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December 20, 1954
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
What is this article about?
After 40 years, 71-year-old Jesuit Brother John Hess from Germany became a U.S. citizen last week. He arrived in 1906, served in Alaska since 1914, and at Holy Cross since 1926, missing earlier opportunities due to travel.
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Holy Cross Brother
Becomes U.S. Citizen
After 40-Year Wait
FAIRBANKS-- After 40 years of trials and tribulations, Brother John Hess of Holy Cross became a U.S. citizen last week.
Brother Hess of the Jesuit Order first came to the United States in October of 1906 and shortly entered the Society of Jesus. He came to America from Schweben, Hessen, Germany and soon made application to become a U.S. citizen.
Brother Hess, who is now 71 years old, came to Alaska in 1914 and went to Holy Cross in 1926, where he has been stationed ever since.
Brother Hess applied for citizenship and would have normally received it in the early days of Alaska when the courts used to travel on the river boats but, invariably, he was always away at some other post when this occurred.
Becomes U.S. Citizen
After 40-Year Wait
FAIRBANKS-- After 40 years of trials and tribulations, Brother John Hess of Holy Cross became a U.S. citizen last week.
Brother Hess of the Jesuit Order first came to the United States in October of 1906 and shortly entered the Society of Jesus. He came to America from Schweben, Hessen, Germany and soon made application to become a U.S. citizen.
Brother Hess, who is now 71 years old, came to Alaska in 1914 and went to Holy Cross in 1926, where he has been stationed ever since.
Brother Hess applied for citizenship and would have normally received it in the early days of Alaska when the courts used to travel on the river boats but, invariably, he was always away at some other post when this occurred.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Us Citizenship
Jesuit Brother
Alaska Missionary
Long Wait
German Immigrant
What entities or persons were involved?
Brother John Hess
Where did it happen?
Holy Cross, Alaska
Story Details
Key Persons
Brother John Hess
Location
Holy Cross, Alaska
Event Date
Last Week
Story Details
Brother John Hess, a Jesuit from Schweben, Hessen, Germany, arrived in the U.S. in October 1906, applied for citizenship, came to Alaska in 1914, and to Holy Cross in 1926. At 71, he finally became a U.S. citizen after 40 years, having missed court visits due to being away at other posts.