McKinley in the 23rd Ohio regiment, under Col. McKinley and himself grew up as boys in the same State and quite early in life enlisted in the service of their country, Mr. Bird Post, then spoke of the fact that Mr. McKinley in that great organization, the Grand Army of the Republic. It was an occasion fitting for commemoration and be felt it proper that he should introduce as the first speaker one in a manner associated with Mr. In introducing the first speaker Principal Cutler said that it was only on special occasions, and he might say only on occasions of special sadness or solemnity, that the school felt called upon to invite prominent citizens to make addresses. The exercises opened with the singing of the “Battle~Hymn of the Republic.” |The memorial exercises for the late President McKinley, held at the High school Wednesday noon, were highly creditable to the school and the addresses given by local orators were unusually excellent. Especially creditable and helpful to higher citizenship were the exercises in the public schools, to which we devote, considerable space. The general memorial service was held yesterday afternoon in the Universalist church. Public observances have also been fitting and impressive. Many private residences displayed flags at half-mastand portraits of the dead President. The ppost officedecorations are especially elaborate. Some window decorations have been remarkably beautiful and artistic and worthy of individual mention. The stores in the entire business section of Washington Street, from Railroad Avenue to Cross Street, have nearly all displayed mourning decorations. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Antioch Baptist Church College Scholarship Fund.Norwood’s tributes to our martyred President, William McKinley, have been numerous and elaborate, and have reflected great credit upon the town. with visitation at 8:30 and Usher’s Ritual at 9:30. Homegoing Celebration will be Saturday, August 18 at Antioch Baptist Church, 1015 Chambers Rd. ![]() Leonard is survived by his children Deborah McCoy, Michael (Tonia) Zimmerman, Twila Fultz, Dwayne Zimmerman brothers-in law James Reeves, Harold Ragland sisters-in-law Juanita Zimmerman, Beatrice Holcomb, Lucille Ragland, Alva Reeves 9 grandchildren 9 great-grandchildren a host of other relatives, friends, the Antioch Baptist Church Family, the ICUA of Columbus, the ICUA of Ohio, and NUCUAA. He was preceded in death by his wife Wanda Reeves Zimmerman parents Edward (Carrie) Zimmerman brothers Augustus and William Zimmerman in-laws Raymond (Annie) Reeves brother-in-law Clifford Holcomb and sister-in-law Rachel Zimmerman. ![]() Martin Smith Mortuary and Smoot Funeral Services until retiring in 2015. He eventually became a driver and support staff for Crosby Funeral Home, Burrell Funeral Services, Caliman Funeral Services, J. In retirement, Leonard volunteered and worked as a driver for various businesses. ![]() He was a member and officer with the National Alliance of Postal and Federal Employees Local 605, and member of the National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 78. Leonard retired from the US Postal Service in 1986. ![]() He was a lifelong, dedicated, and active member of Antioch Baptist Church where he held several positions during his tenure member, officer and instructor with both the International Church Ushers Association of Columbus and Ohio and past Co-Chairmen of the School of Ushering with the National United Church Ushers Association of America. Zimmerman, 93, of Columbus, was born August 17, 1924, and passed away at his home on July 30, 2018.
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