Anderson, C Albert -

C. Albert Anderson, 62, of Walsenburg, Colo. died in a Pueblo hospital May 18.  He was born Oct. 6, 1902 in Lenox, the son of Charles Anderson. He

earned degrees from Colorado State College, U. of Wyoming and a doctorate at Stanford University. He had been a school administrator, but more recently

conducted an insurance business.

Mr. Anderson was interested in youth and carried on activities in DeMolay, Rainbow Girls, Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts. He was a member of S. Colorado

Consistory, A&ASR; Naomi Chapter of OES; Walsenburg Rotary Club, the Chamber of Commerce and the United Church.

He leaves his wife, Blanche; a son, Charles of New Orleans, La.; a daughter Rose, two brothers, Vaughn of Seattle, Wash.; and Lavelle of Minneapolis, Minn. ,

Mr. Anderson's father, Charles Anderson, was once a post master in Lenox.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday June 17, 1965

Beach, Dale Harding -

Chief Master Sgt. of the Army Air Corps, Dale Beach, 46, died Tuesday afternoon at the hospital Air Force Base in Albuquerque, N. M. He had been in the service since 1942. Services were Saturday afternoon at the United Presbyterian Church in Lenox with Rev James Eddy officiating. Burial was in the Lenox cemetery with

military services.

Dale Harding Beach, son of Eula and Clifford Beach was born March 10, 1919 in Taylor County, la. He graduated from Lenox high school in 1936, attended

Boyles Business College in Omaha, Neb., and was employed at the Railway Express Agency in that city until he enlisted in the Army in March of 1943, He was overseas 25 months during World War II. After his discharge in 1945, he re-enlisted in the Army Air Force and made the service his life's work.

He had two other tours of duty overseas, first in Newfoundland and later in France. He was stationed at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California after

returning from France and was just transferred to Sandia Air Force Base in Albuquerque in January of this year. He was the only member of the United States Air Force ever yet to have received a 3rd Oak Leaf Cluster to his Air Force commendation medal. He was a chief master sergeant in the Air Force.

He was united in marriage on Aug 10, 1945 to Wanda Myers of Muncie, Ind., and to this union were born three children, Michael Allen, Myra Darlene and

Martin Eugene.

On Oct 5, 1963 he was married to Dorothy Sharpe of Leicester, England at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.  Dale was preceded in death by his father, Clifford S. Beach, and two brothers E Haldene Beach and Donald C Beach.

He leaves to mourn his passing his children, Mike, Myra and Marty of Ankeny; his wife Dorothy; his mother, Mrs Eula Beach of Lenox; three brothers and 4 sisters: Robert P Beach, Springfield, Va.; Luella, Mrs James Chandler, Van Nuys, Calif.; Walter Beach, Dallas, Texas; Josephine, Mrs Julian Walter, Lenox; Bill Beach, of

Sharpsburg; Marjorie, Mrs Walter Steinke, Manhattan Beach, Calif.; Elizabeth, Mrs Clifford Nook, Sharpsburg, la., and a host of relatives and friends all

over the world.

Dale was a member of Chapel No. 4, Vanderberg, Calif. He held membership in Parkinson Post No. 250 of the American Legion of Lenox.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday June 10, 1965

Berg, Merlyn -

Berg, Pamela -

A young business man of Lenox and his daughter were killed in a two car accident east of Griswold early Sunday, with the wife seriously injured. Merlyn Berg, 31, and his daughter Pamela, 9, died in the accident. Mrs. Bonnie Berg 31, was taken to Jennie Edmundson hospital in Council Bluffs. Four others died in the collision.

They were Boyd Robinson, 34, of Griswold, his son Michael, 10, and daughter Micki Sue, 6; also James Peterson, 17, of Griswold. Two other Robinson children were injured.

