Obituary for Mrs. Frank Bender of Creston
Mrs. Elizabeth Donovan Bender 74 died at home in Creston on June 15 after living near Clearfield most of her life. Born near Macomb Illinois November 6 1875 she married Frank Bender July 28 1897 and they raised a daughter Beatrice in Creston. She belonged to Immaculate Conception church Ave Maria society and is survived by husband a daughter two sisters Theresa Barry Rock Island and Josephine McManus Diagonal. Funeral services were held at the Catholic church in Creston with burial in Calvary cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bender
Elizabeth Donovan Bender
James and
Elizabeth Donovan
Macomb
Creston
Frank ‘Bender
Clearfield
Beatrice , Bender
Catholic Church
Calvary Cemetery
Theresa Barry
Rock Island
Josephine McManus
Diagonal
Methodist church elects officers for coming year
WS C S of the Methodist church elected officers: President Mrs Ralph Keller, Vice President Mrs Wm Hofmeister, Secretary Mrs R Leonard, Treasurer Mrs L F Mahoney. Also notes social events including anniversaries and family gatherings, Legion Auxiliary officers, bridal shower, and visits by relatives from several cities.
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Ws.c.s. of
Methodist Church
Ralph Keller
Wm. Hofmeister
R. Leonard
L. F. Mahoney
American Legion Auxiliary
Gladys Keenan
Effie Aukland
Edna McMath
Edna Brown
Alice Shum
Helen McClintock
Local Social Notes Mention Fairfield Visits and Europe Trip
Mrs Edith Barnes of Fairfield visits cousin Mrs Frank Bye. Max Whitlock will depart June 1 from New York City on the Queer Elizabeth for two months in Europe to attend the Passion Play at Oberammergau. Miss Margaret Swan returned to Des Moines after a stay with her parents Dr and Mrs J C Swan and relatives in Keosauqua. Families Gaule and Gayle attend George Dent funeral in Des Moines. Arlo McKinstry and son visit Keokuk and Lenox.
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Edith Barnes
Fairfield
Frank Bye
Max Whitlock
Clearfield
New York City
Elizabeth
Oberammengau
Margaret Swan
Des Moines
IC. J. Swan
Clifford Gaule
S Jas. Gaule
United Missionary Church Weekly Service Schedule
The United Missionary Church outlines Sunday activities with Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. and a young people's service at 7:15 p.m. Evening worship at 8 p.m. A mid week prayer service is held Thursday at 8 p.m.
Amvets Auxiliary Selects Third Year Child Care Chairman
Mrs. Bessie Eighmy was appointed for a third year as Child Care Chairman of the Seventh District Amvets Auxiliary. The appointment was made by Mrs. Edith Atkins, president of the Seventh District.
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Bessie Eighmy Thas
Amvets Auxiliary
Edith Atkins
Market Locals Attend Woman's Day Conference in Des Moines
Local residents listed as attendees include Hazel Savage Mae Hurdle Regina Hankins Mrs Ross Parks Mrs Ed Murren Helen Roberts Margaret Pratt Nellie Holbrook and Ada Mae McNees. Plans mention OFS Friendship night June 27 at the Hall and a Builders class meeting June 30 with Regina Hankins.
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Iowa Des Moines
Shenandoah
Hazel Savage
Mae Hurdle
Regina Hawkins
Ross Parks
Ed Murren
Helen Roberts
Margaret Pratt
Nellie Holbrook
Ada Mae McNees
OFS
Daisy Marsell
Robert Franko
Jimmie
Mark
Hutchinson
Kans
Bolsem
Douglas
Bette Sue Holbrook
Des Moines
del Holbrook
Regina Hankins
Nina Golding
Villisca
Maxine Costen
John
Family ties span holidays and travels in local notice
The record lists multiple family gatherings across towns for Father's Day and visits. Detailing anniversaries, travel from Chicago to Iowa, and reunions, it notes the Eighmy, Pullan, Corbin, Hargis, Smith, Sanders, Drennen, Radke, Lungren, Knoles, Brown and Peterman families among others. Several relatives visited the Everett Corbin home, and hospital releases are mentioned for Elmo Peterman Sr. and Jr.
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Everett Corbin
Thelma Pullan
Chicago
Daisy Marsell
Elmer Eighmy
Wendell Eighmy
Conway
Larry Eighmy
Ed Newcomer
Sheridan
Wyoming
Jonh Terbell
Deloris Clayton
Ann Pendergraft
Doris Malcom
Grinnell
Lyle Hargis
Atlantic
Harold Smith
Gary
Lenox
Bob Coulter
Melvin Hargis
Bob Sanders
Trula
Holly Clark
Jimmy
Vanzo Drennen
Albert Radke
Clifford Drennen
John McPherren
Des Moines
Edwin Lungren
Red
Elmo Peterman Sr. Improves in Care
Reports indicate Elmo Peterman Sr. is gradually improving as caregivers assist with his daily needs and medical support.
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Elmo Peterman Sr
Sheridan Business Deals Include Pool Halls and Theater Sale
Jess Haley and son leased their pool halls and lunch room to Mr and Mrs Earl Goin. Mr Haley sold the theater building adjoining the pool room to the Chamber of Commerce. Mr Bill Chambers will continue operating the shows. Dr E P Nesbitt of Gansing Michigan bought the A A Cook home in north Sheridan and plans to relocate by August first to begin practicing.
