OBIT: Emory Elmer RHODES, 1948, Royer, Blair County, PA

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Former Royer Business Man Dies at Home
 
  Emory Elmer Rhodes, former grocer and postmaster of Royer, died at 
his home this morning at 6.30 o'clock after an illness of eight years. 
  Born at Royer, Williamsburg, R.D. 2, Jan. 30, 1871, he was the son of 
James and Eveline (Gunnett) Royer, He married Lola Martin, on March 15, 
1919.  
  Surviving are his wife, one son Norbert, at home; one foster 
daughter, Mrs. Donald Anderson of Hollidaysburg; three grandchildren,  
two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Sweeney and Mrs. John Horton, both of Royer, 
and three brothers, Harry, Norman and Harvey, all of Royer.  
  Mr. Rhodes was a member of the Royer Methodist church and served as 
assistant superintendent of the Sunday school for 30 years.  He was a 
member of Juniata lodge 282, F. and A. M., and the Williamsport 
consistory.  
  Friends will he received at the home after noon Wednesday.

Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Pa., December 14, 1948