Lake Beach Opens Sunday at Three Fires Lake
Formal opening of Lake of Three Fires for swimming boating and refreshments at the bath house occurs next Sunday. Vic Robinson returns as concession operator and will run bathing facilities refreshments boat rentals and lifeguard coverage. Swimming classes for all ages start Tuesday and Thursday at 10 30 a m for beginners and 2 p m for adults. Picnic areas tables fireplaces and ample shady spots described.
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Bath House
Vic Robinson
T At the Lake
Centennial Theme In Miniature Set At Ladoga School
Pupils under Mrs. Georgia Glasmann arrange a covered wagon miniature with a history of Iownsand in the Times-Press window. Students portray pioneer characters including Evaleen Sparks, Oliver Sparks, Violet Adams, Ruth Burright, Elinor Burright, Jerry Sparks, Donella Baker, and Lowell Ingram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladoga
Georgia Glasmann
Trancher
Glasmann
Evaleen Sparks
Oliver Sparks
Violet Adams
Ruth
Elinor Burright
Jerry Sparks
Lowell Ingram
Donella Baker
Man reports 100 percent bites despite clear Grand River water
A fisherman on Grand River says the water was clear and he could see carp and channel cats long as his arm. He tried every bait but the fish ignored them, claiming he was not at an aquarium and plans to return in the morning to try again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma
Grand River
Mrs. Meredith K. Fluke Dies at 63 After Illness
Mrs. Meredith K. Fluke died Sunday June 23 after years of failing health. Funeral held at her Bedford area home, conducted by Rev. Russell G. Nye. Burial at Platteville Cemetery. She was born November 21 1882 in Taylor County and married Meredith Fluke October 25 1914. She leaves husband, daughter Madelene Irvin of Blockton, step-son Elmer Fluke, three granddaughters, two-step grandsons, two sisters, one brother, and one nephew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meredith K. Fluke
Bedford
Russell G. Nye
Bedford Methodist Church
Platteville
Iona Julia Russell
William I
Elizabeth Kemery Russell
Taylor County
Methodist Church
Liberty School
Sheridan
Meredith Fluke
Daugher
Madelene Irvin
Blockton
Elmer Fluke
Anna Russell
Bertha Foster
Henry Russell
Essex
HK “Russell
Install Officers July 2 At IOOF Hall
New officers of the Rebekahs and Odd Fellows lodges will be installed in a public ceremony at the IOOF hall on Tuesday night July 2 after the Rebekahs regular meeting. Mrs Verna Johnson and Clark Spencer district deputies will lead the ceremony aided by other deputy officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekahs and
Odd Fellows Lodges
IOOF
Rebekahs
Verna Johnson
Clark Spencer
Local servicemen and families greet returning members
Soldiers and sailors tied to Bedford area homes return or visit after service in Europe the Pacific and abroad. Ensign Donald Lewis arrives home with his parents awaiting his stories while Dale Bush joins his mother in Sharpsburg for furlough and James Clayton visits from Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Bush
Sharpsburg
Myrna Bush
Donald Lewis
Admiralty Islands
M. D. Lewis
Omaha
Vet's Office In Creston Sets Week Schedule
Effective July 1 1946 the Veterans Administration Office at 114 N Maple St Creston will be open five days a week Monday through Friday from 8 30 a m to 5 p m.
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Creston
Veterans Administration
N. Maple St
County 4H Girls Elect Officers At Bedford Rally Day
County 4H members and leaders gathered at Bedford High School on June 19 for the annual rally day. Election results announced Doris Andrew as President Elinor Sharp as Vice President Margaret Waldruff Secretary Treasurer Mary Alice Shum Historian and installation by past officers led by Norma Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford High School
Doris Andrew
Elinor Sharp
Margaret Waldruff
Mary Alice Shum
Norma Park
Cobbs Install Two Engine Light Plant
Cobb s of Bedford ice cream makers install two 50 horsepower diesel engines to generate electricity for power and lights. One engine runs continuously while the second operates during peak loads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobbs
Cobb's of
Bedford
Letter From Crete Recipient Thanks Sharpsburg Charity
Mrs J W Chase, wife of the Sharpsburg Presbyterian minister, receives a note from Nicholas Pothoulakio in Crete thanking Sharpsburg for UNRRA clothing. He says his family will send photos to get acquainted and recalls bomb damage from Nazis. He expresses gratitude and sends regards.
