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Who's Who at Akron Gospel Hall, OH

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=Notable Families=

==Becker family==

AA 1949WiS 1933-61: With ChristFallen Asleep: ClevelandAkron, OH: "On Dec. 7, 1932, Mrs. Rebecca Becker (mother of Dan, Mike, Harry and Prank Becker of this city ) went home on June 3, to be with Christ after a brief 10 days illness when many of the Lord’s people prayed for him. The Cleveland Press of June 4 said, “Harry Becker led a dual life of preacher and Aged 78 years. Saved at meetings held in Akron 35 years ago by [[Railroad|railroadJohn Smith]] engineer. He began his preaching career in 1913Continued steadfast unto the end. His Her home and hospitality was shared by many of God'pulpit’ s servants who are now with the Lord. She was left a widow with 12 children the Tom Johnson Square. Devoted to this personal evangelism, he spoke to thousands year she was saved (of passers by. Before coming to Cleveland six years ago he lived in Columbus, Orville and Akronwhich 9 are now saved). Until he made his permanent Attended all meetings faithfully until within 2 weeks before going home here, his preaching on the square was during railroad stopovers.” Traveling The services which were large were conducted in his years of retirement on a railroad pass made it convenient for Mrthe home by Wm. Becker to travel and he was often seen Ferguson; at conferences of the Lord’s peoplehall by B. He attended the Christian Workers' Conference each yearBradford and G. Mrs. Becker requests prayer for his son Dan who gave evidence of being troubled as he listened to Duncan; at the Word, and also for his daughters who are away from the Lordgrave by Duncan White."

AA 1949-6: With Christ: Cleveland, OH: "Harry Becker of this city went home on June 3, after a brief illness when many of the Lord’s people prayed for him. The Cleveland Press of June 4 said, “Harry Becker led a dual life of preacher and [[Railroad|railroad]] engineer. He began his preaching career in 1913. His 'pulpit’ was the Tom Johnson Square. Devoted to this personal evangelism, he spoke to thousands of passers by. Before coming to Cleveland six years ago he lived in Columbus, Orville and Akron. Until he made his permanent home here, his preaching on the square was during railroad stopovers.” Traveling in his years of retirement on a railroad pass made it convenient for Mr. Becker to travel and he was often seen at conferences of the Lord’s people. He attended the Christian Workers' Conference each year. Mrs. Becker requests prayer for his son Dan who gave evidence of being troubled as he listened to the Word, and also for his daughters who are away from the Lord." * Dan Rebecca Becker '''+1898+-1932'''* Harry * Dan Becker '''+19131898+''' (d. 1949)** Dan Becker* M.W. (Michael?) Becker '''+1927-1932+'''. 1927 @ 376 Orleans Ave., 383 Kathryn Pl., Akron & 681 19th St., Cuyahoga Falls; +1930-1932+: 1733 19th St., C.F.;** Harry Becker '''+1913+''' (d. 1949)** Frank Becker '''+1946+'''. He served as a pallbearer that year for William P. Douglas' memorial service, as a brother representing the Akron assembly. See ''Assembly Annals'' 1946-6 and/or the Soper family.

==Bercaw family==

** Anna Jean Calderhead Cunningham '''1948?+''' (b. 1937 Asheville, NC - d. 2011 Bellaire, Harris, TX).

*** Laura Ann Cunningham (b. 1961 Akron, Summit, OH - d. 2022 Loveland, Larimer, [[Colorado|CO]]).

 

==Edgar family==

WiS 1939-1: Fallen Asleep: Akron, OH: "On Dec. 4. Mrs. Elizabeth Edgar went to be with Christ. Lived a quiet, consistent life. Bren. W. Ferguson and A. Douglas shared in the services held in the Gospel hall."

 

* Mrs. Elizabeth Edgar '''+1939''' (d. 1939 Akron, OH).

==Hyslop family==

* Letters of Interest (LOI): 1945-2

* Our Record (OR): 1932-3&5

* Words in Season (WiS): 1939-1

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