“Eugene Bell, 40, colored, of Cedar Avenue, Cleveland, a member of the World war veterans unit occupying Camp Roosevelt on Turkey Creek, fell dead of a heart attack at 11:35 AM today.” “Bell was in the headquarters office signing paper for his discharge from the CCC when fatally stricken. Dr. Continue Reading
1935
Two CCC Workers Killed
“Two CCC workers were killed on the Akron-Cleveland road, 8 miles north of here early today by a hit-skip driver while returning to the Virginia Kendall camp after an evening spent in Akron.” “They were William Davis, 20, of Sugar Grove, Ohio, and John Hoskins, 19 of Deerfield.” “Two truck Continue Reading
Enrollee Held in Camp Slaying
“Edward S. Gray, 33, colored CCC enrollee of Camp Roosevelt on Turkey Creek, was arrested on a charge of manslaughter late Monday and placed under a $1000 bond.” “He is charged with the death of Earnest Gaskins, 39, colored World War veteran, who was wounded fatally Saturday night when he Continue Reading
Dice Game in Camp Brings Death to One
“One CCC enrollee is dead and two are hospital patients, the result of altercations in camp and in the city Saturday night and Sunday. Four others, critically hurt in a truck mishap Friday at Camp Shawnee No. 2 are hospital patients.” “A dice game at Camp Roosevelt, Turkey Creek, Saturday Continue Reading
Frank L Gilmer: Electrocuted
“Mrs. Mabel M Gilmer of Scioto trail, administratrix of the estate of her husband, Frank L Gilmer, was authorized to settle a death claim against the Norfolk & Western Railway by Judge Vernon Smith in probate court today.” “The court authorized Mrs. Gilmer to accept the railway’s offer of $2250, Continue Reading