1000 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO States upon invitation of the Finnish National Temperance Association in 1908, and spent two years as a public speaker for that organization in the United States and Canada. She was for one year secretary of the Finnish National Temperance Association, and has been most active and helpful in the organization of the Suomi Church at Fairport, where her husband is pastor. Mrs. Lipsanen has been a director of Suomi College for three years, treasurer and director of the Ohio-Pennsylvania Young Peoples League, and Sunday school superintendent at Fairport Harbor. She also takes a prominent part in all local church affairs and is especially interested in young people. She began an evening school for Finnish people for the purpose of studying English, and this work was subsequently taken over by the Fairport school board. Mrs. Lipsanen also organized the Red Cross work among the Finnish people, and has served as local president, director, and treasurer. The Suomi Church at Fairport Harbor was organized in 1891. The new church building was erected in 1926, and was made possible by the donation of 11,000 hours of free labor by the members of the congregation. Its total cost was $76,000.00, and at the date of dedication the entire debt had been paid. Lights, fixtures, and an organ were completely paid for by 1928. The congregation numbers 1206 members, and Reverend Lipsanen has confirmed 732 people and baptized 900 during his 22 years of service in Fairport Harbor. He has substantially aided and promoted all Finnish movements in the community and is recognized as a civic leader. In 1934 he organized the Boy Scout movement among his people, and in 1933 founded the Lutheran Brotherhood at Fairport Harbor. The church building is 42 x 106 feet and is modern in construction and appointments. A cemetery of two and one-half acres is owned by the congregation. HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 1001 Reverend Lipsanen is also president of the Lake County Transportation Company, and for several years was owner of the "Amerikan Sanomat", a Finnish weekly newspaper, published at Fairport Harbor. His wife served as managing editor. Heikki Karhu. —As editor and publisher of the Amerikan Sanomat, at Fairport Harbor, Mr. Karhu is identified with the only Finnish newspaper in Ohio, founded in 1897. He was born at Oulu, Finland, Aug. 11, 1877, the son of Henry and Anna (Ollila) Karhu. Both are deceased and are buried in Finland. Heikki Karhu became an apprentice in a printing plant when 13 years of age. He came to the United States in 1902 and located at Hancock, Mich., where he was employed on a Finnish newspaper for three years. He served in the same capacity at Calumet, Mich., during 1905-15, and from 1915 until 1924 was again employed at Hancock. Mr. Karhu went to Duluth, Minn., in 1924 where he spent two years on a Finnish newspaper. During 1926-32 he successfully engaged in the printing business at Duluth. He came to Fairport Harbor in September, 1932, and at that time purchased the Amerikan Sanomat from Rev. and Mrs. Lipsanen. The Amerikan Sanomat is published every Thursday in the interest of the Finnish people of the Ohio Conference. It is an 8 page, 7 column publication. Its circulation includes 800 Lake County subscribers, out of a total publication of 1200 copies. It has a wide circulation throughout the United States and mails 80 subscriptions weekly to Finland. The first editor of the Amerikan Sanomat was August Edwards, who was Emmigration Commissioner from Ashtabula. The Encyclopaedia Britannica describes the Finnish language "as the most sonorous and harmonious of tongues." 1002 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO In September, 1900, Mr. Karhu married Miss Olga Kauppi, a native of Finland, who died May 10, 1934. Their son, Arni H., resides at Duluth, Minn., where he is an accountant. He married Miss Anna Lido, a native of Minnesota, and they are the parents of twin sons, Clifton and Raymond, born Nov. 23, 1927. Olga (Kauppi) Karhu was the daughter of John and Sarah Kauppi, natives of Finland. Mr. Karhu holds membership in the Suomi Lutheran Church, Kaleva-Finnish Club, and Kasvi-Temperance Society. Edward E. Lawrence —Honored, respected, and esteemed at Fairport Harbor, Mr. Lawrence took a prominent part in the business and civic affairs of that community for more than 40 years. He died Aug. 23, 1933. Mr. Lawrence was born at Somersetshire, England, Feb. 14, 1865, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward E. Lawrence. Edward E. Lawrence came to the United States from England in 1884 and settled at Fairport Harbor six years later. He was associated with a meat dealer, but after a short time engaged in business for himself on a small scale. He gradually became interested in supplying the marine trade and later acquired the interest of the Marine Supply Company. He also absorbed the business of Ingram & Son, another competitor, and on April 10, 1912, E. E. Lawrence & Son Company occupied its new headquarters at High and Third Street, Fairport Harbor. The history of Mr. Lawrence's success in business is closely allied with the history of the city, and he became its most prosperous merchant. He retired Jan. 12, 1925, and at that time disposed of his holdings to his son, Edward E. Lawrence, Jr. Mr. Lawrence was also president of the Lake County Savings & Loan Company, and vice president of the Consolidated Produce Company, at Cleveland. HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 1003 Howard Kenworthy. —As vice president and secretary of the Falls Steel Tube & Manufacturing Company at Newton Falls, Mr. Kenworthy ranks high among the able and successful business men of Mahoning County. He was born in New York City, Dec. 8, 1885, the son of Richard A. and Harriet E. (Halley) Kenworthy. Richard A. Kenworthy, deceased, was a native of New York. His wife was born in New York City and lives at Youngstown. Mr. Kenworthy was a dry goods merchant at Poughkeepsie, N. Y., for a number of years. He died in 1923 and is buried at Poughkeepsie. Mr. Kenworthy was a Republican and served as city treasurer. He held membership in the Baptist Church. To Mr. and Mrs. Kenworthy were born three children: 1. Howard, subject of this sketch. 