Died --- Mrs. Abbie Ritnour, 92, one of New Madison's oldest residents, died Wednesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Whit Roe in that town after an illness of three months. She was the widow of the late Virgil Ritnour. Nieces and nephews survive. Services were held Friday afternoon at the Stutz and Sando funeral home in New Madison, with burial in Greenmound cemetery.

[Stutz, Sando and Storch Funeral Home Records adds no additional information except that she was born in 1852.]

Died --- Stephen G. Helm, 85, native of Greenville, died at the Darke County Home Thursday morning after a lingering illness. Services were held in the Turpen-McKnight funeral home Friday afternoon with burial in Greenville cemetery.

Died --- Miss Rose Thomas, 74, former Greenville resident, died suddenly Thursday evening from heart attach at the Darke County Home where she had lived for the past 18 years. There are no immediate survivors. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Stocker funeral home in Greenville, with Rev. W. L. Denlinger officiating. Burial was in the Home cemetery.

First Police Chief Of Greenville Dies.

John P. Lynch, 84, formerly police chief of Greenville, died Friday evening at his residence at 611 East Third street, Greenville. He had been ill for an extended period, and had been bedfast since May 31. He was a lifelong resident of Greenville, and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic church and the Knights of Columbus.

He retired from the police department Aug. 1, 1941, after 42 years of continuous service, 27 years of which he had served as chief of the police department. During the two years before the organization of the police department in 1899 he had served as town marshal. He was then appointed one of the first patrolmen when the police department was organized.

Surviving is one son, James. Funeral services were held Monday morning at St. Mary's church where requiem high mass was solemnized by the Rev. Father John A. Gnau. Burial was in the church cemetery east of Greenville.

Amy Brumfield Dies Suddenly At Sister's Home.

Miss Amy Brumfield, 85, died Sunday afternoon at 12:20 o'clock at the residence of her sister, Mrs. Harry Peacock in Winchester, where she had gone to see her sisters, Mrs. Peacock, Mrs. Carie Westfall and Mrs. Mariam Ludy. She was stricken suddenly ill and passed away a short time later.

She was born near Jericho the daughter of Jessie and Harriot Brumfield and spent her early life in Randolph county. She later moved to Kansas where she taught school, later returning to Randolph county where she has resided for the past thirty-five years.

She is survived by one foster son, Otto C. Ostrand of Dodge City, Kan.; four sister, Mrs. Melinda Macy, Mrs. Ludy, Mrs. Westfall and Mrs. Peacock, all of Winchester; and one nephew, Don Hinshaw of Union City.

The body was removed to the Maynard and Walker funeral home where it will remain until 9:30 a. m. Tuesday after which it will be removed to the Peacock residence. Funeral services will be held at the Jericho church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in charge of Rev. Esther Cook. Interment will be in the Jericho cemetery.

Emma Strait Dies Following Heart Attack.

Mrs. Emma Alice Strait, 64, wife of John H. Strait, died at 9:30 a. m. Sunday at her home eight miles southeast of Union City following a heart attack. She was born in Sugar Grove, Ohio, the daughter of John J. and Mary (Amsbaugh) Wilson, and was married at Woodington, Ohio, on July 8, 1897. She was a member of the Lutheran church.

Surviving besides the husband are ten children: Mrs. Carrie Overhalser of Greenville; Mrs. Esta Cruze of Ansonia; Mrs. Opal Bradburn of Winchester; Cleo of Springfield, Clarence of Richmond, Orval of Rossburg; Forrest of Ansonia; Leroy Junior of near Greenville; and Dale of the armed forces stationed in Oklahoma.

The body was taken to the Brooks funeral home in Union City for burial preparations. Funeral services will be held at the Brooks funeral home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock with Rev. Earl Lantz officiating. Friends may call at the residence after noon Tuesday.

[All ten children were in attendance at the funeral services.]

Darke County Death.

Otto Recker, 39, realtor and insurance broker of Versailles, was found dead at his home Thursday by his wife, Pearl. Heart attack is given as the cause of death. He maintained offices in Piqua but lived in Vermillion. Surviving besides the widow are one brother and two sistrs, all of Piqua. Funeral services were held at the residence Sunday afternoon with burial in Greenlawn cemetery, Versailles.

Graveside Services Held Monday For Infant Brandenburg.

Graveside services were held at Fountain Park cemetery Monday morning at 10:30 o'clock for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brandenburg of Harrisville. Rev. Herbert Boase of the Winchester Methodist church officiated.

The infant died at the Randolph County hospital Saturday evening.

Died --- Mrs. Martha Alice Eikenberry, 84, widow of the late Albert L. Eikenberry, well known Greenville merchant, and co-owner of the Mozart store, died Saturday afternoon at the Wayne hospital in Greenville from pneumonia following surgery. She had lived in Greenville 50 years and was the last of a family of nine children. Surviving are two sons, two daughters and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the residence Tuesday afternoon, with burial in Greenville cemetery.

Died --- Mrs. Lennie Moore, 80, widow of Adolphus Moore, of Hollansburg, died Sunday morning at the Carter Rest Home in Greenville after an illness of two months. One sister, several nieces and nephews survive. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in the Hollansburg Christian church, with burial in the church cemetery.

[Stutz, Sando and Storch Funeral Home Records state that she was born April 15, 1864 at New Madison, Darke Co., OH, the daughter of George Hamilton and Ellen Harter (both b. New Madison, Darke Co., OH.]

Died --- Mrs. Clara Brock Snyder, 60, former resident of Darke County, died at her home in Piqua Saturday afternoon from injuries received from falling down a flight of stairs five days before. She was the widow of James Riley Snyder and was a member of the Grace Methodist church in Piqua and the Golden Star Council No. 67, D. of A., at New Weston. Surviving are seven children and 33 grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Grace Methodist church in Piqua Wednesday at 3 p. m., with burial in Forest Hill cemetery.

Robert J. Watt Dies In Hospital.

Robert J. Watt, 82, who lived at the home of Mrs. Jennie Keller at 204 Main street in Union City, died Friday morning in the Wayne hospital, Greenville, from an attack of apoplexy. He had suffered a previous attack in Mary's Cafe in Union City about two months ago.

Mr. Watt was a native of Warren County, Ohio, where he spent his early life. During his active years he was employed in the Malleable Iron Works at Dayton. Upon retiring six years ago he came to Union City. He was employed for a time at the Armstrong Greenhouse near Union City. His wife died nine years ago following the death in an auto accident of a son, Harry.

Surviving are one son, William, of Dayton; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Emma White of Saratoga and Mrs. Jennie Puckett of St. Petersburg, Fla. Mrs. L. M. Early of Union City is a niece. Funeral plans have not been completed, but the services will be held in Dayton.

[Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon at the Frank Riesinger funeral home at 1334 West Third street, Dayton, with Rev. R. W. Moon officiating. Burial was made in the Frank Riesinger mausoleum.]

Dies At Columbus.

Funeral services were held at Columbus, Ohio, Wednesday for Channing Webster Brandon, 85, formerly of Greenville, whose wife, a former Union City resident, died less than a month ago. He was one of the founders of the Columbus Mutual Life Insurance Co. and was president of the company till his retirement several years ago in favor of his son, Harry P. Brandon, who survives, together with another son, William T. Brandon; one daughter, Miss Mary Brandon; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, all of Columbus.

Father of Winchester Man Dies Wednesday.

Frank Bertram, 69, of Modoc, died Wednesday in a hospital in Richmond.

Surviving are the widow, Candia, one daughter, Mrs. Bonnie Gibson of Albany, Ky.; and five sons, Elmer of Economy, Willie of Winchester, Sterlie and Otto of Modoc, and Roscoe of Albany, Ky.

The body was taken to Albany, Ky., Wednesday for burial.

Fountain City Lad Dies Under Wheels Of Tractor.

Richmond, Ind., July 8 - (INS) -- A fall beneath the wheels of a tractor today had led to the death of William S. Ponder, 14, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ponder, of near Fountain City.

Coroner Henry Unser began an investigation of the accident which occurred on the Arba pike seven miles north of Richmond. The youth was riding on the fender and fell beneath a tractor being used by George Riley to pull a hay bailer, witnesses said.

Carl D. Mullen Dies At Hospital Thursday Evening.

Carl D. Mullen, 64 years of age, died at the Randolph County hospital Thursday evening. He is survived by three brothers, Clyde Mullen of near Winchester, Fred of Farmland, and Glen of near Ridgeville, and one sister, Mrs. Alice Hiatt of near Ridgeville.

The body was taken to the Middleton funeral home in Ridgeville where it will remain until one hour before the service which will be held at 2:30 Saturday afternoon at the Nazarene church in Winchester. Burial will be in Fountain Park cemetery in Winchester. Rev. Walters will be in charge of the services.

Died --- Funeral services were held at Springfield, Ill., Thursday for Isaac L. Fremd, former resident of Versailles, Darke County, Ohio.

Pfc. H. O. Yoder Killed In Action While Overseas.

A seventh death message resulting from the war came to the Union City community Friday from the Adjutant General of the U. S. Army at Washington, D. C. It was delivered to Mrs. Ruby E. Yoder who lives two miles northeast of the city in Jackson Township, Darke County, Ohio, on the Maynard Willis farm, and it read as follows:

"The Secretary of War desires me to express his deep regret that your husband, Private First Class Howard O. Yoder was killed in action June 13 in the European area. Letter follows."

Pfc. Yoder was 26 years of age, having been born near Williamsburg, Wayne County, Ind., March 5, 1918, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Forrest C. Yoder. The family moved to the Spartanburg community, and later to the Union City community. He was living on the Mered Blocher farm southeast of Union City and east of the Union City Country Club when he entered the military service Jan. 3, 1944. In addition to farming he worked for the Big Four Railroad Co.

On June 21, 1941, he was married to Miss Ruby E. Mote of Union City, who survives him, together with one daughter, Patty, not yet three years old, and two children by a former marriage, Shirley, aged six, and Harold (Sonny), aged five. A third daughter, Nancy Sue, died a few months ago. Other survivors include the parents, who live on the Willis farm; four sisters, Mrs. John Holden of Union City, Mrs. Pearl Farley of Anderson, Ind., Mrs. Nathan Coblentz of northeast of Union City, and Miss Dora Ellen Yoder, at home; four brothers, William F. of Coletown, Ohio, Robert of northwest of Union City, Henry of northeast of Union City, and Corp. Alva B. Yoder of the Army now home on furlough from Ft. Dix, N. J. Besides these are a host of friends whose deepest sympathy is extended to those bereaved.

Pfc. Yoder received his training at Ft. Frances E. Warren, Cheyenne, Wyoming. This training included work in the cooking and graves division of the Quartermaster Department. He went overseas from Ft. Warren May 1 and wrote four letters home, the last of which was dated June 9. This letter mailed in England said that he was O. K. and asked the family not to worry about him. Whether he took part in the invasion of France is not known, but his last letter made no reference to the invasion.

If the message from the War Department proves to be correct, it can be truthfully said of Pfc. Howard O. Yoder that after five and one-half months of service, in which his record was good, he made the supreme sacrifice and left to his children, and to all other children, the priceless heritage of a free America and a free world in which to live and work and be happy.

Useful Life Of Jere O'Connor Comes To Close.

Death removed a familiar Union City figure at 5:30 Sunday evening when it summoned Jeremiah O'Connor, 83, at the Union City hospital. The veteran retired railroader had been in ill health for two years, and was critically ill one week. A fractured hip contributed to his declining physical condition.

