Found copies of microfilm in my files with ther follwing information thought might be of helpto someone: Dec 1930 Franklin Co Mo Tribune CELEBRATED 25th Anniversary Mr. & Mrs James Hale celebrated their 25th wedding aniversary Saturday evening, December 27th . The evening was delightfully spentand a midnight luncheon and refreshments were served. The gurstd departed wishing Mr. and Mrs. Hale many more years of happy married life. Those present were: Wilfred, Edith, and Bernice Hale, Mr. and Mrs. Enil Schowe and family, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kemper and family, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bascom and family, Mrs. A. J. Hale, Mrs. Ida Stephens, Mr. and Mrs. George Hale and family, Henry Finke, Clarence and John Kemper, Elmer and Velma Heirin, George and Viola Spreckelmeyer and Levi Meyer. ## Dec 1930 Franklin Co Mo Tribune Obituary: Leo H. Rohlfing Leo H. Rohlfing died at his home in Washington, December 24, aged 47 years 6 months and 28 days. Funeral services were conducted Saturday by Rev. A.O. Maun at the Senate Grove Church. Deceased was born on May26, 1883, near Berger. On August 1, 1807,he married M<iss Caroline Brautigam and to this union was born one daughter, who with her mother are deeply grieved by the passing of a loving husband and father. He followed farming as an accupation until about 5 years ago when the family moved to Washington as health would no longer permit hard work. He is survived by his wife , Mrs. Carolyne Rohlfing, one daughter, Miss Ells and his mother Mrs Abby Rohlfiing. Also by three brothers, Louis of New Haven, Otto and Ben of Hermann. Five sisters, Mrs Rena Langendoerfer, of New Haven, Mrs. Clara Klophans of Berger, Mrs Meta Brauticam of ZNew Haven and Mrs. Ida Schutt of Bergsider. Besides these some other near relatives and a host of friends. ## Dec 1930 Franklin Co Mo Tribune Below is part of an obituary. When I coppied the page from the microfilm I didn't realize Mr. Tood's obit was there.as I was primarily interested in the Hale anniversary at the time. Perhaps the little bit of it I copied may be of some help to someone.: ...near New Haven, December 24 after only a few hours illness; aged 67 years and 10 months. Mr. Tood was born at Watertown, N.Y., February 24, 1863. He spent his boyhood there, going to St Louis when 21 years of age. He was married to Emma Doermann and to their union one child was born. For a number of years, Mr. Tood was engaged in business in St. Louis. In 1920' he purchased the Doermann farm on Route 1, and resided there until his death. He is survived by his wife and daughter, Mrs. Helen Longinett, and other relatives. Funeral services were conducted Saturday at the home by Rev. H.O. Hein, and burial was in the New Haven Cemetery. ## Dec 1930 Franklin Co Mo Tribune Fink Appointed County Highway Engineer The County Court of Franklin County last Friday appointed Frank O. Fink of Union, County Highway Engineer to succeed L. F. Hocmann, who resigned to take charge of the office of Circuit Clerk on January 1st, next. Mr . Fink was born and reared in Union, is married and has a wife and son. Mr. Fink holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the Missouri School of Mines and Metalurgy, a branch of the State University located at Rolla, Missouri. Mr. Fink has breen with the State Highway Department as engineer since May 5, 1995, and has had charge of much construction work both as to roads and bridgesm. He resigned his position with the State Highway Department last Novemer, and at the present time is with the United States Bureau of Public Roads with headquarters i Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Fink comes to this job with a fine technical training from one of the best engineering schools in this country and this with his practical experience in all kinds of road and bridge work as County Highway Engeneer. He is in the prime of life, possessed with energy and good judgement, and has all the qualifications to make good on the job.--Republican Tribune. ## -- Leona [Lee] lee@gower.net Genealogy, Native American, wild flowers, gardening,insects, Herbs, etc.. Non Commercial site http://www.gower.net/lee Non Commercial site http://www.geocities.com/tvksi/index.htm