Madison Weekly Herald
May & July 1947
Transcriptions
by
Carolyn Yetter

Spellings are as printed; headlines are in bold. Date of death can be inferred from the date of the issue (in italics beneath the notice). Surnames mentioned in the notice are listed above the headline, but were not in the printed notice. They are there for convenience of researchers. Submitted with Thanks to Jane Jacobs, publisher, The Madison-Courier , who granted permission to transcribe the notices for use on this genealogical Web site.
I want to thank both ladies, Carolyn has contributed a slice of the weekly news in Madison, Obituaries, Business topics and local happenings, just what we as researchers are searching for!






Obituaries

((Names: Augustin, Walsh, Perry, McKay, Moore))

Hold Augustin Rites

Last rites for the late Mrs. Anna Augustin who died early Monday morning were held this morning at 8:00 o’clock at St. Michael’s church. A requiem high mass was read by Father Charles Walsh. Interment was in Springdale cemetery. Pall bearers were five grandsons, William and Robert Perry, Kenneth and Thomas McKay and Charles Augustin, and a grandson-in-law, Lynn Moore.

-- The Weekly Herald, July 17, 1947

 

((Names: Eisenhardt, Lukenbill, Cooper))

Dateline Monday, May 5, 1947

MRS. EISENHARDT DIES

Funeral Services To Be Held Tomorrow for Hilltop Resident

Mrs. Lillie Walker Eisenhardt, 71, wife of Albert Eisenhardt of North Madison, died at 12:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon in Methodist hospital, Indianapolis.

Surviving besides her husban is a sister, Mrs. Julie Lukenbill, of North Madison.

Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at 10:00 o'clock at the Vail memorial funeral home with Rev. Lawrence Cooper in charge. Burial will be in Marland cemetery near Saluda.

-- The Madison Weekly Herald, Thursday, May 8, 1947

 

((Names: Gavin, Marcus, Wilson, Harmon))

Dateline: Tuesday, May 6, 1947

ILLNESS TAKES THOMAS GAVIN

Aged Madison Resident Was Retired Riverman and Bookkeeper

Thomas Matthews Gavin, 85, a well know[n] resident of this city, died at 3 a.m. today at his home, 315 Poplar street, following an illness of about three months’ duration attributed to infirmities of advanced age.

The deceased was born in Madison and spent his life here. He was a son of the John and Bridget Gavin. For some 15 years he served as first clerk on the river packets Hattie Brown, Vitm and Richard Roe and made a wide acquaintance up and down the Ohio.

Prior to his career on the river he served as bookkeeper for the former Nicklaus wholesale house. For the past 25 years he was bookkeeper for the American Tobacco Co., having retired only a year ago.

Mr. Gavin was an expert penman and over a period of years was called upon to fill out diplomas, greeting cards and other announcements.

He was a life long member of St. Michael's Catholic church.

Surviving is the widow, Mrs. Louise Marquis Gavin, a daughter, Mrs. Arthur H. Wilson, of Hamilton, O., and a granddaughter, Mrs. Robert Harmon, of Springfield, O.

Friends may call at the Lytle funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

-- The Madison Weekly Herald, Thursday, May 8, 1947

 

((Names: Hamilton, Wainscott))

Set Rites for Infant

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2:30 p.m. (DST) at Mt. Pleasant church for Dean Lee Hamilton, aged two years and three months, son of Les and Daisy Wainscott Hamilton, Madison route four, who died at 7:30 o'clock last night in King’s Daughters hospital. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at Haigh’s until Thursday at 1:30 p.m.

The child was the victim of severe burns received when a kettle of scalding water was overturned at the family home Sunday morning.

-- The Madison Weekly Herald, Thursday, May 8, 1947

 

((Names: McBride, Klein, Manion, Smith))

Dateline: Monday, July 14, 1947

Death Takes

George McBride

Early Today

George Thomas McBride, 66, butcher and well known in Madison, died quite suddenly this morning at 5:15 o'clock at his home, 415 St. Michael’s avenue.

