Mr. Thompson received his education in Marion High School and Marion Business College. For ten years he was employed in the office of Marion Steam Shovel Co., and in December 1928 he became assistant manager of City Loan and Savings Co. In 1930 he became manager of the, Newark branch and five years later was promoted to manager of the Marion branch. In 1948 he formed his present company. He is a member of: First Presbyterian Church (deacon six years and trustee six years); Marion Lodge 70, Chapter and Council of Masonry; Marion Rotary Club; and, Marion Chamber of Commerce. He was county campaign director for the March of Dimes in 1945, '46, and '47. On Sept. 7, 1924, Mr. Thompson married Jeanne L. Wintringham who was born in Marion, Mar. 28, 1904, daughter of Elmer E. and Nellie (Farnsworth) Wintringham. She is a member of First Presbyterian Church. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson are the parents of one son, Lewis Odell, Jr., born Nov. 4, 1936. Mrs. Thompson is interested in music and collects china and Toby Jugs. Mr. Thompson's hobby is fishing. BENJAMIN JACOBY, retired mechanical engineer, was born in Richland Township June 26, 1878, son of John and Eliza Ann (Van Brimmer) Jacoby. His father, a native of Richland Township, and a farmer, was later associated with The Marion Steam Shovel Co. His grandparents, Michael and Elizabeth (Worline) Jacoby, were pioneer settlers of Marion County. His great-great-grandfather, Bartholomew Jacoby, served in the American Revolution. Benjamin Jacoby is a brother of Edwin LeRoy Jacoby (see Index). Benjamin Jacoby graduated from Marion High School and attended Ohio Wesleyan and Ohio State universities. In 1900, he became associated with The Marion Steam Shovel Co., with which he remained until his retirement in 1946. During his years with the company he was in the engineering department, and for twenty-five years he was chief engineer. He is a member of Epworth Methodist Church and all bodies of York Rite Masonry, including Marion Commandery. On Jan. 5, 1904, Mr. Jacoby married Bessie Gilmore who was born in Lawrence County, Pa., daughter of William T. and Anna (Martin) Gilmore. She attended Grove City College at Grove City, Pa. She is a member of Epworth Methodist Church and Research Club. Children: (1) Helen, of Bloomfield Hills, Mich., who graduated from Oberlin College. She married Roger M. Kyes, an executive with General Motors Corp., and they have four daughters, Carolyn, Frances, Katharine, and Anne. (2) Benjamin E., an obstetrician and gynecologist in Columbus. He graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University and Western Reserve University Medical College and served three and one-half years with the U. S. Navy during World War II as a flight surgeon. He mark ried Roberta Shai, of Newark, and they have two daughters, Barbara and Lynne. JAMES S. GREETHAM, M. D. specializing in ophthalmology in his practice in Marion, was born at Fremont, Jan. 19, 1915, son of S. S. and Elsie C. (Schreffler) Greetham. [100] Dr. Greetham received his A. B. degree from Bowling Green University, his M. D. from Western Reserve University, and served his internship at Lucas County Hospital in Toledo. He did one year of post graduate study at University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Medicine. For two years he was resident physician in opthalmic surgery at University Hospital in Cleveland. He served four years in the U. S. Army during World War II, with an evacuation hospital in the Italian Campaign, then as chief of the Surgical Eye centers at Wakeman General Hospital in Indiana and McCornack General Hospital at Pasadena, Calif. After being released with the rank of major in October 1947, he opened his office n Marion, with practice limited to diseases of the eye and ophthalmic surgery. He is on the staff of Marion City Hospital. He is a diplomat of American Board of Ophthalmology and is a member of American Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology, Pan-American Congress of Ophthalmology, Marion County Academy of Medicine, Ohio State and American Medical associations, Nu Sigma Nu medical fraternity, and Marion Country Club. His hobby is photography. On June 13, 1940, Dr. Greetham married Mary Evelyn Gray, of Waterville, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Gray. Mrs. Greetham graduated from Bowling Green University with an A. B. degree and taught home economics in Sandusky High School for two years prior to her marriage. She is a member of Pan Hellenic Club, Association of University Women, LeMercure Club, Alpha Xi Delta sorority, and Auxiliary to Marion County Academy of Medicine. Her hobby is photography. Dr. and Mrs. Greetham are the parents of two children: Lynn Louise, born Oct. 2, 1941, a student at Greenwood School; and, James S., Jr., born Nov. 24, 1948. LOREN EDGAR WEIR, retired farmer, was born Feb. 4, 1889, at Kirkpatrick, son of William J. and Louise (Wish) Weir. He was born in the house where his father had lived from four years of age, which was built by his grandfather, Samuel Weir, when he came from Ireland to Marion County. Loren Edgar's son, G. William, now resides in this house and the latter's son, William James, is the fifth generation of the Weir family to live on the old Weir homestead. Loren Edgar's maternal grandfather, John Wish, of German descent, served as a soldier in the Civil War. Loren Edgar Weir received his early education in the little red school house and was a farmer on the home place until his retirement. He was justice-of-the-peace of Kirkpatrick more than eight years. He is now associated with Indoe-Williamson Furnace Co. On Dec. 26, 1909, Mr. Weir married Sarah Alberta Neal, of Kirkpatrick, who was born Apr. 7, 1889, daughter of George Washington and Ida V. (Walton) Neal. Mr. and Mrs. Weir are members of Calvary Evangelical United Brethren Church and Farm Bureau. They have been active in church work and all civic activities in Kirkpatrick. They now reside at 793 South Prospect St. in Marion. Children: (1) Floyd Edwin, born Oct. 16, 1910. He graduated from Tiffin Business College and is associated with the Farm Bureau in the Underwriting Department in Columbus. He married Ruth Powell and [101] they have two children, Janet Kay and Edwin Ray. (2) Mary Kathryne, who married Dorrance Nance, a farmer in Morrow County. They have two children, Donna Ann, and Bryan. (3) George William, who resides on and farms the home place. He married Susie Zeig and they have two children, Su Siebil and William James. (4) Ralph Almet, a farmer on one of his father's farms. He married Wanda Barnhard and they have two children, Michael Jo and Randa Jean. EVA C. BRADY CLEVELAND was born June 17, 1881, in New Bloomington, daughter of David Jackson and Margaret Barbara (Keist) Brady. Her father served during the Civil War, after which he returned to farming and settled in New Bloomington where he was in the contracting business until his death in 1917. Her maternal grandparents came from Baden, Germany, and settled in Big Island Township. Mrs. Cleveland is a member of the Methodist Church. On Feb. 28, 1900, she married William E. Cleveland, of New Bloomington, son of James and Jane (Prettyman) Cleveland. Mr. Cleveland was in the restaurant business in New Bloomington for many years prior to his death, Jan. 17, 1937. After his death, Mrs. Cleveland conducted the business until 1947 when she retired. Her hobbies are horse races, cooking, and collecting antiques. There was one son born to this marriage, Edwin L. Cleveland, who died Apr. 29, 1949. He was associated with Marion Power Shovel Co. He graduated from New Bloomington High School, Ohio Northern University, and Bliss College, and was a veteran of World War I, during which he served with the U. S. Navy. He married Helen Fries, of Marion, and there are two children: Lillian (Mrs. William Gibbon) who has one daughter, Annette; and, Alan, a student at Heidelberg College. CHRIS GEORGE TUROFF, partner in ownership of Turoff's (House of Turoff) in Marion, was born in Vodena, Macidonia, Bulgaria, July 28, 1890, son of George T. and Anastacia (Geno) Turoff. His father owned a bakery and restaurant, which later became a general merchandise store, in Vodena until his retirement in 1925. Mr. Turoff received his education in Bulgaria and taught school two years before coming to America in 1909. After a brief stay in Springfield, he came to Marion in 1912. For one year, he operated a soda fountain in Richwood and then attended Marion Business College, at the same time working as a waiter. He then was a waiter and later manager at Commercial Club. In 1918, he enlisted for service in the U. S. Army during World War I. After being honorably discharged from the Army, Mr. Turoff, with his brother, James George Turoff (see Index), opened Turoff's Restaurant in Marion. Mr. Turoff is a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Marion Lodge 70 F. & A. M., all bodies of Masonry in Marion, Scioto Consistory (32nd̊) in Columbus, Aladdin Temple Shrine, Marion Shrine Club, Lydia Chapter O. E. S., Marion White Shrine of Jerusalem, American Legion, and 40 et 8. Mr. Turoff has one sister, Helen, residing in Bulgaria. He is interested in music and reading. His hobby is cooking. [102] KEENAN HANLEY, President of Hanley Hydrojet, Inc., in Prospect, was born in Grosse Pointe, Mich., June 21, 1904, son of John and Lilly (Keenan) Hanley. His father was a building contractor in Detroit. Mr. Hanley graduated from Miami Military Institute and became a mechanical engineer. He was associated with Ahrens Fox Fire Engine Co. in Cincinnati until 1929 when he came to Prospect as designing engineer for Prospect Fire Engine Co. In 1934, he purchased the remaining interest in Prospect Fire Engine Co. and changed the name to Hanley Engineering Service, incorporating the business under its present name in 1948. The firm now manufactures fire boats for the government and jet propulsion units for pleasure boats which Mr. Hanley invented. During World War II, Mr. Hanley furnished 103 fire boats for port protection for the U. S. Coast Guard. He is now doing research for five military agencies. On May 25, 1929, Mr. Hanley married Mildred Voll who was born in Cincinnati June 26, 1908, daughter of William and Carrie (Walther) Voll. Mrs. Hanley was associated with Ahrens Fox Fire Engine Co. prior to her marriage and is now Secretary and Treasurer of Hanley Hydrojet, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Hanley are both interested in boating. BENJAMIN G. WETTERAUER, retired from his position of clerk at Marion Post Office, was born in Little Sandusky, Wyandot County, Nov. 3, 1876, son of Barnhart and Barbara (Moser) Wetterauer. His father came to America from Baden-Baden, Germany, and was a shoe and boot maker in Little Sandusky. His mother came from Switzerland with her parents when she was two years old and they settled in Wyandot County. Benjamin G. Wetterauer attended schools in Little Sandusky and taught school in Wyandot and Marion counties three years. He then was associated with American Malleable Castings Co. fifteen years before joining the staff of Marion Post Office, Apr. 1, 1914. He was a mail carrier on route 16 and, in 1920, took over his duties at the stamp window. The summer of that year, Warren G. Harding's Front Porch Campaign brought many important personages to Marion, and Mr. Wetterauer recalls that among his customers at the stamp window was the late Henry Ford. Mr. Wetterauer served under four postmasters, Frank Campbell, French Crow, L. D. Lamborn, and Homer D. Cole. He retired Dec. 1, 1946. ee is a member of Wesley Methodist Church and served as secretary of the Sunday School and treasurer of the church twenty-five years. His hobbies are gardening, football games, travel, and reading. On Dec. 22, 1903, he married Mary Ethel Guthery who died Feb. 16, 1943. Children, all of whom graduated from Harding High school: (1) Donald, born Nov. 22, 1904, a graduate of Ohio State University, who served as a commissioned officer in the U. S. Army during World War II. He was released from duty with the rank of lieutenant colonel and is an electrical engineer with Western Electric Co. in Chicago. (2) Mildred, born Nov. 8, 1906, a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University. She received her master degree from Ohio State University. She taught in Vernon Heights Junior High School for a number of years prior to her marriage to A. G. Brooks, an electrical engineer with Western Electric Co. in Chicago. They [103] have two children, Donald G. and Mary Irene. (3) Damon E., a physician in Columbus. He graduated from Harvard and Ohio State universities. He married Jean Williams and they have three children, Damon E., Jr., Gregory Lee, and Lynn Alyce. ADDISON BAIN was born in Marion County, May 2, 1857, son of John and Eliza (Schribner) Bain. John Bain came to America from Dundee, Scotland, at the age of three with his family and settled in Marion County. Addison Bain received his early education in the Bain country school and started to work at an early age. He was proprietor and manager of the Hepburn Resort before coming to Marion in 1905 to become superintendent of Marion's three newly acquired parks, Garfield, Lincoln, and McKinley. He remained in this position ten years, during which time he landscaped and developed the parks. He was market master of the old city market house and was health officer eight years. In 1915 he went to Toledo where he succeeded John Gunkle as president of Toledo Newsboys Assn. In 1921 he returned to Marion and served as township trustee and worked as special sales manager in Uhler and Phillips, Frank Bros., Crawbaughs, and Turners. He retired in 1945. Mr. Bain is active in fishing and hunting, being one of the oldest men in Marion County to take out a fishing and hunting license. He has one of the finest collections of old historic guns in the state, all of which have been gifts. On Mar. 27, 1884, Mr. Bain married Emma Florence Miller, of Marion County, daughter of Beriah and Marinda (Cahill) Miller. She taught school for three years prior to her marriage. Mrs. Bain was the matron, for more than twenty-six years, of Marion County Detention Home at 182 Wallace St. in Marion where Mr. and Mrs. Bain now reside. Her work with delinquent, neglected, and dependent children convinced her of the need for the Child Conservation League which she was instrumental in organizing, first in Marion and then throughout the state. She was its first state president, in 1922. She is a member of Lydia Chapter O. E. S., W. C. T. U., and both she and Mr. Bain are members of Epworth Methodist Church. Mrs. Bain's interests are in helping children. Children: (1) Dale F., a veteran of World War I, who died Sept. 8, 1939. (2) Harold H., who died in infancy. (3) Blanche L. (Mrs. A. Don DeLong) of Marion, who graduated from Marion High School, County Normal School, and Bowling Green. She has taught in Marion schools more than twenty years. (4) Forest W., of Redlands, Calif., who is in the furniture business. JOHN JONAS STAFFORD, President of Home Federal Savings and Loan Assn., was born Oct. 27, 1886, at Caledonia, eldest son of Theodore Squire and Mary (George) Stafford. His grandfather, Jonas Stafford, with three brothers and a fifteen-year-old nephew drummer boy, served in the Civil War. His great-great-grandfather, Henry George, an old-school Baptist, was the first minister of the first church organized in the Chesterville settlement in 1816. [104] Mr. Stafford attended public schools and the Universalist Sunday school in Caledonia and at the age of sixteen went into the grocery and restaurant business in Caledonia. At twenty-one, he was elected by a large majority of votes as Clerk of Claridon Township, running on the Democratic ticket. With this office he also served as Clerk of the School Board and it was during this time that the centralized school system was introduced and the Claridon Centralized School was built. In 1909 he was appointed Deputy County Recorder and served two terms, after which he was elected recorder for two terms. He later served as safety director of Marion. From 1916 to 1919, Mr. Stafford was in the real estate business with Elmer J. Schoenlaub and for fifteen years he was treasurer and general manager of Credit Loan and Discount Co. He has served a number of years as a director of National City Bank. In 1933. he became president of Home Federal Savings and Loan Assn. Mr. Stafford and his family are active members of Epworth Methodist Church, of which Mr. Stafford is a trustee. He and Mrs. Stafford are charter members of Marion Camp of Gideons. He is a member of Sojourners Lodge 653 F. & A. M. (charter member and past master), all bodies of Masonry including 32nd̊ Valley of Columbus, and Marion Rotary Club (charter member and past president). He and his son hold the first father-son membership in Marion Rotary. He is a trustee of Marion County Children's Home and was chairman for the Community Chest Drive in 1946. His favorite recreation is gardening. On Sept. 3, 1908, Mr. Stafford married LaVerne Fell who was born in Caledonia Sept. 24, 1886, daughter of Edward T. and Josephine Adelaide (Bayles) Fell. Her father was a carpenter in Caledonia and did much of the finishing work on the Union Depot in Marion. Her maternal grandfather, George Bayles, the village shoemaker, was a soldier during the Civil War. Mrs. Stafford graduated from Caledonia High School and learned the millinery business. Mr. and Mrs. Stafford are the parents of two children: (1) George F., owner. of Stafford Insurance Agency in Marion and a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University. He is a past master of Sojourners Lodge, a member of Marion Rotary Club, and a lieutenant in the Naval Reserve with which he served during World War II. He married Josephine Haley and they have two children, Roger and Kathryn Jane. (2) Mary Josephine, a teacher at Harding High School. She is a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan and Ohio State universities. NELLIE BELLE EDWARDS IREY, retired school teacher residing in Marion, was born in Columbus, Aug. 1, 1872, daughter of Robert W. and Mary (McDonald) Edwards. Her father taught school and later became associated with Hocking Valley Railroad, moving his family to Marion in 1882. Mrs. Irey graduated from Marion High School in 1891. At the Harding High School Homecoming Game, Oct. 31, 1947, Mrs. Irey was presented with a watch in honor of being the oldest Marion High School graduate present. During her senior year in high school, Mrs. Irey did substitute teaching in a fourth grade class. In addition to many summer [105] instruction courses in Marion and other cities, Mrs. Irey attended Ohio State University and Northern University of California at Berkeley. She taught school two years prior to her marriage, on Oct. 10, 1893, to Joseph Hornby Irey. Mr. Irey was a farmer until his death in 1909. During their years on the farm, Mrs. Irey taught her children in their own home because she wanted them to be taught in the same system as was used in city schools. She re-entered the teaching profession in 1910. She taught two years and then was principal at Central Grade School two years, after which she was transferred to Greenwood School where she remained thirty-two years until her retirement in June 1946. She is a member of Epworth Methodist Church, Research Club, and Eta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma. Her interests, aside from her home and family, are in travel. Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Irey, all graduates of Harding High School: (1) Marie, wife of Carl Rutherford who is owner and manager of the Lumber Co. in Eugene, Ore. Children: (a) Glen Baker, an Army veteran of World War II, who has four children, Floyd, Debris, Loren, and Janet; (b) Clarence, who has two children, Robin and Rosalyne Jo; (c) Mildred (Rutherford) Cotten, whose husband is now serving in the Navy. They have one son, Martin; (d) Nelle (Rutherford) Maharry. Her husband is an Army veteran of World War II, and was awarded the Purple Heart. They have an adopted daughter, Peggy; (e) Helen (Rutherford) McCall. Her husband is an Army veteran of World War II and they have one son, Mike; (f) Marie (Rutherford) Chittock. Her husband is an Army veteran of World War II and they have two daughters, Sharon and Susan; (g) Harold; (h) Roberta; and, (i) Beth. (2) Glen, of Youngstown. Her husband, George Doering, is a government inspector for the Internal Revenue Bureau. They have two sons: (a) George Irey Doering, an Army veteran of World War II; and, (b) John Frederick Doering, who served eighteen months with the U. S. Army in Korea. (3) Josephine, of Boston, Mass. Her husband, Marshall Gordon Pulsford, is a foreman with General Electric Co. They have four children: (a) Robert M., a Navy veteran of World War II; (b) Betty Jo ; (c) Charles; and, (d) Barbara Ann. HAROLD RAYMOND FINNEY, doctor of dental surgery in Marion, was born in Fowler, Kans., Mar. 16, 1909, son of John C. and Rose (Robinson) Finney. Dr. Finney attended grade schools in Tampa, Fla., and Elyria, and graduated from Elyria High School and from Ohio State University College of Dentistry in 1936, moving to Marion to begin the practice of dental surgery. He served in the U. S. Army Dental Corps from April 1941 to February 1946. A part of that time was spent in the South Pacific area. He was released from duty as a major, which rank he holds on reserve status. In 1946 he returned to Marion to resume his practice. He is a member of Epworth Methodist Church, American and Ohio State Dental associations, Marion County Dental Society (president 1947-49), Central Ohio Dental Assn. (president 1949-50), Sigma Delta dental fraternity, Reserve Officers Club, American Legion, all Masonic bodies in- [106] cluding Consistory (32nd̊), Aladdin Temple Shrine, Marion Shrine Club, Eastern Star, Marion Country Club, and Lions Club (president 1948-49). His hobbies are photography, golf, and flying. He has a private pilot's license. On Aug. 31, 1935, Dr. Finney married Hazel B. Thrush, only child of William R. and Lucie (Welch) Thrush. Mrs. Finney graduated from Ohio State University and did post graduate study at Ohio State and Johns Hopkins universities. She taught high school one year, after which she joined the Psychological Staff of the Ohio Bureau of Juvenile Research in Columbus. While with the Bureau, Mrs. Finney served two years as director of fieldclinics and later was executive assistant to the Bureau director. In December 1938, Mrs. Finney resigned her position to make her home in Marion. In college, she was a member of Pi Mu Epsilon and Gamma Psi Kappa, honorary professional fraternities. She helped form the Ohio State Chapter of Phi Delta Gamma graduate women's sorority, and was chapter president in 1932 and national vice president in 1933. She is a member of Epworth Methodist Church, P. T. A., Infantile Paralysis Board, Senior Circle of Child Conservation League, Eastern Star, Advance Club (president 1947-48), Lioness Club (recording secretary 1947-48), and Junior Welfare Guild. Dr. and Mrs. Finney are the parents of two children, Carol Anne, born Oct. 16, 1940, and Robert Miles, born June 2, 1943. EDWIN PAUL BACHMAN, Cashier of National City Bank of Marion, was born at Ravenna, Apr. 10, 1903, son of Arthur C. and Bertha (Walters) Bachman. Arthur C. owned a retail ladies ready-to-wear store in Marion. In 1915 he became assistant secretary of Marion Chamber of Commerce and was instrumental in organizing Marion Credit Rating Bureau. He owned a general insurance agency in Marion until his retirement in 1940. He died May 18, 1947. Mrs. Bertha (Walters) Bachman was born in Marion and has been actively engaged in the activities of First Presbyterian Church, of which she is a member, and in social clubs. Edwin Paul Bachman graduated from Harding High School and from Wooster College in 1925. He has been associated with National City Bank continuously since that date. He is a member of First Presbyterian Church, all bodies of Masonry including 32nd̊, Aladdin Temple Shrine, Marion Chamber of Commerce (director), Marion Country Club, Marion Board of Education, and Kiwanis Club (treasurer). His hobbies are gardening and golf. On Aug. 20, 1929, Mr. Bachman married Mary Pennock, of Marion, daughter of Leslie and Cora Pennock. She is a member of First Presbyterian Church, Marion Radio Council, and various social and literary clubs. She is Marion County Girl Scout Commissioner. Mr. and Mrs. Bachman are the parents of two daughters, Marilyn, a student at Harding High School, and Carol, a student at Vernon Heights Junior High School. PURL KNACHEL, farmer in Green Camp Township, was born in Delaware County, Oct. 1, 1886, son of Samuel and Artemesia (Smith) Knachel. [107] Mr. Knachel attended the country school and graduated from Prospect High School and has always been a farmer. He is a member of Green Camp Emanuel Evangelical Reformed Church, Prospect Lodge F. & A. M., Green Camp Knights of Pythias, Mt. Olive Grange, Marion County Farm Bureau, and he was a member of the school board for a number of years. On Mar. 7, 1915, Mr. Knachel married Edna Metta Haberman, of Green Camp Township, daughter of John and Catherine (Zieg) Haberman. She is a sister of Arthur E. Haberman (see Index) and Carl F. Haberman (see Index). She is a member of Green Camp Evangelical Reformed Church, Lydia Chapter O. E. S., Pythian Sisters, Mt. Olive Grange, and Farm Ladies Social Club. Mr. and Mrs. Knachel are the parents of one son, C. Richard, born July 16, 1927, owner of Knachel Studio of Photography. He graduated from Green Camp High School and Ray-Vogue School of Photography in Chicago. He is a Navy veteran of World War II, and is interested in dramatics, music and woodworking. Mrs. Knachel's hobbies are preparing programs, acting in local plays, and giving readings. Mr. Knachel's interests, aside from his farm and home, are his fruit orchard and raising Poland China hogs and White Pekin ducks. GEORGE A. WRIGHT, President of Wright Transfer and Storage Co. in Marion, was born in Crawford County, Mar. 9, 1882, the youngest of ten children of George Henry and Martha E. (Monnett) Wright. His father, school teacher, farmer and stockman in Crawford County, migrated to Ohio from New York. He was of Scotch and English lineage. His mother, a native of Crawford County, was of German and French descent. His maternal grandfather, Abram Monnett, was a large land owner in Crawford and Marion counties. Mr. Wright attended grade and high schools in Marion and graduated from Marion Business College. He was then associated with New York Central Railroad from 1902 until 1924 when he purchased M. L. Paddock Transfer and Storage Co., which he operated under that name until Jan. 1930 when the business was incorporated under the name of Wright Transfer and Storage Co. Mr. Wright has been its president since its incorporation. He is a member of First Presbyterian Church, National Furniture Warehouse Assn., Allied Van Lines, Inc., Marion Country Club, Marion Club, Marion Matinee Club (charter), and Marion Chamber of Commerce. He is a director of Ohio Warehouse Assn. His hobbies are hunting, golf, harness horses, and other sports. Mr. Wright married, on Apr. 8, 1922, Edith Cook, of Elkhart, Ind. She died Apr. 8, 1924. There is one daughter, Nancy Monnett Wright (Mrs. Thomas Wilson), of Delaware, who is a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University. She has one daughter, Sandra Monnett Wilson. On June 29, 1946, Mr. Wright married Anna Katherine McCarthy, daughter of Thomas McGrath, of Marion. HOMER EDWARD JOHNSON, attorney in Marion, was born at West Jefferson, Madison County, Apr. 6, 1880, only child of J. Leonard [108] and Melissa Elizabeth (Braithwaite) Johnson. His father and his grandfather, Abraham Johnson, were farmers in Madison County. His great-grandfather, Michael Johnson, a veteran of the American Revolution, came from Virginia and was a pioneer settler of Madison County. Mr. Johnson attended Jefferson Township schools in Madison County, and, in 1906, was graduated from Ohio Northern University at Ada with both B. S. and LL.B. degrees. He was admitted to the bar in 1906 and has practiced law in Marion continuously since that date. He was prosecuting attorney of Marion County from 1913 to 1917. He is a member of the Democratic Party, Ohio State and Marion County Bar Associations, Kosciusko Lodge of I. O. O. F., Moose, Eagles, Elks, and Marion Chapter of the Citizens Historical Assn. On Nov. 14, 1925, Mr. Johnson married Nina Lucille (Kinney) Johnson who was born in Corey, Pa., May 15, 1880, daughter of William and Lucy (Davenport) Kinney. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson are both affiliated with Epworth Methodist Church. Mr. Johnson's interests are fishing, hunting, and general public welfare. WINONA ALICE HUGHES, eldest child in the family of three children of Ezekiel and Jane Elizabeth (Boyd) Hughes, was born in Pleasant Township. Her father was a lumber merchant and farmer in Marion County. Her paternal grandparents, Thomas J. and Hannah (Roberts) Hughes, of Welsh lineage, were pioneer settlers of this county. Her maternal grandparents, Robert Glass and Rebecca (Hall) Boyd, of Scotch-Irish descent, were early settlers of the county and Mr. Boyd built the brick residence on the home farm, which has been in the family four generations. Miss Hughes graduated from Marion High School and received her Ph.B. degree in 1891 and her A. M. degree in 1894 from the College of Wooster, where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma. For two and one-half years, Miss Hughes did graduate work at the University of Chicago. She was a Fellow in chemistry at Bryn Mawr College in 1901. She attended summer school at Cornell and Harvard universities and did research in physiological chemistry at Woods Hole Marine Biological Laboratory at Woods Hole, Mass. She then taught in the public schools at Pueblo, Colo., and was instructor in science at Marion High School, in physics and chemistry at Mansfield, and in science at Ottumwa, Ia. She was instructor in chemistry and head of Porter Hall at Mount Holyoke College and later was corresponding secretary, Dean of Women, and instructor in history of art at the College of Wooster. She is a member of First Presbyterian Church, Women's Club of Marion, and Marion Art Club (charter). Miss Hughes' brother, Thomas Robert Hughes, was associated with Wells Fargo Express Co. more than fifty years. He died Jan. 23, 1948. Miss Hughes' sister, Margaret (Hughes) Welch, resides in Charleston, S. C. Mrs. Welch taught at Mount Holyoke College where she was head of the physical education department. She has one son, Henry Hughes Welch, executive secretary of Welfare Council of the State of Delaware. He married Georgia Flory, of Clarksburg, W. Va. [109] ERVIN CAREY, general farmer in Green Camp Township, was born in that Township, Jan. 3, 1892, son of Jacob and Margaret (Wolfinger) Carey. His father, also a native of Green Camp Township, was a farmer and was active in the development of Marion County. Ervin Carey attended the country schools and has always been a farmer. In addition to general farming, he specializes in raising Hampshire hogs. On Dec. 30, 1911, Mr. Carey married Mabel G. Corbin who was born in Marion County, Sept. 1, 1892, daughter of Joshua and Mary Ellen (Cummins) Corbin. Her father was a farmer in Green Camp Township. Mr. and Mrs. Carey are the parents of two children: (1) Damon C., born Apr. 26, 1913, who is a farmer in partnership with his father. He married Maxine Hiller. (2) Margaret, born July 13, 1917. She married Ernest Allen, Jr., a veteran of World War II during which he served five years with the U. S. Army. Mr. and Mrs. Carey are members of Mt. Olive Methodist Church. The family is interested in music and Damon C. has traveled in nearly every state of the union as saxaphonist with orchestras. Margaret is pianist at Mt. Olive Methodist Church. Mrs. Carey's hobby is raising flowers and Mr. Carey's hobby is fishing. They reside on the Mt. Olive New Bloomington Road, west of Green Camp. CHAUNCEY MARION BOOKWALTER, optometrist in Marion, was born June 25, 1888, in Shelby County, son of H. S. and Margaret (Stephens) Bookwalter. Dr. Bookwalter graduated from high school in Oklahoma City, Okla., and studied optometry with Dr. Hughy. He received his diploma to practice optometry Jan. 2, 1920, and practiced in Ashville and Fostoria before coming to Marion in 1933. He is a member of Epworth Methodist Church and State Optometric Assn. On Feb. 21, 1909, he married Myrtle Mae Godwin of Ross County. She is a member of Epworth Methodist Church. She acts as secretary for Dr. Bookwalter. Both Dr. and Mrs. Bookwalter have as their hobbies hunting, fishing, and flower and vegetable gardening. GUY B. FISHER, farmer and stockman in Scott Township, was born in Richland Township Mar, 24, 1882, son of Daniel and Joanna (Wescott) Fisher, farmers in Richland Township. His grandfather, Godfrey Fisher, came to America from Wurttemberg, Germany, and settled in Morrow County. Mr. Fisher attended Richland Township school and went to work at the age of thirteen on a farm where he earned six dollars a month. He has always been a farmer and is interested in raising Hereford cattle and Hampshire hogs. He has owned and operated his present farm of two hundred acres on the Kirkpatrick Brush Ridge Rd. since 1916. He is a member of Liberty Methodist Church in Kirkpatrick, Farm Bureau, and township school board (since 1933). On Oct. 24, 1911, he married Grace Odessa Campbell who was born in Canaan Township, Morrow County, Jan. 23, 1885, daughter of Alfred M. and Elizabeth (Neff) Campbell who were farmers in Morrow County [110] for a few years before entering the grocery and general store business in Richwood, Prospect, and Marion. Mrs. Fisher's grandfather, Godfrey Neff, was born on the ship which brought his parents to America from Germany. Mrs. Fisher taught school three years prior to her marriage. Her hobby is music. Children: (1) Elizabeth Joanna, born Nov. 23, 1921, who died in infancy. (2) Daniel Knight, born July 22, 1924. He graduated from Claridon High School and is associated with his father on the farm. He married Wilma Bechtle. (3) Rosella Dawn, born July 17, 1926. She graduated from Kirkpatrick High School and attended Taylor University at Upland, Ind. MELVIN LEE DAUGHERTY, formerly owner of Daugherty Appliance in Marion, was born in Tiffin Nov. 27, 1913, only child of Clair and Erma (Sontag) Daugherty. His father owns Daugherty Tire Service in Cleveland, and his mother taught school in Marion for many years. His maternal great-grandfather Sontag was a captain in the Civil War. Mr. Daugherty graduated from Claridon High School in 1931. He then became a farmer in Marion Township. In 1935, he opened Daugherty Candy Co., distributor of Queen Ann candies. In 1942, he became territory sales manager for the western division of McMillen Feed Mills. In July 1945, Mr. Daugherty opened Daugherty Appliance. He is affiliated with Emanuel Lutheran Church, and is a member of all bodies of Masonry, Aladdin Temple Shrine, Marion Shrine Club, Eagles, Exchange Club, Chamber of Commerce, and Elks. On Nov. 22, 1936, Mr. Daugherty married Florence Preister who was born in Marion, daughter of Roy and Bertha (Hyde) Preister. She is a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church, Lydia Chapter O'. E. S., and Marion White Shrine of Jerusalem. Her maternal grandfather, Gustav Hyde, was a prominent early settler of Marion, coming from Essen Castle, Germany. Mr. and Mrs. Daugherty are the parents of three children: Thomas, born Apr. 12, 1938, Ann, born Aug. 12, 1941, Michael, born Apr. 18, 1943. Mrs. Daugherty is interested in Scout work and is a Cub Mother. Mr. Daugherty's hobby is motion picture photography. CLARA E. CAMPBELL was born in Marion May 28, 1893, only child of Grant A. and Mary (Bauer) Davidson, natives of Marion. Mr. Davidson was a pattern maker and inside finisher for the old Implement Co. and Marion Steam Shovel Co. prior to his retirement in 1942. In 1889 he built the house at 239 Gurley Ave. in which his daughter was born and where they now reside. Mrs. Davidson was the first organist of Epworth Methodist Church after it had been moved to its present location. The Bauer family was among the prominent early settlers of Marion County. Mrs. Campbell graduated from Marion High School. She is active in music circles and was president of the Lecture-Recital Club (1947-1949). She is also active in church work and has been a member of the church choir many years. She is a member of Epworth Methodist Church and Three Arts Literary Club. Her hobby is music. On June 18, 1914, she married Ross Campbell who was born in Marion, son of Alfred and Elizabeth (Neff) Campbell. Mr. Campbell died Mar. 8, 1929. [111] There is one son, Robert Grant, who is organist and sales manager of the organ department for C. G. Conn Co. at Elkhart, Ind. He attended Wittenberg University and received his B. A. and M. A. degrees from University of Michigan. He then taught music two years at the University of Michigan and two years at Wayne University in Detroit. He was attending the University of Chicago, working towards his doctor degree, when he entered the U. S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He was in service four years, twenty-two months of which were spent in India as a meteoroligist. He married Dorothy Powers, of Detroit. ADOLPH BIANCHI, owner and manager of Adolph Bianchi confectionery store in Marion, was born in Lucca, Italy, May 5, 1882, son of Gelendo and Theresa (Modnoa) Bianchi. His father was a farmer and was also in the transfer business in Italy. Mr. Bianchi received his education in Italy, was associated with his father in business for a time, and came to America Oct. 20, 1901, settling in Galion where he operated a fruit and candy store for his brother, Charles, who was traveling in Europe. At the time of his brother's return in 1905, M. Bianchi came to Marion and purchased the store on West Center Street where he has since been in business. He became a naturalized