1903 ▸ Born, March 21, in Wooster, Wayne Co, Ohio. Nickname “Fritz.”
Line No. 4: Limb, Frederick C., White, Male, March 21 (corrected from 30), 1903, Wooster, Limb Marcus, Bradshaw Lucy, 129 East Liberty. Recorded May 27, 1903.
1907 ▸ Baptism, May 24, at St. James Episcopal Church, Wooster, OH.
1910 ▸ Census. April 15. Wooster City, Wayne Co, OH. Household includes Marcus R., Lucile, with children Marcus G. and Frederick C.
1912 ▸ November 29. Divorce of M.R Limb and Lucille Bradshaw.
1916 ▸ March 23. Marriage of M.R. Limb and Helen Weidner.
1917 ▸ June 21. Confirmation at St. James Episcopal Church, Wooster, OH.
1917 ▸ Insisted on accompanying his father to serve in WWI. “Probably the youngest Ohio soldier…” aged 15.
1918 ▸ June 15. Departure from Hoboken, N.J. on the USS Leviathan. (M.R. Limb was also on the Leviathan) Headquarters Company 146th Infantry.
1918 ▸ WWI Citations and Medals:
1918 ▸ September 14. Crois de Guerre, GO 14 French Army of the East.
1918 ▸ November 4. Distinguished Service Cross GO 32 Has 37th Division.
1918 ▸ 3 WWI Victory Medals with four Bronze Stars.
1918 ▸ Army of the Occupation
1918 ▸ November 11. Armistice signed at Compiegne.
1919 ▸ March 18. Departure from Brest, France. Ship: Maui. Rank: Private. Military Unit: Headquarters Company 146th Infantry. Service Number 937, 783.
1919 ▸ March 31. Arrive Hoboken, NJ.
1919 ▸ May 27. M.R. Limb. Departure from St Nazaire, France. Ship: Mongolia. Rank: Major. Military Unit: 358th Infantry. Notes: 2nd BN. HQRS. Detachment 358th Infantry.
1919 ▸ June 7. Arrive Boston, MA.
1919 ▸ Official Roster of Ohio Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines, WWI, 1917-1918, Vol. 10: RA Ft Oglethorpe, Ga. Dec 3/17. Br Worcester [Wooster] O. 18-9/12 yrs. 607 Aer Sq to May 11/18; Co D 146 Inf to disch. Corp June 1/18; Pvt June 10/18. Meuse-Argonne; Ypres-Lys; Defensive Sector. AEF June 15/18 to Mch 31/19. Hon disch Apr 13/19.
1920 ▸ Census. January 2. Wooster City, Wayne Co, OH. Household includes Marcus, wife Helen and sons Marcus and Frederick.
1920 ▸ September 1, Wooster Daily Record. Fritz Limb returned from the Great Lakes Naval Training Station where he had completed a course as a naval wireless operator.
1920 ▸ Marriage, September 18, Fred and Grace Wareham in Valparaiso, Porter Co, Indiana.
(Grace Lucile Wareham was born Oct. 3, 1896 and was a 1917 graduate of Valparaiso High School.)
1925 ▸ November 4 Wooster Daily Record. “Mr. and Mrs. Fred Limb of High street have moved to Cleveland.
1926 ▸ Cleveland, Ohio, city directory lists residence at 7307 Carnegie Ave. Fritz is a lineman.
1930 ▸ Census. April 22. Hobart City, Lake Co, Indiana. 220 Main Street. Household includes Fred and wife, Grace. Fred is an electrician with City Light & Power. Grace is a chief operator with the Telephone Company.
1939 ▸ US Select Military Registers, Indiana Record of service, pg429: Limb, Frederick C 1 Lt. B-Ohio 21 Mar 03 (NGUS CE 1 lt 16 Oct 39 O356950]
[F-Pvt corp AC & Inf 3 Dec 17 to 13 April 19] [F-USN as for elev sea2c 19 July 20 to 9 Nov 20] pvt 1sgt Engrs 18 Jan 22 to 24 August 24 (Ohio pvt corp Inf 1 July 25 to 30 June 26) pvt 1sgt Engrs 7 July 31 to 1 Dec 36.
2 lt Engrs 2 Dec 36 1 lt 20 June 39.
1940 ▸ Census. April 19. East Gary, Hobart Twp, Lake Co, Indiana. Fred and Grace lived 2560 Montgomery St. Fred is an electrical inspector in the steel industry. No occupation given for Grace.
1941 ▸ Advanced to Captain, 113th Engineers, Headquarters and Service Company, Gary, Indiana.
1941 ▸ Fred and Grace lived in Gulfport, Mississippi, while Fred served at Camp Shelby.
1942 ▸ Residence is Camp Carrabelle, FL. 113th Eng., Bn., A.P.O. 38.
1943 ▸ WWII, served in the New Guinea and Leyte campaigns
1945 ▸ June. Received 2nd Purple Heart, a bronze star for heroism and was promoted to Major.
1945 ▸ Fritz and Grace divorced, sometime after June 12, 1945. Exact date unknown.
1985 ▸ Grace’s death and burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Valparaiso, Porter Co., Indiana.
1945 ▸ Marriage of Fritz and Princess Maxine “Pat” Jones, of Harrison, Boone Co, Arkansas. Date unknown.
1948 ▸ November 13. Birth of son, Frederick Martin, in Aurora, Missouri.
1950 ▸ Census. April 11. Aurora, Lawrence Co, MO. Household includes Fred C. (45) with wife, Princess (29) and son, Fredrich M. (1). Fred owns his dry cleaning business.
1951 ▸ September 3. Birth of daughter, Patricia Belinda.
1955 ▸ July 24. Death of Fritz in Aurora, Lawrence Co, MO.
2010 ▸ October 8. Death of Princess Maxine “Pat” in Aurora, Lawrence Co, MO.
Fritz and Pat are buried in Maple Park Cemetery, Aurora, Lawrence Co, MO.
1903
Wooster Republican
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 25 March, 1903
pg 8
Born Saturday, March 21, 1903, to Lieut. M.R. Limb and wife, a son.
1910
Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 30 March, 1910
pg 3
Take First Swim.
Six little Wooster boys, none of whom have reached the first of their teens, took their first swim of the season Monday afternoon. The little fellows went down to Applecreek, and they just couldn’t keep from taking a plunge. When they got back home one father noticed that his son’s locks were wet, and after some quizzing the youngster admitted that he had been in swimming. he said that the members of the first swimming party of the year were: Harry and Lewis Wyre, George and Fritz Limb, Ward Fritz and Ward Hoffman. When this is read there may be a session in the woodshed.
1911
Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 11 May, 1911
pg 3
Hit With Ball Bat.
Fritz Limb, the little son of Capt. and Mrs. M.R. Limb, was struck on the nose with a baseball bat while playing in Derr’s field, off of Nold Ave., on Monday afternoon. Fritz made a dash for home, and when he found no one there, he ran to a doctor, who dressed the wound. It took three stitches to close the gash. The bat struck the lad just between the eyes, which was fortunate. Had the blow been a half inch lower his nose would have been broken.
Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 24 May, 1911
pg 6
Leaves For Texas Wednesday
Capt. M.R. Limb, Mrs. Limb and son Fritz will leave on Wednesday for Texas, where the Captain was detailed to view the army maneuvers.
Wayne County Democrat
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 21 June, 1911
pg 3
Personals.
Capt. M.R. Limb and two children returned Tuesday evening from San Antonio. Capt. Limb for two weeks has been out on the field, where the troops are maneuvering, several other officers of the O.N.G. being with him. Mrs. Limb returned as far as Paris, Ill., where she will spend some days with friends before returning to Wooster.
1918
Both of MR Limb’s sons were ready for action, although only in their teens at the time.
Marcus Limb and his son, Fritz, WWI. Fritz went to war with his father’s company, although he was underage, and enlisted as soon as he was legally able.
1918 ▸ June 15. Fritz, PVT, at bottom of left page and M.R. Limb, Major, on right page. U.S.S. Leviathan from Hoboken, NJ to Europe with Headquarters Co 146th Infantry.
Unknown newspaper
December 6, 1918
AT 15 HE TAKES PRISONER
Ohio Private Has Daring Record to His Credit
His Home is in Wooster
Father is Major and Youth Was Former Mascot
Wooster, O., Dec. 6 – Private Fritz Limb, 15, is probably the youngest Ohio soldier to have the capture of a German soldier to his credit.
