Nazi loot auction aids displaced Europeans in New York sale
Hal Boyle reports on a wartime loot auction in New York where Nazi jewelry and bric a brac from Germany and Austria are sold over months to fund resettlement of displaced persons. The first batch of 828 lots earned $188,435, exceeding estimates by 20 percent, as bidders ponder whom each piece once belonged to amid grim histories.
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Sam
Hal Boyle
New York
Germany
Austria
Dachau
Buchenwald
Auction catalog of antique silver and porcelain sparks haunting reflections
The sale of heirloom items evokes vanished hours behind Lot 260 candlesticks and a 24 piece Herend service once owned by a wealthy housewife. Buchenwald’s stark contrast and a big snuff box haul highlight forgotten lives, with proceeds aiding a displaced person. A buyer paid 4350 for four snuff boxes amid 20 percent excise.
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Buchenwald
Sam
Health Note on Tongue Disorders and Mouth Conditions
A health note outlines glossodynia and glossitis with burning or sensitive tongue sensations, patches, and possible links to anemia, denture fit, digestion, and medications. It describes coated tongue, peculiar tastes, dry mouth, and canker sores as digestive warning signs and invites readers to request further material from Health Service with self addressed envelopes.
Real Estate Transfers in various townships listed
Real estate transfers show Edna N. Rairigh selling a lot in Montgomery Township to H D Rairigh for 1.00. Blairsville buyer Dean R Lichenfels pays 5500.00 for a lot. Several other transfers occur across Armstrong Indiana Blairsville Conemaugh Young and Banks townships with prices ranging from 1.00 to 5500.00 and other considerations.
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Edna N. Rairigh
Montgomery Township
H. D. Rairigh
Charles Hillary Fisher
Blairsville
Dean R. Lichenfels
Léroy Franklin Johns
Armstrong Township
William Ward Cessna
Lo, Smith
Morris W. Little
Indiana
Walter 5B
Bullers
John Patridy
Young Township
Robert Charles George
Clair J. Jamison
Lot
James F. Scott
Ollie M. Dunlap
Banks Township
Wilbert Q. Dunlap
Nick Kovalchick
Joe Lesnes
Jkle
Raith Jackson
Washington Townahig
Conemaugh Township
Gail Downey
Othar
Charles Gresko
Tessie Lyden
Sean
Cattermo Marcon
James Peddicord
Buffington Township
Aldean
Clark
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Wikki
Sean Luans
Ealth Service
Lial West Ath St
MeCo
Los Angeles
California
Luud
Ala Burke
CIA
Gazette
DuPage
Chicago
Freas Snyder Motor Co
Clarion
Studebaker
America
Mary Sien Downey
Troutman’s
Yvayon Gaberdine
Beaucool
Frostide
Seersucker
S.M.S
Ste
Cao Cao
Gaberdene
Travelrite Garment
Aucun
Stor Pak
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