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Newspaper

Bedford Times Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1933

Page

4

Women club leaders and anniversaries spotlight Bedford groups

Mrs Ray Kennedy heads the Thursday club as president for a year within the First Presbyterian Church women’s group. The P E O Sisterhood Bedford Chapter CO will study Century of Progress next year. Mrs W H Blakemore leads the Fortnightly Club and Mrs C W Gillies heads the Twentieth Century Club as it marks milestones in 1934. These United States will be studied by Bedford Travel Club, led by Mrs Frank Waterman. The Nineteenth Century Club, linked to the Methodist Episcopal church, will appoint Mrs B E Long as president for the new year.

Ray ‘Kennedy Lub Century of Progress P. E. O. Sisterhood Bedford Ee Os W. H. Blakemore C. W. Gillies Twentieth Century Club United States Bedford Travel Club Frank Waterman Travel Club Bedford Public Schools Nineteenth Century Club Methodist Episcopal Church Judy B. E. Long

Birthday Surprise for Mrs Gunson at Miller Home

A birthday anniversary gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Randolph Miller included twenty-four guests enjoying ice cream and cake. Attendees listed include Will and Dwight Marshall Pierson Morris Virgil Vincent Helen Barbara Estel Larsson Dwight Dale and others from Bedford Hopkins area and beyond. A separate event noted a family dinner at Ribbin s Park honoring Mr and Mrs Lynn Beauchamp of Brazil Brazil South America with many relatives present. The Evening Auxiliary of the Woman s Foreign Missionary Society met at Miss Alice Hale s home with Mrs G W Rimel leading the lesson Is There a Case for Foreign Missions and refreshments served. The Ladies Aid of the Church of Christ will meet at Mrs Joe Meredith s home on Friday June 30 with several assisting hostesses listed.

Jerry Gunson Randolph S. Miller Will Marshall Dwight Pierson Morris Anita Barbara Virgil Vincent Helen Frank Gunson Kenneth Barks Sheridan Estel Larsson Dwight and Dale John Gunson Randolph Miller Frances Miller John Robert Ribbins Park McMaster Lynn Beauchamp Brazil South America Grover Jackson Kansas City C. Wesley Fletcher Margaret Iowa Falls Woman's Foreign Missionary Society The First Methodist Episcopal Church Alice Hale B. E. Long Albert Salen G. W. Rimel Ladies’ Aid Society of Church of Christ Joe Meredith J. N. Hensley J. E. Lovell J. M. Little Margaret Bradley John Nethers J. E. Snyder

Wyckoff Pullen Couple Wed at Christian Parsonage

Miss Faye Wyckoff daughter of Mr and Mrs L E Wyckoff Bedford and William Pullen son of Mr and Mrs Charles Pullen north of Bedford were married at the Christian parsonage Sunday evening after church. Rev J C Harris pastor of the Church of Christ officiated. The couple will reside northeast of the court house with Pullen employed at Mumm Oil station.

Faye. Wyckoff Bedford William Pullen Charles “Pullen J.C. Harris Church of ‘Christ Pullen

Fitch kin enjoy picnic dinner at Bibbins Park

Sunday picnic honors Mr and Mrs Theodore McNees and two daughters from Fort Collins Colorado along with Mr and Mrs Edward Moore and child of Newton Iowa. Other attendees included Mr and Mrs Thomas Parker Mr and Mrs I J Bailey Mr and Mrs W E Fitch Mr and Mrs Paul Miller Mr and Mrs Charles Cornell and son and Mr and Mrs Harold Fitch.

Charles Cornell Harold Fitch

First Presbyterian Church Meeting Planned for June 27

First Presbyterian church will meet in the parlors Tuesday afternoon June 27 with Mrs J H Baker as hostess. Assisting in entertaining are Mrs Elmer Brice Mrs H K Hamblin Mrs L N Lewis Miss Allie Nelson Mrs Harvey Oxley Mrs F P Beard Mrs B F Ginn and Miss Jessie Miller.

Ladies’ Aid Society First Presbyterian Church J. H. Baker Elmer Brice H. K. Hamblin L. N. Lewis Allie Nelson Harvey Oxley F. P. Beard B. F. Ginn Jessie Miller

H. P. E. club holds social afternoon at Ridenour home

The H. P. E. club met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Alma Ridenours home with eleven members present. The gathering was social and refreshments were served. The next meeting will be Wednesday afternoon June 28 at Mrs Carl Stephens home with roll call answered by giving a menu for a threshing dinner.

H. P. E. Club Alma Ridenour Carl Stephens

Evening Star Club Meets for Quilting Party

The Evening Star club met with Mrs. William Mahan on Thursday afternoon, June 15. Six members attended along with three guests. Members quilted for the hostess and refreshments were served. The next meeting will be Thursday afternoon, June 29, at Mrs. Orville Allen’s home.

