Bloom, Gilbert B. - Gilbert B. Bloom, son of Jacob and Sarah Bloom was born June 23, 1873 in Henry county, Ill, and departed this life at his home in Clarinda, Iowa, May 8, 1944 at the age of 70 years, 10 months and 15 days.

He was united in marriage to Lizzie May Sawtelle at Shenandoah, Iowa, July 28, 1904. To them two children were born: Myrtle Anderson of Norfolk, Nebr, and Ethel Harper of Omaha, Nebr. Also surviving besides his wife and two daughters are one grandson, Paul Barchus; two brothers, John Bloom and Chancey, both of Lincoln, Neb, and four sisters, Mrs Millie Dennis, of Denver, Colo, Ada Scott of Rock Falls, Ill, Myrtle Loudermilk, of Twin Fallas, Idaho, and Bessie Williams of Norwich, Iowa.

Mr Bloom had lived in the present home on East Washington for about the past 25 years. Being a loving husband and father, he will be greatly missed by those of his own household and his friends.

Funeral service was conducted by Ellsworth L. Woods, pastor of the Church of Christ on Wednesday afternoon, May 10, 1944, at the Walker Funeral home.

Music was provided by Doris Brown and Aletha Hutchings. The casket bearers were: T.T. McKay, Ted Miller, Fiddle Miller, Harley Hamm, George Johnson and Milton Williams. Interment was in the Clarinda cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 22, 1944

Long, Sarah E. Little - Funeral services for Mrs Sarah E. Long, 90, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs Doud Hunter, Monday, Nov 26, were held at the Christian church in New Market, Tuesday afternoon. Burial was in the Memory cemetery.

Sarah E. Little, daughter of Archibald and Catharine Little, was born Nov 28, 1844, in Dark county, Ohio. She was married to Anson D. Long, Dec 21, 1865. To them five children were born. Mr Long died in 1915, one daughter passed away at birth, Ella Fulk died in 1913, and Perry Long in 1918.

Mrs Long came to Iowa when a girl of nine, coming by the covered wagon trail. She had lived her entire life, with the exception of three years in Missouri, in Page and Taylor counties. She saw this country grow from a wild prairie to what it is today, enduring the many hardships that the pioneer mothers had to face.

She became a christian forty years ago.

Surviving relatives are two daughter, Mrs Leslie Dirrim of Hepburn and Mrs Doud Hunter of Conway; one daughter-in-law, Mrs Bertha Long of New Market; three sons-in-law, George Fulk of Clarinda, Leslie Dirrim of Hepburn, and Doud Hunter of Conway. There are also fifteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. BEDFORD TIMES PRESS, Bedford, Iowa, Dec 6, 1934

Mason, Margaret Shannon - This community was ???sibly shocked last Thursday afternoon when the news was passed around that grandma Mason had died. She had been in her usual health up until within a few hours of her demise, and her death was caused from neuralgia of the heart.

Perhaps no woman in New Market was better known or more highly respected than grandma Mason. Always of a kindly disposition, combined with an abundance of energy, she was always foremost in all good work, especially in the church.

She was one of the oldest, if not the oldest resident in this part of Taylor county, having settled in Mason township in 1852, some sixty-five years ago. Then it was little better than a wilderness, and she saw it advance step by step until it expanded and blossomed into its present loveliness. The pioneers are rapidly passing to the great beyond and soon there will be none of the first settlers to tell us of their struggles and privations. Her husband passed away on June 27, 1908. Her son A.L. Mason and wife of Spokane, Wash, who have been here on a visit for the past four months, were with her when the end came. Funeral services were held at her late residence on Sunday afternoon conducted by Rev E.B. Osborne of Linn Grove, Iowa, he having been a former pastor of the deceased. Rev Osborne also conducted the burial service for Mr Mason. Following the service at the home all that was mortal was laid to rest by the side of her husband.

Margaret H. Shannon was born in Morgan county, Ohio, October 9th, 1835 and passed away at her home in New Market on February 8th, 1917, at 1:30 pm at the age of 81 years and four months.

She moved with her parents while quite young to Clayton [sic, Clinton] county, Missouri, and later to Page county, Iowa.

She was married to James Mason in 1852 and they moved to Taylor county where they resided on a farm until they moved to New Market 22 years ago.

There were born to this union nine children, her husband and two children poceding [sic] her in death, leaving 7 children, 13 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren, also one brother and one sister, to morn [sic] her loss. She joined church while quite young and has lived a true Christian life, and several times she has made the remark while talking to friends that she was ready to go. NEW MARKET HERALD, New Market, Iowa, Feb 15, 1917

Pace, Alma Lucille - Alma Lucile Pace, daughter of Mr and Mrs Tony I. Pace, was born in New Market, Iowa, August 16, 1926, and passed away at the family home in New Market, May 10, 1950, at the age of twenty-three years, 8 months and 24 days. For a number of years, she had been in declining health and had been confined to her bed almost constantly since last August. Everything that loving hearts and hands could do could not stay the grim reaper so she passed on to Him who said I go to prepare a place for you.

She leaves, besides her parents, two brothers, Ivan of Grand Island, Nebraska, and Carol of New Market. One sister Mrs George Sefrit of New Market. Also many other relatives and friends.

Funeral service was held at New Market Christian church Friday, May 12, 1950. Rev I.E. Stickelman conducted the service. Verla Malcom and Clara Cabbage sang, accompanied by pianist Doris Malcom. Casket bearers were Dennis McAlpin, Robert Malcom, Bill Pratt, Frank Sefrit, Carl Wells, and Ernie Goff. Place of burial was Old Memory cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 12, 1950

Pace, Carl C. - New Market (Special)--Carl Pace, 52, former New Market man, died suddenly Wednesday at Tulsa, Oka, according to the word received by Mrs Daisy Marsel, an aunt.

The body is being brought back to Iowa and funeral services are set for Saturday at 10:30 am at the New Market Methodist Church. The burial is to be in Old Memory Cemetery.

Mr Pace was the son of the late Bert and Leafy Pace. He received his secondary education here and was graduated from Simpson College. His brother, Dr Earl Pace, lives in Santa Fe, N Mex. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 25, 1960

Carl C. Pace, son of Bert D. and Leafy Hicks Pace, was born in New Market, Ia, Aug 22, 1906. He passed away in Tulsa, Okla, on Feb 23, 1960.

He grew up in the New Market community and graduated from the high school there in 1923. He graduated from Simpson College in 1927.

He spent many years in the auditing departments of General Electric Company. For the past 15 years he was auditor for the Alsonett Hotel Company and had resided in Tulsa, Okla. He was secretary-treasurer of this corporation at the time of his sudden death Feb 23.

He is survived by one brother, Dr Earle R. Pace of Sante Fe, N M, and an aunt, Daisy Marsell of New Market, and other relatives.

Services were held Saturday morning, Feb 27, at New Market. Attending from Chicago were Mr Alberding, president of his company, and from Tulsa J.E. Scally, vice-president, and George York. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 14, 1960

Pace, Carroll A. - Carroll Ames Pace, son of Tony I. and Alena May Pace, was born on a farm near New Market, April 12, 1920, and died at the Veteran's hospital in Omaha, Neb, Jan 21, 1952, at the age of 31 years, 9 months and 9 days.

He was united in marriage to Mary Ellen Cannon, March 5, 1957 [sic, 1947 at Troy, Ks]. Two children were born to this union, Pamela Kay, four years old and Edward James, three years old.

He attended the schools of New Market and vicinity, graduating from the New Market high school in 1940. He enlisted in the marines, June 22, 1944, and served his country until June 18, 1946. He was a member of the American Veterans of World War II.

He united with the Church of Christ of New Market, May 14, 1950, and remained in that fellowship until his death.

Those who survive are his wife and children: his parents, one brother, Henry Ivan of Grand Island, Neb; one sister, Mrs Daisy Sefrit of New Market, and many other relatives and a host of friends. One sister, Alma Lucile Pace, preceded him in death in May 1950.

Funeral services were conducted from the New Market Christian church at 2 pm, Thursday, Jan 24, 1952, with Rev I.E. Stickelman in charge. Soloist was Mary Brummett, accompanied by Doris Malcolm. Helen Crawford and Joan McIntyre cared for the flowers. Casket bearers in military uniform were, Cliff Carmichael, Dale Teeters, Dean Teeters, Francis Potter, Randy Wallace and Bill Johnson.

Graveside military services were in charge of the Clarinda Amvets post with Lawrence Higgins in command. The firing squad was from the Clarinda National Guard. Burial was in Old Memory cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 21, 1952

Pace, Charles Dennis - Funeral services are being held this Thursday for Charles Dennis Pace, 80, who died at the Wesley Hospital at Wichita, Kans, Monday morning.

New Market was the home of the Pace family until five years ago when Mr and Mrs Pace went to Wichita to be near their daughter, Mrs Wilma Atkinson. Mr Pace was a farmer in Taylor County.

The rites in Clarinda were to be in charge of the Rev Clarence Potter, minister of the New Market Church of Christ. Burial was to be in Old Memory Cemetery near New Market. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 15, 1956

Charles Dennis Pace, son of Young Ferris and Matilda E. Pace, was born July 4, 1876, near New Market. He died Nov 12, 1956, at the Wesley Hospital, Wichita, Kans, at the age of 80 years, four months and eight days.

Feb 12, 1902, he was united in marriage to Minnie Dougherty. A month later they moved to a farm southeast of New Market where they resided 47 years.

To this union was born one daughter, Wilma Lorene.

In the fall of 1949 they moved to Wichita, Kans, to be near their daughter and son-in-law,

In early life he united with the Church of Christ at New Market, Ia.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother and two sisters, Pearle and Mrs Meta Rowe. Those left to mourn his passing are his wife Minnie and daughter Wilma and son-in-law, Shelby Atkinson, several nieces and nephew and a host of friends.

As long as he was able, he was a faithful Christian worker.

Funeral services were held Nov 15 at the Walker Funeral Home in Clarinda with Clarence M. Potter, preacher of the New Market Church of Christ in charge.

Mrs John Brummitt sang.

Pallbearers were Guy Noble, Elmo Peterman, Dale Peterman, Claude Cavender, Ivan Sparks and Will McDonald, CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 6, 1956

Pace, Daniel Boone - Daniel Boone Pace, son of Mr and Mrs J.W. Pace, was born in Indiana August 15, 1867, and died at the home of Tony Pace in New Market, Iowa, May 11, 1950, at the age of 82 years, 8 months and 26 days.

He was married to Emma Walker, of New Market, July 29, 1903. There were no children born to this union. Mr Pace has lived in various sections of the United States, and had crossed the ocean to the old country a number of times.

During his life he worked at various occupations. For a number of years he was janitor of the New Market schools. For the last four and one-half years he has made his home with Tony in New Market.

He united with the Church of Christ in New Market some forty years ago. He leaves to mourn his passing, two half brothers, Tony of New Market and Guy of Kansas City. He leaves a number of nieces and nephews. Two brothers and one sister preceded him in death.

Funeral service was held at New Market Christian church May 13. Rev I.E. Stickelman officiated. Rev Arthur C. Marston sang accompanied by Mrs Apal Brown. Casket bearers were Dennis McAlpin, Robert Malcom, Bill Pratt, Frank Sefrit, Carl Wells, and Ernie Goff. Place of burial was Old Memory cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 12, 1950

Pace, Daniel E. - Daniel E. Pace, son of Richard Foster and Nancy Winegar Pace, was born in Du Boise county, Ind., Jan 9, 1847, and died at his home in New Market, Iowa., Feb 24, 1937, at the age of 90 years, 1 month and 15 days.

When he was ten years old he came with his parents to Taylor county, coming overland with ox teams and settled on a farm near the present site of New Market.

His entire life was spent in this vicinity, with the exception of four or five years spent in Coffee county, Kansas. During the early years he was engaged in farming, but for many years he has lived a quiet, retired life, happy in the association of his friends and loved ones.

He was united in marriage to Jennie E. Burnham, Feb 20, 1872. To them were born two children, a son, Willie, who died in infancy, and a daughter, Mrs Cora Abbott, of New Market, who, in recent years, has lived in the home with her parents and has so kindly assisted in their care. They recently happily observed their sixty-fifth wedding anniversary.

He united with the Methodist church in his early manhood, remaining steadfast and loyal to that faith until God called him to his heavenly home.

