ILLNESS IS FATAL TO CLIFFORD ELDER, 89
Farmer, Banker -
O. Clifford Elder, 89, lifelong resident of Decatur County and widely known figure in farming, banking and civic affairs died at 4:15 a.m. Thursday in Paul-Ann Nursing Home, west of Greensburg.
For the past two years he had been in declining health. His condition had been serious for a week.
A descendant of pioneer Decatur County families, Mr. Elder was born on the family homestead east of greensburg on June 17, 1876. The farm has been in the ownership of the Elder family since the pioneer era, as evidenced by a parchment deed issued during the administration of James Monroe.
He was the son of Oliver Clay and Sophia Cobb Elder. His father, a prominent Civil War veteran and farmer, served as a sergeant in Co. E of the famous Seventh Indiana Regiment.
Progressive Farmer
After graduating from Greensburg High School in 1896, Mr. Elder engaged in farming, being recornized as one of the progressive operators in the field of agriculture.
His marriage to Luella Craig took place in Decatur County on Oct. 22, 1903. The couple marked their golden wedding anniversary on Oct. 22, 1953. Mrs. Elder passed away on Oct. 27, 1961.
After residing east of Greensburg for many years, Mr. Elder located in this city in 1940, purchasing property at 420 North Broadway.
One of the oldest members of the congregation of the First Christian Church in Greensburg, Mr. Elder was active in church work for many years. His long service in the office of deacon was recognized about 10 years ago in his designation as deacon-emeritus.
Director of Bank
Mr. Elder was the last of the charter group which organized the Union Trust Company in Greensburg. From 1920 to 1965, he served as a member of the board of directors, holding one of the longest records of years of service as bank director in the history of financial institutions in Greensburg.
Owing to impairment of his health, Mr. Elder tendered his resignation at the annual meeting in 1965, effective as of Jan. 1. In appreciation of his valuable contribution to the Union Bank and Trust Company and its predecessor, the Union Trust Company, he was elected an honorary director.
Active in civic affairs, Mr. Elder was a charter member of the Greensburg Kiwanis Club, continuing his active affiliation during the period in which he was unable to attend club sessions. He served on the board of directors for a number of terms and held the office of vice president of the club in 1932. Not only had he been a Kiwanian for 40 years but a the time of impairment of his health he had a record of 23 years of perfect attendance.
Served on Y Board
One of the veteran members of the Decatur County YMCA, Mr. Elder served as a member of the board of directors from Jan. 16, 1933 to Feb. 20, 1953. On Jan. 30, 1959, he was cited for 20 years of service to youth in the award of a YMCA plaque.
Keenly interested in advancement of his home community, he was recognized as a liberal supporter of civic projects, especially campaigns of the YMCA and Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Elder was a 50-year member of Greensburg Lodge No. 148, Knights of Pythias. He was also a long-time member of Greensburg Lodge No. 36, F. & A.M.
He served several terms as a member of the advisory board of Washington Township, being elected on the Republican Ticket. At numerous elections he was appointed inspector for his precinct in Washington Township.
His survivors include: a son, Orris C. Elder of Greensburg; two grandchildren, Mrs. Gordon (Diana) Springmier of Mount Vernon, Ill., and Miss Willa Joe Elder, student nurse at Presbyterian St. Luke's Hospital at Chicago; and three great-grandchildren, Joana, Lynne and Craig Springmier, all of Mount Vernon, Ill.
He also leaves a niece, Mrs. George (Lucille) Martin of Flossmoor, Ill. Edgar Craig of near Greensburg is a brother-in-law.
Two sisters, Mrs. Edna Meek and Miss Jessie Elder, preceded him in death. A brother passed away in infancy.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Gilliland-Howe Funeral Home. The Rev. Gordon E. Masters, pastor of the First Christian Church, will officiate. Burial will be in South Park Cemetery.
Greensburg Daily News
Thursday, October 7, 1965
***
Oliver Clay Elder & Sophia Cobb
-m- Luella Craig - died - October 27, 1961
last residence, Greensburg, Ind
died - 4:15 a.m. - Paul-Ann Nursing Home
age - 89y 3m 20d
male - white - widowed - farmer & banker
funeral - Saturday, October 9, 2:00 p.m.
