Ambiguous Tribute To Much-Loved Pastor

1921

Ambiguous

At the death of a much-loved pastor some years ago the vestry of a prominent New York church resolved to place a tablet to his memory in the vestibule of the church, tells Harper's Weekly. In due time the tablet appeared in its place, where it still remains. It has caused not a few smiles; for, after reciting a list of the former pastor's virtues and labors, it closes with the quotation: "Now the people of God have rest."



Rev. Aaron Spangler Dies Seated in Chair

The Rev. Aaron Spangler, for 50 years an active Reformed religious leader, died suddenly Saturday night, at his residence, in York, aged 80 years. He was apparently in good health Saturday. He was seated on chair in the living room of the residence Saturday night, and his daughter, Mrs. Minnie B. Grady, who resides with him went to his side just as he was breathing for the last time. Heart trouble was the cause.

Rev. Mr. Spangler is survived by a son, Rev. Paul M. Spangler, Harrisburg; two daughters, Mrs. Minnie B. Grady, at home; Mrs. Carrie M. Stock, New York City. He also leaves a sister, Mrs. Sarah Crider, York.

At a luncheon served on September 23, 1920, at the annual meeting of the Woman's Missionary society of the Potomac synod of the Reformed church, held in Emmanuel Reformed church, York, a combined birthday surprise and "golden" service anniversary was held in honor of Rev. Mr. Spangler.

Rev. Aaron Spangler was a graduate of Heidelberg seminary, Tiffin, Ohio, and was ordained as a minister of the Reformed church in 1870. His first charge was at York Springs, later he served in East Berlin and in New Oxford, after which he went to York. From that church he went to the Paradise charge, serving there for sixteen years, when he was compelled to retire from the active ministry owing to impaired health.

—New Oxford Item, New Oxford, Pennsylvania, April 7, 1921.