OBIT: John L. PHILSON, 1980, Jennerstown, Somerset County, PA
  
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  PHILSON
  
  John L. Philson, 69, Jennerstown, died August 2, 1980, at Memorial
  Hospital, Johnstown.  Born January 24, 1911, in Ralphton, Pa., son of
  Speer O. and Sarah C. (May) Philson.  Preceded in death by parents;
  sisters Mrs. Maude Harceloroad, Mrs. Leafy Lohr, Mrs. Pauline
  Hammer, Mrs. Dorothea Lowry, Mrs. Mary Griffith; brother William R.
  Philson; and sister-in-law Rae B. Philson.  Survived by widow, Mary L.
  (Sipe) Philson, and sisters Florence E. and Zora M. Philson, both of
  White Star Village, Jennerstown.  Former partner in White Star Hotel,
  Jennerstown. With brother William and sisters Florence and Zora
  operated the hotel for 50 years.  Member Mount Laurel United Church of
  Christ; Boswell Post 461, American Legion; Somerset Lodge 358, F. and
  A.M.; Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Pittsburgh chapter; Jaffa
  Temple, Altoona; was a 32nd degree Mason. Veteran of World War II,
  served with the U.S. Army in the Pacific Theatre of war.  Charter and
  current honorary member, Jennerstown Volunteer Fire Department.
  Former part-owner, Jennerstown Speedway.  Friends will be received 7-9
  p.m. Monday and 1-9 p.m. Tuesday at Hoffman Funeral Home, 227
  Allegheny St., Boswell, where services will be held 11 a.m.
  Wednesday, the Rev. Joseph Beer and Rev. Jesse E. Wolf officiating.
  Interment, Somerset County Memorial Park.  Jennerstown Firemen's
  service 7 p.m. Monday.  Masonic service Tuesday evening.
  
  Daily American, August 4, 1980
  
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