Many and varied were the experiences of this respected pioneer, who was permitted to attain this advanced age. He saw this country change from a wilderness to its present state. He endured the privations of a pioneer and enjoyed the luxuries of modern times.

Uncle Dan, as he was familiarly known, died as he had lived--faith in the God he worshipped, a friend to his fellowman, a devoted husband and a kind father. He had many friends and few, if any, enemies.

Those who are left to mourn his death are his loving wife and daughter, Mrs Cora Abbott, and two grandchildren, Kenneth Abbott and Dorothy Abbott, of New Market; two brothers and a sister, Charles W. Pace of Lincoln, Nebr., M.E. Pace and Mrs Sarah Savage of New Market, and many friends. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Mar 1, 1937

Pace, Dannie - On Monday evening the infant son of Mr and Mrs Don Pace, residing in Jackson township, died from infantile trouble. The remains were brought through Bedford Wednesday morning en route to New Market for burial. The little fellow was only five months old. The grieving parents have the sympathy of all. BEDFORD TIMES PRESS, Bedford, Iowa, Nov 28, 1907

Pace, Edward J. - Pace, Edward J., 36, of Council Bluffs, Ia, formerly a resident of the New Market area, was killed in a two-vehicle traffic accident at 12:15 am this Thursday, 2 1/2 miles east of Shenandoah on Highway 2.

According to the Iowa Highway Patrol, Pace was alone in his car and apparently fell asleep while driving. His vehicle crossed over the center line, colliding head-on with a pickup driving by Robert Allen, 51, of rural Bedford. There were no other passengers in either of the vehicles.

Allen was transported to Shenandoah Hospital where he was treated and released later this Thursday, according to the Iowa Highway Patrol.

Damages to both vehicles totaled between $15-20,000, officials said.

Investigating at the accident scene were Trooper Charles Vaile and Trooper Loren Achenback, both of the Iowa Highway Patrol; Page County Sheriff Ron Franks and Sheriff's Deputy Bob Stotts and the Shenandoah Police Department. Shenandoah fire and rescue units were also at the scene.

Funeral services for Edward J. Pace, 36 of Council Bluffs, formerly of New Market, will be at 1:30 pm, Saturday at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home with Father Don Bruck officiating.

Visitation will be at the funeral home from 7-8 pm, Friday.

He was born Sept 18, 1948, at Clarinda, the son of Carroll A. and Mary Ellen Cannon Pace.

He was a salesman for Omaha Rim and Wheel.

Survivors include his mother and step father, Joseph and Mary Ellen Zajic of Omaha; sisters, Pam Brown of Omaha and Marjorie Combs, in Arizona; brothers, Jim Zajic, in Canada and Keith and Richard Zajic of Omaha. Grandmothers are Alena Pace of New Market and Elva Pettie of Omaha. George and Daisy Sefrit of New Market are aunt and uncle.

He was preceded in death by his father, Carroll Pace.

Burial will be in Memory cemetery at New Market. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 25, 1985

Pace, Ellen J. Davidson - Mrs Ellen J. Pace, 80, who was born in Clarke County, Iowa, died at the home of her son, Tony Pace, at New Market Sunday, September 3, at 7:15 pm. Mrs Pace had been ill for a short period of eight days. She died of a slight stroke and also heart trouble.

Mrs Pace's funeral will be held at the Baptist Church in New Market Tuesday, September 5, at 2 pm with burial in Memory cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Tony, of New Market, and Guy, of Kansas City. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 4, 1944

Ellen J. Pace, daughter of Joshua and America Davidson, was born March 22, 1864, in Clarke county, Iowa, and passed away Sunday evening September 3, 1944, at the age of 80 years, 5 months and 12 days.

She was one of a family of seven children, all of whom have preceded her in death.

When a young girl, her father passed away and soon after that the mother brought her family to Taylor county and located in New Market. With the exception of a few years spent in Clarinda, New Market and vicinity has been Mrs Pace's home for more than 60 years.

On April 9, 1890, she was married to John W. Pace and to this union two sons were born, Tony of this community and Guy of Kansas City, Mo. Another son by a former marriage, Fred P. Foster, preceded her in death by just seven days.

Had she lived 5 days longer, her death would have occurred on the 20th anniversary of her husband's death, his passing being on a Sunday morning, hers Sunday evening.

Mrs Pace is also survived by two grandsons, Ivan and Carroll, four granddaughters, Alma and Daisy Pace, Mrs Lucille Eighmy of Conway, and Mrs Lillian Jones of Kansas City, Mo, two great grandsons and one step-son, Dan Pace of New Market. The two grandsons are in service: Ivan Pace, petty officer 1/c, is somewhere in the Pacific, and Pvt Carrol Pace is with the marines stationed at Oceanside, Calif. Numerous other relatives and friends survive to remember Mrs Pace as a wife and mother.

For the past two years she had been physically unable to carry on in a home of her own and was taken to the home of her son Tony, where she resided until her death.

The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, September 5, at the Baptist church conducted by Rev T.J. Overholt, assisted by Mrs Overholt. Burial was in Memory cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 21, 1944

Pace, Emma Walker - Mrs Emma Pace, daughter of John Calvin and Mary Catherine Walker, was born in Taylor county, Iowa, May 19, 1876 and died at her home in New Market June 3, 1943 at the age of 67 years and 14 days.

She spent her entire life in Taylor county, attending school both in the country and in New Market.

On July 29, 1903 she was married to Daniel Pace in New Market and they had since resided here.

Mrs Pace united with the Methodist church in early life and remained in that faith throughout her life. In later years she was not in the best of health and recently sustained an injury of her right limb which confined her to bed most of the time. She was of a cheerful disposition and bore her affliction with unusual fortitude and patience.

She leaves to mourn besides her husband, one sister, Mrs Maude Swan of Corydon, Iowa; one niece, Mrs Catherine Roush of Corydon, and two great nephews.

The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon June 6 at the Methodist church, conducted by Rev Harry Walling. Burial was in the Memory cemetery. BEDFORD TIMES PRESS, Bedford, Iowa, Jun 10, 1943

Pace, Foster Fay - Foster Fay Pace was born Oct 3, 1893, at Lincoln, Lincoln County, Kansas and passed away Jan 8, 1969 at Porterville, Calif, at the age of 75 years, 3 months, 5 days. Cause of death was a heart attack.

Foster Fay Pace was the second child and first son of six children of Marion Elliott Pace and his wife, Viola Sophia Bloomer Pace, a grandson of Richard Foster Pace and his wife, Nancy Jane Weininger Pace. Richard Foster Pace was a native of Virginia and a pioneer settler of Mason Township, Taylor County, Iowa. Also through his mother Foster Fay Pace, is a grandson of Joshua Bloomer and his first wife, Viola Sophia Ellis Bloomer. Natives of New York state and Massachusetts, and pioneer settlers of Waubaunsee County, Kan.

Foster Fay Pace with his parents and one brother and three sisters, removed from Kansas to Albany, Ore, and later the family removed to Taylor County, Iowa. Foster Fay was a resident of New Market, Taylor County, Iowa, for many years -- he removed to California twelve years ago and has lived at Porterville, Calif the past ten years.

Foster Fay Pace leaves to mourn his passing two sisters and two brothers and nieces and nephews. His sister and brothers, Mrs Ralph O. Hicks (L. Sue) of Dinuba, Calif, Virgil Ellis Pace of Oakland, Calif, Mrs Luther C. Skelton (Pauline M.) of Columbia, Mo, Richard Forrest Pace of Palo Alto, Calif. His father and mother and a sister Mrs Harrison Fawcett (Beryl Dawn) have preceded him in death.

Funeral services were held Jan 14 at Walker Funeral Home the body arriving from Porterville, Calif, where he died. The service was conducted by Preacher Glen Mitchell, with Miss Aletha Hutchings at the organ and Maurice Peve singing. Burial was in Memory Cemetery near New Market. Casket bearers being Paul Depew, John Maudlin, Dick Rainforth, Thomas Harris, Laton Goodson and Roy Snodgrass. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 27, 1969

Pace, Jennie E. Burnham - New Market (Special) -- Mrs Jennie Pace, aunt Jennie as she was known to her friends, passed away at her home in New Market 4 pm Tuesday at the age of 88 years after two weeks illness. She leaves her daughter Mrs Cora Abbott and granddaughter Dorothy Abbott with whom she has made her home; a grandson Kenneth Abbott and brother Frank Burnam all of New Market, and a brother W.H. Burnam of Fresno, Calif. Funeral services will be held at the home Thursday afternoon. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 23, 1938

Jennie E. Burnham, daughter of Mr and Mrs Asa A. Burnham was born April 2, 1850, in Brooklyn, New York, and died June 21, 1938 at her home in New Market, aged 88 years, 2 months and 19 days.

She came when a small child with her parents to Oneida, Ill, remaining there until her 18th year when she accompanied the family to Iowa, where they located on a farm in Taylor county a few miles south of New Market. For several years following she was a teacher in the schools of Taylor and Page counties.

She was married in 1872 to Daniel E. Pace who preceded her in death in February, 1937. The earlier years of their married life were spent on a farm in Taylor county, moving later to New Market where with the exception of ten years near Westphalia, Kansas, the remainder of her life has been spent. Two children were born to them, a daughter, who survives, and a son who died in infancy.

She has been a member of the Methodist church since early womanhood, living a faithful christian life, and assisting in the various departments of church work as long as her health permitted. For a number of years she has been an invalid, a shut-in, confined to her home with rheumatism and the infirmities of age. But always kept in touch and interested in the church activities and was a member of the Home Department of the Sunday school. She also retained a keen interest in current affairs of the world with a real knowledge of the issues of today.

She was a devoted wife and a kind and loving mother and will be greatly missed from the home and community.

She is survived by her daughter, Mrs Cora Abbott her grandchildren Mr and Mrs Kenneth Abbott and Dorothy Abbott and a brother, Frank S. Burnham all of New Market, and a brother W.H. Burnham, who resides in Fresno, Calif.

Funeral services were held on Thursday afternoon conducted by Rev C.K. Shackleford, at the family residence. Burial was made in Memory cemetery. The singers were Mrs R.O. Hicks of Maryville and Mrs W.D. Peve of Hopkins, Mrs Leafy Pace accompanist. Pall bearers were Frank D. Savage, Glen Savage, Clarence Wood, N.H. Straight, Smith Brooks and F.M. Brown.

Among those who attended the funeral were Mr and Mrs Will Adams and daughter of Hillsdale, Wyoming, Virgil O. Pace of Oakland, Calif, Mrs George Greenway of Cedar Rapids, Mr and Mrs Glen Savage, Mrs Claude Plowman, Mr and Mrs Bernard Plowman, and Mrs Lyle Posten of Gravity, Mrs R.O. Hicks of Maryville, Mrs W.D. Peve, Mrs John Houston and Mr and Mrs George Spalding and daughter of Hopkins, Mr and Mrs Harrison Fawcett of Bedford, Mrs Minnie Rayburn and daughter of Siam, Mrs Daisy Pinkerton, Mrs C.E. Mason and daughter Waive, Mrs Mary Lowry, Mrs Nora Davison, Mrs Jessie Weaver, Frank Wiley and Mr and Mrs William Beard of Clarinda, and W.B. Jones of Lincoln, Nebr. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 30, 1938

Pace, Marion Elliott - Marion Elliott Pace, eleventh child and seventh son of Richard Foster and Nancy Jane Wininger Pace, was born in Mason Township, Taylor County, Iowa, on March 2, 1865, and died at the home of his son, Virgil Ellis Pace, in Oakland, Calif, Jan 13, 1956, at the age of 90 years, 10 months, 11 days.

He grew to manhood in the vicinity in which he was born. As a boy he attended the local district schools with the success of the average country boy of that day.

The father of Marion Elliott Pace, Richard Foster Pace, was born in Scott County, Va; when about 16 years of age he moved with his parents to DuBoise County, Ind, where he married Nancy Jane Wininger. They moved to Taylor County, Iowa, in the fall of 1855.

In February, 1887, Mr Pace went to Lincoln, Lincoln County, Kans, and for a few years made his home with his sister, Mrs Frederick W. Herman (Susannah M. Pace). Soon after arriving there, he registered as a student at Christian College of that place. He soon received a certificate to teach and taught in the public schools of Lincoln County for a number of years. During vacations he completed a course in commercial and office work and kept books for a local elevator and milling company for some time.

