WHO'S WHO OF 1940

BABCOCK, JAMES ARTHUR:  Custodian Lake Wapello; b. Johnson Co., Iowa June 13, 1896. Son of Chas W Babcock-Flo Roberts; educated in Benton County, married Reeta Bartley April 10 1921 Ottumwa. Sons Richard J, Philip B; daughter Joyce A. Joan S. Prior to 1918 he was a farmer in Benton County.  1919-1934 a barber, Ottumwa; 1934- Custodian Lake Wapello, Davis Co., this lake is the largest artificial lake in Iowa & 3^rd largest state park; Instrumental in conservation & development of wild fowl life in the district. In 1935, command conservation officer; During WW entered the US Army Sept 1918, stationed Camp Dodge 56^th machine gun battle, discharged March 1919. American Legion, active. 1932 Organizer of the Ottumwa Gun Club, AF& AM. Hobbies include hunting and fishing. Residence Route 1, Drakesville.

BALDRIDGE, MRS KATHERINE: Home economics lecturer, born Bloomfield, IA., Feb 19, 1888; daughter of A J McClure & Josephine Evans. Educated Southern Iowa Normal & Scientific Institute, Drake University. Married Kenneth F Baldridge May 17, 1910 in Bloomfield. Born to them a son, John D and a daughter, Josephine (Mrs Robert S Everett); teacher Bloomfield schools, home economics lecturer for Iowa Newspapers Inc., Reporter and bookkeeper for Bloomfield Democrat, past postal employee, Member Bloomfield civic league. Residence 102 W North, Bloomfield.

BALDRIDGE, KENNETH FERGUSON: Publisher, born Bloomfield, IA., May 25^th 1886, son of David F Baldridge & Margaret Jane Ferguson. Educated at Bloomfield HS 1903; Southern Iowa Normal & Scientific Institute 1903-1904. Drake University, LLB 1909; Sigma Delta Chi; married Katharine McClure May 17, 1910.  1909-1916 Editor & Publisher Bloomfield Democrat; 1916-24, 35-36 Post Master. Ran for Democratic candidate for congress but defeated; 1936-37 acting P M. 1920-30with assocs owner 7 southern Iowa newspapers operated under group management, chairman operation organization; 1933-39 relief administrator of Davis County; 1934-35 Chairman Natl Code Authority for Non-Metropolitan Printing & Publishing Industries; Iowa Newspapers Inc., president 1928-33; 1937 received Iowa Master Editor-Publisher award from IPA, highest honor awarded by IPA; souther IPA, president 1914 & 1925-26. Director 1921-25; National editor association, 1929-33 director, 1933-34 Vice President, 1934-35 50^th President, 2^nd Iowan to be president; Natl Assn of Post Masters, 1919 President of Iowa chapter C of C; Country Club, KP, AF & AM, KT Shrine. Residence Bloomfield.

Baughman, Erman S: Jersey Cattle Breeder; born in  Davis Co, Iowa on July 20, 1901; son  of Joseph E Baughman and Malinda Swartzendruver; education at Pulaski High School 1919; Bluffton Ohio College 1919-20; married to Mabel Niswamder on October 16, 1921 in  Orville Ohio; son  Joe R. Baughman; daughter  Baraba L. Baughman; 1920-21 farmer with father, Grove Township; 1921-23 salesman for Niswander Bakery, in Orville Ohio; 1923-24 employed in Timpkin Roller Bearing Co, in Canton Ohio; 1924-25 employed by paint contracting company in  Upland California; 1925-26 with father on farm, Grove Township; 1926-38 operated grandfather Swartzendruver’s farm in Prairie Township, 1938- owner & operator 178 A, specialized in purebred Jersey cattle, 1930 began development of purebred herd of Jersey cattle, 1930 began exhibiting at county fairs, since 1933 an annual Jersey exhibitor at Iowa St Fair, 1934-35 & 1938-40 Jersey exhibitor Waterloo Dairy Cattle Congress; 1934 owner & exhibitor of grand champion Jersey bull at Iowa St Fair, 1939 this bull awarded Dairy Sire Index award at Dairy Cattle Congress; 1935-36-37 & 1939 won Get of Sire class at Cedar Rapids All Iowa Show, 1936-40 won Produce of Cow; 1935-36 & 1939 owner and exhibitor grand champion Jersey cow at Cedar Rapids All Iowa Show & was 1^st price 2-year old Jersey cow at Iowa St fair 1935; 1940 owner & exhibitor grand champion Jersey cow at All Iowa Show, Cedar Rapids & Iowa St Fair; 1940 bred & raised the undefeated sire Jersey calf in Jersey 4-H Clubs of Iowa & champion heifer, Dairy Cattle Congress; Iowa Jersey Cattle Club, president 1936-38; American Jersey Cattle Club; Bur; Mennonite Church; Republican; hobbies: athletics, travel; residence Route 2, Bloomfield.

Baumgarten, Ray B: Merchant; born in  Davis Co on  Iowa July 11, 1886; son  of F W Baumgarten and Caroline Schlegel; education at Bloomfield High School in 1907; married to  Helen Jones on October 15, 1916 in Wabasha, Minnesota; son  Robert Ray Baumgarten; daughter Polly Ann Baumgarten; 1907 clerk in clothing store, 1909-13 part owner, 1913- owner & operator; 1929-32 member city council; 1935- member board city library; C of C, president, post director of the Country Club, post director of  AF &AM; Methodist Church; Independent; hobbies: fishing, athletic sports; office and residence in Bloomfield.

Boles, Allen Harvey:  Hardware Dealer; born in Davis County, Iowa on June 1, 1878; son of C. H. Boles and Nancy M. Coshow; education at Southern Iowa Normal School 1897; married to Charity Bunten on May 18, 1901 in Drakesville, Iowa. Son La Clare Boles. 1897-1900 school teacher, Davis and Van Buren Counties. 1900-03 clerk at hardware store in Drakesville, Iowa. 1903-04 assistant manager at Hawkeye Lumber Company in Centerville, Iowa. 1904- was a hardware director in Drakesville, Iowa. Member town county for many years. Member board of education. Iowa Retail Hardware Association; Christian Church; AF & AM; MWA; Republican; hobbies included hunting and travel, His office and residence in Drakesville, Iowa.

Botts, Samuel: Farmer. Born in Davis County, Iowa on April 8, 1878. Son of J. W. Botts and Mary McCullough. Education in rural schools and Southern Iowa Normal in 1900. Married to Grace Kratzer on September 17, 1902 in Downing, Missouri. Sons: Floyd E. Botts,  Harold A. Botts, John A. Botts, Samuel Botts, Junior. Daughters: Florence O. Pauline N (Mrs. Guy Rominger), Mary E. (Mrs. John Kinnamon), Audrey C. Evelyn V, Bernice P; 1899-1903 teacher in Davis County and Missouri. 1903-07 farmer in Minnesota. 1907- farmer in Davis County, Iowa; 1910-14 township clerk; 1914-16 township assessor; 1920 – secretary Wyacondah School township; 1936-37 chairman Davis County AAA; 1940 member Tenant Pur chairman; Farm Bureau president since 1937; Christian Church was elder and chairman of board for many years; Democrat; Hobbies: reading and the residence was Route 7 in Bloomfield, Iowa.

Brown, Floyd A: Merchant; Born in Davis County, Iowa on December 27, 1889 the son of J. William Brown and Mary York. Education in the rural school and Bloomfield High School in 1909. He married Frata M. Bond on June 7, 1910 in Ottumwa, Iowa. They had one son Joe Pearce. 1909-10 street car conductor in Ottumwa, Iowa. 1910-1923 clerk in dry goods store in Bloomfield, Iowa for John Taylor, manager of seed and wool business; 1923-33 Davis County treasurer; 1933 owner and operator seed, grain and wool business in Bloomfield, Iowa; C of C; church member Rotary; Chair member of Country Club; AF and AM; Christian Church; Democrat. His hobbies included fishing, baseball and Indian relics. His office and residence was in Bloomfield, Iowa.

Brown, Mrs. Frata Bond: Homemaker and Business woman. She was born in Davis County, Iowa on February 19, 1892. She was the daughter of John C. Bond and Lilly Dunbar. Education was in the rural schools and Bloomfield, Iowa. She married Floyd A. Brown on June 7, 1910 in Ottumwa, Iowa. They had one son Joe Pearce. 1908-1910 telephone operator in Bloomfield, Iowa. 1916-1920 clerk in Taylor Dry Goods Store; 1923-33 Davis County treasure, only woman ever to hold this county office; 1933- bookkeeper and office manager family business in Bloomfield, Iowa. 1910- homemaker in Bloomfield, Iowa. PEO, president church Brethren 1937-38; OES, worthy matron 1931-1933, district instr 1936-37 and 1939, grand chaplain 1938; Christian Church; democrat. Her hobbies included: window displays. Her office and residence was in Bloomfield, Iowa.

