Forty six Taylor county rural teachers named for next year
Ninety three percent of the 107 rural teachers in Taylor county will teach in the same schools as last year with fourteen changing assignments. The list names teachers by township and school, noting new entrants and staff changes across Platte, Grove, Holt, Nodaway, Dallas, Washington, Grant, Mason, Benton, Clayton, Gay, Polk, Valley, Ross, Jackson, and Jefferson townships with many first year teachers and several out of county hires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Theounty
Platte Township
Iva Streeve
Mabel Ferguson
Lenore Dunbar
Mary Swan
Irvel Bennett
Margaret Swan
Mildred Wilson
Dorothy Walters
Need No Driver's License Until 1935
Holders of automobile driver's licenses will not be required to renew their permits until December 31, 1935, per a memo from Mrs. Alex Miller, secretary of state, to Sheriff T. W. Lacy. The original two year term was extended by a recent General Assembly act to save money. the permits would have expired this year. Don Jones near Bedford suffered a leg infection last week while in town, under medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Jones
Bedford
The Czarinas Rubies and the Castle Escape
In a remote Russian fortress, Alexis Marinov guards a jewel casket as revolution nears. Federoff descends a rope to spirit the ruby treasure from a cliffside, while sword and torchlight flare below, signaling a perilous escape as the mutiny encroaches. Kay continues on Page 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexis Marinov
Prince Marinov
Russia
Alexis Murinov
Murinov
Federoff
Teachers Examine Uniform Exams At Bedford Court House
Maxine Kopp of Bedford Helen Hogg of Blockton Fayne Picker and Margaret Heatherington of Gravity and Lorene Phelan of Sharpsburg take county uniform teachers exams this week at Bedford Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxine Kopp
Bedford
Helen Hogg
Blockton
Fayne Pickerig
Margaret Heatherington
Gravity
Lorene Phelan
Sharpsburg
Éourt, House
Miss Mary Jeannes Takes Own Life in Hay Mow
Blockton area Miss Mary Jeannes daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Jeannes committed suicide by hanging Friday afternoon. She ate lunch, then was found by her mother hanging in the hay mow at about 2:30 PM. Funeral services were held at the home Sunday and burial followed in Clearfield cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times-Press
Blockton
Mary Jeannes
Billy Jeannes
Waterson
Clearfield
Hamblin Returns From Hospital After Appendectomy
Allen W. Hamblin of the Time Press returned to his Bedford home from St. Francis hospital after an appendectomy. The operation was successful and he is recovering rapidly, planning to resume work early next week. A Blockton golf course project, laid out on the C. V. Hamilton farm, is underway with grounds being prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen W. Hamblin
Time Press
Hom Bedford
Ville
St. Francis Hospital
Hamblin
Times- Press
Blockton
Times-Press
C. V. Hamilton
Relief Fund Aided 700 Taylor County Families
Approximately 700 Taylor county families received help from the county relief fund over four months, totaling 6188 dollars. The money came from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation with monthly distributions for county labor and direct relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Relief Fund
Taylor County
C. M. Crowell
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Local Mailing Is Cut to 2-Cent Fee
Bedford post office will require two cent stamps for letters mailed within the city or rural routes starting July 1. Out of town mail keeps a three cent stamp. The reduction follows a new Congress law. Heavier letters with a two cent stamp will be returned to the sender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Ren H. Fuller
Patsy Gaule Kills Two Rattlesnakes Near Bedford
Patsy Gaule, living east of Bedford on the county line, killed two rattlesnakes last week while putting up hay. One rattlesnake was seen at the Times-Press office as a warning of danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patsy Gaule
