Two Are Killed In Motor Accident

Fred A. Chamberlain, 70 years old, a retired farmer, and his son-in-law, Lewis Ownes, 48 years old, both of Waterford township, were killed in an automobile collision which occurred at Walton boulevard and Dixie Highway at 5 p. m. Saturday. Chamberlain, riding with Ownes and his grandson, was killed instantly when their car was struck by a machine carrying Mr. and Mrs. James Butler, received injuries but not of serious nature. According to a deputy's report, Owens attempted to turn his car across the Dixie when it was struck squarely in the center by a north-bound automobile driven by Mrs. Butler. Both machines were demolished. Chamberlain was riding in the back seat when the accident occurred and he was badly crushed. The boy, Lewis, was thrown several feet from the machine, striking on his head. He was taken to the Pontiac City Hospital. Owens remained in the machine. Released from the wreckage by deputies and passing motorist, he was rushed to the City Hospital in an ambulance. Death resulted at 3 a. m., Sunday, from a crushed skull. The accident was investigated by Deputies Floyd Harger, Albert Ekstrom, Harvey Tedder and Waldron Keasey. The wreckage, which was strewed on the Dixie fr yards, resulted in a traffic jam. Officers say that Butler and his wife were bruised and lacerated. A surprise party had been planned at the home Of Owens home to celebrate the seventieth birthday of Chamberlain, and his son-in-law had taken him for a ride until the guest arrived. Festivities were interrupted by the arrival of Coroner J. Lee Voorhees with a report of the accident. Chamberlain is survived by two sons and a daughter, Mrs. Bessie Ownes and Cleve Chamberlain of Pontiac, and Charles, of Detroit. Surviving Owens, who was a rural mail carrier, are his wife and son, and a brother, Fred, of Pontiac. Double funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p. m., at the Central Methodist church, Pontiac. Dr. Weldn Crossland Officiated, Burial was at Oak Hill Cemetery. Coroner Voorhees states that no inquest will be necessary. Butler and his wife were ordered to make statements to the prosecutor.