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Newspaper

Bedford Times Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1952

Page

2

Miss Louise Huntington Weds Jack Frakes in Corning Home

Miss Louise Huntington daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank E Huntington Corning and Jack Thomas Frakes son of Mrs J Frakes Omaha were married at 10 am Saturday June 14 at the Huntington home Rev Frank E Jacobs officiated. The couple will reside in Omaha with the Huntington family former Bedford residents. Gifted with a pink and white carnation bouquet the bride wore white net over satin with lace bodice and matching headpiece. The reception followed the ceremony with pastel green and pink decor. The bride is a graduate of Waukon High School and State Teachers College Cedar Falls and will teach fifth and sixth grades at Colwell Iowa. Mr Hawkee a senior at the State Teachers College will become pastor at the Methodist church in Elma this fall. They will reside in Cedar Falls over the summer.

Louise Huntington Frank E. Huntington Corning Jack Thomas Frakes J. Frakes Omaha Huntington Frank E. Jacobs Max Livingston Patricia Levi Gerald McAlpin Huntington Home Waukon High School State Teachers College Cedar Falls Colwell Iowa Hawkee Bedford High School Methodist Church Elma Hawhee Mary Penwell Villisca Martha Hawhee Clarinda Donna Sue Stephens Paul Stephens Leo Snyder Glenn Snyder Bedford Robt. M. Peters B.H.S Snyder Lexington Nebr

Ruth Evelyn Cook Weds Gale Hawhee InWavkon Presbyterian Church

Ruth Evelyn Cook and Gale Hawhee married June 11 at the Presbyterian church in Wavkon Iowa. Rev A H Grossheim read prayers as Jeanette Tisdale sang with Carol Jensen accompanying. The bride wore a net lace ballerina gown veil orange blossom crown carried white carnations and lilies of the valley. Dianna Pratt maid of honor, Robert Deal best man, and Cecil Charles Cook William Hawkee Leonard Grotegat ushered. A reception for 250 followed at the Cook home with a buffet lunch.

A. H. Grossheim Carol Jensen Wells, Minn Jeanette Tisdale Woden Iowa Dianna Pratt Robert Deal Bagley Cecil Charles Cook William Hawkee Leonard Grotegat Cook

Chit Chat Club Hosts Picnic at Lake of Three Fires

Mrs. Marilyn Newkirk hosted the Chit Chat club on June 13 with eight members present. Members and their families enjoyed a picnic supper Sunday evening at the Lake of Three Fires. The group plans to meet again June 27 with Mrs. Lloyd Osburn.

Marilyn Newkirk Lake of Three Fires

Local Social Notes Feature June Gatherings and Birthdays

Mrs. Carl Kernen hosts Circle I W.S.C.S. at her home Friday June 27 at 2 30 pm with assistance from Mrs. Cecil Reed Mrs. Wilbur Simmons and Mrs. William Hensch Miss Linnie Butts arranging transport for attendees. Marilyn Newkirk Martha Snyder entertain 18 guests at Newkirk home for bride elect Lula Mae Book. Charles Dinwiddie marks 20th birthday with Lake of Three Fires picnic guests Korneise Gates Young and Dinwiddie family others.

Carl Kernen Circle I W.S.C.S Methodist Church Cecil Reed Wilbur Simmons William Hensch Linnie Butts Marilyn Newkirk Martha Snyder Newkirk Bedford Lula Mae Book Charles Dinwiddie Lake of Three Fires Keith Korneise Britt, Iowa Alice Jane Gates Fort Jackson S. C Peggy Young Oklahoma City Martha Dinwiddie Earle Marshall Bill

Bedford Social Note Prominent Members Attend Von June Event

Mrs. Riza Fine hosted the V. V. club on June 19 with eight members and one guest. Mrs. Elmer Henderson and Mrs. Thos. Park won prizes for a funny hat. The next meeting features a wiener roast at Birbins park on July 6 in the evening.