Bedford
Times-Press
Tax Delinquent Lists in Taylor County First Half
Taylor County treasurer will declare first half taxes delinquent if unpaid by Friday. A 0.75 percent monthly penalty applies through June. July payments incur 3 percent. Delinquent taxes must be paid by 5 pm Friday. Statewide delinquencies rise, with 25 percent not yet paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lil. Moore
Taylor County
Louis Cook
State Board of Assessment and Review
Cook
Leo J. Wegman
Leighton McCormick Assigned to Nashville Project
Leighton McCormick reports from McKenzie Tennessee where he leads a camp a mile and a half from town with 230 workers. He oversees re forestation tasks in four counties including building five sixty foot steel lookout towers and reclaiming hundreds of acres by dam construction and soil erosion control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leighton McCormick
Nashville
Tenn
Bedford
McKenzie, Tenn
McCormick
Civil Service opens emergency agricultural aide posts
The United States Civil Service Commission says enough applications have been received to meet current needs for emergency agricultural assistant positions. Applications must be on file in Washington, D. C., by July 7. The exam fills vacancies under the newly created Agricultural Adjustment Administration of the Department of Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Commission
Washington, D. C
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
United States Department of Agriculture
County Gets Needed Rain Tuesday Nite
Rain Tuesday night eased a heat wave in Taylor county with unofficial reports of Bedford receiving about 2 inches and other areas up to four inches. The storm brought intermittent showers into a heavy downpour, and an electrical storm damaged telephone lines in Bedford delaying service until Wednesday noon. Lightning struck the Forest Grave church tearing shingles and siding from the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Bedford
Forest Grave
June 20 Vote Reflects Low Taylor County Turnout
In Taylor County the June 20 special election saw 3,918 votes cast versus 5,024 at the general election. The vote concerned ratification of the 21st amendment proposal, with over two thousand people who voted in the presidential election not voting in the June 20 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Box Collection Changes in Bedford July First
Postmaster Ben H. Fuller announces mail boxes will be collected only once daily starting July 1 with no afternoon pickups in Bedford until further notice. The change follows a postmaster general order and will coincide with a furlough of postal employees during the September quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Ben H. Fuller
Fuller
Road work on county highways near Bedford progresses
Repair work on highways near Bedford continues with gravel topping on No 148 south from Bedford to handle traffic after No 71 closure from Maryville to Clarinda. Fifty eight trucks haul 718 yards of gravel in a day and a half from imear Willisea. Oiling of Missouri No 27 east half toward Hopkins fast, with second coat planned today. Local crews repave holes on Madison street and relay Main street intersection to accommodate No 148 routing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
State Highway Commission
No. 148
Maryville
Clarinda
Imear Willisea
No. 71
State Line
Fred Rush
Ighway
Bishop ,Corner
Hopkins
No. 49
Lenox
No. 34
Madison Street
Main Street
Kittenball Second Half: Firemen Beat Bakers 9 5
Bedford Lions kittenball league resumes second half with notable games. Firemen upset Bakers 9 5 after new lineup. Times Press edge City Dads 4 3 in a rain-soaked extra inning. Harbours undefeated 17 8 over Cobbs. Times Press fall 10 8 to New Market. Harbours 8 1 Iowa Nebraska Light & Power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford Lions
Bakers
City
Dads-Times-Press
Times-Press
Melvin
Elvin Trumbo
Dads
Harbours
Cobbs
New Market
Iowa-Nebraska Light & Power Company
Clarinda
Bedford
New Markete
