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Harry R Hurst

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Harry R Hurst

Birth
Two Rivers, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA
Death
26 Mar 1964 (aged 88)
Two Rivers, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA
Burial
Two Rivers, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA Add to Map
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MARRIAGE OF HARRY/SALOME HURST (his 2nd marriage)

Two of the best known and popular young people of the city plighted their troth Saturday morning at St. Luke's parsonage when Rev. Father Hugo performed the ceremony uniting Harry Hurst and Miss Salome Rehrauer. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rehrauer were witnesses to the ceremony.

After the ceremony the bridal party and relatives gathered at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Rehrauer, where a sumptuous wedding breakfast was served and the couple then departed for Milwaukee on a short wedding trip.

The groom has for several years been in charge of the American Express office here in which work he was assisted by Miss Rehrauer. Their work together has been most satisfactory to patrons and their employers, being most obliging and thorough in their duties.

The groom is a son of former mayor William Hurst, deceased, who wa also postmaster here for several years. The Reporter joins with many in congratulations and best wishes.

The Reporter - February 16, 1923 ... submitted by contributor "Shari Milks" (#49043446)

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Harry R. Hurst, 88, of 2613 School St., Two Rivers, a former assistant postmaster at Two Rivers, oldest member of the Two Rivers Lodge of Masons in point of years of membership and a member of a pioneer Two Rivers family, died at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital Thursday night. Mr. Hurst was injured in a fall at his home two weeks ago from which he never regained consciousness.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Grace Congregational Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Richard H. Trump officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.

Mr. Hurst was born Dec. 7, 1875, at Two Rivers, son of the late William and Nancy Isabelle Rogers Hurst. His father was one of Two Rivers' earliest mayors and later served as a postmaster. He attended Two Rivers public schools and the high school and was graduated from Valparaiso, Ind., Business College.

Returning from Valparaiso he took employment in the shipping room of the old Two Rivers aluminum firm before the turn of the century, founded by the late Joseph Koenig, which later became Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co. and now Mirro Aluminum Co.

Several years later he became assistant postmaster at Two Rivers, serving under a number of postmasters. Leaving that post he managed the former American Express Co. after the death of the late Gus C. Kirst, which position he held until his retirement 25 years ago.

Since early youth Mr. Hurst was interested in sports activities at Two Rivers and maintained his interest until death.

Mr. Hurst was honored several years ago by the Two Rivers Lodge No. 200, F. and A.M. He had been a Blue Lodge Mason for more than 65 years. He was also a longtime member of Two Rivers Lodge of Elks No. 1380 and a lifetime member of Grace Congregational Church.

He married the former Salome Rehrauer at Two Rivers, Feb. 23, 1922, who survives him with a son, (private), three grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, until 9 o'clock this Friday evening. The casket will be brought to Grace Church at 11 a.m. Saturday where the body will lie in state until the time of service. Elks brethren will meet at the clubrooms at 7 o'clock this Friday evening and proceed in a body to the funeral chapels.

Masonic Memorial services, conducted by the Two Rivers Lodge of Elks, and led by Past Masters Heber Clayton and Chester J. Wiltjen, will be at the funeral chapels at 8 o'clock this Friday evening.

Manitowoc Herald Times - March 27, 1964 (page 5) ... submitted by contributor "Larry Krueger" (#47801461)
MARRIAGE OF HARRY/SALOME HURST (his 2nd marriage)

Two of the best known and popular young people of the city plighted their troth Saturday morning at St. Luke's parsonage when Rev. Father Hugo performed the ceremony uniting Harry Hurst and Miss Salome Rehrauer. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rehrauer were witnesses to the ceremony.

After the ceremony the bridal party and relatives gathered at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Rehrauer, where a sumptuous wedding breakfast was served and the couple then departed for Milwaukee on a short wedding trip.

The groom has for several years been in charge of the American Express office here in which work he was assisted by Miss Rehrauer. Their work together has been most satisfactory to patrons and their employers, being most obliging and thorough in their duties.

The groom is a son of former mayor William Hurst, deceased, who wa also postmaster here for several years. The Reporter joins with many in congratulations and best wishes.

The Reporter - February 16, 1923 ... submitted by contributor "Shari Milks" (#49043446)

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Harry R. Hurst, 88, of 2613 School St., Two Rivers, a former assistant postmaster at Two Rivers, oldest member of the Two Rivers Lodge of Masons in point of years of membership and a member of a pioneer Two Rivers family, died at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital Thursday night. Mr. Hurst was injured in a fall at his home two weeks ago from which he never regained consciousness.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Grace Congregational Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Richard H. Trump officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.

Mr. Hurst was born Dec. 7, 1875, at Two Rivers, son of the late William and Nancy Isabelle Rogers Hurst. His father was one of Two Rivers' earliest mayors and later served as a postmaster. He attended Two Rivers public schools and the high school and was graduated from Valparaiso, Ind., Business College.

Returning from Valparaiso he took employment in the shipping room of the old Two Rivers aluminum firm before the turn of the century, founded by the late Joseph Koenig, which later became Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co. and now Mirro Aluminum Co.

Several years later he became assistant postmaster at Two Rivers, serving under a number of postmasters. Leaving that post he managed the former American Express Co. after the death of the late Gus C. Kirst, which position he held until his retirement 25 years ago.

Since early youth Mr. Hurst was interested in sports activities at Two Rivers and maintained his interest until death.

Mr. Hurst was honored several years ago by the Two Rivers Lodge No. 200, F. and A.M. He had been a Blue Lodge Mason for more than 65 years. He was also a longtime member of Two Rivers Lodge of Elks No. 1380 and a lifetime member of Grace Congregational Church.

He married the former Salome Rehrauer at Two Rivers, Feb. 23, 1922, who survives him with a son, (private), three grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, until 9 o'clock this Friday evening. The casket will be brought to Grace Church at 11 a.m. Saturday where the body will lie in state until the time of service. Elks brethren will meet at the clubrooms at 7 o'clock this Friday evening and proceed in a body to the funeral chapels.

Masonic Memorial services, conducted by the Two Rivers Lodge of Elks, and led by Past Masters Heber Clayton and Chester J. Wiltjen, will be at the funeral chapels at 8 o'clock this Friday evening.

Manitowoc Herald Times - March 27, 1964 (page 5) ... submitted by contributor "Larry Krueger" (#47801461)


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