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Newspaper

Bedford Times Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1951

Page

2

Bedford Bride Weds Walter J McMillon in California Chapel

Norma Jean Alexander wed Walter J McMillon on June 9 in Pomona California at Trinity Methodist chapel. Rev W B Schiel led the service. The Rogebr ups former Conway and Taylor county residents plan reception and church events at Bedford Presbyterian church later.

Norma Jean - Alexander Walter ‘Alexder Bedford Jack Gold Leo Gold Bedford ‘Methodist Church Robbert .N Techurich Marie Hewitt Counin Terie Kingsport Tenn Martha Stickelman Franazen Cross Miss Stickelme Filler Janice Hooper Robert Wark Des Moines Paul Wogan Robert Stacy Ahrens Apartments Bedford High School Worthwest Missouri State College and Commercial Extension College Simaha Maloy Clifford Rosebraugh Jean Walter J. McMillon Trinity Methodist Church Pomona Cal Rogebroughs Conway Taylor County

Mohler Family Gathered for Father s Day at Bedford

Mr and Mrs Frank Mohler hosted Father's Day at the old Mohler home east of Bedford with all children and families present. Attendees included I W Bristow and family Robert Shirley Norma Lucas Don Jim Paul Mohler Philip David Beryl Bighmy Martha Briggs Dennis Terry Howard Linda Wood Joan from surrounding towns.

Frank Mohler Bedford Paul Mohler Philip David Cuero Texas Bery O. Bighmy Martha Rockford, Ill C. Briggs Dennis Terry Cedar Rapids Howard Mohler Linda Carroll Iowa Joan Wood Ottumwa

Lions Club Picnic and Installations in Iowa

Lions club members from southwestern Iowa and their families gathered Sunday for a picnic at Three Fires. Bedford Lions held a Monday dinner at Pruitt's cafe where Wm. G. Young reported on last week's state convention in Clear Lake and new officers were installed.

Lions ‘Club Iowa Lions of Bedford Pruitt Wm. G. Young Clear Lake

June club events and hostesses listed across local groups

A dated social notice lists gatherings at VFIW Picnic Lake of Three Fires, Country Club dinner at Club House hosted by Mrs J Kernan, BHM Rainbow at Masonic Temple, HPS Club hosted by Mrs Dale Sleep, PNG Club hosted by Mrs T V Lacy, plus Ferguson F F Club hosting and past and upcoming meetings with hosts Bruce Melvin and Kal Sorensen and guests Ten families attended the June F F Club event with Welson Ledgerwood as a guest. July plans noted.

Marion Mahan Golden Rule Club Nelson Ledgerwood Hamilton Ferguson Scott Eles Kai Sorensen Joanne Scott Wilma South Doris Hinton Max Haidsiak Jane VFIW Lake of Three JBBB Jake BHM Club Paul. Clark Rainbow Masonic Temple H.P.S. Club Dale Sleep Fergusons F. F. Club F. F Welson Ledgerwood Bruce Melvin Kal Sorensen

Hoss Center Sunshine Club Members Gather at Reith Home

The Hoss Center Sunshine club hosted twelve members and a guest at Mrs. Roy Reith’s home on June 7. Mrs. Bertha Steeve helped with the event. The annual picnic for club members and families is set for Sunday July 1 at Lake of Three Fires.

Hoss Center Sunshine Club Roy Reith Bertha Steeve Reith Lake of Three Fires

Lodge Honoring Noble Grand Bowen At Shum Home

Mrs Floyd Shum and Mrs Jas F Ross entertained Tuesday evening at the Shum home honoring Noble Grand Mrs Frank Bowen. Bowens gift presented by supporters and officers. contests awarded to Mrs Glen Irwin Mrs Archile Fisher Mrs Donald Utter and Mrs Bowen. Home decorated with pink and green colors and lunch served.

Floyd Shum Jas. F. Ross Shum Frank Bowen Noble Bowen

First Church Invites All Ages to Morning Service

The church invites all ages to morning worship at 11. Children perform a Children's Day program at that hour and a liberal offering will be received. A Bi-County Christian Youth Fellowship occurs Sunday June 24 at 5 p.m. A congregational meeting to elect officers follows the 11 o'clock worship.

