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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1945
Page
2
Bedford couple Mr and Mrs Thomas D Hosman invite friends to an open house at their home Sunday July 1 from 3 to 7 pm in observance of their thirtieth wedding anniversary no gifts requested
Miss May Wycoff and Mr Clarence H Smith wed at the Church of Christ in Austin Minnesota at 2 30 Sunday afternoon June 17 Rev C C McCaw officiated under a palms and flowers altar. The bride wore ivory satin with a train and held yellow roses. Bridesmaids wore peach georgette light blue georgette and pink silk and carried pastel bouquets. A reception for 38 followed at the Guy Epley home. The couple will reside on Route 1 Austin.
Mrs. L. C. Morris entertained the Contract Bridge Club and guests at a Tuesday afternoon luncheon. Out of town guests included Mrs. Earl Little of Elmhurs Illinois Mrs. Robert Andersen of Hastings Nebraska and Miss Helen Nelson of Des Moines. Score prizes went to Mrs. Harry Johnson Mrs. A. W. Hamblin and Mrs. Earl Little.
Calendar notes list events for July 3 including a Christian Missionary Society breakfast and Baptist Missionary Society luncheon at the church with Mrs L E Beard hosting. Rebekah Lodge meets at IOOF hall and East Mission Ladies Aid with Mrs Frank Stingley hosting on July 4. Circle Chapter DOC with Mrs Grover Jackson as hostess. G and G Club ice cream supper for families. Wild Rose Club picnic. July 5 Victory Club hosted by Mrs Ernest Sharp.
Mrs W E Campbell of Bedford and Mr J W Rapliss of Willard Ohio married in Angola Indiana on Friday June 15. They visited relatives in Indiana before returning to Bedford to make their home. The bridegroom is a retired engineer on the B&O Railway.
Mae McCurdy and Thos L Kuhn of Bedford were married Monday June 25 at the Christian Church parsonage in Glenwood Iowa. Rev Carson O'Brien officiated.
The F. F. club met Friday evening June 22 at Mr. and Mrs. Merle Snyder’s home with nine members and families present. Mrs. W. B. Jones and Mrs. Jesse Dougherty supervised contests with prizes to Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brice Melvin. Refreshments followed. Next meeting is planned for Friday evening July 20 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kai Sorensen with Mrs. Snyder and Mrs. Melvin in charge and fried chicken and sandwiches on the menu.
The Women’s Missionary Society of the Christian church will hold a breakfast at Mrs. L. E. Beard’s home at 9 o’clock Tuesday morning July 3. A short program will follow with Mrs. W. A. Purdy in charge of the devotional period.
Lloyd Thurston of Osceola was honored at a Wednesday evening dinner at the Coffee Shop. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Hook, Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Paschal, Mr. and Mrs. Ren H. Fuller and Peggy Fuller.
Ai s George McNees acted as hostess to the Triangle Club for a pot-luck supper Wednesday evening last week at her home. Members attended the informal gathering.
Kathleen Haas of Batavia Illinois and S Sgt Paul Forrest Hanshaw of Bedford wed in Wathena Kansas on Thursday June 14. Hanshaw is on a 60 day furlough visiting his mother and relatives in Bedford after returning from overseas service.
Jeannette Rhaden of Clearfield fell from a bicycle Thursday and broke her leg. She was treated at the scene and transported for further care.
Sharpsburg resident Miss Marilyn Pennebaker is reported to be ill with an ear infection. Her condition is described as not serious and she is resting at home.
Mrs. Robert Blair of Sharpsburg is a patient at the Municipal Hospital in Clarinda.
Blockton resident Glade Shearer entered the Veteran's Hospital in Des Moines Friday for observation and treatment.
Mrs. William Cloos of Blockton was taken to the University Hospital in Iowa City for observation during the early part of the week.
Postmaster E R Adams of Brockton has been unable to be at the office consistently this past week due to illness.
Max Haidsiak returns to Blockton from Kansas City after a recent surgical operation and is now recovering at home.
A municipal hospital in Clarinda treated a patient after surgery several weeks ago. Her daughter Mrs Goldie Smith stayed with her and accompanied her home.
A daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Marvin A. Gayle of Clearfield born Monday June 18 named Patsy Luella. A son for Mr. and Mrs. Horace Beemer of Bedford born Monday June 25 at Clarinda Municipal Hospital named James Robert. A son for Pvt. and Mrs. Darrell Teeters born Thursday June 21 at Clarinda Municipal Hospital named Robert Dean. Mrs. Teeters is Kath leen Sprague of Siam. A child for Mrs. Junior Hardee of Siam born Thursday June 21 at Clarinda Municipal Hospital named Stephen Gary. Pvt. Hardee stationed at Camp Robinson Little Rock Arkansas. A child for Mr. and Mrs. Bob Holland of Sheridan Missouri named Bobbie. The father is in the Air Corps in the South Pacific.
Blockton resident Mrs. W. D. Link became seriously ill on Saturday and was taken to the Municipal Hospital in Clarinda for treatment.
Increased attendance reported for Zion Church Sunday school with sessions at 2 p.m. and preaching at 3 p.m. led by Rev. T. J. Overholt. Friday prayer meeting scheduled for 8:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Fritzie Mutti son of Mr and Mrs A F Mutti of Hopkins had his tonsils removed at St Francis Hospital in Maryville on Monday.
W A Purdy leads Bible StudyFriday at 8 at The New Testament Church covering weeks of study on sacred relationships. An hour of prayer and spiritual uplift invites all who will attend. Sermon Sunday invites the church to be the church. Tarkic Conference attendance noted for youths.
