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July 30, 1951
The Daily Express
Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio
What is this article about?
In Cincinnati, 62-year-old chauffeur Norman Bearhs inherits $250,000 in stock, a new car, and a river cruiser from his 86-year-old employer, Mrs. Louisa Slimer, after 31 years of loyal service. He expresses preference for her to be alive.
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JIMMIE JONES
Chauffeur Wins
Quarter-Million
For His Loyalty
CINCINNATI, July 30 (INS)--
A 62-year-old Cincinnati chauffeur was virtually overwhelmed when he was told that a woman for whom he had worked 31 years had willed him a quarter of a million dollars.
The chauffeur, Norman Bearhs, learned that his employer,
the late Mrs. Louisa Slimer, 86-year-old widow of George Slimer, a livestock dealer, bequeathed him $250,000 in stock, a new car and a river cruiser.
His only comment was: "We'd much rather have her alive."
Chauffeur Wins
Quarter-Million
For His Loyalty
CINCINNATI, July 30 (INS)--
A 62-year-old Cincinnati chauffeur was virtually overwhelmed when he was told that a woman for whom he had worked 31 years had willed him a quarter of a million dollars.
The chauffeur, Norman Bearhs, learned that his employer,
the late Mrs. Louisa Slimer, 86-year-old widow of George Slimer, a livestock dealer, bequeathed him $250,000 in stock, a new car and a river cruiser.
His only comment was: "We'd much rather have her alive."
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Fortune Reversal
Moral Virtue
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Inheritance
Loyalty
Chauffeur
Bequest
Widow
What entities or persons were involved?
Norman Bearhs
Mrs. Louisa Slimer
George Slimer
Where did it happen?
Cincinnati
Story Details
Key Persons
Norman Bearhs
Mrs. Louisa Slimer
George Slimer
Location
Cincinnati
Event Date
July 30
Story Details
Loyal chauffeur Norman Bearhs, after 31 years of service, inherits $250,000 in stock, a new car, and a river cruiser from his late employer Mrs. Louisa Slimer, expressing sorrow at her passing.