2. Clara, married Phillys Wick, lives at Youngstown. 3. Richard A., who is president of the Falls Steel Tube & Manufacturing Company. Howard Kenworthy attended a private school of Poughkeepsie, N. Y., and completed a course of study at Riverside Military Academy in 1904. He then received the degree of Bachelor of Arts at Yale University in 1908. The following year he was graduated from Eastman College. He served in a clerical capacity with the Christy Moyer & Company, New York City, during 1909, and in the following year went with Walther & Company, New York. He resigned from the latter's employ in 1920 as district sales manager, and in the same year became district manager of the Newton Steel Company, at Cleveland. He went with the Trumbull Steel Company, at Warren, Ohio, in 1921, and four years later was one of the organizers of the Falls Steel Tube & Manufacturing Company, at Newton Falls, in partnership with his brother, Richard A. Kenworthy, who is president of the concern. They are widely known manufacturers of automobile tubular parts. 1004 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO Mr. Kenworthy is a Republican, a member of the First Baptist Church, and belongs to the Youngstown Country Club, Bear's Den Riding Club, and University Club of Cleveland. Charles I. Chamberlin. —Numbered among the most successful business men and influential citizens of Ashtabula County is Charles I. Chamberlin, who is president of the Champion Hardware Company, at Geneva, and vice president of the Geneva Savings & Trust Company. He was born in Geneva Township, Ashtabula County, Feb. 12, 1853, the son of I. C. and Laura (Wiard) Chamberlin. I. C. Chamberlin was born in England and his wife was a native of Geneva, Ohio. Both are deceased and are buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Geneva. At the age of 13 years Mr. Chamberlin came to this country and located at Geneva, Ohio. He became a tailor and clothing salesman with an Ashtabula concern and in 1864 came to Geneva, where he successfully conducted a clothing business until the time of his death in 1907. He was a Republican and served as a member and secretary of the school board when the old normal school was erected in 1868. He was a prominent member of the Baptist church, of which he served as deacon. The Wiard family came to Ohio from Connecticut in 1811 and settled on a farm on South Ridge in Geneva Township. They became successful farmers and were prominent pioneer citizens. To I. C. and Laura (Wiard) Chamberlin were born seven children: 1. Frances, died in infancy. 2. Charles I., subject of this sketch. 3. Rev. Dr. Carey W., who died in 1932, was pastor of the First Baptist Church, at Beverly, Mass., for a quarter of a century. 4. Clarence, died in infancy. 5. Albert W., who died in 1932, was president of the Geneva Metal Wheel Company, at Geneva. He was also HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 1005 president of the Geneva Hospital board, and took a prominent part in all civic affairs. He was a member of the First Baptist Church. His widow lives at Geneva. 6. Jennie 0., married Herbert Bollard, lives at Omaha, Neb. 7. Dr. Willis A., who has been head of the Department of Modern Languages at Denison University for the past 40 years. He lives at Granville, Ohio. Charles I. Chamberlin was reared and educated at Geneva, and at the age of 16 years he became interested in the clothing business with his father at Geneva. He has continued as owner and manager of the business since the latter's death. In 1890 Mr. Chamberlin was active in the organization of the Geneva Bicycle Company, and served as its secretary-treasurer. He also was a director of the Geneva Tool Company, which later was merged with the American Fork & Hoe Company. As mentioned above, since 1919 Mr. Chamberlin has been president of the Champion Hardware Company. On Sept. 5, 1876, Mr. Chamberlin was united in marriage with Miss Sophie M. Berry, daughter of James H. and Abbe (Dix) Berry. She died Oct. 12, 1925, and is buried at Geneva. Both Mr. and Mrs. Berry are deceased and are buried at Forestville, N. Y. Three daughters were born to Mr. and Mrs. Chamberlin: 1. Laura A., born Aug. 6, 1877, a graduate of Vassar College, at Poughkeepsie, N. Y., class of 1899. She lives at home. 2. Alice C., born at Geneva, April 29, 1881, attended Lake Erie College and graduated from Vassar College, class of 1903. She married Albert L. Scott, who is president of Lockwood-Green & Company, engineers, Rockefeller Center, New York City. He is chairman of the Board of Cotton Finishers Code Committee. He and his family are members of Riverside Church, New York City. Mr. and Mrs. Scott are the parents of the following children: Alice (Scott) Brown; David Hart Scott; Albert Lyon Scott; 1006 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO Richard Chamberlin Scott; and Robert Litchfield Scott. 