Bedford Girl Weds Dr Brandt in Savannah Mo
Elizabeth Jene Jackson of Bedford and Dr Conrad H Brandt of Council Bluffs wed at the Methodist parsonage in Savannah Missouri on December 29 1933. The bride is the daughter of Mrs J Fred Besco and trained as a nurse after St Joseph Academy Des Moines. The groom a Creighton University dentistry graduate plans an internship in oral surgery in Plainfield New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Jackson
Bedford
Conrad H. Brandt
Council Bluffs
Savannah
J. Fred Besco
St. Joseph’s Academy
Des Moines
St. Joseph Hospital
Omaha
State University of Iowa
Iowa City
Northwestern
Chicago
Creighton University
Carl R. Brandt
Fifth Avenue
Brandt
Plainfield
New Jersey
Vale-Marries Bedford Man in Secret Missouri Union
Mr and Mrs J S Vale announce a secret marriage that occurred at St Joseph Missouri on Friday December 20 1935. Mrs Vale formerly Mrs Cleta German of Mt Ayr will reside in Bedford where Mr Vale works for the Cudahy Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Vale
St. Joseph, Mo
Trumbo Relatives Gather for Shenandoah Reunion Dinner
A large Trumbo family gathering met in Shenandoah for an annual reunion and picnic dinner at Bibbins Park. Attendees included Ellis and Clifford Trumbo of Greenview Illinois and numerous Oak land Iowa relatives, with other guests from Bedford and Kansas City en route to Kent Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trumbo
Shenandoah
Ellis Trumbo
Clifford
Greenview
Ill
Johnnie Tobias
Athens, IL
C. Gilbert
Omaha
Glen Fickle
Fern
Will Davis
Marion Killion
Ivan Killion
Jean
Virginia Killion
Elmer Miller
Marion
Cheradell
Carl Evans
Oakland
Iowa
Lloyd Hummel
Bethel
Griswold
Wayne Hindman
Clarinda
Clint Hindmen
Wilbur
Harley Stephens
Claude Trumbo
Frank Trumbo
Clay Trumbo
A. C. Bruderer
A. C. Bruderer, Sr
Kansas City
Bedford
Bibbins Park
Kent
Maxine Stager
Anita, Town
Marion de Voe
Viva Goff
Alice Cirksena
Leona Johnson
Marjorie de Voe
Ada Cirksena
Miss Jessie Talley Weds John Chivington in Winterset
Miss Jessie N Talley of Diagonal and John F Chivington of Oelwein Iowa were married Monday afternoon June 15 at the Methodist parsonage in Winterset. The bride's brother Rev M R Talley read the ceremony and Mrs W C Henn played the wedding march. A two course luncheon followed. Mr and Mrs Chivington will reside in Des Moines where he works for the Great Western Railroad Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie N. Talley
Diagonal
John F. Chivington
Oelwein
Iowa
Methodist
Winterset
M. R. Talley
W C. Henn
Clearfield
eMr
Chivington
Delwelh
Great “Western Railroad Company
Mary Louise Canfield Marries In Colorado
Harvey Parrish received a marriage notice for his great niece Mary Louise Canfield of Pueblo Colorado to Henry Martin Mason. The ceremony took place Friday June 19 in Pueblo and the couple will reside there. Mary Louise is a granddaughter of Lew Parrish and Ella Meeks Parrish, formerly of Bedford and now of Seattle Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Parrish
Mary Louise Canfield
Pueblo
Colo
Henry Martin Mason
Mary Louise
Lew Parrish
Ella Meeks Parrish
Bedford
Seattle
Wash
Kernen Family Holds 65th Wedding Anniversary Reunion
A Bedford area family gathering marked Fred Kernen and wife’s sixty-fifth wedding anniversary. June 21 at the Fred Kernen home near the Lexington cemetery featured a noon basket dinner, evening ice cream and cake, with music and visiting. Attendees included many Bedford area relatives and the Kernen household, plus their housekeeper Mrs Eppie Sharp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Kernen
Bedford
Lexington Cemetery
Mr. Kernen
Frank Robey
Lewis
Clyde
Jake
Gravity
Harold Sawhill
Winterset
Cecil Reed
Sharpsburg
Albert Mitchell
Fred
Levi Kernen
Jake Kernen
Karl Kernen
Virgil Coon
Oscar Douglas
John
Effie Sharp
Bible Study Class To Meet With Mrs Kent
The Willing Workers club held a picnic at the home of Mr and Mrs Leland Jones on Sunday June 21 serving ice cream after dinner. The Bible Study class will meet on Wednesday afternoon July 1 at the home of Mrs D B Kent with Mrs Arlie Beal leading the lesson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willing Workers Club
Leland Jones
Alva Straight
Jay Loghry
Roy Bower
Ermadean
H. French
Paul Thompson
Cox
Will Blake
Gene Jones
Pauline Allen
French
Harry Bird
Hosmer Everson
Kirk Anderson
Kent
D. B. Kent
Arlie Beal
Circle
Harold Hill
V. V. C. Club
Wendall Davidson
Miss Mary Swan Weds Benjamin Anderson at Clearfield
Miss Mary Helen Swan daughter of Dr and Mrs C J Swan and Benjamin Perry Anderson son of Mrs Belle Anderson were married at high noon Sunday June 21 in Clearfield Methodist church. The couple will live on a farm north of Clearfield. both natives of Clearfield and graduates of Clearfield High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Helen Swan
C. J. Swan
Benjamin Perry Anderson
Belle Anderson
Clearfield
W. C. Henn
Clearfield Methodist Church
Lois Swan
Margaret Swan
Mark Anderson
Swan
C. M. King
Merrill King
Earle Horne
R. S. Beall
Eva Stahl
Mount Ayr
R. S. Clough
Guthrie Center
Franklin Anderson
Sharpsburg
Mark and
Edward
Helen Abarr
Clyde Owens
Calendar notes from various clubs and meetings
Wily Rose club and several societies list hostess names and locations. The Loyal Larks of Benton township met at Jeanne Longfellow’s home with Hazel Woods leading and discussed the Color Wheel. They plan to visit Loyal Legions on June 26 and meet with Omega Larson on July 9 with meals to bring.
