Postmaster Urges ZIP Code Use For Bedford Mail
Bedford residents are told to adopt five digit ZIP Codes with prefixes and area suffixes for faster mail service. Postmaster Wayne Harbour explains 50833 for city deliveries and 50834 for rural routes from Conway. ZIP codes go into effect July 1 nationwide and should appear at the end of the address after state.
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Bedford
Wayne Harbour
Postmaster Harbour
Conway
Harbour
U. S
Iowa
Firemen Attend State Fire School in Ames
Eight Bedford Fire Dept. members attended the state fire school in Ames on June 12 and 13. On Wednesday attendees were Herb Killam Kenneth Moore and Albert Spencer. Thursday’s attendees included Rex Wyckoff Leo Miller and Norman Akers. Fire Chief Ben Scane and Assistant Claude Hooper were present both days.
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Bedford Fire Dept
Ames
Herb Killam
Kenneth Moore
Albert Spencer
Rex Wyckoff
Leo Miller
Norman Akers
Ben Scane
Claude Hooper
Bedford BCHS Honor Roll for 1962-63 Second Semester
Bedford Community High announces the final honor roll for the fourth nine weeks and second semester of the 1962-63 term. Freshmen listed include Floyd Henderson Wayne Matheny Norma Parker Karen Good Beverly Jeter Marilyn Corbin Jim Cummings Sally Meyers Janice Moore Jeanne Robinson Phil Wainwright.
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Bedford Community High School
Floyd Henderson
Wayne Matheny
Norma Parker
Karen Good
Beverly Jeter
Dale Akers
Marilyn Corbin
Jim Cummings
Sally Meyers
Janice Moore
Jeanne Robinson
Phil Wainwright
Denise Keith
Jim Slusher
Wlliam Sickels
Dixie Akes
Bob Janson
Linda Gibson
Joyce Schooling
Ronald Valentine
Kennard Barker
Sharon Moellenberndt
Connie Shafar
Steve Shupe
Vic Wetmore
Philip Wise
David Loutzenhiser
Diana Wyckoff
Jean Pullan
William Sickels
Phil Wise
Carol Day
Taylor County Motor Co Wins Distinction as Ford Dealer
Taylor County Motor Co of Bedford named among nation's outstanding Ford dealerships earning a Distinguished Achievement Award. Ford Division's J T Cavnar announced at a Savery Hotel luncheon in Des Moines. They also received Ford Gold Car and Truck Leadership awards for 196.
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Taylor County Motor Co
Bedford
Ford
J. T. Cavnar
Ford Division
Des Moines
Savery Hotel
Guard rifle platoon public demonstration planned
Plans are forming for a public demonstration of a National Guard rifle platoon on Sunday June 23. Units from Villisca Red Oak Clarinda and Corning will participate at the Ronald Figgins farm four miles north of Dickieville. The event begins at 2 p.m. and features narration via a public address system with helicopters and simulated munitions. A large crowd is expected with ample parking.
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National Guard
Villisca
Red Oak
Clarinda
Corning
Co. D
Corning National Guard
Ronald Figgins
Dickieville
Tenville Junction
Iowa
World War I Vets In Dist Meet Next Sunday
The Veterans of World War One of the USA in the 7th District will hold its quarterly meeting in Harlan Town on Sunday June 23. A pot luck dinner begins at noon at the American Legion hall with hosts providing coffee tea or milk. Attendees should bring a covered hot dish and table service. The conference aims to back HR 2332 proposing monthly pensions of 100 for WW I veterans and 75 for widows, with attendance open to all WW I veterans and spouses. The Taylor County Wildlife Conservation Federation meets June 26 at Blockton Auxiliary hall at 7:30 with a free fish supper. Arlen Hansen of Shenandoah will speak on the Blockton watershed.
