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Allen F. Hess Sr. was born in Camden on April 16, 1926, to Mary and Harry Hess . By 1927, the family resided at 2733 Sherman Avenue in Cramer Hill. Harry Hess joined the Camden Fire Department on April 4, 1928, and served for many years.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Helmrich Jr., of 125 South 27th Street, announced the engagement of their daughter, Esther Pauline Helmrich, to Allen Frederick Hess, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry H. Hess, of 2733 Sherman Avenue. The wedding was planned for spring.
Thirty-seven candidates passed the Civil Service test for Camden firefighter in December 1949 — among them brothers Santo and John DiMaggio of 319 Beckett Street.