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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1967
Page
5
A representative of O Bry an Brothers of Chicago met in Bedford to firm agreements for locating a Lorraine factory here. A Lorraine official told the local development club by long distance call that equipment for a pilot training building is being shipped to Bedford.
Richard Shuler age 17 led the Iowa 4H Boys at the State 4-H Conference in Ames earning the presidency. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Olin Shuler of Brooks and is a member of the Taylor County Holt Buddies 4-H Club.
Gary Hawhee a machinist mate third class in the U S Navy is spending today at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Howard Hawhee and will return to his duties in the near future.
June 26 1947 notes detail Bill Steward and Charles Dinwiddie of Bedford heading to Chicago for a four day vacation. Don Anderson a veterinary student at Iowa State College returns home for the summer, with his mother planning to visit Bedford soon. Camp Fire Girls attendees and local sports injury are mentioned along with bankers at the Iowa State College short course and a Methodist camp scholarship recipient.
Miss Lena Daugherty a Presbyterian school instructor in Japan will be returned to the United States among 629 Americans leaving Japanese held territory via Swiss channels. Captain L Guy Young stationed in Washington reports cryptographic work for Army Air Force HQ. Mrs Ruth Putnam to succeed Miss Marion Paschal as Bedford librarian September 1. Nearly 1 200 registered at J O Tracy Jewelry Store grand opening with 90 glassware prizes and a $ diamond ring prize won by Mrs Wayne Ellison. A F Fowler carnival gambler arrested for crap game with $14 15 seized for school fund. Bees swarm near post office causing parking delay. Queen bee’s plans remain unclear regarding Navy or honey production.
A parcel box in front of the post office was reported as unclear or obstructed, hindering access for customers and mail handling. Local staff urged clarification and immediate clearance to restore smooth service.
Sheriff Charles found two cases of beer at a west town residence Saturday night. Officers surprised several bottles on ice inside the home during the raid.
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