From an unknown Akron, Iowa newspaper; August 1949

DEATH COMES TO ESTEEMED AKRON WOMAN FRIDAY

Mrs. E. B. Rice Had Resided Here For Past Thirty-seven Years

Death came to one of Akron's well known and esteemed women, Mrs. E. B. Rice, last Friday afternoon, August 5, 1949, at the Akron Hospital, where she had been taken the previous Monday, following a stroke. She attained the age of 76 years and 6 months.

Hattie Philbrick was born March 6, 1873, at Marion, Linn county, Iowa. On November 11, 1889, she was united in marriage with E. B. Rice at Herndon, Iowa. Their early married life was spent at Laurel, Nebr., where Mr. Rice was engaged in the business of carpentering. They came to Akron in 1912 and this was their home for the remainder of their lives. Mr. Rice preceded her in death on February 22, 1948.

She is survived by her two children, Mr. L. D. Ross, of Akron, and Floyd Rice, of Sioux City; one sister, Mrs. Ollie Wedding, of Laurel, Nebr.; four brothers, Charles and Vere Philbrick, of Lancaster, Calif.; Nathaniel Philbrick, of Rapid City, S. D., and Fred Philbrick, of Indianola, Nebr.; also, by three granddaughters and two great-grandsons.

Mrs. Rice was a faithful member of the Methodist church and was active in the various organizations of the church. A devoted wife and mother, a helpful and loyal friend and neighbor, she will long be remembered for her many kindly deeds.

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in the Methodist church, conducted by Rev. Orville N. Nelson. Hymns were sung by a male quartet, composed of J. A. Jenson, Karl Silkebakken, Gail Hemmingsen, and H. J. Behmer. Pallbearers were B. A. Adams, O. C. Moore, Max Pallock, Duane Lewis, Fred Marienna, and John D. Peters. Interment was in Riverside cemetery.

Relatives who came from out of town were: Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Rice and family, of Sioux City; Mrs. Ollie Wedding, of Laurel, Nebr.; Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Hocking, of Auburn, Iowa. Friends were also present from Sergeant Bluff, Iowa.

[The following was published a few days later]

CARD OF THANKS

Words cannot express our heartfelt appreciation of the many deeds of kindness shown in so may ways by our friends at the time of the death of our loved one.

Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Ross and Phyllis, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Rice and Family.