Rex was the youngest of three children born to
Edwin Theodore Horning, b. Nov. 1859 in MI. and d. 1938 in Orange, FL. &
Anna May McCarthy, b. Sep. 11, 1861 in NY. and d. Oct. 24, 1942 in Grand Rapids Township, Kent County, Michigan.
(*Edwin divorced Anna in abt. 1900 and married Inez M. Russell in abt. 1910.)
Edwin and Anna Horning's children were:
1. Edith M Horning, b. Jul. 1882 in MI. (She marr. Ferdinand Warner.)
2. Carl Edward Horning, b. Jun. 9, 1885 in Howell, Livingston, MI.
3. Rex Thor Horning, b. Sep. 11, 1888 in Howell, Livingston, MI. and d. Nov. 8, 1978 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. (*According to the Michigan Birth Index, Rex was born on Sep. 12, 1888.)
In the 1900 U.S. census, 11 yr. old Rex T. Horning, b. Sep. 1888 in MI., was living in Grand Rapids Ward 11, Kent, MI. with his
40 yr. old father, Edwin T. Horning, b. Nov. 1859 in MI.
37 yr. old mother, Annah Horning, b. Sep. 1862 in NY.
17 yr. old sister, Edith Horning, b. Jul. 1882 in MI.
14 yr. old brother, Carl E. Horning, b. Jun. 1885 in MI.
Rex married, first, Jennie Luella McKay, b. May 7, 1884 or '85 in OH. or MI. (and d. May 6, 1950).
Rex and Jennie Horning's children were:
1. Lester M. Horning, b. 1912 in Wyoming, and d. Dec. 11, 1972 in Sacramento, Sacramento, CA.
2. Ferdinand Warner Horning, b. Jan. 18, 1915 in IL. and d. Jan. 6, 1993 in Orange, Orange, CA.
3. Waunetta J. Horning, b. in ID.
According to his Jun. 5, 1917 WWI Draft Registration card, 28 yr. old Rex T. Horning was b. Sep. 11, 1888 in Howel, Livingston, MI. He was married with three children, living in Minot, ND., and employed as a lineman for the Northern States Power Co. in Minot, ND.
He had already had one year of military service as a private in the infantry, Mich N.G. He was claiming exemption from the draft on the grounds that his service was necessary for the public utility.
He was described as tall and slender, with brown eyes and dark hair.
In the 1920 U.S. census, 34 yr. old Rex T. Horning, a signal maintainer on the RR, b. in MI., was living in Riverside Ward 3, Riverside, CA. with his
34 yr. old wife, Jennie L. Horning, b. in OH.
8 yr. old son, Lester M. Horning, b. in WY.
4 yr. 11 mth. old son, Ferdinand Horning, b. in IL.
3 yr. 4 mth. old daughter, Waunetta J. Horning, b. in ID.
Jennie's father was b. in PA. and her mother in NY.
In the 1930 U.S. census, 40 yr. old Rex T. Horning, a signal maintainer on the steam RR., b. in MI., listed himself as married and living (without his wife, Jennie) in Oro Grande, San Bernardino, CA. with his
14 yr. old son, Ferdinand W. Horning, b. in IL.
13 yr. old daughter, Waunetta J. Horning, b. in ID.
Rex's parents were both b. in NY.
Ferdinand and Waunetta's mother was b. in OH.
Rex was 21 yrs. old at the time of his first marriage.
*Rex's 18 yr. old son, Lester Horning, b. in WY., was boarding in Belleville, San Bernardino, CA. at the home of Richard and May Beales.
However, it appears that by 1930, Jennie was already remarried, to Joe Koch, and they had two children, 4 yr. old Joe Koch and 2 yr. old Beverly Jean Koch.
Rex married, second, Ruth Burden.
Rex and Ruth Horning's children were:
1. Rodney Wayne Horning, b. Nov. 19, 1934 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. and d. May 5, 2005 at his home in Sandwich, Barnstable, MA.
2. Barbara Ann Horning, b. Jan. 1, 1938 in Oro Grande, San Bernardino, CA. and d. Jan. 1 1993 in Oxnard, Ventura, CA.
Barbara's marr. name was Carpenter.
The San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), Sat., Nov. 11, 1939, P.19
In an article entitled 'Red Cross to Ask $5,000 In Member Drive', Rex Horning and Charles Burden are listed as Vice-Chairmen for the valley community of Helendale,
In the 1940 U.S. census, 52 yr. old Rex Horning, a signal maintainer for the RR., b. in MI., was living in a home which rented for $5 in Oro Grande, San Bernardino, CA. with his
32 yr. old second wife, Ruth Horning, b. in CA.
5 yr. old son, Rodney Horning, b. in CA.
2 yr. old daughter, Barbara Horning, b. in CA.
The family was living in the same place (not a farm) in 1935.
Rex's parents were both b. in NY.
Rex and Ruth had both completed one year of college.
He had worked 48 hours in the week prior to the census and 52 weeks in 1939. His income was listed as 1870.
He was not a veteran.
Living next door was Ruth's brother, Charles C. Burden and his mother, Iva.
The San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), Thu., May 6, 1943, P. 16, Col. 3
'Helendale Man Gets Master Sergeant's Rank'
Lester M. Horning, of Helendale, has been promoted to the rank of master sergeant in the army air corps, it was announced at headquarters of the Antilles air task force at San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Sergeant Horning entered the army on Aug. 29, 1939, at Hamilton field, California and joined his present unit on Aug. 4, 1941. He was promoted to the rank of sergeant on feb. 2, 1940; to staff sergeant on Sept. 15, 1940, and to technical sergeant on may 2, 1942. He now is an airplane mechanic and a line crew chief at one of the tropical bases guarding the vital approaches to the Caribbean area.
Born at Rawlins, Wyoming, Sergeant Horning is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Rex Horning, of Helendale, California. He attended San Bernardino High school and an air corps technical school at Chanute field, Ill.
