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Newspaper

Bedford Times Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1947

Page

6

Community church notices and a family wedding

Sunday School times listed for several churches with 10 a m and 11 a m services. Vacation Bible School began at Baptist Church on June 16 led by Mrs Fessler of Clarinda. Journey- Edwards Nuptials announce Betty Jo Journey Edwards marriage to Carroll L Edwards on June 1 at Wathena Kansas officiated by Rev Reynolds. Bride to study at Missouri Methodist School of Nursing. Groom employed in Mound City. Elmer Eighmy marks 34th wedding anniversary with relatives attending.

the Baptist Church Fessler Clarinda Edwards Floyd C. Journey New Market Betty Jo St. Joseph Missouri Carroll L. Edwards Don Edwards Mound City Wathena Kansas Reynolds First Baptist Church Pauline Lane Herman Boswell Mount City Missouri Methodist School of

Infant Clothing Sent From Amvets Auxiliary

Mrs Bessie Eighmy and Margaret Pratt led a committee from the Amvets Auxiliary sending twenty five infants clothes donated to the Childs Welfare Division at Eberly Iowa. Obituary Estella M Alvord funeral services held at Shum Funeral Home Bedford. Estella Martha Alvord born near Bedford March 31 1878 died June 20 at a Bedford nursing home. Burial Memory Cemetery New Market. She graduated Iowa State Teachers College and taught in Taylor County schools. Survived by nieces nephews and cousins. Also Mrs Leafy Pace died at Municipal Hospital Clarin da June 23. Survived by two sons Dr Earl Pace Evanston IL and Carl Pace Tulsa OK. New Pastor Clarence Moore of Leon

Bessie Eighmy Margaret Pratt Amvets Auxiliary Child’s ‘Welfare Division Eberly Iowa Estella M. Alvord Estella Alvord Shum Bedford T. J. Overholt Lulu Overholt Memory Cemetery New Market Estella Martha Alvord Seth and Angeline Alvord Iowa State Teachers ‘College Taylor County Leafy Pace Clarinda Earl Pace Evanston, NL Carl C. Pace Tulsa Okla

Parsonage Move and Diverse Community Notes

The New Market Methodist church assigns a new minister Rev. Moore and prepares a parsonage move this week. Local groups meet including Memory Happy Hour Club and Christian Ladies Aid with multiple attendees and outings. Community members travel to visit families, celebrate birthdays, and welcome new clergy as Rev. Callison arrives in Clearfield.

New Market Methodist Church Moore

Local residents share visits and travels across states

Mr and Mrs Walter Noble and John David visited relatives in Jefferson Iowa. The Cade family returned from a two week vacation to Portland Oregon and Seattle Washington. Postmaster Opal Wallace is on a two week vacation from the post office staying at her farm home east of town.

Marcella) Shoenhair Des Moines Satuday Ralph Hurley Roy McCreight Elmer McCreight Beaver Pennsylvania Bola Long Washington, D.C John Stephenson Gordon Dowell Florida Seth Fosmire Excelsior Springs Morton Crew Crew V. A. Thomson Atlantic Will Barron Washta Iowa Will Canning Duane McCreight Nampa Idaho Universi Walter Noble John David Holly Clark Jimmy Jefferson Bus Cade Anna Mae Cade Portland Oregon Seattle Washington Opal Wallace

Athelstan Holiness Church Sunday Services Notice

Mrs. T. J. Overholt will preach at 8:00 p.m. Sunday. Sunday School begins at 10:00 a.m. Pastors T. J. and Lulu Overholt. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Frank McCall of Bedford and C. C. Jenkins family. Leonard Rusco and Hopkins family members joined relatives for the day.

T. J. Overholt T. J Lulu Overholt Frank McCall Bedford C. C. Jenkins M. A. Jenkins Leonard Rusco Hopkins

Local Social Notes Include Visits and Travel

Mrs Joe Rusco hosts news of Katherine Barber visiting North Platte Nebraska with nephew Georgie Brott. Georgie plans to spend the summer here. Fred Meeck and son from Kansas City visit John Moeck and family. The King family hosts Roy King and family on Sunday at Blockton. Mrs Roy Raper and daughter Janice visit from Bensenville Michigan. Cora Burns departs for Los Angeles with her daughter and Roy Armstrong to visit Ora Mortis.

Joe Rusco Katherine Barber Frank Brott North Platte Nebr Georgie Brott Fred Meeck Kansas City John Moeck C. M. King Roy King Blockton Roy Raper Janice Bensenville M. F. Older T. H. Raper Cora Burns Los Angeles California Roy Armstrong Ora Mortis

FARM BUREAU BRIEFS

Taylor County 4-H girls attend the eighteenth annual state 4-H Girls Convention at Iowa State College joining more than 1000 delegates. Norma Breach Lillian Thomas Laurayne Stroburg Doris Andrew June Davidson Joanne Judy Jeannette Farlow Mickey Huntington Joyce Gourley Madaylene Hawkee Clarice Osburn Mary Ellen Park participate with leaders Mrs Floyd Gourley Mrs Earnie Glassgow Ruth H. John. Late blight warning from USDA and Iowa State College notes potential Midwest spread toward Taylor County.

Taylor County Iowa State College Norma Breach Lillian Thomas Laurayne Stroburg Doris Andrew June Davidson Joanne Judy Jeannette Farlow Mickey Huntington Joyce Gourley Madaylene Hawkee Clarice Osburn Mary Ellen Park Floyd Gourley Earnie Glassgow Ruth H. John Home Ec

Victory 4 Hers Serve Mothers In Three Course Dinner

Victory 4 H ers prepared and served a three course dinner for their mothers at Ina Lou Shafar s home on May 26. Two guests five mothers club leaders two fathers and two brothers attended. The dinner was prepared by eight members. Loyal Legion club joined for Rally Day practice.

