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Newspaper

Bedford Times Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1933

Page

6

Revival and Social Notes From Shenandoah Area

Community reports detail Father’s Day programs at the Church of Christ, ongoing revival meetings, and a parade of visits and gatherings among local families. People from Shenandoah, Gravity, Bedford, Clarinda, and nearby towns are mentioned with actions like hosting, visiting, and attending events. several injuries and illnesses are noted, along with travel to Cedar Rapids and Ottumwa.

Alva Clayton Nita Clark Shenandoah High School Joe Shields Reid Shields Hepburn Iowa Church of Christ Ernest Gray Ethel Gant Cedar Rapids Ernest Masonic Grand Lodge Paul Parrish Bedford Ray Fine Eldon New Market Perry Fine Clarence Fine Nellie Maxwell Braddywille N.H. Reid St. Jo Mo Ben-Eubanka Jimmy Glen Johnson Caryl ‘Thomas Roxy Thomas Pleasant Ridge Maxon Kneiding Creston Siam Orville Hatfield Verna Neumeyer Neil Owens Shenandoah O. G. Clayton John Harper Clarinda Ollie Potter Ed Smith Arch’ Clayton Naomi Clayton John Stickelman Arch Clayton Mel Arthur Audrey Jeffers Atlantic E. C. Jeffers Floyd Farlow Ottumwa Dewey Furgeson Plum Grove Dow Talley Ernest Dale Maxine Sutherland Nebr Riley Smith Ralph Fine Claude Fine Conway Douglas Fine Meratine Chambers Hopkins Margaret Jeffers Floyd Miller John Miller Richard Fine Dell Fine Hazel Basher Edmund Basher Helen Miller

Creston Social Roundup Includes Visits From Chicago

Miss Flora Ferguson returned from Chicago Thursday Creston Saturday. Mr and Mrs Frank Tindler of Creston visited Monday evening with Mr and Mrs Floyd Coffman. Mrs John Wilcox and Vivian Butler were Creston visitors on Tuesday.

Flora Ferguson Chicago Thurallay Creston Frank Tindler Floyd Coffman John Wilcox Vivian Butler P. H.cullings Cathryn Des”Moines Bedford W. H. McFarland Richard Century of Progress Allie Cowell Clark Effie Lucile Maloy Ruth Bruner Ames Earl Luther Tingley Dora Beamer Fred Carlton Kansas City A. S. Conaway Effie Lucille Cowell Bobby Charlene Reed Lenox Ralph , Hurley Lee Wilcox L. B. Whitmer Lou Helen Whitmer Sioux City E. C. Heaton Griffin Heaton Maxine Busy Ruth Bailey Mary Swan

Sunshine Club Meeting and Regional Visits Noted

The Sunshine club met on Thursday June 15 with nine members and seven guests. Future meeting set for July 13 with Mrs Emma Farnham. Visitors include Jay Beemer and families from Omaha, W H Brookman and Cherald Brookman with Mrs Grace Patch visiting Blanchard and the L E Morley home hosting Ed Tompson and family from Des Moines. Numerous other locals journeyed to nearby towns for visits, funerals, and family events.

Shields Joe Shields Ben Eubanks Floyd: Miller Sunshine Club Jay Beemer Omaha W. H. Brookman Cherald Brookman Grace Patch Blanchard W.R. Brookman G. L. Brookman Prof Ed Tompson Des Moines L. E. Morley J. W. McFarland Claude McFarland Darrell Reed McFarland Ottumwa Mary Lowe Indianola F. M. Chandler Los Angeles Calif Edmond Reed L. T. Reed L.E. Clayton Iowa C. E. Taylor Sharpsburg J.P. Taylor Bertha Hockabout Town City Olive Johnson Clearmont Grace Beemer Edith Davis Bert McMahill Ollie McMashill Clarence Bedell Maryville W. F. Johnston Inlaw Emma Hansen Stromsburg Nebr Johnston Dorothy G. N. Brookman Springview Ray Walker Leona Walker St. Joseph

Post Office Exam Question Stumps Boratchy

Boratchy recalls the civil service exam at the post office where the toughest part was writing with the office pens. The reminiscence centers on handwriting and pen quality as a barrier in the exam process.