Maple Grove club party at Crane home June 17
The Maple Grove ladies and families held an evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Troy Crane on June 17 with forty attendees. Guests included numerous couples and individuals, games of progressive dominoes were played and refreshments served. next meeting set for July 3 at Maple Grove church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Grove Club
Troy Crane
Glenn Butts
J. C. Jefferies
Harold Shepherd
George McMaster
Frank Thummel
Glenn
Duane
John D O' Dougherty
Herschel
Hubert
Denno Pickering
Shirley
Tom Longfellow
Robert and
Dale
Eugene Crane
Beverly
Orville
Harold
Joe Bird
George Lowery
Elizbeth
Ralph
Bruce Williamson
Donald
Catherine M. Harris
George Cobb
Elizabeth McCorkle
Estella O’dougherty
Hopkins
Maple Grove Church
Loyal Legion 4-H Club Holds June Meeting
The Loyal Legion 4-H club met Friday June 19 with assistant leader Mrs Frank Jones. Nine members two leaders and one guest attended. They reviewed new programs and filled record books. Floor plans sketches for each girl's room were discussed. Captain Jinks and Hunsden House were practiced along with other games. Refreshments followed. Hostess Mrs Clifford Templeton will welcome members Friday June 26 for an all day meeting with Benton club guests. Mrs Carl Cummings will demonstrate pillow and dresser covers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Legion 4-H Club
Frank Jones
Jinks
Hunsden House
Clifford Templeton
Benton Club
Carl Cummings
V. V. C. Club Hosts June Meeting
Mrs. Lester Thompson hosted the V. V. C. club on Thursday afternoon June 18 with thirteen members present and five guests. Mrs. Paul Borrusch was elected corresponding secretary. Mrs. Wendall Davidson will host the club on Thursday July 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Thompson
Lee Quinby
Olinda Boardman
Roy Hornung
George Clark
Doris Hopson
Paul Borrusch
Wendall Davidson
Fellowship Supper Honors June Birthday Members
The Church of Christ hosted a fellowship supper on Thursday evening June 18 for church members and the congregation. Birthday anniversary honorees were seated together at one table, with a floral centerpiece and a specially baked angel food cake for the guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Wild Rose Club Plans Covered Dish Luncheon
The Wild Rose club will hold a covered dish luncheon at the home of Mrs. Elvon Pierce on Friday afternoon June 26 one week earlier than the regular date. Mrs Pierce is assisted by Mrs. C E Scherich Mrs G Perkins Miss Alice Hale Mrs Harry Mathew Mrs J W Aiton and Mrs W C Keith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wild Rose Club
Elvon Pierce
Pierce
C. E’ Scherich
G. ©. Perkins
Alice Hale
Irs
Harry Mathew
J. W. Aiton
W. C. Keith
Ladies Aid to Meet at Methodist Church Friday Afternoon
The Ladies Aid of the Methodist Episcopal church will convene Friday afternoon, June 26 at the church. Hostess Mrs. R. T. Burrell will lead the gathering with assistance from a list of named members and friends including Mrs. J. Stanley Decker, Mrs. Carl Cummings, Mrs. J. R. Kopp and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society of
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
R. T. Burrell
J. Stanley Decker
Carl Cummings
J. R. Kopp
Zelbert Freemyer
George Hadley
Will Fitch
Garfield Hadley
Ruth Hamilton
Claude Hamilton
Vera Johnson
Lucile Livingston
Katherine Layman
L. L. O'Dell
Wilbur Nevinger
Howard Ackerman
Jennie Ackerman