On October 7, 1891, he was united in marriage with Miss Viola Sophia Bloomer, only child of Joshua and Viola Sophia Ellis Bloomer, and a granddaughter of the Reverend Martin Ellis, with whom she lived, her mother having died when she was six days old.

To this union six children were born: Beryl Dawn, now Mrs Harrison F. Fawcett of Colfax, Calif; Foster Fay, Stockton, Calif; Leafy Sue, now Mrs Ralph O. Hicks of Jefferson City, Mo; Virgil Ellis of Oakland, Calif; Pauline M., now Mrs Wren D. Peve of Hopkins, Mo, and Richard Forrest of Oakland, Calif.

In 1905 the family moved to a farm in Coffee County, Kans, where they lived until the winter of 1906, when they moved to Albany, Ore, where Mr Pace's sister, Mrs W. Jasper Savage (Elizabeth R. Pace), lived. In 1907 the family came to New Market, Ia, where Mr Pace engaged in farming and later was employed in the mercantile business. Mr and Mrs Pace resided in New Market and vicinity untl Mrs Pace died April 24, 1953. About a year later, because of ill health, he went to Jefferson City, Mo, to make his home with his daughter, Mrs Ralph O. Hicks. On Jan 7, 1955, he flew by TWA Constellation from Kansas City, Mo, to California, where he made his home with his son, Virgil E. Pace, and daughter, Mrs Harrison F. Fawcett.

Mr Pace was interested in any line of education that had for its object the elevation of the human race. He was connected with the New Market schools in an official character since 1917 and served as secretary to the board of directors from 1929 to 1951, when failing eye sight and hearing caused him to resign from this office. He was also town clerk of New Market for more than five years. Always prompt and faithful to the tasks assigned to him.

He was baptized into the local Church of Christ Feb 9, 1921, and took an active part in the church and Sunday school for many years.

He was Past Master in the Masonic Lodge and served as its secretary 25 years.

He endeavored to play the game of life fairly, applying the Golden Rule on his transactions with his fellow man, and died as he lived believing in the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of man.

Funeral services were conducted from the New Market Church of Christ at 10:30 am Tuesday, Jan 17, 1956, with Rev I.E. Stickelman in charge. Music was by Donald Godfrey. Pianist was Opal Brown, Masonic services were conducted by New Market Covenant Lodge No 453 A.F. & A.M. with Don Foreman as acting Worshipful Master. Casket bearers were Thomas L. Harris, Ralph Pratt, Ben Anderson, Otis Wood, Verlin Cade and Delphon Bashor. Burial was in Old Memory Cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 26, 1956

Pace, Minnie O. Dougherty - Mrs Charlie (Minnie O.) Pace, 86, died at the home of her daughter Mrs Shelby (Willma) Atkinson, at Wichita, Kans, last Tuesday. Mrs Pace was born at Rock Port, Mo, but spent most of her lifetime in Page and Taylor counties, with the exception of the last 16 years which she spent in Wichita. Her husband preceded her in death on Nov 12, 1956. She is survived by her daughter.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Walker Funeral Home at 2 pm Friday with Rev Lester Greenwood in charge. Soloist and organist will be Mrs Bruce Grossman. Casket bearers will be Claude Cavender, Ivan Sparks, Guy Noble, Jesse Brown, Will McDonald, and Elvin Wells. Burial will be at the side of her husband in Memory Cemetery near New Market. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 1, 1965

Minnie Dougherty Pace, daughter of John and Nancy Dougherty, was born April 22, 1879, near Rock Port, Mo, moving soon after with her parents to Page County, Ia. With the exception of 16 years, her entire life was spent in Page and Taylor Counties.

She passed away at her home in Wichita, Kan, Tuesday, June 29, 1965, age 86 years, 2 months and 7 days.

In 1902 she was united in marriage to Charlie Pace of New Market, Ia. Soon after their marriage they moved to the farm southeast of New Market, which was their home for forty-seven years. To them was born one child, a daughter, Wilma.

Mrs Pace was a longtime member of the Church of Christ at New Market, Iowa.

In 1949, Mr and Mrs Pace moved to Wichita, Kan, to be near their daughter and son-in-law. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1956, also a brother Elmer Dougherty. She is sister, Mrs Carrie Thomas and is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Mr and Mrs Shelby Atkinson of Wichita, Kan, a sister-in-law, Mrs Grace Dougherty, also nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Mrs Pace were held Friday, July 2, 1965 from the Walker Funeral Home, Clarinda, Ia. The Rev Greenwood officiating.

Interment was by the side of her husband in Old Memory Cemetery near New Market, Ia.

Nieces from a distance were Mrs J. Mark Love of Chicago, Ill, and Mrs A. DePew of Albuquerque, NM, Mrs Harry Winell of Burlington Junction, Mo. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 2, 1965

Pace, Viola Sophia Bloomer was born January 9, 1871 at Kansas City, Kan, and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs Wren D. Peve at Hopkins, Mo, April 24, 1953 at the age of 82 years, three months, and 15 days.

She was the only child of Joshua Bloomer and his wife, Viola Sophia Ellis. On January 15, 1871 when Viola Bloomer was six days old, her mother died. She was reared by her maternal grandfather, the Rev Martin Ellis. Her maternal grandmother had passed away in December, the month before Viola was born.

She and her grandfather lived for awhile in Waubaunsee County, Kan. When she was 14 years of age they moved to Lincoln, Lincoln County, Kan.

Miss Bloomer met Mariah Elliott Pace at Lincoln, Kan. At the time they met, Mr Pace, a native of New Market, Iowa, was living with his sister, Mrs Frederick W. Herman, and attending college at Lincoln.

Miss Bloomer and Mr Pace were married October 7, 1891. To them were born six children, five of whom were born in Lincoln, Kan, the youngest in New Market; Mrs Harrison Faucett (Beryl) of Colfax, Calif; Foster Fay Pace, of the home; Mrs Ralph O. Hicks (Sue) of Jefferson City, Mo; Virgil Ellis Pace of Oakland, Calif; Mrs Wren D. Peve (Pauline) of Hopkins, Mo; and Richard Forrest Pace of San Francisco, Calif. Five grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, one of whom has preceded to the Great Beyond, together with her faithful companion survive her.

Mr and Mrs Pace lived in Kansas during the early part of their married life. Then they went to Albany, Ore, where they lived a short time. In1907 they moved to New Market.

Mrs Pace was always closely associated with the Christian church through her grandfather. In 1892 she confessed her faith and united with the Christian church at Lincoln, Kan, and a faithful member of the Church of Christ at New Market. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star.

Funeral services were held at the Church of Christ in New Market, Monday. Rev I.E. Stickleman, officiated assisted by the Rev A.V. Hart, pastor of the First Christian church of Hopkins.

A mixed quartet, Mrs Robert Malcom, Mr and Mrs Orville Cabbage and Thaine Cabbage sang. Mrs Jesse Brown was the pianist. Mrs Ersa Pace read the obituary.

Flowers were in charge of Mrs James McDonald, Mrs Dale Jackson, Mrs Ralph Kendrick, and Mrs Merle Harland. The New Market Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star conducted the graveside services at Memory cemetery. Pallbearers were Thomas L. Harris, Ralph Pratt, Ralph Bayles, Ben Anderson, Otis Wood, and Verlin Cade. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 28, 1953

Parker, Carrie E. Cook - Carrie E. Cook, daughter of Edward and Mary M. Cook, was born at Michigan City, Ind, April 4, 1857, and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs Ward Roberts, in Bedford, Ia, May 12, 1937, at the age of 79 years, 1 month and 8 days.

She was married to Lilge Parker, Aug 29, 1875, at Clarinda, Ia. To this union a daughter was born, Mrs Ward Roberts, with whom she has lived for some time. Mrs Parker passed away after a long period of failing strength.

She leaves to mourn her departure also a grandson, Ward Roberts, jr, and a foster daughter, Mrs Clayton Douglas of Shenandoah, whom she loved as a sister. There are a number of nieces and nephews and a large circle of friends both at Bedford and New Market who have known Mrs Parker and loved her for many years.

Mrs Parker was a christian woman, having united with the old school Presbyterian church when she was quite young. Most of her church activities, however, have been as she was associated with the Baptist church at New Market and at Bedford. She has been missed in these church circles during the days of her failing strength, and now that she has gone her loss will be keenly felt.

Rites were held from the New Market Baptist church, Friday, May 14, conducted by Rev W.H. Hoge of the Bedford Baptist church. Interment was in Memory cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 24, 1937

Parsons, Carolyn Opal Wood - Mrs Richard (Carolyn Opal) Parsons, 38, of New Market died Wednesday afternoon at Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be at 10:30 am Saturday at Walker Funeral Home with Rev Ron Blix officiating. Burial will be in Memory Cemetery at New Market.

Mrs Parsons was born Dec 12, 1937, at New Market, the daughter of Orville and Mildred L. Harkless Wood. She was married to Richard Parsons on June 9, 1957, at New Market.

Besides her husband of the home she is survived by two children, Richard Alan and Andrea Dawn both of the home. Wayne Wood of Council Bluffs is a brother. Her father and step-mother are Mr and Mrs Orville Wood of New Market. Clarence Wood of New Market is a grandfather. Mr and Mrs Merle Parsons of New Market are father and mother-in-law. Don Parsons of Norwalk is a brother-in-law.

The family will meet friends at the funeral home from 7-9 pm Friday. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 15, 1976

Carolyn Wood Parsons, daughter of Orville and Mildred Wood was born in New Market, Iowa, December 12, 1937 and passed away at the Municipal Hospital April 14, 1976.

She attended school at New Market graduating in 1956. She attended A.I.B. of Des Moines, graduating in 1957.

On June 9, 1957 she was married to Richard Parsons of New Market. To this union two children were born, Richard Alan and Andrea Dawn.

Carolyn had a wonderful talent for oil painting and enjoyed it as a hobby. She also loved to work out of doors gardening and caring for her flowers and especially liked to work with roses until unable to care for them.

Another of her interests was working on the Alumni Banquet.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Mildred Wood, her grandfather Jay Harkless and Grandmother, Nora Wood. She is survived by her husband Richard, children Richard and Andrea, her father and step-mother, Mr and Mrs Orville Wood, a brother, Wayne Wood, wife Melva and son Casey of Council Bluffs, a grandfather and step-grandmother Mr and Mrs Clarence Wood, Father and Mother-in-law, Mr and Mrs Merle Parsons, a brother-in-law Don Parson, wife Sue, children Donald and Donna of Norwalk, Iowa.

Funeral services were held Saturday, April 17 at 10:30 am, Pastor Ron Blix officiating. Interment was at Memory Cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 6, 1976

Parsons, Elsie M. Gee, 78, of Oskaloosa died Apr 19, 1986 at the Pella Community Hospital.

She was born Aug 15, 1907, the daughter of Louis and Lillie Evans Gee. She attended school in Macon, Mo, and then worked for 10 years as a psychiatric attendant at six mental health institutions in Missouri, Nebraska and Iowa.

She married Myron R. Parsons in September, 1936 in Maryville, Mo. She lived in New Market until 1979 when she moved to Oskaloosa.

She was a member of the New Market United Methodist Church.

She is survived by one daughter, Julia Hutcheson of Oskaloosa; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs Hazle M. Richards of Macon, Mo.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, who died in 1975; one granddaughter, Mary Jo; four brothers and two sisters.

Funeral services were held Apr 22 at the New Market United Methodist Church, with Rev Gary Smith officiating and Rev Sara Malone assisting.

Burial was in the Old Memory cemetery in New Market.

Memorials may be made to Vennard College in University Park, Ia, in care of the Elsie M. Parsons Memorial. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Apr 24, 1986

Parsons, Lee Brittian - Funeral services for Lee Brittian Parsons, 70, of Bedford, held August 4 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home in Bedford, were conducted by Carl Cummings and Rev Ronald Kinzler. Mr Parsons died at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines July 31, 1972. Interment was at Memory Cemetery, New Market.

Lee Brittian Parsons, son of Jay Myron and Ida Wilson Parsons was born in New Market, Iowa, February 24, 1902.

