Two hits for me: GLENDOLA BINNING and IRENE MEACHAM, both cousins from my dad's family. -Sherry > [Original Message] > From: <Momdit@aol.com> > To: <IADECATU-L@rootsweb.com> > Date: 5/2/2010 6:36:41 PM > Subject: [IADECATU] Twice Told Tales Leon Journal-Reporter April 28, 2010 > > The Leon Journal-Reporter > Wednesday, April 28, 2010 > > Twice Told Tales > 30 Years Ago > (April 24, 1980) > A beekeeping seminar was held at the MILLER Farm located southeast of > Leon. Loring and Phyllis MILLER hosted the meeting with Glen STANLEY and > Robert WELLS of the State Apiary Department giving the presentation. > The Decatur County Farm Bureau Women honored Bernice MILLER for being a > "Special Author" for Decatur County. > Carolyn RICE celebrated her 20th year of employment at The Decatur County > State Bank. > The Cottage Grocery in Pleasanton featured specials on groceries, > sandwiches and pop for the weekend. > 50 Years Ago > (April 28, 1960) > A group of 24 4-H club members from Van Wert and Garden Grove along with 4 > leaders and 6 drivers, enjoyed a sight-seeing trip to Kansas City, Mo. The > trip was sponsored by the Leon Chamber of Commerce. The Garden Grove > Go-Getters girls' 4-H Club and the Decatur County Achievers boys' 4-H Club of > Van Wert were honored as the top clubs in the county for 1959. > The Leon Rebekah Lodge honored three ladies as 50 year members. They were > Mrs. Lillian HARDEN who joined the Rebekah's in 1910, Winnie PAINTER who > joined in 1910, and Carrie CARPENTER who joined in 1908. > New officers for the Leon BPWC were Pauline HANTHORN, president; Josephine > SHOOK, vice president; Esther SNARE recording secretary; Cleo HEMBRY, > corresponding secretary; and Glendola BINNING, treasurer. Idavee V. CROUSE > installed the new officers. > Central Community school of Leon rated eight first places in the solo and > small group music contest held at Villisca, and there were 20 second place > ratings. Rating first places were: Donna WOODERSON, piano solo; Juliann > EILTS, trombone solo; John HANSELL, baritone horn solo; Frank BINNING, > baritone solo; and Judy COLE, soprano solo. The other three first place awards > went to the trumpet trio A; trombone quartet A; and the flute duet. > Second placed went to Irene MEACHAM, Tom BENNETT, Dave LYDDON, Mike MADDEN, > Robert REDMAN, Bill STEWART, Dennis MASSEY, Bob STEWART, and Connie > BENDICT; along with drum ensemble, saxophone quartet, trumpet trio B, woodwind > trio, brass sextet, b-flat clarinet quartet, mixed double quartet and girls > quartet. Instructors were Joan and Paul BENJAMIN. > The Cardinal track team coached by Dud NORRIS won the Bluegrass Conference > track meet. Winning team members were David REX, Gary SAGE, John THOMPSON, > Dick MCCLURE, Bob STEWART and Larry HOLLAND. > 75 Years Ago > (May 2, 1935) > A 7-ton red granite boulder taken from the farm southeast of Leon owned by > Mrs. Elizabeth GREEN of Davenport, has been taken to the Leon cemetery > where it will be used as a monument to the soldiers, sailors and nurses of all > wars who have passed on. Stone from the M. F. SPRINGER farm will be used > as a base. > Fifty-two students will receive their diplomas during the Leon High School > Commencement to be held May 16. Dr. J.L. HILLMAN, president of Simpson > College, will deliver the address to the senior class. > Mrs. Ferne GAUNT, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O.P. ESTES of Leon, who has been > dramatic instructor in the Ames High School, won first place in the one > act play contest held in Des Moines. Mrs. GAUNT's high school cast was > awarded the Nate Kendall cup. > The spreading of crushed rock on the streets leading to the new swimming > pool has begun. The rock was spread first on the north end of Q Street > starting at the north edge of the new addition to the city park system. > Drilling is under way in the bottom of the present shaft of the Decatur > County Coal Company mine west of Davis City, preparatory to the deepening of > the shaft to the lower and heavier vein. The prospect hole will be cored > when the coal vein is reached. It is planned to open and mine the heavy vein > estimated at four feet in thickness by the coming fall. > Don HORN, junior, was named as editor-in-chief of the 1935-1936 school > paper, and Howard Menold, junior, associate editor. > www.iagenweb.org/decatur > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to IADECATU-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I haven't talked to Carl in years -- since I started my Crees research.. He still had the Auto Parts store then... (Do I have the right person?) We emailed but I never saw him in person. Somehow I always feel when I talk with you, I'm from the wrong branch of the CREESs.. And probably am.. Thanks, Nancee I always thought Wendell Akers was one of the nicest guys after I met Ted Fuller. -------------------------------------------------------------------- -------Original Message------- From: Leland Rauch Date: 5/3/2010 8:16:35 AM To: iadecatu@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [IADECATU] QUESTIONS.. The Crees on Hwy 69 heading to Davis City is my cousin, Carl and his wife Carol. Wanda

Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, May 13, 1920 MARGARET HORTENSE, little daughter of EDWIN and FAY FARQUHAR, of Leon, Iowa, was born at Leon, Iowa, April 8th, 1920; departed this life for the Heavenly life, Sunday evening, May 9th, 1920; age one month and one day. Her sudden and unexpected death came as a great shock to the loving parents, grandparents, near relatives and the many friends of the family. For some days past Baby MARGARET had been troubled with indigestion but was some better and increasing daily in weight which fact was noted carefully and was very pleasing to the anxious loving parents. On Sunday afternoon the parents, with Baby MARGARET, in company with others, went for a short auto ride. Soon after leaving the home the spirit of little MARGARET took its flight from the little body to be with God who gave it. The little life was not wasted, having begun to live the spirit is unquenchable. She will be given a body fitted for the Heavenly sphere, a body that is Heavenly and subject not to sickness or death. Dear parents, look at your lass from her point of gain. A flower too frail and fair for this world transplanted in the paradise of our God. Sickness and disappointments may come to us, danger may threaten, but your little darling is safe from all the dangers and evils of this life. Safe in the arms of Him who when on earth received the little children unto his arms and blessed then, and said, "Of such is the kingdom of God." She leaves to mourn her early departure the loving parents, little sister, MARY CATHARINE; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. HORACE FARQUHAR, Mr. and Mrs. S.E. BENEFIEL, great grandmother, Mrs. MARY FARQUHAR, other relatives and friends. Appropriate services were held at the home Tuesday afternoon, May 11th, 1920 at 2 p.m., conducted by P.H. Green. Beautiful and appropriate hymns were sung by a quartette as follows: Mrs. J.A. Caster, Mrs. Ralph McGinnis, Lester Gardner and Ralph McGinnis. The pall bearers were the Miss Loretta Sires, Dorothy Osborne, Bernice Alexander and Ferne Estes. The floral offerings by friends were profuse and very beautiful. ------------------------------------------------ Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert May 3, 2010 iggy29@grm.net

Didn't anybody find the story about the 'hibernating hog' funny? When I posted it yesterday, I expected to get a laugh or two.. Also, does anyone know who the CREES is that has the 'Rocking R' on Hwy 69, heading for Davis City? It's a beautiful place. I suppose I'll have to knock on their door and find out.. Nancee

Saturday, I went to Eden Township, looking for the Manchester Cemetery and did not find it -- even with the help of a good looking 'old' cowboy... Might have brought him home with me if he'd offered.. I ALWAYS confess to being a female who is map challenged -- and they like that!! Apparently this is in some area where there is no road access.. Will try again later.. Then I went on south looking for Bethel Cemetery. I used my odometer and the Google map, along with the map from the Decatur Co. website.. Well HRUMPH!! I follow them to the 'T' and still don't get there.. I drove back on a road that I knew only went to a farm house and the lady there told me how to get there. So, I finally found it.. I had the great pleasure of meeting Janet & Keith Jelsma, who were at the cemetery touching up the silver paint on the gates and posts.. That was such a serendipity for me to find people who actually truly care about a cemetery s upkeep.. They told me about cleaning up the cemetery in 2005, with $2,000 and volunteer help.. All the stones have been re-set on concrete bases and it is beautiful.. Janet is going to send the article from the Leon Journal Reporter about their endeavor to keep this cemetery beautiful for many years to come. Janet has JONES relatives there. She also said that they insisted on it being mowed 8 times this year, instead of 4.. Bless them for their tenaciousness in this endeavor!! And, they were very friendly folks.. Janet has transcribed the Bethel Cemetery on the Decatur Co. website, it's very thorough, even showing known burials without headstones. I believe she said there were somewhere around 400 actual burials and only 125 headstones. (Don't quote me on those numbers...) Janet also helps Bob Bixby at the Decatur County Museum in Leon. After seeing several cemeteries in such disrepair and sad conditions -- this is a true testament to the work that can be done to repair and keep a cemetery for years to come.. It goes without saying that Janet & Keith's hearts are truly in this cemetery upkeep!! I ventured on over to the Salem Mennonite Church/Cemetery and then on to Meek Cemetery, which is back off the road on a lane that was a challenge.. I only got half of the headstone pictures there, as my 2 camera cards - 64 mbs were full.. So, it'll be a good reason to head back that way again soon. My Best, Nancee

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One of the messages today makes note of a drama related award named "the Nate Kendall Cup". Anyone have any further knowledge of Nate Kendall? Thanks..John Kendalll

I sent this out yesterday, but apparently it didn't get to the List.? So, am trying again. Nancee ------------------------------------------------------------------ From: Nancee Seifert Date: 5/1/2010 7:29:44 AM To: IADECATU@rootsweb.com Subject: MEMORIES -- BY MARY STEWART -------Original Message------- From: conestew@cox.net Date: 4/30/2010 8:49:24 PM To: undisclosed-recipients:, Subject: RE: Gammill and Cowles Cemeteries (Hamilton Twp) Nancee - you asked for some of my memories about that area so here goes. That big new house just west of Gammill Cemetery is on what was our pasture land when we lived there. Our house was at the foot of the hill. I remember Dad said the barn was built with wooden pegs and square nails used on it and the house. I had a few but they got lost in one of my 8 moves since then. I looked on the Hamilton twp map and it was/is owned by Ronald Deemer. The first year I was in the 4th grade and went to Oak Seminary Country School (not Vine Oak - memory lapse) It was approx. 2 MI. +/- one way - Depending on the weather I got taken by car, horse back or wagon behind 2 mules. I had a pony for a while but it was smarter than I was and I landed on my rear more than once. Sometimes in the winter Dad would walk me across the cornfield and we would walk across frozen Little River. Much shorter trip. I remember going by the Cowles cemetery when we walked home by way of the road on nice days. The second year Boothtown School opened and I attended it for 4 years - during which Lavera Cowles, her sister Blanche Marie Gifford and Miss Ada Phelps were among my teachers. Miss Phelps was approx. 62 and a very independent lady. She boarded with my family one year, another the next year and then set up housekeeping during the week in the school house. Her family came after her on weekends. Talk about being attached to your work. The stores were open in Pleasanton 2 nights a week on Thursday (?) and Saturday nights. There was a movie in some bldg on those nights in the winter and in a tent in the park in the summer. I remember I won the $25 drawing one night and I was rich!!!!! There were also box suppers, Christmas Plays at school and end of the year picnics for entertainment. These are my memories and I hope others will add theirs to it.

The Crees on Hwy 69 heading to Davis City is my cousin, Carl and his wife Carol.  Wanda ________________________________ From: Nancee Seifert <iggy29@grm.net> To: IADECATU@rootsweb.com Sent: Mon, May 3, 2010 10:02:58 AM Subject: [IADECATU] QUESTIONS.. Didn't anybody find the story about the 'hibernating hog' funny?  When I posted it yesterday, I expected to get a laugh or two.. Also, does anyone know who the CREES is that has the 'Rocking R' on Hwy 69, heading for Davis City?  It's a beautiful place.  I suppose I'll have to knock on their door and find out.. Nancee    www.iagenweb.org/decatur ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to IADECATU-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I found it very amusing. Janette HE LIVES, HE LIVES, CHRIST JESUS LIVES TODAY! the Cousincollector --- On Mon, 5/3/10, Nancee Seifert <iggy29@grm.net> wrote: From: Nancee Seifert <iggy29@grm.net> Subject: [IADECATU] QUESTIONS.. To: IADECATU@rootsweb.com Date: Monday, May 3, 2010, 8:02 AM Didn't anybody find the story about the 'hibernating hog' funny?  When I posted it yesterday, I expected to get a laugh or two..  

