Born October 7, 1906 Botna, Iowa
Entered Into Rest March 23, 1979 Gene McCollum home near Manning, Iowa
Age 72 years, 5 months, 16 days
Services Ohde Funeral Home Manning, Iowa Tuesday, March 27, 1979, 10:30 A.M.
Officiating Rev. Donald Jones United Methodist Church Manning, Iowa
Organist Mrs. Beverly Smith
Soloist Mrs. Judy Joens
Interment Manning Cemetery
Casketbearers: Harry Jansen, Clarence Bowers, Merlin Struve, Lester Andresen, Dave Rauch, George Peters

Following the committal services all friends and relatives are invited to the United Methodist Church parlors for luncheon and Fellowship

EDNA PETERS
Funeral services for Edna Peters were held Tuesday, March 27, 1979, 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Manning. Reverend Donald Jones officiated. Organist was Mrs. Beverly Smith and Soloist, Mrs. Judy Joens. The Ohde Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Interment was in the Manning Cemetery with Clarence Bowers, George Peters, Harry Jansen, Lester Andresen, Merlin Struve and Dave Rauch as casketbearers.

Edna Izora, daughter of Charles and Bessie (Johnson) Ramsey, was born October 7, 1906 at Botna, Iowa. She received her schooling in the rural schools near her home and in the Manning schools. She was united in marriage with Orla Peters March 5, 1925. They farmed near Manning until moving to town in 1949. Edna has been active in many community affairs. She was a member of the United Methodist Church, Manning, The Martha Circle, the Bible Readers, the Friendly Hour Club, the Garden Club, Wa-Tan-Ye, VFW and American Legion Auxiliaries. She has been in failing health the past weeks and passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Gene McCollum Friday evening, March 23, 1979 at the age of 72 years, 5 months and 16 days.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Mayburn Ramsey and two infant sisters.

She is survived by her husband, Orla Peters, Manning; her daughter, Shirley, Mrs. Gene McCollum, near Manning; one grandson, Steven McCollum and his wife, Linda of Manning; three great grandchildren, Chad, Jeramy and Mandy. The following brothers and sisters: Juanita, Mrs. Hugo Boeck, Harlan, Iowa; Edward Ramsey, Manning; Ralph Ramsey, Manilla; Bernice, Mrs. Charles Laverty, Manning; Thelma, Mrs. Arlo Hodne, Manning; Orren Ramsey, Manning; Mary Ramsey, Manning; John Ramsey, Manning, as well as by many other relatives and friends.

The couple purchased a home when they moved to Manning, but sold it, and last year built a beautiful new bungalow type home in South Manning. Mr. Peters is employed by F.D. Ross and Co., here.

Church Work First
Although Mrs. Peters has her "finger in a good many pies," she has always put her church work first. She is a past president of the Methodist WSCS, and now serves as promotion secretary for that organization. She is also on the church's Commission on Worship.

Mr. Peters is very active in the church, also.

Edna Peters should be "six women" to get everything done that she manages to accomplish, her husband says.

At the present time, she is vice president of Emil Ewoldt Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary and is in charge of the current drive for funds for the Sister Kenny Foundation in Manning. For the past three years, she has been general chairman of the Red Cross Bloodmobile's trips to Manning, which were then sponsored by the Auxiliary.

Mrs. Peters is also a member of the VFW Auxiliary, and is a color bearer in that organization. She is a member of the Progressive Study Club and the Manning Garden Club and also works with the Women's Relief Corps. Once a month she attends the regular meeting of a rural club to which she has belonged for years, and also attends the club's special meetings and parties.

Like to Dance
Both the Peters love to square dance and are members of a square dance group that dances each Wednesday. To round out her time, Edna is an assistant in the DeBoth Florist shop in Manning, whenever Mrs. DeBoth needs help.

Mrs. Peters, daughter of Mrs. Bess Ramsey and the late Charles Ramsey of Manning, is a member of a large and well-known local family. She has five brothers and four sisters, all of whom live in Manning, or within a short driving-distance. The family, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, are a close-knit group and gets together often to celebrate birthdays, holidays and anniversaries.

