Living

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Living

Living married Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Hobby: rose gardening, woodworking and his stamp collection
• Medical Condition: hypertension, coronary artery disease and heart bypass surgery
• Member: was President of the Englewood Lions Club, Treasurer of Toastmasters International
• Name: Harry Hormell
• Census: 1910, Chester Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; as Harry W. Hormell, son, in the household of Clifford Hormell
• Census: 1920, Chester Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; as Harry Hormell, son, in the household of Clifford Hormell
• Graduation: 1927, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  Kingman High School
• Census: 1930, Chester Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; as Harry Hormel, son, attending mechanical training school, in the household of Clifford Hormell
• Newspaper: 25 Mar 1934; Dayton Daily News (Dayton, Ohio), 25 March 1934, p9
• Residence: 1935, Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, United States
• Occupation: 1936, Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, United States; serviceman; Address:
  National Cash Register Company
• Residence: 1936, Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, United States; Address:
  713 Columbia Terrace
• Occupation: 1938, Albany, Albany, New York, United States; serviceman; Address:
  National Cash Resister Company
• Residence: 1938, Albany, Albany, New York, United States; Address:
  265 Allen Street
• Census: 1940, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States; as Harry W. Hormell, serviceman at National Cash Register, head of household, head of household, residence in 1935 Peoria, Illinois; Address:
  609 W Fairchild Street
• Physical Description: 16 Oct 1940; white, height 5'1", weight 155, hazel eyes, brown hair, dark complexion
• Military: 16 Oct 1940, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States; registered for the WWII Draft
• Occupation: 16 Oct 1940, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States; Address:
  National Cash Register Company
• Residence: 16 Oct 1940, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States; Address:
  609 W Fairchild Street
• Occupation: 1942, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States; serviceman; Address:
  National Cash Register Company
• Residence: 1942, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States; Address:
  1319 Franklin
• Occupation: 1944, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States; Service Manager; Address:
  National Cash Register Company
• Residence: 1944, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States; Address:
  1319 Franklin
• Newspaper: Abt 1945; Unknown newspaper... original clipping, ca 1945 "Toastmasters"
• Occupation: 1949, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States; Service Manager; Address:
  National Cash Register Company
• Residence: 1949, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States; Address:
  1216 Oak
• Newspaper: Abt 1950; Unknown newspaper... original clipping, ca. 1950 "Moving"
• Occupation: 1951, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; Correspondent; Address:
  NCR Corporation
• Residence: 1951, Englewood, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  Box 404
• Religion: 21 Dec 1952, Englewood, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; a member of Concord Methodist Church
• Occupation: 1960, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; Correspondent; Address:
  NCR Corporation
• Residence: 1960, Englewood, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States
• Newspaper: 30 Jun 1960; News Tribune (Englewood, Ohio) 30 Jun 1960 "Lions Club"
• Occupation: 1961, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; Service Parts Analyst; Address:
  NCR Corporation
• Property: 14 Jun 1962, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; sold his interest in the Hormell Farm to Clifford Hormell, Jr.; Address:
  Hormell Farm
• Retired: 1972, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States
• Physical Description: 25 Aug 1972; height: 5' 10", gray hair, blue eyes
• Passport: 25 Aug 1972; #C 2273381
• Visa: 3 Oct 1972; for Australia
• Misc: 9 Nov 1972; International Driving Permit #1023901
• Newspaper: 8 Jul 1984; Dayton Daily News (Dayton, Ohio) 8 Jul 1984, p89 "50th Anniversary"
• Newspaper: Mar 1994; Unknown newspaper... original clipping, 17 Mar 1994 "60th Anniversary"
• Will: 1 Aug 1994, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States

Notes:

Memories: by Patricia Beck Hormell
Harry married his third cousin Helen Lackey. Harry's great-grandfather, Milton John Hormell was a brother of Helen's great-grandmother, Rebecca Hormell Sellers. Dr. Milton John Hormell delivered Helen's Father, Dr. Burt Lackey.
In his younger days, Harry did woodworking and finished several items that remain in the family today. One item was a large dry sink, others were a corner cabinet, a bookcase and several magazine racks. He collected stamps, liked to play cards, work in his rose garden and tell jokes. On occasion he was seen doing jigsaw puzzles. He was a member of Toastmasters International and a former member of the Lions Club.
After retirement, Helen and Harry traveled to Australia for an extended vacation, to visit their daughter Joyce, who was living there at the time. In later years, Florida became their winter home where they enjoyed the company of friends, many also from Ohio. They joined in the dancing, exercising, card games, bingo, walks on the beach, bike riding and visiting local restaurants, where Harry liked to sample all good things. He was fond of pork chops and corn fritters.

Name:

Harry's birth certificate lists his name as Harry Hormell, with no middle name. The middle name, William, was added at a later date but the records were never changed (letter in file explaining the circumstances).

Birth:

At the time of birth Harry was not given a middle name. William was added at a later date but the birth certificate was never changed.

