Mrs Anna Gant Bix Dies at 69 in Bedford Nursing Home
Anna Gant Bix 69 longtime Siam resident died Thursday June 21 1945 in a Bedford nursing home. Born January 26 1876 on a Siam farm she was survived by husband George Bix three sons two daughters grandchildren two brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held Saturday at the Siam Christian Church with Rev. W A Purdy officiating. Burial followed in Siam Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Gant Bix
Bedford
Siam
Emma Watson
Matilda Emma Watson
Shade and
Louie Weaver
Taylor County
New Market
George A. Watson
Watson
Baptist Church
Wilma O'Neal
Nettie Cary
Clyde
Mary, Brown
Birta James
South Dakota
George Weaver
Welch
Oklahoma
W. T. Weaver
Spencer
Mary Barmon
Battle Creek
Iowa
The
O. H. Hallgrimson
Memroy Cemetry
Local clubs host tea and gatherings during a busy week
Mrs Charlie Shoemaker hosted eight club members and children for a tea towel shower with refreshments. The Just a Mere club plans a July 5 meeting with Mrs Clem Bashore. Boys 4 H met at Floyd Clayton's with several visitors and refreshments. Other visits include the Jobe, Whitehead, Bailie, Fine, Shields, Potter, and Stewart households. A trip to Lubbock for grandson Robert Grreck is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Shoemaker
Just-a-Mere Club
Clem Bashore
Boys 4.H
Floyd Clayton
Floyd Sprague
Nichols
Glenn Stewart
Social Visits Amid Local Households
Mrs Belle Miller of Shambaugh hosted visitors as Barbara Oxley spent several days with her aunt Mrs Ella Colter at the Walter Radke home in Clarinda. Bruce Sleep visited last week with his grandparents Mr and Mrs Joe Parker at Bedford. Mrs Faye Oxley and her daughter from New Market stayed last week at the Abe Oxley home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Shields
Lubbock
Texas
Clark Shreckland
Robert Reid Grreck
Ollie Potter
New Market
Ed Stewart
Frank Potter
del Miller
Belle Miller
Shambaugh
Barbara Oxley
Ella Colter
Walter Radke
Clarinda
Bruce Sleep
Joe Parker
Bedford
Faye Oxley
Abe Oxley
Council Bluffs
Harry Lyddon
Ida Jenkins
George Clary
Creston
Will Phalen
Faye van Winkle
Leo Woodside
Shirley
Erama Fulton
Washington D., C
Roy Rood
Ed Pratt
Shelton
Washington
Maude Calterson
Sheridan Social Notes Highlight Visits and Gatherings
Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey McBrien and son from Hawkspring Wyoming spent Tuesday with relatives in Sheridan. Annabelle Beavers of Maryville visited her parents in town. W S C S meetings drew fourteen members with hostesses Mrs. McAlister and Mrs. Par man. Adams family guests from Las Vegas New Mexico and Kansas City Missouri joined a Sunday gathering at the Johnny Harrell home and a later dinner honored Corporal Leland Haley and Coxswain Duane Combs with family attendance including the Haley, Guess, Powers, Wooden and Dyer families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aubrey McBrien
Hawkspring
Wyo
Herbert Bond
Ed McBrien
Annabelle Beavers
Maryville
John Ray
Roger McAlister
Victor Parman
Orval Adams
Las Vegas
New Mexico
James Adams
Johnny Harrell
Robert Adams
Dorothy
Johnnie Lasher
Regina Lavonne
Kansas City
Elvis Goff
Leland H. Haley
Duane Combs
Jess Haley
Charles Haley
Doris Guess
Bud Powers
Kellerton
J. A. Wooden
James Dyer
Hatfield
H. L. Haley
Wittenburg
Wisonsin
Attend Pierce Funeral in Maryville
