Traer Star Clipper, Friday, July, 10th, 1959 – page 1
John Randolph Currens was born in Carthage, Illinois on August 30, 1881, a son of Rev. James and Josephine Hawley Currens. His father was a Presbyterian minister and John in his youth and young manhood was a popular bass soloist while his father was pastor at Logan, Iowa John was graduated from high school the highs school there in 1899, then attended the school of music of the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. After coming to Traer, he contributed to the music of the Tranquillity church and sang in the community male quartets many years.
John came to the Traer community with his parents the Rev. and Mrs. James N. Currens in 1904, when his father became pastor of Tranquillity and Salem rural Presbyterian churches southwest of Traer, for a term of nine years , John became a member of Tranquillity church during that time. He farmed near Traer before and after operating a restaurant in Traer for a few years. June 16, 19109, he was married to Nell McCosh Wilson. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Wilson prominent early settlers of Perry township. Mr. and Mrs. Currens operated the same farm 6 miles southwest of Traer continuously for 40 years before their retirement in Traer. The son, Randy and family now reside on the farm.
John took an active interest in community affairs. He was a director of the Baker's Grove rural school in Perry township about 30 years. He was treasurer of Tranquillity church many years and served several years as an ASC committeeman in local administration of the corn-hog program. In his earlier years, John collected stamps as a hobby, was well posted as a philatelist, and continued his interest in stamps and in his collection as time permitted. He was a member of Hesperia A. F. & A. M. of Traer and last January received a 50 year membership certificate from the lodge. John gave devoted care to Mrs. Currens, long confined to a chair by rheumatoid arthritis, who was never allowed the affliction to get her down other than physically.
Mr. Currens leaves his widow, a daughter, Mrs. Clifford C. (Jean) Lyon of Cedar Rapids and a son John R. (Randy) Jr. of Traer; four grandchildren; and a brother Dr. F. H. Currens a retired college professor of Macomb, Illinois.
Services were held in Tranquillity church, Monday July 6, conducted by the Rev, D. K. Ford of Waterloo. Fred Wilson's daughters, Mrs. Gerald Norby of Cedar Falls, Mrs. Richard Staveley of Grant township sang accompanied by Miss Ruth Thomas. Ena and John Wilson, Lawrence Childs, Donald Stark, Stevenson Earley, and Otis Budlong served as casket bearers. Mr. and Mrs. John Erickson and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Stark were in charge of flowers. Members of the Hesperia ledge A. F. & A. M. attended in a body and conducted fraternal rites at the grave in Buckingham cemetery.
John Randolph Currens was born in Carthage, Illinois on August 30, 1881, a son of Rev. James and Josephine Hawley Currens. His father was a Presbyterian minister and John in his youth and young manhood was a popular bass soloist while his father was pastor at Logan, Iowa John was graduated from high school the highs school there in 1899, then attended the school of music of the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. After coming to Traer, he contributed to the music of the Tranquillity church and sang in the community male quartets many years.
John came to the Traer community with his parents the Rev. and Mrs. James N. Currens in 1904, when his father became pastor of Tranquillity and Salem rural Presbyterian churches southwest of Traer, for a term of nine years , John became a member of Tranquillity church during that time. He farmed near Traer before and after operating a restaurant in Traer for a few years. June 16, 19109, he was married to Nell McCosh Wilson. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Wilson prominent early settlers of Perry township. Mr. and Mrs. Currens operated the same farm 6 miles southwest of Traer continuously for 40 years before their retirement in Traer. The son, Randy and family now reside on the farm.
John took an active interest in community affairs. He was a director of the Baker's Grove rural school in Perry township about 30 years. He was treasurer of Tranquillity church many years and served several years as an ASC committeeman in local administration of the corn-hog program. In his earlier years, John collected stamps as a hobby, was well posted as a philatelist, and continued his interest in stamps and in his collection as time permitted. He was a member of Hesperia A. F. & A. M. of Traer and last January received a 50 year membership certificate from the lodge. John gave devoted care to Mrs. Currens, long confined to a chair by rheumatoid arthritis, who was never allowed the affliction to get her down other than physically.
Mr. Currens leaves his widow, a daughter, Mrs. Clifford C. (Jean) Lyon of Cedar Rapids and a son John R. (Randy) Jr. of Traer; four grandchildren; and a brother Dr. F. H. Currens a retired college professor of Macomb, Illinois.
Services were held in Tranquillity church, Monday July 6, conducted by the Rev, D. K. Ford of Waterloo. Fred Wilson's daughters, Mrs. Gerald Norby of Cedar Falls, Mrs. Richard Staveley of Grant township sang accompanied by Miss Ruth Thomas. Ena and John Wilson, Lawrence Childs, Donald Stark, Stevenson Earley, and Otis Budlong served as casket bearers. Mr. and Mrs. John Erickson and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Stark were in charge of flowers. Members of the Hesperia ledge A. F. & A. M. attended in a body and conducted fraternal rites at the grave in Buckingham cemetery.