Name:


Friday Noon, Oct. 7 '60
225 Laynd Dr. Xenia
Hello Folks:
Recd your letter & glad to hear from you was beginning to wonder if you rec'd your certificate. You asked about your name on certificate It was given in as Harry by Dr. McKenzie, He & my Mother wanted you to have that name & it was O.K by Dad & I. The next summer we were eating supper on the Porch at the Collett place which we lived on then. Johnny Magee come in that was Howards' father & he wanted to know what your name was we told him and he thot we should of named you Wm after Uncle Will Hormell as he said he thot he was such a good man. Dad told him we would at (add) the Wm to the name which we had given you and Johnny thot that would be very nice. He was a very peculiar man but a good neighbor. There are some very funny things I can remember about Dad and some of our neighbors when I think back about them. You know he never let anyone put anything over on him. I expect Joyce will be very busy This yr, but I always hate it when I think of them giving up some of their music thats' like an education you can have every thing taken from you but that is one thing people can-not take from you, I expect Helen is busy with her School of little ones too. I am going to Louise's today or tomorrow for 2 wks & then will be back at Jeanettes If you have a chance come down There.
Will close now
Mother
We have some peonies grounded for you here I want you to have some from Home too when I come back here we will have them.

Newspaper:

EXCHANGE VOWS BEFORE ALTAR IN XENIA HOME
Miss Helen Louise Lackey Becomes Bride of Harry W. Hormell.
Xenia, March 24—Miss Helen Louise Lackey, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. B. L. Lackey of 20 Home av., became the bride of Harry William Hormell of New Burlington in a pretty ceremony performed at the home of the bride, before 35 guests, Saturday evening.
Preceding the service Miss Lorena Stephens, Port Williams, sang "I love You Truly" and "At Dawning," accompanied by Miss Frances Jack, who played the "Wedding March" from Wagner's "Lohengrin" for the processional.
The double ring service was used by Dr. W. W. Foust, pastor of the First Reformed church, and the vows were exchange before an altar of ferns and palms in front of the living room mantle. Mrs. Claude Krug (Dorothy Lackey) of Englewood, the bride's sister, was matron of honor and wore a gown of chiffon velvet in maroon shade. Her flowers were spring blooms. Jeanette Hormell, small sister of the bridegroom, was a flower girl and little Bobby Lackey, brother of the bride, was ring bearer. Claude Krug served as best man.
An informal reception following the ceremony and a course dinner was served to the guests, 12 being seated at the bride's table. Mr. and Mrs. Hormell left on a motor trip and, on their return, will make their home at 113 W. Monument av., Dayton. Mrs. Hormell is a graduate of Central high school and attended the Dayton Art Institute. Her husband, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Hormell of New Burlington, graduated from Kingman high school.

Newspaper:

Outlining aims of Toastmasters International which he founded was Ralph C. Smedley of Santa Ana, Calif., as this picture was made Monday night at Hotel Plaza here. Seated at the table with Mr. Smedley are at left Weslie W. Olson of Quincy, governor of District 8, and Tom Sheahan, newly elected president of Danville's Uncle Joe Cannon Chapter. Standing and looking on are, left to right, Harry W. Childs, vice-president; Bob Romack, secretary, and Harry Hormell, treasurer, all elected with Sheahan.

Newspaper:

Just when Danville people felt that the well-liked Harry Hormells were becoming really settled Danvilleans, Harry comes up with a promotion in the National Cash Register Company and the family is moving back to their native Ohio. After 10 years here as head service man in the company, Harry will go to Dayton to become an instructor in the repair school. Best wishes to Harry, Helen, Joyce and Jon!

Newspaper:

E'wood Lions install officers
ENGLEWOOD — Lion club member and their wives had a dinner meeting Monday evening at the Salem Church of the Brethren. Observing "Charter Night" the special speaker was Dayton Attorney Herbert M. Eikenbary. Fred Blocker, district governor, installed newly elected officers for the 1960-61 club year. Music was enjoyed by the "Mellownotes" comprised by Sandy Hile, Joyce Hormell both seniors at Northmont next year, and Joyce Clevelle who will be a freshman at Bowling Green university this fall.
Newly elected officers of the Englewood Lions club are left to right, Mel Garber, actg. treas. (Verne Hopkins absent); Max Hugler sec'y.; Howard Ullery, third vice pres.; Harold Jepsen, second vice pres.; Dillon Gaskill, first vice pres.; William Walker, immediate past pres. Fred Blocher, installing officer from 13C District (Dayton) is shown congratulating the new president, Harry Hormel.

