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Newspaper

Bedford Times Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1943

Page

1

Notice of estate settlement in Taylor county Iowa

Notice is given that on February 26 1943 the Clerk of the District Court of Taylor county Iowa appointed Lenora Wright administratrix of the estate of J E Wright deceased. All indebted persons must pay the estate and those with claims should present legally authenticated claims to the court for allowance. Dated February 25 1943. O J Kirketey attorney.

District Court of Taylor Co Iowa J. E. Wright Lenora Wright O. J. Kirketey

Death of Mrs. W. D. Jones at St Francis Hospital

Mrs. Wm D Jones died at St Francis Hospital Maryville after a short illness. Born in the Hopkins area she lived here most of her life. She was 65. Funeral rites were at St Patrick's Maryville with burial in Hopkins cemetery. Survived by husband Earl Jones of Billings Montana a son a daughter two sisters and three brothers.

Wm. D. Jones St. Francis Hospital Maryville St. Patrick’s Church Surial Hopkins Cemetery Earl Jones Billings Montana Sheldon Hendrix Ft Dodge Iowa Anna Holker Henry Behm Hopkins Joe Holker Edward Holker Pickering

Marriages of Phyllis Richey and Kathryn Culver

Phyllis Richey wed Keith Jensen at the Auburn Alabama Methodist parsonage on February 20. Jensen is a radio technician in the U S Navy after teaching in Grand Island Nebraska. The ceremony also notes Max Niles and Kathryn Culver’s marriage at Maryville Missouri on February 20. Niles is a Hopkins High School and Chillicothe Business College graduate and returned to Camp Polk Louisiana.

Bryan Richey Phyllis Keith Jensen Auburn Alabama Jensen Grand Island Nebr U. S. Naval School Set Max Niles Will DeMoatt Hopkins Kathryn Culver Fred Culver Clearmont Methodist Parsonage Maryville Sgt. Niles Chilicothe Business College Camp Polk

Mrs Nites Returns to Clearmont School or Student

The note indicates Mrs Nites will resume work at Clearmont school or be counted as a student there. The phrasing suggests a dual status or reclassification within the institution.

Miss Beverly Litsch Appointed Page for Rainbow Assembly

Miss Beverly Litsch daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Litsch has been named a page for the Grand Assembly of the Order of Rainbow for Girls to meet in St Louis in June. The appointment was made by Miss Betty Jean Schroder of St Charlies Mo after her visit to the local Assembly last week. The honor brings state wide recognition to Miss Beverly and the Hopkins Assembly.

Beverly Litsch Frank Litsch Order of Rainbow St. Louis Betty Jean Schroder St Charlies Beverly Hopkins

Disappearance of 11 ton truck from Platte Valley Transport

O Nielson of St Joseph president of Platte Valley Transport reports his 11 ton truck carrying airplane parts from Chicago to Wichita vanished after leaving Chicago terminal on Saturday Feb 20. Highway patrol and FBI pursue the case with Nielson aiding investigation in Chicago. Driver Marvin Coffman age 28 had only two weeks on the job. Local interest centers on Cage, once farmer near the Nielson family.

O. Nielson St. Joseph Platte Valley Transport Company Chicago Wichita Kansas Highway Patrol FBI Nielson Marvin Coffman Mr. Nielson Cage Here John Nielson

Hopkins Bulldogs Upset In Sub regional Basketball Meet

Hopkins Bulldogs pull off an upset in the sub regional tournament with Spoorhounds finishing even for the crown. Horace Mann of Maryville and Burlington Junction place third and fourth after tight first round wins by Evildogs over Pickering Ponies and Spoofhounds over Quitmen.

Hopkins Bulldogs Spoorhounds Horce Mann Maryville Burlington Junction Pickering Ponies Spoofhounds Quitmen Horace Mann Clearmont Tlmo Hopkins

Spoof Hounds Claim Regional Title Over Bulldogs

Spoof Hounds defeated Burlington Junction 31 to 23 and Maryville's Spoof hounds beat Horace Mann. In the final they defeated the Bulldogs 44 to 31 to win third place, with Donald Reynolds scoring most for the Bulldogs as Milner and Thompson refereed. They advance to the regional tournament in St Joseph this week.

Burlington Junction Maryville Spoofhounds Horace Mann Bulldogs Tall Husky Donald Reynolds Ryland Milner Nieland Thompson St Joseph

Community notices mix church events and social gatherings

The record highlights a Friday dinner hosted by Mrs. Frank Litsch with four bridge tables and high scores by Mrs. Edward Turner and Jack Estes, a church board meeting at the parsonage, and social visits among locals including Jakie Haas of Orient Iowa. Additional notices mention Ladies Council and Baptist women's missionary activities plus a Zookine Chapter meeting in Temple.

