Submitted by Norma Jean Huss
Perhaps at no time in the history of the United States have both people and communities been so wide awake as at the present to the necessity of progress and reform, and this sentiment has grown so universally that it is reflected in the choice made of all public officials. Thus it has fortunately come to pass that the choice of the public for men to fill high office in the majority of cases, result in the election of individuals who have personal standing, unblemished character and also the ability not only to initiate reforms where needed, but also the courage to push them forward to acceptance. Such a man in every particular is Fred Risinger, the efficient and accommodating county clerk of Massac County.
Fred Risinger was born in Union county, Ky., in 1885 and moved to this county with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Risinger, yet prominent and respected farmers who live nine miles northwest of this city. Fred Risinger was educated in the country schools. He assisted his father on the farm the greater part of his life, always displaying a marked ability along business lines. Eight years ago he accepted a position as traveling salesman for the J.R. Watkins Medical Co., and made a success of that vocation. Two years ago he was besieged by his legion of friends in Massac County to make the race for County Clerk. He was born and bred a Republican and had always given his time and energy to the success of that ticket. He finally consented to make the race for County Clerk and he went into the campaign with a vigor that was characteristic of the man. Despite the fact that he had strong opposition by men of high standing he was nominated by his party and triumphantly elected at the November election two years ago. That he has "made good" it is not necessary for us to say. Fred Risinger is making Massac county a splendid and efficient County Clerk and has verified all that his friends claimed for him.
Mr. Risinger was united in marriage to Miss Florence Oakes, a talented lady of this county, on November 1st, 1903, and three children have been sent them to complete their home. The children are Mary Katherine, 8 years; Charles Morris, nearing six years and Alice Gertrude who if four years old.
The Journal-Republican is pleased to have such splendid, such praise-worthy men as Fred Risinger represented in its big industrial edition.
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