Bedford Couple Wed In Presbyterian Church Ceremony
Miss Phyllis Elaine Beebe and Carl Houston Bowles Jr. married at the Bedford Presbyterian Church in a four o’clock double ring ceremony performed by Rev. P Hewison Pollock. Eighty guests attended as violin and organ music accompanied the service and the couple planned a week-long Wisconsin honeymoon. Bowles, an electrical engineer, and Beebe, a 1953 Iowa State University graduate and Cedar Rapids teacher, will reside in Cedar Rapids after July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Elaine Beebe
Albert
Beebe
Bedford
Carl Houston Bowles, Jr
Vic Barnes
St. Petersburg
Florida
Presbyterian Church In
P. Hewison Pollock
First Presbyterian Church
Iowa City
Marilyn Ross
Epworth
Down
Warden Rime
Jack Larsen
C. L. Geer
Clarinda
Robert B. Meikle
Robert Longstaff
Topeka
Kans
Robin Young
Allen Clark Miler
Ring Deaver
David Weare Hansen
Des Moines
Joy Elaine Hansen
Jon Crum
William T. Melkie
A. W. Bride
F.C. Beebe
William T Metkle
A. W Hamblin
Floy Maxwell
Maxwell
L. A. Purcell
Newcomb Owens Tie in Trinidad Church Ceremony
Miss Betty Newcomb daughter of Mr and Mrs David Newcomb Trinidad Colorado and Richard B Owens son of Mr and Mrs Ed Owens Bedford Missouri wed Sunday June 13 at the Christian church in Trinidad Rev David B Tromier officiated. Bride wore white lace gown and carried a white orchid bouquet. Matron of honor was Norma Lee Meggison Best man was Earl Bridgewater. Reception for 50 guests followed. They plan to reside in Greeley Colorado after a trip to New Mexico Arizona and Utah and she will study at Colorado State College of Education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Ghil W Newcomb
David Newcomb
Trinidad
Colo
Richard B. Owens
Ed Owens
Bedford
Christian Church
David B. Tromier
Norma Lee Meggison
Earl Bridgewater
New Mexico
Arizona
Utah
Greeley
Colorado State College of Education
Trinidad High School
Trinidad Junior College
Owens
Bedford High School
Northwest Missouri State College
Eagleville
Ray Fine
New Market
Hopkins
Phyllis Keimig and Victor Ledgerwood Wed in Norwich
Miss Phyllis Keimig daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Keimig of Norwich Kansas and Victor Ledgerwood son of Mr and Mrs Nelson Ledgerwood of Bedford were married at Norwich Christian church at 2 pm Sunday June 6 Rev Roy Cartee officiated Patsy Bogle sang O Promise Me prior to the ceremony The Three V club held a guest day meeting June 17 at Mrs Glen Irwins with 26 members present and many guests including Mrs Loren Buzzard Mrs Harley Sheley and Mrs David Alley of Denver Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Keimig
Ray Keimig
Norwich
Kans
Victor Ledgerwood
Nelson Ledgerwood
Bedford
Norwich Christian Church
Roy Cartee
Patsy Bogle
Three V Club
Glen Irwin
Loren Buzzard
Harley Sheley
Chas. Norris
David Alley
Denver
Colo
George Putnam
Lester Akers
WiIl Blake
Max Lucas
Leonard Moore
Carl Weingarth
Rose Larsson
Tom Roberts
Ed Beard
Don Jones
Wedding of Victor Ledgerwood and Bride at Crawford Nebraska
The bride wore a blue suit with white accessories and carried a white Bible topped with white car nations. Miss Jo Ann Roberts attended as bridesmaid and Doris Richarde as maid of honor. George Smith served as best man with Jack Pierce of Blockton as usher. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home. Victor is employed in Crawford Nebraska. the groom’s parents came from Bedford. A pre nuptial shower honored the bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo Ann Roberts
Doris Richarde
George Smith
Jack Pierce
Blockton
Mrs. Ledgerwood
Crawford
Nebr
Victor
Bedford
Picnic supper for Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary
Tucker Post and Auxiliary members with families plan a picnic supper at Bibbins Park on Monday June 28 at seven p.m. Max Cox and Lucile Underwood organize. Dinwiddies honored at 26th anniversary party with 40 guests and a silver dollar shower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dinwiddies
Arthur Dinwiddie
A. Etton Jensen
Harlan Pete
L. Guy Young
Busy Bee Club Hosts June Meeting At Mrs Glass Home
Mrs Henry Glass hosted the Busy Bee Club Thursday afternoon June 3 with twelve members present. Officers named include President Mrs Wills Ernest, Vice President Mrs Arthur Moore, Secretary Treasurer Mrs Albert Downing. Mystery Pals were drawn for the new year and refreshments served. Next meeting slated for July 1 with Mrs Effie Roberts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Glass
Wills Ernest
Arthur Moore
Albert Downing
Effie Roberts
Methodist Circles Plan Friday Meetings in Bedford
