Johnston Family - Ourfolk
Dorothy Adams Johnston (Kimball) 5 JUN 1911 - 21 AUG 1955
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Dorothy was born on 5 JUN 1911 in Indianapolis, Ind and died on 21 AUG 1955 (age: 44) in Indianapolis, Ind. and was buried in Crown Hill Cmty . She was the daughter of Dr. Samuel Andrew Johnston, Jr (18 JUN 1876 - 20 MAY 1921) and Stella Matildda "Dee Dee" Adams (Johnston) (31 JUL 1879 - 17 JAN 1952). Dorothy was married to Paul Earle Kimball on 17 APR 1943 in Indianapolis, Ind. Paul was born on 19 NOV 1916 in Cornell, Ill. and died on 22 JUL 1989 (age: 72) in Indianapolis, Ind and was buried in Washington Park . He was the son of George Walter Kimball (6 DEC 1885 - 29 SEP 1941) and May Valborg Christofersen (Kimball) (16 MAY 1888 - 17 OCT 1933). View Family Chart - - -
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- in 1930
- at Henry Johnston Wedding in 1938
Lived in Indianapolis most of her life. Graduated from Tudor Hall School in
1929. She was a member of the Indianapolis Junior League, Dramatics Club
and the Second Presbyterian Church.
Lived with he mother, Stella, at 2127 North Delaware Street in Indianapolis in the 1930 and 1940 Census.
Dorothy was 'on top of things' - cleaning and cooking and such when she lived
in St. Louis (abt 1942), but by the time she moved to Greeley (abt 1944)
she seemed overwhelmed by housekeeping and such. (Alice Jo Kimball)
Dorothy: Birth Certificate
Birth Certificate
1929. She was a member of the Indianapolis Junior League, Dramatics Club
and the Second Presbyterian Church.
Lived with he mother, Stella, at 2127 North Delaware Street in Indianapolis in the 1930 and 1940 Census.
Dorothy was 'on top of things' - cleaning and cooking and such when she lived
in St. Louis (abt 1942), but by the time she moved to Greeley (abt 1944)
she seemed overwhelmed by housekeeping and such. (Alice Jo Kimball)
Birth Certificate
Paul was a Lighting Engineer.
graduated from Univ. of Ill. in 1938 - Delta Upsilon
First appearance in Indianapolis was in 1952 - a sales correspondent for
Mallory's - in 1954 he was a production planner for American Machine
Tool - went to work for Indianapolis Power and light in 1960.
Paul met Dorothy while he was stationed at Fort Knox.
He and his buddies probably drove up from Louisville to Indianapolis
where they met.
Married at the Johnston family home - 2127 N. Delaware in Indianapolis, then lived at various army bases,
including Ft. Leonard Wood in St. Louis, where his sister Alice Jo Kimball
remembers visiting them. Also, they lived in Greely, Co when their daughter Susie was a baby.
Paul's first full time job was as sports and features editor for the La Grange
Ill. 'Citizen' Was a feature writer for the American Poultry Journal.
Lived at 2127 North Delaware in 1952 - 1955, 3830 Carrolton in 1956 and
539 N. Central Ct. in 1960 and 5866 Hillside Ave in 1980. (Source Indianapolis City Directories)
Lived in Flossmoor Illinois in 1940, when he filled out his WW-II Draft card.
graduated from Univ. of Ill. in 1938 - Delta Upsilon
First appearance in Indianapolis was in 1952 - a sales correspondent for
Mallory's - in 1954 he was a production planner for American Machine
Tool - went to work for Indianapolis Power and light in 1960.
Paul met Dorothy while he was stationed at Fort Knox.
He and his buddies probably drove up from Louisville to Indianapolis
where they met.
Married at the Johnston family home - 2127 N. Delaware in Indianapolis, then lived at various army bases,
including Ft. Leonard Wood in St. Louis, where his sister Alice Jo Kimball
remembers visiting them. Also, they lived in Greely, Co when their daughter Susie was a baby.
Paul's first full time job was as sports and features editor for the La Grange
Ill. 'Citizen' Was a feature writer for the American Poultry Journal.
Lived at 2127 North Delaware in 1952 - 1955, 3830 Carrolton in 1956 and
539 N. Central Ct. in 1960 and 5866 Hillside Ave in 1980. (Source Indianapolis City Directories)
Lived in Flossmoor Illinois in 1940, when he filled out his WW-II Draft card.
Name: Dorothy J Kimble
Age: 39
Birth Date: abt 1911
Gender: Female
Birth Place: Indiana
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Residence Date: 1950
Home in 1950: Jacksonville, Morgan, Illinois, USA
Occupation Category: Keeping House
Worked Last Week: No
Seeking Work: No
Employment Status: No
Household Members; Age; Relationship
Paul E Kimble; 34 Head
Dorothy J Kimble; 39 Wife
Susin M Kimble; 5 Daughter
Sally Kimble; 3 Daughter
Age: 39
Birth Date: abt 1911
Gender: Female
Birth Place: Indiana
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Residence Date: 1950
Home in 1950: Jacksonville, Morgan, Illinois, USA
Occupation Category: Keeping House
Worked Last Week: No
Seeking Work: No
Employment Status: No
Household Members; Age; Relationship
Paul E Kimble; 34 Head
Dorothy J Kimble; 39 Wife
Susin M Kimble; 5 Daughter
Sally Kimble; 3 Daughter
WWII Draft Card
Dorothy is mentioned, literally, hundreds of times in the Indiapolis Newspapers because of her soclal standing.
Here are a few examples of travels and meals with other famous people.
Indianapolis Families Spend Summer Vacation at Rye Beach, N. H.
- Mrs. Samuel A. Johnston and her daughter. Miss Dorothy Johnston,
have motored east for visits in New York and Newport before they go
to Rye Beach. N.H. where they have spent their summers several years.
Meeting them in Newport and going to New England with them will
be Mias Ruth Bybee Milliken, of New York, formerly of Indianapolis.
Another Indianapolis family at Rye Beach this summer, Mr. and Mrs.
Alec Saxton and their daughters, the Misses Sheila. Moyra and Doreen
Saxton, will return August 9 after spending the earlier part of the season there.
(Indianapolis Star - Aug 2, 1937)
Bridal Dinner
Here are a few examples of travels and meals with other famous people.
Indianapolis Families Spend Summer Vacation at Rye Beach, N. H.
- Mrs. Samuel A. Johnston and her daughter. Miss Dorothy Johnston,
have motored east for visits in New York and Newport before they go
to Rye Beach. N.H. where they have spent their summers several years.
Meeting them in Newport and going to New England with them will
be Mias Ruth Bybee Milliken, of New York, formerly of Indianapolis.
Another Indianapolis family at Rye Beach this summer, Mr. and Mrs.
Alec Saxton and their daughters, the Misses Sheila. Moyra and Doreen
Saxton, will return August 9 after spending the earlier part of the season there.
(Indianapolis Star - Aug 2, 1937)
Bridal Dinner
Wedding 1943
Wedding 1943
Obituary
Death Certificate
Jacksonville, Ill. 1950
1950 Census Entry
At Dramatic Club
Obituary
Death Certificate
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