Iowa
Old Press
The Oelwein Daily Register
Oelwein, Fayette County, Iowa
Tuesday, November 22, 1932
Page five, column three -five
-MAYNARD NEWS-
CHARLES ANDREW CLARK - OBITUARY
This community was shocked Tuesday afternoon to learn of the
sudden passing away of one of its best loved citizens, Charles A.
Clark, who following a severe heart attack, was found in his
garage unconscious. A doctor was immediately called, but he
passed away shortly, without regaining consciousness. Mr. Clark
had been in failing health for many months, having suffered a
stroke of paralysis about two years ago, from which he never
fully recovered. Though expert physicians were engaged to attend
him, his condition seemed hopeless. A patient sufferer, with
courage undaunted he fought out the fight which seemed to be his
portion until death claimed him Tuesday afternoon. Charles Andrew
Clark, son of Herbert P. and Lavina Brown Clark was born on the
old Clark homestead at Maynard, Iowa , Sept. 26, 1884 and
therefore was at the time of his death aged forty eight years,
one month and nineteen days.
He attended the Maynard public schools, graduating here with the
class of 1901. Later he attended the Highland Park Business
College at Des Moines, Iowa and also the School Telegraphy at
Austin, Minnesota from which latter institution he graduated in
1906. Shortly after his graduation, he accepted a position as
telegraph operator for the Rock Island Railway Co., at Wapello,
Iowa, from which place he was transferred a few months later to
Morning Sun, Iowa. In September of 1911, he returned to Maynard,
accepting the position as agent of the Rock Island Railway in
which work he continued until about a year ago, when on account
of failing health, he was obliged to ask for an indefinite lay
off.
While acting as operator at Wapello, he became acquainted with
Miss Gladys Shipman, daughter of Mr. O. E. Shipman of that city
and on August 21, 1907 they were married . To this union was born
a daughter, Miss Mantie Joy Clark, now a teacher in the public
schools of Oelwein, Iowa, who has ever been a comfort and a
blessing to her parents as during the past year she has been with
her father much , watching over and attending him in his sick and
declining days. Angel hands could not have been softer in touch
nor more devoted to a trust than those of his devoted daughter
and wife knowing as they did that the dawning of any day might
mean the last of earth for him they so much loved. Mr. Clark's
father and mother both preceded him in death during the past two
years, Mrs. Clark passing away April 20, 1931 and Mr. Clark dying
February 29, 1932.
Charles Clark while attending the Methodist church and Sunday
school in Maynard and giving liberally of his earthly goods, not
only to the church but to those in suffering and affliction never
joined the church. He was a member of Sunnyside Masonic lodge,
having joined that chapter in 1921, and for ten years thereafter
acted as its efficient secretary. He was also a member of Maynard
Chapter of Eastern Star and an acceptable member of the Masonic
Chapter at Davenport; he was also at one time a member of Maynard
Odd Fellow's lodge and was a Past Noble Grand of that order. He
was also a member of Maynard Camp No. 4621 Modern Woodmen of
America and a member of the Royal Neighbors.
Deceased was known in this community and for that matter to
relatives and acquaintances in other parts of the state as a man
possessing every essential to good citizenship. Helpful to those
about him, cheerful in disposition, patient in trials and
suffering, loving the great out of doors with its riot of natural
beauties , an admirer of art and music, he was at all times a man
worth anyone's whole to know. He was a loving and obedient son in
childhood and young manhood and later a devoted husband and a
kind and indulgent father; as a friend and neighbor, fellow lodge
man, co-laborer in the arduous tasks of life he was never found
wanting in generosity, kindness of heart and Christian qualities.
All these, a host of witnesses, rise up to call him blessed.
Funeral services were held at the home at 1:30 and 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 17 at the Methodist church conducted by Rev.
Welch, assisted by Rev. Purley Jennison. Music by the male
quartet accompanied on the piano by Mrs. Lola Smith assisted by
Miss Bernice Rowley. Flower girls were Mrs. Edna Perry and Mrs.
