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Newspaper

Bedford Times Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1941

Page

2

Missionary Society to Meet at Church for July Lesson

The Woman's Missionary Society of the Church of Christ will gather Tuesday afternoon July 1 at the church. Mrs L E Beard will lead the lesson study on Democracy a Way of Life from the year theme Christianity and Democracy in America. Mrs Wearen Jonn will lead the worship period with The Religious Heritage of Democracy as her subject.

Woman’s Missionary Society of the Church of Christ L. E. Beard America Wearen Jonn

Pizzas Announce Engaged Mary Rennie Pizza to Al Baiocchi

Mr and Mrs Nelle Pizza of Bedford announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Rennie Pizza to Mr Al Baiocchi of Los Angeles California. Mr Baiocchi visited in the Pizza home here last week.

Mrs. Nelle

Miss Nelson Hosts Bridge Party At Home

Miss Helen Nelson entertained at a Tuesday bridge gathering held at her parents home. Among guests were Mrs. George Nelson of Boulder Colorado and Mrs. Dick Willard of New York City visiting from out of town.

Helen Nelson C. N. Nelson George Nelson Boulder Colo Dick Willard New York City

Presbyterian Society Meets At Church Tuesday

The ladies of the Presbyterian church will meet in the parlors Tuesday afternoon July 1. Hostesses are Mrs J A Wyant and Miss Pearl Nelson. Mrs E E Taylor will review the book Forty Years in the Philippines and Mrs J M Dale will speak on Where the Americas Meet.

Woman’s Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church J. A. Wyant

Miss Eleanor McCoy Thomas Smalley Wed in Tarkio

Miss Eleanor McCoy of Tarkio and Mr. Thomas Smalley of Bedford were married at Tarkio Presbyterian Church on Saturday June 21. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Gentty with the bride’s father Joe McCoy and family present. A dinner followed at the brother’s home. The bride, a Tarkio College graduate and dental assistant, is affiliated with Lambda Sigma Tau. The groom, son of George and Mrs. Smalley of Bedford, is a 1935 Bedford High School graduate who has worked as a Tarkio hotel clerk and plans to enter the U S Army at Fort Leavenworth on July 1.

Eleanor McCoy Tarkio Mo Thomas Smalley Bedford Presbyterian Church Manser Tarkio Gentty Joe McCoy Herbert McCoy Patsy Tarkio High School Tarkio College Lamba Sigma Tau George Smalley Bedford High School U. S. Army Fort Leavenworth Kans Smalley

Bedford Woman Weds Clarence Northrop in Maryville

Miss Vera Hagan C Northrop and Clarence Northrop of Trenton Mo wed in a noon ceremony at the Methodist church in Maryville. Rev A Douglass Steffenson officiated. The couple plans to reside on a farm east of Trenton after a trip to Columbia Jefferson City and Lake of the Ozarks.

Bedford E. Hagan Jefferson City Lake of the Ozarks Trenton Orville Northrop Columbia Northrop May Montgomery Guy Walls Sam King Hopkins Vesper McCoy Knoxville

Marriage of Marjorie Fewson and Ottawa Prather Miss Marjorie Ruth Fewson and Ottawa Prather wed in Ottawa First Methodist Church

Miss Fewson daughter of Mr and Mrs P A Fewson Clarinda Iowa and Mr Arthur Prather son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Prather Bedford Iowa were married Sunday evening June 15 at the First Methodist church in Ottawa Rev R K Sutton officiated with ring service. Albert Williams and Helen Osburn sang and Osburn played two wedding selections. The bride wore a street length white dress with lugga ge tan accessories and carried Talisman roses. Matron of honor Mrs Gravette wore beige and brown with red roses. Best man Elton Carter. An informal reception followed at the Williams home. Both couples are graduates of Clarinda and Bedford schools. Prather is employed at the Gamble store in Ottawa.

Marjorie Ruth Fewson P. A. Fewson Clarinda Harland Prather Ottawa Kans Arthur Prather Bedford First Methodist Church R. K. Sutton Albert Williams Helen Osburn Prather Clarinda High School Clarinda Junior College High School Gamble Store

Mizpah Chapter Hosts D O C Meeting

Mrs Kernen with Mrs W G Egleston hosted Mizpah chapter D O C Thursday afternoon June 12. Mrs Donald Haynie presided over the business meeting. Mrs R S Miller spoke on Our English and Correct Pronunciation and Mrs John Jared read an article on Stamps. All members were present except one guest Mrs Lulu Underwood.

Jake Kernen W. G. Egleston Mizpah Daughters of Ceres Donald Haynie R. S. Miller John Jared Lulu Underwood

Mrs. Caskey Hosts Triple A Club Meeting

Mrs. J. T. Caskey with Mrs. Weaton John as assistant hostess entertained the Triple A Club on Thursday afternoon June 19. Members answered roll call by naming an author and a book. Mrs. Paul Poore led the lesson study on Library Service.

J. T. Caskey Weaton John Paul Poore Library Service

Benton Social Club Meets With Mrs Alvin Maxwell

The Benton Social Club met with Mrs. Alvin Maxwell on Thursday afternoon June 19. All but two members answered roll call with a wish for a new flower. Sunshine Pals gifted Mrs. Gravett and Mrs. Hunter. Next meeting July 17 with Mrs. Meikle.

Alvin Maxwell Benton John Gravett H. W. Hunter

Stewarts Host Dinner Guests Southwest of Bedford

Mr and Mrs Delton Stewart entertained guests at their home Thursday including Mrs Oscar Stewart of Clarinda and her two daughters Mrs Blanche Miller and son, and Mrs Verla Lister and daughter from Chicago.

Delton Stewart Bedford Oscar Stewart Clarinda Blanche Miller Verla Lister Chicago

Baptist Luncheon Planned by Woman's Missionary Society

The Woman's Missionary Society of the Baptist church will hold a noon luncheon at the church on Tuesday July 1. Committee in charge includes Mrs. Al O'Dell Mrs. George McMaster Mrs. Ed Drumm Mrs. Jess Derrickson and Miss Jessie Hardenbrook. Hardenbrook will lead worship with program directed by Mrs. Charles Washam and Miss Nelle Barton. Sandra Sawyer to sing.

Baptist Society Woman’s Missionary Society of the Baptist Church al ‘O'Dell George McMaster Ed Drumm Jess Derrickson Jessie Hardenbrook Charles Washam Nelle Barton Sandra Sawyer

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Hoops Ernest Hoops Fred Hunter Ray Archer Herman Peterson Lawrence Etta Archer Hevens Ee Mc John Zuber Reb Yillisea Ranch Mee Ed Mumm Golden Rule Circle Rebekan Lodge IOCOF Christian Society Miss Nelson Contract Bridge Presbyterian Society Eleanor McCoy Thomas Smalley Thompson Pote Drug Store Vera Hagan C. Northrop Vera V. Hagan Clarence Northrop Methodist Church Maryville A. Douglass Steffenson Bedford Methodist Church Iowa Orville Morthrop Marjorie Fewson Harlan Prather Mrs. Clark Mrs. Baker Ella Clark J. H. Baker Clark Banner Goodwill Club Ed Beard Ruth Downing Velma Lacy Doyle Thompson Mrs. Kernen D.O.C Mrs. Caskey Wm. T. Meikle United States Stewarts Beauty Shoppe Paschal Paschal Clo. Co House OF Quality National Defense United Service Organizat’n Carl Cummings Treas U.S Committee Bed Ford, Iowa U.S.C YMCA YWCA Salvation Army National Catholic Community Service Jewish Welfare Board Travelers Aid Society United Service Organization Bedford, Iowa
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