Surprise Party Honors Mrs Fannie Kimpton on 80th Birthday
A surprise Sunday evening party at Mr and Mrs Perry Williams home celebrated Mrs Fannie Kimpton turning eighty. Ninety five cards and many gifts were given. Attendees included Zora Ecklin of San Diego California, Frank Kimpton, Arthur Weaver, Ted Selders Sr., Celesta Smith and Herbert Reeves, Carrie McColm, Emily Creech, Guy Joslyn, Miss Jones, and other friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry.Williams
Fannie Kimpton
Ninty
Zora Ecklin
San Diego
Calif
Frank Kimpton
Arthur Weaver
Ted Selders Sr
Celesta Smith
Herbert Reeves
Carrie McColm
Emily Creech
Guy Joslyn
Miss
New Era Change Hand Sold to McGuire and Son
The New Era was sold Friday to Mr McGuire and son of Hopkins with possession given at once. Mr and Mrs Ed Nordgate and family plan to leave for the West soon. Mr and Mrs Oren Winslow will return to Clarinda where they formerly lived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGuire
Hopkins
Ed Nordgate
The
West
Oren Winslow
Clarinda
Meyers Couple Seize Gravity Oil Co Ownership
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Meyers of Clarinda moved this week to rooms in the home of his father Arthur Meyers. Kenneth and his father have purchased the Gravity Oil Company, possession to be given them July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purchase Gravity Oil Co
Kenneth Meyers
Clarinda
Arthur Meyers
Kenneth
Gravity Oil Company
New Pastor J S Stevens Takes Charge in Peru
Rev J S Stevens and his wife moved Wednesday to Peru to oversee the Methodist church. Their grandson Bob Sharp stayed with Mrs Francis Kimpton at their previous home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Stevens
Peru
Methodist Church
Bob Sharp
Francis Kimpton
New Minister Arrives Rev Mr Weber Joins Parsonage
Red Oak pastor Rev Mr Weber arrived Thursday and moved into the Methodist parsonage. He will serve the congregation and begin his duties with the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr Weber
Red Oak
Gravity Loses to Creston in 10 to 0 Game
The Gravity baseball team hosted Creston Sunday at Cres ton. Creston won 10 to 0 with Gravity unable to score as the game favored Creston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gravity
Creston
Local visitors and family gatherings across Iowa and beyond
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Roush of Chicago visit his mother in Clarinda with Leslie Roush and family. Ansel Martin and children from Cincinnati stay with his mother Mrs Sarah Martin. Fred Greenway and daughter Hope of Seattle visit relatives here. Lola Woods and Hazel of Bedford join Mr and Mrs Glen Woods and family of Cumberland. Mary Frances Hall and son of Salem Oregon visit Mrs John Stephens. Kenneth Lock of Clarinda spends Sunday with Ed and Mrs Lock. Ira and Edward Moore visit Pete Dougherty and Clifford Burwell homes in New Market. Drexel Keith moves into an apartment with Elvin Beemer. Harry Burmeister and family spend Thursday in Omaha. Annabelle Stephen employed in Lincoln visits her parents and sister Mary Hall, returning to Lincoln Tuesday. Chas Lock Theo Selders Sr and Ted Jr attend IOOF picnic in Clarinda. Jeary Combs of Clarinda visits Harry Combs family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola Woods
Hazel
Bedford
Glen Woods
Cumberland
Mary Frances Hall
Salem
Oregon
Annabelle Stephens
Lincoln
John Stephens
Kenneth Lock
Clarinda
Ed Lock
Ira Moore
Edward Moore
Pete Dougherty
Clifford Burwell
New Market
Drexel Keith
Elvin Beemer
Harry Burmeister
Omaha
Bruce Hicks
Annabelle Stephen
Mary Hall
Chas Lock
Theo Selders
Ted, Jr
IOOF
Jeary, Combs
Harry Combs
Lenox Auxiliary Elects New Officers at Taylor County Meeting
Mrs William Harper of New Market elected president of the Taylor County American Legion Auxiliary at the Legion hall gathering. New officers include Mrs Carl Stroberg of Blockton as vice president and Mrs Kenneth J Hawkins of New Market as secretary treasurer. Retiring officers are Mrs C E Dixon and Mrs Earl Henderson. A strong turnout attended, with a musical program by Lenox performers and a Creston composer contributing. The day’s address on Americanism was delivered by Mrs R A Walter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Harper
