on Marion County Fair Board for sixteen years, was a trustee of Bowling Green Township two terms, and is now serving his third term on the New Bloomington School Board. His hobbies are hunting and fishing. On Sept. 21, 1910, Mr. Dutton married Dessie Murl Trumbo, daughter of Solomon P. and Samilda J. (Williams) Trumbo. She is a member of New Bloomington Methodist Church, W. S. C. S., Rebekah Lodge, and Riverside Needle Club. Her hobbies are flowers, crocheting, and making hooked rugs. Children: (1) Cartha Mae, who married Robert W. Zieg, a 'farmer. They have two children, Marilyn Louise and Thomas William. (2) Charles Dahlen, who is associated with his father on the farm. WILBUR R. BUDKE, pastor of St Paul Ev. Lutheran Church in Richland Township and of Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church in Pleasant Township, was born in Evansville, Ind., May 8, 1917, son of August E. and Emma (Busse) Budke. Rev. Wilbur R. Budke graduated from Bosse High School and received his A. B. degree from Evansville College and his B. D. degree from Capital University School of Theology. He was ordained at Emanuel Ev. Lutheran Church at Evansville, Ind., June 11, 1944, and served at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church at Augusta, Ky., until 1947, at which time he was installed as pastor of St. Paul and Trinity Lutheran churches. On May 13, 1944, he married Grace Cornils who was born at Stendal, Ind., June 11, 1920, daughter of Rev. Paul B. Cornils who was a pastor in the American Lutheran Church, and Matilda (Kintzi) Cornils. Mr. and Mrs. Budke are the parents of one daughter, Jane Ellen, born Apr. 18, 1946. Mr. Budke's hobbies are baseball, gardening, and woodcraft. JOHN R. FRAYER, farmer in Claridon Township, was born in Union County, Dec. 9, 1881, son of Richard and Mary (Miley) Frayer. His father came to Marion County from Germany. Mr. Frayer attended the country school and has always been a farmer. He is a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church and United Grange. On Mar. 2, 1909, he married Alice Fetter who was born Jan. 31, 1886, in the house where Mr. Frayer now resides on the Claridon-Mt. Gilead Rd., daughter of Jacob D. and Mary E. (Yeager) Fetter. Mrs. Frayer died Nov. 9, 1948. Children: (1) Ernest J., of Marion, who married Ruth Ella McIntire. (2) Harold R., of Lima, who married Hazel Baldauf. They have one daughter, Carol Ann. (3) Russell L., of Mt. Gilead. He married Helen Bollinger and they have two children, Rebecca and David. (4) Kenneth C., of Marion. He married Merlyn Collins and they have two children, Barbara and Kenneth C., Jr. (5) Mary H., of Marion, who married Robert Brown, a veteran of World War II. They have two children, Stephen E. and Patricia K. (6) Ruth W., of Claridon Township. She married Charles F. Smith and they have two children, Joy Ann and Janet R. (7) Clara, of Marion, who married Lawrence Cocherl, a U. S. Army veteran of four years during World War II. [250] GEORGE E. TURNER, farmer, businessman in Marion, and former Works Manager of Marion Steam Shovel Co., was born in Columbus, July 26, 1885, son of Robert R. and Minnie (Weirick) Turner. Mr. Turner attended school at Columbus, Worthington, and Ohio State University. He was with Marion Steam Shovel Co. more than thirty years. He is now in the clothing business in Marion and is also a farmer. He is a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church and Kiwanis Club. His interests are farming and sports. On June 11, 1913, Mr. Turner married Anna Schoenlaub who was born in Marion July 3, 1887, daughter of George and Mary (Retterer) Schoenlaub, descendents of pioneer families of Marion County. Mrs. Turner graduated from Marion High School and attended Ypsilanti State Normal School. She taught school in Marion about fifteen years. She is a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church (is active in church work and a member of church choir), Research Club (past president), Board of Waddell Ladies Home, and Council of Y Teens. Her interests are in music. Mr. and Mrs. Turner are the parents of one daughter, Ruth, who was born in Marion, May 1, 1916. She graduated from Harding High School and Capital University and did graduate work at Ohio State University. She is head of the chemistry department at Harding High School. DANIEL JACOB KLINGEL, general farmer in Richland Township, was born Oct. 17, 1876, in the old Klingel homestead in Richland Township, son of William and Mary (Firstenberger) Klingel. His brothers, Ben R. Klingel and Edward H. Klingel, are listed in Index. Daniel Jacob Klingel received his education in the one-room schoolhouse and has always been a farmer in Richland Township. He is a member of Evangelical Reformed Church in Waldo. On Dec. 14, 1899, Mr. Klingel married Bertha E. Stark who was born in Pleasant Township, Mar. 8, 1878, daughter of William and Sophia (Retterer) Stark. Her father, a native of Germany, was a farmer in Waldo Township. Mrs. Klingel died Dec. 10, 1948. Children: (1) Ellen (Mrs. Arlington Lynn), of Delaware County. She has one son, Charles. (2) Marguerite (Mrs. William Fogle), of Marion, who has one son, James F. (3) Raymond S., who is a partner with his father in farming, their farm being located on State Route 98, southeast of Marion. He married Grace Groll and they have five children, Juanita, Raymond S., Jr., Roy G., Judith Mae, and Barbara Ann. (4) Edith (Mrs. Sheldon Long), of Washington Court House. She has two daughters, Betty and Patricia. (5) Ada (Mrs. Donald Augenstein), of Marion. She has one daughter, Janet Kay. (6) Mary Louise (Mrs. Ralph Augenstein), of Delaware County, who has three children, Jeannette, Marilyn, and Richard. (7) Bernice (Mrs. William Dietsch), of Marion County. Mr. Dietsch is a U. S. Army veteran of World War II. WILLIAM G. SLACK, President of the Council of Marion and estimating engineer in the sales department of Marion Power Shovel Co., was born at Green Camp, Mar. 18, 1881, son of Albert L. and Purlyette [251] (Marsh) Slack, natives of Delaware County. His paternal ancestors came from England in 1685 and his maternal ancestors came from North Ireland in 1631 and all settled near Boston. His father was a soldier in the Civil War and later operated a saw mill in Green Camp. Mr. Slack graduated from Green Camp High School and attended Ohio State University School of Engineering. He taught school before entering college and again for one year after college before becoming associated with Marion Steam Shovel Co. (now Marion Power Shovel Co.) in 1905. He has given much of his time to the city. He was first elected to the City Council in 1913 and has served ten terms. He is now President of the Council for the third term, and during any absence of the Mayor, Mr. Slack serves as Acting Mayor. He was safety director in 1920 and '21 during the Harding campaign. He is a member of Epworth Methodist Church and Marion Lodge of Elks. His hobbies are hunting, fishing, baseball, football, and other sports. On Oct. 16, 1907, Mr. Slack married Vera I. Barnhart who was born in Marion, the only child of David E. and Ella J. (McNett) Barnhart. She is a member of Epworth Methodist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Slack have three sons, all graduates of Harding High School: (1) William B., who attended Ohio State University and is now employed in the engineering department of Marion Power Shovel Co. He is a veteran of World War II in which he served as a first lieutenant with the U. S. Army Engineers for forty-four months. He holds the rank of captain in the Officers Reserve Corps. He married Mary Louise Fabian, of Marion. (2) Marion E., who studied music at Asbury College at Wilmore, Ky. He is now associated with Marion Power Shovel Co. (3) Richard L., who studied at David Rankin School of Mechanical Trades in St. Louis and is associated with Harrold Brothers garage. He is a veteran of World War II during which he served forty-six months with the Army. He married Elizabeth Zachman, of Marion, and they have one son, Richard Thomas. ELMORE KING KEELER, general farmer in Grand Township, was born Oct. 24, 1889, in Union County, son of William M. and Amanda (Sells) Keeler. Mr. Keeler received his education in the rural one-room school and has always been a farmer. On May 28, 1912, he married Della Mae Anderson who was born in Grand Prairie Township, Feb. 24, 1890, daughter of Charles Wesley and Ellen Casandra (Crabb) Anderson, prominent farmers in Grand Township. Her maternal grandfather, Daniel Crabb, was a soldier during the Civil War. Mr. and Mrs. Keeler are members of LaRue Methodist Church and Tymochtee Grange and Mr. Keeler is a member of Marion County Farm Bureau. They reside northwest of Meeker. Children: (1) Iscah Mae, born Sept. 1, 1912. (2) Viola, born Apr. 8, 1915. (3) Doris Louise, born Aug. 6, 1926. She married Donald Wood and they have two children, Donald, Jr., and Delon Louise. EVYN HUSTON WALTON was born in Arlington, Apr. 30, 1910, elder son of Lloyd V. and Bertha G. (Huston) Walton, both natives of Ohio. His maternal great-grandfather, Mr. Byals, was a soldier in the Civil War. [252] Mr. Walton attended grade and high schools in Sycamore and Marion Business College. He owned a barber shop in Sycamore for six years and then was assistant manager of the Palace Theater in Marion for six years. In 1937 he opened a drive-in sandwich and soft drink shop at Asbury Park, N. J., which he operated until 1941 when he opened a similar business in South Amboy, N. J. He is now employed by the U. S. Dept. of Commerce. He is a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church, Enterprise Lodge F. & A. M., Valley of Trenton Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite (32nd̊), Tall Cedars of Levanon Forest at New Brunswick, N. J., American Radio Relay League, and National Amateur Radio Council. His hobby is amateur radio operating, his call being W8QCQ. He owns a modern radio transmitting and receiving station in his home, has contacted all continents in the world and, for this, has received a certificate through the International Amateur Radio Union. On Apr. 30, 1931, he married Viola Leffler who was born in Marion County, Sept. 26, 1910, daughter of George Frederick and Anna (Seiter) Leffler, natives of this county. Her father was a farmer. Mrs. Walton graduated from Pleasant Township High School. She is a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church. Children: (1) Patricia Anne, born Feb. 29, 1932, a student at Harding High School. (2) Jo Anna, born May 5, 1935, a student at Vernon Heights Junior High School. Both daughters are members of Job's Daughters. THEODORE HENRY CREEGER, formerly manager of Marion Office Equipment Co., was born in Traverse City, Mich., Apr. 1, 1911, son of Ross and Susan (King) Creeger. Mr. Creeger graduated from high school in Bloomville, O., in 1929. Until 1936, he was associated with industries in Tiffin, and at that time he became associated with the General Baking Co. in Toledo. He remained there until 1941, when he became chief inspector for Liquid Kooled Engine Corp. at Toledo. On Mar. 16, 1943, Mr. Creeger entered the U. S. Army Air Corps with which he served until May 30, 1945. After his honorable discharge from the Army, he came to Marion as veterans represen. tative for Ohio State Employment Service. He remained in that position from July 1, 1945, until October 1, 1947, at which time he became manager of Marion Office Equipment Co. He is a member of Forest Lawn Presbyterian Church, Elks, Y. M. C. A. Men's Club, and Marion Chamber of Commerce. On July 10, 1942, he married Jean Margaret Woodruff, of Toledo. Mrs. Creeger is a Registered Nurse and followed that profession seven years prior to her marriage. She is a member of Forest Lawn Presbyterian Church. There is one daughter, Brenda Jean, born Sept. 3, 1946. MINNIE ELIZABETH MURPHY STARCHER, owner and manager of Starcher's Turkey Farm in Big Island Township on Route 30, was born Feb. 15, 1886, in Hocking County, daughter of Albert and Lydia (White) Murphy. Mrs. Starcher attended schools in Hocking and Fairfield counties. She married, Dec. 30, 1906, George Warthman Starcher, of Hocking County, who was born Feb. 22, 1876, son of James and Malinda (Prom) Starcher. He was associated with Marion Steam Shovel Co., with Huber [253] Manufacturing Co., and with Erie Railroad Co. In 1923, Mr. and Mrs. Starcher moved to the farm where Mrs. Starcher now resides. Mr. Starcher died Feb. 23, 1948. Mrs. Starcher has a hatchery and specializes in raising turkeys, ducks, and geese. She has kennels where she raises Cocker Spaniels and German Shepherds. She also has several colonies of bees. She is a member of First Evangelical United Brethren Church and Mt. Olive Grange. Charles Shupe, who is associated with Mrs. Starcher on the farm, was reared by Mr. and Mrs. Starcher as a son, and he has made his home with them most of his life. SYLVESTER LARKIN, retired attorney-at-law residing in Marion, was born in Logan County, son of Peter and Filinda (Norris) Larkin. Mr. Larkin graduated from DeGraff High School and spent two years in the 34th U. S. Volunteer Infantry in the Phillipines during the Phillipine Insurrection. He then attended Ohio Northern University and taught in various high schools, coming to Marion in 1916. He taught at Marion High School from 1921 to 1926, resigning to enter the private practice of law in Marion in which he remained until World War II, during which he retired from his practice to accept a civilian position with the Army Air Corps in Mobile, Ala., and Dayton. He retired in August 1948 because of illness. He is a member of Epworth Methodist Church, Marion Bar Assn., and Spanish-American War Veterans. On June 28, 1945, Mr. Larkin married Glorous Sager, of Logan County. She died Jan. 24, 1943. Four children were born to this marriage: (1) Gordon Y., of Columbus. (2) Malcolm H., of Marion. (3) Marita E., of Lancaster. (4) Myron William, of Marion. WALTER DONALD McCLASKEY, veterinarian in Pleasant Township, was born in that township, July 29, 1918, son of Walter E. and Margaret M. (McClaskey) McClaskey. His father was for many years a farmer and general contractor and is now in the business of breeding and training race horses. Dr. McClaskey graduated from Pleasant Township High School in 1936 and from Ohio State University with a D. V. M. degree in 1942. He then went to Barron, Wisc., where he was in charge of an artificial insemination farm until the fall of 1942 when he went into general practice with Dr. M. L. Claflin in Barron. He enlisted for service in the U. S. Army, Apr. 3', 1943, and served in the Veterinary Corps with the 1st Cavalry Divn. In May 1944 he went to the China-Burma-India theater, returning to this country Jan. 18, 1946, and in March 1946 he was released as a captain, which rank he retains on reserve status. He then began the practice of veterinary medicine at his home in Pleasant Township where he is building a new hospital. He is a member of: Green Camp Methodist Church; Masonry; Marion Exchange Club (past president); Knights of Pythias; I. O. O. F. of Green Camp; Turf and Tanbark Club of Marion; Bethlehem Grange; local, state, and national Veterinary associations; American Legion; Pleasant Township School Board; and, Board of Elections. His hobbies are public speaking and amateur magic. [254] On Dec. 31, 1940, Dr. McClaskey married Betty L. Withrow, of LaRue, who was born Oct. 26, 1920, daughter of Oliver R. and Iscah (Metz) Withrow. She graduated from Agosta High School in 1938 and attended Washington University at St. Louis and St. Louis Institute of Music. She is a member of the Methodist church, Pythian Sisters, and Get-Together Club. Dr. and Mrs. McClaskey are the parents of two daughters, Janice Louise, born Oct. 22, 1942, and Kathy Jean, born Oct. 16, 1948. OSCAR ODELL FOX, farmer in Prospect Township specializing in dairying, was born in Prospect Township, Oct. 12, 1916, son of Orlando W. Fox (see Index). Oscar Odell Fox attended grade and high school in Prospect and has always been a farmer. He purchased his present farm on Route 203 in 1942. His hobby is hunting. On Apr. 29, 1944, Mr. Fox married Eva Mae Fryman who was born in Thomson Township, Delaware County, Mar. 3, 1924, daughter of Emmett and Jennie (Evans) Fryman. Mrs. Fox is a member of Prospect Baptist Church. There is one daughter, Brenda Kay, born Apr. 23, 1946. JEANETTE COHEN LOEB, owner of Loeb Furniture Co. in Marion, was born in Hamilton, daughter of Gustave and Carolyn (Becker) Cohen. Mrs. Loeb received her education in the Hamilton schools. She is a member of the Congregation of Israel Temple, Council of Jewish Women, House and Garden Club, Literature Study Club, and Auxiliary of American Medical Assn. Her hobby is interior decorating. On Apr. 30, 1911, she married Albert Lee Loeb, of Hamilton, who was in the furniture bus. ness until his death June 16, 1945, at the time their two sons, Albert Lee; Jr., and Dr. D. Robert, were serving in the armed forces overseas. Albert Lee Loeb is manager of Loeb Furniture Co. He received his education in Cincinnati and served in the Burma-India theater during World War II. The younger son, Dr. D. Robert Loeb, who served in the European theater during World War II, is now at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Hospital in Boston. He graduated from Harding High School and Ohio Wesleyan University. He received his medical degrees from Ohio State University and Harvard Medical School and interned at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus. PAUL LEROY SMITH, general farmer in Pleasant Township, was born June 29, 1924, in Delaware County. Mr. Smith attended Waldo grade and high schools and graduated from the latter in 1943. He then became a farmer. During World War II, he served with the U. S. Army, with about thirteen months spent in the Pacific area. After being honorably discharged from service, he returned to farming. On February 11, 1945, Mr. Smith married Louise Catherine Yeager who was born in Marion County, May 20, 1925, daughter of Albert George and Hilda (Rengert) Yeager (see Index). Mrs. Smith attended grade and high schools in Pleasant Township and graduated from the latter in 1944. Mr. and Mrs. Smith are members of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and Bethlehem Grange. They are the parents of one son, Gary Jay, born Nov. 9, 1947. They reside on the Maple Grove Road, southwest of Marion. [255] CECIL LESTER BALDAUF, treasurer of Baldauf & Schlientz, Inc., in Marion, was born in Marion, Dec. 18, 1902, son of Andrew and Emma (Sommer) Baldauf (see Index). Mr. Baldauf graduated from Harding High School in 1921 and attended Ohio State University College of Engineering for three years. In 1926, he entered Baldauf & Schlientz, Inc., and became treasurer in January 1947. Mr. Baldauf is a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church (deacon two years), Lambda Chi Alpha, and Lions Club. He was a member of the board of directors of Ohio Coal Conference in 1938 and 1939. On Nov. 28, 1928, Mr. Baldauf married Agnes Gaynor, of Columbus. She is a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church and church circles. There is one child, Billieann, born Mar. 5, 1931. The family resides at 553 King Ave. in