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LOUIS DURIGHELLO
One of Weed’s most successful young
business men is Louis Durighello, who is owner of one
of the leading grocery stores of this locality and is one of the community’s
most popular citizens. He was born in Italy, on the 11th of
February, 1898, and is a son of Giovanni and Victoria (Simioni)
Durighello, who recently came to the United States
and now reside in Weed. The father was a merchant in his home town.
Louis Durighello
came to America in 1922, landing at New York city,
where he remained for a short time. From there he came to California, and
entered the employ of the Long-Bell Lumber Company at Weed. About six months
later he went to work in the store which he now owns, holding that position for
three or four years. Later, in San Francisco, he managed a Piggly
Wiggly store for about one and a half years. On his return to Weed he bought
out his old employer and during the past four years, under the firm name of Durighello Brothers, has conducted a prosperous retail
grocery business. He carries a clean, fresh and well selected stock of goods,
including all vegetables and fruits in season, to the value of about five
thousand dollars, which is turned over many times during the year.
Mr. Durighello
was united in marriage to Miss Thelma Hatton, of Klamath Falls, Oregon, whose
parents came from New Mexico. Her father, whose home is in Klamath Falls,
Oregon, is a miner and contractor. Mr. Durighello
gives his political support to the democratic party
and his religious connection is with the Roman Catholic Church. He belongs to
the Foresters of America at Weed. Hunting and fishing are his favorite
diversions from the routine of business. He is intensely loyal to the spirit
and institutions of his adopted country, shows a real interest in everything
that affects the welfare of his community and is worthy of the high place which
he holds in public regard.
Transcribed by Marie Hassard
14 May 2010.
Source: Wooldridge, J.W.Major
History of Sacramento Valley California, Vol. 2, Pages 126-127. Pioneer Historical Publishing Co. Chicago 1931.
© 2010 Marie Hassard..
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