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Bedford Times-Press
Thursday February 22, 1973
Lee Putnam, 83 Dies in Vermont
Lee Putnam, 83, of Brattleboro, Vt., formerly of Bedford, died at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital February 18. His son, Prentice, of Bedford left Monday for his services.
Mr. Putnam is survived by his wife, Treva; son, Prentice and his wife, Pearl; three daughters, Mrs. Doris Jack, Mrs. Beverly Flynn and Mrs. Maxine Andrews, all of Brattleboro; eight grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday March 8, 1973
CLAUDE BABE ADAMS
Claude Babe Adams, son of [John] Manford and [Cora] Ethel Savage Adams, was born in Taylor County, April 9, 1911, and departed this life February 25, 1973, at Mercy Hospital, Des Moines, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his son, Bobby Don Adams; his father, [John] Manford Adams; a sister, [Mrs.] Theo Greenway; two brothers, Ronald and Buddy.
He was united in marriage to Gladys Rankin and to this union were born two children, a daughter, Betty Jo Maley and a son, Bobby Don Adams. His son preceded him in death at the age of two years. Babe leaves to mourn his death his wife, Gladys, a daughter, Betty Jo Maley, a grandson Jim Maley, his mother Ethel Adams, five brothers Kenneth and Jack, of Las Vegas, Nevada, Harold of Alamosa, Colorado, Keith of Osawatomie, Kansas, Ray of New Market, Iowa, two sisters, Marjorie Knapp, Blue River, Oregon and Helen Parks, Gravity, Iowa.
Babe lived his entire life in the New Market and Clarinda areas where he farmed and was employed at the Clarinda Mental Health Institute for twenty-eight years, when an injury in 1964 forced him to retire.
Babe was a warm, friendly, charitable person who never met a stranger. He had a zest for living and he brightened the lives of all he encountered. No day was too cold or night too dark for him to help someone in need. Most of the past eight years his illness has confined him to his bed. He has lived with a brave, courageous determination to uphold his purposes in life. He will be greatly missed by his family and his many friends.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday March 1, 1973
Funeral services for Charley Depew, 87, of New Market, held February 24 at the New Market Church of Christ, were conducted by Loren Daly. Mr. Depew died at his home February 22, 1973. Interment was at the Clarinda Cemetery.
Charley Depew was born near Gray, Iowa, in Audubon County on November 5, 1885 to John L. and Jennie Kennedy Depew.
He was married December 11, 1919 to Estella Crouse. Friends and relatives joined them in observing their Golden Wedding Anniversary in 1969.
To this union were born three children: Paul Depew, New Market, Leila Depew and Inez Jo Depew, Clarinda.
Besides his wife, Estella; son, Paul and wife, Sara; and daughters, Leila and Inez Joe, he is survived by a sister, Mrs. Jennie Cagley, Clarinda; brothers, George and wife, Bedford, and J. A. and wife, Albuquerque, New Mexico; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Corda Depew, Inglewood, Calif.; step-sisters, Mrs. Aleta Brower and Mrs. Nellie Morrow, Des Moines; nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by three brothers and a sister, Leroy E. and Earl K. in 1915, Don in 1964, and Josephine in 1968.
As a young man Charley accepted Christ as his Saviour and Lord and remained faithful to this conviction. He was a devoted husband and father and will be sadly missed.
[Depew, Effie Jane McAlpin Taylor]
New Market Herald
Thursday July 17, 1930 [p. 1]
Mrs. Effie Depew Called to Rest
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Paralytic Stroke Suffered Sunday Afternoon Proves Fatal
A shadow of gloom was again cast over this community last Monday morning when it became known that Mrs. Effie Depew had died about eleven o'clock the night before from the effects of a paralytic stroke received about four o'clock Sunday afternoon.
She was stricken on Primary Road No. 3 just east of town where the paving gang is at work, where she, in company with others, had gone to view the new paving. She was brought home immediately and Dr. Cleary summoned, but she was beyond medical aid and passed away about eleven o'clock that evening.
Mrs. Depew had attended Sunday school and church in the morning and apparently was feeling as well as usual, although for a few days preceding her death she had been suffering with a cold.
Effie Jane McAlpin, daughter of Robert and Mary [Hurlburt] McAlpin, was born in Davis County, Iowa, March 25,1856, and died at her home in New Market, Iowa, July 13, 1930, age 74 years, 3 months and I9 days.
She has been a resident of this immediate vicinity practically all her life, having moved with her parents when a small child to Page County, locating in Hawleyville.
On June 29,1873, she was united in marriage to Geo. W. [illiam] Taylor he having preceded her in death on March 13, 1918. To this union were born two children, J. Bert Taylor, who passed away December 3,1915, and Mrs. Essie Lake, of Villisca. She was married again on April 20, 1921, to Mr. John Depew.
