OBIT: Will JUDY, 1973, native of Garrett, Somerset County, PA

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    JUDY
    Capt. Will Judy of Chicago and native of Garrett died Dec. 27, 1973, at
  the age of 82, following a brief illness.
    He was born in Garrett Sept. 20, 1891, a son of the late Jerome and
  Barbara (Burkholder) Judy.  He was preceded in death by two sisters and
  four brothers.  He is survived by wife, Ruth, of Chicago, and brother,
  Richard, of Foley, Alabama, and three nieces and a nephew of Garrett. 
  Memorial service was held in Chicago.
     His hometown folks only recently learned of his death.
  
    "Dog World"
    Captain Judy was editor, publisher and owner of Dog World Magazine for 38
  years.
    Will Judy was recognized as an author, authority and expert throughout
  the canine world.  Columnist, radio and TV personality, he was a well-known
  figure at dog shows, nationwide.
    A native of Garrett and a graduate of Juniata College, Capt. Judy spent
  most of his life, following his military service, in the Chicago area.
    He was a member of the North Shore Post of the American Legion and Post
  Commander.  He was also a pat president of the Sons of the Revolution of
  the Illinois Chapter.
  
    Judge of Dogs
    He was an international Judge of dog shows and judged many times in
  Africa, Australia, Ireland, Venezuela, Italy and Spain.
    He judged the first dog shows in Alaska and Puerto Rico and was the
  founder of National Dog Week.  He was a member of the "Old Timers of the
  Kennel World."
    Capt. Judy came back to his hometown and was sponsor of the Garrett
  homecoming, which began in 1945.  He wanted to do something for his
  hometown friends.
    He assumed sponsorship until 1960.  Since then the Homecoming Association
  and the First National Bank are the sponsors of the great event.
  
  Meyersdale Republican (picture included in article), March 7, 1974
  
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