Child is Tragic Victim of Mishap on Farm Here

An accident of shocking tragedy occurred in the community on Tuesday afternoon when Gene Allen Spiess, 4 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Spiess of this place was instantly killed by a truck. The unfortunate mishap occurred at the farm home of his parents northwest of town.

Instant death occurred when the child was run over by a truck partially loaded with wheat. The entire community was deeply grieved over the unfortunate death.

Gene Allen Spiess was four years and seven days old. He is survived by his parents, Elmer C. and Rachel Spiess, and a half-brother, Duane, and half-sister, Eileen. Funeral services will be held at the home at 2 and at the Methodist church in Liberty Center at 2:30 on Thursday afternoon, July 18, Rev. L. C. McCandlish will officiate. Interment in Young’s cemetery.