Obituary
Edwin A. Hair
Edwin Andrew Hair was born in the Danby Valley, near Brownell, Ness county, on September 19, 1895, on the homestead that his father and mother, Harry H. and Araminta Hair, had settled on several years before.
He attended the country school and also helped his father and mother with the farm work, gradually expanding from the little chores into the mamgement of the farm.
He entered the service of his country on February 26, 1918, and joined the 1st Company 164th Depot Brigade Battalion. During his training period he became ill and his battalion went overseas to take part in the war. On recovery, he was transferred to Company F, 365 Infantry, 77th Dividion, where he served until the end of the war. He fought in the battle of Bacarret from July 10 to qaugust 1, 1918; then again at Vesle from August 16 to August 18, 1918; also at the battles of Oise and Aisne, from August 19 to September 1918; at Argonne Meuse he was again under fire from September 26 until the signing of the Armistice on November 11, 1918.
He received his honorable discharge on May 26, 1919, and was given the honor of wearing two gold service chevrons. On his discharge from the army he returned to Ness county and again engaged in farming and cattle raising on the home farm in Danby Valley. On the death of his father on Janyary 1, 19235, he assumed the duties of taking over the farm and continuing his operations on a much larger scale. He was an industrious young man and added to his farm holdings from time to time.
On February 14, 1929, he was married to Fern Dickerson. To this union two daughters were born: Ruth Hair Filbert and Karen Hair Schmalzried, who are now living in Dighton. His pride and joy were his five grandchildren: David Andrew and Daniel Alan Filbert; Julie Ann, Jeffery Dean, and James Edward Schmalzried.
Besides his widow, daughters and grandchildren, he is survived by his sons-in-law; Edward Filbert and Edward Schmalzried; three sisters: Rose Robbins of Ransom, Alice Glasco of Clifton, and Rebecca Gibson of Abilene, Texas; and one brother, George A. Hair of Brownell. A brother, Charles M. Hair, preceded him in death February 2, 1958. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
He was considerate of others. He loved his family, his home and enjoyed doing things that were helpful to others. He was a good friend and neighbor, and had earned their respect. This was evidenced by the fact that after his injury, a great many of his neighbors helped harvest his wheat, and helped with other duties in taking care of his farm interests.
He passed away at the Central Kansas Medical Center, Great Bend, five days after his injury. He made agallant fight for his recovery, but his efforts were in vain, and he passed away quietly and peacefully on July 7, 1969. His work on earth is ended qand he has left an enviable record.
The funeral service was held Wednesday afternoon, July 9, 2:30 p.m., from the First United Methodist church, Ness City, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Merlin F. Norman. Burial was in the Ness City cemetery with the American Legion in charge.
Edwin A. Hair
Edwin Andrew Hair was born in the Danby Valley, near Brownell, Ness county, on September 19, 1895, on the homestead that his father and mother, Harry H. and Araminta Hair, had settled on several years before.
He attended the country school and also helped his father and mother with the farm work, gradually expanding from the little chores into the mamgement of the farm.
He entered the service of his country on February 26, 1918, and joined the 1st Company 164th Depot Brigade Battalion. During his training period he became ill and his battalion went overseas to take part in the war. On recovery, he was transferred to Company F, 365 Infantry, 77th Dividion, where he served until the end of the war. He fought in the battle of Bacarret from July 10 to qaugust 1, 1918; then again at Vesle from August 16 to August 18, 1918; also at the battles of Oise and Aisne, from August 19 to September 1918; at Argonne Meuse he was again under fire from September 26 until the signing of the Armistice on November 11, 1918.
He received his honorable discharge on May 26, 1919, and was given the honor of wearing two gold service chevrons. On his discharge from the army he returned to Ness county and again engaged in farming and cattle raising on the home farm in Danby Valley. On the death of his father on Janyary 1, 19235, he assumed the duties of taking over the farm and continuing his operations on a much larger scale. He was an industrious young man and added to his farm holdings from time to time.
On February 14, 1929, he was married to Fern Dickerson. To this union two daughters were born: Ruth Hair Filbert and Karen Hair Schmalzried, who are now living in Dighton. His pride and joy were his five grandchildren: David Andrew and Daniel Alan Filbert; Julie Ann, Jeffery Dean, and James Edward Schmalzried.
Besides his widow, daughters and grandchildren, he is survived by his sons-in-law; Edward Filbert and Edward Schmalzried; three sisters: Rose Robbins of Ransom, Alice Glasco of Clifton, and Rebecca Gibson of Abilene, Texas; and one brother, George A. Hair of Brownell. A brother, Charles M. Hair, preceded him in death February 2, 1958. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
He was considerate of others. He loved his family, his home and enjoyed doing things that were helpful to others. He was a good friend and neighbor, and had earned their respect. This was evidenced by the fact that after his injury, a great many of his neighbors helped harvest his wheat, and helped with other duties in taking care of his farm interests.
He passed away at the Central Kansas Medical Center, Great Bend, five days after his injury. He made agallant fight for his recovery, but his efforts were in vain, and he passed away quietly and peacefully on July 7, 1969. His work on earth is ended qand he has left an enviable record.
The funeral service was held Wednesday afternoon, July 9, 2:30 p.m., from the First United Methodist church, Ness City, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Merlin F. Norman. Burial was in the Ness City cemetery with the American Legion in charge.
