Obituary of Howard Atkinson, 1935

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New Jersey Mirror Feb 6, 1935
died -ATKINSON - January 29, in Whitesbog, Howard E. Atkinson, aged 70.
Howard E. Atkinson - Funeral services for Howard E. Atkinson, 70, of Whitesbog, were held at his late residence, at noon on Saturday, followed by services at the Pointville M. E. Church at 1 P. M., with interment in the Pointville cemetery. He died of a heart attack, Tuesday night. Mr. Atkinson was born in Burlington and lived in Whitesbog for many years. He was postmaster there for the past seven years. Deceased was a member of Pemberton Masonic Lodge, No. 199. Masonic rites were held at his late residence on Friday night. He is survived by two sons, Charles and Henry.
Location: Whitesbog, Pemberton Township, NJ 08015, USA

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