Traer Star Clipper, Friday, July, 10th, 1959 – page 1
John Randolph Currens was born in Carthage, Illinois on August 30, 1881, a son of Rev. James and Josephine Hawley Currens. His father was a Presbyterian minister and John in his youth and young manhood was a popular bass soloist while his father was pastor at Logan, Iowa John was graduated from high school the highs school there in 1899, then attended the school of music of the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. After coming to Traer, he contributed to the music of the Tranquillity church and sang in the community male quartets many years.
John came to the Traer community with his parents the Rev. and Mrs. James N. Currens in 1904, when his father became pastor of Tranquillity and Salem rural Presbyterian churches southwest of Traer, for a term of nine years , John became a member of Tranquillity church during that time. He farmed near Traer before and after operating a restaurant in Traer for a few years. June 16, 19109, he was married to Nell McCosh Wilson. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Wilson prominent early settlers of Perry township. Mr. and Mrs. Currens operated the same farm 6 miles southwest of Traer continuously for 40 years before their retirement in Traer. The son, Randy and family now reside on the farm.
John took an active interest in community affairs. He was a director of the Baker's Grove rural school in Perry township about 30 years. He was treasurer of Tranquillity church many years and served several years as an ASC committeeman in local administration of the corn-hog program. In his earlier years, John collected stamps as a hobby, was well posted as a philatelist, and continued his interest in stamps and in his collection as time permitted. He was a member of Hesperia A. F. & A. M. of Traer and last January received a 50 year membership certificate from the lodge. John gave devoted care to Mrs. Currens, long confined to a chair by rheumatoid arthritis, who was never allowed the affliction to get her down other than physically.
Mr. Currens leaves his widow, a daughter, Mrs. Clifford C. (Jean) Lyon of Cedar Rapids and a son John R. (Randy) Jr. of Traer; four grandchildren; and a brother Dr. F. H. Currens a retired college professor of Macomb, Illinois.
Services were held in Tranquillity church, Monday July 6, conducted by the Rev, D. K. Ford of Waterloo. Fred Wilson's daughters, Mrs. Gerald Norby of Cedar Falls, Mrs. Richard Staveley of Grant township sang accompanied by Miss Ruth Thomas. Ena and John Wilson, Lawrence Childs, Donald Stark, Stevenson Earley, and Otis Budlong served as casket bearers. Mr. and Mrs. John Erickson and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Stark were in charge of flowers. Members of the Hesperia ledge A. F. & A. M. attended in a body and conducted fraternal rites at the grave in Buckingham cemetery.
John Randolph Currens was born in Carthage, Illinois on August 30, 1881, a son of Rev. James and Josephine Hawley Currens. His father was a Presbyterian minister and John in his youth and young manhood was a popular bass soloist while his father was pastor at Logan, Iowa John was graduated from high school the highs school there in 1899, then attended the school of music of the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. After coming to Traer, he contributed to the music of the Tranquillity church and sang in the community male quartets many years.
John came to the Traer community with his parents the Rev. and Mrs. James N. Currens in 1904, when his father became pastor of Tranquillity and Salem rural Presbyterian churches southwest of Traer, for a term of nine years , John became a member of Tranquillity church during that time. He farmed near Traer before and after operating a restaurant in Traer for a few years. June 16, 19109, he was married to Nell McCosh Wilson. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Wilson prominent early settlers of Perry township. Mr. and Mrs. Currens operated the same farm 6 miles southwest of Traer continuously for 40 years before their retirement in Traer. The son, Randy and family now reside on the farm.
John took an active interest in community affairs. He was a director of the Baker's Grove rural school in Perry township about 30 years. He was treasurer of Tranquillity church many years and served several years as an ASC committeeman in local administration of the corn-hog program. In his earlier years, John collected stamps as a hobby, was well posted as a philatelist, and continued his interest in stamps and in his collection as time permitted. He was a member of Hesperia A. F. & A. M. of Traer and last January received a 50 year membership certificate from the lodge. John gave devoted care to Mrs. Currens, long confined to a chair by rheumatoid arthritis, who was never allowed the affliction to get her down other than physically.
Mr. Currens leaves his widow, a daughter, Mrs. Clifford C. (Jean) Lyon of Cedar Rapids and a son John R. (Randy) Jr. of Traer; four grandchildren; and a brother Dr. F. H. Currens a retired college professor of Macomb, Illinois.
Services were held in Tranquillity church, Monday July 6, conducted by the Rev, D. K. Ford of Waterloo. Fred Wilson's daughters, Mrs. Gerald Norby of Cedar Falls, Mrs. Richard Staveley of Grant township sang accompanied by Miss Ruth Thomas. Ena and John Wilson, Lawrence Childs, Donald Stark, Stevenson Earley, and Otis Budlong served as casket bearers. Mr. and Mrs. John Erickson and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Stark were in charge of flowers. Members of the Hesperia ledge A. F. & A. M. attended in a body and conducted fraternal rites at the grave in Buckingham cemetery.
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