Brown, Hubert C: County Superintendent of Schools. He was born in Muscatine County, Iowa on December 23, 1864. The son Newton J. Brown and Vesta C. Ferry. Education was in Muscatine and Dallas Counties, Dexter Normal, Western Normal College, Shenandoah, Fort Scott Kansas Community School. He married Lottie I. Cline on September 28, 1890 in Quinter, Kansas. They had the following sons: Willard J Brown, Harry L. Brown, Ralph C. Brown, Lee C. Brown, and Carl F. Brown (deceased 1919). One daughter Minnie Brown (deceased). 1883-87 school teacher in Calhoun and Dallas Counties; 1887-90 superintendent of schools in Quinter, Kansas. 1890-1901 teach in public schools in Dallas County and also operator 215 A farm. 1901-05 superintendent of schools in Thurman. 1904-14 president and owner Southern Iowa Normal, Bloomfield, Iowa. 1914-18 principal of schools in Bloomfield; 1918- Davis County superintendent of schools in Bloomfield,  Iowa. September 1940 began 58^th consecutive year in school work; during World War organizer of war activities for bond sales, ARC, etc in SE Iowa counties; SE Iowa County Superintendent Association; ISTA; AF&AM; RAM; KT; life member Shrine has been past officer and trustee many years; democrat. Hobbies included: youth development, athletics. His father came to Iowa from Indiana 1937 ad at death 1933 was the oldest continuous resident of Iowa; office was the courthouse and residence in Bloomfield, Iowa.

Carlstedt, Ellworth Theodore: College Dean. He was born in Duluth, Minnesota on November 10, 1905. He is the son of Albin Carlstedt and Freda Anderson. His education was at Duluth, Minnesota High School in 1923; Wisconsin St Teachers College, Superior Wisconsin, Bed 1928; University of Iowa, MA 1929; graduate work University of Minnesota 1932-34, University of Wisconsin, summer 1930; Sigma Delta Phi. He married Nellie Fern Schenck on June 10, 1921 in Estherville, Iowa. One son Woodrow E. Carlstedt. One daughter Elaine Wenana. 1923-24 clerk in book store in Duluth, Minnesota. 1929-32 instruction in junior college in Estherville; 1933-34 University of Minnesota reading assistant; 1934-35 county director of recreation for Minnesota State Recreation Department; 1935- dean Bloomfield Junior College, teacher of history, economics and political science; contributor of various articles to history magazines; Minnesota Historic Society; American Historic Association; ISTA; Junior C of C, Vice President 1938-39; Unitarian Church. Hobbies included reading, travel and political economy. His office and residence is located in Bloomfield, Iowa.

Dalhgren, Amos T: He was a car salesman. He was born in Wapello County, Iowa on November 28, 1879 to Charles A. Dalhgren and Amanda Thornton. His education was in the rural schools. He married Clara E. Lanman on November 10, 1903 in Davis County, Iowa. They had one daughter, Leona G. Dalhgren (Mrs. Ben Heady). From 1903-06 he was a farmer in Wapello County, Iowa. From 1906-09 he farmed in Van Buren County, Iowa. 1909-28 he was the owner and operator of two farms in Davis County, Iowa, and specialized in stock raising and feeding. 1928-30 retired in Bloomfield, Iowa. 1930-33 was the Davis County Supervisor. 1933-36 member of the Davis County, Iowa board of relief and unemployment. 1936-38 was a Chevrolet salesman in Bloomfield, Iowa. 1938- was a Plymouth and Dodge salesman in Bloomfield, Iowa. 1940- was the mayor of Bloomfield, Iowa. 1923-27 was a Cleveland township trustee. He was a member of the Christian Church and he was a Republican. His hobby was hunting. His office was located in the city hall and lived in Bloomfield, Iowa.

Fenton, Charles Dalton: He was a physician and surgeon. He was born in Davis County, Iowa on July 15, 1904 to Hugh Fenton and Setta VanLandingham. He obtained his education at the Bloomfield High School in 1924, University of Iowa his Master Degree in 1931. He married Elma Lister on September 16, 1932 in Lancaster, Missouri. They had one daughter, Donna Lee. From 1931-32 he was an intern at the W. A. Foote Memorial Hospital in Jackson, Michigan. 1932 he was practicing medicine with Dr. Shelton in Bloomfield, Davis County, Iowa. Mississippi Valley and Iowa State Medical Society. AMA; C of C; Country Club; IOOF. He was a protestant and a democrat. His hobby was hunting. His office and residence was in Bloomfield, Iowa.

Fimmen, Waldo Ralph: He was an attorney. He was born in Des Moines County, Iowa on June 3, 1899 to Henry C. Fimmen and Lilly Bruns. He obtained his education in Des Moines County, Iowa at the Burlington High School in 1919, and the University of Iowa , LLB in 1930, he was a member of the basketball team, and the University of Wisconsin summer courses in law 1924-29. He was a member of the Delta Theta Phi. He married Mildred Wharton on September 26, 1931 in Denmark. They had one daughter, Baraba Jean. From 1922-29 he was a teacher at the Denmark Academy. 1930-35 he practiced law partner of T. P. Bence in firm Bence and Fimmen in Bloomfield, Iowa. 1935 after his partner’s death he practiced law in Bloomfield, Iowa. 1933-39 he was the Davis County attorney. 1922 official of call and high school athletic contests and specialized in basketball and football. 1940 won republican nomination for state representative. He was member of Davis County, District and Iowa State Bar Associations. C of C, Rotary and Country Club, MWA, AF&AM. He was a member of the Methodist Church, and his hobby was flower gardening. His office and residence was in Bloomfield, Iowa.

Forbes, Donald W:  He was a lumber dealer. He was born in Van Buren County, Iowa on May 31, 1902 to Benjamin Forbes and Bessie Austin. He married S. Mabel Austin on November 20, 1926 in Fairfield, Iowa. They had one foster daughter Donna J. Forbes. 1926-26 he was funeral director; 1926-27 he was a glass grinder at Thoma Glass Company; 1927-28 employed by Eclipse Lumber Company in Fairfield, Iowa. 1928-36 was assistant manager, 1936 he was a manager. He was a member of the Davis County Fair Association board; Iowa Retail Lumbermens Association, chairman of Davis County C of C, president since 1939; BPOE; Protestant. His hobbies was hunting and fishing. His office and residence was in Bloomfield, Iowa.

Fortune, Charles Eugene:  HE was a seed and feed buyer. He was in Bloomfield, Iowa on November 1, 1886 to Charles D. Fortune and May Taylor. His education was at the Kemper Military School in Boonville, Missouri 1903-07; University of  Iowa, LLB 1912; Kappa Sigma. He married Florence Corrick on July 26, 1915 in Bloomfield, Iowa. They had one daughter Sally Fortune. 1912-17 partner of T. P. Bence in law practice in Bloomfield, Iowa. 1917-30 with father in wool and seed buying business and other institutes in Bloomfield, Iowa. 1930 after his father’s death owner and operator seed and wool buying business in Bloomfield, Iowa.  1907-17 he was a second letiunant in Missouri National Guard; 1917-36 command for reserve corps of the United States Army; during World War stationed Camp Pike Arkansas, Infantry Officers Training School. He was a member of the American Legion, church member, post commander 1935; C of C, past secretary; Country Club; AF and AM; Protestant and a Republican. His hobbies included: books, grandparents pioneer settlers of Davis County before Civil War. Both his parents were born in Davis County, Iowa. His office and residence was in Bloomfield, Iowa.

Gilfillan, George William: He was a physician and surgeon in Bloomfield, Iowa. He was born in Henry County, Iowa on October 29, 1899 to Dr. Homer J. Gilfillan and Clara Moon. He received his education at Mount Pleasant High School 1918; University of Iowa , MD in 1924; graduate work at Harvard Medical School 1929; Alpha Kappa Kappa; Alpha Omega Alpha. He married Mable Dills on September 29, 1923 in Marion, Iowa. 1924-25 he did internship at St. Mark’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah; 1925-33 practiced medicine in Pulaski, Iowa. 1933 practiced medicine in Bloomfield, Iowa; 1933 he was member staff at St. Joseph and Ottumwa Hospitals; has contributed various papers on medical subjects to Davis and Wapello County Medical Society; 1918 did three months in the SATC at the University of Iowa, 1921 did three months officer training medical corps, Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania; Davis County, Des Moines Valley and Iowa St Medical Society; AMA; C of C; Country Club; IOOF, AF&AM, RAM. He was a member of the Methodist Church and a Republican. His hobby was athletic sports. He was one of six brothers all doctors, his father, grandfather and great-grandfather was also doctors, grandfather was Dr. George W. Gilfillan pioneer doctor in Van Buren County. His office and residence was located in Bloomfield, Iowa.