Mr. O'Connor was born in Union City March 17, 1861. His parents were Thomas and Margaret Douglas-O'Connor who were born in Ireland. During his active years he was a faithful and efficient employe of the Pennsylvania Railroad Co. In his boyhood he attended St. Mary's school, and he was a devoted member of St. Mary's Catholic church.

Surviving are one brother, James T. O'Connor, of Union City, and many friends who will remember the plain, quiet, unassuming, useful life of Jeremiah O'Connor.

The body is at the Fraze funeral home. Funeral services will be held in St. Mary's church Wednesday at 9 a. m. with Rev. Fr. A. Knoff officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery.

Judge Peacock Dies In Kansas.

Word has reached Randolph County of the death of a former resident, Judge Arthur S. Peacock, at WaKeeney, Kan., at the age of 86 years. He was born near Harrisville in Randolph County March 14, 1858, attended the Harrisville and Jericho schools, moved with his family to Michigan, then to Kansas where he took a homestead. He taught school several years in Kansas and served six years as county superintendent of schools. He was elected probate judge and served 13 terms or 26 years in that office. He performed 843 marriage ceremonies and took pictures of all the couples that he married. He kept a daily record of happenings and for 40 years was the official weather observer for WaKeeney.

In addition to his other work Judge Peacock wrote a column known as Dictagrams for The World for more than 40 years. He wrote for other newspapers and magazines. One of the features of the school reunions held west of Union City each August has been the letter of greeting from Judge Peacock. H was a very forceful and interesting writer. He was an active member of the Masonic lodge and Eastern Star, the Consistory and Knights Templar, serving as secretary for 30 years and recorder in the Knights Templar. "In the passing of Judge Peacock," says the local newspaper, "Trego County loses one of its most historic characters who gave many years of service to the welfare of his county and nation."

Surviving are the widow, Barbara; three sons, T. C. Peacock of WaKeeney; Mose B. of Pullman, Wash.; and Sam F. of Austin, Nev.; two daughter, Mrs. Tacy Davenport of Grand Lodge, Mich., and Mrs. Alice Bigger of Mt. Vernon, Iowa; 22 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; one brother and two sisters. Mrs. Anna Shultz of southwest of Union City is a first cousin and H. J. Wickersham of Muncie is a lifelong friend.

Funeral services were held in the Presbyterian church in WaKeeney, with burial in the WaKeeney cemetery where the Masonic lodge conducted services at the grave.

Died --- Worley W. Barton, 64, member of the Darke County board of education for the past two years, died Friday night at his home at New Madison after a lingering illness. He was a retired farmer and director of the Mutual Fire Insurance Co. of Greenville. Surviving are the widow, two sons, four grandchildren and six sisters. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Universalist church in New Madison, with burial in Greenmound cemetery.

[Stutz, Sando and Storch Funeral Home Records state that Worley Wilson Barton was born Nov. 1879 at Delisle, OH, the son of Franklin Barton (b. Iowa) and Emma Mills (b. Greenville, OH.]

Died --- Donna Jean Dearth, seven-month's old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Dearth of Pitsburg, died Friday at the home of the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Karns, near Pitsburg, following a short illness. Surviving besides the parents are three brothers and two grandfathers (?). Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Stutz and Sando funeral home at Arcanum, with burial in Riverside cemetery, West Milton.

Died --- Miss Kate Magoto, 57, formerly of Versailles, died Friday at the Darke County Home following a long illness. Two brothers survive. Funeral services were held Monday morning at St. Denis Catholic church, Versailles, with burial in St. Valbert's cemetery.

Educator Dies At Union City Home.

David Addison Puderbaugh, 76, well known western Ohio educator and former assistant county superintendent of Montgomery County, Ohio, schools, died at 8:45 p. m. Monday at his home at 332 North Walnut street in Union City following four years of declining health. He was also well known as a religious worker.

Funeral services will be held in the Union City United Brethren church Thursday at 2 p. m., with the pastor, Rev. R. B. Ditmyer, officiating, assisted by Bishop A. R. Clippinger of Dayton who will deliver the sermon. Burial will be in the Brethren cemetery north of Union City. The body will be returned Wednesday noon from the Brooks funeral home to the Puderbaugh home where friends may call.

A sketch of Mr. Puderbaugh's long and useful life will appear in tomorrow's paper.

Wednesday, July 12 --- (Excerpts) He was ill for four years and ten years of serious illness from arteriole Sclerosis. He was one of nine children born to John and Mary Ann Wenrick-Puderbaugh, sturdy Darke County pioneers. The place of birth was Jackson Township three miles northeast of Union City, and the date was March 23, 1868. The family soon moved near Arlington in Montgomery County, Ohio, where the lad attended school. He was graduated from Ohio Northern University at Ada where he majored in science and pharmacy. He later used his pharmacy when he was part owner of the Puderbaugh-Hawley drug store in Union City, but after about a year he returned to his teaching which he had begun at the age of 17 years.

For five years he performed an unusual service as assistant county superintendent of Montgomery County during the terms of County Superintendents A. A. Maysilles and C. W. Plessinger. This was a time of centralization of schools in the county, in which work Mrs. Puderbaugh was very active. His name is found on the large school buildings at Englewood and other places in the county. After 44 years of school work he retired in 1931. From 1926 to 1936 he lived at Ft. McKinley. The next five years he lived in Greenville, and in 1941 he returned to Union City as his health was beginning to decline.

On June 1, 1890, Mr. Puderbaugh was married to Miss Olive Hart at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Hart, northeast of Union City. The officiating minister was Silas Gilbert. To this union were born a daughter, Mary Ethel, later Mrs. Clarence Lawson, who died in 1940; and one son, Franklin, who is head of the history department of Piqua Central high school. Surviving besides the son are four grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Oliver Royer of Pleasant Hill, Ohio, and Mrs. Minnie Gilbert of Modesto, Cal.; two brothers, T. H. Puderbaugh of Union City and C. V. Puderbaugh of Dayton. Besides these are a host of friends including thousands of former students whose friendship Mr. Puderbaugh gained during his long service in the schools.

He was an active member and officer of the United Brethren church, bringing his membership back to Union City in his last years. He served as lay representative on the U. B. Church Pension Board and for several years was a trustee of the Miami Conference, resigning recently because of ill health. At Ft. McKinley, Greenville and all other places where he lived, he was a leader in religious and temperance work, always fearless and courageous, as he was in educational affairs. He was also a member of the Masonic lodge at Brookville. He was a forceful speaker, and his services were often in demand for educational and religious meetings. As a teacher and school administrator he was very successful, believing firmly in scholarship, discipline and organization as essential to educational advancement. His work in Montgomery County as superintendent and assistant county superintendent was specially outstanding.

C. W. Rogers, Dead At Lynn, Burial Tuesday.

Charles William Rogers, 64 years old, died at his home, four and a half miles west of Lynn early Saturday afternoon after an illness of several months.

Survivors are the widow, Iva Lorena; one daughter, Mrs. Betty Blickenstaff of Bulsar, India; two sons, William E. of Richmond and Corp. Paul E., stationed in New Guinea; four grandchildren; one brother, Justis Rogers of Wabash, and one sister, Mrs. Will Bowman of Amboy, Ind.

Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the Carlos Christian church, the Rev. Emit Lawshe, of Churubusco, officiating. Burial will be in Buena Vista Cemetery. The body has been removed from the Thomas funeral home to the residence where friends may call.

Long Journey Has Ended For Michael Nolan.

Michael A. Nolan, 90, well known retired farmer, died at 9:50 a. m. Tuesday at his home at 714 West Oak street in Union City following several months of failing health.

He was born in New Orleans, La., March 14, 1854, the son of James and Honora Costello-Nolan. The family moved to Pittsburgh, Pa., then to Richmond, Ind., then to Preble County, Ohio, near Eaton. In 1884 the family moved to what is known as the Nolan farm three miles northwest of Union City on the old Deerfield Road, now Highway 28.

After 50 years the death of a sister, Catherine, was followed by the breaking up of the home, and the two remaining brothers, Michael and John, moved to Union City 10 years ago. Another brother, William Nolan, well known school teacher, died in the country home. Other deceased member of the family include Edward Nolan of Ft. Wayne, James Nolan of Richmond, and Mrs. John Coleman of Union City. The only surviving member of the family is John Nolan, the brother, of 714 West Oak street. Michael Nolan, who never married, leaves besides his brother several nieces and nephews.

Michael Nolan gave his life to farming, and in his chosen work he was very successful. The Nolan farm was noted for its production and its attractive appearance. As a neighbor, citizen and friend Michael Nolan sought to discharge his every duty, and he held a high place in the regard of all who knew him. He was a faithful member of St. Mary's Catholic church in Union City under whose guidance he sought sincerely to live a Christian life. In this church the final rites will be held Friday at 9 a. m., with Rev. Fr. A. Knoff officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery, Richmond. The body will be returned Wednesday noon from the Brooks funeral home to the Nolan home where friends may call.

County Resident Dies At Home Of Son In Union City.

Mrs. Ida Belle Rinard, age 72, widow of Bailey Rinard, died Tuesday morning at 1:10 o'clock, at the home of her son, Ralph Rinard in Union City, Ohio. The body was removed to the Thornburg funeral home for burial preparation, from where it will be taken to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Neil Wolfe near Winchester Wednesday morning

Survivors are one son Ralph Rinard of Union City, Ohio; one daughter, Mrs. Neil Wolfe of near Winchester, with whom she formerly made her home; two brothers, Oscar Hunt of Eaton, Ohio, and John Bert Hunt of Flat River, Mo.; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Died --- Mrs. Grace M. Ketring, 46, died Tuesday afternoon at the home of a sister, Mrs. Edith Ireland, three miles southeast of Arcanum, after an extended illness. Surviving are one son; two grandchildren, the mother, two sisters and two brothers, all of Hollansburg. Funeral services will be held Friday at 3 p. m. at the Hollansburg Christian church with Rev. Earl Lantz officiating. Burial will be in the Hollansburg cemetery.

[Stutz, Sando and Storch Funeral Home Records state that she was born in Sept. 1898 in Liberty Township, Darke Co., OH, the daughter of Daniel B. Miller (b. Liberty Twp., Darke Co., OH) and Dasie Moore (b. Jay Co., IN).]

Died --- A. B. Little,85, retired railroader, died Wednesday morning at his home in Ansonia after a year's illness. He had lived in Ansonia for 30 years. Surviving are the widow, one son, four daughters. Funeral services will be held at the Fisher funeral home in Ansonia Friday at 2:30 p. m., with the Masonic lodge in charge. Burial will be in the Greenville cemetery.

Death Closes Long Life Of Lulu Proctor.

Mrs. Lulu Proctor of Union City, Indiana, passed away at 1:40 p. m. Wednesday, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Paul J. Deeming in Winchester where she was brought Sunday night after becoming critically ill while at her farm near Vincennes, Indiana.

Mrs. Proctor, christened Louisa McCoy, was born in Knox County, Indiana, January 20, 1868, the daughter of James S. and Sara McCoy and the granddaughter of Gov. James D. Williams. She was educated at St. Catherine's Convent in Indianapolis, Indiana. On September 26, 1894, she was united in marriage to Charles A. Proctor, whom she accompanied, as a bride, to Union City, Indiana where she has since made her residence at 317 North Columbia street.

