Buried: Sept 17, 1942
LAFAYETTE MOURNS DEATH OF ALDEN MARCH
Lafayette College mourned today the death of Alden March, 90, one of its most distinguished alumni, the college flag being at half mast.
Speaking at the convocation in Colton Memorial Chapel today, President William Mather Lewis said:
"Lafayette College mourns today the passing of a distinguished alumnus, Alden March, of the Class of 1890.
"The March family, father and sons, hold first place on the roll of Lafayette's distinguished men. Through their contributions in the fields of education, military, science, journalism and law they proved the value of home influence, sound education and high character.
"Alden March, in his more than 20 years on The New York Times, became a truly great newspaper man, combining accuracy and calmness with a keen sense of news values."
Easton Express, 9-15-1942, Page 10
Provided by Carol Hoff
---------------------------------------------
ALDEN MARCH RITES TOMORROW AT 9:30
Interment to be made in Easton Cemetery
The funeral of Alden March, assistant managing editor of The New York Times for the last 22 years, and a native of Easton, will be held tomorrow morning at 9:30 at his home, 606 West 116th street, New York. Mr. March who would have been 73 years old on Sept. 29, died on Monday after a long illness.
The Rev. Dr. John H. McComb, pastor of the Broadway Presbyterian Church at 601 West 114th street, will conduct the service, after which the body will be brought to Easton on the Lehigh Valley train leaving the Pennsylvania Station at 11 a.m.
Dr. McComb will accompany the body and family to this city, where he will officiate at the second service, to be held in the Lafayette College chapel at 2:30 p.m. Interment will be made in Easton cemetery.
Easton Express, 9-16-1942, Page 12
Provided by Carol Hoff
-----------------------------------------------
LAST RITES HELD FOR ALDEN MARCH
Large Attendance At Chapel Services
Many friends, local Lafayette alumni and college faculty members attended the funeral this afternoon at 2:30 in Colton Memorial Chapel, Lafayette College, of Alden March, assistant managing editor of the New York Times, who died on Monday at his home in New York City. Services were held this morning at 9:30 at his residence.
The body was brought to this city on the Lehigh Valley train arriving at 12:44 p.m. The services in the college chapel were conducted by the Rev. Dr. John H. McComb, pastor of the Broadway Presbyterian Church, New York, who was assisted by the Rev. Paul B. Wolper, pastor of Christ Lutheran Church, this city. Prof. Thomas E. Yerger, college organist, played several selections. Interment was made in Easton cemetery.
The following members of the Lafayette Chapter of the Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity acted as pallbearers: Richard Hartung, Warren Brett, William Servis, John Wensel, Robert Constant, John Carver, William Hingston and John Florshimer.
Easton Express, 9-17-1942, Page 10
Provided by Carol Hoff
-------------------------------------------------
DR. LEWIS EULOGIZES ALDEN MARCH AT RITES
In addition to Scripture reading by the Rev. P.B. Wolper, of this city and prayer by the Rev. Dr. John H. McComb, of New York, at the funeral services of Alden March, of The New York Times editorial staff, held yesterday afternoon in Colton Memorial Chapel, Lafayette College, a eulogy of deceased was given by Dr. William Mather Lewis, president of Lafayette College.
Dr. Lewis reviewed the life of Mr. March from his birth in this city, through his college days to the busy career of 51 years on Philadelphia and New York nespapers and he tendered the sympathy of the college to the widow, brothers and sister of Mr. March, all of whom were present at the services. He also referred to the distinguished father of deceased, Dr. Francis Andrew March and to the activities in the educational world of Dr. March and his sons, Dr. Francis A. March Jr., Dr. Thomas Stone March and Dr. John Lewis March and to the able services of another son, Gen. Peyton C. March as Chief of Staff in World War No. 1.
Easton Express, 9-18-1942, Page 32
Provided by Carol Hoff
---------------------------------------------------
LAFAYETTE MOURNS DEATH OF ALDEN MARCH
Lafayette College mourned today the death of Alden March, 90, one of its most distinguished alumni, the college flag being at half mast.
Speaking at the convocation in Colton Memorial Chapel today, President William Mather Lewis said:
"Lafayette College mourns today the passing of a distinguished alumnus, Alden March, of the Class of 1890.
"The March family, father and sons, hold first place on the roll of Lafayette's distinguished men. Through their contributions in the fields of education, military, science, journalism and law they proved the value of home influence, sound education and high character.
"Alden March, in his more than 20 years on The New York Times, became a truly great newspaper man, combining accuracy and calmness with a keen sense of news values."
Easton Express, 9-15-1942, Page 10
Provided by Carol Hoff
---------------------------------------------
ALDEN MARCH RITES TOMORROW AT 9:30
Interment to be made in Easton Cemetery
The funeral of Alden March, assistant managing editor of The New York Times for the last 22 years, and a native of Easton, will be held tomorrow morning at 9:30 at his home, 606 West 116th street, New York. Mr. March who would have been 73 years old on Sept. 29, died on Monday after a long illness.
The Rev. Dr. John H. McComb, pastor of the Broadway Presbyterian Church at 601 West 114th street, will conduct the service, after which the body will be brought to Easton on the Lehigh Valley train leaving the Pennsylvania Station at 11 a.m.
