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Gover moving and storage sale approved to Best Truck Lines
The Kansas Corporation Commission approved the sale of Gover Moving and Storage Co to Best Truck Lines Inc, ending Ottawa’s oldest moving firm. Founded by Phil Gover in 1883, later run by Harley P. Gover, the business traveled across 27 states with 25 plus trucks and also offered storage in the 334 N. Main building. Harley Gover, now retired, is known as Ottawa’s parade man and civic figure, with the Gover family residence listed as 1432 S. Main.
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Kansas Corporation’ Commission
Gover Moving and Storage Co
Best Truck Lines, Inc
Kansas
Gover
Phil. Gover
Harley P. Gover
Ottawa
Harley Gover
Phil Gover
Ottawans
N. Main
Best Truck Lines
Mrs. Gover
S. Main
Gover Moving and Storage Company
Kansas Corporation Commission
Common Carrier Authority
Harley P. Gover Sr