She leaves one daughter, Mrs. Paul J. Deeming of Winchester; one son Robert C. Proctor of Ft. Benjamin Harrison; four grandchildren, Nancy and Lynne Proctor, Mary Lou and Bruce Deeming; three sisters, Mrs. Ruth Davidson, Mrs. Nancy Frank and Mrs. Ida Doty all of Petersburg, Indiana and several nieces and nephews, of whom the best locally known is Dr. M. A. Austin of Anderson, Indiana.

One brother, Col. George McCoy, formerly Adjutant General of Indiana, preceded her in death.

She was a member of the Union City Presbyterian church and of the Eastern Star, Over the Tea Cups and Ticknor clubs.

Funeral services for Mrs. Proctor will be held at the Presbyterian church in Union City at 2 p. m. Friday with Rev. D. R. Wilson officiating. Burial will be in the Union City cemetery.

[A later article gives her name as Mrs. Louisa Proctor.]

Death Claims Lynn Man - Burial Friday.

Amon Ozbun, 76 years old, died at his home near Lynn early Tuesday afternoon after a lingering illness.

He is survived by four sons, Lester of Fountain City, Emery of Economy, Paul of Richmond, and Jesse of near Lynn.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Friday at the Thomas funeral home in Lynn in charge of Rev. Zelma Mills. Burial will be in the Buena Vista cemetery.

Friends may call at the home in Lynn after 6 p. m. Wednesday until noon Friday at which time the body will be removed to the Thomas funeral home.

Dr. C. I. Stephen Dead At Ansonia.

Dr. Charles I. Stephen, 70, prominent Darke County physician well known in Union City and community, died at 9:20 a. m. Thursday at the Wayne hospital in Greenville after an illness of two months. He was the son of John C. and Izora Woods Stephen and was born and reared in Jackson Township, Darke County, in the Flag Valley community. He was a graduate of the Ansonia high school.

He was graduated from the old Sterling Medical College at Columbus, now part of Ohio State University, in 1897, and had practiced at Ansonia for the past 44 years following three years at Trotwood, Ohio. He was active in county, district and state medical circles and was one of the leading members of the Darke County Medical Society, having been a past president of the organization and delegate to the annual meetings of the Ohio State Medical Society where he served on the public relations committee. In 1908 he completed graduate study in the Chicago Policlinic.

Dr. Stephen served as a member of the Darke County Board of Health since 1922 and was a member of the bard of directors of the Wayne hospital in Greenville. He was an active member of the Ansonia Christian church, Masonic lodge, Kiwanis club, and board of education for several terms. During the first world war he served in the medical corps of the U. S. Army.

Surviving are the widow, Lucella; three daughters; Mrs. Harriet Thorpe of Houston, Tex., Mrs. Mary Coryn of New York City, and Mrs. Melba Schneider of Tipp City, Ohio; a step-daughter, Mrs. Norma Cain, of Ansonia; five grandchildren, one step-grandchild, one sister, one half-brother and three half-sisters.

Funeral services will be held Sunday at 4 p. m. at the Ansonia Christian church with Rev. Noble Schlechty and Rev. A. R. Norris officiating. Burial will be in Teegarden cemetery. Friends may call at the Fisher funeral home in Ansonia after 5 p. m. Friday. The body will lie in state at the church from 1 to 4 p. m. Sunday.

Brief Illness Proves Fatal To Mrs. B. D. Young.

Mrs. Byron D. Young, 20, of Union City, died at the Randolph County hospital Friday at 6:40 p. m. after an illness of two days from a kidney ailment.

She was formerly Miss Joanne L. Mason, daughter of Melvin and Cora Mays Mason of 406 S. Columbia street and was born in Union City July 23, 1924. She was graduated from the West Side high school in 1942. On July 5 of that year she was married to Byron D. Young, now a staff sergeant in the United States Army in Italy.

She was formerly employed by the Hobart Mfg. Co. of Troy, Ohio and the Standard Cash Register company of Dayton, Ohio.

She was a member of the Methodist church of Union City.

Surviving besides the husband and the parents are one brother, Staff Sergeant Russell A. Mason of Bergstrom Field, Austin, Texas, two sisters, Miss Glenna Mason of Dayton and Miss Dorothy Mason at home.

The body is at the Brooks funeral home in Union City. Funeral plans are not complete.

Died --- Mrs. Grace Gentner Turner, widow of the late Franklin A. Turner, died in Waterloo, Iowa, July 12, after an extended illness. She was born and reared at Woodington, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis M. Gentner, and formerly lived in Greenville. Surviving are a son, a grandson, and a brother.

Parker Man Is Claimed By Death.

Herschel V. Wysong, age 80, resident of Parker, Indiana, died suddenly at his home Thursday morning. He was a member of the Parker Methodist church.

He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Alfred Wayts, of Parker and one granddaughter, Harriet Ellen Wayts also of Parker.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p. m. at the Parker Methodist church, with the Rev. E. F. Landrey officiating. Burial will be in Fountain Park cemetery in Winchester.

The body was returned to the residence from the Perry funeral home Friday where friends may call.

Mr. Wysong was a cousin of Will and Charles Wysong both of Winchester.

Heart Attack Takes Life Of John R. Holland.

A heart attack which had been developing for several months proved fatal to John Roger Holland, 72, well known farmer, at his home west of Woodington and southeast of Union City Saturday at 5:45 a. m.

A lifelong resident of Darke County, he was born near Woodington Sept. 6, 1871, the son of Charles F. and Maggie Hoke-Holland. He attended the district school and soon engaged in farming which became his life work and in which he was successful.

On Sept. 22, 1916, with Rev. J. M. Replogle officiating, he was married to Miss Catherine Snell who survives him, together with one brother, Harry Holland, of Coletown, Ohio. Mr. Holland was a member of the Woodington Christian church.

Funeral services will be held at the residence Tuesday at 2 p. m. (EWT), with burial in the Greenville cemetery. The body was returned this morning from the Brooks funeral home in Union City to the Holland home were friends may call.

Died --- Mrs. Orpha Bell Goens, 64, wife of Jason Goens and mother of eight children, died suddenly Friday night at her home at 315 Sweitzer street in Greenville from apoplexy. She was a native of Bradford and a lifelong resident of Darke County. Her husband has been an invalid for several years. Surviving besides the husband, are two sons, six daughters, 13 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and three brothers. Funeral services were held at the residence Monday afternoon, with burial in Greenlawn cemetery, Versailles.

Died --- Abraham L. Brock, 80, native of Darke County, died Friday night at his farm home on Fort Recovery Rural Route Three after an illness of three years. He was born and reared near Arcanum and had been an active farmer for over a half-century. Surviving are the widow, Rachel; one daughter, Mrs. Russell Dennison of Greenville; three sons, Orville of Ft. Recovery, Oscar of Rossburg and Audra, of Ansonia; five grandchildren; two brothers, William of Union City and Jack of Ft. Recovery; one sister Mrs. Emma Miller of Dayton; one foster sister, Mrs. Fannie Briner of New Weston; Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Bethel Evangelical church to which Mr. Brock belonged, with burial in Spring Hill cemetery, Ft. Recovery.

Burial Honors Arranged For Bradford Flyer.

Greenville, July 18 - Full military burial honors will be accorded Staff Sgt. Franklin James Albright, 26, son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Albright, Bradford, who was among five army men killed in the crash of a twin-engined plane near Chattanooga, Tenn. Last Friday night.

His body arrived in Gettysburg early Monday and was removed to the home of the parents Monday evening.

Services will be held at 2 p. m. Wednesday at the Bradford Methodist church with the Rev. E. A. Leeson officiating. Burial will be at Abbottsville. A guard of honor and firing squad will be sent from Fort Knox, Ky., where Sgt. Albright was stationed.

Among the other victims of the plane crash was Major General Paul W. Neargarder, commander of the Tenth Army Division and two Colonels. The plane, which was out of Fort Knox, exploded in midair during an electrical storm and crashed in an orchard five miles west of Chattanooga.

Sgt. Albright had served in the army air corps since June, 1941, ranking as an aerial engineer. He formerly was employed by the Waco Aircraft Company at Troy.

Besides the father and mother, he leaves a wife, Mrs. Lee Albright, of Louisville, Ky.; two brothers, Sgt. Berman Albright, of El Paso, Texas, and William at home; a sister, Mary Alice, also at home, and three grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Albright and Mrs. Edith Stump, all of Arcanum.

Died --- Mrs. Olive Leona Lutz, 72, wife of Jacob Lutz, retired Greenville barber, died Saturday evening at her home at 308 North Main street, Greenville, after an extended illness. She had lived most of her life in Greenville and was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed church. Besides the husband she leave one sister and three brothers. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at the Stocker funeral home in Greenville, with burial in Greenville cemetery.

Died --- Mrs. Luella Roberson, 75, wife of Wilson Roberson, retired farmer, died suddenly Saturday night from heart attack at her home in Ithaca. Surviving besides the husband are one son, six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, one brother and one sister. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Ithaca U. B. church, with burial in the Ithaca cemetery.

Died --- Philip N. Deem, 78, retired farmer who lived with his son, Fred, in Greenville, died Monday at the Wayne hospital after a lingering illness. Surviving are two sons, one daughter, eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, one foster grandchild, one brother and a sister. Funeral services will be held at the Stocker funeral home Thursday at 2 p. m., with burial in Greenville cemetery.

Dies In St. Marys.

Mrs. Charles Schneider of Union City has received word of the death of her mother, Mrs. Augusta Rhynard, 89, at the home of another daughter, Mrs. Grover Smith, in St. Marys, Ohio, after an illness of three weeks. Mrs. Rhynard has frequently visited in Union City. Other surviving daughters include Mrs. Catherine Reiher and Mrs. Emma Botkin of St. Marys; Mrs. Roll Werts of Cleveland; and a daughter, Hattie, of Brooklyn, N. Y. There are 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at St. Marys. S-2-c Charles Schneider of Great Lakes Naval Training Station is at home on leave for the funeral.

Towne Funeral Rites Tuesday.

Miss Iva Towne, 45, died at the Randolph County hospital Sunday evening following a short illness.

She is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Towne and leaves surviving her four brothers, Charles and Clyde of Muncie, Fay of Union City, and Donald of Winchester.

Funeral services will be held at 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Fraze Funeral home in Winchester with Rev. Elvin Thornburg officiating. Burial will be in Fountain Park cemetery.

Thresher Wheels Crush Farm Boy Near Greenville.

Greenville, July 19 - A thirteen-year-old Darke County farm boy was almost instantly killed at eleven a. m. Tuesday when he fell beneath the wheels of a threshing machine his father was operating.

Victim of the accident was Doyle Seman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harley Seman, who reside on Greenville R. R. 2 seven miles east of this city.

The machine was a grain separator which the father was taking to the home of a neighbor, Omer Vicroy, to assist with the wheat harvest.

His son was riding on the front of the separator and was talking with a neighbor boy, who was riding a bicycle, when he accidentally slipped and fell under the wheels.

The father rushed the boy to the Wayne hospital here, but attendants report that he was dead upon arrival.

Death was attributed to a crushed chest and other internal injuries.

The accident occurred on a rural road almost directly in front of the H. M. Johnson farm, which adjoins the Seman place.

The Seman boy was among eighth grade graduates at the Oakland school last May and planned to enter high school this fall.

Besides the father and mother, he leaves a sister, Joan, 11, at home, and three grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Clasner, of 215 Warren street, Greenville, and Mrs. Richard Hayes, of Stelvideo.

The boy's body has been removed to the Miller Brothers funeral home, Gettysburg, but no definite funeral arrangements have been completed.

Sarah E. Warren Dies At Home In Saratoga.

Sarah E. Warren, 91, died Tuesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Flossie Coggeshall in Saratoga, Indiana.

