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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1963
Page
7
Local residents and visitors are listed as Patricia Robertson, Merle Bush, Joy Hansen, Cathy Caughey, and many others spent time in Bedford or with relatives in nearby towns. Travel camps, weddings, and family gatherings are noted along with several residents hosting guests from Des Moines, Omaha, Denver, and California during May and June.
Dismissals from Maryville and Clarinda hospitals appear alongside admissions for Hopkins Hopkins and Bedford area residents. Notable entries include Ricky Titus Maryville dismissal June 11 Otto Oberhauser Hopkins admission last Saturday and Albert Norris release June 11. Other patients noted include Judy Kay Hughes Maryville admission last Thursday and Elizabeth Miller Hopkins admission last Sunday.
The article lists attendees of last Sunday's flight breakfast in Clarinda including Dale Standage Rev Calvin Caughey Hubert Henry Carroll Smith and daughter Henry Baker Dee Davidson Mr and Mrs Bud Vernon Mr and Mrs Donal Glass Mr and Mrs Elton Jensen and Betty and Mr and Mrs Chris Dideriksen dated from the local community gathering.
A son Scott Douglas was born June 10 to Mr and Mrs Dana Last of Hartsburg Ill. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Robert Malcom of New Market. A son Eric Lee was born June 13 to Mr and Mrs Douglas L Schuemann of Des Moines. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Henry Schuemann of Des Moines and Mrs Helen Spencer of Bedford. Willard Smith of Bedford is a great grandfather.
Robin Young and Jean Pullan won the teen age one club tournament held June 12 at the local links. Prizes went to Chris Burks, Ricky Pettlon, Steve De Mott, Dee Ann Burks and Fred Pettlon among 12 entries in the event sponsored by the local country club.
The Rutledge reunion gathered June 16 at the Ralph Rutledge residence in Sharpeburg. Attendees included Mrs. Jim Givens and Jane Lewiston Idaho. Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Webster. Don, David, Kathy, Beau, Tampa Flo. Mrs. Harriott Newport Clarinda. Mrs. Allene Aughee and Annette Wolfe.
Walter Seeger was discharged from Clarinda Municipal hospital on June 11. Mrs J T Caskey left Clarinda hospital June 12. Dolan Norris of Blockton broke her arm and recuperates at home. Mike Grimes of Bedford had a tonsillectomy at Clarinda Municipal hospital last Friday. Joan Simmons aged 14 had nasal surgery June 10 at Clarkson Hospital Omaha. mother Mrs Bill Baker remained with her until June 12. Britt Beemer, 11, injured in a bicycle accident June 13, recovering at St Francis hospital Maryville with a bruised nose and hip injury. two weeks off work. Dennis Akers, 9, had a tonsillectomy at Clarkson Hospital Omaha on June 13. Verta Mitchell of Sheridan underwent surgery June 11 at St Joseph hospital. Harold Crecelius of Bedford area reentered Ringgold County hospital for observation after a weekend discharge. Diane Newkirk, 10, had surgery June 14 at University Hospitals Iowa City. hopes to come home Sunday and will receive mail at Ward C53.
Raymond Dye, son in law of Mr and Mrs J Robert Steel of Bedford was named to the Goodland Kansas city recreation committee. A local columnist praised the couple calling them the most sincere appointments for the post and lauding their community spirit.
Bedford edge Clarinda 3 to 1 after a three run third inning. Howard Cox reached on a fielder’s choice and scored on a squeeze bunt by Cox. Steve Shupe drove in two runs with a single as Cox earned the win on the mound with seven strikeouts. Nelson took the loss allowing seven hits and five Ks.
Bedford improves to 2-1 in conference play after a 4-0 win over Mt. Ayr Tuesday. Pitcher Bill Everhart allowed only 2 hits with 6 walks, while Dan Wetmore led Bulldogs with a double and a triple. Mt. Ayr’s defense committed 1 error as Bedford's defense played errorless baseball. In a curtain raiser, Mt. Ayr edged Bedford 5-4 with Jim Turner delivering a bases loaded triple in the fifth.
A man and his wife are described as lifelong boosters for area children. They attend school events and love kids, raising five well trained children of their own. Their chief objective is to help the boys and girls of Goodland.
Clearfield beat Bedford 5-1 as they stole bases to score, despite only 3 hits. Bedford plated a seventh inning run on an error and Vic Wetmore’s triple, with Dick Janson and Everhart defensively backing Bedford.
William John Wid Holmes 84 of Bedford Iowa former Hopkins resident died June 13 in a Clarinda hospital after a long illness. Born November 25 1878 in Owen County Indiana he was a son of Ransom Marion and Clara Belle Howard Holmes. A Highland church member and retired carpenter he leaves four daughters Flossie Oxley Camas Washington Opal Brown Los Angeles California Leola McMullen Deming New Mexico and Linetta Johnson Albuquerque New Mexico one son Robert Holmes Bedford Iowa one sister Ethel California 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held June 16 Swanson Funeral Home Hopkins with burial in Hopkins Cemetery.
Field schedule listing dates at Corning Creston and Clearfield with events on July 2 4 and 5. Reads as a series of location and date notes for upcoming activities.
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