Property:

Letter from Darbyshire & Associates, Inc.
Enclosed Sale Statement:
Sale of Clifford Hormell's farm to son Clifford Hormell, Jr.
85 Acres in Clinton County
Disbursements:
Clifford Hormell - 1/5 share applied to purchase price
Anna Hormell
Harry W & Helen Hormell
Marvin E. & Jeanette Webb
Thomas & Louise Collett

Visa:

Visa for travel to Australia issued 3 Oct 1972, expiration 3 Oct 1976

Misc:

Issued at Washington D. C. 6 November 1972
Harry W. Hormell
Birthplace: Clinton County, Ohio, USA 28 August 1909
Residence: Englewood, Ohio USA
Signed: Harry W. Hormell

Newspaper:

Mr. and Mrs. Harry W. Hormell, 5151 Kingsford Drive, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday. They have two children and three grandchildren. They request the omission of gifts.

Newspaper:

Harry and Helen Hormell
Hormells Celebrate 60th anniversary
Harry W. and Helen (Lackey) Hormell will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary of Thursday, March 17. The have two children and three grandchildren.

Buried:

Gravestone: Harry W. Hormell 1909-1995
Note: Buried in the old part of the cemetery behind the old church.

Harry married Helen Louise Lackey on 17 Mar 1934 in Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, United States. Helen (daughter of Dr. Burt LaFetra Lackey and Ada Frances Clark) was born on 1 Jan 1911 in Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, United States; died on 14 Jul 2000 in Brookville, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 19 Jul 2000 in Englewood, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Physical Description: brown hair, brown eyes and 5'3"
• Hobby: Ceramics and reading
• Medical Condition: radical mastectomy for breast cancer, arthritis, and high cholesterol
• Census: 1920, Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, United States; as Helen Lackey, daughter, in the household of Burt Lackey; Address:
  20 Home Avenue
• Graduation: 1928, Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  Xenia Central High School
• Census: 1930, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; as Helen L. Lackey, lodger, attending art school; Address:
  403 West First Street
• Education: 1930, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  Dayton Art Institute
• Newspaper: 25 Mar 1934; Dayton Daily News (Dayton, Ohio), 25 March 1934, p9
• Residence: 1935, Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, United States
• Residence: 1936, Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, United States; Address:
  713 Columbia Terrace
• Census: 1940, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States; as Helen Hormell, wife, in the household of Harry W. Hormell, residence in 1935 Peoria, Illinois; Address:
  609 W Fairchild
• Residence: 1942, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States; Address:
  1319 Franklin
• Residence: 1949, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States; Address:
  1216 Oak
• Newspaper: Abt 1950; Unknown newspaper... original clipping, ca. 1950 "Moving"
• Residence: 1951, Englewood, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  Box 404
• Religion: 21 Dec 1952, Englewood, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; a member of Concord United Methodist Church
• Residence: 1960, Englewood, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  212 Brownstone Dr.
• Passport: 25 Aug 1972; #C 2273381
• Visa: 3 Oct 1972; for Australia
• Residence: Jul 1979, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  5151 Kingsford Dr.
• Newspaper: 8 Jul 1984; Dayton Daily News (Dayton, Ohio), 8 July 1984, p89 "50th Wedding Anniversary"
• Newspaper: Mar 1994; Unknown newspaper... original clipping, "60th Wedding Anniversary
• Beneficiary: 1 Aug 1994; in the will of her husband, Harry Hormell
• Physical Description: 29 Dec 1994; 5' 3", gray hair and brown eyes
• Misc: 29 Dec 1994, Ohio, United States; Driver License
• Residence: 29 Dec 1994, Englewood, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  4017 Gateway Dr.
• Newspaper: 19 Apr 1998; Englewood Independent (Englewood, Ohio), 19 April 1998 "Queen"
• Residence: 14 Jul 2000, Brookville, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  Brookhaven Nursing and Care Center

Notes:

Memories: by Patricia Beck Hormell
For several years Helen ran a pre-school kindergarten from her home in Englewood, Ohio. She kept the children busy with games, songs and creative activities; interlaced with outdoor playtime and "show and tell". She laughed (and sometimes blushed) at the stories the children would tell and enjoyed teaching them new things. She liked to play cards-especially bridge. Helen and Harry belonged to a card club and often entertained their friends with small dinner parties before the games began. She also liked to read novels, dabbled in ceramics for awhile, and tried a few other crafts-including flower arrangement. Roses and daisies were her favorite flowers. Harry grew roses and she admired them; always having a vase full of buds in the house when they were in bloom. Helen came from a family with roots deep in religion and she carried on the tradition, being a longtime member of Concord United Methodist Church. Helen was a member of Eastern Star and Alpha Rho Tau (an art sorority).

Birth:

Note: Name is misspelled on the birth certificate as Henlen Louise Lackey instead of Helen Louise Lackey.

