From The Zanesville Sunday Times-Signal (section 1, page 3) on 7 Apr 1940:
TWO NOBLE CO BOYS BITTEN BY RABID FOX
CALDWELL - Andrew Schafer, 14, and Joseph
Crock, 15, both of near Fulda, were receiving treatment today
after having been bitten last week by a grey fox later found by
state health authorities to have been rabid.
With a number of other children, the boys captured
the animal alive while returning home from school. The fox was
shot and its head was sent to Columbus where an examination
disclosed rabies.The engagement announcement of Mary Schott and Andrew Shafer was published in the Zanesville Times Recorder on 3 Jul 1947:
MARY SCHOTT TO MARRY
William J. Schott of near Caldwell is announcing the engage-
ment and approaching marriage of his daughter, Mary, to
Andrew Shafer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Shafer of Caldwell.
The marriage will take place at 9 o’clock Saturday morning,
July 12, in St. Mary's Catholic church.
A wedding dance will be held in St. Mary’s hall, Fulda, Satur-
day evening. The Smithberger orchestra will furnish music and
the public is invited to attend.
From the Zanesville Signal (page 5) on 3 Jul 1947:
BETROTHAL REVEALED
The engagement and approaching marriage of Miss
Mary Schott to Andrew Shafer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis
Schafer of Caldwell, has been announced by the bride-elect’s
father, William J. Schott, of near Caldwell. The ceremony will
take place at 9 o’clock Saturday morning, July 12, at St. Mary's
Catholic church in Fulda.
Obituary:
Virginia M. Shafer, age 71, of Louisville, passed away March 3, 2004. Born in
Caldwell, OH April 26, 1932 to the late Roman and Mary (White) Lori. She loved to
quilt and was a member of the Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Harrisburg,
OH. Preceded in death by her husband, Alfred in 1998; a son, Dennis; 2 brothers, Clem
and Bernard Lori; and a sister, Barbara Sibilia. Survived by 3 daughters and sons-in-law,
Mary and Tim Norris, Debbie Boudler, Chris and Steve Copenhaver, of Louisville; 4 sons
and daughters-in-law, Jeff and Charrlotte Shafer of East Canton, Don and Mary Ann Shafer,
Ed and Kim Shafer, of Louisville, Tim and Linda Shafer of Dayton; 2 sisters, Irene Dillon
of Canton and Betty Ritterbeck of East Canton; brother, Bill Lori; 16 grandchildren, Kevin,
Eric, Lisa, Jennifer, Jill, Kari, Matt, and Erin Shafer, Michele Sanders, Michael, Brian and
Laura Norris, Justin, Adam and Daniel Boudler, Heather Copenhaver; 3 great-grandchildren,
Austin and Justin Shafer and Logan Sanders. Mass of Christian Burial held 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic
Church in Harrisburg. Friends may call 6-9 p.m. Friday in the Stier-Israel Funeral Home of
Louisville and 8:45-9:45 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Sacred Heart
of Mary Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Sacred Heart
of Mary Catholic Church in Harrisburg.
Researcher Roger Schockling (first cousin of Harold) recalls: Harold sometimes baby sat James (first cousin) so that James' parents (Ignatz and and Gertrude Schockling) could do farm work. Harold pulled James up and down the road in a wagon as Ignatz and Gertrude worked in the field. Later, Harold and his brother Ralph helped their uncle Ignatz with chores when Ignatz had a knee operation.
Harold Schockling served in World War II. On 15 Feb 1944, he departed from Norfolk, VA on a ship troop carrier to North Africa, and then was transferred to a landing craft headed for Italy. During the four day trip from Africa to Italy, the troops rested in hammocks strung one atop another and shoulder to shoulder abreast.
On 17 Mar 1944, they assembled into 12-man squads and invaded at the “arch” of Italy’s boot. Four of the twelve men in Harold’s unit survived the first day. Fighting continued for the next two days. At night, the survivors either went on forward patrol or crawling on their stomachs to the back lines to get food rations and water.
On 15 May 1944, during a night patrol, Harold’s entire squad of 12 men were surrounded and captured by German soldiers in a German mine field. Harold was injured in the neck and shoulder by an exploding mine. After being captured, Harold returned to the minefield twice to carry out injured comrades, each of whom had had a leg blown off.