Mra Riza Fine V. V. Club Elmer Henderson Thos. Park Birbins Park

Wilbur Young Family Dinner Guests List

Mr and Mrs Charles Terrell Mr and Mrs Ivan Terrell and Mike Mr and Mrs Kendall Terrell and Judy of Bedford Mr and Mrs Paul Har land and Joan Clarinda Mr and Mrs Albert Strand Connie and Sharon Salt Lake City Utah Mrs Leonard Horton Carol and Jane Lincoln Nehr Nancy Young Osceola Iowa Mr and Mrs Wibur Young Sue and Jim Additional guests were Mr and Mrs E A Jefferies of Bedford.

Nia Wilbur Dovi” Young Charles Terrell Ivan Terrell Mike Kendall Terrell Judy Bedford Paul Harland Joan Clarinda Albert Strand Connie Sharon Salt Lake City Utah Leonard Horton Carol Jane Lincoln Nehr Nancy Young Osceola Iowa

Twin Weston girls honored at June birthday dinner

Connie Sue and Carolyn Ann Weston celebrated their second birthday at home with Mr and Mrs Jack Weston hosting. Guests included Mrs Phillip Geyer Karen and Marty Graham Mo Freeda Hoffman St Joseph Donna Jo Weston Bedford and cousins Mr and Mrs Campbell Weston. Picnic supper honors for Mr and Mrs M D Lewis mark their 35th wedding anniversary with silver dollar gifts.

Connie Sue Carolyn Ann Weston Jack Weston Weston Phillip Geyer Karen Marty Graham Freeda Hoffman St. Joseph Donna Jo Weston Bedford Campbell Weston Pam Paula Maitland Homer Mr L Lewis M. D. Lewis Lake of Three Fires

Kathleen Lucas Muir wedding ties Bedford families

Kathleen Jean Lucas daughter of James A and Mrs Lucas married Robert M Muir of Cedar Rapids in Bedford Methodist church. The couple received guests at a reception in the church chapel and at a Bedford country club dinner party. Bride a Bedford High and Iowa State grad teaching home economics in Marion. Groom Iowa State grad electrical engineer Cedar Rapids. Brides sister Jeannette Mishler and out-of-town guests noted. Picnic at country club July Fourth announced.

Kathleen Lucas Wardine Rimel G. W. Rimel Jack Mishler Des Moines Alice Gates Fort Jackson Gordon Augustson Omaha Jack Mishter Paul Morris Martha Dinwiddie Alice Jane Gates Helen Dowell Joan Mishler Bedford Cafe Bedford Country Club Bedford High School Iowa State College Ames Pi Beta Phi Sorority Sigma Alpha Iota Marion Iowa Lucas Muir Ciara Muir Meta Muir Cedar Rapids Pearl Muir Lyle Knopps Alice Flick Robert Flick Wm. McGraw Nancy Conrad Dee Simon Indianola Jesse Dowell Helen Mahomet Ill Austin A Dowell St. Paul Minon Byron Engle Fort Smith Ark Maude E. Lucas Dolph Hottenroth Fork Ridge Fil Drexel Gold Kenneth Lucas John Dinges Frank Bowen Carrolle Thompson

Kinship Guests Attend Bedford Gathering

Individuals listed include Mr and Mrs Will Dorr Mr and Mrs Brice Melvin Mr and Mrs Don Jones Mr and Mrs Frank Jones Paul Phyllis and Allen Mr and Mrs Troy Spencer Mr and Mrs Dewey Hensley Mr and Mrs Ernest Beck Robert Marilyn and Donnie Mr and Mrs Hubert Hensley and Jeff ery Mr and Mrs Robert Gibbson and Susie all of Bedford Mrs Verna Derr and Harold of Hopkins.

Will Dorr Brice Melvin Don Jones Frank Jones Paul Phyllis and Allen Troy Spencer Dewey Hensley Ernest Beck Robert Marilyn Donnie Hubert Hensley Jeffery Robert Gibbson Susie Bedford Verna Derr Harold Hopkins

F. F. Club Hosts Radio Breakfast at Maryville

Eleven members of the P. F. club and three guests attended a radio show and breakfast club at Maryville on Tuesday morning.