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Town
Harlan
Harlan's
American Legion Hall
House Veterans Affairs Committee
Taylor County Wildlife Conservation Federation
Blockton
Arlen Hansen
Shenandoah
Statewide Soil and Water Conservation Week Proclaimed
Governor Harold Hughes issues a proclamation designating June 16 23 as Soil and Water Conservation Week. Leaders and officials urge participation to boost cooperative efforts in soil and water conservation, especially in small watersheds, to advance the program nationwide.
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Harold Hughes
Neighbors Aid Henry Glass Farm Operation
This week neighbors assisted on the Henry Glass farm for a baying operation. Named helpers include Arthur Moore Ernest Saylor Ernie Dean Saylor Wayne Swartz Gary Swartz Duane Book Glenn Kernen Bob Mullen Denny Mullen Floyd Griffith Frank Ferguson Tom Ferguson Bob Dalton Jim Burns Ronnie Glass plus Mrs. Arthur Moore and Mrs. Wayne Swartz who served meals. Two weeks prior neighbors plowed diseased? and planted 12 acres of corn while Henry Glass endured bed rest at home and in hospital for a kidney infection and complications.
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Henry Glass Farm
Arthur Moore
Ernest Saylor
Ernie
Hal Dean Saylor
Wayne
Gary Swartz
Duane Book
Glenn Kernen
Bob
Denny Mullen
Floyd Griffith
Frank
Tom Ferguson
Bob Dalton
Jim Burns
Ronnie Glass
Wayne Swartz
Glass
Hurley Powell
Billy Wyman
Vilas Morris
Junior Fordyce
Rex
Laverne Brown
Jim Morris
Charles Dukes
Larry
Duane Weaver
Paul
Beryl Gray
John Herbert
Rosco Wertz
Paul Avey
Ray Johnson
Herschel
Wildt
Bob Judy
Gary Cavanaugh Receives Drake B A in Chemistry and Biology
Gary Cavanaugh son of Mrs Yvonne Cavanaugh of Blockton earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry and Biology from Drake University on June 3 He is a member of Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society Phi Eta Sigma scholastic fraternity and Phi Delta Theta social fraternity He will enter the University of Iowa Medical School next.
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Gary Cavanaugh
Yvonne Cavanaugh
Blockton
Drake University
Gary
Beta Beta Beta Biological Fraternity
Phi Eta Sigma
Scholastic Fraternity
Phi Delta Theta
University of Iowa Medical School
Ratliffs Move to Sheriff’s Quarters in Courthouse Park
Sheriff Leonard Ratliff and wife moved this week to the sheriff's residence at the courthouse park while Ratliff fills the unexpired term of Arthur G. Matheny. Mathenys relocate to their new Madison Street home. A 1934 class member calls a June 27 meeting at 7:00 at the Shel House to plan the 80 year anniversary events for 1964.
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Leonard Ratliff
Garnette
Courthouse Park
Ratliff
Taylor County
Board of Supervisors
Arthur G. Matheny
Mathenys
Madison Street
Poore
BHS
Faues
Lake of Free Fires
European Touch Adds Plant to Bedford Main Street
Wayne Harbour the Bedford postmaster moved a potted oleander plant from the post office lobby to the sidewalk corner on Main Street. The evergreen plant stands about 4.5 feet tall and bears reddish pink blooms, adding a European flair to the area.
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Main Street
Wayne Harbour
Dougan Receives 50 Year Masonic Pin in Bolckow
Clifford Dougan of Bedford received his 50 year Masonic pin at a Bolckow Missouri lodge meeting on June 13. His wife Harry Putnam of Bedford and Elbert Adams of Blockton accompanied him.
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Dougan
Bolckow
Clifford Dougan
Bedford
Masonic Lodge
Bolchow
Missouri
Harry Putnam
Elbert Adams
Blockton
Social Security Representative Visit Planned in Bedford
A representative of the Iowa Social Security office will appear in the supervisors room at the Bedford courthouse on June 25 at 9 30 a m Persons seeking information before the visit may contact the Social Security office in Creston in person.
