Harry William Hormell

Harry William Hormell

Male 1909 - 1995  (85 years)

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  • Name Harry William Hormell  [1

    • 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).
    Born 28 Aug 1909  Chester Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [2

    • 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.
    Gender Male 
    Census 1910  Chester Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    as Harry W. Hormell, son, in the household of Clifford Hormell 
    Census 1920  Chester Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    as Harry Hormell, son, in the household of Clifford Hormell 
    Graduation 1927  Clinton County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Address:
    Kingman High School 
    Census 1930  Chester Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    as Harry Hormel, son, attending mechanical training school, in the household of Clifford Hormell 
    Newspaper 25 Mar 1934  [7
    Dayton Daily News (Dayton, Ohio), 25 March 1934, p9 

    • 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.
    Residence 1935  Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [8
    Occupation 1936  Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [9
    serviceman 
    Address:
    National Cash Register Company 
    Residence 1936  Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [9
    Address:
    713 Columbia Terrace 
    Occupation 1938  Albany, Albany, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [10
    serviceman 
    Address:
    National Cash Resister Company 
    Residence 1938  Albany, Albany, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [10
    Address:
    265 Allen Street 
    Census 1940  Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [11
    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  [12
    white, height 5'1", weight 155, hazel eyes, brown hair, dark complexion 
    Military 16 Oct 1940  Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [12
    registered for the WWII Draft 
    Occupation 16 Oct 1940  Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [12
    Address:
    National Cash Register Company 
    Residence 16 Oct 1940  Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [12
    Address:
    609 W Fairchild Street 
    Occupation 1942  Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [13
    serviceman 
    Address:
    National Cash Register Company 
    Residence 1942  Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [13
    Address:
    1319 Franklin 
    Occupation 1944  Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [14
    Service Manager 
    Address:
    National Cash Register Company 
    Residence 1944  Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [14
    Address:
    1319 Franklin 
    Newspaper Abt 1945  [15
    Unknown newspaper... original clipping, ca 1945 "Toastmasters" 

    • 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.
    Occupation 1949  Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [16
    Service Manager 
    Address:
    National Cash Register Company 
    Residence 1949  Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [16
    Address:
    1216 Oak 
    Newspaper Abt 1950  [17
    Unknown newspaper... original clipping, ca. 1950 "Moving" 

    • 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!
    Occupation 1951  Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [18
    Correspondent 
    Address:
    NCR Corporation 
    Residence 1951  Englewood, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [18
    Address:
    Box 404 
    Religion 21 Dec 1952  Englewood, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [19
    a member of Concord Methodist Church 
    Occupation 1960  Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [20
    Correspondent 
    Address:
    NCR Corporation 
    Residence 1960  Englewood, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [20
    Newspaper 30 Jun 1960  [21
    News Tribune (Englewood, Ohio) 30 Jun 1960 "Lions Club" 

    • 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.
    Occupation 1961  Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [22
    Service Parts Analyst 
    Address:
    NCR Corporation 
    Property 14 Jun 1962  Clinton County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [23
    sold his interest in the Hormell Farm to Clifford Hormell, Jr. 
    Address:
    Hormell Farm 

    • 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
    Retired 1972  Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [22
    Physical Description 25 Aug 1972  [24
    height: 5' 10", gray hair, blue eyes 
    Hobby rose gardening, woodworking and his stamp collection  [22
    Medical Condition hypertension, coronary artery disease and heart bypass surgery  [22
    Member was President of the Englewood Lions Club, Treasurer of Toastmasters International  [15, 21
    Passport 25 Aug 1972  [25
    #C 2273381 
    Visa 3 Oct 1972  [24
    for Australia 

    • Visa for travel to Australia issued 3 Oct 1972, expiration 3 Oct 1976
    Misc 9 Nov 1972  [26
    International Driving Permit #1023901 

    • 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 8 Jul 1984  [27
    Dayton Daily News (Dayton, Ohio) 8 Jul 1984, p89 "50th Anniversary" 

    • 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 Mar 1994  [28
    Unknown newspaper... original clipping, 17 Mar 1994 "60th Anniversary" 

    • 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.
    Name Harry Hormell 


    • 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.
    Will 1 Aug 1994  Montgomery County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [29
    Died 14 Feb 1995  Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [30, 31
    Cause: of cardiac arrest and coronary artery disease 
    Address:
    Good Samaritan Hospital 
    Buried 17 Feb 1995  Englewood, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [30, 32, 33, 34
    Address:
    Concord United Methodist Church Cemetery 

    • Gravestone: Harry W. Hormell 1909-1995
      Note: Buried in the old part of the cemetery behind the old church.
    Person ID I6700  TangledRoots
    Last Modified 22 Oct 2021 

    Father Clifford Hormell,   b. 23 Jan 1874, Oakland, Chester Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Aug 1950, New Burlington, Chester Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 76 years) 
    Mother Anna May Bogan,   b. 28 Aug 1888, Spring Hill, Clinton County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Feb 1980, Jamestown, Greene County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 91 years) 
    Married 10 Jan 1906  Clinton County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F2654  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Helen Louise Lackey,   b. 1 Jan 1911, Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Jul 2000, Brookville, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 89 years) 
    Married 17 Mar 1934  Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [35, 36

    • 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.
    Newspaper - Harry Hormell and Helen Lackey
    Newspaper - Harry Hormell and Helen Lackey
    Article announcing the marriage and wedding details of Harry and Helen.
    Original clipping, newspaper uknown.
    Newspaper - Harry Hormell and Helen Lackey
    Newspaper - Harry Hormell and Helen Lackey
    Article announcing the marriage and wedding details of Harry and Helen.
    Original clippping, newspaper unknown.
    Notes 

    • Note: Helen and Harry met at a social function at the New Burlington Church in New Burlington, Ohio. [37]
    Children 
     1. Living
     2. Living
    Last Modified 16 Jan 2022 
    Family ID F2648  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart