Updated: 18 Apr 2007
Norcatur Dispatch
Norton County, Kansas
17 Feb 1938
Lewis Milz Killed
In Auto Accident At Near Oklahoma City
Lewis Milz, 46, of Norton, well-known traveling salesman out of that town, was killed in an auto accident at or near Oklahoma City, Monday evening, the particulars are not known as we go to press.
He was a son of the pioneer Milz family at Norton, the father being in the hardware business for many years there. Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Milz, father and mother, and one sister survive.
Mr. Milz was wounded while serving in France, being a member of Co. M 353 Infantry 89th Division.
He served as County clerk in Norton County 1921-1922.
Funeral services set for Thursday afternoon at the Episcopalian Church, Norton.
[NOTE: Lewis Milz is buried in Norton Cemetery with his parents, Henry J. and Lily Ashton Milz.]
SOURCE: Ardie Grimes [Dec 2001]
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