Gilliland-Howe Funeral Home, Greensburg
services by Rev Gordon Masters
informant - Orris C Elder, Greensburg, Ind
Farmer, Banker -
O. Clifford Elder, 89, lifelong resident of Decatur County and widely known figure in farming, banking and civic affairs died at 4:15 a.m. Thursday in Paul-Ann Nursing Home, west of Greensburg.
For the past two years he had been in declining health. His condition had been serious for a week.
A descendant of pioneer Decatur County families, Mr. Elder was born on the family homestead east of greensburg on June 17, 1876. The farm has been in the ownership of the Elder family since the pioneer era, as evidenced by a parchment deed issued during the administration of James Monroe.
He was the son of Oliver Clay and Sophia Cobb Elder. His father, a prominent Civil War veteran and farmer, served as a sergeant in Co. E of the famous Seventh Indiana Regiment.
Progressive Farmer
After graduating from Greensburg High School in 1896, Mr. Elder engaged in farming, being recornized as one of the progressive operators in the field of agriculture.
His marriage to Luella Craig took place in Decatur County on Oct. 22, 1903. The couple marked their golden wedding anniversary on Oct. 22, 1953. Mrs. Elder passed away on Oct. 27, 1961.
After residing east of Greensburg for many years, Mr. Elder located in this city in 1940, purchasing property at 420 North Broadway.
One of the oldest members of the congregation of the First Christian Church in Greensburg, Mr. Elder was active in church work for many years. His long service in the office of deacon was recognized about 10 years ago in his designation as deacon-emeritus.
Director of Bank
Mr. Elder was the last of the charter group which organized the Union Trust Company in Greensburg. From 1920 to 1965, he served as a member of the board of directors, holding one of the longest records of years of service as bank director in the history of financial institutions in Greensburg.
Owing to impairment of his health, Mr. Elder tendered his resignation at the annual meeting in 1965, effective as of Jan. 1. In appreciation of his valuable contribution to the Union Bank and Trust Company and its predecessor, the Union Trust Company, he was elected an honorary director.
Active in civic affairs, Mr. Elder was a charter member of the Greensburg Kiwanis Club, continuing his active affiliation during the period in which he was unable to attend club sessions. He served on the board of directors for a number of terms and held the office of vice president of the club in 1932. Not only had he been a Kiwanian for 40 years but a the time of impairment of his health he had a record of 23 years of perfect attendance.
Served on Y Board
One of the veteran members of the Decatur County YMCA, Mr. Elder served as a member of the board of directors from Jan. 16, 1933 to Feb. 20, 1953. On Jan. 30, 1959, he was cited for 20 years of service to youth in the award of a YMCA plaque.
Keenly interested in advancement of his home community, he was recognized as a liberal supporter of civic projects, especially campaigns of the YMCA and Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Elder was a 50-year member of Greensburg Lodge No. 148, Knights of Pythias. He was also a long-time member of Greensburg Lodge No. 36, F. & A.M.
He served several terms as a member of the advisory board of Washington Township, being elected on the Republican Ticket. At numerous elections he was appointed inspector for his precinct in Washington Township.
His survivors include: a son, Orris C. Elder of Greensburg; two grandchildren, Mrs. Gordon (Diana) Springmier of Mount Vernon, Ill., and Miss Willa Joe Elder, student nurse at Presbyterian St. Luke's Hospital at Chicago; and three great-grandchildren, Joana, Lynne and Craig Springmier, all of Mount Vernon, Ill.
He also leaves a niece, Mrs. George (Lucille) Martin of Flossmoor, Ill. Edgar Craig of near Greensburg is a brother-in-law.
Two sisters, Mrs. Edna Meek and Miss Jessie Elder, preceded him in death. A brother passed away in infancy.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Gilliland-Howe Funeral Home. The Rev. Gordon E. Masters, pastor of the First Christian Church, will officiate. Burial will be in South Park Cemetery.
Greensburg Daily News
Thursday, October 7, 1965
***
Oliver Clay Elder & Sophia Cobb
-m- Luella Craig - died - October 27, 1961
last residence, Greensburg, Ind
died - 4:15 a.m. - Paul-Ann Nursing Home
age - 89y 3m 20d
male - white - widowed - farmer & banker
funeral - Saturday, October 9, 2:00 p.m.