The accident occurred about 12:30 a.m. on Highway 92. The Bergs were visiting the Robinson family who live on a farm in that area. Mrs. Robinson was driving the car and making a turn off the highway to a county road that leads to their farm. Their car was struck by one driven by Philip Palmer, 16, of Anaheim, Calif., who was visiting relatives at Griswold. Peterson was riding in the Palmer car.

Merlyn Berg was the owner and operator of the M & G Fixture company. He had been to Cherokee Friday to assist in delivering equipment which his company had built and which is being installed by Tri-State Equipment company of Lenox.

The family formerly lived at Griswold. Besides the mother, two sons survive. They are Tommy 12, and Douglas 14, who were visiting their grandparents in Griswold Saturday night and were not in the car.

A double funeral for Mr. Berg and Pamela will be at Lyman Thursday at 2 o'clock with burial at Griswold.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday August 19, 1965

Bivens, Charles Hayden -

Charles Bivens, 68, died at Rosary -hospital June 3. The funeral was Monday at the United Presbyterian church, the Rev. James Eddy officiating. Burial was in Fairview cemetery.

Charles Hayden Bivens, son of Leonard and Sarah Reynolds Bivens was born on a farm near Lenox Feb 2, 1897 and departed from life at the Rosary Hospital

at Corning on June 3, 1965 at the age of 68 years, 4 months and 1 day.

He was united in marriage to Helen Neiderheiser on March 28, 1918 in Des Moines, la. Five children were born: Mrs Russel (Dorothy) Dukes of Lenox; Charles Francis of Omaha, Neb.; Mrs Ernest (Mildred) McGraw of Meadow Bridge, West Va., survive. Two sons Clarence Herman and Sidney Ray died in infancy.

Besides his wife and children 13 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren survive.

In his youth he joined the Methodist church and  later transferred his membership to the United Presbyterian church.

He was a retired Post Office employee of Lenox.

He belonged to the Lenox I. O. O. F. Lodge for over 40 years and wore his father's 40 year pin in great pride. He also belonged to the Crest Encampment No. 84

and Canton. Union of Creston. He enjoyed attending these meetings and church as long as his health permitted.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday June 10, 1965

Bush, Joseph Dale -

Joseph Dale Bush, son of Joseph and Myrna Bush, was born December 13, 1922 in Bristow, Iowa, and departed this life at the age of 42 years, 4 months and 23 days in San Francisco, Calif., on May 8, 1965.

His youth was spent in western Nebraska and Iowa. He graduated from the Sharpsburg high school on May 10, 1940. He joined the navy March 11, 1941, doing

his boot training in Great Lakes, Ill., and advance training in Alameda, Calif. His overseas duty was in the Asiatic and Pacific area.

After 23 years in the Navy he retired as Chief Radio-Man, in May, 1962. He then joined the Merchant Marine with San Francisco as his home.

He had been in ill health the last few months, but not considered as being serious.

He leaves to mourn his passing his mother, Mrs. Myrna Bush, his sister, Mrs Maxine Bridgewater, brother-in-law Frank and three nephews, Jay, Donald and Jon, of Omaha, and other relatives and friends. He was at nephew of Mrs. Gordon Elder and of Mrs. Chas. Knott of Sharpsburg.

Funeral services were held at Bedford on Wednesday, May 12, with Bev. James Eddy, of Lenox, officiating. Burial was in the Gravity cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday May 20, 1965

Cheese, Florence Eugena Rupf -

Mrs Harry (Florence) Cheese died at the Lenox Nursing Home Friday evening, July 23. She had suffered a broken hip in a fall at her home June 30.  Services were held at St Patrick's Church Monday July 26, at 10 a m with Father Nelo Leto, the pastor, saying the mass and giving the sermon.  Burial was in the Fairview cemetery.

Florence Eugena Rupf, daughter of Frank A. and Rose Ann Kelly Rupf, was born at the farm 4 miles southwest of Lenox, Iowa on April 11, 1886. She was a graduate of Lenox High School class of 1905, and was employed to the G. F. Cheese General Merchandise Store until her marriage to Harry Cheese, on Oct. 16, 1911. They lived in Denver, Colo., 2-1/2 years before they returned to Lenox to make their home.