3. Marjorie Chamberlin, born Nov. 23, 1891, died Dec. 18, 1896. She is buried at Geneva. Mr. Chamberlin is a prominent member of the First Baptist Church, in which he has been active for 67 years. He served as Sunday school superintendent and for 30 years also taught Sunday school. He was a member of the board of trustees of the Baptist Ohio State Convention for 30 years, and served as vice president for several years. Politically, Mr. Chamberlin has always been a Republican, and he has been active in county and state politics, although he has never sought office. He was secretary of the Ohio State Delegation at the Progressive National Convention at Chicago, Ill., in 1916. Mr. Chamberlin is a charter member of the Geneva Library Board, of which he was a founder in 1898. The family residence is at 81 Walnut Street, Geneva. Mr. Chamberlin is a member of the Geneva Rotary Club. He served eight years on the village school board, four years as president. During his term on the board the first high school building was built in Geneva. The Champion Hardware Company. —One of the leading business enterprises of Ashtabula County and Northeastern Ohio is the Champion Hardware Company, of Ashtabula. It was founded in 1883 by Rev. George Hasenflue, and the company originally manufactured sash fasteners exclusively. Gradually, the company added other lines until it now manufactures a most complete line of hardware and builders' supplies, as well as iron toys. The plant, originally located at Cleveland, Ohio, was removed to Geneva in 1902 and has since enjoyed a steady growth, their products having a wide market throughout HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 1007 the United States and Canada, as well as a small export business. The firm employs between 150 and 200 people. Upon the death of Reverend Hasenflue in 1896, the business was carried on by his two sons, John and Ezra Hasenflue. The former was president and treasurer and the latter served as secretary. In 1910 Ezra Hasenflue disposed of his interests and holdings and nine years later John Hasenflue retired from the business. Present officers of the Champion Hardware Company are: Charles I. Chamberlin, president; Thorpe Miller, vice president and assistant manager; W. H. Gallt, vice president, and Sam T. Harris, director. Nelson Hasenflue is secretary-treasurer and general manager. A. Elmer Ladvala. —As owner and manager of the Fairport Service Station, Mr. Ladvala is recognized as one of the enterprising and successful young business men of Lake County. He was born at Ashtabula, June 7, 1909, the son of Matthew E. and Evelyn (Herttua) Ladvala. Matthew E. Ladvala, who died in April, 1934, was a substantial and well known citizen of Fairport Harbor. His widow resides at Painesville. Mr. Ladvala was well known at Fairport Harbor, where he conducted the business which is now owned by his son. To Mr. and Mrs. Ladvala were born the following children. 1. Elvina, married Victor Korpi, lives at Ashtabula, and has two children, Victor and Evelyn, twins, born May 15, 1913. 2. John S., married Lena Kosti, lives at Ashtabula. 3. Charles, married Lena Wedgren, lives at Ashtabula. 4. Ida, married Otto Schuler, lives at Denver, Colo. She was a nurse in the service during the World War. 5. Anna, married Ralph Widgren, lives at Denver, Colo. Their children are : Marie, Esther, and Eugene. 6. Alma, lives at home. 7. Walter, lives at home, is associated with 1008 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO the engineering department of the Diamond Alkali Corporation. 8. A. Elmer, subject of this sketch. A. Elmer Ladvala attended the public schools of Ashtabula Harbor, and was graduated from high school in 1927. He then became associated with his father and became owner of the enterprise. The Fairport Service Station, located at East and 7th Avenues, handles a complete line of tires, batteries, and renders first grade ignition, brake, lubrication and motor service. On Aug. 20, 1932, Mr. Ladvala was united in marriage with Miss Bertha Koski, daughter of Jacob and Marie Koski, of Fairport. They have no children. Mr. Ladvala and his wife are members of the Suomi Church. E. E. Lawrence, Jr. —One of the highly successful and well known young business men of Lake County is E. E. Lawrence, Jr., who was identified with E. E. Lawrence & Son Company, merchants, of Fairport Harbor. He was born at Fairport Harbor, Nov. 29, 1895, the son of E. E. and Jennie (Conley) Lawrence. E. E. Lawrence, who died Aug. 23, 1933, was a native of Somersetshire, England. His wife was a native of Canada. She is also deceased. Their children were: 1. Ethel, married Harry Rogers, lives at Fairport Harbor, where he owns the Lyric Theatre. 2. E. E., Jr., subject of this sketch. E. E. Lawrence, Jr., attended the public schools of Lake County and since early youth has been identified with the business which was founded by his father more than 35 years ago. They were dealers in marine supplies, hardware, groceries, meats, etc. At the outbreak of the World War Mr. Lawrence enlisted and served with the U. S. Marine HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 1009 Corps, being stationed for a time at Paris Island, S. C. He then did guard duty at Washington, D. C., and was discharged on Dec. 21, 1918. Mr. Lawrence was married on June 12, 1923, to Miss Lillian Christenson, daughter of Julius T. and Caroline (Neilson) Christenson. Both are deceased and are buried at Lake Preston, S. D. Mrs. Lawrence is a graduate of the University of South Dakota, and before her marriage was a teacher of history and English at Pierre, S. D., and Sioux City, Ia. She was born at Lake Preston, S. D. There were three daughters born to Mr. and Mrs. Christenson: 1. Ella, married Winfred Colton, who is dean of the College of Music, University of South Dakota. They have two daughters: Dorothy, violinist, who has won two national contests in music; and Winifred. 