Famous Godfathers
A unique record of powerful godfathers—President Hindenburg, Herr Hitler, and now General Goering—is held by the family of Franz Steinert, of Rheydt, Prussia. His wife.has presented him with their fourteeth child, a girl. Immediately he was informed, General Goering gave instructions that a monetary gift should bo sent to the family, together with- a message statingthat he himself would bo the child’s godfather. Two older sisters have already as their godparents the late President Hindenburg and Chancellor Hitler, a distinction that no other German family possesses.
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Manawatu Times, Volume 62, Issue 104, 4 May 1937, Page 11
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88Famous Godfathers Manawatu Times, Volume 62, Issue 104, 4 May 1937, Page 11
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