BORN OH, son of Chauncy Allen--Ursula Barton wed Lela on 7 Oct 1909 [PER Trumbull Cnty OH]
DRAFT REGIS--WW1...Claude W Allen filled out Registration Card A on 05 Jun 1917 in MahoningCnty OH.
Claude: 30, was born in JohnstonTwp OH on 8 Jun 1886. He was a clerk for a Fire Proofing Co; Living at 1820 Herrington in Youngstown OH; with a wife +child depending upon him for support; he requested exemption from service due to depression. He was medium height; medium build; with blue eyes & dark brown hair. Signed---Claude W Allen
BIO IS NOTE by Mary Allen Hoskins-May 1962
CLAUDE WESLEY ALLEN was born 8 Jun 1886 in GreeneTwp,TrumbullCnty, son of Chancy & Ursula Barton Allen. He attended the district schools & Green High School, graduating abt 1905. He then attended Youngstown Business College & in 1907 started work as a payroll clerk for General Fireproofing Co-Youngstown. Through the years he held various positions there. He was named Manager of Contract Sales in 1931. During that time, he became acquainted with former US President HarryS Truman, who at that time, was acting chair-man of the Jackson Cnty MO Courthouse which was equipped with General Fireproofing steel furniture. Claude was named assistant manager of the Dealer Sales Dept in 1936. In 1947, he was selected as member of the National Stationers & Office Equipment Assn speakers Troupe & was presented a certificate of merit. In 1950, he was appointed district manager & served in that capacity until 1955. He traveled a great deal & was made a mem-ber of the United Airlines 100,000 Mile Club. He was also a member of the Midwest Trave-lers club, the Northwest Travelers club & the Great LakesTravelers club. He would "just as soon fly as take a streetcar." On 1 Mar 1957, he completed 50yrs service with the General Fireproofing Co; to help celebrate his day of days, employees at the home office gave a party, presenting him with a cake, 50 yellow roses & a beautiful gold Atmos Century clock. His hobbies: "Serving General Fireproofing Dealers" & rooting for Cleveland Indians or giving them hell.
On 7 Oct 1909, he married Lela Betts of Kinsman. To them were born 2 children, Marcena-21 Jun 1912 & Richard-24 Nov 1929. Claude died 2 Apr 1958 & Lela on 5 Jul 1961. They are buried in KinsmanCem in the lot with her parents, Charles & Mary Betts & near the lot where his parents lie.
DRAFT REGIS--WW1...Claude W Allen filled out Registration Card A on 05 Jun 1917 in MahoningCnty OH.
Claude: 30, was born in JohnstonTwp OH on 8 Jun 1886. He was a clerk for a Fire Proofing Co; Living at 1820 Herrington in Youngstown OH; with a wife +child depending upon him for support; he requested exemption from service due to depression. He was medium height; medium build; with blue eyes & dark brown hair. Signed---Claude W Allen
BIO IS NOTE by Mary Allen Hoskins-May 1962
CLAUDE WESLEY ALLEN was born 8 Jun 1886 in GreeneTwp,TrumbullCnty, son of Chancy & Ursula Barton Allen. He attended the district schools & Green High School, graduating abt 1905. He then attended Youngstown Business College & in 1907 started work as a payroll clerk for General Fireproofing Co-Youngstown. Through the years he held various positions there. He was named Manager of Contract Sales in 1931. During that time, he became acquainted with former US President HarryS Truman, who at that time, was acting chair-man of the Jackson Cnty MO Courthouse which was equipped with General Fireproofing steel furniture. Claude was named assistant manager of the Dealer Sales Dept in 1936. In 1947, he was selected as member of the National Stationers & Office Equipment Assn speakers Troupe & was presented a certificate of merit. In 1950, he was appointed district manager & served in that capacity until 1955. He traveled a great deal & was made a mem-ber of the United Airlines 100,000 Mile Club. He was also a member of the Midwest Trave-lers club, the Northwest Travelers club & the Great LakesTravelers club. He would "just as soon fly as take a streetcar." On 1 Mar 1957, he completed 50yrs service with the General Fireproofing Co; to help celebrate his day of days, employees at the home office gave a party, presenting him with a cake, 50 yellow roses & a beautiful gold Atmos Century clock. His hobbies: "Serving General Fireproofing Dealers" & rooting for Cleveland Indians or giving them hell.
On 7 Oct 1909, he married Lela Betts of Kinsman. To them were born 2 children, Marcena-21 Jun 1912 & Richard-24 Nov 1929. Claude died 2 Apr 1958 & Lela on 5 Jul 1961. They are buried in KinsmanCem in the lot with her parents, Charles & Mary Betts & near the lot where his parents lie.