2. Lillian Lawrence. 3. Ada, married Wilfred Dickey, druggist, lives at Iroquois, S. D. They have a daughter, Marilyn. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence are prominent members of the Painesville Episcopal Church, and he is affiliated with the Masonic and Elk lodges, American Legion, Cleveland Athletic Club, and Mentor Headlands Country Club. In March, 1935, Mr. Lawrence discontinued his business as mentioned. Thomas Edison Howard, who died on June 1, 1934, was a leading and highly esteemed citizen of Fairport, Lake County, and was serving his third term as a councilman of the village, where he had been a resident for 11 years. Mr. Howard was born at Wilkes Barre, Pa., Feb. 25, 1889, the son of David and Anna (Baughman) Howard. David Howard is a retired mine foreman, and lives at Wanamie, Pa. His entire active career was spent in the coal mines of Pennsylvania. Both he and his wife are 1010 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO natives of that state. Their children are: 1. John, lives at Wanamie, Pa. 2. Martha, married Frank Mozarch, lives at Washington, D. C. 3. Thomas Edison, subject of this sketch. 4. Harold, lives in South Dakota. 5. Hannah, married Arnold Lask, lives at Glenlawn, Pa. 6. Ruth, married Peter Shelhamer, lives at Wanamie, Pa. 7. David, Jr., lives at home. The early life of Thomas Edison Howard was spent in the coal mines of Pennsylvania and he attended the public schools. He later engaged in structural iron work, and was employed in the erection of the plant of the Diamond Alkali Corporation at Fairport Harbor. He remained with that company as inspector of structural work for three years, and in 1917 went to Lorain, Ohio, where he was employed for six months in the ship yards. Upon his return to Fairport, Mr. Howard became foreman of the boiler shops of the Diamond Alkali, and was serving in that capacity at the time of his death. He is buried at Geneva. On May 13, 1916, Mr. Howard was united in marriage with Ines Irene Armstrong, of Geneva, daughter of John and Sarah (Button) Davis. Both are deceased and are buried in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Geneva. By a former marriage Mrs. Howard has a son, Robert, born March 18, 1904. He married Miss Laura Somppi, of Fairport, and they have two children, Roberta and Peggie. Mr. Howard was elected to the city council of Fairport in 1929, reelected in 1931, and again in 1933. He was especially interested in the development of the municipal waterworks at Fairport, he having been the first man in the village to start and plan this project. He held membership in the Baptist Church and Men's Civic Club. The following tribute was paid to the memory of the late Thomas Edison Howard by members of the city council in a resolution adopted by that body: "The council of the HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 1011 village of Fairport is saddened and grieved by the loss of one of its members, who has so conscientiously represented the people of his community. His career has been marked by the highest qualities of leadership, integrity, and efficiency". Samuel Trescott. —As superintendent of Madison Township Rural Schools, Mr. Trescott has a wide acquaintance throughout Lake County and is a prominent figure in the educational affairs of the community. He was born at Columbiana, Ohio, Feb. 28, 1898, the son of Edward and Frances (Boersler) Trescott. Edward Trescott is a native of Ohio. Following his graduation from Hiram College in 1891 he became superintendent of schools at Lawrence, S. D., where he remained for two years. He then spent four years as superintendent of schools at Kent, Ohio, ten years at Columbiana, nineteen years at Ravenna, and eight years at Girard. To Mr. and Mrs. Trescott were born three children: 1. Samuel, subject of this sketch. 2. Marian, married C. J. Rousch, lives at Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, and they have two daughters, Barbara and Patricia. 3. Charles, a graduate of U. S. Naval Academy, class of 1929, now a graduate student in engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is married and lives at Boston, Mass. After his graduation in 1916 from Ravenna High School, Samuel Trescott received the degree of Bachelor of Arts at Hiram College in 1920. He then spent a year in business at Cleveland, Ohio, with the U. S. Tire & Rubber Company. He began his teaching career at Madison, Ohio, where he remained as teacher and athletic coach for eight years, and in 1929 Mr. Trescott assumed his present duties as superintendent of schools there. He has taken graduate work 1012 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO in education at the University of Illinois, summer of 1923; University of Michigan, summer of 1928; and Columbia University, summer of 1931. On June 17, 1922, Mr. Trescott was united in marriage with Miss Gertrude Miller, a native of Toledo, Ohio. Their children are : 1. Francis, born April 3, 1923. 2. Marilyn, born Sept. 28, 1925. 3. Rosanne, born Feb. 19, 1932. Mr. Trescott and his family are members of the Congregational Church, and he belongs to the Kiwanis Club, of which he was president during 1931. He also is identified with the Lake County, Ohio, Northeastern Ohio, and National Education Associations, and Department of Superintendence. The Madison Township School is the recognized cradle of the centralized school in Ohio. It has a faculty of 26 teachers, with enrollment during 1933-34 of 550 elementary pupils and 230 high school students. It has a complete curriculum and includes a department of vocational agriculture, department of home economics, general college preparatory course, manual training and mechanical drawing departments. Matt Tuuri is a dependable and highly esteemed citizen of Fairport, where he is identified with the Lake County Transportation Company. He is a native of Finland, born at Wasa, Sept. 15, 1873, the son of Matt and Mary Tuuri. Matt Tuuri, Sr. and his wife are natives of Finland and reside at Fairport. They have two children : 1. Matt Jr., the subject of this sketch. 