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Newspaper

Bedford Times Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1933

Page

4

Bedford women share old fashioned holiday recipes

Bedford Times-Press readers receive a seasonal recipe column featuring Mrs Clyde Smith’s cabbage salad with pineapple and celery, Miss Vera Johnson’s potato salad and dressing, plus croquettes, various cookies and two desserts. The column emphasizes economical, family friendly dishes for winter meals and holiday gatherings.

Bedford Times-Press Clyde Smith Vera Johnson Bedford Schools

Surprise Birthday for Mrs Harriett Fine in Siam

Mrs Harriett D Fine was celebrated at her Siam home on her sixty sixth birthday. Seventy one relatives attended a cafeteria basket dinner, mostly A C Fine descendants with one Holmes sister of the honoree.

Harriett D. Fine Siam A. C. Fine Holmes Fine James Woldruff Marvin George Cecil Woldruff Margaret Doris James Edward Alfred Orme Shirley Ann Orea Woldruff Leona Rose Darlene Lou Woldruff Russell Gerald Kenneth Leland Stiverson Glen Woldruff Virginia Norma Lea Minnie Morehouse Floyd Clayton Orea Lee Donald Deloris Marie Dell Fine Ellis Mary Clarence Stewart R. E. Bradley Jake Shearer Perry Fine Inez Elza Ray Fine Eldon Nellie Maxwell Alvin Maxwell Margaret Ellen Dorothy Russell Holmes Dora Otis Oma Horace Donnel Basil Frazier Emma Frances Roy Cavner Kenneth Roy Carl Dale Roseartha Hawkett D. Fine

Ladies Aid Social at Methodist Church Parlor

Mrs P Q O Crouch leads a Ladies Aid gathering with several helpers in the church parlors Friday afternoon. Miss Maxine Terrill Pauline Anderson and Betty Brice hosted a lunch Wednesday at one o'clock in honor of Miss Maxine Wetmore who departs this weekend for St Louis.

Maxine Terrill Pauline Anderson Betty Brice Maxine Wetmore St. Louis

Union Bible Study Discontinues Summer Meetings

The Union Bible Study class has discontinued its meetings during the summer months and will not meet again until September.

Union Bible Study

Gundy Family Attends Batavia WeaRing Ceremony

In Batavia, F L Gundy and Mrs Jesse of Une attended a WeaRing ceremony with Gundy of Sharpsburg and other relatives present. They plan to reside at home after the first of August.

Gundy Sharpsburg Hos Tema Dis Mra F. L. Gundy Som - Orim Jesse

Evans and Matheny wed in Maryville

Crystal Evans daughter of Mr and Mrs B F Evans of near Bedford and Claude Matheny of the Platteville community were married at Maryville Friday. They will reside on a farm near Platteville.

Crystal Evans B. F. Evans Bedford Claude Matheny Platteville Maryville

Pierce kin honor out-of-town relatives at Bibbins park picnic

Sunday dinner gathering at Bibbins park brought together Pierce relatives and visiting kin from Storm Lake Iowa Kankakee Illinois and Chicago. Attendees included H W Geisinger and son Arlo Geisinger with Mrs Millage Beasley and numerous Pierce Nelson and Ackley family members.

W. H. Blakemore Pearl Nelson Mary Sedgwick Robert Anderson Chicago Jean Nelson

Dentists Gather at Southwestern Iowa Club Meeting

Dr. and Mrs. C. W. Steward hosted Southwestern Iowa Dental Association members and spouses at the Country Club on Wednesday. The afternoon featured golf followed by a picnic supper with attendees including Dr. C. H. Stewart Farragut Dr. R. Staley Dr. L. N. Lewis Shenandoah Dr. Helen Dearborne Red Oak Dr. F. M. Kelsey and Dr. Harold Sidwell Villisca.

