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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1963
Page
3
Blockton Picnic Highlighted by Bentley Family Gatherings
Blockton notes describe the Bentley family events from LeMars and Clarinda to Hopkins and Bedford. Local clergy shifts and church activities anchor a long community recap including WSCS Guest Day, summer job updates, and Vacation Bible School enrollment reaching 132.
Bedford Area Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits
The article lists residents and visitors to Bedford and nearby towns over the weekend. Families from Ankeny Shannon City Clarinda Ex celsior Springs and Redding visit, share meals, and attend a June birthday dinner in the village hall. Mrs. Herman Smith travels to Iowa City hospital and back. multiple households host relatives and friends across the region.
Sunday church schedule and visits noted
Sunday school at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 30 a m at Christian Church led by James Ferris. Evening service at 7 30 p m with C Y F and Chi Rho. Bible Study at 10 a m and worship at 11 a m at Tent Chapel Church of Christ. Creston visitors Marion and Mrs Ferris family and Dar lene Taylor and children from Muscatine visited last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ferris
Church OF Christ
Marion Moore
Creston
Ferris
Darlene ‘Taylor
Muscatine
Surprising topics from a 1910s page mix cows and cherries
The column notes cows get their teeth capped to boost milk output, then describes a rapid cherry sorter using an electric eye and air jets to discard bruised fruit. It also lists historic weather extremes, a watermelons remark, carnival brawls, a river boat pilot quip, and Ralph Lewis on happiness and selflessness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie
San Mateo
Calif
George Washington
Sharpsburg Weekend Visits and Local Club News
Residents of Sharpsburg hosted and visited relatives from Des Moines Niles and Carroll while celebrating birthdays and coordinating club activities. The 20th Century Club elected officers Maybell Grimm president and Chloe Kerng secretary treasurer for the coming year. The W S C S met at the church with Mrs. Carl Cordell as hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cribbs
Niles
Mich
Lenox
Bernard Plowman
Sharpsburg
Mae Sanders
Howard McCullough
David
Roger
Elza McMillin
Mary McMillin
Bedford
Earl McCullough
Josie Holmes
Linda Long
Raymond Long
Carroll
Ray Long
20Th Century Club
Mary Underwood
Maybell Grimm
Chloe Kerng
Treas
Conway Visitors and Local TraveIing News
Mr and Mrs Max Hunter of Columbia and Miss Edna Straight of Kansas City visited recently in the Marion Straight home. Flora Ginn stayed with sister Martha Morrison in Shenandoah. Dean Beemer and family traveled from Seminole Dam to vacation with Sim Beemer and Ansel Freemyer. The Beemers planned a Niagara Falls and Washington trip. The Hunters and Christy left June 9 for Alliance Nebraska after visits with Ralph Hunter and others. Various other local visits noted in Omaha June 11 and New Market June 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conway
Max Hunter
Columbia
Edna Straight
Kansas City
Marion
Niagara Falls
New York City
Washington, D. C
Dean Hunter
Christy
Ralph Hunter
Alliance
Nebr
Joe Fullenwider
Belle. Norton
Misa Laura Prickett
Omaha
Goren -Slemp
Wendell Eighmy
Elmer Eighmy
New Market
Sim Beemer
Lyle Miller
Grant City
Lloyd Schofield
Kent
Marvin Boyer
Clear
Scene
Virgil Beemer
Sacred Heart Church Services Schedule
Rev. Stephen Kane presides at services on the second and fourth Sundays at 8 a.m. and on the first third fifth Sundays at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart Church
Stephen Kane
Berea Church of Christ Service Schedule
The Berea Church of Christ, located three miles south of Bedford, holds worship at 11 a.m. every Sunday with Communion at 11:30 a.m. Youth Fellowship meets at 7:00 p.m. on the first and third Sundays each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berea Church OF Christ
Bedford Bible Study
Youth Fellowship
Presbyterian Church Schedule Published