2. Mary, married Topias Herrala, lives at Cleveland. The boyhood of Matt Tuuri was spent in his native land, where he was educated. He emigrated to the United States on June 6, 1893, and for three months followed his trade as a painter. He then became interested in the bakery HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 1013 business at Fairport, and from 1898 until 1926 successfully conducted his own business here. He then disposed of his interest to the North Star Baking Company, and in that year became identified with the transportation business in partnership with Rev. Gabriel Lipsanen, and Moses Hokkanen. They own and operate four busses between Fairport and Painesville and make 32 round trips daily. Mr. Tuuri married (first) in 1907 Miss Alma Makela, of Ashtabula, who died in 1929. Their children were: 1. Ruth, married Edward Sakkila. 2. Ruura, married Robert Pjersted. 3. Marie. All live at Fairport. Mr. Tuuri married (second) in 1931 Miss Hella Ranghil, a native of Finland. Politically Mr. Tuuri is a Republican, and during 1933-34 he served as a member of the city council. He holds membership in the Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Church, and belongs to the Elks Lodge, and Kaleva-Finnish Club. Stephen Sutch, who has served continuously as chief of police at Fairport Harbor since 1921, is a representative citizen of Lake County and a highly esteemed public official of the community. He was born in Hungary, Sept. 10, 1882, the son of Stephen and Suzanne (Bernath) Sutch. Both Stephen Sutch and his wife are deceased and are buried in Hungary. Their children were: 1. Stephen, subject of this sketch. 2. Ladislaus, married Mary Rokoczi, lives at Fairport. 3. Goldia, lives in Hungary. At the age of 15 years, Stephen Sutch emigrated to the United States. He lived for a time at Tompkins Cove, N. Y., and then came to Fairport. During 1904-5-6 Mr. Sutch was employed as a member of the local police force. He then served as foreman on the docks of the P. & L. E. RR., and continued with that company until his election as chief of the police department in 1921. With the exception of 1921 1014 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO and 1922 he has continued as chief, and in those years served as marshall. In June, 1911, Mr. Sutch married Miss Bertha Balazo. Their children are: 1. Stephen, Jr., married Julia Delacey, lives at Fairport. 2. Paul. 3. Mary, married Frank Szaka, lives at Painesville. 4. Elizabeth. 5. Helen. 6. Michael. 7. John. 8. Robert. 9. Jeanette. Mr. Sutch is a member of the Hungarian Reformed Church, and belongs to the Lions Club. Arvo G. Liimakka. —As owner and manager of the Buckeye Dairy Company, at Fairport Harbor, Mr. Liimakka ranks among the progressive and highly successful young business men of Lake County. He was born at Fairport Harbor, July 13, 1907, the son of Matthew and Saima Liimakka. Matthew Liimakka resides at Fairport Harbor. He is associated with his son's dairy business. Both he and his wife were born in Finland. Their children were. 1. Eero, born Jan. 7, 1905, married Ann Yates, lives at Painesville. 2. Toivo Edward, born July 13, 1907, lives at Fairport. He is a twin brother of Arvo G. 3. Arvo G., subject of this sketch. Following his graduation from Fairport High School in 1925, Arvo G. Liimakka attended Wittenberg College, where he received the degree of Bachelor of Arts in 1929. He spent two years in the medical school of the University of Louisville, and in May, 1932, organized the Buckeye Dairy Company at Fairport Harbor. He is president and manager of the company, and his brother, Toivo Edward Liimakka, is vice president and assistant manager. The plant distributes milk and dairy products throughout Lake County and operates six trucks. Eight men are employed, and they HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 1015 are manufacturers of high quality ice cream, butter, cheese, etc. It is a recognized fact that the Buckeye Dairy Company has the most complete dairy equipment to be found in Lake County. A laboratory is maintained and is in charge of a university trained technician. Mr. Liimakka is the originator of the red cellophane cap, which guarantees against possible germ infection in the delivery of milk. "Bottled clean and delivered clean" is the appropriate slogan of the Buckeye Dairy Company. It is a protective feature which has already gained wide popularity in Lake County. The Buckeye Dairy Company also uses the newer type of spraying for pasteurization, instead of the coil type, and milk sold by the organization has an extremely low bacteria count. The plant is built according to the health standards and regulations required in the dairy equipment of New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Approximately 500 gallons of milk are distributed daily by the Buckeye Dairy Company, and they are among the few dealers in Guernsey milk. Mr. Liimakka is a member of the Suomi Lutheran Church, at Fairport Harbor, and is affiliated with Theta Chi Delta, Phi Beta Pi, and Beta Beta Beta fraternities. He takes a prominent and active part in local sporting events and has sponsored a baseball team and long distance swimming events. Richard A. Kenworthy, Jr. —Prominent among the successful business men of Mahoning County is Richard A. Kenworthy, Jr., who is president and treasurer of the Falls Steel Tube & Manufacturing Company, of Newton Falls. He was born at Poughkeepsie, N. Y., March 25, 1889, the son of Richard A. and Harriet E. (Haffey) Kenworthy. 