Town Election Yields Silent Turnout and Write-In Wins
In a low turnout town election held Monday, only one ticket was filed and printed while a blank ballot allowed write-ins. The Petitioners ticket, supported by current officeholders, won with mayor L T Reed at 88 votes and other officials close behind. A total of 191 votes were cast with four spoiled ballots. Names written in on the blank ticket include Ira Towell for mayor and several write-in council candidates. the council will convene Monday for organization as Reed prepares committee appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Mavor
L. T Reed
Trevaurer
G. E. Smith
Annearay
Fred Kogar
Capunellmen
E Barrows
FR Clayton
F. A. Hines
C. Fils
Ira Towell
R. R. Monahan
Thos, Cunningham
Chester Savage
Walter Osborn
Leon Letherwood
Reed
Nevius Re elected Mayor of Bedford in heated race
J. S. Nevius was re elected mayor of Bedford after a spirited contest defeating opponent T. F. Armatrong. Nevius has served as Bedford's chief executive for several years, and the victory signals a continued solid record.
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S. Nevius
Bedford
J. S. Nevius
T. F. Armatrong
Revival Meetings Begin Tuesday in Barnard MO
Rev Joe Greene will start a two week evangelistic series at the Christian church on Tuesday night in Barnard Missouri. Greene formerly pastored the church and later dedicated himself to evangelistic work, concluding a Sunday night close to a series in Barnard.
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Joe Greene
Barnard
Missouri
Christian Church
Greene
Miss Hickock and Virgil Million Visit St Joseph Hosts
Miss Frances Hickock and Virgil Million of St. Joseph Missouri spent Sunday at the home of B C Stearns.
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Frances Hickock
Virgil Million
St. Joseph
Missouri
B. C. Stearns
Guy McPherron Visits Gravity Relatives in New Market
Guy McPherron of New Market visited Gravity relatives yesterday. The brief note confirms his travel and family ties, highlighting a simple family gathering.
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Guy McPherron
New Market
New 2 Percent Sales Tax Begins April First
The new state tax requires merchants to collect a two percent tax on all taxable merchandise. Retailers must keep exact records and remit taxes quarterly. Some items are exempt, and pricing will rise by the tax amount passed to consumers. Tax schedule outlines rates from 1 to 4 cents based on sale amount.
All Gravity Teachers Reelected by Local School Board
At a local school board meeting last night all currently employed teachers were reelected to the same positions for another year. Salary changes were made but the overall salary budget stayed the same. Ira Jewell was elected janitor at the current salary.
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Ira Jewell
Dr. M. R. Francis Noted Dentist and Oral Surgeon
Dr. M. R. Francis is identified as a dentist and oral surgeon based in Bedford Iowa. The short notice confirms professional specialization and location without additional biographical details or dates.
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M. R. Francis
Bedford
Iowa
Spring stock of wall paper at Drug Store
Our spring stock of wall paper is in stock. Call and inspect same at Drug Store.
Progressive Chain Tea Hosted by Mrs Goudie
Mrs Fred Goudie hosted a Progressive Chain Tea on Wednesday afternoon. Thirteen ladies attended a program of contests and music, followed by refreshments prepared by the hostess.
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Fred Goudie
Farmers & Merchants Bank Building Bedford Iowa Ad
General law practice in all courts state and federal special attention given to settlement of estates based at Farmers & Merchants Bank Building Bedford Iowa.
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Farmers & Merchants Bank
Bedford
Iowa
Gaines enters race for Lenox supervisor nomination
C E Gaines of Lenox announces to seek the Republican nomination for member of the board of supervisors for the term starting January 1 1936. A farmer and former Lenox school board member he helped organize the Lenox bank and serves as a bank director. He has lived in Taylor county twenty years and is praised for business training and impartial public service.
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C. E. Gainer
Lenox
Board of Supervisors
Gaines
Gainea
Taylor County
Resaon
Young Wilma Fudge Undergoes Appendectomy
Mies Wilma Fudge seventeen daughter of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Fudge was taken to St Joe hospital Monday night for an appendicitis operation. She was accompanied by her parents and others. doctors and family remained with her after the procedure while the rest returned home.
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Mies Wilma Fudge
Wilbur Fudge
St. Joe
Reed
Ed Lock
Glen
Jay Beemer
George L Brookman Civil War veteran dies in Gravity Iowa
George L Brookman born Hartford County Maryland November 22 1842 died Gravity Iowa March 20 1924 age 91 years 8 months 20 days. Enlisted Civil War 1862 Co C 70th Illinois Vol Infantry discharged 1862 and 1864 rejoined as corporal Co H 143d Illinois Vol Infantry. Lived in Taylor County since 1870 married Mice Ella Churchill February 10 1880, five children. Funeral March 23 at Christian church Gravity with eight Legion firing squad salute and taps by Ramon Reynolds. Interment Gravity cemetery under military escort.
