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Lenox, Taylor County, Iowa obituaries
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Black, George W. -

George W. Black, who for 12 years was mayor of the town of Lenox died at his home here Friday night June 7, following a long illness.  He was taken to the hospital in Creston the day before, but his condition was such that nothing could be done for him.

 

Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Monday afternoon, June 10, in charge of the Rev F. L. Shepherd. Music  was furnished by a quartet composed of Mrs. Alice Dunbar, Miss Marcia Barber, Earl Beadel and Byron Butler.

 

Burial was made in the Lenox cemetery and services at the grave were in charge of the Masonic fraternity.

 

George W. Black was born in Warren county, Illinois August 9, 1860 and died at his home in Lenox, Iowa June 7, 1935 at the age of 74 years, 9 months and 28 days.

 

He moved to Iowa with his parents in 1876 and settled on farm in Northboro in Page county.  He was married to Miss Maggie Mawhinney October 2, 1884 and the next spring moved to Taylor county and settled on a farm near Clearfield.  Since 1915 the family has resided in Lenox.

 

Mr. Black joined the Methodist Church many years ago and kept his faith in that denomination until his death. 

 

He loved beautiful things and tried to keep everything looking their best.  During the period he was mayor he worked hard for the beautification and gave prizes from his own pocket for the best looking garden and lawn.

 

Mr. Black was a member of the Tremont Lodge No. 343 A.F.&A.M.

 

He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. Mary Einfeldt of near Lenox, and three sons, Sam of Lenox, Virble of Osceola, Nebraska and Lee of Des Moines.  There are also two sister, Mrs. Sarah Lyddon and Mrs. Rose Hooker of Bartlesville, Okla.  Mr. Black was the last of four brothers to pass away. 

 

Three grandchildren also survive.  The are Floyd, son of Mrs. George Einfeldt,  Margaret and Mary, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Black of Des Moines.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday June 13, 1935

 

Cashman, Clyde -

Clyde Cashman, 23, brother of E E Cashman of Lenox, was drowned in Middle river about three miles north of Indianola Wednesday night of last week at

about 8:30. The body was recovered shortly after midnight by a party working under the supervision of Sheriff Frank Houghtaling.

 

Cashman was married last September. Besides his wife he is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Cashman, Galesbburg, Illinois, one sister, Sadie Davis of Lorimor and four brothers, Arthur and Kenneth of Indianola,

Orville of Lenox and  Everett of Milo, Iowa.

 

The Indianola Record says Cashman, with Willie Edington went into the river wading about 7:45. Just above the bridge the river bed drops from shallow to about five feet deep very suddenly, then takes another drop within a few feet to a depth of thirteen feet It is believed that Cashman became excited when he stepped off the first drop, then went off the second beyond his depth.  It is said he could swim a little.

 

When Cashman came up the first time Edington tried to rescue him but was almost pulled under himself. Cashman sank at a point about under the upper side of the bridge. At this point, the Record says the river is nearly 100 feet wide, and for a considerable stretch over 20 feet deep.

 

Cashman’s parents were notified of the accident and they arrived in Indianola late Thursday night. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the

Baptist church In Indianola.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday June 20, 1935

 

Cooper, Margaret Carnahan –

Mrs. Margaret Cooper passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ada Keller, southwest of Clearfield Friday afternoon, June 21, after a long illness.  Margaret Carahan was born in Aleutian Grove, Illinois, August 14, 1861, and died near Clearfield, Iowa June 21, 1935 aged 73 years, 10 months and 7 days. 

 

She grew to womanhood near West Brooklyn, Illinois, and on  February 22, 1882 was married  to Albert Cooper, coming to Taylor county, Iowa that spring, and locating on a farm southwest of Clearfield, near Conway. Mr.

Cooper passed away in 1912, and six years later Mrs. Cooper moved into Conway. After a residence of four years there she came to Clearfield, making her home with her daughter for several years, and later residing there alone. Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Cooper, Edwin and Mrs. Bessie Keller, both of this vicinity, and a son who passed away in infancy.

