Bedford and Harlan Couples Wed in June Weddings
Betty Jane Johnson of Bedford and Rae Gaige Walters of Harlan Iowa wed at Bedford Methodist Church in a double ceremony. Bride wore white satin with illusion veil and carried a White Bible. attendants included Patty Lou Young and Fran Henderson. Guests from Philadelphia Hastings on Hudson and others attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Jane Johnson
Bedford
Rae Gaige Walters
Harlard
Iowa
Bedford Methodist Church
Ben W. Sinderson
Bedford Christian Church
Patty Lou Young
Fran Henderson
Oakland
Bruce Ouren
Harlan
John Hovland
Webster City
Larry Stuhlin
Hamburg
Karen Heilman
Kirk Heilman
Robert Stacy
Mary Ellen Blalock Sarg
Earl Gaige
Hastings
Hudson
New York
al Johnson
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Mary Hamblin
Paul Morris
G. §. Johnson
Bedford High School
State University of Iowa
Delta Delta Delta Sorority
Rae Walters
Harlan High School
Delta Upsilon Fraternity
California
Stanhope
C. A. Johnson
Nancy
Ellsworth
Rae E. Walters
C. F. Haskell
H. W. Heilman
Sam Ouren
Rex Finley
Burdette Lundberg
Frank Massen
W. J. Lewis
Zuann
Joann Ruby
W. B
Harlan, Iowa
C. C. Elk
Storm Lake
Jeppe Larson
Harold Elk
M. A. Lundberg
Galva
Mary Ross
Harold Sohn
Iowa City
Phyllis Akoss
Robert Stiles
Robert Jr
Des Moines
C. L. Bain
Joann
L. A. Kuhl
Helen
Corning
Norman Magnusson
Marguerite
St. Joseph
Mary Ann Blakemore
Denver
Colorado
Harlan L. Pote
Hoselton
Betty Pote
Patsy Pote
Nancy Dinges
Larry Gates
Ames
James Powers
Cedar Rapids
Laird Bowman
Joe Levy
Lawrence
Kansas
Sas
Bill Sanders
Howard Poore
Clark Miller
Betty Cross
Peggy Cross
Dailey Johnston
Vonnie Johnston
Bill Huggins
Red Oak
A. C. Rodenberg
Jean
Va Myer
Nellie Cobb
Kansas City
Don Smith
Blaine Robinson
Clearfield
Sim Beemer
Frank Robinson
Roy Buchanan
Kenneth John
Conway
Orville Rogers
Wyatt Grimm
Lenox
Johnston Bowen Marry at Mount Ayr Baptist Parsonage
Miss Alice Bowen of Redding Iowa and Tim Johnston of Diagonal wed at 3 PM Sunday June 18 in Mount Ayr Baptist parsonage. They will reside in Miagoral where Tim joins his father in Johnston Motor Co. Ford agents. Tim’s father recently ran Johnston Emplement Co. with brothers Dick and Bill in Bedford dealers in Ford tractors and Dearborn machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Bowen
James Bowen
Redding
Iowa
Tim Johnston
H. A. Johnston
Diagonal
Baptist Parsonage
Mount Ayr
Miagoral
Tim
Johnston Motor Co
Ford Cars
Mr. Johnston
Bill
Bedford
Johnston Emplement Company
Ford Tractors
Dearborn Machinery
Beatrice Campbell and Charles Woodyard Wed in Bedford
Beatrice Marie Campbell of Sheridan Missouri and Charles A Woodyard of Blockton married at 9 PM Tuesday June 20 in the Christian church parsonage Bedford. Rev Ben W Sinderson read the single ring ceremony. Bride’s parents Mr and Mrs John Spaak attended. They will reside on a farm northwest of Blockton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Marie Campbell
Charles Woodyard
Sheridan
Missouri
Charles A. Woodyard
Blockton
Christian Church
Bedford
Ben W. Sinderson
John Spaak
Woodyard
Ames Couple Ties Knot at First Congregational Church
Miss Jane Moye and Wyatt D. Blakemore wed in Ames in a 4 PM double ring ceremony at the First Congregational Church. The couple, with many family members present, will reside in Ames after a honeymoon trip to Canada.