On February 22, 1929, he was united in marriage to Alta May O'Dell at Shenandoah, Iowa. The love and devotion to each other carried them through wars and rumblings of war, the depression, the great blizzards of the years 1929, 1936 and 1960 and two major crop failures.

Lee was reared in town, but his great love for farming found him at an early age working for farmers in the area. He gained the respect of many for his ability, his honesty and doing a job well.

He was reared in a Christian home and was baptized at the Baptist Church in New Market and attended grade and high school in New Market.

During the years they farmed they lived for 16 years on a farm south of Ladoga then one year north of New Market before buying a farm near Conway where they lived for 19 years. Many long hours he and his wife worked diligently together to make it a convenient and beautiful farm home.

Due to health conditions, they sold the farm in 1965 and moved to an acreage in north Bedford where they have lived for the past seven and one half years.

He was elected as director of the Clarinda Production Credit Assoc and served for over ten years. For the past four years he has done farm inspection for the association, for past of Taylor and Adams Counties. This work he enjoyed for it kept him up on all the modern trends of farming and the raising of livestock. He shared the respect of many he came in contact with in this work.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, William, and a sister, Estelle Hudle.

He is survived by his wife, Alta; two sisters, Mrs Burnham Wilson of Waukee, Iowa, and Mrs Grace Fitzsimmons of Jefferson, Mo; a brother, Myrton R. Parsons of New Market; one brother-in-law, Burnham and two sisters-in-law, Elsie and Della; three nieces, Mrs Bill Sollock of St Paul, Minn, and Mrs Gary Hutcheson of Clarinda and Mrs Bernard Corbin of Red Oak; four nephews, Merle Parsons of New Market, Dale Fitzsimmons of Jefferson, Mo, and Myron and Paul Huddle of Champaign, Ill; his wife's family who lived him as their own and a host of friends and neighbors.

Lee was a kind and loving husband and he will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Aug 10, 1972

Parsons, Maye L. Hankins - Maye (Parsons) Woldruff, age 90, of Clarinda, Iowa, formerly of New Market, Iowa, died Wednesday, December 18, 2002, at Goldenrod Manor, Clarinda, Iowa. Funeral services was held 10 am, Saturday, December 21, 2002, at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa with Rev Walden Paige officiating. Visitation with the family was 7-8 Friday, December 20, 2002, at the funeral home. Burial was in Memory Cemetery, New Market, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to the Shambaugh Methodist Church or Goldenrod Manor, Clarinda, Iowa. Walker-Merrrick Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa was in charge of arrangements.

Maye Lucille (Parsons) Woldruff was born March 29, 1912, in Mason Township, Taylor County, Iowa, one mile south of New Market, Iowa, to James Hankins and Effie (Bunker) Hankins. Maye graduated from New Market High School in 1931. She was united in marriage January 15, 1934, at Maryville, Missouri, to Merle Robert Parsons who preceded her in death November 1978.She was united in marriage May 29, 1987, to George Woldruff who also preceded her in death June 27, 1994. Maye and Merle owned and operated a grocery store in New Market, Iowa, 1948-1969 and sold the store in 1969 because of poor health. Maye loved to play bingo. She was a member of the Methodist Church.

Preceding Maye in death were her parents, husbands, brother: Kenneth J. Hankins, sisters: Arlene Hanson and Helen Martin. Survivors include her sons: Donald R. Parsons and wife Sue of Norwalk, Iowa, and Richard L. Parsons and wife Jean of New Market, Iowa, 4 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, 5 step children, 10 step grandchildren, several step great grandchildren, sister-in-law: Regina Hankins of Norwalk, Iowa, and brother-in-law; Albert H. Martin of Tempe, Arizona, several nieces and nephews. CLARINA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 25, 2002

Parsons, Merle Robert "Bud" - Funeral services for Merle R. (Bud) Parsons, 72, of New Market will be at 10:30 am, Wednesday at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home. The family will meet friends at the funeral home from 7:30 - 9:00 pm, Tuesday.

Mr Parsons died Sunday evening at Municipal Hospital following a lengthy illness.

He was born Sept 19, 1906, near New Market, the son of William and Della Moore Parsons. In 1934 he was married to Maye Hankins who survives. They operated the Parsons Grocery in New Market for 21 years until health forced his retirement in 1969.

Besides his wife of the home Mr Parsons is survived by two sons, Donald of Norwalk and Richard of New Market. There are four grandchildren.

Burial will be in Memory cemetery at New Market. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 6, 1978

Parsons, Myron Reuben - Myron Reuben Parsons was born Feb 3, 1900, at New Market on the same piece of ground he lived on the last 31 years of his life.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ida and Jay Parsons, his brother Lee Parsons, his step-brother, Bill Parsons, and a step-sister, Stella and his first granddaughter, Mary Jo Hutcheson.

Myron leaves behind his loving wife, Elsie, whom he married in 1936; his adoring daughter, Julia, and son in law, Gary Hutcheson and three grandchildren, Ann, Angela and Mark of Oskaloosa, his sister and husband, Mary and Burnham Wilson of Waukee, their daughter, Patricia Sollock and her husband Bill and three children of Orange, Tex, his sister in law Alta Parsons from Bedford, half sister Grace Fitzsimmons, Jefferson City, Mo, her son and wife Dale and Katherine Fitzsimmons of Jefferson City, Mo, his nephew and wife Merle and Maye Parsons and their sons Dick and his wife Carolyn and two children, Don and his wife, Sue and two children, Besides cousins and great nieces and nephews; and four sister-in-law, 2 brothers in law and four nephews and three nieces on Elsie's side of the family.

Myron attended grade school and high school at New Market. Myron spent time in the First World War. He attended business college in Quincy, Ill. He was a member of the Masons since March 1926. Myron and his family spent one year in Kansas City, Mo, during World War II where he was an instructor in Pratt and Whitney Airplane Corp school. He operated service stations in New Market for a number of years one of which was the Phillips 66 which he operated from the time it was built until 1954. He worked 14 hours a day 7 days a week most of the time, never complaining. For several years Elsie would relieve him for meals as well as at other times. Myron worked from 1954 to 1970 as an attendant at Mental Health in Clarinda, where he was always kind and very interested in his patients.

Myron and Elsie had 39 years of married love and devotion for one another. He was a most patient, kind, wise and gentle and loving father and grandfather. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 8, 1975

Parsons, William J. - William John Parsons, son of J. M. and Dora Parsons was born at New Market, Iowa, December 19, 1881, and died at Bedford, May 2, 1951, at the age of 69 years, four months and 13 days.

In 1902 he was married to Della Moore at Bedford. To them two children were born. He is survived by his wife; one son Myrle Parsons of New Market; five grandsons, three of who he raised: Marlin Shrimpton of Villisca, Lyle Shrimpton and Alvin Shrimpton of Bedford: one great granddaughter, Lynda Mae Shrimpton; two sisters, Grace Fitzsimmons of Clarmont, Iowa, and Mary Wilson of Des Moines; two brothers Lee Parsons of Conway and Myron Parsons of New Market. He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter and one sister.

Mr Parsons lived in New Market until sixteen years ago, when he moved to Bedford and opened the Bedford locker plant. He operated the plant until a year ago, when poor health forced his retirement.

He was a member of the Church of Christ at New Market.

The funeral services were held at the Shum Funeral Home Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev Fred H. Cowles. Burial was in Memory cemetery at New Market. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 31, 1951

Patterson, John N. - Saturday evening Mr J.N. Patterson, of near New Market, passed over the river from whence no traveler ever returns. BEDFORD TIMES PRESS, Bedford, Iowa, Dec 14, 1899

Pella, Christian Levina - Christian Levina Clark was born September 20, 1870, at Rosendale, Mo, the daughter of George and Ceceily Clark, and died February 24, 1948, at Clarinda, Iowa at the age of 77 years, 5 months and 4 days.

She was united in marriage to Albert Carter who died within a few years of their marriage. To this union were born two sons, Walter and Alfred, both of whom preceded her in death, and one daughter, Mrs Gladys Weaver of Gravity.

She was later united in marriage to J.W. Pella and to this union four sons were born, Lawrence of Kansas City, Mo, J. Norval of Nashville, Tenn, and Clarence and Ernest, both of Clarinda. In addition to the one daughter, and four sons, she is survived by a brother, John of Waterloo, Neb, a sister, Mrs Etta Ware of Maryville, Mo and four grandchildren. Two brothers, Bloone and Robert, and two sisters, Mrs Lizzie Farmer and Minnie Clark, preceded her in death. She lived with her family at New Market until eight years ago when they moved to Clarinda where she has since resided.

Funeral services were held at the Walker Funeral Home at 2 pm Friday, Feb 27, 1948 in charge of Rev Vernon Carter. Music was by Aletha Hutchings and Doris Forbes. Casket bearers were Tom Kelley, Harry Kling, Joby Simonton, Arnold Edwards, Paul Harland and James Maxwell. Burial was in the Clarinda Cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 18, 1948

Pella, Ernest - Ernest Pella, 41, a painter in Clarinda until three years ago, died at his home in Denver, Colo, Saturday.

Funeral services will be held at the Walker Funeral Home Friday at 2 pm, Rev Lester Greenwood officiating. Burial will be in Old Memory cemetery at New Market.

Survivors are his father, J.W. Pella, Clarinda; his sister, Mrs Arthur Weaver, Gravity; three brothers, Lawrence of Kansas City, Mo, Norval of Watertown, SD, and C.E. Pella of Kansas City, Mo. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Mar 17, 1955

Ernest Lee Pella, son of John W. and Lavinia Pella, was born at New Market, Iowa, June 15, 1913, and died in a Denver, Colo, hospital March 12, 1955, at the age of 41 years, eight months and 27 days.

He spent most of his life in New Market and graduated from the high school there in 1931. ten years ago he moved to Clarinda with his parents, where he resided until he moved to Denver three years ago.

He leaves to mourn his passing his father, John of Clarinda; one sister and her husband, Mr and Mrs Arthur Weaver of Gravity; three brothers, Lawrence W. of Kansas City, Mo; Clarence E. of Agnew, Calif, and Norval of Watertown, SD, two nephews, two nieces, two great nieces, and many other relatives and friends.

His mother died Feb 24, 1948. He cared for her for many years and was a kind and loving son.

Funeral services were conducted from the Walker Funeral Home at 2 pm Friday, March 18, 1955, with Rev Lester Greenwood in charge. Soloist was Mary Brummett, who sang "In the Garden" and "Sometime We'll Understand." Organist was Aletha Hutchings. Casket bearers were Max Kendrick, Clare White, Earl Wininger, Curtis Oliver, Junior Drennen and James Clark. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 11, 1955

Pendergraft, Genevieve Adele Johnson Pendergraft was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on September 13, 1906 to William and Louise Erickson Johnson. She passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2000 at the age of 93.

Her early years were spent in the Stanton and Red Oak vicinity where she attended rural schools. She graduated from Red Oak High School in 1924. She then attended college at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls and taught two years in rural schools and three years 4th grade in Oakland, Iowa.

She was married to Ralph Pendergraft May 28, 1931 and lived in northern Iowa where he was superintendent of schools. In January of 1933 they purchased the New Market Drug Sore which he ran thirty-seven years.

They were the parents of Ann Adele born in 1933, Evlyn Kay in 1937 and Joel Ralph in 1944.

Genevieve joined church at an early age at a country church at Pleasant Lawn near Red Oak and later a member of the United Methodist Church in New Market for sixty-five years.

She was a fifty year member of the Eastern Star, a Past Matron and belonged to several clubs.

She is survived by Evlyn Kay and Jake Samler of Bakersfield, California, Joe and Jo Krin Pendergraft of Paducah, Kentucky, thirteen grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren and two great-great- grandchildren; also son-in-law Griff Taylor of New Market; and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Ralph who died March 31, 1977; a daughter, Ann Taylor June 11, 1889; a great granddaughter, Melissa Joy Doughty age 2 years July 15, 1998; and a brother, Glenn E. Johnson February 24, 1997, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, at age of 95.

Funeral services were Friday, June 30, at Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel with burial at Old Memory Cemetery, New Market. Memorials are suggested to the New Market Methodist Church and New Market Rescue. Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 2, 2000

Pendergraft, Ralph Avery - Ralph Avery Pendergraft was born Jan 22, 1905 at Rock Port, Mo, and passed away March 31, 1977 at his home in New Market.

