Obituary:
Mrs. Margaret E.. Book, 83, of Blain, Perry County, died Monday, June 11, 1956, at 2:25 a.m. at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ruth B. Wentz, Biglerville, after an illness of six months. Mrs. Book was the widow of William H. Book, who died January 8, 1946. She was born April 6, 1873, in Shade Valley, Huntingdon County, a daughter of Robert M. and Caroline Fleming. Mrs. Book was a member of the Reformed Church, Blain and an active member of the Willing Workers Society. In addition to her daughter, she is survived by one son, Allen L. Book of Chambersburg; a brother, Dr. S.B. Fleming, Mount Union; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The body was taken to the Nichols funeral home, Loysville, where funeral servcies will be held on Thursday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Dean Feathers officiating. Burial will be in the New Cemetery, Blain. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 6 to 9 o'clock.
The Daily News
Huntingdon and Mount Union, PA
Wednesday, June 13, 1956
Page Eleven, Column 5
Obituary:
Mrs. Margaret E.. Book, 83, of Blain, Perry County, died Monday, June 11, 1956, at 2:25 a.m. at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ruth B. Wentz, Biglerville, after an illness of six months. Mrs. Book was the widow of William H. Book, who died January 8, 1946. She was born April 6, 1873, in Shade Valley, Huntingdon County, a daughter of Robert M. and Caroline Fleming. Mrs. Book was a member of the Reformed Church, Blain and an active member of the Willing Workers Society. In addition to her daughter, she is survived by one son, Allen L. Book of Chambersburg; a brother, Dr. S.B. Fleming, Mount Union; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The body was taken to the Nichols funeral home, Loysville, where funeral servcies will be held on Thursday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Dean Feathers officiating. Burial will be in the New Cemetery, Blain. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 6 to 9 o'clock.
The Daily News
Huntingdon and Mount Union, PA
Wednesday, June 13, 1956
Page Eleven, Column 5
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