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J. W. Chase
Sharpsburg
Crete
WHO
Des Moines
Nicholas Pothoulakio
Hnia
Regional Medical Officer Vacancy in Saint Paul Civil Service
Miss Rena B. Smith announces applications are invited to fill a permanent Regional Medical Officer role in the U S Civil Service Commission Regional Office, Saint Paul Minnesota. Salary is $7120.20 yearly with a 14 percent increase effective July 1 1946. more information at Bedford post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isntead
Rena B. Smith
U. S. Civil Service Region
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Saint Paul 1
Minn
Bedford
Renewal of automobile licenses extended two weeks
Sheriff J. T. Caskey announces renewals for automobile licenses are extended two weeks beyond July 5 1946 and can be made at the sheriff's office or other county locations. About 2200 persons have applied and renewals cover two years at 50 cents each. Applicants must appear in person with their current license. A full list of renewal sites will be published next week.
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Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff's Office
J. T. Caskey
Births Report From Local Area Featuring Several New Arrivals
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Karl Young of Bugs Mol on Thursday. A son to Mr and Mrs Clarence Tribolet of Gravity on Saturday June 22 at St Francis Hospital Maryville. A son to Mr and Mrs Jerry Lasley of Sheridan Missouri on Thursday June 20 named Charles Junior. A daughter to Mr and Mrs Clifford Million of Sharpsburg on Monday June 17 named Lela Esther. A daughter to Mrs Harold Miller of Kansas City on Sunday June 16 named Sara Lynn. Miller formerly Miss Mary Wieser of Bedford. Twins a daughter and a son born to Mr and Mrs Beryl Hall of Blockton on Saturday June 15 named Wincie Anne and David Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Young
Jngie
Mr. and
Mirs
Clarence Tribolet
St. Francis Hospital
Maryville
Jerry Lasley
Sheridan, Mo
Charles Junior
Clifford Million
Sharpsburg
Lela Esther
Harold Miller
Kansas City
Sara Lynn
Beryl Hall
Blockton
Wincie Anne
David Lee
Civil Air Patrol Flight Breakfast in Boone CAP event
Captain Harry C. Baird announces the Civil Air Patrol Flight Breakfast by Boone Squadron 723 CAP on Sunday June 30 with 7 am serving. Prizes honor oldest and youngest pilots and the one travelling farthest. Attendees from Flying Farmers NAA and other groups invited. Flight to Des Moines RAF Air Show at 1 pm urged for those able.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry C. Baird
723- 14
Civil Air Patrol
Boone
Towa
CAP
NAA
Des Moines
Mitchells Buy Mrs Greene Property in Bedford
Miss Edna Mitchell purchased the Mrs Greene residence in west Bedford and will take possession July 15. Her parents Mr and Mrs Edgar Mitchell will reside there. The deal was arranged by R E Bradley, a local realtor.
Legion Dance Draws About Ninety Couples At Bibbins Park
About 90 couples attended a Legion sponsored dance at Bibbins Park Tuesday evening. The Monte Carlo Entertainers provided rhythm in a cool roomy venue that the dancers praised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Bibbins Park
Monte Carlo
Gladys Spurgeon Starts at Bedford Country Club Kitchen
Gladys Spurgeon is the new caterer at Bedford Country Club. She serves sandwiches and cola drinks at the club house during late afternoons and evenings and on Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Spurgeon
Bedford Country Club
Should Be Cautious Entering Business
Veterans or anyone else entering a business should consult their nearest OPA office for information on rules and regulations still in existence that may apply. Entering the restaurant business selling used cars making machinery repairs welding all comes under OPA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Bedford School Bonds Reduced After 1926 Issue
Bedford Independent School District reports the 1926 bond issue for a new building had an unpaid balance of 50000 dollars as of June 1 1946. The original 160000 dollar issue carried 414 percent interest and a 20 year term with half due in that period. Bedford National Bank covered the unpaid balance at 2 percent with no extra costs and allows early payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford Independent School District
Bedford National Bank
Bert Lyddon Undergoes Surgery in St. Joseph Hospital
The Sick Bert Lyddon of Clearfield was operated on last week at a St. Joseph hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Lyddon
Clearfield
St. Joseph Hospital
Miss Zona Posten Operated On In St Joseph
Miss Zona Posten of Gravity underwent an operation Tuesday at Methodist Hospital in St Joseph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zona Posten
Methodist Hospital
St. Joseph
Gravity resident Billie Brown rushed to Omaha hospital
Billie Brown of Gravity was transported by ambulance to a hospital in Omaha on Monday for emergency care following a medical incident.
