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Newspaper

Bedford Times Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1938

Page

2

Berwyn Couple Wed at M E Church in Berwyn

Betty Dickinson and John Albert Sundell married at the M E Church of Berwyn NL on June 13 1938. The ceremony featured organ music and songs by James A. Gilmer and William G. Edmundson Jr. The bride daughter of Ernest and Mrs Dickinson of Berwyn and the groom son of Mr and Mrs Sundell of Sharpsburg IA. They plan to live at 3201 Clinton Ave Berwyn after June 26 and enjoyed a New York City honeymoon after the ceremony.

Taylor County M. E Berwyn Betty Dickinson John Albert Sundell Sharpsburg Iowa James A. Gilmer William G. Edmundson, Jr Ernest Dickinson Dorothy Fabri Lawrence F. Laney Joan Hodges Wesley Ave Morton Junior College Moser’s Business College John Sundell Sharpsburg High School

Rebekahs Plan October Guest Day at IOOF Hall

Mrs Floyd Shum leads June committee of Rebekahs entertaining Golden Rule Circle at the IOOF hall Friday. Social hour featured Chinese Checkers, Dominoes and Pinochle. An October guest day was set with committee members Mrs Floyd Shum Mrs E T Brice and Mrs Thos Hosman appointed. Ice cream and cake refreshments were served.

Floyd Shum Rebekahs Golden Rule Circle C.F. Hall E. T. Brice Thos, Hosman

Hamblin Office Hosts Fried Chicken Picnic

Mr and Mrs Allen W Hamblin entertained the Times Press office force at a Lake of Three Fires picnic Friday evening. Boating was the diversion for the evening.

Allen W. Hamblin Times-Press Lake of Three Fires

Miss Wilma Young and Ermal Shull Wed in Outdoor Ceremony

Miss Wilma Young daughter of Mrs. Ruby Young of Shenandoah and Ermal Shull son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Shull of Riverton were married in an outdoor ceremony at the bride's mother's home at 8 p m Wednesday June 15 Reverend William J Todd officiated The couple hosted eighty guests including H E Barr and Mrs Barr of Bedford After a honeymoon in the north they will reside on the groom's farm near Riverton

Wilma Young Ruby Young Shenandoah Ermal Shull Bernard Shull Riverton William J. Todd Methodist Church of H.E. Barr Bedford

Methodist Aid To Meet With Payton Sisters

The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal church will meet at the home of the Payton Sisters on Friday afternoon June 24. Mrs. M. G. Burrell will chair the serving committee with help from Mrs. Carl Cummings Mrs. W. F. Overhulser Mrs. J. R. Kopp and several others named for entertaining duties.

Methodist Aid Payton Ladies Aid Society of The Methodist Episcopal Church M. G. Burrell Carl Cummings W. F. Overhulser J. R. Kopp Zelbert Freemyer Will Fitch Claude Hamilton Vera Johnson Lucile Livingston Ralph O'Dell Wilbur Novinger Howard Ackerman Jennie Ackerman Lucile Blake H. Kirk Hall

Presbyterian Missionary Tea Slated by Church Ladies

The Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church will host a Tea at the church on Thursday afternoon June 30. Music will be provided by the ladies' quartette and the program will be presented by the church's younger members.

Presbyterian Society Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church

Wild Rose Club Met At Gravity Home For Luncheon

Mrs Riley Lee hosted the Wild Rose Club at Gravity Home with a one oclock covered dish luncheon Friday afternoon July 1. Mrs H E Moore and Miss Belva Marshall assisted.

Wild Rose Club Gravity Home Riley Lee H. E. Moore Belva Marshall

Calendar Notes From Local Clubs and Church Groups

A series of June and upcoming events from local clubs and churches. Christian Ladies Aid hosts guest Mrs. Troy Spencer on Friday. Methodist Ladies Aid to meet June 28. Presbyterian Aid and Missionary Tea at the church. V V C Club hosted by Mrs Wayne Marley on June 16 with eleven members. Club picnic at Lake of Three Fires on Sunday June 26. Next meeting set for June 30 at Mrs Delbert Jared’s home.

