Hinsch, Arthur died 1959

HINSCH, TRYGG

Posted By: Reid R. Johnson (email)
Date: 3/20/2016 at 11:39:36

Cedar Rapids Gazette, Tue., 20 Jan. 1959.

McGregor- Arthur Hinsch, 74, of McGregor was fatally injured in a car-truck collision Monday afternoon near Galena, Ill.

With his wife, he was headed for Clinton, Ia., where they were to visit their son, Bill. Their car collided with a semi-truck about 2 p.m. Both Mr. and Mrs. Hinsch were taken to Farley (Finley) Hospital in Dubuque, where the husband died at 3 p.m.

Mrs. Hinsch, who suffered multiple cuts and bruises, was reported in fair condition Monday evening.

Surviving besides the son, is a daughter, Mrs. Oliver Trygg of Ames, Ia., and a brother, Charles H. Hinsch.

Mr. Hinsch, who formerly owned the McGregor Hardware Company, was a subscription representative for the Des Moines Register. He also formerly owned a golf course which he converted into a farm.

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Dubuque Telegraph Herald, Tue., 20 Jan. 1959.

A more detailed account of the accident, a picture of Arthur Hinsch, and a picture of the semi-truck appears in this newspaper.

This article notes Arthur Hinsch died at Finley Hospital, Dubuque, Ia.; his wife is given as Esther, age 66; Thornburg Funeral Home in McGregor was in charge of arrangements.