Gilliland-Howe Funeral Home, Greensburg
services by Rev Gordon Masters
informant - Orris C Elder, Greensburg, Ind
ILLNESS IS FATAL TO CLIFFORD ELDER, 89
Farmer, Banker -
O. Clifford Elder, 89, lifelong resident of Decatur County and widely known figure in farming, banking and civic affairs died at 4:15 a.m. Thursday in Paul-Ann Nursing Home, west of Greensburg.
For the past two years he had been in declining health. His condition had been serious for a week.
A descendant of pioneer Decatur County families, Mr. Elder was born on the family homestead east of greensburg on June 17, 1876. The farm has been in the ownership of the Elder family since the pioneer era, as evidenced by a parchment deed issued during the administration of James Monroe.
He was the son of Oliver Clay and Sophia Cobb Elder. His father, a prominent Civil War veteran and farmer, served as a sergeant in Co. E of the famous Seventh Indiana Regiment.
Progressive Farmer
After graduating from Greensburg High School in 1896, Mr. Elder engaged in farming, being recornized as one of the progressive operators in the field of agriculture.
His marriage to Luella Craig took place in Decatur County on Oct. 22, 1903. The couple marked their golden wedding anniversary on Oct. 22, 1953. Mrs. Elder passed away on Oct. 27, 1961.
After residing east of Greensburg for many years, Mr. Elder located in this city in 1940, purchasing property at 420 North Broadway.
One of the oldest members of the congregation of the First Christian Church in Greensburg, Mr. Elder was active in church work for many years. His long service in the office of deacon was recognized about 10 years ago in his designation as deacon-emeritus.
Director of Bank
Mr. Elder was the last of the charter group which organized the Union Trust Company in Greensburg. From 1920 to 1965, he served as a member of the board of directors, holding one of the longest records of years of service as bank director in the history of financial institutions in Greensburg.
Owing to impairment of his health, Mr. Elder tendered his resignation at the annual meeting in 1965, effective as of Jan. 1. In appreciation of his valuable contribution to the Union Bank and Trust Company and its predecessor, the Union Trust Company, he was elected an honorary director.
Active in civic affairs, Mr. Elder was a charter member of the Greensburg Kiwanis Club, continuing his active affiliation during the period in which he was unable to attend club sessions. He served on the board of directors for a number of terms and held the office of vice president of the club in 1932. Not only had he been a Kiwanian for 40 years but a the time of impairment of his health he had a record of 23 years of perfect attendance.
Served on Y Board
One of the veteran members of the Decatur County YMCA, Mr. Elder served as a member of the board of directors from Jan. 16, 1933 to Feb. 20, 1953. On Jan. 30, 1959, he was cited for 20 years of service to youth in the award of a YMCA plaque.
Keenly interested in advancement of his home community, he was recognized as a liberal supporter of civic projects, especially campaigns of the YMCA and Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Elder was a 50-year member of Greensburg Lodge No. 148, Knights of Pythias. He was also a long-time member of Greensburg Lodge No. 36, F. & A.M.
He served several terms as a member of the advisory board of Washington Township, being elected on the Republican Ticket. At numerous elections he was appointed inspector for his precinct in Washington Township.
His survivors include: a son, Orris C. Elder of Greensburg; two grandchildren, Mrs. Gordon (Diana) Springmier of Mount Vernon, Ill., and Miss Willa Joe Elder, student nurse at Presbyterian St. Luke's Hospital at Chicago; and three great-grandchildren, Joana, Lynne and Craig Springmier, all of Mount Vernon, Ill.
He also leaves a niece, Mrs. George (Lucille) Martin of Flossmoor, Ill. Edgar Craig of near Greensburg is a brother-in-law.
Two sisters, Mrs. Edna Meek and Miss Jessie Elder, preceded him in death. A brother passed away in infancy.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Gilliland-Howe Funeral Home. The Rev. Gordon E. Masters, pastor of the First Christian Church, will officiate. Burial will be in South Park Cemetery.
Greensburg Daily News
Thursday, October 7, 1965
***
Oliver Clay Elder & Sophia Cobb
-m- Luella Craig - died - October 27, 1961
last residence, Greensburg, Ind
died - 4:15 a.m. - Paul-Ann Nursing Home
age - 89y 3m 20d
male - white - widowed - farmer & banker
funeral - Saturday, October 9, 2:00 p.m.