The Leon Journal-Reporter Wednesday, April 28, 2010 Twice Told Tales 30 Years Ago (April 24, 1980) A beekeeping seminar was held at the MILLER Farm located southeast of Leon. Loring and Phyllis MILLER hosted the meeting with Glen STANLEY and Robert WELLS of the State Apiary Department giving the presentation. The Decatur County Farm Bureau Women honored Bernice MILLER for being a "Special Author" for Decatur County. Carolyn RICE celebrated her 20th year of employment at The Decatur County State Bank. The Cottage Grocery in Pleasanton featured specials on groceries, sandwiches and pop for the weekend. 50 Years Ago (April 28, 1960) A group of 24 4-H club members from Van Wert and Garden Grove along with 4 leaders and 6 drivers, enjoyed a sight-seeing trip to Kansas City, Mo. The trip was sponsored by the Leon Chamber of Commerce. The Garden Grove Go-Getters girls' 4-H Club and the Decatur County Achievers boys' 4-H Club of Van Wert were honored as the top clubs in the county for 1959. The Leon Rebekah Lodge honored three ladies as 50 year members. They were Mrs. Lillian HARDEN who joined the Rebekah's in 1910, Winnie PAINTER who joined in 1910, and Carrie CARPENTER who joined in 1908. New officers for the Leon BPWC were Pauline HANTHORN, president; Josephine SHOOK, vice president; Esther SNARE recording secretary; Cleo HEMBRY, corresponding secretary; and Glendola BINNING, treasurer. Idavee V. CROUSE installed the new officers. Central Community school of Leon rated eight first places in the solo and small group music contest held at Villisca, and there were 20 second place ratings. Rating first places were: Donna WOODERSON, piano solo; Juliann EILTS, trombone solo; John HANSELL, baritone horn solo; Frank BINNING, baritone solo; and Judy COLE, soprano solo. The other three first place awards went to the trumpet trio A; trombone quartet A; and the flute duet. Second placed went to Irene MEACHAM, Tom BENNETT, Dave LYDDON, Mike MADDEN, Robert REDMAN, Bill STEWART, Dennis MASSEY, Bob STEWART, and Connie BENDICT; along with drum ensemble, saxophone quartet, trumpet trio B, woodwind trio, brass sextet, b-flat clarinet quartet, mixed double quartet and girls quartet. Instructors were Joan and Paul BENJAMIN. The Cardinal track team coached by Dud NORRIS won the Bluegrass Conference track meet. Winning team members were David REX, Gary SAGE, John THOMPSON, Dick MCCLURE, Bob STEWART and Larry HOLLAND. 75 Years Ago (May 2, 1935) A 7-ton red granite boulder taken from the farm southeast of Leon owned by Mrs. Elizabeth GREEN of Davenport, has been taken to the Leon cemetery where it will be used as a monument to the soldiers, sailors and nurses of all wars who have passed on. Stone from the M. F. SPRINGER farm will be used as a base. Fifty-two students will receive their diplomas during the Leon High School Commencement to be held May 16. Dr. J.L. HILLMAN, president of Simpson College, will deliver the address to the senior class. Mrs. Ferne GAUNT, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O.P. ESTES of Leon, who has been dramatic instructor in the Ames High School, won first place in the one act play contest held in Des Moines. Mrs. GAUNT's high school cast was awarded the Nate Kendall cup. The spreading of crushed rock on the streets leading to the new swimming pool has begun. The rock was spread first on the north end of Q Street starting at the north edge of the new addition to the city park system. Drilling is under way in the bottom of the present shaft of the Decatur County Coal Company mine west of Davis City, preparatory to the deepening of the shaft to the lower and heavier vein. The prospect hole will be cored when the coal vein is reached. It is planned to open and mine the heavy vein estimated at four feet in thickness by the coming fall. Don HORN, junior, was named as editor-in-chief of the 1935-1936 school paper, and Howard Menold, junior, associate editor.

