Charles Henry Leeth

Other Events:

• Medical Condition: Varicose veins, phlebitis, multiple allergies including sulpher.
• Name: Charlie Leeth
• Occupation: Farmer and Retired Machine Repair Foreman
• Census: 1890, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Charles Henry Leeth, son, in the household of Leven Elias Leeth
• Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Charls H. Leeth, son, in the household of Eleven Leth
• Residence: Jul 1910, Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States
• Occupation: 1915, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States; Papermaker
• Residence: 1915, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States; Address:
  1624 N. Edwards
• Newspaper: 26 Jul 1916; The Lancaster Daily Gazette (Lancaster, Ohio), 26 July 1916, p8
• Residence: 7 Dec 1916, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States
• Physical Description: 5 Jun 1917; tall (6' 2"), slender build, brown eyes and dark brown hair
• Military: 5 Jun 1917, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; registered for the WWI Draft
• Occupation: 5 Jun 1917, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Papermaker; Address:
  Lancaster Board and Paper Co.
• Residence: 5 Jun 1917, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  3rd Street
• Newspaper: 11 Jun 1917; Those Who Registered For Selective Conscription in Precinct A - Fourth Ward
• Military: 23 Jul 1918, Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio, United States; during WWI, inducted 16 July 1918 and discharged from U.S. Army for medical reasons; Address:
  Camp Sherman
• Census: 1920, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; as Charles H. Leeth, traveling machinist/engineering; Address:
  737 Mulberry Street
• Newspaper: 30 Jul 1925; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 30 July 1925, page 8
• Newspaper: 13 Aug 1925; Paulding County Republican (Paulding, Ohio), 13 August 1925, p8
• Residence: 1927, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  410 West 4th Avenue
• Occupation: 1928, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, United States; Master Mechanic; Address:
  Columbus Tire and Rubber
• Residence: 1928, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  849 Oxley Road
• Census: 1930, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; as Charles H. Leeth, machinist in foundry; Address:
  635 East Walnut Street
• Occupation: 1932, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Machinist; Address:
  Hermann Manufacturing Company
• Residence: 1932, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  RD 11
• Occupation: 1934, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Machinist; Address:
  Hermann Manufacturing Company
• Residence: 1934, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  676 Frederick Street
• Occupation: 1936, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Machinist; Address:
  Hermann Manufacturing Company
• Residence: 1936, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  874 East Mulberry Street
• Occupation: 1938, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Machinist; Address:
  Hermann Manufacturing Company
• Residence: 1938, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  874 East Mulberry Street
• Newspaper: 22 Jun 1939; Payne Couple Observe Three Events Sunday
• Census: 1940, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; as Charles H. Leeth, head of household, machinist for manufacturing company; Address:
  874 Mulberry Street
• Occupation: 1940, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Machinist; Address:
  Hermann Manufacturing Company
• Physical Description: 25 Apr 1942; white, 5'11", 165 lbs, brown eyes, brown hair and light complexion
• Military: 25 Apr 1942, Troy, Miami County, Ohio, United States; registered for the WWII Draft
• Occupation: 25 Apr 1942, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; Chrysler Corporation - Airtemp Div.; Address:
  1119 Leo Street
• Residence: 25 Apr 1942, Tipp City, Miami County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  R. D. 2, Box 91
• Residence: 13 Sep 1943, West Manchester, Preble County, Ohio; Address:
  R. D. #1
• Newspaper: 26 Jul 1956; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 26 July 1856, p8
• Newspaper: 23 Aug 1956; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 23 August 1956, p5
• Newspaper: 10 Aug 1958; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 14 August 1958, p5
• Residence: 7 Jun 1977, Brookville, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  4910 Heckathorn Rd.
• Obituary: 9 Jun 1977; Palladium-Item (Richmond, Indiana), 9 June 1977, p13
• Obituary: 9 Jun 1977; The Journal Herald (Dayton, Ohio), 9 June 1977, p6

Notes:

Variations of the surname Leeth include Leith, Leath, Leathe, Leth. Probably Scottish, meaning: dweller at, or near a road or trail marker of some sort'

Charles Henry Leeth, farmer, left home at an early age, working at various jobs in Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and Louisiana, eventually settling down in Ohio. His first marriage, to Alta Sutton, ended in divorce. On December 7, 1916 he married Mary Gertrude Colvin. To this marriage were born five sons and one daughter. Charles and Gertrude raised their family, along with the children of his first marriage, in Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, eventually moving to Miami County, and then Preble County, Ohio.
In 1918 Charles was inducted into the United States Army but after only a few days he was discharged by reason of physical disability: he suffered from serious varicose veins. Charles worked as a Machine Repair Foreman at Chrysler Airtemp Corporation in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio while maintaining a farm in Preble County. He retired from Chrysler and continued farming. Charles ran a small shop , on his farm, where he sharpened scissors and saw blades. He suffered a fatal heart attack at the age of 88.

