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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1942
Page
4
Five registered Hereford bulls listed for sale by Virgil Putnam and Harley. Located two and a half miles west of Bedford. Price not specified. Contact Virgil Putnam or Harley for details.
Hamblin reports from Lula A Harvey farm east of Bedford where four terraces span a 17 acre field in oats with alfalfa. Taylor county soils office sponsors tours to show contour-driven drainage. A tractor with a two bottom plow built the terraces at about 25 dollars, with gullies plowed below to safely carry runoff.
A Thursday night crash at the corner of two graveled roads between Sharpsburg and Conway involved drivers Harve Walker of Bedford J R Mitchell of Hopking and Sheriff Ivan Wells reported no injuries though cars were badly damaged Wells found another accident north of the county home with Ruby Stennett of Villisca driving Kenneth Fidler's car Fidler was injured and Stennett suffered bruises
The Seabees recruiting notice invites men aged 17 to 50 to apply at the Creston Iowa Navy Recruiting Station for a physical exam and enlistment papers. Seabees will build advance bases outside U S shores with carpenters mechanics electricians laborers plumbers steamfitters and other construction workers. Enlistment lasts for the war with pay from 36 to 99 dollars monthly plus a 34 50 dollar allowance for petty officers and dependents. Prospective applicants should bring birth evidence and letters of recommendation from employers.
The Lively Larks 4-H Club met Tuesday afternoon June 16 with Ruth Cabeen. Nine members answered roll call with what they enjoyed most on Rally Day. Doris Mullen was elected secretary replacing Mary Weatherly who is at summer school. The group practiced French, uneven and dressmaker seams and basic stitching. They plan to meet June 23 with Allee and Ramona Campbell and name a nesting Iowa bird for roll call. Members will log their meals during the week.
The Gay Maidens 4 H club met Tuesday June 16 with ten members and three guests. Roll call centered on grooming habits to improve. Program included hair care complexion care a fun creed poem and a convention report by Verla Loghry. Next meeting set for July 1.
The Loyal Larks 4-H Club met May 12 at Margaret Putnam's home with ten members and a leader present. Helen Saffey was chosen to attend the Ames convention. Members reported on Care of the Complexion Teeth Hair Vitamins. Visitors included Mrs Albert Campbell Mrs Dean Damewood and Bernadine Triebwasser. The next meeting is May 18 at Wilma Meikle's home and will feature a menu planning exercise and a talk on courtesy directives for rally day.
Audrey Oxley of the Gay Guss Club placed in the blue ribbon division of the Better Groomed contest at the Ames 4-H convention. She wore a self made blue dress, one of several outfits showcased by girls from 26 counties studying clothing projects. Elise Sawyer and Madonna Nash also modeled outfits in the Clothes for Dur ation show while Madonna sang in the Four Leaf Clover talent attempt and joined the special chorus. Eleven girls attended with leaders Mrs. E. L. Wainwright Jr and Miss Vesta Oxley. all participated in festival exercises on Clyde Williams Field Friday night.
Correction Char and Elizabeth Leonard Holt township committeeman and committeewoman were left out by error from the Times-Press list of those who will elect the county chairman here Friday in the Republican County Convention.
Next week from June 29 to July 4 a Victory Food Special features tomatoes at the urging of the Department of Agriculture. The unusually large southern crop must be moved quickly to prevent spoilage.
O. H. Hallgrimson leads Hastor Sunday school at 9 45 morning worship at 11 union service planned at the Methodist church at 8 p m with details for parishioners.
Rev Osborne delivered the afternoon sermon last Sunday. Worship invitation for next Sunday includes Sunday school at 2 pm and preaching at 3 pm by Mrs Overholt. Prayer meeting scheduled Friday at 8 30 p.m.
Ben W Sinderson presides at 9 45 a m morning worship with the sermon The Church's Service To Missions Church school at 10 45 a m Union service at the Methodist church at 8 p m Platteville Sunday School at 11 forenoon June 28 followed by a basket dinner All welcome Mrs W R Livingston serves as Sunday school superintendent
Local library announces a wide range of new titles across genres. Historical fiction thrillers mysteries and classics by Pearl Buck Innes Norris Rinehart and many others appear alongside children’s tales and modern non fiction works. Readers may find authors such as John Steinbeck Nevil Shute Zane Grey and Mahathir in the list.