She leaves her three children, Flossie Coggeshall, at whose home she died, Don C. Warren, Manhattan, Kansas, and Ross D. Warren, of East Chicago, Indiana, and one step-son, Duke Warren, of Saratoga, Indiana.

Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the Saratoga Methodist church; burial will be in the Saratoga cemetery

The body was taken to the Middleton Funeral home in Ridgeville and will be returned to the home Wednesday morning where friends may call.

Charles Arnold Drowns In Pit West Of Lynn.

Charles Emerson Arnold, 18 years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Arnold of four miles north of Lynn, drowned while swimming in the gravel pit on the farm of Earl Skinner Monday evening.

His friend and companion, James Johnson of near Lynn, who as unable to rescue Charles, called for assistance. It was necessary for Randolph County Sheriff Kora Davis and Deputy Lester Puterbaugh to drag the pit to recover the body. Artificial respiration applied for an hour failed to revive him.

Survivors include the parents and two brothers, Clinton of Modoc and Orville at home.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p. m. at the Rural church with Rev. Marcel Thornburg in charge. Burial will be in the Salem cemetery near Modoc.

Friends may call at the Thomas funeral home in Lynn until 1:30 p. m. Thursday.

Found Hanging In Stock Barn.

Jess Hathaway, 60, well known plumbing contractor of Greenville who was formerly employed by the Tibbetts Plumbing and Heating Co. of Union City, was found hanging to a rafter in a stock barn at the Darke County fairgrounds Monday evening. The discovery was made by Frank Vandewater of 712 Sweitzer street who was walking through the grounds. Police officers and Coroner A. F. Sarver took charge of the body, and the latter rendered a verdict of suicide by hanging.

Hathaway was last seen by his wife, Nora, at 10 a. m. when he left his home at 114 Washington Ave. She states that he had been despondent for several weeks because of failing health. He had never fully recovered from a severe attack of pneumonia in April 1943.

He was one of a family of seven children born to George and Emma Hufford-Hathaway in Greenville, and he had spent most of his life in that city. Surviving besides the widow are two brothers, Glen of Youngstown, Ohio, and Carl of Port Huron, Mich., and two sisters, Mrs. Oscar Nelson of Greenville and Mrs. Robert Lehman of Dayton. A daughter, Glenna, preceded him in death.

Funeral services will be held at the Turpen-McKnight funeral home Thursday at 2:30 p. m. with Rev. Philip Hull of the Episcopal church officiating Burial will be in Greenville cemetery.

Charles (Bud) Grove, Of Parker, Killed In Action On Invasion Day.

The war struck home again Monday as the War Department sent a brief telegram to Edward Grove, of Parker, stating that his son, Charles (Bud) Grove had been killed in action. The message indicated that the tragedy occurred on D-Day during the invasion of the European continent-possibly on June 6. The wire added that a letter concerning details of his death would follow.

Bud Grove entered the service in January of 1942 and has been stationed in England for more than two years.

Other than the father he is survived by three sisters, Martha and Laura Evelyn Grove of Parker and Juanita Grove of California. A brother, Carl Grove, serving with the armed forces in Texas, also survives.

Former Resident Dead.

Word had reached Union City of the death of a former resident, Mrs. Olive Harrison Barr, 74, wife of Prof. M. L. Barr, and daughter of Samuel J. Harrison, former well known Union City cigar salesman. Mrs. Barr died at her home at East Orange, N. J., after an illness of two days from heart attack. She was a graduate of the Union City West Side high school and Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware, Ohio. Surviving her are her husband and a daughter, Miss Mary Margaret Barr, who has recently visited in Union City. Mrs. Barr's body was placed in the Policy mausoleum at Portland, Ind.

Memorial Service For Sgt. John Evans.

Sunday at 4 p. m. in the first United Brethren church at 11th and B streets in Richmond a memorial service was held for Tech. Sgt. John A. Evans, son of C. B. Evans, who formerly lived with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Boggs, south of Union City, and who was killed in action in Italy March 31, 1944.

As part of the memorial service a service flag for the church with 81 stars was dedicated. The star for Sgt. Evans is the only gold star. Each star has the name of the service man or woman it represents. Rev. Homer Achor, pastor of the church, delivered a very appropriate memorial address in which he paid high tribute to Sgt. Evans. A male quartet and Mrs. Homer Achor, soloist, with Robert Byrd as organist, provided music of the service which was largely attended.

Those from Union City attending were Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Boggs, Mrs. C. B. Evans, Mrs. John Minnich and son, Randy; Miss Helen Carter and Miss Martha Carter. Other relatives attending included Miss Josephine Read, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mangold and children of Indianapolis; Guy Boggs of Muncie; Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Bennett and family of Saratoga.

Paralysis Fatal To Third Child In Darke County.

A third death is reported among the infantile paralysis victims in Darke County, and a seventh case has developed. The dead child is Hazel Ann Pence, aged nine years, who was being treated at the Miami Valley hospital in Dayton. She became ill last Sunday and was removed Tuesday evening to the hospital where she died Wednesday evening. Her throat and chest were affected.

Surviving are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Pence of 754 Central Ave., Greenville; one brother, two sisters and a grandmother. Private funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at the Littleton funeral home in Springfield, Ohio, with burial in Ferncliff cemetery, Springfield.

Died --- Funeral services for Charles Lawson, 72, retired railroader of Bradford, who dropped dead at his home Thursday, will be held at the residence Sunday at 2 p. m., with burial at Abbottsville. He was formerly a brakeman on the Pennsylvania Railroad. Surviving are the widow and one son. The body was taken to the Miller funeral home in Gettysburg.

Died --- Oscar L. Shook, 61, Wabash Twp. Farmer, died Thursday evening at his home five miles northeast of Rossburg after several weeks of illness. Surviving are the widow; one daughter, Mrs. Harold Brindley of Greenville; one brother, William Shook, and a half-brother, Archey Shook,of near Rossburg. Funeral services will be held at Shook's Chapel Sunday at 3 p. m., with Rev. Noble Schlechty officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Died --- The remains of Lon Burk, formerly of Greenville, who died in Chicago, July 9, have been cremated. The ashes have been brought to the home of a brother, Allen Burk, at 325 Plum street in Greenville where memorial services will be held Sunday at 2 p. m., with interment at Abbottsville.

Modoc Boy, Robert William Andrews, Killed In Service Of His Country.

Just before noon today a grief stricken father and mother appeared at the office of this newspaper and reported another tragic communique from World War two. Thursday morning at 9 a. m. the saddened parents, Mr. and Mrs. William H. Andrews of Modoc route one received a telegram from the War Department stating that their son, Pfc. Robert William Andrews, had been killed in the Norman Invasion. The wire was brief and did not give any details of the death.

Private Andrews entered the service in November of 1941 and completed his basic training at Camp Croft, South Carolina.

Andrews had been stationed in England for more than two years. On April 29 of this year he married an English girl.

He graduated from McKinley High School with the class of 1939.

There will be a short Memorial Service at the Union Chapel church Sunday noon.

Died --- Isaac T. Dill, 87, retired farmer, of Palestine, died Thursday night at Reid Memorial hospital, Richmond, after a brief illness. He had lived in or near Palestine for 60 years and was a member of the K. of P. lodge. Surviving are three sons, three daughters, 23 grandchildren including four in the armed forces,29 great-grandchildren, and one sister. Funeral services will be held at the Miller funeral home in Greenville Sunday at 2:30 p. m., with burial in Ft. Jefferson cemetery.

[Miller Funeral Home Records state that he was born Dec. 25, 1856 in Preble Co., OH, the son of Michael Dill (b. Maryland) and Rachel Henderson. His wife was Anna Dill. His three sons were Omar, of Palestine; William, of Camden, OH; and Deo, of Eaton, OH. His three daughters were Mrs. Allen Koons of New Madison, OH; Mrs. Pierce Spencer of Greenville, OH and Mrs. Earnest Troutwine of New Madison, OH. His sister was Mrs. Margaret Dixon of Coletown, OH.]

Died --- Funeral services for George Ruh, 81, retired farmer, who died Wednesday night at his home in Ansonia, were held Saturday afternoon at the residence, with burial in Greenville cemetery. Ruh had lived in Ansonia for 31 years. Surviving are the widow, Tollie; one daughter, Mrs. Maud Ault, of Ansonia; three sons, Earl of Ansonia, Harry J. of Detroit and E. L. of Red Bank, N. J.; four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, one brother and one sister.

[Oliver Funeral Home Records state that he was born Sept. 4, 1862 in Lexington, OH, the son of Anton Ruh and Barbara Rinck (both b. in Germany).]

Aged Pioneer Called To Rest After Long Life.

Mrs. Barbara Ellen Burk, 86, one of the oldest and most highly respected resident of Wayne Township, came to the end of life's journey at 12:15 a. m. Saturday at her home three miles southwest of Union City. She had been in declining health for several months. A fall at her home a few weeks ago hastened her demise.

Mrs. Burk was one of 14 children born to John and Sarah Dixon-Price, sturdy pioneers who lived three and one-half miles southwest of Union City on what is now Highway 32. Of the large family only two now remain, John R. Price of Union City and George Price of Parker, Ind. The date of her birth was May 1, 1858 three years before the opening of the Civil War.

Barbara Ellen attended the Harrisville school. On Feb. 27, 1874, a few days before her 16th birthday, she was married at the Price home to William D. Burk, member of another pioneer family of the community. For 67 years they fought life's battles together till Mr. Burk's death in 1941. They lived for more than 60 years on the same farm.

Mrs. Burk became the mother of 13 children of whom she reared 11 to adulthood. One son, Raymond, died in infancy, and one daughter, Rosa, died at the age of two and one-half years. The others reached the years of manhood and womanhood, but the following preceded the mother in death: William and John Burk, Mrs. John Crim, Mrs. Claud Thornburg and Mrs. Frank Davis.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Forrest C. Yoder of northeast of Union City; Mrs. Virgil Fertig and Mrs. Fred Snook of Union City; three sons, Artie, who cared for his mother in her last years; Ollie and Elmer, all of southwest of Union City. Surviving also besides the two brothers are 30 grandchildren, 72 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren, total 118.

Mrs. Burk's life was characterized by untiring industry and deep devotion to her large family. She attended the South Salem Christian church and was for several years a member of Naomi Rebekah Lodge No. 12 in Union City. She was justly proud of the contribution being made by her family to the war effort in agriculture, industry, and in the armed services. Thirteen of her grandsons and great grandsons are now in the armed services of the United States. One grandson, Pfc. Howard O. Yoder, 26, was killed in action June 13 during the invasion of France, and another grandson, Pfc. Edward L. Burk, 22, has been missing in Italy since Jan. 31. It is doubtful if this family record is surpassed anywhere in this section of country.

Funeral services for Mrs. Burk were held at the residence at 2:30 this afternoon, with Rev. John A. Watson officiating. Burial was in the Union City cemetery. A large number of people called at the Burk home after the body was returned from the Fraze funeral home Sunday evening.

Died --- Mrs. Margaret Bucher, 73, widow of John Bucher, died from cerebral hemorrhage Friday at her home in Arcanum. A lifelong resident of Arcanum, she was active in the Eastern Star. Surviving are three brothers. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Stutz and Sando funeral home in Arcanum, with burial at Abbottsville.

Died - Charles L. Brandon, 60, farmer, of west of Versailles, died Saturday in the Wayne hospital at Greenville after 12 years of failing health. Surviving are the widow, three sons and one sisters. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Christian church in Versailles, with burial at Beamsville.