Goode, Dewey E: He was a merchant in Bloomfield, Iowa. He was born in Bloomfield, Iowa on June 2, 1898 to L. E. Goode and Rosa Gravitt. His education was at the Bloomfield High School. He married Ione McIntire on June 10, 1917 in Bloomfield, Iowa. 1917-20 he was a farmer in Davis County, Iowa. 1920-33 he was employed by his father in produce and fur business in Bloomfield, Iowa. 1933 after his father’s death partner of brothers Dean and Doran owner and operator L. E. Goode Produce Company in Bloomfield, Iowa. His father had established this business in 1899 and was one of the outstanding furs buying houses in the Midwest. 1932-40 member of the Iowa House of Rep from Davis County, Iowa. 1940 Republican candidate for senate from Davis and Appanoose Counties. 1939 at 48^th general assembly elected speaker pro tem of House of Rep, spokesman for Farm to Market road program; owner and operator 160 A Farm, in Davis, County, Iowa; C of C; Protestant and a Republican. His hobbies included fishing and hunting. Both his grandfather and great-grandfathers pioneered in Davis County. His office and residence was at 203 North Madison, Bloomfield,  Iowa.

Goodell, Floyd Morton: County Agricultural Agent. He was born in Benton County, Iowa on June 17, 1905. The son of Arthur M. Goodell and Mary E. Humphrey. He obtained his education at the Vinton High School 1922 and Iowa State College BSc in agricultural economics in 1939. He married Cecilia Boone on October 6, 1926 in Vinton, Iowa. He married Alleen Reeve Flayharty on December 21, 1937 in Ames, Iowa. They had a foster daughter Carol Virginia. From 1922-26 he was employed with his father on the farm in Benton County, Iowa. 1926-34 he was a farmer, Benton County specialized in dairy herd of Holsteins. 1936-37 and 1938 Wapello County club agent. 1939-40 Warren County club agent. 1940 Davis County agricultural agent in Bloomfield, Iowa. 1930 helped organized and chair member Cedar Valley Farm Business Record Association. Junior C of C. He was a member of the Methodist Church. His hobby was livestock development. His office was located at the Tarrence Building and his residence was in Bloomfield, Iowa.

Gooden, Thomas A.: Thomas was an attorney in Bloomfield, Iowa. He was born in Davis County, Iowa on May 14, 1877 to A. J. Gooden and Maria F. Matthews. He received his education from Southern Iowa Normal School, Omaha Community College in Omaha, Nebraska in 1898; Drake University, LLB 1901. He married Maude M. Harper on January 2, 1900 in Davis County, Iowa. 1906-28 he practiced law partner of Dillion H. Payne in Firm Payne and Goodson in Bloomfield, Iowa; 1928 after his partner’s death private law practice in Bloomfield, Iowa; 1905-09 and 1915-1921 Davis County Attorney; past city attorney; 1934 Democratic candidate for district judge of second judicial district; during World War member draft exemption board of Davis County, minute-man speaker, in county secret service under appointment of United States Attorney General; Davis County, District, Iowa State and American Bar Associations; MWA; IOOF; Methodist Church, trustee many years, 1940 chairman finance committee; Democrat. His hobbies included: fishing and hunting. Both grandfathers pioneer settlers of Davis County 1849. His office was located at the Davis County Savings Bank and his residence was located in Bloomfield, Iowa.

Grimes, Perry Thomas:  He was a banker. He was born in Smithville, Indiana on October 7, 1872 to Silas Grimes and Susan Gaither. He obtained his education at Bloomington, Indiana: prep department Indiana State University. He married Mary H. Hinkle on June 11, 1914 in Ottumwa, Iowa (December 1937). They had a son Perry T. Grimes, Junior. 1890-92 he was employed in the census department in Washington, DC. 1892-93 he helped organize and reporter on Bloomington Industry Daily Tele, newspaper; 1893-95 he was a bookkeeper for the Spoke and Hub Factory in Bloomington, Indiana. 1895-1902 he was a partner of brother J M in Lincoln Illinois Daily News; 1902-04 employed in business department of Davenport Daily Times; 1904-06 operator family farm, near Smithville, Indiana; 1906-20 owner and editor of Davis County Republican ; 1920-21 retired; 1926-38 editor and publisher for the Booneville, Missouri Daily News; 1928-30 retired; 1930 partner in Sentinel-Tribune Publishing Company in Osceola, pur Osceola Tribune and reported with Osceola Sentinel and formed this company, 1930-32 publisher; 1932 president and executive manager Davis County Savings Bank in Bloomfield, Iowa, past director several years; during World War member Iowa State and Davis County of defense. He was a Davis County food administrator, Rotary, Country Club. He was a Protestant and a Republican. His hobbies included: baseball and athletics. His office and residence was located in Bloomfield, Iowa.

Guernsey, Newson Evans:  He was a publisher. He was born in Van Buren County, Iowa on September 17, 1868 to Harry C. Guernsey and Rebeccah Evans. He obtained his education at the Davis and Van Buren Counties School, Southern Iowa Normal and the Bloomfield High School in 1889. He married Kate Linaberry on March 5, 1895 in Bloomfield, Iowa (December 1930).  1889-90 assistant Post Master and store clerk in Brownie, Arizona; 1890-91 employed in printing office in Bloomfield, Iowa. 1891-95 in Milton, Iowa. 1895-1930 was owner and operator Milton Herald; 1930-32 retired; 1932-1935 employed by Keosauqua Republican; 1935 was publisher Milton Herald; 1938 Iowa State representative from Van Buren County in 39^th general assembly, now a candidate for re-election; 1926-29 president Milton School Board; 1920-26, 1928-30 and 1936-38 was the mayor; 1912-18 president and manager Milton Agricultural Society and Fair; KP; Pythian Sisters; IOOF; OES; AF&AM; Methodist Church; Republican. His hobby was music. Mr. Guernsey made the run for land during the great rush into the Oklahoma when it was entered for settlement April 25, 1889, he settled on a claim two miles northwest of Oklahoma, later the University of Oklahoma was built on this land. His residence was in Milton, Iowa.

Harris, Donald Woodrow: He was an attorney.  He was born in Bloomfield, Iowa on January 14, 1912 to David E. Harris and Ethel I. Wisdom. He obtained his education Bloomfield High School 1928; Bloomfield Junior College 1928-30; University of Iowa, BA 1932, JD 1934; Gamma Etta Gamma. He married Helen J. Paine on June 3, 1937 in Marengo, Iowa. They had one daughter Martha Jane Harris. 1934-35 practiced law with Stephens and Wisdom in Des Moines, Iowa. 1935 practiced law in Bloomfield, Iowa. 1938 was the Davis County Attorney; Davis County Bar Association, sectary since 1935; District and Iowa State Bar Association; Junior C of C; C of C; Country Club; IOOF; AF&AM; member of the Methodist Church, member of finance committee since 1938; Democrat; president of YD Club 1935-36. His hobbies included: hunting, fishing and athletics. His office was located in the Terremce Building and his residence in Bloomfield, Iowa.

Heady, Conda C C: He was a physician and surgeon. He was born in Davis County, Iowa on October 24, 1861 to Gabriel J. Heady and Leah E. Conner. He received his education from rural schools; Keokuk College of Physicians and Surgeons, MD 1889; graduate work Post Graduate Medical School and Hospital in Chicago, Illinois in 1902. He married Ella Ware on October 1, 1882 in Davis County, Iowa. They had the following sons: Clarence L. Heady, Glenn D. Heady and a daughter Maude (deceased), Roxie (Mrs. James Dunn). He married Mary Riley on March 24, 1912 in Bloomfield, Iowa. 1889-90 he practiced medicine in Belknap, Iowa. 1890 practiced medicine in Troy, Iowa. 1890 he practiced medicine in Bloomfield, Iowa and was the Davis County Coroner, 35 years; Davis County and Iowa State Medical Societies; AMA, life member; IOOF; MWA. He was a member of the Baptist Church and a Demarcate. His hobby was gardening. His office and residence was in Bloomfield, Iowa.

Hem, Earl R: He was Chairman County Agricultural Conservation Association. He was born in Davis County, Iowa on October 29, 1882 to Francis J. Hem and Carrie Belk. He obtained his education in rural schools. He married Flossie Strong on January 23, 1907 in Van Buren County, Iowa. They had a son Obert C, Hem and a daughter Olive Marie (Mrs. Noland Gibson), Maple Madeline (Mrs. Edwin McDowell). He had the following occupations: 1906 he was a farmer in Davis County, Iowa. 1936-38 vice chairmen Davis County Agricultural Conservation Association. 1938 chairman member Selma consolidated school board of education. He was a member of six years of the Davis County School board of education. 1928-34 clerk Salt Creek Township. 1934-37 trustees. 1934-36 township AAA committeeman and director of Farm Bureau since 1930. He belonged to the following organizations: Farm Bureau, IOOF, and Christian Church and was a democrat. His hobby was baseball. His office was located in Bloomfield, Iowa and his residence was located in Selma, Iowa.