Scarcely a weekend goes by that some of the family members don't meet. When birthdays are observed, dessert is always Angel Food Cake and the old family stand-by, "Chocolate Potato Cake."

The Peters have one daughter, Mrs. Eugene McCollum, who lives on the home farm with her husband and son, Steven.

Mrs. Peters likes to cook, but does little sewing or handiwork.

When she does find a tranquil minute or two in her busy days, she reads and watches a few TV programs.

Six of the Peters' favorite recipes are listed:
Banana Nut Bread
1 3/4 cups sifted flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoons soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup shortening
2/3 cup sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup mashed bananas
Chopped nuts
Sift flour, baking powder, soda and salt together. Beat shortening until creamy. Add sugar gradually and beat until light and fluffy Add eggs and beat until well mixed.
Mash the bananas just before using. Stir one half of the bananas into the creamed mixture. Then stir in one half of flour mixture and beat well. Add the rest of the bananas and flour mixture and beat thoroughly. Finally add the chopped nuts. Put in a greased pan and bake at 350 degrees for 70 minutes.

Orange Nut Bread
2 tablespoons shortening
1 cup raisins, ground with rind of one orange Juice of one orange (add enough boiling water to make 1 cup juice)
Pour, over shortening and raisin mixture and cool
Add:
1 cup sugar
2 cups flour, sifted
1/2 teaspoon soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
Mix well. Pour in greased pan, and bake at 350 degrees until done.

24-Hour Salad
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
Juice of one lemon and one orange Whip until lemon colored; cook in double boiler until thick. When cool, add 1 can crushed pineapple (small); 1/2 pound marshmallows, cut in pieces; 1/2 pint cream, whipped.
Refrigerate for 24 hours.

Refrigerator Salad
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Mix well and cook in double boiler until thick. Cool.
Add:
1 No. 2 can fruit cocktail, well drained
1 No. 2 can cubed pineapple, well drained
1/2 lb. marshmallows, cut in pieces
2 cups cooked shell macaroni
Refrigerate. Just before serving, add three sliced bananas.

Sour Cream Chocolate Cake
3/4 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 rounded teaspoon soda dissolved in cream
3/4 cup cocoa dissolved in 2/3 cup hot coffee
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cup flour, sifted
Mix well in order given. Bake in large well-greased loaf pan at 350 degrees until done.

Chocolate Potato Cake
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup butter
4 egg yolks
1/2 cup cocoa
1 cup mashed potatoes
1/2 cup milk
2 cups, flour, sifted
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup nutmeats
Mix in order, add four egg whites, beaten stiff, but not dry, last. Bake in 350 degree oven for 45 to 50 minutes.

Mrs. Peters was active in church and club work here.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Ohde Funeral Home in Manning with the Rev Donald Jones, pastor of the United Methodist Church officiating. Organist will be Mrs. Beverly Smith and soloist Mrs. Judy Joens. Pallbearers will be Clarence Bowers, Harry Jansen, Lester Andresen, Merlin Struve, George Peters, and David Rauch. Burial will be in the Manning Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 pm Monday.

Survivors include her husband, a daughter Mrs. Gene (Shirley) McCollum, a grandson, Steven McCollum, three great-grandchildren, and the following brothers and sisters Mrs. Hugo (Juanita) Boeck Harlan, Mrs. Charles (Berniece) Laverty, Manning, Mrs. Arlo (Thelma) Hodne, Manning, Mrs. Mary Ramsey, Manning, Edward, Manning, Ralph, Manilla, Orren and John Ramsey, Manning.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Mayburn and two infant sisters.

Mrs. Peters, the former Edna Izona Ramsey was born October 7, 1906 at Botna, Iowa a daughter of Charles and Bessie Johnson Ramsey. She attended rural and Manning schools She was married to Orla Peters March 5, 1925 They farmed near Manning until moving into town in 1949.

Mrs. Peters was active in the United Methodist Church, Martha Circle Bible Readers, Friendly Hour Garden and Wa-Tan-Ye Clubs and the VFW and American Legion Auxiliaries.