Peeking at the Past highlights Bedford area recalls
A collage of short notes from June 1897 to June 1956 lists local achievements and life events. It mentions Lisa Campbell earning an associate degree in law enforcement, Stacy Hardee receiving AFL-sponsored study abroad, Rob Lundquist taking over Turner's Store, and multiple military, education, and community milestones across Des Moines area, Bedford, Corning, and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisa Campbell
Desines Area
Dallas Walters
Corning Redi- Mix Co
Shell Companies Foundation
Howard Coon
Doris
Northern Rocky Mountain Barbed Wire Collectors Association
Bedford area notes plan travel and local changes
Plan to attend the Biennial convention in Miami Beach Florida includes Brenaman of Clarinda leaving Kansas City June 30 by plane. Local promotions include Shirley Irwin to assistant manager at J C Penney Spokane. Wayne Duncan promoted to First Lieutenant stationed in Yokota Japan. Pfc Bay Secrered discharged from Fort Sheridan after two years service. Mrs Jean Oliver buys Hi Way Cafe. Eddie Allen sold Standard Oil Station. Don Lowry to run tank wagon service. 25 years ago June 21 28 1951 Albert DeMott elected to American Aberdeen Angus Breeders Association. Hartman resigns from Bedford elementary for Fairfield. Grand Opening of Frosty Trete set for June 30. Loren Helm buys shoe repair business in Osceola July 1. Marley represents Bedford at Hawkeye Girls. 30 years ago 1946 Vic Robinson to run Lake of Three Fires concession. Taylor County engineer hire James Pullan. Sgt Dean Davidson to return home. Potter discharge upcoming. ice cream makers Dobbs building own electricity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Stephens
Clarinda Community College
Carl Stephens
Kay Cox
BCHS
Iowa Club
Iowa
U.S. Track and Field Federation
Jerry Wetzel
Karen Good
Bruce Good
United Nations Association
Henry
Dianne) Baker
Bedford Community High
James M.huelskamp
Baker
Dixie Lee Parrish
Clearfield
Creston
William Hale
Bedford
Maitland
Skidmore
Order of Rainbow
Nancy Timberlake
Carole Perkins
East Nishnabotna
Carroll Akes
Tim Beemer
Dave Henry
Terry Perdew
Larry Mullen
Gary A. McNutt
U. S. Navy
San Diego
Calif
Spain
L. A. Purcell
A.F.S
Jesus Zamorbide
Jack Beemer
Horace Beemer
Washington, D.C
Kansas City Life Ins. Co
Harold Park
Eldorado
Thomas Park
Dean E. Savage
NWMSC
Savage
NEMSC
Brenaman
Clarinda
Kansas City
Miami Beach
Florida
National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs
Shirley Irwin
Glen
Revere Ece
J. C. Penny
Spokane
Wash
Wayland E. Duncan
Leland Duncan
Yokota
Japan
Pfc
Bay Secr
Army
Fort Sheridan
Armed Forces
Germany
France
Jean Oliver
Marvel Hayes
Eleanor Fulton
Eddie Allen
Standard Oil
Jim Dewis
Don Lowry
Albert DeMott
Chicago
DeMott
Richard DO. Hartman
Fairfield
Glenn Straight
Loren Helm
Ledford
Osceola
Dee Davidson
Wendell Davidson
Shorthorn Breeders Association
Charles A. Perkins
Camp Gordon
Fort Monmouth
N. J
Wayne Harbour
Masonic Lodge of
Grand Ites
Des Moines
Janet
Wayne Marley
Amerioa Legion
Hawkeye Girls
Vic Robinson
Vic
James Pullan
Taylor County
Dean A. Davidson
Secon
Eric Schulte von
Roma
Fo Custer
Michigan
Ralph Jonerney
Ralphs
Ever Iago
Jones
Dobbs
Clarinda Junior College
Darrel Potter
Frank Potter
Siam
Tecoma
Managing for Profit in Baby Pig Rearing and Southern Iowa Spring Wheat
This guide covers key piglet survival practices to cut losses from crushing tail biting and navel infections, including heat, sanitation, iron injections, and early castration. It also discusses uncertain prospects for spring wheat in southern Iowa, noting limited data, expected lower yields, and dependence on weather and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim McKean
Iowa State University Extension
Local residents face rising waters and early career moves
Jim Duncan expands services with a hydraulic lift at Jim's Standard Service while C C Carlton returns to loan and real estate work at the Farmers and Merchants Bank building. Northwestern training begins for Navy Ensign hopefuls as Bedford connections excite Mrs. Howe. Marjorie Perina joins oat and Company in Omaha. Bedford river floods disrupts Nine offices report meter readings. Des Moines visitors, Goree Cornell family welcome summer with grandmother and coffee work plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Duncan
Jim
Marjorie Perina
Frank Perina
Bedford
Oat and Company
Omaha
Jim Gilchrist
Goree Cornell
Charles, Jr
Des Moines
Mattie Parker
Charlies, Jr
Also Mentioned on This Page
Times-Press
Vigortone Products Co
Dwight Pratt
New ‘Market
Vigortone
Chippewa Lodge
Minnesota
Vic Wetmore
University of Arkansas
Charles Edison Foundation
Georgetown University
J. C. Mark Millikan
Dean Milliken
Vietnam
Wesley E. Cavin Jr
Blockton
Austin
Dennis Dr
Ige Spencer
Washington University
St. Louis
Colo
Michael F. Travis
Nebraska State Bar Association
Farmers Co-op Elevator Company of
Carl Stiefel
Ainsworth
New Bedford Methodist
Audrey B. Cox
Lowa
Ames
Daisy
Western Auto Associate
Lee
White Bowlers Sox
Pringle
Mr. Freeze
Aluminum Storm
Hawkeye ‘Lumber
New
Taylor County Motor
Bargain Corner
Main Bedford
Corning
Pirates
Pyrex Juice
Severs
Stacy
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