Mrs. J. W. Pierce last rites were attended by Ethel Lambley Norman Carmichael Audrey Grubb Curtis Forcade Leland Jones family Marcelline Redburn and Helen Jezek. Hugh Norton died at his Galesburg home May 12 1945 born Oct 5 1860 survived by wife daughter Flossie Hinman two grandchildren Russell Norton Fern Robbins and four great grandchildren. Norton lived near Bedford 1895 to 1905 and spent most of his life in Knox county Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Pierce
Maryville
Ethel Lambley
Norman Carmichael
Audrey Grubb
Curtis Forcade
Leland Jones
Marceline Redburn
Helen Jezek
Hugh Norton
Galesburg
Ill
Flossie Hinman
Russell Norton
Fern Robbins
Mr. Norton
Bedford
Knox County
Illinois
Social events mark small gatherings and birthdays
Mrs Ralph Hunter hosted a dinner with Des Moines guests and local residents. Carolyn June Freemyer celebrated her fourth birthday with friends and refreshments. Mrs Cash Evans led the Sew and So club with nine members and a former member as guest Agnes Tepley. The July meeting will be at Gertie Mahan’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn June Freemyer
Marnis
Betty Sleep
Dixie Lee
Nancy
Richard Wilson
Steven Hamilton
Weekend Visitors Bring Relatives to Conway Area
Mrs Blanche Lawler from Maryville visited Ralph Hunter's home for the weekend. Mr and Mrs Dan Matheny from Omaha arrived Thursday for a Conway stay. Billy Powers visiting Lt Richard Cooper at the Fred Cooper home returned from Iowa City. Visitors Sunday at Mrs Will Short's included Clifford Short and family of Conway Bill Horton and family Mae Harvey of Clearfield and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Lawler
Maryville
Ralph Hunter
Dan Matheny
Omaha
Conway
Billy Powers
Iowa City
Richard Cooper
Fred Cooper
Will Short
Clifford Short
Bill Horton
Mae Harvey
Clearfield
Roy Cooper
Lansdowne
Penn
Paul Cooper
Shreveport
Louisiana
Martha Ann Teague
Westboro
Missouri
W. L. Grubb
Audrey
L. C. Grubb
Bedford
Chester L. Grubb
Becky Sue
Fort Wentworth
C. E. Buckley
Kansas City
Inza Hughs
Jeannette Hayworth
Alph Hayworth
Essex
Kyle Hayworth
Des Moines
Naval Reserve
Clyde L. Burrows
Belle Burrow
Viola Besco
Edna Besco
Mason Philpott
Tommie Ray
Council Bluffs
Mary Philpott
Jimmie D
Archie Deweese
Stella Deweese
Artie
Lucy Sayler
John Larson
John Barnett
G. K. Burrows
Sheryl Ann
Belle Burrows
Hattie Straight
Lee Straight
Blockton
Marceline Redburn
St. Joseph
Quaker Oats Company
Ronald Owens
Dayton
Ohio
Elsie Walstore
Ben
San Diego
Calif
Tom Walston
Lucille Eighmy
Lily Powell
Ralph Hoover
Vane Walston
Tom Wattson
Joyce Brown
Mardell Ohler
Local residents visit kin across Iowa and nearby states
A stream of visitors and travelers fills homes in Bedford, Conway, Maryville, and Essex as relatives from Kent, Lenox, Galesburg, Tulsa, Lansdowne, Shreveport, and Des Moines drop in or travel for family occasions and employment. Missing siblings travel for care, teaching assignments, and naval physicals while others return from trips to Kansas City and Marshalltown.
New Market Public Library fills vacancies on board
The New Market Public Library closed its fourth year and filled two vacancies on the Board of Trustees. Mayor Glenn Savage appointed Ada Pullan to fill the Bennie Pullan Jr. death vacancy. Other appointments will follow. Officers elected for a one year term were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Market Public Library
Board of Trustees
Glenn Savage
Ada Pullan
Bennie Pullan
Library officers named in New Market notes
Ada Pullan is vice president Ben Anderson treasurer Harryette Brummett secretary Bessie Hicks Eighmy librarian and Alice McAnaney mentioned. Committees will be appointed by the president. New Market and Community celebrate a well funded library with 1072 books and current magazines.
