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Newspaper

Bedford Times Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1955

Page

2

Mites Patricia Cooper Marries Robert Marley in Sheridan

Patricia Loulee Cooper and Robert Troy Marley wed Saturday in Sheridan Methodist Church. The ceremony featured a double ring rite with Rev. John Amundson officiating. The couple plans to reside in Maryville where Marley is assistant manager and Cooper will teach Home Economics.

Patricia Loulee Cooper B. Louis Cooper Sheridan, Mo Robert Troy Marley Maryville Carl Marley Bedford Sheridan Methodist Church Psn John Amundson

Kathleen Wentlin McMillin Married in Bedford

Miss Kathleen McMillin daughter of Mr and Mrs Elza McMillin of Sharpsburg wed Friday June 24 at Bedford Methodist Church. Rev Robert M Peter read the double ring ceremony. The reception followed at the bride’s home after a wedding trip to southern Missouri. The couple will reside at 305 North Street Bedford.

Kathleen McMillin Elza McMillin SirCollaugh Sharpsburg Bedford Methodist Church Robert M. Petere Reid Francis McMillin Bedford Diane MecMillin Danny Rankin Frank McMillin Frank Rankin Couain Pauli Freemyer Robert Stacy Virginia Thompson Jo Ann Rankin Bina Force Maryville Flo McMillin Eva McMillin Andy Thompson Mae Sanders Missouri North Street

Raymond Hunt Marries Omaha Girl in Early June Ceremony

Donna Mathison daughter of Mr and Mrs Christian Mathison of Omaha wed Raymond Hunt son of Mr and Mrs Walter Hunt of Bedford at English Lutheran church Omaha The double ring rite conducted by Rev Robert Hunt featured a lace gown veil pearls and a white prayer book reception followed at the church railors The couple to reside at 4808 Davenport Omaha with relatives from Bedford Clarinda Nodaway Des Moines Shambaugh and Creston in attendance.

Annie Lou Cowan Maitland Rolande Thompson Ravenwood Mallard Mann St. Joseph Tellerina Jenelic Vernon Cox Conwart James Marley Bedford Richard Farr Marshiie Nancy Marley Sliss Barbara Stauber St. Joeph Janet McDlard Janet Marley Ames Frances Cross Phyllis Wake Sheridan Joyce Keith South Fillmore Maryville Marley Earl May Craig Patricia Wilson Robert Bonar Harold L Larimer Hubert Larimer Des Moines Baptist Church Donna Mathison Christian Mathison Omaha Raymond Hunt Walter Hunt Robert Hunt Dorothy Mathison Carol Mathison Barbara Hansen Geyland McCurdy Clarinda Orville Hansen Charold Roberts Lowell Richardson Davenport Tom Roberts Cora White Wahler Hunt George Irwis Fannie Irwin Howerd Irwin Glen Irwin Darrel Moore Craig Kimpon Gertrude Posten Gravity John

Irwin and Segmeer Relatives Gather for Beomle Park Picnic

A Sunday June 26 family gathering in Beomle Park honored visiting relatives. Attendees included Arthur Irwin of Buens Washington. Jonce Ramey and Bill Ramey and Ted of Mitchell Indiana. Shirley Irwin and Kristine of Indianapolis. Orville Cooper of Spokane. Otis Irwin and Sandra and Sherri. Raymond Hent of Des Moines. Lowei Richardson family. Mervin Richardson. Dale Clement and Carmen of Creston. Mic Gertrude Posten and Erin Taylor of Nodaway. W N Irwin and Darrell Irwin with Terry. Harry Henceman and daughters of Clarinda. Howard Irwin and Glen Irwin. Delmar Smith and Linda. Doyle Irwin and Richard. Fannie Irwin. Walter Hunt. Cora White. Jim Richardson and gon. George Irwin of Bedford.

