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Newspaper

Bedford Times Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1956

Page

2

Bedford and Bedford area weddings dominate social pages

The article details multiple weddings in Bedford and nearby towns. It recounts Darlene Stamp and Lester Wooten marrying in Atlantic, with extensive bridal details and reception plans. It also covers Judy Cross and Vane Lucas wedding in Bedford, followed by other family notices and the summer reunion activities of local families.

Darlene Stamp Alfred H. Stamp Lewis Iowa Lester Wooten Melvin Wooten Barnard Peace Evangelical and Reformed Church Atlantic John Schortinghouls The Elks Club Big Groom Blue Springs Darrell Bauerkemper James Lewer Glen Swope Don Stamp Glen Stamp Vernon Kuhr Charles Hughes Maryville State Centre Beiford Glenn Myers Canton S. Dak Harold Shepherd Bedford Lois Williams Coin Gilbert Conway High School Western Light and Telephone Company Bedford High School United States Navy

Hatfield reunion draws forty six at Lake of Three Fires

Forty six members of the Hatfield family gathered for a reunion at Lake of Three Fires on Sunday, June 24. Attendees listed include Minnie Hatfield, Rex Hatfield and family, Marion Dougherty and family, Dale Hatfield and sons, Wayne Pace and daughter, Maxon Dougherty and Terry, Maud Bissell, Wedford, Gail Porter and family, Phyllis Archibald and daughters, Ross Hatfield and family, Lester Colton and family, Carol Humphrey and children, Margaret Hatfield, and others from Omaha Rippey Des Moines Villisca and Lincoln areas.

Gail Porter Rita Phyllis Archibald Omaha Ross Hatfield Rippey Lester Colton Roma Des Moines Carol Humphrey Villisca Margaret Hatfield Lincoln

Bedfort Methodist class honors teacher on birthday

Twenty four members of the Willing Workers Class at Bedfort Methodist Church met Friday afternoon to honor their teacher Mrs. J Ross Kopp on her birthday anniversary. She received a gift amid a social hour and refreshments.

Judy Rolleen Cross Thomas Cross Bedford Vane Basil Lucas Vane B. Lucas Bedford Methodist Church Carl Stiefel Helen Owens Frances Farr Des Moines Percy Allen Maryville Cave Cross Foe Mnfron Gerald van Vievendaf Gerald van Vievendaf Tie Lid Ninh Dougnerty Ray Snader Jim Lucas Mise Annalon Irvin Robert A. Trvin Clarold Klood Gilbert Gilbert Car Helen Trvin Clarinda Doyle Gilbert Tedford Deloris Vawter Jacqueline Irvin Jim Irvin Charles Williams Coin Harold Shepherd, Jr Jerry Myers Canton S. 1 Pepin Bedfort

Dougherty Community Club Plans Picnic and Meetings

Local groups schedule gatherings at Lake of Three Fires and Bibbins Park. Dougherty community club members and families to attend a basket picnic Sunday July 1. Various clubs report June 15 to July 20 events with hosts and guests named.

Dougherty Community Club Lake of Three Fires Kathryn Harris Clarice Meredith Mizpah D.O.C Bibbins Park Roland Reed F. F. Club Marion Mahan Kaea Trenaindoah Dean Hensley Banner Goodwith Club Verne Timberlake Aest Roll Call Nina Dukes Karl Cobb T He V. VY. Club Janet Marley Bonnie John Marley Vin Dee Davidson Wendell Davidson

Additional List of Cloud Seeding Donators Omitted From Last Week

Long list of donors across multiple townships and local businesses, centered on Bedford area. Mentions committees and individuals such as Clayton Township members Brice Melvin and G. F. Steen. Notes Shenandoah June 20 incorporation in Tam Weather Modification group with Ledford area representatives and eight committee members. Describes Mail-Me-Monday services and central tax data processing. See Mr Mains ad in this issue.

Dallas Township Doyle Cooper John F. McNees John Zimmerman Ed Johnson Washington Township Claire White George McNees Griffith Tatton G. Iless Y . Glasmann Marstlaly Fownsiip Leopard Por Nno S.B. Beemer Patyne Valor Fomes Enners Ralph Hiuntes Leland Oscar Shawn Mea Thomas A. Dean Whyne WLE Becherer Walter Blair Levi Kernen McDowall Clyde Roben Louis Robey C. N. Sauvage W. C. Simmons Harold Lribolet Ralph Weller Grant Township Joe England Jennie Mix R. C. Hill Farm Mason Township Dick Burton George Mathes William Bix Perry Carmichael Gerald McAlpin Howard McColla Miller Pullen B. Pershing Frank Sefrit Carroll Smith Renton Alok Vawter Les Caley Taylor County Shenandoah Ledford Max Radeert G. We Steen Merle ‘Travis M. K. Vawter Wm. G. Young

New Accounting Service Offered Nationwide

Eldon J. Tain operates Mail-Me-Monday in Ringgold County offering complete bookkeeping and tax services for independents. The system, gaining national recognition through several articles, is presented as a full business support service in Taylor County and surrounding areas.

Taylor County Py Eldon J Tain Ringgold County

Appreciation Note From Mrs A H Brown

I thank friends relatives and neighbors for support during my illness. Grateful for cards flowers gifts inquiries and calls especially the Sunday school class basket from the Christian church. May God bless each and everyone.

The Christian Church A. H. Brown

Appreciation Note from Hospital Stay Recipent

Appreciation to friends and relatives for thoughtful cards flowers and gifts during recent hospitalization. Messages of cheer helped pass many hours and were greatly appreciated.

Card of thanks from Mrs Eustatia Cumberlin

Thanks to each person who remembered me during and after my hospitalization. Each call card and inquiry was much appreciated. The flowers were lovely.—Mrs. Eustatia Cumberlin Liam

Eustatia Cumberlin Liam

Cliff and Bessie Underwood Celebrate 40 Years

The Underwoods thank friends and neighbors for calls messages good wishes cards and gifts on their 40th wedding anniversary observance. Cliff and Bessie express appreciation and happiness for the kindness shown in Sharpsburg.

Thanks for kindness during hospitalization from Wm H Young

A note from Wm H Young thanks friends neighbors and relatives for flowers visits and support while in hospital and at home expressing appreciation for every thoughtful act.

Eirds Wm. H. Young

Loss notices from Sharpsburg neighbors express gratitude

A fragmentary notice from Sharpsburg records thanks from the Peck and Jared families for flowers dinners and assistance after a loss. The message acknowledges kindness sympathy and support from neighbors and friends during a difficult time.

H. Spencer Peck Spencer J. Peckers Emma Jared Lena Jared Sharpsburg Nel

For Sale: Purebred Hereford Bull and Farm Equipment

Classified notice lists Pure bred Hereford bull George John son located near Bushville and farm machinery including a 1951 John Deere Model A tractor with quick latch, Ferguson tractor with cultivations and plow, 1952 John Deere 12A combine, McCormick Deering No 2 combine, Case and New Idea side delivery rakes, Case and 14/16 inch plows on Tubber, to H Wilson Implement and Auto Co.

