Rites Held For C W Johnson At Guss Church
Last rites were held Tuesday afternoon June 6 for C W Johnson of Guss with Rev Clarence Moore officiating. Burial followed in Guss cemetery. Johnson, born Oct 19 1882 near Gusa Iowa, died June 3 at his farm home aged 79 years seven months 21 days. He married Sarrah Emma Holland on Dec 18 1907 and left six sons Floyd Allen Loyal Albert Francis Ervin A Delbert George Walter and Wilber Lloyd, all of Nodaway, plus six daughters in law 16 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
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C. W. Johnson
Guse
Guat Church
Clarence Moore
Clarinda
Guss Cemetery
Calvin Wesley Johnson
George Washington Johnson
Marilda Cut' Pirth Johnson
Gusa
Iowa
Taylor County
Sarrah Emma
Holland
Guss
Floyd Allen
New Market
Loyal Albert
Nodaway
Francis Ervin
Brooks
A. Delbert
George Walter
Wilber Lloyd
Mrs Ruth Diggs Dies In Kansas City at 27
Mrs Ruth Diggs, 27, wife of Duane Diggs of Gravity, died June 6 in a Kansas City hospital after a fall and relapse. Funeral June 8 at Walker Funeral Home Clarinda, burial in Clarinda cemetery. She was daughter of Neil Hamm and had lived with adoptive parents in New Market. Survived by four children and seven siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Diggs
Duane Diggs
Kansas City
Mrs. Diggs
Neil Hamm
Clarinda
Muriel Hargis
New Market
Duane Harley Diggs
Gravity
David
Roger Wayne
Karan Kay
Dale Allan
Edith Hamm
Bluebirds 4H Club Meets For Sewing Demonstrations
The Bluebirds 4H club met Saturday June 9 at the Auxiliary Hall with Mary Sand as hostess. Roberta Cobb led a grooming talk on Sleeping Beauty while Sandra Loutzenhiser spoke on Telephone Courtesy. Demonstrations covered using all pattern Staystitching and details Join units Finish the neckline and armhole and a Pocket Perhaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluebirds
Mary Sand
Roberta Cobb
Sandra Loutzenhiser
Anita Cobb
Mary Wertz
Nancy Melvin
Dee Ann Loutzenhiser
Obituary for Fred S. Shafar of Gravity and Indianola
Fred Leslie Shafar born January 18 1900 near Indianola Iowa died June 4 1962 at 62. He married Mabel Price August 1 1920 and they had four children Elvin of Gravity and daughters Merolyne Heacock Geraldyne Farrens and Elvetta Beemer. He had twelve grandchildren and two sisters and is survived by his wife and extended family after a life split between Bedford Omaha and a Gravity farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Leslie Shafar
Hugh and
Irene Dewey Shafar
Indianola
Iowa
Mabel Alice Price
Elvin
Gravity
Merolyne
Jack Heacock
Ormond Beach
Florida
Geraldyne
Keith Farrens
Conway
Elvetta
Dean Beemer
Jerry
Jaclyne Heacock
James
Rosalyne
Ronnie
Roger Farrens
Connie
Michael Shafar
Pamela
Donnie
Randy
Deana Beemer
Sadie McKissic
Methodist
Bedford
Oak Hill
Omaha
Fred
Miss Julia Mae Elmore Weds Michael Travis in Bedford Service
Society notes report the June 3 Bedford Methodist Church wedding of Miss Julia Mae Elmore and Michael Fairbanks Travis. The bride wore white net with lace, a pearl crown veil, and carried a white Bible and carnations. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs. Barth Wood, bridesmaids in rose organza, and a flower girl and ringbearer related to the couple. A reception for 175 guests followed, with a church-parlor luncheon and decorated tables. After a trip the couple will reside with the groom's parents until June 22, then the groom will finish military service and attend Drake Law School. the bride holds a B.S. in education from NWMS College and is in Alpha Sigma Alpha, while the groom, a NWMS graduate, is with Tau Kappa Epsilon and Airman 2nd at McGuire AFB NJ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barth Wood
Jerry Stair
Sharon Wheetock
John G. Miller
Melinda Parker
David Keathley
James N. Travis
Dave Clayton
Ron Livengood
Gerald C. Rose
James A. Dick
Don Vawter
Robert James
James Dick
Carolyn Holst
Marianne Hoffman
William Johnston
Dean Hensley
Lois| Davidson
Hanson
Drake Law School
Nwms College
Maryville
Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority
Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity
McGuire Afb
N. J
Overholser Dies in Clarinda Hospital
Mrs. Johnnie Overholser of Blockton dies at Municipal hospital Clarinda on Monday June 11 Funeral services set for Blockton Methodist Church at 2 pm today Thursday June 14 Rev S E Sterrett to officiate Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery
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Johnnie Overholser