Evening Star Club William Mahan Orville Allen

Dinner honors niece and husband from Early Iowa

Mr and Mrs S J Harley entertained relatives at dinner Sunday honoring her niece and husband Mr and Mrs Lester Clayton of Early Iowa. Other relatives present were Mr and Mrs J P Putnam and Mr and Mrs Virgil Putnam and children of Bedford.

S. J. Harley Lester Clayton Early, Iowa J. P. Putnnam Virgil Putnam Bedford

Bedford Country Club Young People Invite Dance

The Bedford Country Club hosted an invitation dance at the club house on Friday evening. About thirty five couples participated with music by Harvey Leach and his band from Lenox.

Bedford Country Club Harvey Leach Lenox

Dinner hosts listed guests and families

Mrs A Wiley entertained at dinner Sunday Mr and Mrs G M Adams and niece of Afton. Mr and Mrs John Mutz, two small nephews, and Mrs Nancy Smith of Maryville were evening guests.

A. Wiley G. M. Adams Afton John Mutz Nancy Smith Maryville

Miss Celeste Jedel Joins Roosevelt Advisory Group

Miss Celeste Jedel, 22, joins Brain Trust as assistant legal advisor to Prof. Raymond Moley, chief advisor to President Roosevelt and assistant secretary of state. A Barnard alumna, she studied under Moley and hoped to enter diplomacy but age barred exam eligibility. She assisted Moley during the Seabury inquiry in New York and was invited to Washington when he went to the Capital.

Celeste Jedel Raymond Moley Roosevelt Miss Jedel Barnard College Professor Moley United States Diplomatic Service Seabury New York Washington

Couple from Bedford wed at Clearfield parsonage

Humphrey N and Miss of Bedford married at Clearfield Methodist parsonage Wednesday May 3 officiated by Rev. John C Turner. The bride, daughter of Mrs Bertha Argo of Clearfield, is a Blockton high school graduate. Groom, son of J W Hopson of Bedford area, graduated Bedford high school class of 1925 and attended the state university. Newlyweds at groom's father home for now. friends gathered Monday evening to celebrate.

Mildred Terrell Marries Albert Strand in Utah

Mildred Terrell of Bedford and Albert Strand of Green River Wyoming were married in Randolph Utah on March 27. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Terrell, is a Bedford high school graduate who has worked for the Union Pacific in Green River. The groom runs a Green River garage and they plan to reside there in July. Union Bible Study class led by Mrs Henry Pollock met at the Singleton home this week.

Mildred. Terrell Albert Strand Green River Wyo Randolph Utah Charles Terrell Bedford Bedford High School Union Pacific Railroad Union Bible Study Henry Pollock Baker State Street Highway No.3 Walker & Shum L. D. Walker Shum New Market Clarinda Braddyville

Banner goodwill club hostesses gathering at Bedford home

Mrs. Troy Spencer hosted the ladies of the Banner Good will club at her home south of Bedford on Wednesday afternoon. The event was spent socially and refreshments were served.

Troy Spencer Banner Goodwill Club Bedford

M. E. Ladies To Meet In Church Parlors

First Methodist Episcopal church will meet in the parlors Friday afternoon June 30 with Mrs P O Crouch as committee chairman. Erma Mohler entertained the Camp Fire girls at her parents home Monday evening. games were played.

M. E Ladies’ Aid Society First Methodist Episcopal Church P. O. Crouch Camp Fire Erma Mohler Grover Mohler

Rosé Club Picnic Draws Members in Bibbins Park

Members of the Neil Rosé club of Blockton hosted a picnic at Bibbins park today with guests Miss Helen Levis of Washington Iowa and Mrs C V King of Washington DC attending the event.

Neil Rosé Club Blockton Bibbins Park Helen Levis Washington Iowa C. VV. King Washington, D. C

Bedford Country Club Pot-Luck Dinner at Club House

Bedford Country Club members plan a pot-luck dinner at 7 o'clock this evening at the club house. Mrs. J. H. Baker serves as chair of the committee in charge.

Country Club Bedford Country Club J. H. Baker

Relief Corps To Meet Saturday at G A R hall

The Woman's Relief Corps will meet in regular session at the G A R hall Saturday afternoon June 24.

Mrs Hunt Entertains Ladies At Bridge Party

Mrs Reid L Hunt hosted a Wednesday bridge gathering for a group of ladies. The social afternoon featured cards conversation and refreshments in a friendly neighborhood setting.

Hunt Bridge Reid L. Hunt

Dallas No 7 V S Club Meets

The U S club met with Mrs Edith O Dell Thursday afternoon. Miss Ethel Adams assisted hostess. Seventeen members and seven visitors were present. A program was given by the children. Refreshments followed.