To this union two girls and two boys were born. Surviving are her husband and four children: Lola Martindale, Clarinda; Marian Shaw of Hillsborough, Calif.; Ray Cheese, Lenox; Hal Cheese, Arvada, Colo.; two daughters-in-law, Mildred Cheese, Lenox; Dorothy Cheese, Arvada, Colo.; and two sons-in-law, Dale Martindale of Clarinda and Carl Shaw of Hillsborough, Calif. Seven grandchildren: Jacquie, Kendra and Kent Cheese of Arvada, Colo., Mary Kay Barman of Maryville, Mo., and David, Michael, and Greg Cheese of Lenox; Rollie Barman of Maryville, and two great grandchildren, Tony and Susie Barman of Maryville, Mo., and a sister, Zoe Rupf of Denver, Colo.

She was a member of the Altar Society of St. Patrick's Church for many years and was the first baby baptized in the church after the old records had been destroyed or lost.

She was proceeded in death by her father, mother, 2 brothers Charles and Ray and two sisters Vera and Gertrude.

She was a member of the St. Patrick's Church in Lenox most of her life except for 6 years spent out of state.  She was a kind and loving mother and she worshiped her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Casket Bearers were Harold Carey, Barney Miller, Geo. Gray, Leland Hegwood, LaVaughn Howard and Gerald Carruthers.

Out of town relatives attending the funeral: Mr. and Mrs. Hal Cheese of Arvada, Colo., Mr. and Mrs. Dale Martindale, Clarinda, Mrs. Nona Curphey of Onarga, Ill., Miss Kay Ash of Clifton, Ill., Mrs Thelma Davidson of Clarinda, Mrs. Jean Bordner and daughter of Clarinda, Mr and Mrs Leo Finn of Boone, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Scott of

Webster City, Iowa, Mr. and Mrs. Rollie Barman and children of Maryville, Mo. Out of town friends were: Mr. and Mrs. Francis Sondeg of Clarinda, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. White, Creston, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Schofield of Creston, Miss Carrie Martindale, Clarinda, Miss Josephine and Marie McEnivy and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Boortz of Creston.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday July 29, 1965

Davis, RobBen E -

RobBen E. Davis, 60, of San Bernardino, California, passed away in Pensacola, Florida, on Tuesday, July 13, 1965 at the Baptist Hospital. Services were held in Loma Linda, Calif., on Saturday morning, July 17.  Burial was in Montecito Memorial Park at Loma Linda.

He is survived by his wife, Stella, of San Bernardino; mother, Mrs. Pearl L. Davis, Ceresco, Nebraska; sons, Bob, Orange Park, Florida; Bill, San Bernardino; daughters, Mrs. Joan Chambers, Moses Lake, Washington; Mrs Joyce McElfresh, Sparta, Ohio; brother, Gene Davis, Scottsdale, Arizona; sister, Nadine Wilcox, Ceresco,

Nebraska. He leaves 12 grandchildren.

He and his family lived in Lenox for 18 years from 1926 until 1944.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday August 5, 1965

Groff, John Peter -

Funeral services were held Friday, June 11, 1965 at Villisca for John P. Groff, 84, who died at Clarinda June 7. Burial was in the Guss Cemetery.

John Peter Groff was born in Taylor County near Guss May 29,1871. He grew to manhood in the Guss community. Sept. 28, 1900 he was married to Edith Olson.  They were the parents of one son. Edith died in 1905. Oct. 20, 1908, he was married to Vonie Olson,  sister of Edith. They were parents of two daughters.

Mr. Groff farmed until 1951 when he retired and moved to Villisca.