citizen in 1906 and cast his first vote at the Pat Dwyer grocery store. He has taken an active interest in the development of Marion. He is a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church (forty-three years), Knights of Columbus (since 1912), 4th degree Council 671 of K. of C. (since 1928), Elks, and Fraternal Order of Police. His hobby is bowling. On June 5, 1907, he married Mary Ann Nardini who was born in Barga, Italy, Sept. 22, 1889, daughter of Vincin and Cecilia (Pieraccini) Nardini. She came to America with her parents who settled in Mansfield where her father operated a fruit and candy stand. Mrs. Bianchi attended St. Peter's School in Mansfield. She is a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, C. L. of C., Daughters of Isabella, Altar Society, and St. Mary's Sewing Circle. Her hobby is playing cards. Mr. and Mrs. Bianchi enjoy baseball and other sports and travel. They visited Italy in 1911, and Mr. Bianchi again visited his mother in Italy in 1924. EDWARD FREMONT FIELDS, retired farmer living in Claridon, was born in Claridon Nov. 15, 1862, son of E. D. and Sarah (Nesbitt) Fields. His father was a carpenter in Claridon. His grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Mathew Fields, came to America from England about 1836 with their eight children and settled in Claridon Township. Edward Fremont Fields received his early education in the Claridon School. He was a farmer and carpenter for many years prior to his retirement. He is a member of the Methodist church and United Grange. His hobbies are hunting and fishing. On Jan. 14, 1885, he married Dora Alice Williams, of Claridon. She died Nov. 27, 1937. Children: (1) Joseph Leroy, of Bucyrus, who married Pearl Ault. They have three children: (a) Martha (Fields) Katonah, who has three children, David, Thomas, and Karen Ann; (b) Joseph; and, (c) Dora Jane. (2) James W., a farmer in Claridon Township (see Index). [112] (3) Grace Margaret, of Claridon, who married Emerson O. Haley. They have two daughters: (a) Josephine (Haley) Stafford, who has one son, Roger; and, (b) Esther (Haley) Tittlebaugh, who has three children, Kenneth, Nancy, and Richard. (4) Emerson O., of Marion. He married Irma Gillett and they have one daughter, Margaret (Fields) Andrews who has one daughter, Bonnie. (5) Kenneth E., of Marion. He married Ruth Adams and they have one son, Richard. LEVI VIRGIL HITE, Elder who is minister of Rocky Fork Primitive Baptist Church at Brush Ridge, was born Aug. 14, 1869, in Wyandot County, son of John and Harriet Hite. His father was a deacon in Rocky Fork Church and his mother was a sister of Elder L. B. Sherwood. His great-great-grandfather, Andrew Hite, came to Ohio from Virginia in 1801 and settled in Fairfield County. Mr. Hite was ordained a minister in 1902. He has served the following Primitive Baptist Churches: Harmony at Johnsville; Rocky Fork at Brush Ridge (thirty-eight years); Licking at Hebron (twenty-five years); Walnut Creek at Thurston; and Mt. Pisgah at Mt. Gilead. He has preached 964 funeral services, served at 138 weddings, and has helped ordain twenty-four ministers. In addition to his duties as minister, Mr. Hite farms land in Wyandot and Marion counties. He is a charter member and past president of Marion County Farm Bureau. He was justice-of-the-peace of Grand Prairie Township seventeen years. Mr. Hite married, on Oct. 13, 1892, Adah Williams of Hancock County who died Dec. 23, 1944. Children: (1) A son who died in infancy. (2) Goldie (Hite) Adams of Ashland who has four children: (a) Goldie Mae (Adams) Caley, who has one son, Richard; (b) Esther; (c) Julia; and (d) Donna Trixie. (3) Daily Park (see Index). (4) John Marion, a farmer in Marion County. He attended Ohio State University School of Agriculture. He married Martha Hanover and they have two children, Forest Lee and Joice. Mr. Hite married., on Jan. 8, 1946, Minnie (Bennett) Benedict who was born near Marengo May 22, 1874, daughter of Isaac and Mary (Pipes) Bennett. She is a member of Rocky Fork Primitive Baptist Church. Her hobby is raising flowers. Mr. Hite's hobby is beekeeping. JOHN THOMAS JONES, general farmer in Bowling Green Township, was born in that township, Feb. 5, 1899, on the farm which he and his brother, Harry Jones (see Index) now own and farm. His parents were John Wesley and Mary (McNeff) Jones, native farmers on the home farm. His mother was of Irish descent. His grandfather, John Jones, came from Delaware and settled in Bowling Green Township where he owned and cleared a large tract of land. John Thomas Jones attended grade and high schools in LaRue and has always been a farmer. At one time he specialized in raising Angus cattle and he has won awards at fairs and expositions. He is a charter member of Bowling Green Grange and Marion County Farm Bureau. He has served as township trustee two terms and as president of LaRue School Board two terms. Mr. Jones has two sisters, Mrs. Nelle Withrow of Green Camp Township, and Mrs. Mayme Allen of Bowling Green Township. [113] On June 5, 1924, Mr. Jones married Idella M. Weist who was born Apr. 6, 1903, in Montgomery Township, daughter of Samuel F. and Lizzie (Cook) Weist, farmers in Montgomery Township. Her father later became president of Campbell National Bank in LaRue. Her grandfather, Solomon H. Cook, of Hardin County, served in the Civil War and was a prisoner of war in Andersonville Prison. Mrs. Jones has one brother, Mac P. Weist (see Index). Mrs. Jones graduated from LaRue High School in 1920 and from Marion Business College. She is a member of Methodist Church in LaRue, Pythian Sisters, and Bowling Green Grange. Mr. and Mrs. Jones are the parents of one daughter, Winifred Mary, born Aug. 23, 1929. She graduated from LaRue High School in 1947 and is now a student at Kent State University. The family resides on the Sand Pike Road, southeast of LaRue. JOSEPH FRANKLIN NEIDHART, chiropractor and magnetic healer in Marion, was born in Pleasant Township, Jan. 2, 1881, son of George and Minnie (Hoffman) Neidhart, descendants of early settlers of Marion County. Dr. Neidhart graduated from Marion High School in 1901, Weltmer School of Healing in 1909, and Palmer-Gregory School of Chiropractic in 1911. He is a member of: First Evangelical and Reformed Church; Men's Bible Class; Marion Lodge 70, Chapter, Council, and Commandery, and Scioto Consistory (32nd̊) of Masonry; Aladdin Temple Shrine; Lydia Chapter O. E. S. (past patron); Marion White Shrine of Jerusalem (past watchman of shepherds) ; Ohio Chiropractic Physicians Assn., and Ohio State Chiropractic Society. His hobbies are amateur theatricals and fishing. On Oct. 4, 1916, he married Villa C. Kinley, of Upper Sandusky, who was born Mar. 21, 1887, daughter of John H. and Caroline (Stecher) Kinley. Mrs. Neidhart is a member of: Epworth Methodist Church; W. S. C. S. Circle 8; In-As-Much Circle of King's Daughters; Lydia Chapter O. E. S. (past matron); Marion White Shrine of Jerusalem (past worthy high priestess); O. E. S. Grand Chapter of Ohio (past deputy grand matron); Supreme White Shrine of Jerusalem (past deputy worthy high priestess) ; Thea Court 5 Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America, in Columbus; House and Garden Club; and, Research Club. She was superintendent of the Beginners Department at the Church School of Epworth Methodist Church. Her hobby is flower gardening. Both Dr. and Mrs. Neidhart are members of Athena Court of the Order of Amaranth in Columbus. There is one son, John, born May 3, 1918. He graduated from Case School of Applied Science in 1940 and is now an illumination engineer with Westinghouse Co., in Cleveland. He resides in Lakewood. On Aug. 4, 1940, he married Mary Lou Ulsh and they have two children: Leslie Jeanne, born Mar. 24, 1945; and, Kenneth Joseph, born Apr. 10, 1949. NEWTON DE WOLFE CUNNINGHAM, co-owner and manager of T. M. Cunningham Plumbing and Heating Co. and Councilman-at-Large for the city of Marion, was born Jan. 31, 1908, in Marion, son of Theodore Marshall and Miriam (DeWolfe) Cunningham. In 1889 his father es- [114] tablished T. M. Cunningham Plumbing and Heating firm and it is now the oldest established plumbing business in Marion. It is owned by Newton D., his sister, Mrs. Miriam C. Cheney, of Marion, and brother Theodore W., of Rocky River. Miriam (DeWolfe) Cunningham, a native of Marion, was the daughter of Simon DeWolfe, owner of a hay and grain business in Marion, and Leona Dell (Webster) DeWolfe. Loren C. Webster, great-grandfather of Newton D. Cunningham was minister at Epworth Methodist Church for many years. Newton DeWolfe Cunningham graduated from Harding High School and attended Bluffton College. On Jan. 2, 1930, he enlisted in the U. S. Army Air Corps and served as a photographer. He was honorably discharged Jan. 18, 1934. He served three and one-half years with the Army Signal Corps during World War II, with one year spent in the European Theater. After being honorably discharged from the Army Oct. 26, 1945, he returned to Marion and became manager of the plumbing firm. He is a member of First Presbyterian Church (past deacon) and Bird McGinnis Post American Legion. His hobbies are photography and athletics and he is a member of the American Legion Baseball Committee. His sister, Miriam, was married to Rhu C. Cheney who died Nov. 2, 1931. Two sons were born to Mr. and Mrs. Cheney: (1) Donald Marshall who is now serving with the Army Signal Corps in Honolulu. He attended Ohio State University two years. (2) David Eugene, a student at Ohio State University. HENRY BALDINGER, farmer and pioneer settler of Tully Township, was born in Galion Feb. 6, 1870, son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Weiser) Baldinger. His father came from Canton Berne, Switzerland, and his mother from Baden, Germany. His father worked for the Erie Railroad thirty-one years and in 1876 moved to Tully Township and farmed. Mr. Baldinger received his early education in the township school and went to work on his father's farm. He is a member of Clyde Reformed Church. He is interested in music and has been a singer since he was nine years old. On Dec. 24, 1895, Mr. Baldinger married Nellie Sharrock., daughter of William and Phoebe (Swisher) Sharrock. Mrs. Baldinger died Feb. 29, 1944. Children: (1) Lester Harold, born Sept. 23, 1896, a graduate of Marion Business College, now traffic manager of Mullins Manufacturing Co. at Salem. He is a veteran of World War I. He married Marie Oborn, of Marion, and they have one daughter, Shirley Ann. (2) Lowell Russell, born Jan. 23, 1903, a graduate of Marion Business College, now secretary at Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. in Akron. He married Frances Christian, of Akron, and they have one son, Roger. (3) and (4) twins born May 21, 1910: Ruth Ellen and Russell Eugene. Ruth Ellen is a graduate of Marion Business College who married Wilbur Holtsberry, a fingerprint expert with Westinghouse Electric Corp. They have two children, Ronald Allen and Janet Lee. Russell Eugene is associated with Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. in Akron. He married Hazel Simmons, of Akron, and they have four sons, Jack Eugene, Norman Harold, James Russell, and Bruce Dale. [115] CLARENCE ALLEN KEIL, Superintendent of Marion County Infirmary, was born Mar. 12, 1889, in Port Jefferson, Shelby County, son of John and Lydia Ann (Allen) Keil. Mr. Keil received his early education in Marion schools and went to work at the age of seventeen at Fahey Banking Co. in Marion. After one year, he became associated with City National Bank and later was bookkeeper for Haberman Hardware Co. From 1907 to 1916 he was assistant purchasing agent for Marion Steam Shovel Co. He then was purchasing agent for Timken Roller Bearing Co. in Canton until 1921 when he purchased a farm in Pleasant Township. He specialized in dairy farming nineteen years, during which time he served as township trustee nine years, being president of the Trustees and Clerks Assn. one year. On June 1, 1941, he became Superintendent of Marion County Infirmary. He is a member of Evangelical and Reformed Church; Marion Lodge 70, Chapter, Council, and Commandery, and Scioto Consistory (32nd̊) of Masonry; Al Koran Temple Shrine; and, Marion Kiwanis Club. His recreation is fishing and he is interested in civic affairs, current events, and history. On Oct. 12, 1910, Mr. Keil married Florence Mae Koehler, of Marion, daughter of Christian F. and Mary (Kinsler) Koehler. She is a member of Evangelical and Reformed Church and Ladies Church Guild. She is matron of Marion County Infirmary. Mr. and Mrs. Keil have one son, Rev. Leo Allen Keil, of Wooster. He graduated from Heidelberg College at Tiffin and Eden Theological Seminary at Webster Grove, Mo. He was ordained in the Reformed Church. He married Marie Geiser, of Orrville, and they have two children, Allen Eugene and Mary Ann. ANDREW D. FORD, owner of Ford Furniture Store and Funeral Home in LaRue, was born Jan. 19, 1908, in Mt. Victory, son of Frederick and Ellen (Peaver) Ford. Mr. Ford received his early education in Mt. Victory, Wellington, and LaRue schools. He went to work with Boyd and Co. Furniture and Funeral Home in LaRue, where he has been actively engaged in business since he was fourteen years of age. During World War II, he served twenty-two months in the U. S. Navy, first in the Hospital Corps, then in the U. S. Navy Labor Board at Oakland, Calif. After the war, he returned to LaRue to continue with the business which is now known as Ford Furniture Store and Funeral Home. He is a member of the Methodist church, LaRue Lodge F. & A. M., and American Legion. His hobbies are hunting and fishing. On Oct. 15, 1928, Mr. Ford married Ruth V. Baker, of Marion. She is a member of the Methodist church, W. S. C. S., Mary Lennox Chapter O. E. S., and American Legion Auxiliary. Mr. and Mrs. Ford have two sons: (1) Richard Andrew, who is now serving his apprenticeship to receive his funeral director and embalmer license. He graduated from LaRue High School (1947) and was business editor of his class year book, the "̊LaRuian." He was also a member of the band and orchestra. (2) Thomas Duane, a student in LaRue School. RICHARD A. DIETRICH, physician and surgeon in LaRue, was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., Dec. 12, 1913, son of the late Dr. Albert E. Dietrich [116] and Gertrude (Speaker) Dietrich. His father practiced dentistry in Pittsburgh forty-eight years. Dr. Dietrich graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a B. S. degree in 1936, and from Temple University in Philadelphia with an M. D. degree in 1938. He took his internship and residency at St. Francis Hospital in Pittsburgh. He spent thirty-eight months in the U. S. Army Medical Corps during World War II, being released from duty in November 1945 with the rank of captain. In December 1945, he came to LaRue. Dr. Dietrich is a member of LaRue Methodist Church and Marion County Academy of Medicine. His hobbies are golf and music. On Oct. 28, 1939, Dr. Dietrich married Ruth Johnston, of Pittsburgh. She is a member of LaRue Methodist Church, LaRue Business Women's Assn. and Twentieth Century Club. There are three children, Gail, born Dec. 1, 1942; Richard, born April 19, 1944; and, Judith, born Jan. 27, 1948. MYRTLE L. COULTER MARTIN was born in Scott Township, Aug. 6, 1880, eldest of twelve children of William and Lydia (Mason) Coulter. Her father came from Pennsylvania and settled in Marion County where he was a farmer. Her mother was a native of Marion County. Her maternal grandfather, Joseph Mason, came to America from England, settled in Marion County and was one of the most prominent farmers and businessmen in the county and a director of Marion County Infirmary. Mrs. Martin's paternal grandparents, James and Margaret Coulter, were native farmers in Pennsylvania. Mrs. Martin received her early education in the Lincolnshire School (now Claridon Township School) and she has assisted in the home all her life. Her brother, Carroll L. Coulter, is a farmer on the home farm on which he was born and where he and Mrs. Martin reside. The old homestead is owned by Mrs. Martin, her brother, and their sister, Zella L. Coulter, who also was born on this farm. Miss Coulter is associated with the Ohio Public Service Co. in Marion. Mrs. Martin is a member of Memorial Methodist Church in Caledonia. She is interested in flower gardening and raising chickens. MILLARD PAUL HUNT, Secretary-Treasurer of Millard Hunt Co. in Marion, was born in Terre Haute, Ind., June 13, 1914, son of Millard and Rena (Boyer) Hunt. His father was founder of Millard Hunt Co. and was its president and general manager until his death, Oct. 4, 1944. Millard Paul Hunt graduated from Harding High School and from Ohio Wesleyan University in June 1936. He was associated with Berwind Fuel Co. in Cleveland until Dec. 1, 1936, when he returned to Marion and became associated in business with his father. In 1939 he was staff announcer and later morning news editor for Radio Station WJW in Akron. In March 1942 he entered the employ of Goodyear Aircraft Corp., where he remained until June 1944 when he was transferred to Newark as foreman of production control in charge of scheduling movement of material through the machine shop. He remained in this capacity with Goodyear until Sept. 1, 1945, when he again returned to Marion and accepted his present position. [117] Mr. Hunt is a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and has served as vestryman of the church. He is a member of Marion Lodge 70 and Valley of Columbus (32nd̊) of Masonry, Aladdin Temple Shrine, Marion Shrine Club, Kiwanis Club, Phi Delta Theta, Phi Mu Alpha national music honorary fraternity, Theta Alpha Phi national dramatic honorary fraternity, Omicron Delta Kappa national men's activities honorary fraternity, Marion Chamber of Commerce, and Marion Branch of Citizens Historical Assn. In 1938 he was president of the Y. M. C. A. Men's Service Club. He has been on the Board of Directors for the Ready Mixed Concrete Assn. for the state of Ohio and was elected vice president in 1948. His hobbies are bowling, bridge, golf, and music. On Jan, 20, 1940, Mr. Hunt married Eleanor Zieg who was born in Marion, daughter of Walter and Lydia (Allmendinger) Zieg. She is a graduate of Massachusetts General Hospital School of Nursing in Boston. She is a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Literary Arts Club, and Sun and Shade Garden Club (charter). FRED F. DUTT, owner of Dutt Implement Store in Marion, was born June 8, 1908, in Pleasant Township, son of Philip and Mary Anna (Schuster) Dutt. His father was a farmer and also operated the old Evans lime quarry in Pleasant Township. Mr. Dutt graduated from high school in Pleasant Township and then studied a course in electrical engineering at the Y. M. C. A. Trade School in Columbus. He was later associated with Marion Steam Shovel Co. for about one year and with Willard Storage Battery Co. in Columbus for a year, after which he spent three years farming on the Dutt home farm. In 1934, he opened Dutt Implement Store in Marion. He is