He had been in declining health several years but worked Saturday until 9:00 o'clock in the evening at the Hand grocery and meat market where he had been employed since several years before the war. Although he had been failing he had not missed work and at the time of his passing had completed arrangements to take a vacation trip.

The decesased was a son of the late William J. and Mary McBride and was a native and life long resident of Madison. He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic church.

For many years he served as a butcher in the City Meat market and later conducted his own business on north Walnut street prior to taking over the meat department at the Hands grocery.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Louise Klein McBride; two brothers, William E. and Charles O. McBride, both of this city; four sisters, Mrs. Ida Manion, Miss Anna McBride and Mrs. Clara Smith, all of Indianapolis, and Miss Zoe McBridge of this city; also a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday morning at 8:30 o'clock at St. Michael's church with burial in Springdale cemetery. Friends may call at the late residence after tomorrow noon.

-- The Madison Weekly Herald, Thursday, July 17, 1947

 

((Names: Miles, Nygren, Keesling, Dixon, Wilson, Grossman, Kolb, Riedel))

Dateline Friday, July 11

Serve at Miles Rites

Final rites for the late Attorney George W. Miles who died Tuesday night in King’s Daughters hospital were held this afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at the Vail Memorial funeral home. The services were in charge of Rev. Malcolm Nygren. Burial was in Springdale cemetery with the following serving as pall bearers: Messrs. Walter Keesling, John Dixon, Charles Wilson, Carl Grossman, Fred Kolb and Wiley M. Riedel.

-- The Madison Weekly Herald, Thursday, July 17, 1947

 

((Names: Miles, Grosman, Baer, Greusling, Keesling, Whitney, Parthy))

Dateline: Wednesday, July 9, 1947

George W. Miles, Bar’s Oldest Member, is Dead

George Wilmington Miles, an attorney and oldest member of the Jefferson county bar, died at 8:15 o'clock last night at King's Daughters hospital following a short illness. He was 80 years of age. Mr. Miles was a son of the late Enos J. and Margaret Grosman Miles and was born on February 9, 1867 and spent his life in Jefferson county. He was reared on a farm at Belleview but for many years had been a resident of Madison route five at Fairmount. As a young man he owned and operated the Madison end of the former Madison to Belleview toll road that is now a part of the Michigan road (state route 29). This toll road had formerly been owned and operated by his father. When the county purchased the toll roads and made them free after the turn of the century, Mr. Miles moved to Fairmount on the hilltop, where he had since lived. He gardened for some years and on Feb. 2, 1917, was admitted to the Jefferson county bar. He had since been engaged in the practice of law and was also actively identified in local demcratic party circles. For years his office was located on Jefferson street and later he established headquarters over the Oscar C. Bear jewelry store. Only recently he vacated his quarters in Madison and moved his office to his residence at Fairmount. He was a member of Madison lodge of Elks and the Knights of Pythias.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Louise Greusling Miles, who is confined with illness at King’s Daughters' hospital; a brother, James E. Miles, Madison route one; a nephew, Bernard Miles, Indianapolis, and three nieces, Mrs. Mildred Keesling, Anderson; Mrs. Lucille Whitney, and Mrs. Dorothy Parthy, both of Indianapolis.

A twin brother, Allen Miles, preceded him in death a number of years ago.

Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon 2 o'clock at the Vail memorial funeral home with burial in Springdale cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.

-- The Weekly Herald, July 17, 1947

 

((Names: Scott, Gronseth, Goins, Farley, Peterson, Stanton, Fredenburg))

Dateline: Monday, May 14, 1947

Serve at Scott Rites

Final rites for the late Lee D. Scott who died Thursday morning were conducted this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Vail memorial funderal home with Rev. Ralph Gronseth in charge. Burial was in Springdale Cemetery with the Veterans of Foreign Wars conducting military rites at the grave. Pall-bearers were Chester Goins, William Scott, Dan Farley, Joe Peterson, Charles Stanton and Lawrence Fredenburg.