He is survived by his widow, two daughters, Mrs. Eva Otstott, Tribune, Kan., and Mrs. Hazel Winger, Clarinda; a sister, Mrs. Minnie Bycroft, Lenox; besides

grandchildren and great grandchildren.

His son, Harold, two brothers and four sisters preceded him in death.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday June 17, 1965

Hastert, Kathleen Rose -

The body of Kathleen Rose Hastert, 17, was found early Monday in Council Bluffs several blocks from her home. She was reported missing by her parents, Mr and Mrs Clarence Hastert, Sunday night  about 11 p.m. when they returned to their home and found part of her clothing scattered on the back steps.

The story had a local angle when we learned that the girl was the niece of Father Reisz, former pastor of St. Patrick's Church. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Mulford of north of Lenox, were visiting Fr. Reisz at Westphalia when the news was brought to him. They accompanied him to his sister's house in Council Bluffs and saw the area of the

crime.

The girl had been dressed for bed and had her hair in curlers. She was dragged from the back door of her home and beaten with a heavy blunt instrument,

apparently an auto jack. The curlers were scattered about.  Her body was found in a weed patch, partly concealed, Monday morning. Roger Darnell, 25, of

Council Bluffs is charged with the crime.

Mr. Mulford said the girl's brother came to the home of Fr. Reisz to tell him of the tragedy.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa July 8, 1965

Hegwood, A L -

A L Hegwood died at Rosary Hospital July 20. Services were July 22 at Bender's Funeral Home, the Rev. David Shaeffer officiating with interment in the Lenox cemetery. He had suffered through a long illness at his home on East Temple Street, cared for by his daughter, Mrs. Dwight Wilcox and other members of the family.

Al Hegwood was born on May 21, 1881 to Jason and Elizabeth Knott Hegwood near Peoria, Ill., and departed this life July 20, 1965. He was 84 years old and

lacking one day of 2 months. He was baptized as a small child. He came with his parents to the farm southwest of Lenox in 1883, where he lived until 1926

except for one year. He attended Pine's No. 6 school.

His father died suddenly in May, 1900, and he and his younger brother and his mother ran the farm. His mother died in January 1937, at the age of 82.

The family loved and raised horses for a good many years and he enjoyed visiting about those years.

He was married to Marion Josephine Gordon on Oct. 25, 1905 at Creston. To them were born 4 children: Mrs. Dwight (Irma) Wilcox, Clearfield; Mrs. Jesse (Erla) Barker, Conway; Lester L. of Kansas City, Kansas; Leland A. of Lenox.

His surviving family include his wife Josephine, the 4 children; 2 daughters-in-law; 2 sons-in-law; 6 grandchildren; 12 great-grand children; a brother Ernest of Omaha; a foster sister Mrs. Eva Sheffield of Brooklyn, N. Y.; 2 sisters-in-law and a host of relatives and friends.

He was a man of many talents, a faithful husband and father who could always find time to help out where and when he was needed. The last few years his hobbies were his garden and his flowers.

He remained cheerful and uncomplaining during his last illness, always thinking of others rather than himself. He will be long remembered and loved by all who knew him.

Pall bearers at the funeral were Vern Webb, Eddie Ryan, George Grey; Dwayne Boyer, Kenneth Riley and Raymond Dill. Music was by Ruth Boltinghouse and Rolland Buxton.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday July 29, 1965

Kilgore, Margaret Miller -

Mrs. Roy Kilgore, 44, died May 9, at Oregon City, Ore., where she had lived for nine years. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Miller of Lenox and

had lived in Creston before going to Oregon. She had been in poor health for several years.

Mrs. Kilgore is survived by her husband, Roy; 5 children, Mrs. Gene (Charlene) Kellerman, Mrs Dennis (Marlene) Stanton, Leroy Kilgore in the service; Betty and Dale at home; her parents, Mr and Mrs Miller; a brother, Francis Miller of Des Moines; 4 sisters, Mrs Lyle Nelson and Mrs Don Miller, Lenox; Mrs. Maurice Porter, Glenwood, Mrs James Dailey, Des Moines.