 

Mrs. Cooper was a Charter member of the Greenwood Methodist church, in which she took a great interest, and later of the Clearfield church, being quite active in the missionary work and other activities of the church, a true Christian and beloved in her home and community.

 

She went to the home of her son Edwin early in the year and later to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Keller, where she has since been. She has been bedfast since April 15th.   She leaves to mourn her going, the son and daughter, six grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren, five brothers, C. H. Carnahan of Sioux City, Iowa, H. S. Carnahan of Long Beach, California, Clyde Carnahan of Cherokee, Iowa, Walter of Minnesota, and William Carnahan of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, one sister, Mrs. C. L. Eddy of Sibley, Iowa, many other relatives and friends.

 

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in the Clearfield Methodist

church, her pastor, Rev. John C. Turner, officiating. A group of young ladies, Helen Abarr, Lois Swan, Ruth Stingley, Mary Swan, Margaret Swan and Alice Ann Gallangher, sang with Mrs. Belle Anderson at piano.

 

Pall bearers were, Dr. A. J. Abarr, Dr. C. J. Swan, L. H. Andrews, Walter McKinstry, Owens. Interment was in Conway cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday June 27, 1935

 

Custer, William Kinnie

William Kinnie Custer, son of Edward and Sarah Custer, was born in London, Ohio, January 15, 1847, and died June 15, 1935, at the home of his daughter

Mrs. W. S. Boltz at Stover, Mo., at the age of 88 years and 5 months.

 

He was married, Nov. 11, I860, to Mary Bennett of Winfield, Ia., who preceded him in death Dec. 2, 1929. To them were born two daughters, Mrs. L. A. Reed of Clearfield, la., and Mrs. W. S. Boltz of Stover, Mo.

 

In September, 1863, he came from Ohio to Winfield, la. where he made his home until the spring of 1875, when, with his family, he moved to Adams county, Iowa. He was a pioneer of this community, where he purchased a farm and lived until 1905, when he retired from farming and, with his wife, moved to Lenox, where they lived during the remaining years of her life.

 

Mr. Custer, following the death of his wife, made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Boltz, whose loving care made the last years of his life happy, despite his illness.

 

He joined the Methodist church at Winfield, la., while a young man, and later transferred his membership to the church at Lenox, where-he remained a faithful member, always ready to do His part.  He was blessed with an abundance of cheerfulness and always greeted everyone, young and old alike, with cheery greetings and pleasant words.

 

Besides his two daughters he is survived by 12 grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.

 

After brief services at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Boltz in Stover, Mo., on Sunday, the body was brought to Lenox and services were held at the Methodist church, here, Tuesday, June 18, conducted by the Rev. F. L.

Shepherd. Music was furnished by a quartet composed of Mr. and Mrs. Horace Fleming, Mrs. F L. Shepherd and W. C. Lewis, with Mrs. A. H. Peacock at the piano. Mr. Lewis also sang a solo, " Have Thine Own Way, Lord." Burial was made in Lenox cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday June 20, 1935

 

Drillette, Sadie Black –

Mrs. Sadie Drillette, daughter of Henry and Mary Black, was born in Washington county, la., May 12, 1865 and died June 13, 1935 at the age of 70 years.

 

She lived in Iowa during her youth and then moved to Portland, Ore., where she lived until 18 years ago when she returned to Iowa to take care of her

mother and remained here until her own death.

 

She is survived by one sister, Mrs. A. J. Howe of Glenwood, la., and one nephew, Dr. E. C. Howe of Sioux City, la., besides other more distant relatives.

Mrs. Drillette was a member of the Church of Christ.  Funeral services were held at the Arnold funeral home conducted by the Rev. I. G. Randels of the Church of Christ.  Burial was made in the Lenox cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday June 27, 1935

 

Fabritz, Ernest H. -

Ernest H. Fabritz, 40, brother of Mrs. Chas. Schmitt and Mrs. Frank Schaub of Lenox, died in the St. Joseph hospital in Ottumwa, Thursday, June 20, following

an appendicitis operation on June 14.