This is how he did it, as he has just written to his grandmother:
“I am sending you a shoulder strap and a button off a German soldier that I took prisoner in the Argonne Forest battle. He belonged to the 157th Landwehr.”
“I had a bead on him with my old 30-30 Springfield, when he crawled down a dugout, and I had to take him prisoner then.
“He called me a “schweinhund” and it is a good thing I didn’t know what that term meant or we would have one German less to feed today.”
He’s 16 In March
Records in probate Court show Limb will be 16 March 20, 1919.
He wore knee trousers when Company D of the old Eighth Ohio Infantry was summoned to the Mexican border. His father was a company commander. Fritz went along, but on the same rating as a buck private.
When the company went to Camp Sheridan, Fritz told his father that unless he was allowed to go along to France he would join the Marines and go anyway.
Finally his father, who had been promoted to major, gave consent.
He’s more than mascot of the regiment now, his comrades write home – a liberty-fighting American, tho 15.
1920
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 1 September, 1920
pg 2
Personals
Fritz Limb, son of Capt. M.R. Limb, returned to Wooster today from the Great Lakes Naval Training Station, where he has completed a course as a naval wireless operator.
1921
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Monday, 9 May, 1921
pg 2
This Happened 10 Years Ago
Items from Our Newspaper Files of the year 1911.
Fritz Limb, little son of Capt. M.R. Limb, was struck on the nose with a ball bat in Derr’s field off of Nold avenue today. It took three stitches to close the gash.
NOTE: John Jehle is husband of Mary Schaible. George Hahn is husband of Carrie M. Schaible. Don’t know who M. Sprague of Alliance is.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Tuesday, 6 September, 1921
pg 2
Mrs. Margaret Limb Laid to Rest Monday Afternoon
The funeral of the late Mrs. Margaret Limb was held Monday afternoon from the East Liberty street family home. Rev. F.S. Zaugg conducted the service. Music was furnished by Mrs. John E. Russell and Miss Grace Seib. The pall bearers were sons and grandsons. Interment was made in the Wooster cemetery.
Mrs. Limb’s death occurred the last Saturday before Labor Day, the day set apart for years for holding the Limb family reunion. The deceased is survived by a brother in Elyria, who is in poor health.
Among those attending the funeral from a distance were Charles Shibley, John Shibley, Miss Sophia Shibley, Charles, Jr. Shibley and John Jehle of Elyria; George Hahn of Oberlin; M. Sprague of Alliance; in addition to a son, Harry Limb of Alliance and a grandson, Fritz Limb, of Indianapolis.
1922
NOTE: The term “benedict” refers to a newly married man who has long been a bachelor.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Saturday, 12 August, 1922
pg 5
Society
“Fritz” Limb Married More Than Two Years
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Limb, of Valparaiso, Ind., left today for their home after a short visit with his father and other relatives in the city. “Fritz” Limb, as he is better known here has been a benedict for two years and a half, yet few persons in Wooster are aware of the fact. His wife was formerly Miss Grace Wareham, a Valparaiso girl. She is a charming young woman. Mr. and Mrs. Limb motored through and had a very enjoyable visit with his former friends as well as with his relatives.
1923
NOTE: Marcus Limb’s son, Fritz (Frederick Carl), was in town for election day.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 7 November, 1923
pg 1
Winning A Prize And Fining Bootleggers Make Mayor Feel Lucky As Votes Are Cast
It was 3 o’clock yesterday afternoon in the dental office of Mayor M.R. Limb north side public square.
A friend entered.
The office, except for three men, the mayor, his son, Fritz, and the friend, was deserted, although all day long it had been a scene of activity as supporters of the mayor came and went.
During the lull, the mayor was reflecting.
“This is my lucky day,” he predicted, with extreme confidence, “and I’m going to be re-elected. I have felt quite confident of it all during this campaign, and right now I am more confident than ever.
“I was up to the Kiwanis meeting at noon, and I won the attendance prize. It was the first one I ever won. That looks like good luck, doesn’t it? Then, too, through the help of the police department, I was put in position to add $1,000 to the coffers of the city treasury by fining two bootleggers. Those things don’t happen every day. And here’s my boy home, too. So, all in all, I believe this is my lucky day. I believe my majority may be as high as 400 votes.”
The complete count of votes today showed the mayor’s majority to be 374.
1924
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Friday, 12 September, 1924
pg 12
Mobilize An Army Here In Military Test
Officers Assigned to Their Posts and Volunteers Are Secured.
Wayne county’s defense day army was mobilized today, under plans worked out by Mayor M.R. Limb, Capt. John McSweeney, and Lieut. Ray King, the local committee in charge.
All officers “reported” at the city hall for assignment to duty. All volunteers “reported” at the fair grounds administration building.
The assignments were as follows:
Recruiting—City Hall, Major M.R. Limb; administration building, fair grounds, Major E.H. Finke.
Troop Commanders—Company A, 330th Inf., Capt. McSweeney, Lt. Ray King, Lt. C.R. Cutright.
708 M.T. Co.—Lt. Daniel Funk, Lt. Braden, Lt. L.A. Waits.
925 M.T. Co.—Lt. Wayne Markley, Lt. Johnson, Lt. Wm. Jolliff.
Post Commander—Major O.L. Houser.
Reception of recruits, shelter, storage, feeding and training at the fair grounds.
Preparation of Records—A.S. Weber, Homer Walton.
Massing Officer—Lt. Ralph Wile.
Surgeons—Dr. Thomas A. Graven, Dr. A.C. Smith, Dr. Edward Douglas, Dr. R.C. Paul.
Nurses—Maude Weimer, Carrie Crites. Hospital at the fair grounds.
U.S. Contract Officer—Lieut. Ray King.
Radio Operator and Signal Corps—M.G. Limb, Lt. R.C. Thomas, S.C.
Draft Board—Col. F.C. Gerlach, Max Bloomberg, John M. Russell, Geo. Gerstenslager. Meeting place, city hall.
Service of Supplies—Lt. Col. Samuel Bell.
Several lists sent out by the local committee for volunteers had not been returned up to this morning, so that the following nearly all from Wooster and Orrville, comprise the names of only those reported to the committee:
Clarence S. Deltrick, S.J. Blake, Wm. G. Jolliff, 2nd Lt. Wm. H. Flory, C.P. Foss, Art Murray, G.T. Ackerman, C.W. Young, Donald Welsh, Oscar Kauffman, Harry Straub, Marcus R. Limb, Frederick C. Limb, Homer Walton, Edward Douglass, R.C. Paul, A.C. Smith, C.D. Barrett, C.L. Orr, Jaspor C. Fritz, Geo. C. Kean, B. Ray Fair, James B. Taylor.
A.T. Howard; R.W. Melhorn; W.M. Sanders; F.E. Brown; W.D. Berdslea; L.M. Plasterer; C.M. Grady; N.E. Shupe; S.P. Pinnick; Paul J. Coolahan; D.S. Connelly; C.W. VanNiman; John Archer; F.W. Bowan.
Herbert Lee; Emmett Lee; Joe Herpel; Sam Nye; Walter Buchholz; Geo. Buchholz; Hershel Martin; Herman Meyer; Paul Bressen; Albert Herpel; Edward Van Lieu; Joseph Jolliff; John Walter; Roy C. Thomas.
R.J. Stout; M.R. Limb; F.R. Bussler; C.L. Allis; Frank Haerle; Sam Bell; Logan A. Waits; Ed Welty; W.C. Foster; E.M. Quinby; R.C. Thoman; E.W. Douglas.
Arthur H. Wedge; L.W. Donaldson; Hugh J. Mitchell; L. Robert Critchfield; C.L. Orr; Geirge Buchheit; Edwin Johnson; C.A. Kate; G.B. Post; Rob Hollaran; Henry Critchfield; G.J. Gerstenslager; A.V. Dix; John Crills; E.G. Miller.
Leon Bresson, Peter Buchholtz; Lawrence Bresson; Clarence Bresson; Alphonso Nomey; James Rohr; Francis Cusak; Francis Buchholtz; Wm. Grossman; Lawrence Wertz; Al Bresson; Bernard Bresson; Leon Girard; Adis Cholly; Francis Cholly; Thomas Landers; Larry Sheater; Ed Riffil.