Dr. McComb will accompany the body and family to this city, where he will officiate at the second service, to be held in the Lafayette College chapel at 2:30 p.m. Interment will be made in Easton cemetery.
Easton Express, 9-16-1942, Page 12
Provided by Carol Hoff
-----------------------------------------------
LAST RITES HELD FOR ALDEN MARCH
Large Attendance At Chapel Services
Many friends, local Lafayette alumni and college faculty members attended the funeral this afternoon at 2:30 in Colton Memorial Chapel, Lafayette College, of Alden March, assistant managing editor of the New York Times, who died on Monday at his home in New York City. Services were held this morning at 9:30 at his residence.
The body was brought to this city on the Lehigh Valley train arriving at 12:44 p.m. The services in the college chapel were conducted by the Rev. Dr. John H. McComb, pastor of the Broadway Presbyterian Church, New York, who was assisted by the Rev. Paul B. Wolper, pastor of Christ Lutheran Church, this city. Prof. Thomas E. Yerger, college organist, played several selections. Interment was made in Easton cemetery.
The following members of the Lafayette Chapter of the Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity acted as pallbearers: Richard Hartung, Warren Brett, William Servis, John Wensel, Robert Constant, John Carver, William Hingston and John Florshimer.
Easton Express, 9-17-1942, Page 10
Provided by Carol Hoff
-------------------------------------------------
DR. LEWIS EULOGIZES ALDEN MARCH AT RITES
In addition to Scripture reading by the Rev. P.B. Wolper, of this city and prayer by the Rev. Dr. John H. McComb, of New York, at the funeral services of Alden March, of The New York Times editorial staff, held yesterday afternoon in Colton Memorial Chapel, Lafayette College, a eulogy of deceased was given by Dr. William Mather Lewis, president of Lafayette College.
Dr. Lewis reviewed the life of Mr. March from his birth in this city, through his college days to the busy career of 51 years on Philadelphia and New York nespapers and he tendered the sympathy of the college to the widow, brothers and sister of Mr. March, all of whom were present at the services. He also referred to the distinguished father of deceased, Dr. Francis Andrew March and to the activities in the educational world of Dr. March and his sons, Dr. Francis A. March Jr., Dr. Thomas Stone March and Dr. John Lewis March and to the able services of another son, Gen. Peyton C. March as Chief of Staff in World War No. 1.
Easton Express, 9-18-1942, Page 32
Provided by Carol Hoff
---------------------------------------------------
Buried: Sept 17, 1942
LAFAYETTE MOURNS DEATH OF ALDEN MARCH
Lafayette College mourned today the death of Alden March, 90, one of its most distinguished alumni, the college flag being at half mast.
Speaking at the convocation in Colton Memorial Chapel today, President William Mather Lewis said:
"Lafayette College mourns today the passing of a distinguished alumnus, Alden March, of the Class of 1890.
"The March family, father and sons, hold first place on the roll of Lafayette's distinguished men. Through their contributions in the fields of education, military, science, journalism and law they proved the value of home influence, sound education and high character.
"Alden March, in his more than 20 years on The New York Times, became a truly great newspaper man, combining accuracy and calmness with a keen sense of news values."
Easton Express, 9-15-1942, Page 10
Provided by Carol Hoff
---------------------------------------------
ALDEN MARCH RITES TOMORROW AT 9:30
Interment to be made in Easton Cemetery
The funeral of Alden March, assistant managing editor of The New York Times for the last 22 years, and a native of Easton, will be held tomorrow morning at 9:30 at his home, 606 West 116th street, New York. Mr. March who would have been 73 years old on Sept. 29, died on Monday after a long illness.
The Rev. Dr. John H. McComb, pastor of the Broadway Presbyterian Church at 601 West 114th street, will conduct the service, after which the body will be brought to Easton on the Lehigh Valley train leaving the Pennsylvania Station at 11 a.m.
Dr. McComb will accompany the body and family to this city, where he will officiate at the second service, to be held in the Lafayette College chapel at 2:30 p.m. Interment will be made in Easton cemetery.
Easton Express, 9-16-1942, Page 12
Provided by Carol Hoff
-----------------------------------------------
LAST RITES HELD FOR ALDEN MARCH
Large Attendance At Chapel Services
Many friends, local Lafayette alumni and college faculty members attended the funeral this afternoon at 2:30 in Colton Memorial Chapel, Lafayette College, of Alden March, assistant managing editor of the New York Times, who died on Monday at his home in New York City. Services were held this morning at 9:30 at his residence.
The body was brought to this city on the Lehigh Valley train arriving at 12:44 p.m. The services in the college chapel were conducted by the Rev. Dr. John H. McComb, pastor of the Broadway Presbyterian Church, New York, who was assisted by the Rev. Paul B. Wolper, pastor of Christ Lutheran Church, this city. Prof. Thomas E. Yerger, college organist, played several selections. Interment was made in Easton cemetery.
The following members of the Lafayette Chapter of the Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity acted as pallbearers: Richard Hartung, Warren Brett, William Servis, John Wensel, Robert Constant, John Carver, William Hingston and John Florshimer.