 

Mr. Fabritz was one of the most prominent citizens in his county and was an active worker for the democratic party. He was twice elected to the Iowa

legislature and two years ago opposed Lloyd Thurston for office of congressman. In business he was president of Ernest H. Fabritz, Inc., operator of three hardware stores in Ottumwa and one in Oskaloosa. He was also active in the Ottumwa post of the American Legion.

 

Mr. Fabritz had been in poor health for several months, and a week before his death he was taken to the hospital with an attack of appendicitis.

 

Fabritz was born May 17, 1895, near Eddyville, Iowa, to Henry and Mary Fabritz. He attended the rural grade schools, and O'Brien's Business college, Ottumwa He finished school when he was 17 years old and took up office

work for four years as an employee of the George M. Bechtel investment firm, Davenport, and later the White Brest Coal Co., Chariton.

 

Later he entered the Lewis Institute, Chicago, and after two years at college enlisted in Company H 350th infantry in April of 1918. He was sent overseas in October of the same year and spent more than a year in France where he was commissioned a lieutenant in the infantry

 

Immediately on his return to this country he opened his first store in Ottumwa and in recent years opened two more stores in the same town and one in Oskaloosa.

 

In 1921 he married Miss Florence Ihms of Ottumwa and to them were born four children.  He was a prominent member of St. Mary's Catholic church in

Ottumwa. Other organizations with which he was affiliated were the Rotary club, Knights of Columbus, Holy Name society, Eagles, the Ottumwa Chamber of Commerce, American Legion and the Elks club. At the time of his death he was a director and past vice president of the Iowa Retail Hardware association and a past president of the Iowa Implement dealers.  He was elected representative from Wapello county on the democratic ticket to the 43rd and  44th general assemblies. 

 

He is survived by the widow, three daughters, Mrs. Charles Schmitt and Mrs. Frank Schuab of Lenox, Mrs. Frank Devlin of Chicago, and Mr. Charles Koke, Western Springs, Ill. and five brothers Henry L., William, John and Leo, all of Ottumwa and Carl of What Cheer.

 

Funeral services were held Monday, June 24, in St. Mary’s church.  Honorary pall bearers were Gob. Clyde L. Herring, Michael Cosodine, Clarence Harpers, State Secretary to the Treasury, Leo J. Wegman. Warren Ferguson, and Senator John J. Valentine, Centerville. 

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday June 27, 1935

 

Fowler, Mina Ruth Van Wye

Mrs. Mina Fowler, for many years a resident of Clearfield, died at her home here last Thursday night, June 6th, after several weeks of illness.  Mrs. Fowler had not been well for a long time, but her serious illness was but a few weeks as she had been able to be about until Tuesday.  Mina Ruth was born in West Alexander, Pennsylvania, September 16, 1851, and died in Clearfield, Iowa June 6, 1935 at the age of 83 years, 8 months and 20 days.  She was the daughter of Alexander and Nancy Ruth.  She was married in Winterset, to George Van Wye, and later after his passing she was married to J. W. Fowler of Clearfield, October 4, 1893, coming immediately where they resided on farms nearby and then moved into town.  Mrs. Fowler became a Christian while young and was a member of the Clearfield United Presbyterian church.  She was a Bible student and read the scriptures daily.  Mrs. Fowler did many deeds of charity and kindness and was always ready to do for others as opportunity offered.  She leaves her going two brothers, J. N. Ruth, who has been with her during her illness, J. T. Ruth of West Alexander, Pennsylvania, two nieces and two nephews of Pennsylvania, and many friends.  Funeral services were held at the home Saturday afternoon.  The floral offerings were beautiful.  Her pastor, Rev. H. B. Hutchman of the United Presbyterian church officiating, and was assisted by Rev. J. C. Turner of the Methodist church.  Music was by a quartet composed of Ralph Crew, Mrs. J. M. Stephenson, Mrs. Myrta Young, and E. C. Heaton.  Pall bearers were John Beatty, Jessie McKelvey, Tom Henderson, Berl and Claude Brown and Clem Ruby.  Interment was in Clearfield cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday June 13, 1935

 

Houk, Billy Verlin -

Billy Verlin Houk, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Verlin Houk, 621 Keota St., Ottumwa, Iowa, died Saturday afternoon, July 13, at the home of its grand-

mother, Mrs. Lou Smith of Lenox, la.

