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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1954
Page
3
Keo closes a Bible school with light humor from Wickie Perkins and a neighbor’s three goats aiding weed control. The notes describe twins born to the goats, daily antics, fence troubles, and new plantings as Art and family adjust to painters and kitchen meals. The issue ends with a crop saving water reminder.
Pigs infested with large round worms will not grow properly unless pests are eliminated. The One Day Treatment uses Phenothiazine and American Wormseed with Areca Nut to safely worm hogs without upsetting digestion, allowing continued eating and faster gains.
Kay Wintermute daughter of Mr and Mrs Hampton Wintermute of Conway was named one of ten blue untvon 4 H girls at the state 4 H better groomed girls contest conducted with the state convention. She represented Taylor county at the county contest in Bedford on June 1 and is a former county 4 H secretary treasurer and Gay Maidens 4 H club member guided by leader Mrs David Stephens.
The women's Farm Bureau committee met June 5 in the Farm Bureau building with county chairman Mrs. Gerald Steen presiding. Twenty one members answered roll call with "Helps for 4-H" and the group planned a lunch stand at the state plowing contest.
Mrs John Baxter county 4-H chairman reported 203 girls participated last year with 200 record books completed Shirley Prather new 4-H president outlined learning in home life and as a 4-H member The three year rotation includes cooking sewing and home furnishings Mrs Herman O Dell new county chairman noted strong attendance of 20 girls and mothers at the meeting The next meeting was set for July 10 with roll call and current events The program will be led by Mrs Mark Robinson International Affairs chairman
Jackson Gingerettes met Monday afternoon June 7 at Joanne French home with nine members and two leaders present. Allene Longfellow and Joyce Weir were named to buy gifts for judges of the judging contest. demonstrations were given by Evelyn Russell Kay Russell and Joanne French. Joyce Weir spoke on telephone etiquette. refreshments were served by hostess Joanne French. Earlier, on May 23, eleven members and one leader Mrs Frank Jones attended church at the Baptist church.
Platte Peppy Pals gathered at Sharon Hooks on June with 17 members answering roll. Connie Davenport led the talk about planning a dress while Margaret and Mary demonstrated work. Pat Callahan and Sharon Hook were listed in attendance.
Notes cover a Washington Farmerettes special meeting at Westley schoolhouse on May 26 with 20 members and three visitors, a five dollar contribution to foreign youth exchange, and rally poster assignments for Connie Ryner Darren Ryner Karen Price Norma Moore Shirley Prather Maureen Greeley Marilyn Price. Also Gay Gasg Girls meeting June 7 at Renee McCoy’s. nine members attended. Harvey and Curtis gave demos on blouse making and talks. Clayton Herdsmen 4-H tour on June 13 started at Janice Schoilian’s home and ended at Johnny Moore’s. picnic lunch at Lake of Three Fires. Eugene Pullen elected to Ames short course. Various quoted lines on names and reputation from Shakespeare and others.
Dillon editor Pop Townsend recalls the Fuller and Reed triplets born about forty years ago in Blockton with local families sharing memories. The piece notes school attendance by multiple siblings, mentions Des Moines and New York connections, and ends with a baseball Sunday describing a Bruins victory and local gaming and attendance details.
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