Thomasson, James Tilden 1877-1947

THOMASSON, ROUSH

Posted By: Volunteer (email)
Date: 6/30/2007 at 18:37:37

Source: The Burlington, Iowa, Hawk-Eye Gazette Monday, Jan. 20, 1947

Killed by auto

NEWTON, Iowa - Jasper County had its first 1947 auto death when James Thomasson, 70, died at 12:30 a.m. Saturday of injuries suffered four hours earlier in a pedestrian-auto mishap. Police Chief L. A. McCall said Albert L. Grimm, 22, Newton factory worker, told him Thomasson stepped from a curb into the path of his car and that he was unable to stop.
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Newton Man Hit By Car Dies Later

James Thomasson, 70, died at 12:30 last night from injuries received at 8:00 yesterday evening when he was struck by a car driven by A. L. Grimm, 22, Newton factory worker.

The accident occurred as Thomasson was crossing the intersection west of the police station. Grimm was reported to have been driving at about 20 miles per hour when he suddenly saw Thomasson in his path.

Taken to Skiff hospital, Thomasson died later from concussion and shock.

A son, Lee Thomasson high school athlete, was ten from last night’s game to go to the hospital.

With Thomasson’s death Jasper County chalked up its firs traffic fatality for 1947. Al thought not killed outright by the car, Thomasson died as a result of his injuries, thus crediting this county with a traffic fatality.

After seeing his father, and under the impression that his injuries were not serious, Lee returned to the game.

Custodian

James Thomasson worked as custodian for several Newton firms, was born August 12, 1876, in Jasper County, the son of Benjamin and Josephine Thomasson. He was married in 1927. He is survived by his wife and son.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at the Toland Funeral Home, under the direction of Rev. Fred Boldt. ~ Newspaper unknown, Jan 1947

Transcriber note: Following taken from Newton Union Cemetery records; son of Benjamin & Josephine (Roush) Thomasson; husband of Estella Z. (Hunt)
Thomasson; born 8/12/1876