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John Donqldson

John Donaldson, 65, passed away on August 28 at his home in Long Beach, from a heart attack. He served in the Canadian ermy during World War I and spent over three years in a German concentration camp. He was associated with the lumber business in Canada, before coming to California. He spent about 10 years with the Cadwallader-Gibson Co. at Long Beach, and later was several years with the San Pedro I-umber Co. at Los Angeles and San Pedro.

He is survived by his widow, two daughters and a son. Funeral services were held on August 31 at the Flower Garden Chapel, White's Funeral Home, in Bellflower.

Rolond K. Hommond

Funeral services for Roland K. Hammond, 53, co-founder of Hammond Bros. Sash & Door Co., Hollywood, who passed away on September 11, were held September 15 in Grace Chapel, Ingleu'ood Park Cemetery. A native of Illinois, Mr. Hammond came to Los Angeles in 1914. With his brother, Gail, he founded the Hammond Bros. Co. in 1927 and was active in the business until two years ago, when he retired because of ill health. He was a member of the Balboa Yacht Club and had resided on Balboa Island. Besides his brother, who resides in Hollywood. he leaves his widow Beuphon, a daughter Mary, and twb sons, Richard and Ray, all of Balboa Island.

Sqmuel C. Horel

Eureka, Sept. 3.-Samuel Charles Horel, 72, widely known Eureka man and former construction superintendent for the Holmes-Eureka Lumber Company, died today. Mr. Horel was active throughout his lifetime in local fraternal circles, including the Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias orders. Ife leaves his widow, Elsie V. Horel, and four sons, Samuel H., Asa C., Robert C., and James A. Horel, all of Eureka.

lrq 5. Kennedy

Ira S. Kennedy, 85, passed away recently in the Community Hospital, Riverside. Born in Boston, Mass., at an early age he moved with his family to Canada, where he received his education and taught in the public schools. In 1888, he came to California and settled in Elsinore. In IB92 he joined the Russ Lumber & Mill Co. in Riverside and after a few years was made assistant manager of the S6n Jacinto branch. Later he became manager of the PattenBlinn Lumber Co. yard at Riverside. He retired from Patten-Blinn in 1935, and until 1940 was secretary of the Riverside Lumbermen's Club.

Mr. Kennedy was a member of the Riverside Rotary Club, and at one time was a member of the Board of Public Utilities. He is survived by his daughter, Lena F. Kennedy of Riverside, and a brother, George F. Kennedy of Altadena.

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