New Market
Taylor County American Legion
Legion Hall
Carl Stroberg
Blockton
Kenneth J. Hawkins
Harper
C. E. Dixon
Earl Henderson
Lenox
Join
Janet Walter
Kathleen Maharry
William Fisher
L D. Rivenburg
Creston
R. A. Walter
Seventh District American Legion Auxiliary President Address
The Seventh District American Legion Auxiliary president spoke while each unit leader gave a brief address. Refreshments were served by a Parkinson Unit committee consisting of Mrs Wilma Tyler, Mrs Annis Reynolds, and Mrs Vivian Butler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh District
American Legion Auxiliary
Parkinson Unit
Wilma Tyler
Annis Reynolds
Vivian Butler
Picnic honors eight birthday at Lenox park
A Sunday picnic dinner in Lenox park honored Jerry Beemer on his eighth birthday. Attending were Mr and Mrs Marvin Boyer of Lenox, Mr and Mrs Ralph Ridnour, Mr and Mrs Virgil Beemer, Mr and Mrs Sim Beemer and their families, Mr and Mrs Kemp Taylor, all of Conway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenox Park
Jerry Beemer
Marvin Boyer
Lenox
Ralph Ridnour
Virgil Beemer
Sim Beemer
Kemp Taylor
Conway
Hold Band Rehearsals Open Call for 24 Members
Director Richard Kabel reports 24 band members at the first rehearsal Monday evening. More players are needed as community performers from nearby towns express interest in joining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Kabel
Miss Leona Haering Dies At Lenox Principal
Funeral rites for Leona Haering aged 40, Lenox junior high principal, were conducted by Rev. Earl Moneymaker at Lenox United Presbyterian Church. Burial followed in Fairview Cemetery, Lenox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haering
Leona Haering
Lenox
Earl Moneymaker
Lenox United Presbyterian Church
Fairview Cemetery
Haering Family Funeral Tollows from Des Moines to Creston
Mrs Keith Hamilton traveled from Fort Lewis Washington by plane to Des Moines and by train to Creston where she was welcomed by her brother Herman Haering. The death of Miss Leona Haering prompted the homecoming. Miss Lois Miller of Grant City Missouri attended the funeral in Lenox. Salome Chapter of O E S held its regular meeting at the Masonic hall. Mrs C E Dixon visited her mother Mrs S T Wallace at Mount Ayr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Hamilton
Fort Lewis
Washington
Des Moines
Creston
Herman Haering
Leona Haering
Lois Miller
Grant City
Missouri
Lenox
Miss Haering
Salome
O.E.S
Masonic Hall
C. E. Dixon
S. T. Wallace
Mount Ayr
Sharpsburg Church Services and Events Notice
SHARPSBURG John W. Chase minister welcomes all to services Church School 10 worship 11 each Sunday. Cross and Crown pin awards begin first Sunday of July at Church School for first pin. Regular choir practice Friday 8. Monthly Women's Association meeting next week Thursday afternoon with Mrs Bessie Un.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Chase
Women’s Association
Bessie UN
Youth Fellowship Plans Lake Outing Next Week
The Youth Fellowship group will visit the Lake of Three Fires on Wednesday evening of next week for a pleasant outing. The Junior Girls Missionary club will hold its July meeting on Saturday the sixth at the Lake of Three Fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derwood
Lake of Three Fires
Picnic Gatherings Honor Local Service Member and Seniors
Mr and Mrs Frank Bridgewater and son Jay, Mrs Myrna Bush and son Dale, Amos Swanson Elmer Swanson and Mrs Eva Grubb visited Lyle Underwood near Bedford Sunday for a picnic supper honoring Dale Bush RM1c on furlough. Relatives met at Lake of Three Fires for a picnic dinner honoring Mrs Ella Knott’s birthday anniversary. Dora Hayes and family hosted a Sunday gathering with baskets. Guests included Ray Hinton Eddie Bedford Rob Hayes Des Moines Ray Hayes Light Ox Tom Grimm Donna Mae Roy Kerns Sharpsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bridgewater