Darrell Dean Roush of Gravity spent two more weeks in Municipal Hospital in Clarinda and returned home Thursday. Mrs. E. E. Fike of Hopkins came home after a major operation at St. Francis Hospital in Maryville. G. A. Schoenmann of Blockton improved after a recent check up at Municipal Hospital in Clarinda following a period of illness.
Green Moore of Gravity came home Saturday from St. Francis Hospital in Maryville where he received treatment. Mrs. Moore accompanied him at the hospital.
Miss Annabelle Haidsiak of Blockton died after visiting sister Mrs. Helen Singleton in Kansas City. She planned to return home but became ill Saturday and underwent an appendectomy on Sunday.
Mrs. M. M. Spurgeon was brought home Friday from the hospital following a brief illness. She is resting at her residence with her family and friends requesting continued prayers for her recovery.
At The Library Summer International Mind Above books received at the Bedford Library recently. Children’s section includes Pictured Geography of Uruguay and Nicaragua by Lois Davidson and Kurt Weise, Walkabout Down Under by Kay Stevens, Foote School in the Sky by Ruth and Latrobe Carroll. Adult section features The Four Fears by Elbert D. Thomas, Cocks and Bulls in Caracas by Oga Briceno, The Making of Modern Holland by A J Barnouw.
Mrs. Lucile Livingston closed her Coffee Shop Sunday evening and sold her equipment at auction Wednesday afternoon. B. Prugh & Son occupied the front room with extra furniture and a plumbing shop while Livingston’s cafe occupied the back room. The Bedford Supply Store will move in July 1, and the lower floor was rented a few weeks ago. Prugh stored goods until his new building is ready. The vacated interior will be refinished for a grocery store and the Supply Store will relocate.
Ray Kennedy recently began work on a new and modern front for the Iowa Power and Light Company office building. He will use tile glass and steel to mirror front designs he crafted for Tracy in past projects.
Mrs Ellis Colton a former Miss Winifred Williams of Bedford died at her home in Ottawa Illinois Sunday June 24 after a long illness. She is survived by her husband and one daughter two sisters Mrs Glen Craddock of Sterling Illinois and Miss Bertha Williams of Genoa Illinois. Funeral services were held in Genoa Wednesday afternoon and burial made there.
Roy F Greenlee a longtime Bedford resident died at his home in Greeley Colorado Friday June 22 after a months long illness. The funeral was held at Wetmore Funeral Home Bedford Monday with burial at Bedford Cemetery. He leaves a wife Hazel Hall seven living children fourteen grandchildren and several siblings. He was a former Bedford fire chief Mason and Odd Fellows member.
The Greenlee family expresses heartfelt gratitude for kindness sympathy and floral tributes after the death of Roy F. Greenlee. Mrs. Roy F. Greenlee and The Greenlee children and The Sisters thank friends for comfort and support.
Funeral services for Fred Lewis at Greenfield drew a large Bedford attendance. Music was provided by Francis Cundy Donald Haynie Ernest Beck and Mrs Helen Wall. Pallbearers included T E Owings Harley Sheley Evert John Wm Tucker Clark Spencer and Weaton John. Relatives arrived from Winterset Panelld Creston Casey Dexter Orient Menlo Stuart Des Moines St Charles Dale Lewis and Kentland Indiana.
The family expresses sincere appreciation to friends and neighbors for numerous kindnesses shown during the illness and after.
Mrs. Lula E. Lewis and family thank friends for comforting acts and flowers after the death of their husband and father Fred Lewis.
Pamelia Ann Gant Bix born January 26 1876 in Taylor county Iowa died June 21 1945 at a Bedford nursing home at age 69 years 4 months and 26 days. She married George Bix December 8 1906 and they had five children Paul Ralph Zelma Mae and William. Survived by husband five children nine grandchildren two sisters and two brothers. She lived on the family farm and was active in the Christian church.
The family of George Bix expresses deep thanks to relatives friends and neighbors for kind deeds words of sympathy during illness and after the loss of their wife and mother. They also appreciate the beautiful floral offerings.
Norma Jean Park from Victory 4 Hers was elected county president at the 20th Rally Day held June 21 at Bedford High School Auditorium. The event featured 170 guests, perfect papers by 60 of 80 girls, and a revue titled The 4-H Way to Victory and Peace.
Mrs Ruth John and local delegates including Mrs E L Wainwright and Mrs G S John attended the South West District Workers Conference in Red Oak on June 22 23 with District and State committee leaders in charge. The event opened with study sessions and adoption of a Women’s Goal for 1945.
Fifty farm women attended an evening program at the Johnson Hotel with guest speaker Mrs. Carleton Smith who spoke from England on world farming work and explained Russia’s aims. The event included organization discussions, Blue Cross signups, and reports on local club activities.
A youth traveled to Ames on Monday to take part in a conference with Miss Mable Phipps, district supervisor, details limited in the clipping.
Mr and Mrs S I Graham left Friday by plane from Miami for Ponte Nova Brazil to resume work with the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions They spent the past year in the United States visiting Bedford with her parents Mr and Mrs J A Wyant The Grahams were joined by their two youngest sons Robert and Stanley Their oldest son Ensign James W Graham is serving in the Pacific A son William recently graduated from high school in Stony Brook NY and plans a Bedford visit before induction into the armed forces He turns 18 in August
The Benton Mason and Washington 4 H Boys Club met June 18 at the Roy Weatherly home with members and guests including Weatherly Maxwell Payne Peterman and Wamsley. They decided to pause meetings until after the fair while showcasing five baby beeves and one saddle colt and presenting slide films on swine disease and beef cattle judging.
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