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Arthur Simpson
102 N. Main
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Culver Cafe - 1919-20 Arthur Simpson , Prop.
1919 - Jan 1 - Arthur Simpson has bought the Mikesell restaurant. Mr. Simpson who was in cahrge of the Palmer House "candy shack" for some time, has returned from Camp taylor after 15 months service there and at Camp Sheridan, and desires to make Culver his h ome. He is a young man of energy and pleasing address, and with his capable wife in charge of the "eats" is sure to make good -
1920 Oct 13 - Simpson to Sanders - Arthur Simpson has sold his uptown restaurant to John Sanders of Bass lake, an experienced caterer
1931 - Fedb 11 - "SIMPSON AFFILIATES WITH INSURANCE CO. Arthur Simpson, employee of the academy for several years and post commander of the local post of the American Legion, has accepted a position with the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. He has been given the territory of Plymouth and vicinity. He plans to continue living in Culver
1931 May 27 - Buys Coffee Shop - 622 Lake Shore Dr.
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A deal was completed last week whereby Arthur Simpson bought the Coffee Shop of Mrs. E. A. Theesin.
The restaurant is located opposite the depot.
Mr. Simpson took possession Monday Morning. He plans to install a modern soda fountain and to remodel and redecorate the interior of the room.
1938 - Arthur Simpson has purchased a 45-foot boat for taking passengers on trips on the lake. It will carry 65 passengers and is known as the Red Wing. (see Maxinkuckee>
Arthur Reginald Simpson Birth 11 Nov 1893 Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Death 1 Mar 1940 Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana BURIAL Masonic Cemetery Culver, Marshall County, Indiana son of Arthur R Simpson and Mary L Wellsman
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March 6, 1940 - Funeral rites were held in the Culver Methodist Church on Monday, March 4, for
Arthur Simpson, Wiorld War veteran, age 46, who died late Friday night at the Veteran's
Hospital in Indianapolis after having been in a critical condition since suffering a cerebral
hemorage on Feb 17
1940 - Mar 3
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CULVER.-Funeral services for Arthur Reignald Simpson, aged 46, who died Friday night in
Veterans' hospital, Indianapolis, where he was taken a week ago, will be held at 3 p. m.
Monday in Culver Methodist church here with Dr. Frank L. Horvis officiating.
Burial will be in Masonic cemetery. Mr. Simpson was born in Bristol, England, and came to
the United States when 16 years old. He had resided in this community ever since.
He was a member of the American legion and Masonic fraternity.
Surviving are his widow, Ruth; a daughter, Betty, of South Bend; a son, Robert, at home;
his father, Arthur, of Peoria, Ill., and a sister, Mrs. C. W. Boyington, of Ontario,
Canada. - South Bend Tribune
married 26 Apr 1918 Marshall county, Indiana Ruth C. Burns
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Graduated Frdiay, Married Saturd'y
Miss Celia Ruth Burns, daughter of Aaron Burns of Burr Oaks, and Provate Reginald A. Simson {Simpsom} of Camp Taylor were married on Saturday at the M. E. parsonage in Plymouth by Rev. A. C. Northrop. Mr. Simpson secured a ten-day furlough for this additional improtant evenet in his life. His bride, though just through her course of study in the Culver high school, is 23 years of age.
Good luck to the young couple. - May 1, 1918
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Ruth Simpson Dies Suddenly, Services Today
Mrs. Celia Ruth Simpson, 68, 403 Lake Shore Drive, Culver. died Friday, August 2, at 10 p.m. in Parkview Hospital, Plymouth, shortly after her admittance there. She had not been previously ill.
Mrs. Simpson, nee Burns, was born just west of Burr Oak March 27, 1895, and was married in 1918 in Culver to Arthur Simpson who preceded her in death in 1940.
Mrs. Simpson was a member of the Culver Methodist Church, the Emily Jane Culver Chapter, O.E.S. Lodge, and the Fleet American Legion Post Auxiliary.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Betty McFeely, San Diego, Calif.; and a son, Robert A. Simpson, Geneva, N.Y.; a brother, Russell Burns, Plymouth; and five grandchildren.
