The Coshocton Tribune: Thursday, March 03, 1966 - Don Clarke has served as custodian of Newcomerstown High School for more than 12 years. Since 1953 Mr. Clarke has been the school's janitor and handyman, as well as helpful friend of students and faculty. His responsibility is cleaning and maintenance of the building.

During the summer he does painting, scrubbing, waxing and repairing the building five days a week.

Always willing to help anyone, Mr. Clarke gets much pleasure and enjoyment in doing odd jobs for teachers and students.

When asked which job he disliked the most, he said, "Moving the piano." He added that he likes his work very much and enjoys being near the students.

Don attended Newcomerstown schools and served in the United States Air Force in Europe during World War II. He was employed at Heller Tool Company for 11 years before taking his present position with the school.

Mr. Clarke enjoys "ballgames of any kind" and likes very much to travel. He has visited 42 states besides traveling in England and France while stationed there in the service.

He was born in Strasburg. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Clarke, operated a grocery store for 17 years in Newcomerstown. He has one sister, and two brothers. He resides at 144 Liberty Street.