Memories: by Patricia Beck Hormell
Grandpa Charlie liked to make homemade beer and watch wrestling or westerns on television. He would become very animated when watching TV and sometimes we wondered how his recliner survived the pounding on the arms and agitated movement of his legs. He also liked to cook when grandma was away for the day, shopping with my mother. I remember he put together some interesting dishes. One time he used leftover pork to make filling for sandwiches; like ham salad, but with ground pork.
Most people thought grandpa was gruff and strict, but I always got along well with him. In fact, I thought he was just covering up a warm heart. He played jokes on me, let me tag along with him and taught me how to drive. He let me drive the tractor for plowing, planting and spreading manure. I even got to drive the truck, on the road to town, before I was old enough to have a license.
They did a lot of butchering on the farm; cows, pigs and chickens. The part I didn't like was the sound the cows made when they knew they were going to be slaughtered, or the squealing of the pigs when they were castrated. The best part was the good eating - especially the fresh 'cracklins'. Grandpa warmed them in the oven and they were yummy! You can't find anything in the store like the old fashioned, crispy 'cracklins', with most of the fat gone. They were pressed into a form similar to a one layer cake and when warmed the aroma filled the kitchen. Heart stopping good and cholesterol filled I am sure, but no one worried about cholesterol then. While the men finished butchering a cow, Grandma would take the fresh liver to the kitchen where she fried it with onions; the only way I like liver. It tastes different cooked when fresh.
In one farmhouse there was no heat in the upstairs bedrooms; the bed was piled high with blankets, and quilts that grandma hand quilted. In the morning we would grab our clothes and run for the large floor register in the kitchen to get dressed; the only source of heat.
There were many family gatherings with lots of grandchildren running around, plenty of food, and sometimes watermelon iced down in a tub full of ice and water. During the daytime the kids would catch horseflies and play tag; in the evening we chased lightening bugs and played hide and seek. The adults sat in the shade sipping a cool drink, gossiping and talking about "the good old days". During the winter our gatherings moved to the big farm kitchen. Sometimes the women played Canasta and the men moved to the living room to watch TV and swap stories. My cousins and I would bundle up with so many clothes we could hardly move, then go sledding on the hills. At Christmas grandpa dressed like Santa Claus, with his big bag of goodies to distribute - this went very well until I spilled the beans about who Santa really was to my cousins.
As grandpa Charlie aged he did not like to drive. When he was on the road he drove very fast; not stopping for railroad crossings. He told us if he drove fast "he would get there quicker and wouldn't be on the road as long that way". He also was a little forgetful around machinery. He cut the end of two fingers off cleaning out a circular saw - while it was running. One time he slipped while mowing the yard and cut his toes off. He came in and ask grandma for some old rags to wrap his foot in to stop the bleeding. He wasn't going to the doctor (he didn't believe in them) until my uncle literally put him in the car and took him. Yes he was stubborn!

Newspaper:

Claims His Wife Abandoned Him And Their Two Little Children
And He Wants a Divorce and Custody of Both Little Ones And for Whatever Further Relief is Necessary.
—Charles H. Leeth has filed suit against his wife Alta M. Leeth for divorce and custody of their two children Ethel aged four and Sadie age two. He claims that she left him in June 1915 aat Kalamazoo Michigan abandoning her home and children and has refused to return to him. He has placed the children in the care of his mother at Antwerp. C. W.McCleery attorney.

Newspaper:

Precinct A-Fourth Ward
Charles H. Leeth

Newspaper:

Leeth-Wren Reunion
Last Sunday the Leeth-Wren families held their reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Leeth of northeast of town. Those present to enjoy the day were Mrs. Mary A. Leeth, Phyllis Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Hardesty of Paulding; C. L. Davisson and wife, Margaret Kilpatrick and Margaret Ohler of Round Head, Ohio; Mrs Manoah Miller and daughter Deane, Joe Miller and family B. L. Bailey and wife and Chas. Sidle and wife of Auburn, In.; A. V. Silvers and family, Frank Miller and family and Juaneta Leeth of Fort Wayne; Miss Leah Leeth of Detroit; Reed Windgardner and family of Lima; L. E. Leeth and family and Harry Leeth and family of Haviland, O.; C. M. Mayes and wife, W. J. Connor and family and John Leeth of Kansas City, Kansas; Emma W. Mertz and son Forest of Ada, O.; Clara W. Ford and son of Lafayette, O.; C. W. Wren and wife of Marysville, O.; H. F. Armentrout and family, Harry Green and family of Marion, O.; C. B. McColloch and wife of West Mansfield, O.; Jonas Cromley and family, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Wren and daughter of Antwerp; Soy Leeth and family of Defiance; Jonas Brown and family of Churubusco, Ind.; Chas. Leeth and family of Lancaster, O.; Geo. Williams and family of McComb, O.; Ed Carter and wife of Union City, Mich.; Harold Blank of Wapakoneta; Mrs. Maude B. Mulligan and Iona Outland of Lakewood, O.; Mrs. C. C. Dupler, Dale Stilwell and wife, Fred Wahl, Edward Wahl and family, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Mathias and son Garret, M. M. Leeth and wife, Wm. Wren, Miss Berniece Stiwell, Mis Margaret Otis, S. D. Griswold and family, Earl Leeth and family, Wm. May A. E. Malcuit and wife and D. D. Leeth and family all of Payne.

Newspaper:

LEETH FAMILY REUNION
The 1925 reunion of the Leeth families and their connections was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Leeth, of near Payne.
An extra large number of relatives was in attendance and a fine time was had by all.
Following is a list of those who were present:
Mrs. Mary A. Leeth, Phyllis Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene, Hardesty, of Paulding; O. L. Davission and wife, Margaret Kilpatrick and Margaret Ohler, of Round Head, Ohio; Mrs. Manoah Miller and daughter Deane, Joe Miller and family, B. L. Bailey and wife and Chas. Sidle and wife, of Auburn, Ind.; A. V. Silvers and family, Frank Miller and family and Juaneta Leeth, of Fort Wayne; Miss Leah Leeth, of Detroit; Reed Winegardner and family, of Lima; L. E. Leeth and family and Harry Leeth and family, of Haviland, O.; C. M. Mayes and wife, W. L. Connor and family and John Leeth, of Kansas City, Kansas; Emma W. Mertz and son Forest, of Ada, Ohio; Clara W. Ford and son, of Lafayette, Ohio; C. W. Wren and wife, of Marysville, Ohio; H. F. Armentrout and family, Harry Green and family, of Marion, Ohio; C. B. Colloch and wife, of West Mansfield, Ohio; Jonas Cromley and family, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Wren and daughter, of Antwerp; Soy Leeth and family, of Defiance; Jonas Brown and family, of Cherubusco, Ind.; Chas. Leeth and family of Lancaster, Ohio; Geo. Williams and family, of McComb, Ohio; Ed Carter and wife, of Union Cityk Mich.; Harold Blank, of Wapakoneta; Mrs. Maude M. Mulligan and Iona Outland of Lakewood, Ohio; Mrs. C. C. Dupler, Dale Stilwell and wife, Fred Wahl, Edward Wahl and family, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Mathias and son Garret, M. M. Leeth and wife, Wm. Wren, Miss Bernice Stilwell, Miss Margaret Otis, S. D Griswold and family, Earl Leeth and family, Wm. May, A. E. Malcuit and wife and D. D Leeth and family, all of Payne.

