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Newspaper

Bedford Times Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1955

Page

4

Wedding sway marks Holstein visit for Clearfield family

Mr and Mrs Gene Baxter hosted in Holstein Iowa with a Sunday visit then attended the Methodist church wedding of Miss Shirley Tharp to Kenneth Wanbeck. Several locals were noted visiting relatives and attending church events across Clearfield and nearby towns.

Clearfield Gene Baxter Holstein Iowa Troyl Tharp Misa Shirley Tharp Kenneth Wanbeck Stormake Ray Payne Baxters Nellie Swan Des Moines Claire Seibert Bill Indianola Joe Matthews Maloy Chas Newburn Blanche Hunter Sabula Elenn Bixler Carbon Bixler Mable Bladon Emmettaburg California Harry Bladon Ralph Bye Kansas City Homer Grace Newton Bima C Bye Leo Woodside Bye Blockton Elzie Lyddon Boyd Hamilton Myrta Young Mary Harley Cain Savannah Ray Lyddon Alice Lyndon Misa Rose Wackernagle Bedford Cleanfield Christian Church Workshop Corning Helen Nelson Cora Deweese Jessie Reynlrds Zetha Bailey Diva Garver Wilma Smith Yillian Campbell Nina Gayle Minnie Lou Stevenson Gwen Graham The Christian Church C.W.F Edna Lyddon Nioma Gaule Hidden Answers Mary Gaule Pauling Lyddon Nina Gaulle Rhoda Johnson Pauline Lilian Campbell Minnie L. Stevenson Don Graham Neva Smith World Call Marie Drew Miss Joy Dooling Marle Gale Nioma Lane Gladys Baxter Etta Skinner Fern Gourley Hf. Davenport Rue Nickle Hazel Conaway Helen Beck Lillian Busby Grace Bressman United Presbyterian Missionary Effffie Aukland B. C. Owens Vera Morey E. B. Grossman Orange City Edward B. Grossman DeAnn Arval Norton Robert Norton Eldon Benson Grinnell Chicago Paul Norton Wendell Eighmy Ray Wilson Walnut Virgil Johns St. Joseph Willie Woodruff Clifford Short Normal Cox Janica Edward Cox Veterans Hospital John Norton Hopkins

Soil Conservation: protecting land from erosion and misuses

Abuse of soil through poor land use has destroyed thousands of acres and threatens more. Proper soil conservation is needed to protect moisture, reduce erosion, and preserve land’s productivity for crops like cotton and corn, pasture, timber, or wildlife.

Taylor County Farm Bureau Organizes Transition Meeting

On Monday evening June 20 the Taylor County Farm Bureau held an organizational meeting where the newly elected extension council will assume responsibilities from August 1. The bureau pledges continued support for 4-H and extension activities and notes a harmonious past relationship with the extension service. Marshall Pals attended Shirley and Charlene Brown’s home with twelve members answering roll call.

Taylor County Farm Bureau Taylor County Farm Bureau Board of Directors Taylor County Fam Bureau Marshall Shirley Charlene Brown

Community group meeting notes with talks and demo

Leaders and three visitors attended a meeting where Mary Smith Mrs Lester McKay and Julia Brown gave talks. Berniece Pfander demonstrated drawer dividers. The next gathering is scheduled for June 25 at Shirley and Leota McKay’s home.

Mary Smith Lester McKay Julia ‘Brown Berniece Pfander Shirley Leota McKay

Gay Gang Girls Meet at Frog Pond School House

The Gay Gang Girls with 11 members a trio of mothers and two leaders met at the Frog Pond school house. Jean Richey was chosen to attend the convention. Demonstrations were given by Carolyn Harvey Noris Johnson and Inez Johnson.

Frog Pond Jean Richey Carolyn Harvey Noris Johnson Inez Johnson

Jackson Gingerettes Meet at Phylita Schneider Jones Home

Nine members, three leaders, six visitors attended a fall project planning session at the home of Phylita Schneider Jones. Talks were given by Phyllis Jones Kay Russell and Janice Walston as projects for the coming season were discussed.

Grove Junior Stockmen Meeting at Gold Home

Grove Junior Stockmen met at the home of Richard Gold with roll call on Different Kinds of Weeds. Maclyn LaRue spoke on glue uses while Richard Hamblin and Leonard Brown demonstrated.

Grove Richard Gold Maclyn LaRue Richard Hamblin Leonard Brown

Dallas 4 H Club Tour Meeting at Bailey Home

The Dallas 4 H club met June 8 at the home of Howard and Kenneth Bailey with eight members and two leaders present. Maclyn LaRue joined the tour and demonstrations were given by Larry Marsh. The next meeting will be with Roger Van Nees.

Dallas Howard Kenneth Bailey Maclyn LaRue Larry Marsh Roger van Nees

Notable Texan Family Tales and Oil History Spotlight

A 1905 Montana set novel describes Charlie Lacey and family in Brandon Rapids through thirty years of small town life. The Curlew's Cry is praised for balanced gripping storytelling with American themes centered on a cow boy family and their town.

Aren Arnold Elsevier Press Oren Aronld Hale and Harry Mildred Walker Curlew Philadelphia Inquireer Montana Charlie Lacey Maybelle Pamela Charlie Brandon Rapids Ives

Wilson drives to thirds in Chariton stock car events

Roland Wilson of Bedford placed third in the non money winners race and fifth in a heat at Chariton Saturday night. The feature event was rained out, leaving the program incomplete for the night.