Relatives from this area who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Miller, Mrs. Don Miller, Mrs. Lyle Nelson, Mrs. Porter of Glenwood, Mrs. Dailey

and Francis Miller of Des Moines.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday May 27, 1965

LeMunyan, Frank -

Frank LeMunyan, 83, died suddenly at his home in Atkinson, Neb., Wednesday, May 12.  His funeral was Friday at the Methodist church there, the Rev

Harold Dodson officiating.

Mr LeMunyan was born May 26, 1881 at Scranton, la. He was married June 29, 1909 and had lived on a farm in the Green Valley community before moving to Atkinson. He had been treasurer of the school district for 35 years and a township assessor for 12 years. He and his wife celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary last June.

He leaves his widow, Victoria, 2 sons Ray of Stuart, Neb., and Robert of Atkinson; 2 daughters Mrs. Glen (Beulah) Douglas of Lenox; Mrs Elmer (Lucille) Olberding

of Atkinson; 21 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

Those from here who attended the funeral were Mr and Mrs Donald Tully, Mr and Mrs Lanny Douglas, Mr and Mrs Glen Douglas and Leila Douglas, who has been teaching at Dearborn, Mo.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday May 27, 1965

Maharry, Frank Irwin -

Frank I. Maharry, 76, passed away Thursday, July 22, 1965 at the Creston hospital. Services were held at the United Presbyterian Church, July 24, the Rev.

James Eddy officiating, with interment in the Fairview cemetery.  Frank had been in failing health but was seriously ill only a few days.

He was a well known stock buyer and feeder, having several farms he owned and managed for many years.

Frank Irwin, son of Martin B. and Sarah Jane Cook Maharry was born September 18, 1888 on a farm near Mercer Center in Adams County, Iowa near Lenox,

and died at the Greater Community Hospital, Creston, Iowa on July 22, 1965.

In 1909 his family moved to Utah; however he returned to Iowa and spent his life engaged in farming and raising livestock, living in the Lenox community.

In his youth he became a member of the United Presbyterian Church in Lenox and continued as a member all his life. He was a member of Tremont Lodge, A F and A M

and Order of Eastern Star.

On March 12, 1913 he was united in marriage to Bertha Wilson in Bedford, Iowa; in 1963 they observed their Golden Wedding Anniversary. To this union two children were born, Genevieve Hughes, Lenox, Iowa and Kathleen Harover, Mt. Ayr, Iowa.

In addition to his wife and daughters, he is survived by 8 granddaughters, Jeanne Bush, Mary Walter, Kathy and Peggy Hughes, Cindy, Anne; Susan and Julie Harover; two sons-in-law, James Hughes of Lenox and Bill Harover, of Mt. Ayr; two grandsons-in-law, Phil Bush of Costa Mesa, California and Garland Walter of Lenox; and one great grandson, Michael Bush. Also surviving are three brothers: Charles Maharry of Tule Lake, California, Louis Maharry of Greenriver, Utah, and Cecil Maharry

of Lenox: one sister Mrs. Aria Beebe, Provo, Utah, one aunt, Mrs. Mary Cook Franz of Monmouth, Ill., many nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and other friends.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday July 29, 1965

Parks, Louella Kinser -

Mrs. Louella Kinser Parks, 50, of Des Moines, died in a hospital there Tuesday at 4 p.m. Services will be at the Arnold Funeral home in Des Moines at 10 a.m.

Thursday with graveside services in Lenox cemetery at 2:30 p.m.

Mrs. Parks formerly lived south of Lenox. She leaves a daughter, Mrs. Jerry Ryan of Des Moines and two sons, Robert and Philip Parks of the home; four grandchildren; also her mother, Mrs. Annola Kinser of Rock island, Ill., and two brothers, Wilbert and Lonnie Kinser of Rock Island.