Newspaper:

On Sunday, June 18th, Mr. and Mrs. Levan Leeth of Payne observed their 55th wedding anniversary, Father's Day, and Mrs. Leeth's 73rd birthday, with a dinner at noon to 40 relatives.

Newspaper:

Mr. and Mrs. John Leeth and Mrs. Hetty Leeth Hosted of Richmond, Mich., were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leeth at north Lewisburg. Ohio

Newspaper:

Leeth Family Reunion
The Leeth family reunion was held Sunday, August 19, at the Antwerp Park at Antwerp, with an attendance of over eighty.
The officers elected for next year's reunion are: President, John M. Leeth of Payne; vice president, Jesse Leeth of White Pigeon, Mich; and Secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Dan Adams of Elkhart, Ind.
Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Donald Lee and children and Mr. and Mrs. Dave Leeth and daughter of Haviland; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Leeth and children and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leeth of Lewisburg, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lee and children of Van Wert; Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Leeth and children, Richard, Dawn and Garnet, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Leeth, Mr. and Mrs. Arlo Leeth and children, Pamela and Angie, Mr. and Mrs. Orley Leeth and son, Roger, all of White Pigeon, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Lafie E. Leeth and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Carter of Paulding; Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Shelley of Schoolcraft, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Ira Leeth of Kalamazoo, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Glen Jackson of Sturgis, Mich.; John L. Leeth and Mr. and Mrs. Don Adams of Elkhart, Ind.; Mrs. Edna Jewell of Bristol, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Leeth, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Basil Leeth, Mr. and Mrs. John M. Leeth, Jim, Ella and Linda Howard, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Griswold, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd V. Smith, all of Payne; Mrs. Mae Connor of Omaha, Nebraska; Nora Cromley, Gus Walkenstine of Antwerp; Mrs. Hetty Hosted, Mr. and Mrs. Argo Hosted and children of Richland, Mich., Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Bedwell and children of Dayton, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hosted of Ypsilanti, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Wallace hosted of Sturgis, Mich.; and Mrs. M. M. Leeth of Payne.
The reunion next year will be held in Elkhart, Ind.

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 Madison 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.

Obituary:

Charles H. Leeth
Lewisburg, Ohio — Charles H. leeth, 87, formerly of here, died Wednesday morning at his home, 4910 Heckathorn road, Brookville, after a brief illness.
He was a veteran of World War I, and was a retired employe of Chrysler airtemp in Dayton. His wife, Gertrude, died in 1969.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Ethel Mangio, Columbus, and Mrs. Charlotte Beck, Englewood; three sons, Fred, Brookville, Don, Dayton, and Walter of California; one sister, Mrs. Rhoda Botkins, Michigan; two brothers, Leif and Dave Leeth, both of Latty; 22 grand-children and 22 great-grandchildren.
Services for Mr. Leeth will be at 10:30 a.m. EDT Friday at Kramer-Moeller Funeral Home here, with burial in Arlington Cemetery east of here. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. EDT Thursday at the funeral home.

Obituary:

Leeth, Charles H., age 87, of 4910 Heckathorn Rd. Brookville, O. passed away Wednesday morning at his residence after a short illness. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude, in 1969. He was retired from Chrysler Airtemp. He is survived by his daughters, Ethel Mangio of Columbus, Ohio, Charlotte Beck of Englewood, O.; sons, fred of Brookville, Don of Dayton, and Walter of Calif.; sister, Rhoda Botkins of Mich.; brother, Leif and Dave of Latty, O.; 22 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Kramer Moeller Funeral Home, 411 N. Commerce St., Lewisburg. Burial in Arlington Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Charles married Alta May Sutton on 16 Jul 1910 in Marshall, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States, and was divorced in 1916. Alta (daughter of Charles H. Sutton and Sarah Ann Meyers) was born on 28 Jan 1891 in Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States; died on 12 Apr 1964 in Eaton Rapids, Eaton County, Michigan, United States; was buried in Apr 1964 in Jackson County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Mary Gertrude Colvin on 7 Dec 1916 in Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States. Mary (daughter of Sidney A. Colvin and Clara Estella Florea) was born on 16 Jan 1894 in Wayne Township, Clinton County, Ohio, United States; died on 19 Dec 1969 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 22 Dec 1969 in Brookville, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1930, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, United States; as Herbert Leeth, spouses son, in the household of John W. Loesch; Address:
  714 North West Avenue
• Residence: 1935, Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States; Address:
  212 South Pearl St.
• Census: 1940, Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States; as Herbert Leeth, time keeper, head of household, same residence in 1935; Address:
  212 South Pearl St.
• Obituary: 16 Jul 1976; Jackson Citizen Patriot (Jackson, Michigan) July 16, 1976

Notes:

Herbert's mother is Alta Sutton, father not proven. He lived with Charles Leeth as a son.

Obituary:

Died July 15, 1976
Jackson Citizen Patriot July 16, 1976
Herbert Leeth of 114 Bates St., passed away at the residence, aged 66 years. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Donald E. (Sally) McClear of Jackson; one son, John W. Leeth of Dearborn; six grandchildren; one sister. He was a member of the Moose Lodge and a retiree of Clark Equipment Co. Mr. Leeth is at the Chas. J. Burden & Son Funeral Home, 1806-1814 E. Michigan Ave. Funeral announcement later.