Death Calls Blanche Flatter At Age Of 36.

Miss Blanche Flatter, 36, daughter of Albert Flatter, died Saturday at 2 p. m. at her home near Spring Hill six miles southeast of Union City after several months of declining health caused by an attack of influenza.

She had lived her entire life in that community except while attending a state school at Columbus, Ohio, from which she was graduated. Her mother, formerly Miss Edith Warshier, died in 1932, and she kept house for her father. She attended the Methodist church at Union City.

Surviving are the father, Albert Flatter, one sister, Mrs. Clifford O'Dell, of Gordon, Ohio; and a host of friends who admired Miss Flatter's character, her cheerfulness and her ambition to fill a useful place in life despite discouragement.

Funeral services will be held at the Fraze funeral home in Union City Tuesday at 1 p. m. (CWT), with Rev. E. E. Kaufman of the Methodist church officiating. Burial will be in the Union City cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home until the hour of the services.

William Peden At Farm Home Breaths Last.

William Peden, 77, well known farmer, died Sunday at 3:30 a. m. at his home near North Salem nine miles northwest of Union City, after three years of failing health and three weeks of serious illness. He had lived his entire life in the North Salem community with the exception of 19 years near Kinsman, Ohio.

He was born near North Salem, May 6, 1867, the son of Thomas and Martha Baker-Peden. He attended the district school in Jackson Twp. and engaged in farming at an early age. On March 10, 1888, he was married to Miss Anna Cline who survives him, together with the following sons and daughters: Melvin Peden of Bellefontaine; Fred and Virgil Peden of Kinsman, Ohio; Mrs. Harry Rhoades of North Kinsman. Surviving also are 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Alex Peden of north of Union City and Thomas V. Peden of near North Salem.

Mr. Peden was a successful farmer over a long period, was a useful citizen of the community, and an active, faithful member of the Pleasant Hill Christian church where final services will be held Tuesday at 2 p. m., with Rev. John A. Watson officiating. Burial will be in Lisbon cemetery The body was returned this afternoon from the Williamson funeral home in Portland to the Peden residence where friends may call.

H. C. Maxwell, Of Farmland, Fatally Injured.

Howard C. Maxwell, 61, of three miles northwest of Farmland, died at 5:50 o'clock Friday morning in Ball hospital, Muncie, of injury sustained in an accident yesterday at the Indiana Steel and Wire Company plant, Muncie.

A small piece of wire had penetrated his skull and entered the brain, doctors said. Fellow employes found him leaning against a machine, holding his head, from which blood flowed. He was unable to tell them what had happened.

Surviving are the widow, Leona; one daughter, Mrs. Wilbur Harlan of Lynn; one son, Robert of Farmland; and one sister, Mrs. E. H. Elliott, of Lynn.

Funeral services will be held at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Thornburg mortuary. Burial will be in the Fountain Park cemetery. The body will remain at the mortuary until after the services.

Farmland Man Dies At Home, Burial Sunday.

William Beckley, age 64, died at his home in Farmland Thursday. Mr. Beckley has resided in Farmland for forty years and was agent and telegraph operator there for more than twenty years.

He leaves his wife, Jeanette; one son, Lee Beckley, of Muncie; and one daughter, Mrs. S. E. Carruth, of Terre Haute, Indiana.

The body was removed to the Thornburg funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p. m. Sunday afternoon at the Christian church in Farmland, with Rev. A. M. Thomas officiating and Rev. Dee Henderson assisting. Burial will be in Woodlawn cemetery.

Lieut. Barry Reported Killed.

Greenville, July 25 -- The war department has notified Mrs. Bettie Curtis Bary, 316 Devor street, Greenville, that her husband, First Lt. Thomas R. Barry, 26, was killed in action in France June 20.

No details were disclosed but the telegram stated that a letter follows.

Lt. Barry was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Barry, 211 Central Avenue, this city. His father is chairman of the Darke County war price and rationing board.

He enlisted in the army on March 11, 1941, and graduated from an Officers Candidate School at Fort Benning, Ga., in December, 1942. Assigned to active duty with an infantry regiment he was sent overseas last January.

A graduate of Greenville high school in the class of 1936, he later attended both Ohio State University and Ohio University at Athens, specializing in journalism. At the time he entered military service he was employed in the advertising department of the Dayton Daily News.

Shortly after "D-Day," Dayton newspapers revealed that he was one of the first Miami Valley boys to land in France with American invasion forces.

His wife, the former Bettie Curtis, is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Curtis, Washington Avenue and Sherman street, Greenville. They were married on October 27, 1941, and have one child, a six-month-old son, Bruce, whom the father had never seen. A daughter, Beverly Ann, preceded him in death.

Besides the wife, parents and infant son, he leaves a brother, Joseph, of Manitowac, Wisconsin, and a sister, Bernadine, at home.

Former Resident Dies In West, Burial Saturday.

Francis H. McFarland died Monday in Madera, California. Mr. McFarland formerly lived near Saratoga and had retired from farming and gone to his daughter's in California.

He leaves one son, Francis Earl McFarland, of Indianapolis, and three daughters, Mamie McFarland, Ekina McFarland and Ica McFarland, of Madera, California.

The body will arrive in Winchester Friday evening at 7:55 p. m. and will be taken to the Fraze funeral home where friends may call until the hour of the services.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p. m. at the Saratoga U. B. church. Burial will be in the Saratoga Odd Fellows cemetery.

Mrs. Flora Owens Dies Sunday At County Home.

Mrs. Flora Owens, age 79, widow of the late Elias Owens, passed away Sunday at 5:30 p. m. in the Randolph County hospital following an illness of four weeks. She was a life-long resident of Randolph County and had lived in Winchester for ten years.

She leaves three sons, Charles and Harry of near Winchester, and Homer of Huntsville, and two daughters, Mrs. Leon Wasler and Mrs. Orville Kolp of near Winchester, seventeen grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.

The body will be removed to the residence of the daughter, Mrs. Leon Wasler, from the Maynard & Walker mortuary at 6 p. m. Monday, where friends may call.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p. m. Wednesday afternoon, at the Winchester Nazarene church in charge of Rev. Walter Greek of Lynn, assisted by Rev. M. B. Harold. Interment will be in the Buena Vista cemetery.

Farmland Man Dies At Home, Rites Tuesday.

William Bonshire, 71, died Sunday afternoon at 5 p. m. at his home in Farmland after a brief illness.

Surviving are the widow, Edna, two children, Mrs. Vera Derby and George Bonshire of Mich., two brothers, John Bonshire of San Francisco, Calif., Jake Bonshire of Williamstown, W. Va., and three grandchildren.

The body was removed to the Thornburg funeral home and will be returned to the home in Farmland Monday evening at 5 p. m. where friends may call.

Funeral services will beheld Tuesday at 3 p. m. at the residence with Rev. Dee Henderson officiating.

Burial will be in the Buena Vista cemetery.

Died --- Mrs. Thelma Williams Ramsey, 35, formerly of Greenville, who moved to California last spring, died Sunday at Los Angeles after a lingering illness. She and her husband, Carey, who survives, formerly operated the Marianna apartments on Monument Ave., Dayton. The body will be brought to the Miller funeral home in Greenville Thursday evening where funeral services will be held Saturday at 2:30 p. m., with burial in Greenville cemetery.

[Miller Funeral Home Records state that Thelma Blossom Ramsey was born June 5, 1909 in Greenville, OH, the daughter of William E. Williams (b. Greenville, OH) and Delia Shepard (b. Arcanum, OH).]

Robert Heaton, Winchester R. R., Killed In The Invasion Of France.

In a telegram received Monday from the War Department by Mrs. Robert Heaton, Rural Route, Winchester, Indiana, it was disclosed that another tragic World War II casualty had touched Randolph County when Private Robert Heston, age 26, was killed on June 20, 1944, in the service of his country, in the invasion of France.

Private Heaton entered the service on November 5, 1943, and obtained his basic training at Camp Wheeler, Georgia.

He attended the Lynn high school. Before entering the service he was employed by the Overmyer Mould company, in Winchester. Prior to his employment at Overmyer's he was employed at the Winchester Stock yards.

Private Heaton leaves his wife, Mildred (Rich); his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Heaton; two brothers, Denzil and Franklin; two sisters, Mary Rose Heaton and Mrs. Virginia Frazier; the grandmother, Mrs. Lillie Brooks or Burke; and an aunt, Mrs. Olive Moore.

Leander Lykins Dies At Home, Rites Thursday.

Leander Lykins, 77, died at his residence three miles south of Winchester at 7 a. m. Tuesday following a lingering illness.

Surviving are one brother, Enos Lykins of Winchester, two sisters, Mrs. Ida Leaver of Portland and Mrs. Emma Retz of Winchester. Also several nieces and nephews.

The body was removed to the Maynard and Walker funeral home where services will be held Thursday at 2 p. m.

Burial will be in Fountain Park cemetery.

Died --- Mrs. Casandra Ruan Riegle, 83, widow of Charles A. Riegle, died Wednesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Harry Albright, east of Jaysville, after three weeks of serious illness. She formerly lived near Weaver's Station. Surviving are one son; six daughters including Mrs. Susan Schlechty of New Paris, O.; 29 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2:30 p. m. at the Abbottsville church, with Rev. O. O. Arnold officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

[Miller Funeral Home Records state that she was born March 20, 1861 in Montgomery Co., OH, the daughter of Henry Shivadecker (b. PA) and Lavina Wysong (b. Montgomery Co., OH). Her one son was Ollie Riegle of New Madison, OH; her six daughters were Mrs. Pearl Godown, Greenville, OH, Mrs. Bertha Oaks, Pitsburg, OH, Mrs. Lucy Taylor, London, OH, Mrs. Noble Schlechty, New Paris, OH, Mrs. Hazel Hawkey, Eldorado, OH, and Mrs. Harry Albright, Greenville, OH.]

Died --- Shelly Pantle, 53, son of the late Rev. J. A. Pantle of Greenville, died Tuesday night at Powers Station, Ind., after an extended illness. He formerly lived in Darke County where he was well known. Funeral services will be held at Powers Station Friday at 1 p. m.

Roy L. Whiteman, Fourth County Boy Within Week, Killed In France.

In a telegram received Tuesday by Mr. and Mrs. Ernest J. M. Whiteman, Rural Route 4, Winchester, Indiana, it was disclosed that their son, Pfc. Roy L. Whiteman, had been killed in action on July 5, 1944, in France.

Pfc Whiteman entered the service on October 27, 1942, and received his basic training at Camp Atterbury, Indiana. From Camp Atterbury he was sent to Camp Breckenridge, Ky.; from Camp Breckenridge he was shipped overseas on April 7, 1944.

Roy attended the Pennville high school, at Pennville, Indiana, and graduated from there in 1936. Prior to his induction into the armed forces he was employed by the Miller Machine shop in Portland, Indiana.

On January 4, 1942, he was married to Ruth Dean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Dean, Rural Route, Ridgeville, Indiana.

He leaves his wife, Ruth Whiteman; the parents, Ernest J. M. and Mary A. Whiteman; one brother, Orange R., of Albany, Indiana; four sisters, Mrs. Opal Fowler, of Route 4, Winchester, and Vera, Marie, and Jean, all at home; and one grandmother, Mrs. Charles Bragg, of Portland, Indiana. One brother, Clyde, preceded him in death.

Mrs. Sol Ingle Loses Long Fight Against Disease.