-- The Madison Weekly Herald, Thursday, July 17, 1947

 

Dateline: Friday, July 11

Lee D. Scott Dies

Funeral Services to be Held Monday for Local Rivermen

Lee Daniel Scott, 53, a local riverman, died at 2:50 o'clock yesterday at his home at Bee Camp. His death was attributed to a heart attack.

He was a son of the late Levi and Anna Scott, and spent 42 years on the river, 25 of which he served as a pilot. He was last employed by the Greene Line. During the administration of the late Mayor Edward Eckert he served on the city police force.

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Catherine Turner Scott; two sons and a daughter, Arthur Lee, John Lawrence and Catherine Anna Scott, all of this city; a brother, William Thomas Scott, Dayton, O., and three grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted Monday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at the Vail Memorial funeral home by Rev. Ralph Gronseth. Burial will be in Springdale cemetery. Friends may call at Vail’s.

-- The Madison Weekly Herald, Thursday, July 17, 1947

 

((Names: Simonton, Hasfurter))

Dateline Tuesday, May 6, 1947

Former Resident Dead

Mrs. Regina Hasfurter Simonton died April 19th at her home 225 Lexington Ave., Dayton, Ohio. She was the only sister of the late Otto Hasfurter of Kent. Born near Smyrna, she spent her girlhood days in Jefferson county, going to Dayton when a young woman.

She is survived by her husband Sylvan Simonton, and and nieces.several nephews

-- The Madison Weekly Herald, Thursday, May 8, 1947

 

((Names: Tetrick, Beck, Stone, Jones, Walker))

MRS. PAUL TETRICK DEAD

Greensburg Resident Formerly Lived in This County

Mrs. Nora Tetrick, wife of Paul Tetrick of Greensburg, died yesterday evening in Cleveland (O.) Clinic hospital, according to word received here.

She was formerly of Jefferson county but had resided at Greensburg since her marriage.

Surviving besides her husband are two sons and two daughters, Lain, a student at medical school in Indianapolis; Roderick, Mt. Vernon, Ill.; Mrs. Don Beck, Indianapolis, and Mrs. Dale Stone, Greensburg. She also leaves three brothers, Charles H. Jones of this city; Sam of Indianapolis and Herbert of Medford, Ore., and a sister, Mrs. Leonard Walker of Hanover.

Funeral services will be held at Greensburg Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock with burial there.

-- The Weekly Herald, July 17, 1947

 

 

((Names: Wilson, Hancock, Eglin, Nichols, Blackard, Millar, Friedersdorff, Wehner))

Dateline: Monday, July 14, 1947

Hold Wilson Rites

Funeral services for the late Harry Wilson, who died early Friday morning, were held his afternoon at 4 o'clock at the Vail Memorial funeral home. The rites were in charge of Rev. David Hancock. Burial was in Springdale cemetery, with the following serving as pall-bearers: Carroll Eaglin; Judge Harry E. Nicholas, M.W. Blackard, Will Millar, Carl Friedersdorff and Wilbur Wehner.

-- The Madison Weekly Herald, Thursday, July 17, 1947

((Names: Wilson, Doig, Robertson))

Dateline: Friday, July 11

HARRY WILSON DEAD

Retired Local Electrician Expired Early This Morning

Harry Irwin Wilson, 78, a resident of 314 Central avenue and well known in this city, died in his sleep about 4:00 o'clock this morning following a long period of ill health.

He was a son of the late Henry and Margaret Wilson and was born and spent his liefe in Madison, He was a retired electrician.

He is survived by a daughter and two sons, Margaret, who is married and lives at Covington, Ky., and David and Louis Wilson; three sisters, Mrs. Will Doig, route five, and Miss May Wilson and Ms. Horace Robertson, with whom he had made his home; also seven grandchildren.-- The Madison Weekly Herald, Thursday, July 17, 1947


(Name: Wren)

Dateline Friday, July 11

Hold Rites for Infant

Rites were held this afternoon with burial in Springdale cemetery for the infant son of George William and Frieda Wren, 105 Presbyterian avenue, who died shortly after birth at King’s Daughters hospital yesterday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock.