Newspaper:

EXCHANGE VOWS BEFORE ALTAR IN XENIA HOME
Miss Helen Louise Lackey Becomes Bride of Harry W. Hormell.
Xenia, March 24—Miss Helen Louise Lackey, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. B. L. Lackey of 20 Home av., became the bride of Harry William Hormell of New Burlington in a pretty ceremony performed at the home of the bride, before 35 guests, Saturday evening.
Preceding the service Miss Lorena Stephens, Port Williams, sang "I love You Truly" and "At Dawning," accompanied by Miss Frances Jack, who played the "Wedding March" from Wagner's "Lohengrin" for the processional.
The double ring service was used by Dr. W. W. Foust, pastor of the First Reformed church, and the vows were exchange before an altar of ferns and palms in front of the living room mantle. Mrs. Claude Krug (Dorothy Lackey) of Englewood, the bride's sister, was matron of honor and wore a gown of chiffon velvet in maroon shade. Her flowers were spring blooms. Jeanette Hormell, small sister of the bridegroom, was a flower girl and little Bobby Lackey, brother of the bride, was ring bearer. Claude Krug served as best man.
An informal reception following the ceremony and a course dinner was served to the guests, 12 being seated at the bride's table. Mr. and Mrs. Hormell left on a motor trip and, on their return, will make their home at 113 W. Monument av., Dayton. Mrs. Hormell is a graduate of Central high school and attended the Dayton Art Institute. Her husband, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Hormell of New Burlington, graduated from Kingman high school.

Newspaper:

Just when Danville people felt that the well-liked Harry Hormells were becoming really settled Danvilleans, Harry comes up with a promotion in the National Cash Register Company and the family is moving back to their native Ohio. After 10 years here as head service man in the company, Harry will go to Dayton to become an instructor in the repair school. Best wishes to Harry, Helen, Joyce and Jon!

Visa:

Visa for travel to Australia issued 3 Oct 1972, expiration 3 Oct 1976

Newspaper:

Dayton Daily News (Dayton, Ohio) 8 July 1984, p89
Mr. and Mrs. Harry, 5151 Kingsford Drive, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday. They have two children and three grandchildren. They request the omission of gifts.

Newspaper:

Harry and Helen Hormell
Hormells Celebrate 60th anniversary
Harry W. and Helen (Lackey) Hormell will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary of Thursday, March 17. The have two children and three grandchildren.

Newspaper:

LakeView holds senior prom
April 19, LakeView Assisted Living had their Senior Prom. A big thank you goes out to many contributors. Northmont Jobs Grads hosted the party. They also were greeters, brought refreshments, served and danced with the residents. jerry Leiber spoke on his memories of "Sunday Afternoons" which was the theme. Lyn's Balloony Bin provided a lovely gold balloon heart for a center. McMaken's provided the punch. Lou Niehaus and his band kept everyone's feet tappin' and brought back memories of those good old songs. Brookville Flower Shop gave a beautiful corsage and boutonniere for the King Bill Overholser and Queen Helen Hormel. Maureen Bolinger drove for Westwind Limousine Service. The King and Queen were then escorted to Rob's Restaurant where they could get anything they chose. It was truly a memorable "Sunday Afternoon."

Buried:

Gravestone: Helen L. Hormell 1911 - 2000
Note: Buried in the old part of the cemetery behind the old church.

Notes:

Note: Helen and Harry met at a social function at the New Burlington Church in New Burlington, Ohio.

Married:

Newspaper: unknown... original clipping.
Miss Helen Lackey Is Married Saturday
Miss Helen Louise Lackey daughter of Dr. and Mrs. B. L. Lackey, 20 Home Ave., became the bride of Mr. Harry William Hormell, of New Burlington, in a beautiful early spring wedding performed at the home of the bride's parents before an assemblage of thirty-five guests, including members of the immediate families and friends, Saturday evening at 6:30 o'clock.
Preceding the service Miss Lorena Stephens, of Port William, sang "I Love You Truly" and "At Dawning." She was accompanied at the piano by Miss Frances Jack, this city, who played the "Wedding March" from "Lohengrin", by Wagner, for the wedding processional.
The double ring service wa read by Dr. W. W. Foust, pastor of the First Reformed Church, before an improvised altar of palms and ferns arranged in front of the mantle in the living room of the Lackey home. Each side of the altar was marked by baskets of flowers and lighted candelabra.
Mrs. Claude Krug (Dorothy Lackey), of Englewood, the bride's sister, was matron of honor and wore a gown of chiffon velvet, in maroon shade. Her accessories were black and she carried an arm bouquet of spring blooms. Jeannette Hormell, small sister of the bridegroom, was flower girl. Dressed in a dainty frock of yellow crepe, she preceded the bride, scattering rose petals in her path. Bobby Lackey, brother of the bride, was ring bearer.
The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, was attired in a chiffon velvet gown, the same shade as that worn by Mrs. Krug. The dress was made over Princess lines, with puffed sleeves. She wore gold slippers and other accessories were in a corresponding shade. She carried a shower bouquet of Johanna Hill roses.
The bride and her sisterr were met at the altar by the bridegroom and his attendant, Mr. Claude Krug.
For the recessional Miss Jack played Mendelssohn's "Wedding March."
Following the ceremony an informal reception was held and a two course wedding dinner served. Twelve guests were seated at the bride's table which was decorated in a color scheme of yellow and green. A large wedding cake was used as a centerpiece, with yellow streamers leading from the cake to each cover. Other guests were served at quartet tables.
Mr. and Mrs. Hormell left by motor Saturday evening for a brief wedding trip. The bride's going-away costume consisted of a dark blue triple sheer crepe dress and dark blue accessories. Her gloves were of white kid and were worn by her mother at her wedding thirty-two years ago. The couple will reside at 113 W. Monument Ave., Dayton.
Mrs. Hormell, who graduated from Central High School in 1928, attended Dayton Art Institute. She recently has been employed by the Maud Muller Candy Co., Dayton. She is a member of Alpha Rho Tau, an art sorority.
Mr. Hormell graduated from Kingman High School in 1927 and is employed by the National Cash Register Co., in Dayton.
Guests were present at the wedding and dinner from Englewood, Dayton, Springfield, Wilmington and New Burlington.

