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Creston News Advertiser October 25, 1985 Pauline Huntington, Creston Pauline G. Huntington, 83, of 607 N. Mulberry, Creston, died Friday evening at Greater Community Hospital. Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Holy Spirit Parish. The Rev. Denis Trausch will officiate with burial in Graceland Cemetery [Creston, Iowa]. Rosary will be at 3 p.m. today with a Christian Wake service at 7 tonight at the Keating-Lindsay Funeral Home. Huntington was born April 1, 1902, in Greenview [Menard County], Ill., to Herman A. and Rose (nee Henry) Wessels. She married James M. Huntington Sept. 7, 1935, in Creston. He preceded her in death on August 30, 1975. She lived most of her life in Creston and was a nurse at Greater Community Hospital for many years, retiring in 1967. She also was owner-operator of the Huntington Rest Home for 11 years. She was a member of the Holy Spirit Parish, Catholic Daughters, Ave Marie Society, St. Ann's Society, charter member of Creston Choral Club and ODO Club. Survivors include a daughter, Mary E. (Mrs. Melvin) Woosley of Creston; a son, Charles (wife Pat) Huntington of Holton, Kan.; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Dr. Savera Howard and husband Elvin of Maryville, Mo., and a brother, Everett Wessels of Los Angeles, Calif. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, two infant daughters, and one infant sister. A memorial has been established to the Holy Spirit Parish. Source: Graceland Cemetery Obituaries, Book 7, 1978-1985, Creston Public Library, Creston, Union County, Iowa Creston News Advertiser October 29, 1985 Pauline G. Huntington, Creston A funeral for Pauline G. Huntington, 83, of Creston, who died Friday evening at Greater Community Hospital, was 10 a.m. today at the Holy Spirit Parish here. The Rev. Dennis Trausch officiated, with Ken Drey as the lector. Music was provided by Bessie T. Mudra, organist, and Donna Benson, vocalist. Burial was in Graceland Cemetery [Creston, Iowa] with the Keating-Lindsay Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were J. Eugene Miller, Donald D. and Thomas E. Mullin, Bill Robinson, James Sissel and Ed Woosley. Honorary pallbearers were James Abell, Glen Tull and Lowell Willets. Huntington was born April 1, 1902, in Greenview [Menard County], Ill. She was a nurse at Greater Community Hospital. Survivors include a daughter and a son. Source: Graceland Cemetery Obituaries, Book 7, 1978-1985, Creston Public Library, Creston, Union County, Iowa Bedford Times-Press Thursday July 28, 1938 [p. 1] Mrs. Freeman Beard Dies Mrs. Freeman Beard [Mary E. McCormick] died at her home in west Bedford this afternoon, following a short illness. She recently returned home from a trip to Illinois. It is believed she caught cold on the train. Pneumonia is given as the cause of her death. [J. Murl Hamilton] [Memo P. Cirksena] Bedford Times-Press Thursday October 18, 1934 [p. 1] Two Bedford Men Killed In Car Wreck Hamilton, Cirksena Fatally Injured J. Murl Hamilton, 36, Bedford postmaster, and M. [emo] P. Cirksena, 53, relief worker living here, died as a result of a car accident about 7 o'clock Monday night, eight miles northwest of Maryville, Mo. Cirksena lived only a few minutes after the crash. Hamilton, suffering from a broken neck, died at 7:30 the following morning at St. Francis hospital in Maryville. The men left Bedford at noon Monday, going to northern Missouri to look after some accounts [they] had with former patrons of their stock powder business. Just what happened at the country crossroads is not definitely known. Apparently the car approached the corner from the west. The intersection is on a steep hillside and Hamilton, driving his Model A Ford, may have believed he was coming to an abrupt corner. In attempting to slow down and turn, the car skidded a distance and then hurtled over and over to strike a six-foot embankment. The accident happened near the Price Huff farm home and the Huffs were the first to reach the scene. Cirksena had been thrown against the embankment with such force that his head was embedded in the dirt. Hamilton, thrown clear of the wreck, was picked up from the road. He is reported to have