-- The Weekly Herald, July 17, 1947


Business News

((Names: Smith, Tuttle, Haungs, McNimery))

SMITH BROTHERS TAKE OVER TUTTLE BAKERY

Business continued without interruption today at the Tuttle bakery, 312 Jefferson street, as ownership and management of the business was taken over by Kenneth R. and Shirley N. Smith, sons of Joe Smith, local tailor, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tuttle, who have disposed of their interests to the Smith brothers, today moved to their farm home on Madison route three, where they plan to make their future residence. Shirley Smith, who is a veteran of World War II, has served as a baker for the Tuttles over a period of five years. His brother Kenneth has been employed by the Sample Ice Cream company. The new management proposes … (to add varieties) when more sugar becomes available. Mr. and Mrs. Tuttle have retired after having operated the bakery the past 12 years.
The stand was established some 50 years ago by the late Charles Haungs. It later passed to management of Charles McNimery who eventually sold out to the Tuttles.

-- The Weekly Herald, Thursday, May 8, 1947

[Transcriber’s note: Smith's bakery was on the east side of Jefferson roughly between Gans Furniture and the old Bill's Sporting Goods, (between Second and Main streets) and a favorite after-school stop for ice cream cones for children into at least the 1960s]

 

((Name: Baglan))

Baglan Erects Plant

Nicholas E. Baglan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Enos Baglan of this city, is erecting a concrete, one-story fire proof building at Carrollton, Ky., to house his dry cleaning business. The new plant will occupy the site of his former plant that was destroyed by fire last January 4th. He plans to install new equipment.

-- The Weekly Herald, Thursday, May 8, 1947

 

((Names: Selig, Short))

Dateline: Monday, July 14, 1947

Remove Third Story

Contractor Ed Selig is removing the third story of the brick business building at the south-east corner of Mulberry and Second streets that is owned by Mrs. Anna Short. First floor tenant of the structure are the Short taxi line and Jacobs liquor store. Living quarters are on the second flood.

-- The Weekly Herald, Thursday, July 17, 1947


Social News, Including Marriages


((Names: Cline, Hord, Vore, Ritchies, Bramwell, Officer, Smith))

Dateline Tuesday, May 6, 1947

PRIZES FOR OLD, YOUNG

Mrs. Ida Cline Hostess to Smyrna-Monroe Women’s Society.

The Smyrna-Monroe Women's Society met at the church for its regular meeting May 1st. Mrs. Ida Cline was hostess and was assisted by Mrs. Blanche and Imogene Cline.

… the meeting was called to order by the president, Mrs. Ethel Hord. … Those present besides ones already mentioned were: Mesdames Clara Cline, Inez Vore, Mary Ritchies, Ruth, Nina and Jettie Bramwell, Nellie and Anna Mae Hord, Mary Officer and Florence Smith.

Visitors were Rev. Simpson, Homer Bramwell. Children, Donnie and Kenny Hord, Mary Alice Ritchie, Jay D. Cline, Joey Cline and Dennis Facemire.

-- The Weekly Herald, Thursday, May 8, 1947

 

((Names: Ritchert, Raney, Andres, Rains, Einsel, Bowman, Lanham, Hill, and Woods))

Dateline: Monday, July 14, 1947

Attend Reception

Members of John Paul chapter D.A.R. who attended a reception in Indianapolis yesterday afternoon for the President General, Mrs. Roscoe O'Byrne, were:

Mrs. Frances Ritchert, Mrs. Guy Raney, Mrs. Edwin Andres, Mrs. Rinda Rains, Mrs. Marion Einsel, Mrs. Ella Bowman, Miss Edna Lanham, Miss Beatrice Lanham, Miss Mary Hill, and Mrs. Mildred Woods.