Christian Ladies Aid Troy Spencer Methodist Ladies Aid Payton Presbyterian Aid Society B. H. M. Club Parsons Wyane Marley V.v.c Wayne Marley Lake of Three Fires Delbert Jared H. M. P. Club

Forest Grove Club meets with quilting afternoon

Mrs. Jesse Straight hosted the Forest Grove Club on Thursday afternoon June 16 with ten members and five children in attendance. Guests included Mrs. J. B. Ruh of Sheridan Miss Ella Straight and Miss Ruby Risser. The group spent the afternoon piecing a quilt for the hostess and refreshments were served. The July meeting will be at Mrs. Karl Kemery's home.

Jesse Straight Forest Grove Club J. B. Ruh Sheridan Ella Straight Ruby Risser Karl Kemery Higgins West Gay Ladies Club Dick Higgins West Gay Club Anna Gibson College Springs Laverne Nissen Page Nebr Harold Brown

Church Event At Mrs Spencer's Home Friday Afternoon

Friday afternoon June 24 church gathering hosted by Mrs. Troy Spencer south of Bedford. Assistants include Mrs. Clark Spencer Mrs. Bedford Wood Mrs. Brice Melvin Mrs. Earl Dotson Mrs. Mattie Jeffers and Mrs. L. E. Safley. Mel Sheley of Hopkins was honored guest at Father’s Day dinner at Roy Horning’s home with family and friends present.

Ladies Aid Society of The Church of Christ Troy Spencer Bedford Spencer Clark Spencer Bedford Wood Brice Melvin Earl Dotson Mattie Jeffers L. E. Safley Mel Sheley Hopkins Roy Horning Henry Roush Ott Oberhauser Norman Billy Lee Avis Sheley Harley Sheley John Bordner Edna Horning Bob Mullen

Weiner roast honors visitors at Lake of Three Fires event

A group of young people held a weiner roast and picnic supper Monday evening at the Lake of Three Fires to honor Miss Lucile Wolverton from Cedar Rapids. Other attendees included Virginia Perkins Wilma Shum Eleanor Jared Elaine Bock Julia Hahn Neela Nonneman Bud Wetmore Bill Crum Ernie Campbell Bill Chilcote Donald Herrick Rollie Livingston Troy Rounds.

Lake of Three Fires Lucile Wolverton Cedar Rapids Virginia Perkins Wilma Shum Eleanor Jared E’laine Bock Julia Hahn Neela Nonneman Bud Wetmore Bill Crum Ernie Campbell Bill Chilcote Donald Herrick Rollie Livingston Troy Rounds

Local social notes of Diagonal area visitors and visitors

A long list of county residents and guests visit local homes and nearby towns. Families from Diagonal Bedford Blockton Shenandoah and Denver Missouri stop by for weekends dinners and short visits including Junger King Barber Hays Frederick and Dawson clans with trips to the Lake of Three Fires and Delwein Iowa.

Hot And Bothered Sunburn Advice From A Sunburn

An old time health note urges readers to avoid harsh sunburn by easing into sun exposure. It warns that deep tanning with long beach days and reflective water can cause severe burns, chills, fever, and skin peeling, while recommending gradual exposure and moderation.

Lenox U P Church Honors Taylor Couple on Golden Wedding

The United Presbyterian church of Lenox honored Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Taylor on their Golden Wedding with a June 14 dinner in the church dining room. Seated at a central decorated table amid gold and white decor, seventy guests attended as Rev. Harry Orr presided. The program included talks, a duet, and a solo, with several local members and relatives in attendance.

United Presbyterian Church of Lenox O. D. Tyler Harry

Harmony Reading Circle Picnic At Mrs Dunbar Home

The Harmony Reading Circle held its annual picnic at Mrs. Donald Dunbar's home on Wednesday afternoon featuring readings and music. Fourteen members attended. Visitors included Olive Dunbar and Beulah Dunbar from Milwaukee, George Clute and son from Monroe, and Rowena Palmburg from Nortonville. Relatives and friends in Lenox hosted travelers from Milwaukee and Des Moines with visits and short stays.

Harmony Reading Circle Donald Dunbar Lenox Olive Dunbar Beulah Milwaukee Wisc George Clute Monroe Mich Victor Palmburg Rowena Nortonville Kans Aurora Mills Thee Reimer Merle Gene Phil Dale Reimer Sharon North Dakota Jackie Munger Des Moines G. L. Goodale

Five Point Plan Urges Taylor County Weed Fight

Weed commissioners and Robert Davie urge farmers to join a five point program to eradicate noxious weeds. Actions include testing seed, identifying new weeds, using chemicals and summer fallow, reporting weed areas, and neighbor cooperation across townships and towns.

Taylor Robert Davie Davie

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