Social Activities Highlight Local Weddings and Picnics
Social notes report the June 8 marriage of Virginia Ellis and Paul von Khrum in Salt Lake City with plans to reside there. A Bibbins Park birthday picnic honors Mrs. Charles Owen, with Mrs. Charles King of Fort Collins as guest. Ginn relatives gather for a park picnic honoring Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Wilson of Arcata en route to Chicago for summer study and the World’s Fair, joined by multiple local families from Sharpsburg Bedford Gravity and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Ellis
Adrian C. Ellis, Jr
Paul von Khrum
Harlie Faith Wilkins
Pocatello, Ida
Salt Lake City
Utah
Bedford
University of Utah
Charles Owen
Sharpsburg
Bibbins Park
Charles C. King
Fort Collins
Colo
Richard
Lorraine
Glen Brown
Francis
Thos, Parker
Will Fitch
I. J. Bailey
John Mohler
Harold
Roy Bailey
Harold and
Dean
Harold Fitch
Paul Miller
G. C. Ginn
Grace Ginn
H. B. Ginn
Paul
Herman
Thomas
Dale
Geraldine
Betty
Gravity
George Beckett
Martha
Robert
Junior
Dorothy
Cream Haulers Surprise Menzies Farewell Party
Cream haulers from the former Bedford Creamery and their wives visited Mr and Mrs G A Menzies Sunday evening for a farewell surprise. Refreshments were served. Guests included Mrs B A Shaddy and several couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford Creamery
G. A. Menzies
Menzies
B. A. Shaddy
Alvin Klopp
Roe Bradley
Jim Salter
Floyd Derrickson
George Salter
Newlyweds Host Honor by Hopkins Eastern Star
Mr and Mrs Stanley Swanson of Hopkins were honor guests of the Hopkins Order of Eastern Star Tuesday evening. After the chapter meeting the last until September a program was given and refreshments served. The couple, recently married, were presented with an electric table lamp. Mrs Swanson was formerly Miss Fern Jefferies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Swanson
Hopkins
Order of Eastern Star of Hopkins
Swanson
Fern Jefferies
Mrs Floyd Robbins Birthday Surprise at South Bedford
Mrs Floyd Robbins received a birthday surprise at her south Bedford home Tuesday evening honoring her birthday. Guests included Taylor County Service company operators and friends. Ice cream and cake were served. Ladies Of Class Form Auxiliary organized and elected officers at Mrs J Stanley Decker's home for monthly social meetings. Friends spend day at Bibbins Park with a noon picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Robbins
South Bedford
Taylor County Service Company
J. Stanley Decker
Ladies of Rebekah Lodge Host Younger Members
Ladies of the Rebekah lodge were guests of the younger members at the I O O F hall Thursday evening. Miss Jane Reynolds sang My Rosary For You with Miss Kathleen McCaun at the piano. Lola Lenore Klopp read Little Orphan Annie. Mrs J G Thompson led questions and answers. Games followed and refreshments were served from a long yellow and green decorated table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
I. O. O. F. Hall
Jane Reynolds
Kathleen McCaun
Lola Lenore Klopp
J. G. Thompson
W. W. club meeting adds new members in June
Miss Juanita Lucas hosted the W. W. club with fifteen members and one visitor Miss Ella Hoover. Bertha Grubb Beulah Jones Naomi Ferry Evelyn Mitchell Pauline Mitchell and Lilian Grubb joined as new members after a brief business gathering. A short program followed with quilt blocks as a gift and refreshments. Next meeting set for July 19 at Mrs. Georgia Bower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juanita Lucas
W. W. Club
Ella Hoover
Bertha Grubb
Beulah Jones
Naomi Ferry
Evelyn Mitchell
Pauline Mitchell
Lillian Grubb
Georgia Bower
Neighbors Gather for Picnic Dinner in Bibbins Park
A group of residents northwest of Bedford met at Bibbins Park on Sunday for a picnic dinner. Participants included Mrs. Glenn Levitt, Dwight and Eleanor, Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Russell, Mr. and Mrs. George Jared and their son Eugene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Bibbins Park
Wis
Glenn Levitt
Dwight
Eleanor
Darrell Thompson
Clyde Russell