SPECIAL SERVICES CLOSE CONDUCTED OUR WEEKS BY THE CHURCHES
The Union Revival meetings concluded at the Methodist church after four weeks of daily services led by Rev and Mrs C S Byers of Wood River. Attendees praised the messages and music and the Byers plan to start new meetings in Grand Island Nebraska next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
C. S. Byers
Wood River
Nebr
E. D. Young
Lincoln
T. J. Overholt
Attend Watson Rites Guests From Distance
Those who attended the funeral services for Mrs. Emma Watson from a distance included Mrs. Mary Brown and Mrs. Birta James of Artesian South Dakota Mr. and Mrs. Dale DeBard of Creston Mrs. Crowe Mrs. Wayne Cary and John Cary of Villisca Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Steeves of Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Watson
Arnot Brown
Mervel James John Cary
Emma Watson
Mary Brown
Birta James
Artesian
South Dakota
Dale DeBard
Creston
Crowe
Wayne Cary
John Cary
Villisca
Wayne Steeves
Bedford
Community notices and visiting guests fill week
Local groups meet with brief gatherings at various homes across the week. Families and churches host events including aid society, American Legion Auxiliary, Baptist Missionary Society, Busy Bee Club and Woman's Society of Christian Service with numerous guests and visitors from nearby towns.
Furlough Notes Show Wide Family Visits Across States
Pvt Elvin Savage returns from Camp Hood with family visits spreading across Paola Kansas Omaha Nebraska and Creston Iowa. Numerous relatives including Kimseys Hulberts Adams Ericksons and Owens guests travel from Phoenix Pendleton Rock Island and Washington to spend time at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvin Savage
Camp Hood
Texas
Paola
Kansas
Pancake and Children of
Omaha
Evelyn Savage
Doris
W. E. Blakesley
Harry Lucas
Melvin
Donald Basher
Francis Lucas
Italy
Pat Lucas
Gravity
J. K. Kimsey
Phoenix
Arizona
Kimsey
Carroll Hulbert
Clark Lynn
Corpus Christ
Neal Carpenter
Orlene Payne
Canton, II
Lizzie Miller
Manford Adams
Pendleton
Oregon
Harold Adams
Germany
Bert Erickson
Rock Island
Ill
Ly Harris
Rma Rayborn
Minnie Rayborn
Cedar Rapids
Local Notices and Moves Roundup in Clearfield Area
Clearfield resident Opal Shaffer enrolled June 11 at the American Institute of Business in Des Moines. Ray Lyddon named manager of Dannen Grain Company in Clearfield. Shirley Woodside departs Creston for Waves training at Hunter College in New York City. Other visits and movements noted include Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rupert of Lenox, Joan Miller and Dickie visiting Council Bluffs, and Mrs. Claire Weese of Sheridan visiting Charles Black and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opal Shaffer
American Institute of Business
Des Moines
Charles Rupert
Lenox
Mable McCrea
Joe Barrans
Creston
Joan Miller
Dickie
Council Bluffs
Ray Lyddon
Dannen Grain Company
Clearfield
Claire Weese
Sheridan
Missouri
Charles Black
Shirley Woodside
U. S. Employment Service
Hunter College
New York City
Donald Lyddon
Local Fraternity Visits and Weekend Gatherings