a member of Calvary Evangelical United Brethren Church, Ohio Farmers Equipment Assn., and Marion Lodge 70 F. & A. M. He is interested in travel and sports. Mr. Dutt married, in April 1928, Mildred Parker. She died in 1933. There were two children born to this marriage: Kenneth F., born Jan. 21, 1929, a student at Ohio State University; and, Janet R., born Oct. 7, 1932, a student in West High School in Columbus. Mr. Dutt married, in June 1938, Pauline J. Vandersal, of Findlay. Mrs. Dutt attended Bowling Green and graduated from Asbury College. She taught school four years prior to her marriage. She is a member of Calvary Evangelical United Brethren Church. There are three sons: Wilfred P., born Jan. 25, 1941; Herbert V., born July 13, 1943; and, Ronald F., born Jan. 31, 1947. DAVID RAY HEMMERLY, owner of Hemmerly Flower Shop, was born in Wyandot County Sept. 1, 1891, son of David and Sarah (Baker) Hemmerly who were of German lineage. Mr. Hemmerly attended the country school. He then learned the auto mechanics trade, which vocation he followed for a number of years. He now retains a part-time position with Marion Lumber Co. Mr. Hemmerly started growing flowers as a hobby in 1933, and his hobby grew into a business, selling home-grown flowers, specializing in gladioli. He has won [118] awards at flower shows and at the State Fair exhibiting gladioli. He is a member of Trinity Baptist Church where he has served as a trustee, and Marion Lodge 70 F. & A. M. On Apr. 14, 1912, he married Ivaloo Sheneman who was born in Union County Aug. 9, 1890, daughter of Emanuel and Lucy (Hildreth) Sheneman who were of German and English lineage. Mrs. Hemmerly attended Marion Business College and was a stenographer four years prior to her marriage. She is a partner with Mr. Hemmerly in the flower business. She is a member of Trinity Baptist Church and has been active in the affairs of the church. Mr. and Mrs. Hemmerly are the parents of two daughters: (1) Trella, born Nov. 3, 1915. She married Walter C. Haldeman and they have two children, Katherine Suzanne and David Joseph. (2) Mary Louise, born Apr. 4, 1919, who served three years with the Women's Army Corps during World War II, and is now a student at Ohio State University. MILLER S. KEY, former owner and manager of Key-Town-Camp, was born Apr. 12, 1896, in Claridon Township, son of Miller L. and Mary Elizabeth (Smith) Key. His grandparents, Henry and Mary (Wittred) Key, came from England to America on their wedding trip and made a brief stay in Hardin County before settling in Marion County. Mr. Key received his early education in the country school and went to work on his father's farm. He followed the occupation of farming until 1922 when he became an automobile salesman. In January 1929, he started building Key-Town-Camp which he owned until 1948. From 1932 to 1942, he was in the wholesale gasoline business. He is a member of Epworth Methodist Church, Eagles, Fraternal Order of Police, and Marion Matinee Club. On Aug. 1, 1915, he married Mildred D. Imbody of Marion County, daughter of Jesse and Rosa (Schotte) Imbody. She is affiliated with Epworth Methodist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Key are the parents of four children: (1) Russel, of Marion, a veteran of the U. S. Army during World War II. He married Ruth Carey and they have one son, James Russel. (2) Evelyn, of Pittsburgh, Pa. She married Clifford Early and they have two daughters, Jo Ann and Susan D. (3) Esther, of Key-Town-Camp, who married Robert Shroats, a veteran of the U. S. Army Air Corps during World War II. They have one daughter, Jacqueline Ann. (4) Miller Lee Key, of Santa Monica, Calif., who is admittance clerk at Wadsworth Sawtelle Veterans Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Key are interested in harness horses and farming. MRS. JAMES G. COOPER, nee Leota E. Kagay, was born in Bremen, Fairfield County, daughter of John and Tena (Stuart) Kagay. Mrs. Cooper received her education in Fairfield County schools, Fairfield Union Academy, Ohio University, and Wooster College. She taught school in Prospect, Richwood, and Marion prior to her marriage on Nov. 1, 1926, to James G. Cooper, of Marion. James G. Cooper was born in Ottawa, son of Dr. Daniel W. Cooper and Jane (Skinner) Cooper. His father, a native of Ohio and a Presbyterian minister, was one of the seven founders of Sigma Chi fraternity [119] which was organized in 1855 at Miami University, from which Dr. Cooper received his degree. James G. Cooper became a member of Gamma Chapter of Sigma Chi at Delaware and was the last surviving son of founders of the organization. Mr. Cooper received his degree in pharmacy from Ohio Northern University. For a short time he owned a drug store in Newark and was also associated with the Hall Drug Co. in Newark. In 1900 he became a partner of the late C. E. Henney in a drug business at McComb which they owned and operated until 1909 when they purchased Headley Drug Store in Marion which Mr. Cooper operated until 1913. At this time, after the sale of the McComb store, Mr. Henney joined Mr. Cooper in Marion in the operation of Henney & Cooper drug store. In July 1940, the firm moved to its present location and took over the local Agency for Walgreen Drug Co. At the time of his death, Mar. 11, 1945, Mr. Cooper was senior member and president of the firm of Henney & Cooper. He was a member of: First Presbyterian Church (elder several years); Men's Bible Class; Gideon Society; Marion Lodge 70, Chapter, Council (treasurer at time of his death), and Commandery (commander in 1922 and treasurer at time of his death), and A. A. S. R.. Valley of Toledo (life member) of Masonry; Lydia Chapter O. E. S.; Zenoble Temple at Toledo; Marion Rotary Club (charter member and chairman of committee in charge of work with crippled children for several years); Marion Hobby Club (charter) ; and, Ohio Gun Collectors. He owned one of the largest and most complete collections of guns in the state. He was active in Y. M. C. A. work. Mrs. Cooper is a member of First Presbyterian Church, D. A. R. (past regent), Delta Kappa Gamma, Lydia Chapter O. E. S., Current Topics Club, and Bay View Club (past president). She is an associate member of What-So-Ever Circle of King's Daughters. Her hobby is writing poetry. MERRITT K. MARSHALL, physician and obstetrician in Marion, was born in Marion Aug. 28, 1911, son of K. H. and Bertha (Shaw) Marshall. His father was principal of Marion High School, later Harding High School, from 1903 until his retirement in 1941. Dr. Marshall graduated from Harding High School, Ohio Wesleyan University, and Ohio State University College of Medicine in 1937. From 1938 to 1942, he practiced medicine in Findlay, and from 1942 to 1946, he served in World War II as flight surgeon in the U. S. Army Air Corps with the rank of captain. He returned to Marion in 1946, and started his practice of medicine and obstetrics. He is a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church, Marion County Medical Assn., Kiwanis Club, Marion Chamber of Commerce, and Sigma Alpha Epsilon and Phi Chi fraternities. His hobbies are photography, golf, and boating. He married, on Aug. 3, 1938, Helen Petzinger, of Bexley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Petzinger. She is a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church. Dr. and Mrs. Marshall are the parents of two daughters, Barbara, born May 31, 1941, and Mary, born Aug. 15, 1946. Dr. Marshall has one sister, Katharine (Mrs. Harry Rudy) of Norwalk, O. WILLIAM DAVID CARR, farmer in Green Camp Township specializing in the raising of Hampshire Hogs, was born in Big Island Township, [120] Mar. 19, 1890, son of Charles D. and Rebecca (Withrow) Carr. Both of his parents are eighty-four years old and now reside with William D. They are retired from farming and from the grocery store and filling station which they owned in Prospect. His paternal grandfather, David Carr II, and his maternal grandfather, William Withrow, served as soldiers during the Civil War. His great-grandfather, David Carr, came to America from Ireland and settled in Marion County. William D. graduated from Lima schools and he has been a farmer all his life. He also owned retail general stores in Columbus and Green Camp twelve years. He is a member of Evangelical Reformed Church, Knights of Pythias at Green Camp, and Mt. Olive Grange. His hobby is fishing. On Sept. 19, 1909, Mr. Carr married Florence Belle Zieg of Green Camp Township, daughter of Peter J. and Louise Marie (Reichardt) Zeig. Her paternal grandfather, Peter Zieg IV, built, about eighty-five years ago, the old homestead where Mr. and Mrs. Garr now reside. Mrs. Carr is a member of Evangelical Reformed Church, Mt. Olive Grange, and Pythian Sisters. Mr. and Mrs. Carr have one son, Charles Zieg Carr, born Jan. 21, 1924. He married Alice Malo, of Marion, and they have one son, Larry Charles. They reside on the homestead where Mrs. William D. Carr was born. FRANK WILLARD FURNISS, Mayor of Waldo and an instructor in the junior high school in Waldo, was born in Green Camp Township May 24, 1907, son of Charles F. and Lulu (Fish) Furniss. His father, a native of Pickaway County, is a farmer in Claridon Township. His maternal grandfather, Artemus Fish, was a large landowner in Green Camp Township and members of the Fish family were active in the settlement and development of Marion County. Frank Willard Furniss graduated from Green Camp High School in 1927 and attended Ohio State University. In 1934, he received his B. S. degree from Wilmington College. He taught school in Kirkpatrick and Morral before coming to Waldo in 1941. He is an instructor in the junior high school and is also active in athletic activities. He has been a coach for a number of years and is now a member of Marion County Athletic Committee. He ran for nomination for state representative in 1937. In 1947, he was elected Mayor of Waldo. He is a member of the Baptist church and State and National Teachers associations. His hobbies are fishing, woodworking and athletics. On Dec. 29, 1934, Mr. Furniss married Wyona Baker, daughter of Vernon J. and Sadie (Thew) Baker. She is a member of Kirkpatrick Methodist Church. Mayor and Mrs. Furniss are the parents of two daughters, Elaine, born Feb. 27, 1937, and Maureen, born Apr. 28, 1941. FRED HOCH, farmer in Big Island Township, was born May 17, 1865, in Marion in his parents' home on the present site of St. Mary's Catholic Church, son of Enoch and Mary Catherine (Garvin) Hoch who settled in Marion about 1860. His father owned and operated Hoch Carriage Shop and was a trader of property and horses before settling on the [121] farm where Fred Hoch now resides. His great-grandfather, Henry Garvin, and his maternal great-great-grandfather, Jacob Amwag (later changed to Omwake), served in the American Revolution. Fred Hoch received his education in the country schools and Fostoria Academy. He has spent most of his life farming at his present location. In 1937 he leased his farm of 713 acres to the state of Ohio for ninety-nine years for the purpose of a game reserve. He is affiliated with St. Paul's Episcopal Church and I. O. O. F. He is the only living charter member of Francis Marion Chapter of Sons of the American Revolution and the only living member of the delegation to the State Republican Convention in 1897. This convention endorsed William McKinley's administration and Mark Hanna for the U. S. Senate. Mr. Hoch's interests are wild life and trees. He had one sister, Mary (Hoch) Crane, who was the mother of one son, Alwyn Hoch Crane, a teacher in Vernon Heights Junior High School. On May 4, 1892, Mr. Hoch married Grace Gray, of Scott Town (now Meeker), daughter of Amos Barr Gray and Elizabeth (Guthery) Gray, natives of Marion County. Her paternal great-grandfather, Frazier Gray, was with the Blue Hens Chickens of the Delaware Regiment during the American Revolution and later, with his wife, settled in Marion County where they spent the remainder of their lives and are now buried in the old Union Cemetery in Marion County. Her paternal great-grandfather, James King, and her maternal great-grandfathers, Col. John Guthery and Lt. John Dever, served in the American Revolution. Her maternal grandmother, Lucinda (Cleveland) Guthery, was a descendent of Moses Cleveland, as was President Cleveland. Her great-great-grandfather, Dr. James Cubberly, was a surgeon in the American Revolution. Her grandfather, George Gray, was an Associate Judge of Marion County, being one of the only three such judges the county has had. He served two terms as Probate Judge and was Mayor of Marion. He was the first treasurer of Marion Lodge 70 F. & A. M. and also was a carpenter and cabinet maker and made coffins for the early settlers. Mrs. Hoch is affiliated with St. Paul's Episcopal Church and church societies. She is a member of Captain William Hendricks Chapter of D. A. R. (past regent), Women's Club (past president), and House and Garden Club. She attended Ohio Northern University and taught school several years prior to her marriage. She is interested in flowers and literature. She had two sisters, Dell (Gray) Hunt and Mary (Gray) May. Mrs. May resides in Ann Arbor, Mich., and has three children: (1) Richard Holman May, of Berkeley, Calif., who has two children, David and Margaret. (2) Marion Guthery (May) Clarke, of Suffield, Conn. (3) Robert Carrol May, an architect residing in Suffield, Conn., who served as a Navy lieutenant during World War II. He has one daughter, Candace. WILLIAM KNACHEL, farmer in Prospect Township and dealer in DeKalb Hybrid Seed Corn, was born in Delaware County, May 2, 1881, son of Samuel and Artemesa (Smith) Knachel, of German and English lineage. His father was a farmer on land which had been cleared by William's maternal grandfather, William Smith. [122] Mr. Knachel attended the little red school in Thompson Township, Delaware County, and has always been a farmer. In 1922 he purchased his present farm on the West River Rd., southwest of Prospect. In addition to his general farming he specializes in feeding hogs and cattle. He is a member of the Methodist church, Prospect Lodge F. & A. M. (past master), and Marion County Farm Bureau. On Jan. 10, 1909, he married Anna Mae Hedges who was born in Prospect Township, Dec. 24, 1887, daughter of O. J. and Rebecca (Bevis) Hedges who were of English lineage. Her father was a farmer. Mrs. Knachel is a member of the Methodist church, church circles, and Prospect Garden Club. Twin daughters were born to Mr. and Mrs. Knachel on Sept. 7, 1915: (1) Vena, who died Apr. 13, 1926. (2) Vera. She married Robert Evan Jones who was born in Delaware County, Sept. 7, 1915. He is a partner in farming with Mr. Knachel. Mr. and Mrs. Jones have three children: Marian Sue, Date Evan, and Ruby Mae. JAMES MAHLON KING, general farmer in Salt Rock Township, was born July 21, 1888, in the house where he now resides, son of George J. and Anna M. (Alkire) King. The family farm was entered from the government by James Mahlon King's great-grandfather, George King, a veteran of the War of 1812 who moved his family to this county about 1823. James Mahlon King's grandmother, Jane (McElvy) King, was the first white child born in Salt Rock Township. James Mahlon King received his early education in the old Eagle school and has always been a farmer on the King homestead. He is a member of Marion County Farm Bureau and his hobby is photography. On Sept. 18, 1909, Mr. King married Pearl Mae Greenwood, a native of Illinois who was born July 4, 1889, daughter of Martin and Lucy (Bonham) Greenwood. Mr. and Mrs. King are members of First Presbyterian Church in Marion and Salt Rock Grange. They reside on King Pike, County Route 66, northwest of Marion. Children: (1) Anna Lucille, born July 12, 1910. She graduated from Bowling Green University and taught school four years prior to her marriage to Charles A. Wilson, a farmer in Montgomery Township. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson have two children, Marilyn Ann and Charles Alwin. (2) George Mahlon, born Jan. 14, 1913, assistant secretary and treasurer of Productions Credit Assn. at Ashland. During World War II, he served with the Headquarters Co. of the U. S. Army forty-two months. He married Mary Elba Osborn, of Mt. Gilead, and they have one son, George Roger. LESTER CURTISS DICKERSON, Works Manager for Marion Metal Products Co. in Marion, was born in Galion, Aug. 6, 1900, son of John and Emma (Seitz) Dickerson. His father was a carpenter and wheelwright with Buckeye Wheel Works in Galion more than twenty years. Mr. Dickerson attended school in Galion and Burgener School in Crawford County. He learned the machinist trade at Galion Metallic Vault Co. and graduated from LaSalle Extension University in modern foremanship, production methods, and factory and industrial management. He then was employed by Galion All-Steel Body Co. twenty-four years, becoming as- [123] sistant superintendent. He came to Marion in 1944 to accept his present position. He is a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Galion Lodge F. & A. M., Eagles, Marion Foremen's Club (vice president), Rifle Club, and Marion Conservation League. On June 27, 1924, Mr. Dickerson married Yula Harding who was born in Crawford County, Apr. 19, 1903, daughter of Forest and Martha (Day) Harding, both of whom taught school and are farmers in Crawford County. Her grandfather, Amos Tyron Harding, a second cousin of President Warren G. Harding, was a school teacher in Morrow County. He also served as a Union Soldier in the Civil War and was wounded in action. Mrs. Dickerson graduated from Galion High School and studied teachers' training at. Ashland College. She taught two years in Marion schools. She is a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Sesame Club, and Daughters of Union Veterans in Galion. Mr. and Mrs. Dickerson are the parents of one daughter, Barbara Jean, born in Galion, Nov. 21, 1932, a student at Harding High School. Mrs. Dickerson is interested in art. Mr. Dickerson is interested in trap shooting and beekeeping. They both enjoy hunting and fishing. CARROLL K. IREY, stock buyer and farmer, was born in Caledonia, Nov. 21, 1895, son of L. S. and Alice (Kelly) Irey. His father is a stock dealer and resides in Marion. Carroll K. Irey graduated from Caledonia High School and has been a stock buyer since that time. He also manages his farm on State Route 746. He is a member of Memorial Methodist Church and Knights of Pythias. On Nov. 30, 1916, Mr. Irey married Lenna E. Thew who was born Mar. 25, 1896, daughter of William and Ada (Cochran) Thew. Her parents were farmers on the farm on which Mr. and Mrs. Irey now reside. Her paternal grandparents came from England and settled in Marion County. She is a member of Memorial Methodist Church and Vera Chapter O. E. S. Mr. and Mrs. Irey are interested in travel and fishing. Children: (1) Laurence Dale, born Mar. 31, 1919. He graduated from Ohio Northern University and now resides in Duquesne, Pa. He married Marion Bauer, of Pittsburgh. (2) William Carmi, born Apr. 26, 1923, of Claridon