The Women's Society of Christian Service circles at Bedford Methodist Church schedule gatherings Friday June 26. Circle One chaired by Mrs. Henry O Dougherty meets at Mrs. Ghas Norris home with devotions by Mrs. Jake Kernen and program led by Mrs. Frank Thummel. refreshments by several volunteers. Circle Two chaired by Mrs. Virgil Vincent meets at Mrs. A V Gooding home with Mrs. Ross Kopp in charge of program and Miss Pt ta Fluke overseeing serving. Circle Four meets at Mrs. 4 A Purcell home with devotions by Mrs. Pearl Thompson and lesson led by Mrs. Robert M. Peters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Bedford Methodist Church
Henry O’dougherty
Virgil Vincent
A. V. Gooding
Ross Kopp
Ptta Fluke
John Baxter
Walter Thompaca
Lois Aitken
Circle Four
4.A. Purcell
Floy Maxwell
Addie Besco
P. Dp. Wood
Alta Nevins
Pearl Thompson
Robert M. Peters
County Bonds Sales Rise as H Bond Popularity Grows
H Young of Bedford Taylor county reports May bond purchases totaling 85 566 pushing five month county total to 355 282. Iowa as a whole reached 54 percent of its annual quota with 78 counties above the 50 percent mark. H bond sales for five months 1954 rose 117 percent over 1953 while E bonds gained 10 percent and B bonds 31 percent. Owners of H bonds receive semiannual Treasury interest checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Young
Bedford
Taylor County
Savings Bonds
Iowa
United States Savings
Mr. Young
Taylor County Pair Program Raises Week of Events
The schedule lists harness racing with six heats daily on Tuesday through Thursday, two evenings in front of the grand stand. Friday features The Duke of Paducah in the afternoon and evening followed by Cactus Rodeo on Saturday. Sunday hosts Ward Beam's Thrins Shows Inc in the afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sily
Harry Day
Grand Stand
Duke of
Service men visit homes as discharge returns noted
Harlan Bubb of Camp Carswell Fort Worth Texas visits his mother Mrs Histe Bubb and relatives in Lenox. Richard Abarr son of Mia Marietta Abarr Clearfield discharged after three years with occupation forces in Germany returns home for a visit. Darrell D Combs arrives at his parents New Market home for three weeks furlough from Laredo AFB Texas and will report back by July 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A&c
Harlan Bubb
Camp Carswell
Air Force Base
Fort Worth
Texas
Histe Bubb
Lenox
Richard Abarr
Mia
Marietta Abarr
Clearfield
Germany
Ale
Darrell D. Combs
Dale Combs
New Market
Farm Ownership Loans Available In Iowa Reopens Funds
The Far mers Home Administration unit serving Taylor and Ringgold counties reports a new central source of funds for insured Farm Ownership loans. Iowa Employment Security Commission has allocated 500000 for FHA insured mortgages. Local banks insurance companies and individuals have invested in the three per cent mortgages amid falling rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Home Administration
Taylor
Ringgold
Max Henryson
Bedford
Iowa Employment Security Commission
Government backs insured Farm Ownership loans through FHA
The government guarantees a secondary market for insured Farm Ownership loans after five years and FHA handles them like direct loans. Insured loans cover 90 percent of the investment, with three FHA loan types Tenant Purchase Farm Enlargement and Farm Development. Funds may be used for drainage terracing gully work pasture renovation water supply fencing new buildings repairs and modernization. Interest is three percent to lenders and four percent charged to borrowers for admin costs and losses. Loans amortize over 40 years and borrowers must refinance when feasible with private or cooperative agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Home Administration
FHA
Estate Administrator Named in Burright Case
State of Iowa Taylor County notice that Olia Burright is appointed administrator of Ralph Burright deceased. Creditors urged to pay debts and file claims with clerk of district court via attorney A Elton Jensen. Dated June 10 1954 Wilma Novinger Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Iowa
Taylor County
Ralph Burright
Legend Over Steep Ways to the Stars
A reflective line argues life’s rough path strengthens climbers to steadier steps as the legend of reaching the stars motivates perseverance. The fragment hints at a quote by W. Doane about atmosphere and drawing strength from hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doane
Also Mentioned on This Page
Phyllis Beebe
Carl Bowles, JR
Leon Cannon
Maryville
Jay R. Henderson
Orie Clayton
Clarence Geer
Alec
Insurance
Betty Newcomb
Richard Owens
O.F
Howard Poore
Pam Noble
Rebekah Lodge
F. Hall
Irvin Canning
L. C. Klopp
Thos. Hosman
Max Keith
Mrs. Glass
Busy Bee Club
Methodist
Young
Babb
Ball Park
East
Alvin Pershing
Court House
Olia Burright A. Elton Jensen, Attorney
Wilma Novinger
Mutual Finance Co
Opitz Bldg
Olarinds
Bill Young
Mathew Lumber
Charles Thompson
Bedford Ee Club
America
BOND
Aery
Bedford Times—Press
Doles
Tone
Galey Super Market
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