After four years of invalidism, with attendant patient suffering, and one week of critical illness, Mrs. Sol Ingle gave up the long, gallant fight at 5 a. m. today at her home in Harrisville.

Mrs. Ingle, who was formerly Miss Bessie May Fortenbaugh, was born in Harrisville Sept. 8, 1877, the daughter of John B. Fortenbaugh of Pennsylvania, well known contractor, and Miss Martha Whitesell of Wayne Township. She lived her entire life of 66 years in Harrisville and attended Harrisville school.

She was active in the work of the Harrisville Christian church and the Ladies' Aid Society. She assisted also in the music of the church. She was likewise active in the work of the Ladies of the Golden Eagle in Harrisville and in the state, having served in the offices of the local lodge and as Grand Templar in the state. She was a interested member of the Wayne Home Economics Club. In all of these she rendered useful service which was ended only when ill health came upon her.

On Sept. 10, 1898, she was married to Sol Ingle of Harrisville, who survives her, together with three sons; John F. Ingle of San Gabriel, Cal.; Gerald and Max L. Ingle, both of Harrisville. Surviving also are three grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Clyde Shultz, of near Harrisville. Besides these are a host of friends who held Mrs. Ingle in highest esteem because of her deep devotion to her family, her unswerving loyalty to her friends, and her unselfish service in the religious, educational and social life of the community.

The body is at the Fraze funeral home in Union City. Funeral plans will not be completed until word is received from the son in California.

[Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Harrisville Christian church with Rev. John A. Watson officiating. Burial was made in the Union City cemetery.]

Everett Keys, World War I Veteran, Dies.

Word has been received here of the death of Everett Keys. He died at the Veterans' hospital in Hines, Illinois, following a long illness.

Mr. Keys is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Simeon Keys of Winchester. He leaves two sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Cummings of San Antonio, Texas, and Mrs. India Ross of Winchester. Mr. Keys was a veteran of World War I.

The body will be removed to the Fraze funeral home in Winchester. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

[Funeral services were held at the funeral home on Sunday afternoon in charge of Rev. Jacob Frazier. Interment was made in the Fountain Park cemetery.]

Death Claims Lynn Woman, Rites Saturday.

Cornelia A. Johnson, age 87, passed away at her home in Lynn at 12:30 a. m. Thursday morning after several months of ill health.

She leaves two daughters, Mrs. James Isenbarger of Lynn, and Mrs. Claude Munson of Long Beach, California; one son, Fran C. Johnson of Richmond; three sisters, Mrs. E. B. Johnson of Lynn, Mrs. W. E. Hinshaw and Mrs. J. C. Chamberlain, both of Long Beach, California; eleven grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Thomas funeral home in Lynn in charge of Rev. Zelma Mills. Burial will be in the Arba cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p. m. Thursday.

Died --- Charles I. Wagner, 67, farmer, who lived alone, was found dead in bed Wednesday afternoon at his home two miles east of Arcanum by two brothers and his farm tenant. It is believed that he was stricken with a heart attack soon after retiring Tuesday night. Surviving besides the two brothers are a son and two sisters. Funeral services will be held at the residence Saturday at 2 p. m., with burial at Abbottsville.

Sgt. Crawford Gives Young Life In Distant Land.

The first death message regarding a member of the United States armed services who went into the service while living in Union City, Ind., came yesterday morning to Mrs. Alva Crawford of 218 South Walnut street in Union City, and was as follows:

"The Secretary of War desires me to express his deep regret that your son, Staff Sergeant Robert L. Crawford, was killed in action on June thirty in France. Letter follows. Signed, ULIO, the Adjutant General."

Except for some kind neighbors and friends, the mother bravely bore the terrible news alone for several hours. The father, who has worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad Co. for many years, did not reach home till evening, and the other children of the family were out of the city.

Sgt. Crawford was born Nov. 9, 1919, at 218 South Walnut street which was his home until he left for army service. His parents are Alva and Mary Keagy-Crawford. He attended the West Side school, finishing the grades and about half of the high school when he accepted employment with the Union City Gazette under the late Ray Meredith when the paper was founded in 1934. Starting as a carrier boy, he learned to do nearly everything connected with the paper, which later became the Times-Gazette including composition, proof-reading, editorial work and distribution. His future in the journalistic field was indeed bright. His work brought him in contact with the Winchester papers also, the News and Journal-Herald.

Entering the military service in December 1941, the month of the attack on Pearl Harbor, he received his training at Camp Croft, S. C., Camp Polk, La., Camp Picket, Va., and Indiantown Gap, Pa. His last visit home was in June 1943, and he went overseas soon after that time. He was a member of Co. G, 36th U. S. Armored Regiment, one of the units actively engaged in the invasion of France which began June 6, 1944. His last letter dated June 16 does not state his location or his activities, but his reported death on June 30, according to the message from the War Department, clearly indicates that in a strange land, 3,000 miles from home, he gave his bright, promising young life "in performance of his duty, in defense of his country." No higher tribute can be paid to any American.

Back in the Union City community besides the parents are five sisters: Mrs. Vivian Schlechty of Winchester Rural Route Four, Louise, Annetta, Helen and Yvonne at home; and six brothers, Sherman, Clarence, Thomas, Jack, Ted and Alva, Jr. These have the deepest sympathy of a host of friends, for everyone who knew "Bob" is indeed a friend.

The report of the death of Staff Sergeant Crawford comes to the Times-Gazette with almost tragic force. He grew up with the paper, and was an important part of it for seven years. In our office service flag his is the first star to turn to gold. Because of his quiet, reserved, friendly manner, his kindness to his own family and to all others with whom he came in contact, he was a favorite with the officers and employs of the publishing company. He was industrious, capable, manly, dependable, eager to accept responsibility and to give his best effort to every task. He was a young man of highest character, exemplary habits and high ideals which led him constantly forward to an honest effort to develop his talents to the fullest possible extent and to render useful service to those about him. His life of 24 brief years has not gone out - it has gone on.

War Department Confirms Death Of Sgt. Crawford.

Mrs. Alva Crawford of 218 South Walnut street, Union City, has received the following letter from the War Department, Office of the Adjutant General under date of July 28:

"It is with regret that I am writing to confirm the resent telegram informing you of the death of your son, Staff Sergeant Robert L. Crawford, 35,171,538, Infantry, who was killed in action on June 30, 1944 in France.

"I fully understand your desire to learn as much as possible regarding the circumstances leading to his death, and I wish that there were more information available to give you. Unfortunately, reports of this nature contain only the briefest details, as they are prepared under battle conditions and the means of transmission are limited.

"I know the sorrow this message has brought you, and it is my hope that in time the knowledge of his heroic service to his county, even unto death, may be of sustaining comfort to you.

"I extend to you my deepest sympathy."

Greenville Soldier Loses Life In Italy.

Mr. and Mrs. Cleo Beasecker of 315 West Water street, Greenville, have received word from the War Department that their son, Pvt. Robert Beasecker, 19, reported missing in action on May 27 on the Italian front, met his death on that date. The message gave no details, but said that a letter would follow.

Pvt. Beasecker, who was employed in the composing room of the Greenville Advocate before his induction into the Army on March 11, 1943, went overseas in January 1944, and has served for the past five months in an infantry detachment of the Fifth Army in Italy.

Surviving besides the parents are two brothers, True and J. B. Beasecker, both at home, and two sisters, Mrs. Imogene Holderman of Mississippi and Miss Caroline Beasecker who is at home.

Rosa B. Wall Dies At Home, Rites Sunday.

Mrs. Rosa B. Wall, age 73, wife of Palmer Wall, passed away at her home in Parker Friday morning after a lingering illness. She was a member of the Saratoga Methodist church.

Besides the husband she leaves two daughters, Mrs. Herbert R. Botkin of Muncie, and Mrs. Russell Bales of Parker; one sister, Mrs. Margaret Wall of Ridgeville; one brother, William F. St. John of Winchester; two grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

The body was removed to the Perry funeral chapel in Parker where friends may call at any time.

Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p. m. at the funeral home, with Rev. E. F. Landrey officiating.

Interment will be in the Maxville cemetery.

Killed In Action.

Sgt. Ohmer Strawser of Arcanum has been reported killed in action in France on June 26, according to word received from the War Department by the wife, Mrs. Naomi Strawser, now living in Dayton. Sgt. Strawser, who attended the Arcanum high school and formerly worked for the Di-Mold Co. at Dayton, was inducted into service July 16, 1942, and has been overseas since last February. Besides the widow hie leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Strawser, of West Manchester, Ohio; one brother and two sisters.

Former Resident Dies At East St. Louis Home.

Word has been received in Union City of the death of William A. Hart, 63, former resident here, at his home at 2 Weinel Drive in East St. Louis, Ill., on Friday. Funeral services were held Monday at 1:30 p. m., with burial at East St. Louis.

Mr. Hart, brother of the late Supt. O. F. Hart, was born east of Hillgrove, southeast of Union City, in Darke County, Ohio. His parents were Levi and Elizabeth Loy Hart. He taught school in Washington Twp., and later at Botkins and Anna, Ohio. He became connected with the Goodyear Rubber Co., and for many years was secretary and treasurer of the Midwest Rubber Reclaiming Co. of East St. Louis.

Surviving are the widow, Rose; three daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Guyer, Mrs. Gertrude Richard and Mrs. Doris Haupt, all of Akron, Ohio; three sons, George of Seymour, Ind., Charles of East St. Louis, Ill. and William A. Hart, Jr. of Detroit. One sister, Mrs. Allie Robison, lives southeast of Union City. One brother, Joseph, lives at Lightsville, Ohio, and another brother, Jacob O. Hart, lives at New Paris, Ohio. There are 13 grandchildren.

Wounds Fatal To Pfc. L. Shifflet On French Front.

Monday afternoon Mr. and Ms. William Shifflet of North Salem, nine miles northwest of Union City received the following telegram from the Adjutant General at Washington, D. C.

"The Secretary of War asks that I assure you of his deep sympathy in the loss of your son, Private First Class Lyle P. Shifflet. The report received states that he died July 5 in France as the result of wounds received in action. Letter follows."

This message brought a great shock to the family and to the North Salem, Ansonia and Union City communities. In his last letter dated June 27 Pfc. Shifflet told his parents little concerning the war, and suggested that they read the newspapers carefully for the details. He made no reference to the invasion of France in which he was taking part. His final visit home was last Christmas.

Pfc. Shifflet was born in Holder, Ill., Feb. 26, 1909, making his age 35 years and five months. In 1919 he came with his parents, William and Ella Perkins-Shifflet, and other member of the family, to Elroy, Darke County, Ohio, east of Union City. While there he attended the Jackson, Ohio, school. In 1923 the family moved to North Salem where he assisted his father in operating the general store. In 1927 he was graduated from the Madison high school north of North Salem.

In 1940 he and his brother, Irven, acquired a store in Ansonia, Ohio, known as the Home Store, William Shifflet & Son, which the two brothers operated until the younger entered military service on June 15, 1942, from Jay County, Ind., where he had registered. He received his training at Camp Pickett, Va., Camp Blanding, Fla., Camp Forrest, Tenn., Camp Lagoona, Ariz., and Camp Phillis, Kansas. Going overseas the forepart of April, 1944, he landed in England as a member of an infantry unit of the 79th U. S. Division. As a soldier he had an excellent record, and according to the message from the War Department, he gave his life in battle in defense of his country. No higher tribute can be paid to him, no loftier eulogy can be pronounced.