Excerpt from: The San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), Fri., Mar. 17, 1944
APPLE VALLEY, March 16 -
Some 75 observers attended the schoolhouse potluck and program for aircraft warning service March 14, according to Mrs. Albert Mendel, chief observer.
Lt. Raymond Eddy came from East Los Angeles filter center; Alex Scott, area supervisor, from Redlands. Sgt. Bill Whitaker showed several training movies.
Delegate observers from Hesperia were Mrs. Roy Walters, Mrs. Leva Jones, Mrs. Virginia Hawthorne, Mrs. Dee Lynskey, Mrs. Maud Rickrich, Mrs. Mable Dewett, Urbon Stowell, Mr. andMrs. A.H. Crittenden, Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Slack.
From Helendale came Chief Observer Charles Burden and Rex T. Horning.
The San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), Sun., Feb. 27, 1949, P. 13
Excerpt from: Scout Plans for Victor Area Told
Men Meet to Hear Program Outlined
VICTORVILLE, Feb. 26 - A meeting of men interested in Boy Scouts of Victorville was held on Tuesday night at the high school. Robert M. Bishop, assistant scout executive of Arrowhead council, met with the group to explain the council budget and to help make plans for the solicitation of funds in Victor Valley for the Boy Scout work.
In the last paragraph, Rex Horning, camping and activities chairman was listed as one of the men present at the meeting.
The San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), Sun., May 13, 1951
Excerpt from Winners Listed In Scout-O-Rama
Camping Displays
Tents and camping equipment were displayed in their natural settings by troops 30 of San Bernardino, 59 of Wrightwood, 73 of Twentynine Palms, 75 of Yucca Valley, 77 of Morongo, 79 of Joshua Tree and 68 of Barstow.
On the judging committee were Milton F. Madden, Leland Butts and Rex Horning. A maximum of 60 points was possible for each booth and judging was on the basis of quality of activity and materials , method of operation and interest to the public.
The San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), Thu., Nov. 7, 1957
Easing of Law On Trailers as Residences Urged
Hearing on a request to change a zone ordinance and permit individuals to dwell in house trailers on private property has been scheduled for Dec. 5 before the San Bernardino County Planning Commission.
A petition, signed by more than 6,000 county residents, has been received by V. Dennis Wardle, clerk of the County Board of Supervisors. Signers requested that Zoning Ordinance 678 be changed to meet their specifications, provided that trailers ad occupants meet with health, safety and sanitary regulations for the homes concerned.
Mr. and Mrs. Rex T. Horning of Helendale, who took charge of the petition, have extended their thanks to those who worked on gaining signatures throughout San Bernardino County. The Hornings sent a letter accompanying the request and asked for the special hearing.
Excerpt from: The San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), Sat., Nov. 30, 1957, P. 11
'BRING A RIFLE'
Supervisors Brace for Noisy Hearing on Anti-Trailer Law
"This," Supervisor Magda Lawson confessed with a sigh last month, "is giving me more headaches than anything I've ever known."
Next Tuesday Miss Lawson will be able to share her headache with fellow supervisors in what promises to be the most dissonant public hearing before the board in a year already famous for dispute.
The hearing was called to air an avalanche of public requests for revision of county laws which in effect prohibit house trailer living except in approved trailer parks.
A small mountain of petitions asking repeal of the anti-trailer ordinance has been received by Board Clerk V. Dennis Wardle. He says the 6,000-odd signatures they contain probably establish a San Bernardino County record.
GATHERS PETITIONS
The petitions were gathered by Rex T. and Ruth Horning of Helendale, the organizing impetus behind the protestants. What they are seeking is permission for house trailer living on residential lots.
As of now, the only trailer occupants who are permitted to live on a private lot are those in the process of building a permanent, fixed dwelling.
To owners of trailers in this county, it's a big issue. Supervisors know there are at least 8,000 of them. "In lieu" taxes are received for that number from the state. They are probably many more.
The hearing is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Supervisors' Chambers in the County Health Bldg., 316 Mountain View Ave., may not be able to hold all who appear for the meeting.
In addition to trailer owners who requested the hearings, a (Continued on B-5, Column 5)
number of subdividers, building contractors, lending agency officials and others who have a financial stake in the problem are expected to attend.
Relaxation of ordinance restrictions may receive determined opposition of several county officials. The subject has been discussed informally at several meetings with supervisors.
Miss Lawson, who has met with desert area proponents of the ordinance change, most vocal of the petitioners, believes a compromise may be worked out where trailer living on lots of one acre or more is permitted.
"How far can you go in telling people what they can do with their own property," she declared at a recent meeting. "It's a question of persona; rights."
'BRING A RIFLE'
She also described the reaction of one trailer occupant who was told that he was violating county law.
"You better bring a rifle with you - I'm going to protect my property," she quoted him as stating,
F.G. Yoder of Barstow, a member of the County Planning Commission, also questioned the reaction of the owners to enforcement.
"People are really going to get up and snort when you try to eliminate trailers from back yards," Yoder warned in a gravelly voice.
"Can we enforce it? Will we enforce it? If we can't say yes to both these questions, there's no use passing an ordinance."
On the other side of the trailer hitch, support of present ordinance restrictions is equally vocal. Primary arguments in favor of the ordinance include sanitation factors and effect of trailers on neighborhood values.
(Article continues, mentioning trailer occupants avoiding paying their fair share of property taxes, attracting throngs from other counties who would inhibit proper development of the county, lowering restrictions in special zones for trailers, and the substandard construction of trailers.)
The Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 22, Col. 3
Fri., Nov. 10, 1978
Rex Horning, San Bernardino
Rex T. Horning, 90, an 18-year resident of San Bernardino, died Wednesday in a hospital there. He was born in Howell, Mich.
He was a retired employee of Santa Fe Railway.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth;
two sons, Fred W. Of La Habra and Rodney W. Of Massachusetts;
a daughter, Barbara Carpenter of Highland;
six grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
Private inurnment, under the direction of the Mark B. Shaw Mortuary, will be in Mountain View Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the School of Hope, San Bernardino.