John Deere Ferguson McCormick Deering H. Wilson Impl. & Auto Coy

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Roberta Slocum Barbara Wooten Vicky Wooten Steven Swope David Stamp Kathleen Stamp Karen Gardner Paul Zachary Mound City Harold Baker St. Joseph Fraternity Brothers Curtis Wooten Walter Maris al- Dany Moa Rallins Noble Aforne Ay Donald Tmerren Viarsvilla Noble Roe Ptert Ass Prank Soaprto Coumauince Muriven Mes Panto Buane No Mt Deal Lapa Mda Tone Nav Bool Redtora Wevenue Torea Chineh Chytat San Yao Mohies Peete Nancy Blade Cecile Stoffman James Keith James Marley Duane Beck Carl Marley Joan Shelgren Rolfe Dean Davidson Phyllis Jones Boole Bedford Wgh School Iowa State College Ames Lyle Manufacturing Company Book United States Army Northwest Missouri State College Colorado Judy Cross Basil Lucas Robert Stacy Elaine Tacas Craig Owens Kenneth Dean Lucas Dickie Cross Jo Anderson Wes Bed Cross Eo Taide Kenneth Tueeas Carl Howes Elaine Tueas Bedfrail Deloris Rowe Marvin Jackson Horate Preven Paul Morris Hogin Barker Seale Elise Hngs Card Thawed Oath Pertha Taures Uyord Morthwese Lateas Anna Tevin Varold Gilbert Campbell Lake At Mary Campbell Blockton Mary I. Campbell Glenn Stroburg John Stroburg Craig Carey Lou Ann Paul Campbell Paulette Stephen Guy Poore Richard Mary Albert Tilers Zola Freemyer Elaine Joe Youkey Jr Ottawa Nanny Ma Noble Camnbell Oren Marian Merrill and Caerril Cromwell Francis Tyene Wilma Campbell Ward Campbell Yvonne Phillip Mount Ayr John Clutter Geant City Jack Besco Lola Zola Pegey Albert Lea Min Statesman Statesman Family Roy Rauch Carrie Rauch Iva Cickabaugh Donald Stutesman Bouna Nellie Stutesman Parwl Mow Eldon Wilson Blaine Eldan Jn Kathy Gary Vino Joshan Tiehkabaugh Chance John Adrian Wheon Duane Oren Lester Debbie St. Touts Minnie Surphis Mimav Orie Palmer John Jim Alan Fairfax Myr Atos Este Lavisen Vanefens Kenneth Lucas Butchy Mas Lucas Allen Akers Norman Akers Kay Russel Ronald Luca Judy Verman Dell Cheryl Keith Janelle New Market Crville Brown Bobby and Mix San Antonio Texas George Clark Ust Wtospean Cna Ralph Price War Nendivn Betty Coiba Vista Allen Gravity Mound Ivan Lucas Adrian Timmie Vicki Mitzi Ada Roy Lucas Som Georgze Cerin Kansas City Ivans Widsomes Melvin Dickey Diordan Jal Anerson New Mar Haren Karen School Kenneth Barker Titul Greeley George Stephens Wedford Dust Noble Rebekah Lodge Eveniog Fay Shafar Tianche Keith Bryan Mohler Irvin Canning Goldie Smith Hatfield Dougherty Community Slab Picniie Ross Center Sunshine Fab Tule Lenore John Moss Center Bertha Murr Vr. F Dean Tfensley Inter Afri McColm Cath Vthursday VV. Club Bedford Township Jack Gold Don Howard M. R. Brant H. S. Miller Floyd HW. van Reenen Center Milk Co State Savings Bank Glass Implement A. W. Hamblin Hy-Vee Clement D. Loehr Wayne Pruitt Charles Hale Ahrens Drug Store Bedford National Bank Bedford Rexall Robert L. Burt Caskey Jewelry Main Street Maynard Maxwell J. R. Prugh Clayton Walter Corliss Brice Melvin H. J. Ferguson G. F. Steen Oscar Gardner Tom Larson R. Co Will Farm Polk Township Frank Shields Sleep Go. Mathes Fidel Wead Harry McEhray Hoss Haven Housman Sleep Jackson Township Jona Whitten Key Tinton Harry Lenefellow Sooal Wolf Nodaway Township Dale Hanson M. F. Bickford John Lepk Deimar C. Arnott Ned Beery Paul C. Bennett L. J. Calhoun Sil Garvey Paul Richey L. D. Ranour Wayne Jock Milo Whitehead Ey Township C. C. Churchill Gilbert O'Dowd ML. E. Wendling J. L. Barker F. G. Miller C. A. Naven Edward Naven Coronet Forbes Main Mr. Mains Wells Sale Barn Bedford, Iowa Bedford Sales Company Wells Bros Auds Cash Evans Duane Simmons Cliff and Bessie George Johnson West Bushville South Cobb Fered van Camp Pork & Beans Real Gold Galey Super Market
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