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     Roy William Aikens was born on 5 October 1889.¹ He was the son of Lester Aikens.¹ Roy William Aikens died on 10 March 1953 at age 63.¹

     Lindlay Ronald Brice was born on 24 September 1897 at Dicksonburg, Crawford Co., PA.¹ He was the son of Charles William Brice and Harriet May Offensend.¹ Lindlay Ronald Brice died in February 1927 at Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM, at age 29.¹

     Brice William Bell was born on 16 November 1915 at Akron, Summit Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Thomas Robinson Bell and Katherine Elizabeth Brice.¹ Brice William Bell died in December 1985 at Akron, Summit Co., OH, at age 70.²

Brice received his education in Akron, Ohio. He entered the army 27 July 1942, and was assigned to Patterson Field, Fairfield, Ohio. He was there for three months and taught in the Mechanical Engineering Department. He then went to Pendleton, Oregon, and entered cadet training, studying mathematics, navigation, and flight. He then spent three months taking advanced training in Glendale, California. Five months of flight training in San Antonio followed and bomb training in Pendleton, Oregon. He was assigned as engineer on B-17s and Liberators 24s, preparatory training for B-29s. On the 3rd of May 1944 he entered the European Theater of Operations as Aerial Engineer, 8th Air Force.

His citations were many: Good Conduct Medal, American Service Medals, European Service Medals, Six Bronze Stars, and a World War II Victory Medal. He also received a Lifetime Federal License, A and E -- Aircraft and Engineering. Three injuries from shrapnel were also among his souvenirs. He received his Honorable Discharge 16 November 1945, and is now employed as Shop Foreman by Ken-Tool, and tire Builder by B. F. Goodrich Company.

Viola is Supervisor for Remple Rubber Company, a company which manufactures rubber specialties, toys and novelties. She received her education in Salineville, Ohio. Her Hobby is travel, and she has visited the forty-eight states and Canada. ³

     Theodore Cameron Bell was born on 25 November 1921 at Akron, Summit Co., OH.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas Robinson Bell and Katherine Elizabeth Brice.¹ Theodore Cameron Bell died on 12 October 1999 at OH at age 77.²

Theodore was educated in Akron, Ohio, and entered the United States Army in October 1942, training at Ft. Hayes, in Columbus, Ohio, and St. Petersburg, Florida, and was assigned to the 69th Squadron. He took radio training in Scott Field, Illinois, entering in December, 1942. He was an Upper Communications Officer and assigned to Instructor's training and taught here, giving training in Basic Radio Fundamentals.

He went to Boca Raton, Florida, where he was radio operator and helped train officers. He trained in LORAN -- Long Range Navigation -- at Reno, Nevada Air Force Base, and in the spring of 1945 he went to India by way of Bermuda, the Azores, North Africa, Iran, and Saudi Arabia. In India he was engaged in the operations of flight plans and facilities. He flew Personnel, P.X. supplies, fuel drums, taking him to Burma, China, Thailand, and Manila. The close of the war found him in India.

He received his Honorable Discharge in May, 1946, in Camp Atterbury, Indiana. He is now dispatcher and Ticket Agent for the Greyhound Company. They have constructed a fine home in Akron, and he enjoys playing the guitar in dance orchestras.

Gladys is artistic and loves music. She worked at Goodyear Aircraft, as Secretary to the Superintendent. ³

     Robert Stanley Hartung was born on 19 October 1923 at Akron, Summit Co., OH.^1,2 He was the son of Glen Hartung and Amelia (?)¹ Robert Stanley Hartung died on 11 December 1990 at AZ at age 67.²

     Frank Asa Offensend was born on 3 August 1855 at Conneautville, Crawford Co., PA.¹ He was the son of Asa Offensend and Elizabeth McGuire.¹ Frank Asa Offensend married Florence Melvina Barrett, daughter of William Barrett and Cynthia Ann Jones, on 20 December 1885.¹ Frank Asa Offensend died on 24 January 1924 at Ashtabula, Ashtabula Co., OH, at age 68.¹ He was buried at Ashtabula, Ashtabula Co., OH.

     Florence Melvina Barrett was born on 27 January 1866 at Meadville, Crawford Co., PA.¹ She was the daughter of William Barrett and Cynthia Ann Jones.¹ Florence Melvina Barrett married Frank Asa Offensend, son of Asa Offensend and Elizabeth McGuire, on 20 December 1885.¹ Florence Melvina Barrett died on 28 January 1932 at Geneva, Ashtabula Co., OH, at age 66.¹ She was buried at Ashtabula, Ashtabula Co., OH.¹

     Ida Elizabeth Offensend was born on 21 April 1859 at Sharon, Mercer Co., PA.¹ She was the daughter of Asa Offensend and Elizabeth McGuire.¹ Ida Elizabeth Offensend married Peter Schaaf, son of Peter Schaaf and Elizabeth Miller, on 28 August 1884 at Conneautville, Crawford Co., PA.¹ Ida Elizabeth Offensend died on 3 December 1921 at Akron, Summit Co., OH, at age 62.¹

Peter and Ida were enumerated in the 1920 Akron, Summit Co., OH, federal census, 4th Ward, ED 167, page 18A. He was a molder in a foundry, age 60, born in Germany, she was also 60. Children in the household were Harold 23, and Richard 17.

     Peter Schaaf was born on 6 October 1859 at Schmallenberg, Bavaria.¹ He was the son of Peter Schaaf and Elizabeth Miller.¹ Peter Schaaf married Ida Elizabeth Offensend, daughter of Asa Offensend and Elizabeth McGuire, on 28 August 1884 at Conneautville, Crawford Co., PA.¹ Peter Schaaf died on 1 July 1926 at Akron, Summit Co., OH, at age 66.¹

     Elizabeth Miller married Peter Schaaf.¹

     Fred Lewis Offensend was born on 12 November 1866 at Conneautville, Crawford Co., PA.¹ He was the son of Asa Offensend and Elizabeth McGuire.¹ Fred Lewis Offensend married Mary Allen Baxter, daughter of John Baxter and Mary Allen, on 26 March 1889 at Masury, Trumbull Co., OH.¹ Fred Lewis Offensend died on 18 February 1931 at Sharon, Mercer Co., PA, at age 64.¹

Fred and Mary spent most of their lives in Masury, Ohio.²

Fred and Mary were enumerated in the 1920 Brookfield, Trumbull Co., OH, federal census, precinct 6, ED 252, page 15A. He was 52, she was 50. Children in the household were Mary Edna 23, Elsie 16, and Elva J. 14.