His early years were spent in Clarinda where he attended school. He graduated from junior college in 1925 and received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Iowa in 1928. He taught school in Ayrshire and was superintendent of schools in Dickens.

He purchased the drug store in New Market in January of 1933, which he owned for 37 years, until November of 1970.

He was preceded in death by his father Vernon Pendergraft, his mother, Mrs Lyman Ernst, and his stepfather, Lyman Ernst and a brother, Daryl Pendergraft.

He was married to Genevieve Johnson of Red Oak May 28, 1931. She survives him with two daughters, Ann Taylor and husband Griff of Clarinda, Kay Samler and husband Jacob of Bakersfield, Ca, and son Joel Pendergraft and wife Jo Krin of Paducah, Ky, and 12 grandchildren.

He is also survived by a sister June Litsch of Utica, Mich. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge of New Market.

Grandchildren are Patricia, Jeffry, Pamela, Lynda and Lori Taylor, Marlys, Brenda, Christopher, Kirk, Troy, Kim and Holly Samler. Foster grandchildren are Hoang Tu and Diem Tu.

Clergymen were Rev Ron Blix and Rev Loren Daly. Soloist, Margaret Lininger, and organist Zella Ridenour. Casket bearers were Tom Hayes, Paul Golding, Lyle Pitman, Vincent Dancer, Harvey Young and Bob Malcom. Honorary bearers were Ralph Pratt, Charles Wilson, Cliff Smith, R.R. Watson, Lorence Hanson and Orville Ridenour. Masonic services were held at the graveside. Final resting place Memory Cemetery, New Market. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 7, 1977

Perdew, Ida Campbell - Friends have received word of the death of a former East River township resident, that of Mrs Ida Campbell Perdew, who passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs Valentine near Sharpsburg [Taylor Co, Iowa]. She was the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Thomas Campbell. The family resided for many years in the East River vicinity and had many acquaintances and friends here.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 at Sharpsburg and burial will be in Memory cemetery near New Market.

Other survivors are two brothers, Guy and Charley Campbell of Gravity. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 20, 1941

Perry, Louisa M. Aid - Louisa M. Perry of Gravity, daughter of Achsah and Jonathan Aid, was born on January 31st, at Atchison, Kan, and passed away on Sunday, Nov 14, 1948, at the home of her son, C.V. Perry, near Shambaugh.

On March 6th, 1880, she was married to Charles L. Perry. To this union were born five children: Mrs Joseph McCaffery of Maryville, Mo, Mrs George Benson of Hemet, Calif, (deceased); Mrs Wiley Adams of Gravity, C.V. Perry of Shambaugh and Lorell Perry of Hemet, Calif.

She also leaves to mourn her passing, 16 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, one daughter, four brothers and one sister.

She was a member of the Methodist church at Gravity, and was also actively associated with the Rebekah lodge.

Services were at 2 pm Nov 16 at the Walker funeral home with Rev Arthur Marston in charge. Mrs Verna Hughes and Mrs Elva Moger, accompanied by Miss Aletha Hutchings at the organ, sang.

Interment was in Old Memory cemetery, near New Market. Pallbearers were Roscoe Mulkins, Raymond Perry, Ronald Perry, Earl Coy, Wiley Adams and Dale Adams. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 25, 1948

Pershin, Minnie L. Smith - The burial of Mrs Homer Pershin of Kellerton, Ia, was made at Old Memory cemetery near New Market, June 12th after the funeral services at Kellerton earlier in the day. The short services at the grave were attended by people from Kellerton and the relatives from this vicinity.

Minnie L. Smith daughter of Silas and Margaret Smith was born July 10, 1865 and departed this life at her home in Kellerton, Iowa on the evening of June 10, 1933 at the age of 67 years and 11 months.

The greater part of her earlier girlhood was spent in the vicinity of Villisca, Iowa.

On July 8, 1888 she was united in marriage to Homer Pershin at Villisca, Iowa. To this union two children were born, Forest M. Pershin of Gravity, Iowa, Grace L. Farrell of Clarinda, Iowa.

The greater part of their married life was spent in the vicinity of Villisca and New Market, Ia. They have made their home in and near Kellerton since 1920. The many friends they have won since establishing their residence there shows the high esteem in which the deceased was held.

Mrs Pershin united with the M.E. Church at Villisca, Iowa in the year of 1897.

With her going she leaves to mourn, her sorrowing husband, two children, 8 grandchildren, one great grandson, two brothers, Frank Smith of Idaho, and Harry Smith of Washington and a host of other relatives and friends. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 17, 1933

Pershing, Portia Wilson - Portia Wilson Pershing, 80, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, formerly of New Market, Iowa, died Saturday, April 8, 2000, at Colorado Springs, Colorado. Portia was born September 9, 1919, in Arispe, Iowa to parents Charles G. and Bernice Petrie Wilson.

Portia spent most of her school years in Blockton, Iowa where she made many life-long friends.

In 1935, during her junior year of high school, she moved to New Market, Iowa with her parents, brother Dean and little sister Janice.

Following high school graduation, Portia attended Northwest Missouri State University for a time, then moved to St Joseph, Mo., where she attended a school of Cosmetology and began work as a beautician.

During this time she met her future husband, Alvin. They were married October 12, 1940. He preceded her in death March 17, 1999. Portia and Alvin were partners beginning with rental farms and evolving into a stock ranch where they built their professional reputation and became know, literally, world wide as quality Quarter Horse Breeders.

Through the years many came to rely upon her record keeping and understanding when filing or researching horse breeding records and reports. Portia was renown for her ability to recite the breeding of any horse strictly from familiarity of the many bloodlines.

Besides the horse, Portia enjoyed art, the theatre and was a voracious reader of everything in print.

In 1984, she and Alvin moved to Colorado Springs to retire and to be closer to their daughter. Portia's love of life, family and friends soon won her many new friends. Portia has always been there for anyone who needed her, family or friends. She always felt so much love and gratitude for those many loved ones.

In these recent years, it has been especially heart warming to her when those same ones were unfailing there for her through times of need.

Forever loving people and radiating the joy of life-good or bad, Portia always had the coffeepot on for anybody and everybody. Her table was truly the meeting place for everyone's hopes, frustrations, questions, plus many, many stories and rolls of laughter.

She leaves behind her daughter Stephanie Lewis, her grandson Jonathan Petrie Lewis, her brother Dean Wilson, her sister Janice Wilson Kassel and many family and dear friends.

All who knew her are the better for having shared her positive glow. She will be missed.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 am Friday, April 14, 2000, at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home, Clarinda, Iowa, with Rev Dan Wiebesiek officiating. There will be a visitation 7-8 pm Thursday, April 13, 2000 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memory Cemetery, New Mrket, Iowa. A memorial is to be established. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 12, 2000

Pershing, Tracy - New Market--Tracy Livingston Pershing, 82, died at the West Heights Manor Wednesday where he had been taken after being hospitalized at the Municipal Hospital during recent weeks.

Funeral services are to be Friday, the memorial service at Walker Funeral Home in Clarinda at 2 pm with the Rev George White of the New Market Methodist Church officiating. Mrs Verlin Larson will furnish music, and casket bearers chosen are George Slaight, Harvey Young, Merrill Webb, Albert Radke, Jake Stimson and Harold Graham.

Mr Pershing was born June 2, 1888 in Illinois to Mr and Mrs Ben Pershing. He was married Dec 12, 1912 to Blanche Portlock who died in 1954.

His two children are Mrs Phyllis Diggs and Alvin Pershing of New Market. He has two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. His two sisters are Mrs Jennie McAlpin of New Market and Mrs Stella Goldsmith of Seaside, Wash, and two brothers, Clyde of Villisca and Chester of Des Moines. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, July 18, 1968

Peterman, Buddy Lee - Funeral services for Bud Peterman, age 66 of Conway, who died Thursday, September 19, 2002, were held Monday, September 23, 2002 at 10:00 am at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Bedford with Pastor Ted DeHass officiating. Interment was held in the Memory Cemetery in New Market. Memorials can be given in Bud's name.

Buddy Lee Peterman was born November 17, 1935 in New Market, Iowa, the son of Richard Floyd Peterman and Orpha Ellen Sleep Peterman. He grew up in the Conway area, graduating from the Conway High School in 1954. After graduation he farmed for two years before entering the United States Army. He was in the Army from 1958 to 1962, having spent time in Germany. Upon his discharge, he returned to the family farm west of Conway where he continued farming until his death.

Bud was a people person and had the knack to remember almost everyone he met. The farm life suited Bud well, he enjoyed the outdoors, his many cats and and his antique John Deere Tractors.

Bud is survived by his father, Floyd Peterman of Conway; a brother, Floyd Ray Peterman and wife Joyce of Seymour, Iowa; and a nephew, Floyd Ryan Peterman, also of Seymour.

Preceding Bud in death was his mother, Orpha Ellen Sleep Peterman in June of 2002. BEDFORD TIMES PRESS, Bedford, Iowa, Sep 25, 2002

Peterman, Ivan E. - Ivan E. Peterman, 80, of Clarinda, died Thursday, March 26, 1998, at Clarinda Regional Health Center where he had been a patient for the past month. He was born May 29, 1917, in rural Page County, Iowa, the son of Bert and Myrtle Slaight Peterman.

He graduated from Clarinda High School in 1935 and married Gladys Owens on March 12, 1938.

Mr and Mrs Peterman had celebrated their 60th anniversary this month. They farmed in the New Market and Hopkins area before moving to Clarinda in 1955. Mr Peterman had worked for the City of Clarinda for 21 years before his retirement.

He is survived by his wife, Gladys, of the home, and five children: Jean Cross, Afton, Iowa; Dixie Booher and husband Glade, Clarinda, Iowa; Joan Brown and husband Ron, Villisca, Iowa; Kay Gomez and husband Joe, Santa Fe Springs, Ca; and Bert Peterman and wife Janis, Clarinda. There are 19 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by parents, 1 brother, and 3 sisters.

Funeral services were Saturday, March 28, at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home with Rev John Clark officiating. Memorials may be directed to the Clarinda Rescue Unit. Burial was in Memory Cemetery at New Market. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Apr 1, 1998

Pierson, Connie Lynn - New Market (Special)--Funeral services were conducted at the WAlker Funeral Home at 10 am Saturday for little Connie Lynn Pierson, daugher of Mr and Mrs Howard Pierson, of New Market. The infant was stillborn at the Clarinda Municipal Hospital at 3 am Friday.

Preacher Clarence Potter, of the New Market Church of Christ, was in charge of the service, and burial was in Memory Cemetery near New Market.

The Piersons have no other children. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 30, 1963

Pierson, Howard Harvey - Funeral services for Howard Harvey Pierson, age 62, of Loveland, Colorado, who died October 25, 2000, in Loveland, Colorado, were held Monday, October 30, 2000, at 10:00 am at the Ritchie Funeral Home with Pastor Jamie Mogler officiating. Interment with military rites accorded by the John F. Hardin American Legion Post No. 164 were held in the Memory Cemetery in New Market. Memorials can be given in his name to the Loveland Public Library. Services were conducted by the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford.

Howard Harvey Pierson was born June 13, 1938 to Stanley Earl and Pearl Mary Arthur Pierson in rural Nodaway County southwest of Hopkins, Missouri. Howard was the sixth of seven children born of this union. Howard attended the Church of Christ in New Market and was baptized there as a young man.

Howard, his mother, and sister, Helen moved to New Market, Iowa when he was twelve years old. At the age of seventeen he traveled to San Diego where he joined the Marine Corps. He proudly served his country in the United States and abroad. Howard's regiment was one that took part in the atomic bomb testing in Nevada. He was discharged from the Marines in August 1958.

Howard has spent most of his adult life driving trucks. He has driven millions of miles across the United States and has earned many safe-driving awards. Many "truck driving" stories were told at the Pierson family reunions as he and his two brothers, who also drove trucks, would tell of their trucking experiences.

Howard and his wife Debbie, and her son Anthony have made their home in Loveland, Colorado, for the last 11 years. He loved the mountains and also loved to share them with family and friends.

Howard has spent the last two years battling cancer but one would never hear him complain or be bitter about his situation. He still had a sense of humor and would tell his truck driving stories around the kitchen table to all who gathered there. He had a gentle spirit and was always doing something for someone. Howard will be missed by many whose life he has touched in his own special way.