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

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

Herbert married Verla Hoaglin on 6 May 1932 in Steuben County, Indiana, United States, and was divorced on 2 Mar 1946 in Calhoun County, Michigan, United States. Verla was born on 27 Apr 1914 in Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States; died on 26 Aug 2000 in Chelsea, Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States; was buried in 2000 in Chelsea, Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1920, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; as Ethel M. Leeth, daughter, in the household of Charles H. Leeth; Address:
  737 Mulberry Street

Ethel married Frank S. Mangio on 8 Dec 1928 in Franklin County, Ohio, United States. Frank was born on 25 Nov 1905 in Italy; died on 23 Jul 1990 in Upper Arlington, Franklin County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Babe Leeth
• Census: 1920, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; as Sadie L. Leeth, daughter, in the household of Charles H. Leeth; Address:
  737 Mulberry Street
• Census: 1930, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, United States; as Sadie Leeth, spouses daughter, in the household of John W. Loesch

Other Events:

• Name: June Brainerd
• Census: 1920, Albion Township, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States; as June Brainard, daughter, in the household of Fred Brainard; Address:
  South Albion Road
• Census: 1930, Homer Township, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States; as June M. Brainerd, adopted daughter
• Residence: 1935, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States; Address:
  9980 Yellowstone
• Census: 1940, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States; as June Holtsberry, wife, in the household of Charles Holtsberry, same residence in 1935; Address:
  9980 Yellowstone

Notes:

Name:


Mother is Alta Sutton, father not proven. Adopted by Fred and Viola Brainard - Court ordered adoption.

Mildred married Charles Edwin Holtsberry on 6 Jan 1935 in Homer, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States. Charles was born on 5 Aug 1915 in Jonesville, Hillsdale County, Michigan, United States; died on 17 Nov 2004 in Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, United States; was buried in Nov 2004 in Jonesville, Hillsdale County, Michigan, 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

Charlotte married Thearen Quentin Beck on 7 Dec 1941 in Tipp City, Miami County, Ohio, United States. Thearen (son of Walter Herbert Beck and Ethel May Vance) was born on 7 Oct 1922 in Anna, Shelby County, Ohio, United States; died on 22 Nov 1999 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 24 Nov 1999 in Brookville, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Fred Leeth
• Census: 1930, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; as Frederick C. Leeth, son, in the household of Charles H. Leeth; Address:
  635 East Walnut Street
• Newspaper: 15 Apr 1936; Lancaster Eagle-Gazette (Lancaster, Ohio), 25 April 1936, p2
• Census: 1940, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  874 Mulberry Street
• Military: 23 Apr 1946, Columbus, Ohio, United States; enlisted in the U.S. Army during WWII as a private; Address:
  Fort Hayes
• Newspaper: 23 Aug 1956; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 23 August 1956, p5

Notes:

OBITUARY
Leeth, Fred C., Sr., age 64, of 148 Brookville-Pyrmont Rd., Brookville, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, December 6, 1989 at his residence following a sudden illness. He was a retired Foreman from the Chrysler Corp. with 31 years of service. He is preceded in death by son, Bruce Leeth in 1976 and granddaughter, Tammy Leeth Bruce in 1989. Survived by wife, Jo Ann, Brookville; sons & daughters-in-law, Fred C. Jr. & Linda, Brookville; Danney Leeth, Portland, OR; Don & Scottye, Brookville; Vince & April, Groton, CT; daughters and sons-in-law, Peggy Leeth, Moorpark, CA; Glenna & Ron Brubaker, Livermoore, CA; Cindy & Gregg Tipton, Florence, MI; Linda & Ron Myers, Chokia, IL; Darlene Leeth, Brookville; 9 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson, brothers, Don & wife, Helen Leeth, Dayton; Walter & wife, Ruby Leeth, Hisperia, CA; sisters, Charlotte & husband, Thearan Beck, Englewood; Ethel & husband, Frank Manjo, Columbus; numerous nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 9, 10:30 A.M. from the Gilbert Funeral Home, Brookville. Pastor Roger herrig officiating. Interment Arlington Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday 5-8 P.M. If desired contributions may be made to the Brookville Rescue Squad or Trinity Luthern Church. Envelopes will be provided. (Source: Copy of original found at the Brookville Historical Society, Inc. Brookville, Ohio)

Newspaper:

Ruth Reed played the piano for the mock wedding directed by Miss Relva Boyer. Among the pupils listed in the ceremony was Fred Leeth.

Newspaper:

Leeth Family Reunion
The Leeth family reunion was held Sunday, August 19, at the Antwerp Park at Antwerp, with an attendance of over eighty.
The officers elected for next year's reunion are: President, John M. Leeth of Payne; vice president, Jesse Leeth of White Pigeon, Mich; and Secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Dan Adams of Elkhart, Ind.
Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Donald Lee and children and Mr. and Mrs. Dave Leeth and daughter of Haviland; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Leeth and children and Mr. and Mrs. Charles of Lewisburg, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lee and children of Van Wert; Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Leeth and children, Richard, Dawn and Garnet, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Leeth, Mr. and Mrs. Arlo Leeth and children, Pamela and Angie, Mr. and Mrs. Orley Leeth and son, Roger, all of White Pigeon, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Lafie E. Leeth and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Carter of Paulding; Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Shelley of Schoolcraft, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Ira Leeth of Kalamazoo, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Glen Jackson of Sturgis, Mich.; John L. Leeth and Mr. and Mrs. Don Adams of Elkhart, Ind.; Mrs. Edna Jewell of Bristol, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Leeth, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Basil Leeth, Mr. and Mrs. John M. Leeth, Jim, Ella and Linda Howard, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Griswold, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd V. Smith, all of Payne; Mrs. Mae Connor of Omaha, Nebraska; Nora Cromley, Gus Walkenstine of Antwerp; Mrs. Hetty Hosted, Mr. and Mrs. Argo Hosted and children of Richland, Mich., Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Bedwell and children of Dayton, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hosted of Ypsilanti, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Hosted of Sturgis, Mich.; and Mrs. M. M. Leeth of Payne.
The reunion next year will be held in Elkhart, Ind.

