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Sees Bright Prospects for Tire Industry
That there is no longer any basis for pessimism as to the future of the automobile tire and accessory industries was forcefully brought out in a speech by Judge L.M. Kyes secretary of the McGraw Tire & Rubber Company at a banquet of the company's sales organization held recently at the Fort Pitt Hotel Pittsburgh, Pa. The banquet was part of the annual McGraw sales convention which took place at East Palestine Ohio. Judge Kyes outlined at length the national trade conditions affecting production in the automobile and related industries speaking in part...
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Sees Bright Prospects for Tire Industry
That there is no longer any basis for pessimism as to the future of the automobile tire and accessory industries was forcefully brought out in a speech by Judge L.M. Kyes secretary of the McGraw Tire & Rubber Company at a banquet of the company's sales organization held recently at the Fort Pitt Hotel Pittsburgh, Pa. The banquet was part of the annual McGraw sales convention which took place at East Palestine Ohio. Judge Kyes outlined at length the national trade conditions affecting production in the automobile and related industries speaking in part as follows There is no question about either the present or future of the tire industry Commandeering the motor vehicle the gasoline supply and limitation of production the three disturbing things have all been satisfactorily settled The capability of the motor industry to produce all army requirements of munition as well as transportation has eliminated all question of commandeering Increased prices for petroleum products has brought about a big increase in oil production so that the country has an ample supply of gasoline. The small percentage of steel requirements of the motor industry as compared with total steel production and the sheer necessity of the motor car and truck as both a peace and war essential to relieve commercial traffic congestion and carry on actual war operations will protect production at all times.
Motor Record, Volumes 3-4, 1918
LAFAYETTE M. KYES
Residence, 377 N. Market Street; office. 137 N. Market Street, East Palestine. Born in Unity, Ohio, May 29. 1879. Son of Lafayette M. and Elizabeth A. (Martin) Kyes. Married June 7, 1905, at Rogers, Ohio, to Myra E. Rogers; one child, Roger M. Attended the country schools; graduate of East Palestine High School and Business College in 1897; attended Mt. Hope College in 1898; Ohio Wesleyan University Summer School, 1899; Ohio Northern University, 1901-1902, received L.L.D. degree therefrom. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, June 17, 1902; United States Circuit Court Northern District of Ohio, February 28, 1906; United States Supreme Court, October 10, 1911. Engaged in the general practice of law, specializing in corporation law. Mayor of East Palestine, 1908 to 1912. City Solicitor of East Palestine, January 1912, to date. Member Methodist Episcopal Church, Ohio Society of New York, Cleveland Athletic Club, East Palestine Country Club, Masonic Order: 32nd degree; F. O. E., B. P. O. E., I. O. O. F., K. of P., Maccabees, Sons of Veterans, L. O .O. M. President East Palestine Chamber of Commerce. Republican.
Bench and Bar of Northern Ohio - 1921
Grandfather Kyes was a very bright, outgoing man with a wonderful, unmistakable booming laugh. When I was small, this was great EXCEPT when he took me to the movies; then it was embarrassing -- because everybody in East Palestine knew when he was in the movie theater. I loved to go to his office and "help" his assistants (secretaries, whatever) Sadie and Myrtle. I learned early that there were three kinds of clients -- the corporates, the regulars, and the specials (he knew that the specials never would, never could pay him back, but he took them anyway)
Submitted by Katharine Kyes Leab
Lafayette M. Kyes, among the most prominent attorneys and influential citizens of Columbiana County is Lafayette M. Kyes, of East Palestine. He was born at Unity, Ohio, May 29, 1879, and is the son of Lafayette M. and Elizabeth Ann (Martin) Kyes. Lafayette M. Kyes, deceased, was a native of Michigan. He was a farmer and during the Civil War served as a captain of the 29th Indiana Volunteers. He was drowned at Yankton, S. D., in 1879. His widow, who was born in East Palestine, lives at Toledo, Ohio. To Mr. and Mrs. Kyes were born two children: Lafayette M., the subject of this sketch; and Ida M. Edge, lives at Toledo, Ohio. Lafayette M. Kyes spent his boyhood at Unity, Ohio, and attended the public schools of East Palestine and East Palestine Business College. He was graduated from Mt. Hope College, Ohio Wesleyan University, and Ohio Northern University, from which he received his L. L. D. degree in 1902. On June 17th of that year he was admitted to the bar; Feb. 28, 1906, was admitted to practice in the United States Supreme Court. Mr. Kyes is engaged in the general practice of law and specializes in business and corporation law. He is identified with the Columbiana, Ohio State and American Bar Associations. For more than 20 years Mr. Kyes has