OBIT: Robert C. VANDERAU, 1961, Chambersburg, Franklin County, PA

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VANDERAU - Robert C. Vanderau, 66, 696 Lincoln Way East, Chambersburg, 
Franklin County chief assessor and former restaurant and clothing store 
owner, died Thursday afternoon at the Chambersburg Hospital after an illness 
of several months. From 1952 to 1960, Vanderau was owner of Vanderau's 
Restaurant, North Main St. It was sold to a Somerset, PA man and is now 
called the Penn-Wilson. Vanderau and his brother also conducted the Bob and 
Ben's Clothing Store in South Main St. From January 1930 to December 1941, 
Mr. Vanderau served three terms as burgess of Chambersburg. He was appointed 
assessor in January 1960. He is survived by his wife and one daughter. 
Services will be held today at 2 p.m. from the Sellers Funeral Home with 
interment in Lincoln Cemetery.

The Morning Herald, Hagerstown, MD, March 18, 1961