Newspaper: Unknown... original clipping
YOUNG COUPLE IS UNITED IN HOME SERVICE
Miss Helen Louise Lackey Becomes Bride of Harry Hormell, New Burlington.
WEDDING DINNER SERVED
Thirty-Five Guests Present. Will Make Future Home in Dayton.
Xenia, March 24.—Miss Helen Louise Lackey, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. B. L. Lackey, 20 Home avenue, was united in marriage to Harry William Hormell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Hormell of New Burlington, in a pretty ceremony solemnized at the home of the bride's parents last Saturday evening at 6:30 o'clock.
Dr. W. W.. Foust, pastor of the First Reformed church, officiated at the double ring service which was read before an improvised altar of palms and ferns in the living room of the Lackey home. Preceding the service Miss Lorena Stephens of Port Williams sang two numbers. She was accompanied by Miss Frances Jack, this city, who played for the wedding processional.
The couple's attendants were the bride's brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Krug of Englewood. Jeannette Hormell, small sister of the bridegroom, was flower girl, and Bobby Lackey, brother of the bride, was ring bearer.
The bride wore a gown of chiffon velvet, in maroon shade, with gold accessories. Her sister was attired in a gown of the same shade and her accessories were black.
Following the service a wedding dinner was served to 35 guests. Later Mr. and Mrs. Hormell left for a wedding trip. They will reside at 113 West Monument avenue, Dayton. Mrs Hormell was graduated from Central high school, Xenia, in 1928 and later attended Dayton Art institute, where she was a member of Alpha Rho Tau sorority. She recently has been employed by the Maud Muller Candy company, Dayton. Mr. Hormell is a graduate of Kingman high school, Clinton county, and is employed by the National Cash Register company, Dayton.

Other Events:

• Hobby: antiques, gardening, woodworking, hunting and fishing
• Medical Condition: end stage renal disease and hypertension
• Member: was a member of the Dayton Area Board of Realtors and the American Trapshooters Association
• Occupation: Real Estate Broker
• Census: 1930, Randolph Township, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; as Thearen Q. Beck, son, in the household of Walter H. Beck; Address:
  Covington Pike
• Residence: 1 Apr 1935, Shelby County, Ohio, United States
• Census: 1940, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Thearen Beck, son, in the household of Walter Beck, residence in 1935 Shelby County, Ohio
• Graduation: 5 May 1941, West Milton, Miami County, Ohio, United States; The Journal Herald (Dayton, Ohio), 5 May 1941, p5; Address:
  West Milton High School
• Occupation: 1942; laborer
• Residence: 1942, West Milton, Miami County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  RD #1
• Physical Description: 30 Jun 1942; white, 5'10", 165 lbs, brown eyes, brown hair, light complexion
• Draft Registration: 30 Jun 1942, Miami County, Ohio, United States; registered for the WWII Draft
• Occupation: 30 Jun 1942, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; was employed; Address:
  Dayton Power and Light Company
• Residence: 30 Jun 1942, Tipp City, Miami County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  R. R. No. 2
• Military: Between Apr 1943 and Feb 1946; served as a Corporal in US Army Air Force. He was a bombardier, togglier and gunnery instructor
• Military: 3 Apr 1943, Newport, Campbell County, Kentucky, United States; enlisted in the military for U.S. World War II; Address:
  Fort Thomas
• Newspaper: 4 Apr 1943; Dayton Daily News (Dayton, Ohio) 4 April 1943, p22
• Newspaper: 23 Jun 1943; The Dayton Herald (Dayton, Ohio), 23 June 1943, p13
• Physical Description: 13 Feb 1946; brown hair, brown eyes, 5' 9", 165 pounds
• Military: 13 Feb 1946, Edinburgh, Indiana, United States; received an Honorabe Discharge; Address:
  Camp Atterbury
• Occupation: 1947; metal worker
• Residence: 1947, Troy, Miami County, Ohio, United States
• Occupation: 1951, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; die caster; Address:
  Yoder Die Casting
• Occupation: From 1951 to 1970, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; Foreman at Bendix Corporation
• Residence: 1951, West Manchester, Preble County, Ohio
• Newspaper: 14 Aug 1958; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 14 August 1958, p5
• Newspaper: 14 Jun 1964; Lawton Constitution (Lawton, Oklahoma), 14 June 1964
• Physical Description: 20 Nov 1967; weight 190, height 5' 9", brown hair, brown eyes
• Newspaper: 9 Jan 1970; The Piqua Daily Call (Piqua, Ohio), 9 January 1970, p14
• Property: 13 Jul 1971, Kessler, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; received a 1/6 interest in the property of Rosa Cress; Address:
  (parcel #32-67550 Section 14, Town 6, Range 5)
• Newspaper: 16 Jul 1971; The Piqua Daily Call (Piqua, Ohio), 16 July 1971, p7
• Will: 30 Jun 1978, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States
• Residence: 21 Nov 1999, Englewood, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  825 Barkins Ave.