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Billie Brown
Gravity
Omaha
Charley Wilson Ill at Home in Sheridan
Charley Wilson has been quite ill at his home in Sheridan during the past week according to local notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Wilson
Sheridan
Miss Harriette Appleton Undergoes Tonsillectomy
Miss Harriette Appleton of Hopkins had a tonsillectomy on Thursday at St Francis Hospital in Maryville. The procedure was performed without reported complications and she is resting at the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriette Appleton of
Hopkins
St. Francis Hospital
Maryville
Mrs Ida Farrell Ill at Sheridan Home
Mrs Ida Farrell of Sheridan has been quite ill at the home of her son and wife, Mr and Mrs James Farrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Farrell
Sheridan
James Farrell
Mrs Harshaw Dies Of Heart Attack At Son’s Home
Mrs Effie Harshaw of Clearfield suffered a heart attack last week at the residence of her son Fred Harshaw. Her death is reported as a sudden medical event affecting the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie Harshaw
Clearfield
Fred Harshaw
Contractors Meet Over Pond and Dam Work Standards
A Wednesday meeting at the AAA office gathered Caterpillar tractor operators and dozer crews to review pond and dam construction to specifications. Attendees from Villisca to Bedford discussed staking and approvals with Soil Conservation Service and the AAA staff.
Mrs Anna Cordell Returns Home from Maryville Hospital
Mrs Anna Cordell of Athelstan after a serious illness was brought home Sunday. Her sister is caring for her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Cordell
Athelstan
Maryville
Joe Clarey Returns to Clearfield After Leak Treatment
Joe Clarey who had been receiving treatment at Hot Springs Arkansas returned to Clearfield last week and is visiting at the Ida Jenkins home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Clarey
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Clearfield
Ida Jenkins
Boy Scott Fractures Arm in Stall Fall
Jimmy Johny Scott, son of Mr and Mrs Howard Scott of Athel Stan, fell from a horse Saturday morning breaking his right arm above the wrist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Johny Scott
Howard Scott
Athelstan
Eye Operation Ties Local Man To Iowa City Visit
Frank Smith of Athelstan went to Iowa City last week for an eye operation at University Hospital. Mrs. Smith traveled to Clarinda to visit her daughter and son in law, Mr and Mrs J C Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Smith
Athelstan
Iowa City
University Hospital
Family travels for checkup after tonsil removals
Have Tonsilectomies Alena and Lavelle Stroburg of Blockton went to Clarinda Mionday for a check-up, having had their tonsils removed recently. They were accompanied to Clarinda by their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clark Stroburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alena
Lavelle Stroburg
Blockton
Clarinda Mionday
Clarinda
Mrs
Clark Stroburg
Lions Club Rodeo Set For Maryville July 3 and 4
The Lions Club sponsors a third annual wild west rodeo in Maryville featuring fifty head of livestock. Acts include bull dogging bucking Tyanma steers Angus bulls and wild horses with three performances at 8 30 p m on July 3 and 9 30 p m and 8 30 p m on July 4 at the Maryville fair grounds. Special acts include a high school horse a whip act and a cowboy clown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club, Inc
Maryville
Maryville Fair Grounds
Clarinda Junior College to Reopen This Fall
After three years closed due to war Clarinda Junior College will reopen with Supt. Fred W. Johansen and Jeayn George Pritchard in charge. Programs include pre-law to teacher training, and for the first time the Standard Elementary Certificate. Credits transfer to four-year colleges. GI Bill approval noted. Registration begins August 27, classes start September 3. pre-enrollment blanks available from Dean George S. Pritchard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarinda Junior College
Fred W. Johansen
Jeayn George&. Pritchard
State Department of Public Instruction
G. I
George S. Pritchiard
Carnival Week in Our Town Promises Family Fun
It is carnival week in our town with clean grounds along Main Street and five rides including Tilt-A-Whirl Merry-Go-Round Ferris wheel and a kiddie ride. Numerous stands offer food games and amusements while bingo serves as a seating option two blocks away for entertainment and relaxation.
