Hilde was born in Italy In 1912. and came to America via Ellis Island In 1922. In 1932. she opened a beauty shop. which she ran until 1986. After becoming naturalized in 1943. she served as a Salem. OH committee person for 45 years. receiving the "Salems Most Outstanding Democrat of the Year" in 1981. She also ran for mayor of Salem In 1984. In 1986. Ohio Governor Richard Celeste honored her as one of Ohios most outstanding naturalized citizens. Hilde represents some of the best things about the American dream: a relatively poor immigrant who came to America and through hard work and perseverence made a name for hersell. Her involvement in politics further served to make her a model for others in the community. Again.
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