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Iowa
Social Security Office
Bedford
Creston
Miss Beemer Named Miss Congeniality at Pageant
Bedford resident Jan Beemer was chosen Miss Congeniality at the Miss Southwest Iowa Pageant held in Clarinda Friday night June 14. Beemer will be a sophomore at Nebraska State Teachers College Peru. Runner up was Sharon Anderson Shenandoah with Judi Shepphard Red Oak. Pageant sponsored by Clarinda Lions Club. Bedford BPW members attended.
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Jan Beemer
Bedford
Clarinda
Beemer
Nebraska State Teachers College
Peru
Cynthia Dalbey
Shenandoah
MSC
Maryville
Sharon Anderson
Judi Shepphard
Red Oak
Clarinda Theater
Little League Opener Delivers Early Baseball Action
The season kicked off with 91 players across three games. Indians beat Yankees 7-5 as Metzger pitched and Rybolt caught with Hixson on the mound for New York. White Sox defeated Twins 12-4 behind Beemer Hensley battery, Skinner and Stroburg. Games resume Thursday June 20.
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Indians
Leo Miller
Yankees
Elvin Shafar
Frank Metzger
Joel Rybolt
Bruce Hixson
Downing
Steve Neve
Jim Jeter
Mike Rucker
The
Angels
Terry Larsson
Phil Robey
A’s
David John
Ralph Skinner
White Sox
Francis Fickess
Twins
Denny Beemer
Danny Hensley
Craig Stroburg
Terry Henson
Robinson Reports for Marine Duty
Cliff Robinson son of Mrs Imogene Robinson of Bedford will report for active duty in the U S Marines July 12 in San Diego California following his enlistment on May 27.
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Cliff Robinson
Imogene Robinson
Bedford
U. S. Marines
San Diego
Calif
Marines
Taylor County SSA Benefits Top $104000 Monthly
Taylor County monthly old age survivors and disability payments total $104000, up 6 percent from last year. James N. Wood, district SSA manager in Creston, says rising figures reflect law changes and aging population, boosting local spending on essentials. By Dec 31 1982, 1760 county residents received about $1.25 million annually, up 6 percent since 1961, with ongoing growth in beneficiaries. More people could qualify if they learn the law and contact the local office.
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Taylor County
James N. Wood
Creston
Wood
Water Cooler Replaced at Taylor County Courthouse
A new water cooler was installed on the first floor of the Taylor county courthouse this week. It replaces a unit in service for more than 25 years.
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Taylor County
Bedford to Host Free July Fourth Celebration
Bedford officials announce a big July Fourth program featuring a free festival with a large parade, a horse show, and a fireworks display. The Jaycees lead parade planning with prizes for antique cars, churches, and organizations. Speakers for Sunday services at Lake of Three Fires shelter house begin June 23 with Rev. Kerr and others through September 1. Vacation church school at Gravity Methodist July 24–28 runs 1 to 4 pm for ages 4 to grade 6. teachers listed. Hurley Powell receives neighbor aid after a broken leg incident with many volunteers helping on his farm.
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Bedford Inter Church Council
Lake of Three Fires Shelter House
John D. Kerr
Walter Ortmann
Ivo G. Randels
Ivo Randels
J. Milton Kinney
Calvin Caughey
Colvin Caughey
Gravity Methodist Church
Ralph Weller
Dick Bunn
Kenneth Meyers
Sally Meyers
A.C. Carlson
Marsha Wall
J. Sheckler
Susan Meyers
Nancy Coe
Bedford
Bedford July Fourth plans feature bells and fireworks show
Area residents are urged to display Flags on the Fourth of July. Bedford will participate in the national bell ringing at noon. The Bedford Saddle Club horse show at Taylor County fair grounds features a grand entry at 1 30 pm with stock horse and relay races. Fire chief Ben Seane will supervise fireworks as part of Bedford’s free celebration.