Boratchy

Wedding Bells and Community Notes Parade in Des Moines Area

The record lists a wedding party and numerous out of town guests from Des Moines and nearby towns for a Springfield Missouri honeymoon. Attendees include Emma Fulton Jack Rood Lester Flower Will Monahan Grover Bentley and family. Local clubs host a Rook game at the Reed home and Rev J C Turner leads a trip to the Epworth League Institute in Indianola.

Ruth Bailey Aiugatee Alley Maxine Bna Reed Clyde Cooper Marian Sns Meee Springfield Burl Fulton Emma Fulton Jack Rood Lester Flower Will Monahan Grover Bentley Des Moines George Bentley Red Oak Mac Bentley Sciarinda Ross Bailey Creston Will Ruby Mount Ayr Addis Routh Euston Misa Myra Bailey Stuart J. C. Turner Indianola Epworth League Institute Winterset American Legion Swimming Pool Institute Mark Anderson Clyde Bailey Ruth Stingley Corrine Reynolds Catherine Cardon Lois Swan

Shower Honors Miss Ruth Bailey At Dr Swan Home

Mrs Marvel Hays hosted a shower for Miss Ruth Bailey and Miss Mary at Dr C J Swan residence on Thursday afternoon. Guests included Ruth Bailey Vera Owens Elma Owens Dorotha Bailey Mary Harshaw Edith Huffman Marvel Hays and others as the bride-to-be unwrapped gifts and recipe cards were written during the event.

Mt Pleasant Kittenball Win Over Conway 16 to 5

Mt Pleasant defeated Conway on Horton diamond by 16 to 5 in a Sunday game. The item also lists numerous social visits and gatherings involving local families including Stream, Brooks, Meckna, Pfiffer, Horton, Geer, Shafer, Scroggie, Wells, Straight, Fent, Parkins, Parcel, Horton, Godfrey, Rosebrough, Nickle, and Hamilton across Mt Pleasant and Clearfield communities.

Mr. Pleazant Mt. Pleasant Conway Horton Diamond Mr. Pleasant George Stream Dean Nelson Brooks Kent Pete Horton John Shafer Stella George Scroggie Ruth Willard Geer Frank Wells Ella Straight Bedford Ben Fent Frank Parkins Isaac Parcel Jack Clearfield Ed Moellenberndt Cleota Horton Clyde Horton Gus Godfrey Hilda Clifford Rosebrough Roy Nickle Ross Hamilton

Jinks Quip Reflects Speedy Modern Times

A witty exchange notes the era of speed and fashionable haste. Jinks comments that even marriages made in haste may not endure, hinting at modern social looseness and rapid decisions. The banter mocks swift choices and cautions against quick judgments.

Jinks

Awful Condition Leads to Probing of Will in Bedford

A probate notice from Bedford Iowa dated June 20 1933 requires all interested parties to appear at the district court to show cause why the last will and testament of the deceased should not be probated and allowed. Pearl Nelson clerk and H P Jaqua attorney join in the notice as official seal and counsel.

Ford Motor Company Hich Bedford Iowa

Notice of Probate of Will in Bedford Iowa

State court records show the will of T R Jones dated June 8 1928 filed and opened for probate. Hearing set for June 26 1933 at Bedford County Court House before the District Court or clerk with all concerned notified.

State of Iowa Taylor Colnt T. R. Jones Bedford Town District Court

Budding Buffalo Bill Driver Flouts Signals

A hard driving taxi driver ignored a red signal and endangered a bus while evading a traffic policeman. The officer confronted him and warned him to return, offering a taunting challenge about picking up a dropped handkerchief with his teeth.

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Officers of Highland Ceeil ‘Waldruff Frank Shields Cecil Frank Max Shields Max Lola Nadene Ira Smith Floyd Clayton Childrest James Waldruff Dell Miller Sbaugh Ora Lee Pye Burlington C. A. Reynolds Harry Reod Rook Club Kensington Club R. B. Reed Ralley Bailey Frank Goodman C. M. King J. Earle Horne C.J. Swan Helen' Abarr A.J. Abarr F. J. Anderson C. L. Knox Casey Ida Belle Knox Miller Owens Lester Owens Walter Owens Anita Lester Levi Mullin John Mullin Leo Mullin Charles Bailey Earle Statesman Gord Dearborn Son Pearl Nelson H. P. Jaqua Buffalo Bill Goodyears Goodyear Bedford, Iowa Jupiter Bill Eeme Tangecesi
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