C. W. Steward Southwestern Iowa Dental Association Country Club C. H. Stewart Farragut R. Staley L. N. Lewis Shenandoah Helen Dearborne Red Oak F. M. Kelsey Harold Sidwell Villisca

Widner Family Dinner Celebrates Doctor Glynn Widner

L C Widner and family hosted relatives at dinner Sunday for the birthday anniversary of Dr Glynn Widner of New Market. Attendees included Joe Brackett family, Ann Davis, Myrtle Widner, Floyd Robbins, Darrell Shields, and Bedford’s Mrs John Widner among others.

L. C. Widner Glynn Widner New Market Joe Brackett Tommie Betty Ann Davis Myrtle Widner Omaha Floyd Robbins Darrell Shields John Widner Bedford Widner

Friends Have Picnic Supper at Bibbins Park

Mr and Mrs J T Caskey and family joined Mrs Caskey's sisters Mrs Verne McCloud and Joanne of Los Angeles California and Miss Merle Bush of Lenox for a picnic supper at Bibbins Park last evening with a group of friends Also present were Miss Vera Johnson of Bedford Miss Doris Clutter of Hopkins Miss Ruth Tuttle a Conway teacher attending State Teachers College Maryville this summer and Miss Florence Halfhill of Allerton

Caskey Verne McCloud Joanne Los Angeles Calif Merle Bush Lenox Bibbins Park Vera Johnson Bedford Doris Clutter Hopkins Ruth Tuttle Conway State Teachers College Maryville Florence Halfhill Allerton

Camp Fire Girls Hold Business Meeting at Heaton Home

The Ikanhilusi Camp Fire Girls gathered Monday evening at Martha Heaton's home for a business session led by guardian Mrs Archie Douglas. After the meeting they enjoyed ukulele music and singing by new member Wilma Shum, followed by refreshments.

Martha Heaton Archie Douglas Wilma Shum

Ladies Aid Society to Meet at Church of Christ

Mrs. Joe Meredith will entertain the Ladies Aid Society Friday afternoon, assisted by Mrs. J N Hensley Mrs J E Lovell Mrs J M Little Mrs Margaret Bradley Mrs John Nethers and Mrs J E Snyder at the Church of Christ.

Joe Meredith J. N. Hensley J. E. Lovell J. M. Little Margaret Bradley John Nethers J. E. Snyder Ladies’ Aid Society The Church of Christ

Taylor County's Market Place Player Piano Bargain

Unpaid balance option offers a like new $700 player piano for $29.75 remaining on contract with $10 monthly or $25 cash. Write Ed gar O Netzow Department of Accounts 4743 North Sheffield Milwaukee to view piano. Gasoline Alley promotes cheap gas and oil. Bedford furnished rooms offered by Mrs J Marle Hamilton. Bedford note features Esther Reith event. Times-Press Rialto ticket invites bring it along.

Edgar O. Netzow Department of Accounts Sheffield Avenue Milwaukee Wisconsin Esther Reith Bedford Times-Press- Rialto

Neighbor Sparks Rumor Of Quarrel At Couple's Home

A neighbor reports hearing a quarrel between a married couple, prompting questions about who spread the gossip. A freshman mentions a student boast about dance records, while a sophomore jokes about breaking phonograph records, reflecting schoolyard chatter.

Stude Baker

Anna Betty and Mother clash over party kiss claim

Anna Betty recounts to her mother that Pete Gadget tried to kiss her. The mother reacts with shock, while Anna Betty asserts she was the one who dared him.

Anna Betty Pete Gadget

Daphne and Harold Share a Charming Exchange at Bedford

In a light moment, Daphne asks if she is Harold’s sole interest among girls. Harold replies that she is the most charming among many he has met, while Mrs. C. O. Dresher of Bedford is mentioned in passing. Times-Press-Rialto notes a ticket admission.

Daphne Harold

Wild Rose Club Picnic Move to Bibbins Park

The Wild Rose club meeting slated for Mrs. A. K. Morris's home Friday afternoon July 7 has been relocated to Bibbins Park. Ladies will hold a picnic luncheon at one o'clock.

