Missionary Societies Adjust July Meetings and Times
The Woman’s Missionary Societies of four churches change July meetings due to July 4 as the regular date. Methodist society skips July, resumes in August. Presbyterian society meets July 11 at Mrs. E. E. Taylor’s home with hostesses Mrs. Otto Welch and Miss Mary Cloud. Baptist society meets July 11 at Mrs. Paul Clark’s country home. Church of Christ schedule unavailable. Separately, Marjory Orr and Kenneth Thornhill wed June 24 at St Paul’s Pomona with reception at Miss Annette Lormor’s home. couple to reside in Pasadena after a Lake Arrowhead visit.
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Missionary Societies
Woman's Missionary Societies
The
Methodist Church Society
Presbyterian Church Society
E. E. Taylor
Otto Welch
Mary Cloud
Baptist Church Society
Paul Clark
Church of Christ Society
Marjory Orr
Fred Orr
Siam
Kenneth Thornhill
Landon Thornhill
Pasadena
Calif
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Pomona
Warren
Annette Lormor
Edward Smith
Montebello
Country Club Members Dinner Party Set at Bedford Clubhouse
The Bedford Country Club hosts a family dinner this evening with members and relatives attending. Mrs. Vern Crook and Mrs. Wendell Prugh lead the combined committees, assisted by a long list of club members and spouses.
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Bedford Country Club
Vern Crook
Wendell Prugh
Harlan Pete
Ed Bray
Alan D. Thompson
Gladys Spurgeon
Ben H. Fuller
Robert Coy
Carrolle Thompson
Glen Straight
Bill Hook
Thos. Smalley
Mrs. Clymens Hosts Benton Social Club Meeting
The Benton Social Club met Wednesday afternoon June 21 at Mrs. Bruce Clymens home. Seven members attended and shared Children’s Day thoughts. Guest Elvin Beemer from Grevity joined, while gifts were given to Sunshine Pals for Mrs. Marshall Derry Mrs. John Gravett and Mrs. Frank Bordner. Members pieced quilt blocks and embroidered tea-towels. ice cream and cake were served. This was the last meeting until fall.
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Benton Social Club
Bruce Clymens
Elvin Beemer
Grevity
Marshall Derry
John Gravett
Frank Bordner
H.M.P. Club Plans Family Picnic at Lake of Three Fires
The H.M.P. Club and members of their families will hold a picnic at the Lake of Three Fires on Sunday, July 2. If roads are muddy or weather turns bad, the event moves to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kennedy.
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H.M.P. Club
Fred Kennedy
Kansas City Bishop Weds Miss Leona Willoughby at Mt Lebanon
Bishop of Kansas City and Miss Leona Willoughby united in a June 21 1939 ceremony at Mt Lebanon United Presbyterian Church. Dr E C McCown read the service and a reception followed at the Willoughby residence. After a trip to New York and the World’s Fair the couple will reside in Pittsburgh where the groom works as a Mellon Institute fellow.
Ruth Keith and J B Cheshire wed in Troy Kansas
Miss Ruth Keith daughter of Mrs Mary J Keith of Bedford and Dr J B Cheshire son of Mrs John Cheshire of Hopkins Missouri were married Wednesday June 21 1939 in Troy Kansas by Probate Judge John R Bell. Theywill reside Maryville Missouri after July 1 at 210 West Third Street.
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Ruth Keith
Mary J. Keith
Bedford
J. B. Cheshire
John Cheshire
Hopkins
Troy
Kans
John R. Bell
Cheshire
Bedford High School
Kansas State College
Division of Veterinary Medicine
Manhattan
Maryville
West Third Street
Community Club Picnics and Meetings Calendar
Local clubs schedule events from Friday June 30 through Friday July 7. Hostesses include Mrs. M. G. Burrell, Mrs. Jake Hensley, Mrs. Ted King, Mrs. I. A. Roberts, and Mrs. Elmer Beal. Picnics set at Lake of Three Fires and Bibbins Park with Dougherty, F. F. S., H. M. P., Circle Chapter D.O.C., Rebekah Lodge, Busy Bees, Rural Progressive, and Wild Rose clubs.
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W. J. Kelly
Alice Hale
Wild Rose Club
Bibbins Park
Methodist Aid Society
M. G. Burrell
Christian Aid Society
Jake Hensley
Dougherty Community Club
Lake of Three Fires
F. F. S. Club
H. M. P. Club
Rebekah Lodge
C.F. Hall
Circle Chapter
D.O.C
Ted King
Busy Bees Club
I. A. Roberts
Rural Progressive Club
Elmer Beal
Haldean Turner to Wed Betty Lou Speas in July
Mr and Mrs William H Speas of Bargersville Indiana announce the engagement of their daughter Betty Lou to Haldean Turner of Greeley Colorado son of Mr and Mrs Albert Turner of Bedford. The wedding date is set for Monday July 17.
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William H. Speas
Bargersville
Ind
Betty Lou
Haldean Turner
Greeley
Colo
Albert Turner
Bedford
Latimer Branham Wed In Simple Bedford Savannah Ceremony
Miss Virginia Latimer of Bedford and Dean Branham of Pierce City Missouri were married Wednesday June 21 by Judge J F Roelofson at Maryville. The simple ring ceremony followed. The bride is a Bedford High School graduate class of 88 and the groom a Pierce City High School graduate class of 37. They will reside in Savannah Missouri after July 1.
