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ROBINSON, Paul F.

Source: Indianapolis Times 29 June 1927 p 7

Funeral services for Dr. Paul F. Robinson, 47, of 3137 Park Ave., Marion County coroner, will be held Friday afternoon at Royster & Askin funeral parlors, 1902 N. Meridian St. Coroner Robinson died at midnight at City hospital as result of an auto accident at New York St. and Riley Ave., Saturday. Dr. Robinson did not regain consciousness after the crash which occured on an official call. In an effort to save the coroner’s life late Monday, an operation was performed to remove a piece of the skull to relieve pressure on the brain. Dr. William A. Doeppers, city hospital superintendent; Dr. E. E. Padgett, health board president, and Dr. L. D. Carter, attended Dr. Robinson. •The Rev. Ambrose Dunkel, Tabernacle Presbyterian Church pastor, and Masonic Lodge members will have charge of funeral services. Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery. Dr. Robinson had hundreds of friends acquired during his long official career. Every newspaperman, and policeman who knew him was his friend. He was serving his third term as corner, being officially connected with the office fifteen years. He was born in Fillmore, Ind., but had lived here since he was 7. He entered the practice of medicine after graduation from Indiana Medical College, now Indiana University School of Medicine. He was a member of Knights Templar, Murat Shrine and Knights of Pythias. He was an active Republican party worker. He attended Episcopal churches. The widow, Mrs. Edna Robinson; a son, James Paul, 15, and his mother, Mrs. Mary Ellen Reed, survive.

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