Edwin Theodore Horning, b. Nov. 1859 in MI. and d. 1938 in Orange, FL. &
Anna May McCarthy, b. Sep. 11, 1861 in NY. and d. Oct. 24, 1942 in Grand Rapids Township, Kent County, Michigan.
(*Edwin divorced Anna in abt. 1900 and married Inez M. Russell in abt. 1910.)
Edwin and Anna Horning's children were:
1. Edith M Horning, b. Jul. 1882 in MI. (She marr. Ferdinand Warner.)
2. Carl Edward Horning, b. Jun. 9, 1885 in Howell, Livingston, MI.
3. Rex Thor Horning, b. Sep. 11, 1888 in Howell, Livingston, MI. and d. Nov. 8, 1978 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. (*According to the Michigan Birth Index, Rex was born on Sep. 12, 1888.)
In the 1900 U.S. census, 11 yr. old Rex T. Horning, b. Sep. 1888 in MI., was living in Grand Rapids Ward 11, Kent, MI. with his
40 yr. old father, Edwin T. Horning, b. Nov. 1859 in MI.
37 yr. old mother, Annah Horning, b. Sep. 1862 in NY.
17 yr. old sister, Edith Horning, b. Jul. 1882 in MI.
14 yr. old brother, Carl E. Horning, b. Jun. 1885 in MI.
Rex married, first, Jennie Luella McKay, b. May 7, 1884 or '85 in OH. or MI. (and d. May 6, 1950).
Rex and Jennie Horning's children were:
1. Lester M. Horning, b. 1912 in Wyoming, and d. Dec. 11, 1972 in Sacramento, Sacramento, CA.
2. Ferdinand Warner Horning, b. Jan. 18, 1915 in IL. and d. Jan. 6, 1993 in Orange, Orange, CA.
3. Waunetta J. Horning, b. in ID.
According to his Jun. 5, 1917 WWI Draft Registration card, 28 yr. old Rex T. Horning was b. Sep. 11, 1888 in Howel, Livingston, MI. He was married with three children, living in Minot, ND., and employed as a lineman for the Northern States Power Co. in Minot, ND.
He had already had one year of military service as a private in the infantry, Mich N.G. He was claiming exemption from the draft on the grounds that his service was necessary for the public utility.
He was described as tall and slender, with brown eyes and dark hair.
In the 1920 U.S. census, 34 yr. old Rex T. Horning, a signal maintainer on the RR, b. in MI., was living in Riverside Ward 3, Riverside, CA. with his
34 yr. old wife, Jennie L. Horning, b. in OH.
8 yr. old son, Lester M. Horning, b. in WY.
4 yr. 11 mth. old son, Ferdinand Horning, b. in IL.
3 yr. 4 mth. old daughter, Waunetta J. Horning, b. in ID.
Jennie's father was b. in PA. and her mother in NY.
In the 1930 U.S. census, 40 yr. old Rex T. Horning, a signal maintainer on the steam RR., b. in MI., listed himself as married and living (without his wife, Jennie) in Oro Grande, San Bernardino, CA. with his
14 yr. old son, Ferdinand W. Horning, b. in IL.
13 yr. old daughter, Waunetta J. Horning, b. in ID.
Rex's parents were both b. in NY.
Ferdinand and Waunetta's mother was b. in OH.
Rex was 21 yrs. old at the time of his first marriage.
*Rex's 18 yr. old son, Lester Horning, b. in WY., was boarding in Belleville, San Bernardino, CA. at the home of Richard and May Beales.
However, it appears that by 1930, Jennie was already remarried, to Joe Koch, and they had two children, 4 yr. old Joe Koch and 2 yr. old Beverly Jean Koch.
Rex married, second, Ruth Burden.
Rex and Ruth Horning's children were:
1. Rodney Wayne Horning, b. Nov. 19, 1934 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. and d. May 5, 2005 at his home in Sandwich, Barnstable, MA.
2. Barbara Ann Horning, b. Jan. 1, 1938 in Oro Grande, San Bernardino, CA. and d. Jan. 1 1993 in Oxnard, Ventura, CA.
Barbara's marr. name was Carpenter.
The San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), Sat., Nov. 11, 1939, P.19
In an article entitled 'Red Cross to Ask $5,000 In Member Drive', Rex Horning and Charles Burden are listed as Vice-Chairmen for the valley community of Helendale,
In the 1940 U.S. census, 52 yr. old Rex Horning, a signal maintainer for the RR., b. in MI., was living in a home which rented for $5 in Oro Grande, San Bernardino, CA. with his
32 yr. old second wife, Ruth Horning, b. in CA.
5 yr. old son, Rodney Horning, b. in CA.
2 yr. old daughter, Barbara Horning, b. in CA.
The family was living in the same place (not a farm) in 1935.
Rex's parents were both b. in NY.
Rex and Ruth had both completed one year of college.
He had worked 48 hours in the week prior to the census and 52 weeks in 1939. His income was listed as 1870.
He was not a veteran.
Living next door was Ruth's brother, Charles C. Burden and his mother, Iva.
The San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), Thu., May 6, 1943, P. 16, Col. 3
'Helendale Man Gets Master Sergeant's Rank'
Lester M. Horning, of Helendale, has been promoted to the rank of master sergeant in the army air corps, it was announced at headquarters of the Antilles air task force at San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Sergeant Horning entered the army on Aug. 29, 1939, at Hamilton field, California and joined his present unit on Aug. 4, 1941. He was promoted to the rank of sergeant on feb. 2, 1940; to staff sergeant on Sept. 15, 1940, and to technical sergeant on may 2, 1942. He now is an airplane mechanic and a line crew chief at one of the tropical bases guarding the vital approaches to the Caribbean area.
Born at Rawlins, Wyoming, Sergeant Horning is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Rex Horning, of Helendale, California. He attended San Bernardino High school and an air corps technical school at Chanute field, Ill.
Excerpt from: The San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), Fri., Mar. 17, 1944
APPLE VALLEY, March 16 -
Some 75 observers attended the schoolhouse potluck and program for aircraft warning service March 14, according to Mrs. Albert Mendel, chief observer.