Roland Wilson Bedford

Freemeyer-Slimp Nuptials in Conway Missouri

Virginia Freemeyer and Loren Slimp were married at Tarkio Missouri. Slimp is a Conway School music teacher and they plan to live in the Greenwood home on West 4H. The article also notes various local visits and community notices including an obituary for Howard Mackey and church activities at Blockton Methodist Church.

Freemeyer - Slimp Virginia Freemeyer Loren Slimp Jane Tarkio Slimp Conway Greenwood Robert Lawrence Omahe Mra Ed Lawrence Kathy Wddle Austin Villah Calif H .8 Campbell Omaha Viola Pratt Jimmie Birmingham Mich Harve Tones Streeple Ode Mincks Harold Searles Des Moines Harry Searles Fred Ridge Zenla King Plainview Texas Jesse Lundy Cherokee Lloyd Ceoh Ridge Alice Marie Ray Isadora Church Roy Ridge Muscatine Vissted Ridge Frank Merriman Leroy Waugh Bedford Elvin Saville Wayne Garrard L.D. Wood Cleantlald George ‘Wood Harold Wood Howard Mackey Howard Hall Mackey Hall Lula Mackey Kellerton Town Blockton Ponua Vera Methodist Church Minor OW

Sheridan social notes list local and visiting guests

Sheridan residents hosted relatives from Ohio Maryland and Kansas over the weekend. Guests included Holcom Hochking Bowens Jenkins Cloud Reed and Sherrill families from multiple states. The Widows Club met with eight members and two visitors. A farewell dinner honored Charles McAlister and bride bound for Fallon Nevada.

Sheridan Holcom Ohio Hochking Maryville Henry Bowens John Eliott Beulah Dill Sharpsburg Christie Sherman Teia Jenkins Lewis Jenkins Des Moines Hal Jenkins Phoenix Ariz Betty Jenking Veronica Kreftzal Belfry Mont Carl Sherrill Ivan Cloud Kansas City Eugene Cloud Shawnee Kans Reid Loyd Jenkins George Reed Blockton Howard Straight Bedford Cora Caudle Russell Cowen Omaha Russell Howard Wolverton England C. B. McKim Ann Perry Towa Sally Murray Cedar Rapids Shenandoah She Murray'srother A. J.morris

Sunshine Sashers Shower For Bonnie Jo Scott

The Sunshine Sisters club hosted a bridal shower for Bonnie Jo Scott on Thursday June 16 at the homes of Rury and Maxine Terrill. A one o’clock luncheon was served and a mist was presented to the bride along with entertainment prizes for high score.

Sunshine Sis ‘Are Bonnie Jo Rury Maxine Terrill Genevieve King Alva Hennegin Ada Reed Bonnie Jo Scott Mabel Ewart Perne Straight Garneta Ewart Maude Chaney

Americans Save More in U S Savings Bonds This Year

Americans deposit record sums into U S Savings Bonds, marking the highest annual total since 1946 and reflecting strong demand across the nation amid favorable rates and inflation concerns.

U.S

Bedford Jewish Mass Schedule Noted by Rev A S Relsz

Bedford Jews mass schedule lists January dates Sundays at 10 30 am on 5th Sundays and 2nd and 4th Sundays at 8 30 am Holy days at 8 am Rev A S Relsz signs the notice for worship times.

Bedford A. S. Relsz

Christian Youth Hour and Bible School Schedule

Thursday event lists a Christian Youth Hour swimming party at the lake with departure at 6:30. Sunday June 26 features Bible school at 10 and worship at 11 with young people leaving for camp at Diagonal at 1 80, returning Saturday afternoon July 2.

Diagonal

Presbyterian Church Holy Communion Service This Sunday

Clement I Loehr pastorates the Presbyterian Church as Holy Communion is observed Sunday at eleven o'clock. Members are urged not to miss or deprive themselves of this sacred service.

Presbyterian Church Clement I Loehr

Bedford Baptist Church Services This Sunday

F H Cowles, minister, invites attendance at 9 30 Sunday school led by Wilbert Wilson and 11 morning worship on The Miracle Man with guest organist Mrs R J Nash. Evening service at 8 features The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit and a youth gathering at 7. Junior High Camp II depart June 27 from the church at 7 a.m.

Baptist Church F. H. Cowles Wilbert Wilson R. J. Nash Youth Fellowship Lowell ‘Weir Holy Bedford Forest Lake Ottumwa

Jenovah's Witnesses Weekly Bible Study Schedule

Bible study times for the week include Friday 8 9 p m Thocratic Ministry Friday 9 10 p m Service meeting Sunday 7 30 8 30 p m May 15 Watchtower Study on Jehovah's Channel of Communication Sunday 8 30 9 30 p m Bible book study

Jenovah’s Witnesses Thocratic Ministry

Methodist Church Announces Promotion Day Activities

Robt M Peters minister leads Sunday school at 9 45 a m with Duane Thummel as general superintendent and Maclyn LaRue as assistant. Morning worship at 11 features A Little Man Up A Tree. Warden Rime to sing next week. Youth Fellowship 6 30 p m at Zelbert Freemyer home followed by church and Sunday school basket dinner and picnic at Bibbin's park after the service.

Methodist Church M. Peters Duane Thummel Maclyn LaRue Rime Zelbert Freemyer Bibbin’s Park

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