Hensel, Mrs. Alice Stringer: She was a hotel owner. She was born in Wayne, Nebraska on November 28, 1884 to Mark Stringer and Matilda Dygert. She obtained her education at Wayne Nebraska High School 1902; University of Nebraska 1902-03; Nebraska Western University 1903-05. She married Roy A Hensel on January 11, 1912 in Wayne, Nebraska. They had one son Mark Clinton Hensel. She had the following occupations: 1912 homemaker; 1916-1924 member Hebron Nebraska library board; 1928 owner and operate Wishard Hotel, Bloomfield, Iowa; during World War chairman Liberty Loons, Fair County Nebraska, on educational program for food administration, district chairman ARCS chs; Nebraska State chairman of Junior Federated Women’s Clubs 1924-26; B&PW, president Bloomfield 1932-37, 9^th district chairman 1935-36; OES; Methodist Church; Republican. Fair County Nebraska chairman 1918-24. Her hobby was growing cactus plants. Her office was located at the Wishard Hotel and residence in Bloomfield, Iowa.

Heskett, Verna Larence: He was a postmaster. He was born in Pulaski, Iowa on November 30, 1888 to James E. Heskett and Mary Neidy. He received his education at Pulaski 1907. He married Marie Payton on August 4, 1921 in Keosauqua, Iowa. He had the following occupations: 1911-17 clerk in the grocery store in Pulaski, Iowa; 1919-23 salesman at Vaughn Motor Company in Bloomfield, Iowa; 1923-30 Standard Biscuit Company in Ottumwa, Iowa; 1930-31 Nash Finch Company in Burlington, Iowa; 1931 and 1925 owner and operator grocery store in Pulaski, Iowa; 1936 Postmaster, Pulaski, Iowa; during World War enlisted 1917-18 in the 339^th field infantry, Camp Dodge, O/S Clermont Sector in Ordnance division, discharge April 1919, Camp Dodge. He belonged to the American Legion, 1928 commander; National Association of Post Masters; AF&AM; Methodist Church and a democrat. His office and residence was in Pulaski, Iowa.

Kirk, Bert: He was a postmaster. He was born in Davis County, Iowa on December 1, 1896 to Elijah Kirk and Mary Hunt. His education was obtained at the Davis County; ISTC Prep School 1912-14. He married Ona Hicks on April 8, 1924 in Osceola, Iowa. He had the following occupations: 1919-20 member of the police force in Huron, South Dakota; 1920-22 partner in a farm produce business in Unionville; 1922-24 owner and operator of the Unionville Garage; 1923-33 farmer in Davis County; 1933-35 employed in developing a state park and Lake Wapello; 1935 acting Post Master in Drakesville, Iowa; 1936 post master during World War enlisted Camp Dodge Company K 87^th Infantry, 19^th division, discharged December 1918. He belonged to the following organizations: American Legion post 407, 1920-22 commanders; National League of District P Ms; Baptist Church and a democrat. His hobbies was fishing and hunting. His office and residence was located in Drakesville, Iowa.

Koons, Donald Merle: Variety Store Owner. He was born in Batavia, Iowa on February 2, 1894 to Allen Koons and Amanda Blosser. His education was at Batavia High School in 1911. He married Made Margerum on June 30, 1925 in Des Moines, Iowa. They had a son, Donald Deane Koons and a daughter, Mary Anne Koons. He had the following occupations: 1911-15 worked on farms; 1915-17 car salesman and parts man in Batavia, Iowa; 1919-22 assistant cash Farmers Savings Bank in Libertyville, Iowa; 1922-32 for two and half years was assistant manager of Graham Department Stores Company, Dencorah; 1932 owner and operator of the Ben Franklin Variety Store in Milan, Missouri. During World War enlisted in the United States Army in September with the ambulance corps, Camp Dodge, O/S May 1918-June 1919, stationed Alsace Lorraine Sector, then Camp Dodge, discharged in July 1919. He belonged to the following organizations: American Legion, commander 1936, commander service officer of the 5^th district of Iowa 1937; C of C, president 1938; Country Club; BPOE; OES; AF&AM; Methodist Church. His hobby was athletics and travel. His office and residence was in Bloomfield, Iowa.

Krewson, Jay Murray: Real Estate and Insurance Broker. He was born in Davis County, Iowa on August 9, 1873 to Charles J. Krewson and Permelia White. He obtained his education in Davis County and Memphis, Missouri. He married Esther M. Calhoun on August 24, 1896 in Bloomfield, Iowa. They had the following sons: Harry L. Krewson (deceased December 1934), Otto A. Krewson (December 1918) and a daughter Freda M. (Mrs. J. A. Woodworth). He had the following occupations: 1892-1903 rural school teacher in Davis County and Scotland County, Missouri. 1896-1903 owner and operator farm in Davis County, Iowa; 1903-11 clerk in Bloomfield Hardware Store; 1911-13 Davis County auditor; 1913-28 owner and operator hardware store in Bloomfield, Iowa; 1928-32 executive director AOUW Insurance; 1932 partner of OW Clark in real estate and insurance agency in Bloomfield, Iowa; 1906-10 Bloomfield city clerk; 1914-23 director board of education in Bloomfield, Iowa, president 1920; 1930 president library board. He belonged to the following organizations: C of C, president 1917-18; Iowa State Hardware Dealers Association, director 1916-26; AOUW; MWA; IOOF; AF&AM; Methodist Church, trustee for many years and a democrat. His hobby was gardening. His office was in the Old State Bank Building and residence in Bloomfield, Iowa.

Lake, Walter Edward:  He was the music director. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 24, 1910 to Arthur Lake and Florence Warmington. His education was at Decatur Michigan High School in 1927; Michigan State College 1928-30; University of  Michigan, 1930-31; Western State teachers College, Kalamazoo Michigan, BA 1932; graduate work University of Iowa; Fort Madison Business College 1933; Music Forum Society. He married Gertrude E. Warren on May 30, 1934 in Fort Madison, Iowa. They had one daughter, Mary Eloise. He had the following occupations:  1932-33 business English instructor, Fort Madison Business College; 1933-34 supervisor of commerce course, Cambria; 1934-37 music supervisor, Donnelson; 1937 director of music Bloomfield. He belonged to the following organizations: 1928-30 member ROTC; Iowa Music Education Association, Vice President since 1934;Iowa Comml Association, president 1937-38; Iowa High School Music Association, committeeman 1940; Iowa Band-masters Association; National Music Educational Association; Rotary; Methodist Church. His hobbies included: athletics, fishing and travel. His office and residence located in Bloomfield, Iowa.

Lindgren, Verner G: Editor. He was born in Sioux City, Iowa on December 4, 1904 to John A Lindgren and Emma C. Erickson. He obtained his education at Sioux City Central High School 1922; Stout Institute, Menomonee, Wisconsin; Iowa State College, BSc 1931. 1930-31 editor Iowa State Student Newspaper and AP correspondent; Phi Delta Theta; Sigma Delta Chi. He married Roberta Thompson on April 20, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois. They had a son, John Charles Lindgren and a daughter, Karen. He had the following occupations: 1922-23 employed in Sioux City printing shop; 1923-26 assistant instructor in printing, Sioux City Central High School; 1928-29 linotype operator Sioux City Journal; 1931-35 news editor Bloomfield newspapers; 1935 editor Bloomfield Democrat. He belonged to the following organizations:  C of C, post secretary; Junior C of C; Rotary; Country Club; AF and AM; Methodist Church and a Democrat. His hobby was athletics. His office was in the newspaper office and residence in Bloomfield, Iowa.

 Lorenz, Mrs. Virgie Rouch: Homemaker. She was born in Davis County, Iowa to James Rouch and Eliza Jane Carroll. She obtained her education at Bloomfield High School; Southern Iowa Normal. She married S. A. Lorenz on November 20, 1895 in Bloomfield, Iowa (December 1923). They had one son, James Roberts (December 1918) and the following daughters: Opal (Mrs. H.C. Taylor), Christine (Mrs. Neal A. Sands). She was a homemaker since 1895. She was a church member and organizer Bloomfield 20^th Century Club; 1923-33 owner and operator funeral and undertaking business in Bloomfield, Iowa. Iowa Federated Women’s Clubs, member many years banking and investment community and division chairman department of insurance and division of family security; BPW; Iowa State Historical Society; DAR: PEO, past president; Methodist Church and a Republican. Her hobbies were music and books. Her office and residence was in Bloomfield, Iowa.