Frederick married Marilyn Lois Campbell on 4 Sep 1943 in Wayne County, Indiana, United States, and was divorced on 2 Dec 1963 in Clark County, Ohio, United States. Marilyn (daughter of Labon Merton Campbell and Retha Carmen Rose) was born on 14 Jan 1928 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; died on 16 Jul 2002 in California, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frederick married Joanne Dorothy Joanne Strausberg before 1965. Dorothy was born on 13 Dec 1934; died on 29 Aug 2019 in Brookville, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 5 Sep 2019 in Brookville, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Dutch Leeth
• Census: 1930, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; as Donald R. Leeth, son, in the household of Charles H. Leeth; Address:
  635 East Walnut Street
• Census: 1940, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  874 Mulberry Street
• Residence: 25 Jul 1944, Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio, United States
• Newspaper: 14 Aug 1958; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 14 August 1958, p5

Notes:

Newspaper:

The Leeth Family Reunion was held Sunday Aug 10 at the Antwerp Park. A bountiful potluck dinner was enjoyed at the noon hour.

Donald married Helen Louise Flagg on 25 Jul 1944 in Scott County, Kentucky, United States. Helen was born on 25 Mar 1929 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; died on 27 Nov 2008 in Northridge, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 1 Dec 2008 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Walt Leeth
• Census: 1930, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; as Walter E. Leeth, son, in the household of Charles H. Leeth; Address:
  635 East Walnut Street
• Census: 1940, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  874 Mulberry Street

Notes:

MEMORIES
As a toddler I couldn't pronouce "Walter" and so he became my Uncle Balby. To a young girl he was very exciting and interesting as he owned horses and brahma bulls and was in the rodeo. I remember one time when his horse turned around and bit him on the shoulder while he was tending it in the barn. He would take me rides on a pony--every little girls dream!

Walter married Shirley Jean Campbell in Sep 1949 in Scott County, Kentucky, United States, and was divorced in Mar 1968 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States. Shirley (daughter of Labon Merton Campbell and Retha Carmen Rose) was born on 22 Nov 1934 in Ohio, United States; died on 16 Jun 1981 in Los Angeles, California, United States; was buried in Jun 1981 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Walter married Ruby L. Johnson on 12 Apr 1969 in Covina, Los Angeles County, California, United States. Ruby was born on 23 Sep 1924 in Batesville, Panola County, Mississippi, United States; died on 19 Aug 2005 in San Bernardino, California, United States; was buried in Aug 2005 in Apple Valley, San Bernardino County, California, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Stillborn: 8 Dec 1931, Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States

Other Events:

• Residence: 1935, Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States; Address:
  212 South Pearl St.
• Census: 1940, Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States; as Sally Ann Leeth, daughter, in the household of Herbert Leeth, same residence in 1935; Address:
  212 South Pearl St.

Other Events:

• Census: 1940, Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States; as John W. Leeth, son, in the household of Herbert Leeth, same residence in 1935; Address:
  212 South Pearl St.
• Baptism: 17 Mar 1946; St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Other Events:

• Occupation: 2001, Fairborn, Greene County, Ohio, United States; Chief Scientest; Address:
  National Air Intelliengence Command at WPAFB
• Newspaper: 18 Aug 2001; 50th Wedding Anniversary
• Obituary: 30 Apr 2017; Dayton Daily News (Dayton, Ohio) 30 April 2017

Notes:

BIOGRAPHY
...Mangio is originally from Lancaster, Ohio. He attended Ohio State University for an advanced degree in physical metallurgy. He joined Battelle Memorial Institute with headquarters in Columbus, Ohio in 1952, and conducted research on metallic materials. Topics of investigation included solid state diffusion, powder metallurgy and brittle fracture of steels. In 1955 Mangio joined the Air Technical Intelligence Center, the forerunner of the NAIC. He did analysis of foreign developments in materials and manufacturing methods. In 1963 he became chief of the Aerospace Technologies Branch and was responsible for analysis in a range of disciplines. In 1968, as technical adviser of the Data Services Directorate, he was largely responsible for the initiation and development of the Defense Department's Scientific and Technical Intelligence Information Support Program. In 1978 the Foreign Technology Division combined its data services and data automation directorates into the Information Services Directorate with Mangio as technical director. In 1989 the division appointed him to the position of deputy of plans and operations. During the 1991 reorganization that changed the FTD to the Foreign Aerospace Science and Technology Center, he became the chief of the Plans and Policy Office. He assumed his current position in 1997.
...Mangio is author of several publications on the diffusion and dimensional stability of uranium. In addition he has written numerous classified publications and strategic plans.
...1951 Bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering, Marquette University

CAREER CHRONOLOGY:
1. 1955 - 1963, analyst, Air Technical Intelligence Center, later Foreign Technology Division, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio
2. 1963 - 1968, chief, Aerospace Technologies Branch, Foreign Technology Division, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio
3. 1968 - 1978, technical adviser, Data Services Directorate, Foreign Technology Division, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio
4. 1978 - 1989, technical director, Information Services Directorate, Foreign Technology Division, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio
5. 1989 - 1991, deputy, plans and operations, Foreign Technology Division, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio
6. 1991 - 1997, chief, Plans and Policy Office, Foreign Aerospace Science and Technology Center, National Air Intelligence Center, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio
7. 1997 - present, chief scientist, National Air Intelligence Center, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio
(Current as of December 1999) (Department of the Air Force, Biography)