No Fair For The County This Year
Taylor county will not have a fair this year. The decision was made at a Taylor county fair board meeting held Friday. Secretary James Salter had indicated a possible cancellation due to excessive dry weather that dried crops and gardens, reducing exhibits and gate receipts. The board voted seven to one, listing Dr. T. E. Anderson as president and James Salter as secretary among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
James Salter
Taylor County Fair Board
T. E. Ander
W. E. Campbell
E. H. Chilcote
Clyde Smith
John Larsson
Ollie Keith
Sam Harley
T. F. Armstrong
Bert Safley
D. C. Mohler
S. P. Webb
George McMaster
Delinquent tax paid at Bedford county treasurer
During the first five months of this year sixteen thousand one hundred twenty five dollars and thirty cents was paid in delinquent taxes at the county treasurer's office in Bedford. Most of the payment covered last year’s taxes with some supporting taxes from previous years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Francis Hill Injured In Mowing Accident Near Blockton
Francis Hill sustained two deep head gashes when a sickle bar on a mowing machine trapped him between the bar and a wagon last Friday. The mower tongue broke as Hill, lifting the tongue stub, helped back the wagon. guards on the bar caused the injuries. He was treated in Bedford. Miss Maxine Wetmore plans to leave for St Louis soon to study embalming for six months at Hohenshuh Carpenter School, returning next year for state exams. A state cosmetics inspection drive targets unlicensed beauty work in homes, aiming to clean up the practice across southwestern Iowa. Mr and Mrs Ken Fuller rented the Lovell residence for summer. guests include Mr and Mrs Walter Combs of Honolulu and Mr and Mrs Fred Fuller of Toledo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Hill
Near Blockton
Hill
Bedford
Iowa
Ken H. Fuller
J. E. Lovell
South Bedford
Conary
Puller
Walter Combs
Honolulu
Fred Fuller
Toledo
City to Enforce Traffic Laws in Bedford
Bedford city council under Mayor Nevins intensifies traffic law enforcement this week with strict actions against violations. Special Officer Ollie Keith warned motorists Tuesday of stop sign and speed rules, while Wednesday saw two second-offense drivers cited in Mayor Nevins court. Unloading must occur at back doors and trucks may use regular parking. warnings also stress all drivers must stop at cross streets and ensure headlight use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Beane
Ollie Keith
Nevins
Main Street
Nevylus
Times-Press
Bedford Golfers Rate In Tourneys
Gold representatives from Bedford performed well in regional events. Charles Thompson and Alan Thompson reached the semifinals in Shenandoah’s southwestern Iowa tournament, with Charles losing 8 and 7 to Sid Richardson and Alan 7 and 6 to Karl Melenbacker. William Richardson fell 2 and 1 in the second flight semis to Palmer Nye. Qualifiers included Thompson 75, Alan Thompson 79, William Richardson 80, H. L. Pete 83, H. S. Campbell 99. Marion Paschal, Bedford, was women’s medalist at Clarinda Country Club with 36 and also won longest drive and three blind-hole low scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Charles Thompson
Alan Thompson
Iowa
Shenandoah
Sid Richardson
Creston
Karl Melenbacker
Atlantic
William Richardson
Palmer Nye
H. L. Pete
H. S. Campbell
Marion
Paschal
Clarinda Country Club
Postponed Games Alter Schedule For Fourth of July
The Times-Press-Harbours game will be moved to a later date if possible. Don Anderson, city manager, said efforts would shift Don Anderson to reschedule the Firerflen game set for the Fourth to a later date. The Wednesday match features Bakers versus Cobbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times-Press-Harbours
Don Anderson
City D
Firerflen
Bakers
Cobbs
A. E “Eo
Bedford Wins From Clarinda In 1-0 Baseball Victory