Frank Litsch Edward Turner Jack Estes Mr. Litsch

Retiring Taylor County Treasurer Certifies Report

Ray V. Anderson of Bedford Iowa declares the above report a correct summary of the business transacted by the retiring Taylor County treasurer for the period specified. Anderson signs on January 19 1942 confirming the validity of the accounts and financial statement.

Ray V. Anderson Taylor County Iowa FIOM Ewer Eeee Js Eneeees Towordid -Q. 2 Ecceeeeeerencaeseracceeses Corporation Recceerser Neemeanneeers Renee Nee Bedford Eeeteetee Lensz Paving Anewer Ene Refunda Sta Erent Tanner Ener Ees Caer Reer Homestead Homeatead Credit Nape Ren Eaneweens Acheck Bodka Acheol I Ccelpta Secretary of State Omanty Re Celpta Renee Heensea Clerk of ‘Homestead Credit Rei Sheriff Fonds Athe Seeeneee Ueesere Benda Iowe Mi ‘Es

Local social notes from Maryville area events and visits

Jr. and Mrs. Albert Sheley were called to Maryville Satur e when her son-in-law, Geo Lee, was injured by a horse he led. His condition improved after several hours with serious effects unlikely. Granddaughters Wi ma and Maurine Whitten of Maryville were weekend guests of Dr. and Mrs. Charles Fleming. Mrs. El Lo Crowson of Pickering and Mrs. Albert Leonard of St. Louis attended Sunday services at the Christian church. Henry DeMott and son Danny of Maryville were dinner guests of the DeMott household. Charles Gray and family plan a train trip to Lake Charles, La to visit daughter Mrs. Howard Thomas for about two weeks. Lt. Ted Baldwin, wife and two sons arrived from Winfield, Kansas for a ten-day visit. Pete Tribolet of Bedford spent Sunday with his in-laws, Ava Pistole family. Fred Gray and Louise Baldwin visited the Baldwin family in Creston. Louise Baldwin was elected to fill a vacancy in the Clearmont public schools. she attends State Teachers College in Maryville and will finish studies in summer. Hollie Fleming, radio technician in St. Joseph, visited his parents Charles Fleming. Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Lincoln hosted dinner with Emity and Mrs. Susie Lincoln of Pickering as guests of Jr. and Mrs. Benton Prather east of Bedford.

St. Louis Christian Church Henry DeMott Danny Maryville Albert de Mott Charles Gray Lake Charles Howard Thomas Thomas Ted Baldwin Winfield Kansas Pete Tribolet Bedford Louise Teachers’ College Hollie Fleming Stagis Charles Fleming O. S. Lincoln Emity Susie Lincoln Pickering

Conway Culture Club Sees Social Progress Lesson

The Conway Culture Club met at Mrs. H A Piper’s home on a Thursday in February with eight members present. Mrs. Cleo Redburn led the program on Social Progress and refreshments were served. Anniversaries noted include Mr. and Mrs. Jess Morris celebrating their thirty seventh wedding anniversary and Mr. and Mrs. Ted Boyer of Cevahurg also marking a wedding anniversary.

Cutture Club H. A. Piper Thursazz Cleo Redburn Jess Morris

Local residents and visitors listed in Conway area column

Mrs Wm Campbell works at the School Inonch Kitchen, replacing Ada Commer. A parade of visitors includes Mr and Mrs J A Lambley, Mr and Mrs Johnny Norton, and Mr and Mrs Arch Clayton visiting Fern Lambley at St Joseph hospital. Irene Ginn of Muscatine arrives to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Grover Ginn. Bertha Scroggie and son Junior return from two weeks with Jas Humphrey in Plattsmouth Neb and with Tony Glasmann in Creston. Hattie Straight departs for Sharpsburg to spend a week with son Lee Straight's family. Ted Sommers of Kansas City visits daughter Patty and her parents Reuben and Mrs Daniels. Sommers heads to the Marines soon. Harold Moore and family plus Mrs Lem Longfellow of Omaha visit relatives. Viola Besco, a teacher near Bedford, spends weekend with Edna Besco. Jess Younkin and wife from Blockton visit daughter Mrs Kenneth Beade. Gerald Steen and wife of Bedford visit Conway. Eldon Beason and daughter depart for Grinnell after a visit with Arval Norton family. Matilda Short visits relatives at Clearfield Sunday. Ches Knott of Sharpsburg stops by Conway on Monday.