Newspaper:

Anniversary
The Mangios
Charles and Barbara Mangio, of 7011 Palmer Road, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at a party held in their honor Aug. 18.
The were married in 1951 in Milwaukee, Wis.
He is the chief scientist for the National Air Intelligence Command at WPAFB. She is a retired school teacher from Bethel Local Schools and is a member of the Bethel Board of Education.
Their family includes Kevin, Tina, Chris and Jeff Kampman, Frank and Connie Mangio, Al Mangio and Karen Erickson; Bill, Mary, Victoria, and Will Johnson, Rune, Regina, Arion, Anthony and Veronica Mangio-Carlsson, Rob and Angela Rickey, Barbara Witt, and Charles and Jason Stritenberger.

Obituary:

MANGIO, Charles A. "Chuck" 87, of New Carlisle, passed away Tuesday morning, April 25, 2017 at Koester Pavilion, Troy, following a lengthy illness. How do you summarize a life well-lived and filled with so much meaning? All who knew him would say he was a great husband, father, grandfather, scholar, intellectual, music lover, fast car driver, book lover, humanitarian, and lover of his Whispering Pine Farm. Chuck graduated from Grandview Heights High School in 1947. He attended Marquette University on a football scholarship and graduated in 1951. He began his career in the Air Force in 1958 after working at Battelle Memorial Institute. Chuck retired in 2003 as the Chief Scientist from the National Air and Space Intelligence Center after a distinguished career serving the Air Force in intelligence analysis and information systems. After two years of retirement, he once again made a major contribution to intelligence analysis by being the driving force behind the development of the Framework for Analytic Cognition. He and his wife, Barbara purchased and refurbished Whispering Pine Farm in 1986, realizing one of their long held dreams. They embraced the life of gentleman and gentlewoman farmers. Chuck loved to travel, especially with his children and grandchildren. Chuck relished good food and good wine, so much the better when shared with the company of family and friends. He deeply appreciated music, especially all forms of vocal music and the symphony. Chuck was a loving husband to Barbara for 65 years. He was a wonderful father to seven children: Christina (Kevin) Kampman, Frank (Connie) Mangio, Al Mangio, Barbara Witt (John Zaroba), Mary (Ron) Jackson, Regina Mangio, and Angela Mangio. He was the beloved grandfather to nine grandchildren: John Charles Stritenberger, Jason (Heather) Stritenberger, Arion (Jenny) Mangio, Chris Kampman (Jay Kulpa), Jeff Kampman (Chaz Estell), Victoria Johnson, Will Johnson, Anthony Mangio and Veronica Mangio. He was also blessed with two great grandsons: Avery Baker and Hunter Stritenberger. Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Ethel Leeth Mangio, and a brother, James Mangio. He is survived by his beloved sister-in-law Joann Mangio and his nieces and nephew and their families in Seattle. We grieve his passing but remember all of the good times we shared and the joy he took in his family, work, and many interests. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Doctors without Borders, the May Festival of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, the American Cancer Society, the Miami Valley Hospital Foundation, Hospice of the Miami Valley, or the charity of your choice. The family wishes to extend their most heartfelt thanks to Chuck's medical team and caretakers including Dr. Kalahasthy, Dr. Koduri, Dr. Kopp, and the dedicated staff of Koester Pavilion, Hospice of Miami County, and Home Instead.

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• Physical Description: very friendly with blond hair and blue eyes
• Medical Condition: a heart murmer
• Obituary: Dayton Daily News (Dayton Ohio) 5 December 1954, p23
• Obituary: Dayton Daily News (Dayton, Ohio) 2 December 1954, p1
• Obituary: Dayton Daily News (Dayton, Ohio) 2 December 1954, p1
• Obituary: Dayton Daily News (Dayton, Ohio) 3 December 1954, p56
• Obituary: Newspaper unknown
• Name: Kenny Beck
• Residence: 1947, Troy, Miami County, Ohio, United States
• Residence: 1952, West Manchester, Preble County, Ohio
• Misc: 1953, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; received a certificate from Ohio Pupils Reading Circle
• Residence: 1954, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  8513 N. Main Street

Notes:

Memories... by Patricia Beck Hormell
Kenny was fair, blonde, blue eyed and very, very friendly. He was not shy like me, but talkative and outgoing; like dad he never met a stranger. He liked Hoppalong Cassidy, toy soldiers and toy farm animals. Even though there was a five year age difference, we got along swell together. We shared toys, games and secrets.
I was scared and devastated when I was in the seventh grade and the school principal called me to his office to inform me that my brother had been hit by a car and died. It was a very sad time and I felt lonely. My parents had already bought Christmas presents and had them wrapped and under the tree. The packages were given to a needy family.


Obituary:

Randolph Tp. Boy, 7, Killed In Dash For School Bus
Lad Runs In Front Of Auto On Rt. 48 As Mother Watches
A seven-year-old boy was injured fatally about 8:30 a.m. Thursday when he was struck by an automobile in the 8500 block on N. Main st. (State Route 48), when he dashed across the roadway to meet an approaching school bus, as his mother watched helplessly.
The child, Kenneth Beck, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thearen Beck of 8513 N. Main st., was pronounced dead on arrival at Good Samaritan hospital.
John V. Walker, owner of Walker Motor Sales, who also lives on State Route 48, was the driver of the car which struck the child according to Deputy Sheriff Thomas Siegman.
Siegman said the boy and his mother had been standing in front of their home on the west side of the road, waiting for the Randolph tp. school bus. As the child saw the bus approach from the south, he ran across the roadway and in front of Walker's southbound car. Mrs. Beck told Deputy Siegman at the hospital that the accident was not Walker's fault.
The boy was a second grade pupil at Randolph tp. school.
So far this year there have been 38 traffic fatalities in the city and county, 30 of them having occurred in rural areas. At this same time last year, 74 persons had died in traffic accidents with 46 of the deaths reported on county highways.

