possession is set for July 15. The Lances, employed at Cudahys, recently moved from Maryville.
Miss Vera Akers announces a two county 4-H girls camp for June 28 29 and 30 at the Diagonal area camp ground. The event will be run by Akers with Ela Loughran Ellis Hicks and a 4-H committee leading crafts nature study discussions and recreation. Each club may send five delegates at a cost of one dollar per girl. About one hundred attendees expected.
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