Wm. Campbell Inonch Kitchen Ada Commer J. A. Lambley Johnny Norton Arch Clayton Fern Lambley St Joseph Hospital Irene Ginn Muscatine Grover Ginn Bertha Scroggie Junior Jas. Humphrey Plattsmouth Neb Tony Glasmann Creston Hattie Straight Lee Straight Sharpsburg Ted Sommers Kansas City Patty Reuben Daniels Marines Harold Moore Lem Longfellow Omaha Viola Besco Bedford Edna Besco Jess Younkin Blockton Kenneth Beade Gerald Steen Conway Eldon Beason Grinnell Arval Norton Matilda Short Clearfield

Maple Grove Sunday School Reopens Services at 10:30 A M

The Maple Grove Sunday School has reopened after Christmas closure. Services begin at 10 30 a m with Dale Bird as superintendent. Local families move between farms on state line and near Maple Grove, including Morris and Lester families, with other residents changing farms in Bedford area.

Maple Grove Dale Bird

Eagle Locals Mrs. Dene Pickering Returns Home

Mrs. Dene Pickering arrived home Wednesday from Salem Missouri where she spent the past two weeks in the home of her brother Roy McIntyre and family along with Mr and Mrs Tom Longfellow Dale and Neil Mr and Mrs Luke Zack Keith and Mr and Mrs George DeMott and family

EAGLE Tom Longfellow Dale Neil Luke Zack Keith George DeMott

Attendees at Hopkins Junior Class Play and Local Gatherings

The report notes attendance at the Hopkins Junior class play on Thursday night. Dale joined a birthday dinner honoring his father A C King southwest of Bedford. Mr and Mrs Frank Perkins visited Maple Grove church group and cleaned the church yard on Thursday.

Hopkins Dale A. C. King Bedford Frank Perkins Forest Grove Leslie Smith Maple Grove

Sheridan O Riley Ray wed at Burlington Junction

John Wilks Ray of Sheridan and Miss Lucilie O Riley of Bar ington Junction united in marriage at Burlington Junction on Saturday February 27 at 4 p m. The groom's sister Miss Annabel Ray of Maryville attended as witness. The bridegroom is a fifty nurse of Worth county for the past two years.

Oriley-Ray John Wilks Ray Sheridan Lucilie O'Riley Barington Junction Burlington Junction Annabel Ray Maryville Worth County

Wedding Dinner Held for John Willis Ray and Lucille O R iley

A wedding dinner was served at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Ray of Sheridan on Saturday February 27 at high noon in honor of their son John Willis and Miss Lucille O Riley who were married in Burlington Junction that afternoon. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Forrest King and son of Sheridan Miss Annabel Ray of Maryville Mr. and Mrs. Ray and daughter Olive Fae Ray and son Jackie Ray.

John Ray Sheridan John Willis Lucille O’riley Burlington Junction Forrest King Annabel Ray Maryville Ray Olive Fae Ray Jackie Ray

Moves and Visits Across Maryville Community

Local families update gatherings and relocations as Ernest Streeter family moves to Maryville with son Bobby. John W. Ray resigns from bank and Olive Fae Ray is hired temporarily. John Murphy and family relocate to Maryville, while Dall Churchill hosts dinner with Charley Graham and family.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Jones Culver Niles The Mrs. Lincoln Jakie Haas Orient Jakie RA. Turner Ira Gray Joe Andrews A. E Andrews Mrs. Buchzeiter Coin Ladies Council of the Christian Church Galen Turner North Side Merve Safley Bertha Jeffers James Owens Orie Shell BGT Ecientister Acee Dole Ciest Ecience Spectees Ren Frank Andrews Vella Gil Stanley Swanson Baptist Church Oliver Young Roy McGuire Wes Ty Zookine Temple Skymen Baings Navy Conway Locaes Ches Knott of Eagie Guy Morris State Line Maple Grove Church Stone Gilberts Crearfield Morris Vern Lester Max Williams New Market Williamsons Ben Buckman Dalton Prescott Cecil Swigarts Knoxville Payton Sisters Darrel Shields Arthur Moores Moores Ernest Streeter Bobby Gennon Wilson Albert .Wilson Bank John W. Ray John Murphy Dall Churchill Charley Graham Kenneth Barks Little Lewis Sally Murray Vilas Hibbs Bernard Geer Little Son Nancy Bainum Emmett Beal Hadley Nigh Hitler FOP United States For All Farmers Co-Op Dean Mgr Old Home Black Top No Andy Thompson James R. Locke Kenneth Stephens
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