Marion. HAZEL B. MOUNTS, widow of Harry V. Mounts who was Marion County Auditor from 1935 until his death, June 13, 1948, was born at Prospect, Nov. 4, 1890, daughter of J. W. and Alice (Crawford) Powell. Her father was a prominent lumberman in Prospect until his retirement in 1938. Mrs. Mounts attended schools in Prospect and Richwood. She is a member of Prospect Baptist Church and various social clubs. On Dec. 25, 1910, she was married to Harry V. Mounts who was born in Prospect, Aug. 22, 1889, son of Henry Newton and Elizabeth Grace (Barnhart) Mounts, natives of Prospect. Mr. Mounts attended grade and high schools in Prospect and at one time operated a barber shop in Prospect. His first public office was township clerk and clerk of Prospect School Board. For a short period he was clerk of the Board of County Commissioners. In 1928 he was appointed deputy auditor and, in 1935, was elected for his first term as county auditor. He was serving his fourth term at the time of his death. He was a member of Ohio State Assn. of County Auditors (president one term and secretary for third term at time of his death), Northwestern Ohio Assn. of County Auditors (president at one time), Prospect Baptist Church, Prospect Masonic Lodge, Marion County Republican Club, Buckeye Aerie 337 of Eagles (president one term). He was a co-operator of Mar-O-Del Golf Course. His hobbies were golf and bowling. Two daughters were born to Mr. and Mrs. Mounts: (1) Helen Louise, of Marion. She studied piano at Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. She married Charles F. Seebach, a barber in Marion, and they have one daughter, Suzanne. (2) Ruth Ellen, of Deshler, O. She graduated from Bowling Green University and taught in the Marion schools for five years prior to her marriage to Dr. Charles Fly, Jr. WILLIAM LUDWIG RISCH, Marion County Commissioner and a farmer in Big Island Township, was born May 28, 1885, in Marion County, north of Marion, son of Ludwig William and Caroline (Rothfuss) Risch, natives of Germany who came to America about 1879. Mr. Risch received his education in the country school and, at the age of eighteen, was director of Reber School. He has been a farmer all his life [256] and now owns and farms 194 acres of land. For thirty years he owned and operated a threshing machine, a clover huller, and an ensilage cutter. He was elected county commissioner in November 1939 and re-elected in 1944. He was a member of Marion Township Board of Education during several terms over a period of forty years. He served ten years as trustee of Big Island Township. He has been a member of Marion County Fair Board. He is a member of Prospect Street Methodist Church, Eagles and Grand Prairie Grange. He is interested in the affairs of the community. On Mar. 26, 1911, Mr. Risch maried Eliesa Utz, daughter of Fred and Rosa Utz. Her father was born in Heilbronn, Germany, and her mother in Pforzheim, Baden, Germany. Mrs. Risch is a member of Prospect Street Methodist Church and Grand Prairie Grange. Children: (1) Bertha Louise (Risch) Pride, a graduate of Harding High School. She has two children, William and Emily. (2) Esther Magdalene (Risch) Duffey, a graduate of Harding High School. She has three children, Spencer, Jannette, and Robert. (3) Lillian Mae (Risch) Connolly, a graduate of Harding High School. She has two children, Patricia and Mark. (4) Helen Ruth (Risch) Little, a graduate of Harding High School. She has one son, Daniel. (5) Delmar William, a graduate of Morral High School. He has two sons, Stephen and Joseph. MAYE EVANGELINE LAWRENCE, musician and instructor in music in Marion, was born in Lodi, Medina County, daughter of Rev. Vincent Douce Lawrence and Sarah (Owen) Lawrence. Her father graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University, attended Drew Theological Seminary in Madison, N. J., and graduated from Boston University School of Theology. He joined the North Ohio Conference of the Methodist Episcopal church and was pastor of that church in Gambier when he died at the age of thirty. Her mother attended Ohio Wesleyan Female Seminary. She moved with her daughter to Marion when the latter was ten years old. Mrs. Lawrence was active in church and civic duties until her death in October 1930. Miss Lawrence's maternal grandparents, Charles and Esther (Bra-shares) Owen, were pioneer settlers of Marion County, coming here in April 1830 from Fairfield County, and her paternal great-grandparents, Edward and Martha (Steeper) Lawrence, brought their family to this country from Linconshire, England, in 1835. Miss Lawrence graduated from high school in Marion and taught school two years. She then graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University School of Music with a major in piano and pipe organ. She later graduated from New England Conservatory of Music at Boston and was a student of Raphael Joseffy in New York and studied music one year in Berlin. She taught piano and theory at Grenada College in Grenada, Miss., and Randolph-Macon Institute at Danville, Va. After her return from Berlin, Miss Lawrence became director of music in St. Mary's College at Dallas, Tex. For five years she instructed piano at Monticello Seminary at Godfrey, Ill. She was an organist at St. Paul and Asbury Methodist churches in Delaware and First Baptist Church at Grenada. In 1920, she returned to Marion and opened a private studio. On May 18, 1947, she celebrated her Silver Anniversary as organist at Epworth Methodist [257] Church with a recital during which she played an original composition, "Pan America," and "Hymn to the Western Hemisphere," the words of which are by Miss Lawrence and the music a traditional tune in her family. She is a member of Lecture Recital Club, Current Topic Club, and W. C. T. U. One of her hobbies is writing poetry. She is heard often on broadcasts over WMRN and at meetings of different organizations, giving readings from her "Neighborhood Rhymes and Family Jingles." RALPH G. WAGNER, owner and manager of the Marion branch of National Memorial Stone Co. on Route 23, five miles south of Marion, was born Aug. 19, 1907, in Kirby, son of George M. and Frona (Krock) Wagner. Mr. Wagner graduated from Upper Sandusky High School and attended Chicago University. He then was associated with Kelly Monument Co. in Chicago, first as office manager and later as sales representative. For eight years, he was state examiner of public offices for the State of Ohio. He served two years with the U. S. Navy during World War II, and, after being honorably discharged from service, he opened the Marion branch of National Memorial Stone Co. in 1948. He is a member of the American Legion and Elks. On Nov. 8, 1940, Mr. Wagner married Margaret M. Baumstark, of Fostoria, who was born Apr. 17, 1907, daughter of Reynold and Clara (Houck) Baumstark. Children: George L., born Sept. 1, 1942; Katherine (Kathy), born Nov. 23, 1944; and, Mary Antoinette, born May 15, 1948. HARRISON EUGENE McMAHAN, owner and manager of McMahan's Restaurant in LaRue, was born Oct. 28, 1923, in Ridgeway, son of Chester M. and Bessie (Rayner) McMahan. His parents owned and operated the restaurant in LaRue. Mr. McMahan graduated from LaRue High School in 1941 and went to work with his parents in the restaurant. He entered the U. S. Army during World War. II and served thirty-three months, with ten months of that time spent in the European Theater. After being honorably discharged from the Army, he, with Mrs. McMahan, purchased the restaurant which they now own and operate. He is a member of the Methodist church and American Legion. His hobby is collecting stamps. He married, on Feb. 17, 1943, Juanita Banning, of LaRue, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Banning. She is affiliated with the Methodist church and is a member of American Legion Auxiliary. HAROLD FRANCIS SMITH, farmer in Prospect Township, was born in Marion County Apr. 28, 1913, son of H. Clay and Mae (Epley) Smith (see Index) . Harold Francis Smith graduated from Claridon High School and has been a farmer since 1934. He specializes in raising grain and stock on his farm on Dix Rd., southwest of Prospect. He is a member of Trinity Baptist Church, United Grange, and Prospect Lions Club. His hobby is welding and he has a small welding shop on his farm. [258] On Oct. 26, 1934, Mr. Smith married Henrietta Bird who was born in Marion County Jan. 5, 1916, daughter of George W. and Callie (Foos) Bird. Her father is a farmer in Marion County. Mrs. Smith graduated from Harding High School and is a member of Trinity Baptist Church, Prospect Happy Garden Club, and Marion Lecture-Recital Club. She is interested in music. Children: Kenneth George, born June 10, 1936. (2) Diana Mae, born Dec. 14, 1940. WILLI HENRY ROTHENHAUSLER, co-owner of B. & R. Garage in Marion, was born in Oberndorf, Germany, Dec. 5, 1906, son of Joseph and Katherine (Sackreiter) Rothenhausler. At one time his father was Secretary of State of Wurttemberg, Germany. Mr. Rothenhausler received his education in Germany and learned the trade of coppersmith before coming to America at the age of twenty. He became associated with General Electric Co. in Fort Wayne, Ind. In 1929, he started working at auto body and fender work which he has since followed. He came to Marion in 1936 and in 1945 started his present partnership with Floyd B. Burtch (see Index). Mr. Rothenhausler is affiliated with Emanuel Lutheran Church and is a member of Sojourners Lodge F. & A. M. and Moose Lodge. On Nov. 7, 1936, Mr. Rothenhausler married Mary Ellen Munsee who was born in Sharon, Pa., daughter of John E. and Helen C. (Murphy) Munsee. Mrs. Rothenhausler is a member of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church. Mr. and Mrs. Rothenhausler's hobbies are fishing, baseball, and other sports. JOHN ALFRED McNAMARA, physician specializing in obstetrics and pediatrics in Marion, was born in Marion Aug. 27, 1907, son of John T. and Ruby (Sells) McNamara. Dr. McNamara graduated from St. Mary's High School and attended Ohio Northern University. He received his B. S. degree from Dayton University and his M. D. degree, in 1933, from Loyola University in Chicago. He took his interneship at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati in 1932 and 1933. He was assistant resident and resident doctor at Lewis Memorial Maternity Hospital in Chicago from 1933 to 1935. He returned to Marion in July 1935. He is a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, County and State Medical associations, Marion Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club, Marion Club, and Marion Country Club. He is a member of the staff of Marion City Hospital and of the Advisory Board functioning between the Ohio State Medical Assn. and Ohio State Board of Health on its maternity and infant welfare program. His hobbies are farming, hunting, fishing, and golf. He married, June 5, 1934, Emma L. Ewald, of Tiffin, daughter of Joseph N. and Otilla (Buchman) Ewald. She graduated from St. Maryof-the-Woods, in Indiana, and taught school in Minster four years prior to her marriage. She is a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Women's Board of Marion City Hospital, Auxiliary to Marion County Academy of Medicine, and University Women's Club. Dr. McNamara and Mrs. McNamara have three children: John E., born Dec. 3, 1936; Angela Louise, born Feb. 9, 1941; and, Michael J., born Sept. 10, 1945. [259] KEITH L. TRON, owner and manager of Cozy Inn Market at Big Island, was born Sept. 27, 1918, in Marion, son of Joseph W. and Margaret (Strine) Tron. His father is a farmer in Big Island Township. Keith L. Tron graduated from Harding High School and did interior and exterior decorating work for three years before entering the general merchandise business in Big Island. He served three years with the U. S. Army Air Corps during World War II, with thirteen months of that time spent in the China-Burma-India theater. After being honorably discharged from service, he returned to Big Island and purchased the Cozy Inn Market. He is a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and Montgomery Grange. His hobbies are woodworking and sports. On June 16, 1948, Mr. Tron married Dixie Lee Swartz, of Marion. They reside at Big Island. WALTER FRANK MOYER, general farmer, was born Dec. 29, 1883, in Waldo Township, son of Daniel and Catherine (Miller) Moyer. His father, a native of Marion County, was a cooper at Loudonville, later returning to Waldo Township where he was a farmer. His grandfather, Peter Moyer, came from Germany and, after a brief stay in Maryland, settled in Marion County. Walter F. Moyer received his early education in the country school and has always been a farmer. Along with general farming, he raises turkeys and other poultry for market. He is a member of First Evangelical and Reformed Church in Marion, Church Consistory, and Marion County Farm Bureau. He was on Pleasant Township School Board four years. On Dec. 24, 1907, Mr. Moyer married Alice C. Klingel who was born Apr. 5, 1886, in Richland Township, daughter of William and Mary (Firstenberger) Klingel. Her father, a native of Pleasant Township, was a prominent farmer and stockman in this county. Her grandfather, John Lucas Klingel, came from Germany with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Klingel, and settled first in Pennsylvania, then in Marion County where they purchased land. Mrs. Moyer is a member of First Evangelical and Reformed Church. Mr. and Mrs. Moyer reside on State Route 4, six and one-half miles south of Marion in Pleasant Township. They are the parents of one son, Darius Daniel, born Feb. 21, 1911. He graduated from Pleasant High School in 1929 and from Ohio State University School of Agriculture in 1934 with a major in poultry. He is now a partner in farming with his father and is also a specialist in the Poultry Department of Agricultural Extension work at Ohio State University. He married Mary Elizabeth Cooper, of Williamstown, W. Va., who attended Ohio State University, and they have three children, David Darius, Janet Kay, and Mary Ann. FERDINAND DENNIG LAWRENCE, owner of Lawrence Farm Market and of Lawrence Surplus Store and filling station on Harding Highway, east of Marion, was born in Marion County Mar. 6, 1903, son of William R. and Ella (Dennig) Lawrence. His father was a farmer and fruit grower in this county. Mr. Lawrence received his early education in Lawrence School, a little red schoolhouse which now forms a part of his market. He graduated from [260] Harding High School and became a partner with his father in farming and fruit growing. He opened Lawrence Farm Market in 1930. In 1946, he opened Lawrence Surplus Store in connection with his market. He is a member of Epworth Methodist Church and United Grange at Claridon (past master). He married, May 1, 1929, Helen V. Morton, of Marion, daughter of Edward E. and Bertha (Dickason) Morton. She attended Bowling Green Normal School and Ohio Northern University and taught school for three years prior to her marriage. She is a member of Epworth Methodist Church and United Grange. Children: (1) Robert Eugene, who died in infancy. (2) Ferdinand Dennig, Jr., who died in a tractor accident at the age of thirteen. (3) Richard Edward, a student in Claridon High School. (4) Stanley Morton, a student at Claridon School. ROBERT ELWOOD WILSON, farmer in Tully Township specializing in dairy farming, was born in Crawford County Feb. 25, 1923, eldest son of Kenneth W. and Eunice (Rorick) Wilson, farmers in Tully Township. Mr. Wilson attended school in Galion and graduated from Martel High School. He is a veteran of World War II, having enlisted in the U. S. Army in January 1943 and served until January 1946, with eighteen months of that time spent in the European Theater. Since 1946 he has been farming in Tully Township. On Dec. 11, 1943, Mr. Wilson married Emma Tuttle of Morrow County, who was born Aug. 10, 1924, daughter of Clarence E. and Dessie (Garverick) Tuttle, farmers in Morrow County. Her grandfather, Alfred Tuttle, served as a soldier in the Civil War. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson are members of Martel Methodist Church. JOHN CARL LUVISI, government railway postal clerk, was born Jan. 22, 1881, in Big Island Township, son of Lorenzo and Delinda (Blocksom) Luvisi. His mother was a native of Marion County. His father, a native of DeDicimo, Tuscany, Italy, came to America when nineteen years of age and, after a brief stay in Boston and New York, came to Marion County where he operated a wood yard supplying wood for wood-burning engines on the old Cleveland Bellefontaine Railroad, now the New York Central. He later became a farmer near New Bloomington. John Carl Luvisi attended Gurley's School and graduated from Agosta High School. He taught school four years and then was a carpenter for New York Central R. R. for two years. On Apr. 10, 1905, he accepted his present position. He is a member of: Railway Mail Assn. (past president) ; Marion Lodge 70, Chapter, and Council of Masonry; Kadgar Grotto (past monarch); Lydia Chapter O. E. S.; Marion White Shrine of Jerusalem; and Agosta I. O. O. F. (past grand). His hobbies include photography, hunting, fishing, and trap shooting. He shot at the international meet at Vandalia. On Mar. 2, 1907, Mr. Luvisi married Zoe Elizabeth Irey who was born in Green Camp Township, Mar. 23, 1885, daughter of John M. and Sarah Ann (Klinefelter) Irey, natives of Marion County where they were [261] farmers. Mrs. Luvisi taught piano to private students for many years. She is a member of New Bloomington Methodist Church, Lydia Chapter O. E. S., Marion White Shrine of Jerusalem (past worthy high priestess), Independent Rebekah Lodge (past noble grand), and Ladies Auxiliary to Railway Mail Assn. (past president and national legislative chairman). There is one son, Wilfred L., born Mar. 7, 1908. He graduated from Harding High School and attended Ohio State University and is now chief metallurgist for Bonny-Floyd Steel Co. in Columbus. He married Helen Yagodic and they have two children, Charlene Zelda and John Wilfred. GARFIELD R. MERRITT, general farmer and stockman in Grand Prairie Township, was born May 29, 1880, in Claridon Township, son of George W. and Sarah (Owen) Merritt. His father was a farmer in Marion Township. His grandfather, Caleb Merritt, come to Marion County with his parents about 1838. Mr. Merritt received his education in Reber one-room school and has always been a farmer in Marion and Grand Prairie Townships. On Dec. 16, 1915, he married Dora Hazel May, born Oct. 1, 1896, daughter of William T. and Elizabeth (Miller) May. Her maternal grandfather, Amos E. Miller, served in the Civil War. Mrs. Merritt is a member of Trinity Baptist Church and is active in church circles. Children: (1) Francis H., born Feb. 27, 1918, an Army veteran of World War II. He operates the old Merritt farm. (2) Clarabell, born Sept. 21, 1919. She married LeRoy Hinamon, a farmer in Claridon Township, and they have one child, Sheila Jean. (3) Emma Elizabeth, born Jan. 18, 1921, owner of Elite Beauty Shop in Marion. (4) Hazel Lavon who died in 1940 at the age of sixteen. (5) Alvin Henry, born Mar. 24, 1929, who farms with his father. Mr. and Mrs. Merritt reside on Shoot's Rd. (County