OBIT: Helen "Nellie" M. THOMAS, 1940, native of Somerset County, PA

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HELEN M. THOMAS

  Helen M. Thomas, generally known as Nellie, the youngest daughter of the late 
Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Thomas, who were of Meyersdale's best citizens some years 
ago, died in Chicago on Oct. 7th, 1940, and was brought to Meyersdale and taken 
to Frostburg for burial by W. C. Price, undertaker.  Miss Thomas had been in 
poor health for one year before her death.
  She was born in Meyersdale and lived the most of her life here, where she had 
many friends.  She was a graduate of the Meyersdale High School and later 
attended the Women's College in Ashville, N.C.  In 1920 she moved to Chicago to 
reside with her sisters, Grace and Francis, where she remained until her death. 
  Surviving Miss Thomas are a brother, Charles L., of Birmingham, Ala., and two 
sisters, Grace A. and Francis M. of Chicago, Ill.  Other near relatives are an 
aunt, Mrs. James Phillips, and her daughter, Olive M. Phillips, Howard and 
Charles A. of Meyersdale, Harry G., of Vandergrift, Pa., and Milton J. of 
Wilkinsburg, Pa.
  Miss Thomas was a woman of fine character and attractive personality, 
possessing an intellect of unusual ability.  She had traveled extensively 
through Europe, Canada, and the United States.  She leaves a host of friends to 
mourn her death.
  Miss Thomas is the second sister to pass away within a few months.  Sarah B., 
known as Sallie Thomas, lost her life in a tragic automobile accident in 
Birmingham, Ala., in June.

Meyersdale Republican, October 17, 1940