For several years Pfc. Shifflet was secretary of the Jordan I. O. O. F. lodge at North Salem. He was a member of the Union City Christian church, and while living in Ansonia he was secretary-treasurer of the volunteer fire department there. He was successful in business, and was deeply interested in all the worthwhile activities of the community in which he lived. His high character, exemplary habits, kind and courteous manner, and his unselfish desire to be of service to others won for him a host of friends who share with the relatives a genuine sense of loss at this untimely death.

Surviving besides the parents and brother, Irven, of Ansonia, are another brother, Hobart, who is in Phoenix, Ariz., seeking to regain his health lost from the first world war; and one sister, Miss Opal Shifflet, a teacher in Cincinnati. Miss Betty Jean Shifflet of Bunker Hill, Ind., member of the WAVES, is a niece, and Jimmy Shifflet of Phoenix, Ariz. Is a nephew.

Died --- Edward A. Locke, 72, retired farmer, died Monday a his home at Ithaca after a lingering illness. He was a member of the Christian Church at Coletown, of the I. O. O. F. and D. of A. lodges. Surviving are the widow, one son, four daughters, 12 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one sister. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2:30 p. m. at the Ithaca U. B. church, with burial in Ithaca cemetery.

Died --- Mrs. Minnie Hile, 67, wife of William Hile, died at her home in Versailles Saturday following a long illness. She was a member of the Versailles Christian Church and Atheneum literary club. Surviving are the husband, one son, one grandson and two sisters. Funeral service were held Monday afternoon in the Christian Church, with burial in Greenlawn cemetery.

Pvt. Lee D. Jones, Of Ridgeville, Killed On Norman Front July 12.

Charles Jones of Portland has received word from the War Department that his brother, Pvt. Lee D. Jones, 33, was killed in action in France on July 12. He had been in an infantry unit of the United States Army for five years and received his training at Camp Custer, Mich., at Macon, Ga., at Ft. McClellan, Ala., Camp Butner, N. C., and Camp Pickett, Va. He went overseas in May, 1944. His last letter home was dated June 23.

Pvt. Jones was born in Randolph County June 18, 1912, the son of Douglas and Florence Fergusson-Jones who lived at Ridgeville several years. The mother died 14 years ago. A brother, Edward, also is deceased. Pvt. Jones was formerly employed in the stone quarry at Ridgeville.

Surviving are the father, Douglas Jones, of Ridgeville; the brother, Charles, at Portland; four sisters: Mrs. Kate Brundage, Mrs. Bonnie Hanby and Mrs. May Addington, all of Plainwell, Mich.; and Mrs. Coral Hutchens of Kalamazoo, Mich.

Death Confirmed Of Pfc. Yoder In English Channel.

On July 7 Mrs. Ruby E. Yoder of northeast of Union City received a message from the War Department stating that her husband, Pfc. Howard O. Yoder, 26, was killed in action June 13 in the European Area, and that a letter would follow.

Mrs. Yoder has received the following letter from the Adjutant General confirming the previous message:

"It is with regret that I am writing to confirm the recent telegram informing you of the death of your husband, Pfc. Howard O. Yoder, 35,881,460, Quartermaster Corps. Who was killed in action June 13, 1944, in the English Channel.

"I fully understand your desire to learn as much as possible regarding the circumstances leading to his death, and I wish that there were more information available to give you. Unfortunately, reports of this nature, contain only the briefest details, as they are prepared under battle conditions and the meas of transmission are limited.

"I know the sorrow this message has brought you, and it is my hope that in time the knowledge of his heroic service to his country, even unto death, may be of sustaining comfort to you.

"I extend to you my deepest sympathy."

Signed by Adjutant General J. A. Ulio

Mrs. Yoder has received also the following beautiful message dated July 23 from Gen. George C. Marshall, Chief of Staff and commanding general of the U. S. Army:

"General Marshall extends his deepest sympathy in your bereavement. Your husband fought valiantly in a supreme hour of his country's need. His memory will live in the grateful heart of the nation."

Pfc. Yoder, who was a farmer and railroad worker living near the Union City Country Club southeast of the city, entered military service Jan. 3, 1944. After receiving training at Ft. Warren, Cheyenne, Wyo., he went overseas May 1, landing in England My 30. Thus he had been in Europe less than two weeks when death came, probably as his ship was crossing the English Channel in the invasion of France. He had written four letters home, the last dated June 9. Besides his wife he is survived by three small children; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Forrest C. Yoder; four sisters and four brothers.

Pvt. Jack Wymer, Jr., Winchester R. R. 4, Killed In France July 7.

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wymer, rural route 4, Winchester, Indiana, received a telegram Sunday from the War Department stating that their son, Pvt. Jack Wymer, Jr., 19, was killed in action in France on July 7th.

Pvt Wymer entered the services on April 8, 1943, on which date he was sent to Fort Benjamin Harrison. From Fort Harrison he was sent to Fort Lewis, Wash., and from there he was transferred to the New England states and left for overseas duty sometime in January 1944.

Jack attended the McKinley school east of Winchester. He was a member of the Junior Mechanic lodge. Before his induction he was employed by the Anchor-Hocking Glass corporation.

He leaves the father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Wymer; five brothers, John William, who is serving with the United States Navy and whose whereabouts is unknown, and Harry Dale, Max, Richard Noel, and Ralph Philip, all at home; three sisters, Mary Ruth, Carolyn, and Ella Frances, all of whom are at home; one grandfather, John David Wyrick of Paris, Ill., and several aunts and uncles and a host of friends.

Heart Attack Proves Fatal To Harry Robinson.

Harry Robinson, age 68, died suddenly Saturday evening due to a heart attack which he suffered after getting in his car in front of the C. S. Beck grocery.

He was the son of Elwood and Cordella (Bundart) Robinson.

Surviving are the widow, Maude, two daughters, Mrs. Mary C. Hill of South Bend, Mrs. Thanet Davies of Gary, one step-daughter, Mrs. Helen Brock of Middletown, Ohio; three grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs G. F. Chenoweth of Lynn and Mrs. Marvin Thornburg of Winchester.

The body has been removed from the Maynard and Walker funeral home to the residence at 434 East South street where friends may call.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2:30 p. m. in the Friends church with Rev. Aaron Napier officiating and Rev. G. M. Payne assisting.

Interment will be in the Fountain Park cemetery.

Bert Thornburg Dies At Home, Rites Wednesday.

Bert W. Thornburg, age 59, died at his home 5 ½ miles southeast of Winchester, Sunday evening at 10:30 p. m. following five years of illness.

He was a prominent Randolph county farmer and had resided in the Jericho community all his life, being a member of the Jericho Friends church.

Surviving are the widow, Olive, two sons; Tarleton and Marcell Thornburg both of Union City; one sister, Mrs. Mattie Brumfield, one brother Ernest Thornburg both of Winchester, and four grandchildren.

The body will be remove from the Maynard and Walker funeral home to the residence at 7 p. m. Monday where friends may call.

Funeral services will be held in the Jericho Friends church Wednesday at 2:30 p. m. with Rev. Fred Smith and Rev. Elvin Thornburg in charge.

Burial will be in the Jericho cemetery.

Pfc. O. Robinson Killed In Italy.

Before his induction into the Army on Dec. 19, 1942, a man by the name of Oliver Lewis Robinson worked for the Kemper Furniture Co. in Union City. Little was known of him except that he was born at Lexington, Ky., Nov. 12, 1923. He was described as "a jolly good hearted man how made friends easily anywhere he went." He seemed to have no immediate relatives, but for two and one-half years before induction he made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Reier of 639 Pearl street near the Kemper plant.

He was a member of an infantry unit in the army, and he received his training in California. It is not known just when his unit went overseas. Mrs. Reier wrote to him occasionally, and he answered her letters. His last letter was dated Naples, Italy, May 31, 1944. Then came a day when one of Mrs. Reier's letters was returned to her containing the words, "Deceased." She inquired of the War Department, and under date of July 28 she received the following letter from the Acting Adjutant General:

"Reference is made to your letter of July 17 in which you request information concerning Private First Class Oliver L. Robinson.

"I regret to inform you that Pfc. Robinson was killed in action June 3, 1944, in Italy. The report received gave no further details. I extend my deep sympathy."

This is the simple story of a man who was little known in his adopted community, and who made the supreme sacrifice without the knowledge or acclaim of the people among whom he lived his humble life. There are many of these in this war, but when the victory is won they, too, will live in the grateful remembrance of the nation which they died to save and of the world which they helped to liberate from tyranny and slavery.

Brief Illness Proves Fatal To C. L. Vermillion

After six days of serious illness from heart attack, Chester L. Vermillion, 59, died at 12:15 p. m. Tuesday at his home at 119 Sycamore street in Union City.

He was born in Darke County, Ohio, Nov. 3, 1884, the son of William F. and Lydia Heckman-Vermillion. He spent his entire life in Darke County except 21 years in Sidney, Ohio. He had lived at his Sycamore street residence for the past nine years and was known as an honorable and useful citizen of the community.

He attended the schools of Darke County. On May 7, 1911, in Union City, he was married to Miss Marie Fry, who survives him, together with one daughter, Mrs. Forrest Hart, of Birmingham, Mich.; three granddaughters and two great-granddaughters.

Mr. Vermillion was a skilled workman in several lines including carpentry, painting and paperhanging. For several years he was in business for himself. During the past few years he was inspector at the Kemper Furniture Co. plant in Union City, a division of the Mengel Co.

He was a devout and faithful member of the Union City United Brethren church where funeral services will be held Friday at 1:30 p. m., with Rev. R. B. Ditmyer, officiating. Burial will be in the cemetery at Greenville, Ohio.

The body was returned this afternoon from the Fraze funeral home in Union City to the Vermillion home where friends may call.

Former Resident Dies In Anderson.

Word came to Union City this morning of the death of Miss Margaret Eileen Miller, 23, at her home at 2337 Brown street, in Anderson, Ind., at 7 p. m. Tuesday, after a lingering illness.

She was the daughter of Charles F. Miller, well known New York Central employe. The Miller family formerly lived in Hillgrove and the children attended the Union City, Ohio school.

Surviving are the father: three daughters, Mrs. Eddie Holcomb of Dayton (formerly Miss Sarah Elizabeth Miller), Miss Alice Catherine Miller and Miss Anna Lee Miller, at home; two sons, Captain Glendon Miller of New Caledonia and Lt. Charles Leslie Miller of Detroit.

Mr. and Mrs. W. T. S. Fox of southeast of Union City are the grandparents of Miss Margaret Eileen Miller. There are several other Union City relatives.

Funeral arrangements for Miss Miller have not been completed.

[Funeral services were held on Friday afternoon at the Harold-Rozelle funeral home in Anderson. Interment was made in Memorial Park Cemetery there.]

Died --- Harry R. Brown, 63, treasurer of the American Aggregates Corp. of Greenville, and well-known figure in Midwest business circles, died suddenly Monday night at his home at 232 West Fourth street, Greenville, from heart attack. He was a native of Pleasant Hill and in his earlier years was a baseball pitcher of considerable repute. He was closely associated with the business and civic life of Greenville. Surviving are the widow, a son, a daughter, one sister and three brothers. Funeral services will be held at the residence Thursday at 3 p. m. with Rev. Frank Thomas officiating. Burial will be at Pleasant Hill.

Died --- William H. Appenzeller, 72, basket maker in Greenville for more than a half-century, died Monday afternoon at his home on the Ft. Jefferson Road after a lingering illness. He learned his trade from his father, Christian Appenzeller, a native of Germany. The widow, a brother and a sister survive. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at the Turpen-McKnight funeral home in Greenville, with burial in the Greenville cemetery.

