Guy was the oldest son of E. A. Smith (born - April 22, 1859 in Ohio) and Carrie Lutz Smith (born in 1863). He was born, July 21, 1891, on a farm east of Russell and he departed from this life on Dec. 19, 1960 at Wilden Hospital in Des Moines at the age of 69 years, four months and 29 days.
On March 29, 1916, he was united in marriage to Hazel D. McKinley at Russell, and to this marriage four children were born, of whom one, Nolan Walter, died in infancy. The other children were Charles Eugene, Vernon Guy and one daughter, Dorcas C. They all lived in Russell.
Guy graduated from Russell High School in 1908. He became very active in civic affairs and was always interested in helping the betterment of Russell and its people.
Guy Smith was a former state and regional Department of Agriculture official. Starting in 1932 he held various positions in agriculture programs. He was Lucas county chairman of the former Agricultural Adjustment Administration. Then he became a field-man for several counties. In 1939 he was appointed state supervisor of federal crop insurance, and in 1941 he became supervisor of the federal crop insurance program for a 10 state area.
He returned to Iowa to serve as state chairman of the AAA program in the north central region of 11 mid-western states. Mr. Smith resigned this position in 1946 and returned to Russell where he was associated with his sons in farm operations.
He served several years as the mayor of Russell and was chairman of the county democratic central committee for a number of terms. He served on the platform committee at almost all state conventions of his party, in charge of writing, or assisting in the formation of the agricultural plank.
He was active in many civic projects in Russell and in the county. An ardent sportsman, he was a leader in the establishment of the Colyn and Brown’s Slough recreation areas in this county.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Presbyterian Church and the Russell Sportsmen’s Club.
Many people donated blood during the final illness of Guy Smith. A total of 17 gave blood in addition to the members of the family and many others who had the correct blood type had volunteered. An ulcer, which led to Mr. Smith’s death, created the need for an unusual amount of blood within a few days.
Those who contributed included Myrle Chester, Donald Relph, Jim Cooper, Keith Lindeman, Jack Prather, Leo Sellers, Bob Prather, James Johnson, Walter Relph, Burl Cherryholmes, Ed Malone, Neal Pierce, John Rupp, Freeman McKinley, Carl Sellers, Kenneth Collins and Glenn Johnston. The family was very grateful.
Guy graduated from Russell High School in 1908. He became very active in civic affairs and was always interested in helping the betterment of Russell and its people.
Guy Smith was a former state and regional Department of Agriculture official. Starting in 1932 he held various positions in agriculture programs. He was Lucas county chairman of the former Agricultural Adjustment Administration. Then he became a field-man for several counties. In 1939 he was appointed state supervisor of federal crop insurance, and in 1941 he became supervisor of the federal crop insurance program for a 10 state area.
He returned to Iowa to serve as state chairman of the AAA program in the north central region of 11 mid-western states. Mr. Smith resigned this position in 1946 and returned to Russell where he was associated with his sons in farm operations.
He served several years as the mayor of Russell and was chairman of the county democratic central committee for a number of terms. He served on the platform committee at almost all state conventions of his party, in charge of writing, or assisting in the formation of the agricultural plank.
He was active in many civic projects in Russell and in the county. An ardent sportsman, he was a leader in the establishment of the Colyn and Brown’s Slough recreation areas in this county.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Presbyterian Church and the Russell Sportsmen’s Club.
Many people donated blood during the final illness of Guy Smith. A total of 17 gave blood in addition to the members of the family and many others who had the correct blood type had volunteered. An ulcer, which led to Mr. Smith’s death, created the need for an unusual amount of blood within a few days.
Those who contributed included Myrle Chester, Donald Relph, Jim Cooper, Keith Lindeman, Jack Prather, Leo Sellers, Bob Prather, James Johnson, Walter Relph, Burl Cherryholmes, Ed Malone, Neal Pierce, John Rupp, Freeman McKinley, Carl Sellers, Kenneth Collins and Glenn Johnston. The family was very grateful.
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