 

Besides its parents, the baby is survived by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Adam Houk of Ottumwa, and Mrs. Lou Smith, Lenox, and several other relatives.

 

Funeral services were held at the home of the baby's parents, in Ottumwa, Sunday afternoon, July 14, in charge of the Rev. S L. Gilkinson, of Ottumwa.

Burial was made in the Ormanville cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday July 25, 1935

 

Lewellen, Alta May Falconer -

Alta May Falconer, daughter of William and Florence Falconer, was born January 8. 1885, near Carl, Iowa, a died July 6, 1935, at the Methodist hospital

in Des Moines at the age of 50 years, 5 months and 29 days.

 

Her life until the time of her marriage, was spent in the Carl vicinity. She was married to Frank Lewellen Feb. 15, 1905 at her home near Carl. The first year

their married life was spent near Bellville, Kansas. The next 17 years were spent in  Adams county. In March 1923, they moved to Taylor county where

they purchased a home and where Mrs. Lcwellen spent the remainder of her life.

 

Two sons were born, Percy of Des Moines and Billy at home. Besides her immediate family she is survived by three brothers, Earl of near Carl, Clyde of Anita and Paul of near Corning, and three sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Craner and Mrs. Mattie Packenham of near Carl, and Mrs. Bessie Devore of Massena, la.

 

After moving to Taylor county Mrs. Lewellen united with the Presbyterian church at Sharpsburg where she remained a faithful worker. She devoted

much time to the W. C. T. U. work, serving as county president for three years. She gave her time and strength unstintingly and untiringly in all the

auxiliaries that end to make the world better, and will be greatly missed by a host of friends and neighbors.

 

Mrs. Lewellen was taken ill last Thanksgiving and since that time she has struggled  to regain her health, but the end came Saturday morning in Des Moines.

 

Mrs. Lewellen was highly liked and highly respected.  One of her friends said, “She was a good woman.”  What more can be said of anyone?

 

Funeral services were held at the Sharpsburg Presbyterian church July 8, 1935, conducted by the Rev. McCelland of Corning, assisted by the Rev

Hutchinson and the Rev. Garrett of Sharpsburg. The body was laid to rest in the Carl cemetery. 

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday July 18, 1935

 

Quinn, Charles Henry -

Charles Henry Quinn, who had been ill for the past three years at his home in Creston, died there Sunday evening, June 1O.  He was a former employee of the Swift company, having worked for them about twenty years.

 

Mr. Quinn was a member of the Catholic church and was affiliated with the Knights of Columbus.  Funeral services were held at 9 o'clock Wednesday June 12, at the St. Malachy’s church with Rev. Otott, OSB in charge.  Burial was made in Calvary cemetery.

 

Mr. Quinn is survived by his wife, one daughter, Loretta, at home, two brothers, James of Lenox and Thomas of Memphis, Tenn., and two sisters, Mrs. Kathryn Kelly of Osceola, and Mrs. Mary Haley, of Wichita, Kansas.

 

Mr. Quinn was born September 2, 1876, in Columbus Junction and was the son of James and Bridget Quinn. He was married to Miss Margaret McGrath, Aug. 31, 1913 at Corning.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday June 20, 1935

 

Rhoades, Mary Jane Gillespie -

Mary Jane Gillespie, eldest daughter of Charles and Margaret Gillespie, was born near Freeport, Carrol county, Illinois, December 9, 1864. In early life

she moved with her parents to a farm in Page county Iowa, several miles north of Norwich, where she attended the rural school and grew to womanhood.

Unlike many of us she experienced the many trials of early pioneer life for her father's house was one of only three or four between that point and Red

Oak, Iowa, at that time.

 

On August 30, 1888, she was married to Newton Rhoades of Shenandoah, Iowa, and there they established a home. At the end of the first year they

moved to Aurora, Nebr., where they lived until 1902 when they moved to Bedford, Iowa.