Rd. 27), north of Marion. WILLIAM C. LOBENWEIN, former owner of Color Center Paint Co. in Marion, was born in Roth-by-Nueremberg, Germany, Oct. 25, 1903, son of Alois and Leondine (Gruendel) Lobenwein. Mr. Lobenwein graduated from Nueremberg College of Chemistry and Nueremberg Art School before coming to America in 1923 and settling in Eureka, Ill., where he did painting and decorating. He came to Marion in 1944 and opened the Color Center Paint Co. He is a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church; Marion Lodge 70, Chapter, Council, and Commandery of Masonry; Lydia Chapter O. E. S.; Marion White Shrine of Jerusalem; and, Elks. On Nov. 17, 1927, Mr. Lobenwein married Emmy Schelling, of Tuttlingen, Germany. She came to America in 1926 and settled in Peoria, Ill. She is a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church, Lydia Chapter O. E. S., and Marion White Shrine of Jerusalem. Mr. and Mrs. Lobenwein are interested in music and Mr. Lobenwein is organist for Lodge 70 F. & A. M. GEORGE WILLIAM RAUB, retired farmer residing on Market Street in LaRue, was born in Bowling Green Township Sept. 18, 1880, son of William L. and Jane (Baldwin) Raub. William L. Raub came to Marion [262] County about 1861 and, in 1866, he moved from LaRue to the country and became a farmer. He was active in public affairs and served as count commissioner two terms and was a member of the Ohio State Legislature from 1900 to 1902. George William Raub graduated from LaRue High School in 1901. He then took over the management of his father's farming and stock interests. The family farm was originally owned by George William Raub, maternal grandfather, James Baldwin, who came to Marion County from Madison County and entered the land from the government in 1840. In addition to general farming, Mr. Raub specialized in raising horses, cattle, sheep, and hogs. He is a member of the Methodist Church. On Oct. 6, 1904, Mr. Raub married Mildred A. Norris who was born in Dualey Township, Hardin County, daughter of Elmore and Ellen Norris. Mrs. Raub graduated from LaRue High School in 1901 and later attended Ohio Wesleyan College. DWIGHT W. MAHAFFEY, President and General Manager of Morral Supply Co. in Morral, was born Aug. 14, 1894, in Salt Rock Township, son of William and Mary (Lindsey) Mahaffey. William Mahaffey's mother, Mary (McBeth) Mahaffey, came to America from Donegal, Ireland, with her six sons in 1848 when William was about seven years old. William Mahaffey owned several hundred acres of land in this county and he was president of Morral Banking Co. for many years. His brother, Samuel Mahaffey, was at one time Mayor of Marion and was one of the three commissioners who laid the cornerstone of the present Court House. Dwight W. Mahaffey graduated from Morrall High School and attended Ohio Northern and Ohio State universities. He was associated with Morral Supply Co. until he entered the School of Military Aeronautics during World War I. Following his honorable discharge from the U. S. Army Air Corps, he became purchasing agent for Sears Nichols Corp., in Chillicothe. After three years he returned to Morral Supply Co. as general manager. He has been president since 1932. He is a member of: Morral Methodist Church; Marion Lodge 70, Chapter, Council, and Commandery, and 32nd̊ of Masonry; Aladdin Temple Shrine; Marion Country Club; and, Marion Club. His hobbies are golf, bowling, and moving picture photography. Mr. Mahaffey married, Aug. 4, 1920, Iscah Mae Brown, of Meeker, who attended Ohio University Preparatory School, graduated from Marion High School, and attended Ohio State University. She is a member of the Methodist Church in Meeker, Lydia Chapter O. E. S., Marion White Shrine of Jerusalem, and Current Topics Club. Her hobbies are needlepoint, and golf. Children: (1) Helen Louise, of Cleveland, a graduate of Morral High School who was attending Ohio State University when she was selected as one of the Curtis Wright Cadets during World War II and was sent to the University of Minnesota for training in the Designing Department. She married Howard K. Collier, of Cleveland, a veteran of World War II. They have one daughter, Carol Lynn. (2) Donald G., of Morral, a veteran of the U. S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He graduated from Morral High School and attended Ohio University. [263] HAROLD EUGENE UMBAUGH, agent for Marion bulk station of Standard Oil Co. of Ohio, was born July 17, 1908, in Allen County, son of J. H. and Edith (Porter) Umbaugh. His father owns and manages J. H. Umbaugh Funeral Home in Cridersville. Mr. Umbaugh graduated from Cridersville High School in 1925. He was then in the employ of Western Ohio Railway Co. until 1929 when he became associated with Standard Oil Co. of Ohio at Lima. He came to Marion in 1931 as bulk station clerk and was appointed to his present position in 1932. He is affiliated with Emanuel Lutheran Church and is a member of Sohio Recreation Assn. His hobbies are hunting, fishing, and bowling. On Apr. 23, 1930, he married Frances Evelyn Clark who was born in Lima, daughter of J. R. and Emma (Stevely) Clark. Her father was a building contractor in Lima for more than forty years. She graduated from Lima Central High School and Lima Business College. She is a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church and Demolay Mothers. Her hobbies are photography and interior decorating. Children: (1) Richard Eugene, born Jan. 13, 1931, a graduate of Harding High School. (2) Diane Frances, born Sept. 3, 1934, a student at Harding High School. (3) Marjorie Ann, born May 12, 1937, a student at Vernon Heights Junior High School. (4) Tommy Allan, born May 11, 1944. AMIL J. MATSON, a government Railway Postal Clerk in charge out of Marion, was born in Granville, Ill., Aug. 8, 1893, son of Lars B. and Mary (Johnson) Matson, natives of Sweden. His father came to America at the age of sixteen and became a farmer in Illinois. Amil J. Matson attended Granville grade schools and Wheaton Academy, after which he farmed for several years. For the past twenty-five years, he has been an employee m the U. S. Mail Service. He is a member of National Railway Mail Assn. On Mar. 14, 1928, Mr. Matson married Nita L. Majors who was born Sept. 15, 1900, in Stoddard County, Mo., daughter of Samuel P. and Mary Alice (Williams) Majors. Her father was a Baptist minister. Children: (1) Francis Hines Matson, a graduate of Claridon High School and Cleveland School of Art. He is now an interior decorator in New York, City. During World War II, he served four years with they U. S. Army doing military intelligence work in connection with the Air Corps, with two years of that time spent in the C. B. I. Theater. He was released from service with the rank of first lieutenant. (2) Mary Ellen, a student at Otterbein College. Mr. and Mrs. Matson are members of Epworth Methodist Church. Mrs. Matson is interested in music and Mr. Matson's hobby is gardening. They reside on State Route 95, east of Marion. ARVIL H. PLETCHER, farmer in Tully Township, was born Aug. 9, 1885, son of George William and Mary (Sulser) Pletcher, farmers in Crawford County. His maternal grandfather, Jacob Sulser, served as a soldier in the Civil War. [264] Mr. Pletcher attended the country school and has always been a farmer. On Nov. 18, 1909, he married Lulu Myers, of Galion, who was born Nov. 27, 1886, daughter of Isaac I. and Sarah C. (Whiteamire) Myers. She is a member of the Methodist church. Children: (1) Floren Isaac, born June 14, 1911, who married Luella Miller. They have five children, Kenneth Edward, Richard Everett, Norma Jean, Ruth Ann, and Jerry Lee. (2) Althea (Mrs. Paul Linstedt), born Aug. 18, 1913, who has three sons, Dale Leroy, Glen E., and Donald Ernest. (3) Gaylord L., born Dec. 1, 1917, a first lieutenant in the regular U. S. Army Air Corps. He served during World War II. He married Edna Earle Harbour and they have one daughter, Jennifer Gaye. (4) Cloa Alberta who married Ralph Downs, an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II and now a student at Ohio State University. They have two daughters, Sandra Sue and Sharon Lou. Mrs. Pletcher's hobbies are music and flowers. Mr. Pletcher's hobby is playing card games. They reside on their farm on the Iberia-Martel Rd. WESLEY A. RANCK, veterinarian in Marion, was born Mar. 25, 1919, in Columbus, eldest son of Floyd M. and Blanche (Roth) Ranck. His brother, Merrill F. Ranck, is a veterinarian in Prospect (see Index). Dr. Ranck graduated from high school in New Albany and from Ohio State University in 1943. He then began his practice in Marion. He served about eighteen months during World War II with the U. S. Army. He is a member of: Epworth Methodist Church; Marion Lodge 70, Chapter, Council, and Commandery of Masonry; and, State and American Veterinary Medicine associations. His hobbies are football games and other sports. On Mar. 22, 1941, he married Myrtle C. Conley, of Columbus, daughter of Alfred and Ann (Hiteshew) Conley. She is a member of Epworth Church, Lydia Chapter O. E. S., and Marion Chapter of Beta Sigma Chi. Her hobby is needlework. Dr. and Mrs. Ranck are the parents of two daughters, Lynne Anne, born Oct. 21, 1944, and Bonnie Jean, born Mar. 19, 1947. MARGARET MOLONEY McFARLAND, widow of Thomas J. McFarland who was the first full-time Chief of Marion City Fire Department, was born in Marion County, daughter of Bryan and Margaret (Dean) Moloney. She is a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. Mr. McFarland was born Feb. 19, 1871, son of Laughlin and Bridget (Harlow) McFarland. For several years he was associated with Huber Manufacturing Co. fire department, being also employed as a machinist by the company. On July 6, 1903, he was appointed Chief of Marion City Fire Department. He held this position more than forty years until his retirement in 1944. He died May 14, 1946. Children, all graduates of St. Mary's High School: (1) Mary (Mrs. Edward Strawser of Upper Sandusky. She has three children, Dr. Edward Strawser, a U. S. Army Medical Corps veteran of World War II; Thomas J., a student at University of Dayton and a U. S. Navy veteran of World War II during which he served as an ensign; and, John, who is associated with his father in Strawser and Son electrical appliance store. [265] (2) Rev. Joseph Dean McFarland, paster of St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church in Cincinnati. (3) Raymond A., a salesman at Smart and Waddell Shoe Co. He is a veteran of both World Wars in which he served with the Army. (4) Dorothy, purchasing officer at Marion Engineer Depot. She married Carl Cowell, a city fireman. He served four years in the Navy during World War II. (5) Dr. Harry T. McFarland, physician and surgeon in Cincinnati. He served three and one-half years as a commander in the Navy Medical Corps. (6) Madeline M. McFarland, an R. N. who resides with her brother in Cincinnati. RICHARD MARION SNYDER, general farmer in Bowling Green Township, was born Oct. 28, 1910, in Marion, son of William K. and Rilla (Phelps) Snyder. His father was a carpenter and contractor in Marion. Mr. Snyder graduated from Harding High School and operated a service station in Marion from 1928 to 1941. In 1938 he became interested in farming and purchased land in Hardin County. In 1941 he purchased his present farm on Mt. Victory Rd. (12A), west of LaRue. He is affiliated with Calvary Evangelical Church in Marion and is a member of P. T. A. and Marion County Fish and Game Assn. On Sept. 29, 1935, Mr. Snyder married Bertha Nellie Bell, who was born in Bowling Green Township, May 10, 1910, daughter of Samuel O. and Ida (Jones) Bell, native farmers of Marion County. Mrs. Snyder graduated from LaRue High School and St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing at Ft. Wayne, Ind. She did graduate work at Michael Reece Hospital in Chicago, Herman Kiefer Hospital in Detroit, and Western Reserve University. She was Marion County Health Nurse from January 1934 to September 1936. She is a member of the Presbyterian Church, LaRue Town and Country Garden Club, and P. T. A., and her hobby is growing flowers. Children: Barbara Lou, born Feb. 7, 1938, a student at LaRue School; William S., born Jan. 27, 1944; and, James R., born Oct. 26, 1946. HARLAN T. RAPP, partner in Rapp Brothers Jewelers in Marion, was born May 2, 1904, in Wyandot County, son of Merton E. and Lydia (Tschannen) Rapp. His father was a jeweler in Marion prior to his death in 1935. Mr. Rapp graduated from Harding High School and learned the jewelry and watchmakers trade. Since 1932, he has been in the jewelry business in Marion in partnership with his brother, Fred B. Rapp. He is affiliated with the Baptist church and is a member of Progressive Grange. He married, Apr. 27, 1927, Helen I. Davis. She died Aug. 23, 1936. There is one daughter, Helen Catherine, of Marion, born Sept. 22, 1929, a graduate of Harding High School. Mr. Rapp married, on July 4, 1938, Bessie (Harrison) Dykes, who was born in Philadelphia, Tenn., Feb. 13, 1912, daughter of George Hampton and Mary (Hughes) Harrison. Mrs. Rapp has two children by a previous marriage, Robert Silas Dykes, born Jan. 4, 1932, and Mary Ruth Dykes, born Jan. 13, 1934. Mr. and Mrs. Rapp are the parents of five children: (1) Ralph Harlan, born Apr. 15, 1939. (2) and (3) Twin daughters, Ann and Nan, born Mar. [266] 5, 1941. (4) Linda Lou, born Mar. 10, 1943. (5) Wayne Franklin, born July 8, 1946. Mrs. Rapp is a member of Trinity Baptist Church and the Progressive Grange. The family resides on the Edison Pike East of Marion. IVAH D. OWEN was born Dec. 28, 1891, in Bowling Green Township, daughter of David and Mary Ann (Rizor) Trihaft (see Index). Mrs. Owen attended Dudley Valley School and taught in the township school two years prior to her marriage to Paul O. Owen who was born in Florida Mar. 9, 1892. He came to Ohio with his parents when six years of age and was a farmer in Bowling Green Township until his death on Jan. 29, 1926. Children: (1) Lillie Mae, born May 6, 1914. She married Philip Nickel who is a farmer near Richwood. They have four children, Anne, Sue, Walter E., and Howard L. (2) John Paul, born Sept. 12, 1915, who is farming in partnership with his mother on the Owen home farm. (3) Mary Elizabeth, born Feb. 22, 1917. She married Ralph B. Stevenson, Jr., a farmer near Circleville. They have two daughters, Nancy and Rebecca. (4) Della, born July 16, 1918, bookkeeper at Van Atta Supply Co., in Marion. (5) Preston, born Mar. 18, 1920, a farmer near Cardington. He served three and one-half years with the U. S. Army during World War II. He married Charlotte Trefz and they have one daughter, Roberta Lynn. Mrs. Owen is a member of LaRue Methodist Church and Bowling Green, Pomona, State and National Granges. She and her son, John Paul, reside on the Codding Rd., southwest of LaRue. Their hobby is growing flowers. LLOYD E. MOYER, general farmer and retired dairyman in Waldo, was born in Waldo Township, Nov. 3, 1889, son of Peter and Louisa (Reynolds) Moyer. His father, a native of Waldo Township, was a farmer. Lloyd E. Moyer attended Waldo Township schools and has always been a farmer and dairyman, supplying milk to Waldo and Norton for twenty-four years. He served three terms as village councilman. He is a member of Evangelical Reformed Church where he has served as elder and deacon, Prospect Lodge F. & A. M., and Knights of Pythias. On Apr. 4, 1908, Mr. Moyer married Lulu Kraner who was born Apr. 9, 1888, in the house where Mr. and Mrs. Moyer now reside, daughter of John and Hannah (Augenstein) Kraner. Mrs. Moyer's twin sister, Lela, married Ralph R. Denzer (see Index). Mrs. Moyer is a member of Evangelical Reformed Church and Pythian Sisters. Mr. and Mrs. Moyer are the parents of one son, Paul D., born Mar. 13, 1910, a farmer and wholesale meat dealer in Waldo. He graduated from Waldo High School and attended Ohio State University. He married Mary Ellen Slusser, of Marion, and they have three sons, John David, Thomas Paul, and Robert Eugene. JOHN MARSHALL MARKEY, owner and manager of Markey Sales and Service Store in LaRue, was born June 22, 1873, near Laplata, Macon County, Mo., son of Marshall and Mary (Perry) Markey. His father served three years and eight months during the Civil War. His grandfather, John Markey, owned a flour mill in Stark County before moving [267] to Bucyrus where he bought a farm. He later came to Marion County and purchased a life-lease on the Pette farm. He later purchased the farm east of the Coon farm in Marion County. John Marshall Markey attended Kirksville College in Kirksville, Mo., comng to Bowling Green Township in 1894. He farmed his father's land which he now owns and manages. He also manages his store in LaRue which he has owned for twenty-seven years. He sold automobiles for about seven years. He is a member of the Methodist Church, I. O. O. F. in New Bloomington, and he is past Grand and past Noble Grand Representative of the State I. O. O. F. FLOSSIE LOWER SMITH, artist, who has painted hundreds of pictures and who gives lectures on art and painting, was born June 2, 1889, in Spring Mountain, the only daughter of Dr. Henry J. and Nannie M. (Hammondtree) Lower. Dr. Lower was a physician and surgeon in Marion and had one of the first hospitals in the city. It was called Marion City Hospital and was located on Blaine Ave. Mrs. Lower, of English descent, is now eighty-seven years old. She resides with Mrs. Smith in Marion. Mrs. Smith attended Marion grade and high schools, Marion Business College, and Gregg Business School in Chicago. She taught for several years at Port Clinton High School and Marion Business College. She married, on Nov. 12, 1907, Dr. Clifford G. Smith, physician and surgeon who has been practicing in Marion for more than forty-one years. Dr. and Mrs. Smith are the parents of one daughter, Virginia, a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University, who married Edwin B. Spohn (see Index). Mr. and Mrs. Spohn have two children, Clifford and Sheryl Lynne. Mrs. Smith, whose painting started as a hobby, has studied widely in the field of art. She graduated from Ohio State University with a B. A. degree in 1941, majoring in speech and fine arts. She did post graduate work at Corcoran School of Art in Washington, D. C., where her instructor in portrait was Cikowski. She also studied portrait painting under the guidance of Jerry Farnsworth at Cape Cod. At the Banff School at Banff, Canada, she studied landscape under Dr. Alexander Young Jackson. In recent years she has spent much time at San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, studying and painting. She is a member of First Presbyterian Church, Marion Art Club (past president), Marion University Women's Club (past president), Round Table Club (past president), Auxiliary of Marion Academy of Medicine, House and Garden Club, and several other clubs and organizations. She formerly was a member of Altrusa Club. H. ELLIS EPLEY, manager of Lawrence Surplus Store, east of Marion on Harding Way East, was born in Claridon Township May 9, 1886, son of George W. and Mary (Zeigler) Epley. His father was a farmer in Claridon Township. His maternal grandfather, Gottleib Zeigler, who was born in Baden, Germany, came to America