Died --- Mrs. Susella Bennett, 76, widow of Frank Bennett and a former resident of Arcanum, died Monday afternoon in Dayton following a lingering illness. A daughter and three grandchildren survive. Funeral services will be held at the Stutz & Sando funeral home in Arcanum Thursday at 2:30 p. m. with burial at Abbottsville.

Listed as Dead.

Coxswain Harley Alexander, 22, son of Mrs. Ina Alexander-Hoos of New Madison, who was reported missing in June when his ship, the U. S. S. Glennon struck a mine in the English Channel on June 7, is now listed as dead by the Navy Department. He had been in the service for two years and had formerly been employed at the Wayne Works in Richmond. Three brothers are in the armed services and two are at home.

Long Illness Claims Life Of Cledia Hufford.

After three years of ill health which ended his work on Dec. 27, 1943, Cledia L. Hufford, 53, died at his home at 927 West Pearl street, in Union City at 5:52 p. m. Wednesday. The cause of death was heart ailment. He had spent several weeks in the Randolph County hospital at Winchester.

He was born in Darke County, Ohio, near Union City Sept. 22, 1890, the son of William and Loretta Hart-Hufford. After a time the family moved into Randolph County, Ind., west and north west of Union City. He attended the district schools.

On Aug. 12, 1912, he was married to Miss Hazel Fraze at Lisbon with the Rev. W. K. Simmons officiating. Into the family came seven children: Laura Jeanette, now Mrs. Willis Oakman, of St. Johns, Ohio; Tech. Corp. Kenneth Hufford with the American Army in Italy; Pvt. Richard Hufford of Moses Lake, Wash. Two children died in infancy. A daughter, Beatrice, died in 1919 at the age of 19 months and another daughter, Catherine, died in 1923 at the age of eight years. There are four grandchildren. Surviving besides the widow, daughter and two sons are the mother, Mrs. Loretta Hufford; one sister, Mrs. Paul Swaim, of Richmond, Ind.; and a brother Leonard Hufford, of Union City.

Most of Mr. Hufford's active years were spent in factories, principally the Superior Body Co. plant at Lima, Ohio, and the Union City Body Co. plant. As an employe he was industrious, interested and dependable. He was a member of Local 494, C. I. O. of Union City. In manner he was quiet and reserved, yet friendly and companionable, and he leaves a large circle of friends to sympathize with the bereaved family and lament the loss of a good citizen in the community.

The body is at the Fraze funeral home in Union City pending the completion of funeral arrangements.

[Funeral services were held at the funeral home Monday afternoon with Rev. R. B. Ditmyer in charge. Interment was made in the Saratoga cemetery.]

S-Sgt. Fred Mason, Former County Basketball Star, Killed In France.

Mr. and Mrs. Bert Mason of Rural Route 3, Ridgeville, Indiana, received a telegram from the War Department Wednesday morning stating that their son, Staff-Sergeant Fred Mason, had been killed in action July 3 in France. Previously, on Saturday morning, they had received word that he had been wounded in action.

Staff-Sergeant Mason was inducted at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indianapolis, Indiana, in October, 1942, and from there was transferred to a camouflage camp in North Carolina. He had his only furlough in April, 1943, and was sent overseas sometime in May, 1943.

He was first sent to North Africa and from there he was transferred to Italy; after leaving Italy he went to North Ireland and was sent across the English channel and participated in the invasion of D-Day. He also took part in the siege of Cherbourg. He has seen plenty of action and it may be said that he has not died in vain.

Fred attended the Jefferson high school at Deerfield and graduated with the class of 1940. He was a member of the basketball team for four years and was awarded a basketball trophy in 1940 for good sportsmanship in basketball. He was honest and dependable and a favorite among his classmates. After graduating from high school he attended Purdue university for two years prior to his induction.

He leaves the father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Mason; one brother, Robert Mason, at home, who has served in the army but was discharged until further call; four sisters, Mrs. Martha Ruth Fraze, of Saratoga, Ind.; Mrs. Emma Mitchell, of Muncie, Ind.; Mrs. Marian Swoboda and Mrs. Helen Blosser, both of Cleveland, O.; several aunts and uncles and a great number of friends.

Local Man Dies In Florida, Rites Friday.

Thomas H. Johnston, age 65, of 229 West South Street, Winchester, Indiana, died Sunday night in Ocala, Florida. He left Winchester some six weeks ago to look after his interests in Florida, suffered a heart attack Sunday night and passed away.

Mr. Johnston was a prominent Randolph County citizen. He farmed in the Martindale community for a number of years, retiring some fourteen years ago and moved to Winchester.

He leaves the widow, Maude, and several nieces and nephews.

The body will arrive in Richmond at 3:25 Thursday afternoon and will be brought to the Maynard & Walker mortuary where friends may call after 7:00 p. m. Thursday.

Funeral services will be held at the mortuary at 2:00 p. m. Friday, with Rev. Elvin Thornburg officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Zion cemetery.

Saben F. Locke Answers Call Of Death Angel

Saben Francis Locke, 75, resident of Union City for the past 24 years, died at 6:40 p. m. Thursday at his home at 802 Central Avenue, Union City, after 18 months of ill health and six weeks of serious illness.

He was born at Coletown, Ohio, March 12, 1869, the son of David and Lavena Locke. He attended the Coletown school. On June 22, 1898, at Greenville, he was married to Miss Minnie Warrell, who survives him, together with two sons and five daughters, as follows: Clarence Locke of Union City and William of Dayton; Mrs. Leona Malloy, Mrs. Margaret Williams and Mrs. Helen Eikenberry, of Union City; Mrs. Cleo Stem of Greenville and Mrs. Eleanor Byrum of Muncie. There are 21 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Mr. Locke was the last member of his family, with no sisters or brothers.

Mr. Locke, who was a lifelong resident of Ohio, did various kinds of useful work during his lifetime. For several years he was connected with an ice company at Greenville. He was a member of the Union City Church of the Brethren which he attended when physically able and whose teachings he sincerely sought to follow.

The body is at the Fraze funeral home in Union City pending the completion of funeral plans.

[Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Union City Church of the Brethren, with Rev. D. G. Berkebile officiating. Burial was made in the Union City cemetery.]

William Sutton Dies At Home At Lightsville.

William F. Sutton, 76, well known retired farmer of Mississinewa Twp., in Darke County, Ohio, died early Friday at his home at Lightsville northeast of Union City after a lingering illness.

He was a native of Randolph County, Ind., but had spent most of his life in the Lightsville community.

He is survived by his widow, Emma; two sons, Truman and George, of Dayton; five grandchildren; three step-sons, Robert Duey of Gary, Ind., Albert Duey of Troy, Ohio, and Ira Duey of New Weston; two stepdaughters, Mrs. John Oblinger of Dunkirk, Ind., and Mrs. Clarence Lyme of Sidney, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. Sam Sharp of Union City and Mrs. Olive Peden of Portland, Ind.

Funeral services will be held in the Methodist church at Lightsville Sunday at 3 p. m. with Rev. Noble Schlechty officiating. Burial will be at Ft. Recovery, Ohio. Friends may call at the residence.

Died --- James H. Noggie, 64, died Thursday noon at the home of a sister, Mrs. Charles Mikesell, in New Madison, following a lingering illness. While born and reared at New Madison, he spent most of his life as a carpenter at Chillicothe, Ohio. Two sisters and one brother survive. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p. m. at the Stutz and Sando funeral home in New Madison, with burial in Greenmound cemetery.

[Stutz, Sando and Storch Funeral Home Records state that James Horner Noggie was born Aug. 12, 1880 at New Madison, OH, the son of William Noggie and Phoeba Mackey (both b. Darke Co., OH).]

Died --- Howard C. Siler, 47, Pennsylvania Railroad Co. employe, died Wednesday night at his home in Bradford after an illness of two weeks. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. E. B. Mathias in Bradford, with burial in Greenville Creek cemetery.

Died --- Mrs. Bessie Riffle Rhoton, formerly of Greenville, who attained national prominence in politics, died recently at her home at Little Rock, Ark. Wife of a former attorney-general of Arkansas, she served for a time as Democratic national committee woman from that state. Her father, the late J. K. Riffle, was a real estate dealer in Greenville and Darke County. Riffle Avenue in Greenville was named for him.

Blue Star Has Turned To Gold In Service Flag.

For several months there has been displayed at the farm home of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Bey two and one-half miles east of Union City a service flag with three blue stars set in a background of red and white. Saturday there came into the home a Western Union message which turned one of those blue stars to gold. The tragic sentence for the message from the War Department read, "Your son, Pfc. Vitus Basil Bey, was killed in action in France on July 8, 1944."

Pfc. Bey was born at Versailles, Ohio, Aug. 18, 1923, making his age a few days less than 21. He attended the Versailles and Ansonia schools, and helped with the farm work and other activities. The family moved four years ago to its present location east of Union City on Union City Rural Route Five. He entered the service in October, 1942, and has been overseas since April, 1944. He was a member of the 330th U. S. Infantry, one of the units in the thick of the fight during the invasion of France.

He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic church in Union City. Like other boys of the community, he took his religious faith and belief with him and attended services when the opportunity was offered. His devotion to his country and his desire to serve it in the hour of danger will remain a monument to his memory when the sounds of battle have died away.

Surviving besides the parents are two brothers in the military service Sgt. Paul N. Bey with the Fifth U. S. Army in Italy, and Pvt. Albert Bey who is in New Guinea; three other brothers, Leonard Bey of Sidney, Ohio, Louis and Timothy of Versailles; five sister, Mrs. Don Gates of east of Union City, Miss Blanch Bey of Piqua, Ohio, Mrs. Ernest Rinderle and Mrs. Chalmer Mangen of Versailles, and Mrs. Joe Messaros of New Mexico.

Robert Geesy Gives Young Life To World Liberty.

The Union City community has been feeling the reality of the war during the past week as it has not felt it before. Another death message came Sunday to Donald Geesy who lives at the west end of Division street in Union City announcing the death of his son, Pvt. Robert D. R. Geesy, 19, in France on July 12. The message came to Mrs. Ethel G. Geesy, the mother, who died May 21, less than two months before her son.

The text of the message from the War Department was: "The Secretary of War desires me to express his deepest regret that your son, Pvt. Robert D. R. Geesy, was killed in action on July 12 in France. Letter follows."

Pvt. Geesy was born in Winchester May 18, 1925, making his age 19 years, two and one-half months. He attended the Winchester and Wayne schools. The family came to the Union City community six years ago where the father followed his work of carpenter and contractor. The boy secured employment at the Red 73 Creamery in Union City and was working there when he entered military service Sept. 17, 1943. He received his training at Camp Van Dorn, Miss., and Camp Breckenridge, Ky., leaving for overseas the last week in March as a member of Co. G., 329th U. S. Infantry, another organization that has seen hard fighting during the invasion of France.

Pvt. Geesy's last furlough home was the week of March 12. His last letter home was dated June 30. "Just a few lines to say 'Hello' and let you know that I am O. K.," the last missive said. "I am writing you from France. How is everything back home? What are you all doing? What about the creamery? Send me some candy and chewing gum. I don't know a lot to write so will close, hoping to hear from you soon. BOB."

Back in the home on West Division street from which the mother and son have been taken so recently, remain in sorrow the father, Donald Geesy; a brother of the soldier, Harold; and twin brothers, Floyd and Lloyd. To them it will always be a source of pride their son and brother, hearing the call of duty in one of the most dangerous periods in all history, unselfishly made the supreme sacr