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Newspaper

Bedford Times Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1961

Page

4

Ellen Kay Clark Browning Wedding at Middleton Church

The Middleton Community Church in Wisconsin hosted a June 3 ceremony for Ellen Kay Clark and Robert Clark Browning with Rev. Reed Forbush officiating. The bride wore Chantilly lace and net with a crystal tiara, carried a white orchid, and was preceded by maid of honor D Fay Norris and best man Lawrence Hawkins. A church lounge reception followed. out-of-town guests included the Browns from Edina, Missouri, and Bedford, Iowa.

Middleton Community Church Middleton Wisc Ellen Kay Clark Merine Clark Robert Clark Browning Burington Clyde Browning Edina Reed Forbush Leon Marshall Bedford D. Fay Norris Lawrence Hawkins Madison James Browning William Melby KE. W. Norris E. T. Baltes Middlesrom Dale Hansen New Market Madison Business College Thompson McKimmon Security and Commodity Stocktakers Kirksville Collee Air Force International Harvester Co Burlington Clyde Browing James Eddie

Janet Snodderly Marries Eddie Garner in Spencer

Mr. and Mrs. Max C. Snodderly of Clarinda announce the recent marriage of their daughter Janet to Eddie Garner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Garner of Bedford. The couple wed in Spencer at the Methodist Church Chapel with relatives from Spencer, Bedford, Clarinda, Council Bluffs and Spencer in attendance. They will reside in Clarinda for now.

Max C. Snodderly Clarinda Janet Eddie Garner Ray Garner Bedford Spencer Iowa Methodist Cecil Irvin Gerald Stephen Eunice Snodderly Rex Snodderly Council Bluffs Jim Snodderly

Catherine Wright and John H. Meyers Wed in Truro

Miss Catherine Mae Wright of Bedford wed John H. Myers of Dallas Center in a May 28 double ring ceremony at the Truro Methodist Church. Rev. Dale Lockart officiated. Bride wore a rose point lace gown with a tulle skirt and aurora borealis veil. Attendants included Sharon Fitzgerald and Connie Wright. best man Dan Myers. A reception for 80 followed. The couple reside in Dallas Center. the groom farms and the bride works for Mutual Casualty Insurance in Des Moines. Mrs Myers is a 1960 graduate of Truro Community High School.

Catherine Mae Wright Wayne R. Wright Bedford John H. Myers Dallas Center Raymond Myers Chambersburg Dale Lockart Methodist Church Truro Mildred Schultz Carol Hurd Roy Hurd Dan Myers Ed Hofen David Wright Sharon Fitzgerald Connie Wright Sharon Burns Donna Lockart Dixie Brant Betty Journey Creston Zimmerman Apts

New Sac red Heart Altar Society Elects Officers

Mrs. Robert Rogers was elected president of the Sacred Heart Altar and Rosary Society at the last meeting held at Gravity. Elected for next year are Vice President Mrs. Joe Whitaker, Secretary Mrs. John Wilmes, Treasurer Mrs. Chas OConnell, and Program Chairman Mrs. William Moulton. Installation is set for September. Twelve members attended the June meeting. Roll call was My Vacation Plans. New by laws were drafted for the constitution.

Robert Rogers Sacred Heart Altar and Rosary Society Doyle Churchill Gravity Joe Whitaker John Wilmes Chas. O'Connell William Moulton

Whitehead Cabbage Nuptials At New Market

Kathryn Faye Whitehead daughter of Mr and Mrs Lee Whitehead Hopkins and Keith Martin Cabbage son of Mr and Mrs Orval Cabbage New Market were married Sunday June 4 at the Church of Christ in New Market. The double ring ceremony was conducted by Clarence Potter in the presence of 130 guests. The bride wore a white acetate and nylon lace gown with a pleated net insert and scalloped neckline. Her finger tip veil was secured to a seed pearl coronet. She carried white roses and lavender carnations on a white Bible. Kay Whitehead was her sister and maid of honor. Janet Sue Cabbage sister of the groom was bridesmaid. Thaine Cabbage was best man, Dusty Whitehead was groomsman, Robert Runyan and Roger Gant were ushers. Mrs Ronald Perry of Clarinda was pianist and accompanied Don Cabbage of South Sioux City Nebraska who sang Because after the Lord's Prayer. Candles were lit by Linda Pratt and Miriam Wood. Gail Lynn Cabbage was flower girl and Ronnie Pratt was ringbearer. The couple reside in Omaha.

Kathryn ‘Faye Whitehead Lee Whitehead Hopkins Keith Martin Cabbage Orval Cabbage New Market Church of Christ In Clarence Potter Kay Whitehead Janet Sue Cabbage Thaine Cabbage Dusty Whitehead Robert Runyan Roger Gant Ronald Perry Clarinda Don Cabbage South Sioux City Nebr Lacy Thompson Linda Pratt Miriam Wood Gail Lynn Cabbage Ronnie Pratt Loretta Faye Abernathy Gordon Abernathy Blockton Leo Dillon Roy Dillon S. E. Sterrett Janet Abernathy Paulette Campbell Pat Hillers Marcelene Loghry

Abernathy Dillon Nuptials At Blockton

Loretta Faye Abernathy and Leo Dillon were married Sunday at the Blockton Methodist Church in a 2 pm double ring ceremony. The couple, wed before 160 guests, plan a two week Colorado honeymoon and will reside on a farm west of Blockton. Loretta is the 1961 Bedford High School graduate. Leo is a 1955 Blockton High School alumnus who served two years in Japan.

