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Yake, Clayton Franklin (1889-1974)

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<center><h3>'''Accident Injuries Prove Fatal to Retired Editor'''</h3></center>
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Scottdale, Pa. &#8212; A heart attack and complications from injuries suffered when hit by a car in May 22 claimed the life of Clayton F. Yake, 84, well-known retired editor and writer of the Mennonite Church.
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He died May 22, and funeral services were held May 25 at the Scottdale Mennonite Church.
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Mr. Yake had retired in 1955 after 35 years of service at the Mennonite Publishing House here. For many years he served as editor of the "Youth's Christian Companion." During his lifelong interest in youth, he helped establish a number of programs for young people. Among them were the Herald Summer Bible School series, young people's institutes, and youth missionary projects.
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He was a writer and editor of Sunday school quarterlies and Bible school materials. He also served for many years on the Mennonite Board of Education, and for a time was secretary of the board.
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A native of Scottdale, he was married to Martha Eby of Lititz, Pa., and she survives. They became parents of six children.
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''Mennonite Weekly Review'' obituary: 1974 Aug 1 p. 11
   
   

Revision as of 11:31, 5 September 2023

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1974 Jun 6 p. 2

Birth date: 1889

text of obituary:

Accident Injuries Prove Fatal to Retired Editor

Scottdale, Pa. — A heart attack and complications from injuries suffered when hit by a car in May 22 claimed the life of Clayton F. Yake, 84, well-known retired editor and writer of the Mennonite Church.

He died May 22, and funeral services were held May 25 at the Scottdale Mennonite Church.

Mr. Yake had retired in 1955 after 35 years of service at the Mennonite Publishing House here. For many years he served as editor of the "Youth's Christian Companion." During his lifelong interest in youth, he helped establish a number of programs for young people. Among them were the Herald Summer Bible School series, young people's institutes, and youth missionary projects.

He was a writer and editor of Sunday school quarterlies and Bible school materials. He also served for many years on the Mennonite Board of Education, and for a time was secretary of the board.

A native of Scottdale, he was married to Martha Eby of Lititz, Pa., and she survives. They became parents of six children.


Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1974 Aug 1 p. 11