Franklin M. Walton Dies at Age of 61
A cropped newspaper obituary under a bold two-line headline. It reports that Franklin M. Walton, 61, of 520 Baily street, a widely known North Camden resident, died after a complication of diseases. The notice says he co-founded the Pyne Poynt Athletic Association with Oscar Behm and George W. Evans, served as its officer for 23 years, and was chief clerk at the West Jersey Wagon Works for more than 30 years. It names his surviving sons, daughter and wife. The clipping is cut off mid-sentence at the bottom.
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FRANKLIN M. WALTON DIES AT AGE OF 61
Franklin M. Walton, 61 years, 520 Baily street, died last night from a complication of diseases. He was one of North Camden's most widely known residents.
Together with Oscar Behm and George W. Evans, he founded the Pyne Poynt Athletic Association twenty-five years ago. He had been an officer in that organization for 23 years.
For more than 30 years Walton was chief clerk in the West Jersey Wagon Works. He had been ailing for the last two years.
He is survived by his sons, Freeholder Harry F. Walton and Wiliam Walton, a foreman in the City Highway Department. A daughter, Irene, and his wife, Mrs. Mary Walton.
The annual election of officers will
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