Stirlen, Edythe, 1895-1987.

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Affectionately known as the "Little minister," Edythe Stirlen was a radio minister from 1925 to the early 1980s on KFNF and KMA radio stations in Shenandoah, Iowa. One of the first ordained women ministers in the Midwest, Stirlen had a loyal following nationwide. For the most part, her listeners were "shut-ins" and the elderly whom Stirlen tried to help with her upbeat message and cheerful programs.

From the description of Papers of Edythe Stirlen, 1930-1981. (University of Iowa Libraries). WorldCat record id: 233105960

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Shenandoah (Iowa)
Iowa--Shenandoah
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Iowa
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Radio broadcasters
Radio broadcasting
Radio in religion
Religious broadcasting
Sermons, American
Women
Women and religion
Women broadcasters
Women clergy
Women radio writers
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Birth 1895

Death 1987

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