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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1948
Page
2
The Alexander farm of 120 acres near Malvern showcased soil and land use showing 35 acres yielding 4 bushels of corn per acre in 1932 and an adjoining field with 83 bushels of oats per acre. The event highlighted widespread farmer concern over soil degradation and the need for conservation practices.
The text argues that careful planning and construction, including terracing both good and bad land, is essential to ensure future generations can produce enough food. It emphasizes long term soil management and agricultural resilience.
Rev and Mrs Clark M Crowell of Iowa Falls announce the marriage of their daughter Barbara to Jerry Allen O'Malia of Iowa Falls. The ceremony was read Monday.
Miss Jean Mills and Bruce Wagoner were married Sunday evening June 26 at Immanuel Lutheran church near Clarinda. A reception followed at the Wagoner home. The bride, a granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edd Wagoner, is a nurse at Municipal in Clarinda. Mills attended the wedding.
Miss Ellen Ray and E le Andrew Finckbone married in a candlelit double ring ceremony at the U S Navy Base Chapel in Washington D C Monday June 7 Chaplain Chauncy V Ellison officiated Attending were Bet tes Ray Hall and Jenn W Walling The couple reside at 1604 Vee Street S E Washington D C and the groom plans electronics training in Washington D C
Peggy Young served as honor guest at a Wednesday slumber party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Di 2 party. Attendees included Margaret Maxwell Helen Novinger Jerry Trumbo and Janie Nye. A home birthday event followed on Friday for Miore.
Nine members met on Thursday at the Lake for a picnic dinner and refreshments. They discussed club plans and shared a favorite salad. The meeting occurred Sunday, July 11, with Mrs. Dale noted as host.
A fragmentary item notes a swimming course with unclear details about a person and timing. The readable words suggest a session on a Wednesday and a possible reference to dodge or entry, but specifics are missing.
The Red Cross conducts courses in diving boating accident prevention first aid and water safety with 36 of the year’s classes nationwide for about 5000 participants. Nelson returns to Bedford to assist Robinson in free swimming lessons at the Lake of Three Fires. Rev Gordon F MacLean and daughter Mary Margaret visit Ames for the Presbyterian Synod sessions.
Mr and Mrs Harold Guenther and their sons attended the funeral of their brother in law Lowell Adkins 37 at Burlington Junction Missouri Monday afternoon Adkins had resided in Omaha and died Saturday in Emanuel Lutheran Hospital Omaha
William O. Shields about 24 was arrested Tuesday night by county officers for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. He remained jailed until Wednesday afternoon when released on bond. Marriage licenses issued by Clerk C. E. Paul include John McNeese Bedford with Elaine Evelyn Carmichael New Market on June 19 Edwin Smith with Cheryl Herbel Creston on June 19 and George H. Reynolds with Ruth J. Wurster Lenex on June 21.
Immediate family members traveled from several states for the Mrs Talkington rites. Named are Elmer Talkington of San Bernardino California Cecil Talkington and son Denzil and granddaughter Donna Gail Carpenter Wyoming Warne Talkington Parnell Missouri Al Talkington wife and son Robert San Diego Mrs Howard Rimey husband and children Howard Allen and Betty Ellen Carroll Iowa Jack Talkington Saginaw Michigan.
James Thompson of Chicago head of the physics department at the Illinois Institute of Technology has been informed he is listed in the 1948 edition of Who's Who in America. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Thompson of Bedford.
M. G. Seegar was taken to Fort Madison Wednesday by Sheriff Harry Lucas to serve an indefinite sentence of one year. His license was revoked for one year on April 9 for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated second offense. On June 3 he was arrested for driving without a license and was sentenced by Judge Charles J. Lewis in district court here Tuesday.
Deputy Sheriff Carroll Little drove to Torrington Wyoming to arrest Ivan Kirby on a desertion charge brought by Mrs Kirby. Little left Tuesday morning returned Thursday. Kirby was bound over to the grand jury and released on bond.
A list of newborns from families across Iowa dated mid June reports Linda Sue and Linda Susan born to Gilbert Yearous and Ivan Geer families in Gravity and Siam respectively, twin daughters Maryanne and Susanne to Truman Straight of Clearfield, Keith Allen to Keith Deal and Marjorie Davidson, and Nancy Julene to Virgil Ferry with connections to Bedford and Conaway.
Des Moines power line completed links 467 miles from Fort Scott Kansas to the Quad Cities. The 161 000 volt system serves 400 000 customers with 12 million investment, 11 transformers, shield wires, and lightning protection plus patrol safeguards.
Fragmentary text from a Dest Ina item hints at a local office opening in Counterva. Readable bits mention Sage Cronty and Vue ate with partial names suggesting civic or community notices.
The St Joseph Live Stock Exchange lists last week sales by seller including E R Alexander with 29 hogs at 205 and 26 dollars each from Hopkins Johnson Batten 17 steers totaling 1135 at 32 dollars. Otis Wood sold 4 steers and heifers at 805 at 31.50, Alvin Brummell 8 steers and heifers 846 at 35.50, Ray Snodgrass 15 lambs at 8 pounds 31, Darrell Cunningham 20 lambs 83
Listed bids include cattle hogs and lambs from New's Market Blockton Sharpshore Lenox Grav ity and other origins with weights in pounds and prices per cwt. Notable entries include John Wurster 35 hogs 250 cwt at 26, Edw in Butler 22 steers 1072 lbs at 35.25, and Herman Herring 32 steers 1063 lbs at 36.50.
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