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Jess Haley and Son
Earl Goin
Haley
Chamber of Commerce
Bill Chambers
E. P. Nesbitt
Gansing
Michigan
A. A. Cook
North
Sheridan
Sheridan celebrates C A Scott fiftieth wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs C A Scott of Sheridan marked their 50th wedding anniversary with a June 17 open house. A basket dinner followed a noon meal attended by eight children and their families, including Myrtle Grace Hall Parnell and Charles Wm Scott Sheridan. The couple have resided on their farm since their marriage.
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C. A. Scott
Sheridan
Myrtle Grace Hall
Parnell
Tacy Marie Barnum
Moro
Oregon
Charles Wm. Scott
John Virgil Scott
Seattle
Nellie Faye Wilson
St. Joseph
Claudie Harmon Scott
Grant City
Delano Edward Scott
Steamboat
Colo
George L. Scott
Renton
Wash
Mrs. Scott
Grant City Family Roles in Local WSCS Meeting
Fifty years ago in Grant City Mr Scott aged 74 and Mrs Scott 69 were described as longtime farmers. The WSCS met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Otis Well, aided by her sister Mrs Rex Hoover to serve sixteen members.
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Grant City
Scott
Mr. Scott
WSCS
Otis Well
Rex Hoover
Local Residents Gather for Visits and Celebrations
Louie Statesman plans a Sunday visit to meet Mrs. Statesman’s sister Mrs Myrtle Glass and her brother and wife Mr and Mrs Charey Surplus. Leslie Ellsworth from San Luis Obispo California visited his sister and husband N R and Mrs Aldrich. Kathy Nally spends the summer with the Aldriches while Nally pursues a masters degree at Tuscon University. Lena Tate celebrated her eighty fifth birthday June 9 with friends. Bob Riley hosted dinner for a group including Forrest Kobe family Powell Wyoming Flavel King Pickering Dewey Ledgerwood Merrill Riley Bedford Glade Riley Fred Ray St Joseph and Mrs Mary Riley. Francis King of Oregon flew to Kansas City with her parents Preston Dowis. she will stay two weeks.
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Louie Statesman
West Parnell
Mrs.Statesman
Myrtle Glass
Charey
Leslie Ellsworth
San Luis Obispo
Calif
N. R. Aldrich
Kathy Nally
Aldrich
Nally
Tuscon University
Lena Tate
Bob Riley
Forrest
Kobe
Powell
Wyo
Flavel King
Pickering
Dewey Ledgerwood
Maryville
Merrill Riley
Parnell
Glade Riley
Bedford
Fred Ray
St. Joseph
Mr. Riley
Mary Riley
Francis King
Oregon
Kansas City
Preston Dowis
Athelstan Holiness Church Announces Week of Services
The Athelstan Holiness Church schedules Sunday School at 10 a.m. with Rev Hill preaching at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. evangelistic services nightly this week. Wedding note: Miss Marcelen Booher wed Mr. Guy Irvin last Saturday.
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Holiness Church
Rev. Hill
Booher - Irvin
Marcelen Booher
Guy Irvin
Couple Plans New Home Near Atthelstan
On June 10 at the home of Rev. R. C. Yader in Blockton the couple announced plans to establish their home on an acreage north of Atthelstan.
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R. C. Yader
Blockton
Atthelstan
Social greetings and visits surround Hutchinson residents
Rev. and Mrs. Marion Hill of Hutchinson spent Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Sickels. Guests at the F. C. Wilson home included Grover Wilson of St. Joseph Ora Dukes Mrs. Harry Young and grandchildren Caro line and Bobby Young of Sheridan. Visitors en route to Tacoma included Dempsey Grey and son from Salem Missouri.
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Marion Hill
Hutchinson
Kans
Glenn Sickels
F. C. Wilson
Grover Wilson
St. Joseph
Ora Dukes
Harry Young
Caroline
Bobby Young
Sheridan
Dempsey Grey
Salem
D. D
Cleve Bunker
Diagonal
Ada Raper v
Nebraska
C. C. Jenkins
Ed Bach
Cassie McCann
Milwaukee
Lee McCann
Afton
Joe Rusco
Lyle Sickels
New Market
Cleta Bownes
M. F. Older
Kansas City
Jay Older
Miss Katherine Barber Visits Kans City Sister
Mrs Katherine Barber traveled to Kansas City Sunday to visit her sister Miss Josie Barber and returned home Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Wilbur Byrns of Grant City with their children Leona Mae Marilyn and Ottis Byrns attended funeral services for Mrs Pauline Hoops W W Byrns’ niece at Bedford Gunday. Mrs Hoops formerly Pauline Armstrong.
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Katherine Barber
Kansas City
Josie Barber
Wilbur Byrns
Grant City
W. W. Byrns
Leona Mae
Marilyn
Ottis Byrns
W. W. Byrn
Pauline Hoops
Bedford
Appointment of B C Mason as Administrator in Taylor County Iowa
Notice announces B C Mason duly appointed and qualified as Administrator of Irene Drennen deceased in Taylor County Iowa. Creditors are asked to pay debts and present claims to the undersigned for allowance, with filings at the Clerk of the District Court office. James A Lucas, attorney.
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B. C. Mason
State of
Iowa
Taylor County
Irene Drennen
District Court
Clerk Docket Entry Notices June 6 1950
The document dated June 6 1950 appears to be a district court clerical entry by C E Paul clerk of court. It provides no case details beyond the stamp of a court administrator.
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C. E. Paul
Executor's Notice for Martha J. Russell Estate
On June 14 1950 the District Court of Taylor County Iowa appointed William Russell executor of Martha J Russell deceased. Creditors must present claims legally authenticated to the court for allowance. Bedford Iowa.
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District Court
Taylor County
Iowa
Martha J. Russell
HK William Russell
A. Elton Jensen
Bedford
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