George Jared
Eugene
Presbyterian Ladies To Meet At Church
The Ladies Aid society of First Presbyterian church will meet in church parlors on Tuesday afternoon June 26. Hostesses include Mrs. Lloyd N. Lewis, Mrs. J. H. Baker, Miss Jessie Miller, Mrs. H. K. Hamblin, Miss Allie Nelson, Mrs. Anna Oxley, Mrs. F. Pp. Beard, Mrs. E. T. Brice, Mrs. Charles Allen, and Mrs. William T. Meikle Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
First Presbyterian Church
Lloyd N. Lewis
J. H. Baker
Jessie Miller
H. K. Hamblin
Allie Nelson
Anna Oxley
F. Pp. Beard
E. T. Brice
Charles Allen
William T. Meikle, Jr
Picnic at Bibbins Park Binds Hamilton Family
Mr and Mrs John Hamilton and part of their family enjoyed a Sunday picnic at Bibbins Park. Attending children included L C Hamilton, Earlyne and Clayton of Hamburg Iowa, Claude Hamilton, Harlan K and Helen Louise, J Mary Hamilton, Bonnie Jean and Lavonne of Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hamilton
Bibbins Park
L. C. Hamilton
Earlyne
Clayton
Hamburg
Iowa
Claude Hamilton
Harlan K
Helen Louise
J. Mary Hamilton
Bonnie Jean
Lavonne
Bedford
Blockton News Roundup Sees Local Moves and Visits
Mrs C B Hogg injures forearm and wears a splint. Methodist Ladies Aid hosted guest day with program and refreshments. W D Link installs electric cooling in ice house. Several Blockton residents visit Lenox and surrounding towns. Families attend church events, business college study, and hospital exams in Iowa City. Local farmers discuss oil line precautions around crops. Community members host clubs, visit Des Moines, and relocate services and homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.S. Campbell
Opal
Ruby Amick
Garland Fordyce
Tone Cosand
Lenox
Towlis
Ilinois
J. W. Smith
Church of Christ
Thomas Hale
St. Joseph
G. E. Bellus
R. O. Ford
Don
Archie Amrine
Kemery Sisters
Blockton
Julia Richardson
Fiona
E. F. Amick
Charlotte Warrior
Calendar items for late June social events
Calendar lists several social gatherings from June 24 to June 28. The events include the Annual Picnic at Floyd Sheley home, and hosts for Presbyterian Aid Society, B. H. M. Club, H. P. E. Club, Bible Study Class, Evening Star Club. Hostesses named: Mrs. Lloyd N. Lewis, Mrs. Norris Bunn, Mrs. Locke Branson, Mrs. C. C. Singleton, Mrs. Perry Carmichael.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vo. V. Co
Floyd Sheley
Presbyterian Aid Society
Lloyd N. Lewis
B. H. M. Club
Norris Bunn
H. P. E. Club
Locke Branson
C. C. Singleton
Evening Star Club
Perry Carmichael
Birthday Picnic Honoring Mrs Denton at Salter Home
Mrs W O Denton was guest of honor at a picnic dinner hosted by her daughter Mrs James Salter Sunday for her birthday anniversary. Attendees included Mrs Ellie Clark, Mr and Mrs Jay Parson of New Market, Lee Crosby and family, Jean and Junior of Hopeburn, Mr and Mrs Ralph Wilson and Robert Dean of Guss, Miss Vesta Denton, George McNair, Albert Spencer, Mr and Mrs C E F Osler, and Miss Mary Jean Salter of Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Denton
James Salter
Ellie Clark
Jay Parson
New Market
Lee Crosby
Jean
Junior
Hopeburn
Ralph Wilson
Robert Dean
Guss
Vesta Denton
George McNair
Albert Spencer
C. EF. Osler
Mary Jean Salter
Bedford
W R C Circle Observes Flag Day
The W R C Circle held a Flag Day program at the G A R hall Thursday afternoon with hostesses Mrs D T Bock Mrs W P Peterman and Mrs Elizabeth Wieser. Refreshments followed as members presented items including Our Flag God Save the Flag Patriotism The American Flag and Our Flag delivered by several women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. C. Circle
G. A. R. Hall
D. T. Bock
W. P. Peterman
Elizabeth Wieser
Hattie Nash
Bock
Sylvia Barger
Picnic for Co. W. C.'s at Bibbins Park
Members of the Children's World Crusade of the First Baptist church led by Miss Eva Klopp held a picnic in Bibbins Park Thursday afternoon. The highlight was a lunch with an exchange of goodies. Officers elected for the year include President Ethel Clark Vice President Martha Pett Secretary Jean May Catuska and Treasurer Paul Clark.
