Wayne County Press
Sept. 11
1952, p1, c5

Mrs. Mabel E. Towns, 72, widow of the late Prof. O. A. Towns, died unexpectedly at her home on East Douglas street here Monday morning.

She was found lying dead in her bathroom by Mrs. Clara Lasater, who had an apartment in the home.  Heart trouble was given as the cause of death.  She had been dead a few hours when found.

The remains were moved to the Nale Funeral home.  Funeral services will be held at the First Christian church at 2:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon by Elder John Lappin, assisted by Elder Warren Crippen.  Burial will follow in Cisne cemetery.

Mrs. Towns was born near Fairfield on January 19, 1880, the daughter of Zed J. and Ellen Roberts.  While a young woman she was married to O. A. Towns, who spent most of his life as a school principal.  At one time he headed the schools here.  He died about 12 years ago.

Surviving are two brothers, Dr. E. E. Roberts, of West Salem, and Arch Roberts, of Los Angeles, Calif.