 

In 1903 the family moved to Lenox and during that year the move was made to the present home place.  Mr. Rhoades died eleven years ago.

 

Mrs. Rhoades united with the Methodist church at Lenox and was always happy to be present and was willing to do her part in the services as far as her strength would permit. She has been a faithful, loving mother, carrying on the regular routine of home life.

 

About three years ago she began to fail in health and on several occasions she was quite seriously ill but was able to rally and be up and about the home.

Her last illness has been since April and she was confined to her bed the greater part of the time until her death Monday, July 15, at the age of 70 years,

7 months and 6 days.

 

Mrs. Rhoades is survived by three daughters, Miss Bertha Rhoades, at home, Mrs. Lila Boone, Mrs. Fannie Chandler, all of Lenox one son, Admiral Rhoades, one grandson and nine granddaughters.  There are four sisters, Mrs. Maggie Gillespie of Red Oak, Miss Mattie Gillespie, Mrs. Emma Shields, and Mrs. Nellie McIntyre, all of Omaha, One brother, Charles Gillespie of Northboro, Iowa, also survives. 

Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Lenox on Wednesday, July 17, at 2:30, in charge of the Rev. F. L. Shepherd. Music was furnish by a quartet composed of Mrs. W. H. Madden, Mrs. F. L. Shepherd, K. U. Parker and

Dr. W. H. Cash. Burial was made in the west Lenox cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday July 18, 1935

 

Smith, Alphen Lincoln “Alf” -
Alf Smith, 52, died last Friday afternoon at the Greater Community hospital in Creston where he had been taken that afternoon when he was found seriously wounded in his car parked along Highway No. 34.

 

Smith had borrowed a .22 rifle from a neighbor and this rifle was found in his lap as he sat slumped over in the car.  It is thought the shooting occurred

about 3 o'clock and he was found about 4. The bullet had entered his right temple and remained lodged in the skull. No reason has been given for the

act.

Obituary

Alpheus Lincoln Smith was born July 10, 1883 near Lenox Iowa and died in the Greater Community hospital in Creston, July 19, 1935, at the age of 52

years and 9 days. He was married Laura Minnard, Jan. 18, 1905, and to them were born three children, Harold of Bethany, Mo., and Wayne and Jesse

of Lenox.

 

Besides his wife and children he is survived by one grandchild, Gary Kevin, three brothers, Egbert of Ellendale, N. Dak., Earl of Lenox and Lloyd of Sheldon

Wisconsin, and three sisters, Mrs. Sadie Joseph of Beltrami, Minn., Mrs. E. W. Murray, of Merricourt, N. Dak., and Mrs. J. A. Murray of Rockville, Mo.

 

He was a member of the Methodist church.

 

Funeral services were held at the Arnold Funeral home in Lenox, July 22, 1935, in charge of the Rev. F. L. Shepherd.  Music was furnished by a quartet  composed of Mrs. K. R. Hull, Mrs. W. H. Madden, W. O. Lewis and O. P. Arnold. Burial was made in the Lenox cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday July 25, 1935

 

Turner, Archie -

Archie Turner died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Albert Frehse, at Salina, Kansas, late Tuesday night or early Wednesday morning, according to word received here Wednesday.  Mr. and Mrs. Turner had been visiting at the home of their daughter in Salina for the last three weeks. He was taken ill shortly after arriving there and it was reported that he was threatened with pneumonia.

Oliver Turner was called to Salina Tuesday evening and left for there at once but it is doubted that he arrived before his father passed away.

First news of the death of Mr. Turner was received when J. H. Barber, was called about 3 o'clock Wednesday morning and instructed to come after the body. Mr. Barber, accompanied by his daughter, Marcia, left here about 5 o’clock.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday July 18, 1935

 

Turner, Archie -

Archie Turner, eldest son of Duncan and Margaret Turner, both of whom are deceased, was born in Barlow township, Washington county, Ohio, August 22,

1854 and died at Salina, Kansas, July 17, 1935, in his 81st year. As a young man Mr. Turner came to the state of Illinois where he spent several years on

the farms then owned by William and Andrew Oliver pioneer settlers near the present city of Kewanee, Ill. While there, on February 21, 1834, he was married to Mary Oliver daughter of William Oliver.