Lt. Raymond Eddy came from East Los Angeles filter center; Alex Scott, area supervisor, from Redlands. Sgt. Bill Whitaker showed several training movies.
Delegate observers from Hesperia were Mrs. Roy Walters, Mrs. Leva Jones, Mrs. Virginia Hawthorne, Mrs. Dee Lynskey, Mrs. Maud Rickrich, Mrs. Mable Dewett, Urbon Stowell, Mr. andMrs. A.H. Crittenden, Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Slack.
From Helendale came Chief Observer Charles Burden and Rex T. Horning.
The San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), Sun., Feb. 27, 1949, P. 13
Excerpt from: Scout Plans for Victor Area Told
Men Meet to Hear Program Outlined
VICTORVILLE, Feb. 26 - A meeting of men interested in Boy Scouts of Victorville was held on Tuesday night at the high school. Robert M. Bishop, assistant scout executive of Arrowhead council, met with the group to explain the council budget and to help make plans for the solicitation of funds in Victor Valley for the Boy Scout work.
In the last paragraph, Rex Horning, camping and activities chairman was listed as one of the men present at the meeting.
The San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), Sun., May 13, 1951
Excerpt from Winners Listed In Scout-O-Rama
Camping Displays
Tents and camping equipment were displayed in their natural settings by troops 30 of San Bernardino, 59 of Wrightwood, 73 of Twentynine Palms, 75 of Yucca Valley, 77 of Morongo, 79 of Joshua Tree and 68 of Barstow.
On the judging committee were Milton F. Madden, Leland Butts and Rex Horning. A maximum of 60 points was possible for each booth and judging was on the basis of quality of activity and materials , method of operation and interest to the public.
The San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), Thu., Nov. 7, 1957
Easing of Law On Trailers as Residences Urged
Hearing on a request to change a zone ordinance and permit individuals to dwell in house trailers on private property has been scheduled for Dec. 5 before the San Bernardino County Planning Commission.
A petition, signed by more than 6,000 county residents, has been received by V. Dennis Wardle, clerk of the County Board of Supervisors. Signers requested that Zoning Ordinance 678 be changed to meet their specifications, provided that trailers ad occupants meet with health, safety and sanitary regulations for the homes concerned.
Mr. and Mrs. Rex T. Horning of Helendale, who took charge of the petition, have extended their thanks to those who worked on gaining signatures throughout San Bernardino County. The Hornings sent a letter accompanying the request and asked for the special hearing.
Excerpt from: The San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), Sat., Nov. 30, 1957, P. 11
'BRING A RIFLE'
Supervisors Brace for Noisy Hearing on Anti-Trailer Law
"This," Supervisor Magda Lawson confessed with a sigh last month, "is giving me more headaches than anything I've ever known."
Next Tuesday Miss Lawson will be able to share her headache with fellow supervisors in what promises to be the most dissonant public hearing before the board in a year already famous for dispute.
The hearing was called to air an avalanche of public requests for revision of county laws which in effect prohibit house trailer living except in approved trailer parks.
A small mountain of petitions asking repeal of the anti-trailer ordinance has been received by Board Clerk V. Dennis Wardle. He says the 6,000-odd signatures they contain probably establish a San Bernardino County record.
GATHERS PETITIONS
The petitions were gathered by Rex T. and Ruth Horning of Helendale, the organizing impetus behind the protestants. What they are seeking is permission for house trailer living on residential lots.
As of now, the only trailer occupants who are permitted to live on a private lot are those in the process of building a permanent, fixed dwelling.
To owners of trailers in this county, it's a big issue. Supervisors know there are at least 8,000 of them. "In lieu" taxes are received for that number from the state. They are probably many more.
The hearing is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Supervisors' Chambers in the County Health Bldg., 316 Mountain View Ave., may not be able to hold all who appear for the meeting.
In addition to trailer owners who requested the hearings, a (Continued on B-5, Column 5)
number of subdividers, building contractors, lending agency officials and others who have a financial stake in the problem are expected to attend.
Relaxation of ordinance restrictions may receive determined opposition of several county officials. The subject has been discussed informally at several meetings with supervisors.
Miss Lawson, who has met with desert area proponents of the ordinance change, most vocal of the petitioners, believes a compromise may be worked out where trailer living on lots of one acre or more is permitted.
"How far can you go in telling people what they can do with their own property," she declared at a recent meeting. "It's a question of persona; rights."
'BRING A RIFLE'
She also described the reaction of one trailer occupant who was told that he was violating county law.
"You better bring a rifle with you - I'm going to protect my property," she quoted him as stating,
F.G. Yoder of Barstow, a member of the County Planning Commission, also questioned the reaction of the owners to enforcement.
"People are really going to get up and snort when you try to eliminate trailers from back yards," Yoder warned in a gravelly voice.
"Can we enforce it? Will we enforce it? If we can't say yes to both these questions, there's no use passing an ordinance."
On the other side of the trailer hitch, support of present ordinance restrictions is equally vocal. Primary arguments in favor of the ordinance include sanitation factors and effect of trailers on neighborhood values.
(Article continues, mentioning trailer occupants avoiding paying their fair share of property taxes, attracting throngs from other counties who would inhibit proper development of the county, lowering restrictions in special zones for trailers, and the substandard construction of trailers.)
The Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 22, Col. 3
Fri., Nov. 10, 1978
Rex Horning, San Bernardino
Rex T. Horning, 90, an 18-year resident of San Bernardino, died Wednesday in a hospital there. He was born in Howell, Mich.
He was a retired employee of Santa Fe Railway.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth;
two sons, Fred W. Of La Habra and Rodney W. Of Massachusetts;
a daughter, Barbara Carpenter of Highland;
six grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
Private inurnment, under the direction of the Mark B. Shaw Mortuary, will be in Mountain View Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the School of Hope, San Bernardino.
