ANSTEAD, Norman C. 1855 - 1932

ANSTEAD, BELLWOOD, PIERSON, SHAFFER

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 5/25/2021 at 20:23:28

"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Friday, September 16, 1932
Page TWO, Column 1

Around The Town

… Word was received last evening by Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Medes of the death of Mr. Norman C. ANSTEAD occurring in Los Angeles on September 15. Definite word has not been received concerning funeral arrangements but word will be given later to the many friends of the family. They will be on their way to Fairfield at the earliest possible time. …

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"The Fairfield Daily Ledger"
Monday, September 19, 1932
Front Page, Column 5

ANSTEAD RITES 3:30 TOMORROW
Body Will Arrive Over Golden State Limited Tonight

Funeral services for Norman C. ANSTEAD, former prominent jeweler of this city, who passed away in Los Angeles, Calif., Thursday, will be held from the Murray Funeral Home at 3:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Dr. H. C. Whiting will officiate. Interment in Evergreen cemetery.

The body will arrive in Fairfield tonight over the Golden State Limited and will be taken to the Funeral Home.

Mr. ANSTEAD is survived by his wife and two sons, Robert of Los Angeles, and Guy of Cincinnati, Ohio; also two grandsons, Norman Robert and William Jenkins ANSTEAD.

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"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Wednesday, September 21, 1932
Page TWO, Column 5

ANSTEAD RITES HELD TUESDAY
Many Friends Gathered At Murray Funeral Home To Pay Tribute

Many relatives friends, and former business associates gathered at the Murray Funeral Home at 3:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon to pay tribute to Norman C. ANSTEAD, who passed away Thursday in Los Angeles, California.

Dr. H. C. Whiting of this city, a close friend of the family, officiated at the last rites. Miss Cora Ball and Mrs. L. W. Van Nostrand sang "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere," accompanied on the piano by Mrs. Gilbert Voorhies.

The various jewelry stores of the city closed during the hour of the service. Mr. ANSTEAD owned and operated what is now the Kennedy Jewelry store, on the west side of the square, for many years. On account of ill health he sold the store and last October in company with his wife went to Los Angeles to visit his son Robert. He also leaves another son, Guy ANSTEAD, of Cincinnati, Ohio, and two grandchildren.

Burial was made in Evergreen cemetery. The pallbearers were Harry E. Smith, E. R. Smith, Dr. Chester Fordyce, Paul S. Junkin, C. W. Wade and Leo Thoma.

The out-of-town relatives attending the funeral were the two sons, Robert of Los Angeles, and Guy of Cincinnati, O., Mrs. William S. BELLWOOD and daughter Mrs. Robert PIERSON of Chicago.

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"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Wednesday, September 21, 1932
Page FIVE, Column 1

Locals

… --Guy ANSTEAD of Cincinnati, Ohio, Robert ANSTEAD of Los Angeles, Calif., Mrs. William S. BELLWOOD and daughter, Mrs. Robert PIERSON of Chicago, attended the funeral yesterday of N. C. ANSTEAD. Guy ANSTEAD returned to his home last night and Mrs. PIERSON left today. The others will remain in Fairfield for a visit with Mrs. ANSTEAD. …

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"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Thursday, September 22, 1932
Page SEVEN, Column 8

PROBATE OF WILL
State of Iowa, Jefferson County, ss.

To All Whom It May Concern:

Notice is hereby given that an instrument, purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Norman C. ANSTEAD, Deceased, is now on file in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of Jefferson county, and that Monday, October 10, A. D. 1932 at 9 o'clock A. M. has been set for proof and final hearing of same.

Witness my hand and the seal of said Court this 21st day of September, 1932.

C. W. IRELAND.
Clerk of the District Court
By Esther Coffman, Deputy.
Publish Sept. 22, 29

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"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Saturday, September 24, 1932
Page TWO, Column 1

Mrs. Robert PIERSON of Chicago motored to her home yesterday afternoon accompanied by her cousin Mr. Robert ANSTEAD of Los Angeles. Mr. ANSTEAD will leave immediately for ten days in New York returning for a short time with his mother Mrs. N. C. ANSTEAD on his way west.

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"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Friday, October 21, 1932
Page FIVE, Column 1

Locals

… --Guy ANSTEAD left today for his home in Cincinnati, Ohio, after spending some time with his mother, Mrs. N. C. ANSTEAD. …

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"The Fairfield (Ia.) Daily Ledger"
Saturday, November 12,. 1932
Pag SIX, Column 3

Locals

… --Mrs. N. C. ANSTEAD will accompany her sister, Mrs. W. S. BELLWOOD, who has been visiting her for some time, to Chicago today, where she will visit at the Robert PIERSON home for a few weeks before going to Cincinnati, Ohio, to spend Christmas with her son, Guy ANSTEAD. Mrs. Guy ANSTEAD and little son Norman will also be in Chicago to spend Thanksgiving at the Robert PIERSON home. …

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Note: Buried in Lot 2nd.096 with wife Cynthia L. SHAFFER ANSTEAD who died in 1958.