Evening Star Club Meeting Features Quilt Blocks and Refreshments
Mrs. Paul Cobb hosted the Evening Star club Thursday afternoon with eight members and two guests, Miss Mildred Cobb and Mrs. Allen. They spent the time piecing quilt blocks for the hostess, and refreshments were served. Mrs. Perry Carmichael will host on Thursday, June 28, with the roll call answered by a riddle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Cobb
Evening Star Club
Mildred Cobb
Allen
Perry Carmichael
Dora Hamblin Celebrates Fourteenth Birthday With Theatre Party
Dora Jane Hamblin was honor guest at a birthday dinner served by her mother Mrs Allan W Hamblin Friday evening for her fourteenth anniversary A theatre party was the diversion of the evening Guests included Wilma Shum Alva Gooding Virginia Page Betty Hook and Ada Fern Walters
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Jane Hamblin
Allan W. Hamblin
Wilma Shum
Alva Gooding
Virginia Page
Betty Hook
Ada Fern Walters
Bible Class Meets With Mrs Singleton Hostess
Union Bible Study class will meet Wednesday afternoon June 27 with Mrs C C Singleton as hostess The lesson will be led by Mrs Howard Ackerman Seven ladies attended the study this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singleton
C. C. Singleton
Union
Howard Ackerman
Ladies Aid Meeting With Mrs Maxwell At Methodist Church
The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist Episcopal church will meet Friday afternoon June 29 at the home of Mrs Len Maxwell. The gathering invites members to attend and discuss church activities and community service plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society of
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Len Maxwell
Birthday Bridge Luncheon Honors Mrs Anderson in Chicago
Mrs. Robert Anderson of Chicago was guest of honor at a bridge luncheon hosted by her sister Mrs. W H Blakemore. The event Monday celebrated her birthday anniversary with joke gifts as a special feature. Out-of-town guest Mrs. George Nelson of Salem Missouri attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Anderson
Chicago
W. H. Blakemore
George Nelson
Salem
Picnic gathering at Bibbins Park honors guests
Mr and Mrs H M Buchanan of Conway with their daughter and family from Bedford attended a Sunday picnic at Bibbins Park. Honor guests included Mr and Mrs A E Johnson of Orient Iowa and Mrs Phillip Unger plus daughter Suzanne of Oklahoma City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Buchanan
Conway
Archie Douglas
Marilyn
Bedford
Bibbins Park
A. E. Johnson
Orient
Iowa
Phillip Unger
Suzanne
Oklahoma City
Okla
Ladies Aid Meeting at Mrs J M Little Home
Mrs J M Little will host the Ladies Aid society of the Church of Christ at her home Friday afternoon June 29. She will be assisted by Mrs J H Irwin Emma Owings Will Keith John B Jared and L C Morris in entertaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
J. M. Little
Ladies Aid Society
The
Church of Christ
Little
J. H. Irwin
Emma Owings
Will Keith
John B. Jared
L. C. Morris
Visits and Social Roundup from Newton and Nearby Areas
A brief social column notes accompanying relatives in Newton as a sister plans a recuperative visit after a recent illness. Dinner guests included Mr. and Mrs. James Anderson Sr and Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Buxton at Carl Parsons home. Gwendolyn Greenway visited a cousin at New Market. Mr. and Mrs. James Walkup of Bedford spent Wednesday with their son Glen Walkup and family. Mr. Walkup helped paint the family farm house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper
Newton
James Anderson
Clifford Buxton
Carl Parsons
Gwendolyn Greenway
New Market
James Walkup
Bedford
Glen Walkup
Walkup
Virgil Putnam
West of Bedford
Cecil Blane
Paul Blane
George Greenway
Cedar Rapids
L. E. Cooper
Walter Greenway
Greenway
East Mission Church Plans Sunday School Contest
East Mission church reports fine Sunday school attendance. Superintendent Mrs. Cora Heindel plans to launch a new contest next Sunday to attract more visitors. The note invites neighbors and friends to join if not attending elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Mission
Cora Heindel
West Gay Country Club Meets For Quilt Work
The West Gay Country club held a Thursday gathering with nine ladies. a favorite book and author was shared as roll call, blocks were sewn for quilts, and ice cream and cake were served. July meetings are set for the homes of several members including Mrs. Carl Parsons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Gay
Social News From Mt Pleasant and Surroundings
Mrs Albert Lindley and Frances visited sister Mrs Frank Johnston near Mt Pleasant. Elizabeth Meckna and son Frank from Omaha stayed with son Mike Meckna. Carlos Horton and Cleota visited Clyde Horton’s home. Orval Kammerer and children Eldon Ruth with John Shafer. Willard Geer and children Eugene Lenore visited near Grant City. Carroll Horton and Ruth visited Elmer Ferguson’s near Clarinda. He Lets go to the theatre. She No I haven't a thing to wear He Well then let's go to a dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Meckna
Frank
Omaha
Mike Meckna
Carlos Horton
Cleota
Clyde Horton
Orval Kammerer
Eldon
Ruth
John Shafer
Willard Geer
Eugene
Lenore
Grant City
Carroll Horton
Elmer Ferguson
Clarinda
Churches Schedule Regular Sunday Services and Sermon
Regular Sunday services are listed including Sunday school at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 o clock. Rev W C Plank of Indianola will deliver the sermon in the pastor’s absence. Epworth League devotionals at 7 p m and union evening service in the Baptist church with Rev Plank preaching. On Sunday July first the pastor will be home and preach in the morning worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Plank
Indianola
Epworth League
Union
Baptist Church
Plank
Baptist Church Weekend Attendance and Plans
Clark M. Crowell reports church and Sunday school attendance ran below last week. A normal turnout is hoped for all services next Sunday. Young people plan a 7 00 p m meeting with a district officers visit. Union services will be at the Baptist church next Sunday night at 8 00 p m. Prayer meeting is Wednesday evening June 27 at the Christian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Christian Church
Church of Christ Holds Service Schedule and Message
A church announcement outlines Bible school from 9 45 to 10 50 a m and morning worship with communion from 10 55 to 12 00 led by the pastor It notes an evening union service at the Baptist church at 8 00 p m with an out of town speaker Mid week prayer is requested each Wednesday night by J C Harris minister
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
J. C. Harris
Students Receive Typewriting Certificates at Dedford High
From The Gregg Writer Doris Bradley Marian Carson Eva McMillin Vern Trumbo and Miller Weeda earned certificates for typing accurately at forty five words a minute for ten minutes. Gold pins went to Vadonna Lucas Mildred Severs and Mary Wood for sixty words a minute for ten consecutive minutes. A personal note mentions a chat with Myrtle last night as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregg
Doris Bradley
Marian Carson
Eva McMillin
Vern Trumbo
Miller Weeda
emMaSie Oene
Family and friends gather for weekend dinner in Clearfield
Fred Crew and his mother Mrs Viola Crew attended a family dinner at the Joe Barrans home last Sunday. The gathering included many Crews and others visiting from Diagonal Bedford Mount Ayr Lenox Centerville and Kansas City with plans later for a ten day fishing trip in northern Minnesota and visits with relatives in Casey New Hampton and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Crew
Viola Crew
Joe Barrans
Ivan Crew
Virginia Nell
Diagonal
J. R.crew
Morton
Frank Ewart
Millard
Barraws
Helen
J. C
Barbara
Andy Nelson
Bayliss Litt
Nashville
Centervile
West
Minnesota
Franklin Anderson
Casey
Richard
New Hampton
Mr. McFarland
Fortnightly Club Meeting on Russia Topic
Mrs. W. C. Seibert hosted the Fortnightly club on Tuesday afternoon June 12. The program presented by leader Mrs. J. S. Walton featured assistance from Mrs. George Swanson and Mrs. E. C. Nickle. Guests included Mrs. Viola Henderson of California Mrs. M. Overmire Mrs. Gene Muir and daughters Ruth Esther and Dorothy Mrs. Grace Gard and Mildred Hargin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Seibert
Russia
J. S. Walton
George Swanson
E. C. Nickle
Viola Henderson
California
M. Overmire
Gene Muir
Ruth
Esther
Dorothy
Grace Gard
Mildred Hargin
Local residents attend Epworth League Institute in Indianola
Corrine Reynolds Lois Swan Charles Swan and Leland Abarr with Methodist pastor Rev. J C Turner traveled to Indianola on Monday to attend the Epworth League Institute and returned home Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corrine Reynolds
Lois Swan
Charles Swan
Leland Abarr
J. C. Turner
Indianola
Epworth League Institute
Completes Course Guy Henderson from Iowa State College
Guy Henderson son of W T Henderson has completed a two year course in agriculture at Iowa State College Ames. Mrs E E Vogel and family visited Ames Monday with son Norman while Mrs Lee Wentzel of California visits relatives in the area. Harry Overholser of Eldorado Kansas visited W C Seibert and kin last week. Charlene Reed and Marian Bailey spent Sunday in Bedford with Mr and Mrs Harry Reed. Elmo Nelson and son Billy Dirk returned to Linden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Business College
Campbell
Davis City
J. W. Smith
Vivian Fordyce
Maryville
J. L. Hartley
Mingo
Minnie B. Keenan
George Schricker
Lincoln
Nebr
Weslie Burton
Lee Summitt
Angie Simpson
Guy Henderson
W. T. Henderson
Iowa State College
Ames
E. E. Vogel
Maxine
Mary Elizabeth Berg
Norman
Lee Wentzel
California
George Nickle
Clem Ruby
Harry Overholser
Eldorado
Kans
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Ginn
Mrs. Floyd Robbins
T. M. Leonard
Maxine Leonard
Earl Dotson
Dorothy Dotson
Irene Cobb
Young Rebekahs
Lucas
Hamilton
C. B. Hogg
Methodist Ladies’ Aid
W. D. Link
Thompsons
By Ker
St Wna Bath
Lena Ack Sharkey
Tag Levina
Jack Dempsey
Sauline Useudurn
Pf Ost
Jack Gogren
Lomske
Taffy Griffst
Sonny Shttrod
Con Okelly
Aim Lottery
Jk Racker Meyer Prs
Fier A A Orthy Tary Linon, Md
Fost Fe
Mek Ser
Carnera — Zuree Risko Rudkins
Wago,i
Buchanan
East Mission Church
Mrs. Walkup
West Gay Country Club
MT Pleasant
Albert Lindley
Frances
Frank Johnston
Methodist Church
Lucile
Myrtle
George
Helen Ruth Hall
W. G. Flores
Clearfield
Via
Jone’s
Beauty Shop
Sherman - Williams
Sherwin-Williams
Worley-Severs
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