Gertrude LIPPE

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15 September 1915 , Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA

Died

2 February 2010 , Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA

Age: 94

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Omer Joseph LIPPE Marie Louise PELOQUIN

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Born: 15 September 1915 in Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA

Father: Omer Joseph LIPPE

Mother: Marie Louise PELOQUIN

Paternal grandparents: Gilbert LIPPE , Sophie ANGER

Maternal grandparents: Pierre PELOQUIN , Marie Delima THÉRIAULT

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Gertrude married Felix Patrick CARMEL (MCDONALD) 21 May 1938 in Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Felix Patrick CARMEL (MCDONALD) was born 30 May 1909 in Providence, Rhode Island, USA. Felix Patrick died 15 January 2000 in Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA . Felix Patrick was the child of Nellie MCDONALD.

Gertrude LIPPE died 2 February 2010 in Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA .
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Gertrude LIPPE married

Felix Patrick CARMEL (MCDONALD)
Marriage date: 21 May 1938
Marriage place: Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA
Felix Patrick CARMEL (MCDONALD) was the child of Nellie MCDONALD

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Name: Gertrude Lippe

Marriage Year: 1938

Marriage Place: Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA

Volume Number: 71

Page Number: 250

Index Volume Number: 121

Reference Number: F63.M36 v.121

Name: Felix P Carmel

Marriage Year: 1938

Marriage Place: Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA

Volume Number: 71

Page Number: 250

Index Volume Number: 116

Reference Number: F63.M36 v.116

Ancestry.com. Massachusetts, Marriage Index, 1901-1955 and 1966-1970 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.

Southbridge Girl Tendered Shower

SOUTHBRIDGE, May 17. - Miss Gertrude Lippe of 51 Harrington street was given a shower in her home tonight by a group of her co-workers of department D-6-R of the American Optical Company and friends. She will become the bride of Felix E Carmel of Hudson avenue Saturday in Sacred Heart Church. Mrs. Edgar Tremblay, the guest's sister, and Miss Evelyn Loranger were hostesses and served refreshments. A musical program and entertainment were presented.

Those present included Misses Viola Langlais, Shirley Kowaleska, Rita Leveille, Marie Loranger, Jeannette Donais, Claire Loranger, Rose Lataill, Jean Casaubon, Anna Brunelle, Mina Brodeur, Irene Emery, and Emelia Lavallee, Mrs. Lionel Lippe, Mrs. Yvonne Giroux, Mrs. Edmond Gaumond. Mrs. Louis Metras, Mrs. Josephine Tremblay, Mrs. Philip Lefebvre, Mrs. Eugene Tremblay, Mrs. Herman Loranger, Mrs. ALbert Carmel, Mrs. Michael Perron, Mrs. Michael Beaudry, and Mrs. Henry Lavallee.

Worcester Daily Telegram

Worcester, Massachusetts

May 18, 1938

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1915 Birth - Southbridge, Massachusetts

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Name: Gertrude Lippe
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Event Date: 15 Sep 1915
Event Place: Southbridge, Massachusetts
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volume/ page/ certificate number: P488
Film Number: 2409902
Digital Folder Number: 4401726
Image Number: 505

'Massachusetts, Births, 1841-1915,' index and images, FamilySearch (familysearch.org/ pal:/ MM9.1.1/ FXKK-NZN : accessed 06 Feb 2013), Omer Lippe in entry for Gertrude Lippe, 1915.

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Massachusetts Vital Records, 1911–1915 (From original records held by the Massachusetts Archives. Online database: NewEnglandAncestors.org, New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2008.)
Researching Your Colonial New England Ancestors

1917 - March 2 – The enactment of the Jones Act grants Puerto Ricans United States citizenship.

1917 - April 6 – WWI: The United States declares war on Germany

1918 - March 19 – The United States Congress establishes time zones and approves daylight saving time

1919 - June 4 – Women's rights: The United States Congress approves the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution, which would guarantee suffrage to women, and sends it to the U.S. states for ratification

1920 US Census

Sophie Lippe living on Pine St. in Southbridge, MA at age 69. Living with her are: son Omer 34, granddaughter Janet 9, grandson Lionel 8, granddaughter Gertrude 4. Omer is an operator in a glass shop.