Rex was the youngest of three children born to
Edwin Theodore Horning, b. Nov. 1859 in MI. and d. 1938 in Orange, FL. &
Anna May McCarthy, b. Sep. 11, 1861 in NY. and d. Oct. 24, 1942 in Grand Rapids Township, Kent County, Michigan.
(*Edwin divorced Anna in abt. 1900 and married Inez M. Russell in abt. 1910.)
Edwin and Anna Horning's children were:
1. Edith M Horning, b. Jul. 1882 in MI. (She marr. Ferdinand Warner.)
2. Carl Edward Horning, b. Jun. 9, 1885 in Howell, Livingston, MI.
3. Rex Thor Horning, b. Sep. 11, 1888 in Howell, Livingston, MI. and d. Nov. 8, 1978 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. (*According to the Michigan Birth Index, Rex was born on Sep. 12, 1888.)
In the 1900 U.S. census, 11 yr. old Rex T. Horning, b. Sep. 1888 in MI., was living in Grand Rapids Ward 11, Kent, MI. with his
40 yr. old father, Edwin T. Horning, b. Nov. 1859 in MI.
37 yr. old mother, Annah Horning, b. Sep. 1862 in NY.
17 yr. old sister, Edith Horning, b. Jul. 1882 in MI.
14 yr. old brother, Carl E. Horning, b. Jun. 1885 in MI.
Rex married, first, Jennie Luella McKay, b. May 7, 1884 or '85 in OH. or MI. (and d. May 6, 1950).
Rex and Jennie Horning's children were:
1. Lester M. Horning, b. 1912 in Wyoming, and d. Dec. 11, 1972 in Sacramento, Sacramento, CA.
2. Ferdinand Warner Horning, b. Jan. 18, 1915 in IL. and d. Jan. 6, 1993 in Orange, Orange, CA.
3. Waunetta J. Horning, b. in ID.
According to his Jun. 5, 1917 WWI Draft Registration card, 28 yr. old Rex T. Horning was b. Sep. 11, 1888 in Howel, Livingston, MI. He was married with three children, living in Minot, ND., and employed as a lineman for the Northern States Power Co. in Minot, ND.
He had already had one year of military service as a private in the infantry, Mich N.G. He was claiming exemption from the draft on the grounds that his service was necessary for the public utility.
He was described as tall and slender, with brown eyes and dark hair.
In the 1920 U.S. census, 34 yr. old Rex T. Horning, a signal maintainer on the RR, b. in MI., was living in Riverside Ward 3, Riverside, CA. with his
34 yr. old wife, Jennie L. Horning, b. in OH.
8 yr. old son, Lester M. Horning, b. in WY.
4 yr. 11 mth. old son, Ferdinand Horning, b. in IL.
3 yr. 4 mth. old daughter, Waunetta J. Horning, b. in ID.
Jennie's father was b. in PA. and her mother in NY.
In the 1930 U.S. census, 40 yr. old Rex T. Horning, a signal maintainer on the steam RR., b. in MI., listed himself as married and living (without his wife, Jennie) in Oro Grande, San Bernardino, CA. with his
14 yr. old son, Ferdinand W. Horning, b. in IL.
13 yr. old daughter, Waunetta J. Horning, b. in ID.
Rex's parents were both b. in NY.
Ferdinand and Waunetta's mother was b. in OH.
Rex was 21 yrs. old at the time of his first marriage.
*Rex's 18 yr. old son, Lester Horning, b. in WY., was boarding in Belleville, San Bernardino, CA. at the home of Richard and May Beales.
However, it appears that by 1930, Jennie was already remarried, to Joe Koch, and they had two children, 4 yr. old Joe Koch and 2 yr. old Beverly Jean Koch.
Rex married, second, Ruth Burden.
Rex and Ruth Horning's children were:
1. Rodney Wayne Horning, b. Nov. 19, 1934 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. and d. May 5, 2005 at his home in Sandwich, Barnstable, MA.
2. Barbara Ann Horning, b. Jan. 1, 1938 in Oro Grande, San Bernardino, CA. and d. Jan. 1 1993 in Oxnard, Ventura, CA.
Barbara's marr. name was Carpenter.
The San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), Sat., Nov. 11, 1939, P.19
In an article entitled 'Red Cross to Ask $5,000 In Member Drive', Rex Horning and Charles Burden are listed as Vice-Chairmen for the valley community of Helendale,
In the 1940 U.S. census, 52 yr. old Rex Horning, a signal maintainer for the RR., b. in MI., was living in a home which rented for $5 in Oro Grande, San Bernardino, CA. with his
32 yr. old second wife, Ruth Horning, b. in CA.
5 yr. old son, Rodney Horning, b. in CA.
2 yr. old daughter, Barbara Horning, b. in CA.
The family was living in the same place (not a farm) in 1935.
Rex's parents were both b. in NY.
Rex and Ruth had both completed one year of college.
He had worked 48 hours in the week prior to the census and 52 weeks in 1939. His income was listed as 1870.
He was not a veteran.
Living next door was Ruth's brother, Charles C. Burden and his mother, Iva.
The San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), Thu., May 6, 1943, P. 16, Col. 3
'Helendale Man Gets Master Sergeant's Rank'
Lester M. Horning, of Helendale, has been promoted to the rank of master sergeant in the army air corps, it was announced at headquarters of the Antilles air task force at San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Sergeant Horning entered the army on Aug. 29, 1939, at Hamilton field, California and joined his present unit on Aug. 4, 1941. He was promoted to the rank of sergeant on feb. 2, 1940; to staff sergeant on Sept. 15, 1940, and to technical sergeant on may 2, 1942. He now is an airplane mechanic and a line crew chief at one of the tropical bases guarding the vital approaches to the Caribbean area.
Born at Rawlins, Wyoming, Sergeant Horning is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Rex Horning, of Helendale, California. He attended San Bernardino High school and an air corps technical school at Chanute field, Ill.
Excerpt from: The San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), Fri., Mar. 17, 1944
APPLE VALLEY, March 16 -
Some 75 observers attended the schoolhouse potluck and program for aircraft warning service March 14, according to Mrs. Albert Mendel, chief observer.
