COLUMBUS DISPATCH, Fri., 8 Mar 1948, p. 6-A DOWNS--James Edward, 65, Friday. A. M., residence, 1017 Summit-St., was fireman. Survived by wife, Nellie; 2 sons, Harry Edward and James Robert; 1 daughter, Mrs. Leona Kathryn Barbee, all of Columbus; 1 sister, Mrs. Anna Snyder of Columbus; 8 grandchildren. Was fireman at Ranco Mfg. Co. Friends may call at Ray O. Wones Funeral Home, 41 W 3rd-Av after noon Saturday, were services will be held 2 p. m., Monday, Rev. K. C. Fraser Officiating. Interment Union Cemetery.