Harry Jolliff; Joseph Kistler; Warren Keister; Joseph Shamp; Ed Ross; James Zarlengo; Chas. Wiler; Chas. M. Saunders; Harry H. Horner; Wm. E. Hydorn; Roy Mann; Max R.B. Johnston.
Orrville.
R.L. Eshelman; Otto S. Lehman; Irving M. Snow; C.S. Wiley; G.R. Klopfenstein; Harley Wolford; Blaine Murray; Henry C. Fischer; Herbert E. Weaver; Frank W. Gibler; Fredericks C. Wirth; Leroy A. Rehm; Wm. Levengood; R.M. Snyder; Oloff Ragsdale; W.T. Neumeister; W.S. Geiger; C.W. Willaman; Wm. G. Heebsh; W. Carl Holmes; J.W. Evans; L.E. Forrer; L.D. McDowall; Leroy McCarthy; J.E. Griffith; S.A. Brenneman; C.M. Keiffer.
1925
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Thursday, 15 October, 1925
pg 1
Defense Must Be Adequate, Says McQuigg
Legion Commander Gives Patriotic Address and Co. K Receives Trophy.
General John R. McQuigg, National Commander of the American Legion, gave an excellent patriotic address at the opening celebration of the return of General Wooster at the public square this morning.
General McQuigg pointed out the superiority of the United States over any other country as a place in which to live.
“Our government and laws may not be perfect,” the General said, “but they are made by man, and nothing made by man is perfect.”
In regards to national defense, General McQuigg said that the United States should have a defense adequate to itself, but that it should in no wise develop a tendency towards becoming a military power.
Presents Trophy
Following this talk Captain Tuggman, member of the Cleveland plain Dealer staff, presented the Plain Dealer Silver Rifle, a trophy for the company in the 145th infantry having the best rifle team, to Colonel L.S. Connelly, commander of the 145th.
Col. Connelly in turn presented the rifle to Captain Yost of Wooster’s Company K, who had the best rifle team at Camp Perry last summer.
The rifle will stay in the hands of Company K until the next encampment at Camp Perry when the companies of the 145th will contest for it again.
Keep It Here
“We intend to keep it right here in Wooster year after year,” Captain Yost said. “If other companies want it they can come here and see it.”
Then turning to the Company K rifle team, he said, “Boys, it is yours to have and to hold.”
Members of the team that won the rifle trophy for Company K are Sgt. Carl Fritz, Sgt. Milo Jolliff, Corporal Fritz Limb, Privates Dunn, Brown and Johnson.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Tuesday 3 November, 1925
pg 2
Personals
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Limb, of High street are moving to Cleveland on Wednesday.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday 4 November, 1925
pg 2
Personals
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Limb, of High street, have moved to Cleveland.
1926
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Friday, 22 January, 1926
pg 2
Personals
Mr. and Mrs. F.C. Limb have moved to Cleveland where they have taken up their residence at 1949 East 79th street.
The South Bend Tribune
South Bend, Indiana
Thursday, 4 February, 1926
Valparaiso.
The Tribunes’s Special Service.
Valparaiso, Ind., Feb 4.—
Mrs. W.H. Wareham is visiting in Cleveland, O., with her daughter, Grace Limb.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Monday, 12 April, 1926
pg 2
Personals
Mr. and Mrs. Harrold Walters and daughter Margaret, spent Sunday in Cleveland, guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Limb.
1931
The Vidette-Messenger
Valparaiso, Indiana
Saturday, 26 December, 1931
Local Brevities
Mrs. William Wareham, Jr., and Miss Julia Wareham accompanied by Mrs. Grace Limb of Hobart, attended a performance at the Civic Opera House in Chicago, Wednesday.
1932
The Lake County Times
Hammond, Indiana
Thursday, 3 November, 1932
pg 1 & 8
Hobart Is Expecting 25,000 For Labor Day
Both Political Parties Will Be Represented by Gubernatorial Candidates
Hobart, Ind., Sept. 3. — State and county notables including gubernatorial candidates Raymond L. Springer, republican of Connorsville, and Paul V. McNutt, democrat of Bloomington, will be on hand here Monday for the elaborate Labor Day celebration sponsored by Hobart Post No. 54 of the American Legion.
The celebration, also called Hobart Day, is expected to surpass that of last year when more than 25,000 people attended from all parts of Lake county. According to General Chairman Floyd Harrigan, the program is by far the most colorful and entertaining ever presented in Lake county.
In addition to the candidates mentioned, Governor Harry G. Leslie has indicated that he will attend the celebration as the guest of the local post.
Both Springer and McNutt will address the gathering, it was announced, but they will limit their speeches to about 10 minutes each. They will be attending as former state commanders of the Legion and not as political figures. Mayor Owen Roper will play host to the opposing candidates.
Mayors, civic and political leaders of Lake county have been invited to attend. Mayor Edwards, of Marion, has accepted an invitation and will attend, he wired the committee in charge of the affair.
As honored guest of the day will be Abraham Lincoln, of Marion, a cousin of the Great Emancipator. He will be accompanied by the commander of the Marion American Legion post. Mr. Lincoln will be the historical figure of the celebration.
Following the parade which will take place at 1:30 in the afternoon motorboat races, the day’s big event, are expected to furnish the thrills. More than 60 entries have been received for the contests which will be held on Lake George.
The program will begin at 9 a.m. with a water fight between Hobart volunteer firemen and Crown Point firemen. Contests will follow in rapid fire order. Old Fiddlers Contest, horse shoe, foot races, pony and mule race and a pie eating contest. All morning events will take place at the ball park. As the feature of the program at the ball park an all-star kittenball game will climax the morning’s entertainment.
Miss Henrietta Ragon, who has been chosen as Miss Hobart, will ride in the parade and attend all events as an honored guest. The finals of the bathing beauty contest will be held and winner will also ride in the parade.
Water-polo, aquaplane stunts and a dare-devil parachute jump from an airplane into Lake George will conclude the afternoon program.
The big event of the evening will be a boxing show with Buck Everett, of Gary, doing battle with the Mexican heavyweight champion, Vis Callero, in the wind-up.
Following are the committee members of the day:
General Chairman Floyd Harrigan, mayor Owen Roper, Post Commander Robert Garber, Dr. Dwight Mackay, Postmaster Harry Carlson, Superintendent of Schools Guy Dickey, John Ledyard, A.E. Shaw, Fred O. Baumer, Carl Krausse, I.R. Small, Ed Guernsey, Adolph Blakeman, H.Anderson, Fred Limb, Charles Bradley, Fred Rose, Jr., J.E. Schofield, Charles McIntire, George McKee, Leo Fiefield, Dr. R. Banks, F. Ferguson, R. Bright, Paul Miller and Joseph Dudgeon.
The women members of the committee are Mrs. Dwight Mackay, auxiliary president, Miss Dorothy Dunning and Mrs. Joseph Grzzo.
1933
The Vidette-Messenger
Valparaiso, Indiana
Friday, 10 November, 1933
Local Brevities
Mrs. Alice Wareham, son William, and daughter, Miss Julia, returned home yesterday from Wesley, near Franklin, Pennsylvania, where they were called on last Sunday evening by the death of John B. Miller. Mr. Miller, who was 96 years of age, is survived by his widow who was a sister of the late William H. Wareham. He had visited here at the Wareham home on several occasions. Accompanying them on the trip were Mrs. Wareham’s two other daughters, Mrs. Grace Limb of Gary and Mrs. Mary Lindquist of Hobart.
1937
NOTE: M.R. Limb out-of-town funeral attendees: Fritz Limb and wife, Pat; “Max” Haverman, wife Mary Weidner Haverman and daughter Mary Max; George Weidner Jr and mother, Estelle Fickes Weidner (George Weidner Sr. died in 1928)
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Tuesday, 20 July, 1937
pg 7
Personals
Among those from out of town who attended the funeral of M.R. Limb yesterday afternoon were Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Limb, Gary, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Max Haverman and daughter, Mrs. George Weidner and George Weidner, Columbus; Judge W.F. Carver, Millersburg; and Fred Galley, of the State Fire Marshal’s office, Columbus.