Township. He is a veteran of World War II during which he served in the U. S. Army twenty-seven months and is now associated with his father as a stock buyer. He married, first, Edith Mae Frost and they had one daughter, Marjorie Jean, who resides with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Irey. He married, second, Mary C. Haver, of Marion, and they are the parents of three children, Richard Carmi, and twins, Carroll Kay and Carolyn Kay. SAMUEL P. LAUER, retired farmer residing in Prospect, was born Dec. 6, 1882, in Prospect Township, son of Frederick S. and Caroline (Huffman) Lauer, farmers in that township. His grandparents, Englehardt and Catherine (Schwinfurth) Lauer, came from Germany about 1853 and settled in Marion County. His maternal grandfather, Peter Huffman, came to America from Germany and was one of the first millers in Waldo Township. [124] Mr. Lauer attended the country schools and was a farmer in Prospect Township until his retirement. He is also interested in sugar-curing meat and cures most of the pork for Prospect Locker. He is a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Marion County Farm Bureau, and Marion County Fair Board (since 1932). He was a township trustee six years and a member of the school board two terms. On Aug. 8, 1908, Mr. Lauer married Hazel E. Thomas, of Radnor Township, Delaware County, daughter of James R. and Levina (Feaster) Thomas. She died Apr. 20, 1945. Children: (1) James F., owner of an insurance agency in Prospect. He married Dorothy Stiffer and they have two sons, Stephen and David. (2) Caroline (Mrs. Clifford Stiflier), of Prospect. She has one son, Robert. (3) Irma (Mrs. Ray Stuffier), of Prospect, who has two children, Diana Kay and Harold. (4) Samuel, Jr., a U. S. Army veteran of four years during World War II, now residing on his father's farm. He married Kathryn Car and they have one daughter, Janet Jo. (5) Charles R., a U. S. Army veteran of two and one-half years during World War II, who is now a clerk at Prospect Post Office. He married Marjorie Kirk. ER J. HAFER, general farmer in Montgomery Township and a business man in LaRue, was born on the farm which he now owns and operates, Mar. 3, 1895, son of A. I. and Ruey (Hastings) Hafer. His grandfather, Jerry Hafer, also farmed this same land, which has been in the family since 1835 when it was entered from the government. Er J. Hafer has always been a farmer on the home farm. He also owns a filling station in LaRue. He is a member of the Methodist church, LaRue Lodge F. & A. M., and LaRue Businessmen's Club. For six years he was a member of the LaRue School Board. On Sept. 19, 1917, Mr. Hafer married Madge Ramge who was born near Kenton, daughter of Lewis and Hannah (James) Ramge. Mrs. Hafer is a member of the Methodist church, Mary Lenox Chapter O. E. S., Twentieth Century Club, and W. S. J. Club. Mr. and Mrs. Hafer are the parents of two children: (1) DeMeril, who graduated from Ohio State University with a music major. She taught music in the Marion schools prior to her marriage to William D. Stanbro who graduated from Ohio State University and served four years with the U. S. Army Air Corps during World War II. Mr. and Mrs. Stanbro have two children, Susan and David. (2) J. Lewis, who is associated in farming with his father. He served with the Merchant Marine during World War II. He married Dorothy Appel-feller, a graduate of Grant Hospital School of Nursing, and they have one son, Terry Lee, who is the fifth generation of the Hafer family to reside on the Hafer home farm. The Hafer farm is located on the Robinson Pike, County Rd. 33, north of LaRue. GRACE KLUNK MARTY, owner and manager of Hotel Marion in Marion, was born in Kenton, June 6, 1890, daughter of W. Scott and Lottie (Clark) Roby. Mrs. Marty attended Kenton grade and high schools, graduating from the latter in 1908. On Feb. 3, 1915, she married Charles A. Klunk. Mr. [125] Klunk was born in 1877 in Gettysburg, Pa. He came to Marion in 1914 and operated a hotel on North State Street about three years. He then was a partner in Dependable Oil Co. which later was sold to Pure Oil Co. In 1927, he and his wife purchased the Hotel Marion which they operated until Mr. Klunk's death in 1941. Mr. Klunk was very active in civic projects of Marion. On Mar. 31, 1945, she married A. Roy Marty. Mr. Marty was born in Ada. He is a graduate of Ohio Northern University College of Engineering. Mr. Marty is the inventor of the new Vib-Rey, a combination of infra-red ray and vibratory massage. He served as a first lieutenant in the U. S. Army during World War I. During World War II, he was chief inspector for the government at Pearl Harbor and in the Panama Canal region. Mrs. Marty is a member of First Presbyterian Church in Ada. Mr. and Mrs. Marty reside at Hotel Marion. EDWIN LE ROY JACOBY, Field Engineer with the mining division of Marion Power Shovel Co. in Marion, was born Feb. 1, 1883, in Richland Township, son of John and Eliza Ann (Van Brimmer) Jacoby, and brother of Benjamin Jacoby (see Index). His ancestors were pioneer settlers of Marion County and his father, a farmer, was also associated with The Marion Steam Shovel Co. Edwin LeRoy Jacoby received his early education in Marion public schools and became associated with Marion Power Shovel Co. fifty-two years ago. He has held various positions in the shop, engineering, and sales departments of the company, becoming field engineer in 1938. He is a member of: Epworth Methodist Church; Marion Lodge 70, Council and Chapter of Masonry; and, United Commercial Travelers. He served as one of the first park commissioners for the city of Marion. His hobbies include wood and metal crafts. On Sept. 14, 1904, Mr. Jacoby married Mabel Jane Luellen who was born in Waldo, daughter of William C. and Amanda (Houseworth) Luellen. Mrs. Jacoby is a member of Epworth Methodist Church and various church organizations. Children: (1) John W., born Dec. 30, 1905, assistant director of engineering of Oil Well Supply Co. at Dallas, Tex. He is a past master of Marion Lodge 70 F. & A. M. He married Marion Gilmore and they have two daughters, Darlie Ann and Margaret Jane. (2) Ruth, born Feb. 14, 1907. She married J. Walter Evans, of Hollywood, Calif., who is in the motion picture division of the U. S. Navy at Washington, D. C. Mr. and Mrs. Evans have two daughters, Barbara Maryjane and Patricia Joanne. (3) Mary, born Sept. 3, 1908. She married Burton M. Judson, district manager for Rollway Bearing Co. in Cleveland, and they have one son, Burton M., Jr., and a daughter, Gail Patricia. WILLIAM H. WHITEHEAD, physician and surgeon at The Frederick C. Smith Clinic in Marion, was born Oct. 18, 1915, near Granville. His parents, M. Stuart and Delia (Hayes) Whitehead, are farmers in Licking County, living on the old Hayes Homestead which has been in the family five generations. [126] Dr. Whitehead attended the Union rural and high schools, graduating from the latter in 1933. He received his A. B. degree from Denison University in 1938. He then went to Northwestern University Graduate School for further study and earned the following degrees: M. S. in 1942, M. B. in 1944, and M. D. in 1945. While at Northwestern he was a member, and during his senior year president, of Phi Beta Pi, a medical fraternity. While earning his M. S. degree, he published two articles in the Anatomical Record in 1942, "A Working Model of the Fetal Right Atrium," and "Changes in Lung Structure at Birth." Dr. Whitehead interned at Passavant Memorial Hospital in Chicago, where he also served a residency. He was on active duty with the Navy from October 1946 through August 1947, during which time he was stationed at the U. S. Naval Hospital at Corona, Calif. He was a lieutenant (j. g.) which rank he retains on reserve status. He is a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church, Lambda Chi Alpha social fraternity, Phi Beta Pi medical fraternity, American Medical Assn., Marion County Academy of Medicine (secretary 1948), Sigma Xi scientific honorary fraternity, and American Assn. for Advancement of Science. Dr. Whitehead married Kathryn Seedoff, of Rockford, Ill., daughter of the late Arnold and Ingrid Seedoff. Mrs. Whitehead attended Wesley Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Chicago. She is a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church and Auxiliary to the Marion County Academy of Medicine. There are two daughters, Delia Ann, born May 23, 1947, and Margaret Lane, born July 23, 1948. Dr. Whitehead's hobbies are gardening, photography, fishing and hunting. He is continuing his interest in medical research at present at Ohio State University. TOM F. BAYLES, farmer and stockman in Claridon Township, was born Jan. 5, 1902, in Claridon Township, son of Charles F. and Emma L. (Fell) Bayles, native farmers of Marion County. His grandfather, George Bayles, came to America from England and settled in Caledonia where he was a shoemaker and cobbler. Mr. Bayles received his education in the township schools and has always been a farmer, now specializing in Spotted Poland China Hogs. On Nov. 26, 1927, he married Mildred Buyer who was born June 30, 1903, in Marion County, daughter of Charles J. and Clara Anna (Snyder) Buyer. Her father came to America from Wurttemberg, Germany at the age of nine years with his family who settled in Marion County. Mr. and Mrs. Bayles are members of Memorial Methodist Church. They are the parents of one son, Wayne LeRoy, born Sept. 30, 1930. He is interested in hunting, fishing and trapping. Mrs. Bayles is interested in flower gardening and raising White Leghorn chickens. Since 1944 Mr. and Mrs. Bayles have owned the farm where they now reside, on State Route 746. THOMAS H. CLARK, Jr., Councilman-at-Large for the City of Marion and co-owner of Clark Metal Products Co., was born Aug. 27, 1920, in Galion, son of Thomas H. Clark, co-owner of Clark Metal Products. Co., and Hazel B. (Mann) Clark. [127] M. Clark graduated from Harding High School in 1938 and from Case School of Applied Science in Cleveland in 1942. White attending Case, Mr. Clark was associated with Thompson Aircraft in Cleveland as tool room supervisor. He then was research and development engineer with Permoldo. in Medina. In 1944 he enlisted in the U. S. Navy and served one and one-half years during World War II. After being honorably discharged from service, he returned to Marion and he and his father, in 1946, opened their present company where they manufacture precision dies, jigs, fixtures, special tools, and machinery. He was elected Council.. man-at-Large in 1949. He is a member of First Presbyterian Church, Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, American Society of Toot Engineers, Ohio Society of Professional Engineers, and Society of Automotive Engineers. His favorite recreations are golf and tennis. He held local and county tennis championships from 1938 to 1941. Mr. Clark married Margaret Anne Mautz who was born in Marion, daughter of Albert E. and Bessie (Barbeau) Mautz (see Index). Mrs. Clark graduated from Miami University. She is a member of Epworth Methodist Church, Delta Delta Delta sorority, and Pan Hellenic. Children: Thomas H. III, born May 12, 1942; Gary Lee, born Feb. 28, 1944; and, Constance Anne, born Aug. 10, 1947. HARRY WILLIAM HOCH, general farmer and stockman in Pleasant Township, was born in that township Aug. 22, 1891, son of William and Elizabeth (Price) Hoch who were farmers. His great-grandfather, William Hoch, brought his family to America from Germany and they settled in Pleasant Township. Harry W. attended the country schools and Marion Business College. He worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad two years as ticket agent and in the freight office. He then returned to farming. He specializes in raising purebred Ayrshire cattle and Duroc-Jersey hogs. He served nine years as clerk and treasurer of Pleasant Township School Board. He served six and one-half years as a member of the Selective Service Advisory Board Number 3 dring World War II. He is a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Marion County Farm Bureau (past president), and Executive Board of the Co-operative Elevator at Prospect. He is interested in vocal music. On Aug. 22, 1916, Mr. Hoch married Edna Gertrude Butz who was born in Marion, May 20, 1897, daughter of Julius and Catherine (Hausmann) Butz. Mrs. Hoch is a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and Farm Womens Club. She is interested in piano, pipe organ, and vocal music. Mr. and Mrs. Hoch are the parents of one son, Hubert Warren, born July 10, 1921. He graduated from Pleasant Township High School and received his State Farmer degree in Columbus and his American Farmer degree in Kansas City, Mo. He is now farming in partnership with his father. He is active in music circles and is a member of the Masonic quartet and chorus and Eagles quartet. He married Betty Atkinson, of Marion, and they have two children: John William, born Feb. 13, 1946, and Carol Lynn, born Sept. 1, 1948. [128] FRED S. CHENEY, owner and manager of Cheney Grocery in Marion, was born May 23, 1888, in Richwood, son of Asbury and Margaret (Hamilton) Cheney, natives of Union County. His father was a farmer in Jackson Township, Union County. Mr. Cheney graduated from Richwood High School and attended Wooster Normal School. He taught school four years prior to establishing his grocery business in 1912. He is a member of Epworth Methodist Church, American Legion, Elks, and Knights of Pythias. He is a veteran of World War I in which he served with the U. S. Coast Artillery for about one year. He married, in 1917, Freda Ewing, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Ewing. She was active in Red Cross work during World War I. She died Jan. 7, 1919. Mr. Cheney married, July 12, 1920, Mary Reed who was born in Marysville, daughter of Robert and Della (Heisey) Reed. She attended Kent State Normal School and taught school three years prior to her marriage. She is a member of Epworth Methodist Church, Council of the Girl Scouts of America, and Green Thumb Garden Club. Mr. and Mrs. Cheney's hobbies are fishing, hunting, baseball, and other sports. LAWRENCE E. MAUTZ, farmer in Pleasant Township specializing in raising Berkshire hogs for stock, was born Feb. 29, 1892, son of Henry G. and Lydia (Loyer) Mautz, in the house where he now resides and where his parents lived for more than thirty-five years, on Route 23. Mr. Mautz attended the country school and has always been a farmer. He is a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Waldo, Marion County Farm Bureau, and he served on the board of Cooperative Farm Bureau a number of years. He also has served on township and county school boards. His hobby is harness horses. On March 18, 1913, Mr. Mautz married Flora Denzer, of Waldo, who was born Mar. 3, 1890, daughter of Charles and Magdalene (Axthelm) Denzer. Her grandparents, Bernard and Henrietta Denzer, came to America from Germany and settled in Waldo Township. Mrs. Mautz graduated from Cardington High School and taught school two years prior to her marriage. She is a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and Pleasant Township Farm Women's Club. Mr. and Mrs. Mautz are the parents of four children: (1) Martha Isabelle, born Jan. 10, 1914. She graduated from Capital University with a music major and taught music in the public schools prior to her marriage to Stuart C. Shipman, Superintendent of Schools in Cambridge City, Ind. He is a veteran of World War II in which he served more than four years as a captain with the U. S. Army. (2) Arthur C., born Jan. 29, 1917, who is associated with his father in farming and raising Berkshire hogs. (3) Donald D., born June 29, 1921, who also is associated with his father on the farm. Both Donald and Arthur have won many awards for showing Hereford cattle and Berkshire hogs. (4) Naomi Maxine, born July 31, 1926, who has won many awards and trophies showing Hereford steers at shows and fairs. She married Frederick Bauer, a farmer. [129] CARL FRANKLIN HABERMAN, public accountant in Marion, was born in Green Camp Township, July 29, 1892, son of John and Catherine (Zieg) Haberman. His father, a native of Baden, Germany, came to America at the age of eleven and settled in Green Camp Township where he later was a farmer. He served as a soldier in the Civil War. His mother, also a native of Baden, Germany, when she was one and a half years old came to America with her parents, Peter and Elizabeth (Haberman) Zieg, who settled in Pleasant Township. Mr. Haberman attended schools in Green Camp Township and Green Camp High School. He taught school three years and was a farmer in Green Camp Township until December 1932. At that time he came to Marion and became clerk of courts of Marion County, which office he held six years. He was court bailiff three years. Since 1944 he has operated an accounting service in Marion. He is a member of First Evangelical and Reformed Church, Eagles, Knights of Pythias, and Exchange Club. He is active in church work and is an elder in the church. He is a member of the Sunday School Board and a teacher of young people. His hobbies are baseball and other sports. On Mar. 18, 1917, Mr. Haberman married Florence Reichardt who was born in Green Camp Township, daughter of George C, and Catherine (Reely) Reichardt. Mrs. Haberman taught school five years prior to her marriage. She is a member of First Evangelical and Reformed Church, Fortnightly Study Club, Farm Ladies Social Club of Green Camp Township, and she is active in church work. Mr. and Mrs. Haberman are the parents of two daughters: (1) Dorothy Jeanne (Mrs. William Mast), of Tiffin. She is a graduate of Heidelberg College. (2) Margaret Elizabeth, of Marion. MILTON S. ISLER, retired farmer who resides on the Gooding and Davids Road, northeast of Prospect, was born Sept. 10, 1874, in a log house located on the farm on which he now resides. His parents were John D. and Julia Ann (Cosner) Isler, native farmers in Prospect Township. His grandparents, Samuel and Rosena Isler, along with his great-grandfather, David Isler, came to America from Germany. After living in New York City three years, they moved to Prospect Township in 1848. Milton S. Isler attended the country schools and has always been a farmer. He served on the school board fifteen years. He is a member of Prospect Baptist Church (has served as deacon and trustee), Bethlehem Grange, and Marion County Farm Bureau. On Mar. 8, 1900, Mr. Isler married Amy L. Roberts who was born in Radnor Township, Delaware County, daughter of Levi and Lettice (Ludwig) Roberts. Mrs. Isler died Sept. 28, 1942. To this marriage, six children were born, all of whom are graduates of Prospect High School: (1) David A., of Laurel, Md., is doing agricultural research for the government. He graduated from Ohio State University. He married Lucile Bottenham and they have one son, Edward David. (2) Edwin M., of Prospect, who is associated with the Farm Bureau with offices in Columbus. He married Josephine Almendinger. (3) Geneva, who graduated from Bowling Green