OBIT: David G. DODSON, 1932, Hollidaysburg, Blair County, PA

Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Michael S. Caldwell

Copyright 2008.  All rights reserved.
http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm
http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/blair/
_________________________________________ 

DAVID G. DODSON

A well known employe of the Pennsylvania railroad, long active in civic 
and political affairs of Blair county, died at the Mercy hospital at 
10.50 o'clock this morning of a complication of diseases after an 
illness extending from April, 1928. Mr. Dodson was taken to the 
hospital Tuesday night, after having had a severe and acute attack of 
cramp. Deceased was born in Freedom township, a son of Jacob L. and 
Hannah (Ickes) Dodson, and grew to manhood on his father's farm and 
attended the country schools. Early in life he prepared himself for the 
profession of teaching and taught thirteen terms in the rural schools 
of the southern part of the county, farming as a side issue. In 1900 
Mr. Dodson entered the employ of the Pennsylvania railroad in the 
Juniata machine shops, remaining there three years; he was then 
employed at Goodman's repair tracks for two years and later at 
Bennington's yards, being transferred to Hollidaysburg in 1906, 
remaining there until the shops closed when he was sent to the WJ 
repair tracks where he served as gang foreman until compelled to 
relinquish work on account of failing health. Deceased was united in 
marriage with Miss Elizabeth M. Helsel at East Freedom. Mrs. Dodson 
preceded him in death June 8, 1928. Several children are dead. 
Surviving are two sons and two daughters:  Walter F. Dodson, councilman 
in the Fifth ward of Hollidaysburg, Mrs. Harry Brannen of Hollidaysburg 
and David, jr., and Ella, at home. There are seven grandchildren and 
the following brothers and sisters:  Mrs. Mary Carns, T. Emory, Harry, 
Mrs. Laura Eichelberger, all of East Freedom; Mrs. Ella Weyandt of 
Claysburg, John and Alexander of Altoona. He was of the Lutheran faith. 
In his prime, Mr. Dodson manifested a lively interest in civic affairs 
and in politics, being an aspirant for office on a number of occasions 
during the period of his faith in the Socialist party. The time for the 
funeral, which will be held Monday, is not yet set. Burial will be made 
in the Lutheran cemetery at Newry.

Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Pa., Friday, September 30, 1932

Funeral services for David G. Dodson of 1509 Allegheny street, 
Hollidaysburg, who died yesterday morning, will be held at 2.30 o'clock 
Monday afternoon at the home. Interment will be made in the Lutheran 
cemetery, Newry.

Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Pa., Saturday, October 1, 1932