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Bedford
Jaycees
Fire Department
Jaycee
Gordon Reynolds
Bedford Saddle Club
Taylor County Fair Grounds
Joe Dawson
Saddle Club
Bedford Sale Barn
Ben Seane
Maple Grove Homecoming This June at Church
The annual Maple Grove homecoming is set for Sunday June 23 at the church. A basket dinner will be served during the noon hour and a program begins at 2 00 PM. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Maple Grove
Technicians to Check Soybeans in Taylor County
U S Department of Agriculture Plant Pest Control Division technicians George Wallerish and Duane Jetter will sample Taylor County soybean fields this summer to detect the soy bean cyst nematode and monitor barberry infestations. The barberry eradication effort, begun in 1918, targets a host for stem rust spores affecting several grains.
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U S. D.A
Hugh King Heads to Honors Science Institute
Hugh King son of Mr and Mrs C J King of Gravity leaves Friday for Lansing Michigan to attend the High School Honors Science Institute at the University of Michigan. He is accompanied by Charles C Bruse and son Charles C Bruse Jr of Blair Nebraska both of whom will also attend the university.
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Hugh King
C. J. King
Gravity
Lansing
Mich
University of Michigan
Hugh
Charles C. Bruse
Charles C. Bruse Jr
Blair
Nebraska
University
Area Youths Enter Cres ton Dairy Show
Nine Taylor County youths compete in the Cres ton 4H and FFA Dairy Show set for Saturday June 22 in Creston. Seven 4H members exhibit 65 heifers judged by Wallace Taylor ISU Extension Dairyman. Events include dairy princess election and a drawing for a free dairy heifer donated by William Nott, with a full day of demonstrations tours judging and championships.
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Taylor Co
Creston
FFA
Kay Blake
Bedford
Richard Blake
Harold Nelson
Clearfield
James B. Mason
Jim Harvey
Patsy Gayle
Barbara Thompson
William Nott
Southwest
Federated Power Plant
Berninga Cafe
Spotlight on Wilbur H Young Bedford theater operator
Wilbur H Young known as Dutch, 49, Bedford’s lifelong theater man, ran projection at the Rialto in 1930s and now operates Hardin theater with his wife Doris Terrell. A WWII veteran with Purple Heart and Combat Infantry Badge, he emphasizes family, community film choices, and quiet, family entertainment on weekends while aiming for better-class movies. His daughter Susan outshoots the sheriff, and Elvis Presley draws big crowds alongside Civil War reading interests.
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Rialto Theater
John F. Hardin
Doris Terrell
Bedford
Susan Jean Danner
James
Susan Jean
Mental Health Institute
Clarinda
Jim
Omaha
Jeffery Paul Danner
Dutch
Brittany Spaniel
Doris
American, Legion
The
Gun Club
Taylor County Wildlife Association
Young
Ledford
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Kinney
F. Gerald Ensley
South Iowa
Bedford Methodist Church
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Redding
Clarence Landis
Elliott
Brooks
Carbon
New Market
Siam
Prescott
Carl
Mercer Center
S. E. Sterrett
Shannon City
Arispe
Taylor CO. Motor
Anne Dugger
Pat Henderson
Ju- Ma Stacy
Karen Bush
Lynda Larsson
Allen Miller
Larry Cox
Twila Holmes
Alice King
Cindy Wirth
Julia Stacy
sLyAts Larsson
Margaret Armstrong
Judith Irvin
Anda Kars
Cleota Kirby
Spencer
Betsy Thompson
Dist
Soil & Water Conservation
Glass Farm
Henry Glass
Drake
Ratliffs
Sheriff's Quarters
Robinson
Marine Duty
Area Office
SSA
Lake Side
V. C. School
Bryan Cross
Walter Seegers
Walter Seeger
Mr. Seeger
Seeger
Clarence Downey
Edward Hamilton
Glen Mick
Cecil Newkirk
John Reed
Harley "Shiefey
Deénald
HSS Institute
Wilbur H. Young
Dick van Aernam
Times-Press
Hardin Theater
Mrs. Young
Elvis Presley
Andersonville
Susan
Sue
Mace
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