McCash, Buell: Attorney. He was born in Lyons, Kansas on March 9, 1988 to Isaac Newton McCash and Marietta Tandy. He obtained his education from West Des Moines High School in 1905; Drake University, BA 1911; University of California 1908-09; Inns of Court, London, England 1919; University of Michigan, JD 1915; Phi Alpha Delta; Phi Beta Kappa; Order of Coif. He married Mary E, Johnson on June 12, 1916 in Des Moines, Iowa. They had one son, Stuart McCash. He had the following occupations: 1911-13 High School principal in Bloomfield, Iowa; 1915-17 and 1919-21 practice law in Bloomfield, Iowa; 1921-27 Davis County attorney; 1927-37 practiced law in Bloomfield, Iowa; 1937-39 special assistant general in charge of criminal appellate work, State House; 1939 practiced law practiced in firm McCash and Bookin, offices in Ottumwa and Bloomfield; 1937 member judicial advisory commission; 1927-35 Bloomfield city solicitor; author Ex-delicto Liability of Counties in Iowa, Iowa Law Bulletin, The Evolution of the Doctrine of Discovery and Its Present Status in State of Iowa, Iowa Law review, Mental Examination of record Party, Iowa Code; 1914-15 member editorial staff Michigan Law Review; past president board of education, Bloomfield; past trustee Bloomfield library; 1934 trustee Drake University; during World War volunteer in United States infantry December 1917 stationed at Camp Dodge, Camp Upton New York, O/S July 1918 to Alsace Loraine Sector in St. Miehel drive September 1918, returned to United State June 1819, discharge Camp Lee Virginia, 2^nd lt. He belonged to the following organizations:  American Legion; Davis County, District, Iowa State and American Bar Associations; Protestant and a Democrat. He enjoyed reading as a hobby. His office was in the State Bank Building and his residence was in Bloomfield, Iowa.

McLeod, Harry Haazze:  Clergyman. He was born in Waburn, Massachusetts on February 9, 1890 to George E. McLeod and Matilda A. Fenton. He obtained his education at Cliftondale Massachusetts; Berkley California High School 1910; Berkley Baptist Theological Seminary 1911-13; South-western Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas, ThB 1928; University of California part time 1912. He married Minnie M. Hubner on April 9, 1914 in Oakland, California. They had a son, Harry Fenton McLeon and a daughter, Rosemary (Mrs. J.G. Bray). From 1912-13 student pastor San Pablo, California; 1913-14 retired because of ill health; 1914-15 supply pastor, San Francisco, California and surrounding territory; 1915-18 north-eastern Missouri; 1918-21 pastor Antioch Church, Hannibal, Missouri; 1921-23 pastor 3 churches, Huntsville, Missouri, 1923-25 Clifton Hill, Missouri; 1926-28 while attending school pastor, Aledo, Texas; 1928-32 pastor, Marceline, Missouri; 1932-37 evangelist in Illinois, Missouri  and Iowa; 1937 pastor First Baptist Church, Bloomfield; 1929-30 Missouri State president alumni of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; 1925-25 clerk Mount Pleasant Missouri Association of Baptist Churches; contributor of articles and poems to religious magazines; Iowa State Ministerial Association; Independent. His hobby was hunting, writing and poetry. His office and residence was in Bloomfield.

Newland, Elmer R: Physician and Surgeon. He was born in Jefferson County, Iowa on November 3, 1879 to Isaac W. Newland and Frances Keim. He obtained his education at Parsons College and the Keokuk Medical College, MD 1904.  He married Grace Knight on November 24, 1904 in Eldon, Iowa. They had a son, Donald E. Newland and daughters, Thelma, Dorothea (Mrs. DeWitt Goode), Margaret, Maxine, Marjorie. His occupation was the following: 1904 practiced medicine in Drakesville, Iowa; 1905-10 secretary Drakesville Mutual Telephone Company; member of Drakesville Board of education; prior to 1940 member town counsel; member Ottumwa Hospital staff; Davis County and Iowa State Medical Societies. He belonged to the following organizations: Dunkard Church, Democrat. His hobby was gambling and Jersey cattle. His office and residence was in Drakesville, Iowa.

Ostergaard, Hjalmar: Superintendent of Schools. He was born in Denmark on August 25, 1887. His education was at Emment County; prep department ISTC 1906; ISTC BA 1914; University of Iowa, MA 1920 and grad work; grad work Colorado University. He married Pear Hartman on August 21, 1919 in Clinton. They had a daughter, Helen L. Ostergaard. In 1892 he came to the United States from Denmark with father to Wisconsin, 1893-97 in Nebraska, 1897 to Iowa; 1905-08 school teacher in Emmet County; 1908-11 high school teacher in Tyler, Minnesota; 1914-17 superintendent if schools in Mystic, 1920 in Bloomfield; during World War enlisted in the United States Army 1917 OTC, Fort Snelling Minnesota, command 2^nd lt, later 1^st lt, stationed at Camp Lagon Texas, Camp Cody New Mexico, O/S with 34^th division October 1918, transferred tp 4^th division November 1918 with Army of occupation until August 1919 as command officer, 39^th infantry 4^th division, discharged in September 1919 Camp Dodge. He belonged to the following organizations: American Legion; many years member of American Association of School Administrators; ISTA; NEA; Rotary; Country Club; AF&AM; Methodist Church and a Republican. His office was at the school and residence was located in Bloomfield, Iowa.

Owens, John A: Fire Insurance Agent. He was born in Bloomfield, Iowa on December 5, 1870 to Woodford Owens and Isabelle Lester. His education was obtained at the Bloomfield High School in 1888; southern Iowa normal. He married Mollie Milligan in 1895 in Bloomfield, Iowa. They had a son Jack W. Owens, and a daughter, Unsel (Mrs. M. Van Hook). His second marriage was to Susie Kline on September 5, 1936 in Bloomfield, Iowa. 1886 and 1887 during summers employed on farm for General James B. Weaver; 1889-89 chopped cord wood; 1889-1904 clerk in grocery store in Bloomfield, Iowa; 1904-08 clerk of district court; 1908-14 in drug and grocery business in Bloomfield, Iowa; 1914-32 coffee salesman, southern Iowa territory; 1932-36 in coffee roasting and grocery business in Bloomfield; 1936 fire insurance agent and mayor of Bloomfield; 1940 Democrat nominee for Davis County state representative; 1912 member city council; MWA; IOOF; Christian Church; Democrat; hobby: hunting. His grandfather George W. Lester was a pioneer settler in Davis County before Bloomfield was platted, member 7^th and 8^th general assemblies of Iowa State legislature when capitol was in the Iowa City. His office and residence was located in Bloomfield.

Pettit, Guy L: Auctioneer. He was born in Van Buren County, Iowa on October 24, 1885 to Giles Pettit and Lois Jones. He obtained his education from the Southern Iowa Normal School 1907; Jones School of Auctioneering in Chicago, Illinois in 1916. He married Mamie R. Young on May 16, 1910 in Bloomfield, Iowa. They had the following sons: Lowell Erwin Pettit, Charles Norton Pettit. 1914-17 merchant in Mount Sterling; 1917-30 insurance agent and farm auctioneer; 1931 auctioneer; 1923 instructor in Reppert School of Auctioneering in Decatur, Indiana; 1929-33 member board of education; 1921-30 director Davis County Fair; AF&AM; Christian Church and Republican. His hobbies were hunting and dogs. His office and residence was located in Bloomfield.

Prentice, George Lee: Physician and surgeon. He was born in Clarke County, Iowa on June 13, 1878 to Thomas Jefferson Prentice and Saphronia Jordan. He obtained his education at Pleasantville High School in 1895; Rush Medical College, MD 1900. He married Eva Ratzlaff on October 1, 1917 in La Fayette, Indiana. They had one foster daughter, Jane Ann. 1895-96 office student with Dr. W. H. Merritt in Pleasantville, Iowa. 1900-09 practiced medicine in Hinton. 1909-14 practiced medicine at Garden Grove College and house physician McNaff Hospital in San Diego, California; 1914-17 emergency surgeon fir electric Coal County in Danville, Illinois; 1917-18 practiced medicine in Troy, 1919-24 in Pulaski; 1924-26 Association Physician Indiana State Soldiers Home in La Fayette, Indiana; 1926-29 chief of surgical service National Soldiers Home in Danville, Illinois; 1929-32 chief surgeon Indiana State Soldiers Home, La Fayette, Indiana; 1932-39 practice medicine in Packwood; 1939 practiced medicine in Troy; 1936-39  member board of education in Packwood, Iowa; during World War command captain medical corps 1918, stationed Camp Dodge, chief of surgical service embarkation hospital 2, Secaucus New Jersey, command of hospital train out of New York area, discharge May 1919; charge member American Legion post, Bloomfield; Davis County Medical Society, president; Iowa State Medical Society; AMA; AF&AM; Christian Church; Republican; His hobbies were fishing and Jersey cattle. His office and residence was located in Troy.

