Campbell, Chas. -

Funeral services were held Sunday at the Methodist Church for Chas. Campbell who was injured in an auto accident at the junction of Highway 148 and No. 2 on Thursday morning, and passed away at the Maryville hospital that evening.  Burial at Old Memory cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday September 3, 1953

Dille, Mary Eslinger –

Grandma Dille, 93 year old mother of John Dille, local banker [Gravity] passed away Friday morning at the Municipal Hospital in Clarinda.  The body was taken to Moravia Sunday where funeral and burial was held Monday.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 22, 1953

Hidlay, Truman -

Truman Hidlay, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. David Hidlay, was born Sept. 21, 1871 in Millidgevllle, Ill.  He came to Iowa

with his parents in 1881 and passed from this life in Maryville Hospital Aug. 26, 1953.

On Jan. 25, 1899 he was united in marriage to Stella P. Nevill, to whom four daughters were born: Zeta Chambers of California; Marvel Hayes and Eleanor Fulton, Bedford, la., and Mary Rood of Cleveland, Ohio.

Surviving besides the wife and daughters are three granddaughters; 5 great grandsons; one sister, Mrs. Jennie Bicknell

of Regina, Sask., Canada; other relatives and many friends.

He lived near Clearfield until 1911 moving with his family to Drinkwater, Canada, returning to Clearfield in 1920 and was associated in Maple Leaf Garage until 1945. He moved to Bedford May 9, 1953. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star.

He was a beloved husband and father and will be missed by his loved ones.

Funeral rites were held from the Methodist Church in Clearfield Friday, 2 p. m. Graveside services in charge of Masonic

order at Clearfield cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday September 3, 1953

Huffman, Lena D. Beamer -

Mrs. Bert Huffman died Oct. 29, 1953 at Spokane, Wash., at the age of 79 years. She was the daughter of Zed and Martha

Beamer and was married Oct. 27, 1892 to Herbert Huffman, who preceded her in death only 7 weeks ago, Sept. 11. They were the parents of three sons, Floyd Huffman, who died Oct. 22, 1931 and Merle Huffman of Benton and Zed Huffman of

Orifino, Idaho; two daughters Bernice Wasson and Edith Huffman of Spokane, Wash; also 6 grandchildren and 12 great

grandchildren who were very dear to their grandparents. Funeral services from the Methodist church and interment in

Clearfield cemetery Nov. 3.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday November 5, 1953

Huffman, Lena D. Beamer –

Lena D. Beamer, daughter of Zaddock and Martha Stephenson Beamer was born south of Clearfield March 10, 1875, and departed this life in Spokane, Wash. Oct. 29, 1953 at the age of 75, years, 7 months and 19 days.  She attended the rural school near her parents home where she grew to womanhood.

On October 27, 1892 she was united in marriage to Herbert T. Huffman, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Huffman of Delphos.  They located on a farm south of Clearfield.  To this union were born five children, but one son Floyde E. died Oct. 22, 1931.  Surviving are two sons, Merle L. of Benton, Zed H. of Orofina, Idaho, two daughters, Bernice Wasson and Edith Huffman of Spokane, Wash.

In 1921 they moved to Clearfield where they lived until 1950 when they went to Spokane to be near their daughters.  She was a member of the Methodist Church.  Mrs. Huffman was president of WRC for 25 years, also Oracle of the RNA for the same period and remained a member of both organizations until her death.  She was a member of Kennington Club.

Her life was a useful one.  Besides her untiring devotion to her family she served her community well.  Mr. and Mrs. Huffman not only celebrated their 50^th wedding anniversary in 1942, but also their 60^th  in 1952.  Preceding her in death was the son Floyde and her husband Bert only seven weeks previous on Sept. 11, 1953.

Surviving besides the two sons and two daughters are 6 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.  Funeral services were held Tuesday Nov. 3 in the Methodist Church, Clearfield, Rev. C. E. McPherson, Minister.  Interment in Clearfield cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa, Thursday November 12, 1953

Kitzman, Leonard -

Leonard Kitzman, 52, teacher m the Greenfield school for the past 8 years, died in his sleep Tuesday night, Jan. 12. He had

not been ill. Mr. Kitzman taught the three years previous to going to Greenfield and was well known and liked.

