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Newspaper

Bedford Times Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1967

Page

3

Siam Newslet: Social ties in Clarinda and Siam area

Mrs. Ronald Jobe and children of Topeka Kansas visited relatives in Siam including the Conlin Jobe home near Geneva. Numerous local families hosted meals and attended church events. The WSCS of the Methodist church held a meeting installing officers for 1967 1968 and many neighbors shared news of visits travel and upcoming weddings and travels.

Ronald Jobe Topeka Kans Conlin Jobe Geneva Mae Hatfield Ella Bix LaVell Clark Clarinda Sheryl McAlpin Bedford Frank Shields Reid Shields Clark Crawford Claginda Herb Christie Shields Floyd Cox Adai’ Beck New Market Robert Bunyan Troy J. D. Settles Maryville Ernest Gray Naomi Gant Roger Gray Jennifer Settles Delpha Pitman Roy Gant Eldon Stewart Bert Stewart WSCS Methodist Church Onieta Woldguff Darlene Clawinda Loyd Oxley Tom Norris Andrew Miller Hazel Gant Claude Lavendar Dorman Young Cecil Woldruff Elvin Wells John Webb Vera Clayton Fred Brown John Crawford Erich Schulz Vera Paschel Elsie Halpian San Bermardino Calif Frank. Shields Fred Fesenmeyer Eldon Cecil Waldruff Elbert Woldruff Chris and Tony Woldruff Colorado Springs Colo Woldruff Park Joe Updike

Oak Hill community gathering and upcoming 60th anniversary homecoming

Oak Hill notes report a June meeting with 12 members and two visitors, devotions by Mrs. Gerald Johnson, program by Mrs. Judson Beemer, and refreshments. Plans advance for the church diamond birthday homecoming on Sept. 3 with morning service and basket dinner. Several local residents are listed with visits, dinners, and travels, including Ed Edwards and Cindy from Omaha, the Morgan and West families, and others from Conway, Clarinda, and nearby towns. The issue also includes club activities and hospitality at various town gatherings accompanied by family visits and birthdays.

Oak Hill Gerald Johnson Judson Beemer Mark Young Lester Corbin Pete Edwards Cindy Omaha Lester Parks Earl Morgan Lloyd West May West Claude Darlene Earl Pfander Jakie Green Denver Arthur Sollars Sam Garrett Kansas Sammy Huntington Park Calif Leonard Perdew Near Conway Dennis Howard Perdew Sharpsburg Dwight Mothershead Gravity Joy Corbin Eddie Margaret Armstrong Connie Shafar Ameson Tues Margaret Colorado Connie Clark Crawford Geo Robert Larson Clarinda and Frank Shields iThis Reid Shields Robert Larsen Ernest Gray Steve St. Francis Hospital Maryville Jennifer Dawn J. D. Settles Mr. Settles Harve Settles Mitchell, Nebr A.mere Harlan Howes Tom Norris Clarinda Park Junior Shoemaker Pearl Young Shambaugh Lincoln Byron Smith Red Oak Russel Lininger Leavenworth Frank Harvey Clearmont Geo. Norris Bedford Floyd Miller Rhonda Vivian Violet Coy Jeffers Thurs Clem Jeffers Jeffers Loyd Oxley Bobbie ‘Frank’ Robstin Shields

Wool Payment Up a Penny Boosts 1968 Wool Prices

Wool producers will gain a penny per pound for 1968 marketings as the U S Department of Agriculture establishes a shorn wool incentive price of 67 cents per pound. Mohair support stands at 77.4 cents, with pulled wool tied to the shorn wool incentive. Payments to Taylor county producers begin April 1969, with applications due by January 31, 1969.

Orvis W. Wheeler ASC U. S. Dept. of Agri Wheeter

Golden Eagle Passports for Federal Recreation Areas Sold

The Federal Government offers a $7 Golden Eagle Passport valid through March 31, 1968, allowing unlimited admission for the purchaser and accompanying private vehicle to thousands of federal parks, forests, wildlife refuges, and recreation areas nationwide. Short-term permits are available for single areas. Proceeds support the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Passports are sold at the ALCS county office.

United States Orvis W. Wheeler Taylor Asc Land and Water Conservation Fund Congress ALCS

Soybean varieties studied in two county plots

Soybean plots were put out by H club members Kevin Mellott of Bedford and Bob Wright of New Market. Each plot contains 14 varieties supplied by the Iowa Crop Improvement Association. Mellott’s plot sits on highway 2 south of the old East Mission Church, six miles east of Bedford, while Wright’s plot is at the Ver Wright farm in Dallas township northeast. Signs will identify each plot’s varieties to observe characteristics.

H Club Kevin Mellott Bedford Bob Wright New Market Iowa Crop Improvement Association Mellett Highway 2 Old East Mission Church Wright Ver Wright Dallas Township

YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY By Martin Gundlach

Martin A. Gundlach answers reader questions about social security benefits. He explains disability eligibility requires five years of work in the last ten, and you cannot pay in advance for work not done. Insurance covers recurring medical treatments for illness or injury, but routine physicals are excluded. The Creston office serves several counties in Iowa, with a June 27 1967, 9:30 a.m. Bedford courthouse outreach.

