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Newspaper

Bedford Times Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1963

Page

3

Kennedy 50 Mile Hike Prompts Nationwide Debate

A column explores President Kennedy's famous 50 mile hike idea as a potential remedy for school transportation costs. It argues removing buses and forcing walks could trim $66,990 in yearly expenses, while noting opposition from students and a push to repurpose bus funds for other activities.

Kennedy SBC Bedford Ath Blaine Shupe Gene Hannon Yes Mi Pentagon

Administrators with Will Annexed Named in Posten Estate

Notice to all persons interested in the estate of Ernest M. Posten deceased that on February 23 1963 Lester Joseph Posten and Cleo Marie Roush were appointed administrators with will annexed by the District Court of Taylor Iowa. Creditors must file debts or claims with the undersigned and present authenticated claims for allowance. Attorney: Mes A Lucas.

Te- District Court of Taylor Iowa WWA Ernest M. Posten Lester Joseph Posten Cleo Marie Roush Mes A. Lucas

Bluebirds 4H Club Meets With Diet Talks

The Bluebirds 4H club gathered February 16 at Dee Anne Loutzenhiser’s home. Marcia Smith spoke on adequate diet for a 4H girl and Sandra Loutzenhiser discussed milk needs.

Bluebirds Dee Anne Loutzenhiser Marcia Smith Sandra Loutzenhiser Susan Clayton Dee Ann Loutzenhiser

Jottings from the WN Left Hander columns and notes

A collage of light commentary cites Carl Pesch opposing a 30 day license expiry notice bill. It covers new cigarette concepts, optics on mirrors and air drag, local theater memories, weight loss jokes, school district planning for 1983-64, and calls for public engagement with Bedford Community School governance.

Mark Hopkins Bedford Community BCS Board

Social Security Office Answers on Retirement and Disability

Creston Social Security explains benefits at 62 versus 65 and confirms reduced early benefits stay the same after 65. Disability benefits last until age 65 when they convert to retirement benefits with no change in payment. Reach Creston SSA at 316 W Montgomery Creston Iowa or meet a representative in Bedford on March 12, 1963 at 6:30 PM.

James A. Eepe Esocial Secure Creston Sociality Office Secu Adame Allams Creston Social Security Court House Bedford Amyel of Feo

Quintuplet Lambs Reportedly Born in County Farm Roost

A fragmentary item notes the birth of five lambs at a local farm, with limited readable details. The report hints at a notable livestock event but provides few specifics beyond the number of offspring and the farm name, if present.

Sacred Heart Church Service Schedule

Rev Stephen Kane leads Masses at Sacred Heart Church on Sundays. Second and fourth Sundays feature an 8 am service while first, third and fifth Sundays offer a 10 am mass. Prior notices or seasonal changes are not indicated.

Sacred Heart Church Stephen Kane

Berea Church of Christ Service Schedule

The Berea Church of Christ 3 miles south of Bedford hosts Bible study at 10 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. Communion at 11:30 a.m. every Lord's Day. Youth Fellowship at 7:00 p.m. on the first and third Sundays each month.

Berea Crurch OF Christ Bedford Bible Study Youth Fellowship

Jehovah's Witnesses Bible Study Schedule at Kingdom Hall

Jehovah's Witnesses announce weekly Bible studies at 204 Jefferson St. Tuesday 8 pm features Bible Book Study in Bible Aid You May Survive Armageddon Into God's New World. Friday 8 pm Ministry Development Class 9 pm Public Bible speaking class. Sunday 2 pm Public Bible talk 315 pm Watch Tower Study.

Jehovah's Witnesses the Kingdom Hall Jefferson St Bible Aid

Sunday worship and revival notice at local church

Pastor Walter Ortmann schedules Sunday school at 9 45 a m worship at 10 45 a m evening service at 7 30 p m No prayer meeting this week church departure at 7 for revival at Athelstan church Thursday Radio broadcast Maryville KNM 1580 at 8 45 a m Sunday morning

Walter Ortmann Athelstan Church Maryville KNM

Youth Zone Meet at Four-County Churches This Sunday

Ivo G Randels pastor announces morning worship at 10 45 and choir rehearsal Thursday 7 30 p m Youth Zone gathering for high school youths from four counties will be held at our church next Sunday 2 30 to 7 30 p m Zealous Workers group meets Friday at Alta Anderson s.