Colorado Dillon Blockton Bedford Community High School Blockton High School Japan

Peggy Waldeler Weds Edward Long in Bedford Baptist Ceremony

Peggy Waldeler daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo Waldeler of Bedford wed Edward T Long son of Mr and Mrs Burl Long of Worth Missouri in a Saturday eight pm ceremony at Bedford Baptist Church Rev Ted Reed officiated before four tiers of pink and white roses. The bride wore silk over taffeta with Chantilly lace, carried Sweetheart roses on a white Bible. Attendants included Miss Sue Waldeler maid of honor and bridesmaids in mint green gowns. The reception featured a four tier cake, pink roses and candles. Both couple graduates of Grant City High School and Maryville State College The bride is a junior at Maryville State College and the groom attended Maryville State College and works in Kansas City. For traveling the bride wore a navy and white dress.

Peggy ‘Waldeter Dhd Leo Waldefer Bedford Edward T. Long Burl Long Worth the Baptist Church Ted Reed Stanberry Carolyn Fletchall June Barnes Albany Hester Wei Grant City Myron Waldener St. Joseph Carl Stephens Thos. Hosman Rebecca Timberlake Lois Davidson Maryville State College Kansas City

Guest Day Affair Highlights Former Club Members

A Bedford social gathering featured memory shares from former members across multiple states and an anniversary program led by president Elda Metzler. Readings, dances, a Charleston number, and a display of club records accompanied refreshments in yellow and white.

Peti Mike Louder Helen. M. Fitch Doris Morrison Conway Ferne K. Weatherly Glenwood Ruth Woods Cumberland Nellie Kingsley Grimnell Town Bonnie; Brown Corning Vesta G. Jones Portland Oregon Margaret May Trout Amity Mary N. Putnam Chillicothe Edith Naven Lenox Mary Lou Jackson Parsons Kans Marian Mohler Ray Glass Wilma Melvin Jean Manberly Marjorie Wheeler Wayne Marley Alma Lyons Ellen Good Bedford Ethel Geer East Moline Inl Etta Davis Mesa Arizona Grace Groppe Kimpton Jerry Gunson Denver Colo Mildred Campbell Riviera Texas Lola O’dell Ashland W. S. Hutchinson Springfield Zelda (Heaton) Kjandolen Sioux Falls S. Dak Leah Bradley St. Joseph Gayol Eighmy Gravity Elmer Freemyer Loveland Elda Metzler Hazel Woods Nelle Kingsley Linda Smith Darlene King Harry Burmeister Jackie Spencer Little Jackson Boys Fern Vincent Idras Campbell Letha Brown Faith Spencer Pauline King Ferne Williams Flossie Newkirk Alice Park Geneva Karg Grace Hill Lola Webb Clara Mullen Sally Kaye Campbell Barbara Katz

Kidney Family Dinner Hosted at Skylark Cafe

L. H. Kidney of Clarinda hosted a Wednesday family dinner at the Skylark cafe in Bedford. Guests included Capt. and Mrs. Joe Kidney and sons of Clovis New Mexico, Mr. and Mrs. Denton Kidney and family of Clarinda, Mr. and Mrs. John Schoenmann and family, and Mrs. Ennis Florea of Blockton.

L. H. Kidney Clarinda Skylark Cafe Bedford Joe Kidney Clovis New Mexico Denton Kidney John Schoenmann Ennis Florea Blockton

Mrs Nelson Smalley Hosts Coffee At Home

Mrs Nelson Smalley entertains at her home at 9 30 a m on Wednesday hosting guests who are members of the June committee of the Past Noble Grands of the Rebekah lodge.

Mrs. Nelson Smalley Nelson Smalley Rebekah Lodge

Holt Ladies 43 Club Meeting Proceeds in June

The Holt Ladies 43 club met June 14 at their leader Mrs Dean Armstrong home. A trip to Red Oak was planned to learn about mattresses and materials. Margaret Armstrong demonstrated cleaning a paint brush and the group spent the rest of the time learning new songs.

Holt Ladiés 43 Dean Armstrong Red Oak Margaret Armstrong

Jefferson Jays 4H club tour June 4 at Gay school house

The Jefferson Jays 4H club met June 4 starting at the Gay school house with a noon basket dinner. At about 2:00 p.m. members toured projects including sheep soybeans baby beef turkeys wheat market litter horse chickens and market litter. Reporter David Loutzenhiser.

Jefferson Jays Gay School House Ronald Donald Shay Gene Crecelius Howard Cox Phillip King Dale Dillon David Loutzenhiser Tom Brown Donald Brown Richard Brown

Notice of probate of will in Taylor County Iowa

In the district court March term 1961 No 7425 an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of C R Chamberlin deceased dated December 6 1952 has been filed opened and read.

C. R. Chamberlin

Notice of probate for last will at Bedford Iowa

The court announces a probate hearing at 10:00 A M on the date above for all interested parties to present instruments or contest the last will and testament of the deceased. Dated Bedford Iowa June 12 1961 Julia Bedell Clerk of District Court Attorneys Jones and Jones 243

Bedford Iowa Julia Bedell Jones

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