OBIT: Ralph PARLETTE, 1930, of interest in Somerset County, PA

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RALPH PARLETTE

  Ralph Parlette, noted lecturer, author and editor, died in Chicago Nov. 19th, 
from heart trouble, at the age of 60.
  Mr. Parlette had returned from a three weeks' lecture trip in the West and, 
not feeling well, took treatment and felt some better.  On Tuesday evening, Nov. 
18th, he gave a lecture in Chicago, at the conclusion of which he was stricken 
and died the next morning at 11 o'clock.
  Mr. Parlette was a first cousin to Howard Phillips and C. A. Phillips of 
Meyersdale and also of the Thomas sisters, former residents of Meyersdale.
  Mr. Parlette specialized on the philosophy of self-development and mental 
improvement.  He was the author of such books as "The University of Hard 
Knocks," "Go Getters and Go Givers," "It's Up to You," "Pockets and Paradise," 
"What's on Your Film," etc.
  He was born in Delaware, Ohio, and was graduated from Ohio Northern 
University.  He was a member of the American Press Humorists and was editor of 
the Lyceum Magazine for many years.  He was also president of the Parlette-
Padget Company, publishers at 75 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Ill.
  Mr. Parlette lectured in Meyersdale on a Lyceum course some years ago, and 
also lectured in Salisbury on the Chautauqua platform several years ago, and 
upon this occasion spent several pleasant hours in Meyersdale with his 
relatives.

Meyersdale Republican, December 4, 1930