Obituary
Edwin A. Hair
Edwin Andrew Hair was born in the Danby Valley, near Brownell, Ness county, on September 19, 1895, on the homestead that his father and mother, Harry H. and Araminta Hair, had settled on several years before.
He attended the country school and also helped his father and mother with the farm work, gradually expanding from the little chores into the mamgement of the farm.
He entered the service of his country on February 26, 1918, and joined the 1st Company 164th Depot Brigade Battalion. During his training period he became ill and his battalion went overseas to take part in the war. On recovery, he was transferred to Company F, 365 Infantry, 77th Dividion, where he served until the end of the war. He fought in the battle of Bacarret from July 10 to qaugust 1, 1918; then again at Vesle from August 16 to August 18, 1918; also at the battles of Oise and Aisne, from August 19 to September 1918; at Argonne Meuse he was again under fire from September 26 until the signing of the Armistice on November 11, 1918.
He received his honorable discharge on May 26, 1919, and was given the honor of wearing two gold service chevrons. On his discharge from the army he returned to Ness county and again engaged in farming and cattle raising on the home farm in Danby Valley. On the death of his father on Janyary 1, 19235, he assumed the duties of taking over the farm and continuing his operations on a much larger scale. He was an industrious young man and added to his farm holdings from time to time.
On February 14, 1929, he was married to Fern Dickerson. To this union two daughters were born: Ruth Hair Filbert and Karen Hair Schmalzried, who are now living in Dighton. His pride and joy were his five grandchildren: David Andrew and Daniel Alan Filbert; Julie Ann, Jeffery Dean, and James Edward Schmalzried.
Besides his widow, daughters and grandchildren, he is survived by his sons-in-law; Edward Filbert and Edward Schmalzried; three sisters: Rose Robbins of Ransom, Alice Glasco of Clifton, and Rebecca Gibson of Abilene, Texas; and one brother, George A. Hair of Brownell. A brother, Charles M. Hair, preceded him in death February 2, 1958. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
He was considerate of others. He loved his family, his home and enjoyed doing things that were helpful to others. He was a good friend and neighbor, and had earned their respect. This was evidenced by the fact that after his injury, a great many of his neighbors helped harvest his wheat, and helped with other duties in taking care of his farm interests.
He passed away at the Central Kansas Medical Center, Great Bend, five days after his injury. He made agallant fight for his recovery, but his efforts were in vain, and he passed away quietly and peacefully on July 7, 1969. His work on earth is ended qand he has left an enviable record.
The funeral service was held Wednesday afternoon, July 9, 2:30 p.m., from the First United Methodist church, Ness City, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Merlin F. Norman. Burial was in the Ness City cemetery with the American Legion in charge.
Edwin A. Hair
Edwin Andrew Hair was born in the Danby Valley, near Brownell, Ness county, on September 19, 1895, on the homestead that his father and mother, Harry H. and Araminta Hair, had settled on several years before.
He attended the country school and also helped his father and mother with the farm work, gradually expanding from the little chores into the mamgement of the farm.
He entered the service of his country on February 26, 1918, and joined the 1st Company 164th Depot Brigade Battalion. During his training period he became ill and his battalion went overseas to take part in the war. On recovery, he was transferred to Company F, 365 Infantry, 77th Dividion, where he served until the end of the war. He fought in the battle of Bacarret from July 10 to qaugust 1, 1918; then again at Vesle from August 16 to August 18, 1918; also at the battles of Oise and Aisne, from August 19 to September 1918; at Argonne Meuse he was again under fire from September 26 until the signing of the Armistice on November 11, 1918.
He received his honorable discharge on May 26, 1919, and was given the honor of wearing two gold service chevrons. On his discharge from the army he returned to Ness county and again engaged in farming and cattle raising on the home farm in Danby Valley. On the death of his father on Janyary 1, 19235, he assumed the duties of taking over the farm and continuing his operations on a much larger scale. He was an industrious young man and added to his farm holdings from time to time.
On February 14, 1929, he was married to Fern Dickerson. To this union two daughters were born: Ruth Hair Filbert and Karen Hair Schmalzried, who are now living in Dighton. His pride and joy were his five grandchildren: David Andrew and Daniel Alan Filbert; Julie Ann, Jeffery Dean, and James Edward Schmalzried.
Besides his widow, daughters and grandchildren, he is survived by his sons-in-law; Edward Filbert and Edward Schmalzried; three sisters: Rose Robbins of Ransom, Alice Glasco of Clifton, and Rebecca Gibson of Abilene, Texas; and one brother, George A. Hair of Brownell. A brother, Charles M. Hair, preceded him in death February 2, 1958. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
He was considerate of others. He loved his family, his home and enjoyed doing things that were helpful to others. He was a good friend and neighbor, and had earned their respect. This was evidenced by the fact that after his injury, a great many of his neighbors helped harvest his wheat, and helped with other duties in taking care of his farm interests.
He passed away at the Central Kansas Medical Center, Great Bend, five days after his injury. He made agallant fight for his recovery, but his efforts were in vain, and he passed away quietly and peacefully on July 7, 1969. His work on earth is ended qand he has left an enviable record.
The funeral service was held Wednesday afternoon, July 9, 2:30 p.m., from the First United Methodist church, Ness City, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Merlin F. Norman. Burial was in the Ness City cemetery with the American Legion in charge.
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