and settled in Claridon Township where be was a farmer. Mr. Epley received his education in the Claridon schools and went to work on his father's farm which he later purchased and farmed until 1943 when he retired from farming to make his home in Marion. During World [268] War II he was an employee of the U. S. Government at both Marion Engineer Depot and Scioto Ordnance. In 1945 he accepted his present position. He is a member of Calvary Evangelical United Brethren Church, United Grange, and is a charter member of the Farm Bureau. His hobby is hunting. On Sept. 7, 1916, he married Bertha Fetter who was born in Claridon Township July 28, 1892, daughter of Jacob D. and Mary (Yeager) Fetter, natives of Claridon Township. She is a member of Calvary Evangelical United Brethren Church, United Grange, W. S. C. S., and W. C. T. U. (treasurer). Mr. and Mrs. Epley have one adopted daughter, Marjory Jane, born Feb. 8, 1924, in Claridon Township. She graduated from Claridon High School and Bob Jones College in Cleveland, Tenn. She then entered West Suburban Hospital in Chicago for about one year and is now doing parish work in Goss Memorial Church in Akron. GUY MILLER, Postmaster at Morral and a retired minister, was born in Marion County Sept. 4, 1882, son of George and Mary (Metz) Miller. Rev. Guy Miller taught school ten years before entering Findlay College. After his graduation, he was ordained at Wooster in the Church of God. He served as pastor at Deweyville, Pleasantridge, Ohio City, and Wharton. He came to Morral when he retired from the ministry in 1929 and has been Postmaster since Jan. 1, 1943'. On Sept. 29, 1901, Mr. Miller married Ollie Harris, of LaRue, daughter of Garrett and Margaret (Stoddard) Harris. Two daughters were born to Mr. and Mrs. Miller: (1) Margaret Burdine who graduated from Findlay College with a music major. She died Feb. 23, 1926. (2) Dorothy L., of Kent, who graduated from Findlay College with a music major and attended Ohio State University three years. She married Kenneth Ruckman, of LaRue, and they both teach music at Ruckman's Music Studio in Kent. They have two children, James M. and Joan. Mr. Ruckman's parents are Dr. James M. and Caroline (Edwards) Ruckman (see Index). MRS. OTTO ROUX, nee Josephine Dickason, was born in Montgomery Township, May 20, 1861, daughter of Joseph and Lois (Little) Dickason. Mrs Roux received her education in Marion County schools and taught school prior to her marriage and later in Kansas. On Dec. 22, 1881, she married Otto Roux, son of Stephen and Christiana Roux who came to America from Alsace-Lorraine, France. They settled first in New York City, later moving to Marion County. Otto Roux' great-great-grandfather fought under Napoleon and died during the retreat from Moscow. After their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Roux went to Kansas for twenty years where they were farmers, specializing in growing wheat. In 1900 they returned to Montgomery Township and purchased the William Bain farm where Mr. Roux had worked by the month as a boy and where Mrs. Roux now resides. Mr. Roux was a member of DeCliff Methodist Church (life steward) and he donated the land where the church is located. Mrs. Roux is a member of this church. In 1931 the couple celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary. Mr. Roux died Dec. 28, 1932, at the [269] age of seventy-eight. Five children were born to this marriage: (1) Bessie (Mrs. Rice Moberly), of DeCliff. (2) Jesse F., a farmer in Marion County. He married Esther Morral, of Marion, and they have one son, Otto Morral Roux. (3) Elvida (Mrs. Everett Harris), of Marion County. (4) Gladys (Mrs. Arnold Miller), of Marion County. (5) Guy, now residing on and farming the home place. He married Mozelle Latimore, of Marion. CHARLES WILLIAM OBORN, architect in Marion, was born in Richland Township Mar. 30, 1899, son of Elmer and Arab (Haley) Oborn. His father was associated with Marion Power Shovel Co. for more than twenty-four years. His paternal grandfather, William Oborn, was one of the first settlers of Richland Township, coming here from Pennsylvania. His maternal grandfather, William Wesley Haley, was one of the earliest settlers of Claridon Township. Mr. Oborn graduated from Marion High School and from Ohio State University in 1925. He did one year of post-graduate work at the University of Minnesota and also did advanced work at the Art Institute in Chicago. While in Chicago, he was a member of the Chicago Atelier. He has held architectural positions in Mansfield; Chicago; Dansville, Illinois; Akron; and, Cleveland. For a time, he was architect and landscape architect for Ohio Division of Forestry. He also did work at Campus Martius in Marietta and did restoration work at the Museum for Ohio Historical and Archaeological Society. He is now an architect with offices in Marion. He is a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church, Marion Lodge 70 F. & A. M., Ohio Society of Architects, Columbus Chapter of American Institute of Architects, and Marion Chamber of Commerce. On Feb. 20, 1943, Mr. Oborn married Ruth Starr who was born in Marion, daughter of Leon and Otilla (Biebighauser) Starr. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University and taught at Harding High School for several years prior to her marriage. She is a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church, Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority, Pan Hellenic Club, Marion Assn. of University Women, and Le Mercure Club. Mr. and Mrs. Oborn's hobbies are flower gardening, antiques, and outdoor activities. EDWIN LAWSON BREWER, farmer and stockman in Grand Prairie Township, was born on the farm where he now resides, Nov. 27, 1911, son of Roy Edwin and Alice Lawson (McFarlin) Brewer (see Index). Edwin L. is the fourth generation of Brewers to farm this land, having been preceded by his father, his grandfather, Edwin B., and his great-grandfather, Emery, who came to this county from New York State more than one hundred years ago. Emery was a successful farmer and stockman and when he died he left more than 1800 acres of land to his heirs. Edwin L. graduated from Harding High School in 1931 and he has since been a farmer and stockman. He is a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Marion, Grand Prairie Grange, and Farm Bureau. On Mar. 20, 1937, he married Grace Busler who was born Feb. 12, 1913, daughter of William H. and Lula (Will) Busier who were farmers, of German and English lineage, in Salt Rock Township. Mrs. Brewer is a member of Trinity Baptist Church, Grand Prairie Grange, and Child [270] Conservation League. Children: Edwin Will, born July 20, 1938, David Lawson, born Aug. 29, 1941, and Julia Ann, born Nov. 27, 1946. JAMES LOWELL ULSH, farmer in Tully Township, was born in Marion Township, July 28, 1885, only child of James Sisco and Martha (Search) Ulsh, native farmers of this county. His great-grandfather, George Ulsh, who lived to be ninety-six years old, at one time owned nine hundred acres of land in Marion County, having come to Claridon Township in 1828 by covered wagon from Perry County, Pa. George Ulsh's father, a descendent of one of three Ulsh brothers who came from the Rhineland in Germany to America in 1751, was beheaded by the Indians in Perry County. James Lowell Ulsh graduated from Marion High School in 1903 and Marion Business College in 1904 and was associated with Uhler and Phillips Co. in Marion twelve years. He then resumed the vocation of farming which he has followed more than thirty-three years. On June 28, 1911, Mr. Ulsh married Blanche Viola Harruff, of Marion, who was born in Allen County, July 8, 1889, daughter of Samuel and Willmina (Conaway) Harruff. Mrs. Ulsh had one brother, Arthur Edwin, who was lost in action during World War II when the Helena, on which he was chief water tender, was sunk. She has one sister, Vida May (Harruff) Cammereri. Mrs. Ulsh's grandfather, Basil Conaway, was a soldier during the Civil War. Mr. and Mrs. Ulsh reside on Linn Hipshire Rd. They are members of Methodist Church in Caledonia. Mrs. Ulsh is interested in music and was a member of Epworth Methodist Church Choir about fifteen years. She has also been a member of Methodist Church Choir at Caledonia. Children: (1) James Robert, born Aug. 7, 1914, now farming with his father. He has two daughters, Joyce Ann and Marylin Jean. (2) Mary Jane, born June 30, 1918, a graduate of Marion Business College. She married Bethel Ray Hurst, a florist in Marion, and they have two daughters, Patricia Jean and Sharon Elaine. GAIL I. LAUER, Postmaster in Prospect, was born in Union County Aug. 14, 1893, daughter of John Franklin and May (Cratty) Smeltzer, natives of Marion County where they were farmers. Her maternal great-grandfather, Robert C. Cratty, who served as an ensign at Fort Erie in the War of 1812, brought his wife and seven children to Delaware County in 1817, and in 1819 purchased land east of Prospect joining the boundary line in what is now Marion County. At that time, there were only three other white families nearby. Mr. Cratty was later supervisor of Prospect Township for many years and he lived to be 103 years old. Mrs. Lauer attended Prospect grade and high schools, graduating in 1912. On Dec. 25, 1912, she married Edward F. Lauer who was born in Prospect Township Oct. 9, 1887, son of Frederick S. and Caroline (Huffman) Lauer. Mr. Lauer died in February, 1949. He was a brother of Samuel P. Lauer (see Index). He was County Representative to Ohio State Legislature from 1931 to 1934 and he was an auditor for the Milk Marketing Administration. He was postmaster at Prospect, from May 1918 [271] to April 1920, during which time Mrs. Lauer was associated with the Post Office as his assistant. In 1943, Mrs. Lauer returned to the Post Office as assistant to Mrs. Clara B. Dix who was postmaster. Mrs. Lauer later was appointed to her present position. She is a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and is active in church work. She is also a member of All Arts' Club (past president) and East Side Garden Club. There are two sons: (1) Paul Edward, born Nov. 28, 1914, a farmer in Prospect Township. He attended Capital University. He married Blanche Elizabeth Penry, of Prospect, and they have one son, Thomas J. (2) J. Fred, born Feb. 23, 1922, a graduate of Hiram College and the Institute of Foreign Trade at Glendale, Ariz., now associated with Dunn and Bradstreet in Cleveland. He served four years in the Pacific Theater with the Marine Corps during World War II. He married Muriel Mae Teir of Oakland, Calif., and they have two sons, Richard Edward and David Frederick. HUGO MALO, partner in Malo Brothers and Sons scrap iron business with plants in Marion, Galion, and Mansfield, was born July 18, 1891, in Morral, fifth of eight children of Philip and Catherine (Spohn) Malo who came to America from Rocheinhausen Rheinland Pfalz, Germany. They lived for a short time in Columbus and then moved to Morral where they owned and operated a general store. In 1899, after the death of his wife, Philip Malo moved to Marion and started in the scrap iron business. He remained in this business until his death in 1918, when the business was taken over by his three sons, Otto (see Index), Walter Grover (see Index), and Hugo. Hugo Malo attended Marion schools. He then became associated with his father in the business. He is affiliated with Epworth Methodist Church. He is a member of Marion Lodge Elks and I. O. O. F. His hobby is baseball. He married, on July 5, 1913, Jessie Pearl Gaster of Forest. She died June 29, 1926. There is one son who was born to this marriage, Warren J., born. Apr. 29, 1914. He is now a partner in Malo Brothers and Sons. He married Valeta Hopper of Marion and they have two daughters, Susan Kay and Judith Ann. Mr. Malo married, on Jan. 19, 1931, Rella (Jones) Green who was born in Kenton July 30, 1892, daughter of Rush and Gertrude (Briedenbach) Jones. Mrs. Malo has two children by a previous marriage: (1) William H. Green, born Apr. 7, 1919. He attended Wittenberg College and then studied two years at Roosevelt Aeronautics School on Long Island, N. Y. He married Columba Ellen Carroll of Long Island. They have three sons, William Hugo, Michael Joseph, and John Terrence. (2) Marjorie (Green) Smith, born at Kenton Aug. 27, 1920. She graduated from Wittenberg College. Mrs. Malo is a member of Epworth Methodist Church, Latham Chapter O. E. S., Marion White Shrine of Jerusalem, Cooper Relief Corps, Silver Cross Circle of King's Daughters, and Altrusa Club. HOMER D. RHOADS, general farmer and stockman in Grand Township, was born in Salt Rock Township July 23, 1884, son of A. P. and Katherine (Wood) Rhoads. His father, a native of Marion County, was a farmer. [272] Homer D. Rhoads received his early education at Rhoads country school and has always been a farmer. He is a committeeman for Agricultural Assn. of America. He has served three years on the Election Board. He is affiliated with the Methodist church and is a member of Knights of Pythias, Tymochtee Grange, and Marion County Farm Bureau. Mr. Rhoads married, on June 10, 1904, Della May Ducatt who was born in Marion County, daughter of Andy J. and Minerva Jane (Guthery) Ducatt. She died in 1931. To this marriage, three children were born: (1) Loy D., of Marion. He married Floreine Spain and they have four children: Theodore; twins, Dorothy Ann and Richard; and, Robert. (2) Lucy May, who married Ernest Wilmeth. She died in 1935. There were four daughters: Gertrude (Mrs. Alvin Rewoldt) who has one son, Frederick; Norma Jane (Mrs. Leon Weis); Betty June; and, Eva. (3) Ethel Grace, who married John Seiter, a farmer in Montgomery Township. They have three children, Darlene Jo, Jane, and John Brent. On June 18, 1933, Mr. Rhoads married Caddie (Creviston) Alexander, of Marion. She has two children by a previous marriage: (1) Mrs. Louise Fulton, of Los Angeles, who has one son, Thomas Denman Fulton, III. (2) Elizabeth Ann Alexander, of San Francisco. Mr. and Mrs. Rhoads reside on Irvin Shoots Road, two miles northwest of Meeker. EVA M. MOORE, owner and manager of Marilyn Kay Shop in Prospect, was born Nov. 4, 1919. in Wyandot County, daughter of Frank P. and Ethel (Shuff) Hempy. Mrs. Moore graduated from Waldo High School and on June 2, 1940, she married Jacob O. Moore who was born in Taylorville, Ill., Sept. 2, 1915. He is now associated with Marion Power Shovel Co., in Marion. Mr. and Mrs. Moore are the parents of one daughter, Marilyn Kay, born Dec. 9, 1943. On Mar. 6, 1948, Mrs. Moore opened the Marilyn Kay Shop, a children's and women's apparel store in Prospect. She is a member of the Methodist church and Pythian Sisters. Mr. and Mrs. Moore and daughter reside in Prospect. CLYDE L. SMITH, general and dairy farmer in Claridon Township, was born in that township, Feb. 8, 1893, son of Frank D. and Alice (Holverstott) Smith who were farmers all their life in Claridon Township, as were his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Holverstott. Mr. Smith received his education in Claridon Township school and has always been a farmer on the old home farm on Patten Pike. He is interested in raising Holstein cattle. He is a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Marion and a charter member of United Grange. He has served twelve years on Claridon Township School Board. On Sept. 28, 1915, he married Freda Regina Bickel, of Columbus, who was born Mar. 16, 1893, daughter of Charles and Fredericka (Collmer) Bickel. Her father and her maternal grandparents came to America from Germany. Mrs. Smith is a member of Trinity Baptist Church, church societies, Progressive Farm Women's Club, and United Grange (charter). Her hobbies are sewing and needlework. Children: (1) Charles F., born Dec. 27, 1916, a farmer in Claridon Township. He married Ruth Wilma Frayer. They have two daughters, [273] Joy Ann and Janet Ruth. (2) Alice Louise, born Nov. 2, 1919, a graduate of Grant Hospital School of Nursing in Columbus. She is now a surgical nurse. She married Robert Gay, an Army veteran of World War II. (3) Leona Mae, born Mar. 3, 1923, who has been associated with the J. C. Penney Co. in Marion as office clerk for the past seven years. She married Glen L. Dunkin, a veteran of World War II during which he served more than four years with the Army. He is now associated with Marion Power Shovel Co. (4) Joan Regina, born Mar. 22, 1929, a student at Bowling Green State University. STELLA V. WINNETTE was born in West Virginia Nov. 12, 1878, daughter of James M. and Phoebe C. (Ammons) Anderson. Her father, a farmer in West Virginia, moved to Ohio in 1915 and purchased the farm on the River Road, north of Prospect, where Mrs. Winnette now resides. Mrs. Winnette received her education in schools in West Virginia and, on June 19, 1899, she married Charles L. Winnette. Mr. Winnette was born at Charleroi, Pa., in 1875, son of John and Jennie (Spahr) Winnette. He was associated with oil companies in Pensylvania for several years before coming to Ohio in 1902 where he pursued the vocation of farming until his death in 1933. There is one son, Stanley A., born June 22, 1901. He is now associated with his mother in farming. HARVEY L. ALMENDINGER, general farmer and stockman in Pleasant Township, was born in a log cabin in back of the site of his present home Mar. 19, 1880, son of Jacob J. and Katherine (Wasserbeck) Almendinger. His grandfather, Jacob Almendinger, came to America from Germany and settled in Marion County. Mr. Almendinger attended Mt. Union schools and went to work at an early age on his father's farm which he now owns and operates. He served as trustee of Pleasant Township for two terms. On Apr. 6, 1915, he married Dell McWharter who was born in Marion Township Sept. 6, 1886, daughter of Bing Stephen and Valentine (Schofield) McWharter, farmers in Marion County. Mr. and Mrs. Almendinger are members of Prospect Baptist Church. CHARLES W. JACOBY, physician who has practiced his profession since July 15, 1898, was born in Richland Township, June 24, 1866, son of Michael Jacoby, Jr., and Catherine (Emery) Jacoby. His father was a farmer in Richland Township. His brother is J. Wilbur Jacoby (see Index). Dr. Jacoby graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1895 and in 1898 received his M. D. from Jefferson Medical College at Philadelphia. He then began the practice of medicine in Morral, moving, in 1911, to Pleasant Township. He is one of several doctors to receive a gold medal from Ohio State Medical Assn. for fifty years or more of practice. He served on Morral School Board four years. He is a member of St. John's Evangelical Church, Marion Lodge 70 F. & A. M., Knights of Pythias, Marion County Academy of Medicine, State and National Medical associations, and Whetstone Grange. He collects Indian relics and souvenirs. [274] He and Mrs. Jacoby reside on County Rd. 150, six miles southeast of Marion. On Sept. 4, 1898, Dr. Jacoby married Mary Zeig who was born Jan. 7, 1866, daughter of Justice and Caroline (Neidhart) Zeig. Both the Neidhart and Zeig families were prominent early settlers of Marion County. Dr. and Mrs. Jacoby are the parents of one son, Col. Leslie E. Jacoby, who was born Feb. 2, 1900. He graduated from the U. S. Military