The morning after they were captured, the Germans assembled the squad and took role. When one of the prisoners stated his name, a German muttered “Fernamp Jude” (“Damn Jew”) and shot the prisoner dead on the spot, within six feet of Harold.
Harold was advanced toward Munich from one medical treatment station to another for a few days and received treatment for his wounds. Then a large number of prisoners were loaded on to boxcars with standing room only. For the next three nights, the train headed toward Munich. In order to avoid Allied bombing runs, the train remained immobile during the day.
Upon arrival at Stalag 7A in Moosburg, Harold saw that the Allied prisoners who were already at the prison camp were in bad shape. Many were so frail they could hardly stand without holding on to a bedpost or a wall. Some were too weak to brush the flies and fleas from their bodies. Dysentery was rampant, and the odor of the barracks was rank. The prisoners were fed watered-down coffee in the morning and “soup” in the afternoon. The soup consisted of slop containing beef gut scraps.
After about a month, Harold was one of ten prisoners selected to work on local German farms. Harold was assigned to a 19 acre farm. Each day was spent working on the farm, accompanied by a German guard. At night, the prisoners returned to the farmhouse prison. One of the guards became somewhat friendly with the prisoners, much to his superiors’ disapproval. The guard took a photograph of the 10 prisoners, which Harold still has.
The following article appeared in The Zanesville (OH) Signal on June 14, 1944: CALDWELL -- Mr. and Mrs. William Schockling of Fulda have
been notified by the war department that their son, Pvt. Harold
Schockling is missing in action on the Anzio beachhead since
May 15. Pvt. Schockling graduated from the Caldwell high school
in 1943, was inducted into the army Oct. 1, 1943. He received his
basic training at Fort McClellan, Ala. and was sent overseas on Feb.
16, 1944.Treatment of the prisoners was terrible. Their food, clothing, shelter, medical treatment and living conditions were deplorable. They knew nothing of what was going on in the outside world. In January of 1945 (after the Battle of the Bulge), their circumstances improved. The prisoners surmised from the improvement in the behavior of the Germans that the Allied Forces were winning the war.
Stalag 7A was liberated by Gen. George Patton’s American 3rd Army on 29 Apr 1945, and the farmhouse prison was liberated on 12 May 1945. For a time, Harold was unaccounted for. He and other prisoners started walking toward France. Harold and a buddy took a vehicle and drove it until it ran out of gas, then they resumed walking. Eventually, they encountered Army vehicles that brought them to France, where they were accounted for and soon boarded the USS Anderson to New York. Harold was granted a month’s leave and took a bus to Fort Hayes, Columbus. He hitched a ride with a truck driver to Zanesville, and called home. Harold’s dad, Bill, picked him up, and he was able to spend three weeks at home.
Harold then had to report to Miami, where, after recuperation, his orders were to go to Japan. Harold was still in Miami in August, 1945 when the atomic bomb was dropped and V-J Day was celebrated. Harold’s orders were changed from Japan to Chicago, and he was discharged in Chicago in November, 1945.
Kevin Schockling's obituary appeared in The Times Recorder (Zanesville, OH) newspaper on January 9, 1961.
CALDWELL -- Kevin Schockling, three-month-old son of Harold and Margaret Schafer Schockling of near Fulda, died Sunday morning at the home after a brief illness.
The infant was born Sept. 22, 1960. surviving in addition to the parents are two brothers, Billy and Bobby and two sisters, Mary Alice and Diane of the home and the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Schafer and Mrs. Lucy Schockling, all of Caldwell.
The body was removed today from the Estadt Funeral Home to the residence.
Services will be conducted Tuesday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church at Fulda with the Rev. Fr. J. J. Donaldson officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The following article appeared in the Zanesville Times Recorder on July 17, 1968 Larry J. Shafer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard L. Shafer, of
Caldwell Route 1, recently was assigned as a truck driver in
the 321st Transportation Company near Long Binh, Vietnam.The wedding announcement of Genevieve Crum and Larry Shafer was published in the Zanesville Times Recorder on 18 Dec 1973:
SHAFER AND CRUM WEDDING
Miss Genevieve E. Crum, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond
J. Crum of Summerfield Route1, and Larry J. Shafer, son of
Mrs. Bernard Shafer of Caldwell Route 1 and the late Mr.
