The following birth announcement appeared in The Times Recorder (Zanesville, OH) newspaper on July 24, 1941: Patrolman and Mrs. Lafe Hoy of 739 Westborne avenue, twins, a son and
daughter, at Good Samaritan hospital, Tuesday.The following engagement announcement of Richard E. Bauer and Maxine Hoy appeared in The Times Recorder (Zanesville, OH) newspaper on September 27, 1964: HOY-BAUER ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED Announcement is being made pf the engagement and approaching marriage
of Miss Maxine R. Hoy, daughter of Mrs. Lafe Hoy of 793 Westbourne avenue
and the late Mr. Hoy, to richard E. Bauer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dean W. Bauer
of 1345 Crown street. No date has been set for the wedding. Miss Hoy, a graduate of Rosecrans High School, is employed as bookkeeper
for the Zanesville Mould Company. Mr. Bauer, a patroman on the Zanesville police department, attended Zanesville
High School and spent five years in the U.S. Navy.
In 1910, Thomas F. Swick (28) and his new wife, Audrey F. (20) lived on a farm in Stock Twp., Noble County, Ohio owned by Thomas' brother John Swick. The men's widowed father, Joseph F. Swick, also lived with them.
At the time of the 1920 census, Thomas Swick (37) and his wife Audrey F. (29) lived on a farm in Stock Twp., Noble County, Ohio with their children Lucille (7), Grace (4), and Lewis (2). None of the children attended school. All family members were born in Ohio. Thomas' parents were natives of Germany. Audrey's parents were born in Ohio, according to the census.
According to an article in the Zanesville Times Recorder on 24 Jan 1929, a fire originating in the kitchen of the Thomas Swick home destroyed that home and two business places at Carlisle near Caldwell. A number of buildins were damaged before the fire was brought under control by the Caldwell Fire Department.
In 1930, T. F. Swick (48) rented a farm for $6 a month in Stock Twp., Noble County, Ohio. Living with him were his wife, A. F. (40), and children Lucille C. (17), Grace O. (15), Lewis F. (12), and Dana F. (9). All of the children attended school. Thomas Swick was born in Ohio; his parents were from Germany. The Swick family did not own a radio set. Thomas was employed as an operator at a gasoline plant.
Thomas Swick’s obituary was published in the Zanesville Times Recorder on 15 May 1969:
THOMAS SWICK, EX-GAS CO. EMPLOYE, DIES
Thomas F. Swick, 87, of Berne, Noble County, died at 2:30 a.m.
Wednesday (May 14) in Bethesda Hospital where he was admitted
May 9. Mr. Swick was born July 18, 1881 in Monroe County, a son
of John and Catherine Burkhart Swick and was a retired employe
of the Ohio Fuel Gas Company.
He was a member of Berne United Methodist Church and received
a 50-year jewel from the Summerfield F & AM Lodge several years
ago.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Lucille Warner of 329 Luck
avenue and Mrs. Charles Wiley of Arlington Heights, Ill.; two sons,
Lewis of Berne and Dana of Kingsport, Tenn., 11 grandchildren
and nine great-grandchildren.
The body was taken to Mallett funeral home at Stafford where
friends may call after noon today and where Masonic services will
be held at 7:30 p.m. today.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in the funeral home with
Rev. Richard Leonard officiating. Burial will be in Berne Cemetery.
According to the 1930 census, A. F. Swick and her parents were all born in Ohio. A column in the Zanesville Times Recorder on 2 Jul 1930 reported the divorce procedings of Audrey and Thomas Swick:
Evidence in the divorce suit of Mrs. Audrey F. Swick vs. Thomas
Swick started Monday afternoon was completed Tuesday by noon.
Judge C. F. Ribble takes the case under consideration.Less than two weeks later, the same paper contained the fillowing report:
DIVORCE CASE DISMISSED
The divorce suit of Mrs. Audrey F. Swick vs. Thomas Swick, heard
two weeks ago, occupying part of two days and taken under advise-
ment by Judge C. F. Ribble was dismissed Monday on the grounds
that evidence shows the parties are not bonafide residents of Muskingum
county. They are believed to be living in Noble county.Audrey Swick’s obituary was published in the Zanesville Times Recorder on 21 Feb 1931:
MRS. AUDREY SWICK DIES OF INFECTION AT FAMIY HOME
Survived by Four Children and Parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Thompson
CALDWELL, O., Feb 20 - Mrs. Audrey Swick, aged 41, well known
resident of Carlisle, 12 miles east of Caldwell, died suddenly at 8:30
o’clock Thursday evening, following a few days illness due to infection
from a boil on the left arm. Mrs. Swick was the daughter of Rome
Thompson, well known ex-commissioner of Noble county and wife
who survive at their home near Carlisle. She is also survived by four
children: Grace, Lucille, Lewis and Dana, all of the home, and the fol-
lowing brothers and sisters, Mrs. Ora Wilkinson, Miss Sadie Thompson,
of near Carlisle; H. F. Thompson, merchant of that place, and Dr. Fred
Thompson of Columbus.