Academy at West Point and is now a colonel in the U. S. Army. He married Inez Brown and they have three children, Kathryn, John Michael, and Mary Susan. BERTRAM D. MYERS, former owner and manager of Bert Myers Medicine Store in Marion, was born Dec. 15, 1889, at Upper Sandusky, son of Fred and Harriet (Stevenson) Myers. Mr. Myers graduated from Upper Sandusky High School in 1908. He was associated with Marion Steam Shovel Co. until 1926, and then was owner and manager of his medicine store until his retirement Jan. 1, 1949. He is a member of First Presbyterian Church, Marion Lodge 70 F. & A. M., Chamber of Commerce, and A. F. M. Local 531 (president). His hobby is music. On Aug. 19, 1912, Mr. Myers married Donna Crise, of Upper Sandusky, daughter of Martin Luther and Anna Belle (Fuller) Crise. She is a member of First Presbyterian Church, Lydia Chapter O. E. S., and Lecture-Recital Club. Children: (1) Richard Derrington, of Marion, born Feb. 14, 1914. He graduated from Ohio State University and is supervisor of the payroll and tabulating department of Marion Power Shovel Co. He married Jane S. Waddell and they have two sons, Richard Alan and Roger Dale. (2) Frederick Martin, born Apr. 3, 1916, who attended Ohio State University. He is now stationed in Japan with the U. S. Army of Occupation. He has his family with him in Japan. He married Margaret Louise Roundy, of Akron, and they have three children, Michael Sims, Stephen Crise, and Ann Roundy who was born in Tokio. (3) Donald Winston, born Apr. 20, 1921, a student at Ohio State University School of Pharmacy. He married Elinor Wilson and they have three children, James William, Robert Wayne, and Carol Eileen. EMERSON OWEN, general farmer in Salt Rock Township, was born in Montgomery Township Sept. 15, 1905, son of Zell J. and Dora (Eital) Owen, farmers in Marion County. Emerson Owen attended the country schools and has always been a farmer. On June 3, 1928, he married Mary White who was born May 9, 1907, in Marion, daughter of Albin D. and Emma (Scott) White, natives of LaRue. Her hobby is collecting greeting cards. There are two children, both students at Meeker High School: (1) Evelyn, born Feb. 6, 1931. (2) Ronald W., born Nov. 4, 1933. The Owen family are all members of Meeker Methodist Church. They reside on the Irvin Shoots Rd. (County Rd. 27) northwest of Marion. GRACE S. M. HAHN, partner in Peoples' Clothing Co. in Marion, was born in Winchester, Va., daughter of Robert Lee and Laura Elizabeth [275] (Cook) Hahn. Her family moved to Prospect in 1904. Until that time, Miss Hahn's father had been the last owner and operator of Stone Wall Mill, the last water-operated mill on the Shenandoah Valley Pike. This mill was operated during the Civil War by Miss Hahn's paternal grandfather, Festus Hahn. It was the only mill in the locality which remained in operation during the war and it was used as a hospital at various times by armies of both the North and the South. Miss Hahn attended grade and high schools in Prospect, graduating from high school in 1910. She then attended Marion Business College and studied extension courses in commercial law from the University of California and in bookkeeping from LaSalle University in Chicago. In 1912, she became associated with Marion Pure Milk Co. which was sold to Isaly Dairy in 1914. She remained with this company as its secretary and office manager until her retirement in 1946. In June of 1947, Miss Hahn, in partnership with her sister, Elsie H. Orr (see Index), purchased Peoples' Clothing Co. where they are now in business. Miss Hahn is a member of Epworth Methodist Church. She is interested in reading and she has a large collection of books. She also collects handkerchiefs as a hobby. She resides with her parents on the Bucyrus Pike, north of Marion. ROY FRANKLIN SMITH, farmer in Claridon Township, was born Dec. 8, 1895, on the farm which he now owns and operates on the Edison Pike. His father, Jacob C. Smith, was also born on this farm. His mother, Minnie (Trinkley) Smith, came to America from Germany. His grandfather, Jacob Smith, came to America from Germany at the age of five with his parents. Mr. Smith attended the country and Claridon schools and has always been a farmer, except for the period he served with the U. S. Army during World War I. He is a member of American Legion and 40 et 8. His hobbies are hunting, fishing, and raising Hampshire hogs. On Apr. 9, 1927, he married Delcie Chapman, of Marion County, who was born Feb. 4, 1901, daughter of George and Lucy (Snyder) Chapman. Mr. and Mrs. Smith are members of Salem Evangelical United Brethren Church and United Grange. Mrs. Smith is a member of American Legion Auxiliary and her hobbies are fishing, crocheting, and needlework. Children: (1) Roy Franklin, Jr., born Oct. 18, 1930, who died in a motorcycle accident June 26, 1947. (2) Eugene Jacob, born Aug. 15, 1933, who died in 1936. (3) Robert Wendell, born Oct. 16, 1940, a student at Claridon School. MAC D. METZ, Superintendent of Marion County Children's Home, was born Oct. 20, 1891, in Marion County, son of Harry and Rilla (McClellan) Metz. His maternal grandfather was a veteran of the Civil War. His great-grandfather, Leonard Metz, came to Big Island Township in 1822. Mr. Metz attended the country schools and Ohio Northern University. He taught school in Marion county and city schools for twenty-two years before becoming associated with Midland Mutual Life Insurance Co. for which he was general agent of Central Ohio district eight years. In June 1939 he was appointed superintendent of Marion County Children's Home. [276] He is a member of First Presbyterian Church, Sojourners Lodge and Marion Chapter and Council of Masonry, Marion Rotary Club, and Elks. His hobbies are golf and bowling. On Nov. 27, 1913, he married Ruth Stella Baker who was born in Marion County, Sept. 9, 1894, daughter of John Wesley and Maggie L. (Baker) Baker. Mrs. Metz is matron of Marion County Children's Home. She is a member of First Presbyterian Church, Lydia Chapter O. E. S., and Sorosis Club. She is interested in literature and needlework. Children: (1) Jean, of Chicago. She graduated from Harding High School and Marion Business College. She married Donald Wolfe, a Navy veteran of World War II, and they have two children, Garwood and Cheryl. (2), Weldon L., who is associated with Westinghouse Electric Co. in Pittsburgh. He graduated from Harding High School and Ohio State University where he majored in electrical engineering. He married Iris Erow, of Marion, and they have one son, Weston. MARY HERBSTER STRATTON was born in Prospect, June 9, 1882, daughter of Benjamin K. and Henrietta (Wottring) Herbster. Benjamin K. Herbster was a miller and owned a hardware store in Prospect. He, with W. H. Mohr, organized the first bank in Prospect and Mr. Herbster was its first president and was president of Prospect Citizens Bank until his death. Mrs. Stratton graduated from Prospect High School in 1899 and for a number of years was bookkeeper in the hardware store owned by her father and brother, R. W. Herbster. She is now a director of Prospect Citizens Bank. She is a member of Zion Evangelical Reformed Church and is active in church work.. Except for a few years, she has been president of the Missionary Circle since 1922. She has taught a Sunday School class for forty years. For many years she was president and treasurer of the Missionary Society of the Central Ohio Classis. She has always resided in Prospect. On Aug. 3, 1921, she was married to Ray H. Stratton. The marriage ceremony was performed at Glassport, Pa., by Mrs. Stratton's uncle, Rev. S. K. Herbster. Mr. Stratton was born in Prospect, Dec. 25, 1879. He was in the hardware business until his retirement in 1943. He died May 19, 1946. Mrs. Stratton has one nephew, Rev. Dr. Ben M. Herbster, of Norwood (see Index), and one niece, Annetta (Herbster) Winter, of St. Petersburg, Fla. Mrs. Winter, with her husband, Ted E. Winter, were teachers in the mission schools in China for several years. Mrs. Winter is now director of religious education in Dunedin, Fla. ALBERT GEORGE YEAGER, general farmer in Pleasant Township, was born Feb. 9, 1903, son of George F. and Catherine (Goyer) Yeager. Mr. Yeager now owns and operates the old Yeager homestead which has been in the Yeager family for three generations. Both he and his father were born on this farm. Albert George Yeager attended Pleasant Township schools and has always been a farmer on the home farm. He has been a member of Pleas- [277] ant School Board four years. He is a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Richland Township (deacon), Marion County Farm Bureau, and Farm Bureau Advisory Council. On Oct. 1, 1924, Mr. Yeager married Hilda Magdalene Rengert who was born Jan. 26, 1903, in Waldo Township, daughter of Henry G. and Clara (Ruehrmund) Rengert (see Index). Mrs. Yeager is a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church where she is active in the circles of the church. Mr. and Mrs. Yeager are the parents of three daughters: (1) Louise (Mrs. Paul Leroy Smith (see Index). (2) Ruth Clara, born Mar. 19, 1927. (3) Helen Nina, born Dec. 28, 1928. Mr. and Mrs. Yeager reside on the Cardington Road, southeast of Marion. WILLIAM K. HAMOR, Vice President and General Manager of Millard Hunt Co. in Marion, was born June 14, 1909, in Sunbury, Pa., son of Robert S. and Carrie Alice (Wilt) Hamor. His grandfather, John Hamor, was a soldier in the Civil War. Mr. Hamor graduated from Harding High School and Ohio University. He was associated with Millard Hunt Co. until 1937, when he wend to New York as salesman for Marion Steam Shovel Co. In 1942 he became manager for the company in Washington, D. C. He returned to Marion, Nov. 1, 1944, at the time of the death of Millard Hunt, founder of Millard Hunt Co., to accept the position he now holds. Mr. Hamor is a director of Ohio Building Materials Dealers Assn. and Vernon Heights Realty Co. He is a member of: Ohio Ready Mixed Concrete Assn.; Ohio Coal Conference, Inc.; Marion Coal Dealers Assn.; County Republican Executive Committee; Citizens Historical Assn.; Central Christian Church (deacon); Sojourners Lodge 653 and Valley of Columbus (32nd̊) of Masonry; Aladdin Temple Shrine; Marion Shrine Club; Marion Rotary Club; Marion Chamber of Commerce; Y. M. C. A. Men's Club (organizer and past president) ; Matinee, Turf and Tanbark, Marion Country, and Marion clubs; and Theta Chi fraternity. His hobbies are golf, swimming, dancing, travel, photography, and horseback riding. On his parents' twenty-fifth wedding anniversary, Feb. 8, 1933, Mr. Hamor married Lucille Marie Hunt, daughter of Millard and Rena (Boyer) Hunt. Mrs. Hamor was born in Marion, June 27, 1909. She graduated from DePauw University in Green Castle, Ind. She is a member of Central Christian Church, D. A. R., Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority, Pan Hellenic and Literary Arts clubs, Association of University Women, and Junior Red Cross. She is a sister of Paul Hunt (see Index). Her hobbies are golf, swimming, dancing, and travel. Mr. and Mrs. Hamor are the parents of two children: Mary, born Jan. 10, 1934, a student at Vernon Heights Junior High School; and, Robert Hunt, born Nov. 11, 1936, a student at Greenwood Street School. LILLIAN CAROLINE PLACK, Executive Secretary of Marion County Chapter of American Red Cross, was born in Galion, Crawford County, May 20, 1890, daughter of Andrew and Caroline (Weber) Plack. Her father was in business in Galion where he owned and operated Plack Blacksmith Shop, which later became Plack Buggy Works, and still later [278] became Plack Garage. It is still in existence and is operated by Miss Plack's brother, Herman L. Her sister, Frieda (Mrs. Ward Hartman) and her husband and their daughter, Lucile, are missionaries in China. Miss Plack received her early education in Galion schools and was employed as bookkeeper for Kreiter & Schaefer Grocery in Galion before coming to Marion in 1913. She held the position of bookkeeper in J. E. Smith Grocery for seven years, after which she accepted a position as clerk in the County Engineer's office in the Court House, where she was employed until 1933. During the time she was in this office, she took a course in structural engineering and became deputy engineer. She has held her present position as executive secretary of Marion Red Cross since 1933. She is a member of First Evangelical and Reformed Church of Galion, Marion Altrusa Club, and Burroughs Nature Club. She is leader of the Missionary Circle of the Women's Guild of First Evangelical and Reformed Church of Marion. She collects stamps and has a collection of Red Cross stamps from various countries. She has a large collection of elephants and her latest hobby is collecting miniature pitchers, cups, and saucers. EDWARD ELLSWORTH HIPSHER, musician and editor, was born in Caledonia Mar. 28, 1871, son of Francis Marion and Elizabeth (Dick-in) Hipsher, of Colonial English and German lineage. His paternal great-great-grandfather, Henry Hipsher, served in the American Revolution. His maternal great-grandparents, Jacob and Lydia Rice, settled in Morrow County where the trail of the Delaware Indians passed the door of their home. On fishing expeditions to Lake Erie, the Indian chieftains often spent the night, wrapped in their blankets, lying on the open hearth of the Rice home. Young Delaware hunters often stopped at their door to leave a quarter of venison. Dr. Hipsher was educated in the public schools of Caledonia and in the School of Literature, as well as the Music Conservatory, of Valparaiso University. His musical studies were continued under private teachers of music in Chicago; Florence, Italy; and, Royal Academy of Music in London, England. To Dr. Hipsher belongs the distinction of being the first native-born citizen of the United States to be honored with election as an Associate of the Royal Academy of Music, one of the three oldest in the world. He also received, on June 15, 1933, the honorory degree of Doctor of Music from Temple University. He is listed in Who's Who in America. Starting in 1890, Dr. Hipsher held positions as musical director of the following: Humeston, Ia., Normal College; Mendota College in Illinois; Holbrook Normal College in Fountain City, Tenn.; Marion Conservatory of Music; Southern Normal Institute in Douglas, Ga.; Centenary College in Cleveland, Tenn.; Morris Harvey College in Barboursville, W. Va.; Claridon Township Schools. He was also conductor of Marion Choral Society. In 1920, Dr. Hipsher became associate editor of The Etude Music Magazine, and he remained in that position twenty years. He was a trustee of Philadelphia Operatic Society and Italo-American Philharmonic Orchestra. [279] Dr. Hipsher is widely recognized as a writer, poet, and composer. His most recent piano composition is "Spring in Spain." "Heart Secrets" and "Callin' " are the latest of his songs. He also is the composer and arranger of many widely used anthems and choral works, including Choir Book for Women's Voices and The Choral Art Repertoire, prepared especially for high school choruses. He is author of American Opera and Its Composers, which is the only complete history of American Opera ever written. He translated into English the French libretto of Bizet's "Pearl Fishers." Dr. Hipsher is also a contributor to magazines. Dr. Hipsher is a member of: Philadelphia Music Teachers Assn. (president seven years); Mozart Society of Philadelphia (founder president); Pennsylvania Arts and Sciences Society (vice president for music); Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks (life member) ; China Institute of America; English-Speaking Union; Philadelphia Art Alliance; Medieval Music Society; Ohio Society of Philadelphia (executive committee); Dickens Fellowship (executive committee); Metropolitan Opera Guild; Italo-American Orchestra (member of board of directors); Italian Symphony Orchestra (member of board of directors); Marion Branch of Dickens Fellowship (founder-president). Dr. Hipsher has one living sister, Mrs. Minnie A. Doyle, of Marion. He is a member of the Universalist Church of Caledonia. He resides at 218 North State Street in Marion. His hobbies include collecting rare china, crystal, pewter, antique furniture, paintings, and engravings, all of which are genuine museum pieces. His collection of rare cacti has attracted the attention of leading scientists. He has one of the finest collections of Dickensiana in America. Dr. Hipsher is at present completing "Pat's Musical Club," a history in verse of master musicians, in three booklets, for young students. He is also completing a volume of poetry, most of which has appeared in leading publications. He is also working on a musical novel, an operatic cantata on an Indian legend for grade school singers, and "Reminiscences of a Half-Century of Musical Life—An Autobiography." CHARLES CLARENCE YARRINGTON, retired farmer in Bowling Green Township, was born in Union County Oct. 21, 1877, son of Hiram and Adaline (Phelps) Yarrington. His father was a soldier in the Civil War. Mr. Yarrington attended the country school in Washington Township, Union County, and always was a farmer until his retirement in 1938. He served eleven years as township trustee. On Feb. 17, 1902, Mr. Yarrington married Winnie L. Spicer who was born May 29, 1881, in Franklin County, daughter of Jeremiah and Lousetta (Barnes) Spicer. Mr. and Mrs. Yarrington are the parents of one daughter, Margerie (Mrs. John Kinney), of Hollydale, California. She has two children: (a) Harold V. Kurtz, of Mansfield. He served with the Merchant Marines during World War II. He married Louella Bennett and they have two children, Charlotte and Harold. (b) Mildred Louise (Mrs. Donald Winslow), of Hollydale. She has one son, Donald Lewis Winslow. Mrs. Yarrington's hobbies are crocheting and fishing. Mr. Yarrington's hobbies are fishing and playing euchre. They reside on the Linnwood Pike, southwest of LaRue. [280] FRANK W. PHILLIPS, attorney in Marion, was born Dec. 23, 1915, in Columbus, son of Clyde C. and Merle (Miller) Phillips. His father is a member of the Board of Directors and an officer of Ohio Fuel and Gas Co. in Columbus. Frank W. Phillips attended Grandview Heights grade and high schools, graduating from the latter in 1934. He received his B. S. degree in business administration from Ohio State University. In 1947, he received his LL.B. degree from Ohio State University and was admitted to the Bar in 1948, after which he entered the practice of law in Marion. He is officer of the Humane Society. Mr. Phillips obtained his reserve commission as an officer in the Field Artillery branch of the U. S. Army while attending Ohio State University. He entered active duty in the Army in April 1942 and served four years during World War II, with one year of that time spent in the Pacific. MERLE J. THOMAS is owner and operator with his mother of a 106 acre farm on the east bank of the Scioto in Prospect Township. His father, Elliott M. Thomas, of French descent, was born in Monongalia County, W. Va., and at the age of fifteen moved to Prospect Township with his parents, Josephus and Minerva (Johnson) Thomas. He was a farmer in this township until his death in November 1945. Merle J. Thomas' mother, Ozella (Thibaut) Thomas, was born in Prospect Township, daughter of Jacob and Katherine (Lauer) Thibaut who were of German descent. She taught in the county schools five years prior to her marriage. An only child, Merle J. Thomas was born May 16, 1918. He graduated from Prospect High School in 1936 and from Marion Business College. He was associated with Irey Stone Co. in Waldo as bookkeeper for two years and worked for the County Engineer a short time. He then was billing clerk at Ashland and later chief freight clerk at Kent for the Erie Railroad. In 1946 he returned to the Thomas home farm which is located one mile north of Prospect on State Highway 203. The house is distinctive in its setting at the end of a long driveway bordered by rows of maple trees from which maple syrup is produced annually. Mr. Thomas' hobbies are hunting and sports. He is a sports official and referees football and basketball games throughout central Ohio. He is a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Prospect Lodge F. & A. M., Prospect Lions Club, Mid-Ohio Sports Officials Assn., and Ohio High School Athletic Assn. On June 1, 1940, he married Pauline Doris Reiff who was born in Marion, Feb. 12, 1918, daughter of Frederick J. and Rose (Isch) Reiff. She is a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Prospect Chapter O. E. S., and Happy Gardeners, Child Culture, and Searchlight Literary clubs. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas are the parents of three children: Merle J., Jr., born Feb. 14, 1941; Lynn Austin, born June 13, 1945; and, Theresa Jane, born Nov. 1, 1948. CARROL HARPER SEAS, general farmer in Richland Township, was born Mar. 20, 1878, on the farm which he now owns, son of David and Mary (Doebert) Seas. His father was a farmer. Mr. Seas received his education in the country school and has always been a farmer on the Seas home [281] farm. He is a member of United Grange. On July 15, 1902, he married Clara Sarah Heimlich who was born in Richland Township Sept. 3, 1878, daughter of George and Barbara (Augenstein) Heimlich. Her father was a farmer. Mrs. Seas is a member of United Grange and St. Paul's Lutheran Church where she is active in church circles. Children: (1) Raymond, of Marion, who was born June 8, 1903. He is manager of Bain Hardware Store in Prospect. He married Hazel Yager and they have one son, James. (2) Mabel (Mrs. Lawrence Retterer), of Galion, who was born Sept. 21, 1905. (3) Corrine (Mrs. Robert Denzer), born Apr. 21, 1907, who has one son, Douglas Paul. (4) and (5) Twins, Vera (Mrs. Russell Klingel) and Veta (Mrs. Roscoe Schwaderer), born Sept. 7, 1909, both residents of Richland Township. (6) Mildred (Mrs. Alfred Wallace), of Mt. Gilead, born Jan. 19, 1914, who has one son, Jack. (7) George D., born Oct. 14, 1916, who is superintendent of Goodyear Rubber Co. in Gasden, Ala. He married Lois Werner. (8) Dorothy (Mrs. Robert E. Trout), of Richland Township, born Aug. 8, 1919. She has three children: Robert Eugene, Jr.; Bonnie Sue; and, Carol Ann. Mr. and Mrs. Seas reside on State Route 98, southeast of Marion. EDWIN K. SMITH, owner and director of Edwin K. Smith Home for Funerals in Marion, was born in Indianapolis, Ind., May 2, 1903, son of Edwin E. and Florence (Kohn) Smith. Mr. Smith graduated from Rochester, Pa., high school, Cincinnati College of Embalming, and Cincinnati College of Plastic Surgery. He was embalmer and funeral director in Atlanta, Ga., Akron, Wilkinsburg, Pa., and New York City. He came to Marion in 1939 and purchased C. E!. Curtis and Co., Inc., changing the name, in 1941, to Edwin K. Smith Home for Funerals. He is a member of: First Presbyterian Church; Sojourners Lodge, Marion Chapter, Council, and Commandery, and Valley of Columbus Consistory of Masonry; Aladdin Temple Shrine; Kadgar Grotto (past monarch); Elks; Moose; Eagles; and, Marion Exchange Club. His hobbies are hunting, fishing, and printing. He conducts a print shop, Smith's Printing Service. On Dec. 17, 1928, Mr. Smith married Florence Cullen, of Philadelphia. She is a member of First Presbyterian Church and Lydia Chapter O. E. S. There are two children: Margaret Cullen Smith, born Jan. 23, 1931, a graduate of Harding High School; and, James Edwin Smith, born Aug. 29, 1933, a student at Harding High School. ROY H. SCHWEINFURTH, general farmer in Waldo Township, was born June 4, 1922, in the house where he now resides, son of Samuel W. and Florence (Smith) Schweinfurth, natives of Marion County. His father also was born in the house in which Roy H. now resides, the house having been built and owned by Roy H.'s grandfather, Herman Schweinfurth, until his death in 1944. Roy H.'s great-grandfather, Jacob Schweinfurth, a prominent farmer in Waldo Township, came to America in 1850 from Germany where members of his family had held important positions in public and church affairs. Roy H. Schweinfurth graduated from Waldo High School and has always been a farmer on the home farm. He is a member of Prospect Street [282] Methodist Church and Bethlehem Grange. On Aug. 3, 1946, he married Rosemary Paulson who was born in Ft. Wayne, Ind., Aug. 6, 1925, daughter of Nick and Jean (Ring) Paulson. Mrs. Schweinfurth graduated from St. Mary's High School and attended Miami University. She is a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and Bethlehem Grange. Children: (1) Steven Roy, born July 11, 1947. (2) Jeffrey Nick, born Oct. 24, 1948. The family resides on Bethlehem Rd. (County Rd. 119 ), northwest of Waldo. ERVIN ROBERTS, retired farmer in Big Island Township, was born Nov. 21, 1878, son of Madison J. and Emma (Kennedy) Roberts. His father was a farmer in Crawford and Marion counties. Ervin Roberts attended country schools and always was a farmer in Big Island Township until his retirement in 1944. He now resides on the farm he owns on Pleasant Hill Rd., northwest of Marion, with his sister, Fern November Roberts. Miss Roberts was born Nov. 18, 1896. She is a member of the Methodist church. She enjoys gardening and raising flowers. JAYNE MELBY COFFEY, dancing instructor in Marion and neighboring community, was born in Marion, Oct. 9, 1922, daughter of Walter H. and Erma (McBride) Melby. Mr. Melby is a retired Erie Railroad engineer. Mrs. Coffey graduated from Harding High School and studied dancing under Marilyn Meseke in Marion and May Blossom MacDonald and Fran Scanlon in Chicago. She started her career of teaching dancing in Marion at the age of twelve and she now has more than one hundred students. She appeared on Major Bowes' program in New York in 1938. During World War II, she taught dancing in Dallas, Tex., at Stephanie Brown Studio. Mrs. Coffey is a member of St. Paul's English Lutheran Church and Altrusa International. Her hobby is music and she is interested in teaching hard-of-hearing, crippled, and otherwise handicapped children. On Mar. 30, 1942, she married James F. Coffey, Jr., who was born in Marion, son of James F. Coffey, a retired Erie Railroad engineer, and Catherine (Lares) Coffey. Mr. Coffey is employed at Marion Engineer Depot. His hobby is skating. Children: (1) Robert James, born Aug. 17, 1945. (2) Richard Lee, born Sept. 28, 1947. FRANK G. MONTGOMERY, farmer in Montgomery Township specializing in raising hybrid seed corn, was born in Montgomery Township Mar. 23, 1891, son of George and Sarah (Leeper) Montgomery. His parents were farmers in Marion County. Mr. Montgomery received his early education in New Bloomington schools and went to work as a farmer. In 1920, he purchased the farm he now owns. It was the old Bain homestead and the house is more than one hundred years old. Mr. Montgomery served in the U. S. Army during World War I. He is a member of Marion County Agriculture Assn. and has been chairman of the group in Marion County for several years. He is a member of LaRue Lodge F. & A. M., Montgomery Grange, American Legion, and 40 et 8. His hobby is fishing. [283] G. G. and Margaret (Kimler) Miller. She is a member of Montgomery Grange and Auxiliary of American Legion. She is interested in literature. Children: (1) Jeanne M., a graduate of Ohio State University with B. S. and M. S. degrees. She married Robert Addison who is a soil conservationalist in Sidney. He is a veteran of World War II, in which he served as a captain in the Army. They have one daughter, Beth Ann. (2) Francis M., a farmer in Montgomery Township. He married Dollie Boyles and they have one son, Dennis. FOREST DON LOUDENSLAGER, Big Island and Salt Rock Townships, was born Feb. 15, 1907, in Big Island Township, son of Alfred J. and Velma L. (Reece) Loudenslager (see Index). Forest Don Loudenslager attended Starner School and graduated from Harding High School in 1925. Since that date he has been a farmer and he is now in partnership with his father in farming and buying and feeding livestock. He is a member of: Epworth Methodist Church (official board) ; Grand Prairie Grange (past master) ; Pomona Grange (past master); Marion Lodge 70, Chapter, Council and Commandery of Masonry; and, Marion County Farm Bureau. He has served on Morral Local School and Marion. County School boards. On Feb. 18, 1933, Mr. Loudenslager married Catherine Frances Holdridge who was born in Saunemin, Ill., Mar. 14, 1913, daughter of Roy C. and Lillian M. (Johnston) Holdridge (see Index). Mrs. Loudenslager attended Miami University. She is a member of Epworth Methodist Church, Grand Prairie Grange, and Advance and Literary Arts clubs. Children: (1) Don Francis, born Feb. 4, 1934. (2) Roy Alfred, born Nov. 27, 1935. (3) Jane Ann, born May 4, 1941. Mr. and Mrs. Loudenslager are interested in music and photography. The family resides on the King Pike, County Rd. 66. JACOB LICHTENBERGER is a farmer in Pleasant Township in partnership with his sister, Carolina B. Lichtenberger. Mr. Lichtenberger was born Feb. 24, 1882, and Miss Lichtenberger was born Oct. 17, 1883, in a log house on the farm which they now own and operate on Route 23, south of Marion. Their parents were Jacob and Christina (Hoch) Lichtenberger who were of German lineage. Their father, in addition to his general farming, was a dealer in fine draft horses. Their grandparents, Jacob and Catherine (Bower) Lichtenberger, came to America from Germany, their romance beginning on their crossing of the Atlantic. They were both passengers on a sailing vessel which was on the ocean forty-two days before reaching port at New York. They were married some time later in this country. Mr. Lichtenberger had learned the shoemaker trade in Germany and he worked at his trade in New York, becoming the owner of a shop. He later brought his family to Marion County where he was a farmer and also a shoemaker for the people in the neighborhood. Jacob and Caroline B. both attended school at Hagar one-room school. They are members of Trinity Lutheran Church in Pleasant Township. [284] There are three brothers: (1) Grover A., who married Sophia Retterer. They have two children, Hazel (Mrs. Robert Uncapher) and Delbert. (2) Herbert E., who married Stella Bender. They have four children, Dorothy, Ralph, Ray, and Paul. (3) Harvey W., who married Mainnie Short. They have four children, Raymond, Martha, Harry, and Mary Alice. WILLIAM CLYDE HOUPT, proprietor of Houpt Memorial Shop in Marion, was born in Shelby, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Houpt. W. H. Houpt imported the first granite into the State of Ohio. He owned memorial shops in Shelby, Mansfield, Springfield, Columbus, and Marion, from 1876 until his death in 1923. William C. received his early education in Mansfield schools, and he has made a life study of the memorial business. He is interested in science, mechanics, and aviation. Mr. Houpt married Mable Allen, of London, Ohio, and they have three children: (1) John William, recently of the U. S. Navy and now associated in business with his father. He graduated from Harding High School and Annapolis Naval Academy. He married Vivian Hancock of Gary, Ind., and they have one son, William Randolph. (2) Daniel Dean, who graduated from Harding High School and served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He attends Ohio State University. (3) Arlene, of Marion. She graduated from Harding High School and is now associated in business with her father. CHESTER KEYES GRUBER, general farmer and dairyman in Claridon Township, was born in Claridon Township Oct. 30, 1891, son of Isaac J. and Emma (Keyes) Gruber (see Index). Chester Keyes Gruber attended Claridon Township Schools and has always been a farmer. He now specializes in raising Holstein cattle. He is a member of Marion County Farm Bureau, and Marion Auto Club. On March 16, 1913, Mr. Gruber married Leta Elliott who was born Aug. 5, 1894, in Orange Township, Delaware County, daughter of Harry E. and Lillie (Holly) Elliott. Her father taught school in Delaware County. Mrs. Gruber is a member of Claridon W. S. C. S., and Sans Souci Club. Mr. and Mrs. Gruber are members of Calvary Evangelical United Brethren Church and Progressive Grange. They reside on State Route 95, east of Marion. They have four children: (1) John Elliott, of Marion, born Aug. 4, 1914, who is associated with International Harvester Co. During World War II, he served five years with the U. S. Army, with two years of that time spent in the Pacific area. He married Flora Wilcox and they are the parents of twins, Thomas Elliott and Janie Lou. (2) Francis Leroy, born May 21, 1919, a farmer in Claridon Township. He married Dorothy Price and they have three children, Lonnie Leroy, Peggy Ann, and Judy Marie. (3) Warren Chester, born Dec. 30, 1920, a farmer north of Edison. He married Ruth Hinamon and they have three sons, Donald Eugene, John Paul, and William Dean. (4) Jane, who married Leroy Harry Laucher (see Index). Mr. and Mrs. Laucher have one son, Jerry Lee. [285] IDA I. ENSMINGER was born Mar. 19, 1870, in Scott Township on the farm of her great-grandfather, James Lykens. She was the only child of George W. and Mary Princess (Ulsh) Harvey, both natives of Marion County where they were farmers. She attended school in Marion County, Albany, Mo., and Marion High School, after which she taught school in this county for a few years prior to her marriage to M. F. Ensminger. Mr. Ensminger was born at Ashland Dec. 7, 1867, son of Emanuel M. and Amanda (Kerr) Ensminger. His father, a native of Manheim, Pa., was a photographer. His maternal grandfather, Robert Kerr, began his career splitting rails and driving hogs and cattle to Baltimore in pioneer times and later became a large land owner in Marion, Wyandot and Crawford Counties. He also was a banker and built Kerr House which is now Milner Hotel. M. F. Ensminger was a farmer, photographer and real estate dealer. Two children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Ensminger: (1) Corinne, born Jan. 21, 1893, who deals in real estate and other interests. (2) Janet (Mrs. James E. Dennison), of Marion, born Oct. 7, 1895, who also deals in real estate and other interests. Mrs. Ensminger and her daughter, Corinne, reside on Hillman-Ford Road, northwest of Marion. DANIEL E. LAUER, Manager of Main Street Market in Prospect, was born in Prospect Township Oct. 8, 1892, son of Frederick S. wind Caroline (Hoffman) Lauer. His father was a farmer in the township all his life. Daniel E. Lauer's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Engelhart Lauer, came to America from Germany and settled in Marion County. Mr. Lauer received his early education in the country schools and assisted his father with farming. For five years he was a claim adjuster for Farm Bureau Automobile Insurance Agency. In 1935, he purchased his grocery and meat market which he has operated since that date. Since 1946, he has also had an interest in the Prospect Locker Plant which L~ owned and operated by his son-in-law, H. M. Lepard. Mr. Lauer is a member of Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church, Eagles Lodge and Eagles Band in Marion, and Prospect Chamber of Commerce. He is interested in music. On Dec. 24, 1914, Mr. Lauer married Bernice Smith who was born in Union County Nov. 6, 1893, daughter of John C. and Rose (Randall) Smith. Mrs. Lauer taught school before her marriage. She is a member of Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church. Children: (1) Raymond, of Prospect, born May 25, 1918. He married Marline Clark and they have one daughter, Janice Irene. (2) Annabel (Mrs. H. M. Lepard), born July 30, 1919. She has three children, Daniel D., Anita Dorene, and John Frederick. (3) Loma Laurine (Mrs. Dean Huff) of Worthington, born Mar. 25, 1926. PERRY JOSEPH UNCAPHER, retired farmer residing on the farm in Green Camp Township where he has lived forty-seven years, was born in Pleasant Township Dec. 31, 1870, son of Silas and Rebecca (Moore) Uncapher. [286] Mr. Uncapher attended grade and high schools in Marion and learned the molder's trade, which occupation he pursued for a number of years. In 1902 he moved to the farm where he now resides. He is a member of the following: Sojourners Lodge (charter), Marion Chapter, Council, and Commandery, and Scioto Consistory (32nd̊) of Masonry; Lydia Chapter O. E. S.; and I. O. O. F. in Green Camp. His hobby is literature. On Jan. 27, 1897, he married Martha E. LaRue, daughter of E. L. and Millie (Parr) LaRue. She is a member of Lydia Chapter O. E. S. and Marion White Shrine of Jerusalem. Her hobby is making and collecting quilts. Mr. and Mrs. Uncapher are affiliated with Green Camp Baptist Church. They have three daughters: (1) Edna Marie, who married Dana Kirts, a railroad employee. They reside on the farm with Mrs. Kirt's parents. They have two children: (a) Janet (Kirts) Johnston, who has three children, Linda Sue, Thomas, and Pamela; and, (b) Dana, Jr., who attended Bowling Green University and is a Navy veteran of World War II. He married Betty Newell and they have two children, Dana Keith and Karen Jane. (2) Pearl Ruth, who married Walter F. Rothfuss (see Index). (3) Gladys Margaret, who received her B. S. degree from Ohio State University and taught school for a number of years prior to her marriage to William MacCartney, of Columbus, an Army veteran of World War II now manager of Dictaphone Corp. MRS. LOGAN TONG, nee Lillie M. Brown, was born May 20, 1876, near Carey, daughter of H. K. and Nancy (James) Brown. Mrs. Tong's father, a farmer in Marion County, moved into Marion after his retirement from farming and he built and sold many houses in the city. Mrs. Tong is a member of the Church of God, D. A. R., and W. C. T. U. She was formerly a member of Pythian Sisters and Lydia Chapter O. E. S. Her hobbies are painting, crocheting, and needlework. On Jan. 28, 1894, she married Logan Tong who was born in Wyandot County, Nov. 1, 1866, son of Leander and Catherine (Beck) Tong. His great-grandfather, William H. Tong, was a soldier in the American Revolution. Logan Tong was a farmer in Marion County, later retiring to make his home in Marion. Mr. and Mrs. Tong celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary in 1944. Mr. Tong died Sept. 12, 1947. Children: (1) Bernice (Tong) Custer, who has three sons: Donald, a U. S. Navy veteran; Edgar; and, Dwight. (2) Henry B., who is a member of the Police Department in Marion. He married Velma