Howard went to be with his Lord on October 25, 2000 at his home, with his wife Debbie at his side. He was preceded in death by his parents and infant daughter, Connie Lynn.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife Debbie, his son Scott Pierson and wife Heather of Aberdeen, Washington; stepsons Timothy Goyogana of Burns, Oregon; Aitor Goyogana of Slidell, Louisiana; Anthony Goyogana of Loveland, Colorado; two brothers, Dennis Pierson and wife Mary Ann of Bentonville, Arkansas and Edwin Pierson and wife Jean of Jay, Oklahoma; four sisters, including Mrs Roy (Elsie) Farrell, Mrs Doris McDonald and Donna Person all of Maryville, Missouri, and Mrs Ray (Helen) Davison of rural Gravity, Iowa. Also left to cherish his memory are many nieces, nephews, friends, and his faithful dog Remedy. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Nov 1, 2000

Pinkerton, Daisy Abbott - When friends of Mrs Daisy Pinkerton, 70, of New Market did not see her usual activity Friday morning, investigations disclosed that she had died sometime during the night while in her bed. The door to the home had to be forced open. She had been doctoring for heart ailment, and her death thus was not surprising.

The funeral is being held Monday afternoon at the Walker Funeral Home. Rev Harry Walling, Methodist minister, was in charge assisted by Rev Arthur Abbott of Quanah, Texas.

Included among the relatives who have come for the funeral are Mr and Mrs Carl Carlock. Miss Laura Blackwell, Mrs Mary Gardener, and Miss Ruth Croker, all of Wichita, Kans. Art Abbott of Quanah, Tex, Mr and Mrs Waldo Abbott of Loveland, Colo, and Kenneth Abbott of Springfield, Mo. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 29, 1944

Daisy D. Abbott, daughter of Isaac Warren and Margaret E. Abbott, was born near New Market March 4, 1874. The family moved to New Market a few years later, where she grew to womanhood.

She was married in 1902 to Samuel McClure of Braddyville. Following his death a few years later, she moved to New Market.

In 1916 she was married to Alex G. Pinkerton of College Springs, making their home in this community. Mr Pinkerton died in 1931.

During the past two and a half years she had made her home in New Market where death came to her very suddenly at her home Friday, May 26, 1944.

She had lived an earnest Christian life, and always took an active part in the church and social life of the community.

Funeral services were held on Monday, May 29, at the Walker Funeral Home in Clarinda, conducted by Rev Harry Walling, pastor of the Methodist church in New Market, and REv A.G. Abbott of Quanah, Texas. Burial was in Memory cemetery.

She is survived by four brothers, Frank W. Abbott of Florence, Colorado, Waldo L. Abbott of Loveland, Colo., Rev A.G. Abbott of Quanah, Texas, George A. Abbott of Los Angeles, one sister, Mrs Mary Gardner of Wichita, Kansas.

Pinnick, Mary J. Holliday - Champaign, [Illinois], Oct 20--Mrs Mary J. Pinnick, died Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock at the home of her sister, Mrs Martha Watts, 512 East University Avenue. The remains were sent to Iowa this afternoon for interment. HERALD AND REVIEW, Decatur, Illinois, Oct 21, 1905

Mrs Mary J. Pinnick died at the home of her sister, Mrs Martha Watts, 512 East University avenue at 8 pm, Wednesday, Oct 18, after a long illness.

Mrs Pinnick was born in Orange county, Ind., June 24, 1828, and resided there until her marriage, when she moved with her husband to New Market, Ia., where her husband died about 25 years ago.

Since becoming a widow, Mrs Pinnick has resided at the Watts home.

Funeral services were held from the home at 2 pm today and the body was then taken to Iowa for interment.

Besides Mrs Watts there are one sister and three brothers, all of whom reside in western states. THE CHAMPAIGN DAILY GAZETTE, Champaign, Illinois, Oct 19, 1905

James M. Pinnick to Mary Jane Holliday, 07 Jan 1847 Orange County, Indiana marriage

Plowman, Claude Winfield - The body of Claude Plowman, resident of Missouri but with farm interests in the Taylor County vicinity near Sharpsburg, was found Thursday in his parked car. Mrs Ray Long noticed the car behind the barn when she went to pump water, and investigation resulted in believe that Mr Plwman died earlier that day. He had visited a Bedford dcotor on wednesday. His son works at Glenwood but owns the farm north of Sharps. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 3, 1962

Services for Claude Plowman were held at the Shum-Novinger Funeral Home Sunday, Sept 2 at 2:00 pm Carl Cummings officiated. Burial was in Memory cemetery near New Market.

Claude Winfield Plowman, son of Emmaline and George Plowman, was born near Villisca, Iowa, May 4, 1879 and departed this life near Sharpsburg, Iowa at the age of 83 years, 3 months and 24 days. He was one from a family of four children: Cora who died in infancy, Lloyd who passed away in 1948 and Mrs Chester Ashbaugh of Pomona, Calif.

On August 11, 1906 he was united in marriage to Grace Savage and they were happily married for 53 years. Grace passed away Oct 22, 1959.

Three children were born to this union: Bernard of Sharpsburg, Helen (Mrs Lee Lucas) of Sewal, Iowa, Maxine (Mrs Eugene McAlpin) of New Market.

When a young man Claude became a member of the Christian church at New Market.

Claude spent most of his life in Taylor county where he was engaged in farming with his son.

After the death of his wife, he moved to Excelsior Springs, Mo. He was married to Adeline Walker on August 7, 1961.

He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, one brother, one sister and one great grandchild.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Adeline; son, Bernard; two daughters, Helen and Maxine; one sister, Anna, eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren besides a host of neighbors and friends.

He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. BEDFORD TIMES PRESS, Bedford, Iowa, Sep 6, 1962

Plowman, George A. - George A. Plowman, a pioneer of the vicinity of New Market, died Oct 13 at the home of his son, Claude Plowman, after an illness of several years. He was highly respected in that community.

Mr Plowman was born at Baltimore, Maryland, August 24, 1852 and passed away at the home of his son, Claude Plowman, near New Market, Iowa, October 13, 1928, at the age of 7 [sic] years, 1 month and 20 days.

He was united in marriage to Emma Oyster February 17, 1876, at Villisca, Iowa. To this union were born four children, Cora May, who died in infancy, C.W. Plowman and Mrs Anna Ashbaugh of New Market, Iowa, and L.L. Plowman of Beloit, Kansas. He is survived by the above named children, six grandchildren, one sister, Mrs Susie Howes of New Market, and one brother, Mr Lou Plowman of Pallisade, Colorado. His wife, four sisters, one brother, his father and mother preceded him in death.

The funeral was held Monday afternoon at the New Market M.E. Church conducted by Rev Wilkins of Conway, a former pastor here and assisted by Rev Smith. Burial was made in Memory cemetery, where the local I.O.O.F. lodge, of which he had always been a devoted member, had charge of the service.

The sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved ones in their sorrow. CLARINDA HERALD, Oct 22, 1928

Plowman, Grace Savage - New Market (Special) Frank and Glenn Savage received word of the death of their sister, Mrs Claude Plowman, 73, Sharpsburg, who died Thursday following a long illness.

She is survived by her husband, Claude Plowman, one son, Bernard Plowman of Sharpsburg, two daughters, Mrs Lee (Helen) Lucas of Stuart and Mrs Eugene (Maxine) McAlpin. Funeral services were at Bedford Oct 24. Burial was in the Old Memory Cemetery at New Market.

The Plowmans are former residents of this community. Mrs Plowman died at the Bernard Plowman home. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 26, 1959

Mrs Claude Plowman, a resident of Taylor county all of her life, died at the home of her son and his wife, near Sharpsburg, Thursday, October 22 after an illness of several months.

Funeral services were conducted from the Shum-Novinger Funeral Service, at 708 State Street, by Rev Robert Duckett of Lenox, Saturday afternoon. Burial was in Memory cemetery at New Market.

Grace Marie Savage, daughter of John and Sarah Pace Savage, was born near New Market, Iowa, Nov 19, 1885 and passed away at the age of 73 years, 11 months, three days.

August 11, 1906 she was united in marriage at Clarinda, Iowa to Claude W. Plowman and they enjoyed 53 years of wedded life. Three children were born to this union, Bernard of Sharpsburg; Helen [Mrs Lee Lucas] of Sewal, Iowa; Maxine [Mrs Eugene McAlpin] of Des Moines.

When a young woman Grace became a member of the Christian church at New Market and maintained her faith until the end.

She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, one sister and one great grandchild.

She leaves to mourn her passing, the husband Claude; son, Bernard; two daughters, Helen and Maxine; two brothers, Frank and Glen Savage of New Market; eight grandchildren, five great grandchildren. BEDFORD TIMES PRESS, Bedford, Iowa, Oct 29, 1959

Plowman, Velma Arthur - Funeral services for Velma Plowman, age 90 who died Wednesday, October 29, 2003 were held Friday, October 31, 2003 at 1:00 pm at the Ritchie Funeral Home with Pastor Len Garrison officiating. Interment was held at the Memory Cemetery in New Market. Memorials can be directed to the Sharpsburg United Methodist Church.

Velma Arthur Plowman was born December 4, 1912, in Taylor County, Iowa. She was the youngest of eleven children born to Edward Enoch Arthur and Sarah Jane Maxwell Arthur. She grew up on a farm south of New Market attending North Star Country School through the 8th Grade. While growing up she worked domestically for 50 cents a day. On March 21, 1934, she was united in marriage to Claude Bernard Plowman at the United Methodist Parsonage in Maryville, Missouri.

Velma and Bernard moved to a farm northwest of Sharpsburg in 1935. She remembers shucking corn by hand, milking cows and raising 300 chickens every year. In 1949, Velma and Bernard purchased a farm northwest of Sharpsburg near Bernard's folks. Velma loved living on the farm and the lifestyle it provided. She enjoyed tending her large produce garden and thoroughly loved her flower gardens. This was a task she lovingly did until her vision and health would no longer allow her to continue. Velma was a wonderful cook and was famous for her deviled eggs and homemade noodles at the family dinners.

In August of 2002, Velma sold her home in Sharpsburg and moved to an assisted living facility in Maryville, Missouri. Velma never complained, and was always worried or concerned about others.

Although Bernard and Velma had no children of their own, they enjoyed a large family of nieces and nephews. She will be remembered as a loving and caring aunt who was often referred to as "the family heirloom." Her family will long remember and cherish the memories and life example she set for them. Velma was a member of the Sharpsburg United Methodist Church.

Left to cherish Velma's memory are many nieces and nephews.

Preceding Velma in death are her parents, Edward and Sarah; her husband Bernard in 1989; eight sisters, Mamie Thompson, Nora Savage, Crystal Savage, Pearl Pierson, Inez Bayless, Opal Crawford, Ethel Mackey and Nellie Arthur; two brothers, Cecil Arthur and Carl Arthur. BEDFORD TIMES PRESS, Bedford, Iowa Nov 5, 2003

Pointer, Elizabeth Mason - On Sunday, the 13th inst., at her residence in Mason township, Mrs Elizabeth Pointer, wife of William Pointer, in the sixty-third year of her age, of dropsy. The deceased was an old resident of Taylor county, having lived here for nearly a quarter of a century. She was a sister of Mr James Mason, of Mason township, and was the mother of a large family, now grown to mature years. The funeral took place on Monday at Memory, the services being conducted by Elder Kirkham, of the Christian Church of Bedford. TAYLOR COUNTY REPUBLICAN, Bedford, Iowa, Jun 17, 1880

Pointer, Willard - Willard Pointer, youngest son of William and Elizabeth Pointer, was born in Page county, Iowa, Feb 6, 1856. Departed this life June 25, 1937, at the age of 81 years, 4 months and 19 days.

He was the youngest son of a family of 10 children, seven brothers and one sister having preceded him in death. He leaves one brother, Joseph Pointer of Cabool, Mo., also two nieces, Mrs Lucinda Corin of Yorktown, Ia., and Mrs Leota Kendrick of New Market, Ia.

The greater part of his life was spent in the western states. In 1924 he came to make his home with his brother, Frank Pointer, at New Market. In a short time his health failed and he has since been confined to the state hospital at Clarinda.