Obituary:

County Boy, 7, Killed In Run To School Bus
Mother Sees Lad Dart In Front Of Car On '48'
A seven-year-old boy was injured fatally about 8;30 a.m. Thursday when he was struck by an automobile across the road from his home on N. Main st. (State Route 48), when he dashed across the roadway to meet an approaching school bus, as his mother watched helplessly.
The child, Kenneth Beck, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thearen Beck of 8513 N. Main st., was pronounced dead on arrival at Good Samaritan hospital.
John V. Walker, owner of Walker Motor Sales, who also lives on State Route 48, was the driver of the car which struck the child, according to Deputy Sheriff Thomas Stegman.
Stegman said the boy and his mother had been standing in front of their home on the west side of the road, waiting for the Randolph tp. school bus, as the child saw the bus approach from the south, he ran across the roadway and in front of Walker's southbound car. Mrs. Beck told Deputy Stegman at the hospital that the accident was not Walker's fault.
Walker had left his home, which is located a little more than a mile north of the scene of the accident, about 8:15 a.m. Deputy Stegman said traffic tests showed Walker was driving not more that 35 miles an hour when the child was struck.
The boy was a second grade pupil at Randolph tp. school.
So far this year there have been 58 traffic fatalities in the city and county, 30 of them having occurred in rural areas. At this same time last year, 74 persons had died in traffic accidents with 46 of the deaths reported on county highways.

Obituary:

Rites For Boy To Be Held Sunday
Services for a seven-year-old traffic victim, Kenneth Beck, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Churchill funeral home, 101 National rd., Englewood.
The lad was fatally injured Thursday after he ran from his mother's side to meet a school bus and ran into the path of an auto in front of his home.
He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thearen Beck, 8513 N. Main St., and was in the second grade at Randolph tp. school. He is also survived by a sister, Patricia L.; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leeth of Lewisburg and the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Beck of Sidney.
The Rev. Robert Chiles will conduct the services. Burial will be in Arlington cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Saturday and through the evening.

Obituary:

Fatal: A contradiction of the old wheeze about boys hating school came in a tragic way Thursday. Standing in front of their home at 8513 N. Main St., little Kenneth Beck was waiting with his mother, Mrs. Thearen Beck, for the Randolph tp. school bus. When the seven-year-old lad saw the bus approaching, he started to dash across N. Main (Covington Pike) to meet it. He darted into the path of an auto driven by auto dealer John V. Walker—with both his mother and Walker powerless to prevent the tragedy. The boy's death the city-county toll to 58. It was 73 this time last year.

Obituary:

Boy Killed On Way To School
A small boy who formerly lived in this community was injured fatally last Thursday morning. He was Kenneth Beck, seven-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Thearon Beck of 8513 North Main street, Dayton, formerly of Lewisburg, and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leeth of RR 2, Lewisburg.
The lad and his mother were standing in front of their home on the west side of the street (State Route 48), waiting for a bus of the Randolph township schools at Englewood, where he was a second grade pupil. As the bus approached from the south, he dashed across the roadway and into the path of a southbound car driven by John V. Walker, owner of Walker Motor Sales. He was not held, as the investigating deputy sheriff cleared him of any blame for the accident and reported he wasn't driving over 30 miles an hour. The child was pronounced dead on arrival at Good Samaritan hospital.
Kenneth was born at Troy.
Besides the parents and maternal grandparents, survivors include a sister Patricia, 12 years old, and the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Beck of Sidney.
Funeral services were held at Englewood Sunday afternoon with burial following in Arlington cemetery.

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• Newspaper: 23 Aug 1956; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 23 August 1956, p5

Notes:

Newspaper:

Leeth Family Reunion
The Leeth family reunion was held Sunday, August 19, at the Antwerp Park at Antwerp, with an attendance of over eighty.
The officers elected for next year's reunion are: President, John M. Leeth of Payne; vice president, Jesse Leeth of White Pigeon, Mich; and Secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Dan Adams of Elkhart, Ind.
Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Donald Lee and children and Mr. and Mrs. Dave Leeth and daughter of Haviland; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Leeth and children and Mr. and Mrs. Charles of Lewisburg, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lee and children of Van Wert; Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Leeth and children, Richard, Dawn and Garnet, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Leeth, Mr. and Mrs. Arlo Leeth and children, Pamela and Angie, Mr. and Mrs. Orley Leeth and son, Roger, all of White Pigeon, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Lafie E. Leeth and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Carter of Paulding; Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Shelley of Schoolcraft, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Ira Leeth of Kalamazoo, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Glen Jackson of Sturgis, Mich.; John L. Leeth and Mr. and Mrs. Don Adams of Elkhart, Ind.; Mrs. Edna Jewell of Bristol, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Leeth, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Basil Leeth, Mr. and Mrs. John M. Leeth, Jim, Ella and Linda Howard, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Griswold, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd V. Smith, all of Payne; Mrs. Mae Connor of Omaha, Nebraska; Nora Cromley, Gus Walkenstine of Antwerp; Mrs. Hetty Hosted, Mr. and Mrs. Argo Hosted and children of Richland, Mich., Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Bedwell and children of Dayton, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hosted of Ypsilanti, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Hosted of Sturgis, Mich.; and Mrs. M. M. Leeth of Payne.
The reunion next year will be held in Elkhart, Ind.

