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[bk]

I found this silver I.D. bracelet several years ago while detecting a private prep. college near Austin Minnesota. Expecting to find a name on it that I could research on, and perhaps return to the owner, I was supprised to discover that the name on the bracelet was George A. Hormel II (One of the founders of Hormel Foods Corporation).
In an attempt to return the bracelet, I contacted the Corporate Office to see if they could find an address or phone number for him. Of course they would not give out that information, so I gave them my name and told them that he could contact me if he wanted it returned. I never heard back, and suspect that they never informed him of the find, but they were sure willing to take it off my hands and see that he received it. Yeah Right! Been there, done that!
I would be interested if anyone has any ideas as to how to return this to him personally, or to ensure that he actually gets it.


UPDATE :

I found a silver ID bracelet with the name George A. Hormel II. He was the son of the founder of the Hormel Company. I was able to find and return it back to him after 60 years. I also spoke to him on the phone. He told me he lost it in 1946. He is now well into his 80's.
Never got a personal reply, but I know he got it because I sent it registered mail.

 

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[piratepete]

may sound kinda obvious, but check an online phonebook. type in his name and then look for the adress next to the number

 

[The Pete]

Must be common I got a friend that's got one. Just kidding glad to see you finnally posted one of your finds. I'd email the picture or send the picture, along with your e-mail address. That way the ball is in their court.

 

[jeff of pa]

Call all the Hormels in the area, & ask IF they know a GEORGE A. the II . if they don't move on to the next. Don't describe the Bracelet to anyone, untill you find Him. or a relative, if he's deceased. I take it, you did a GOOGLE SEARCH of his name ?

 

[The Pete]

The problem BK is having is the owner is a millionare. Yes men wouldn't let him thru.

 

[mech]

congrats on finally finding the owner bk..wow almost 2 years now!
Its cool you got to talk with him also..he even remembers what year he lost it!

cheers,
mech

 

[Blackjack77]

Good job BK ! Glad You were able to
finally return it.
Strange as it sounds,a previous "post"
might have had a good idea about online
Telephone directories. Some are even listing
"unlisted" and cell numbers-- the days of any
privacy is over!!

 

[bigcatmatt]

Did he offer you a lifetime supply of Spam as a reward?

 

[hollowpointred]

all the chili you can eat!! nice thing you did there BK!

 

[Postalrevnant]

Congratulations on your return. Class act all the way.

I salute you.

Postalrevnant

 

[Mr. Morbid]

Very cool... I'm sure he appreciated it...

 

[Wetgreenie]

Wow, still alive! he must not have eaten much of the Hormel product

I hope he really enjoyed seeing it again.