Beckham County, OK - Military: Ivan Alfred Bell, 1918
19 Aug 2007
Submitted by: delma25@pldi.net (Delma Tindell)

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BELL, IVAN ALFRED
(14 Nov 1918, Elk City Newspaper, Elk City, Beckham Co, OK):
IVAN A. BELL.
Ivan Bell of near Doxey, was killed in action October 9th.  He belonged to
the 144th Inf., 36th Div.  Ivan went to Camp Bowie, May 27th, and left for
France in July.  He was about twenty-five years old, and was the only son
of Mrs. Ella (sic) Bell.  His father, John Bell, was killed in an auto
accident January 10th 1916.
(22 Sep 1921, Sayre Headlight, Sayre, Beckham Co, OK):
Word has been received that the body of Ivan Bell, killed in France, will
reach Doxey some time Friday, and the funeral services will be held at the
Doxey-Sayre cemetery at 3:30 Sunday afternoon.
Officers of the local American Legion post have taken hold of this matter,
and will have charge at the funeral.  All ex-soldiers are requested to
assemble in front of the Headlight office at 2:30 on Sunday afternoon, and
it is especially desired that as many as possible of the boys wear their
uniforms.
Citizens of Sayre are asked to turn out with their automobiles, to the end
that there is plenty of transportation for soldier boys from this city to
the cemetery.  Autos are requested to park between the courthouse and
Broadway.  The officers of the local will be on hand and direct the
formation of the line.
While the greater portion of his life was spent on the farm, ..........
(too dark to read), he was considered a Sayre boy, and it is hoped that
there will be a large attendance at this ceremony.  While the ex-soldiers
are urged to be present, it should not be understood that every citizen is
not also expected to be present.  With weather conditions favorable, it is
expected that this will be the largest gathering of the kind ever in this
section.
(22 Sep 1921, Elk City News Democrat, Elk City, Beckham Co, OK):
Mrs. Etta Bell has received word that the body of her son Ivan, had
arrived in this country and will be sent to the home of his mother.  He
will be buried in the Doxey-Sayre cemetery by the side of his father.
The following members of the Elk City Post of the American Legion served
as pall-bearers and military escort: E. J. Story, M. W. Hawkins, Travis
Wade, Henry Tyler, Frank Gilkerson and Harry Ward.  Ruskin Shaw and Ward
Ulmer color bearers, and Chas. Gluznor and E. A. Grubitz, as guards.
Rev. Z. T. Twitty, a school mate of Mr. Bell, paid a beautiful tribute to
his friend at the grave, following which the firing squad fired three
volleys and taps were sounded.
A mother, Mrs. Etta Bell, and three sisters, were left to mourn the death
of an only son and brother.  His sisters are Mrs. Chas. Baker, Mrs. C.
Frye and Mrs. Orris Foster.
Card of Thanks
We wish to thank through the News-Democrat the American Legion for
conducting the nicely rendered services at the burial of our son and
brother, Ivan A. Bell, and the beautiful music furnished by the Elk City
band and also thank our friends in and around Elk City.
Mrs. Etta Bell
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Baker
Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Frye
Mr. and Mrs. Orris Foster.