John D. Kerr serves as minister at 9 30 morning worship and 10 30 Sunday school. Adult choir rehearsal scheduled for Thursday at 7 00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
John D. Kerr
Thurs
Jehovah's Witnesses Bible Study Schedule at Kingdom Hall
Schedule lists weekly classes at 204 Jefferson St. Tuesday 8 p.m. Bible Book Study in Bible Aid You May Survive Armageddon Into God's New World. Friday 8 p.m. Ministry Development Class 9 p.m. Public Bible speaking class Sunday 2 p.m. Public Bible talk 3 15 p.m. Watchtower Study confirms study times and topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jehovah's Witnesses
Kingdom Hall
Jefferson St
Bible Aid
Baby Dedication Day Listed At Local Church
Ivo G Randels pastor announces Baby Dedication Day next Sunday June 23 Parents present babies during Morning Worship at 10 45 a m Zealous Workers meet with Mrs Randels Thursday at 2 00 p m County CROP meeting in ASC office Friday June 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Ivo G. Randels
Randels
ASC
Worship and Youth Schedule at Local Church
Calvin Caughey opens Sunday worship at 10:30 with guest preacher Rev. Louis Eckels of the Iowa Baptist Convention. Church school at 9:30, youth services at 2:00, Jr and Sr Hi YF at 6:30, Boy Scouts at 7:00 Monday, BPW Circle with Mrs Marjorie Bristow at 7:30, and Juniors instruction Thursday at 4:00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Calvin Caughey
Louis Eckels
Iowa Baptist Convention
Y.F
Marjorie Bristow. Thurs
Methodist Church Weekly Schedule and Events
J Milton Kinney leads a full church program with 9:00 a.m. church school for all, 10:00 a.m. worship, and 6:00 p.m. senior MYF. June 20 includes 2:00 p.m. WSCS Guest Day inviting women to bring guests, plus 6:30 p.m. junior choir and 7:00 p.m. senior choir. No more Junior High MYF meetings this summer and 8:00 p.m. Workers Conference for teachers, officers, and Education Commission members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
J. Milton Kinney
All Women of
Commission On Education
Platte Peppy Pals Plan Summer Camp and Talks
The Platte Peppy Pals met June 2 at Vicki Davenport home with 14 members two leaders two mothers and one guest. Vicki Davenport and Judy Henderson were chosen for summer camp. Talks covered Do's and Don'ts of Quick Bread. Pan Size and Material on baked quality. Types of Cakes. Demonstrations included How to Fold Beat and Stir and How to Make a Simple Cake. Reporter Linda Crowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platte
Vicki Davenport
Judy Henderson
Trudy Beck
Nancy Beck
Rita Young
Sandy Cooper
Linda Crowell
New Market Notes From Local Families and Meetings
Wayne Woods on furlough from Fort Hood Texas visits family. Des Moines and Clarinda residents attend meals with relatives. WWI veterans hold Cedar Rapids convention recap and Lake of Three Fires picnic planned. Church and youth groups schedule study and camps starting July 7 with gospel programs and prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Market
Wayne Woods
Fort Hood
Texas
Wayne la Fontaine
Joliet
Ann Anderson
Des Moines
Ben Anderson
James Mce Clarnon
Clarinda
Clara Cabbage
Jim Clark
Roy Moore
Waco Kendrick
Willoughby
Ohio
Ralph Kendrick
LaDonna Cabbage
Bedford
Ben Goecker
Karg
Bob Rogers
Nola Casto
Charles Davis
Carol
Sacramento
Calif
Alvin Karg
Jess Brown
Kyle Hughes
Margaret Pratt
Henry Karg
Harvey Karg
Larry Karg
Homer Karg
John Hanford
Robert Karg
Chester Pratt
Hopkins
Dale DeBord
Creston
Recruits Visibly Inspectee by Kennedy at San Diego Depot
Marine Private Ralond D Troncin, son of Kenneth and Mrs Troncin of Bedford Route 2, watched by President Kennedy during a June 6 tour of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego California. Jesse F Everhart USN third class and son of Jesse F Everhart Jr of Route 3 completed Beginning Algebra II through USAFI at Madison Wisconsin while serving with Attack Squadron 125 at NAS Lemoore California. He continues education via the Armed Forces voluntary education program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralond .D. Troncin
Kenneth J. Troncin
Route 2
Bedford
John F. Kennedy
Marine Corps Recruit Depot
San Diego
Calif
