Newton Iowa

Biography of Benjamin F. Endres

Benjamin F. Endres, born in Leavenworth in 1875, carved out a notable career as a lawyer and public servant. Educated locally and admitted to the bar at twenty-one, he served as police judge and city attorney before being elected to the Kansas State Legislature. An advocate for social justice, Endres proposed significant legislation to assist the working class in home ownership and protect homeowners from unscrupulous contractors. His leadership and commitment to the welfare of the community earned him respect and recognition in the legislature.

Phillippee, Howard Lee – Obituary

Howard Lee Phillippe, aged 77, passed away on March 31, 1984, at Mahaska Manor Nursing Home. Born on September 18, 1906, in Fremont, he was the son of Asa and Carrie Lawson Phillippe. He married Carmen Wood in 1933 and retired in 1973 after a long tenure with the Iowa Department of Transportation. Phillippe was an active community member, involved in various organizations, including the First Christian Church and Masonic Lodge No. 644. He is survived by his wife, daughter, grandsons, and five sisters.

Phillippe, Carmen Wood – Obituary

Carmen Phillippe, 77, passed away on November 26, 1992, at Mahaska County Hospital in Oskaloosa. Born on January 25, 1915, in Reasnor to Edmund and Iva O’Connor Wood, she graduated from Newton High School in 1931 and married Lee Phillippe in 1933. Carmen managed the business office at Mahaska County Hospital and served as assistant director for the Homemaker Health Aide Service. Preceded in death by her husband and daughter, she is survived by her daughter, grandsons, and several siblings. Funeral services are scheduled for November 28, 1992.

Biographical Sketch of C. S. Perrin

C.S. Perrin, born in 1857 near Newton, Iowa, moved to Oregon with his family in 1871, where he engaged in agriculture. He pursued education at Willamette University and Chemeketa Academy while teaching public school. After teaching until 1881, he settled in Gilliam County, Oregon, where he entered the stock business. In 1889, he was appointed deputy sheriff, a role he continues to fulfill with distinction and public support.