Dorothy Elizabeth FEIGE

(b. 5 August 1909 , Webster, Massachusetts, USA d. 29 November 1989 , Moultonboro, New Hampshire, USA )
Age: 80

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Dorothy Elizabeth FEIGE was born 5 August 1909 in Webster, Massachusetts, USA

Dorothy Elizabeth FEIGE was the child of Willard S FEIGE and Anna R KORCH and the grandchild of: (paternal) George Wilhelm FEIGE and Charlotte Marie SALISBURY (maternal) Andrew (András) KORCH (KOVALČÍK) and Elizabeth (Alzbeta) (Erzsébet) TOMKO

Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):

Dorothy Elizabeth married Earl William KRUEGER . The couple had (at least) 1 child. Earl William KRUEGER was born 20 May 1908 in Dudley, Massachusetts, USA. Earl William died 8 November 1988 in Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville). Earl William was the child of Herman Gustave KRUEGER and Anna JESSE.

Dorothy Elizabeth FEIGE died 29 November 1989 in Moultonboro, New Hampshire, USA.

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Earl William KRUEGER was the child of Herman Gustave KRUEGER and Anna JESSE

Children of Earl William KRUEGER and Dorothy Elizabeth FEIGE:

Bette Jane KRUEGER (b.4 August 1944, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA d. , )
m. Michael Earnest RUYFFELAERT 21 November 1975

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1909 Birth
5 August 1909
Webster, Massachusetts, USA

1910 Thompson, Windham, Connecticut
Willard Feige is found in Thompson, Connecticut, living next to the Korch family. He is 21 years old, born in MA, father born in MA, mother born in New York. His wife Anna (Korch), age 19, lives with him. She was born in CT. Her parents were born in Austria. Two daughters, Anna and Dorothy, both born in CT are also living there. Willard is an Electrician.
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Dorothy Elizabeth FEIGE - Clifford Feige, Dot Feige, Gertrude Feige

Clifford Feige, Dot Feige, Gertrude Feige
Thanks to Bette

Moultonboro, New Hampshire, USA
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Dorothy Elizabeth FEIGE - Bottom L to R: Charlotte Salisbury Feige, George W. Feige, Helen Feige, Anna Feige (child), Cliff Feige (child), ?, Dot Feige (baby) Top Row: Georg

Bottom L to R: Charlotte Salisbury Feige, George W. Feige, Helen Feige, Anna Feige (child), Cliff Feige (child), ?, Dot Feige (baby)

Top Row: George Feige, not sure where. George Korch, not sure where. No idea who the 3rd man is.
Thanks to Bette

Dot Feige
Thanks to Bette

1912 - April 15 - Titanic sinks in the North Atlantic

1913 - The assembly line is invented (Henry Ford, United States)

The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)

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1913 - Woodrow Wilson becomes President of the United States

1913 - October 31 – The Lincoln Highway, the first automobile road across the United States, is dedicated

Dorothy Elizabeth FEIGE - L to R: Anna, Evelyn, Dot

L to R: Anna, Evelyn, Dot
photos and papers belonging to Evelyn Feige Baker

1915 - January 25 - First United States coast-to-coast long-distance telephone call

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

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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 Webster, Worcester, Massachusetts
Willard Feige is found in Webster, MA living at 108 1/ 2 Lake St. at age 31. Living with him are: wife Anna age 29, daughter Anna age 12, daughter Dorothy age 10, daughter Evelyn age 7, daughter Vivian age 5, son Willard E. age 3, son Richard age 1. Willard is an electrician at an electric 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

Dorothy Elizabeth FEIGE - Bud and Dot Feige

Bud and Dot Feige
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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 Webster, Massachusetts
George W. Feige, electrical supplies at 43 School St. in Webster, MA, living at 283 School St. George is also listed under 'Electrical Service Companies' on Page 293.

On Page 100 of the same directory, the following Feiges are listed:

Feige, Anna r 115 Chase Ave.

Feige, Dorothy, emp S L Works, r 115 Chase Ave.