V. S U. S Edith O'Dell Ethel Adams

Birth Announcement for Dwight Adkins of New Market

A son was born to Mr and Mrs Dwight Adkins of New Market on Thursday June 15, as reported in the June 19 entry.

Dwight Adkins of New

Sunday services listed in Ath Elstan church notice

Geo. Pethrick pastor announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Evangelistic service at 8 p.m. Cottage prayer meeting Tuesday at 8 p.m. Virgil Booker listed as Sunday School superintendent. All welcome to enjoy the old-time gospel services.

Geo. Pethrick Virgil. Booker Athelstan Conway Sharpsburg M. E Edward E. Garrett Epworth League

A Church With A Message Goes Through Summer Good Attendance

Unusually warm Sunday boosts Bible school and church turnout. Bible school opens at 9 45, church service ends at 11 45. Communion at 10 50, sermon theme Maintaining Good Works. C E Societies meet at 7 pm. Union service at Baptist church. J C Harris, Minister.

C. E Union Baptist Church J. C. Harris

Sunday church services and assembly day noted

Usual services next Sunday include 9:45 Sunday school and 11:00 morning services where Miss Hazel Beck of Bethel Mission School Kansas City Kansas will speak. Assembly Day is observed by committee Gayle Howe, Hazel Beck and W D McMaster. 7:00 B Y P U led by Gretchen Hosman. Last young people meeting until September. 8:00 Union services of four churches at the Baptist church.

Hazel Beck Bethel Mission School Kansas City Kans Gayle Howe Beck W. D. McMaster Gretchen Hosman Young People’s Society The Baptist Church

Brightening Life Through Service and Sunday Worship

The church invites all to Sunday services with Sunday school at 9 48 Morning worship at 11 00 and an evening union service at the Baptist church It encourages attendance to strengthen duties and neglect not assembling where Jesus Christ is praised

Soeone Baptist Church Jesus’ Christ

Fine attendance at Sunday school and praise for church work

Members praise the high quality effort by many church people and urge involvement in clean politics. They urge support for a state organization promoting honest candidates and community uplift, stressing church life shapes moral tone and encourages active, purposeful living.

Dallas Center Women Honored By W. T. Club

Mrs Elmer Oziah received a surprise Thursday afternoon from the W T club due to her illness keeping her from meetings. The gathering featured visiting and several useful gifts with refreshments served. Dallas TownShip 4 H club meets.

Elmer Oziah W. T. Club Oziah

Picnic and Talent Play At Clarinda Church

The Sunday school held a park picnic in Clarinda. The Ladies Aid presented a home talent play at the church on Friday evening titled School Days. A large crowd attended.

Young: People Uss Clarinda

Taylor County's Market Place For Sale Sweet Potato Plants

For sale in Bedford J. W. Hopson offers sweet potato plants in bulk 250 per 100. Varieties available. Contact Hopson for details.

Taylor County J. W. Hopson Bedford

Player Piano Bargain on Unpaid Contract

Bargain notice offers a like new $700 player piano for $48.62 remaining on contract. Write Edgar O. Nettow of the Department of Accounts at 4743 North Sheffield Ave Milwaukee Wis to arrange viewing and obtain references.

Edgar O. Nettow Department of Accounts Sheffield Ave Milwaukee Wis

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China Mrs. Meredith Fitch Presbyterian Aid Harleys Mrs. Wiley Brain Trust Mildred Terrell Pollock Mrs. Troy Spencer Entertains Blockton Club Dallas Seymour Neely Glenn Neely Frank Cade Golda Fry Andrew Nelson Cade Nelson John Sullivan Amory Jack Sullivan Hopkins Jarve Drennen Amory Wayne Irwin Paul White Chester Pratt Dwight Pratt Leo Pratt Roy Pratt Myrtle Cooper Belle Lucas Roy Aid S. B. Aid Kenneth Pratt Crystal Werts State Hospital LaVonne Howell T. M. Alkire Ben Went Riallo Times Mount Zion Church Assembly of of God Presbyterian Church Dallas Center Dallas TownShip Federal Land Bank Federal Commissioner New Emergency Act South Central N. F. L. Association William Hoegh Hoegh Garland Bedford Trading Post K.C Lrvogt East Main Street Hanson Home McNess Co Dept. B Théron Keith Rt. .2 Rialty-Times-Preas C. C. Carlton Clearfield Ringgold County National Farm Loan Association Federal Land Bank of Omaha Clark Gable Carole Lombard Dorothy Mackaill Tom Keene Mary Mason, Roseos Ates Movietone City Motion Pictures Crime of Jean Hersholt Wynne Gibson Stuart Erwin NEW Plymouth Beluxe Wallace Motor Company New Market, Iowa Walker & Shum Funeral Home Town
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