Lucile Blake
H. K. Hall
J. N. Nethers
Claude Timberlake
Out-of-town Family Reunion Picnic At Bibbins Park
A Sunday gathering at Bibbins Park brought together many relatives from Griswold and Kellerton Iowa. Attendees included Chester Proctor and family, Ray Neuman, Adrian Sherman, John Griffith and son Chester, R M Sherman, Rowena Moon, Chester Vance, L A Sherman and daughters Helen and Donella, and Virginia Walters, a Kellerton descendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bibbins Parks
Chester ‘Proctor
Angela
Ray Neuman
Adrian Sherman
Griswold
Iowa
John Griffith
Chester
R. M. Sherman
Beaconsfield
Rowena Moon
Chester Vance
L. A. Sherman
Helen Walters
Donella
Virginia Walters
Kellerton
Presbyterian Aid To Meet At Church
The Ladies Aid society of the First Presbyterian church will meet at the church on Tuesday afternoon June 30. Mrs. James H. Daugherty leads the program. Mrs. W. E. Campbell acts as collector and Mrs. Elia Meikle directs the program with assistance from Mrs. R. A. Taylor Jr and others including Mrs. J. W. Beauchamp Mrs. L. R. Vogt Mrs. William T. Meikle Mrs. W. H. Blakemore Mrs. Paul Bartlett Mrs. C. H. Moser Miss Maude Nelson and Mrs. L. J. Segrist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
First Presbyterian Church
James H. Daugherty
W. E. Campbell
Elia Meikle
R. A. Taylor, Jr
J. W. Beauchamp
L. R. Vogt
Wm. T. Meikle
W. H. Blakemore
Paul Bartlett
C. H. Moser
Maude Nelson
L. J. Segrist
Mizpah Chapter Daughters of Ceres Picnic Reunion
The third annual reunion picnic of Mizpah Chapter Daughters of Ceres to mark the twenty seventh anniversary will be at Bibbing Park on July 5. Honorary and active members with families are invited to attend with dinner and table service. Attend church services before the picnic. Mrs. W. J. Nevins president Ina M. Steeves secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mizpah
Daughters of Ceres
Bibbing Park
W. J. Nevins
Ina M. Steeves
Sec’y
Church of Christ Meeting Planned Near Bedford
The Church of Christ will meet Friday afternoon June 26 at the home of Mrs. Frank Souder Jr west of Bedford. Hosts include Mrs. Noah Barks Mrs. Flora Turner Mrs. Hattie Churchill Mrs. Frank Perkins and Mrs. John Wogan who will assist in entertaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society of the
Church of Christ
Frank Souder, Jr
West of
Bedford
Honor Miss Scroggie on Anniversary
Mr and Mrs George W Scroggie entertained a number of friends and relatives Sunday to honor their daughter Miss Inez Scroggie on her twenty first birthday anniversary. Dinner including ice cream and a birthday cake was served. Those present besides the family were John Shafer and daughter Miss Stella Shafer Mrs J Scroggie and son Otto Edwin Maxwell Mr and Mrs Charles Hall and sons Berg Chester Walter and Johnjs and grandson Donald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Scroggie
Inez Scroggie
John Shafer
Stella Shafer
J. Scroggie
Otto
Edwin Maxwell
Charles Hall
Berg
Chester
Walter
Johnjs
Donald
Rey Kemery
Roy Kemery
Karl Kemery
Charles
Andy Kemery
Frank Cubbage
Doris
Abbott Risser
Ruby
Lelan Risser
Dean
Irene
S. Risser
George Kemery
Francis Kemery
John
Rose Kemery
Vandra Kemery
Evelyn Long
Ann Kemery
Birthday Surprise For Rey Kemery At Home
Rey Kemery received a birthday surprise from relatives at his home Sunday. A basket dinner followed a noon gathering with the Kemery family and friends including Karl and Doris Kemery and several Rissers and Cubbages.