Women’s Council Hosts Blockton Ladies Dinner Meeting
The Women’s Council of the Christian Church hosted 16 Blockton guests and 30 Bedford participants at Bedford church. A noon dinner followed by a missionary film “Kenji Comes Home” shown by Rev. C. A. Abbott. Devotions were led by Rev. Ben W. Sinderson with Rev. George W. Siwan assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Council of the Christian Church
Blockton Church
Bedford Church
Blockton
Bedford Group
Kenji
C. A. Abbott
Hopkins Christian Church
Ben W. Sinderson
George W. Si
Campbell Family Reunion Held For Mrs Mary Campbell of Blockton
A Sunday dinner at Lake of Three Fires shelter-house honored Mrs Mary E Campbell of Blockton. All nine children, twenty-five grandchildren, and twelve great grandchildren attended with many relatives listed from Iowa Minnesota Indiana Kansas and Cromwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake of Three Fires
Mary E.campbell
Blockton
Albert Besco
Lola
Zola
Leo Freemyer
Irene
Wayne
Doyle
Elaine Freemyer
Albert Leo
Minnesota
Elmer Freemyer
Larry
Marvin
la Porte City
Iowa
G. I. Streebin
Joe Yockey, Jr
Ralph. Robertson
Wanda
Marilyn
B. W. Campbell
Ethelyr
B. E. Williams
Warren
John
Ottawa
Kansas
Ola D. Campbell
Marian
Indiana
Ward B. Campbell
Cleo
Miriam
Yvonne
le Mars
Noble Campbell
Francis
Lewis
Wilma
Oren
Cromwell
Truman Freemyer
Roger
Diagonal
J. R. Freemyer
Bedford
Glen Stroburg
Vicki
John Stroburg
Craig
Paul Campbell
Paulette
Stephen
Guy Poore
Neva
Richard
Mary
Warrer Adams
Mary E. Campbell
East Mission Ladies Sponsor Guest Day at Church
East Mission Ladies Aid held a Guest Day gathering at the church on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Roy Adkisson led devotions for the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Mission Ladies
East Mission Ladies Aid
Roy Adkisson
Enter tainment prizes awarded to local ladies at event
Prizes in entertainment contests were awarded to Mrs. Herman Burgmaier Mrs. Leroy Book Mrs. Marion Mahan Mrs Jesse Dougherty Mrs. Mary Bradley and Mrs Elizabeth Cabeen. Guests included Mrs Claude Borkin Mrs Brice Melvin Mrs J Anderson and others. The next meeting will be at the church Tuesday July 11 with a sack lunch served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Burgmaier
Leroy Book
Marion Mahan
Jesse ‘Dougherty
Mary Bradley
Elizabeth Cabeen
Claude Borkin
Brice Melvin
J. Anderson
Flavel Murphy
Paul Blane
Elmer Ferguson
Robert Irvin
Johnsons Host Week End Family Reunion at Lake of Three Fires
G S Johnsons entertained relatives at a family reunion the first of the week at the Lake of Three Fires to celebrate the wedding of their daughter Betty Johnson. The group dined at the Bedford Cafe Sunday and Monday and enjoyed a buffet supper Sunday night. The Johnson-Walters wedding party was treated to a buffet lunch at the Johnson home Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. S. Johnsons
G. S. Johnson
Lake of Three Fires
Betty Johnson
Bedford Cafe
Four-Generation Family Dinner Honors Father in Dowell Home
Mrs. Lela Snyder hosted a family dinner Sunday to honor her father Joe Dowell for Father's Day. Four generations attended and all joined morning church services. Attendees included Irvin and Diagonal Dowell, Grant Dowell with Mona Sue and Diane, Les Cochran of Clearfield, Elvis Johnson and daughters Janet and Ann of Omaha, Jack Beaver family, Bob Snyder, Joan, Donnie Kirchner, Barbara Snyder, and the honored guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lela Snyder
Joe Dowell
Irvin Dowell
Diagonal
Grant Dowell
Mona Sue
Diane
Les Cochran
Clearfield
Elvis Johnson
Janet
Ann
Omaha
Jack Beaver
Dale
Ronald
Richard
Bob Snyder
Joan
Donnie Kirchner
Barbara Snyder
Snyder
Mrs Warneke Hosts Rebekah Lodge Past Noble Grand Club
Mrs Vera Warneke will be hostess to the Past Noble Grand Club of the Rebekah Lodge at the ICCF Hall on Friday night June 30. Assisting hostesses are Mrs Verna Johnson Mrs Alta Nevins Mrs Effie Klopp and Mrs Naomi Shafar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Warneke
Rebekah Lodge
1.C.C.F. Hall
Verna Johnson
Alta Nevins
Effie Klopp
Naomi Shafar
Country Club Members To Have Dinner Party