Arthur Irwin Buens Wash Jonce Ramey Mitchell Ind Bill Ramey Ted Indianapolis Shirley Irwin Kristine Spokane Orville Cooper Long Beach Cali Otis Irwin Sandra Sherri Des Moines Raymond Hent Omaha Lowe i Richardees Soes Mervin Richardson W. N. Irwin Darrell Irwin Terry Harry Henceman

Mary Campbell Family Reunion Draws Seventy-Two Attendees

The Mary E. Campbell family held a Lake of Three Fires picnic on Sunday June 26 with 72 attendees. Guests included Mr and Mrs Warren Campbell and many relatives from Des Moines Shenandoah Cromwell Blockton LeMars Bedford and other places. The event honored guest Mrs Campbell of Blockton.

Vo. W. Post Hibbins Park Grace Jones Des Moines Fay Shafar Mary E. Campbell Lake of Three Fires Warren Campbell Ralph Robertson G. I. Streeain Joe Yockey Ottawa Kana Burnham Williams Barbara Slaughter Wanna Happy Bonner Springs Kans Glenn Stroburg Paul Campbell Guy Poore Albert Hiller John Stroburg Blockton Duane Robinette Girle Clyde Strodurg San Diego Colls Noble Campbell Cromwel Ward Campbell Mount Aye Cleo Campbell LeMars Iowa Truman Freemyer Roger Priest Shenandoah Albert Besco Irene Frestinner Albert Lea Minn Elaine Zola Freemyer Bedford

Community Clubs Meet and Family Dinner in Bedford

Rebekah Lodge and several clubs held meetings at the Baptist Missionary Society Luncheon at the Church on Thursday July 7. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Akers of Bedford hosted a Sunday dinner for their daughter and husband Gerald and Mrs. Werner of Carlsbad New Mexico, with many local relatives in attendance.

Rebekah Lodge 1.C.C.F. Hall Baptist Missionary Society Ray Akers Bedford Gerald Werner Carlsbad New Mexico Eldon Peel Emma Duncan Conway George Reece Albany New Hampton Albert Bachelor Enna Mee John Belleville Kans Pallai Bartlett, Sr Bartletts

Notable Names Listed in Community Notices

Readable fragments list individuals including Ana Gilreath Christina Dée Ann Barks Susan Bil Campbell Cathy Brent Clark Wayne Underwood as names appearing in local community context. No events dates or organizations provided to confirm actions.

Ana Gilreath Christina and Dée Ann Barks Susan Bil. Campbell Cathy Brent Clark Wayne Underwood

Locals note travels and visits in Taylor county

A long list of Taylor county residents and relatives visiting, vacationing, or returning home is recorded. Names include Mrs. James Skaggs of Manon City, Miss Beverly Bowman, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Morris, Susan Demke, Bill Fellows, the Townsend and Salen families, and many others visiting Des Moines, Bedford, Omaha, Chicago, and Denver.

James ‘Skaggs Manon City Dama Martin Charles Cornell Des Moines Lake of Three Fires Bedford Beverly Bowman Cornell Biloffs C. D. Bowman Paul Morris C. P. Arnold M. L. Page Susan Demke Bockton, ML Janie Fellows Bill Fellows Bockton Tom Demke Everett Townsend Toledo Ohio Albert Salen Denver Colo Robert “Clem” Salen BJ. Murray Eaton, Colo Taylor County Murray Sadie Horning Edward Case Jim Sandra Earlham Iowa Fred Peters Awkr “Bhi” Cole Sandsy Clifford Sparks Robert Strong Kans City Gerald Cole Jedd Wayne Maryville Paul Goudie Gordon Betty Schuster Patsy Vickie Smith

Funeral Planned at Blockton Methodist for June 30

Funeral services set for two o'clock Thursday afternoon June 30 at the Blockton Methodist church with Rev. Fred H. Cowles of the Ledford Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery Blockton.