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• Newspaper: 19 Aug 1956; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 23 August 1956, p5
• Obituary: 30 Aug 1976; Dayton Daily News (Dayton, Ohio) 30 August 1976, p13
• Obituary: 1 Sep 1976; Newspaper unknown

Notes:

Newspaper:

Leeth Family Reunion
The Leeth family reunion was held Sunday, August 19, at the Antwerp Park at Antwerp, with an attendance of over eighty.
The officers elected for next year's reunion are: President, John M. Leeth of Payne; vice president, Jesse Leeth of White Pigeon, Mich; and Secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Dan Adams of Elkhart, Ind.
Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Donald Lee and children and Mr. and Mrs. Dave Leeth and daughter of Haviland; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Leeth and children and Mr. and Mrs. Charles of Lewisburg, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lee and children of Van Wert; Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Leeth and children, Richard, Dawn and Garnet, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Leeth, Mr. and Mrs. Arlo Leeth and children, Pamela and Angie, Mr. and Mrs. Orley Leeth and son, Roger, all of White Pigeon, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Lafie E. Leeth and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Carter of Paulding; Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Shelley of Schoolcraft, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Ira Leeth of Kalamazoo, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Glen Jackson of Sturgis, Mich.; John L. Leeth and Mr. and Mrs. Don Adams of Elkhart, Ind.; Mrs. Edna Jewell of Bristol, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Leeth, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Basil Leeth, Mr. and Mrs. John M. Leeth, Jim, Ella and Linda Howard, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Griswold, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd V. Smith, all of Payne; Mrs. Mae Connor of Omaha, Nebraska; Nora Cromley, Gus Walkenstine of Antwerp; Mrs. Hetty Hosted, Mr. and Mrs. Argo Hosted and children of Richland, Mich., Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Bedwell and children of Dayton, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hosted of Ypsilanti, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Hosted of Sturgis, Mich.; and Mrs. M. M. Leeth of Payne.
The reunion next year will be held in Elkhart, Ind.

Obituary:

OBITUARY
Leeth, Bruce M., age 22, of Brookville, died Sunday at Good Samaritan hospital. He was a foreman at H. F. Hawkins & Sons Mfg. Co. in Brookville and is survived by his wife, Joan; mother, Mrs. Marilyn Stence of Arieta, Calif.; father Fred Leeth of Brookville; 5 sisters, Peggy Leeth, Glenna Leeth both of Burbank, Calif., Linda Milton of Dayton, Cindy Osborn and Darleen Leeth, both of Brookville; 5 brothers, Fred Leeth Jr., Don Osborn and Vince Leeth, all of Brookville and Dan Leeth of Portland Ore.; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Campbell of Santa Cruz., Calif. and paternal grandfather, Charles Leeth of Brookville. Services 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1st, at Hay-Powell * Dexter Funeral Home, 15 Wolf Creek in Brookville. Interment in Arlington cemetery, Pastor Forrest M. Garner officiating. Family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Obituary:

Grandson of former resident buried yesterday in Arlington
Funeral service was held yesterday morning at the Hay-Powell and Dexter funeral home in Brookville for Bruce M. Leeth, age 22, the grandson of Charles H. Leeth, farmer local resident.
Mr. Leeth passed away Sunday at Good Samaritan hospital. He resided near Brookville and was a foreman at H. F. Hawkins and Sons Mfg. Co. in that village.
Survivors include his widow, Joan; mother, Mrs. Marilyn Stence of Arleta, Calif.; father, Fred Leeth of Brookville; five sisters, Peggy and Glenna, both of Burbank, Calif., Linda Milton of Dayton, Cindy Osborn and Darleen Leeth, both of Brookville; four brothers, Fred Leeth Jr., Don Osborn and Vince Leeth, all of Brookville and Dan Leeth of Portland, Ore.; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Campbell of Santa Cruze, Calif. and paternal grandfather, Charles Leeth of Brookville.
Pastor Forrest M. Garner officiated at the service followed by interment in Arlington cemetery.

Died:

OBITUARY
Leeth, Bruce M., age 22, of Brookville, died Sunday at Good Samaritan hospital. He was a foreman at H. F. Hawkins & Sons Mfg. Co. in Brookville and is survived by his wife, Joan; mother, Mrs. Marilyn Stence of Arieta, Calif.; father Fred Leeth of Brookville; 5 sisters, Peggy Leeth, Glenna Leeth both of Burbank, Calif., Linda Milton of Dayton, Cindy Osborn and Darleen Leeth, both of Brookville; 5 brothers, Fred Leeth Jr., Don Osborn and Vince Leeth, all of Brookville and Dan Leeth of Portland Ore.; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Campbell of Santa Cruz., Calif. and paternal grandfather, Charles Leeth of Brookville. Services 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1st, at Hay-Powell * Dexter Funeral Home, 15 Wolf Creek in Brookville. Interment in Arlington cemetery, Pastor Forrest M. Garner officiating. Family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

OBITUARY
Grandson of former resident buried yesterday in Arlington
—Funeral service was held yesterday morning at the Hay-Powell and Dexter funeral home in Brookville for Bruce M. Leeth, age 22, the grandson of Charles H. Leeth, farmer local resident.
—Mr. Leeth passed away Sunday at Good Samaritan hospital. He resided near Brookville and was a foreman at H. F. Hawkins and Sons Mfg. Co. in that village.
—Survivors include his widow, Joan; mother, Mrs. Marilyn Stence of Arleta, Calif.; father, Fred Leeth of Brookville; five sisters, Peggy and Glenna, both of Burbank, Calif., Linda Milton of Dayton, Cindy Osborn and Darleen Leeth, both of Brookville; four brothers, Fred Leeth Jr., Don Osborn and Vince Leeth, all of Brookville and Dan Leeth of Portland, Ore.; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Campbell of Santa Cruze, Calif. and paternal grandfather, Charles Leeth of Brookville.
—Pastor Forrest M. Garner officiated at the service followed by interment in Arlington cemetery.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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