Proctor, Paul: Attorney. He was born in Bloomfield, Iowa on January 16, 1909 to Ralph Proctor and Leona Dilliner. His education was at Bloomfield High School in 1926; Drake University, BA 1931; De Moines College of Law 1936; Iowa Wesley 1927-28; Alpha Phi Omega. He married Juanita Ellsworth on June 11, 1938 in Des Moines, Iowa. 1926-27 clerk in grocery store in Bloomfield; 1931-32 high school teacher in Bloomfield, Iowa; 1933-34 high school teacher in Cantril; 1934-36 while attending law school employed in war department personnel office and HOLC in Des Moines, Iowa; 1936-37 school teacher Urbandale High School in Des Moines; 1937 admission to practice law; 1937-39 in law firm H C & HC Taylor in Bloomfield; 1939 practice law in Bloomfield, Iowa; 1939-41 city attorney; 1940 elected county attorney of Davis County; 1940 appointed director Iowa State Safety Counsel; CMTC, graduate 1929, 2^nd lt field artery reserve 1931, 1^st lt since 1936; Iowa State & American Bar Associations; Junior C of C, president 1938, 1939 elected to state board of directors; Country Club; AF&AM; KT; Episc Church; Republican, Davis County chairman of YR club 1938. His hobbies was dogs and military training. His office was located in the National Bank Building and his residence in Bloomfield.

Ramseyer, C. William:  Commissioner United States Court of Claims. He was born in Butler County, Ohio on March 13, 1875 to John Ramseyer and Anna Ummel. His education was at Southern Iowa Normal; ISTC, MB 1902; University of Iowa. LLB 1906. He married Ruby Phillips on June 2, 1915 in Bloomfield. They had the following daughters: Jane (Mrs. James L. Cameron, Junior), Barbara. 1906 admitted to Iowa bar; 1906-15 practice law in Bloomfield; 1911-15 Davis County attorney; 1915-33 representative in congress, 6^th congress district of Iowa; 1933 commander United States Court of Claims; Iowa State Federal and American Bar Associations; The National Press Club; Bloomfield Country Club; Iowa State Historical Society; office United States Court of Claims, Washington D.C. and residence was in Bloomfield.

Rehfield, Henry Ernest: Theater Owner and Manager. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 16, 1886 to Ernest Rehfield and Clara Fritz. His education was at Michigan City, Indiana; Hitchcock S D High school; Charles City Community College 1906-07. He married Luella G. Gullick on October 18, 1910 in Brookings, South Dakota. They had a daughter, June M. ( Mrs. Kenneth Anderson). 1904-06 United States Express messenger and agent in Redfield, South Dakota; 1907-08 with partner Elmer Humeston opened and operated the first moving picture theater in Mandan, North Dakota; 1908-09 owner and operated only picture theater in Redfield, South Dakota; 1909-12 owner and operator theater in Miles City, Montana; 1910-11 owner half interest in theater in Bismarck, North Dakota; 1911-12 owner half interest in Miles City, Montana Opera House which played current top stage shows of that day; 1912-13 owner and operator moving picture theater, Logan, Utah; 1913-14 owner and manager theater in Miles City, Montana; 1914-15 owner and operator theater in St. Joseph, Michigan; 1915-22 partner in Columet Vaudeville Theater in Chicago, Illinois; 1922-24 manager of 2 theaters in Sioux City; 1924-26 partner of RC Knapp, owner and operator theater, Sioux Falls, South Dakota; 1926-28 owner and operator theater in Huron, South Dakota; 1928-30 operator theater with partner RC Knapp in Bloomfield; 1930 owner and operator; received an engraved silver jubilee medallion in commemoration of 25^th anniversary of Paramount pictures, as one of the pioneers in the motion picture business; Allied Theater Owners of Iowa and Nebraska, director since 1939; C of C; Country Club; BPOE; AF&AM; Shrine; Methodist Church and Republican. His hobbies were hunting and fishing. His office was the Theater and his residence was located in Bloomfield.

Shelton, Charles Dalton: Physician and surgeon. He was born in Bloomfield, Iowa on February 29, 1876 to Dr. E. J. Shelton and Allie J. Fenton. His education was in Bloomfield and Southern Iowa Normal School; Drake University 1893-95; St. Louis, Missouri College of Physician and Surgs, MD 1899, graduate work 1900. He married Jessie Ferguson on August 5, 1903 in Bloomfield, Iowa. 1899-1900 practiced medicine in St. Louis, Missouri; 1900-03 intern under father in Bloomfield Hospital; 1903-07 and 1919 practiced medicine in Bloomfield; staff member St. Joseph’s hospital in Ottumwa; during World War enlisted as medical officer 1917, 1^st lt stationed Fort Riley, Kansas, May 1918-19 federal epidemiologist with Kansas State Medical Board of Health, discharged in January 1919 at Camp Funston, Kansas; Davis County and Iowa State Medical Societies; AMA; Country Club; KP; AF&AM; Protestant and Democrat. His hobby was bridge. His father pioneer doctor in Bloomfield, established the first hospital in this section shortly after Civil War. His office and residence was located in Bloomfield.

Sowers, Mrs. Della G: Homemaker. She was born in Bloomfield, Iowa on October 26, 1863 to Daniel C. Greenleaf and Augustine V. Young. Her education was at Bloomfield; Southern Iowa Normal; Pi Beta Phi. She married George T. Sowers on June 18, 1890 in Bloomfield, Iowa (December 1908). They had the following children: a son, DeWitt Greenleaf (deceased in 1923) and daughter LaRue and reared a niece, Florence McNab (Mrs. Unknown Corven). 1882-84 school teacher in Davis County; 1884-88 teacher in Bloomfield grade schools; 1888-89 teacher Manchester High School; 1889-90 teacher Southern Iowa Normal in Bloomfield; 1890-91 part time substitute; 1890 homemaker in Bloomfield; substitute teacher in Bloomfield schools various times; 1920 contributor to various newspapers; historian of Davis County for Who’s Who in Iowa Publication 1940; during World War speaker in instution of ARC; member Friday Study Club organized in 1893; PEO; Methodist Church and member of missionary society; Republican. Her residence was in Bloomfield.

Steckel, Mrs. Belle Hughes:  Homemaker. She born in Lima, Ohio on October 10, 1865 to Judge C. M. Hughes and Nannie Worley. She obtained her education at Lima Ohio High School in 1883; summers at Chautauqua Instruction, New York City. She married Willey J. Steckel on June 1, 1899 in Lima, Ohio. They had a daughter Josephine (Mrs. Edward Burchett). She taught physical education in Lima, Ohio schools; 1899 homemaker; 1900 with husband gave organ to Methodist Church, husband was the organist until his death in 1940; church member library board; Federation of Women’s Club, member various state and district department of literature and safety county; PEO; DAR; Methodist Church; Independent voter. Her hobbies were writing, books and travel. Her office and residence was in Bloomfield.

Sullivan, Sanford Lowell:  Executive Vice-President Poultry Equipment Company. He was born in Broken Bow, Nebraska on June 20, 1900 to Robert Darr Sullivan and Winnie L. Armstrong. His education was at Bloomfield High School in 1920; Des Moines University 1921-22; Sigma Phi Kappa. He married Florence E Priest on April 18, 1926 in Bloomfield. They had a foster son Robert Lowell and a foster daughter Janet Sue. 1920-21 and 1922-23 clerk in shoe store in Bloomfield; 1923-30 salesman for Barker Poultry Equipment Company of Ottumwa, 1930- Vice-President in charge of collections, 1924 Vice-President in Bloomfield; 1930-operated family farm established 772 A in Davis County, specialized in livestock; he was rotary president 1940; Country Club; Methodist Church and a republican. His hobbies were fishing, hunting, agricultural development. Grandfather Benjamin Armstrong settled in Davis County in 1856 and resided there until his death in 1940, and he was the last Civil War veteran of Davis County and his grandmother Armstrong was still living in Davis County. His office was located in Ottumwa and his residence was located in Bloomfield.

Swartzendruver, Victor E:  Farmer; He was born in Pulaksi, Iowa on January 16, 1898 to John A Swartzendruver and Lina Eicher. He obtained his education in Bloomfield High School 1918; Bluffton College in Bluffton, Ohio in 1919; University of Iowa 1919-20. He married Edna Baughman on May 8, 1921 in Pulaski. They had one son John W. 1920-22 in advertising department Chariton Leader; 1922-27 editor of the Herald-Patriot; 1927 farmer in Grove township; during World War enlisted in June 1918 in the United States 73^rd coast arterly corps, Fort McKinley Maine, O/S September 1918 to Hausimont France and to specialist electrical school, Mailley, retired to United States, discharge in July 1919 at Camp Dodge. He was a member of the Mennonite Church and Republican. Residence was Route 2, Bloomfield.

