OBIT: Elsie C. SPURGEON, 1995, Confluence, Somerset County, PA
  
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  SPURGEON
  
    Elsie C. Spurgeon, 93, of Confluence died July 31, 1995, at Patriot
  Manor, Somerset.  Born Jan. 17, 1902, in Somerfield, daughter of
  Judson C. and Mary Alice (Frazee) Spurgeon.  Preceded in death by
  parents, five brothers and five sisters.  Survived by nieces and
  nephews.  She was a member of the Confluence United Methodist Church,
  United Methodist Women, choir member for many years as well as a
  Sunday School teacher and Program Director.  She taught school for 48
  years in Fayette and Somerset counties.  Attended California
  University of Pennsylvania, Carnegie Mellon and Duquesne
  universities.  She introduced art as a subject in the Turkeyfoot
  School District.  It was placed on the curriculum and offered as a
  course in both the elementary and high schools.  She wrote the
  Centennial history of Confluence Borough and contributed an article
  which was published during the country's Bicentennial in a book
  entitled "So Your Children Can Tell Their Children."  Also
  contributed material for publication of the book, "Youghiogheny,
  Appalachia, and Somerfield," by Tim Palmer.  Served as vice regent of
  the Great Crossings Chapter of the DAR in Addison.  She donated a
  quilt made by her during the Bicentennial of our nation.  This quilt
  hangs on display in Bayhes Hall in the Constitutional Building in
  Washington, D.C.  A charter member of PSEA as well as county, state,
  and national education associations.  Also active in many civic
  organizations.  Friends will be received from 2 until 9 p.m. Thursday
  at the Humbert Funeral Home in Confluence, where services will be held
  at 11 a.m. Friday, with the Rev. John Snyder officiating.  Interment,
  Addison Cemetery.
  
  Daily American, August 3, 1995
  
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