Blockton
Municipal Hospital
Clarinda
Gay Guss Girls 4H Club Plans Summer Camp
The Gay Guss Girls 4H club met June 8 at Nancy Orme's home with eight members two teachers and three guests present. They discussed summer camp plans and named Bonnie Jackson Connie Jackson Sharyn Selley and Sharon Jackson as eligible for state camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Orme
Bonnie Jackson
Connie Jackson
Sharyn Selley
Sharon Jackson
Family reunion at Guilford honors Wintermute clan
Mrs Bertha Wintermute of Bedford attended a Guilford Mo reunion at the Chas Wintermute home with all children and grandchildren present. Attendees include Dr and Mrs Dean Wintermute and three children of Cooper Texas Mr and Mrs Howard Wintermute and two children of High Ridge St Louis Mr and Mrs Chas Dukes and two children Blockton Mr and Mrs Sanford Turner and two children Iowa City Mr and Mrs Wm Moon and four children Guilford Mo. Also advertised is ITCH-ME-NOT topical remedy for bites and skin irritations at Bedford Rexall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Wintermute
Bedford
Clarinda Couple Married in Bedford
Miss Carolyn Lewis and Gerald Baker of Clarinda were married at the Baptist church in Bedford on Thursday June 7. Rev Calvin Caughey read the single ring ceremony at 4 30 p m in his study. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Lewis Robinson of Bedford. The couple will reside in Clarinda where he is employed at an automotive parts store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Lewis
Gerald Baker
ClarInda
The
Baptist Church
Bedford
Calvin Caughey
Lewis Robinson
Marilyn Sue’ Morrison
Cecil Morrison
William A. Sharp
Oscar Sharp
Conway
First Baptist Church
Conway area couple Marilyn Morri son weds William Sharp
Marilyn Sue Morri son and William A. Sharp united in marriage at First Baptist church Bedford in a candlelight service. Bride wore Chantilly lace over taffeta with pearl jewelry and a pink Sweetheart bouquet. Attendants included Barbara Morrison, John Sharp, and ushers Ronald and Larry Morrison. A reception followed in Fellowship Hall with cake and wavering decor.
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Barbara Morrison
John Sharp
Arcene Rowe
Ronald Morrison
Ronald
Larry Morrison
Wilma Hughes
Joyce Ernest
Fellowship Hall
Thos. Hosman
Richard Bramble
Clarinda
Donald Ausmus
Kirksville, Mo
Brown Reunion At Lake Sunday
A Brown family reunion was held at Lake of Three Fires on Sunday June 10 with a noon basket dinner. Attendees include Mrs. Will Brown of Bedford. Irven Weeda family. Francis Brown family of Conway. O. M. Brown. Guy, Orville, Bob, Harlan Brown and families. Donald Donaldson and family. Richard Fitzgerald and family of Sharpsburg. Dale Brown. Duane Brown and sons. Gary Robertson and son of Harlan. Eddie Brown. Dean Davis and family. Horace and Velda Brown. Doyle Brown of Des Moines. Glenn Brown. Archie Colter and sons of Willisea. Richard Guess and family. Mrs. Robert Eicher and sons. Harlan Larsson and sons of Shenandoah. Charlene, Shirley Brown. Ronnie Cramer of Omaha. Deanna and Billy Brown. Diagonal.
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Lake of Three Fires
Will Brown
Bedford
Irven Weeda
Francis Brown
Conway
O. M. Brown
Guy Brown
Orvile Brown
Bob Brown
Harlan Brown
Donald Donaldson
Richard Fitzgerald
Sharpsburg
Dale Brown
Duane Brown
Gary Robertson
Harlan
Eddie Brown
Dean Davis
Lincoln
Nebr
Horace Brown
Velda Brown
Doyle Brown
Des Moines
Glenn Brown
Gravity
Archie Colter
Willisea
Richard Guess
Robert Eicher
Shenandoah
Harlan Larsson
Lee's Summit
Charlene Brown
Shirley Brown
Ronnie Cramer
Omaha
Deanna
Billy Brown
Diagonal
Bride and groom plan life after hospital wedding
The bride, a BCHS 1960 graduate, and her groom, also BCHS 1960 alum, were celebrated as Circle Two of the Baptist church served cake and punch. She works in Clarinda at Municipal Hospital while he serves in the U S Navy stationed at Corpus Christi Texas, where they will reside during his tour.
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Ernest Reed
Hazelton
Idaho
Tom Reed
Red Oak
Circle Two
The
Baptist Church
Donald Ausmug
Bedford Community High School
Municipal Hospital
Clarinda
Mrs Hughes Hosts Busy Bee Club Meeting at Home
Mrs Pearl Hughes entertained the Busy Bee club Thursday afternoon June 7 with 13 members present. Dorothy Kirby won the mystery prize. Madelene Swartz supervised games. The July meeting will be at the Skylark cafe trophy room with Ruth Downing as hostess. A picnic is planned for August.
