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E. Milron TAENZER

Ernest Milton Taenzer, whose sudden death abroad at press time was briefly reported in the last issue, died in Hong Kong, October 4, at the age of 62 while on a trip around the world with his wife F rances. His body was flown back to the U.S. for services at the Little Church of the Flowers and burial in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, October 13. An unusually large number of lumber industry friends were there to give "Uncle Milt" their last tribute of the affection in which they and the industry held him, as the Rev. R. Parker Jones of Saint Alban's Episcopal church, Westwood, led the service of memory.

Milt Taenzer was born November 5, 1898, in Memphis, Tennessee. In the early part of 1914, he and his brother Robert accompanied their parents to California, where Milt re-entered school while his father and brother Robert established the American Hardwood Company in Los Angeles. After completing his service in the U.S. Navy, Milton then began an active part in the family lumber firm. He had been associated with the American Hardwood Company since 1919 and held the offices of vice-president and secretarytreasurer at his untimely death last month. Besides his Navy duty in the first World War, Milt Taenzer was active in Masonic work, a member of the Liberal Arts Blue Lodge and the Beverly Hills Shrine Club. IIe was one of the founders of the Lumbermen's American Legion Post and an early member of Los Angeles EIks Lodge 99. IIe was a member of the L. A. Country Club, a former Hoo-Hoo and a director of the Security Federal Savings & Loan Assn. of Westwood.

Besides his wife, Frances Harrington Taenzer, of the home at 10393 Ashton Avenue, he leaves two daughters, Mrs. Frances Irene Moore and Mrs. Barbara May Lee, four g'randchildren, and his brother, C. R. Taenzer of the American Hardwood Companv.

Joe

E. DAVIS

Joseph Edwin Davis, prominent Pasadena retail lumberman, passed away suddenly October 6 after 43 years' residence in the area. He was the owner of the Davis Lumber Company at 1787 E. Walnut St., which is managed by his son, Joseph E. Davis, Jr. The yard is a member of the Southern California Retail Lumber Association, in which, as well as by his many friends, Mr. Davis was held in the greatest respect.

Joe Davis was born in Independence, Missouri, where he lived until 1917, when he went to Southern California to establish the residence he maintained until his death. He became active in the retail lumber business in 1943 with the purchase of the old FoxWoodsum company's yard at the corner of Walnut street and Allen avenue in Pasadena. IIe was a veteran of World War I, in which he served a year overseas; a member of Corona Lod,ge 224, Pasadena Scottish Rite, and the Al Malaikah Shrine.

Mr. Davis leaves his wife, Stella T. Davis, of the home at 1400 Laurel St., South Pasadena; the son, Joe E. Davis. Jr.. who will continue the retail lumber business which he had operated with his father; two grandsons, Joe Davis III and Scott B. Davis, and three sisters all of Independence, Mo. private services were held October 8 at a Pasadena funeral chapel, followed by interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.