been conscious and to have told rescuers he believed his neck was broken. Ambulances were rushed to the scene from Maryville, one to take Cirksena's body to the Campbell Undertaking Home and Hamilton to the hospital. In addition to three broken vertebrae in his neck, Hamilton's scalp was badly torn, 23 stitches being taken to close the wound. He was paralyzed from the neck down but was conscious and talked to his wife and his doctor after being brought to the hospital. Hamilton was appointed acting postmaster of the Bedford office Jan. 16, this year, receiving the postmastership July 1. Business houses in Bedford were closed this afternoon during the funeral services held for the men. [J. Murl Hamilton] Bedford Times-Press Thursday October 18, 1934 p. 6 Funeral Rites For Hamilton This P. M. Funeral services for J. [ohn] Murl Hamilton, 36, who died Tuesday, Oct. 16, following injuries received in an automobile accident, were held at the Christian church this afternoon, conducted by Rev. C. F. McMican of Villisca, and assisted by Rev. J. C. Harris. Burial was in the Fairview cemetery. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Hamilton of Bedford and was born in Bedford, Sept. 25, 1898. He was married to Miss Eunice Kennedy of Blockton, June 18, 1924. To them were born two daughters, Lavonne, 9, and Bonnie Jean, 7. Surviving relatives are the wife, two daughters, parents, and five brothers: Claude Hamilton of Bedford, Clyde Hamilton of Blockton, Lotus Hamilton of Hamburg, L. Scott Hamilton of Chicago, and Clifford Hamilton of Berkeley, Calif. He united with the Christian church in 1931. [HAMILTON, JOHN MURL] Bedford Times-Press Thursday February 14, 1935 [p. 1] Campbell's Brother Dies Dick Campbell's brother, William Campbell, died at his home in Glasgow, Scotland, recently, according to word received here. Many local residents will recall his visiting here about eight years ago. He was 80 years of age. He served as superintendent of the general post office at Glassgow for years, being retired on full pay since the war. Bedford Times-Press Thursday February 14, 1935 [p. 1] Mrs. Henderson's Niece Dies Mary Ann Young, 2, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Young of Burlington, Iowa, died Tuesday, according to word received here by Jay H. Henderson. The child was a niece of Mrs. Henderson, who has been there with the sick child. Bedford Times-Press Thursday December 19, 1935 [p. 1] John Campbell Dies Near Guss Monday John Campbell, 72, older brother of Richard Campbell of Bedford, died at his home near Guss Monday evening. Funeral services were held this afternoon at New Market. Bedford Times-Press Thursday December 26, 1935 [p. 1] John Campbell Is Buried At Memory Funeral services for John Campbell of near Guss were held Thursday afternoon at the Baptist church in New Market. The services were in charge of the local Masonic lodge. Mr. Campbell was one of the older residents of this part of the county. Burial was made in Memory cemetery. John R. Campbell, son of John R. Campbell and Katherine Frazier Campbell, was born at Newton near Glassgow, Scotland, Sept. 18, 1861, and died at his home near New Market, Iowa, Dec. 16, 1935, age 74 years, 3 months and 12 days. He grew to manhood near his birthplace, and at the age of 30 came to the United States and located at Centerville, Iowa, and later came to New Market, Iowa, where he engaged in the coal mining industry with his father and brother. He was united in marriage to Mary Ellen Osborn at Clarinda, Iowa, on Nov. 2, 1895, and to them were born three daughters, Mrs. Florence Clayton of New Market, Iowa; Mrs. Helen Keller of Atlantic, Iowa; and Mrs. Ruth Jensen of Quantico, Virginia. His brothers surviving him are Richard Campbell of Bedford, Iowa, Dave Campbell of Florida, a sister, Mrs. Ellen Ferguson of New Market, Iowa, Mrs. Kate Bean of Ottawa, Kans., and Mrs. Jessie Chaney of Seattle, Wash. Three brothers and one sister preceded him in death. They were Roderick, James and William, and one sister, Jessie. He united with the Presbyterian Church in Scotland, and remained a faithful member during his life. Mr. Campbell was a member of Covenant Lodge, A. F. & A. M., of New Market, Iowa, for over 40 years. |