Hipke, Gilbert J. 1898 | Wisconsin Historical Society

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Hipke, Gilbert J. 1898

Hipke, Gilbert J. 1898 | Wisconsin Historical Society
(Rep.), born New Holstein July 12, 1898. Educated New Holstein public schools; agriculture B.S. Univ. of Wis. 1921. Farmer and food processor since 1921; president of food processing co. estab. 1899. World War I veteran; served in Army. Organizer, chair-man county civil defense in World War II. Director Natl. Canners Assn.; past pres. Wis. Canners Assn. and Wis. Horticultural Soc.; past Comdr. local Amer. Legion post. New Holstein alderman 1930-34; board of education clerk since 1943; member Calumet Co. Board since 1934, 12 years chm. finance Com. Elected to Assembly 1958; re- elected 1960. Member Board on Government Operations. Chairman Assembly Commerce and Manufactures Committee; member Veterans and Military Affairs Com. In 1959 member of Assembly Transportation Conn.; Legis. Council Agriculture Com. Home address: 2109 Park Ave., New Holstein. (Blue Book 1962)

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[Source: Blue book]