Feige, George W. (Charlotte), electrical supplies 43 School, h 283 School

Feige, Henry (Pauline), weaver, h Houghton

Feige, Willard (Anna), elec, h 115 Chase Ave
The Webster and Oxford Directory 1928
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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 - Scotch tape is invented (Richard Drew (3M), United States)

1930 Webster, Worcester, Massachusetts
Anna Feige is living at 36 Boyden Street Extension in Webster, MA. She is widowed, age 38, born in CT, parents born in Austria, she is an examiner in a woolen mill. Living with her are: daughter, Anna, age 22, b. MA, bookkeeper in a cigar store; daughter, Dorothy, age 20, b. CT; daughter, Evelyn, age 18, b. CT, brusher in a shoe factory; daughter, Vivian, age 16, b. CT; son, Willard, age 14, b. MA; son, Richard, age 11, b. MA; son, George, age 10, b. MA.
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Earl and Dot
Thanks to Bette

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 Webster, Worcester, Massachusetts
Feige, Anna wid Willard, h 43 First
Feige, Anna Clk Gale's Cigar Store, r 43 First
Feige, Charlotte, wid George W., h 283 School
Feige, Dorothy, emp S L Wks, r 43 First
Feige, Evelyn, emp B A C & S Co., r 43 First
Webster and Oxford Directory 1931
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1931 - March 3 – The Star-Spangled Banner is adopted as the United States National anthem.

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

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 Sturbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts
Name: Dorothy Krueger
Age: 30
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1910
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Massachusetts
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: Sturbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts
Street: Parker Road
Inferred Residence in 1935: Sturbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts
Residence in 1935: Same House
Sheet Number: 61A
Household Members:
Name Age
Earl Krueger 32
Dorothy Krueger 30
1940 Census Ancestry (U.S.)

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.

1944 Birth of Child
Bette Jane KRUEGER was born 4 August 1944, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)

Dorothy Elizabeth was 35 years old.

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)

1950 - Dudley, Massachusetts
Name: Dorothy Krueger
Age: 40
Birth Date: abt 1910
Gender: Female
Birth Place: Massachusetts
Marital Status: Never Married (Single)
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Residence Date: 1950
Home in 1950: Dudley, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Household Members Age Relationship
Earl Krueger
41 Head
Dorothy Krueger 40 Wife
Betty Jane Krueger
5 Daughter
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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.

Dorothy Elizabeth FEIGE - Dot at Joan Bakers wedding

Dot at Joan Baker's wedding
Thanks to Cliff Feige

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)

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.

1988 Death of Spouse/Partner
Earl William KRUEGER died 8 November 1988, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)

Death
Social Security Death Index
Name: Dorothy E. Krueger
SSN: 041-03-3024
Last Residence: 03226 Center Harbor, Belknap, New Hampshire, United States of America
Born: 5 Aug 1909
Died: 29 Nov 1989
State (Year) SSN issued: Connecticut (Before 1951)

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Obituary
DOROTHY E. KRUEGER, 80
Worcester Telegram & Gazette (MA)
December 6, 1989

MOULTONBORO, N.H. - Dorothy E. (Feige) Krueger, 80, of Moultonboro, formerly of Holland, Mass., died Nov. 29 in Lakes Region General Hospital.

She leaves a daughter, Bette Ruyffelaert of Chelmsford, Mass. a brother, Richard Feige of North Grosvenor Dale, Conn and a sister, Anna LaChappelle of North Grosvenor Dale a grandchild and many nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Krueger was a supervisor at Stanton Mill about 10 years.

She was born in Webster, Mass., and lived in Holland most of her life. She also had lived in Dudley and Sturbridge, Mass. Mrs. Krueger moved to New Hampshire six months ago.

Memorial services will be held at 10 am. Saturday in Chelmsford Methodist Church.

The family requests that flowers be omitted. Memorial contributions may be made instead to the North American Loon Fund, Meredith, N.H. 03253.

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