Mr and Mrs Thomas Williams and son Gary of Alexandria Virginia visit Mrs Barnes and relatives. Mrs Willis Browning and Mrs Petis Lewis spend Saturday afternoon with Mrs Al Kysar. Mr and Mrs David Barnes entertain in honor of Mr and Mrs Thomas Williams and Gary with other guests including Mr and Mrs F A Barnes and Allen Barnes. Mrs Marie Barnes and daughter visit her mother Mrs Nellie Rosecrans. Marjorie Louise and Wilma Peach spend Wednesday with their parents Mr and Mrs George Peach. Mrs Dean Risser visits Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Floyd Swaim. Mr and Mrs Lee Moeller spend Friday at Al Kysar home. At Mrs Elmer Beauchamp Mrs Winfred King and Roger Lee visit Friday with Mrs Freeman Barnes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Williams
Gary
Alexandria
Virginia
F. A. Barnes
Willis Browning
Petis Lewis
al Kysar
David Barnes
Thomas . Williams
Allen Barnes
Freeman Barnes
Marie Barnes
Nellie. Rosecrans
Marjorie
Louise
Wilma Peach
George Peach
Dean Risser
Floyd Swaim
Lee Moeller
Elmer Beauchamp
Winfred King
Roger Lee
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Anna Gant
Conlin Jobe
Floyd Jobes
Robert Cavender
Perry Fine Home
Larry Whitehead
Caleb Jobe
Neil Owens
Glen Fine
Lucile Hall
Noah Bailie
Braddyville
Dean Bailie
Maryville Lions
Maryville Fairgrounds
Cowboy
Girl Scout
Pierce
Darrell Nixon
Nicola
George Nixon
Phyliss Reader
Leon
Kay Powers
Reader
Ansel J. Freemyer
Carolyn June
Maurice
Dixie Carole Lee
Stephen Hamlton
Sew
Harry Madden
Kent
C. M. Hurley
Oliver Gillette
George Hough
Otto Hess
Henry Burge
Floyd Burge
Ross Smith
Josephine O’grady
Tulsa
Okla
Wyota Scroggie
T. W. Napier
Ina
Mount Ayr
Napier
Clara Showalter
H. B. Parrish
Karen
Marshalltown
Churches of New Market
Methodist Sunday School
Joyce Herren
Ardith Moore
Betty Lou Marley
Mrs. Brown
Belle Brown
George Webb
South West Iowa Holiness Association
Byers
John Godfrey
May Beery
Fleeta Beery
Luie Slaight
Clark
Edith Green
Mennonite Church
Aid Society of the Christian Church
Robert Brown
American Legion Auxiliary
Clara Borwn
M. R. Glassgow
Ed Glassgow
Eddie
Lee
S. Dakota
Allie Crise
Wichita
Ray Glassgow
Phyllis
Essie Morris
Helen Strong
Emily Taylor
Baptist Missionary Society
Strong
Hazel Garrison
Leafy Pace
Maine
Smith Brooks
Verlin Cade
Coffeyville
Kans
Russel Slack
Fred Foster, Jr
Harold Foster
Judy
Estel Glassgow
Rogers
Ona Cade
Busy Bee Club
Guy Noble
Otis Wood
Floyd Miller
Lucy Howes
Miller
Wood
Woman's Society of Christian Service
T. A. Harris
Paul Clark
Anna MicCohn
Laura Combs
John McNees
Bill Orr
Anna Stiles
Essie Pratt
Dennis McAlpin
Women’s Society
Jim
Joyce
B. L. Clark
Nellie Nevins
Claude Drennen
Vernon McNutt
Barbara
Drennen
Clarks
Nevius
Bert Hoskins
Leo Hoskins
Yuma
Colorado
Artesia
S. Dak
Joe Handford
George Lake
Ben Anderson
C. J. Swan
Lolita Abbott
Cora Abbott
George Combs
Harry Solomon
Kenneth Abbott
Springfield
Richard Wallace
Baby
Miami
Opal Wallace
Paul Golding
Stella Denton
Florence Hickman
Los Angeles
R. H. Pratt
Lois Johnston
Erma Rayborn
Gene Erle Pratt
Roy Criser
Arthur Dinwiddie
O. K. Scott
Cole
Hobart William
Mr. Scott
Jared Morrow
Seymour, Iowa
Mrs
Fred Dowell
Hazel Dell
Winbond Lobanstlee
Mary
Dannen
Dannen Chick Grower
Dannen Elevator
Blockton, Iowa
Europe
Federal
Lac
C. W. Horning
Federal Minerals
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