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Virginia Latimer
Bedford
Dean Branham
Pierce City
J. F Roelofson
Maryville
Bedford High School
Pierce City High School
Branham
Savannah
Surprise wedding anniversary for Basil and wife near Bedford
Mr. and Mrs. Basil Scott received a surprise at their home west of Bedford on their fifteenth anniversary. Ice cream and cake were served. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Jake Wells and others from New Market and nearby families, plus the Scotts and their son Lowell.
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New Market
Ivan Wells
Jean
Mrs. Scott
Son ‘Lowell
Appreciation Note from Eleanor Lovitt
Eleanor Lovitt expresses thanks for letters cards flowers and gifts during her hospital stay and after returning home. She appreciates the kindness and support shown by her friends.
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Eleanor Lovitt
Neighbor expresses thanks for support during hospital stay
Mrs. Paul Morris thanks neighbors and friends for cards letters flowers and remembrances during her hospital stay and after returning home noting that their thoughtfulness will not be forgotten.
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Paul Morris
Thelma Chamberlin Weds Henry Moore in Bedford
Thelma Chamberlin of Glendale California and Henry Moore of Bedford were married at the Church of Christ in Bedford. The single ring ceremony was performed by Rev. C Max Buck with attendants Dorothea Henry and Gordon Wallace. The bride, daughter of Mrs Alta Chamberlin, is a Bedford High School graduate of 1936 who recently arrived from California. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs H E Moore, is in charge of Gasoline Alley and a 1934 graduate. They left for a short wedding trip and will reside in Bedford.
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Thelma Chamberlin
Glendale
Calif
Henry Moore
Bedford
Church of Christ Parsonage
C. Max Buck
Dorothea Henry
Maryville
Gordon Wallace
Gravity
Alta Chamberlin
Bedford High School
California
H. E. Moore
Bedfown
Gasoline Alley
Baptist Church Service Schedule Today
O H Hallgrimson serves as pastor with Sunday school at 9 45 A M and a communion service at 11 A M B Y P U gathers at 7 P M A union service will be held at the Christian Church at 8 P M
First Street Meeting Tonight by Local Pastors
Next Saturday we expect to hold a street meeting. The services begin at 9 00 P M. It will be our first street meeting this season. We will be glad to have you with us. T J and Lulu Overholt Pastors.
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T. J
Lulu Overholt
Bucks set off on vacation after morning church service
The Bucks plan a trip starting after Sunday morning worship. They will drive to Algona to visit Mr. and Mrs. W. A. White, then proceed to Clear Lake for a two day cabin stay starting Monday.
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Church OF Christ the Bucks
Algona
W. A. White
Clear Lake
Preacher to Lead Vacation at Innocence Cabin
A preacher plans a vacation at a cabin named Innocence near Algona. He will drive daily to cut meat for his brother in law, fish and swim when not working. Mr and Mrs White join the trip. The church calendar includes a report by the Conference group and a sermon by Rev J C Harris, with a simultaneous service in Goldfield. The board also votes to sponsor another Market Day Sale.
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Algona
Donald
Mrs. White
J. C. Harris
Harris
Goldfield
Fourth Annual Harvest Home Festival Plans Set
The festival is scheduled for September 29 and the annual meeting will occur on the first Sunday in October Speakers and songs from the State Convention in Davenport are featured. Sunday service includes the third quarterly offering.
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Davensport
Maryville to Celebrate the Fourth at Citywide Event
Maryville plans a full day Fourth of July celebration at the college park beginning 11 AM with multiple programs through 1 or 2 AM. Highlights include a 3 000 foot balloon ascent, a 5 PM parachute jump, a Maryville Merchants versus Kansas City Allies game at 8 30 PM, a 8 15 PM jitterbug contest, and a 10 PM Midwest Fireworks display lasting 45 minutes to an hour. The event features free acts, public speaking, three band concerts, a large midway, and a closing dance at Armory Hall.
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Maryville
State Teachers College
Missouri
Iowa
Kansas City
Lalike
Firee Works
Midwest Fireworks Display Company
Red Oak Plans Great July Celebration 1939
Red Oak Legion post announces a big July Fourth observance with a $3500 fireworks program previewed July 2 and a giant display at 10 p.m. The schedule includes a high dive act, Lan dis Carnival Shows, swimming, dances, parades, band concerts, baseball, free acts, and more with admission tickets offering free parking and pool access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Oak
Red Oak Legion Post
Theatre Duffield Company
Landis
Red Oak Sanitary
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Harry Johnson
L. €. Morris
W. L. Weir
W. E. Crum III
F. L. Wetmore, Jr
Walter Levine
Donald Herrick
Henry Sweinhart
Mrs. Clymens
Benton
Thompson Merc. Co
Thelma Chamberlin Henry Moore
Rial
Lew Ayres
Lionel Barrymore
Lynne Carver
Lana Turner
M-G-M
March of
Peay Trail
William Boyd
Pha E Siccu
Arker’s
Bartlett
Church News
Mennonite Church
Morris Market
Sid
P & G Soap
Lge
Sack
Sunkist
Carton
Angel Food
McCormick -Deering
McCormick-Deering
McCormick
Deering
Worley -Severs & Co
Paschal
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