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George Lemuel Brookman
Henry Brookman
Hartford County
Maryland
Towa
Hillsboro
Illinois
Mattoon
Sinoie
Taylor County
Mice Ella Churchill
Oscar N
Muskogee
Oklo
Grace N
Gravity
Iowa
Roy S
Springview
Nebraska
Walter H
William R
Blanchard
George
Christian Church
The
Joe Greene
Miliform
Legion
Bedford
Ramon Reynolds
Frank Akers
County Board Adopts Two New Readers and Geographies
The county board of education met at the Bedford office with most members present except Elia Nulph. They voted to open book adoptions on only two subjects this year, continuing contracts for rural school books overall due to low mood. Only Readers and Geographies will be eligible for new contracts, with a partial change planned and contracts written for best price available.
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County Board of Education
Morday
Bedford
Elia Nulph
Blockton
Sharpsburg W C T U Meets with New Member Joined
The Sharpsburg W C T U held its regular session at Mrs. Cora Hamlin's home with Mrs. Jessie Cundy assisting. Mrs. Olive Blood presided. devotions led by Mrs. Mary Underwood. The group discussed the Shenandoah meeting on March 28 and the Taylor county Institute on April 19 at Bedford with a noon luncheon. A new member, Mrs. Alice Campaign, was enrolled.
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Sharpsburg
Cora Hamlin
Jessie Cundy
Korteaa
Olive Blood
Mary Underwood
Leacox
Taylor County
Shenandoah
Taylor County Institute
Bedford
Alice Campain
Mra
W.C. T.U
Easter Sunday at 10 and 11 with Cradle Roll program
Christian Church announces Sunday School at 10 o'clock and Easter Cradle Roll program at 11 o'clock with a goal to include all babies on the roll. On April 3 Rev E J Greene begins a two week meeting and will bring a singer.
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E. J. Greene
Stewart Family Visits Then Return Home
Mr and Mrs Foy Stewart and their two sons from Chadron Nebraska traveled home after spending several days with his sisters Mrs Ear King and Mrs Glen Ostrander and their families.
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Foy Stewart
Chadron
Nebraska
Ear King
Glen Ostrander
Mr and Mrs Oliver Posten Attend Birthday Dinner
Mrs Cecil Morgan and Mrs Paul Morris joined Mr and Mrs Oliver Posten in Clarinda yesterday for a birthday dinner at the home of Mrs Lon Bradley.
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Oliver Posten
Cecil Morgan
Rs Paul Morris
Clarinda
Lon Bradley
Social Hour Club Sees 8 Members and 2 Guests Meet
The Social Hour club gathered on March 15 with Martha Harris as hostess. Eight members and two guests, Mrs. Ruby Wilson and Mrs. Dora Babcock, attended a lively program and refreshments served by the hostess. The meeting adjourned to meet with Minnie Brown on April 12.
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Martha Harris
Ruby Wilson
Dora Babcock
Minnie Brown
J S Pieringer Optometrist of Bedford Since 1891
J S Pieringer operates as an optometrist in Bedford, a practice established in 1891. The long standing shop remains a local eye care landmark with continued service to the community.
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J.S. Pieringer
Bedford
Greenfield Post Officers Welcome Visitors in city hall
Greenfield officers ofVoicned Post in Greenfield Iowa held their meeting in the hall over Johns town store Tuesday evening. About thirty members of the 403 attended. Dr L T Reed and Postmaster Jay E Beemer led members of the Greenfield post and greeted the visitors.
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Greenfield
Iowa
Johnstown
L. T. Reed
Jay E. Beemer
Hcad
Greenfield Poat
Hopkins Burial Follows Sudden Red Oak Death
A. F. Hopkins, long time Red Oak resident, died after illness and was buried Friday afternoon in the local cemetery. Funeral services were in Red Oak and the body brought to town for burial. The Hopkins family lived on a southeast farm and left many friends and neighbors who extend sympathy to Mrs Hopkins and the children.
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A. F.hopkins
Sunrise Breakfast at Twin Bridges Church
Sunrise breakfast hosted by the MBE and Epworth League at Twin Bridges on Easter morning. Attendees meet at the church Sunday at 6 15 AM bring a dime and own dishes for the meal.
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MBE
Epworth League
For Sale Mixed Oats and Barley Seeding Mix
For sale oats and barley mixed suitable for seeding. Contact Frank Houchin for details and price.
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Frank Houchin
Funeral for G. L. Brookman Attended by Fred Fisher
Fred Fisher of Clarinds attended the funeral of G. L. Brookman on Friday.
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Fred Fisher
Clarinds
G. L. Brookman
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James R. Locke
Reid L. Hunt
Auto Service
Firestone
Goodyear
Mopiloil
Nourse
Veedol
Tank Service
Gravity Oil Co
C. E. Gaines
Mr. Gaines
Mr Gaines
George L. Brookman
B. BE. Wycoff
Walter
A. F. Hopkins
Ohio
Hersheys Coco
Posten & Son
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