1016 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO Richard A. Kenworthy, who died in 1923, was a native of Pine Plains, N. Y. His wife was born in New York City and resides at Youngstown. He spent many years as a dry goods merchant at Poughkeepsie. Mr. Kenworthy was a Republican and had held the office of city treasurer of Poughkeepsie. He was a member of the Baptist Church. There were three children in the Kenworthy family. 1. Howard, who is vice president and secretary of the Falls Steel Tube & Manufacturing Company. 2. Clara, married Philip Wick, lives at Youngstown. 3. Richard A., the subject of this sketch. Richard A. Kenworthy, Jr., attended Quinzy private school at Poughkeepsie, and in 1906 was graduated from Riverside Military Academy. He spent three years at Yale University and during 1909-10 was identified with the engineering department of the Panama Railroad and Gatun Dam at Panama and the Canal Zone. He then was connected with the engineering department of the Long Island Railroad Company at Long Island, N. Y., during 1911-14, and in the latter year became a member of the engineering department of the Trumbull Steel Company at Warren, Ohio. He was later with the sales department of the latter organization, and in March, 1917, founded the Liberty Steel Company, at Warren, in partnership with E. C. Clark, being secretary and sales manager. Mr. Kenworthy enlisted in the World War in November, 1917, and was sent to Camp Sherman, Ohio. He later attended the Fourth Engineers Officers Training School at Petersburg, Va., and in June, 1918, received the commission of second lieutenant. He was then assigned to the 106th U. S. Engineers, 84th Division, and served in France as a first lieutenant. He received his discharge in July, 1919, and in that year was founder of the Falls Steel Tube & Manufacturing Company, at Newton Falls, in association with his brother, Howard Kenworthy. HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 1017 In June, 1920, Mr. Kenworthy was united in marriage with Miss Mary Wick, daughter of Charles J. Wick. They have two sons: Richard A. III, and Wick. Mr. Kenworthy is a Republican, a member of the Presbyterian Church, and belongs to Chi Phi fraternity. Daniel H. Wheeler, is the capable and well known superintendent of the Ashtabula County Home near Ashtabula. He was born in Monroe Township, Ashtabula County, June 17, 1877, the son of David and Ellen (Waldo) Wheeler. David Wheeler was born in a log cabin in Monroe Township, in 1850. His wife was born in Conneaut Township, Ashtabula County, and died in 1927. Mr. Wheeler died Aug. 22, 1897. Both were members of pioneer families and David Wheeler became a prosperous farmer. He also was prominent in local politics, and held membership in the United Brethren Church. To Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler the following children were born: 1. William, who has served as county commissioner of Ashtabula County, lives in Conneaut Township. 2. Izora, deceased, was the wife of William Billett. 3. Daniel H., subject of this sketch. 4. Amos, who died in 1908. 5. Arthur, who died in 1904. 6. Elsie, who died in 1917, was the wife of Harry Strock, of Denmark Township, Ashtabula County. 8. Hattie, married Rue Dalrymple, lives at Conneaut. 7. Lizzie, married J. W. Ring, lives at Conneaut. Daniel H. Wheeler grew up on his father's farm in Monroe Township, and attended the district schools. As a young man he became interested in the manufacture of ice cream and cones and spent ten years as the proprietor of a business at Conneaut. He then farmed four years in Monroe Township, after which he became a bridge contractor on county and state work. After 14 years in that work, Mr. Wheeler 1018 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO received his present appointment in 1927 as superintendent of the Ashtabula County Home. On Nov. 27, 1900, Mr. Wheeler married Miss Carlie J. Kent, of Monroe Township, Ashtabula County, daughter of Hiram E. and Caroline (Hall) Kent. Both are deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler were born three sons: 1. Kenton, born March 23, 1905, died Aug. 2, 1932. He married Miss Lucine Puffer, of Conneaut, and they had four children: DeWayne, Richard, Phylas Gean and Carlie Ann. 2. Paul H., a graduate of Northwestern Institute, at Minneapolis, Minn., and since July, 1934, has been medical technician at Longview Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. 3. Frank W., who is county investigator of the poor in Ashtabula County. Mr. Wheeler is a Republican and is affiliated with the Masonic and Elk lodges and Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Lewis E. Hull. —Among the most prominent and successful farmers of Lake County and Northeastern Ohio is Lewis E. Hull, nationally known breeder of Brown Swiss cattle. He is manager and part owner of the Hull Brothers Farm of 245 acres in Perry Township, Lake County. Mr. Hull was born on the Hull homestead, where he resides, March 18, 1872, the son of Warren and Emma (Arthur) Hull. Warren Hull, deceased, was a representative farmer of Perry Township. He was born in Lake County, as was his wife. Both are buried at Perry. Mr. Hull was successful as a breeder and owner of pure bred Brown Swiss dairy cattle. At the time of his death he was associated with his sons, Lewis E. and Sterling Hull. There were three sons born to Mr. and Mrs. Hull: 1. Sterling, deceased, married Elizabeth Child, also deceased. Their children are: Dorothy, Edgar, and Vernon. 