Christian

Maple Grove Church Weekly Schedule for Sunday and Friday

The notice lists Maple Grove activities including Morning Worship at 11 a.m. on Sunday, an evening program titled Amusing Grace at 8 p.m., a 7 p.m. home visitation campaign talk, and a Friday 8 p.m. Bible Study. Location noted as 8 miles south of Bed 10 a.m. for Sunday events.

Maple Cnet

Methodist Church Announces Annual Promotion Day Activities

Robt M Peters minister leads Sunday school at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 with a sermon on Christian Love. Special choir music directed by Mrs. Robert Stacy. Youth Fellowship 6 30 p m with lessons on The Heritage of Religious Freedom. Picnic June 26 3 to 8 at Lake of Three Fires with Ringgold and Taylor counties groups swimming, sack lunch, and campfire service at 8 p m.

Robt. M. Peters Robert Stacy

Sunday Schedule for Week at Local Church

Sunday morning worship at 10 a.m. preaching service 11 a.m. Young peoples meeting at 7 p.m. Evening preaching at 8 p.m. Thursday night prayer meeting at 8 p.m.

Young Peoples Meeting

Presbyterian Church Announces Sunday Services and Reception

The Presbyterian church lists Sunday services at 10 and 11 a.m. Reverend Walter E. Schiel will preach in the pulpit on the morning, delivering the message “Good.” A cordial invitation is extended to all to worship, with a reception for the new pastor planned for Wednesday at 8 p.m.

Sunda Walter E. Schiel W. E. Schiel

Burwell Farm House Moves and Local Property Transfers

A Purpur recently purchased a farm house three south of New Market for rebuilding on his lots north of the Burwell garage. The United Missionary church board sold the Starkey High Way property to Wm. H. Orr, who will move there with Mrs. Starkey. Orville Wood buys the New Market Hog Yard from Orr with possession Jan 1. Orr plans to relocate heavy scales and hog yard equipment to his new site. Several residents including Edna Bronson, Keith Adams and multiple Cunningham and Yearons family members are noted in area movements and visits. Possession details set for July 1. Numerous local names appear among ongoing summer resort work and community activity.

Olittoraurwell New Market sDennia McAlpin Hasv Burwell Garage WI. Ib. ‘Starkey United: Missionary Church . Board Wm. H. Orr Churish ‘Board Forde Leslie Frank Savage Frank Cunningham Darrell Cunningham Walter ‘Algers Jay Cunningham Harold Cunningham Gon George Council ‘Bluffs Hide Wilson

We Are Looking For You Next Sunday

A public call invites readers to attend an event the next Sunday and to bring a guest. The notice emphasizes participation and community involvement.

Local couples share visits amid Y Teen delegates and upcoming wedding

Mr and Mrs Manford Adams hosted relatives from Delta Winnegan and Cyotle for a dinner with uncle and aunt C J Crosby and family. Attendees Darla Ferrell Winifred Brooks Brynor Anderson attend state Y Teen conference in Grinnell as delegates from the local Y Teen club. Mrs Ruth Black of Clarinds and Mrs Marguerite Wood hosted 235 guests at a pre wedding shower for Jean Glassgow ahead of her June 22 marriage to Burton Strong.

Attenay Darla Ferrell Winifred” Brooks Brynor ‘Anderson Grinnell Ruth Black Clarinds Marguerite. Wood Jean Glassgow Wood Home Burton Strong

Local Socials Include Visits and Notes from Weekend

Residents and families attended gatherings with friends and relatives over the weekend. The Mar Market Methodist church hosted an all day instruction session with Crest on June 15 led by district officers of the Women's Society of Christian Service as Mrs Opal Woodcock and others from Coin College Springs Norwich Shenandoah Clarinda attended.

Harvey Cacyere Bar‘bara Parsons Janice Sica Hargis Stephenie ‘Pershing Forrest Allison Painsville Ohio California Creston Women’s’ ‘Society of Christian Service New Market Methodist Opal Woodcock Coin Clarence Woolard College Springs Glen Miller Norwich Mia Ray Meyer Shenandoah George Woolson Clarinda

Erosion Control and Farm Rehabilitation Challenges

The page discusses erosion prone farms lacking proper fertilizers and the need for terraces to stabilize land. It notes that erosion leads to large ditches poor vegetation and run down livestock land and that farmers often lack funds to rehabilitate. Max He Henryson county supervisor is cited regarding Farmers Home Administration service.

Max He Henryson

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