been active in industrial and civic development in East Palestine and Columbiana County. He conducted the campaigns securing free mail and free express delivery for the City of East Palestine and for more than 20 years has headed the good roads movement of eastern Columbiana County. He is counsel for: The National Tire & Rubber Company, The McGraw Tire & Rubber Company, The Adamson Manufacturing Company, The Banner Machine Company, The Union Commercial & Savings Bank, The East Palestine Building & Loan Association, and numerous other corporations. He is also secretary of the National Tire & Rubber Company and a member of other local corporations. During the World War he was a member of the legal advisory board of Columbiana County. On June 7, 1905, Mr. Kyes was united in marriage with Miss Myra E. Rogers, of Rogers, Ohio, the daughter of Theophilus G. and Ida M. (Hammond) Rogers, natives of Maryland and both now deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Kyes a son, Roger Martin Kyes was born. He is a student at Oberlin College. Mr. Kyes is a Republican and served as mayor of East Palestine from 1908 until 1912, and as city solicitor from January, 1912 until January, 1924. He is also a member of the Columbiana County Republican Executive Committee. Mr. Kyes is a member of the Methodist Church, a 32nd degree Mason, and is affiliated with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, Sons of Veterans, Ohio Society of New York, and East Palestine Country Club. He belongs also to the Ohio State Horticultural Society and the American Pomological Society, and is prominently identified with orchard development in Columbiana County. Mr. Kyes was for ten years secretary of the East Palestine Board of Trade in the most active industrial development period of the city's history and is now an active member of the board.
History of Columbiana County, Ohio - 1926
LAFAYETTE KYES DIES SUDDENLY
Stricken with a heart attack Wednesday morning, Lafayette Martin Kyes, 75, father of Roger M. Kyes, former assistant secretary of defense under President Eisenhower, died Wednesday morning at his winter home here. Mr. and Mr. Kyes had arrived in Winter Haven only three days ago to spend the winter here, as had been their custom for many years. A native of Unity, Ohio, he had been a practicing attorney at East Palestine, Ohio, for fifty years. He was a 32nd degree Mason, a member of the Knights Templar, the I. O. O. F. and the Palestine Kiwanis Club. In addition to his son, he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Myra E. Kyes, who accompanied him here. Services were held Wednesday night from the Ott-Laughlin Chapel and with the Rev. Victor Hitchcock officiating. The body was then sent to East Palestine for additional services and burial.
ATTY. L. M. KYES
A large concourse of friends gathered at the Methodist Church Monday afternoon to pay final respects to the late Atty. L. M. Kyes whose death took place Nov. 17 at Winter Haven, Fla.
In well chosen words, the Rev. Herbert Massey, the officiating clergyman, gave comfort to the bereaved ones in dwelling largely on the theme of Immortality. A male trio, composed of Charles Dodd, John Wilhelm and James Reid rendered two musical numbers: "Rock of Ages" and "The Lord is my Shepherd," with Mrs. MacKinnon at the organ. Honorary bearers at the commitment service in Glenview Cemetery were members of the Colombiana Bar Association, some 24 of whom were present at the service. Active bearers were: Atty. Lynn Riddle of Lisbon, Carl Feiger of New Springfield, Dwight Morris, Earl Morris, Dr. D. E. Rose, E. H. McClure, Otto Geiger and Stephen Bozick, all of this city.
A Word in Passing
That L. M. Kyes had made a deep impress on this whole area was amply attested by a host of friends who gathered Saturday and Sunday at the North Market Street home, and later at the final services at the church. One driving ambition had characterized his whole career in this city--a continued effort to make East Palestine a larger and better place in which to live. No program looking towards an advancement of community welfare but had his active support. His life was an open book; his sympathy for the less fortunate was unquestioned; and his passing is an occasion for community regret. Years will come and go, and many of them will have passed ere the final impression of the impact of L. M. Kyes on the local annals will have become a matter of history.
East Palestine Daily Leader - November 23, 1954
(General affidavit included in Civil War Pension application)
January 5, 1891
I am the claimant in the above entitled claim for pension under Act of June 27, 1890. In reply to the Department letter dated November 20, 1890 I have respectfully to state that the exact date of the birth of the child was May 29, 1879 and that said child was named Hartley Lafayette but several years thereafter the name Hartley was dropped and said child has been and is now known as Lafayette Kyes. I am unable to furnish the affidavit of the person in error explaining discrepancy for the reason that affiant Mary Jones is deceased. I respectfully request that the affidavit of Rosa Ziegler be accepted as proof of the birth of said child.