Taylor, Heinrich C:  Judge of District Court. He was born in Bloomfield, Iowa on August 6, 1898 to Henry C. Taylor and Helen W. Steckel. He obtained his education at Bloomfield High School 2 ½ years; Hotchkiss School in Lakeville, Connecticut 1914-16; Princeton University, BA 1920; University of Iowa 1920-22; Campus Club; Triangle Club; Phi Kappa Psi; Phi Delta Phi. He married Opal Lorenz on July 12, 1928 in Bloomfield, Iowa. They had a son, Heinrick C. Taylor, Junior. Admitted to Iowa State Bar in 1922; 1922-34 partner of father in law practice in Bloomfield, Iowa; 1939- after his father’s death practiced law in Bloomfield, Iowa; 1939 was judge of the 2^nd judicial district; 1936-39 member board of education in Bloomfield, Iowa,  president 1937-38; 1936-38 city attorney; during World War enlisted in naval aviation corps, called November 10, 1918 stationed Dunwoody naval training school in Minneapolis, Minnesota, discharge on November 18, 1918; Davis County District and Iowa State Bar Associations; C of C; Rotary, president 1938-39; Country Club, president 1927-30; AF-AM; Methodist Church and Republican. His hobbies were golf and travel. His office was located in the Nation Bank Building and his residence in Bloomfield, Iowa.

Taylor, Mrs. Helen:  She was a homemaker. She was born in Bloomfield, Iowa to Amos Steckel and Ellen White. She obtained her education at the Southern Iowa Normal; Oberlin College in Ohio; Zeta Phi Eta. She married Henry C. Taylor on June 24, 1896 in Bloomfield, Iowa. They had a son, Judge Heinrick C Taylor and the following daughters: Ellen White, and Sarah Rachel. 1928-32 corresponding secretary for the GFWC; IFWC, president 1923-25; Vice President of Iowa Good Roads Association; PEO; Women’s Federated Clubs; Country Club; Congl Church and a Republican. Her hobbies were gardening and community theater activities. Her residence was in Bloomfield, Iowa.

Thomas, Lauren Daniel: He was a clergyman. He was born I Crawford County, Iowa on October 4, 1900 to E. L. Thomas and Elizabeth MacWhirter. His education was obtained at Dow City High School in 1918; Iowa State College in 1919-21; Simpson College, BA 1923; Boston University School of Theology, STB 1928, STM 1929. He married Alta M. Fight on August 15, 1926 in Derby, Iowa. They had the following sons: Elwood L. Thomas, Duane L. Thomas and Melvin L. Thomas. 1929 ordained elder; 1923-24 High School math, agriculture and athletic teach in Cambria; 1925-26 superintendent of schools in Pleasanton and supply pastor Methodist Church in Pleasanton; 1929-33 pastor Henderson and Wesley chapels; 1933-37 Methodist Church in Bagley and Cooper, 1937 in Bloomfield; 1937-39 president of the Davis County council of Religious Education; AF&AM; 1930-32 president district Epworth Leagues, Council Bluffs district, 1935-36 Boone District; Methodist Church. His office and residence was located in Bloomfield, Iowa.

Tucker, Mrs. Eunice Bourn: She was a homemaker. She was born in Scotland County, Missouri on February 26, 1899 to John D. Bourn and Ida C. Leeper. She obtained her education in rural schools; La Grange Academy and College in La Grange, Missouri 1924; active in literary work; Alpha Psi Literary Society, won gold award as 1^st prize achievement. She married Ross H. Tucker on October 30, 1921 in Scotland County, Missouri. They had a son, Charles Ross Tucker and a daughter, Eunice Jean Tucker. 1915-20 school teacher in Scotland County, Missouri; 1921 a homemaker; 1940 appointed Mission Study director Pleasant Grove Missouri Association; Ottumwa Scribblers League; DAR; Richland Baptist Church and a Republican. Her hobby was flower gardening. Her residence was Route 2 in Bloomfield, Iowa.

Tucker, Ross Harlie: Farmer and stockman. He was born in Scotland County, Missouri on November 29, 1898 to Henry H. Tucker and Alma F. Foster. He obtained his education at rural school; La Grange Academy and College in La Grange. He married Eunice Bourn on October 30, 1921 in Scotland County, Missouri. They had a son, Charles Ross Tucker and a daughter Eunice Jean Tucker. Prior to 1921 farmer in Scotland County, Missouri; 1921-32 operator 300 A of family farm land, specialized in feeding beef cattle; 1933-34 Davis County representative of Iowa State Corn of Beef Cattle Producers; 1934-35 member United States Livestock Association, these organizations fought including of beef cattle in AAA program, were successful; Baptist Church, deacon since 1923 and Republican. His hobby was athletics. His residence was Route 2, Bloomfield, Iowa.

Vaughn, J. Burt: He was an automobile dealer. He was born in Franklin, Pennsylvania on November 29, 1888 to John E. Vaughn and Emma Eckels. He obtained his education at Franklin Pennsylvania High School. He married Dorothy McCollough on October 11, 1911 in Chariton, Iowa. They had a son, James R. Vaughn and a daughter Mary Vaughn. 1903-04 employed in foundry department of Franklin Steel Mills; 1904-06 employed in a bicycle shop in Franklin, Pennsylvania; 1906-10 bicycle shop changed into garage selling Fords, White Steamers, Chadwicks, and etc., during summers social driving instructor for customers in Franklin, Pennsylvania; 1910-11auto mechanic in Kansas City then Chariton, shop foreman; 1917 owner and operator Ford garage in Bloomfield; owner and operator 2 Davis County farms; during World War enlisted in aviation department but not called; C of C; Farm Bureau; Rotary, past director; Country Club, church member and past president; AF&AM; Shrine and Methodist and Democrat. His hobbies were fishing and athletics. His office was the garage and residence was located in Bloomfield, Iowa.

Wagler, Clarence Elmer: He was a furniture dealer and mortician. He was born in Pulaski, Iowa on May 19, 1887 to Joseph M. Wagler and Barbara Naffziger. He obtained his education at Pulaski; Hahenschuh-Carpenter College of Mortuary Science in Des Moines, Iowa in 1908. He married Ethel L. Finch on December 23, 1908 in Pulaski, Iowa. They had the following children: two sons: Chris C. Wagler, Scott F. Wagler and a daughter Alice M. Wagler (Mrs. Harold Bianco); prior to 1905 with father on farm; 1905-07 operator restaurant in Pulaski, Iowa; 1907-08 mortician operator in Ottumwa, Iowa; 1908 owner and operator furniture business and undertaking parlor in Pulaski; 191421 operator furniture and undertaking business in Milton, 1921 owner and operator in Bloomfield; 1933 built Bloomfield’s first funeral home; 1918 member Milton town council; Iowa State Funeral Directors Association; National Funeral Directors Association, Iowa del, Atlantic City New Jersey 1918; C of C; MWA; IOOF, noble grand 1935; OES, worthy patron 1922-35; AF&AM; RAM; KT; Methodist Church, layman delivery to Methodist Iowa-Des Moines conference 1940, trustee since 1937; Democrat. His hobby was fishing. His grandfather Wagler homestead in Davis County Iowa before Civil War. His office and residence was located in Bloomfield, Iowa.

Warner, Vanda G: He was the secretary-treasurer for the Farm Loan Association. He was born in Van Buren County, Iowa on August 2, 1876 to Franklin F. Warner and Abigail Denning. He obtained his education at the Southern Iowa Normal School in 1898; Iowa State College, short courses various times 1915-25. He married Maud Fortune on February 2, 1899 in Bloomfield, Iowa. They had a daughter, Mabel Warner (Mrs. Doran Goode).  1898-1915 farmer in Davis County; specialized in purebred livestock and poultry; 1899-1939 exhibitor  of Wyandotte chickens, Perkin ducks and Bronze turkeys at Iowa State Fair and 1917-37 superintendent of poultry, Iowa State Fair; 1931 secured American Poultry Association judge’s license and since judge of many poultry shows in Midwest; 1925-36 established and operator of chicken hatchery in Bloomfield, Iowa, 1936 wife manager; 1905 organizer and president first Davis County Institution, corn show; 1908 organizer and president first Davis County Short Course on farm products; 1905 helped organize and secretary first Davis County rural tele line, Stuben line; 1924-25 partner in Davis County Abstract Business; 1933 secretary and treasurer Davis and Appanoose Counties National Farm Loan Association in Bloomfield, Iowa; one of the oldest polled Delaine Merino sheep breeders in Iowa specialized in development of that breed; 1918 an organized Davis County Farm Bureau, 1918-20 first county agent; Iowa Wool Growers Association, secretary-treasurer 1920-24; Iowa Poultry Improvement Association Board, director many years; American Poultry Association, director judges section 1940; AF&AM; Cristian Church and Democrat. His hobbies were flowers and fruit growing. Grandfather Warner pioneer settler in Van Buren County 1851. His office and residence was in Bloomfield, Iowa.

