20 Nov 1941
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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1941
Page
1
A student notes how a voyage to England with family led her to Christianity after meeting Gavan. The White Isle is written by Caroline Dale Snedeker and illustrated by Fritz Kredel, with a copy found in Miss Long's room.
A long list of names including Charlotte Kennedy Martha Ulmer reporters and editors appears truncated with several missing entries and punctuation, suggesting a partial roster of newsroom personnel or contributor credits from an unidentified periodical.
Students and teachers welcome Etta Dele Walrath back after her absence due to scarlet fever. Education Week activities include a mural project in art class. Reading work centers on elephant stories now told as a life story from jungle to circus.
Fifth grade students finish a geography unit on Iowa creating booklets with maps questions and drawings of Iowa products and industries for class projects.
A reviewer praises The White Isle for Latin and world history students. The narrative follows Lavinia Claudia, a young Roman girl from an old family, whose engagement to a neighbor unfolds as she confronts harsh criticism. The excerpt hints at trials and social expectations in ancient Rome.
At a State Teachers' meeting in Des Moines Miss Johnson left her coat and purse on a counter while trying a sweater. The clerk resold the coat to another customer, and the manager suggested she sit and relax. She later wore a $5.00 coat as a temporary replacement.
A fragment notes Miss Johnson's coat being worn for practical use while conjecture about her replacement coat arises. The quirky exchange hints at social commentary and ambiguity around Miss Johnson's wardrobe.
The Pep Club selected Peppy Pups as its name at the Oct 29 meeting. They set rules for weekly Tuesday after school gatherings in the lunch room from 4 10 to 4 40, 10 cent dues, sit together at games and learn all yells and songs. Lavonne Hamilton elected Pep Club news reporter.
The senior class chose Mr Logan as sponsor for the annual project this year. Co editors are Edith Steel and Ben Morris. Business manager is Charlotte Kennedy. Editor for the annual remains to be elected.
Athelstan residents Mrs. Mittie Hays Mrs. Clara Dailey and the Dailey couples Allen and Joann visited their cousin Mrs. Maud Barber Sunday. Thelma Weaver spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Harley Scott. Vern Meeks from west of town visited Mr. and Mrs. Bert Goff near Isadora on Sunday. Junior Booher Darline Booher and uncle Tom Woods visited Mr. and Mrs. George Williams at Joplin. Floyd Woods of Sheridan visited the G. W. Booher home Sunday.
The Hopkins Bulldogs topped Parnell 33 to 17 to claim the county tournament title at Maryville Saturday night after advancing by defeating Burlington Junction Quitman and Pickering. Upcoming game against Pickering set for Friday night November 21. Local news notes include Red Cross Chair Stanley Swanson organizing a township drive to reach 185 members with canvass helpers listed. social events at ringside dinners and birthdays. and Rainbow Girls visiting Sheridan for the Easter fete activities.
Lawrence Nicholson entertains the W.S.C.S. of the Methodist church at Mrs. Matti’s home. Hopkins Chapter 401 O.E.S. honored past matron and patrons at the Mason Temple. Eastern Stars hostesses and games with high scores noted. Several locals receive visits, gifts, and house guests. Purchases of a bulk plant by Brockton Sheridan Oil Co. set to take effect Dec. 1 while Lawrence Wiley continues operations. Many relatives and friends travel and visit across towns including Kansas City, Clarinda, Eugene, and Daly City.
Miss Grace Drehr of Sheridan and Mr. Junior Gregory of Cora City wed in Maryville on Sunday November 2. Relatives and friends hosted a shower Monday at the South Side Cafe.
A fragmented notice notes a social event involving Mr and Mrs Maynard and others at an unspecified venue. The readable text includes partial names and mentions of attendees, with garbled surrounding details from the page.
The Ladies Aid of the Christian church gathered at Mrs. W. P. Clary's home on Wednesday with thirty three members visitors and children present. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Jackson Mrs. Andrew White Mrs. Clark Evans and Miss Carmon Jenkins. Mrs. Della Watson helped serve. Mrs. Paul Sanders hosted twenty friends for a Monday dinner November 10 followed by bridge at five tables.
Sheridan residents report guests from Kansas City Grant City Stewartsville and Springfield Ill visiting relatives here. John Fisher attended the funeral of Mrs Ike Mills in Springdale Ark. Mrs Harold Seloover of Cleveland Ohio visits Clyde Cortner family.
The Helping Hand Club and families held their annual oyster dinner at John ny Groff’s Hawleyville home. Mrs Ralph Andrew hosted the Sunshine Club with ten members present. Guests included Mrs Harold Jett and Mrs Edward Bauer. A Thanksgiving supper was planned at Estle Werner’s home. Refreshments were served.
Mrs Clifton Clement and others attended a Home Project meeting at Mrs Harry Harland's Dallas township home. A Nodaway Center school community meeting followed a Thanksgiving program with an old fashioned spell down and refreshments.
Wyleen Smith of Wilcox visited grandparents C. W. and Mrs. Gray. Gilbert Branan and Valgean returned from Pueblo after three months with a contractor. Several quilting visitors joined Mrs. Bran an. Ralph Sewell family from Atlantic spent time with Joe Anderson. Junior class play attendees from here went to Villisca. John Spring and Margalene visited Glen Spring near Hawleyville. Yale Lillie stayed at his mother’s bedside near Iveyville after a stroke. Carrol Branan and Marie Branan of Villisea spent weekend with Carl Brand.
Mr and Mrs Tom Longfellow hosted a Sunday dinner for guests including Mr and Mrs Lesbie Conder Francis O Dougherty and the O Dougherty and King families with several spouses and children from Bedford and Hopkins.
Reed Wilma Elvin Ford and Willipees hosted at King home while Delno Pickering Mark Shirley spent Saturday in Des Moines. Sarah Butts dined with son Glenn Butts family. George McMaster and Beard families visited Bedford area relatives. Several trips to Clarinda Maryville and Conway noted with other kin in Bedford vicinity.
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