Edith Martin Beery was born December 11, 1902 in Farnam, and passed away in Denver, Colo., on April 28, 1960 at the age of 57 years, 4 months and 17 days. She was the daughter of John T. and Mary Martin.

On September 10, 1924 she became the bride of Arvel M. Beery. This ceremony was performed in Norton, Kansas, after which they came to Curtis where they have maintained their home to this time. Two sons were born to this union.

Edith was always active in church and civic organizations. She served several terms as Chairman of Circles of the Woman’s Society of Christian Service of the Methodist church. She was also a member of Federated Garden Club, Ars Poetica, Book Guild, and was one of the original members of the Women’s Club. She served as a member of the Library Board.

Mrs. Beery leaves to cherish her memory: her husband, Arvel; two sons and acquired daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Warren G. Beery of Littleton, Colo. and Mr. and Mrs. Wesley M. Beery of Boulder, Colo.; her mother, Mrs. Mary Thrasher of Farnam; two brothers, Frank Martin of Maywood and Jack Martin of Farnam; three grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Services were conducted from the First Methodist Church in Curtis on Monday, May 2, 1960 with Rev. Frank W. Hainey officiating, assisted by Rev. Sue Hainey. Organist was Mr. Robert Ellsworth. Singers were Mrs. Doris Andersen and Mrs. Phyllis Anderson.

Bearers were Clyde Gardner, Donald Hesseltine, Floyd Hecht, Harley Lofton, Lloyd Miller and Roy Pierce. Burial was in the Farnam cemetery.