Lt. Raymond Eddy came from East Los Angeles filter center; Alex Scott, area supervisor, from Redlands. Sgt. Bill Whitaker showed several training movies.
Delegate observers from Hesperia were Mrs. Roy Walters, Mrs. Leva Jones, Mrs. Virginia Hawthorne, Mrs. Dee Lynskey, Mrs. Maud Rickrich, Mrs. Mable Dewett, Urbon Stowell, Mr. andMrs. A.H. Crittenden, Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Slack.
From Helendale came Chief Observer Charles Burden and Rex T. Horning.
The San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), Sun., Feb. 27, 1949, P. 13
Excerpt from: Scout Plans for Victor Area Told
Men Meet to Hear Program Outlined
VICTORVILLE, Feb. 26 - A meeting of men interested in Boy Scouts of Victorville was held on Tuesday night at the high school. Robert M. Bishop, assistant scout executive of Arrowhead council, met with the group to explain the council budget and to help make plans for the solicitation of funds in Victor Valley for the Boy Scout work.
In the last paragraph, Rex Horning, camping and activities chairman was listed as one of the men present at the meeting.
The San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), Sun., May 13, 1951
Excerpt from Winners Listed In Scout-O-Rama
Camping Displays
Tents and camping equipment were displayed in their natural settings by troops 30 of San Bernardino, 59 of Wrightwood, 73 of Twentynine Palms, 75 of Yucca Valley, 77 of Morongo, 79 of Joshua Tree and 68 of Barstow.
On the judging committee were Milton F. Madden, Leland Butts and Rex Horning. A maximum of 60 points was possible for each booth and judging was on the basis of quality of activity and materials , method of operation and interest to the public.
The San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), Thu., Nov. 7, 1957
Easing of Law On Trailers as Residences Urged
Hearing on a request to change a zone ordinance and permit individuals to dwell in house trailers on private property has been scheduled for Dec. 5 before the San Bernardino County Planning Commission.
A petition, signed by more than 6,000 county residents, has been received by V. Dennis Wardle, clerk of the County Board of Supervisors. Signers requested that Zoning Ordinance 678 be changed to meet their specifications, provided that trailers ad occupants meet with health, safety and sanitary regulations for the homes concerned.
Mr. and Mrs. Rex T. Horning of Helendale, who took charge of the petition, have extended their thanks to those who worked on gaining signatures throughout San Bernardino County. The Hornings sent a letter accompanying the request and asked for the special hearing.
Excerpt from: The San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), Sat., Nov. 30, 1957, P. 11
'BRING A RIFLE'
Supervisors Brace for Noisy Hearing on Anti-Trailer Law
"This," Supervisor Magda Lawson confessed with a sigh last month, "is giving me more headaches than anything I've ever known."
Next Tuesday Miss Lawson will be able to share her headache with fellow supervisors in what promises to be the most dissonant public hearing before the board in a year already famous for dispute.
The hearing was called to air an avalanche of public requests for revision of county laws which in effect prohibit house trailer living except in approved trailer parks.
A small mountain of petitions asking repeal of the anti-trailer ordinance has been received by Board Clerk V. Dennis Wardle. He says the 6,000-odd signatures they contain probably establish a San Bernardino County record.
GATHERS PETITIONS
The petitions were gathered by Rex T. and Ruth Horning of Helendale, the organizing impetus behind the protestants. What they are seeking is permission for house trailer living on residential lots.
As of now, the only trailer occupants who are permitted to live on a private lot are those in the process of building a permanent, fixed dwelling.
To owners of trailers in this county, it's a big issue. Supervisors know there are at least 8,000 of them. "In lieu" taxes are received for that number from the state. They are probably many more.
The hearing is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Supervisors' Chambers in the County Health Bldg., 316 Mountain View Ave., may not be able to hold all who appear for the meeting.
In addition to trailer owners who requested the hearings, a (Continued on B-5, Column 5)
number of subdividers, building contractors, lending agency officials and others who have a financial stake in the problem are expected to attend.
Relaxation of ordinance restrictions may receive determined opposition of several county officials. The subject has been discussed informally at several meetings with supervisors.
Miss Lawson, who has met with desert area proponents of the ordinance change, most vocal of the petitioners, believes a compromise may be worked out where trailer living on lots of one acre or more is permitted.
"How far can you go in telling people what they can do with their own property," she declared at a recent meeting. "It's a question of persona; rights."
'BRING A RIFLE'
She also described the reaction of one trailer occupant who was told that he was violating county law.
"You better bring a rifle with you - I'm going to protect my property," she quoted him as stating,
F.G. Yoder of Barstow, a member of the County Planning Commission, also questioned the reaction of the owners to enforcement.
"People are really going to get up and snort when you try to eliminate trailers from back yards," Yoder warned in a gravelly voice.
"Can we enforce it? Will we enforce it? If we can't say yes to both these questions, there's no use passing an ordinance."
On the other side of the trailer hitch, support of present ordinance restrictions is equally vocal. Primary arguments in favor of the ordinance include sanitation factors and effect of trailers on neighborhood values.
(Article continues, mentioning trailer occupants avoiding paying their fair share of property taxes, attracting throngs from other counties who would inhibit proper development of the county, lowering restrictions in special zones for trailers, and the substandard construction of trailers.)
The Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 22, Col. 3
Fri., Nov. 10, 1978
Rex Horning, San Bernardino
Rex T. Horning, 90, an 18-year resident of San Bernardino, died Wednesday in a hospital there. He was born in Howell, Mich.
He was a retired employee of Santa Fe Railway.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth;
two sons, Fred W. Of La Habra and Rodney W. Of Massachusetts;
a daughter, Barbara Carpenter of Highland;
six grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
Private inurnment, under the direction of the Mark B. Shaw Mortuary, will be in Mountain View Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the School of Hope, San Bernardino.
