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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1941
Page
3
A Fort Bragg drivers school test with about 5000 Black volunteers showed Negroes spotting white cardboard targets in near darkness more effectively than white men. Later small samples of white draftees confirmed the trend, suggesting racial differences in night vision discussed by Dr. H De Sylva of Yale.
The U S census reports an unexpected increase in births in early 1941 with about 20 000 more births in four months than the same period last year and marriage license bureaus showing a spike in marriages as country emerges from depression era lows.
A fragmented note from the Dallas County News questions public sympathy for a man accused in a rambling tale where a victim awakens amid wrapping paper. The piece argues sympathy should favor the victim's dependents and family.
Police summoned after eight high school youths entered an unlocked South Methodist church and played a swinging boogie woogie jam on the organ. The scene lasted about an hour before officers led the players from the property. the church was later secured.
In Bedford, hot weather travels through Conway on the 4th as plans unfold for Fourth of July events. J M Thirkield moves to a brick building opposite the Bedford Hotel next week while floral hall work nears occupancy by the 4th. The Taylor County Agricultural Fair is set for October 6 7 with premiums and a small admission fee at Mohler's Grove and fairgrounds.
Twenty years ago Bedford notes a Fourth of July at the fair grounds. A son born to Mr and Mrs Carr Hanshaw on June 20. Fuller restaurant on Court street sold to Mr and Mrs Elmer Hagan. F L McCormick surprised on his fortieth birthday at his farm southeast of Bedford. The mayor named a library board including J H Baker C V Dinges J T Miller and C N Nelson to fill the unexpired term. The fair board approved a new amphitheatre plan 80 by 42 with 20 private boxes and floral hall under the building, totaling about 200 feet in length with seating for 1409.
Ten years ago ten Eutor was born to Exmett Ruszo and Fern Lerison tied Williams, Eleanor Drumm wed Cigvende Clion in Bedford. Waterworks at fair grounds completed with three fountains near the track. Lloyd Bradley injured by lightning. recovering. Masonic Lodge prepares new home. blueprints and specs arrive. Building committee listed: O. J. Kirketey, E. A. Jefferies, T. T. Anderson.
Twenty five years ago births reported to Mr and Mrs Walter A Houck Bedford a daughter to Dr and Mrs L D Huff Lerox a son born to Mr and Mrs Glenn Jared southwest of Bedford a baby boy born to Mr and Mrs M L Burt Bedford named Creston Plaindealer business manager M L Burt to move family to Creston a large Bedford delegation at unveiling of Old Soldiers Monument Lenox June 27 Bedford Berth of July celebration with Bedford thirty two member band providing music
In Boston three physicians urge labeling liquor as poison to deter buyers. They argue skull and bones on bottles would warn purchasers and discourage casual requests like poison straight. The idea treats liquor as poison rather than prohibition.
The Mason bridge over the Platte river drainage ditch north of Blockton failed to support traffic as it rode along its structure. The cause and extent of damage were not clearly described in the readable text.
A vivid tour of Yellowstone National Park geysers describes Daisy as rising to two hour intervals with vivid color around boiling pools, Old Faithful fading, Fountain Geyser’s emerald basin and Giant Geyser's rare 250 foot plume. The piece notes how heat from deep in the earth fuels dramatic eruptions and warns against tossing rocks to avoid upsetting the geysers.
The fragmentary note describes insomnia as a sign of aging with garbled phrases about sleep, routine, and mood. It mentions possible remedies and names unclear, suggesting a personal reflection rather than a clear event.
A faded wartime note urges readers to work harder and give better service than ever, stressing sacrifice and righteousness as society braces for postwar expectations. It speaks to workers, bankers, farmers, and homemakers alike, urging full effort and duty.
Paul Muni stars as Pierre Radisson in Hudson's Bay at the Rialto on Friday and Saturday June 27 28. The film follows the founding of a Canadian fur empire with romance between John Sutton and Gene Tierney, and features Vincent Price Virginia Field Nigel Bruce Laird Cregar. A dramatic tale of wilderness courage and a fur trade saga ends with a charter ceremony in England.
The Rialto Theatre hosts the latest Four Mothers entry in the Four Daughters series on July 2 and 3. The Lemp family returns with Priscilla Rosemary and Lola Lane sisters and Gale Page in the cast as the story shifts from daughters to mothers with dramatic moments and light humor.
In the heat of early summer the writer laments frequent criticism and explains a wish to voice strong opinions. Mayor Nevius plans warnings on noisy reckless driving and calls for yard weed cleanup before city crews intervene. The piece also notes neglect at a local beauty spot north of the Rialto theatre and general frustration with public upkeep.
Claude Rains stars as Adam Lemp a respected Briarwood citizen whose town invests in Florida property owned by his son in law Ben Frank Mc Hugh A hurricane wrecks the venture prompting Adam to sell to repay friends The film ties a doctors cure a town’s disease and a man’s love of music with faith in the little man
A Des Moines G A R parade last week drew only a handful of Civil War veterans while other patriotic groups supplied most participants. The piece laments aging veterans, recalls past unity, and argues that no nation can be fully prepared for war despite efforts to deter it.
A grand display features a sequence of rumbling eruptions from a towering cone geyser. The eruptions, lasting around 11 to 2 hours, include a massive blast that carved a large crater chunk from the summit. The geysers’ number size and power are unmatched globally, offering a once in a lifetime spectacle for all visitors.
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