Gilliland-Howe Funeral Home, Greensburg
services by Rev Gordon Masters
informant - Orris C Elder, Greensburg, Ind
Farmer, Banker -
O. Clifford Elder, 89, lifelong resident of Decatur County and widely known figure in farming, banking and civic affairs died at 4:15 a.m. Thursday in Paul-Ann Nursing Home, west of Greensburg.
For the past two years he had been in declining health. His condition had been serious for a week.
A descendant of pioneer Decatur County families, Mr. Elder was born on the family homestead east of greensburg on June 17, 1876. The farm has been in the ownership of the Elder family since the pioneer era, as evidenced by a parchment deed issued during the administration of James Monroe.
He was the son of Oliver Clay and Sophia Cobb Elder. His father, a prominent Civil War veteran and farmer, served as a sergeant in Co. E of the famous Seventh Indiana Regiment.
Progressive Farmer
After graduating from Greensburg High School in 1896, Mr. Elder engaged in farming, being recornized as one of the progressive operators in the field of agriculture.
His marriage to Luella Craig took place in Decatur County on Oct. 22, 1903. The couple marked their golden wedding anniversary on Oct. 22, 1953. Mrs. Elder passed away on Oct. 27, 1961.
After residing east of Greensburg for many years, Mr. Elder located in this city in 1940, purchasing property at 420 North Broadway.
One of the oldest members of the congregation of the First Christian Church in Greensburg, Mr. Elder was active in church work for many years. His long service in the office of deacon was recognized about 10 years ago in his designation as deacon-emeritus.
Director of Bank
Mr. Elder was the last of the charter group which organized the Union Trust Company in Greensburg. From 1920 to 1965, he served as a member of the board of directors, holding one of the longest records of years of service as bank director in the history of financial institutions in Greensburg.
Owing to impairment of his health, Mr. Elder tendered his resignation at the annual meeting in 1965, effective as of Jan. 1. In appreciation of his valuable contribution to the Union Bank and Trust Company and its predecessor, the Union Trust Company, he was elected an honorary director.
Active in civic affairs, Mr. Elder was a charter member of the Greensburg Kiwanis Club, continuing his active affiliation during the period in which he was unable to attend club sessions. He served on the board of directors for a number of terms and held the office of vice president of the club in 1932. Not only had he been a Kiwanian for 40 years but a the time of impairment of his health he had a record of 23 years of perfect attendance.
Served on Y Board
One of the veteran members of the Decatur County YMCA, Mr. Elder served as a member of the board of directors from Jan. 16, 1933 to Feb. 20, 1953. On Jan. 30, 1959, he was cited for 20 years of service to youth in the award of a YMCA plaque.
Keenly interested in advancement of his home community, he was recognized as a liberal supporter of civic projects, especially campaigns of the YMCA and Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Elder was a 50-year member of Greensburg Lodge No. 148, Knights of Pythias. He was also a long-time member of Greensburg Lodge No. 36, F. & A.M.
He served several terms as a member of the advisory board of Washington Township, being elected on the Republican Ticket. At numerous elections he was appointed inspector for his precinct in Washington Township.
His survivors include: a son, Orris C. Elder of Greensburg; two grandchildren, Mrs. Gordon (Diana) Springmier of Mount Vernon, Ill., and Miss Willa Joe Elder, student nurse at Presbyterian St. Luke's Hospital at Chicago; and three great-grandchildren, Joana, Lynne and Craig Springmier, all of Mount Vernon, Ill.
He also leaves a niece, Mrs. George (Lucille) Martin of Flossmoor, Ill. Edgar Craig of near Greensburg is a brother-in-law.
Two sisters, Mrs. Edna Meek and Miss Jessie Elder, preceded him in death. A brother passed away in infancy.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Gilliland-Howe Funeral Home. The Rev. Gordon E. Masters, pastor of the First Christian Church, will officiate. Burial will be in South Park Cemetery.
Greensburg Daily News
Thursday, October 7, 1965
***
Oliver Clay Elder & Sophia Cobb
-m- Luella Craig - died - October 27, 1961
last residence, Greensburg, Ind
died - 4:15 a.m. - Paul-Ann Nursing Home
age - 89y 3m 20d
male - white - widowed - farmer & banker
funeral - Saturday, October 9, 2:00 p.m.
Gilliland-Howe Funeral Home, Greensburg
services by Rev Gordon Masters
informant - Orris C Elder, Greensburg, Ind
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