Elizabeth Kyes
(Wife of Lafayette M. Kyes)
Myra Eunice Rogers
G.O.P. WOMEN TO HOLD A SERIES OF INSTITUTES
Mrs. Kyes Invites Governor To Head List Of Speakers
A series of political institutes for Republican women of Columbiana County is being arranged by Mrs. Myra Rogers Kyes of East Palestine, chairwoman of the G.O.P. women's activities in the county. Governor John W. Bricker has been invited to head the list of speakers at the first institute to be held soon, Mrs. Kyes said today. Day and night sessions are planned for the rallies scheduled throughout the county. The institutes will be addressed by national, state and district republican leaders on national, state and municipal governments, civil service, liquor control, industrial commission, general assembly, tax commission and many other subjects, Mrs. Kyes said.
Unknown publication and date
COLUMBIANA W. C. T. U. REELECTS MRS. KYES
Special To The Repository.
LISBON, Oct. 9.--Mrs L. M. Kyes of East Palestine was re-elected president of the Columbiana County Women's Christian Temperance Union at the county convention held in the Methodist Church here Tuesday. Mrs. T. B. Hyland of Columbiana was reelected vice president; Mrs. L. Mayhew of Winona, secretary; Mrs. May Tyson, of Columbiana, treasurer, and Mrs. Edna Williamson of Rogers, coresponding secretary.
The Canton Repository - October 9, 1941
Mrs. L. M. Kyes Dies Suddenly
Mrs. Myra R. Kyes, aged 74, widow of Atty. L. M. Kyes, died suddenly at her home, 465 North Market Street, at 7:45 a.m. today. She had been in failing health for several years, but had remained active until the end. A native of the Rogers area, she was married to the late Mr. Kyes on June 7, 1905. He died Nov. 17, 1954. She leaves a son, Roger M. Kyes, of Detroit, a former Deputy Secretary of Defense and for a number of years a vice-president with General Motors, four grandchildren, two brothers, Roscoe Rogers of Rogers, and Walter of New Philadelphia and a sister, Mrs. Iris Bell of Green Cove Springs, Fla. A member of the Methodist Church, her pastor, the Rev. Herbert Massey will conduct funeral services at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Methodist Church where the body will lie in state one hour before services. The body will be removed from the Van Dyke Funeral Home to the late home where friends may call Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.
East Palestine Daily Leader - June 29, 1957
KYES RITES AT 2 P.M. TUESDAY
The Rev. Herbert E. Massey, pastor of the Methodist Church, will conduct funeral services at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the church for Mrs. L. M. Kyes, aged 74, who died suddenly Saturday morning at her home at 465 N. Market St. Friends will be received this evening at the late home, and the body will lie in state, at the church, one hour before services. A daughter of Theopolis G. and Ida Hammond Rogers, she was born June 5, 1883, in Rogers and attended Rogers' schools, including the former Mt. Hope Academy and was later graduated from Wooster College. She came to East Palestine 52 years ago. Long active in civic and church work here, Mrs. Kyes was the first elected royal matron of Ohio Court No. 1, Order of the Amaranth, and later held a world office in Amaranth. She had served as Columbiana County chairman of the Woman's Republican Club, was a state officer in the organization, and helped to organize many clubs throughout Ohio. She also was a member of the local Order of the Eastern Star, the White Shrine, Colonial Order of Crown, Daughters of 1812, the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Garden Club, the Alpha Eta Study Club, was a past president of the 20th Century Club, and was active for many years in the Methodist Church. She served five years as county chairman of the WCTU, an organization in which she had been a member since 1900. She was married June 10, 1905 to Atty. Lafayette M. Kyes, who died Nov. 7, 1954. She leaves a son Roger M. Kyes of Bloomfield Hills, Mich., former deputy secretary of defense and now a director and vice president of General Motors Corp.; two brothers, Roscoe Rogers of Rogers and Walter G. Rogers of New Philadelphia; a sister, Mrs. Rolland Bell of Green Cove Springs, Fla., and four granddaughters, three of whom now are traveling in Europe.
East Palestine Daily Leader - July 1, 1957
Mrs. Myra R. Kyes
Walter Rogers of 217 2nd Dr. NW, New Philadelphia, who operates Rogers Memorials in that city, has been called to East Palestine by the death of a sister, Myra R. Kyes, 74. She was the mother of Roger M. Kyes of Detroit, a former deputy secretary of defense and former vice president of the General Motors Corp. Also surviving are another brother, Roscoe of near Roberts, O., and a sister, Mrs. Iris Bell of Green Cove Springs, Fla. Mrs. Kyes was the widow of Atty. L. M. Kyes.
The Daily Reporter - July 1, 1957 |