The Bedford Country Club invites members to a dinner party at the club house at 6 45 Tuesday night June 27. Arrangements are led by Bobbie and Max Henryson Mil dred and Bob Stacy Ethel and Paul Bartlett Charlotte and Charles Steward Marion and Wendell Prugh Marcene and Troy Bowen Mary Esther and Elton Jensen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
Bedford Country Club
Bobbie
Max Henryson
Mildred
Bob Stacy
Ethel
Paul Bartlett
Charlotte
Charles Steward
Marion
Wendell Prugh
Marcene
Troy Bowen
Mary Esther
Elton Jensen
VFW Picnic Supper Set for Lake of Three Fires
The VFW and Auxiliary plan a pot-luck picnic weather permitting on Monday June 26 at the Lake of Three Fires. All members and families are invited. Mrs Walter Lynch hosted the Benton Social Club Thursday with all but two members present. Refreshments were served. The club will gather Thursday July 20 with Mrs Corwin Mauderly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V.F.W
Walter Lynch
Benton
Corwin Mauderly
F F Club Meeting Highlights with Ferguson Family
The F F Club met Friday with Mr and Mrs Hamilton Ferguson hosting. Fourteen members and their families attended the gathering and roll call prompted by the prompt Father’s question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.F. Club
Hamilton Ferguson
Roll
Day in town with gifts and July social plans
Evening featured games and cards. Pries paid to several ladies including Mrs Scott and Mrs Townsend. Mrs Frank Stingley received a birthday gift. July meeting set with Mrs Kai Sorenson. fruit salad and cake to be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pries
Scott
Bradley
Mahan
Anderson
Townsend
Frank Stingley
Kai Sorenson
Quilt Binding at U K Club Hostess Afternoon
Mrs Harold McCune hosted the U K Club Thursday with eleven members and two guests Mrs W E Zarnikow of Ames and a sister of the hostess. The group spent the afternoon binding a quilt and hemming tea towels for the hostess. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold McCune
U. K
Union Country Club Hosts Mrs Templeton
Mrs C H Templeton served as hostess at the Union Country Club event. The social gathering featured prominent club members and community guests in a friendly reception setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Templeton
Union Club
Union Country Club
Obituary of Mrs. Alex Curles of Camilla Georgia
Mrs. Alex Curles died at her Camilla home June 10 after a long illness. The body lay in state at First Baptist Church with Rev Charles Duncan officiating. burial followed in Oak View Cemetery. She was 28, born Harriet John in Bedford, a former Pentagon secretary and musician active in American Legion. Survived by husband and two daughters Elizabeth Ann and Marilyn, plus parents Evert and Mrs John and brother James John of Ames Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Curles
Camilla
Georgia
First Baptist Church
Charles Duncan
Oakview
Curles
Harriett John
Evert John
Hopkins
Bedford
Bedford High School
Pentagon
Washington, D.C
iMrs.Carles
Camila
American Legion
Elizabeth Ann
Marilyn
Mrs. Evert John
James John
Ames
Iowa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Norma Robinson
Robert Cobb
First Presbyterian Church
Maude Chaney
Ross Gamet
Marvin Doran
Lohengrin
Kan
Shall
Woodward
Clarence Marshall
Martha Sleep
Eugene
Bud) Marshall
Bobby
Chicago
Ural Hartman
Dickie
Barbara
Alice Mae Kincheloe
Coin
Elmore Ferguson
Orville Ferguson
Ivan Hughes
Rennie
Mike
Clarinda
Charles Marshall
Logan
Belva Marshall
Homer Marshall
Martha
Jimmie
Bob Marshall
Herbert Marshall
Kay Sawyer
Don Marshall
Francis Marshall
Donna
Karen
Allen
Michael
Meriie Clark
Gary
Kay
Earle Marshall
Leon Marshall
Jane Moye Wyatt Blakemore
Jane Moye
Constance Moye
Wyatt D. Blakemore
W. H. Blakemore
First Congregational Church
Mr. Allen
Jack Moye
William Lapp
Colo
Jack ‘Moye
Nelson Blakemore
Dick Willard
Manhassett
Long Island
Ed Anderson
Robert Nelson
Marshall’s
Leon M
Muer
Lucas Paints
Bedford Building Supply
Council
Campbell Family
Court Street
Wayne, Louise, Jerry
Bill Hewitt
Mer
Mrs. Lynch
F. F
Ferguson Home
Mrs. Harold McCune
Virgil Vincent
Howard Hawkee
James Keith
Sacz
Armour’s Star Bacon
Wheaties Besak
Procter & Gamble
Tae
LGE
Bedford Bruins
Weddle Merchants of
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