NOTE: M.R. Limb died July 17, 1937.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Tuesday, 3 August, 1937
pg 4
Probate Court
Share Limb Estate
By the terms of the will of the late Marcus R. Limb of Wooster, his wife, Helen Weidner Limb, is given the life use of all the property real and personal. After the death or remarriage of Helen Limb, the Armory property passes to Helen Louise Limb, and the Brenner Garage is devised to Nancy Jean Limb, the home at 151 Beall avenue is given share and share alike to Helen Louise Limb and Nancy Jean Limb. In the event that both the daughters die without issue the property then passes to Marcus G. Limb and Frederick C. Limb or their heirs. The instrument written March 3, 1933 names Mrs. Limb as executrix to serve without bond.
H.C. Graham, Charles Fahr and William Deible have been selected as appraisers of the estate.
1938
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Thursday, 20 January, 1938
pg 16
Legal Notice
Marcus G. Limb, whose residence is 7 Vernon Street, Brookline, Massachusetts, Betty Joan Limb, whose residence is 7 Vernon Street, Brookline, Massachusetts, and Frederick Karl Limb, whose residence is East Gary, Indiana, will take notice that on the 17th day of January, 1938, Mary Z. Johnson as Administratrix d.b.n.w.w.a., of the estate of Marcus R. Limb, deceased, instituted an action in the Probate Court of Wayne County, Ohio, being Cause Number 22184 against the above named parties praying for the sale of the following described real estate for the purpose of paying the debts of Marcus R. Limb, deceased, to-wit:
Situated in the City of Wooster, County of Wayne and State of Ohio and known as all of Lot 667 except of the south 40 feet thereof: also Lot 131 and the east 5 feet of Lot 130 in said City: also the west 55 feet of Lot 130 in said City.
Said parties must answer by the 12th day of March, 1938, or the petition of plaintiff will be taken as true and judgment rendered accordingly.
Mary Z. Johnson, Administratrix d.b.n.w.w.a., of the estate of Marcus R. Limb, deceased. Plaintiff.
Troutman & Taggart, Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Jan. 20-27; Feb. 2-10-17-24.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Thursday, 27 January, 1938
pg 12
Legal Notice
Marcus G. Limb, whose residence is 7 Vernon Street, Brookline, Massachusetts, Betty Joan Limb, whose residence is 7 Vernon Street, Brookline, Massachusetts, and Frederick Karl Limb, whose residence is East Gary, Indiana, will take notice that on the 17th day of January, 1938, Mary Z. Johnson as Administratrix d.b.n.w.w.a., of the estate of Marcus R. Limb, deceased, instituted an action in the Probate Court of Wayne County, Ohio, being Cause Number 22184 against the above named parties praying for the sale of the following described real estate for the purpose of paying the debts of Marcus R. Limb, deceased, to-wit:
Situated in the City of Wooster, County of Wayne and State of Ohio and known as all of Lot 667 except of the south 40 feet thereof: also Lot 131 and the east 5 feet of Lot 130 in said City: also the west 55 feet of Lot 130 in said City.
Said parties must answer by the 12th day of March, 1938, or the petition of plaintiff will be taken as true and judgment rendered accordingly.
Mary Z. Johnson, Administratrix d.b.n.w.w.a., of the estate of Marcus R. Limb, deceased. Plaintiff.
Troutman & Taggart, Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Jan. 20-27; Feb. 2-10-17-24.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Thursday, 3 February, 1938
pg 16
Legal Notice
Marcus G. Limb, whose residence is 7 Vernon Street, Brookline, Massachusetts, Betty Joan Limb, whose residence is 7 Vernon Street, Brookline, Massachusetts, and Frederick Karl Limb, whose residence is East Gary, Indiana, will take notice that on the 17th day of January, 1938, Mary Z. Johnson as Administratrix d.b.n.w.w.a., of the estate of Marcus R. Limb, deceased, instituted an action in the Probate Court of Wayne County, Ohio, being Cause Number 22184 against the above named parties praying for the sale of the following described real estate for the purpose of paying the debts of Marcus R. Limb, deceased, to-wit:
Situated in the City of Wooster, County of Wayne and State of Ohio and known as all of Lot 667 except of the south 40 feet thereof: also Lot 131 and the east 5 feet of Lot 130 in said City: also the west 55 feet of Lot 130 in said City.
Said parties must answer by the 12th day of March, 1938, or the petition of plaintiff will be taken as true and judgment rendered accordingly.
Mary Z. Johnson, Administratrix d.b.n.w.w.a., of the estate of Marcus R. Limb, deceased. Plaintiff.
Troutman & Taggart, Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Jan. 20-27; Feb. 2-10-17-24.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 9 February, 1938
pg 16
Legal Notice
Marcus G. Limb, whose residence is 7 Vernon Street, Brookline, Massachusetts, Betty Joan Limb, whose residence is 7 Vernon Street, Brookline, Massachusetts, and Frederick Karl Limb, whose residence is East Gary, Indiana, will take notice that on the 17th day of January, 1938, Mary Z. Johnson as Administratrix d.b.n.w.w.a., of the estate of Marcus R. Limb, deceased, instituted an action in the Probate Court of Wayne County, Ohio, being Cause Number 22184 against the above named parties praying for the sale of the following described real estate for the purpose of paying the debts of Marcus R. Limb, deceased, to-wit:
Situated in the City of Wooster, County of Wayne and State of Ohio and known as all of Lot 667 except of the south 40 feet thereof: also Lot 131 and the east 5 feet of Lot 130 in said City: also the west 55 feet of Lot 130 in said City.
Said parties must answer by the 12th day of March, 1938, or the petition of plaintiff will be taken as true and judgment rendered accordingly.
Mary Z. Johnson, Administratrix d.b.n.w.w.a., of the estate of Marcus R. Limb, deceased. Plaintiff.
Troutman & Taggart, Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Jan. 20-27; Feb. 2-10-17-24.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Thursday, 17 February, 1938
pg 16
Legal Notice
Marcus G. Limb, whose residence is 7 Vernon Street, Brookline, Massachusetts, Betty Joan Limb, whose residence is 7 Vernon Street, Brookline, Massachusetts, and Frederick Karl Limb, whose residence is East Gary, Indiana, will take notice that on the 17th day of January, 1938, Mary Z. Johnson as Administratrix d.b.n.w.w.a., of the estate of Marcus R. Limb, deceased, instituted an action in the Probate Court of Wayne County, Ohio, being Cause Number 22184 against the above named parties praying for the sale of the following described real estate for the purpose of paying the debts of Marcus R. Limb, deceased, to-wit:
Situated in the City of Wooster, County of Wayne and State of Ohio and known as all of Lot 667 except of the south 40 feet thereof: also Lot 131 and the east 5 feet of Lot 130 in said City: also the west 55 feet of Lot 130 in said City.
Said parties must answer by the 12th day of March, 1938, or the petition of plaintiff will be taken as true and judgment rendered accordingly.
Mary Z. Johnson, Administratrix d.b.n.w.w.a., of the estate of Marcus R. Limb, deceased. Plaintiff.
Troutman & Taggart, Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Jan. 20-27; Feb. 2-10-17-24.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Thursday, 24 February, 1938
pg 12
Legal Notice
Marcus G. Limb, whose residence is 7 Vernon Street, Brookline, Massachusetts, Betty Joan Limb, whose residence is 7 Vernon Street, Brookline, Massachusetts, and Frederick Karl Limb, whose residence is East Gary, Indiana, will take notice that on the 17th day of January, 1938, Mary Z. Johnson as Administratrix d.b.n.w.w.a., of the estate of Marcus R. Limb, deceased, instituted an action in the Probate Court of Wayne County, Ohio, being Cause Number 22184 against the above named parties praying for the sale of the following described real estate for the purpose of paying the debts of Marcus R. Limb, deceased, to-wit:
Situated in the City of Wooster, County of Wayne and State of Ohio and known as all of Lot 667 except of the south 40 feet thereof: also Lot 131 and the east 5 feet of Lot 130 in said City: also the west 55 feet of Lot 130 in said City.
Said parties must answer by the 12th day of March, 1938, or the petition of plaintiff will be taken as true and judgment rendered accordingly.
Mary Z. Johnson, Administratrix d.b.n.w.w.a., of the estate of Marcus R. Limb, deceased. Plaintiff.
Troutman & Taggart, Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Jan. 20-27; Feb. 2-10-17-24.
1940
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Friday, 30 August, 1940
pg 4
From Our Files
They Were Big News Years Ago
Ten Years Ago.
Rev. F.P. Miller of Mason City has accepted a call to the Apple Creek Presbyterian church and intends to take up his duties by Sept. 1.
Twenty-two Years Ago.
Letters received from Major M.R. Limb and Fritz Limb, now in France and from George Limb somewhere in Europe on the U.S. Texas say they are well and working hard in army affairs. George Limb is a radio operator of the Texas. The contents of his letter indicate he is stationed north of the British Isles. He says that the nights are very short and the days very long. He says he hopes to get a furlough soon so he can go to France to see his father and brother. The Texas is supposed to be stationed with the British grand fleet.
Fifty Years Ago.
Prompt work by the Fireman, this afternoon saved the home of Hugh Collins on East North Street. The blaze started in the roof.
Cards of invitation are out for the wedding of Miss Susie Jones, our talented and handsome closutionist, to George Hinson, an attorney of Philadelphia, Pa. The ceremony will take place in the home of the bride’s mother on East Bowman street.
Speers McClarran came in this morning from Boston and will be here several days.
The Hammond Times
Hammond, Indiana
Thursday, 10 October, 1940
pg 1
Call National Guard Officers
Five Lake county men are among the seven officers of the 113th Engineers, Indiana National Guard, who will report to Fort Belmore, Va., for a month’s engineering training, according to Col. John Ward Wheeler, company commander.
The group includes Gerald A. Cutler, Whiting; Fred C. Limb, Jack C. Jeffrey, Steve J. Tory and Thomas J. Berke, Gary and Roy L. Roberts and William C. Raiser, South Bend.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Thursday, 14 November, 1940
pg 2
Youngest Soldier in World War Ready for Military Service Again
The youngest soldier to go into the World War from Wayne County is back in his country’s service for military training in the present emergency.
He is Fritz Limb, now of Gary, Ind., a son of the late Major M.R. Limb, former mayor of Wooster, who was the captain in command of Wooster’s Guardsmen when the World War call was issued, and later was promoted to major.
Fritz Limb went into the World War with the Wooster Company, and was only 14 years of age at the time he enlisted. Only one other American soldier in that war, so far as is known, was younger than the Wooster youth.
Working in a steel mill at Gary, Fritz Limb has carried on the family tradition by serving in the Indiana National Guard. Some weeks ago he got special permission to enter a training school at Washington, D.C., and has just been commissioned a second lieutenant. Mr. and Mrs. Limb were in Wooster over the week-end, guests of their uncle and aunts, Carl and Miss Florence Limb, Nold Avenue. They left yesterday for Gary, where he will return to work until the Indiana Guardsmen are mobilized. They are expected to go South sometime during the winter.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Saturday, 16 November, 1940
pg 2
Probate Court
Hattie Limb Will Filed
The last will and testament of Hattie Limb, late of Wooster has been filed with the probate court. It was written June 7, 1938 and provides that after the payment of all just debts and funeral expenses by the executors the entire estate, both real and personal shall pass to her brother Carl M. Limb and her sister, Florence C. Limb, in equal shares. It also provides that Carl and Florence shall be appointed as co-executors of the estate with a request that they be permitted to serve without bond.
The next of kin include three brothers, George S. Limb, Wooster, Harry Limb, Sebring, Florida and Carl M. Limb of Wooster, a sister, Florence Limb of Wooster, two nieces, Nancy Limb and Helen Lou Limb, both of Wooster and two nephews, Frederick Limb, Gary, Indiana and George Limb of Hyannis, Massachusetts.
1941
The Vidette-Messenger
Valparaiso, Indiana
Thursday, 3 April, 1941
Local Brevities
Word has been received here by relatives that Lieut. F.C. Limb has been advanced to captain of the 108th engineers headquarters company, located at Camp Shelby, Miss. Mrs. Limb is the former Grace Wareham of this city and resides at Gulfport, Miss., to be with her husband.
The Vidette-Messenger
Valparaiso, Indiana
Friday, May 23, 1941
Local Visitor Has Record As Soldier Since Boyhood
Captain Frederick C. Lamb, who with Mrs. Lamb, is visiting at the home of the latter’s mother, Mrs. Alice Wareham, 3 Wayne street, has been a soldier for 23 years. He formerly resided in Valparaiso, but later moved to Gary.
The Hattiesburg, Miss., American, in its Camp Shelby edition, of May 9, contains the following writeup of Captain Limb:
When you talk about soldier boys, you are talking about Captain Frederick C. Limb, of Gary, Ind., who commands Headquarters and Service company, 113th Engineers, 38th Division, in training here.
Literally a soldier boy during the World War, Captain Limb practically learned his alphabet off of company guidons, and he used battlefields as playgrounds and hand grenades as fishing tackle.
Enlisted at 13
He enlisted during the World war when he was 13 years of age, and he fought through four engagements at the age of 14.
A native of Wooster, Ohio, Captain Limb was the son of Marcus R. Limb, dentist and onetime mayor of Wooster, who went to war as a battalion commander with rank of major in the 146th infantry, 37th division.
When the 146th went to Camp Sheridan, near Montgomery, Ala., for training in 1917, young Limb, then nearly six feet tall and known generally by the name of Fritz enlisted in Headquarters company at the age of 13 years and 9 months.
When the 73rd Infantry Brigade went oversea, Limb went along. They gave him a Springfield rifle and he became an expert marksman. They gave him a horse designated him a mounted scout and put him to work carrying messages.
He became, officers who served under him recall, the most ornery young cuss who ever ranged up and down the front line, the most devilish youngster who ever chose the zero hour to pull pranks on his superior officers.
Like all youngsters, young Limb liked to go fishing. One day in the Baccarat sector over in the Vosages mountains, a battalion officer sent a noncom out with a group of ineffective to do some work.
The non-com returned shortly, reported that he could not control his ineffective because a series of powder discharges in an adjacent woods was frightening the ineffective, who were afraid the enemy was sniping at them.
The officer led a raiding party—and found young Limb on the bank of a mountain stream, casually pulling pins out of the hand grenades and tossing them into the water, to kill fish.
Young Fritz had no fear of the Germans, whom he considered only as prisoners to be examined for souvenirs, and not much more awe for his commanding officers, notably his father, the battalion commander.
Once, at St. Maurice, in the Baccarat sector, where headquarters was in a dugout, Major Limb was expecting an American airplane to fly over to read signals which the battalion was to display on the ground. It was to be an experiment in the use of planes in conjunction with ground troops.
Checks His Father
At that time Major Limb had been reading the riot act to everyone in the battalion, laying great stress on the importance of wearing the gas mask and helmet every time they went into the open.
An airplane droned in the distance, and young Limb gave the alarm. A little on edge to see the display went off all right, Major Limb tore up the steps to get outside.
“Daddy—“ young Limb called as his father reached the top, “—you forgot your gas mask.”
Major Limb, fuming, returned, grabbed his gas mask, tore up the steps again.
As he reached the top—“Daddy!” Major Limb paused again. “—you forgot your tin hat.” The major tore down the steps again, tore out, only to find that the plane was signaling with a neighboring battalion in another regiment.
Hattiesburg American
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Wednesday, 2 July, 1941
There is a company in the 113th Engineers, 38th Division, which sounds like a condensation of modern industry.
It is Headquarters and Service Company, Gary, Ind., commanded by Captain Frederick C. Limb of Gary.
In its Division of Engineering and Operations it contains the following jobs: a construction foreman, an electric power foreman, a water service supply foreman, a camoufleur, a power-generator lineman, 34 chauffeurs, four motorcyclists.
In its Map Section it has: a lithographer, a draftsman, a photographer, a lithographic pressman.
In its Service Platoon it has: a general mechanic, a general blacksmith, a carpenter, an electrician, a general painter, a sign painter. A welder is in its Motor Repair Section.
The Vidette-Messenger
Valparaiso, Indiana
Saturday, 25 October, 1941
Local Brevities
Captain and Mrs. Fred C. Limb arrived here last evening from Gulfport, Miss., to spend a few days with Mrs. Limb’s mother, Mrs. William Wareham. Captain Limb is on his way to a new assignment. Mrs. Limb will spend the next two weeks with her mother.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 26 November, 1941
pg 6
Capt. F.C. Limb Stops In City
Capt. F.C. Limb, who has just completed a special course in motorized training at Ft. Wayne, Mich., stopped in Wooster for a time this forenoon enroute to Camp Shelby, Miss., to resume his service with the 37th Division.