Marriage Licenses and Visits Across Small Towns
A marriage license was issued in Mount Ayr to Thomas Ferguson and Vern Owens of Clearfield. In Maryville, Weldon Hale of Lenox and Leona Long of Corning planned a ceremony Saturday June 20. Cynthia Kelly of San Diego and Mrs. David Raper with Estel Raper of Sidney Nebr visited relatives, then returned home after a stay in the community. Ed Raper hosted visits from Dave Ruskin and family of Paola Kansas, and Zona Shipley with Carl Roberts and daughter Bonnie Belle of Grant City Spent time there. Mike Miller traveled to Kellerton due to his grandfather’s illness. Ed Raper and Lois Sickles visited Union Star, Mo., with the Calley party. The group included Cynthia Kelly of San Diego and Mrs. David Raper with Ester Raper of Sidney Nebr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryville
Weldon Hale
Lenox
Leona Long
Corning
Cynthia Kelly
San Diego
Calif
David Raper
Estel Raper
Sidney
Nebr
Dave Ruskin
Paola
Ed Raper
Zona Shipley
Carl Roberts
Bonnie Belle
Grant City
County Board Proceedings June 22 1936 Bedford Iowa
County supervisors note changes in allowances and pensions, appoint library and pension board members, approve relief and provisions, and award lumber contract to Nebraska Bridge Supply and Lumber Co. Actions include raising Myrtle Adams allowance, Elizabeth Rector blind pension, and approving bids for lumber as part of regular meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Myrtle Adams
Frank Chandler
Taylor County Orqg
Age Pension Board
Elizabeth Rector
Board of
Clark, B.L. &. Son
Pro-Visions Oo
Csess Freeseesnesseareee
Chitty
Paul
Farmer’s Store
Farris
Della
Mayrent
Thos. L. Kuhn
Beezley
E. P
Hicks
C. A
Prov
Hood Grocery
Jenkins, Verna
Provis- Moody
J. E
McMullin
W. H
Transportation
McKim
Carrie
Pearson Coal Co
Fuel, CO
Cas@s
Pierce
J. W
Posten & Son
Provis- Saville
J. A
Lindley
Singleton
Howard
Shoenhair & Wall
Vogel & Wood
Provis- Tome Oon
Wells, Geneva
Fannie
Nebraska Bridge Supply and Lumber Company
Harry Timberlake
Also Mentioned on This Page
Elizabeth Jene
John Vale
Ayr
Rev. Talley
Colorado
Kernen
DE Laval
Orital
B. Prugh & Sons
Miss Mary
E Swan
Weds
B. Anderson
Wily Rose Club
Elven Pierce
Christian Aid Society
Methodist Aid Society
West Gay
Loyal Legion
Presbyterian Aid Society
Jeanne Longfellow
Loyal Larks
Benton Township
Hazel Woods
Virgil Vincent
Pauline Hoops
Loyal Legions
Omega Larson
V.V.C. Club
Presbyterian
D.O.C
Ladies Aid
Souder Home
Miss Scroggie
Harold "Brown
Harold Brown
Ethel Clark
Ethel Mae Newkirk
Warren Clark
Roy Newkirk
Brown
Anamosa
Wilma Hanna
Glen Russell
Robert Boshen
Frank Gunson
Rialto
L. W. Reddick
Audrey
Hobart Freeman
Connie
Thomas Ferguson
Vern Owens
Blockton
Cottage
Thompson& Mercantile Co
County Board Proceedings
Aenhartardd
H. D
Stoner
Minnie Wintermute
Joe Probasco
Town of
E. T. Cotter
Pepsevectaasois
M. R. Young
Oicchion
Crereesneseete
Louis Cotter
Chection
Eee
Augiol
Jackson ‘Township
Elis Rowe
S. A. Well
Heken Wee
Jessie Straight
Claude Hanmilton
E. C. McCormick
Mason Township
C. M. Wells
W. Hamilton
M. Shields
Vern C. Timberlake
O. G. Brown
Chas
Jesse C. Brown
North Dallas
Harry Combs
M. B. Kendrick
F. L. Marsh
Willard
Marsh
Dale Ingram
Alditor Oo
Nodaway Township
H. C. McCoy
Ed Stroud
Elec- Plo
H. H. Himiller
Gilbert Brannon
New Market
CE. Pratt
J. J. Anderson
Noble
W. I. Weaver
W. Cc. Allison
Billy S. Noble
Town of New Market
Ora Drennen
Walter Alger
Carl Cade
Elec-- Ee Nu
Aliiysue As
Kenneth Abbott
R. H. Pratt
E. Pace
Platte Township
H. D. Stoner
W. R. Beadel
Frank Connor
Glecton Oo
Eeeseesesvasee Ee
B. F. Wurster
E. J. Klamner
Polk Township
Neumeyer
Clarence Stewart
R. D. Fine
Searnia
H. v. Melvin
Dean Damewood
Floyd Swaim
Guy H. Miler
Howard Coon
A. G. Thompson
L. Underwood
E. Phelan
Elec Lion Et Hese Eit
Clyde E. Taylor
Ncchion Ones
Gerald H. Boydston
L. Cundy
Tom Grimm
Washington Township
L. E. Morley
A. Burwell
Ciechon Ecc
Li. Walter Webb
R. B. Moneyhan
Cc. C. Gray
Maulok Ees
Ieeeeeseensees
Hall
C. C. Brown
W. HL Price
Osvece Bicoencad
Harry Wimberlake
Leee
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