Funeral services were conducted by Rev B.F. Hall at the Walker Funeral Home Saturday, June 26, 10 am. Interment in Memory cemetery. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jul 1, 1937

Pointer, William - Wm Pointer, one of the oldest and among the best known residents of Mason township died at his home in New Market, Monday, Aug 26. The funeral service will be held today, conducted by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, of which society the deceased was an honored member. Several members of Bedford Lodge No 91, will attend the funeral. BEDFORD TIMES PRESS, Bedford, Iowa, Aug 29, 1895

Pratt, Bernice Agatha Cunningham - Funeral services for Mrs Dwight Pratt, 24, who died at the Brown hospital in Clarinda, Monday, Sept 9, were held at the Baptist church in New Market the following Thursday afternoon. Burial was in Memory cemetery.

Bernice Agatha Cunningham, daughter of William and Etta Cunningham, was born on a farm four miles south of New Market on Nov 15, 1910.

She was a member of a family of seven children, her father, two sisters and one brother having preceded her in death. She has spent her entire life in or around New Market, with the exception of a few months spent in Washington and California.

December 23, 1929, she was married to Dwight M. Pratt. To them two children were born, Delbert Dean, age 4, and Beverly Jean, age 22 months.

She united with the First Baptist church at New Market at the age of 15 years, and has always lived a true and faithful life.

Besides her husband and children she leaves her mother, Mrs Etta Cunningham, one brother, Roy Cunningham of Marysville, Calif., two sisters, Mrs Ora Werts, of Marysville, Calif, and Helen Cunningham of New Market, her father-in-law and mother-in-law Mr and Mrs Chester Pratt, and one brother-in-law, Chester Pratt, Jr. Also her grandmother, Mrs Eva Raynor of New Market. BEDFORD TIMES PRESS, Bedford, Iowa, Sep 19, 1935

Pratt, Berniece Isabelle - New Market native Berniece Isabelle Pratt, 74, passed away Sept 11 at Municipal Hospital.

Miss Pratt was born April 25, 1907, the daughter of Walter Clyde and Mary Melvina Fine Pratt. She was a life long member of the Westminster United Presbyterian Church, currently serving as secretary of the Women's Association. She was president of the Delphian Club and Memorials Chairman of the American Cancer Society. She was past president of the Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority at Davenport, Ia.

Miss Pratt was a graduate of Clarinda High School and Clarinda Junior College and the University of Iowa. Her teaching career spanned 45 years, the last 25 at Davenport, before retiring in 1972. She also taught at Yorktown, Mingo and Newton.

Services were held at the Walker-Merrick Funeral Home this Monday with Rev Ron Swedberg officiating. Gretchen Sperry was organist. Pallbearers was Robert, Billy, Dwight, Darrell and Keith Pratt and Verlin Cade. Interment was in the Clarinda cemetery.

She is survived by a niece, Margaret Owen of North Platte, Ne. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Irma Wasson and Mary Pratt. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Sep 14, 1981

Pratt, Chester Evert - Chester Evert Pratt, son of Delbert M. and Isabella Watson Pratt, was born on a farm near New Market, Taylor county, Iowa, March 15, 1889, and died at the Municipal hospital in Clarinda, May 25, 1949, at the age of 60 years, two months and ten days. He lived his entire life in the same community.

On July 4, 1909, he was united in marriage to Margaret Redenbaugh, also of New Market. To them were born five children, two of whom died in infancy. The surviving children are: Dwight of Gravity, Mrs Henry Karg of Bedford, and Chester G. Junior living on the old home farm. There are also nine grandchildren.

He was united with the Methodist church in 1929.

He is also survived by three brothers and three sisters, Mrs Anna Drennen of Ames, Mrs Jennie Cade of New Market, Mrs Florence Steeves of Bedford, and Roy Ralph and Leslie Pratt of New Market. His parents, one brother, and one sister preceded him in death. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 23, 1949

Pratt, Chester Glen - Chester Glen Pratt, age 80, of New Market, Iowa, was born March 11, 1922, on a family farm east of New Market, the youngest son of Chester Sr and Margaret Pratt. He entered into rest on Thursday, December 19, 2002 at Westridge Quality Care and Rehab Center in Clarinda following an extended illness.

He grew up on the family farm and attended the Frog Valley grade school. He graduated from New Market High School in 1939. He enjoyed music, singing, and playing his guitar. In 1942 he joined the United States Army Air Force where he served until 1946. While stationed in Denver, Colorado, he met Velma Lorene Lowe. They were married at the First Christian Church in Clarinda on October 8, 1944. To this union were born three children; Gerald Allen, Clara Jodelle, and Leila Jean.

After his discharge from the service he farmed with his father for a few years and then moved to Colorado for a time. They later moved back to Iowa where he worked various jobs. In 1968 they moved to Illinois where Chester worked for the Outboard Marine Corporation at Johnson Motor Factory until he retired in 1985. The couple then returned to Iowa and lived south of New Market until failing health caused him to need the care at Westridge Quality Care and Rehab Center in 1999.

Chester enjoyed meeting with friends at the New Market Community Hall and attending church at the Siam Church of Christ. He spent a lot of time fishing in the area and cleaning black walnuts in the fall.

He is survived by his wife, Velma; son, Gary and wife, Dorothy; daughters, Jodelle Nethercott and husband, James and Leila Maresso and husband Mike; six grandchildren and spouses, one step-grandson; six great grandchildren; brother, Dwight Pratt and wife, Ruth; brother-in-law, Henry Karg and a host of other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Bonnie Karg; baby brother, Doyle and an infant brother.

Funeral services were held on Monday, December 23, 2002, at Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel in Clarinda with Rev Loren Daly officiating. Burial will be at the Memory Cemetery near New Market. Memorials are suggested to the New Market Civic Club or the Siam Church of Christ. BEDFORD TIMES PRESS, Bedford, Iowa, Dec 25, 2002

Pratt, Dwight Myron - Dwight Myron Pratt, age 92, of Clarinda, formerly of New Market, passed away Monday afternoon, February 23, 2004 at Goldenrod Manor in Clarinda. He was born April 18, 1911 near New Market, Ia, the son of Chester Everett and Margaret Ann (Redenbaugh) Pratt.

Dwight attended Frog Valley rural school and graduated from New Market High school in 1928 with a teachers certificate. On December 24, 1929 he married Bernice Agatha Cunningham. To this union two children were born; Delbert Dean and Beverly Jean. Bernice passed away in September 1935. On March 17, 1937 he was married to Susan Nevada Eberly who helped him riase his two children. To Nevada and Dwight three children were born; Dwila Sue, Ethel Ann, and Nancy Kay. On May 7, 1953, Nevada passed away. On October 28, 1956, Dwight married Ruth Pauline Slagle Hunter who helped him raise his three girls.

Dwight was a farmer for many years. In 1967 Dwight started two businesses, writing insurance for 15 years and selling Vigortone Feed for 30 years. Dwight was an avid hunter and fisherman over the years. He moved to Goldenrod Manor in December of 2002 due to failing health. Dwight really enjoyed his family and most recently enjoyed taking rides on the golf cart with his grandson Mike. He is also a member of the New Market Methodist Church.

Dwight was preceded in death by his parents; two wives, Bernice Agatha and Susan Nevada; daughter, Nancy Kay Kirsch; sister, Bonnie Evon Karg; and brother Chester Pratt.

Dwight is survived by his wife Ruth of Clarinda; his children: Delbert Pratt of Clarinda; Beverly Davison and her husband Kenneth of Clarinda; Sue Strough and her husband David of New Market; Ethel Leek and her husband Dennis of Aldrich, Mo; son-in-law Glen Kirsch and his wife Julie of Clarinda; twenty four grandchildren; thirty two great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; sister-in-law Velma Pratt of New Market; brother-in-law Henry Karg of New Market; along with many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 am on Friday, February 27, 2004 at Eickemeyer Funeral Chapel in Clarinda with Rev Dan Wiebesiek officiating. Burial was in the Memory Cemetery at New Market. Memorials were suggested to the New Market Methodist Church, the New Market Foundation, or the American Heart Association. Eickemeyer Fuenral Chapel of Clarinda was in charge of arrangements. BEDFORD TIMES PRESS, Bedford, Iowa, Mar 3, 2004

Pratt, Essie Leona Bankston - Essie Leona Pratt was born March 13, 1893, in Union County, Ill, the second of seven children, to William H. and Edna Earle Bankston. She was united in marriage to Ralph H. Pratt October 2, 1916, in Clarinda, Ia. To this union was born a son, Ralph H. Pratt, Jr, and a daughter Gene Earle Pratt Pace.

Essie was a member of the Methodist church all of her life. She was honored several years ago as a 50-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star and American Legion Auxiliary.

Essie was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, one brother, her husband, Ralph, and son Ralph, Jr.

Essie lived the major share of her life in the same house in New Market with her husband Ralph.

One may not measure Essie's life in words but only through those whose lives she touched. We all remember the love she poured out to the people of New Market during her lifetime in God's service through the Methodist Church.

She leaves hundreds of dear friends and an inheritance of an exemplary life to her daughter, Gene and son-in-law, John, her five grandchildren, Kathy Flores and Martha Pratt, Steven, Martha, and Tom Pace, and four great-grandchildren.

Her Christian love will be remembered forever by her family and all those who knew Essie Pratt. We loved her and will miss her dearly. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 25, 1981

Mrs Essie L. Pratt, 88, of New Market died Friday [May 8] afternoon at Goldenrod Manor where she had been since March.

She was born March 13, 1893 at Jonesboro, Ill, the daughter of William and Edna Misenheimer Bankston.

She was married to Ralph H. Pratt who preceded her in death in 1977.

After Mr Pratt's death she was at her home in New Market until going to be with her daughter at Ames. She was there for 15 months prior to coming to the rest home.

Mrs Pratt is survived by one daughter, Mrs John W. [Gene] Pace of Ames. There are five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Evan Bankston of Sweet Home, Or, is a brother and sisters are Edith Johnson of Vancouver, Wa; Pearl Langford and Gene Hughes of Foster, Or.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a son Ralph H. Pratt, Jr., one brother, and one sister.

Funeral services were held this Monday afternoon at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home with Rev William VanDam officiating. Jim McAlpin was solist and Mary Anderson organist. Casket bearers were: Verlin Cade, Darrell, Keith, Billy, Bob, and Kenneth Pratt.

Burial was in Memory Cemetery at New Market. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 11, 1981

Pratt, Keith Dorman - Keith Dorman Pratt was born January 10, 1919 in Taylor County, Iowa to Roy and Edith Benson Pratt. He passed away on Saturday, April 14, 1990 at the Clarinda Municipal Hospital at the age of 71.

Keith grew to manhood on the family farm near New Market. He attended Hazel Dell Country School and New Market High School.

Keith entered the service in December, 1942 and served with the 7th Service Command Military Police Ft Omaha, Neb. He was discharged as a sergeant February, 1946.

On February 28, 1943 he married Ruth Reed in Omaha, Neb. To this union seven children were born: Tom, Phil, Tim, Bruce, Terry, Kenny, and Cindy. He raised his family on a farm near New Market, later moving to town where he resided until his death.

Keith was a salesman by trade. He sold New York Life Insurance, Insul Wool Insulation and for 25 years with Newton Manufacturing Company.

Keith was a member of the New Market Church of Christ and the New Market American Legion, a member of New Market Covenant Lodge #453. He served as past master of the Lodge and past Worthy Patron of the Eastern Star. He belonged to the New Market Civic Club and also to the Circle 8 Square Dance while health permitted.

Keith loved his God, his family and his many friends. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Keith is survived by his wife, Ruth of New Market; six sons: Tom and wife Lois of Red Oak, Phil and wife Susan of Omaha, Tim and wife Christy of Lee's Summit, Mo, Bruce and wife Sandy of St Joseph, Mo, Terry and wife Joy of rural New Market, Kenny and wife Paula of Ferrelview, Mo; one daughter Cindy Moore and husband Chris of Clarinda; 21 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; stepmother Grace Pratt of South Sioux City, Neb; brothers Kenneth of rural New Market and Darrell of Red Oak.

Keith was preceded in death by his parents, sister Maxine and an infant sister Marjorie. BEDFORD TIMES PRESS, Bedford, Iowa, Apr 25, 1990

Pratt, Kenneth Leroy - Kenneth Leroy Pratt was born April 2, 1916 in Taylor County, Iowa to Roy and Edith Benson Pratt. He passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2000, at the Clarinda Regional Health Center, Clarinda, Iowa, at the age of 84.