Thanks for telling us about this. I remember Tom and Eloise. They were a handsome young couple and when Tom was in the service, they visited us in Kansas when my Dad and my Uncle Harold were working building army camps. I hope I can find the handsome picture of Tom in his uniform.....would be nice to share it with her. Thanks again! Jan ----- Original Message ----- From: <Ggma98@aol.com> To: <iadecatu@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, May 01, 2010 7:04 PM Subject: Re: [IADECATU] Announcement > correction her address is 204 > > > In a message dated 4/29/2010 11:16:37 P.M. Central Daylight Time, > Ggma98@aol.com writes: > > The family of Mary Elosie Karns-Reynolds,life long resident of Decatur > Co. > wish to announce her 95th birthday on Friday May 14, 2010 and invite all > to > honor her special day with a card shower. Cards can be sent to 208 N.E. > Popular,Leon, Iowa 50144. Thanks to all. > www.iagenweb.org/decatur > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > IADECATU-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject > and the body of the message > > www.iagenweb.org/decatur > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > IADECATU-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, March 11, 1920 PROBATE: Trust fund of Lillie Cemetery. Annual report filed January 6, 1920, is approved. Estate of ADAM MCLAIN. Supplemental final report approved. Administrator discharged and bond exonerated. Estate of C.P. SHAFFNER. Order as to release of real estate from liability for debts on giving bond. Estate of C.F. GRAHAM. Annual report of administrator approved. Estate of JOSEPH BAILEY. Service final report approved. Administrator discharged and bond exonerated. Estate of JOHN BARBOUR. Final report approved. Administrator discharged and bond exonerated. Estate of MARTHA A. KONKLIN. Administrator discharged and bond exonerated. Guardianship of BEULAH BAKER. On application appointment of VERN BAKER as guardian is approved and confirmed. Estate of HARLEY WEBB. Final report approved. Administrator discharged and bond exonerated. Guardianship of VERA B. DEVRIES. Appoint of BERTHA TONEY as guardian is approved and confirmed. Guardian authorized to expend not to exceed $270 per year for support of ward and schooling. Guardianship of LEONA DEVRIES. SADIE OILER appointed guardian for LEONA DEVRIES on giving bond for $2,500. Estate of HEWSON C.L SMITH. Order as per decree signed. ----------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert May 2, 2010 iggy29@grm.net

I don't know if this would be considered 'Off Topic' -- or not -- since it was printed in the Decatur County Journal... Nancee ---------------------------------------------------------- Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa March 11, 1920 According to the Greentop, Mo., Booster, a hog can live a long time without food or drink. It has the following item concerning one that disappeared last fall when Walter Dyer, thrashed his wheat. Search was made but no trace of it could be found. It was considerable of a mystery but Dyer was too busy to devote much time to solving it. It seems he was making a straw shed for some of his stock to winter in and before it was finished the roof fell in and he abandoned the work. In clearing away the straw imagine his amazement when he beheld a long, thin, skeleton-like hog drag itself from beneath the pile. A close inspection revealed the undeniable fact that the hungry porker was the one he had lost last fall. The hog was little more than skin and bones. Dyer is sure the hog will regain its lost weight and be ripe for slaughter long before fall.

Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, May 6, 1920 A few weeks ago while J.A. MCCLANAHAN was running through the old papers of D.D. HOGUE, he found a bill of sale for three Negro slaves which were sold to JAMES TUCKER, ESQ., of Savannah, Ga., says the Mt. Ayr Journal. It is the opinion of Mr. MCCLANAHAN who is the administrator of the HOGUE estate that Mr. HOGUE came into possession of the contract while in the Civil War, and has kept it as a relic. The following is the bill of sale: BILL OF SALE SAVANNAH, GA. JUNE 11TH, 1863 Received from JAMES TUCKER, ESQ. in full for the purchase of three Negro Slaves named, woman RINAH and her two children, girl MASSEY and girl HOPE, all of dark complexion together with their picture issue and increase. The right and title of said slaves I warrant and defend against the claims of all persons whomsoever and likewise warrant them sound as witness my hand and seal. -- A. BRYAN ------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert May 2, 2010 iggy29@grm.net

