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April 28, 1958
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
What is this article about?
In Evansville, Ind., Purdue student Morris Esche bought three homes at sheriff's sales for small debts, including a $10,000 home for $150 to settle a $69.60 grocery bill. He is now returning the deeds to the owners for $1,450 to cover his costs, with offers of financial help received.
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$10,000 Home Sold For $150 To Settle Grocery Bill
EVANSVILLE, Ind., (AP) - Morris Esche's attorney was arranging meetings Saturday to return deeds to three home owners whose houses were bought by the 30-year-old Purdue University student at sheriff's sale.
Attorney Howard Sandusky said Esche sent him quit claim deeds to the properties, which will be returned to the owners on total payment of $1,450. The sum represents Esche's payments for the property plus his expenses.
Sheriff Frank F. McDonald, who conducted the auctions under judgments for claims against the owners, has said he will arrange for return of the properties without cost to the owners.
Several offers of financial help have been received.
The situation attracted nationwide attention when Mrs. Juanita Malin, widowed mother of nine children, reported her $10,000 home had been sold for $150 to satisfy a judgment for a $69.60 grocery bill.
Two other families reported their homes were sold-to Esche under similar circumstances.
EVANSVILLE, Ind., (AP) - Morris Esche's attorney was arranging meetings Saturday to return deeds to three home owners whose houses were bought by the 30-year-old Purdue University student at sheriff's sale.
Attorney Howard Sandusky said Esche sent him quit claim deeds to the properties, which will be returned to the owners on total payment of $1,450. The sum represents Esche's payments for the property plus his expenses.
Sheriff Frank F. McDonald, who conducted the auctions under judgments for claims against the owners, has said he will arrange for return of the properties without cost to the owners.
Several offers of financial help have been received.
The situation attracted nationwide attention when Mrs. Juanita Malin, widowed mother of nine children, reported her $10,000 home had been sold for $150 to satisfy a judgment for a $69.60 grocery bill.
Two other families reported their homes were sold-to Esche under similar circumstances.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Heroic Act
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Sheriff Sale
Home Auction
Grocery Bill Debt
Deed Return
Financial Assistance
Widow Hardship
What entities or persons were involved?
Morris Esche
Howard Sandusky
Frank F. Mcdonald
Juanita Malin
Where did it happen?
Evansville, Ind.
Story Details
Key Persons
Morris Esche
Howard Sandusky
Frank F. Mcdonald
Juanita Malin
Location
Evansville, Ind.
Story Details
Purdue student Morris Esche purchases three homes at sheriff's auctions for minimal amounts to settle small debts, including a widow's $10,000 home for $150 over a $69.60 grocery bill; he arranges to return the deeds for his costs, with sheriff aiding return without charge and public offers of help.