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Pearl Hughes
Busy Bee Club
Dorothy Kirby
Madelene Swartz
Skylark
Ruth Downing
The Wyatts Surprise Anniversary at Lake of Three Fires
Mr and Mrs Wm K Wyatt received a surprise party on June 4 at their Lake of Three Fires home for their wedding anniversary. Mrs Wyatt also celebrated a birthday with guests Mr and Mrs Wilbur Simmons Bedford Mr and Mrs Waldo Kellogg and Mr and Mrs Jim Gamel Hopkins.
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Wm. K. Wyatt
Lake of Three Fires
Mrs. Wyatt
Wilbur Simmons
Bedford
Waldo Kellogg
Jim Gamel
Hopkins
Bridal Shower for Marilyn Morrison in Conway
Miss Marilyn Morrison received a bridal shower on June 3 at the home of Dale and Mrs Kernen in Conway. Mrs John Jamison helped entertain along with Mrs Kernen. Twenty four guests attended. Pink and white decor featured hearts and streamers. Special guest was Bill Sharp, the bridegroom elect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Morrison
Dale Kernen
Conway
John Jamison
Appointment of Administrator for Fred L. Shafar Estate
Notice announces the District Court of Taylor County Iowa appointed the administrator of the estate of Fred L. Shafar deceased. All persons indebted must render payment to the undersigned.
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District Court
Taylor County
Iowa
Fred L. Shafar
Mrs Vincent Hosts Circle Chapter Meeting
The DOC Circle met Wednesday afternoon June 6 with Mrs Virgil Vincent. New member Bonnie Brown was welcomed. Program on The American Flag was presented. Mrs Vincent was assisted by Mrs Leslie Williams Mrs Albert Campbell and Mrs William Park. The July meeting will be with Mrs Etda Metzler. Mare Annual Picnic The Business and Professional Women's club had a picnic at Lake of Three Fires Monday evening June 31 with 14 present. Reports on the state convention at Des Moines were given by Miss Audrey Cox and Mrs Hannah Mohler.
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Vincent
DOC
Virgil Vincent
Bonnie Brown
Leslie Williams
Albert Campbell
William Park
Etda Metzler
Business and Professional Women's Club
Lake of Three Fires
Des Moines
Audrey Cox
Hannah Mohler
Shafar Administratrix Seeks Court Allowance
Mabel A. Shafar as administratrix seeks legal authentication of claims presented to the Court for allowance. Dated June 5, A. D. 162. James A. Lucas, Attorney.
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Mabel A. Shafar
James A. Lucas
Public Notice of Transfer in Taylor County Funds
There is 1752.62 dollars uncumbered on Taylor County Auditor books for transfer to the Assessor to cover added 1962 costs due to weather and extra help. Objections to the transfer will be heard at a Taylor County Conference Board meeting at the Courthouse in Bedford Iowa on Tuesday July 3 1962 at 9 am. Clerk M K Sawyer announces the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Taylor County Conference Board
Bedford
Iowa
M. K. Sawyer
Rubber cement on sale at Bedford Times-Press
Bedford paper advertises rubber cement for forty five cents and Taylor County plat books priced at one dollar.
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Bedford Times-Press
Taylor County
Times-Press
Mrs O'Dougherty Hosts Birthday Tea Guests
Mrs Henry O'Dougherty entertained on June 3 honoring her daughter Avis with guests including Mr and Mrs Layson Fox of Council Bluffs Mrs Stana Cracraft David and Teresa of Independence Missouri Mrs Monette Fox of Little Sioux Iowa Mrs Roy Snyder Sandy and Denise of Omaha New details list attendees and locations from the event.
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Henry O’dougherty
Avis
Layson Fox
Council Bluffs
Stana Cracraft
David and
Teresa
Independence, Mo
Monette Fox
Little Sioux, Ja
Roy Snyder
Sandy
Denise
Omaha
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Society News
Julia Mae Elmore
W. R. Ebmore
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Merle, Travis
Bedford Methodist Church
Anthony Blankers
Elaine Cummings
Ann Timberlake
A& A
Villisca
Gay
Guilford
Marilyn Morrigon
William Sharp
Brown
Lake Sunday
Hardin Theatre
Ivan Wells
T.E. Owings
Wells Bros
Aucs
Mrs. Hughes
Wyatts
Gener Charlie
Charlie
Country Boys
Country Boys Lumber & Concrete
Mrs. Henry O'Dougherty
PTT
Brice & Hill Insurance Agency
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