Several aunts, uncles and cousins live in this area.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday July 8, 1965

Smith, Pearl Naomi Stephens -

Mrs. Walker Smith, 81, of Hastings, Nebr., died May 14. She was the former Pearl Stephens and had taught school here, as well as at Clarinda and most recently at Nodaway, Iowa, teaching until she was 75 years old.

She leaves a son Walker E. of Marathon, la, a granddaughter, and a brother, Hugh Stephens of Sheldon, Wisc, She was a cousin of Warren Eckels and

Mrs Lillie Scott.

Burial was in the Lenox cemetery Tuesday, May 18.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday May 20, 1965

Smith, Pearl Naomi Stephens -

Pearl Naomi Stephens, second eldest daughter of James E. and Mary J Stephens, was born in Creston, la., Feb 4, 1884. At an early age the family moved to

Lenox where she attended the public school being graduated in 1901. When yet a young girl she became a member of the Methodist church working actively

in the Sunday school, Epworth League and Church both here at home and at other places of residence until her last illness.

She taught in the rural schools of this community for three years then in the public schools of Riverton, Lenox and Clarinda. She loved little folks which

accounts for her special interest in the young children of the Primary department. While teaching, she spent her summers attending summer sessions in

various colleges. She attended Simpson, Iowa State Teachers College, Drake, Chicago U and Northwest Mo. State College, persevering until she had completed

the work required for an AB degree.

She was married to Walker Smith Aug 8, 1920. To this union was born one son, Walker Smith who survives. They were engaged in farming near St Joseph,

Mo., and Maryville, Mo., until the husband passed away Oct 22, 1943. At that time the mother and son disposed of their farm holdings, the son aligning

himself with the Consumers Coop. Assn. and the mother returning to the teaching profession. She taught in the primary department of Nodaway, la., and

Giltner, Neb., until she was past 75 years of age.

Since retirement she has lived in her own apartment in the Good Samaritan Village at Hastings, Neb. She enjoyed her life here among others of her age

and interests. Their intimate friendships were inspiring. She suffered a severe stroke May 13, was taken to the Mary Lanning hospital in Hastings where she passed away the next day May 14 at the age of 81 years, 3 months and 10 days.

Left to mourn her loss is the son and daughter-in-law, a granddaughter, Sandra, one brother, Hugh Stephens, Sheldon, Wisc., one aunt and uncle, Mr and Mrs

George Mullin of Creston, many nieces, nephews, cousins and other friends.

Funeral services were held in the Lenox Methodist church Tuesday afternoon, May 18, conducted by the pastor, Rev A J Clements. Music was furnished

by Mrs James Beck and Mrs Keith Barker with Mrs Eugene Paymal as organist. Interment was in Fairview cemetery, Lenox. Assisting as pall bearers were four cousins, Lew Eckels, Wayne Mullin, Rex Mullin and Russell Mullin of Creston, Cecil Maharry and Ivan Carey.

Relatives and friends from out of town attending the services were Mr and Mrs George Mullin, Creston; Supt and Mrs Doyle Carpenter, Spencer; Mr and Mrs

Glen Phillips, Bentonville, Ark.; Mrs Velma Simpson, Creston; Mr and Mrs Ronald Eggman, Macksburg; Mr and Mrs Wayne Mullin, Cromwell; Mr and Mrs

Rex Mullin, Creston; Mr and Mrs Russell Mullin, Creston; Mrs Robert Jones, Des Moines; Mr. Clement Mullin, Burlington; Mr and Mrs Harry T. O'Riley,

Creston; Mr and Mrs Fred Chapman, Creston; Goldie and Hugh Stephens and Russell Stephens of Sheldon, Wisc.; Mrs Dora Chute, Corning; Mrs Martha

Struwe, Grand Meadows, Minn.; Mrs Florence Coverdell, Tingley.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Thursday June 3, 1965