HAMMOND, Clara Gertrude 1893 - 1958

HAMMOND, VEBURG, JOHNSON, CROSSLAND

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 2/11/2024 at 13:10:02

"The Fairfield, Ia. Ledger"
Monday, February 24, 1958
Page 2, Column 1

ROYAL NEIGHBORS WILL ATTEND HAMMOND RITE

Members of the Royal Neighbors lodge will meet Wednesday afternoon at the Hoskins funeral home to attend funeral services for Mrs. Clara HAMMOND. The services are planned for 2 o'clock.

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"The Fairfield, Ia. Ledger"
Monday, February 24, 1958
Page 8, Column 1

Clara G. HAMMOND Dies At Hospital

Mrs. Clara G. HAMMOND, well known Fairfield resident, passed away about 7:20 a.m. Sunday at the Jefferson county hospital. She had been in failing health the past year and seriously ill since last November.

Last rites will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Hoskins funeral home with Dr. J. Henry Teele in charge. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.

Clara G. HAMMOND, 65, was born Feb. 5, 1893, near Glendale in Jefferson county, the daughter of the late Charles and Selina VEBURG JOHNSON.

She was united in marriage on March 1, 1920, to Thomas J. HAMMOND. The wedding took place at Chambersburg, Pa. Her husband passed away Feb. 28, 1937.

Mrs. HAMMOND spent her entire life in this community. Her home has been at 303 N. Second street for the past several years. She was a member of the Methodist church, the Philathea class, Royal Neighbors, American Legion Auxiliary and Iota Sigma.

She is survived by a foster son Carroll R. JOHNSON, Keokuk; two grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Ida CROSSLAND, Fairfield; a brother, and a number of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother.

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"The Fairfield, Ia. Ledger"
Tuesday, February 25, 1958
Page 8, Column 5

HAMMOND Funeral To Be Wednesday

Last rites for Clara G. HAMMOND will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Hoskins funeral home with Dr. J. Henry Teele in charge. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.

Mrs. HAMMOND passed away Sunday at the Jefferson county hospital after a lengthy illness.

She was born Feb. 5, 1893, near Glendale, the daughter of the late Charles H. and Selma VEBURG JOHNSON, and was married to Thomas J. HAMMOND March 1, 1920. He died Feb. 28, 1937.

Mrs. HAMMOND is survived by a foster son, Carroll R. JOHNSON, Keokuk; two grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Ida CROSSLAND, Fairfield; and a brother, Lawrence JOHNSON, Fairfield; and a number of nieces and nephews.

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"The Fairfield, Ia. Ledger"
Friday, February 28, 1958
Page 2, Column 1

CARD OF THANKS

The relatives of Mrs. Clara HAMMOND wish to express their heartfelt thanks to all who have been so kind to her during her long and painful illness. God bless you all is our sincere prayer.

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"The Fairfield, Ia. Ledger"
Thursday, March 6, 1958
Page 4, Column 5

NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL IN DISTRICT COURT

State of Iowa, Jefferson County, ss.

TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

You Are Hereby Notified, That an instrument of writing purported to be the last Will and Testament of Clara Gertrude HAMMOND, Deceased dated February 27, 1940 have been this day filed, opened and read, Monday the 17th day of March, 1958, is fixed for hearing proof of same at the Court House in Fairfield, Iowa, before the District Court of said County, or the Clerk of said Court; and at 9:30 o'clock A.M., of the day above mentioned all persons interested are hereby notified and required to appear, and show cause, if any they have, why said instrument should not be probated and allowed as and for the last Will and Testament of said deceased.

Dated at Fairfield, Iowa, March 4, 1958.
(Seal)
W. S. Parkin, Clerk of District Court.
Virlee M. Johnston, Deputy.
March 6

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Note: Buried in Lot 3rd.134½ with husband Thomas.