Two sisters, Mrs. Mary Glasgow and Mrs. Alice Harris, and two half brothers, Chas. B. McAlpin and David McAlpin preceded her in death.
Besides her daughter, she is survived by two half sisters, Mrs. Dora Western of Villisca, and Mrs. Frank Hunter of New Market, two half brothers, G. [eorge] R. [umbaugh] McAlpin of Clarinda and T. [homas] A. McAlpin of Villisca, five grandchildren and six great grandchildren, together with a large circle of friends.
Deceased united with the church at an early age and was always an ardent church worker, and also an active member of the Rebekah lodge, where her presence and help will be greatly missed.
The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the home, conducted by Rev. E. B. Osborn, and burial made in Memory cemetery.
The Rebekahs had charge of the services at the cemetery.
The sympathy of all is extended to the sorrowing relatives in this sad hour,
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday March 8, 1973
Final Rites Held February 16 for Naomi Wherry, 69
Funeral services for Mrs. Charles (Naomi) Wherry, 69, of Des Moines, formerly of Bedford, were held in Dunn Funeral Home in Des Moines, February 16. Mrs. Wherry died of a heart ailment in Iowa Methodist Hospital February 13 after two weeks illness. Interment was in Des Moines.
Naomi [Belle] Bradley Wherry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. [oy] E. [mmett] Bradley [Cora Fine], was born February 28, 1903 in Gravity. She was reared in Bedford and was a 1922 BHS graduate. She had lived in Des Moines for 53 years.
Mrs. Wherry was a member of Westminster United Presbyterian Church, the Des Moines Women's Club, Des Moines League of Women Voters and Blue Goose Hunt and Field Club.
She is survived by her two sons, David B. of Rolling Meadows, Ill., and C. Stephen of Boulder, Colo.; two grandsons; a sister, Mrs. Lucille Fron Tildon of Delaware, Ohio; a cousin, Miss Nellie Maxwell of Bedford.
Bedford Times-Press
February 1973
FORMER LOCAL RESIDENT DIES IN WASHINGTON
Bertie [Olla] Golding, 93, a former Bedford resident, died recently [February 6, 1973] in Tacoma, Washington. He was born and reared in Bedford. Mr. Golding was married to Grace Hutson of Bedford who preceded him in death.
His survivors include two daughters, Beaula Kelpman and Hazel.
Mrs. Roy Reith of Loveland, Colo., sent this information to the Times-Press and also a clipping regarding James H. Ulmer's death.
[Wheelen, Grace Estella Harsh]
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday March 8, 1973
MRS. GRACE WHEELEN SERVICES FEB. 24
Funeral services for Grace [Estella Harsh] Wheelen of Mt. Ayr, formerly of rural Bedford, were held February 24 at the United Methodist Church in Mt. Ayr with the Rev. Jerrold Swinton officiating. Mrs. Wheelen died February 22 in Ringgold County Hospital in Mt. Ayr following a lengthy illness. Interment was in the Platteville Cemetery.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday March 8, 1973
MRS. VIRGIL BROWN, 40, RITES HELD IN LENOX
Funeral services for Mrs. Virgil (Ruth) [Mildred Horton] Brown, 40, of Lenox were held Tues., March 6 at the Methodist Church in Lenox. Mrs. Brown died Sunday at Rosary Hospital in Corning.
Mrs. Brown is survived by her husband, two sons and two daughters.
Times-Republican
Thursday July 10, 1930 p. 2
Herbert W. Boyle
Herbert W. [illiam] Boyle was born December 26, 1885, in Villisca, Ia., and passed away July 4, 1930, in Iowa City after an illness of about two months. When he was 16 years of age he moved with his parents to Marseilles, Ill., where he resided 8 years. He then came to Bedford, Iowa, where he has since resided. He united with the church in Marseilles. Coming to Bedford, he united with the Presbyterian Church, and has lived a quiet consistent Christian life. His father passed away 21 years ago, and also his only brother, Roy, 4 years ago. In his departure he leaves to mourn his demise, his mother, and also a number of relatives, besides a host of friends.
Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian Church at 2:00 o'clock Sunday afternoon, conducted by the pastor, Rev. C. F. McMican. Burial was made at the Forest Grove cemetery.
