Hillsboro Banner, Hillsboor, ND, Friday, December 19, 1947 - "Cummings Farmer Is Found Dead - Norman Engel Meets Death by Gas Fumes In Refigerator Car - Norman Engel, prominent farmer of the Cummings area, was found dead of suffocation in a refrigerator car at Grand Forks Saturday morning.
"His body was discovered by Great Northern trainmen who noticed the vent of the car was open, contrary to practice when a loaded car is in transit. Investigation uncovered Mr. Engel's body near the charcoal heater which is housed in the end of the car to keep the potatoes from feezing.
"Mr. Engel had billed the car to a Chicago commission firm and had been in Hillsboro Friday evening to prepare shipping instructions. The northbound freight, in town at the time, was to pick the car up at Taft siding. Mr. Engel hurried to Taft to check the heater before the train picked up the car.
"County officials who investigated Mr. Engel's death have reconstructed the accident and reached an explanation on the basis of facts uncovered. They believe that Mr. Engel had lifted the vent to check the fire in the burner and in looking down into the compartment was overcome by the escaping gas. He apparently fell onto the burner, receiving a blow on the head which rendered him unconscious.
"Coroner A. L. Halverson and Sheriff Oscar Hanson made the investigation and announced that no formal inquest will be held. There was no evidence of foul play.
"Norman Berthod Engel, the youngest son of Dan and Ida Engel, was born in Hillsboro Township, July 13, 1902. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. He spent his childhood and receiving his schooling in the community. At the age of 19, he went to Emmons County where he taught school for several years.
"On May 5, 1929, he was united in marriage to Grace Myrtle Jenson of Driscoll, N.D. To this union were born four daughters and three sons, Devonne Joy, Barbara Ann, Joan Marie, John Daniel, Bryan Jenson, Ida Julianne, and Norman Bruce.
"Besides his wife and children, he is surivived by two brohters, Edmund and Herbert of Hillsboro and one sister, Mrs. Conrad Leraas of Hunter.
"He was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church and active in community affairs."
"His body was discovered by Great Northern trainmen who noticed the vent of the car was open, contrary to practice when a loaded car is in transit. Investigation uncovered Mr. Engel's body near the charcoal heater which is housed in the end of the car to keep the potatoes from feezing.
"Mr. Engel had billed the car to a Chicago commission firm and had been in Hillsboro Friday evening to prepare shipping instructions. The northbound freight, in town at the time, was to pick the car up at Taft siding. Mr. Engel hurried to Taft to check the heater before the train picked up the car.
"County officials who investigated Mr. Engel's death have reconstructed the accident and reached an explanation on the basis of facts uncovered. They believe that Mr. Engel had lifted the vent to check the fire in the burner and in looking down into the compartment was overcome by the escaping gas. He apparently fell onto the burner, receiving a blow on the head which rendered him unconscious.
"Coroner A. L. Halverson and Sheriff Oscar Hanson made the investigation and announced that no formal inquest will be held. There was no evidence of foul play.
"Norman Berthod Engel, the youngest son of Dan and Ida Engel, was born in Hillsboro Township, July 13, 1902. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. He spent his childhood and receiving his schooling in the community. At the age of 19, he went to Emmons County where he taught school for several years.
"On May 5, 1929, he was united in marriage to Grace Myrtle Jenson of Driscoll, N.D. To this union were born four daughters and three sons, Devonne Joy, Barbara Ann, Joan Marie, John Daniel, Bryan Jenson, Ida Julianne, and Norman Bruce.
"Besides his wife and children, he is surivived by two brohters, Edmund and Herbert of Hillsboro and one sister, Mrs. Conrad Leraas of Hunter.
"He was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church and active in community affairs."
Hillsboro Banner, Hillsboor, ND, Friday, December 19, 1947 - "Cummings Farmer Is Found Dead - Norman Engel Meets Death by Gas Fumes In Refigerator Car - Norman Engel, prominent farmer of the Cummings area, was found dead of suffocation in a refrigerator car at Grand Forks Saturday morning.
"His body was discovered by Great Northern trainmen who noticed the vent of the car was open, contrary to practice when a loaded car is in transit. Investigation uncovered Mr. Engel's body near the charcoal heater which is housed in the end of the car to keep the potatoes from feezing.
"Mr. Engel had billed the car to a Chicago commission firm and had been in Hillsboro Friday evening to prepare shipping instructions. The northbound freight, in town at the time, was to pick the car up at Taft siding. Mr. Engel hurried to Taft to check the heater before the train picked up the car.
"County officials who investigated Mr. Engel's death have reconstructed the accident and reached an explanation on the basis of facts uncovered. They believe that Mr. Engel had lifted the vent to check the fire in the burner and in looking down into the compartment was overcome by the escaping gas. He apparently fell onto the burner, receiving a blow on the head which rendered him unconscious.
"Coroner A. L. Halverson and Sheriff Oscar Hanson made the investigation and announced that no formal inquest will be held. There was no evidence of foul play.
"Norman Berthod Engel, the youngest son of Dan and Ida Engel, was born in Hillsboro Township, July 13, 1902. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. He spent his childhood and receiving his schooling in the community. At the age of 19, he went to Emmons County where he taught school for several years.
"On May 5, 1929, he was united in marriage to Grace Myrtle Jenson of Driscoll, N.D. To this union were born four daughters and three sons, Devonne Joy, Barbara Ann, Joan Marie, John Daniel, Bryan Jenson, Ida Julianne, and Norman Bruce.
"Besides his wife and children, he is surivived by two brohters, Edmund and Herbert of Hillsboro and one sister, Mrs. Conrad Leraas of Hunter.
"He was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church and active in community affairs."
"His body was discovered by Great Northern trainmen who noticed the vent of the car was open, contrary to practice when a loaded car is in transit. Investigation uncovered Mr. Engel's body near the charcoal heater which is housed in the end of the car to keep the potatoes from feezing.
"Mr. Engel had billed the car to a Chicago commission firm and had been in Hillsboro Friday evening to prepare shipping instructions. The northbound freight, in town at the time, was to pick the car up at Taft siding. Mr. Engel hurried to Taft to check the heater before the train picked up the car.
"County officials who investigated Mr. Engel's death have reconstructed the accident and reached an explanation on the basis of facts uncovered. They believe that Mr. Engel had lifted the vent to check the fire in the burner and in looking down into the compartment was overcome by the escaping gas. He apparently fell onto the burner, receiving a blow on the head which rendered him unconscious.
"Coroner A. L. Halverson and Sheriff Oscar Hanson made the investigation and announced that no formal inquest will be held. There was no evidence of foul play.
"Norman Berthod Engel, the youngest son of Dan and Ida Engel, was born in Hillsboro Township, July 13, 1902. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. He spent his childhood and receiving his schooling in the community. At the age of 19, he went to Emmons County where he taught school for several years.
"On May 5, 1929, he was united in marriage to Grace Myrtle Jenson of Driscoll, N.D. To this union were born four daughters and three sons, Devonne Joy, Barbara Ann, Joan Marie, John Daniel, Bryan Jenson, Ida Julianne, and Norman Bruce.
"Besides his wife and children, he is surivived by two brohters, Edmund and Herbert of Hillsboro and one sister, Mrs. Conrad Leraas of Hunter.
"He was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church and active in community affairs."
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