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ZINK, Clyde

Source: The Elwood (Indiana) Call Leader Wed 8 Nov 1944 p 6

Clinton, Nov 8 – A former mayor of Clint – Dr. Clyde Zink has died. Zink was mayor from 1935 through 1943.  A Democrat, he also served three terms as Vermillion County coroner. He was active in fraternal affairs and a World War veteran.


Source: Daily Clintonian Thu 16 Nov 1944 p 6

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been duly qualified as Executrix of the last will and testament of Clyde M. Zink, deceased late of Vermillion County, State of Indiana. Said estate is now pending in the Vermillion Circuit Court. Said estate is supposed to be solvent. Sarah E. Zink, Executrix – Nov 15, 1944 – Maynard C. Wiggins, Attorney for Estate


Source: Kingman Star Thursday, November 9, 1944
 
Clinton, Ind., Nov. 8—Dr. Clyde M. Zink, 57, former Clinton mayor, died in his home today after an extended illness. -s

Source: Indianapolis News Wed 8 Nov 1944 p 22

Clinton, Ind Nov 8 – Dr. Clyde M. Zink, 57, former mayor and active in civic and fraternal affairs died at his home after an extended illness. A native of Salem, he was graduated from medical school at the University of Louisville in 1913. He was a veteran of WWI and began practicing medicine here in 1920.  A Democrat, Dr. Zink served as mayor from 1935 to 1943 and also served three terms as coroner of Vermillion County.  He was a member of the American Legion, the Scottish Rite and Moose lodges. Surviving are his widow, a daughter, a grandson and a sister.


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