 

Very soon after their marriage the young couple came farther west and settled on a farm near Lenox where the remainder of their life was spent until 15

years ago when they moved into town.

 

Mr. Turner was an active member of the Lenox United Presbyterian church for 51 years and for 40 years served as an elder.

 

Mr. Turner is survived by his beloved wife, Mrs. Mary Turner, one son, Oliver Turner of Lenox, two daughters Mrs. Helen Frehse of Salina Kansas, and

Miss Anna Turner of Lenox, and one grandson, Robert Frehse, of Salina. He is also survived by four brothers, John Turner Chicago, Duncan Turner of

Parkersburg, and Will Turner of Belpre, Ohio, and three sisters, Mrs. Agnes Barrows of Rockland, Ohio, Miss Margaret Turner of Belpre, Ohio, and Mrs. S. E. Stephens, Parkersburg, W. Va.  Three children Margaret, Charlotte and Archie, preceded him in death.

 

The Christian character of Mr. Turner was a gospel every man could read. Faith was the breath of his soul. Humility was the spirit of his life. Sincerity

was his natural manner. Reverence for sacred things was instinctive in his soul. He did not speak evil of his fellowmen, having respect with the words

of Christ: "First cast out the beam that is in thine own eye and then thou wilt see clearly and cast out the mote in thy brother's eye." Those who knew

this Christian man knew he loved best the church of God, his home and the scriptures. "When he fell he went down as a lordly cedar green with boughs

goes down with a great shout against, the hills and leaves a lonely place against the sky."

 

Funeral services were held Friday, July 19, 1935 at 2:30 at the United Presbyterian church in charge of the pastor, the Rev W. A. Thompson, who was assisted by Dr. A. L. Davidson of Coin, la., the Rev. Willis Crafts of Shannon City and the Rev F L. Shepherd of Lenox.  Mrs H. Roy Long sang, "When I Shall Fall Asleep", and Mrs. K. R. Huff sand “The Beautiful Garden of Prayer.'

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday July 25, 1935

 

Weiser, John -

John Weiser, 19, was killed and his companion, Beryl Andrews, 22 of Clearfield, la., is in a critical condition in a hospital in Bedford, following an automobile crash  shortly after midnight on Tuesday.

 

The car driven by Weiser, collided head on with a truck driven by O. A. Black, of Afton, Ia., five miles south of Bedford.  The car is owned by Weiser’s employer, John Prugh.  Weiser is survived by his parents and five brothers.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday June 27, 1935

 

Williams, Freda Jeanette -

Freda Jeanette Williams, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Williams was born in Sharpsburg, Iowa, Aug. 6, 1930 and passed away in the hospital in Detroit, Mich. Saturday evening, May 26, 1935, at the age of 4 years, 9 months and 19 days.  She was taken sick with Bright’s disease about 10 months ago while visiting in Clearfield.

 

During her illness, all that loving hands could do for her was done.  She was patient, never complaining, singing most of the time.  Her hands were busy all day long, coloring, cutting, pasting, painting pictures and working with clay.  Her passing has left a vacant place in many hearts.

 

She is survived by her parents, Mr and Mrs. H. F. Williams, one sister, Phyllis Ann, her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Clute, her foster grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Alpha Clark, two aunts, Mrs. H. J. Ethington and Mrs. C. D. Bailey, two

uncles, George Clute and Glen Williams and eight cousins, Dean, Claire, Dale, Paul and Marilyn Ethington, Loren and Aladene Bailey and Eugene Clute, besides other relatives.

 

Funeral services were held in the Clearfield Methodist church  Wednesday, May 29, at 10:30. Rev. J. C. Turner conducted the services assisted by Rev. H. B.

Hutchman. Pallbearers were four of her cousins, Dean, Claire and Paul Ethington, and Loren Bailey. Interment was made in the Clearfield cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday June 6, 1935