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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1949
Page
3
Ellen Beebe previews two summer novels Hound Dog Man by Fred Gipson set on a Texas hill country farm with a young boy chasing a black hound, and The Big Secret by Merle Colby a Washington flavored tale of red tape, politics, and scientific freedom.
Seventy years ago the Crum and Flick law firm dissolved by mutual consent. Hon J P Flick will practice from a new office above R Ballou’s grocery on Main Street in Nodaway township north of Dallas. A Friday night storm damaged Wm Dunn’s house and Howlett’s milk. corn was destroyed. Wilkins cornet band plans a Monday reorganization for public events. Local prices list butter at 7 to 8 cents per pound and crops at 20 to 33 cents per unit.
Mr. Stillman Wilkins bought the billiard saloon under Steele's Opera House and plans radical improvements including a marble counter and a tobacco and confectionary stack. Mr. S Bruner has sold Conway’s popular restaurant to Sam Coleman who will run the rancho. Taylor county crop prospects are highly favorable.
The board of supervisors approved buying a steel bridge with a concrete floor for the St Joe road south of the city limits. The 16 foot roadway and complete erection will cost 1700 dollars, ensuring a sturdy crossing at an important spot. Married at H Kirk Hall, John Maxwell wed May Bell Kindell of Bedford with Rev McMasters officiating and plan to reside in Bedford. Surveyors arrived to begin street grading for paving, and Thompsons Clothing Co installed a 700 dollar cash register and a new safe. At the Opera House graduation of the 1909 class occurred under Dr Eastman with a baccalaureate by Elder Hendrickson. Superintendent Kirg presented diplomas including a scholarship to Bruce Mahan. Other graduates listed.
Farmers growing wheat and planning to participate in the government storage program should ensure space either on their own farm or in government approved warehouse storage. If harvest requires grain storage for any reason, arrange the proper facility.
The notice warns that without proper bin or warehouse space, grain acceptance will disappoint. It states the government provides 4 percent loans for construction or purchase of bins, covering up to 35 percent of cost or 45 cents per bushel of capacity, whichever is lesser. Check needs now.
Thirteen Taylor county 4-H girls attend the 1949 convention at Iowa State College June 21 to 24. County extension staff and local leaders accompany them as campus officials greet the group and discuss the program. Elections, recognitions, a style revue, and other features are planned for the four day session.
Beryl Kelso of Portland writes to Mrs. Kelso’s parents in Bedford about the spring Northwest quake. She recalls the shaking at home with her son Jr. saying the blinds swayed as the earth moved, sharing a firsthand family perspective.
A vivid eyewitness account describes a quake as a minute of ground rocking like a hayload, with swaying poles and trees while residents outside brace for impact. Donna Lee and Ermel, downtown shoppers, report fear and delayed radio updates, noting the event as a true earth shake rather than a tremor.
A Blake quotation about ambition and self reliance. the line emphasizes individual effort and aspiration without external help.
A community letter urges Bedford to expand youth recreation with park land donated by A. L. Bibbins and a lake area nearby. It notes new ball diamond space funded by Lions Club and Legion post, plus planned supervised summer programs and needs for housing, laundry, bakery, and improved lighting. It also covers tax budgeting basics and public budget hearing rights.
A concise quotation from Young argues candor may cost friendships more than deceit, framing honesty as a costly but principled stance. The line contrasts direct truth with manipulation, highlighting moral emphasis in social behavior.
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