____________________________________ From: Momdit@aol.com To: IADECATU-L@rootsweb.com Sent: 5/1/2010 10:05:52 P.M. Central Daylight Time Subj: Cowles, Gammill Cemeteries Thanks Nancee! Cowles and Gammill Cemeteries are approved and up on the gravestone site now. Love the white dog! Decatur County's count now stands at 2,363 photos. Way to go! Stacey Dietiker

correction her address is 204 In a message dated 4/29/2010 11:16:37 P.M. Central Daylight Time, Ggma98@aol.com writes: The family of Mary Elosie Karns-Reynolds,life long resident of Decatur Co. wish to announce her 95th birthday on Friday May 14, 2010 and invite all to honor her special day with a card shower. Cards can be sent to 208 N.E. Popular,Leon, Iowa 50144. Thanks to all. www.iagenweb.org/decatur ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to IADECATU-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

If you see any more of these Dekalb City items please post Nancee! It's where my Grandma was born and grew up. Jack Young was her father, my great grandfather. He was the youngest of the brothers. Sharon Becker and I are related through this family. Hamilton Young is William Hamilton Young. The Wilsons are related too through Jack Young's wife but I still haven't cemented the connection. I believe they were cousins. Jack Young (Andrew Jackson Young) was married to Rachel Jane Wilson who went by Jane. Stacey Dietiker In a message dated 4/30/2010 10:39:49 A.M. Central Daylight Time, iggy29@grm.net writes: Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa March 25, 1920 Farming will soon be the order of the day if we don't have any more rains. We are sure hoping we won't have any very soon. We understand that JOHN MUNYON, a well known and most respectable young man of this community, and also one of Uncle Sam's returned soldier boys, was married last week. Who his bride is we have not learned but we wish this worthy young couple the best of everything in their pathway of life together Mr. and Mrs. FRED BEERS spent Sunday at the former's parents' home, Mr. and Mrs. ED BEERS, of near Grand River. JACK YOUNG was called again Saturday to see his brother, HAMILTON YOUNG, who is very ill. Miss RUTH WILSON and Mrs. MARY WILSON and children and Mrs. H.E. WILSON spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. NINA MILLER. GEORGE GREEN and family have moved on the place known as the IKE WEST place. CLAUDE WILKIE has also moved on the same place but in the house recently vacated by HARLEM ATHERTON. JOHNNIE and GEORGIE COX were Grand River callers Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. PLAT HARRIS and Mr. and Mrs. HARRY WILSON and DELBERT WILSON took dinner at the CHAS. WILSON home Monday, it being Grandpa WILSON's birthday and he was 82 years old. ------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert April 30, 2010 iggy29@grm.net www.iagenweb.org/decatur ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to IADECATU-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa March 25, 1920 Farming will soon be the order of the day if we don't have any more rains. We are sure hoping we won't have any very soon. We understand that JOHN MUNYON, a well known and most respectable young man of this community, and also one of Uncle Sam's returned soldier boys, was married last week. Who his bride is we have not learned but we wish this worthy young couple the best of everything in their pathway of life together Mr. and Mrs. FRED BEERS spent Sunday at the former's parents' home, Mr. and Mrs. ED BEERS, of near Grand River. JACK YOUNG was called again Saturday to see his brother, HAMILTON YOUNG, who is very ill. Miss RUTH WILSON and Mrs. MARY WILSON and children and Mrs. H.E. WILSON spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. NINA MILLER. GEORGE GREEN and family have moved on the place known as the IKE WEST place. CLAUDE WILKIE has also moved on the same place but in the house recently vacated by HARLEM ATHERTON. JOHNNIE and GEORGIE COX were Grand River callers Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. PLAT HARRIS and Mr. and Mrs. HARRY WILSON and DELBERT WILSON took dinner at the CHAS. WILSON home Monday, it being Grandpa WILSON's birthday and he was 82 years old. ------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert April 30, 2010 iggy29@grm.net

Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, March 25, 1920 LAWRENCE ELMER CLARK was born June 14, 1883, and died at his home near Weldon, Iowa, March 19, 1920. He was united in marriage to MARTHA REYNOLDS May 4, 1904. His entire life was spent in Decatur County with the exception of a few months spent in North Dakota. He was of a cheerful loving disposition and had a host of friends. He made his peace with God and before he passed away asked his friends to meet him over there. He is survived by his wife, father, mother, three brothers and one sister. The burial was in the Trullinger Cemetery. A short service was held at the grave, led by F.A. Garber. --------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert April 30, 2010 iggy29@grm.net