Warren William HAFER

                   Called W. Lavere Hafer in 1910.


I am not sure whose kids are whom.

W. Lavere Hafer - New Oxford Item - 2 Jul 1931
Warren Lavere Hafer, 44, retired Gettysburg newspaper publisher, died at his home on Wednesday evening from a kidney condition.
Although he had been in failing health a number of years Mr. Hafer seemed in good spirits when he returned from El Paso, TX, May 20, where he and his family resided the major part  of more than five years. His condition took a turn for the worse on Sunday when the kidney condition became aggravated.

Mr. Hafer was born in Abbottstown, a son of the late Willima Warren and Emma (Wilson) Hafer. He attended Gettysburg academy and spent one year at Gettysburg college as a member of the class of 1906. He also attended Haverford college, near Philadelphia, and the Eastman business school, Puoghkeepsie New York.
After completing his education, Mr. Hafer returned to Getysburg and began reading law with the late Charles S. Duncan. While pursuing his study of law, Mr. Hafer became interested in the newspaper publishing business and he acquired an interest in The Gettysburg Times in 1909.
Ill health caused him to sell the newspaper and to seek another climate more conducive to his health. For that reason, he spent most of his time in El Paso, TX, although he often said that while he was away from Gettysburg his heart was always there.
Mr. Hafer was twice married, his first wife, the former Miss Helena Keith, having died a number of years ago. Subsequently, he married Miss Lillie M. Steinour, of Gettysburg, who survives, together with three sons, William Hafer, Gettysburg, and James and Sebastian, at home. One brother L.B. Hafer, William W. Hafer, Vancouver, British Columbia, also survives.
Funeral services were held Sat.
                  

                   1920 - no stated occupation.

Apparently operated a shoe factory with Ward Heffner in New Oxford.
Obituary states: Louis Bernard Hafer, formerly of 54 Frederick St. Hanover, died yesterday at Mt. Alto Hospital, where he had been a patient for some time. he was the last member of his family. He and Ward Heffner conducted a shoe factory for a number of years in New Oxford. His parents were the late Warren W. and Emma Wilson Hafer of Abbottstown. He leaves his widow, Mrs. Helen Melhorn Hafer, Hanover. He was a member of the Emmanuel Reformed Church and the Patmos Lodge of Masons. Private funeral services will be held Wed morning at 10. Interment witll be at the Lutheran cemetery, Abbottstown.

New Oxford Item: 18 Apr 1946
Louis Bernard Hafer, retired New Oxford shoe manufacturer, who formerly resided in Hanover, died Monday morning at Mont Alto. He was aged 55 years. Mr. Hafer was a son of the late Warren W, and Emma Wilson Hafer, Abbottstown, and was born October 2, 1890. He was the last member of that family. He was a member of Emmanuel Reformed church, Hanover, and was a life member of Patmos Lodge, No. 348, Free and Accpeted Masons. Mr. Hafer, with Ward C. Haffner, a number of years ago engaged in the shoe manufacturing business in New Oxford. He had visited in Hanover Wednesday, a week.
Mr. Hafer is survived only by his wife, who before marriage was Helen M. Melhorn. Private funeral services Wednesday morning at the W. A. funeral home, Hanover. Interment in the Lutheran cemetery, Abbottstown.


New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957  about Louis B Hafer
Name:	Louis B Hafer
Arrival Date:	7 Mar 1913
Birth Year:	1890
Birth Location:	Pennsylvania
Birth Location Other:	Hanover
Age:	23
Gender:	Male
Port of Departure:	Cristobal, Panama
Port of Arrival:	New York, New York
Ship Name:	Allianca

U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942  about Louis Bernard Hafer
Name:	Louis Bernard Hafer
Birth Date:	2 Oct 1890
Birth Place:	Abbottstown
Residence:	York, Pennsylvania
Roll:	WW2_2240345
Residence - 54 Frederick St. Hanover, York, PA.
Wife is Helen M. Hafer, same address.  He had no accupation.