Iowa Taxpayers Published Figures Compare Sheriff Costs by County
The Iowa Taxpayer reports county by county per person sheriff costs for 1943 and 1944, noting Taylor at 27 and 29 cents, Lucas at 43 and 46, Ringgold 38 and 37, Adams 43 and 37, with Palo Alto leading supervisors costs at 60 and 62 cents in 1943 and 1944, placing Taylor among higher expenses.
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Iowa Taxpayer
Des Moines
Iowa Taxpayers Association
Iowa
Taylor
Lucas Cous
Page County
Ringgold
Adams
Fremont
Palo Alto County
Mango says Miami delivery delights local crowd
Oliver Bay reports bringing mangoes from Miami Florida to town. One fruit stands in the TP window described as a big red apple in appearance and unusual to locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Oliver Bay
Florida
Revival Services at Zion Church in Bedford
Revival services have been held the past weeks at Zion Church Bedford and will continue Sunday June 30 Miss Phebe Overholt, sister of the pastor, brings the message each evening with special music and congregational singing at each service.
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Zion Church
Bedford
Phebe Overholt
Start Drive for Raising $1000 in Taylor County
Taylor county launches a Salvation Army fundraising campaign led by county chairman Carl Reed of Bedford. Letters go to potential contributors with donation appeals while personal solicitors will contact residents in towns. The county quota is $1000 and funds can be mailed or delivered to local banks for collection.
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Taylor County
Salvation Army
Carl Reed
Bedford
Reed
the Times Press
Bedford Bows To Clarinda In Sandlot Game
Clarinda defeated Bedford 8 to 5 in a Sunday sand lot baseball game. Glen Straight pitched six innings for Bedford allowing eight hits, with Bob Nelson finishing allowance for six more hits. Five runs in the third inning sealed the visitors win.
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Bedford
Clarinda
Glen
Pappy
Page
Bob Nelson
Clarinda Bedford
Paving Project Extends from Maryville to Iowa Line
Start Paving No 27 State Line South begins this week on the main highway south of Bedford with a ten foot concrete slab to the Iowa line. The 20 foot concrete route will connect from the Highway 27 and 71 junction north of Maryville to the Iowa state line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Hopkins
Iowa Line
Maryville
Iowa State Line
Local Folks Join Flying Farmers Club In Iowa
State officers report three Taylor county members are chartered in the initial signup at Iowa State College June 11 Frank L Fryer of Villisca and Mr and Mrs Hubert Henry of Bedford Representing the district on the Flying Farmers board is Wendell Davison of Braddyville About 215 flying farmers received membership certificates in one hour at the statewide meeting Delegates voted to admit associate members who cannot vote or hold office Members can still join by sending a $2 fee to the state office Lyle Abbott Information Service Town State College Ames Iowa
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Flying Farmers of Iowa
Taylor County
Iowa State College
Frank L. Fryer
Villisca
Hubert Henry
Bedford
Flying Farmers
Wendell Davison
Braddyville
Lyle Abbott
Information Service
Town State College
Ames
Boys Go To Scout Camp
Twelve members of the Bed re Boy Scout Troop spend this week in Danny Conklin near Griswold. The group includes Chas Dinwiddie Paul Bartlett Jr Dick Thompson Bill Steward Charles Paul Stephens Edward Mumm Robert Catuska Wayland Duncan Roland Mariotti Lyle Martin Francis Wie Millin and Max Valentine. Adults taking the boys to camp Sunday were Arthur Ninwiddie Paul Bartlett Bill Martin Dr Steward and A Elton Jensen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedre Boy Scout Troop
Danny Conklin
Griswold
Chas Dinwiddie
Paul Bartlett
Dick Thompson
Bill Steward
Charles Paul Stephens
Edward Mumm
Robert Catuska
Wayland Duncan
Roland Mariotti
Lyle Martin
Francis Wie Millin
Max Valentine
Arthur Ninwiddie
Bill Martin
Dr. Steward
A. Elton Jensen
Bedford Country Club to Host Fourth of July Fireworks
Members and families of the Bedford Country Club invite the public to watch a fireworks display at the club grounds on the Fourth of July with parking along the road for spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford Country Club
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