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m. 31 Dec 1902
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m. 20 Jun 1925
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A former printer with Fix Printing Co, he move to Oakfield in 1929 andworked for Charles Westervelt of the Oakfield Independent. In 1940,he and Arthur Richter, bought the Independent, publishing a weeklynewspaper and doing commercial printing. In 1946, he bought Mr.Richter's interest in the company and continued operations until 1950when he formed a partnership with son, Donald. He retired in 1969,but continued in the business on a part-time basis. He was a memberof the Oakfield Methodist Church, a 50 Year member of the OakfieldFire Department, past noble grand of IOOF 496 of Alabama, NY and pastcheif patriarch of Genesee Encampment IOOF 59. He was also a memberof Batavia Lodge 475, F&AM; Western Star Chapter 35, Royal Arch mason;Nundawaga Council 92, Royal Select Masters and was past commander ofBatavia Commandery. He received a dedicated service award and thehonor of Meritorious Companion in Royal Arch Masonry. He was aCharter member of the Oakfield Rod and Gen Club and theOakfield-Alabama Lions Club. References
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