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1920 - January 17 - Prohibition goes into effect on January 17, 1920, under the provisions of the 18th Amendment to the United States Constitution

1921 - Warren G. Harding becomes President of the United States

1921 - Charles Strite of Minnesota patents the pop-up toaster.

1923 to 1927 - Television is invented (Vladimir Kosma Zworykin (Russia), Philo Taylor Farnsworth (United States))

1923 - Calvin Coolidge becomes President of the United States

Jeannette, Nel, Gert

photos belonging to Jeannette Lippe Tremblay

1927 - The aerosol can is invented (Erik Rotheim, Norway)

1927 - April 7 – Bell Telephone Co. transmits an image of Herbert Hoover (then the Secretary of Commerce), which becomes the first successful long distance demonstration of television

1928 - Sliced bread (bread slicing machine) is invented by Otto Frederick Rohwedder (United States)

1929 - Herbert Hoover becomes President of the United States

1929 - October 29 - Black Tuesday - Stock market crash - The Great Depression Begins - It lasted until 1941 (WW2)

1930

Delia Lavallee is living on West St. in Southbridge, MA. She is 56 years old, b. Canada, year of immigration 1874. Living with her are: husband, Henri, age 54, b. Canada, year of immigration 1890, farmer; son, Arthur, age 34, b. MA, proprietor - dentistry; lodger, Gertrude Lippe, age 14, b. MA, clerk - dentistry.

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1930 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
Exploring the U.S. Census: Your Guide to America’s Data

Gertrude LIPPE - L to R: Arthur Lavallee, Ben Tremblay, Jeannette Lippe Tremblay, Gert Lippe, Delia Lavallee, Henry Lavallee

L to R: Arthur Lavallee, Ben Tremblay, Jeannette Lippe Tremblay, Gert Lippe, Delia Lavallee, Henry Lavallee

photos belonging to Jeannette Lippe Tremblay

1930 - Scotch tape is invented (Richard Drew (3M), United States)

In 1930, on February 18, Pluto was discovered by astronomer Clyde Tombaugh at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, marking a significant milestone in the study of our solar system.

1931 - The paper towel is invented (Arthur Scott, United States)

1931 - March 3 – The Star-Spangled Banner is adopted as the United States National anthem.

Gertrude LIPPE - l to r: Gert, Edgar, Jeannette

l to r: Gert, Edgar, Jeannette

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Gertrude LIPPE - Sisters: Gert and Jeannette Lippe and Jeannettes son, Roger - 1933

Sisters: Gert and Jeannette Lippe and Jeannette's son, Roger - 1933

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Gertrude LIPPE - brother-in-law, Edgar Tremblay and Gert

brother-in-law, Edgar Tremblay and Gert

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1933 - Franklin D. Roosevelt becomes President of the United States

1933 - December 5 – The 21st Amendment to the United States Constitution is passed, repealing Prohibition

1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)

1935 - The snowmobile was invented by Joseph Bombardier (Quebec, Canada)

1935 - August 14 – United States President Franklin Roosevelt signs the Social Security Act into law

1936

Lippe, Gertrude, emp Am Op Co, r 294 West

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1936 Massachusetts City Directory - Southbridge
Southbridge (MA)

1938 Marriage / Partner
Gertrude LIPPE and Felix Patrick CARMEL (MCDONALD) 21 May 1938, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)

She was 22 years old.

1938 - The ballpoint pen is invented (Lazlo Biro, Hungary)

1938-1944 - Sunscreen is invented (Franz Greiter, Switzerland and Benjamin Green, United States)

1938 - October 27 - Du Pont announces a name for its new synthetic yarn: nylon.