Bedford baseball edged Clarinda Hawkeyes 1-0 on Sunday in a tight pitching duel. Seexman drove in the run after a Hunt single and a Don Trumbo walk in the second inning as Hatfield and the defense preserved the slim lead. Next up, Clarinda All-nations faces Bedford, with Bedford also set to meet Gravity on the Fourth as infield additions Elvin Trumbo and Don Anderson aim to strengthen the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Clarinda Hawkeyes
Clarinda
Hunt
Don Trumbo
Seexman
Hatfeld
Leah T. Trumbo
Ross Hatfield
Thornton
D. Trumbo
Seckman
Whittaker
Rex Hatfield
Clarinda Kinley
McCann
Otte
C Roberts
Stene
Miles
Smith
Lf Ross
L. Otte
Trumbo
J Ross Hatfield
Hatfield
Tatfield
Suare
Robert
Otte Oss
All’s Set for Bedford Fourth of July Celebration
Bedford prepares for a countywide Fourth of July celebration with sunrise salute at dawn, 9:30 band concert, 10:30 parade of floats, 12:00 basket dinner, 1:00 street races for girls and adults, 2:30 address by Frank Miles, 4:00 ball game, 4 30 Big night show by Ann’s Originalities, and 10:00 pavement dance. A caravan of cars with a 1$-piece band tours nearby towns while advertising bills go out for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Miles
Iowa
Ionaire
Bedford
Ann
Annouung
M Street
Family Burned To Death In Hawleyville Farmhouse Fire
Howard Wiley 3 and Don Wiley 18 months old perished when fire destroyed their tenant farmhouse on the E G Stro farm in Hawleyville. Mrs Wiley and son George were away water gathering when flames trapped occupants. Clarinda firemen arrived after the home collapsed. mother and father survived, funeral held in Clarinda with eight child pallbearers and interment at Hawleyville cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times-Press
Hawleyville
Howard Wiley
Don Wiley
Oren Wiley
Wiley
Clarinda
Wileys
Reppard
Hepburn
Hawleville
Farmers Honored As Honorary Conway High School Members
Supt and Mrs C W Farmer Conway accept invitation from the alumni association to become honorary members of Conway High School. Farmer served as superintendent for twelve years and will move soon to Cromwell where he will head the district schools. Five graduates led their class in student work during the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Farmer
Conway
Conway High School
Farmer
C. Way
Cromwell
Marriage License Issued for Evans and Matheny in Maryville
A marriage license was issued in Maryville on Friday the 14th to Crystal Dorothy Evans and Clan Levyern Matheny, both of E Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Issu
Maryville
Levyern ‘Matheny
Crystal Doothy Evans
E Bedford
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Holt Township
Claire Colter
Maxine Dougherty
Elizabeth McElroy
Crystal Wertz
Nodaway
Leta Selders
Marie Berkhalter
Thelma Brewer
Gwendolyn Cree
Mae Long
Audrel Jeffers
Genevieve Webb
Helen Cunningham
Dallas
Edith Kempton
Fern Burright
Lucille Harris
Leila Allison
Harryette Pullan
Ethel Yearous
Hazel Basher
Doris Moorman
Washington Township
Payne Pickering
Mildred Huss
Helen Madden
Agatha Farrens
Gertrude ‘Beach
Catherine Moore
Te SarsMateriall
Ae Ty Carolyn Lauder
Agnes
Grant Township
Flora Ferguson
Ruth Bruner
Avis Stephenson
Mabel Smith
Lois Steen
Helen Delles
Mason Township
Virginia Wainwright
Anna Hickman
Wilma_ Pace
Fern Jefferies
Bernice Bordner
Elza Fine
Benton Township
Crum
Dorothy Jackson
Bailey
Tena Reith
Titus
Inez Akers
Dunning
Lydia Hopson
Dougherty
Jane Kuhn
Clayton Township
Bonnie Nash
Lucille Souder
Genevieve Combs
Hazel Stephens
Hazel Skinner
Doris Stephens
Gay Township
Mary Warin
Clarice Moellenberndt
Ruth Hennegin John
Mary Ewart
Stella Shafer
Harriett Woodyard
Delbert Straight
Edna Nickel
Platteville
Pearl Griffith
Polk Township
High Prairie
Helen Miller
Fine
Margaret Jeffers
Bebout
Pauline Yates
Valley
Beulah Larsson
Liam
Gladys Brown
Beulah Brand
Ross Township
Maxine Hensley
Lucille Hensley
Hildred Houck
Mildred Cobb
Joan Renfro
Hazel Wright
Gladys Hatfield
Helen Pullan
Jackson Township
Science Ridge
Ruth Hatfield
Liberty
Mary Longfellow
Jefferson Township
Hope
Vivian Fordyce
Garland Raper
Czarina's
Sidney Warwick
Czarina
Federol
Kay
Crowell
Kittenball
Miss Wetmore
St. Louis
Fullers
Lovell Home
Hawkeyes
Stan
Conway School
W. Soon
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