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Bedford Times Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1968

Page

6

Youth Forum Series Opens For Adults

Risepold Taylor and Adams county adult leaders of youth programs discussed changing relations between youth and adults at a Youth Forum. Russ Mahan, ISU extension specialist, noted stress factors on today’s youth and that youths are now economic liabilities, shaping adults’ emotional rewards for nurturing them. Attendees included Don Schwarzehoff, Revi George White, Rudolph Imm, and Floyd Neuthroth.

Risepold Taylor Adams County Youth Forum Russ Mahan ISU Taylor County Don Schwarzehoff Bedford Mahan Lenox Methodist Church Dale Wagner

Final Rites Held February 28 For Blanche Bailey

Funeral services for Blanche Bailey were held February 28 in Taylor County. The obituary notes she was a lifelong resident of Taylor and Ringgold counties and mentions family ties and location details surrounding her death.

Blanche Bailey Archie (Mandie) Halley Redding Taylor and Ringgold

Death of Blanche Marie Bailey in Clearfield

Blanche Marie Bailey, born April 12 1904 in Clearfield Iowa, died February 26 1908 at Mingwold County Hospital Mt Ayr. Interment in Clearfield cemetery. Survived by husband Archie Bailey of Redding two daughters Bessie Jean Parker Normalee Sick els Mount Ayr son Jack Bailey Redding two sons in law Gordon Parker and John Sickels one sister Mrs Jean Weingarth Bedford ten grandchildren and other relatives.

Clearfield Clarence H. Landis Blockton Redding Methodist Church Women's Society of Christian Service Archie Bailey Bessie Jean Parker Normalee Sickels Mount Ayr Jack Bailey Redding Archie Jack Gordon Parker John Sickels Jean Weingarth Bedford

Thomas Paine Honored by U S Stamp

Postmaster General announces a 40 cent Thomas Paine stamp in the Prominent Americans series. First day ceremonies set for January 20 in Philadelphia where Paine wrote fiery pamphlets. The stamp depicts Paine from a Jarvis portrait, designed by Robert Geissmann and printed on Cotrell presses.

Lawrnce FO O'Brien Thomas Paine Philadelphia Paine John Marshall John Wesley Jarvis America National Gallery of Art Washington, D.C Robert Geissmann New York City Robert J. Jones Arthur W. Dintaman Robert G. Culin Bureau of Engraving and Printing Benjamin Franklin Pennsylvania London

Devoted wife and mother remembered by friends and family

A obituary note celebrates a woman known as a devoted wife and loving mother who took pride in her grandchildren and enjoyed helping others. She was cherished by family and a wide circle of friends and neighbors who will miss her deeply.

Paine's Transatlantic Life and Legacy

The passage traces Thomas Paine from his 1774 arrival in Philadelphia with a Franklin letter to his writings on liberty. It notes Common Sense 1776 and The Crisis inspiring troops, rewards from Congress and New York and Pennsylvania posts, his exile to England and France, Robespierre quarrel, Monroe's aid, and his return to America before death.

Franklin Paine Philadelphia Washington Congress New York State Pennsylvania England France Robespierre James Monroe I America U. S

Blockton watershed meeting and soil contest in Taylor County

A Blockton watershed meeting is set for Friday March 8 at 6 00 pm at the Blockton schoolhouse. The Taylor County Soil Conservation District sponsors the 1968 Soil Conservation Speech Contest with topic Soll Our Important Legacy open to all junior and senior high students in the county. The regional contest in July offers prizes of 25 15 and 10 for first second and third while 378 Iowa youths participated in 1967 statewide contest won by Patricia Colvin of Hawkeye.

Blockton Taylor County Soil Conservation District Iowa Patricia Colvin Mervin Husband Bedford

Notable New Rochelle Burial Marked 1800 Event

In New York in 1800 a 72 year old individual was interred in New Rochelle. The brief notice notes the burial location and age at death.

New York New Rochelle

State Contest Scholarships Awarded at Mason City Event

The State Contest for Soil Conservation District Commissioners will be in September 1968 in Mason City Iowa. First place earns a $280 college scholarship and $100 cash. Second and third receive $78 and $50 respectively.

Norual Conference For Soil Conservation District Commissioners Mason City Iowa

Appreciation Note From Mrs Blanche Damewood

Mrs Blanche Damewood thanks readers for cards letters and inquiries while recuperating at the Vane Luenas home. Call the Soll District office in Bedford Iowa for details.

Vane Luenas Blanche Damewood Soll Bedford Iowa

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i _ ce Dennis Weaver Vera Miles Ralph Meeker Clint Howard Shetley Bares Bull Bixby Lennox Bedford Bldg. Supply Rural Electric Davidsonia U.S. Stamp Spirit Conservation News Raymona Drexel Gold Hawkeye, Iowa Ladies Iowa Association of Soil Conservaton District Commissioners Othe Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company Grinnell, Town Bedford Locker Plant Wieners Fries Your Frozen Food Center Bedford Livestock Auction Bedford, Iowa Sale Fach Ivan Wells Charles McNutt Harlan Brown H. Dean Beemer Atrazine Fra Brera Bargain Hunters OUR Sweepstakes Med
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