Bedford reports the death of Mrs. Lee Newkirk at her Enid Oklahoma home on May 5. She was born in Taylor County, daughter of the late Jacob Taylor and his wife. Survived by daughter Nellie Johnston Enid. sons Court Fern and Troy Newkirk Enid. sisters Eva Craig Kansas City and Sid Bradley Bedford. brother Bert Taylor Lenox. Funeral held at Heninger in Enid with Rev J N Sours officiating. burial in Enid.
Twenty scouts attended the Bedford Troop No 136 meeting on June 22 with Herb Owen and Delmer Johnson present. Members included Harland Johnston Everett Sharp Richard Black Robert Leighton Robert Miller Leslie Petherick John Sawyer Jim Kuhn Ralph Owen Doyle Irwin David Greer Robert Park Bill Reed Doyle Terry Wardin Rimes Henry Churchill King Wisdom Jim Hook Billie Gold and Bud Carmichael. The troop received a letter from Lt M R Francis stationed at Station Hospital Camp Callan San Diego California. Stunts were presented by each patrol near the meeting’s end.
The Navy and Naval Reserve announce new monthly pay scales effective June 1 1942 for all enlisted personnel. Rates rise from Ap Seaman 21 to 50 dollars Seaman second class 36 to 54 Seaman first class 54 to 66 Petty officer third class 60 to 78 Petty officer second class 72 to 96 Petty officer first class 84 to 114 Chief Petty officer 99 to 126 acting appointment and 126 to 138 permanent appointment.
An announcement by Wm. S. Barnes state director of the United States Employment Service names volunteer placement representatives in farm communities across Taylor county and nearby areas. Volunteers include F. J. Anderson Sharpsburg Fred C. Cooper Conway Earl Coy Gravity A. W. Hamblin Bedford Floy E. Heinrich Bedford H. H. McKelvie Clearfield W. L. Steeves New Market W. L. Terry Lenox. The offices extend US Employment Service reach to farm communities addressing labor shortages and urging workers to register promptly and update contact information.
A wartime report follows Joe, a child whose father works in a defense plant and mother also earns. The family moves to a trailer camp. Joe is left alone, grows pale and tired, and is diagnosed with neglect. Doctors urge balanced meals, structured mealtimes, earlier bedtimes, and steady parental companionship.
Economists at Iowa State College warn that war time price rises may repeat World War I patterns and harm Taylor County markets unless inflation is curbed. They favor holding prices near March 1942 levels and note parity between farm prices and costs as crucial for farmers’ position amid ceilings for many products.
A Bedford town newsletter details Civil Defence duties and invasion prep, new personal ration cards, and plans to use Ford Trust food vans to supply cooked meals for housewives to cut fuel use. It notes drastic petrol ration cuts reducing car traffic and emphasizes maintaining morale amid wartime austerity.
The article notes preparations for Yugoslavia Week aiming to raise money for the Yugoslavia Relief Fund. Planned activities include service parades, concerts, dances, and exhibitions. Youthful King Peter and Queen Marie will visit the town to participate in events.
The Defense School for Bedford children met in the Baptist church basement with ten attendees. Miss Yvonne Blane leads the program as head, naming the group the Children’s Working Club and awarding pins for War Savings Stamps. First Aid will be studied next week at 2 30 in the same location.
The ad lists assorted fruit and produce with prices: grapefruit and lemons by the dozen, small juice oranges, cherries, apricots, apples, peaches, melons, watermelons, berries, raspberries, turnips, tomatoes, potatoes and onions, cabbage and beets, seed, ice cream, frozen bars, and other items. Specials include Koldee Bar offer and volume discounts on several items.
Colonel Robert S. Shane of Des Moines, medical supervisor for the state Selective Service, visited the local office Tuesday to meet the county medical examiners and the selective service board members.
Modeling clay from Elgin Iowa is used by Wartburg College industrial art classes in Waverly Iowa to sculpt animals and humans. The effort aims to help future teachers better understand the problems of modern civilization.
C. H. Wall of College Springs tells how his cow bought from a neighbor three years ago produced a calf in the first year, twins in the second, and a set of triplets this year.
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