Presbyterian Church Weekly Schedule with Kerr ministry

John D. Kerr ministers a 10:00 worship service at the Presbyterian Church. A Sunday school at 11:00 and a United Presbyterian Youth meeting at 5:30. Activities include Rita Lemke program with Mr Kerr and refreshments by Bonita Keith and Jean Pullan. Tuesday 4:00 communicants class. Wednesday 2:00 OS class at Mrs Faye Orth home. 4:00 Junior Choir Rehearsal. 7:30 Christian Education Committee meets. Thursday 7:00 Adult Choir Rehearsal.

Presbyterian Church John D. Kerr United Presbyterian Rita Lemke Kerr Bonita Keith Jean Pullan O.S Faye Orth Christian Education Committee Baptist Church Calvin Caughey Jr. Hi & Sr. Hi Board of Christian Education

Terraces touted as best erosion control in conservation group

Conservation notes praise terraces for erosion control and equipment ease on modern farms while offering remounting help for loose maps. The Baptist Church announces Calvin Caughey as minister with schedules for Sunday school worship youth groups evening activities Boy Scouts and meetings this week.

Methodist Church Seeks Loyalty and Service in Lent Schedule

The Rev. A L Clements of Lenox Iowa preaches on Ive Done My Share at the Methodist Church. Services include worship at 11, evening Lenten service at 8, youth activities, a pizza supper, and a Fourth Quarterly Conference on March 12 at 7:30. Parishioners invited.

Methodist Church J. Milton Kinney A. L. Clements Lenox Iowa Clements Commission On Education and Workers Methodist Barbara Livingston Mickey Ware

Gravity News Roundup From Gravity and Vicinity

Mrs Francea Carlson reports social and family news from Gravity Iowa including visits by residents and relatives from Clarinda Bedford and Des Moines. Highlights include a 55th wedding anniversary dinner for Elsworth and Mrs Jones, hospital updates on Betty Price, and a busy schedule of clubs and hostess duties across the community.

Gravity Francea Carlson Earl King Iowa City Quentin Quentin, Jr Stuart Jamison Clarinda Jamison Orpha Lock C. A. Burwell Sue Smith Des Moines Nelle Davis Conway Frances Carlson Davis P.T.A Ruby Park Olive, Nickell Rebekah Circle Ralph Price Richard Ivan Lucas Lenox Town City Betty Price Betty Malvern Alexander Lois Carol Cedar Falls Roger Hazel Woods Elda Metzler Bedford John Stephens June Pierson Flo Swanson Jesse Masker Wm. Parmater Santa Barbara Calif Harold Fitch Fred Engleka Huey Rowan Sheridan, Mo Merle“Engleka Judy Hanshaw Elsworth Jones Darrell Moore Earl Jones Lowell Kelly Clearmont Yeldon Arid John Moore Red Oak Ronnie Dow

BBC introduces mid sentence stops in news reports

A Manchester Guardian reader notes the BBC adopts full stops mid sentence for delivery. He observes breaks after articles prepositions and sometimes verbs, claiming the practice redirects listener attention from events to delivery and labels it an outrage on the genius of the language.

BBC Manchester Guardian

Aid to Research Funding Easter Seals Program

Contributions to Easter Seals support a national research program seeking clues to prevention and treatment of crippling conditions and rehabilitation of the physically handicapped.

Washington Farmerettes Meet at Gravity School

The Washington Farmerettes club held its regular meeting at Gravity School on February 18. Sally Meyers spoke about her trip to the 4 H Winter Camp and Jeanne Janson discussed personal goals and how to achieve them.

Washington Farmerettes -411 Gravity School Sally Meyers Jeanne Janson Mary Meyers

Two U S Mints Produce Billions of Coins in 1962 Year

In fiscal year 1962 the Denver and Philadelphia mints produced a record 3.4 billion coins, twice the 1959 output. Authorities expect 3.4 billion coins again in 1963, maintaining a similar production level.

Denver Philadelphia

Auction salvage yard sale in Pickering Missouri planned

An all day auction Saturday March 9 in Pickering Missouri begins at 10 30 am featuring real estate a cement block building 22 by 36 feet two movable shop buildings and a full line of shop equipment tools and car gear plus numerous items including 1949 GMC truck 1947 Chevrolet pickup and a large collection of motors trucks and trailers with many parts and industrial equipment listed for sale

Porto Agli Inghale Ogghains Inc Rence GMC Ailee Hwck Omaha Army Ford Dodge Tho Sprense

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