Funeral services will be held from the M. E. church at Carlisle, Sat-
urday afternoon at 2 o’clock, conducted by Rev. Ray Harrison, former
pastor and burial will be made in the church cemetery.
From the “Brief Mention” column of the Zanesville Times Recorder on 29 Dec 1944:
Sgt. Dana F. Swick and sister, Mrs. Harold Wiley and her daughter,
Charlene, of Berne, were guests Wednesday of their sister, Mrs. Raphael
Warner, of 1519 Indiana street. Sgt. Swick, who has been visiting his
father, Thomas F. Swick, left later for his station at Bowman Field, Ky.
The age of James L. Burkhart is difficult to read in the 1930 census... it might be 8 months, which would put his birthdate in Jul 1929.
Several photos of the Burkhart children appeared in the "Kiddie Karavan" section of the Zanesville Times Recorder in the early 1960s:
Kiddie Karavan - 25 Feb 1962 pg 7C
Linda Marie, Michael Leo, Nancy Jean, and Patrick Joseph Burkhart
are the children of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Burkhart of Route 5. Their grandpar-
ents are Mr. and Mrs. Lemert Mattingly of Nashport Route 1, and Nicholas
Burkhart of Route 5. Mrs. Henry Mattingly of 807 Findley avenue and Mrs.
John Nau of Caldwell Route 4 are their great-grandmothersKiddie Karavan -- 8 Mar 1964, pg 8C
Patrick Joseph Burkhart 3 ½ years of age, is pictured with his sisters,
Nancy Jean 5 years of age, Anita Jane, 1 ½ years old, and Elaine Sue,
age 4 months. They are the children of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Burkhart of Route
5. Mr. and Mrs. Lemert Mattingly of Nashport Route 1 and Mr. and Mrs.
Nicholas Burkhart of Zanesville, Route 5 are their grandparents. Their great
grandmother is Mrs. Henry Mattingly of 807 Findley avenue.
Birth announcement:
The son born at Good Samaritan hospital to Mr. and Mrs. J. Leo Burkhart
of Route 5 has been named Michael Leo. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Lemert
Mattingly of Nashport Route 1 and Nicholas Burkhart of 526 Luck avenue. Great-
grandparents are Mrs. Mary Mattingly of Findley avenue and Mr. and Mrs. John
Naw of Caldwell. They are the parents of a daughter, Linda I.
James P. Burkhart graduated from Lewisville High School in 1953.
Mr. and Mrs. James Burkhart, Stevie and Phil of Zanesville attended the Alex Noll family reunion on 24 Jul 1960 at the home of Carl and Laura (Noll) Polk in Zanesville. See notes of John Alexander Noll for a list of attendees.
Wedding announcement:
EMBROIDERED TULLE FASHIONS BRIDAL GOWN
Embroidered tulle fashioned the bridal gown worn by Miss Rita Marie Paul as
she plighted her troth with James Phillip Burkhart at 9 o’clock Saturday morning
in St. Nicholas Catholic church. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy P. Paul
of Riverside drive, was escorted to the altar by her father. Her sister, Mrs. Jack
Connell, was matron of honor and the bridegroom’s brother, Glenn Burkhart was best
man. Ushers were Richard and Eugene Paul, brothers of the bride.
Gown Is Ballerina Length
The wedding gown was designed in ballerina length and was worn over satin. The
bodice featured a high neckline finished with a round collar and the brief, shirred sleeves
were complemented by matching mitts. Tiny buttons closed the back of the bodice.
The skirt was enhanced in the back with a tiny peplum which added interest to the
to the tiers of tiny ruffles that extended to the hemline. The bride’s shoulder length
veil fell softly from a plateau and she carried a bouquet of pink roses.
Orchid lace and tulle over taffeta fashioned the honor attendant’s frock designed
along strapless lines. The bodice was covered with a cape. Mrs. Connell’s flowers
were yellow roses.
Nuptial Background
For the morning ceremony two vases of pink carnations and white gladioulus were
placed on th altar banked by palms. Miss Mary Flood was organist and Jack Guinsler
was vocalist for the nuptial high mass celebrated by the Reverend Father Linus Dury.
Following the nuptials a breakfast for the bridal party and immediate families was
held at the Paul’s on Riverside drive. The afternoon reception was given at Alyce’s
Reception hall on Chandlersville road. Assistants included the bride’s aunt, Mrs.
Russell Hendrickson, a sister, Mrs. Charles Elmore, and a sister-in-law, Mrs. James
Paul, and Mrs. Harry Harper Jr.
When the newlyweds left for a brief trip the bride donned a pink and white frock
featuring an Empire waistline and bouffant skirt. She pinned the pink roses from her
bouquet to her dress. The Burkharts will reside on Chandlersville road.
The former Miss Paul is employed by the J. C. Penney company. She is a graduate
of Rosecarns high school. Both she and Mr. Burkhart are members of the church in
which they were married. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Burkhart
of Lewisville, O. He is employed by Line Material company.