Stella Paul. Ushers were Mrs. Merle Gray and Mrs. Ruby Bueneke.
Pall Bearers were Irving Patridge, Irvin Ecker, Roy Smith, John
Miehe, Will Pace and Oscar Sykes. The beautiful burial service of
the Masonic order was exemplified after which the body was
tenderly laid to rest in Long Grove cemetery. All business houses
were closed during the service.
CARD OF THANKS.
There are times in everyone's life when every ray of hope seems
crushed. We stand there today. Yet, we would give this expression
of sincere thanks that wells up from the depths of two broken
hearts, as we recall at the passing kindness and loving sympathy
extended to us by those who in any way helped to brighten for us
a starless sky.
Miss Minnie Joy Clark
Mrs. Chas. A. Clark
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Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Shipman of Mount Vernon, Mrs. Frank Ives and
son Louis of Burlington were here to attend the funeral of
Charles Clark. Mr. Shipman and Mrs. Ives are brother and sister
of Mrs. Clark.
Will Ewe of Dubuque spent Tuesday in the Martin Freeman home.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bartels and daughter, Charlotte were guests in
the William Beneke home Sunday, Nov. 13th.
Ed Morey of Winslow, Ill., was here to attend the funeral of
Chas. Clark Tuesday. Among others were: Mr. and Mrs. Herb Hough,
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Barney, Mr. Arthur Benson of Oelwein; Mrs.
Blanche Knight of Randalia; Mr. and Mrs. Sam Adams, Mrs. Rowell,
Miss Eva Marie Bryant, Miss Leona Benger and Maurice Chamberlain
of Arlington, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Potts of Oelwein.
Mrs. John Boeger of Waterloo is visiting her father, Mr. Wesley
Saltsgiver.
James Jennison and family of Cedar Rapids spent the day with the
former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Jennison, Sunday, Nov. 13th.
Mr. and Mrs. Don Brooks and family of Oelwein and Miss Ardele
Brooks were guests in the A. E. Knight home, Sunday, Nov.13th.
Mrs. H. B. Bartels visited in the home of her son, Ben Chase near
Scott Center, Sunday, Nov. 13th.
Floyd Gilley, Harve Seeley, Albert Koeller went to West Union
Thursday evening to attend a Masonic Past Masters night.
Mrs. Charles Bartels and Miss Violet Beneke visted friends in
Volga City Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Russel Clark and baby of West Union spent Thursday
with Mrs. Clark's mother, Mrs. H. B. Bartels.
Dr. B. A. Hall, Mrs. Jim Smith and Mrs. P. C. Borchers motored to
Cedar Rapids last Tuesday and spent the day with relatives.
Richard Brockmeyer and Miss Dorothy Chase took Mr. Warner to
Cedar Rapids last Thursday where the latter is taking treatment.
The Misses Eva Marie Bryant and Leona Benger, Mr. and Mrs. J. B.
Hungerford of Arlington were callers Wednesday evening in the C.
A. Clark home.
Howard White who makes his home with his sister, Mrs. Chas
Bartles, returned here a week ago Sunday from a visit in Volga
City.
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Staples and Mrs. Jim Tyler of Long Beach,
California came Wednesday night for a visit with the ladies'
sister, Mrs. Jim Smith.
Fay Smith of Long Beach, California came last Wednesday night to
the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Smith and other
relatives.
Miss Evelyn Ponsar of Oelwein was a caller Friday evening in the
C. A. Clark home.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Henniges and Hazel, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cummings
and family, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cummings and family, Mr. and Mrs.
Henry Schrader and Irvin, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Miehe and family,
Benton Harrison and Gwenda Brownell attended the county 4-H
annual club party in Fayette Saturday evening.
Don Meyer and family of Webster City were Sunday visitors of the
John Meyer home.
Mrs. Ed Stansberry of Hepwarden, Iowa, is visiting her mother,
Mrs. Hester Barnes, in the Mrs. Fannie Frost home.
Miss Stella Knight has been serving on the jury the past week.
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