Notes:

Memories... by Patricia Beck Hormell
Dad was very friendly, and even though he was rather quiet he liked to talk to people. You could always find him chatting with someone in his soft spoken way. He worked for his father as a carpenter for awhile, served in the United States Army Air Force during WWII and later worked for Sheffield Tool and Die until they were bought out by Bendix Corporation. After twenty some years at Bendix they had a big layoff and Dad eventually became a Real Estate Agent... did I say he liked to talk? He was a natural at sales.
He was interested in antiques, collected and sold a few over the years; always enjoyed flowers... especially peonies and roses... and then there was hunting and fishing and watching football on TV. Dad also liked woodworking and enjoyed making shelves, quilt racks and other small items out of oak.
When I was about five dad taught me how to care for and use a gun, including the safety rules. He took me hunting where he taught me to skin a rabbit or clean a pheasant, etc. We went fishing and he taught me how gather worms or catch crawdads for bait; bait my hook and clean my catch, even skin a catfish. If you caught it, or shot it, you had to clean it. I enjoyed being in the country, traipsing through the woods or across the cornfields with dad and grandpa. It was good fun.
Dad was very interested in genealogy after I took it up as a hobby and shared what he knew about the family. We roamed through a couple of cemeteries together, visited the courthouse and library and tried to piece this puzzle together. He would be amazed at what I have found through all the exploring of archives, libraries and the internet.

Birth:

Note: Thearen's middle name was misspelled on his birth certificate as Quinten instead of Quenten. This is on the original document.

Note: Anna is a small town in Shelby County, Ohio. Anna, first surveyed in 1867, was a station on the Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Railway. Anna Station, as it was known, lies in Dinsmore and Franklin townships.

Graduation:

Newspaper: The Journal Herald (Dayton, Ohio), 5 May 1941, p5
Union Township
Members of the senior class of Milton-Union high school will conduct their own commencement exercises at the school Wednesday, May 21. The program will include a historical pantomime of Union township, presented entirely by the seniors. Rev. J. Fletcher Lewis of the Hoffman Memorial Methodist church will address the baccalaureate service in the school auditorium Sunday night, May 18. Thearen Beck and Charlotte Leeth are among the graduates.

Newspaper: The Piqua Daily Call (Piqua, Ohio), 13 May 1941, p10
Milton-Union has 1941 Class of 54
Commencement Program Announced for Night of May 21st.
West Milton, May 13.—Fifty-four members comprise the 1941, Senior class of Milton-Union high school which will be graduated at commencement exercises Wednesday night, May 21 in the high school auditorium. Listed in the class are Thearen Beck and Charlotte Leeth.

Newspaper:

Miami County Men Leave For Camp
Troy, April 3—83 men left Troy Saturday over the B. & O. railroad for assignment at Ft. Thomas, Ky. Those in the group included Thearen Quentin Beck of R. R. 1, Union.

Newspaper:

Thearen Beck, husband of Mrs. Charlotte Beck, RR 1, Union, and son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Beck of West Milton, is serving with the Army Air Forces and training in Florida.