Jay
Myrna Bush
Soy
Dale
Amos Swanson
Elmer Swanson
Eva E Grubb
Lyle Underwood
Bedford
Dale Bush
Lake of Three Fires
Ella Knott
Dora Hayes
Ray Hinton
Eddie
Rob Hayes
Des Moines
Ray Hayes
Lighox
Tom Grimm l
Donna Mae
Roy Kerns
Sharpsburg
Local visits and moving notices around Bedford and area
Mr and Mrs Lyle Unnderwood and Sharon and Clarence Under wood of Bedford were callers Friday at the home of their sister and daughter Mrs Myrna Bush. Mrs Leonard Ratliffe and children moved Wednesday to the Tom Walston acreage in the south part of town. Miss Ella Knott a Fort Collins teacher arrived to spend summer with her mother Mrs Ella Knott. Mrs Maude Weller and son left Tuesday for Colorado Springs for the summer. Guests of Rev and Mrs C W Proctor Sunday were their children and families Mr and Mrs George Brodersen Shirley and Charles of Denison Iowa Mr and Mrs Charley Proctor of Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Unnderwood
Sharon
Clarence Underwood
Bedford
Myrna Bush
Diane Leonard
Keimballton
Iowa
Glen Barnhill
Coral Wainwright
Hill City
Kansas
Anna Wainwright
Lenox
Dall Richey
Jimmy Philpott
Mason Philpott
Council Bluffs
Jess Dresher
Leonard Ratliffe
Tom Walston
Ella Knott
Fort Collins
Colorado
Maude Weller
Colorado Springs
Colordo
C. W. Proctor
George Brodersen
Shirley
Charles
Denison
Charley Proctor
Des Moines
Bedford Couple Visit Parents Over Weekend
Mr and Mrs Ray Hinton and Eddie of Bedford were weekend visitors of her parents Mr and Mrs Tom Grimm, enjoying time with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Hinton
Eddie
Bedford
Tom Grimm
Taylor County Soldiers Relief Commission Appointment
The Taylor County Board of Supervisors appoints F. F. Shipley as a member of the Taylor County Soldiers Relief Commission for a term beginning June 1, 1946, for three years. The resolution was adopted after roll call with W. W. Walker chairing and signatures of Ora C. Cade and R. R. Clayton. The board adjourned to meet June 4, 1946. Attest: R. D. Goforth County Auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
F. FE. Shipley
Soldier’s Relief Commission
W. W. Walker
Ora C. Cade
R. R. Clayton
E Board of Supervisors
R. D. Goforth
New Market Church Announces Weekly Services
NEW MARKET Christian Church invites all to Bible School at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Mennonite Church holds 10 a.m. Sunday School with 11 a.m. service. Evening worship 8 15, Young People 7 30, Thursday prayer. District Superintendent E D Young attends last year work meeting next weekend. Rev J B Starkey pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mennonite Church
E. D. Young
J. B. Starkey
Church Activities and Community Events Summary
Church schedule lists morning worship at 11 and a children's day program at 8 p.m. Sunday. Youth fellowship at 6 30 p.m. Tuesday Bible study. Rev. Hugh Jackson pastors. American Legion Auxiliary meets Friday July 5 at Mrs Alvin Brummetts home for its annual guest day. Birthday party honors Calvin Lee eight years old. guests Dean Wilson Stephaine Pershing and others at Mr and Mrs Charles Wilson home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Jackson
American Legion Auxiliary
Alvin Brummett
Dean Wilson
Stephanie Pershing
Charles Wilson
Alvin Pershing
Jamie Wilson
Social Gatherings Highlight Local Baptist Women
Edith Hamilton hosts dinner for sister-in-law Birdie Husemoller of North Platte. Irene Drennen and Edith Hamilton also led Baptist Missionary Society activities with devotions on Christian Work in Japan and refreshment service. Women’s Society of Christian Service met at Glenn Savage home with eighteen members. Family reunion for Mrs Jennie Bish and son Arthur after 36 years, with Arthur Godfrey age 83 and Mrs Bish 79 visiting Los Angeles relatives. several households hosted gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Hamilton
Birdie Husemoller
North Platte
Nebr
Vernon Hamilton and Son
Irene Drennen
Baptist Missionary Society
Hamilton
Japan
Helen Strong
Kate Wagoner
Hattie King
Vernon Hamilton
