The community was greatly shocked Sunday when it learned of the death of Herman D. Hinz, 75, prominent Manning resident and civic leader, who was killed near Lyman Wyoming while enroute to Manning from California. Mr. and Mrs. Hinz were returning from Long Beach for home when a tire blew out causing the car to overturn. Mr. Hinz is reported to have been killed instantly while Mrs. Hinz escaped with several broken ribs and other cuts and bruises.

The scene of the fatal accident was about twenty miles from Salt Lake City, Utah. Mrs. Hinz was taken to a hospital in Evanston, Wyo., for treatment.

At this writing no funeral arrangements have been made as Mrs. Hinz in unable to travel as yet, her injuries being some worse than had first been expected.

However she is expected to leave soon with the body of Mr. Hinz for Manning where service and interment will take place.

Herman Hinz was born in Germany, March 6th, 1864 and came to the United States when 16 years of age, settling in Jackson county, Iowa. He came to Manning as a farmer over fifty years ago and was active in the community affairs.

He was married to Emma Barten in Jackson county in 1888. She preceded him in death in 1921. He leaves six children: Louis, Frank, Harry, Mrs. Henry Timmerman (Nettie) of Manning, Mrs. L. L. Groff (Elsie) of Milford, and Mrs. Ed Paine (Rose) of Eagle Grove.

Mr. Hinz was married to Ida Hagedorn in 1922.

The deceased was confirmed in the Lutheran church in Germany. He was a member of the Manning Masonic and Eastern-Star orders and of the local Schuetzen-Verein.
Mr. Hinz was a county supervisor from 1907 until 1920, five terms. He was also a former member of the school board and of the city council and was Township assessor of Warren Township (now Ewoldt) until he was elected supervisor.

Funeral services for H. D. Hinz, prominent Manning resident for many years, were held Sunday afternoon at the Ohde Funeral Home with Rev. Alexander Wimberly, pastor of the Presbyterian church officiating. Hundreds of relatives and friends attended the last rites for Mr. Hinz, 75, who was killed the Sunday previous in Wyoming When his car up-set while he and Mrs. Hinz were enroute from California to Manning. Mr. Hinz's remains were shipped to Manning Saturday accompanied by Mrs. Hinz who was injured in the accident and who is now recovering in the Wyatt hospital.

Interment was in the Manning cemetery with Masonic rites by Manual Lodge No. 450. Eastern Star members attended the funeral in a body.

Acting as pall bearers were six Masons: J.A. Lewis, C.J. Claussen, Henry Hoffmann, P.H. Jones, R. G. Sutherland, and H.E. Meyers.

Out-of-town friends and relatives attending the funeral were: H.J. Hagedorn and family of Jefferson; Mrs. Adeline Stanfield of Rockwell City; Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Steiner and Mr. and Mrs. A.H. Steiner of Westside; Mrs. C. Groff and son Roy, Mr. and Mrs. H.O. Skyllingstadt, Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Fellows of Milford; Mr. and Mrs. Aug. Dobuck of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Peters: of Arcadia, Mr. Charley Hinz of Carroll.

This community was greatly shocked Sunday when it learned of the death of Herman D. Hinz, 75, prominent Manning resident and civic leader, who was killed near Lyman, Wyoming while enroute to Manning from California. Mr. and Mrs. Hinz were returning from Long Beach for home when a tire blew out, causing the car to overturn. Mr. Hinz is reported to have been killed instantly while Mrs. Hinz escaped with several broken ribs and other cuts and bruises.

The scene of the fatal accident was about twenty miles from Salt Lake City, Utah. Mrs. Hinz was taken to a hospital in Evanston, Wyo., for treatment.

At this writing no funeral arrangements have been, made as Mrs. Hinz is unable to travel as yet, her injuries being some worse than had first been expected. However she is expected to leave soon with the body of Mr. Hinz for Manning where service and, interment will take place.

Herman Hinz was born in Germany, March 6th, 1864 and came to the United States when 16 years of age, settling in Jackson County, Iowa. He came to Manning as a farmer over fifty years ago and was active in the community affairs.

He was married to Emma Barren in Jackson county in 1888. She preceded him in death in 1921. He leaves six children: Louis, Frank, Harry, Mrs. Henry Timmerman (Nettie) of Manning, Mrs. L.L. Groff (Elsie) of Milford, and Mrs. Ed Paine (Rose) of Eagle Grove.

Mr. Hinz was married to Ida Hagedorn in 1922.

The decease was confirmed in the Lutheran church in Germany. He was a member of the Manning Masonic and Eastern Star orders and of the local Schuetzen-Verein.

Mr. Hinz was a county supervisor from 1907 until 1920, five terms. He was also a former member of the school board and of the city council and was Township assessor of Warren Township (now Ewoldt) until he was elected supervisor.