Jesse F. Everhart
USN
United States Armed Forces Institute
USAFI
Madison
Wis
Naval Air Station, Lemoore
Calvary GoGetters 4H Club Plans Tour After Meeting
Calvary GoGetters 4H club met May 6 at the club house and voted to donate $5 to the IFYE program. President Eugene Nelson named a tour committee including Harold Nelson Bill Henderson Rick Nelson and Dave Sturm. Dennis Cooper spoke on improving swine quality. A demo on probing swine for back fat was given by Bill Henderson and Rick Nelson. Gordon Jackson led a citizenship discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary-GoGetters
Eugene Nelson
Harold Nelson
Bill Henderson
Rick Nelson
Dave Sturm
Dennis Cooper
Gordon Jackson
Loyal Legion 4H Club Meets at Holmes Home
The Loyal Legion 4H club gathered June 3 at Twila and Nila Holmes home with thirteen members four mothers one leader and one visitor Elizabeth Ogle a prospective member. Marilyn Peach spoke on Do s and Don ts In Making Quick Breads and Barbara Brummiett demonstrated Make a Simple Cake and Use as Refreshment. Lorraine DaWrehee demonstrated How to Hard Cook Eggs How to Poach Eggs and How to Scramble Eggs. Janice Spencer and Nila Holmes demonstrated How to Order and Eat in a Restaurant. Nila Holmes and Janice Spencer were appointed to decorate the Exterior office window. Refreshments were served by the hostesses and their mother Reporter Nila Holmes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Legion 4H Club
Twila
Nila Holmes
Elizabeth Ogle
Marilyn Peach
Barbara Brummiett
Lorraine DaWrehee
Janice Spencer
Exteriston
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The
Bedford Free Frees
Taylor County
Towa
United States
Aire
Iewa Preas
National Editorial Association
Blockton
Cecil Sierras
Bentley
Blockton Park
Dean
Gene Bentley
LeMars
Sue Wandeier
Melba Knoakes
H. A
Duane Bentley
Mary Sheeks
Glen Bentley
Milford Bentley
Terry
Smith
Leoard. Smith
Pred -Williamson
al Foley
Dayton
Ethel Williamson
Clearfield
Roger Payne
Diagonal
Clifford McClaury
Terry Bentley
Hawkeye Boy's State
Camp Dodge
Kenny Bentley
Palestine
Averill West
Guinville
Fern Clements
LeClaire
Faye Jules
Town City
Raymond Weaver
Roy
Donna King
el’ Don
Billy King
Carol Griffith
Scotts Bluff
Ws.c.s
Nina Poore
al Clayton
Mary Fern Weaver
Ann Meeks
Patti Minor
Af Lamney
Doyle Moore
Sydney Sterrett
Southern Iowa
Ster
Tett
Prescott, Carl, Mercer Center
Clarence H. Landis
Methodist
Liberty Club
Elsie Matheny
Fordyce
Janet
Allen Nicholas
Connie
John Weaver
Jane Moon
Robert Meeks
John Lambley
Fern Lambley
Robert Brown
Jane and
Bruce
Quatin Lambey
Flossie Henson
Donna
Sheila Stewart
Clark le Gore
Hudson
Carl Henry
Michael
Mark Pinkerton
Lamont
Ralph Pinkerton
Vern Davis
St. Joseph
Joe Davis
Mike
Judy
Jefferson City
Carl
Harold
Charles Henry
Ravenwood
David Stephens
Sioux City
Robert
Larry Lynn
Lonnie
D.v.bs
Christian Group
Baptists
Bobby Pinkerton
Clarence Landis
Athelstan
Verm Jeakine
Ottis Byrns
Sharon
Ankeny
Eva Byrns
C. L. Stephenson
Roy Armstrong
Nellie Maxwell
Don Maxwell
Dean Cordell
Gretchen Cordell
Lewis Shiflett
Herman Smith
University Hospital
Iowa City
Lois Flether
Randolph
Henry Jones
Chas. Jones
Marcelene Brian
Viola Grubb
Shenandoah
Leona Williams
Geo. Booker
Ralph Schuster
Hilda Rusco
Mary Saville
Redding
Orville McNeese
Bill Rider
Austin
M. F
Rider
Excelsior Springs
Leonard Rusco
Glade Sickels
Leroy Meeks
Viola Chandler
Robert Cordell
Vern Chandler
Oscar Schaeffer
Are
Ford Almanac
Baguio
Philippines
U.S
Hoegees Camp
Thrall
Tex
Atacama Desert
Chile
Baghdad
Tamarack
Rainier Park
Wash
Upper
Lower Main ST
Main Street
Carnival
Ralph Lewis
Roy Kerns
Glenn
Judy Mains
W.S.C.S
Carl Cordell
Arey
Arvatee
Carol Sime
Ralph Pratt
Ames
John Paces
Max Mowrey
Marilyn
Lebanon
Ore
Delores
Mowrey
Pratt
David Greer
Joe Journey
Park
Clarence M. Potter
Jabez
Peter
House of Prayer
I Thessalonians
CYFC
Flaming Spirit Christian
Maryville
Miller, Jr
Prairie
Missouri
Ake
Ely
Pepe
Hey Onal Rey
Loyal Legion
Roxy Theatre
Hopkins, MO
Barabbas
Anthony
Quinn
Wholesale Gro. Bldg
Phil Terry
Phil Delles
Ralph Jenkins
Iowa Mutual Tornado Insurance Association
Howard.r. Clark Bedford, Iowa
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