“Fritz” Limb will be remembered in Wooster as the youngest son of the late Major M.R. Limb. He was the youngest soldier to go out of Wooster in the World War, enlisting in his father’s company at the age of 14 years. He served throughout the time the Wooster volunteers were in France, and was discharged at the end of the war.
The Vidette-Messenger
Valparaiso, Indiana
Thursday, 27 November, 1941
Local Brevities
pg4
Captain and Mrs. F.S. Limb, the latter the former Grace Wareham of Valparaiso, arrived here last night from Detroit, Mich., where Captain Limb has been for the past month taking a special course in training, and will be guests until Saturday in the home of the latter’s mother and sister, Mrs. Alice Wareham and Miss Jewel Wareham of 3 Wayne street. At that time, they will return to their former location at Camp Shelby, Miss. Today Mrs. Wareham and Jewel are enjoying their Thanksgiving dinner in honor of their guests. Others enjoying the affair with them are Colonel and Mrs. R.L. Staggs of Chicago, the latter the former Blanche Wareham; Mr. and Mrs. H.R. Lingquist and their son from Gary, and William M. Wareham and his family of 209 Campbell street, this city.
1942
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Saturday, 14 November, 1942
pg 12
Fritz Limb, Youngest in Other War, is Major
When the other World War called Wooster men to the colors the late M.R. Limb, who later became Wooster/s mayor, was commander of the Wooster national guardsmen, Company D
Soon after the unit went into service, the commander was advanced to the rank of major, and served in that capacity overseas, and in the army of occupation in Germany. He took with him into service his youngest son, Fritz Limb, who was the youngest soldier to go into service from Wayne County.
In recent years Fritz Limb has continued his military ways. He went back into active service as a captain when Ohio guardsmen went into training at Camp Shelby, Miss. He is still stationed there, but a letter to relatives in Wooster from Mrs. Limb reports that he has been advanced to the rank of major — equalling that of his father.
The Vidette-Messenger
Valparaiso, Indiana
Friday, 27 November, 1942
Local Brevities
pg2
A family dinner party was held at the home of Mrs. Alice Wareham Sunday in honor of Major Fred C. Limb, who arrived that day to spend several days visiting. Mrs. Limb, the former Grace Wareham, will visit several weeks at the home of her mother before returning to Gulfport, Miss. Major Limb flew to his station Thursday. His address is Major Fred C. Limb, 113th Eng., Bn., A.P.O. 38, Camp Carrebelle, Fla.
1943
The Vidette-Messenger
Valparaiso, Indiana
Wednesday, 16, June, 1943
Local Brevities
Mrs. F.C. Limb of Gulfort, Miss., is visiting her mother, Mrs. Alice Wareham and brother, William Wareham, of this city. Major Limb is expected the latter part of the week for a short furlough.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 24 November, 1943
pg 9
Off The Record
Police Chief Walter Yost has a dollar bill that has really travelled. Major Fritz Limb, now in Hawaii, mailed it to Major Ward Fritz, in London. It was mailed, however, from Louisiana, before Major Limb went to Hawaii. Major Fritz mailed it to Lt. Col. Julius Stark, who is in the Solomon Islands. Col. Stark sent it to Capt. Yost, who is now planning to sent it back to Major Limb in Hawaii.
1944
The Vidette-Messenger
Valparaiso, Indiana
Monday, 1 May, 1944
Local Brevities
Mrs. Grace Limb of Gulfport, Miss., is visiting her mother, Mrs. Alice Wareham. Mr. and Mrs. H.R. Lindquist of Glenn park, Gary, were week end guests at the Wareham home. Mrs. Wareham has recently received a letter from her grandson, Howard Eugene Lindquist, S 1-c, who is stationed in New Guinea.
NOTE: Death of Marcus George Limb.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 6 September, 1944
pg 10
George Limb, 44, Dies Following an Operation
George Limb, aged 44, a son of the late Major M.R. Limb, former mayor of Wooster, died yesterday in a hospital in New York City, following an operation performed a week ago.
Funeral services will be held at the Walter B. Cook Funeral Home, 117 West 72nd st, New York, on Friday. Burial will be made there.
Mr. Limb, who served as a radio operator in World War one, was with the army of occupation in Germany following that war, and illegible line where he was in the radio business for some years, a pioneer dealer here.
Since leaving Wooster he has continued his special radio work, and for the past few years was in important government service. His operation was brought on, it is believed, because of overwork. Pneumonia which followed, resulted in his death.
Surviving are his wife, Irene Funk Limb, one daughter, Betty, and one brother, Major Fritz Limb, serving somewhere in the South Pacific. He was a nephew of Carl, George and Florence Limb of Wooster.
1945
The Vidette-Messenger
Valparaiso, Indiana
Tuesday, 12 June, 1945
Wins Second Purple Heart In Two Wars
Three new developments in the remarkable military career of Fred C. Limb, formerly of Valparaiso, who at the age of 14 became the youngest American soldier ever to receive a Purple Heart, were reported today from Luzon.
Limb, who was wounded in France in 1918, has received a second Purple Heart, a bronze star for heroism in action against the Japs and promotion to major.
His latest wound, received in fighting in the Zambales Mountains in Luzon, was slight, according to the dispatch from headquarters of the 38th “Cyclone” division. Major Limb is executive officer of the 113th engineer battalion in the division.
The bronze star was earned in some of Luzon’s hardest battling, in the Fort Stotsenburg sector.
During the battle, according to the citation, “Major Limb frequently made advance ground reconnaissance through mountainous and wooded terrain under enemy observation and sniper and mortar fire and personally directed the operation of engineer troops and equipment in construction of advance trails.”
Major Limb’s wife, the former Grace Wareham, daughter of Mrs. Alice Wareham, 3 Wayne street, Valparaiso, lives in Gulfport, Miss.
By pretending to be several years older than he was, Limb enlisted in 1918 in the army and got over to France at the age of 13. For 14 months he fought side by side with his father, a division commander, in at least four major battles, including the Meuse-Argonne offensive.
One of the son’s legs was shattered by machine gun fire in France, and he spent a year after the armistice in a veteran’s hospital. The father, a gas victim, died in 1939. [1937, in fact]
Major Limb rose from private to he’s present rank after entering active service in this war in January, 1941. He went overseas in December, 1943, and served in the New Guinea and Leyte campaigns before landing in the assault waves at Zambales, Luzon, in January of this year.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Tuesday, 10 July, 1945
pg 5
Social Events . . . . Clubs . . . . Personals
Personals
Major Fritz Limb, recently returned from the Philippines, came down from Crile General Hospital today for a brief visit with his uncle and aunt, Carl, George and Florence Limb, and left again this afternoon. He is to be transferred to Ashford General Hospital for further treatment.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 11 July, 1945
pg 2
Major, Who Enlisted at 13, Says Two Wars Are Enough
“After this war I am going to settle down and do a lot of fishing,” was how Maj. Fritz Limb explained his plans for after the war.
“I’m also very grateful that I’ll be too old to be in another war. Two’s enough in one person’s life,” he continued, expressing his opinion of war as a career.
Maj. Limb was the son of Major M.R. Limb, who commanded Company D, 146th Infantry, formerly a Wooster company when he went overseas in World War I.
When thirteen, Fritz ran away from high school and enlisted in the regular army. “Had to lie about my age and tell them I was eighteen to get in,” he recalled. While in the army his rank was plain buck private.
“If there had been any ???, I probably would have had ??,” he remarked.
Fortunate in going overseas along with his father, Pvt. Limb served in France, Germany and Belgium.
“I got out of the army in ? and reenlisted – in the navy,” Maj. Limb said.
After four years in the navy as a radio operator, ?? decided it was about time to go back to school. “I took a course in engineering at Valparaiso University in Indiana and while there was in the officers reserve national guard,” he related.
Called to Duty
In the fall of 1940 all officers of the National Guard were called to active duty and after training in several camps in the states were sent to Hawaii in 1942 where Major Limb was connected with the engineer combat battalion.
