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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1955
Page
3
Lester Clapp of Iowa State College highlights sheet erosion as a major but controllable problem in corn land. He notes about 20 tons of topsoil per acre yearly in a b year study, with contouring and crop rotations reducing loss. terracing and grasses yield further protection.
Mrs WHT Boyd reports Hopkins A T Wilkinson pastor at large and missionary of Maryville led the worship at the Baptist church Sunday. The primary class offered special music with Father s Day observed in both Sunday school and worship services at the Christian church.
Dr Charles Edward Fuller of the Missouri Bible College spoke at morning worship on The Outreach of a Christian. Evangelistic services continued at the Church of Christ with Bob Smith of Mission Kansas as speaker.
Mrs Lynn Wells hosted the Wo men s Society of Christian Service with 18 members on June 8. Mrs Glaude Calendar led the lesson on Toward A World Fellowship. The next meeting is July 13 with Mrs Frederick Handorf and Mrs Harry Clayton leading. Bix Jones nuptials report Rose Evelyn Bix and Wayne Jones married June 12 in New Market Christian church. bride from New Market, groom a Navy member stationed in California.
Thirteen boys and one leader from Taylor county will attend the State 4 H Boys short course at Iowa State College June 21 23. Delegates include Albert Hillers Joe Livingston Clair Ferguson Mary Hamblin Robert Gould Gerald Mullen James Lucas Duane King Victor Posten Dale Lenz Roger Selley Larry Leek Eddie Anderson and adult leaders Clem Sands and Maclyn LaRue. Three days of activities include tours of agronomy and agricultural engineering farms soil judging demonstrations on modern shop equipment and drain tile testing. Victory 4 H club held an all day meeting June 9 at Mary Lou Damewood s home with ten members six guests two leaders three judges and team demonstrations by several junior and senior groups.
A sequence of 4-H and Extension events listed with dates and places: June 26 stockmen tour at Hamblins. June 27 Extension Council meeting Bedford. June 29 District Extension Conference Council Bluffs Iowa. July 1 Farm Bureau Board meeting Bedford. July 16 4-H Achievement show entries close. July 24 to Aug 1 Taylor County Fair and 4-H Achievement Show. Aug 10 to 18 County Girls 4-H Camp. Aug 15 4-H Safety Clinic.
Richard Cordes of Villisca and Mary Lou Damewood of Bedford are chosen to attend the state young people's leadership conference August 1 to 6 at the 4-H club camp near Madrid. From 188 candidates, selection by extension youth staff at Iowa State college limits total attendance to 100. The conference trains young people in leadership skills.
A county fair announces ostrich racing with a driver invitation and a guide detailing bird size, speed, steering with a rolled paper, and safety tips. The note notes Life magazine coverage and a prized bird valued at $20,000 as part of the event.
Delegates must have completed their junior year in high school or be of equivalent age. Most delegates are in their early twenties. Each attendee will receive a $20 scholarship from Sears Roebuck Foundation. Local delegates’ expenses are covered by county extension service funds.
Several Taylor county 4-H girls participated in activities at the girls state 44H convention in Ames. Kathleen Loghry and Marilyn Miller sang with the state 4-H chorus while Velda Beck was chosen as voting delegate. Additional members attended and were escorted by chaperones Mrs. Donal Glass Mrs. Roy Sel ley and Mrs. George Goodle. Holt Lassies met with Hattie Bowman on June 18 with Peggy Lund quist Virginia Leonard and Mary Bad wards giving demonstrations followed by lunch and games.
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