Easton Express, 9-17-1942, Page 10
Provided by Carol Hoff
-------------------------------------------------
DR. LEWIS EULOGIZES ALDEN MARCH AT RITES
In addition to Scripture reading by the Rev. P.B. Wolper, of this city and prayer by the Rev. Dr. John H. McComb, of New York, at the funeral services of Alden March, of The New York Times editorial staff, held yesterday afternoon in Colton Memorial Chapel, Lafayette College, a eulogy of deceased was given by Dr. William Mather Lewis, president of Lafayette College.
Dr. Lewis reviewed the life of Mr. March from his birth in this city, through his college days to the busy career of 51 years on Philadelphia and New York nespapers and he tendered the sympathy of the college to the widow, brothers and sister of Mr. March, all of whom were present at the services. He also referred to the distinguished father of deceased, Dr. Francis Andrew March and to the activities in the educational world of Dr. March and his sons, Dr. Francis A. March Jr., Dr. Thomas Stone March and Dr. John Lewis March and to the able services of another son, Gen. Peyton C. March as Chief of Staff in World War No. 1.
Easton Express, 9-18-1942, Page 32
Provided by Carol Hoff
---------------------------------------------------
LAFAYETTE MOURNS DEATH OF ALDEN MARCH
Lafayette College mourned today the death of Alden March, 90, one of its most distinguished alumni, the college flag being at half mast.
Speaking at the convocation in Colton Memorial Chapel today, President William Mather Lewis said:
"Lafayette College mourns today the passing of a distinguished alumnus, Alden March, of the Class of 1890.
"The March family, father and sons, hold first place on the roll of Lafayette's distinguished men. Through their contributions in the fields of education, military, science, journalism and law they proved the value of home influence, sound education and high character.
"Alden March, in his more than 20 years on The New York Times, became a truly great newspaper man, combining accuracy and calmness with a keen sense of news values."
Easton Express, 9-15-1942, Page 10
Provided by Carol Hoff
---------------------------------------------
ALDEN MARCH RITES TOMORROW AT 9:30
Interment to be made in Easton Cemetery
The funeral of Alden March, assistant managing editor of The New York Times for the last 22 years, and a native of Easton, will be held tomorrow morning at 9:30 at his home, 606 West 116th street, New York. Mr. March who would have been 73 years old on Sept. 29, died on Monday after a long illness.
The Rev. Dr. John H. McComb, pastor of the Broadway Presbyterian Church at 601 West 114th street, will conduct the service, after which the body will be brought to Easton on the Lehigh Valley train leaving the Pennsylvania Station at 11 a.m.
Dr. McComb will accompany the body and family to this city, where he will officiate at the second service, to be held in the Lafayette College chapel at 2:30 p.m. Interment will be made in Easton cemetery.
Easton Express, 9-16-1942, Page 12
Provided by Carol Hoff
-----------------------------------------------
LAST RITES HELD FOR ALDEN MARCH
Large Attendance At Chapel Services
Many friends, local Lafayette alumni and college faculty members attended the funeral this afternoon at 2:30 in Colton Memorial Chapel, Lafayette College, of Alden March, assistant managing editor of the New York Times, who died on Monday at his home in New York City. Services were held this morning at 9:30 at his residence.
The body was brought to this city on the Lehigh Valley train arriving at 12:44 p.m. The services in the college chapel were conducted by the Rev. Dr. John H. McComb, pastor of the Broadway Presbyterian Church, New York, who was assisted by the Rev. Paul B. Wolper, pastor of Christ Lutheran Church, this city. Prof. Thomas E. Yerger, college organist, played several selections. Interment was made in Easton cemetery.
The following members of the Lafayette Chapter of the Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity acted as pallbearers: Richard Hartung, Warren Brett, William Servis, John Wensel, Robert Constant, John Carver, William Hingston and John Florshimer.
Easton Express, 9-17-1942, Page 10
Provided by Carol Hoff
-------------------------------------------------
DR. LEWIS EULOGIZES ALDEN MARCH AT RITES
In addition to Scripture reading by the Rev. P.B. Wolper, of this city and prayer by the Rev. Dr. John H. McComb, of New York, at the funeral services of Alden March, of The New York Times editorial staff, held yesterday afternoon in Colton Memorial Chapel, Lafayette College, a eulogy of deceased was given by Dr. William Mather Lewis, president of Lafayette College.
Dr. Lewis reviewed the life of Mr. March from his birth in this city, through his college days to the busy career of 51 years on Philadelphia and New York nespapers and he tendered the sympathy of the college to the widow, brothers and sister of Mr. March, all of whom were present at the services. He also referred to the distinguished father of deceased, Dr. Francis Andrew March and to the activities in the educational world of Dr. March and his sons, Dr. Francis A. March Jr., Dr. Thomas Stone March and Dr. John Lewis March and to the able services of another son, Gen. Peyton C. March as Chief of Staff in World War No. 1.
Easton Express, 9-18-1942, Page 32
Provided by Carol Hoff
---------------------------------------------------
Family Members
Spouse
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Explore more
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
