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Schmidt, Clara Alvina (1889-1932)
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''Christlicher Bundesbote'' obituary: 1932 Nov 22 p. 12 |
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''Mennonite Weekly Review'' obituary: 1932 Oct 26 p. 6 |
''Mennonite Weekly Review'' obituary: 1932 Oct 26 p. 6 |
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| + | Sister Clara Alvina Schmidt was born near Moundridge, Kansas, on October 4, 1889. She was the daughter of Jacob A. and Barbara Rings Schmidt, the sixth child in a family of ten children, who grew up in a happy home, under the guidance of loving Christian parents. She attended the district school until she was ten years old, when the family moved nearer to Moundridge. After that she was a pupil in the city schools, graduating from the high school with the class of 1906. During the winter of 1910-11 she attended Bethel College. In 1907 the family moved to Upland, Calif., where they planned to make their future home. But here the father met with an accident the following year, with caused his death, and the bereaved mother returned to Moundrige with her family. |
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| + | Sister Clara was baptized upon confession of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ on June 11, 1904, and united with the West Zion Mennonite Church at Moundridge, Kansas. She helped in the Sunday school and was active in the work of the Mission Circle there, remaining interested in this association until her death. After she came to Newton she transferred her church membership to the Bethel College congregation. |
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Revision as of 17:55, 29 January 2013
Christlicher Bundesbote obituary: 1932 Nov 22 p. 12
Birth date: 1889 Oct 4
Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1932 Oct 26 p. 6
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— Following many years of lingering illness, Sister Clara Schmidt of Bethel hospital passed away at about 11 o'clock last Saturday night. Her death closes a most useful career, the greater part of which was given to the sick and needy. She entered the service of Bethel hospital two years after its organization, and remained in her chosen work until five years ago, when sickness made further work impossible. She was the daughter of mr. and Mrs. Jacob A. Schmidt of Moundridge, both of whom have preceded her. Funeral services are held at the Bethel College chapel this afternoon, Rev. J. M. Suderman officiating. Interment in Greenwood. cemtery.
Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1932 Nov 9 p. 2
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Sister Clara Alvina Schmidt.
Sister Clara Alvina Schmidt was born near Moundridge, Kansas, on October 4, 1889. She was the daughter of Jacob A. and Barbara Rings Schmidt, the sixth child in a family of ten children, who grew up in a happy home, under the guidance of loving Christian parents. She attended the district school until she was ten years old, when the family moved nearer to Moundridge. After that she was a pupil in the city schools, graduating from the high school with the class of 1906. During the winter of 1910-11 she attended Bethel College. In 1907 the family moved to Upland, Calif., where they planned to make their future home. But here the father met with an accident the following year, with caused his death, and the bereaved mother returned to Moundrige with her family.
Sister Clara was baptized upon confession of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ on June 11, 1904, and united with the West Zion Mennonite Church at Moundridge, Kansas. She helped in the Sunday school and was active in the work of the Mission Circle there, remaining interested in this association until her death. After she came to Newton she transferred her church membership to the Bethel College congregation.
