California Biographies

Source: History of Fresno County, California, with biographical sketches of 
the leading men and women of the county who have been identified with 
its growth and development from the early days to the present (1919)

History By Paul E. Vandor 
Illustrated, Complete In Two Volumes 
Historic Record Company, Los Angeles, California, 1919
 
Notes: Missing+page1185-1186

Transcribed by Peggy Hooper

This file is part of the California Genealogy & History Archives 
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H. A. DALLKE. � The world is looking today for men of efficiency, 
men who not only know how to accomplish, but who do accomplish the duties 
assigned them and are not afraid to do even more than their allotment. Such 
a man is H. A. Dallke, the special agent of the Standard Oil Company, at 
Reedley, Cal. Since 1915 he has had full charge of the distributing office at 
Reedley. 

H. A. Dallke was born in the state of Kansas, on May 27, 1883, the son 
of Henry and Augusta Dallke, whose family consisted of four children, the 
subject of this sketch being the second child. He was reared and educated in 
the state of Kansas. 

When Mr. Dallke reached young manhood he exhibited a preference for 
the mercantile life, which he followed for a number of years. His first ex- 
periences in this line were gained in Kansas, afterwards in Oklahoma. In 
1912 he migrated to California and secured employment with the Standard 
Oil Company and for three years drove a tank wagon. His fidelity to the 
company's best interests and his ability for assuming a more responsible 
position were soon recognized and he was advanced to the responsible post 
he now occupies. 

Mr. Dallke was united in marriage with Miss Tena Summerfield, in 1904. 
This union was blessed with two daughters, Elsie and Verna. In 1915, Mrs. 
Dallke passed away. After her demise an aunt of the children came to reside 
in the home and assume the responsibility of rearing the girls. The second 
marriage of Mr. Dallke was solemnized in 1916, when he was united with 
Miss Anna Summerfield, a sister of his first wife. 

That Mr. Dallke's efficiency and trustworthiness, in the transactions of 
the business of the corporation are meeting with the approval of the officers 
is best evidenced by his continuance in the position at Reedley. His friends 
predict for him a prosperous business career.