Memorial service will be Thursday at Greenfield school auditorium, with funeral service and burial at Sigourney. One brother survives.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday January 14, 1954

Lewellen, Frank Newton -

Frank Newton Lewellen, son of Manuel S. and Clara Clapp Lewellen, was born August 10, 1877, at Albia, la., and passed

away quietly at his home near Sharpsburg, Jan. 11, 1954, at the age of 76 years, 5 months, and 1 day.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one brother and one sister.

He was united in marriage to Alta Mae Falconer Feb. 15, 1905. To this union two sons were born: Percy N. of Des Moines,

and Dale W. of near Sharpsburg. Except for the first year of their marriage, which was spent in Kansas, the Lewellens

farmed in Adams County, la., until 1923 when they moved to the farm near Sharpsburg which was their home for the remainder of their lives.

Mr. Lewellen was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Sharpsburg where he was an Elder, serving in an active capacity until the last year, and was Church Treasurer until his first illness two months ago.

He is survived by his two sons, 3 grandchildren, and 3 nephews, and will be greatly missed by them, by his other relatives and his many friends and neighbors. 

Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church in Sharpsburg Wednesday January 13 at 2 p.m. with Donald W. Watkins officiating.  Music was by a mixed quartet accompanied by Mrs. Watkins. Pall bearers were Spencer Peck, Clifford Young, Chester Hamblin, Charles Reed, Amasa Hamblin and Glenn Brown.  Interment in the Carl, Ia. cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday January 14, 1954

Littlefield, Bessie Caskey –

Friends of Mrs. Wilmer Littlefield of Manchester, Ind. were saddened to get the news of her passing away Sunday morning.  Mrs. Littlefield will be remembered as Bessie Caskey.  She was a resident of Salem for many years.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday September 3, 1953

Parkinson, Mrs. Ed. -

Word has been received of the death of Mrs. Ed Parkinson, 82, at Selma. Calif., on Nov. 23. She is survived by her husband, a brother of late Mrs. Simon Jarvis and five children.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday December 24, 1953

Ray, Mary Brokaw -

Jake Walter received word that Mrs. Mary Ray died Wednesday morning at Portland, Ore. Funeral services will be there Saturday.  Mrs. Ray was Mary Brokaw, sister-in-law of Mr. Walter.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday January 14, 1954

Rice, Etta -

Lawrence Smith received word Tuesday of the death that morning in Burlington, la., of his aunt, Mrs. Etta Rice, 83.

Funeral rites were held in LaHarpe, Ill.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday January 7, 1954

Robbins, Lusetta M. -

Mrs. Chas. Robbins, a former resident of Clearfield, died Sunday in Grand River, la. Interment in Clearfield cemetery. Mr.

Robbins was in the drug business in Clearfield at an early time.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday December 10, 1953

Smith, Lewis C. –

Clifford Smith received word of the death Tuesday night of his father, Lewis C. Smith, age 77. He had been a resident of

Creston the past seven years, but previous to that had lived in Clarke county where he was  a teacher for 20 years. Funeral

services were held in Murray Jan. 1 with burial in Hopeviile Cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday January 7, 1954

Smith, Paul -

Dr. Ralph K. Smith, 89, of Okmulgee, Okla. died July 22, 1953, and his brother, Paul Smith, 80, of Spokane, Wash., died Sept. 30, 1953.  Their former home is now owned by Charley Brokaw.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 22, 1953

Smith, Ralph X. –

Dr. Ralph K. Smith, 89, of Okmulgee, Okla. died July 22, 1953, and his brother, Paul Smith, 80, of Spokane, Wash., died Sept. 30, 1953.  Their former home is now owned by Charley Brokaw.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday October 22, 1953

Young, Mrs. Kenneth -

Mrs. Kenneth Young, 73, of Orient died Sunday. Mr. Flay Young, a son and a daughter, Mrs. Vera Boyd with her husband

and father survive. Also three sisters. The Youngs are well known in Clearfield vicinity.  Funeral rites were held in Orient Tuesday with interment in Orient cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday September 10, 1953