Business Leaders Sue Over Move From Quincy Ill
A Quincy based ABCP Machine sues to recover damages claiming a forced relocation of its plant to Moberly Missouri in 1947. The suit seeks declaratory relief and about 500000 dollars plus cancellation of a 100000 note, alleging housing financing failures harmed operations and prompted a return to Quincy.
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Quincy
Ill
U. S
Otto Schoen
Mother of Commerce
Moberly
Abcp Machine
Nibal
I House
FHA
Local Figures Board Transitions Across Monroe County
A series of moves and new appointments reshaped Monroe County offices and businesses. Dr J dentist relocated to Cochrane. Dr H S Buie succeeded G W Bray as chiropractor who moved to California. J E Peterson opened a watch repair shop in quarters above Monroe County Bank. Rev L B An became pastor of St Patrick's Church replacing Hugh Deeny. George Seide was named Monroe County Red Cross chair. offices moved above Mannis Harris clinic, sharing with Masters and Wursters Insurance. Marketing moved to Nicolet Hotel. Judge Lambert Hansen began tenure as county judge with C D Ambelang joining Masters Hansen and Krembs. Howard Chandler and Herb Oswald bought ONeils station. Dick Bailey took over Jim Allen station on North Water. George Ascher new Harrison's restaurant manager. Dave Jamer shifted from Harrison to Sweet Shop. Don Feak moved to Anderson's Cafe. Anderson returned to Winona. Assemblyman A L Nicol named highly honored Speaker of the House.
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Howard Chandler
Herb Oswald
O'Neil
Dick Bailey
North Water Street
George Ascher
Harrison
L. P. Kipp
Dave Jamer
Don Feak
Anderson
Winona
A. L. Nicol
Additional Lie Tests Slated In River Death
Madison Wisconsin police will administer more lie detector tests to determine Max Hobert's death cause in the Yahara River. Autopsies failed to conclusively show cause. Hobert, a 69 year old former bartender, was found dead after being reported missing. Over 100 people have been questioned. a head wound was not the cause.
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Madison
Wis
Max Hobert
Yahara River Dee
Hobert
Lester McGary Madison An
Cost Of Living Index Holds Up In New Theory Link
The government cost of living index remains high but below last year’s peak. The article outlines the six main divisions of the index and notes a planned three year re evaluation by the Bureau of Labor Statistics with surveys of 20 000 families and 600 000 price quotes on 1500 items to refine the index.
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New York
Bureau of Labor Consumers’ Price Index
Quotes Of 1949 Reveal Hollywood Wit And Woes
Hollywood roundup gathers 1949 quips from film figures as they navigate fame, scandal, and the year’s mood. Mitchum on detention farm. Olivier on Shakespeare. Colbert on swimwear. Mae West on finding love. Webb on modesty. Winters on cold Gilda set. Durante on opera elites.
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Hollywood
Robert Mitchum
Laurence Olivier
Shakespeare
Paul Valentine
Lili St. Cyr
Milton Berle
Allen
Claudette Colbert
Mae West
Clifton Webb
Shelley Winters
Marriad
Gilda Gra
Gil
Jimmy Durante
Bob Thomas
Illinois Man Cited In 3 Court Charges
John J. Phillips, 32, South Beloit, was arraigned in Beloit municipal court on resisting an officer and two assault charges. Judge Arthur Luebke set bond at $5000 and adjourned to January 4 after Phillips sought an attorney. Phillips was wounded in the left shoulder by Police Captain Robert Skinner during a Christmas morning incident.
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Beloit
Wis
John J. Phillips
South Beloit
Arthur Luebke
Phillips
Robert Skinner
Skinner
Historic Lamp Shade Denounced by Archivist
Lieut. Col. G E C Malet, registrar of the national register of archives, told Read University students that using old deeds and historic signatures to decorate lampshades tears a rent in the country's history. He condemned the custom as a disrespectful mockery of Britain’s past.
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Reading
Eng
G. E. C. Malet
National Register of Archives
Read
Tree Restaurant in Hollow Redwood Base
A unique restaurant sits inside a hollowed base of a giant redwood tree. The 27 foot wide base forms the natural dining space, creating a novel establishment perched among the forest.
300 Children In 80 Families Served In Local Yule Program
Local Yule program aided 300 children across 80 families with gifts meals and games. Organization officers say the effort brought holiday cheer to families in the city and neighboring areas.
Family Welfare groups report aid for 80 families and 300 children
The Red Feather backed program aided 80 families with over 300 children through clothing food and household items. Toys collected by the Junior Chamber of Commerce and repaired by Vocational students filled a toy room and selections were based on family needs ages and numbers. A bicycle was given to a large family and will aid a boy with a paper route.
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Family Welfare Association
Red Feather
Wihcones
Solenne
Junior One
Commerce
Boer
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Mattie Marshall
J. Dentist
Cochrane
H. S. Buie
G. W. Bray
California
J. E. Peterson
Chicago, Ill
Monroe County Bank
Business Mirror
By Sam Dawson
By Bob Thomas
Illinois
Aed Jwarf
Ord Vorite
Schilling Paper Company
Ivory
Nolo
AMA
CAMAY
Rey
London
UD Aay RS
Koller’s
Florida
Armour Star
Drummond A
Jar
Orrell Shankle
SWIFT
Campbell
Pennant
Jenny Lee Elbo
Pillsbury Flour
U.S. No
Texas Marsh
Texas
Tom and Jerry
Muscatel
Coe PO
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