Services are being held at 2 p.m. today, Wednesday, August 7, at the Culver Methodist Church with the pastor, Dr. Ronald C. Williams, officiating.
Burial will be made in the Culver Masonic Cemetery with the Easterday-Bonine Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
The Emily Jane Culver O.E.S. Lodge conducted services at the funeral home last evening. - Citizen Aug 7, 1963
Children:
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Robert Arthur Simpson BIRTH 1 Aug 1931 South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana
DEATH 11 Apr 2015 Oklahoma County, Oklahoma BURIAL Sunnylane Cemetery Del City, Oklahoma
County, Oklahoma married ArleneGodlove
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Robert Arthur Simpson, 83, went to be with the Lord April 11, 2015.
He was born August 1, 1931, in South Bend, IN to Reginald and Ruth Simpson.
He had one sister, Betty Freeman. He graduated from Ball State University in Muncie, IN.
He served in the United States Air Force for 21 years as a personnel supervisor and retired with the rank of major.
He then taught school for a few years and eventually, retired from Hertz.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister.
Bob is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Arlene; daughter, Kathy Simpson; son, Robby Simpson and wife Jana Simpson; 10 grandchildren, Emily and husband Aaron Keas, Grace, Joshua, Daniel, Zachary, Samuel, Laura, Hannah, Kylie, and David; and three great-grandchildren, Cadence, Carrington and Paul.
Viewing will be held on Wednesday, April 15, 2015, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. at Ford Funeral Service; the family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday evening.
Funeral Services will be held at First Southern Baptist Church, 6400 S. Sooner Road, Oklahoma City, OK, at 2 p.m. Thursday, Graveside Services following at Sunny Lane Cemetery.
The family wishes to thank Hospice Quality Care for the love and support given to the family during this time. - Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, - April 14, 2015
Eliabeth "Betty" Ruth Simpson Birth 19 Oct 1919 Center twp, Marshall, Indiana Death 4 Dec 1990 San Diego county California married May 1941 Culver, Marshall county Indiana Herman Gale McFeely (1917–1980 & ? Freeman
England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1837-1915 Name Reginald Arthur Simpson Registration Date 1893 [1893] Quarter of the Year Oct-Nov-Dec Registration Place Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England Volume 6a Page 293 Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001 Name Reginald A Simpson Gender Male Race White Age 25 Event Type Marriage Registration (Marriage) Birth Date 11 Nov 1893 Birth Place Bristol, England Resident on farm in 1935 No Sheet Number 9B Number of Household in Order of Visitation 249 House Owned or Rented Owned Value of Home 4000 Attended School or College No Highest Grade Completed High School, 4th year Income Other Sources Yes Neighbors View others on page Household Members (Name) Age Relationship Ruth Simpson 45 Head Elizabeth Ruth Simpson 20 Daughter Robert Arthur Simpson 8 Son Marriage Date 26 Apr 1918 Marriage Place Indiana, United States Residence Place Culver, Indiana Father Arthur R Simpson Mother Mary L Wellsman Spouse Celia R Burns Page 467 FHL Film Number 001651773 Name Celia R Burns Gender Female Race White Age 23 Event Type Marriage Registration (Marriage) Birth Date 27 Mar 1895 Birth Place Burr Oak, Indiana Marriage Date 26 Apr 1918 Marriage Place Indiana, United States Residence Place Culver, Indiana Father Aaron Burns Mother Alemia Thornburg Spouse Reginald A Simpson Page 467 FHL Film Number 001651773 World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 Name Reginald Arthur Simpson Race Caucasian (White) Marital Status Single Birth Date 11 Nov 1893 Birth Place England Residence Date 1917-1918 Residence Place Marshall County, Indiana, USA Physical Build Medium Height Medium Hair Color Light Eye Color