2. Lewis E., subject of this sketch. HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 1019 3. Clyde C., deceased, married Edith Hulburt, who lives at Perry. Their children are: Kenneth and Margaret. Following his graduation from Perry High School in 1891, Lewis E. Hull became associated with his father's farming and stock interests in Perry Township. After about seven years the sons, Lewis E. and Sterling Hull, purchased the interests of the father, and continued as partners until the death of Sterling Hull in 1923. The dairy organization of Hull Brothers Company had been founded in 1920, and the children of Sterling Hull have continued as part owners of the dairy organization. Lewis E. Hull has exhibited his pure bred Swiss dairy cattle at numerous shows and fairs throughout the United States. He now has 75 head of fine Brown Swiss cattle and has a retail dairy trade in Perry and along the lake front, which disposes of approximately 200 quarts of milk daily. He also handles other dairy products, including butter and cream. Since 1893 Mr. Hull has been the breeder of some of the finest Brown Swiss cattle in the United States, and he has been awarded more prizes at leading stock shows than any other breeder of this particular type of stock in the country. A world record for Brown Swiss cattle of 1106 pounds of butter fat was made during 1927 by Mr. Hull, and he broke the world record also for twice-a-day milking over a ten month period in the Farmers' Class of Brown Swiss, which was 706 pounds of butter fat. Among the finest cattle bred by Mr. Hull are: "Forest Girl", and "Swiss Valley Girl", the latter now being owned by J. F. Zoller of New York. Mr. Hull has successfully put 100 cows in advanced registry. His first stock was shown at the Chicago World Fair in 1893. Mr. Hull married Miss Agnes Brewer, daughter of Henry and Etta Shephard Brewer, both deceased. They are buried 1020 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO at Perry. To Mr. and Mrs. Hull were born three children: 1. Clifford, born Feb. 17, 1904, married Miss Mary Falcon. 2. Everett, born Dec. 18, 1912, married Ruth Abbey. 3. Emma, born Oct. 20, 1916, attends Perry High School. Both sons are associated in business with their father. Mr. Hull is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Perry, and has been a member of the Perry Board of Education since 1926, now being vice president of that body. He is affiliated with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and belongs to the Farm Bureau, Ohio Brown Swiss Club, and National Brown Swiss Association, of which he is a member of the executive board. Joseph Kallay. —Nationally known nurseryman, Mr. Kallay, who is associated with Donewell Nurseries, at Painesville, is recognized as one of the outstanding rose growers of the United States. He was born in Austria Hungary, July 13, 1883, the son of Sebastian and Rose (Martin) Kallay. Sebastian Kallay came to the United States in 1903 and settled at Painesville, where he was identified with the nursery business. He died in 1931 at the age of 74 years, and his widow resides in Painesville. Their children were: 1. Bela, married and resides at Painesville. 2. Joseph, subject of this sketch. 3. Mary, married Emerich Sabo, lives at Painesville. 4. Paul. 5. Steven. 6. James. 7. Charles. 8. Jennings. 9. Windsor, who died in 1918. The boyhood of Joseph Kallay was spent at Painesville and he attended the private school of Mrs. Cord Bowhill. His first position in the nursery business was as superintendent of the Frank Rockefeller estate at Wickliffe, where he remained for seven years. In 1910 he became interested in the nursery business with his brother, Bela Kallay, and they continued in business until 1917. In that year Joseph HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 1021 Kallay purchased the business, which was incorporated in October, 1932, as the Donewell Nurseries. Mr. Kallay is the originator of the first everblooming climbing rose in the United States. It was named "Blaze", plant patent No. 10, issued March 8, 1932. This particular rose required seven years to develop and in 1930 was exhibited as the single plant of that variety at the Cincinnati Flower Show. It was insured for $100,000, and was privately guarded at that exhibition. "Blaze" was developed from seed pod crossed with Paul's Scarlet and Gruss and Teplitz. The first year's sale was 97,000 plants during 1933, total $75,000.00; 127,000 plants during 1934; and 152,000 plants during 1935. The sale and distribution of "Blaze" was assigned to Jackson & Perkins, of New York City. Mr. Kallay was the first nurseryman to grow azaleas commercially in 1926, and at the present time produces 250,- 000 of these plants annually. He also specializes in the growing of evergreens, rhododendrons, and novelties. He has successfully developed a yellow climbing rose, which will be sold during 1936 for the first time. Patents are now pending on this only yellow everblooming climbing rose yet developed. In the National Flower Show, held at Cleveland, Ohio, during 1926, Mr. Kallay was awarded a gold medal for a garden prize and second prize in the azalea variety. He was awarded first prize for azaleas at the Fourth Cleveland Flower Show in 1932. Donewell Nurseries employ 13 men and occupy 127 acres of fine garden land. The nursery is located on Mentor Avenue, three and one-half miles west of Painesville on Route No. 20. Mr. Kallay married (first) Mary Peller, who died in 1910, leaving a son, William, born May 11, 1903. He married (second) Miss Anna Dwelle, of Kelleys Island, Ohio, on 1022 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO Nov. 13, 1911. She is the daughter of Capt. Alonzo and Wilhelmina (Ohlemacher) Dwelle, both deceased. To James W. and Anna (Dwelle) Kallay were born the following children: 1. Robert, born Oct. 4, 1912. 