Blockton Fred HH. Cowles Ledford Baptist Rose Hil

Mrs. Nettie Corliss Dies at 75 in Bedford

Mrs Nettie Corliss age 75 died unexpectedly at her Bedford home Saturday June 25 Funeral services were conducted at the Wetmore Funeral Home by Wilbur G Travis of the Christian Church Burial followed in Fullview Cemetery Lenox

Nettle Lies Bedford Ted Wetmore Wilbur G. Travis The Christian Church Fullview Lenox

Legion Auxiliary Meeting Notices Roundup

An open Legion Auxiliary meeting will be held at the American Legion Hall in Gravity on Thursday July 7 with pictures and talks from Air Corps officers. The county Legion and Auxiliary meeting is scheduled for Monday July 11 in Clearfield.

Air Corps American Legion Hall Gravity County Legion and Auxiliary Clearfield

Baptist Ladies Attend Bedford House Party

Six ladies from the Bedford Baptist church attended a social house party event. The report notes their attendance and the church affiliation.

The Bedford Baptist Church

Maurice Bender Among UC Los Angeles 36th Commencement Grads

Maurice Bender, nephew of Iona Posten and son of Mr and Mrs A W Bender, graduates at the 36th commencement exercises of the University of California Los Angeles held Sunday June 19. The Los Angeles ceremony lists Bender among the seniors, with his mother Mrs Posten formerly of Gravity and his father from Pomona California.

Atudente University of California, Los ‘Angeles Maurice Bender Iona Posten Gravity Pomona Calif Maurice A. W. Bender Pomons Bender Bernadine Posten

Longfellow Relatives Gather For Bedford Visit

Mr and Mrs C B Longfellow hosted a Saturday afternoon gathering in Bedford with relatives visiting from Omaha MacMinnville Oregon Topeka Kansas Camp Chaffee Arkansas Topeka Kansas and Bedford. Others present included Mr and Mrs L A Longfellow and extended family members Wilma Allen and more.

C. BE. Longfellow Bedford L. A. Longfellow Omaha T. N. Longfellow MacMinnville Oregon Charles Longfellow Topeka Kans Marvin Longfellow Camp Chaffee Arkansas

Also Mentioned on This Page

Robert Marley Kathleen Wentlin Ere Periday Patricia Wilson Maerrips Anna Cochran Milton Larimer Hainbow Rainbow Girls Bedford Assembly Masonic Temple Temple Lake of Three East Mission Aid East Mission Ladies Aid Tuesaday Ame Severs — Stacy Irwin’. Segmeer Beomle Mary Campbell Victory Club Mike Louder Gane G Club Douglas Turner Rural Progressive Club Ness King Darrell Akers Connie Ryner Tim Whelen Watson, Mo Fred Fine Bob Barker Christine Wayne Morehouse Lewis McCoim Wells Sale Bedford Sales CO Elliott Mouser Stan Blake's Music and Radio Store N. E. Beck Clovis Lloyd Beck Con ‘Rannite Mire Teddy Gien Irwin Ramey Mise Beulah Irwin Byron Engie Port Smith Engies Engle James A. Lucas Kathryn Kirketer Nashua Duncan Mac Culloch Margaret Mac Culloch Ottumwa California Donald Berry Eon Grant R. EB. Tindell Shirley Seattle Orville Thompson LaDonna Exidie and Debbbie Hooper, Nett Mike Katz James Hook State University of Lela Snyder Ira Talkington Robert Parnell Wayne Talkington Frank Turner Gertie Abarr Albert Turner Joe Turner Atte Albert Campbell Sally Kay Anamom Kawa Donald Ratekin Ratekin June Ann Kitty Holmes State University of Iowa Paul Bartlett Paul Bartlett, Jr Waterloo Paul New York City Regel Paper Company Air “Cree Ralph Waldo Emerson Brice & HiLl Insurance CO Bedford, Iowa Philips and Crosleys Sickels & Holmes Nettie Corliss Legion - Auxiliary Maurice Bénder West Longfellow Cherries Nelson Wieners Armour’s Star Galey Super Market Iwan
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