Edwin Theodore Horning, b. Nov. 1859 in MI. and d. 1938 in Orange, FL. &
Anna May McCarthy, b. Sep. 11, 1861 in NY. and d. Oct. 24, 1942 in Grand Rapids Township, Kent County, Michigan.
(*Edwin divorced Anna in abt. 1900 and married Inez M. Russell in abt. 1910.)
Edwin and Anna Horning's children were:
1. Edith M Horning, b. Jul. 1882 in MI. (She marr. Ferdinand Warner.)
2. Carl Edward Horning, b. Jun. 9, 1885 in Howell, Livingston, MI.
3. Rex Thor Horning, b. Sep. 11, 1888 in Howell, Livingston, MI. and d. Nov. 8, 1978 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. (*According to the Michigan Birth Index, Rex was born on Sep. 12, 1888.)
In the 1900 U.S. census, 11 yr. old Rex T. Horning, b. Sep. 1888 in MI., was living in Grand Rapids Ward 11, Kent, MI. with his
40 yr. old father, Edwin T. Horning, b. Nov. 1859 in MI.
37 yr. old mother, Annah Horning, b. Sep. 1862 in NY.
17 yr. old sister, Edith Horning, b. Jul. 1882 in MI.
14 yr. old brother, Carl E. Horning, b. Jun. 1885 in MI.
Rex married, first, Jennie Luella McKay, b. May 7, 1884 or '85 in OH. or MI. (and d. May 6, 1950).
Rex and Jennie Horning's children were:
1. Lester M. Horning, b. 1912 in Wyoming, and d. Dec. 11, 1972 in Sacramento, Sacramento, CA.
2. Ferdinand Warner Horning, b. Jan. 18, 1915 in IL. and d. Jan. 6, 1993 in Orange, Orange, CA.
3. Waunetta J. Horning, b. in ID.
According to his Jun. 5, 1917 WWI Draft Registration card, 28 yr. old Rex T. Horning was b. Sep. 11, 1888 in Howel, Livingston, MI. He was married with three children, living in Minot, ND., and employed as a lineman for the Northern States Power Co. in Minot, ND.
He had already had one year of military service as a private in the infantry, Mich N.G. He was claiming exemption from the draft on the grounds that his service was necessary for the public utility.
He was described as tall and slender, with brown eyes and dark hair.
In the 1920 U.S. census, 34 yr. old Rex T. Horning, a signal maintainer on the RR, b. in MI., was living in Riverside Ward 3, Riverside, CA. with his
34 yr. old wife, Jennie L. Horning, b. in OH.
8 yr. old son, Lester M. Horning, b. in WY.
4 yr. 11 mth. old son, Ferdinand Horning, b. in IL.
3 yr. 4 mth. old daughter, Waunetta J. Horning, b. in ID.
Jennie's father was b. in PA. and her mother in NY.
In the 1930 U.S. census, 40 yr. old Rex T. Horning, a signal maintainer on the steam RR., b. in MI., listed himself as married and living (without his wife, Jennie) in Oro Grande, San Bernardino, CA. with his
14 yr. old son, Ferdinand W. Horning, b. in IL.
13 yr. old daughter, Waunetta J. Horning, b. in ID.
Rex's parents were both b. in NY.
Ferdinand and Waunetta's mother was b. in OH.
Rex was 21 yrs. old at the time of his first marriage.
*Rex's 18 yr. old son, Lester Horning, b. in WY., was boarding in Belleville, San Bernardino, CA. at the home of Richard and May Beales.
However, it appears that by 1930, Jennie was already remarried, to Joe Koch, and they had two children, 4 yr. old Joe Koch and 2 yr. old Beverly Jean Koch.
Rex married, second, Ruth Burden.
Rex and Ruth Horning's children were:
1. Rodney Wayne Horning, b. Nov. 19, 1934 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. and d. May 5, 2005 at his home in Sandwich, Barnstable, MA.
2. Barbara Ann Horning, b. Jan. 1, 1938 in Oro Grande, San Bernardino, CA. and d. Jan. 1 1993 in Oxnard, Ventura, CA.
Barbara's marr. name was Carpenter.
The San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), Sat., Nov. 11, 1939, P.19
In an article entitled 'Red Cross to Ask $5,000 In Member Drive', Rex Horning and Charles Burden are listed as Vice-Chairmen for the valley community of Helendale,
In the 1940 U.S. census, 52 yr. old Rex Horning, a signal maintainer for the RR., b. in MI., was living in a home which rented for $5 in Oro Grande, San Bernardino, CA. with his
32 yr. old second wife, Ruth Horning, b. in CA.
5 yr. old son, Rodney Horning, b. in CA.
2 yr. old daughter, Barbara Horning, b. in CA.
The family was living in the same place (not a farm) in 1935.
Rex's parents were both b. in NY.
Rex and Ruth had both completed one year of college.
He had worked 48 hours in the week prior to the census and 52 weeks in 1939. His income was listed as 1870.
He was not a veteran.
Living next door was Ruth's brother, Charles C. Burden and his mother, Iva.
The San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), Thu., May 6, 1943, P. 16, Col. 3
'Helendale Man Gets Master Sergeant's Rank'
Lester M. Horning, of Helendale, has been promoted to the rank of master sergeant in the army air corps, it was announced at headquarters of the Antilles air task force at San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Sergeant Horning entered the army on Aug. 29, 1939, at Hamilton field, California and joined his present unit on Aug. 4, 1941. He was promoted to the rank of sergeant on feb. 2, 1940; to staff sergeant on Sept. 15, 1940, and to technical sergeant on may 2, 1942. He now is an airplane mechanic and a line crew chief at one of the tropical bases guarding the vital approaches to the Caribbean area.
Born at Rawlins, Wyoming, Sergeant Horning is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Rex Horning, of Helendale, California. He attended San Bernardino High school and an air corps technical school at Chanute field, Ill.
Excerpt from: The San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), Fri., Mar. 17, 1944
APPLE VALLEY, March 16 -
Some 75 observers attended the schoolhouse potluck and program for aircraft warning service March 14, according to Mrs. Albert Mendel, chief observer.