University and taught school [130] ten years prior to her marriage to Rev. Dobberstein, minister at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Prospect. (4) Robert, who is a farmer on the Isler home farm. He married Erma Rengert and they have three daughters, Joan, Janet, and Rita. (5) Arthur, who is a farmer on one of the farms belonging to his father. He married Dorothy Lusch and they have five children, Frederick, twin sons Howard and Harold, and twins Charles and Nancy. (6) John F., who is a farmer on one of his father's farms. He married Dorothy Laucher and they have four sons, Gene, Donald, William, and J. Richard. OWEN L. BALDAUF, co-owner of Baldauf Construction Co., in Marion, was born in Marion, Jan. 1, 1898, son of John and Mary Baldauf (see Index). Mr. Baldauf graduated from Marion High School and enlisted in the U. S. Army during World War I in which he served from April 7, 1917, to Apr. 9, 1919, with one year of that time spent overseas. After being honorably discharged from service, he entered John Baldauf and Sons Construction Co. In 1939, at the time of his father's retirement from business, the company was taken over by Owen L., and his brother, Fred C. (see Index). He is a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church, Elks, and American Legion. He is interested in fishing, hunting, baseball, football, and other sports. On Sept. 1, 1923, he married Helen Fletcher, of Marysville, daughter of William F. and Ella Fletcher. She is a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church and Daughters of Luther. Her hobby is needlework. Mr. and Mrs. Baldauf are the parents of two daughters: (1) Dorothy (Mrs. Robert Goyer) of Marion. She graduated from Capital University and studied vocal music at Ohio State University. She has one son, Jeffrey Owen. (2) Mary, who attended Bowling Green University. She married James Marshall Zuck, a student at Bowling Green. HARRY HERMAN IKENSAA, farmer in Green Camp Township specializing in raising corn and hogs, was born May 13-, 1900, in Big Island Township, son of William and Belle (Harriman) Ikensaa. His father is a retired farmer residing in Big Island Township. His grandfather, Christopher Ikensaa, of German descent, was a farmer in Franklin and Union counties. Mr. Ikensaa received his early education in Glade Run School and has always been a farmer. His hobby is home movies. On Nov. 1, 1924, he married Flossie Ruth, daughter of Christian A. and Olive E. (Shuey) Ruth. Her paternal grandfather, Charles P. Ruth, came from Germany to America and settled on a farm in Marion County. Her maternal grandfather, Jacob Shuey, was also a farmer in the county. Mr. and Mrs. Ikensaa are affiliated with the Baptist Church. They have one son, Don William, born Aug. 28, 1939, a student in New Bloomington School. CARL JACOB KELLER, owner and manager of Keller Printing Service in Marion, was born at Upper Sandusky, Jan. 13, 1900, son of Charles [131] P. and Catherine (Weber) Keller. His grandfather, Jacob Keller, was a native of Hochenheim, Baden, Germany, who came to America about 1851 and settled in Ohio. Mr. Keller received his education in Upper Sandusky schools. In 1921 he entered the printing business in Upper Sandusky, coming to Marion in 1925. He is a member of First Presbyterian Church, Elks, Marion Rotary Club, Marion Chamber of Commerce, and Marion Country Club. He is affiliated with Marion Typographical Union. On Dec. 27, 1920, he married Betty C. King of Findlay, daughter of C. E. and Ida M. (Clevidence) King. She is a member of First Presbyterian Church. Mr. and Mrs. Keller are the parents of two sons: (1) C. Richard of Findlay, who is in the purchasing department of Ohio Oil Co. He is 'a veteran of World War II in which he served thirty-six months with the U. S. Army Air Corps. He was released from the Army with the rank of captain. He married Norma L. Webb of Marion and they have two children, R. King II and Karla. (2) C. King, of Marion, who is associated with his father in business. He is a veteran of World War II during which he served thirty-six months with the U. S. Army Combat Engineers. He was honorably discharged from service as a sergeant. He married Florence V. Loughridge of Fredericksburg, Va., and they have one daughter, Kay. MRS. DWIGHT J. SHELTON, nee Zelle Dunham, was born in Iberia, Morrow County, Mar. 10, 1887, daughter of Brough and Mary Rebecca (Auld) Dunham. Mrs. Shelton has resided in Marion since her marriage, at Marysville on Oct. 6, 1909, to Dwight J. Shelton. Dwight J. Shelton was associated with The Marion Steam Shovel Co. (Marion Power Shovel Co.) for thirty-four years, rising from electrical maintenance worker to president of the company. Mr. Shelton was born at Broadway in Union County, Mar. 23, 1886, the oldest child in the family of eleven children of John E. and Estella (Yearsley) Shelton. Mr. Shelton attended elementary and high schools in Broadway. He received his degree in electrical engineering from Ohio Northern University in 1907. After his graduation from college, Mr. Shelton came to Marion where for a short time he was a partner in Marion Electrical Supply Co. In July 1909 he began working for The Marion Steam Shovel Co. as a maintenance worker. He soon was advanced to assistant chief engineer, which position he 'held five years, after which he was promoted to chief engineer. About two years later, Mr. Shelton was appointed vice president in charge of sales and engineering departments. So his responsibilities soon extended to include every department of the company. In 1926, he was made a member of the board of directors. He became president and general manager Oct. 16, 1941. Mr. Shelton was prepared by his university work to play an important part in the development of using electricity for power shovels. The use of electricity made possible the design and manufacture of much larger shovels. Mr. Shelton wrote an article on the electric shovel which was published in the Engineering and Mining Journal-Press, Vol. 119, No. 15, Apr. 11, 1925. He was also interested in farming and owned two farms [132] near Caledonia. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church; Marion Lodge 70, Chapter, Council, and Commandery of Masonry; and Marion Rotary Club. He died Nov. 27, 1943. Mr. and Mrs. Shelton's only child, Hubert C., was born Aug. 3, 1918. He graduated from Kentucky Military Institute in 1936 and attended Ohio and Ohio Wesleyan universities. He married Mary Jane Brown, of Marion, daughter of W. D. and Burah (Maxwell) Brown. They reside in Caledonia and are the parents of three children, Dwight J. II, Sara Jane, and Hubert Bruce. Mrs. Shelton is a member of First Presbyterian Church, church societies, Research Club, and Town and Country Garden Club. She resides in Marion. HERSCHEL OTTO TOMS, retired miller, was born Dec. 5, 1860, on the old Schrack farm in Richland County, son of William and Elizabeth (Schrack) Toms. His mother was a native of Ohio and his father of Pennsylvania. Mr. Toms moved to Knox County with his parents when he was nine years old and he was educated in Ankneytown schools. He then learned the milling trade with his father who was an old-time flour miller. He then went to Delaware where he remained three years with Snyder Bros. Milling Co., after which he moved to Prospect. He was associated with National Milling Co. for ten years and later became manager and bookkeeper of Union Mills in which he held a financial interest. He operated these mills thirty-four years until his retirement in 1919. Mr. Toms was democratic candidate for county treasurer in 1922. He served one term as Mayor of Prospect in the early 1900's and was a member of City Health Board in Marion many years. He is a member of Epworth Methodist Church, Elks, I. O. O. F., and Marion County Democratic Club. On May 28, 1890, Mr. Toms married Rosa Farley who was born in Meigs County, Sept. 1, 1863. She died Feb. 16, 1944. Two sons were born to Mr. and Mrs. Toms: (1) Dale F., of Prospect, who has two sons, Charles H, and Edwin D. (2) Glen 0., of Marion. He married Dale Diffany, of Prospect, and they have two daughters: Dorothy Jean who married Homer Frost, a U. S. Army veteran of World War II; and, Betty Lou who married Fred Ruhl, a U. S. Navy veteran of World War II. Mr. Toms has been interested in hunting and fishing. He resides with his son, Glen, and family on South State Street in Marion. ROBERT H. COOK, branch manager of Marion Branch of Marion County Farm Bureau, was born Aug. 12, 1917, in Union County, son of F. Lamont and Ruth (Hill) Cook, farmers in Union County. Mr. Cook graduated from high school in Raymond in 1936. He became associated with Union County Farm Bureau in 1937, coming to Marion with Marion County Farm Bureau in 1941. He then went to LaRue as branch manager of the LaRue Branch. He returned to Marion and accepted his present position in 1946. He is a member of LaRue Methodist Church, Marion County Farm Bureau, and Farm Bureau Advisory Council. His hobbies are gardening, baseball, football, and other sports. [133] On June 15, 1940, Mr. Cook married Elva Blumenschein, of Marysville. She was associated with O. M. Scott Seed Co. for six years prior to her marriage. She is a member of LaRue Methodist Church. Children: Marjorie Ann, born Feb. 25, 1942, and James Robert, born Apr. 25, 1944. EMERSON JOHN DIETSCH, general farmer in Richland Township, was born in that township in the old Dietsch homestead Mar. 11, 1911, son of John F. Dietsch and the late Mary (Schweinfurth) Dietsch. His father, a retired farmer, is a director of Richland Mutual Insurance Co. Emerson John Dietsch graduated from Pleasant Township High School and has always been a farmer. He is a member of Epworth Methodist Church and Marion County Farm Bureau. On June 14, 1935, he married Madeline Cates who was born Apr. 19, 1910, near Meeker, daughter of Claude L. and Edna V. (Irvine) Cates. Mrs. Dietsch attended Bowling Green and Ohio Northern Universities and Wilmington College. She taught school for six years prior to her marriage. She is a member of Epworth Methodist Church and Pleasant Garden Club, and her hobby is raising flowers. Mr. and Mrs. Dietsch are the parents of one son, Carlton Lacey, born March 4, 1937, a student at Pleasant School. The family resides on State Route 529, southeast of Marion. MARTIN JACKSON KNAPP, owner of M. J. Knapp Insurance Agency in LaRue and agent for the New York Central Railroad at Ridgeway, was born in Sunbury, Ia., Apr. 17, 1894, son of Theodore Jackson and Lulu Ann (Stancliff) Knapp. His father was an agent for the Rock Island Railroad and was a telegrapher for the New York Central Railroad in LaRue. Mr. Knapp attended grade and high schools in LaRue. He later studied courses in the insurance business while employed as telegrapher and agent for New York Central Railroad. He is now agent at Ridgeway. In 1934, Mr. Knapp opened the M. J. Knapp Insurance Agency in LaRue. His family assists in the operation of the business. He is a member of the Methodist church, Knights of Pythias, LaRue Businessmen's Assn., and Ohio Association of Insurance Agents. He is a committeeman for the Cub Pack of the Boy Scouts of America. He married, on May 4, 1916, Demeral Albert. There were two children born to this marriage: (1) Helen Ann (Mrs. Arthur Probst), of Marion. (2) Charles Jackson who is a chief warrant officer in the office of the U. S. Military Attache in Prague. He married Catherine Mosser. Mr. Knapp married, on Aug. 2, 1930, Iris Richards, of Morral, daughter of Thomas A. and Martha (Wetzel) Richards. Mrs. Knapp graduated from Morral High School and Marion Business College. She is a member of the Methodist church, Pythian Sisters, LaRue Businesswomen's Assn., P. T. A. (president 1948-1949) and she is Den Mother of the Cub Pack of the Boy Scouts of America. There are two children: (1) Dorothy E., a senior at LaRue High School. (2) Larry Jo, a student in the fifth grade in LaRue School. Mr. and Mrs. Knapp both enjoy woodworking as their hobby. [ 134] WILLIAM L. DOWLER, instructor in instrumental and vocal music in Marion City Schools, was born in Marion, Feb. 1, 1908, son of Jesse T. and Mary Louise (Siples) Dowler. His father, a native of Pickaway County, resided in. Marion for sixty-four years and was identified with musical activities in Marion, both as a professional musician and in the music business field. He played with and directed an orchestra at the Old Grand Opera House, now the Ohio Theater, played for all Masonic organizations in Marion, and was associated with Baker's Band and with Dowler Band which was directed by his brother, William Dowler (see Index). For a time, the two brothers were partners in a music store on North State St., and for eight years prior to his death, July 19, 1946, Jesse Dowler operated his own music store on West Church St. He also was associated with Ackerman Music store at one time. Mary Louise (Siples) Dowler, a native of Marion County, was a daughter of Lewis and Anna Elizabeth (Schickdeantz) Siples. She died Mar. 19, 1948, William L. Dowler attended grade and high schools in Marion, graduating from Harding High School in 1927. In 1927 he represented the high school in the National High School Orchestra at Dallas, Tex. He was a charter member of the National High School Band which played for the 1927 convention. He started his professional music career under his father's leadership as drummer in the Palace Theater Orchestra at its opening in 1928. He graduated from Ithaca College in 1934 with a B.S. degree in music education and since 1936 he has been instructor of instrumental and vocal music in Marion City Schools, except for three and one-half years during which he served in the U. S. Army during World War II. He was stationed fourteen months on Kodiak Island in Alaska. In addition to his duties in connection with the schools, Mr. Dowler gives private lessons in instrumental music and does band instrument repair work. His hobbies are woodworking and all kinds of sports. He is a member of: First Presbyterian Church; Marion Lodge 70, Chapter, Council, and Commandery of Masonry; American Legion; Phi Mu Alpha music fraternity; and, National Education Assn. He is director of Masonic Chorus. ROBERT CLARE CAMPBELL, physician in Marion, was born in Cleveland, Mar. 11, 1917, son of Robert William and Marie Clare Campbell. Dr. Campbell received his B. S. degree from Pennsylvania State College and his M. D. degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. He interned at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh and in January 1944 entered the Army Medical Corps as a first lieutenant. He received training at the Carlisle Medical Field Service School at Carlisle, Pa. He served in neuro psychiatry work in Northington General Hospital in Tuscaloosa, Ala., and also took a special course in neuro psychiatry at Pilgrim State Hospital at Brentwood, Long Island. He served in Europe with the 80th Field Hospital eight months. He later was dermatologist and internist at Wakeman General Hospital in Indiana and then was determatological consultant at Fort Dix Separation Center. He was honorably released from the Army, July 1946, with the rank of captain. He was assistant to [135] a rural physician in Bucks County, Pa., for six months before coming to Marion in March 1947. He is especially interested in the problem of cancer and donates considerable time to the Marion Cancer Clinic. He is a member of Marion County Academy of Medicine, Ohio State and Northern Tri-State Medical associations, Marion Country Club, Delta Chi, Alpha Kappa Kappa, Eagles, Knights of Columbus, and Marion Chamber of Commerce. His hobbies are golf, music, writing, and reading. On May 15, 1944, Dr. Campbell married Katherine Gara, of Chestnut Hill, Pa., daughter of Patrick and Kathryn (Phillips) Gara. Mrs. Campbell attended the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to her marriage, she worked for the government, giving psychological and occupational aptitude tests to handicapped veterans and civilians. Her hobbies are music and reading. Dr. and Mrs. Campbell are the parents of one child, Robert Patrick, born July 16, 1945. FRANK HARROLD, co-owner with his brother, Edwin Harrold, of Harrold Bros. in Marion, was born Sept. 18, 1882, in Columbiana County, son of Amos and Lucy (Whitmer) Harrold, natives of that county. His father was a designer and owner of a machine shop. Mr. Harrold attended schools in Columbiana County and Newark. He and his brother, Edwin, learned the machinist trade which they have since followed. They came to Marion in 1911 and in 1921 they founded Harrold Bros. Motor Service. He is affiliated with Central Christian Church and is a member of Marion Lodge 70, Chapter and Council of Masonry, and Marion Chamber of Commerce. His hobbies are hunting, fishing and other sports. On Jan. 15, 1911, he married Leota Jane Pierson who was born in Licking County, Dec. 27, 1882, daughter of Jonathan and Mary Jane (Cross) Pierson. She is a member of Central Christian Church, Lydia Chapter O. E. S., and Marion White Shrine of Jerusalem. Mr. and Mrs. Harrold are the parents of two sons: (1) Raymond Filmore, of Cleveland, born Feb. 28, 1912, a graduate of Ohio University. He married Virginia Masterton and they have two sons, James Arthur and Dennis Blair. (2) Russell Blair, of Mansfield, born Jan. 7, 1914, a veteran of World War II with forty-two months service with the U. S. Army tank division. He married Dorothy Crowhurst and they are the parents of one daughter, Sandra Lynn. EARL F. JOHNSON, veterinarian and farmer in Prospect Township, was born on the farm which he now owns, Apr. 11, 1908, son of A. C. and Oral Lee (Hughes) Johnson. His father, a farmer in Prospect Township, was one of the family of sixteen children of Mr. and Mrs. James Johnson, pioneer settlers of Marion County. Earl F. Johnson graduated from Prospect High School in 1928 and and from Ohio State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1934. He then practiced veterinary medicine in Prospect Township until 1942 when he enlisted in the U. S. Army Veterinary Corps in which he served until April 6, 1946, when he was released from duty as a major, which [136] rank he retains on reserve status. He is a member of the Methodist church in Prospect, Prospect Lodge F. & A. M., and Knights of Pythias. Dr. Johnson's hobbies are fishing, field and track meets, and other sports. He resides on Centerville Road 75 with his sister-in-law, Mrs. Edward Johnson. Dr. Johnson has made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Edward Johnson since he was thirteen years old. His brother, Edward, died Jan. 17, 1945. MARGARET HUFFMAN, Director of Christian education at Epworth Methodist Church, was born near Harrisburg in Franklin County, Nov. 12, 1901, daughter of Charles and Laura Elizabeth Huffman. The family moved to Columbus when Miss Huffman was four years old. She graduated from West High School in 1920 and Columbus Normal School for Teachers in 1922 and taught school in Columbus from 1922 to 1942. At that time she became church secretary of Glenwood Methodist Church in Columbus