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From 1934 to 1944, I worked for USDA, I had been an Engineer and Superintendent of a CCO camp, I had been manager of water development projects, but the red tape and inability of the Government to change its ways, was more than I could take, so I resigned and started my own farm management service, and so MIDWEST FARM SERVICES was born. The business soon involved real estate and insurance, and opened up a whole new field of learning for me, knowledge that was going to be of value in later years.
In 1955 we accepted the assignment with the State Department, and spent 12 years overseas. In 1967 we returned to the states. Verna's brother Wes, now owned MIDWEST FARM SERVICE. I renewed my licenses for life insurance, and variable annuities. My interest in the Estate Planning field, in business organizations and the stock market became a part time business.
We came to Sonoma May 1, 1976. I took all California examinations, for insurance and real estate licenses, but again this was a part time business. The fact that I was carrying a rate book and seeing people, kept me from being bored and added to our retirement income.
I had volunteer activities that eventually took all of my time. For 10 years I worked with the Sonoma Chamber of Commerce. I was active on three boards, the Congregational Church, Vintage House,, [sic] and on Monday afternoon for 4 hours, I held office hours at Vintage House to help people who wanted information on Living Trusts, wills, and investments.
In 1982 I bought a computer and set up my own stock portfolio, and kept up with the stock market thru Dow Jones Retrieval Service. I kept books on the computer for the Church, and learned to operate a word processor. The word processor opened up a new world to me, and has given me the tools to write a series of short stories of my life.
I am now 87, I have retired about 3 times. I find plenty to keep me busy with my writing, the stock market and volunteer work.
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Metzger Memories
