William
HERSHKOWITZ
(b.
26 August 1902
,
Congress, Arizona Territory
d.
1 May 1946
,
Congress, Arizona, USA
)
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William HERSHKOWITZ was born 26 August 1902 in Congress, Arizona Territory
William HERSHKOWITZ was the child of Harry HERSHKOWITZ and Susie GALLEGO and the grandchild of: (maternal) Manuel GALLEGO and Delores "Lola" PADILLASpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
William married Serafina M "Sarah" MONTE . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Serafina M "Sarah" MONTE was born 26 June 1907 in Congress, Arizona, USA. Serafina M "Sarah" died 11 September 2000 in Wickenburg, Maricopa, Arizona, USA. Serafina M "Sarah" was the child of Augustin MONTE and Delores M "Mish" MARTINEZ.
William HERSHKOWITZ died 1 May 1946 in Congress, Arizona, USA.
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Serafina M "Sarah" MONTE-- Place:
Serafina M "Sarah" MONTE was the child of Augustin MONTE and Delores M "Mish" MARTINEZ
Children of William HERSHKOWITZ and Serafina M "Sarah" MONTE:
William "Junior" HERSHKOWITZ (b.19 March 1924, Congress, Arizona, USA d. 17 January 1987, La Paz County, Arizona, USA)
m. Dolores Glenne TEMEROWSKI
Serafina M "Sarah" MONTE-- Place: Serafina M "Sarah" MONTE was the child of Augustin MONTE and Delores M "Mish" MARTINEZ
Children of William HERSHKOWITZ and Serafina M "Sarah" MONTE:
William "Junior" HERSHKOWITZ (b.19 March 1924, Congress, Arizona, USA d. 17 January 1987, La Paz County, Arizona, USA)m. Dolores Glenne TEMEROWSKI
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1902 Birth 26 August 1902
Congress, Arizona Territory
In 1906, Reginald Fessenden made the first AM radio broadcast on December 24th. This event marked a significant advancement in radio technology, paving the way for the modern broadcasting industry.
1913 - The assembly line is invented (Henry Ford, United States)The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)
1924 Birth of ChildWilliam "Junior" HERSHKOWITZ was born 19 March 1924, Congress, Arizona, USA
William was 21 years old.
1929 - October 29 - Black Tuesday - Stock market crash - The Great Depression Begins - It lasted until 1941 (WW2) 1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)1935 - August 14 – United States President Franklin Roosevelt signs the Social Security Act into law 1940 - April - 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA 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.Obituary
Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
May 10, 1946
WM. HERSKHOWITZ LIFLONG RESIDENT
OF CONGRESS, DIES
CONGRESS – This community was saddened by the death of one of its most prominent citizens, William Hershkowitz, Sr., which occurred Wednesday morning, May 1. He was 43 years of age and had spent his life here in Congress to Congress Junction for 10 years and was also interested in mining.
Surviving are the widow, Sarah, and five children: Mrs. Larry Field, of Wickenburg; Shirley, William, Jr., George and Richard.
George, serving in the navy overseas, was the only member of the immediate family not present for the funeral services.
Other survivors are the mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hershkowitz, Sr., four sisters, Mrs. Daisy Rameriz, Stockton, Calif.; Mrs. Oscar Deck and Mrs. Bob Baker, Congress; and Mrs. Lloyd Jackson, San Diego, Calif. Also five brothers, Allen and Harry of Wickenburg; Ernest, Phoenix; and Edward and Walter of Stockton, Calif.
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Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ
May 10, 1946
WM. HERSKHOWITZ LIFLONG RESIDENT
OF CONGRESS, DIES
CONGRESS – This community was saddened by the death of one of its most prominent citizens, William Hershkowitz, Sr., which occurred Wednesday morning, May 1. He was 43 years of age and had spent his life here in Congress to Congress Junction for 10 years and was also interested in mining.
Surviving are the widow, Sarah, and five children: Mrs. Larry Field, of Wickenburg; Shirley, William, Jr., George and Richard.
George, serving in the navy overseas, was the only member of the immediate family not present for the funeral services.
Other survivors are the mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hershkowitz, Sr., four sisters, Mrs. Daisy Rameriz, Stockton, Calif.; Mrs. Oscar Deck and Mrs. Bob Baker, Congress; and Mrs. Lloyd Jackson, San Diego, Calif. Also five brothers, Allen and Harry of Wickenburg; Ernest, Phoenix; and Edward and Walter of Stockton, Calif.
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1946 Death 1 May 1946
Congress, Arizona, USA
He died at the age of 43.
William is buried at: Congress Cemetery Congress Yavapai County Arizona, USA
Added: 6/10/2016 6:04:20 PM
- Updated: 5/8/2024 12:54:15 AM
The exact evolution of the name Arizona is debated by historians; the Spanish called the area Arisona, Arissona or Arizona, based on native American word(s) translated as meaning 'silver-bearing' or 'place of the small spring.' (statesymbolsusa.org)February 14, 1912 - Arizona becomes 49th U.S. state. This region was sometimes called Arizona before 1863, although it was still in the Territory of New Mexico. (www.50states.com)
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