HARDEN, George Albert 1906 - 1981

HARDEN, HOLMES, JAMES, CURRAY, HIDY, RODIBAUGH, TYGRET, GOUGHNOUR

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 4/18/2024 at 19:23:13

"The Fairfield Ledger"
Friday, June 5, 1981
Front Page, Columns 5 and 6

Former treasurer George HARDEN dies

George A. HARDEN, former Jefferson County treasurer, died at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Jefferson County Hospital where he had been a patient for three days.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the Behner Funeral Home with the Rev. Kenneth Harden officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery.

Family visitation will be Sunday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

HARDEN lived his entire life in Jefferson County. He served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II, and served as treasurer for Jefferson County for 20 years before his retirement. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, American Legion and Elks Lodge No. 1192.

HARDEN took over his duties at the Jefferson County Courthouse Dec. 1, 1954, after being elected in November. He replaced Anton Carlson, now deceased, who retired a month before his term expired.

HARDEN was elected president of the Southeast Iowa District County Officers Association for the year 1970. He terminated his 20 years as a county treasurer Dec. 31, 1974, with an extra month.

George A. HARDEN was born Jan. 2, 1906, in Batavia. He was the son of George W. and Josie HOLMES HARDEN but was reared by Jack and Savannah JAMES CURRAY.

He was married July 31, 1937, in Fairfield to Dorothy HIDY who survives.

In addition to his widow, he is survived by a daughter, Jean Ann RODIBAUGH, Grinnell and two grandchildren. Also three sisters, Nellie TYGRET, Moline, Ill.; Freda GOUGHNOUR and Miriam GOUGHNOUR, both of Agency.

(Note: The photo at the bottom ran with this article.)

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"The Fairfield Ledger"
Friday, June 12, 1981
Page 2, Column 5

Locals

... --Mr. and Mrs. Russell Whitney of Fort Dodge and Mr. and Mrs. Jim HIDY of Colorado Springs, Colo., have returned home after attending the funeral of George A. HARDEN. Mrs. Whitney was a roommate of Dorothy HARDEN's 52 years ago at Iowa State University. HIDY is a cousin.

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"The Fairfield Ledger"
Friday, June 12, 1981
Page 9, Column 7

CARD OF THANKS

At a time like this, words cannot reveal what the family of Geo. A. HARDEN would like to say to friends, neighbors and relatives for flowers, calls, cards, food, memorials and other expressions of sympathy.

For George, his home, family and the friendship of the people of Jefferson County were his pride and joy.

A very special thank you to Kenneth Harden, Carl Riggs, Drs. Egli and Hill, hospital staff and U.P.W. women.

Thank you to all.

Dorothy HARDEN
Jean Ann RODIBAUGH
Jim and Stephanie

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"The Fairfield Ledger"
Thursday, June 18, 1981
Page 10, Column 1

NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT
JEFFERSON COUNTY

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GEORGE A. HARDEN, DECEASED.

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF GEORGE A. HARDEN, DECEASED:

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT ON THE 12TH DAY OF JUNE, 1981, THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF GEORGE A. HARDEN DECEASED BEARING DATE OF THE 21ST DAY OF MAY, 1980, WAS ADMITTED TO PROBATE IN THE ABOVE NAMED COURT AND THAT DOROTHY E. HARDEN WAS APPOINTED EXECUTOR OF SAID ESTATE.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT ANY ACTION TO SET ASIDE SAID WILL MUST BE BROUGHT IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF SAID COUNTY WITHIN SIX MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF THE SECOND PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE, OR THEREAFTER BE FOREVER BARRED.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT ALL PERSONS INDEBTED TO SAID ESTATE ARE REQUESTED TO MAKE IMMEDIATE PAYMENT TO THE UNDERSIGNED, AND CREDITORS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST SAID ESTATE SHALL FILE THEM WITH THE CLERK OF THE ABOVE NAMED DISTRICT COURT, AS PROVIDED BY LAW, DULY AUTHENTICATED, FOR ALLOWANCE; AND UNLESS SO FILED WITHIN SIX MONTHS FROM THE SECOND PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE (UNLESS OTHERWISE ALLOWED OR PAID) SUCH CLAIM SHALL THEREAFTER BE FOREVER BARRED.

DATED THIS 15TH DAY OF JUNE, 1981.

DOROTHY E. HARDEN
EXECUTOR OF SAID ESTATE
910 SOUTH 6TH ST.
FAIRFIELD, IA. 52556

PARKIN & CAMERON
119 NORTH COURT ST.
FAIRFIELD, IA. 52556

DATE OF SECOND PUBLICATION
18 (sic - 25) DAY OF JUNE, 1981
June 18, 25, 1981

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*Transcribed for genealogy purposes; I have no relation to the person(s) mentioned.

Note: Buried in Evergreen Cemetery, in Lot 4th.010. Wife Dorothy died in 1991 and was buried with him, in adjacent Lot 4th.011.

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