Blue Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-current Name Reginald Arthur Simpson Topic Military Residence Date 19 Sep 1917 Residence Place Culver, Indiana, USA Publication Date 19 Sep 1917 Publication Place Culver, Indiana, USA Newspaper Title The Culver Citizen Second Quita Go Tommorrow U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940 Name Reginald Arthur Simpson Record Type Military Service Birth Date 11 Nov 1893 Military Date 7 Dec 1918 Residence Place Culver, Indiana Death Date 1 Mar 1940 1920 United States Federal Census Name Reginald A Simpson [Reinold A Simpson] Age 26 Birth Year abt 1894 Birthplace England Home in 1920 Union, Marshall, Indiana House Number X Residence Date 1920 Race White Gender Male Immigration Year 1907 Relation to Head of House Head Marital Status Married Spouse's Name Celia R Simpson Father's Birthplace England Mother's Birthplace England Native Tongue English Able to Speak English Yes Occupation Manager Industry Restaurant Employment Field Employer Home Owned or Rented Rented Naturalization Status Naturalized Able to read Yes Able to Write Yes Neighbors View others on page Household Members (Name) Age Relationship Reginald A Simpson 26 Head Celia R Simpson 23 Wife Elizabeth R Simpson 0 Daughter 1930 United States Federal Census Name Arthur R Simpson Birth Year abt 1894 Gender Male Race White Age in 1930 36 Birthplace England Marital Status Married Relation to Head of House Head Home in 1930 Culver, Marshall, Indiana, USA Map of Home Culver, Marshall, Indiana Street Address Lake Street House Number 452 Dwelling Number 118 Family Number 122 Home Owned or Rented Owned Home Value 2500 Radio Set Yes Lives on Farm No Age at First Marriage 24 Attended School No Able to Read and Write Yes Father's Birthplace England Mother's Birthplace England Language Spoken English Immigration Year 1905 Naturalization Naturalized Able to Speak English Yes Occupation Clerk Class of Worker Wage or salary worker Employment Yes Veteran Yes War WW Household Members (Name) Age Relationship Arthur R Simpson 36 Head Ruth C Simpson 35 Wife Elizabeth R Simpson 10 Daughter Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017 Name Reginald A Simpson Gender Male Race White Age 46 Marital Status Married Birth Date 11 Nov 1894 Birth Place England Death Date 1 Mar 1940 Death Place Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA Death Registration Date 1940 Father Arthur Simpson Spouse Ruth Simpson 1940 United States Federal Census Name Ruth Simpson Respondent Yes Age 45 Estimated Birth Year abt 1895 Gender Female Race White Birthplace Indiana Marital Status Widowed Relation to Head of House Head Home in 1940 Culver, Marshall, Indiana Map of Home in 1940 Culver, Marshall, Indiana Street State House Number 462 Farm No Inferred Residence in 1935 Culver, Marshall, Indiana Residence in 1935 Culver 1950 United States Federal Census Name C Ruth Simpson Age 55 Birth Date abt 1895 Gender Female Race White Birth Place Indiana Marital Status Widowed Relation to Head of House Sister Residence Date 1950 Home in 1950 Union, Marshall, Indiana, USA Street Name Proceeding East on Osborn Road to Burr Oak Dwelling Number 194 Farm No Previous Residence Date 1949 Inferred Previous Residence Place Marshall, Indiana, USA Occupation Cook Industry Restaurant Father Birth Place USA Mother Birth Place USA Occupation Category H Worked Last Week Yes Seeking Work No Employment Status Yes Hours Worked 16 Worker Class Private Same House No Previously on Farm No Same County Yes School Completed S12 Grade Completed Yes School Attendance 30 or over Weeks Worked 32 Income 07 Other Income None Supplemental Income 05 Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017 Name Celia Ruth Simpson [Celia Ruth Burns] Gender Female Race White Age 68 Marital Status Widowed Birth Date 27 Mar 1895 Birth Place Burr Oak, Indiana Death Date 2 Aug 1963 Death Place Plymouth, Marshall, Indiana, USA Death Registration Date 1963 Father Aaron Burns Mother Almira Thornburg
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