1940 Southbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts

23 Henry Street
Lippe Lionel, head, 28, b. MA
Lippe Germaine, wife, 25, b. CT
Lippe Donald, son, 3, b. MA

Carmel Felix, head, 30, b. RI
Carmel Gertrude, wife, 24, b. MA
Carmel Rita, daughter, 1, b. MA

14-250 page 2 of 24

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1940 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
Exploring the U.S. Census: Your Guide to America’s Data

1940 - April - 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

1941 - December 8 - (the day after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor) United States declares war on Japan (WW2)

1944 - D-Day, which occurred on June 6, 1944, was a pivotal World War II operation where Allied forces launched a massive invasion on the beaches of Normandy, France. Known as Operation Overlord, it involved over 156,000 troops from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and other Allied nations. The operation aimed to liberate Western Europe from Nazi German control. The landings marked the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany, leading to the eventual Allied victory in Europe.

Gertrude LIPPE - Gert, Red, Aunt Rose Tetrault (Peloquin)

Gert, Red, Aunt Rose Tetrault (Peloquin)

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1945 - The atomic bomb is invented (J. Robert Oppenheimer, et al., United States)

The microwave oven was invented accidentally in 1945 by Percy Spencer, a Raytheon engineer. While testing a magnetron, he noticed microwaves melted a candy bar in his pocket. Experimenting further, he discovered microwaves could cook food quickly. Raytheon patented the process, and by 1947, they built the first commercial microwave oven, called the 'Radarange.' Initially used in commercial settings, microwaves becomes affordable for home use by the 1960s and 1970s, revolutionizing cooking.

1945 - Harry S. Truman becomes President of the United States

1945 - On September 2, 1945, World War II officially ended with the formal surrender of Japan. The surrender ceremony took place aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay, where Japanese officials signed the Instrument of Surrender in the presence of Allied representatives, including General Douglas MacArthur and Admiral Chester Nimitz.

1948 - Velcro is invented (George de Mestral, Switzerland)

1949

Carmel, Felix P (Gertrude), treas-mgr South Street Market Inc and treas-mgr South Street Package Store Inc, h 139 South

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1949 Manning's Southbridge Directory
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Southbridge (MA)

1950 - June 25 - Korean War begins when North Korean forces invade South Korea.

1953 - Dwight D. Eisenhower becomes President of the United States

1953 - On July 27, 1953, the Korean War ended with the signing of an armistice agreement at Panmunjom. This ceasefire halted the conflict between North Korea, supported by China and the Soviet Union, and South Korea, backed by United Nations forces primarily from the United States. The agreement established the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) near the 38th parallel, effectively maintaining the pre-war boundary and creating a buffer zone between the two Koreas.

Gertrude LIPPE - Jeannette Lippe Tremblay, Aunt Rose, Gert Lippe Carmel, 1959

Jeannette Lippe Tremblay, Aunt Rose, Gert Lippe Carmel, 1959

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1961 - John F. Kennedy becomes President of the United States

1961 - Vietnam War officially begins with 900 military advisors landing in Saigon.

1962 - The Cuban Missile Crisis was a tense 13-day standoff in October 1962 between the United States and the Soviet Union over the installation of Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba, just 90 miles from the U.S. coast. The crisis is considered the closest the Cold War came to escalating into a full-scale nuclear war. It began when American spy planes discovered the missiles, leading to a U.S. naval blockade of Cuba and intense negotiations. The crisis ended when Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev agreed to remove the missiles in exchange for the U.S. promising not to invade Cuba and secretly agreeing to remove American missiles from Turkey.

1963 - I Have a Dream Speech - Martin Luther King's Address at March on Washington August 28, 1963.

In 1963, on November 22, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, while riding in a motorcade through Dealey Plaza. The assassination shocked the nation and the world, leading to widespread mourning and a period of intense national introspection. Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson was sworn in as the 36th President of the United States shortly after Kennedy's death. The assassination sparked numerous conspiracy theories and investigations, with the Warren Commission ultimately concluding that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in the assassination. Kennedy's death had a profound impact on American politics and society, marking the end of an era often referred to as 'Camelot.'

