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Newspaper

Bedford Times Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1950

Page

4

Administratrix’s Notice and Estate Matters in Taylor County

Notice of appointment of Ruth Scalf as administratrix of Noah N. ODecil estate and demand for debts and claims. Also notices regarding estates of Matilda Short and Mary C. Harkless with hearings and orders to sell specified real estate in Grav ity and Bedford. Includes dates June 16 1950 and June 30 1950 and July 1 1950. James A Lucas Attorney.

Mary C. Harkless Gravity Iowa Bedford Taylor County D. W. Valentine Lois H. Valentine Renee Valentine Clifford Valentine James A. Lucas

Estate Notice for Matilda Short Deceased

Public notice announces probate actions for the estate of Matilda Short, deceased, with P. D. address in Bedford Iowa and a 25 2¢ filing stamp or fee noted.

Matilda Short P. D Bedford Iowa

Estate of Mary C. Harkless Court to Sell Real Estate

District Court of Iowa Taylor County sees D W Valentine executor file for order to sell Mary C Harkless deceased property. Attorney M R Brant represents the estate. The notice details probate action and request for court sale authorization.

Camilla Matilda Short District Court State OF Iowa Taylor County D. W. Valentine Mary C. Harkless M. R. Brant

Executrix Appointed for Fred C Cooper Estate Iowa 1950

The District Court of Taylor County Iowa appoints Ruby Cooper executrix of the will and estate of Fred C Cooper deceased. Creditors must present claims legally authenticated to the court for allowance. Dated June 21 1950. Attorneys Richard W Cooper and A Elton Jensen of Bedford Iowa.

Executor's Notice in Taylor County Iowa 1950

The undersigned was appointed by the District Court of Taylor County Iowa as Executor of the Will and Estate of Martha J Russell deceased. Those having claims against the estate must present them to the court for allowance. Dated June 14 1950. William Russell Jr Executor Elton Jensen Attorney Bedford Iowa.

District Court Taylor County Iowa Noah N. Odecil Ruth Scalf James A, Lucas Martha J. Russell William Russell, Jr Elton Jensen Bedford

Appreciation for hospital kindness and support

I thank those who remembered me with cards flowers and gifts during my hospital stay. Special thanks to those who cared for Karole Jeanne Mrs Carol Knapp Sharpsburg.

Karole Jeanne Carol Knapp Sharpsburg

Reeds Canary Grass Promotes Erosion Control in Polk Township

Louis Hawkee of Taylor County Soil Conservation District promotes Reed Canary grass for gully control. He replants stolons on his 1942 farm and roadside ditches, builds terraces to reduce water flow, and notes PMA payments cover about half terrace costs.

Louis Hawkee Taylor County Soil Conservation District Bedford Polk Township PMA Soil Conservation District

Hopkins Bapt ist Church Nuptials Tie Williams Mitchell

Mrs Flora Belle Williams daughter of Opal Williams of Hopkins and Curtis L Mitchell son of W G Reed of Elizabeth Ill were married at Hopkins Baptist Church. Rev Norman J Lewis officiated. Mrs Mitchell a Hopkins High School class of 50 graduate and Mr Mitchell a graduate of Elizabeth High School. A reception for 35 followed at the bride’s mother’s home. The couple will reside in Salem Mo where he works for A A Electric Company.

Salem A.A. Electrics Company

Far East Cruise Stops Of USS Brinkley Bass Crews

Members of the destroyer USS Brinkley Bass visited Pearl Harbor Yokosuka and Sasebo Okinawa Hong Kong China Subic Bay Sangley Point Luzon P I and Guam during a Far East cruise from the United States Navy.

Far East Brinkley Bass Bass Pearl Harbor Yokosuka Sasebo Japan Okinawa Hong Kong China Subic Bay Sangley Point Luzon P. I Guam

Double Shower and Wedding Wrap Up in Local Socials

A dessert bridge honored Mrs. ALA Mutti Jr as family guests gathered for a social. The Lett family headed to Oska loosa to reside, while Henry and Mrs. Brown hosted a Sunday dinner for about thirty. Mildred Davis arranged a pre nuptial shower for Betty Spurgin of West Branch, Iowa, who wed Robert Egger, formerly of Hopkins, now living in West Branch.

Ala Mutti Jr Lett Oskaloosa Henry Brown Mildred Davis Betty Spurgin West Branch Iowa Miss Spurgin Robert Egger Hopkins

Families Enjoy Father's Day Visits Across Midwestern Towns

Mr and Mrs Charles Hanna Sue and Alan of Atchison Kansas spent the Fathers Day weekend in Hopkins. Mr and Mrs Wilbert Rhea went to Morris Minnesota to visit relatives. Doris Clutter arrived from Osceola to spend a few days with Mrs Joe Wright Mrs Edward Mutti and Mrs Russell Cross She will go to Fairbury Nebraska to stay with her aunt Mrs Harry Benson then to Webster City to teach at the Junior College.

