Herbert B. Trefzger

Born: August 22, 1902 on Ellis Street, Peoria, IL
Baptized: Sacred Heart Church, Peoria, IL
Moved to Cincinnati, OH
Lived at:
    2567 Queen City Ave. (Berger Hill)
    1966 Queen City Ave.
    2929 Lischer Ave., Westwood
    3450 Cheviot Ave. Westwood
Schools:
    Central Fairmount Public, on White Street
    St. Boniventure, 1-3 grades
    St. Catharine, 4-8 grades
    Hughes High School, 1916-1920
    Ohio Mechanics Institute (evenings)
    University of Cincinnati Evening College, graduated in Interior Design in 1932
Employed:
    Underwriters Laboratory
    Richardson Roofing (Battery Box Dept.), Melrose Park, IL.
Married Bertha December 27, 1924
Moved to Chicago, IL
Lived at South Maple Ave., Oak Park, IL
1802 South Seventh Ave., Maywood, IL
Moved to Cincinnati, OH March 1927
Started "The Modern Home Service" (Housecleaning)
1929 Depression.
Sold window shades, playground equipment, opened a decorating office on the 2nd floor of the Womens' Exchange
1932 Co-owner "Mary DuMerauf Interiors"
Shops at:
    Reading Road next to "Loretta Food Shop"
    Netherland Plaza Lobby
    Madison Road west of Woodburn Ave.
Disolved the partnership with Mary DuMerauf.
Opened an Interior Decorating Studio on the second floor of the Otto Fast & Sons on Reading Rd.
Made the Cursillo in 1965
Herb retired in 1967
Hobbies:
    Swimming, Horse-racing, Baseball, Football, Outdoor work, and Traveling.

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