which she had attended since her childhood and in which she had worked as a volunteer leader. Her work became specialized in the growing education program of the church and she was appointed directer of religious education. During her time with this church, she attended Morray School of Music and Dramatics from which she received a teaching certificate. During one summer she studied religious education at Chicago Theological Seminary at Chicago University. She was granted a leave-of-absence, 1930 to 1931, to attend Drew University in Madison, N. J., where she studied special work in religious education. In 1936, Miss Huffman accepted the position of director of Christian education at Madisonville Methodist Church in Cincinnati. During her six years in this capacity, she studied part-time for three years at Hebrew Union College, taking courses in counseling and religious education. She came to Marion in July 1941 to accept her present position. She attended Garret Biblical Institute during the summers of 1945 and 1948. She is a member of the Methodist church, Altrusa Club, and the district staff of Christian Education. She also teaches in Summer camps and in institutes for youth groups. She has served as a counselor on county and state councils. Her hobbies are dramatics and fishing. MILLARD E. BALDWIN, Deputy Sheriff for Marion County, was born Aug. 6, 1895, in the old Baldwin Homestead which his grandfather, Thomas Baldwin, a farmer and tile contractor, had built in Jackson Township, Union County. His father, Elmer L. Baldwin, was a building and road construction contractor. His mother was Lydia Ann (Cheney) Baldwin. His great-great-grandfather, John Baldwin, served in the American Revolution, raising and equiping his own company of soldiers. For this, he was awarded a grant of four thousand acres of land west of Mt. Sterling, O. Mr. Baldwin graduated from Marion High School in 1914. He then was associated with his father in the contracting business until 1917 when he enlisted in the U. S. Army. He served about two years during World War I, with eighteen months of that time spent overseas. After his honorable discharge from service, he became an automobile mechanic and was [137] service manager for Hane Nash Motor Sales until 1931 when he was appointed Deputy Sheriff. He served in this capacity until 1935, when he became secretary of the Marion Auto Club. He served as deputy registrar four years. Again, in 1942, he was appointed Deputy Sheriff for Marion County. He is a member of Trinity Baptist Church, American Legion (commander, 1940), 40 et 8, and V. F. W. His hobbies are radio and automobiles. On June 1, 1916, Mr. Baldwin married Rita L. Johnston who was born Jan. 4, 1897, in the old Johnston Homestead in Green Camp Township, daughter of Rezin W. and Villetta (Thomas) Johnston. She graduated from Green Camp High School in 1913. She is a member of Trinity Baptist Church, American Legion Auxiliary, and Businesswomen's Club. She is manager of the Marion Auto Club and her hobby is music. Children: (1) Thomas A., born July 28, 1920. He graduated from Harding High School and is now a student in the Aeronautical Engineering School at the University of Cincinnati. While a high school student, he spent the Summer months at the Voluntary Citizens Military Training Corps and, in 1941, he was commissioned a second lieutenant in the U. S. Army. He served forty-four months with the Army Air Corps, seeing service in Europe with the 8th Air Force. He was released from active duty as a first lieutenant, which rank he holds on reserve status. (2) Patricia Ann, born Dec. 14, 1922, a graduate of Harding High School. She married Robert Lee Ruckman, of Mansfield, who was a captain in the 8th Air Force of the U. S. Army. He was killed in action, Sept. 13, 1944. There is one child, Thomas Lee Ruckman. JAMES PETER NOBLIT, farmer and stockman in Grand Prairie Township, was born near Nevada, Wyandot County, Mar. 11, 1879, son of G. William and Rebecca (Bash) Noblit, farmers in Wyandot and Crawford counties. Mr. Noblit attended the township schools and since then has been a farmer in Marion County, specializing in dairy farming and raising Pole Angus cattle. On Dec. 9, 1909, he married Anna Christena Steinhilber who was born in Crawford County, Mar. 21, 1886, daughter of Ezekiel and Sophia (Hirtz) Steinhilber. Mr. and Mrs. Noblit are members of Kirkpatrick Christian Church and Grand Prairie Grange. Children: (1) Hazel Lucille, born June 2, 1921, a graduate of Harding High School and Marion Business College, now associated with Universal Cooler Corp.n MarioCorp in Virgil Eugene, born Sept. 14, 1923, died Nov. 27, 1941. He graduated from Morral High School. (3) Donna May, born Jan. 17, 1927, a graduate of Harding High School. Mrs. Noblit's hobby is needlework. Mr. Noblit's hobby is fishing. They reside at 3-14 Chestnut St. in Marion. EMMETT ELWOOD HODGES, Jr., owner and manager of Hodges Radio and Television Service in Marion, was born July 18, 1917, in Marion, son of Emmett and Daisy A. (Frantz) Hodges, natives of Ohio. His father was a tree surgeon in Marion. His maternal grandfather, John Frantz, served as a soldier during the Civil War. [138] Mr. Hodges graduated from Harding High School. He started his radio and electrical work as a hobby at the age of nine years and has followed the work continuously since that time. In April, 1944, he opened Hodges Radio Service, later changing the name to Hodges Radio and Television Service. He is a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church and Marion Lodge 70 F. & A. M. His hobbies are photography, amateur radio, model railroading and flying. On Nov. 23, 1944, Mr. Hodges married Minnie Lucille Zachman, of Waldo, daughter of Daniel and Emma (Seiter) Zachman. Mrs. Hodges is a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church. Mr. and Mrs. Hodges are the parents of one son, Ronald Eugene, born June 13, 1946. JOSEPH J. JOHNSON, manager of LaRue Lumber Co. in LaRue, was born Dec. 27, 1889, son of Harvey and Anna (Slanser) Johnson. His father was in the lumber business in LaRue. His grandfather, Joseph Slanser, Sr., founded this lumber business in 1870 and it has been operated by members of the family since that date. Joseph J. Johnson attended grade and high schools in LaRue and has always been in the lumber business. He has served several terms as village councilman. He is a member of LaRue Baptist Church, LaRue Lodge F. & A. M., and Knights of Pythias. His hobbies are woodworking and fishing. On Jan. 10, 1911, he married Lena Schotte who was born in LaRue, daughter of Frank and Anna (Whitman) Schotte. Mrs. Johnson is a member of LaRue Baptist Church, LaRue Chapter O.E.S., and Pythian Sisters. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson are the parents of one son, Lowell, who is associated with LaRue Lumber Co. He married Rachell Debolt and they have one daughter, Barbara. WILLIAM H. KNOWLES, dairy farmer in Scott Township on the Linn Hipsher Rd., was born Aug. 12, 1890, in Scott Township, son of Floyd C. and Mina E. (Monett) Knowles, farmers in Scott Township. They are of English and French descent. William H. Knowles received his education in the township schools and Marion Business College. He has been a dairy farmer most of his life. He specializes in raising Holstein Fresian cattle. He was a township trustee fourteen years and was a member of the school board. On Feb. 15, 1912, Mr. Knowles married Mary Hadessah Longacre, of Scott Township, daughter of Sherman and Elizabeth (Lindsay) Longacre. Mr. and Mrs. Knowles are members of the Methodist church and Kirkpatrick Grange. They are the parents of two daughters: (1) Irene, born Apr. 15, 1915, who married Frank Baumgardner who died in July 1944. There are four children, Mary, Hazel, Jo Ann, and Richard Leroy. They and their mother reside with Mr. and Mrs. Knowles. (2) Grace, born Aug. 22, 1918, who married Gurney Snyder, a farmer in Whetstone Township, Crawford County. He is a veteran of World War II in which he served five years as a lieutenant with the U. S. Army Air Corps. J. GUY HOFFMAN, retired rural mail carrier and farmer in Prospect Township, was born in Mercer County, Aug. 24, 1886, son of J. Frank and [139] Sarah (Cheney) Hoffman. His father, whose ancestors came from Holland and settled in Ohio, was a farmer in Union County. His grandfather, Samuel Hoffman, served as a soldier in the Civil War. His mother's ancestors were of Scotch-Irish lineage and were pioneer settlers of Union County. Mr. Hoffman received his education in Union County schools. He taught school for five years prior to his appointment as rural mail carrier out of Prospect in 1917. He held this position until his retirement in September 1947. During most of that time he had farmed and in 1947 he purchased his farm on the Boundary Road. He is a member of the Baptist church in Prospect, Knights of Pythias (past chancellor), Eagles, Jackson Grange, and Marion County Farm Bureau, Mr. Hoffman married, on Sept. 24, 1908, Nellie Bricker of Green Camp. She died in 1912. Two children were born to this marriage: (1) Sarah (Hoffman) Haynes who has three children, Jack, Ann, and Guy. (2) Robert J. who has three children, Gloria, John, and Sheril. On Jan. 26, 1915, Mr. Hoffman married Ocie Rush of Richwood. She died Aug. 10, 1945. Nine children were born to this marriage: (1) Mary (Hoffman) Fry who has two children, John and Marianne. (2) Frank B., a veteran of the U. S. Army Air Corps in which he served as a captain during World War II. He has one daughter, Janice Ann. (3) Jessie (Hoffman) Raymond who served in the WAVES during World War II. She has one son, Michael. (4) Wanda (Hoffman) Shark who has two children, Thomas and Nancy. (5) Melvin Guy, a U. S. Army veteran of World War II. (6) Edgar LeRoy, a U. S. Navy veteran of World War II. He has one son, Stephen. (7) Jannette. (8) Ellen. (9) Max Eugene. DESSIE ANNE GOODWIN, chiropodist in Marion, was born in Fayette County, Pa., daughter of James Marion and Louise (Luppold) Goodwin. Her father, a farmer and stockman, was also owner and manager of a milling plant in West Virginia. Dr. Goodwin graduated from Canton, Pa., High School, Ohio Wesleyan University, New Haven School of Physiotherapy, and Ohio College of Chiropody. In 1936 she started the practice of chiropody in Marion. She is affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal Church and is a member of State and National Chiropody associations. Her hobbies are gardening and literature. JOSEPH KINSEL NEFF, farmer on County Route 26 in Tully Township, was born Sept. 8, 1890, in that township, son of John and Emma (McKinstry) Neff, of German and Irish lineage. His grandfather, Godfrey Neff, was born on the ship which brought his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Neff, from Germany to America. Joseph Kinsel Neff received his early education in Tully Township School 16. He was associated with the Erie Railroad before becoming a farmer in 1915. He is interested in raising collies and beagle hounds. He is a member of Sixteen Methodist Church for which his grandfather, Godfrey Neff, donated the land and building material about 1859. He is also a member of Martel Grange and served as a member of the school board eight years and as clerk for six years of that time. [140] On Feb. 25, 1915, Mr. Neff married Effie Kathryn Kurtz, of Tully Township, who was born Apr. 21, 1888, daughter of Jacob and Christina (Kober) Kurtz, farmers in Marion County. Mrs. Neff is a member of Sixteen Methodist Church and Martel Grange. Children: (1) Dolores Evelyn, born May 23, 1916. She graduated from Mercy Hospital in Columbus as an R.N. She served two years during World War II in the U. S. Army Nurse Corps and attained the rank of captain. She married Eugene Lew, an Army veteran of World War II, during which he was a captain. He is now assistant editor of FEED BAG in Milwaukee, Wisc. There is one son, Joseph Eugene. (2) John Robert, born Aug. 27, 1917, now associated with North Electric Co. in Galion. He served two years during World War II with the U. S. Army. He married Bertha Williams and they have one daughter, Kathryn Jean. (3) Eldon Kurtz, born Oct. 27, 1918, died Sept. 4, 1920. (4) Harrold Wendell, born June 24, 1922, an Army veteran of World War II during which he served one and one-half years. He is now employed by Universal Cooler in Marion. He married Maxine Willoughby. HARRY JONES, general farmer in Bowling Green Township, was born Aug. 1, 1893, son of John Wesley and Mary (McNeff) Jones. His father was a farmer on the land which is now owned and farmed by Harry Jones and his brother, John Thomas Jones (see Index). This farm was owned and cleared by the brothers' grandfather, John Jones, who came from Delaware and settled in Bowling Green Township in 1837. Harry Jones attended LaRue grade and high schools. He has always been a farmer, and at one time specialized in raising Angus cattle. He has won many awards at fairs and expositions. He is a charter member of Bowling Green Grange and Marion County Farm Bureau. On Aug. 15, 1941, Mr. Jones married Louise DuBose, of Myrtle Beach, S. C., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas DuBose. Mr. and Mrs. Jones are the parents of two children, Mary Judith, born Dec. 19, 1942, and Thomas Wesley, born July 26, 1944. Mr. Jones has two sisters, Mrs Nellie Withrow of Green Camp Township, and Mrs. Mayme Allen of Bowling Green Township. GEORGE PRESTON LAWRENCE, owner and manager of G. P. Lawrence Plumbing and Heating in Marion, was born in Franklin County, Kans., Mar. 17, 1872, son of George E. and Josephine (Bartlet) Lawrence, natives of Ohio. In 1868 his parents and a group of friends and relatives moved to Kansas where they were pioneers, his parents returning to Ohio after nine years. His grandfather, George Lawrence, came from Lincolnshire, England, at the age of eighteen and became a farmer and stockman in Claridon Township. George Preston Lawrence received his education in Marion Township school and graduated from Marion Normal School in 1892. He then worked on his father's farm, raising strawberries and fruit. In 1902 he went to Tennessee and Kentucky, returning to Marion in 1903 to start the plumbing and heating business which he owns. He enlisted in the Ohio [141] National Guard in 1889 and served five years. His hobbies are trap shooting and collecting old firearms. In 1902, he married Mae Owen who was born Sept. 1, 1875, daughter of W. T. and Sarah Ann (Gruber) Owen, natives of Marion County where Mr. Owen was a farmer. Mrs. Lawrence is interested in music and she taught piano for some time. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence are members of Epworth Methodist Church. They are the parents of one daughter, Josephine, born July 3, 1904. She graduated from Harding High School and National Kindergarten College at Evanston, Ill., where she majored in teaching supervision and Red Cross nursing. She also studied piano, violin, and voice. She married John Robert Locke, a veteran of more than five years with the Army during World War II, who was released from duty with the rank of lieutenant colonel. There are two daughters, Joanna L., born July 14, 1934, and Sarah M., born Dec. 28, 1937. ALONZO W. GRANGER, real estate broker in Marion and farmer in Big Island Township, was born Dec. 17, 1896, in Commiskey, Ind., son of Ephriam and Elizabeth (Wright) Granger. Mr. Granger attended Commiskey schools and began working on a farm when quite young, coming to Marion County to work on a farm in 1918. He started farming for himself in 1919 and became a real estate dealer in Marion in 1924. In 1930 he purchased the farm where he now resides. He is a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Nights of Columbus, Holy Name Society, Montgomery Grange, Marion County Real Estate Board, and Friendly Farmers Advisory Council. On Nov. 24, 1920, he married Gertrude Conway, of Marion County. She graduated from Salem High School in Champaign County and attended Miami University and Wittenberg College. She taught school five years prior to her marriage. She is a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Big Island Hustlers Club (president 1947), Montgomery Grange (lecturer 1947), Daughters of Isabella, and Friendly Farmers Advisory Council. Children: (1) Carl W., who married Betty Knappenberger, of Waldo. They have four children: Sue; twins, Jeanne and Jeannette; and, John Michael. (2) Edwin V., who attended St. Charles College in Columbus and is now attending Our Lady of Carey Seminary at Carey, 0., preparing to be a priest. (3) Marie G., who graduated from St. Mary-of-the-Springs in Columbus with a B.S. degree in nursing and from Mt. Carmel School of Nursing in Columbus where she is now science instructor. She married Richard M. Zimmer, of Columbus. (4) Paul F., a veteran of World War II who is now associated with his father on the farm. (5) Ruth A., a student at St. Mary-of-the-Springs preparing to be a teacher. (6) John W., a graduate of St. Mary's High School who was killed in an automobile accident Jan. 4, 1949. (7) Richard L., a junior in St. Mary's High School. (8) Shirley, an eighth grade student in New Bloomington School. (9) Jane E., a student in the seventh grade at New Bloomington School. ALICE R. McMURRAY was born in Marion, Feb. 26, 1886, the fourth in the family of five daughters of Jonas and Kate (Phelps) Concklin. Her father, of English lineage, was a farmer in Salt Rock [142] Rock Township near Morral. Her grandfather, Washington Williams Concklin, was a large land owner near Morral. He came to Ohio from Rockland County, N. Y., by wagon train in 1822. Mrs. McMurray's mother, of English and Welsh descent and a native of Columbus, taught school in Marion prior to her marriage. Mrs. McMurray's sisters are: (1) Loretta who died in 1902 at the age of twenty-three; (2) Margaret who died in infancy; (3) Kate (Concklin) Crafts, of Hiram, who has three children, Frederick, Jane (Crafts) Wiseman, and Mary Katherine (Crafts) Hedges; and, (4) Mary Lee Concklin (see Index). Mrs. McMurray attended schools in Marion and graduated from Marion High School. She attended the University of Washington and taught school in Pleasant Township. She is a member of First Presbyterian Church, Advance Club, Shakespeare Club, and Women's Auxiliary to Marion County Academy of Medicine. Her hobbies are knitting and gardening. She married, on June 25, 1907, Leonard J. O'Connor, a pharmacist in Detroit, son of James and Hattie (VanGilder) O'Connor. His father was a construction engineer and contractor. Mr. O'Connor died June 18, 1910. To this marriage, two sons were born: (1) Leonard J., Jr., an adjuster with Ohio Farm Bureau at West Chester, Pa. He is a veteran of World War II, in which he served two and one-half years with the U. S. Army Air Corps. He married Alta Pickering. (2) Robert M., zone business manager of Chevrolet Motor Co. at St. Louis, Mo. He served three and one-half years with the U. S. Army Air Corps during World War II and was released from service as a lieutenant colonel. He married Susan Ortgier, On Apr. 2, 1912, Mrs. McMurray married