Charles Hanna Sue Alan Atchison, Kans Hopkins Wilbert Rhea Morris Harry Benson Webster City

Maley Sprague Nuptials in New Market

Miss Betty Maley of New Market and Floyd Sprague Jr of Siam wed Sunday at 2:30 PM in the Methodist church New Market with Rev Clarence Moore officiating. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Fred Paasche and son Oma ha, Mr and Mrs Earl Tyson and children, Mr and Mrs Boyd Feterson, Kansas City and Mrs Bertha Sprague Villisca.

Friendship Club Meeting With Mrs Ben Renfro

The Friendship Club met Wednesday with Mrs Ben Renfro. Members discussed planned activities and future events at the club meeting.

The Friendship Club Ben Renfro

Community gatherings and visits dominate local notices

Nine members and four guests attended a meeting at the Community hall on corn borer control. Highland chapter O.S. met at the Masonic Hall with refreshments by Mrs. Estes Hardee and Mrs. Eldon Miller. Steve Hardee’s June 11 birthday was celebrated with a Lake of Three Fires picnic. Numerous relatives visited in Bedford St Joseph and Hopkins areas, with multiple family gatherings and dinners noted.

Highland Chapter O.S Masonic Hall Estes Hardee Eldon Miller Steve Hardee Emory Hardee Hopkins Harve Thompson Clarence Sleep Bruce Jamal Kelso Burle Junior Hardee

Local visit roundup from Perry to Bedford area

Mr and Mrs George Oxley and family joined Mr and Mrs Elza Colter of Conway for a Perry Iowa Sunday visit with Harold Colter. Joe Parker of Red Oak guests in Clarence Sleep home for dinner. Glenn Eildon Stewart stayed with Irvin Davison near Braddyville to help with chores while Davison is hospitalized. Del Miller's group visited Sam Miller and family in Topeka Kansas. Clark Miller and son of Bedford joined them. Fred Christensen and family of College Springs also visited. Clarence Mason of Villisca joined Reid Shields home Friday.

George Oxley Elza Colter Conway Perry Iowa Harold Colter Joe Parker Red Oak Clarence Sleep Glenn Eildon Stewart Irvin Davison Braddyville Davison Clarinda del Miller Miller Sam Miller Topeka Kansas Clark Miller Bedford Fred Christensen College Springs Harry Clayston Clarence Mason Villisca Reid Shields

Sharpsburg Obesrves 81st Birthday Honor At Home

Mrs. Dora Hayes celebrated her eighty first birthday with a family dinner at her Sharpsburg home on Thursday. Her honored guest included great grandson Eddie Hinton who will mark his birthday on July 4. Mrs. Dalbie Fleming and family also noted in Sharpsburg locals.

Dora Hayes Eddie Hinton

Local Social Visits Highlight Weekend Gatherings

Corning families and friends traveled to lakeside picnics and gatherings Sunday. Guests from Gravity, Sharpsburg, Lenox, Pueblo and beyond joined residents including the Chittys, Kopp, Waldons, Grimms, Rutledges, and Lanes for visits and meals, with trips noted to Osceola and Long Beach California.

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District Court OF Fred C. Cooper Ruby Cooper Richard W. Cooper A. Elton Jensen Rays Shoe Store RAYS Terrell & Son Foley VM Ol Burky John H. Shay U.S Billy Mac Bailey Marshall Bailey Barbara Orme Rose Alice Hopple Luan Bailey Miss Orme Mrs.Bailey W.C.S.N. Club Shenandoah Harold Baldwin Edwin Burch Melburn Archer Allie Caleman Will Boyd Delia Baldwin LaDonna Rose Baldwin Melba Jones Olin Pistole Fairview Clyde Pistole Anna Andrews USN John C. Shay Blockton United States Raymond Lett Broporn Griswold Siam News Ralph Sleep Mattie Sleep Bud Marshall Chicago Homer Marshall John Sleep Siam Glenn Stewart Harry Clayton Harry David Alva Clayton St. Joseph Chas. Gray Clearmont Ernest Gray Bidon Miller Forrest Mendenhall Caleb Jobe Stanley Damewood Dean Damewood Onie Woldruff I Cecil Woldruff Marian James Wolduff Clarinda Park George Bailey Clearfield, Iowa Conoco Super Motor Oil Continental Oil Company Dalbie Fleming Ray Hinton Eddie Tom Grimm Leo Baldwin Charlene Armetta Warren Brighalm Pueblo Colorado Ralph Rutledge Clyde Taylor Doug Lane Kathryn Greenfield Stewart Mabel Cree Long Beach California Osceola Ira Pfander Frank Tillman Dannen Elevator Clearfield Chevrolet Emmert Motor Sales
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