Newspaper:

The Leeth Family Reunion
The Leeth Family Reunion was held Sunday Aug 10 at the Antwerp Park. A bountiful potluck dinner was enjoyed a the noon hour.
Those present were Mr. and Mrs. John M. Leeth and family Earl Leeth, Mrs. M. M. Leeth, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Silvers all of Payne. Robert Roberts, Sr., Mr and Mrs. Robert Roberts, Jr., Mrs. Cynthin Smith and daughter Sallie, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Shelley, Dan Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Meyers all of Kalamazoo, Michigan. Mrs. Ed. Carter of Pauding. Mr and Mrs. Donald Lee and family of Haviland, Ohio. Mr and Mrs. Gus Walkenstein, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mortoff, Mrs. Lenora Crowley all of Antwerp. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Prater of Warren, Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. James A. Leeth of Sandusky, Michigan. Mrs. Clyde Freda Leeth-Small of ??? Heights, Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. C. W Baughman of Paulding. Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Shelley of Schoolcraft, Michigan. Lester Shelley of Plainwell, Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Adams of Elkhart, Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jewell and family of Bristol, Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Leeth, Mrs. D. M. Bates of Dayton. Mr. and Mrs. Theron Beck and daughter Patty of Clayton, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Leeth and grandchildren of Lewisburg, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Maxwell and daughter Nancy of Coesse, Indiana. Mrs. Ethyl Maxwell and granddaughter Diane of Columbus City, Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Leeth of Bradenton, Florida and D. D. Leeth of Leipsic, Ohio.

Newspaper:

Former Resident Amazed By City
A 78-year old Ohio woman who lived in Lawton before statehood visited here Saturday and expressed amazement at the city's growth since she left 57 years ago.
The visitor was Mrs. Ethel Beck, 78, Port Jefferson, Ohio, whose late husband, Walter H. Beck, built one of the first large farm buildings in Comanche county before statehood.
Mrs. Beck was traveling with her son, Thearen Beck, Englewood Ohio, and his wife, Charlotte, and daughter, Mary Ann, 5. He has been on business trips to San Antonio and Oklahoma City, and they decided to spend the weekend in Lawton to give his mother an opportunity to visit old landmarks of the area.

Newspaper:

Report From The Courts
Miami Probate Court
Application filed in the estate of Ethel Beck for appointment of Thearen Q. Beck, administrator, with letters issued.

Property:

Certificate for Transfer of Real Estate
Rosa F. Cress of Union Township, deceased
Persons inheriting real estate:
Thearen Beck, grandson 1/6 interest
Orelia G. Green, granddaughter 1/6 interest
Louise Rosell, granddaughter 1/6 interest
Vivian Beemer, granddaughter 1/6 interest
Robert Darrell Stahler, grandson 1/6 interest
Richard Stahler, grandson 1/6 interest

Newspaper:

Real Estate Transfers
Rosa F. Cress to Thearen Beck et al, lot, Kessler.

Buried:

MILITARY MARKER
Thearen Quentin Beck
CPL US Army Air Forces
World War II
Oct 7 1922 - Nov 22 1999

Thearen married Charlotte Louise Leeth on 7 Dec 1941 in Tipp City, Miami County, Ohio, United States. Charlotte (daughter of Charles Henry Leeth and Mary Gertrude Colvin) was born on 4 Mar 1923 in Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; died on 6 May 2011 in Englewood, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Physical Description: 5' 1" with brown hair and brown eyes
• Hobby: quilting, crocheting, knitting and many other crafts
• Medical Condition: diabetes mellitus in her later years.
• Occupation: housewife and part time Real Estate Agent
• Census: 1930, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; as Charlotte L. Leeth, daughter, in the household of Charles H. Leeth; Address:
  635 East Walnut Street
• Residence: 1935, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  874 Mulberry Street
• Baptism: 5 Mar 1939, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  5th Avenue Church of Christ
• Newspaper: 6 Jul 1939; Lancaster Eagle-Gazette (Lancaster, Ohio) 6 July 1939, p4
• Census: 1940, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; as Charlotte Leeth; Address:
  874 Mulberry Street
• Education: 1940, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  Lancaster High School
• Graduation: 5 May 1941, West Milton, Miami County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  Milton Union High School
• Residence: 1947, Troy, Miami County, Ohio, United States
• Residence: 1951, West Manchester, Preble County, Ohio
• Newspaper: 14 Aug 1958; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 14 August 1958, p 5
• Newspaper: 14 Jun 1964; Lawton Constitution (Lawton, Oklahoma) June 14, 1964
• Correspondence: 29 Jan 1970; letter to classmates
• Property: 1 Dec 1999, Englewood, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; widow of Thearen Beck, transferred the deed; Address:
  on lot #182 at 825 Barkins Ave.
• Residence: May 2011, Englewood, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  825 Barkins Ave.

Notes:

Memories... by Patricia Beck Hormell
Mom always had a needle nearby, whether it was a sewing needle, crochet hook or knitting needles. She made quilts, afghans, sweaters, tablecloths, pillowcases, baby clothes, dolls, toys and ornaments. She taught me to sew, embroidery and tried to teach me how to crochet. Eventually mom gave up when I kept wanting to switch hands in the middle, so I went on to learn from a book and we shared patterns. I also learned you just can't switch from left handed to right handed in the middle of a project.
We used to go to the orchards and pick cherries, apples or strawberries for canning and preserving. Mom made the best homemade apple butter and applesauce. With her help I learned to make jelly, can fruits and vegetables, clean and cut up chickens for the freezer, and cook. Spring time was always a busy time around our home.
While I was growing up, mom would have the record player or radio tuned to country music while sweeping or dusting or spring cleaning. When records gave way to CD's and a portable player she plugged in her earphones and still enjoyed country music.

