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Newspaper

Bedford Times Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1939

Page

8

Siamian Rites Tie Pearl Clayton and Chauncey Furgeson

Announcements show Pearl Clayton of Canon City Colorado marrying Chauncey Furgeson of Florence Colorado in Canon City on Sunday June 18. The bride, raised near Siam, is granddaughter of Mrs. F. M. Manley and Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Hardee. groom works at the Florence pest office and they will reside there.

Clayton-Furgeson Siam Pearl Clayton Ralph Clayton Canon City Colo Chauncey Furgeson Florenc Colo F. M. Manley E. P. Hardee Florence Clarence Sleep Loraine Cooper New Market Bert Stewart Wilma Majors Gladys Majors Paul Savage Cola F.M. Manley E. P. Hard

Missouri Mules Move to India Crisis Sparks Quick Deals

In a Missouri frontier tale, Sweeney haggles over two thousand mules as a sudden bid surge tests loyalties. Captain Brooks Bowen and Colonel Marchbanks maneuver a high stake sale while Porgie Rowe plays broker under pressure. Joe and Som's romance provides a quiet counterpoint as the ship sails home.

Sweeney Leta Cant Brooks- Bowen Joel Missouri Mr. Brith Smith Brooks-Rowen Colonel Marchbanks the Coronel Porgie Rowe Porgie Tractore Mr. Rowe Hearne Brooks Bowen Julie Marchbanks Porgia Marchbanke Peshawar India Northwest Frontier Province Mulea Rowe Biles Brooks-Boweo Brooks-Bowen Marchhanks Mistouri Joe Som Jule Weill

Sheridan Social Events Highlight Local Club Gatherings

The Ladies of the Christian Aid Society met at Mrs. Herman Yater’s home June 14 with seventeen present. Mrs. Gray Harris hosted XVI Bridge Club with five tables and refreshments. Basil Churchill won guest prize and Mr. and Mrs. Evans won high score. Etta Goff hosted the Honey Grove Pinochle Club Friday night with twenty two attendees as ice cream and cake were served.

The ChristiansAid Society Herman Yater Cecil Churchill Gray Harris Bridge Club Bailey Gabbert Roger McAlister Virgil Goin Leland Brown Esther Blake Dale Hennegin Leo Minor John Bond Harris Basil

Sheridan Area News Highlights Local Visits and Illnesses

Sheridan locals report visits from Fern Haas and Ger ald Churchill kin in Grant City and Kansas City. The town sees a mix of whooping cough measles mumps and chicken pox. Several residents travel to see relatives in Clarinda Lincoln and Burns Oregon. Continuous social calls mark a busy week with editor Lowery hosting Grant City visitors.

Hazel Dell Olin Mothershed Visit and Local Gatherings

Hazel Dell Olin Mothershed and family visited the Elza Blake home near Bedford Sunday. Carl Barnes had his tonsils removed Monday in Bedford. Ina Clair Barnes visited with her Grandma Shell in Hopkins Monday. Leona Smith of Springfield Missouri visited Tuesday and Wednesday at the home of Mr and Mrs Elmer Beauchamp. Mrs James Downing of Hopkins visited Monday with her daughter Mrs Howard Swaim. Eddie Scott is helping his brother Art Scott near Sheridan this week. Mr and Mrs Al Kysar entertained Saturday evening guests: Mr and Mrs John Macy and son Jack of Tompkins California, Mr and Mrs Edd Peterson and family, Mr and Mrs Frank Tyler of Omaha, Mr and Mrs Elmer Hutcherson of Hopkins.

Olin Mothershed Elza Blake Bedford Carl Barnes Ina Clair Barnes Grandma Shell Hopkins Leona Smith Springfield Elmer Beauchamp James Downing Howard Swaim Eddie Scott Art Scott Sheridan al Kysar John Macy Jack Tompkins Calif Edd Peterson Frank Tyler Omaha Elmer Hutcherson Jim Frazier M. F. Older St. Joseph Emmett Rusco Ravenwood Charley Rusco Cleo Bownes Port Rickabaugh Glen Benny Janet Veneta Lloyd Rusco Emmitt Rusco

AthelstAnniversary and Family Picnic at King Home

Mrs Anna Leer marked a birthday anniversary with a Wednesday celebration. Guests included sister Mrs Mary Reddick of Los Angeles cousin Mrs F C Wilson and husband, and Maud Barber with husband David Leer. A picnic at M P King’s farm Sunday drew Mr and Mrs Loicen Boyd among attendees.

Anna Leer Mary Reddick Los Angeles F. C. Wilson Maud Barber David Leer

King Visits In Kansas and Sheridan Community Notes

Mr. C. M. King visited Stockton Kansas with W. C. Moore and local families. Wheat crops failed in Graham and Phillips counties while corn and oats showed mixed results. Sheridan and Bedford residents attended multiple social visits. many trips to nearby towns were noted including Clarinda, St. Joseph, and Ravenwood. Local families hosted and travelled for gatherings and ice cream socials near Sheridan and Blockton.

King Kansas C. M. King Stockton Rooks County Kans W. C. Moore Browns Hindimans Griffiths Graham Phillips

Sharpsburg Union Services and Community Notices

Union Services of the Methodist and Presbyterian churches begin Sunday night July 2 at 8:00 P.M. Rev. Paul McCleave to deliver the sermon. Guest Day tea planned by Presbyterian Ladies Aid July 6 at Mrs. Chester Hamblin’s home with hostesses Bertha Hamblin Elizabeth I and D S Pennebaker assisting. Various visits and family news from Glenwood Shenandoah Clarinda Bedford and Welden Iowa. May Rankin wedding in ShenandoahJune 23 with Kathryn Young bridesmaid and Patty Boydstone flower girl.

Methodist and Presbyterian Church M. E Paul McCleave Presbyterian Ladies Aid and Missionary Society Chester Hamblin Bertha Hamblin Elizabeth I D. S. Pennebaker Patty Lee Boyer Donna Mae Boyer Glenwood Ted Selders Lawrence Kirby Francis Cundy Loje Baker Clarinda Ethelmerle Pennebaker Shenandoah Bedford Francis Cunday Weldon Iowa Floyd Maley Arthur Clabaugh New Market Lyle, Shreck George Gillette Clifford Young Kathryn Young Congregational May Gardens Kathryn Patty Gayle Boydstonea

Lenox Area Social Ties Span North to California

A string of visits and travel across several states is noted as residents from Lenox and nearby towns visit relatives in Ellendale Emerson and other communities. Families from Clearfield Milan and Fremont converge for doctor trips threshing dinners and church activities. A Westward trip includes Salt Lake City Yellowstone Park Seattle and San Francisco with stops in Des Moines Ames and Conway.

N.ul Bridge Club Bertha Castin Rotary Ann Club Lenox Presbyterian Church D. R. Moser Marlin Lloyd Cochran Marjorie Leon Cochran Milan Paul MecCleave Presbyterian Synod Ames Rowland Edwards Washington, D. C Paul McCleave Carrol Wainwright Fil City Kans Anna Wainwright Dell Richey Cole Emerson A. Co. Whipple Ralph Jorden Harrisburg A. E. Rutledge Young Kathryn West Salt Lake City Yellow Stone Park Seattle California Irene Cole Marian Prices Newman Grove Nebr Paul McKelvey Larry Monroe Mich

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