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McCLURE, Clifford M.


Source: Crawfordsville Journal Review 24 Jul 1957 p 5 typed by Walt W

Clifford M. McClure, 72, died July 18 in Culver Hospital, Crawfordsville, where he had been taken after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage in his home south of Waynetown on July 17. Mr. McClure was a member of the Waynetown Christian Church, the Masonic Lodge, a former member of the YMCA chorus of Crawfordsville, and a member of the Montgomery County Farm Bureau. He also was one of the two who organized 4-H work in Ripley Township. Surviving are his widow, Cecil Wilkinson McClure; three sisters, Mrs. Isa Luzader of Alamo, Mrs. Rena Allen of Hillsboro, and Miss Jessie McClure of Waynetown; and two brothers, Will of New Richmond and Clay of Indianapolis. Funeral services were held at the Servies Funeral Home, Waynetown, July 20, with the Rev. John Servies officiating. Burial was in the Masonic Cemetery in Waynetown. - kbz


Source: Obituaries: 1950's collection - Covington Public Library --- thanks so much  (especially to Brenda) - hand dated 18 July 1957 page 129

Clifford M. McClure, 72, suffered a cerebral hemorrhage at his home near Alamo last Wednesday, died at Culver Hospital, Crawfordsville Thursday afternoon.  He had suffered a heart attack six weeks ago.  He spent his entire life in Montgomery County, born in Alamo, June 24, 1885 the son of Wallace and Angelina Steele McClure. On Sept 6, 1903 he married Cecil Wilkinson of Hillsboro. He was engaged in farming and was an employee of RR Donnelley & Sons for 26 years.  He was a member of Waynetown Christian Church, the Masonic Lodge, Montgomery County Farm Bureau and former YMCA chorus. Survivors are the widow, three sisters, Mrs. Isa Luzader of Alamo; Mrs. Rena Allen, Hillsboro and Miss Jessie McClure of Waynetown; two brothers, Will of New Richmond and Clay of Indianapolis. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Servies Funeral Home in with Rev. John Servies officiating.  Burial was in Waynetown Masonic Cemetery. – kbz


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