Newspaper:

Group Invited to Shower-Supper
Miss Charlotte Leeth was hostess at informal party the evening of Wednesday, July the fifth, complimenting Mr. and Mrs. William work, whose marriage is of recent date.
Party arrangements included a miscellaneous shower which held choice gifts for the bride.
Supper was served in the late evening.
Music for the occasion was furnished by Rodger McLaughlin.
The company included Mr. and Mrs. William Work, Fred Leeth, Walter Leeth, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leeth, Virgnia Phillips, John Campbell, Florence Moddy, Margaret Moddy, Ralph Howard, Rodger McLaughlin, Donald Leeth and Charlotte Leeth.

Graduation:

The Journal Herald (Dayton, Ohio), 5 May 1941, p5
Union Township
Members of the senior class of Milton-Union high school will conduct their own commencement exercises at the school Wednesday, May 21. The program will include a historical pantomime of Union township, presented entirely by the seniors. Rev. J. Fletcher Lewis of the Hoffman Memorial Methodist church will address the baccalaureate service in the school auditorium Sunday night, May 18. Thearen Beck and Charlotte Leeth are among the graduates.

The Piqua Daily Call (Piqua, Ohio) p10
Milton-Union has 1941 Class of 54
Commencement Program Announced for Night of May 21st.
West Milton, May 13.—Fifty-four members comprise the 1941, Senior class of Milton-Union high school which will be graduated at commencement exercises Wednesday night, May 21 in the high school auditorium. Listed in the class are Thearen Beck and Charlotte Leeth.

Newspaper:

The Leeth Family Reunion
The Leeth Family Reunion was held Sunday Aug 10 at the Antwerp Park. A bountiful potluck dinner was enjoyed a the noon hour.
Those present were Mr. and Mrs. John M. Leeth and family Earl Leeth, Mrs. M. M. Leeth, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Silvers all of Payne. Robert Roberts, Sr., Mr and Mrs. Robert Roberts, Jr., Mrs. Cynthin Smith and daughter Sallie, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Shelley, Dan Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Meyers all of Kalamazoo, Michigan. Mrs. Ed. Carter of Pauding. Mr and Mrs. Donald Lee and family of Haviland, Ohio. Mr and Mrs. Gus Walkenstein, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mortoff, Mrs. Lenora Crowley all of Antwerp. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Prater of Warren, Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. James A. Leeth of Sandusky, Michigan. Mrs. Clyde Freda Leeth-Small of ??? Heights, Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. C. W Baughman of Paulding. Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Shelley of Schoolcraft, Michigan. Lester Shelley of Plainwell, Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Adams of Elkhart, Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jewell and family of Bristol, Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Leeth, Mrs. D. M. Bates of Dayton. Mr. and Mrs. Theron Beck and daughter Patty of Clayton, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Leeth and grandchildren of Lewisburg, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Maxwell and daughter Nancy of Coesse, Indiana. Mrs. Ethyl Maxwell and granddaughter Diane of Columbus City, Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Leeth of Bradenton, Florida and D. D. Leeth of Leipsic, Ohio.

Newspaper:

Former Resident Amazed By City
A 78-year old Ohio woman who lived in Lawton before statehood visited here Saturday and expressed amazement at the city's growth since she left 57 years ago.
The visitor was Mrs. Ethel Beck, 78, Port Jefferson, Ohio, whose late husband, Walter H. Beck, built one of the first large farm buildings in Comanche county before statehood.
Mrs. Beck was traveling with her son, Thearen Beck, Englewood Ohio, and his wife, Charlotte, and daughter, Mary Ann, 5. He has been on business trips to San Antonio and Oklahoma City, and they decided to spend the weekend in Lawton to give his mother an opportunity to visit old landmarks of the area.

Correspondence:

Dear Classmates,
Thearen and I was very much surprised to find a package of letters in our mail box. Like everyone else we read them with delight.
We have been married since Dec. "41" and blessed with two daughters. We have a red head who is 27 and a blonde 11 year old. We also hav a 5 year (old) granddaughter.
Our little blonde keeps us hopping because she lives every minute of the day.
Thearen has worked at Bendix 20 years and is a Foreman. He sees Bruce B. when he gets to the Dayton Plant.
We will be looking for these letters with anticipation.
Sincerely
Thearen & Charlotte
I see our class has spread out as much as B. Buckey. Most of us wish we were as thin as Browns hair.
Thearen

Notes:

Married:

Note: Thearen and Charlotte met in a class at high school. Their first date was on a Saturday when Thearen stopped at the Leeth's to ask if Charlotte could accompany him to the Bradford Pumpkin Festival. They were married at the home of Charlotte's parents, on the day Pearl Harbor was attacked by Japan and heard the news on the radio after the wedding.

at her parents home