OBIT: William M. BAUMGARTNER, 1972, formerly of Salisbury, Somerset County, PA
  
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  DR. WILLIAM BAUMGARTNER
  
    Dr. William M. Baumgartner, 90, a former resident of Salisbury, died in
  the Methodist Home, Pittsburgh, on Feb. 22, and interment was in Homewood
  Cemetery, Pittsburgh.
    Dr. Baumgartner was the son of the Rev. Samuel M. and Victoria Smith
  Baumgartner of Salisbury.  He spent his youth and early manhood in that
  community.
    A graduate of West Virginia University, he spent a year in Germany,
  perfecting his knowledge of French and German.  He returned to teach in the
  university.  He later graduated from Drew Seminary, after which he became a
  member of the Western Pennsylvania Conference of the Methodist Church.
    Dr. Baumgartner was a chaplain in World War I.  In 1929 he received the
  degree of Doctor of Theology.  He had a number of charges in Pittsburgh and
  surrounding towns, among them Beaver, Rochester, and Sewickley.
    Between pastorates, he taught Bible at Dickinson College, Carlisle.
    He was married to Miss Elizabeth Hamilton of Wilmington, Del., who
  preceded him in death 12 years ago.  He is survived by three nephews, two
  nieces and several cousins, among the latter, Mrs. H. G. Bender of
  Meyersdale and Dr. Elizabeth Johnston, formerly of Salisbury, now of
  Pittsburgh.
  
  Meyersdale Republican, March 9, 1972
  
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