2. Watson, born Sept. 18, 1914. 3. Virginia, born May 4, 1915. 4. Josephine, born June 12, 1918. 5. Marjorie, born Oct. 11, 1928. 6. Florence, born Feb. 7, 1929. Mr. Kallay is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of Painesville, and is affiliated with the Elks lodge. He is an ardent sportsman and has sponsored amateur football, baseball, and basketball teams in Painesville. Local teams won the basketball championship of Lake County during 1930-31, and the Tri-County indoor championship of baseball during 1931. Mr. Kallay is also interested in hunting and hunts duck and geese in the Carolinas annually. Allen E. Pritchard. — Associated with the Pritchard Motors, Mr. Pritchard ranks among Niles' progressive business men and substantial citizens. He is also a veteran of the World War. Mr. Pritchard was born at Youngstown, Ohio, Nov. 29, 1890, the son of Benjamin and Sarah (Cutler) Pritchard. Benjamin Pritchard was a native of England, as was his wife. He died in 1923 and she died in 1907. They are buried at Youngstown. Mr. Pritchard and his family came to the United States in 1886 and located at Youngstown, where he followed his trade as iron worker. He retired in 1918 and met with an accidental death five years later. Mr. Pritchard was a Republican, a member of Trinity Methodist Church, and belonged to the Sons of St. George, England. The following children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Pritchard: 1. Mrs. Joseph Wallace, lives at Youngstown. 2. Mrs. W. D. Hawley, lives at Youngstown. 3. James HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 1023 E., who died in 1921. 4. Mrs. E. H. Hughes, lives at Youngstown. 5. Mrs. George Goodwin, lives at Youngstown. 6. Benjamin H., lives at Detroit, Mich. He had ten adopted children and one child of his own. 7. Joseph, lives at Youngstown. 8. Allen E., subject of this sketch. The education of Allen E. Pritchard was received in the public schools of Youngstown, and following his graduation from Rayen High School, he took correspondence work in engineering with the International Correspondence School, at Scranton, Pa. He spent the following five years with the United Engineering Company, and in 1912 went to Boston, Mass. After a short time he returned to Youngstown with the General Fire Proofing Company as a draftsman. He then became sales engineer in the Chicago Office, and after one year again returned to Youngstown with the Realty Securities Company as a salesman. He also spent some time as manager of the real estate department for John Fithian, and later went with the Niles Building & Finance Company. In 1917 he enlisted for service in the World War and was attached to Base Hospital No. 31. He later entered the Second Officers Training Camp at Ft. Benjamin Harrison, and in November, 1917, received the commission of first lieutenant, attached to the 356th Infantry, 89th Division, at Camp Funston, Kansas, under command of General Leonard Wood. In June, 1918, Lieut. Pritchard was transferred to Camp Mills, N. Y., and sailed soon after for overseas duty in England and France. He participated in numerous important engagements of the war and also was in Germany with the Army of Occupation. He returned to the United States in May, 1919, and received his discharge at Camp Sherman, Ohio, in the following month. Mr. Pritchard was then connected with the Republic Iron & Steel Company, at Niles until May, 1920, when he became identified with the sales department of the Falcon Steel Company. 1024 - HISTORY OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO In November, 1923, he became interested in business for himself as an automobile dealer at Niles, and organized the partnership of Williams & Pritchard, Dodge dealers. This agency continued until 1928, at which time Mr. Pritchard purchased his partner's interest, and at that time established Pritchard Motors. They are local representatives of the Dodge, Plymouth and Buick automobiles, and also handle a complete line of accessories and equipment. A first class repair shop is maintained in connection with the agency as well as storage facilities. The company is located at 319 Robbins Avenue. In 1919 Mr. Pritchard was united in marriage with Miss Olive V. Pritchard, of Niles, a member of one of the city's oldest and best known families. She is the daughter of William H. and Anna E. (Williams) Pritchard, the former a native of Scotland and the latter of Niles. Mr. Pritchard was born Feb. 22, 1868, and as an infant was taken to England by his parents. In 1878 the family came to the United States and located at Niles, where William H. Pritchard became a successful business man. He became president of the Niles Iron & Steel Roofing Company and successfully directed that business until his retirement in 1926. He served as a member of the local board of education for 12 years and held the office of president. He also has belonged to the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Pritchard is a Republican, and holds membership in the Methodist Episcopal Church. His wife died in 1933 and is buried at Niles. Their children were: 1. Olive V. (Pritchard) Pritchard. 2. Leslie E., lives at Niles, is a World War veteran. To Allen E. and Olive V. (Pritchard) Pritchard were born two sons: Allen E., Jr., born June 2, 1921; and William H. II, born Aug. 27, 1922. Mr. Pritchard is affiliated with Sincerity Lodge No. 304, F. & A. M., Rotary Club, and American Legion, past commander of Niles post.