Kenneth grew to manhood on the family farm near New Market, Iowa. He attended Hazel Dell Country School and New Market High School. He grew up attending the Baptist Church where he was a member.

After graduation, he worked in the New Market coal mine for a short time. He then went to work at the Clarinda Mental Health Hospital and continued to work there for six years.

In May 1939, he married Crystal Werts of New Market, Iowa and they both worked at the Clarinda Hospital for a few years. They moved to the Werts family farm near New Market, where he farmed and lived until 1998. Crystal preceded him in death November 1972.

Kenneth never had any children, but he and Crystal helped raise a niece, Donna Head Jones, now of Sac City, Iowa, from the age of two to adult. They have always remained very close.

When Kenneth started his battle with cancer in December 1998, he went to live at the Eiler House in Clarinda, Iowa. He always talked fondly about all of the wonderful staff and the great care they gave him. He often told people "They are just like family." He had a great attitude throughout his illness and was not a person to complain. He chose to have a quality life instead of a quantity life.

Kenneth loved life, his family and his many friends. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Kenneth is survived by his brother, Darrell Pratt and wife Doris of Red Oak, Iowa; sister-in-law Ruth Pratt of New Market; special niece, Donna Head Jones and husband David of Sac City, Iowa, and nieces and nephews. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, wife Crystal, sister Maxine, infant sister Marjorie and brother Keith.

Funeral services were held Friday, August 18, 2000 at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home with Rev Dan Webiesiek officiating. Burial was at the Memory Cemetery, New Market, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to the Eiler House or to the Methodist Church, New Market, Iowa.

Pratt, Margaret Ann Redenbaugh - Funeral services for Mrs Margaret Ann Pratt, 100, formerly of Hawleyville, will be held this Saturday at 1:30 pm at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home in Clarinda with burial in Memory Cemetery near New Market. Mrs Pratt died Feb 5, 1986 in the Rosary Hospital in Corning.

She was born near Wellsville, Ks, on July 28, 1885, the daughter of Francis and Mary (Johnston) Redenbaugh. In 1889 the family moved to Iowa in a covered wagon and settled near Hawleyville. She recieved her education in Page County and taught school for six years in Taylor County.

In 1909 she was married to Chester E. Pratt. She had joined the United Methodist Church at Hawleyville at age 12 and remained an active member as long as she was able. She also cared for 10 other children after her family was grown.

She had celebrated an open house at the Clearview Home in Clearfield, Ia, for her 100th birthday. She was a resident of the home for nearly 10 years.

Preceded in her in death were her husband, Chester, in 1949; two infant children; a granddaughter, Diane Selders; four brothers and two sisters.

Surviving are three children, Dwight Myron Pratt, Mrs Henry (Bonnie) Karg and Chester Glen Pratt, all of New Market; two sisters, Clara Lewellen of Slaten, Tx, and Nettie Redenbaugh of Bedford, Ia; 12 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be at the funeral home this Friday from 7-8 pm. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 6, 1986

Pratt, Ralph H. - Funeral services for Ralph H. Pratt, 81, of New Market will be at 2 pm, Saturday at Walker Funeral Home with Rev Ron Blix officiating.

Pratt, a longtime New Market businessman died this Thursday morning [May 19] at Municipal hospital where he had been since last Friday.

He was born June 3, 1895, near New Market, the son of D.M. and Isabelle Watson Pratt. He married Essie Bankston Oct 2, 1916.

Pratt was a veteran of W.W.I., and charter member of the Legion Post at New Market. He was a 50 years member of the New Market Masonic lodge where he served as treasurer for many years.

He was also a 50 year member of the O.E.S. and member of the New Market United Methodist Church and helped organize the New Market Civic Club.

After returning from W.W. I, he operated a cafe in New Market and later operated an insurance agency and real estate office before his retirement.

Besides his wife of the home in New Market he is survived by a daughter, Mrs John (Gene) Pace of Ames, and 5 grandchildren. Roy Pratt of New Market is a brother.

He was preceded in death by a son, Major Ralph Pratt in 1955.

Burial will be in Memory cemetery at New Market.

Memorial may be made to New Market United Methodist Church. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa May 19, 1977

Pratt, Ralph Hiram - Ralph Hiram Pratt, beloved and devoted son of Mr and Mrs Ralph H. Pratt was born at Shambaugh, May 23, 1918.

At the close of World War I, Ralph's father returned from overseas and he and his family came to New Market to reside. Ralph was educated in the New Market school and graduated in 1935. He was an excellent student and took an active part in all school activities.

He entered Simpson college and graduated in 1939.

On September 18, 1942 Ralph joined the Marine Corps and was ordered to Quantico, Va for officer's training. Prior to his leaving Quantico, he was commissioned second lieutenant in the U.S. Marie corps. During World War Ii, Ralph participated in the Saipan and Iwo Jima landings. He was among the few who survived an early landing at Iwo Jima. At the end of the war, Ralph fulfilled a deep ambition when he became a regular officer of the Marine Corps and decided to make the Marine Corps his life's work.

He was married November 24, 1946 to Florence Hickman of Coin, Ia. To this union two daughters were born, Katherine Lee, 5, and Martha Louise, 1.

From 1947 to 1949, Ralph served in the Pacific on the island of Guam and later that year he returned to the US where he served in three responsible positions.

Upon joining Camp Pendleton, he was assigned to the Third Amphibious Tractor battalion and assumed command of this battalion on October 18, 1955. He accepted his new and added responsibility proudly and commanded the battalion in the finest tradition of the U.S. Marine Corps.

He gave his life on November 15, 1955, during early morning maneuvers of his landing crafts.

Survivors include his wife, Florence, daughters, Kathy and Martha, his parents and one sister, Mrs John (Gene Earle) Pace and husband and family.

Military rites were conducted by Navy Captain R.E. Sherwood Nov 16 at the Ranch House Chapel, Camp Pendleton, Calif. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church in New Market November 21. Rev Frank Matthews conducted the service.

Burial was in the Old Memory cemetery in New Market. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Dec 8, 1955

Pratt, Robert "Bob", 70, of rural New Market died Tuesday, October 20, at Clarkson Hospital in Omaha after a few months' illness.

He was born May 1, 1992 [sic, 1922] at Council Bluffs, the son of Leslie and Ina Jackson Pratt. He was married to Phyllis Sefrit on June 3, 1945. They have farmed in the Siam area since their marriage.

Mr Pratt is survived by his wife Phyllis of the home and three children: Linda Garner, Clarinda; Mrs Max (Connie) Johnson, New Market; and Ronald Pratt, New Market. There are eight grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Sisters and brother are Mrs Clifford (LaMead) Carmichael, Clarinda; Bill Pratt, LaDonna Cabbage and Mrs Don (Mary) Hargis, all of New Market. Mr Pratt was preceded in death by parents and brother Dale.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 am., Friday morning at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home with Loren Daly officiating. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 7-8 pm Thursday evening.

Burial will be in Memory Cemetery at New Market. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Oct 21, 1992

Pratt, Ruth Irene Reed - Ruth Irene Pratt was born Oct 26, 1920, in Valley Township, Page County, to Lewis Early "Lou" Reed and Neva Belle (Ashmore) Reed. Ruth entered into rest Monday, Feb 19, 2007, at Red Oak Good Samaritan Center, Red Oak, at the age of 86.

Ruth was born east of Hepburn where she grew up. She attended school at VanDevender rural school then Clarinda High School, taking Normal Training and two summers at Maryville College. Ruth taught at Johnson School in Douglas Township, one year in Valley Township and one year at Kendrick in Taylor County. She then moved to Omaha, Neb., and worked at the Burlington Bus Depot where she met Keith Pratt. They were married Feb 28, 1943, and went to Cheyenne, Wyoming, where he was stationed in the service. They moved to Lincoln, Neb., then Council Bluffs, after the War. In 1951, they bought a farm and returned to Taylor County where they raised their family. Keith and Ruth moved to New Market in 1968 after their farmhouse burned. Ruth was active in the Church of Christ in New Market, a member of several local clubs, belonged to the Retired Professional Ladies, 4 & 8 Club, was active in ladies' groups at church, and volunteering her time to area seniors. She was a member of the Loyal Sisters of the Church of Christ in New Market. In 1970, at the age of 50, Ruth returned to Iowa Western Community College and earned her LPN degree. She worked 15 years at Bethesda Care Center and the Clarinda Municipal Hospital.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Keith; brother Roland and Keith Reed; and sisters, Helen Reed and Mildred Enarson.

She is survived by her children: Thomas Keith Pratt and wife Lois, Red Oak; Phillip Reed Pratt and wife Sharon, Omaha, Neb; Timothy Allen Pratt and wife, Christie, Lee's Summit, Mo; Bruce Lou Pratt and wife, Sandy, St Joseph, Mo; Terry Roy Pratt and wife, Jean, Dearborn, Mo; Kenneth Andrew Pratt and wife, Paula, Platte City, Mo; Cynthia Ann Moore and husband, Chris, Clarinda; 21 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Darrell and Dorris Pratt, Red Oak; and sister Dorothy Motsinger, Villisca.

Funeral services were held Friday, Feb 23, 2007, at Walker-Merrick Funeral Home, Clarinda, with The Rev Russ Clark and The Rev Loren Daly officiating. Interment was at Memory Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to New Market Church of Christ, New Market Fire & Rescue, or Clarinda Ambulance. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 28, 2007

Pratt, Susan Nevada - Susan Nevada Pratt, daughter of Cyrus E. and Ethel Annan Eberly was born February 22, 1918 on a farm, south of Clarinda, Iowa and died at the Clarkson hospital in Omaha, Neb, May 7, 1953 at the age of 35 years, 2 months and 16 days.

She was united in marriage to Dwight Pratt on March 27, 1937 at Greeley, Colo. To this union was born three daughters, Dwila Sue, 11; Ethel Ann, 8; and Nancy Kay, 11 months. She was the foster mother of Delbert Deal Pratt and Beverly Jean Pratt Davison.

She became a member of the Methodist church at Greeley, and later transferred her membership to the New Market church. She was a member of the Builders class and worked in the W S C S.

Nevada was a loving wife and a devoted mother. She was a faithful church member and was very active in church work. The community will miss her passing. She was a friend to all, a hospitable and gracious mother.

Left to mourn her passing are her husband, her children, Delbert Dean Pratt, Mrs Kenneth Davison, Dwila Sue, Ethel Ann and Nancy Kay. The children's grandmother, Mrs Margaret Pratt, her parents, Mr and Mrs Cyrus Eberly, of Greeley, Colo, three sisters Helen Dancer of New Market, Iowa; Margy Wirsing of Alameda, Calif; and Jean Errickson of Freehold, N.J. and other relatives and friends. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, May 28, 1953

Spencer, Henry Lorenzo - Shambaugh (Special) - Henry Loranco Spencer, 88, died Tuesday at the University Hospital in Iowa City where he had been flown a month earlier after surgery in the Municipal Hospital in Clarinda.

He kept his home in Des Moines until he was married to Mrs Blanche Eberly on May 15, 1955. Since then, the home has been in Shambaugh, where his wife continues to live.

His children are Donald of Pinon Hills, Calif, Harry, Jack and Owen of Des Moines, David of Texas and daughter, Mrs Kenneth (Betty) Beshel of Kansas City. His step children are Everett and Donald Eberly of Kennewick, Wash, Mrs Bernard (Ruth) Kinnersley of Aberdeen, Wash, Mrs Vern Patten of Elliott and Mrs Harry (Roscine) Barnes of Madrid.

Funeral services are to be at the Shambaugh United Missionary Church Saturday at 2 pm with the Rev Sherman Mills and the Rev Richard Godsey in charge. Burial will be in Butler Cemetery. Arrangements are in charge of Walker Funeral Home. CLARINDA HERALD JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Jun 8, 1967

Polk County, Iowa delayed birth records dated May 26, 1942: Henry Alonzo Spencer, born Aug 17, 1879 Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, father David Spencer born Penn; mother Caroline Andrews born New Hampshire; evidences given: Social Security Card, issued Oct 2, 1937, Iowa State Census 1885, divorce decree, Oct 14, 1933, Marriage Certificate Apr 14, 1936.