Carl Marley Delbert Jared Carl Stephens Troy Thompson Glen van Camp Dorothy Thompson William Park Wild Rose Club A. K. Morris Bibbins Park

Invitation to Sunday School and Communion Service

Churches report rising Sunday School attendance and invite all to return for next Sunday's Communion Service. Pupils are asked to stay for the first serving and enjoy the service. Annual Conference is Sept 19 at First Church Des Moines with Bishop Leete presiding. message emphasizes trusting Christ amid human limits.

First Church Des Moines Leete

Conway and Sharpsburg M. E. Churches Service Notes

Edward E Garrett is pastor of Conway and Sharpsburg M E Churches. Sunday School begins at 10 a m followed by Morning Worship at 11 10 a m with the message titled Prayer.

Edward E.garrett Conway

Sharpsburg church events on Tuesday evening program

Epworth League conducts 7 30 p.m. evening service evangelistic. Choir practice 8 15 p.m. at the church. Sharpsburg Prayer meeting at 10 a.m. Junior League at 10 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Sunday activities listed for the church family.

Epworth League Sharpsburg

Harold Kratzer to Preach at New Market Church

Harold Kratzer son of pastor will preach both morning and evening next Lord's Day at New Market Church of Christ. Everyone invited. W W Kratzer, Minister.

NEW Market Church OF "Christ Harold Kratzer

Presbyterian Church Silent Attendance Reminder

Sunday school drew a good crowd last week but morning worship was missed. It was very hot, and the message urges better conditions next Sunday. The note asks how members support the church and lists times: Sunday School 9 45, Morning Worship 11 00, Young People's Meeting 7 00.

Preaching Changes at Clarinda Christian Church

Bro Bok Hall, pastor of the Christian church at Clarinda, will preach Sunday morning. The church night has moved to Thursday. Both C E Societies meet at the usual hour for lesson study. Evening union service led by J C Harris, minister.

Bok Christian Clarinda C. E Christian Church J. C. Harris

Col Lindbergh feat theme linked with a blond butter factory remark

A classroom scene features a teacher and student discussing Col. Lindbergh and a blundered joke about a Colorado creamery hiring blond workers. The manager quips that yellow hair shows less in butter, provoking a claim about hair color and appearance.

Jimmy Col. Lindbergh Charlie Colorado

Chip Off The Block Visitor and Muttered Joke

A brief comic exchange features a visitor asking what to do when grown as big as his mother Joan and receiving a playful reply about reducing exercises.

Joan

Bedford Hopeful Could Rally Behind Cordle Adams Mohler

In a brief item from the Times-Press-Rialto, Cordle Adams Mohler is highlighted as a hopeful figure for Bedford with optimism about the forthcoming ticket. The note signals local political movement and potential candidacy in a tight race.

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Allen W. Hamblin J. H. Irwin E. A. Jefferies A. B. McGoun M. E P. QO. Crouch Ben H. Fuller Taylor D. Jones Don Jones Pierson Morris Floyd van Reenen Harlan Pete R. W. Wood Ed Bray Arthur Dinwiddie Ladies Aid Society Methodist Episcopal Church Miss Wetmore Pierce Mrs. Steward Cecil Hayes Daniel Williams Union Country Club Frank Jones Mrs. Young L. Guy Young Bridge Gordon Anderson Paul Vireeley Titmnes Press Rialton Duane Purvis Purdue Evanston Purvis Camp Fire Girls Taylor County J. Marle Hamilton Mary - Alice Dorothy Dougherty Bessie Lacy Henry Peck C. O. Dresher Times-Press-Rialto Conway and M. E. Churches Bedford Bakery Presbyterian Church Cordle Adams Mohler Rialto James Dunn Boots Mallory Zasu Pitts Bill Boyd Wynne Gibson Wm. Gargan Lionel Barrymore Lewis Stone Bonita Horne Stan Laurel Oliver Hardy Dennis King Rialto Theatre McCormick - Deering Binder McCormick-Deering Uni McCor mick-Deering Worley-Severs & Co Detroit Bray Motor Co Iowa
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