Shafer were married Saturday, Nov. 24 in St. Michael’s
Catholic Church in Carlisle. Rev. Walter Heinz officiated
assisted by Rev. Lawrence Luciana and Rev. J. Donaldson.
The bride, who was escorted by her father, was attended
by her sister-in-law, Mrs. Ray Crum of Caldwell Route 1 as
matron of honor, and by Mrs. James Carter of Columbus,
sister of the bridegroom, as bridesmaid.
William Schockling was his cousin’s best man and ushers
were Ray and Ronald Crum, brothers of the bride, and Neal
Hohman of Columbus, cousin of the bridegroom.
Janet Schockling of Caldwell, niece of the bridegroom
and David Lee Burkhart of Norwich, nephew of the bride
were flower girl and ring bearer.
A reception was held at St. Michael’s Hall. Aides were
Mrs. Glen Burkhart of Norwich, sister of the bride and the
Misses Mary Joe Zwick, Charlene Schoeppner, Diane
Schockling and Beth Shafer.
The newlyweds are living on Caldwell Route 1. She
is a graduate of Shenandoah High School and has been
employed by Essex International in Zanesville.
Mr. Schafer is a graduate of Caldwell High School and
is employed by Caldwell Red-Mix.-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Larry was manager of C & S Plumbing in Caldwell for 20 years.
Living in Caldwell, Noble Co., OH in Jun 2001.
Living in Columbus, OH in Jun 2001
Living in Doylestown, Wayne Co., OH in Jun 2001.
Living in New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas Co., OH in Jun 2001.
In 1900, 27 year old unmarried Valentine Fogle worked as a blacksmith. He lived with his older sisters and brother on a farm in Enoch Twp., Noble County, Ohio. He spoke English, but could not read or write.
From death certificate:
Name: Edward Valentine Fogle of Enoch Twp., Dexter City Rt 2
Age: 74 years 2 months 4 days
Occupation: Blacksmith
Birth: 28 Mar 1873, Noble Co., Ohio
Marital status Married
Spouse: Amelia Estadt Fogle
Father: Valentine Fogle, Fulda Germany
Mother: Bertha Helfbien, Germany
Informant: Bertha Nau, Dexter City, O. [niece, daughter of Edward's brother John]
From the Zanesville Signal, 24 Mar 1934
ALL DAY QUILTING
Caldwell, O., March 24 - Mrs. Willima (sic) Arnold entertained a
number of ladies with an all-day quilting at her home on North street
Thursday. The quilt was for the benefit of the St. Philomena church
and at the noon hour a two course dinner was served to Mesdames
Helen Ehlerman, John Hupp, Frank Nau, Urban Nau, Edward Fogle,
Fred Young, Frank Smith, Ben Noll, Clem Estadt, Joe Hill and the
hostess.
Obituary from the Zanesville Times Recorder, pg 6 B, 31 Dec 1963:
Mrs. Amelia Schott, 71, of near Caldwell died at
2 p.m. Sunday in Good Samaritan hospital where she was
admitted Friday.
Mrs. Schott was born Nov. 5, 1892, in Noble
County, a daughter of Henry and Carolyn Crock Estadt.
She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic church
at Fulda and Altar and Rosary Society.
Surviving are her husband, W. J. Schott; a brother,
Andrew Estadt of Akron; and a sister, Mrs. Emma Snider of
Fulda. A son, Alex Schott, was killed in World War II.
The body was removed to Estadt Funeral Home in
Caldwell where friends may call and where the Rosary will be
recited at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 p.m. Thursday in
St. Mary's church with Father J. J. Donaldson officiating. Burial
will be in the church cemetery.
On November 18, 1941 Alexander H. Fogle of Noble Co., Ohio enlisted in the U. S. Army at Fort Hayes, Columbus, Ohio.. His enlisted record indicates that he was born in 1914, was single and had attended 2 years of high school. His physical description is given as height 72 inches and weight 196 pounds.