From Hawaii Major Limb’s battalion was called for duty in the South Pacific where they participated in battles for New Guinea, the Ad? and Marshall Islands. ?? Dutch New Guinea ??? campaigns ? Front ??? New Guinea they were sent ?? of Leyte in the ?? Philippines then up to ??? the battalion became ?? known as The Avengers of Bataan.
In Manila Hospital
?? Major Limb was wounded ?? and went to a hospital in Manila and was later ?? the states for rest and ?? Ashford General ?? White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. This action took ?? years overseas.
On his blouse Major Limb wears the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart with Oak Leaf clusters, World War I ribbon with 3 stars for three major battles, the Am? Theatre ribbon for work done on the Alcan highway, Asiatic-Pacific ribbon with the Bronze Arrowhead for making an assault landing and three campaign stars, Philippines liberation ribbon with two stars.
Major Limb has about 145 points toward a discharge, however, officers are not given discharge privileges for points received.
“As far as I’m concerned, I’m just another G.I.” Major Limb remarked. “Because I’ve been an enlisted a lot longer than an officer.”
While in Wooster he was visiting at the home of George Limb, North Grant st and Carl and Florence Limb, Nold ave and returned yesterday to the hospital in West Virginia until he’s reassigned.
NOTE: 25 years ago would be 1940.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Thursday, 30 August, 1945
pg 4
The Good Old Days
Taken From Our Files
Ten Years Ago
Miss Faye Rees has been employed as supervisor of music in the public schools and teacher of public school music methods in the College of Wooster, by the Wooster Board of Education.
Robert Miller, son of former Sheriff and Mrs. Milton C. Miller, has been promoted to the rank of major at Ft. Sam Houston, Texas.
Mrs. Wilbur Franks entertained the Pepper Club in honor of her daughter, Betty, who is leaving for Cincinnati to take nurse’s training.
Twenty-five Years Ago
Fritz Limb, son of Capt. M.R. Limb, returned from Great Lakes Naval Training Station, where he has completed a course as a naval wireless operator.
A son, Charles Junior, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. E. Hott.
Mrs. V.M. Wagar, Mrs. Elmer Landis and Mrs. Harry Elliott are in Warsaw attending a district missionary meeting of the Methodist Church.
Fifty Years Ago
Miss Maud Ellsperman was the victim of a birthday surprise party at her home on East South st.
Rev. Joshua Crawford, once a resident of Wayne County, is a candidate for state senator.
Miss Edith Miller, daughter of Perry Miller, has been appointed general delivery clerk in the post office. She will succeed H.H. Geitgay.
1945 ▸ Fritz Limb and Grace Wareham Limb were divorced, date unknown.
1945 ▸ Fritz Limb and Princess Maxine “Pat” Jones were married, date unknown.
1946
The Vidette-Messenger
Valparaiso, Indiana
Thursday, 16 May, 1946
Local Brevities
Mrs. Grace Wareham Limb and Mrs. Elsie E. Hall attended Memorial Services in Hebron Monday for Henry Wells, father of Mrs. Gus Long of East Jefferson St., this city.
1947
NOTE: Mrs. Frederick Limb would be Fritz’s second wife, Princess Maxine “Pat” Jones.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 30 April, 1947
pg 7
Society . . . . Clubs . . . . Personals
Personals
Visiting in the home of Miss Florence and Carl Limb, on Nold ave., are their nephew and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Limb, of Aurora, Mo.
1949
NOTE: Son would be Frederick Martin, born 1948. Limb home would be Carl and Florence.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Monday, 6 June, 1949
pg 6
Personals
Lt. Col. and Mrs. Fritz Limb and son, of Aurora, Mo., are spending a vacation with Wooster relatives, and are guests at the Limb home on Nold ave.
1950
The Vidette-Messenger
Valparaiso, Indiana
Friday, 29 September, 1950
Local Brevities
Mrs. Grace Limb of Biloxi, Miss., has returned to Valparaiso from Springfield, Missouri, where she was called last week by the illness of her sister, Miss Jewel Wareham. Miss Wareham, who underwent an appendectomy last Friday, is reported as getting along nicely, and was scheduled to leave the hospital “fixing carrot strips, pickles, pota-“ Mrs. R.L. Staggs, at Stella, Mo., where she will recuperate for several weeks, before returning to her home here. Mrs. Limb plans to remain at the Wareham home until her sister’s return. Another sister, Mrs. Mary Lindquist, of Gary, accompanied Mrs. Limb to Missouri.
NOTE: November 16, 1950, death of Lucy Bradshaw Limb Gallagher, first wife of M.R. Limb and mother of M. George Limb and Frederick Carl “Fritz” Limb. In Los Angeles, CA.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
30 November, 1950
pg 13
Lucy Limb Dies In California.
Word has ben received of the death of Mrs. Lucy B. Limb who died in Los Angeles, California. Her husband was a former mayor of Wooster.
She is survived by two sons, and a sister.
1951
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Monday, 26 March, 1951
pg 5
Personals
Easter Visitors Here . . .
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Limb and son, Marty, of Aurora, Mo., are visiting Mr. Limb’s aunt and uncle, Florence and Carl Limb, of Nold ave. They will be here for several weeks visit. Frederick Limb is the son of a former Wooster mayor, the late M.R. Limb.
1952
The Vidette-Messenger
Valparaiso, Indiana
Saturday, 5 July, 1952
Local Brevities
Mrs. Grace Limb of Biloxi, Miss., is spending a week or ten days visiting in the home of her sister, Miss Jewel Wareham. Mrs. Limb has as her guest Miss Mary Ella Cottingim, a teacher in the Biloxi schools. On Fourth of July, Miss Wareham and her two guests joined Mr. and Mrs. William Wareham and two children, of this city, and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Lindquist and son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Lindquist and two children, of Gary, in a picnic at Deep River Rest Camp.
1953
The Vidette-Messenger
Valparaiso, Indiana
Saturday, 27 June, 1953
Local Brevities
Miss Jewel Wareham and Mrs. Elsie Hall returned Wednesday from a two weeks visit with Miss Wareham’s sister and Mrs. Hall’s niece, Mrs. Grace Limb at Biloxi, Miss. One of their pleasure jaunts while there was a trip to New Orleans.
1955
NOTE: Death of Carl Limb on March 13, 1955, son of Martin Limb and Margaret Schaible.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Wednesday, 6 April, 1955
pg 8
Probate Court
To Probate Will
Applications have been filed in the following estates, for the right to probate the wills of:
Clarence Leroy Robison of Wooster, who died March 15, 1955. Applicant is Martha Robison of 210 Clark st., surviving spouse. The will, dated Oct. 31, 1950, leaves all to the wife.
Carl M. Limb of Wooster, who died March 13, 1955. Applicant is Frederick C. Limb of Aurora, Mo. The will leaves the bulk of the estate to the applicant, in trust, for his children, Fred Martin Limb and Patricia Belinda Limb. The will was dated August 4, 1953.
In the will of Joseph C. Miller of Apple Creek, R.D. 1, who died Sept. 20, 1954 the deceased man’s wife, Susan, gets one-third of the personal estate and a life lease on the 112 acre farm in East Union twp. Remainder of the estate is to be divided among the children.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Monday, 11 July, 1955
pg 4
These Items Were
In The News
10, 20, 25, Years Ago
(Compiled From Files
Of The Daily Record)
July 11, 1945
Fleet prowling waters off Japan as new assaults on Tokyo are made from Okinawwa . . . Wayne county is over goals in bond drive . . . Secretary of Agriculture Anderson says U.S. Can’t feed the world . . . See low corn crop for U.S. which means more low-grade beef this fall and earlier marketing of pigs . . . Major Fritz Limb, who ran away and enlisted at the age of 11 and has been in two wars, visits George, Carl and Florence Limb here . . . Franklin Carney, Jr., 11, is struck by car and injured while walking on Route 30 at cut-off east of Wooster . . . Prof. Richard Gore to take place of Prof. neil O. Rowe at Wooster Conservatory of Music.
