Theodore Julius Wirkus

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1951 (18 Aug) Theodor J. Wirkus (48yrs) & Elisabeth H. Wirkus (44yrs) arrived in New York from Rotterdam, on the ship "Ryndam" - destination: Battle Creek, Michigan.

...Mr. and Mrs. Julius Arlt of 44 Wren. Mr. Arlt married Gertrude Wirkus in Berlin In August, 1948, when he was stationed there with the 16th Constabulary Squadron. The day Mr. and Mrs. Arlt left Berlin, her father promised to apply for permission to enter the United States. Skilled Cabinet Maker, In May. 1950, Mr. and Mrs. Wirkus obtained a sponsor, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Doane, who operate a farm near Union City. Mrs. Doane is Mr. Arlt's sister. Mr. Arlt, meanwhile, was recalled to service as an army reservist. However, he was discharged on August 24 and he and his wife left for New York City to meet her parents, who arrived Monday. Mr. Wirkus, cabinetmaker, will start work Tuesday at Michigan Woodwork & Specialties Co. He started to learn his trade, as an apprentice, at the age of 13 In 1917. At 17. he was a journeyman arid has been working at the trade since. He was a foreman when he left Berlin... [Battle Creek Enquirer from Battle Creek, Michigan · Page 4 - September 2, 1951]