BORN OH, son of Chauncy Allen--Ursula Barton wed Lela on 7 Oct 1909 [PER Trumbull Cnty OH]
DRAFT REGIS--WW1...Claude W Allen filled out Registration Card A on 05 Jun 1917 in MahoningCnty OH.
Claude: 30, was born in JohnstonTwp OH on 8 Jun 1886. He was a clerk for a Fire Proofing Co; Living at 1820 Herrington in Youngstown OH; with a wife +child depending upon him for support; he requested exemption from service due to depression. He was medium height; medium build; with blue eyes & dark brown hair. Signed---Claude W Allen
BIO IS NOTE by Mary Allen Hoskins-May 1962
CLAUDE WESLEY ALLEN was born 8 Jun 1886 in GreeneTwp,TrumbullCnty, son of Chancy & Ursula Barton Allen. He attended the district schools & Green High School, graduating abt 1905. He then attended Youngstown Business College & in 1907 started work as a payroll clerk for General Fireproofing Co-Youngstown. Through the years he held various positions there. He was named Manager of Contract Sales in 1931. During that time, he became acquainted with former US President HarryS Truman, who at that time, was acting chair-man of the Jackson Cnty MO Courthouse which was equipped with General Fireproofing steel furniture. Claude was named assistant manager of the Dealer Sales Dept in 1936. In 1947, he was selected as member of the National Stationers & Office Equipment Assn speakers Troupe & was presented a certificate of merit. In 1950, he was appointed district manager & served in that capacity until 1955. He traveled a great deal & was made a mem-ber of the United Airlines 100,000 Mile Club. He was also a member of the Midwest Trave-lers club, the Northwest Travelers club & the Great LakesTravelers club. He would "just as soon fly as take a streetcar." On 1 Mar 1957, he completed 50yrs service with the General Fireproofing Co; to help celebrate his day of days, employees at the home office gave a party, presenting him with a cake, 50 yellow roses & a beautiful gold Atmos Century clock. His hobbies: "Serving General Fireproofing Dealers" & rooting for Cleveland Indians or giving them hell.
On 7 Oct 1909, he married Lela Betts of Kinsman. To them were born 2 children, Marcena-21 Jun 1912 & Richard-24 Nov 1929. Claude died 2 Apr 1958 & Lela on 5 Jul 1961. They are buried in KinsmanCem in the lot with her parents, Charles & Mary Betts & near the lot where his parents lie.
DRAFT REGIS--WW1...Claude W Allen filled out Registration Card A on 05 Jun 1917 in MahoningCnty OH.
Claude: 30, was born in JohnstonTwp OH on 8 Jun 1886. He was a clerk for a Fire Proofing Co; Living at 1820 Herrington in Youngstown OH; with a wife +child depending upon him for support; he requested exemption from service due to depression. He was medium height; medium build; with blue eyes & dark brown hair. Signed---Claude W Allen
BIO IS NOTE by Mary Allen Hoskins-May 1962
CLAUDE WESLEY ALLEN was born 8 Jun 1886 in GreeneTwp,TrumbullCnty, son of Chancy & Ursula Barton Allen. He attended the district schools & Green High School, graduating abt 1905. He then attended Youngstown Business College & in 1907 started work as a payroll clerk for General Fireproofing Co-Youngstown. Through the years he held various positions there. He was named Manager of Contract Sales in 1931. During that time, he became acquainted with former US President HarryS Truman, who at that time, was acting chair-man of the Jackson Cnty MO Courthouse which was equipped with General Fireproofing steel furniture. Claude was named assistant manager of the Dealer Sales Dept in 1936. In 1947, he was selected as member of the National Stationers & Office Equipment Assn speakers Troupe & was presented a certificate of merit. In 1950, he was appointed district manager & served in that capacity until 1955. He traveled a great deal & was made a mem-ber of the United Airlines 100,000 Mile Club. He was also a member of the Midwest Trave-lers club, the Northwest Travelers club & the Great LakesTravelers club. He would "just as soon fly as take a streetcar." On 1 Mar 1957, he completed 50yrs service with the General Fireproofing Co; to help celebrate his day of days, employees at the home office gave a party, presenting him with a cake, 50 yellow roses & a beautiful gold Atmos Century clock. His hobbies: "Serving General Fireproofing Dealers" & rooting for Cleveland Indians or giving them hell.
On 7 Oct 1909, he married Lela Betts of Kinsman. To them were born 2 children, Marcena-21 Jun 1912 & Richard-24 Nov 1929. Claude died 2 Apr 1958 & Lela on 5 Jul 1961. They are buried in KinsmanCem in the lot with her parents, Charles & Mary Betts & near the lot where his parents lie.
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