July 11, 1935
Great Britain’s foreign minister “admits” Italy haas need for expansion but denies war is necessary to settle grave Italo-Ethiopian controversy . . . Bernard Beale, 24, of Shreve dies in cycle-truck crash at Big Prairie. George Edington injured in same accident . . . Rebekahs at Creston surrender charter and members to affiliate with Wooster group . . . Swimming pool is urged for Rittman . . . Building permits issued for three new homes . . . Bob Anderson of Wooster, completes his course of instruction in flying at Wooster airport . . . Grocers and butchers to have Wednesday afternoon holidays . . . Dr. Gertrude Crandell has left for Seattle, Washington, where she will attend the Convention of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs.
July 11, 1930
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is buried with all usual mourning signs absent . . . Howard Herman, farmer living near Hermanville, is laid up as a result of a peculiar injury when his head was caught by a binder being placed in the barn . . . Mother of Herman Retzler dies at Uhrichsville . . . Dr. Vincent C. Ward opens offices in the People Saving and Loan Building where he will engage in the general practice of medicine . . . Dining hall being built at Livingston Lodge and four new homes are started in Wooster . . . Rural carrier service has been granted to patrons on Elm drive, one block on Blair avenue and Ihrig avenue . . . Homer Young, 28, of Creston, has right arm amputated following accident at Ohio Boxboard Co.
1955 ▸ Fritz died July 24, 1955
Unknown Newspaper
Aurora, Missouri
Monday, 25 July, 1955
pg 1
Fred C. Limb Dies Sunday Morning After An Attack
Military and Masonic Rites Conducted At Funeral Services Held Today
[photo w/caption: Lt. Col. Fred C. Limb, a much-decorated hero of two World Wars, who died here Sunday following a heart attack. Funeral services were conducted here today. Engraving by TASOPE.]
A veteran of two world wars who had won almost every citation offered by the U.S. Army except the Congressional Medal of Honor died here early Sunday, victim of a heart attack.
He was Fred Carl Limb, who operated an appliance sales distributorship and was a part owner of the Wardrobe Cleaners.
Limb, a lieutenant-colonel in the U.S. Army reserve corps, came to Aurora in 1945 following his release from active duty during World War II, in which he received the Purple Heart after being wounded on Bataan. He was not captured by the Japanese having been taken out when injured.
Here in Aurora he was active in business and civic affairs, serving a while as police judge. He was active in the ABC post of the American Legion and in the Masonic order.
Funeral services were conducted at the First Baptist Church at 2:30 o’clock this afternoon by the Rev. Fred McPhail. Full military and Masonic rites were conducted at the grave in Maple Park cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of Arnold’s Wood funeral home.
Mr. Limb is survived by his widow, Mrs. Princess Maxine Limb; one son, Frederick Martin, 6; and by a daughter, Belinda, 3.
Springfield Leader and Press
Springfield, Missouri
Monday, 25 July, 1955
pg 12
Deaths
Fred Carl Limb
Fred Carl Limb, 52, an Aurora merchant, died early yesterday at Aurora after suffering a heart attack.
Mr. Limb was a veteran of World War I and II and had won virtually all citations except the congressional Medal of Honor. He was a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army reserve at Joplin. Mr. Limb, a Mason, was part owner of a dry cleaning firm in Aurora.
Survivors include his wife, Pat; a son, Frederick Martin, and a daughter, Belinda, all of the home.
Funeral services were to be held this afternoon at the First Baptist Church at Aurora by the Rev. Fred McPhail. Full military and masonic rites will be conducted at the grave. Burial will be in Maple Park Cemetery at Aurora under the direction of Arnold-Wood of Aurora.
Springfield News Leader
Springfield, Missouri
Monday, 25 July, 1955
pg 10
Deaths
Fred Carl Limb
Fred Carl Limb, 52, an Aurora merchant, died early yesterday at Aurora after suffering a heart attack.
Mr. Limb was a veteran of World War I and II and had won virtually all citations except the congressional Medal of Honor. He was a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army reserve at Joplin. Mr. Limb, a Mason, was part owner of a dry cleaning firm in Aurora.
Survivors include his wife, Pat; a son, Frederick Martin, and a daughter, Belinda, all of the home.
Funeral services were to be held this afternoon at the First Baptist Church at Aurora by the Rev. Fred McPhail. Full military and masonic rites will be conducted at the grave. Burial will be in Maple Park Cemetery at Aurora under the direction of Arnold-Wood of Aurora.
Carthage Evening Press
Carthage, Missouri
Tuesday, 26 July, 1955
pg 10
In The Service
A Reserve Officer Dies
Lt. Col. Fred Limb of Aurora, well known southwest Missouri army reserve officer, who died Sunday at his home of a heart attack, was buried yesterday afternoon.
Col. Limb, 52, was a member of the 5436th Station Complement, Army Reserves, and 25 officers of that organization attended, including Captains Robert Crusa and Richard Olson of Carthage.
The services at the First Baptist church in Aurora were conducted by the Rev. Fred McPhail of that city, assisted by Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Ernest Israel of the 5436th, who lives in Neosho.
The service was a military one with firing squad and trumpeter from Fort Crowder. Burial was in Maple Park cemetery at Aurora.
Joplin Globe
Joplin, Missouri
Tuesday, 26 July, 1955
pg 9
Aurora War Veteran Dies of Heart Attack
Aurora, Mo., July 25.— Fred Carl Limb, 52 years old, widely known Aurora man who served with distinction in both world wars, died at 12:30 o’clock Sunday morning in the Aurora hospital after suffering a heart attack.
Funeral services were conducted this afternoon in the Aurora First Baptist church.
The Rev. Fred McPhail officiated. Burial was in Maple Park cemetery, under direction of the Arnold-Wood funeral home. Full military and Masonic rites were conducted at the graveside.
A lieutenant colonel in the U.S. army reserve, Mr. Limb was a veteran of both World War I and II. He had received many military citations. He was co-owner of the Wardrobe Cleaners in Aurora. He was a member of the Masonic lodge and Shrine.
Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Patricia Limb of the home; a son, Frederick Limb of the home, and a daughter, Miss Belinda Limb of the home.
The Kansas City Times
Kansas City, Missouri
Tuesday, 26 July, 1955
pg 14
Deaths In Missouri
Aurora — Fred Carl Limb, an Aurora merchant who was a veteran of World Wars I and II and won virtually all citations except the Congressional Medal of Honor, died of a heart attack.
Wooster Daily Record
Wooster, Ohio
Tuesday, 26 September, 1955
pg 2
Deaths And Funerals
Lt. Col. F.C. Limb Dies In Missouri
Funeral services were held recently for a former Wooster resident, Lt. Col. Frederick C. Limb, who died suddenly of a heart attack at his home in Aurora, Mo.
Limb spent his early days in Wooster and attended high school here. He was a nephew of the former Carl Limb of Wooster.
Limb was a veteran of two world wars and had won almost every citation offered by the U.S. Army except the Congressional Medal of Honor. He was active in business and civic affairs in Aurora, and was a member of the American Legion and Masonic bodies.
Limb is survived by his widow, Mrs. Princess Maxine Limb; a son, Frederick Martin, 6; and by a daughter, Belinda, 3.
1976
The Vidette-Messenger
Valparaiso, Indiana
Wednesday, 14 July, 1976
Over a Cup of Coffee
The Bruhn Family store riddle in the July 3 V-M edition, “Since Bailly…,” has been solved with a call from Mrs. Grace Wareham Limb whose family lived at 507 Union next to Dora Bruhn’s store. Mrs. Limb said the early 1900s photograph of two ladies in a general store on College Hill shows Miss Dora Bruhn and her mother, Mrs. Klaus Bruhn.
Mrs. Limb recalled that her brother, William Wareham, turned the crank on the peanut-roasting machine in Dora’s store on the Northeast corner of Locust and Union.
1985
The Vidette-Messenger
Valparaiso, Indiana
Tuesday, 12 November, 1985
Limb Rites
Services for Grace L. Limb, 89, a lifetime Valparaiso resident who died Monday, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Dykes Funeral Home.
The Rev. M.W. Robert Craig will officiate; burial in Maplewood Cemetery; visitation 10 a.m. until services Wednesday.
She was born Oct. 3, 1896 in Valparaiso, the daughter of William and Alice (Crowe) Wareham. She was a former member of First Christian Church.
2010
2010 ▸ October 8. Death of Princess Maxine (Jones) Limb.
The Springfield News-Leader
Springfield, Missouri
Saturday, 9 October, 2010
pg 13
Funeral Notices
Aurora
Princess Maxine Limb, 90, Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, Aurora.