James Wilson McMurray, M.D., physician and surgeon who practiced in Marion from 1901 until his death June 26, 1932. Dr. McMurray was the son of Dr. John McMurray, who was a physician in Marion, and Minerva (Wilson) McMurray. Dr. James Wilson McMurray was a veteran of the Spanish-American War and World War I, attaining the rank of major. Two daughters were born to this marriage: (1) Minerva (Mrs. C. S. Jablonski) who has one daughter, Alice Kay. (2) Alice Muriel, who served three years in the Navy Nurse Corps during World War II, becoming a lieutenant (j.g.). She married Dr. C. C. Miller, a surgeon in Boston. CHARLES M. KELLOGG, manager of Elephant Lumber Co., was born at Haverhill, June 1, 1912, son of R. C. and Ivy (Davidson) Kellogg. His father was a farmer and poultryman in Marion County. His grandfather, Annis Kellogg, was a school teacher in Lawrence County. Mr. Kellogg attended grade and high schools in Marion and was then associated with Huber Manufacturing Co. thirteen years, becoming machine shop foreman. For three and one-half years he was inspection foreman for Marion Power Shovel Co. On Jan. 2, 1947, Mr. Kellogg was employed as foreman of the Marion branch of the Elephant Lumber Co. when they opened this branch. In March, 1947, he became manager. He is a member of Forest Lawn Presbyterian Church, National Assn. of Foremen, and Marion Chamber of Commerce. [143] On Nov. 20, 1932, he married Margaret Thomas, of Marion, daughter of Charles and Minnie Thomas. She is a member of Forest Lawn Presbyterian Church. Mr. and Mrs. Kellogg are the parents of two children, Peggy Joan, born Nov. 23, 1936, and Patricia Alice, born June 1, 1938. Mr. Kellogg's hobby is gardening. He enjoys fishing, hunting, and baseball. ORLAND C. DECKER, general farmer, was born in Delaware County, Dec. 11, 1886, son of John A. and Laura (Kirts) Decker, and twin brother of Orville T. Decker. His father, a farmer in Marion County all his life, was of German lineage and his mother was of Welsh descent. His grandfather, John Decker, did the first plowing, with a yoke of oxen, to build the Delaware Rd., now Route 23. Orland C. Decker attended Prospect schools and has always been a farmer except for service with the U. S. Army during World War I. He is a member of the Presbyterian church and American Legion in Prospect. He is interested in horses. On Aug. 22, 1946, Mr. Decker married Laura Marie Nickelson who was born on her father's forty-second birthday in the house where Mr. and Mrs. Decker now reside in Pleasant Township. Her father, John H. Nickelson, was born in a log cabin on the site of the present house and later was a prominent general farmer in the county. Her mother was Christena (Rider) Nickelson. Her grandfather, John Nickelson, of Irish lineage, built the present house, which is of solid walnut throughout. Her great-grandfather, James Nickelson, purchased the farm from the government in 1822. Mrs. Decker attended Pleasant Township schools. She is a member of First United Brethren Church in Marion and American Legion Auxiliary. Her hobby is photography. She also has a collection of Indian relics and letters written during the Gold Rush of 1849. ELSIE I. and MARY ANNA HECKER were born in Waldo Township, daughters of Rudolph R. and Mary (Romoser) Hecker, native farmers of Marion County. Their grandparents were natives of Germany and their grandfather, Rudolph Hecker, served as a local miniser at Bethlehem German Methodist Church. Both of the Misses Hecker attended rural schools in Waldo and Big Island Townships. Since 1901 they have lived in the house where they now reside on North Main Street in Marion. During World War II, they opened a trailer park which they operate at their home. Both are members of Prospect Street Methodist Church and are active in Circles of the church. Miss Elsie I. Hecker was a bookkeeper at The MacMurray Sulky Co. for a number of years. The Misses Hecker had one sister, Margaret Hecker, who taught in Marion public schools for a number of years before her death in 1925. They have two brothers, Daniel H., of Upper Sandusky, and William A., who, with his wife, Nellie Hecker, lives with his sisters and assists in operating the Twin Oaks Trailer Park. [144] OTIS BOYD, farmer in Montgomery Township, was born May 28, 1876, in Fayette County near Washington Court House, son of Abraham and Emily (Jones) Boyd. Mr. Boyd attended the country school near Jeffersonville and then went to work as a farmer. Later, for sixteen years, he owned a grain elevator in LaRue and bought grain, wool, hay, and livestock. He then was a field director for Union Central Life Insurance Co. four years, after which he resumed the vocation of farming, settling in Marion County. On Nov. 15, 1896, Mr. Boyd married Daisy Miller who was born in Fayette County, Oct. 11, 1874, daughter of S. T. and Margaret (Schafer) Miller. Mrs. Boyd is affiliated with the Methodist church. Mr. and Mrs. Boyd are interested in reading and listening to the radio. They have reared Harry Pulliam Boyd, son of Mrs. Boyd's sister Maud (Miller) Pulliam, since Jan. 2, 1914, when he was two and one-half years of age. He graduated from LaRue High School and attended Ohio Northern University three years. He is a partner on the farm with Otis Boyd. He married 'Iona Bates, of Kenton, and they have two children, Linda Sue and John J. BESSIE CATHERINE McCAUSLAND who has been a business woman in Marion for twenty years, was born in Prospect, Dec. 30, 1874, only child of Thomas B. and Mary Lusetta (Straub) McCausland. Her maternal grandfather, Andrew Straub, an early settler of Waldo Township, owned one of the first general merchandise stores in Waldo where he was also the first postmaster and mayor. Her paternal grandparents, Thomas T. and Sarah (Eckert) McCausland, came from Lancaster, Pa., in the early 1800's, settling first in Lancaster, Fairfield County, O., and later, in 1853, moving to Delaware County, where they purchased land. Her father was a farmer in Delaware County. Miss McCausland graduated from high school in Prospect and, at the age of eighteen, took over the operation of her mother's millinery business. She came to Marion in 1920 and, until 1938, owned and operated a women's ready-to-wear store on West Center Street. She returned to Prospect in 1938, owning and operating a women's wear and antique shop. She is now retired from active business, except for a Tot Shop which she owns and operates in her home on South Prospect Street in Marion. Miss McCausland was a woman suffragist and was instrumental in helping to bring about women's suffrage. She is a member of First Presbyterian Church. WILLIAM HAROLD TRIHAFT, general farmer, was born July 12, 1898, in a log cabin on the home farm, son of David and Mary Ann (Rizor) Trihaft (see Index). His father came from Hungary when fourteen years of age and settled in Bowling Green Township. Later, in 1893, he purchased the home farm on the Winnemac Road, southwest of LaRue, farming this land until his death in 1929. [145] Since 1929, the home place has been farmed by William H. in partnership with his brother, John, and sister, 011ie Ruth. In 1936, William H. purchased another farm, also in Bowling Green Township, which he operates independently. He attended the country schools and has always been a farmer. He is affiliated with the Methodist Church in LaRue and is a member of Marion County Farm Bureau and P.T.A. He was a committeeman of Cub Scout Pack 36 of Boy Scouts of America in LaRue. His hobbies are woodworking and gardening. On Dec. 30, 1931, Mr. Trihaft married Velma Frances Clunk who was born Oct. 5, 1908, in Marion, daughter of William Henry and Catherine (Brown) Clunk. Her father is a farmer near Waldo. Mrs. Trihaft attended grade school at Dudley Valley and high school at LaRue. She is a member of: the Methodist Church where she assists in teaching the Church School Kindergarten; Mary Martha Circle (president 1946-1949); LaRue P.T.A. (past president); and, Marion County Women's Chorus. She is home councilor at LaRue for home demonstration work. She is Den Mother for Cub Den 4 of Boy Scouts of America. Her hobbies are music and working with young children. Mr. and Mrs. Trihaft are the parents of two children: (1) Paul Edwin, born July 17, 1937, a student in LaRue. He collects stamps as a hobby. (2) Elizabeth Ann, born Mar. 15, 1941, a student in LaRue, who collects buttons as a hobby. WALTER HOWARD KOEHLER, maintenance foreman at Marion Power Shovel Co., was born Mar. 30, 1901, in Meigs County, son of William and Anna Koehler. His maternal grandparents came from Germany and settled in Meigs County where they were farmers. Mr. Koehler attended Sumner School and worked on his father's farm. In 1923, he came to Marion where he became associated with the Marion Power Shovel Company. He is also a farmer on State Route 746. He is a member of Memorial Methodist Church in Caledonia. Mr. Koehler married Mildred Chase, on June 6, 1923. There were two children: (1) Dale Elizabeth, of Salinas, Calif. She married Anthony Gerbic, a veteran of World War II, with four years service in the Navy Sea. bees. They have one daughter, Antoinette Date. (2) Paul Eugene, who is now in Japan with the Eleventh Airborne Division of the U. S. Army. Mr. Koehler married, on June 27, 193-5, Wanda Berenice Pringle, of Cardington, daughter of John Raymond and Lillian (Beatty) Pringle. She graduated from Cardington High School and was bookkeeper for J. J. Curl Elevator Co. in Cardington for about three years. She is a member of Memorial Methodist Church, Rebekah Lodge, Pythian Sisters, W.S.C.S. and P.H.C. She is assistant chorister of the church choir. There is one son, Howard Wayne, born May 3, 1936, a student in Caledonia School. Mrs. Koehler's hobbies are fishing, needlework, and travel. Mr. Koehler's hobbies are hunting, fishing, and travel. ALVA FRANKLIN McCLENATHAN, carpenter and cabinetmaker in Claridon, was born Mar. 8, 1918, in Marion County, son of Frank P. and Stella (Beckel) McClenathan. [146] Mr. McClenathan attended school at Hickory Corners, Eichorn, and Cardington High School. At sixteen he began learning the carpenter and cabinetmaking trades. He followed this work several years and opened McClenathan Cabinet Shop in Claridon in 1943. He is a member of St. John's Lutheran Church at Windfall and Carpenters Union. His hobbies are welding and making children's toys. He is also interested in building houses, of which he has built and sold several. On Nov. 14, 1938, he married Ivah Mae Gompf, of Marion County, who was born Mar. 8, 1920, daughter of David B. and Emma M. (Miley) Gompf. Her paternal grandparents, Frederick and Frederica Augusta (Weiske) Gompf, came to this country from Germany. Mrs. McClenathan graduated from Claridon High School and is a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. Her hobby is sewing. Children: (1) John Alva, born July 8, 1939, a student at Claridon School. His hobby is woodworking and he has made many pieces of doll furniture. (2) Marie June, born Apr. 5, 1942. SAMUEL C. LONG, minister of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, business man, and former Mayor of Waldo, was born Mar. 22, 1886, near Loudonville, son of George L. and Magdalena (Karcher) Long. Rev. Samuel C. Long attended the rural school, graduated from Loudonville High School and taught school one year. He graduated from Capital University in 1911 and from the Seminary at Capital in 1913. He was ordained a minister at Loudenville. He did inter-mission work in Columbus for three years and served as minister in the Emanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus for three years and in Logan for a brief period. He came to Waldo in 1920, where he has since been pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. He was elected mayor of Waldo in 1943 and reelected in 1945. He has owned and operated the Waldo Hatchery since 1922. On Nov. 26, 1913, Mr. Long married Ethel Nickley, of Loudonville, daughter of George and Sarah (Bird) Nickley. Children: (1) Paul Howard, born Sept. 6, 1914. He graduated from Capital University and attended Ohio State University. He taught school prior to entering the Communications Department of the U. S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He is now at Washington, D. C., and is a lieutenant colonel in the Army. He married Jean McKinstrie and they have two children, Kirk Howard, and Bonnie Jean. (2) Helen Ruth, born Nov. 22, 1917, a graduate of Capital University. She also attended Ohio State University and has taught school for several years. (3) Hazel Marie, born Aug. 26, 1918. She attended Capital University, graduated from Kent State University, and teaches school in Rosewood. (4) Samuel Theodore, born Oct. 27, 1920, who attended Capital University and graduated from Ohio State University. He served three years with the Army during World War II and is now associated with Ohio Seed Improvement Assn. with headquarters at O.S.U. He married Lavern McLaughlin and they have three children, Hollace, Stephen, and Jennifer Sue. WILLIAM A. IMBODY, farmer in Green Camp Township, was born Oct. 17, 1890, son of John and Alice (Carey) Imbody. His father was a farmer in Green Camp Township all his life. His grandfather, Wilson [147] Imbody, was a farmer and lumberman who cleared much of the land in Marion County and owned and operated several saw mills. William A. is the twin brother of Dr. Elmer Wilson Imbody (see Index). Mr. Imbody received his early education in the country schools and has always been a farmer on the farm which he now owns and operates. He served as township trustee for several years. His hobbies are hunting and fishing. He married, on Feb. 22, 1914, Lydia Schwaderer, daughter of Philip and Sarah (Minehart) Schwaderer who were farmers in Green Camp Township. Her hobbies are crocheting and needlework. Mr. and Mrs. Imbody are members of New Bloomington Methodist Church. They have three children: (1) Geneva Gail who graduated from New Bloomington High School and Grant Hospital School of Nursing as an R. N. She also attended the University of Chicago. She served sixty-three months during World War II in the U. S. Army Nurse Corps, with thirty months spent in the European theater. She is now a nurse in Dr. Merchant's office in Marion. (2) Wilson Debris, who is associated with Lincoln-Mercury Sales in Marion. He served in the U. S. Army Air Corps during World War II for four years, two years of that time in the European theater. He married Joan Moore and they have two children, Rosalie Ann and James Edwin. (3) Clifton Edgar, a farmer in Green Camp Township. He married Corrine Cratty and they have one son, Steven Russell. MARTHA MILLER GILLSON GRUBER was born in Canaan Township, Morrow County, June 29, 1881, daughter of Charles C. Gillson and Alice (Miller) Gillson Worden. Her parents were of English lineage and her father was a farmer in Morrow and Marion counties. He died when Mrs. Gruber was three years old. Mrs. Gruber received her education in Claridon and Marion schools. On Jan. 1, 1906, she was married to Willis A. Gruber. The wedding was a double ceremony, in which Mrs. Gruber's mother was married to her second husband, S. R. Worden, and was performed in the home where Mrs. Gruber now resides at 204 South Greenwood St. in Marion. Willis A. Gruber was born Jan. 17, 1881, in Marion Township, son of Sidney Wilson and Martha J. (Ulsh) Gruber, both of German descent and both natives of Marion County. His mother died in March 1881. He was a farmer in Marion and Morrow counties until his death April 19, 1941. Children: (1) Ruth Anna (Mrs. H. Gayland Curren) of Morrow County. She has three children, Mary Alice, Dorothy Irene, and H. Gayland, Jr. (2) Howard C., born Apr. 25, 1909, a farmer near Johnsville. He married Katherine Gotfried and they have two children, Date and Jack. (3) Myron Stewart, born July 25, 1913, a farmer on Homestead Farm. He married LaVerne Holland and they have three sons, Arthur, Eugene, and Richard. Mrs. Gruber is affiliated with the Methodist church. She is a charter member of Progressive Grange and Sans Souci Club. She is interested [148] in her home, crocheting, and needlework. Her hobbies are art, flowers and antiques. MARY LEE CONCKLIN, an instructor at Vernon Heights Junior High School in Marion, was born in Marion, July 27, 1892, the youngest in the family of five daughters of Jonas and Kate (Phelps) Concklin. She is a sister of Alice R. McMurray (see Index). Miss Concklin's father, of English descent, was a farmer in Salt Rock Township near Morral. Her grandfather, Washington William Concklin, came to Ohio by wagon train in 1822 from Rockland County, N. Y., with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Concklin. When the family arrived in the county, there was only one log cabin in what is now the city of Marion. Isaac Concklin and his son entered several thousand acres of land with the government and began clearing it. In 1822, they constructed the first frame house ever built in Marion County. They later burned the brick and built a large brick house on the farm. Washington William Concklin was a founder and at one time cashier of the first bank organized in this county, called the Bank of Marion. During the Marion Centennial celebration in 1922, the Concklin family had on display a solid mahogany sideboard which their ancestors had brought from England and a large wing-back invalid chair which the captain on a large sailing vessel had ordered for his invalid wife and which was later given to Isaac Concklin in payment of a debt. Miss Concklin attended grade and high schools in Marion, graduating from the latter in 1911. She then attended Park college in Parkville, Mo. She received her B. S. degree from Ohio State University in 1916 and has since taught school in Marion. She is a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and she is interested in reading scientific material. JOHN WAYNE HOAGLAND, farmer in Montgomery Township, was born in Pickaway County Dec. 19, 1869, son of R. L. and Martha (Forest) Hoagland. His father was a farmer and taught school for twenty-five years in Pickaway County. He was a drill-master in the Civil War. John Wayne Hoagland attended school in Pickaway County and has always been a farmer. In 1895, he moved to Montgomery Township. He is a member of the Baptist church, LaRue Lodge F.&A.M., and all bodies of York Rite Masonry including Valley of Columbus Consistory (32nd degree). On Aug. 5, 1894, Mr. Hoagland married Bessie L. Riley, who was born on the farm where Mr. and Mrs. Hoagland now reside, Feb. 26, 1875, daughter of Elias E. and Frances (Furlong) Riley. Her grandfather, William Riley III, was one of the pioneer settlers of Marion County. Mrs. Hoagland is a member of the Baptist church and Mary Lenox Chapter O.E.S. Children: (1) Rita, who married Merle Kramp. She died Apr. 4, 1922. She had one daughter, Jean Marie, who married Robert Lautenslager, of Marion, a U. S. Army veteran of World War II. They have one daughter, Nancy Lee. (2) Riley Wayne, postmaster in LaRue Post Office. He married Mable M. Ramge, of Kenton, and they had two daughters, Mary [149]