1968 - The ATM is invented (Don Wetzel, United States)

1969 - Richard M. Nixon becomes President of the United States

1969 - July 20 - Apollo 11 - Man lands on the moon

June 17, 1972 – August 9, 1974 - Watergate Scandal began with the break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate office complex in Washington, D.C., in 1972. Members of President Richard Nixon's administration attempted to cover up their involvement. The scandal led to the discovery of multiple abuses of power by the Nixon administration, the resignation of President Nixon in 1974, and the indictment of several administration officials.

1973 - January 22 - Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 and Doe v. Bolton, 410 U.S. 179: The U.S. Supreme Court declares that the Constitution protects women’s right to terminate an early pregnancy, thus making abortion legal in the U.S.

1973 - March 29 - The last United States soldier leaves Vietnam

The cell phone was invented by Martin Cooper of Motorola. On April 3, 1973, he made the first handheld mobile phone call with the Motorola DynaTAC. This device weighed 2.5 pounds and was 10 inches long, offering 30 minutes of talk time and requiring 10 hours to charge. The first commercial cell phone was released in 1983, revolutionizing communication and leading to the modern smartphones we use today.

1974 - Gerald R. Ford becomes President of the United States after the resignation of Richard Nixon.

1977 - Jimmy Carter becomes President of the United States

The 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens in Washington State occurred on May 18, triggered by a 5.1 magnitude earthquake. It caused the largest landslide in recorded history, followed by a massive lateral blast. The eruption killed 57 people, destroyed 250 homes, and spread ash across the U.S.

1981 - Ronald Reagan becomes President of the United States

1981 - June 5 - First reported case of AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)

1982 - The camcorder is invented (Sony Corp., Japan)

1983 - The laptop computer is invented (Radio Shack Corp., United States)

Gertrude LIPPE - Jeannette Lippe Tremblay, Nel Lippe, Gert Lippe Carmel

Jeannette Lippe Tremblay, Nel Lippe, Gert Lippe Carmel

photos belonging to Jeannette Lippe Tremblay

1986 - January 28 - Space Shuttle Challenger accident - The Space Shuttle Challenger disaster occurred on January 28, 1986, when the shuttle broke apart 73 seconds into its flight, leading to the deaths of its seven crew members.

1989 - The World Wide Web is invented at CERN (Tim Berners-Lee, UK)

1989 - George H. W. Bush becomes President of the United States

1993 - William J. Clinton becomes President of the United States

2000 Death of Spouse/Partner
Felix Patrick CARMEL (MCDONALD) died 15 January 2000, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)

2001 - George W. Bush becomes President of the United States

2001 - September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Coordinated terrorist attacks by the extremist group al-Qaeda on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, leading to significant changes in U.S. domestic and foreign policy, including the War on Terror.

2009 - Barack Obama becomes President of the United States

Gertrude LIPPE - Grave - St. George Cemetery, Southbridge, Massachusetts

Grave - St. George Cemetery, Southbridge, Massachusetts

St. George’s Cemetery
Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)

Death — 2010
2 February 2010
Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA
She died at the age of 94.

Obituary

Published in Worcester Telegram & Gazette on February 4, 2010

Gertrude (Lippe) Carmel, 94, formerly of 60 Charlton St., died Tuesday, Feb. 2nd, in the Radius Healthcare Center, Southbridge, after an illness.

Her husband of 62 years, Felix P. Carmel, died in 2000. She leaves a son, Raymond P. Carmel and his wife Judith of Southbridge a daughter Rita A. Berry and her husband John of Dudley five grandchildren, Sandy Allen and her husband Jim of Charlton, Lori Smith and her husband Craig of Dudley, Michael Berry of Dudley, Kim Kingman and her husband Brian of Chepachett, RI, and Tracie Salviuolo and her husband Anthony of Southbridge 12 great grandchildren 5 great great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Lionel Lippe and a sister Jeannette Tremblay. She was born in Southbridge the daughter of Omer and Marie Louise (Peloquin) Lippe.

Gertrude enjoyed walking and loved her family. She was known as a sweet woman who put others before

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