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Glenn Savage
E. Ridrour
Ciara Dencan
Frank Savage
Twilay Duncan
Alfred Crawford
Dennis McAlpin
Ross Parks
Niers
Pauline
Shirley McAlpin
Arthur Littlewood
John Godfrey
Jennie Bish
Arthur
Los Angeles
Calif
Mr Godfrey
Littlewood
Bish
Everett Godfrey
Walter Garrison
Ralph Bayles
Ira Arthur
Hurdle Family Picnic Honors Niece and Sisters in Clarinda
Mr and Mrs Perry Hurdle hosted a Sunday picnic in Clarinda honoring Mr Hurdle’s sister Mrs Albert Shrake of Topeka and sister Mrs Art Gilstrap of San Francisco. Marion Brown stayed with aunt Mrs Will Brown in Grav ity while Mr Brown receives treatment in Omaha. Mrs Katie Bean of Ly don Kansas planned an indefinite stay with Mr and Mrs W M Jones and Mrs Ellen Ferguson. Orlin Allison of Miami visited the family in Clarinda while Mrs Ruth Dennis hosted Des Moines guest Rhea Dooley for a weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Hurdle
Hurdle
Clarinda
Albert Shrake
Topeka
Kansas
Art Gilstrap
San Francisco
Marion Brown
Gravity
Will Brown
Brown
Omaha
Katie Bean
Lydon
W. M. Jones
Ellen Ferguson
Ralph Bayles
Carnie Lawrence
Corning
Orlin Allison
Miami
Florida
W. C. Allison
Rhea Dooley
Des Moines
Ruth Dennis
Ben Anderson
Thomas Deaver
Community Guests Visit and Travel Highlights
A flurry of social visits fills the week as neighbors host out of town guests and relatives. Listings include Miss Daisy Pace visiting at the Ivan Pace home and a birthday dinner for Mrs Wilson hosted by Mr and Mrs Clinton Goodman in Conn. Additional gatherings feature the Mathews and McAnaney families in Logan and Alice McAnaney’s visit with Glassgow, plus visits from Marilyn Matthews and ties to Perry Loveland and Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Pace
Ivan Pace
Dean Wilson
Clinton Goodman
Conn
Wilson
Claude Matthews
Logan
Iowa
Alice McAnaney
Ray Glassgow
Marilyn Matthews
Glassgow
Paul Russell
Julesburg
Colorado
W. M. Jones
Mirs Ellen Perguson
Caryl Sayles
Cosmos, Minn
Fred Bell
Colleen
Perry
Cora Abbott
Waldo Abbott
Loveland
Harry ‘Soolman
Shambaugh
John Godfrey
Ames
Wallace Grayland
N. H. Straight
Nora Abbott
Imogene
Donald Smith
Bedford
Mark Anderson
Visits Reach Across States as Relatives Travel
Jr and Joy Marie returned Monday after a two week visit with her sister Mrs Oliver Lock and family in Cheyenne Wyoming and with her brother Billy Babcock and family and Robert Babcock in Denver. Mr and Mrs Herman Osick of Omaha were week end guests of Mr and Mrs L C Beutler. Beverly Beutler accompanied them home for a week's visit. Mrs Everett Godfrey visited her daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Eldon Roth in Lincoln. Mr and Mrs Joe Golding of Lincoln were week end guests of Mr and Mrs Paul Golding. Mrs Nelle Nevins and B L Clark returned Monday after a visit with his daughter Mrs Lloyd Shore and family at Superior Iowa. Mrs Grace Clayton of Omaha Mrs H Kirk Hall of Bedford and D C Mason of Miami Florida were callers Thursday of Mr and Mrs J B Marshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joy Marie
Oliver Lock
Cheyenne
Wyo
Billy Babcock
Robert Babcock
Denver
Herman Osick
Omaha
L. C. Beutler
Beverly Beutler
Everett Godfrey
Lincoln
Eldon Roth
Nelle Nevins
B. L Clark
Mirs Lloyd Shore
Superior
Iowa
Grace Clayton
H. Kirk Hall
Bedford
D. C. Mason
Miami
Florida
Mirs
J. B. Marshall
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Kimpton
Mpitz
Service For
Bedford, Iowa
Conwry
Lloyd Roush
Chicago
Wm. Fulton
Fulton
Leslie Roush
Ansel Martin
Cincinnati
Ohio
Sarah Martin
Fred Greenway
Hope
Seattle
County Auxiliary
Terrell & Son
Albert Shields
Lenox Locals
Presbyterian Church
Iowa Power & Light Company Organization
Consid
Iowa Power&light
Booard
Bible School
Calvin Lee
Ford
Taylor County Motor Company
Conoco
UK Motor Oil
Continental Oil Company
Frank Noble
Dale Peterman
Dean
L. E.mcccormick
Columbia
Will Young
Pearl Carmichael
California
Braddyville
John Young
Ed Ray
Brush
Fern Ray
Dora Lindsey
Vanzo Drennen
Lingit
Lenox Sale Barn
Joe Golding
Paul Golding
Mey
Nee Ae
Rawrerm
Vmieet
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