Martin A. Gundlach Creston Social Security Office Creston Adair Adams Cass Clarke Decatur Montgomery Page Ringgold Taylor Union Creston Social Security W. Montgomery Towa Court House Bedford

Holt Lassies 4H Club Plans July Show At Camp

The Holt Lassies 4H Club met June 10 at 7 30 p m with eight members present. Roll call was What the Label Tells Me. Plans for Day Camp and the Achievement Show were discussed and the show set for July 12 at 2 p m. Rosemary O Dowd spoke on A New Dress for Three Year Old Susie. Reporter Sandra Brown.

Holt Lassies 4H Reguilar Rosemary O'Dowd Susie Sandra Brown

Platte Peppy Pals and Loyal Legion 4H Club Meetings

The Platte Peppy Pals 4H Club gathered at Mrs. Aida Ryan's home on June 3 with President San deez Rolleee a Sooke jwere presiding and a meal served by Mrs. Ryan. The Loyal Legion 4H Club met June 5 at Nila Holmes’ home, opening proceedings with a pledge and introductions.

Aida Ryan Ryan Paula ‘ Haering Loyal Legion Nila Holmes Peeniiere Werd Oaeved

I Am a Tireless American Quote in Jottings Column

JLT MRS DARRELL CHERYL GIFFORD notes the reprinting of the famed editorial I Am a Tireless American in the June 8 Jottings. The piece, praised as patriotic, was presented in Congress by Hon. Richard T. Hanna and traced to the Garden Grove Education Association where Gifford leads.

Darrell Cheryl) Gifford Herman O'Dell Cheryl Mtavvee Wail Olivyul System Garden Grove Education Assoc Gifford Richard T. Hanna California House of Representatives America

Bible School and Service Schedule for Sunday

Sunday services include Bible School at 9:45 led by Mrs. Andy Ettleman, superintendent. Communion and sermon follow at 10:45. Choir practice is set for Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

Bible School Andy Ettleman

Jehovah's Witnesses Weekly Bible Meetings Schedule

The Kingdom Hall at 204 Jefferson Street hosts Bible Book Study on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. in Bible Aid titled Things in which it is impossible for God to bie. Friday features Ministry Development Class at 7:30 p.m. and an 8:30 Public Bible Speaking Class. Sunday offers a Public Bible Talk at 2 p.m. and Watchtower Study at 3:15. Public welcome. no collections.

Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall Jefferson Street Tues Sun

Hamilton Memorial United Missionary Church Service Schedule

Pastor Walter Ortmann leads Sunday worship at Hamilton Memorial United Missionary Church with services at 9:45 Sunday school and 10:45 worship, 8 p.m. evening service. Radio Your Worship Hour EMA 8:30. Jr youth choir 7 p.m. Prayer meeting Thursday 8 p.m. Youth Camp June 26 30 at Weeping Water Neb camp grounds, fee 7 dollars. WMS meets at the church this week.

Hamilton Memorial United Missionary Church Walter Ortmann Ss. S. Supt Bill Moon Weeping Water Nebr

Methodist Church J Services And Choir Rehearsals

Milton Kinney ministers at Methodist Church J with morning worship at 9 30 a m all are welcome. Sunday school at 10 30 a m classes for all. Junior choir rehearsal at 6 30 p m senior choir at 7 p m Junior Hi MYF at 7 p m.

Methodist Church Milton Kinney

Presbyterian Church Service Schedule and Events

John D. Kerr ministers the Presbyterian Church with a Sunday church school at 9 15 am and a 10 30 am service. A Thursday 7 30 pm event titled Sex Education is listed among upcoming activities.

Presbyterian Church John D. Kerr

Baptist Church Schedule Includes Services and Classes

Ollie Odle is pastor at the Baptist Church. The week features Sunday: 10 a.m. Sunday school 11 a.m. worship 12:30 p.m. Friendly Class 7 p.m. B Y F 8 p.m. evening service with dinner. Other events include Boy Scouts Monday 7 p.m. Bible study Tuesday 2:30 p.m. B W S Sr. Citizens Thursday 10 a.m. Junior Choir 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir 8 p.m. Prayer service Friday and Saturday. Baptist Women’s conference at Ames.

Berea Church OF Christ South of Bedford B.Y.F

Public Notice on Water Storage Permit in Taylor County

A permit application by Leo Evans is on file with the Iowa Natural Resources Council to store up to 19.2 acre feet of water at a maximum runoff from 65 acres on land described as the E% of the NE% of Section 30, T70N, R31S in Taylor County Iowa. A public hearing is set for July 6 1967 at 10:00 am at the Office of the Water Commissioner in Moines Iowa where the commissioner or deputy will hear evidence for or against the permit.

Taylor County Iowa Iowa Natural Resources Council Des Moines Leo Evans Towa Water Commissioner State Office

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