-- The Weekly Herald, Thursday, July 17, 1947

 

Name: Bright

Brooksburg News

Dateline Thursday, July 10, 1947

Mrs. Oteria Bright, and daughter Barbara, entertained the women’s circle from the church [Brooksburg Baptist Church].

-- The Weekly Herald, July 17, 1947

 

((Names: Mundt, Mickel))

No dateline

Leave for Long Trip

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mundt and her mother, Mrs. Minnie Mickel, of Bridgetown, N.J., who spent the past winter with them left today for Los Angeles, Cal. On their return they will travel through Yellowstone National park, then east to Connecticut and New Jersey for a visit to relatives and friends. They expedt to return home the first part of September.

-- The Weekly Herald, July 17, 1947

 

((Name: McGuire))

Mary David and Michael Mcguire have returned to their home in Winchester, Ky., after a visit with their grandmother , Mrs. Margaret McGuire, east Fourth street.

-- The Weekly Herald, July 17, 1947

 

((Names: Eckert, Bersch, Manaugh))

No dateline

Leave for Portland

Mr. And Mrs. William W. Eckert, Mr. and Mrs. George Bersch and Mr. C.O. Manaugh left this morning for Portland, Oregon, where they will attend the Elk’s national convention. Mr. Manaugh, exalted ruler, and Mr. Eckert, past exalted ruler, are delegates from the Madison lodge.

-- The Weekly Herald, July 17, 1947

 

((Names: Mundt, Mickel))

No dateline

Leave for Long Trip

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mundt and her mother, Mrs. Minnie Mickel, of Bridgetown, N.J., who spent the past winter with them left today for Los Angeles, Cal. On their return they will travel through Yellowstone National park, then east to Connecticut and New Jersey for a visit to relatives and friends. They expedt to return home the first part of September.

-- The Weekly Herald, July 17, 1947

 

King and Queen Candidates for County Chosen

Phi Beta Psi today announced candidates for king and queen at the Jefferson County high school senior ball to be held May 22nd at the armory under sponsorship of the sorority.

Madison High School candidates will be Bob Clegg and Nancy McKay. Deputy will be represented by Carl Finch and Hazel Cochrane and North Madison’s entrants will be Donald Hoskins and Ernestine Coleman.

Hanover and Saluda have dropped out due to too many senior activities.

The sorority plans to present trophies to the county winners during the dance which will be a formal affair.

-- The Weekly Herald, Thursday, May 8, 1947

 

Receives Scholarship

Miss Barbara Ketterman today received word that she has been awarded a $100 scholarship to Butler University for the school year 1847-48. She was awarded the money which is to be applied on her tuition there on the basis of her outstanding work in high school, and high rank in her graduating class.

-- The Weekly Herald, Thursday, May 8, 1947

 

Sgt. Boyer Commended

S-Sgt. Ralph C. Boyer, formerly of this city and now serving as maintenance chief with the 145th Air and Airways Communitcations Service Sqdn, Hickham Field, Hawaii, is the proud possessor of a letter of commendation from his commanding officer, Col. Charles W. Gordon.

The colonel accredits Sgt. Boyer with successfully installing and operating the AACS equipment used during a recent exhibit at Fort DeRussey for Army Day. The officer said in part: "Your long hours of work after duty, your originality and initiative, and your meticulous attention to details have shown you to be highly capable of responsibility and trust…

--The Weekly Herald Thursday, May 8, 1947

 

(Oak)

Sgt. Oak in Japan

Staff Sgt. Roy L. Oak of this city is now stationed at the Fourth Replacement Depot, located southwest of Tokyo, Japan, according to word from Eighth army headquarters. He entered the army in 1940 and served during the war in Africa, Sicily and the European theatre. His wife, Mrs. Rita Oak, resides at 309 Mulberry street.