Welch, Arthur B:  He was a pharmacist. He was born in Bloomfield, Iowa on October 11, 1878 to John B. Welch and Roena Bell. His education was obtained in Bloomfield in 1896; University of Iowa in 1900-01. He married Maude A Ferguson on May 27, 1903 in Bloomfield, Iowa. They had a son, William B. Welch. 1900 passed pharmacy board exams, clerk and registered pharmacist for Gibbons and McAchran in Bloomfield, Iowa, 1917 owner and operator drug store in Bloomfield, Iowa. 1910-14 he was city clerk for Bloomfield, Iowa. 1932 member city council, 1935 member advisory board of Davis County NYA; C of C; Rotary; Methodist Church and Republican. His hobbies were fishing and music. His office and residence was in Bloomfield, Iowa.

Wilson, Howard Bryan: Publisher. He was born in Oskaloosa, Iowa on May 11, 1907 to Silas W. Wilson and Florence Bryan. He obtained his education at Albia High School in 1925; Parsons College 1925-26; University of Iowa, BJ 1929; Phi Delta Theta. He married Dorothy Powell on July 25, 1931 in Newton, Iowa. 1929-30 employed in advertising department Davis County Republican and Bloomfield Democrat; 1930-32 editor Davis County Republican  in Bloomfield; 1932 president Davis County Republican Company and business manager of both papers; 1938 member of board of education; C of C; secretary 1933-37; Southern Iowa Regional Tuberculosis Association, Vice President 1938; Rotary; BPOE; AF&AM; RAM; Methodist Church and Republican. Secretary County Republican Central Committee since 1932. His hobbies were golf, politics and photography. His office was the newspaper and residence was at 308 West Jefferson, Bloomfield, Iowa.

Wishard, Henry Arthur: Retired. He was born in Davis County, Iowa on February 25, 1859 to William Wishard and Margaret Breeding.  His education was obtained at Davis County. He married Dora Bell Devault on October 14, 1880 in Bloomfield, Iowa (December 1935). They had the following children: a son, Harry A. Wishard, and the following daughters; Ollie Dell Wishard (Mrs. P. H. Palmer, Hazel M. Wishard (Mrs. Edgar Hall). He married Florence Hill Young on November 2, 1936 in Bloomfield, Iowa. They left an orphan when 10 years old. 1869-72 made home with brother; 1872-80 worked on farms, odd jobs and clerk in various Iowa towns; 1873 walked over south-east Iowa selling patent medicine; 1880-81 owner and operator grocery and Queensware store in Bloomfield, Iowa; 1881-82 was a farmer in Davis County, Iowa; 1882-83 partner in dry goods store Howard-Wishard and Mowrie in Bloomfield, Iowa; 1883-84 partner of brother-in-law J. B. Lester in grocery store in Bloomfield, Iowa; 1884 he raised 85 homestead sheep and cattle raiser in Lane County, Kansas; 1885-86 owner and operator Pioneer Labor Yard in Dighton, Kansas, labor stock hauled overland 65 miles from Wakeeney, Kansas; 1886 started first brickyard, burning brick with coal hauled from garden City, Kansas, first brick ever burned in west half of Kansas; 1886-90 operator real estate, brokerage and building business in Dighton, Kansas; 1887 built and operated The Wishard Opera House in Dighton, Kansas; 1890-1925 owner and operator the general store later developed into shoe store in Bloomfield, Iowa; 1917-24 owner and operated the Wishard Theater in Bloomfield, Iowa, and is now the Iowa Theater; 1918-24 owner and operator of the Wishard Hotel in Bloomington; past owner and operator of the wagon and buggy, auto, harness shop, café, building and contracting, had built more than 100 buildings in Bloomfield and Dighton, Kansas;1917 he was the owner and operator of the H. A. Wishard Oil Company in Bloomfield, Iowa. He was the first man to advocate tax on gasoline as large source of revenue which made it possible for present good highway systems, and he is known as father of the gasoline tax in the United States, Oregon was the first state to put the gas tax law into effect and was made effective on Mr. Wishard’s 60^th birthday on February 25, 1919. The original tax he suggested and which was first used was 2 cents. He belonged to the Methodist Church and was a Republican. His hobbies were swimming and flower garden. His house was built from wood coming from family home farm in Davis County. The home consisted of eight different varieties of native timber, white oak, red oak, walnut, cherry, maple, birch, osage hedge and honey locust. All the wood came from Davis County except for one hedge tree that came from Van Buren County. The house represents material value of $15,000 and has been insured with the Western Mutual more than 15 years. The insurance publication carried picture of Mr. Wishard in the April issue. His residence was located on West Jefferson in Bloomfield, Iowa.

Young, Mrs. Benona:  She was a homemaker. She was born in Davis County, Iowa on September 23, 1893 to B. N. Schlegel and Mary E. Scarborough. Her education was obtained in the rural schools; Southern Normal and the University of Iowa in 1911-13. She married Ephraim Young on May 5, 1915 in Davis County, Iowa. She was a school teacher in 1913 in Davis County, Iowa. 1915 she was a homemaker in Davis County. Iowa. 1915-20 she was an active campaigner for Woman’s Suffrage in Southeast Iowa. She belonged to the following clubs: American auxiliary, women’s Federation Club (chairman 1922-26, president in 1928), TTT, DAR, Delphian Reading Club, OES. She belonged to the Methodist Church and was a democrat. Her hobbies were gardening and politics. Her residence was Route 3, Bloomfield, Iowa.

Young, Ephraim: He was a farmer. He was born in Davis County, Iowa on February 12, 1888 to Charles Young and Martha Bridges. He obtained his education in Bloomfield and Southern Iowa Normal. He married Benona Schlegel on May 5, 1915 in Davis County, Iowa. In 1915 he was a farmer in Davis County, Iowa. 1936-38 he was vice president of the Davis County Agriculture Association Fair, and in 1939-40 he was president. He was a member of the Farm Bureau and the AF&AM. He belonged to the Christian Church and was a democrat. His hobby was saddle horse training. His residence was Route 2, Bloomfield, Iowa.

Young, Henry Clay:  He was a physician and surgeon. He was born in Davis County, Iowa on July 11, 1869 to J. W. Young and Eliza Ferguson. He obtained his education in Bloomfield 1887; University of Iowa in 1887-88; American College of Dental Surgery in 1889 in Chicago, Illinois; Keokuk Medical College, MD in 1891; graduate work at the College of Physicians and Surgeons in St. Louis, Missouri. He married Alma Taylor on November 26, 1891. They had the following children: a son, Herbert C. Young (December 1938) and a daughter, Miriam (Mrs. Carl Melcher, December 1938). He practiced a dentist in Moulton during 1888-89; 1891 he practiced medicine in Bloomfield. He was member of the following organizations: member board of education in Bloomfield, Iowa, member city council; Davis County Coroner; city health officer; Iowa State Medical Societies; Davis County Medical Society, secretary many years; AF&AM. He belonged to the Methodist Church and was a trustee for many years and a Democrat. His hobby was antiques. His office and residence was located in Bloomfield, Iowa.

Younkin, Ernest Lee:  He was a dairy farmer. He was born in Davis County, Iowa on December 26, 1879 to William S. Younkin and Mary A. Peden. He obtained his education in the rural school. He married Stella E. Monroe on September 23, 1903 in Davis County, Iowa. They had a son, LaVerne L. Younkin. Prior to 1903 he operated his father’s farm in Woodson County, Kansas; 1903-09 partner of father-in-law on the farm in Davis County, Iowa; 1909-10 farmer in Laclede County, Missouri; 1910-14 partner of father-in-law on the G. W. Monroe farm in Davis County, Iowa; 1914-16 farmer in Blue Mound, Kansas; 1916 owner and operator of 118 A farm in Bloomfield, 1923 owner and operator additional 40 A specialized in Jersey cattle and dairy farming; past Perry township clerk for two terms; 1923 member Davis County Farm bureau, 1930-31 president, treasurer since 1933; 1939 he was a member County Tenant Purchase Committee; AAA, township committee member 1934; Baptist Church a past trustee and a Democrat. His residence was Route 1 in Bloomfield, Iowa.

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