Ina Lou Shafar Ruth John Lester Thompson Ight Loyal Legion Club

Taylor County Girls Camp Weathering Rainy Week

Girls attended a Taylor County camp under challenging weather with rain and high water. Activities included sunlit swimming and rainy day crafts, Vesper Services led by the girls, and a campfire ceremony canceled by rain. Guest instructors included Almira Turner Helda Hiatt Beverly Burch Milt Henderson Charles Hood and a State Patrolman. Camp staff featured Grace L Bacon Belle Cornelison Vivian E Foster Winter W Mackey and Ruth H John from various counties.

Taylor County Almira Turner Helda Hiatt Beverly Burch Milt Henderson Charles Hood Grace L Bacon Union Co Belle Cornelison Ringgold Vivian E Foster Adair Co Winter W Mackey Madison Co Ruth H John Taylor Co

Probate Notice for Ellie D Keith Will in Taylor County Iowa

The District Court of Taylor County Iowa announces the filing of Elli D Keith deceased August 12 1930. A hearing to prove the Last Will and Testament is set for July 14 1947 at 10:00 AM in Bedford at the Court House. Interested persons must appear to contest if any. Dated June 17 1947. CE Paul Clerk of District Court Locke and Reading Attorneys.

District Court Ellie D Keith Bedford Iowa Said County Paul Locke & Reading Attys

Beard Proceedings Cont'd. Motion Declared Carried

A debate fragment shows Chairman declare a motion carried. Names mentioned include W W Walker Ora C Cade and R R Clayton with R R Clayton noted as Chairman.

Beard Proceedings W Walker Ora Cade R Clayton

Walter S Reeves Dies. Resolution on Property

Resolution moved by Supervisor Ora C Cade and seconded by Supervisor W W Walker notes Walter S Reeves has died and ownership of property. It outlines the related estate and legal actions required to settle titled assets.

Ora C Cade W W Walker Walter S Reeves

Taylor County approves quit-claim deed to settle Insane Fund lien

The Taylor County Iowa board passes a resolution to accept a quit-claim deed conveying land in Benton Township to release two heirs Mrs Letha Benson and Mrs Mary Belle Baldwin from liabilities tied to the Insane Fund lien against their father Walter S Reeves. The motion carried with Roll Call by Chairman Ralph C Clayton.

Benton Township Taylor County Iowa State Highway Commission Insane Fund Ledger Walter S Reeves Letha Benson Mary Belle Baldwin Lethal Benson Roll Ralph C Clayton W W Walker Ora C Cade

Taylor County approves sale of town lots to Eclipse Lumber Co

By a supervisor motion, Taylor County Iowa accepts the Eclipse Lumber Co bid of 75 dollars for county interest in Lots 33, 36, 37, 38, Original Town of Conway. Chairman Clayton is authorized to sign and deliver a quit claim deed upon receipt of cash. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED.

W W Walker Ona C Cade Eclipse Lumber Co Taylor County Iowa Conway RR Clayton

Approval of deed by Taylac County Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors of Taylac County Iowa approved the deed after noting it had not been executed or acknowledged. The resolution passed by roll call with yeas and nays recorded. The board adjourned to meet on Wednesday July 7 1947. RR Clayton Chairman Attest C O Tomlinson County Auditor

Board of Supervisors Taylac County Iowa R R Clayton W W Walker Board of Sugervisors Meon RR Clayton C O Tomlinson County

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Church of Christ Baptist Church Mennonite Church Methodist Church Elmer Eighmy Wendall Eighmy Larry Eighmy Lavoy Mrs. Pace Clarence ‘Moore Leon Chene Dogue AEG Mugeets Re Ara Elifrits Feed & Grain Bedford, Iowa Memory Happy Hour Club Grace Glassgow Ona Cade Arthur Geer Guy Noble Hamilton Geer Theda Glassgow Effie Hawkins Harmon Martin Chicago Merle Parsons Kenneth Hawkins The Christian Ladies Aid M Lindsey Fern Ray Ralph Slaight Mr Slaight Wesley Slaight Harold Elvin Louie Slaight George Nellie Journey Mary Ellen American Legion Auxiliary Alvin Brummett Marvin Waldruff Linda Mildred Shore Superior Eva Fern Jetton Opal Brown Carrie Brumett Diana Brown Dorothy Raymers Vivian Andrew Margaret Fuller Gene Earl Pratt Massena Joyce Herron Herreid S. Dak John Reidlinger Aberdeen Eldon Mankle Ed Mankle Clearfield Louis Nordland Mutual: Finance Co Opitz Bldg Ciarinda Athelstan Holiness Church MUMM Jack Burks Éktr OWA Power& Light Farm Bureau Briefs Midwest U.S. Department of Agriculture Jackson Forest Grove Church Dean Hensley Dairy Herd-Improvement Association Monthly News ART Dairy Herd-Improvement Assn Association Lake Ahquabi Adams, Adair Union Madison Ringgold and Taylor R. E. McMullin State of Filson PHOTO Larry Filson Terrel & Son Sale Mount Ayr, Iowa Maloy & Dixon Caskey's Jewelers KMA Orchestra Villa Lenox, Iowa Rio Crosley Frostmaster Refrigerators Philco Presto Sickers & Holmes Unkle Hank Clark & Sanders Ser
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