Times-Republican
Thursday July 10, 1930 p. 2
Peter Swanson
Funeral services were held at Clearfield Tuesday for Peter Swanson, 84, pioneer resident who died Saturday. He was the father of Congressman Charles E. Swanson of Council Bluffs. Besides Charles Swanson, he is survived by his widow, another son, George Swanson of Clearfield, and one daughter, Mrs. Minnie Ide [Idso] of Ferguson, Iowa.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday August 15, 1963 p. 4
Ida Weingarth Rites Tuesday
Funeral services for Mrs. Ida Olive [Raynor] Weingarth, held Tues. , Aug 13, were conducted by Rev. Colvin Caughey. Mrs. Weingarth died Aug. 10 at the age of 85 years. Interment was in Bedford Fairview cemetery.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday August 22, 1963
Ida Weingarth Services Here
Funeral services for Mrs. Ida Olive Weingarth, held August 13, were conducted by Rev. Colvin Caughey, local Baptist minister. Mrs. Weingarth died Aug. 10 at the age of 85 years. Interment was in the Bedford Fairview cemetery.
Included in the services was the following obituary:
Ida O. [live] Weingarth, daughter of Parker and Eva Raynor was born near New Market, Ia., on Feb. 1, 1878.
On Feb 24, 1897 she was married to [A] Lonzo Weingarth. To this union two children were born, Carl [Vernon] and Hazel [Vera].
They farmed south of Bedford for many years until they moved to Bedford in 1923.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her daughter Hazel [Vera James] who died in 1938 and her son Carl [Vernon] who died in 1962 and a sister, Etta Cunningham.
She is survived by her daughter in-law, Jean Weingarth of Bedford; five sisters, Effie Cunning of Bedford, Neva White of Clarinda, Audrey Pershing of Lenox, la., Leafa Williams of Phoenix, Arizona and Fern Josylin of Chico, Calif.; also by a brother Forest Raynor of Maysville, Mo., and many nieces and nephews.
She was active in the Rebekah Lodge and the Baptist church where she was a member.
[Weingarth, Elizabeth Carolyn]
Times-Republican
Monday March 31, 1924
Obituary
Elizabeth Carolyn Weingarth commenced the earthly life April 14, and fell asleep in Jesus March 12, thus for almost eleven months she was a little sun-beam in the home. Betty Lyn as she was called was a delicate child. She has left us but with the lessons—Love, Innocence and Purity—"of such is the Kingdom."
She leaves her parents, two sisters, Doris aged six and Phyllis aged three, two grandmothers, and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were at the Christian church, and interment in Fairview cemetery.
"If thou shalt be in heart a child,
Forgiving, tender, meek and
mild,
Though with light stains of earth
defiled,
O, Soul, it shall be well!
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday December 29, 1938 p. 8
MRS. DONALD JAMES
Hazel Vera Weingarth, daughter of A. [lonzo] L. and Ida [Olive Raynor] Weingarth
was born in Jackson township, Taylor county, on January 4, 1907, and passed away suddenly at the home of her parents Friday morning, Dec. 23 at the age of 31 years, 11 months, and 19 days. She had undergone an operation for appendicitis October 21st and seemed to be recovering, when death came suddenly to take her away.
She attended the Bedford public schools, graduated from the Bedford High School with the class of 1925. She then matriculated at Iowa State at Ames in the department of Home Economics and received her B. S. degree in 1929. She then taught for five years in this field at St. Charles, Iowa. She also taught at Patterson in the school year 1937-1938.
She was united in marriage to Donald James of St. Charles on May 18, 1934 at the Baptist church parsonage in Indianola, Iowa. The couple made their home in St. Charles.
She was baptized and received into membership of the Baptist church of Bedford on Feb. 20, 1921.
She leaves to mourn her passing her husband, Donald James; her parents, A. [lonzo] L. and Ida Weingarth; one brother, Carl [Vernon] Weingarth of Rockport, Mo; two grandmothers, Mrs. Eva Raynor of New Market and Mrs. Margaret Weingarth of Bedford; her mother-in-law, Mrs. Lulu James; seven aunts, three uncles, thirty-two cousins and a host of friends.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday December 29, 1938 p. 8
Attend James Funeral
Among the relatives and friends from out of the city, who attended the funeral services for Mrs. Hazel Weingarth James in Bedford Monday, were the following: Donald James and his mother, Mrs. Lulu James of St. Charles, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Carl Weingarth of Rockport, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Claude C. Weingarth of Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Houston of Lincoln; Mr. and Mrs. Dale Pershin of Shambaugh; Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Cunning and Ivan, Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Dukes, Mr. and Mrs. Leland Pershin of Conway; Mr. and Mrs., Forest Pershin of Lenox; Pauline Harris of Essex; Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Williams of Cedar Rapids.