-- The Weekly Herald, July 17, 1947

 

((Names: Leonard, Ahlmark, Miller))

Ahlmark Buys Home

Mrs. Margaret Leonard has sold her residence at 750 west Main street to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ahlmark who expect to continue making their home there. The sale was made thru the Earl Miller Jr., real estate agency.

-- The Weekly Herald, Thursday, May 8, 1947

 

((Names: Heilman, Smith))

Heilmans Buy Home

Mr. and Mrs. Louis Heilman have purchased the residence at 822 ½ west Third street from Mr. and Mrs. John Smith and are now making their home there.

-- The Weekly Herald, Thursday, May 8, 1947

 

((Names: Stearns, Claghorn))

Stearns Sells Cottage

Edward Stearns has sold his cottage and large lot located at 1034 west Second street to Benjamin Claghorn, who will take posession October 1, next. The sale was made by Harry Lemen and Son, local realtors.

-- The Weekly Herald, Thursday, May 8, 1947


Marriages

Spellings are as printed; headlines are in bold. Date of death can be inferred from the date of the issue (in italics beneath the notice). Surnames mentioned in the notice are listed above the headline, but were not in the printed notice. They are there for convenience of researchers. Submitted with thanks to Jane Jacobs, publisher, The Madison-Courier, who granted permission to transcribe the notices for use on this genealogical Web site.


Campbell, Crozier

No dateline

Deputy Couple Married

John Campbell and Miss Evaliee Campbell, both of the Deputy neighborhood, were married yesterday by Justice of the Peace Elmer L. Crozier.

[Note: Yes, both surnames are Campbell -- transcriber]

-- The Weekly Herald, Thursday, May 8, 1947

 

Ogden

No dateline

Mark Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ogden yesterday quietly observed their golden wedding anniversary at their home, 925 Walnut street. Several nice gifts were sent by friends. Mr. and Mrs. Ogden were married at the court house here at 10 a.m. April 29, 1897. Both are in good health and he is now employed at Meese, Inc.

For a number of years Mr. Ogden operated a grocery, and thru his business in Madison and surrounding areas he became widely known.

-- The Weekly Herald, Thursday, May 8, 1947

 

(Shelton, Herring, Poole, Murray, Murphy, Schirmer, Brooks)

Dateline: Monday, July 14, 1947

YOUNG COUPLE WEDS

Miss Evelyn Herring Becomes Brides of James L. Shelton

James L. Shelton, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Shelton, of route two, and Miss Evelyn Herring, formerly of Texas, were married July 10th at 5:00 p.m. at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ora Poole. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Verner J. Murray of the Christian church.

The bride was attired in a plain blue dress of spun rayon and wore a corsage of yellow roses. Miss Dorothy Murphy, bridesmaid, wore pink of the same material and carried red roses. Robert Schirmer was best man.

Also attending the wedding were Betty Brooks and Della Jo Murphy, both of Carrollton, Ky.

-- The Madison Weekly Herald, Thursday, July 17, 1947

 

(Simmonds, Leventhal, Gronseth, Kelley)

No dateline

MISS SIMMONDS WEDS

Baptist Parsonage Scene of Morning Wedding Yesterday

Miss Amelia Simmonds, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Simmonds of this city, became the bridge of Jack Leventhal, of Indianapolis, in a quiet ceremony yesterday morning at 11:30 o’clock at the Baptist parsonage. Rev. Ralph E. Gronseth officiated at a single ring service.

The bride was attired in a light blue dress with white accessories. Her shoulder corsage was of white roses.

James Kelley, brother-in-law of the bride, witnessed the ceremony.

The couple plans to reside in Indianapolis.

-- The Weekly Herald, July 17, 1947

 

(Ford, Singer)

Dateline, July 10, 1947

Brooksburg News

The marriage of Mr. George Ford, of this place and Miss Jean Singer, of Hanover, took place at Madison, last Thursday. The groom is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Ford, He served several months during the war in North Africa and in Italy. His many friends join in wishing them all happiness and success.

-- The Weekly Herald, July 17, 1947
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                


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