Lt. Raymond Eddy came from East Los Angeles filter center; Alex Scott, area supervisor, from Redlands. Sgt. Bill Whitaker showed several training movies.
Delegate observers from Hesperia were Mrs. Roy Walters, Mrs. Leva Jones, Mrs. Virginia Hawthorne, Mrs. Dee Lynskey, Mrs. Maud Rickrich, Mrs. Mable Dewett, Urbon Stowell, Mr. andMrs. A.H. Crittenden, Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Slack.
From Helendale came Chief Observer Charles Burden and Rex T. Horning.
The San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), Sun., Feb. 27, 1949, P. 13
Excerpt from: Scout Plans for Victor Area Told
Men Meet to Hear Program Outlined
VICTORVILLE, Feb. 26 - A meeting of men interested in Boy Scouts of Victorville was held on Tuesday night at the high school. Robert M. Bishop, assistant scout executive of Arrowhead council, met with the group to explain the council budget and to help make plans for the solicitation of funds in Victor Valley for the Boy Scout work.
In the last paragraph, Rex Horning, camping and activities chairman was listed as one of the men present at the meeting.
The San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), Sun., May 13, 1951
Excerpt from Winners Listed In Scout-O-Rama
Camping Displays
Tents and camping equipment were displayed in their natural settings by troops 30 of San Bernardino, 59 of Wrightwood, 73 of Twentynine Palms, 75 of Yucca Valley, 77 of Morongo, 79 of Joshua Tree and 68 of Barstow.
On the judging committee were Milton F. Madden, Leland Butts and Rex Horning. A maximum of 60 points was possible for each booth and judging was on the basis of quality of activity and materials , method of operation and interest to the public.
The San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), Thu., Nov. 7, 1957
Easing of Law On Trailers as Residences Urged
Hearing on a request to change a zone ordinance and permit individuals to dwell in house trailers on private property has been scheduled for Dec. 5 before the San Bernardino County Planning Commission.
A petition, signed by more than 6,000 county residents, has been received by V. Dennis Wardle, clerk of the County Board of Supervisors. Signers requested that Zoning Ordinance 678 be changed to meet their specifications, provided that trailers ad occupants meet with health, safety and sanitary regulations for the homes concerned.
Mr. and Mrs. Rex T. Horning of Helendale, who took charge of the petition, have extended their thanks to those who worked on gaining signatures throughout San Bernardino County. The Hornings sent a letter accompanying the request and asked for the special hearing.
Excerpt from: The San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), Sat., Nov. 30, 1957, P. 11
'BRING A RIFLE'
Supervisors Brace for Noisy Hearing on Anti-Trailer Law
"This," Supervisor Magda Lawson confessed with a sigh last month, "is giving me more headaches than anything I've ever known."
Next Tuesday Miss Lawson will be able to share her headache with fellow supervisors in what promises to be the most dissonant public hearing before the board in a year already famous for dispute.
The hearing was called to air an avalanche of public requests for revision of county laws which in effect prohibit house trailer living except in approved trailer parks.
A small mountain of petitions asking repeal of the anti-trailer ordinance has been received by Board Clerk V. Dennis Wardle. He says the 6,000-odd signatures they contain probably establish a San Bernardino County record.
GATHERS PETITIONS
The petitions were gathered by Rex T. and Ruth Horning of Helendale, the organizing impetus behind the protestants. What they are seeking is permission for house trailer living on residential lots.
As of now, the only trailer occupants who are permitted to live on a private lot are those in the process of building a permanent, fixed dwelling.
To owners of trailers in this county, it's a big issue. Supervisors know there are at least 8,000 of them. "In lieu" taxes are received for that number from the state. They are probably many more.
The hearing is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Supervisors' Chambers in the County Health Bldg., 316 Mountain View Ave., may not be able to hold all who appear for the meeting.
In addition to trailer owners who requested the hearings, a (Continued on B-5, Column 5)
number of subdividers, building contractors, lending agency officials and others who have a financial stake in the problem are expected to attend.
Relaxation of ordinance restrictions may receive determined opposition of several county officials. The subject has been discussed informally at several meetings with supervisors.
Miss Lawson, who has met with desert area proponents of the ordinance change, most vocal of the petitioners, believes a compromise may be worked out where trailer living on lots of one acre or more is permitted.
"How far can you go in telling people what they can do with their own property," she declared at a recent meeting. "It's a question of persona; rights."
'BRING A RIFLE'
She also described the reaction of one trailer occupant who was told that he was violating county law.
"You better bring a rifle with you - I'm going to protect my property," she quoted him as stating,
F.G. Yoder of Barstow, a member of the County Planning Commission, also questioned the reaction of the owners to enforcement.
"People are really going to get up and snort when you try to eliminate trailers from back yards," Yoder warned in a gravelly voice.
"Can we enforce it? Will we enforce it? If we can't say yes to both these questions, there's no use passing an ordinance."
On the other side of the trailer hitch, support of present ordinance restrictions is equally vocal. Primary arguments in favor of the ordinance include sanitation factors and effect of trailers on neighborhood values.
(Article continues, mentioning trailer occupants avoiding paying their fair share of property taxes, attracting throngs from other counties who would inhibit proper development of the county, lowering restrictions in special zones for trailers, and the substandard construction of trailers.)
The Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 22, Col. 3
Fri., Nov. 10, 1978
Rex Horning, San Bernardino
Rex T. Horning, 90, an 18-year resident of San Bernardino, died Wednesday in a hospital there. He was born in Howell, Mich.
He was a retired employee of Santa Fe Railway.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth;
two sons, Fred W. Of La Habra and Rodney W. Of Massachusetts;
a daughter, Barbara Carpenter of Highland;
six grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
Private inurnment, under the direction of the Mark B. Shaw Mortuary, will be in Mountain View Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the School of Hope, San Bernardino.
Gravesite Details
Rex is buried with his wife, Ruth Burden Horning.
Family Members
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Records on Ancestry
Advertisement