Mrs. Jess Daugherty of Clarinda; Fred Miller of Guss; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Joslyn and Wanda, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Kimpton, Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Akers of Gravity; Mr. and Mrs. Archie Bailey of Clearfield; Albert Moore of Glenwood; Mrs. Eva Raynor, Mrs. Etta Cunningham, Miss Helen Cunningham, Mrs. Belle Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. Ben White and Bernard, Mr. and Mrs. Claire White, and Everett White of New Market; Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Barks of Sheridan. Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wolf, Lola, Clarence and Betty of Sharpsburg.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Peak, Mr. and Mrs. Rodell James, Mrs. Zella Downs, Florence and Dwight, Mrs. Boyd Porter, Miss Wilma Anderson. Miss Marie Reed, Miss Orma Howard, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Breeding, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Crandall all of St. Charles. Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Carman Preeding of Des Moines; Mrs. Ruth Wilsey and Mrs. Elmer Ewing of Indianola; Mr. and Mrs. Park Hammer of Knoxville; Mr. ard Mrs. Everett James of Centerville; Mr. and Mrs. Dowe Loomis of New Virginia, Iowa.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday May 24, 1973 p. 4
Last Rites Held May 19 for Morva E. Cline, 77
Funeral services for Mrs. Roy (Morva) Cline, 77, of Kansas City, formerly of New Market, were held May 19 at Walker Funeral Home in Clarinda, with Carl Cummings officiating. Mrs. Cline died May 16, 1973 in Kansas City, Mo. Interment was at Dallas Center Cemetery, near New Market.
Morva E. Taylor Cline, fourth daughter of Grant Taylor and Clara A. Gray Taylor, was born near Clearmont, Missouri, June 8, 1895. When she was 12 years old the family moved to a farm northeast of New Market and here she grew to adulthood.
She was untied in marriage to Roy C. [layton] Cline and they lived in the New Market community for many years. About 1928 they moved to Clarinda and operated a sandwich shop until 1942 when they moved to Kansas City where Roy worked in a defense plant and Morva became a real estate broker and continued in real estate activity until she became ill about a year ago.
Morva knew much happiness and depths of sorrow. Reared in a family of ten children both her happiness and sorrows were multiplied.
She was preceded in death by her husband four years ago on Memorial Day, parents, four of her seven sisters and one of her two brothers.
She was a kind, thoughtful and generous person trying always to help others and to appreciate the beauty of God's handiwork and to enjoy and appreciate good music. Morva was a member of the Methodist Church and believed as the Apostle Paul wrote - "I am persuaded that He is able to keep that which I have committed unto Him against that day," the day that he calls us to be with Him.
Surviving are: three sisters and one brother: Mrs. Minnie Leaverton of Lebanon, Mo., Mrs. Hazel McAlpin of Clarinda, Mrs. Mildred Wilcox of Tulsa, Okla., Loyd Taylor of Clarinda; Many nieces and nephews; great and several great-great nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends - among them Charles E. Pence who was a true friend in both sickness and health.
She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her and even though years may pass by one by one--memories will long remain.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday May 3 1973
John Hipsley died at hospital
Funeral services are pending at Walker Funeral Home for John Harold Hipsley of New Market
Following his death this Monday morning at Municipal Hospital where he had been admitted earlier this morning.
He was born Oct. 21, 1926, at New Market, the son of John and Estelle Williams Hipsley.
He was married to Rozella Davis who survives. Mr. Hipsley had spent most of his working life
for Cudahay Packing Co of Chicago. Besides his wife of the home he is survived by two sons,
John Michael Hipsley of New Market, and George Davis Hipsley, stationed in Hawaii with the Marines, and his mother, Mrs. Estelle Hipsley of New Market.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday April 12, 1973 p. 4
Last Rites Held April 7 for Renna Goforth, 74
Funeral services for Renna Elbert Goforth, 74, of Bedford were held April 7, at Shum Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford conducted by Carl Cummings. Mr. Goforth died April 4, 1973 in Bedford. Interment was at Bedford Cemetery, Bedford.
Renna Elbert Goforth, son of Arthur [Cornelious] and Mollie Dawson Goforth, was born June 8, 1898 in Taylor County.
On February 20, 1918, he was united in marriage to Bessie Opal Douglas, and to this union nine children were born. A daughter died in infancy.
He has two daughters and six sons who survive: Mrs. Sharon Scroggs of Coin, Iowa; Mrs. Doris Raynor of San Diego, Calif.; Harold Arthur and Gail of Bedford; Eugene of Clarinda, Ia.; Russell and Howard of Omaha, Nebr.; and Clayton of San Diego, Calif.; other survivors include 24 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; one brother, Glen, of Avoca, Ia.; two sisters, Mrs. Ruth John of Bedford, and Mrs. Ruby Burk of Omaha, Nebr.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister.
He will be sadly missed by his loved ones and his many friends