Boxwell, of Marion. He has two daughters, Ruth and Mildred. (3) Florence (Tong) Schotte, who has four children: (a) Lloyd, who has one daughter, Sharron; (b) Catherine (Schotte) Oldham, who has four children, Margaret, Theodore, and twins, Jack and Jerry; (c) Maxine, a student at Ohio Wesleyan University; and, (d) Glenn. (4) Gladys (Tong) Schlecht, who has four children: Leroy, a Navy veteran of World War II; LaVon; Lowell who won the Soap Box Derby in Marion in 1947; and, Leonard. (5) Paul Leander (see Index). RAY VORE DOBBINS, general farmer and stockman in Scott Township, was born in Crawford County Sept. 17, 1894, son of Curtis L. and [287] Clyde (Vore) Dobbins who came to Scott Township in 1896 and settled on the land which Ray V. now owns. His grandparents, Hugh O. and Rachel (Cleland) Dobbins and A. M. and Louisa (Kanable) Vore, were active in the development of Crawford County. Mr. Dobbins attended Scott Township schools and Ohio Northern University and graduated from Marion Business College in 1914. He has since been engaged in farming. On Aug. 24, 1922, he married Mabel Beers who was born Jan. 25, 1901, in Scott Township, daughter of Elmer E. and Margaret (Weir) Beers. She is a member of the Home Council. Mr. and Mrs. Dobbins are members of Kirkpatrick Methodist Church, Grand Prairie Grange (7th degree), and Farm Bureau. Mrs. Dobbins was president of W. S. C. S. eight years and has taught in the Sunday School for a number of years. Mr. Dobbins has served on the school board. Children: (1) Hazel Claire, born Jan. 9, 1926, a graduate of Baldwin Wallace College. She is supervisor of music in Upper Sandusky schools. She married Howard C. Hinamon, son of Clyde W. and Vella (Stump) Hinamon (see Index). (2) C. Genevieve, born July 17, 1928, who is majoring in home economics at Baldwin-Wallace College. Mr. and Mrs. Dobbins are interested in music, literature, and travel, and they, with their daughters, have visited every state and have also traveled in Canada and Mexico. The family resides on County Rd. 67, west of Kirkpatrick. ELSIE H. ORR, partner with her sister, Grace S. M. Hahn (see Index), in Peoples' Clothing Co. in Marion, was born in Winchester, Va., daughter of Robert Lee and Laura Elizabeth (Cook) Hahn. Mrs. Orr received her education in Prospect and Marion schools. For seven years prior to her marriage, she was associated with Wiant Book Store. On June 18, 1919, she was married to Thomas W. Orr, of Marion, who was associated with Holland Furnace Co., as manager in various cities in Ohio. He returned to Marion in 1932 and was associated with Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. until his death, June 19, 1945. In 1947, Mrs. Orr and Miss Hahn purchased the Peoples' Clothing Company. Mrs. Orr is a member of Epworth Methodist Church and Quest Club. She is interested in making collections of glassware and in outdoor life. ORAL G. STEPHENSON, doctor of dental surgery in Marion, was born in Albany, Athens County, July 8, 1888, only child of John and Carrie (Brownlee) Stephenson, natives of Albany. Dr. Stephenson graduated from Starling Ohio University (now Ohio State University) dental department in 1914. He then came to Marion where he has practiced dentistry since that date, except for one and one-half years while serving as a lieutenant with the U. S. Army Dental Corps during World War I. He is a member of First Presbyterian Church, Elks, Rotary Club, Marion Country Club, Marion Club, and county, state and national dental associations. His hobbies are football, baseball, and other sports. On June 12, 1917, Dr. Stephenson married Gladyne Rowles of Columbus, who was born Aug. 26, 1895, daughter of J. A. and Viola (Rankin) [288] Rowles, natives of Fairfield County. Mrs. Stephenson is a member of First Presbyterian Church, Westminster Guild, and Round Table Literary, House and Garden, and Marion Country clubs. She was chairman of the Marion Canteen for two years during World War II. She is interested in flower gardening and needlework. Children: (1) Jane, born Mar. 11, 1919, who graduated from Ohio University where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority. She married Walter M. Rudin, vice president of Rudin Department Store in Mt. Vernon. They have two children, Walter M., Jr., and Patti Jane. Mr. Rudin served four years as lieutenant commander in the U. S. Navy during World War II. (2) Jack Warren, born Aug. 10, 1920, a graduate of Ohio State University where he was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity and Sphinx, honorary society. He was captain of Ohio State University football team in 1941. He served four years as Lieutenant (j. g.) in the Navy during World War II and now resides in Boston and is New England manager for Columbus Coated Fabrics Co. He married Katharine Huntington, of Columbus, and they have two children, Jack Warren, Jr., and Carol Ann. MARY JANE SCHAFFNER, President of H. Schaffner Furniture Co. in Marion, was born in Marion Feb. 24, 1864, only daughter of John and Eva (Wolfinger) Click, a pioneer family in Ohio. Mrs. Schaffner was educated in the Marion schools, graduating from Marion High School in 1882. On Feb. 22, 1891, she married Franklin Schaffner who was born in 1860, son of Henry and Margaret (Schultz) Schaffner. Henry Schaffner founded H. Schaffner Co. in 1866. Franklin Schaffner was president of the company many years until his death, June 21, 1938. Since that date, Mrs. Schaffner has been president. Mr. and Mrs. Schaffner's only child, Wilfred, is executive vice president and secretary-treasurer of H. Schaffner Furniture Co. and SchaffnerDenzer Funeral Home. He is a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University. He married Helen Buzzel, of Houlton, Me., daughter of William and Sarah (Newcomb) Buzzel who were in the furniture and undertaking business in Houlton. Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Schaffner have two children: (1) Helen Louise (Mrs. John Platt), of Marion, who attended Northwestern and Erskine universities and the university at Mexico City, and graduated from a school of design in New York. She has one daughter, Jennifer. (2) John Newcombe, a graduate of Culver Military Academy and Yale University, who is now associated with H. Schaffner Co. Mrs. Schaffner's interests are in her home and family. She resides at 243 South State St. in Marion. WILLIAM DOWLER, composer of band, orchestra, vocal and instrumental music, was born in South Bloomfield, Pickaway County, Apr. 27, 1870, oldest of a .family of three sons of John and Sarepta (Corder) Dowler. His father was of English descent and his mother was a native of Ohio. Mr. Dowler attended public schools in Marion and became interested in music at the age of fifteen. In 1886, he became associated with Henry+ Ackerman Music Store where he remained until 1898, when he opened [289] Dowler Music Store. In 1910 his brother, Jesse Dowler, became his partner and the firm was known as Dowler Brothers Music Store. In 1925, the store again became Dowler Music Store and, in 1930, Mr. Dowler retired from business. Since then he has been tuning pianos and writing music. He is a member of Epworth Methodist Church and directed the Church School orchestra thirty-three years. He is a member of Marion Lodge Number 70 F. & A. M. and Marion Lodge 32 Elks. He was director of Dowler Band. He has directed and written music for many Elks Lodge shows and, during the days of the old Tally-Ho, Tally-Wag and Socialas clubs he wrote the music for and was the director of all their home talent minstrels. On Dec. 25, 1890, Mr. Dowler married Nancy Lee Tadlock who was born in Boyle County, Ky., daughter of J. B. and Sarah (Mahan) Tadlock who were both of Scotch, English, Welsh, and Irish lineage. Mrs. Dowler is a member of the Nazarene Church. Mr. and Mrs. Dowler have resided :r 445 S. Vine St. for thirty-four years. They have five children: (1) l c ssie May who attended Ohio Wesleyan University and Bush Conservatory of Music in Chicago. She married A. R. Gish who taught band music in Nicholas Senn and Austin High Schools in Chicago twenty years. He is a veteran of World War I in which he served as bandmaster in the U. S. Army, with the rank of captain. (2) Earl C. who died in 1914. (3) Harry L. who is an attorney and former Mayor of Marion (see Index). (4) John W. (see Index) who is a public accountant in Marion. He married Helen Deal. (5) James Paul who is assistant secretary and accountant for American Malleable Casting Co. in Marion (see Index). WENDELL B. WARD, President and co-founder of Fulfillment Corp. of America, was born May 6, 1910, in Toledo, son of Harry J. and Grace B. (Barker) Ward, natives of central Ohio. Mr. Ward moved with his parents to Cleveland in 1918 and graduated from Cleveland Heights High School in 1928. He attended Amherst College in Massachusetts and was graduated in 1932. He was associated with Central National Bank in Cleveland until 1935 when he joined Time, Inc., in New York City. In 1944, he transferred to Chicago where he was vice president of Time, Inc., and was in charge of the subscription service division. He remained in that capacity until Jan. 1, 1948, when he and Mr. Edwin J. Kinter formed Fulfillment Corp. Mr. Ward is a member of First Presbyterian Church, Phi Kappa Psi fraternity, Kiwanis Club, Marion Chamber of Commerce, Marion Country Club, and Eagles. He was active in the Community Fund Drive in 1949 and was vice chairman in 1949 and chairman in 1950 of Marion County Campaign for the National Foundation of Infantile Paralysis. His hobbies are music and golf. On Sept. 18, 1934, he married Alice Williamson, daughter of Clarence and Edna (Lafferty) Williamson. Mrs. Ward was born Mar. 25, 1913 in Altoona, Pa. She graduated from Flora Stone Mather College of Western Reserve University in 1934. She is a member of First Presbyterian Church, Junior Service Guild, Sun and Shade Garden Club, and Marion Country Club. Children: Constance W., born Oct. 30, 1938, and Wendell B., Jr., born Feb. 2, 1946. [290] GEORGE WARREN DE WOLFE was born in Kersey, Colo., Sept. 30, 1914, son of Marshall and Esther (Neely) DeWolfe. His grandmother, Mrs. Warren G. Harding, was born Florence Kling in Marion where she resided all her life except for the years during which she was First Lady and lived at the White House in Washington. George Warren DeWolfe attended Marion schools, Mercersberg Academy, University School in Cleveland, and the University of Michigan. He was associated with Marion Steam Shovel Co. for a time and then with Osgood Co. He returned to Marion Steam Shovel (Marion Power Shovel Co.) with which he remained until opening his present used equipment business in 1947. He is interested in flying and has his own plane. On June 6, 1936, he married Jeanette Marion LaMarche who was born in Marion, Jan. 13, 1910, daughter of Charles Louis and Clara Louise (Catoir) LaMarche. Her brothers are Carl F., Daniel L., and Robert James LaMarche (see Index). Mrs. DeWolfe graduated from Hathaway Brown School in Cleveland and Connecticut College for Women at New London, Conn. She is a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Women's Hospital Board, and Junior Service Guild. Mr. and Mrs. DeWolfe are the parents of two children, Peter David, born Sept. 15, 1937, and David Warren, born July 23,, 1939. DALE EDSEL MILLER, sales representative for Patterson-Sargent Co. in Marion, was born Nov. 9, 1893, in Marion County, son of Abner B. and Evalinda Van Hosen (Karre) Miller. His father was a farmer and later moved to Marion where he owned and conducted A. B. Miller and Sons Hardware Store until his death, June 5, 1922. His grandparents, Green G. and Eve Caroline (Frederick) Miller, were early settlers of this county. Mr. Miller received his education in Marion County and Ada schools and at Ohio Northern University. He was associated with Houghton Sulky Co. for seven years before entering the hardware business with his father. He left the store in 1927 to accept the position he now holds. He attends Epworth Methodist Church and is a member of Sojourners Lodge F. & A. M., Scottish Rite 32nd degree, Elks, and was formerly a member of Cloister Club and Tally Wag Club. His hobby is swimming. On Mar. 22, 1915, Mr. Miller married Dorothy Olive Welch, of Marion, daughter of Frank Monroe and Lillian Naomi (Maskey) Welch. Her paternal grandparents were of English lineage. She is a member of Epworth Methodist Church. Her hobby is collecting antiques. Children: (1) Betty Jane (Mrs. William Chennaworth Brown), of San Bernardino, Calif. She graduated from Harding High School and from Ohio State University where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority. (2) Dr. Richard Karre Eli Miller, M. D., of Fort Worth, Tex. He graduated from Harding High School and from Ohio State University where he was a member of Phi Gamma Delta and Phi Chi fraternities. He married Jeanne Switalski, of Portsmouth, and they have one daughter, Dawn Priscilla. CHARLES E. MERKEL was born in York County, Neb., Sept. 28, 1872, son of Jacob and Mary (Emig) Merkel. His parents settled in Nebraska in 1871. Mr. Merkel attended country school and York College. [291] He then was associated with his father in farming for twenty-five years, purchasing the farm in 1921. He came to Marion in 1901 and, with W. H. Houghton, established a manufacturing plant. Mr. Merkel was secretary-treasurer and general manager. Five years later, he purchased the Houghton stock, and after that time, the plant was known as The Merkel Manufacturing Co., manufacturing horsedrawn conveyances. He retired from the business in 1922. He was president of Marion Savings Bank from 1913 to 1931. He served as director of Tri-State Implement Assn. He served two terms as president of District Implement Dealers Assn. He was the first president, for two terms, and helped organize Ohio State Implement Dealers Assn. He was appointed by the president of Ohio Chamber of Commerce to serve on the State Tax Commission. For six years, he was director of Marion Chamber of Commerce. He spent two terms, one term as president, on the City Council. He was with Federal Land Bank in Louisville, Ky., from 1932 to 1934, making loans and appraising land for the government. He built the State Theater in 1906, the Western Union Bldg. on Center St. in 1914, and the J. C. Penney Bldg. in 1928. He is a member of First Presbyterian Church and was chairman of the building committee when the church was rebuilt. He is a 32nd degree Mason. On Sept. 7, 1905, Mr. Merkel married Florence Foye, of Marion, who died Feb. 14, 1946. Three sons were born to this marriage, James F., Charles F., and W. David. THE DR. LINN LEWIS ROEBUCK FAMILY. Dr. Roebuck was born Aug. 12, 1873, in Fayette County, son of John W. and Martha (Connor) Roebuck. He graduated from Starling Medical College (Ohio State University) in Columbus and did post-graduate work in New York City. During World War I, he was assistant surgeon in the Public Health Service. Dr. Roebuck practiced medicine in Richwood until 1920, when he came to Marion and practiced internal medicine until his death, Jan. 14, 1943. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, all bodies of Masonry, and Sons of the American Revolution. On June 10, 1896, Dr. Roebuck married Maude Collier who was born in Philadelphia, daughter of John B. and Emily (Cripps) Collier. Three sons were born to this marriage: (1) John Howe, of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (2) James T., of Lexington, Ky. (3) Louis A., of Cleveland. He has three children, Marylin, Richard, and Nancy (Mrs. Frank Sarka, Jr). Mrs. Roebuck is interested in painting and has painted a number of pictures for her home. She is also interested in flowers and flower gardening. She is a member of First Presbyterian Church, D. A. R., Current Topic Club, and Women's Auxiliary to Marion County Academy of Medicine. C. EMERSON McKELVY, general farmer in Salt Rock Township, was born Aug. 1, 1904, son of Carl O. and Lora (Smith) McKelvy. His grandfather, Charles McKelvy, was a farmer in this county as were his great-grandfather, John McKelvy, and his great-great-grandfather, John McKelvy, Sr., who came from Virginia to Salt Rock Township about 1821. His great-great-great-grandfather, John McKelvy, came from Ireland and later served in the War of 1812. [292] C. Emerson McKelvy attended the country schools and Columbus North High School and has always been a farmer. He is the fifth generation of his family to reside on the McKelvy homestead, on the Meeker-Upper Sandusky Rd., north of Meeker. He is a member of Montgomery Grange and Marion County Farm Bureau. He and his family all are members of Meeker Methodist Church. On June 1, 1926, Mr. McKelvy married Zelma Sloat who was born Jan. 19, 1907, at Milford Center, Union County, daughter of William G. and Mary Edith (Rhoads) Sloat. Her father was a general farmer in Salt Rock Township. She is a graduate of Meeker High School and is a member of Montgomery Grange. Children: (1) Elsie, born Sept. 19, 1927, a graduate of Meeker High School. She married 011ie Schnitzler who served seven years in the U. S. Army during World War II. There is one son, Charles William. (2) Charles Allan, born July 17, 1930. He farms in partnership with his father. (3) Edith Faye, born May 21, 1934. Charles and Edith are members of Montgomery Grange. EBEN L. BRADY, eye, ear, nose, and throat specialist in Marion, was born Apr. 9, 1880, in Marion County, son of Albert James and Ida Matilda (Corey) Brady. Dr. Brady received his education at Northern Indiana School of Pharmacy at Valparaiso, Ind., Lebanon University, Ohio State Medical College (0. S. U., M. D. degree), and Chicago Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Hospital. He began his medical career in 1903 as a general practicioner and is now a specialist. He has been specialist for the Erie Railroad for more than fifteen years. He is a member of the following: Board of Directors of Marion Y. M. C. A.; Marion County Medical Society; American and Ohio State Medical associations; Ohio Public Health Assn. (president 1937-38); Northwestern Ohio Medical Assn. (treasurer 1944, president 1947); Marion Academy of Medicine (president two years) Marion Country Club; Marion Rotary Club (president 1938); Aero Medical Assn. of the U. S.; and, Anti-Tubucular Society (president). His hobbies are golf, football, athletics, and civic and medical activities. He resides at 483 Vernon Heights Blvd. On Apr. 29, 1903, Dr. Brady married Maree M. Rice who was born in New Albany, daughter of Esau and Sarah (Whitten) Rice. Mrs. Brady died Apr. 17, 1940. Two children were born to this marriage: (1) James E., of Houston, Tex. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II and was released from service with the rank of Captain. He married Josephine Sanders. (2) Kathryn M., of Marion. She married Francis J. Hurst, of Hartford, Conn. They have two sons, Day L. and Thomas B., both Army veterans of World War II. MINNIE CAROLINE ACKERMAN, organist for Emanuel Lutheran Church in Marion, was born July 4, 1893, daughter of John and Pauline (Fichtner) Oesterle. Her parents came from Wurttemberg, Germany, about 1881 and were farmers in Marion County until they retired to make their home in Marion. Mrs. Ackerman attended Ohio Wesleyan University School of Music and Marion Business College. She has been organist for Emanuel Lutheran Church for more than thirty years and she also teaches music to private students. She is a member of Emanuel Lutheran [293] Church, Young People's Missionary Society, Philathea Circle of the church (charter), and National Council of Pi Mu. She is co-advisor of Marion Chapter of National Society of Pi Mu and she was music chairman of Marion County Federation of Women's Clubs (1946-48) . On July 31, 1926, she married William Ackerman who was born in Marion Nov. 21, 1891, son of William and Christiana (Gorenflo) Ackerman. Mr. Ackerman has been associated with Marion Power Shovel Co. for more than thirty years. VAYNE GALLADAY, general manager of Vayne Galladay and Associates, Tax Accountants and Business Engineers, was born at DeGraff, Logan County, Feb. 17, 1905. He graduated from DeGraff High School in 1922, received his B. S. degree from Ohio Northern University in 1928, and his M. A. degree from Ohio State University in 1932. He has spent two additional years in special graduate work at Ohio State. For some time, Mr. Galladay was a school administrator in Delaware, Hardin and Marion counties. Later he was associated with American Book Co. of Cincinnati and New York, and with Avenue Lumber Co. and Universal Cooler in Marion. He now owns and manages Vayne Galladay and Associates on South Main St. in Marion. Also, Mr. and Mrs. Galladay have owned several food markets in Marion in recent years. Mr. Galladay's affiliations include memberships in Wesley Methodist Church; Marion Lodge 70, Chapter and Council of Masonry; Lydia Chapter O. E. S. (patron 1946); White Shrine of Jerusalem; and, Moose. His hobbies are athletics and he was a state athletic official for fifteen years. On Sept. 20, 1940, he married Dorothy Evelyn Springer, of Marion. She is a graduate of Ashley, Ohio, High School and Bowling Green University. She also attended Ohio University. She taught in Marion County schools for six years. She is a member of Wesley Methodist Church, Lydia Chapter O. E. S. (matron 1948), and Marion White Shrine of Jerusalem. Mr. and Mrs. Galladay have one daughter, Cynthia Anne, born Sept. 20, 1942. RALPH GARDNER WILLIAMSON, general insurance agent in Marion, was born May 16, 1888, in Bellefontaine, son of Robert Daniel and Mary Elizabeth (Huston) Williamson. He graduated from DeGraff High School and studied law with his uncle, John S. Huston, of DeGraff. He came to Marion in 1913 and was associated with Huber Manufacturing Co. for two years and Marion Steam Shovel for nine years. In 1924 he established his insurance agency. He is a member of: First Presbyterian Church; Marion Lodge 70 (past master), Chapter (past high priest), Council (past master), and Commandery (past commander), Kadgar Grotto (past monarch), and A. A. S. R. (32nd degree) of Columbus; Aladdin Temple Shrine of Columbus; Marion Shrine Club; Marion White Shrine of Jerusalem (past watchman of shepherds); Lydia Chapter O. E. S. (past patron); Knights of Pythias (chancellor commander 1926); and the following I. O. O. F. groups: Kosciusko Lodge, Mizpah Encampment, Marion Canton and Wayside Rose Rebekah Lodge. He has presided over and conferred all degrees in all bodies of York Rite Masonry and in recognition of this received the degree of Knights of the York Cross [294] of Honour at Findlay. He has also presided over and conferred all degrees in Odd Fellowship. In 1931 he was Grand Patriarch of Grand Encampment I. O. O. F. of Ohio and in 1936 was Grand Master of Grand Lodge I. O. O. F. of Ohio. He received the highest degree of the Order, the Grand Decoration of Chivalry, at Steubenville, on June 17, 1936. On Apr. 19, 1919, he married Mary Louise Fies, of Marion, daughter of William and Anna C. (Hoberman) Fies. Her father was in the furniture and undertaking business in Marion. Mrs. Williamson is a member of First Presbyterian Church, Lydia Chapter O. E. S. (past matron), Marion White Shrine of Jerusalem (past high priestess), Wayside Rose Rebekah Lodge I. O. O. F. (past noble grand), and Ladies Auxiliary Patriarchs Militant, I. O. O. F. (past president). She was appointed state officer in 1946 and has received the Decoration of Chivalry in Columbus, which was given her for meritorious service in the Order. Mr. and Mrs. Williamson have many lovely jewels which have been presented to them by the many organizations over which they have presided. JOHN PHILIP PROBST, (retired) founder of Probst Bros. Plumbing and Heating Contractors, now Probst Supply Co., of Marion, was born Mar. 22, 1882, in Marion, son of Siegbert and Caroline (May) Probst. His father came to America from Germany as a small child with his parents. His mother was a native of Ohio. Mr. Probst attended Marion schools and, as a schoolboy, he was fond of watching operations on the loading platform of Huber Manufacturing Co. Eventually, he coaxed the workers into letting him operate the machines alone and became so proficient that one day, when he was eleven, he was stopped on the street by Edward Huber, founder of that company, and asked to pose for a picture. The photograph was used several years later in 1900 in the Chicago World's Fair Catalogue to show that a child could operate the machinery. Mr. Probst also demonstrated Huber machinery at county fairs and, while so occupied, he was offered a job with Marion Supply and Oil Co. to learn the plumbing and heating trade. He remained there until 1905 when he left to open his own company. In 1914, his younger brother, Arthur E., joined him and, in 1915, he built Probst Bldg. on Center and High Sts. to house the company. In 1924, another brother, George H., was added to the partnership and they expanded into the wholesale business. In 1936, the company was changed to its present name. Mr. Probst retired Arthur E. Probst from the business in 1944 and, in 1945, he turned his share of the business over to his two sons who are continuing the company with George H. Probst. For a number of years, Mr. Probst was a director of the Y. M. C. A. In 1929, he was elected to the Board of Directors of Marion Federal Savings and Loan Assn. and is now vice president. He was made a member of the Board of Directors of Marion Cemetery Assn. in 1929 and in 1938 he was elected a trustee. In 1938 he was made a member of Harding Memorial Assn. He is a member of Elks and Marion Chamber of Commerce. His favorite recreations are fishing, boating, and traveling. On June 26, 1907, Mr. Probst married Emma R. Cull, of Marion. They are members of Epworth Methodist Church. They reside at 579 Mt. Vernon Ave. [295] Children: (1) John Edwin (see Index). (2) Richard Eugene, a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University. He married Helen Fields and they have two children, Linda Jean and John Philip II. WILLIAM FREDERICK EHRICK, Plant Manager at Huber Manufacturing Co., was born at Bucyrus, Mar. 22, 1887, son of Otto C. and Lena (Fritchie) Ehrick, natives of Germany. Mr. Ehrick received his education in Bucyrus schools and was employed by several industrial plants in Bucyrus. After World War I, he and his twin brother, Harry C., who died Aug. 23, 1946, were sent to Europe on a confidential mission for the government and the old Hadfield-Penfield Steel Co. of Bucyrus to investigate a secret process for manufacturing armor-piercing projectiles. Mr. Ehrick came to Marion in 1930 and was associated with Marion Metal Products Co. until 1937 when he went to Columbus with Clark Vault Co. In 1942 he returned to Marion to accept the position of plant manager with Huber Manufacturing Co. His hobby is studying astronomy and making telescopes and other astronomical instruments. He is a member of Bucyrus Lodge and Valley of Columbus 32nd̊ of Masonry, Aladdin Temple Shrine, Marion Rotary Club (president), Marion Foreman's Club, and Chamber of Commerce. On Sept. 8, 1910, Mr. Ehrick married Virginia Fink who was born in New Winchester, Feb. 22, 1893, daughter of H. F. and Pauline (Gwinner) Fink. Children: (1) Norrine (Mrs. H. N. Truman), of Canton. She has one son, Michael Ehrick Truman. (2) Wilma (Mrs. Clifton Phelps), of Hamilton. She has one son, Eric Alan. (3) William Frederick, Jr., of Columbus. MARION HENRY BROWN, Production Planner and Scheduler with Huber Manufacturing Co., was born Aug. 21, 1910, in Marion, the youngest of five sons of Archie and Belle (Criswell) Brown. Mr. Brown attended Marion grade and high schools and in 1928 entered the employ of Gardner Tap & Die Co. as a machinist. He then was associated with the following companies: Susquehanna Silk Mills as weaver from 1931 to 1936; American Silk Mills in Lancaster, Pa., as weaver from 1936 to 1938; Huber Manufacturing Co. in the service department from 1938 to 1940 and in his present position in the production department since 1940. In May 1949 Primary Elections, he was nominated as Democratic Candidate for mayor of the city of Marion. He is a member of Emanuel Baptist Church (chairman Board of Trustees and Financial Treasurer), Marion Chapter of Gideons, National Assn. of Foremen, and Marion Exchange Club. On Oct. 31, 1931, he married Ellen J. Depriest. JESSIE FLORENCE REAMSNYDER DAUGHERTY, primary grade teacher in Kirkpatrick. Centralized School, was born at Upper Sandusky Oct. 24, 1882, daughter of Ameal and Mary (Beck) Reamsnyder. Her father, who was one of twelve children of Michael and Rosina Reamsnyder, came to America from Germany with his parents when he was four years old and settled in Oceola, Ohio. Mrs. Daugherty's brother, Roland Reamsnyder, is an engineer for Erie Railroad and resides in Marion. There is another brother, Ray Reamsnyder (see Index). [296] Mrs. Daugherty attended the county schools and began teaching school in 1900. She later attended Ohio Northern, Kent State, and Ohio Universities. She has taught school thirty-nine years, having taught in Kirkpatrick Centralized School for the past twenty-one years. On Nov. 6, 1905, she married Ilio C. Daugherty. There is one daughter, Dorothea, born Nov. 22, 1906. She married Walter G. Lyon, a foreman for the Erie Railroad in Marion. Mr. and Mrs. Lyon have four daughters: (1) Mary Margaret, who attended Bowling Green University and now teaches at Prospect. (2) Ruth Eleanor, a graduate of Bowling Green University. (3) Helen Anne. (4) Jean Elizabeth. Mrs. Daugherty is a member of the Church of Christ, is active in church work and has been a teacher of the Bible Class for a number of years. She is a member of Ohio Teachers Assn. and National Teachers Assn. In her school classrooms, Mrs. Daugherty has had as students her two brothers, her daughter, and her two eldest granddaughters. Her hobbies are canning and gardening. She resides in Kirkpatrick. FREDERICK WILLIAM GEHM, Mayor of Prospect and owner and funeral director of Gehm Funeral Home in Prospect, was born in Fort Atkinson, Wisc., Nov. 7, 1907, son of Rev. Paul J. Gehm and Alma (Schaer) Gehm. His father has been minister in the St. Paul's Evangelical Church in Piqua since 1912. Mr. Gehm graduated from high school in Piqua. He attended Ohio State University and the University of Cincinnati. He graduated from Columbus College of Embalming in 1931, and held positions in Piqua, Dayton, Marion and Ansonia before 1939 when he became associated with T. E. Drake Funeral Home in Prospect. In October 1940, he purchased the business from Mr. Drake, renaming it Gehm Funeral Home. He was elected a member of Council of Prospect in 1941 and was reelected in 1943. In 1945, he filled the unexpired term of Stanley Bricker as Mayor. He was elected Mayor in 1947. He has been Republican Central Committeeman since 1944. He is a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Church in Piqua and is affiliated with the Reformed Church in Prospect. He is a member of Knights of Pythias Lodge, Lions Club, and Chamber of Commerce. His hobbies are woodworking and collecting stamps. On Oct. 18, 1935, Mr. Gehm married Marie Anewalt who was born in Miami County, daughter of Ray L. and Minnie (Whitmer) Anewalt. Mrs. Gehm graduated from Ball Memorial Hospital at Piqua, as an R. N., and did graduate work at Crile Clinic in Cleveland. There are two sons, John Frederick, born Mar. 27, 1944, and Paul Joseph, born Oct. 1, 1947. LENA TOPLIFF GILLESPIE, daughter of Calvin H. and Lenora (Lenox) Topliff, was born May 5, 1890, in LaRue where her father was a farmer. Her paternal grandfather, Lewis Topliff, one of the pioneer settlers of LaRue, owned and farmed a thousand acres of land in and around LaRue. He also owned and operated a grist mill in LaRue. Mrs. Gillespie attended grade and high school in LaRue, graduating in 1909. She received her B. S. degree from Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, Mich., and attended Bowling Green University. She has taught school in [297] LaRue about seven years, having taught prior to her marriage and having returned to teaching in September 1946 during the scarcity of teachers. On Sept. 10, 1913, she was married to Charles Evan Gillespie. Mr. Gillespie was born in Montgomery Township Dec. 22, 1889, son of Joseph D. and Elizabeth (Blow) Gillespie, early settlers of Montgomery Township. His father served as county commissioner of Marion County for two terms. Mr. Gillespie graduated from LaRue High School and from Ohio Northern University with the degree of C. E. He was a bridge contractor until 1938. At that time, he became chief engineer of bridges of Division Six of the State Highway Department of Ohio, which position he held until his death, June 6, 1946. There are three sons, all graduates of LaRue High School: (1) Lewis Evan, born Nov. 20, 1914. He attended Ohio Northern University and is now in charge of maintenance for Buckeye Rural Electric Co. at Gallipolis. He married Sara Murphy and they have one son, Robert Evan. (2) Charles Topliff, born June 24, 1917. He attended Ohio Northern University and served five years with the 508 Parachute Infantry of the U. S. Army during World War II. He was released from duty as a first lieutenant, which rank he retains on reserve status. He is now a farmer on the Gillespie home farm, near LaRue. He married Naomi Saget, of Meridian, Miss., and they have two daughters, Mary Kathleen and Jean Elizabeth. (3) Loren Garey, born July 31, 1929, a student at Ohio State University. Mrs. Gillespie is interested in the civic affairs of the community. She is a member of the Baptist Church, of Mary Lenox Chapter O. E. S., Twentieth Century Club, Happy Tymes Club, and Business Women's Assn. Her hobbies are collecting pitchers and growing flowers. CARL EDWARD HARMON, owner and manager of Harmon Nursery in Prospect, was born in Prospect July 2, 1896, son of Michael O. and Ellen (Campbell) Harmon. His father was in the nursery business in Prospect for about fifteen years. Mr. Harmon graduated from Prospect High School and American Landscape School in Minneapolis, Minn. He then became a partner in the nursery business with his father. Since his father's death in 1921 he has been sole owner. He was on Prospect Village Council four years and on the Board of Public Affairs two years. He has been a member of the School Board since 1942 and was president of the board (1947 and 1948) . He is a member of Prospect Baptist Church (deacon and superintendent of the Sunday School), trustee of the Marion Assn., and Prospect Lodge F. & A. M. On Sept. 8, 1917, Mr. Harmon married Grace Gabriel who was born in Delaware County, daughter of John and Sarah (Fryman) Gabriel who were farmers in Delaware County. Her maternal grandfather, Thomas Fryman, served under the leadership of General Sherman during the Civil War. Mrs. Harmon is a member of Prospect Baptist Church and the PTA. There is one son, Paul Richard, born in August 1935. FRED WALLACE ISSLER, Federal Milk Market Administrator of Ohio and Tri-State, was born in Pleasant Township Nov. 13, 1898, son [298] of Charles Caleb and Margaret Jane (Cratty) Issler. His parents who are now retired and residing in Prospect, were farmers and the owners of the Fairview Greenhouse, north of Prospect. Mr. Issler attended grade schools in the country and in Prospect. He graduated from Prospect High School and attended Iowa State University where he was a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity. He enlisted in the U. S. Navy during World War I. He served as postmaster in Prospect for a few years before entering a partnership in farming with the late Dr. R. H. Finefrock. They specialized in dairying and general farming. In 1934, he became state milk examiner under the Burke Act. In 1936, he became state secretary for Ohio Milk Producers' Federation. He was administrator for the Toledo Milk Market from 1938 to 1942, becoming administrator for both Toledo and Cincinnati in 1942. During World War II, he was administrator for Ohio. He is now administrator over an area including Toledo, Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton, Springfield, and Huntington, W. Va. Along with his administrative duties, Mr. Issler continues his dairy and general farming and specializes in raising registered Jersey cattle. He is a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church at Prospect, Prospect Lodge F. & A. M., Prospect Lions Club, and Verne I. Mounts Post of American Legion. On Nov. 9, 1922, Mr. Issler married Mary Lucille Finefrock who was born in Prospect July 11, 1900, daughter of the late Dr. R. H. Finefrock and Norma Ann (Claflin) Finefrock. Dr. Finefrock practiced medicine in Prospect forty years. After Dr. Finefrock's death in 1938, Mrs. Fine-frock spent eight years as supervisor at the Ohio Girls' Industrial School. Mrs. Issler's grandfather, Ira C. Claflin, served as a soldier in the Civil War. Mrs. Issler graduated from Prospect High School and from Ohio Wesleyan University where she was a member of Delta Gamma Sorority. She is a member of the Methodist Church in Prospect, Prospect Chapter O. E. S. (past matron), American Legion Auxiliary, Marion Three Arts Club, and Prospect Circle of Child's Conservation League. During World War II, she was a Volunteer American Red Cross Nurses' Aid for two years, at the time the family was living in Cincinnati. She has been active in P. T. A. work and is a leader in the Cub Scout work in Prospect. Children: (1) Richard Finefrock, born July 12, 1924. He attended DeVilbiss High School and graduated from Prospect High School. He attended Purdue University for one year before entering service during World War II. While at Purdue, he was a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity. He entered service in the U. S. Naval Air Corps and graduated as an ensign at Corpus Christi, Texas. He was killed in line of duty Nov. 1, 1945. He was an active member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Prospect. (2) Caroline Ann, born July 3, 1926. She attended schools in Toledo and graduated from Prospect High School and, in 1948, from Ohio Wesleyan University where she was a member of Delta Gamma sorority. She is a member of the Methodist Church. (3) Thomas Frederick, born Sept. 23, 1938. He attended school in Cincinnati and is now a student in Prospect. Mr. and Mrs. Issler's hobbies are horses and travel. They reside on County Road 69, west of Prospect, on the farm of which the original [299]