P. F. Club Maryvifle

Women Attend Club Gathering with Gift Exchanges

Attendees included Mrs. J. 9. Anderson and Mrs. Jesse Dougherty among ten others. Guests featured Miss Ann Mae Mahan and several spouses. Mrs Sorensen and Mrs Robinson were runners up for best decorated bat, receiving gifts. Mrs Ferguson received the club leader’s gift.

J. 9. Anderson Jesse Dougherty Hamilton Ferguson Rue Nickle Roland Reed Mark Robinson Frank Stingley Kai Sorensen Paul Townsend Brice Melvin Marion Mahan Ann Mae Mahan Roy Adkisson Richard Neumeyer

Calendar of meetings and social groups in town

Calendar lists Circle One W S C S with Mrs Carl Kernen hosting at home. Past Noble Grand Club to IOOF hall. Presbytery Picnic July 1 at Lake of Three Fires. Rebekah Lodge July 1 IOOF hall. Baptist Missionary Society hosted by Mrs E Wilson. Joint Installation July 2 IOOF hall. G Club July 6 hostess Mrs Wayne Valentin. Victory Club hostess Mrs Glenn Kernen. Willing Workers Class at Bedford Methodist church. Socrates quote.

W.S.C.S Carl Kernen Lloyd Osburn Noble Grand Club Ioof Hall Rebekah Lodge Baptist Missionary Society E . Wilson Rebekahs Odd Fellows G Club Wayne Valentine Victory Club Glenn Kernen Bedford Methodist Church

Community Visitors and Local Events Highlight Conway Notes

Conway social activity includes guests from Fort Worth San Francisco Regina and Estherville. A Children's Day program aired at the Methodist church with 90 in attendance. Local families travel to Seattle Newport and Augusta while relatives gather in Conway for illnesses and visits.

Arval Norton Conway Hugh King Aow Gney Fort Worth Texas L. I. King Dellano Hayworth Shambaugh Ray Wilson Lenox Arval Norton John Taylor Roberta San Francisco Mary Holmes Regina Canada P. C Earl Wolverton Augusta Florida Conway Derby Iowa K. Wolverton Seattle Wash Graham Carl Kenneth Bruner Shenandoah Dilton Bruner Gertrude Palmer Granville Lacock

Local visitors from Creston and Clint Powell home

Mrs Goldie Coburn extended a visit after traveling to El Reno Oklahoma last week. Mr and Mrs Dee Hewitt and Mrs Orda Heas were guests in Creston Thursday, with Mrs Hess staying a few days at the Clint Powell home.

el Reno Okla Goldie Coburn Dee Hewitt Orda Heas Creston Mra Hess Clint Powell

Card of Thanks for sympathy after death

We thank friends neighbors and relatives who assisted us during the lineas and after the death of our loved one. Flowers food and expressions of sympathy were greatly appreciated.

Family Notes Gratitude After Community Dinner

The message thanks the Rebekahs for serving dinner and lunch to the family of Mrs Walter Carathers of Gravity. The note expresses appreciation for the meal and community support.

Rebekjahs Walter Carathers

Community thanks for support during David's hospital stay

The sender expresses appreciation to friends and neighbors for kindness shown during David's hospital stay and recovery period. Cards, letters, gifts, flowers, prayers, and home help are gratefully acknowledged by Rev. and Mrs. van Routh, Bar and David.

David van Routh Bar

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Gale Hawhee Ruth Evelyn Cook Ward Cook Wawkon Howard Hawhee Presbyterian Church Wavkon Mrs. Newkirk W.s.cs Taylor County Motor CO Bedford, Iowa Mrs. Fine Vo Club Youngs Honor Weston Carl Dorr Jimmie Brighton Colo Bibbins Park Kathleen Jean Lucas Atty James A. Lucas Robert M. Muir Robt. Stacy Betty Simon Jeannette Lucas Mishler Beta Theta Pi Fraternity Lucas Lock Branson Gravity Poland China Farrow Lock Branson Estate Lock. Branson James A. Lucas of Setickeiman & Crawford Auctioneers John Dille F. F. Club Taylor County Motor Company Jone Janet Corning Socrates Rian Sickels & Holmes UC As Copr Advertisers Exchange Inc Wilson Wilson’s del Monte Orange U. 8 Armour Cello Wilson’s Bake-Rite Bloom
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