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McGowan, John
The Oxford Companion to American Theatre
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McGowan, John (1892–1977), actor, singer, and playwright. A native of Muskegon, Michigan, he began his career as a vaudeville song‐and‐dance man, then became a leading man in musical comedy (often under the name Jack McGowan), introducing “The Love Nest” in
Mary (1920) and “I'll Build a Stairway to Paradise” in
George White's Scandals of 1922. He next turned to playwriting, with his most successful endeavor being
Excess Baggage (1927). Subsequently McGowan collaborated on the books for such musicals as
Hold Everything! (1928),
Flying High (1930), and
Girl Crazy (1930).
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Baker College of Muskegon Board Approves Expansion of Culinary Arts Program.
PR Newswire; 9/26/2007; 700+ words
; Plan Includes State-of-the-Art Education Center in Downtown Muskegon MUSKEGON, Mich., Sept. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- The Baker College of Muskegon Board of Regents Tuesday gave final approval to invest approximately $11 million...
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Investor group acquires Muskegon, Mich., thrift. (Muskegon Federal Savings and Loan Association)
PR Newswire; 6/23/1988; 700+ words
; INVESTOR GROUP ACQUIRES MUSKEGON, MICH., THRIFT WASHINGTON, June 23 /PRNewswire...million in new capital, have acquired the insolvent Muskegon Federal Savings and Loan Association, Muskegon, Mich., aided by $4 million in assistance from...
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Elizabeth B. Sherman. Beyond the Windswept Dunes: the Story of Maritime Muskegon.(Book Review)
Magazine article from: Michigan Historical Review; 9/22/2003; ; 700+ words
; ...Windswept Dunes: The Story of Maritime Muskegon seeks to combine a history of both maritime activities in Muskegon and the numerous shipwrecks that resulted...that have occurred in the vicinity of Muskegon harbor by using historical records from...
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Muskegon makes off with our submarine, casts eye on Cubs
Newspaper article from: Chicago Sun-Times; 8/9/1987; ; 622 words
; MUSKEGON, Mich. Having snatched Chicago's submarine...we'll buy 'em lights if they move to Muskegon," said Bill Bailey, 25, general contractor...anytime." Tom Morris, president of the Muskegon area Chamber of Commerce, joined some...
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Muskegon Community Health Project Chooses Managed Care System from Per-Se.
Business Wire; 8/8/2002; 700+ words
; ...healthcare industry, today announced that Muskegon Community Health Project will use Per...claims administration and workflow for Muskegon, Michigan's working uninsured and...population. The contract covers services for Muskegon's Access Health, community-based...
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United States: Muskegon Could Get Turbine Factory.
News Wire article from: TendersInfo; 5/23/2009; 700+ words
; Byline: prashant03 The city of Muskegon is in the running for the first WindTronics...Valley State University energy center in Muskegon. The Michigan Economic Growth Authority...if it selects an existing building in Muskegon's Port City Industrial Park. WindTronics...
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MUSKEGON AIRPORT RECEIVES $650,000 GRANT TO HELP REESTABLISH DIRECT ACCESS TO CHICAGO
News Wire article from: US Fed News Service, Including US State News; 9/8/2008; 571 words
; ...Holland, today announced that the Muskegon County Airport has received a $650...Development Program grant will help Muskegon County to develop a plan to reestablish daily, direct service between Muskegon (MKG) and Chicago O'Hare (ORD...
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SHORTHANDED MUSKEGON CATCHES CHOPPERS TWICE TO WIN.(Sports)
Newspaper article from: Albany Times Union (Albany, NY); 11/15/1990; 700+ words
; ...period and dropped a 4-2 decision to the Muskegon Lumberjacks at the Knickerbocker Arena...rush, but no infraction was called on Muskegon. However, seconds later, he was called...Culhane are on the Blades' roster. Muskegon 031-4 Albany 020-2 First period...
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Sappi Reconfigures Muskegon Mill To Meet Customer Needs and Ensure Growth; Retiring a paper machine and mothballing pulp mill will affect 420 jobs.
Business Wire; 7/28/2005; 700+ words
; ...shut down the #4 paper machine at the Muskegon, Michigan mill, its highest cost and...also plans to suspend operation of the Muskegon pulp mill indefinitely and will cease...September, 2005. The #5 paper machine at Muskegon will continue to operate and produce...
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Sappi Reconfigures Muskegon Mill To Meet Customer Needs and Ensure Growth; Retiring a paper machine and mothballing pulp mill will affect 420 jobs
Newspaper article from: CCNMatthews Newswire; 7/28/2005; 700+ words
; ...shut down the #4 paper machine at the Muskegon, Michigan mill, its highest cost and...also plans to suspend operation of the Muskegon pulp mill indefinitely and will cease...September, 2005. The #5 paper machine at Muskegon will continue to operate and produce...
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Muskegon Heights
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Muskegon Heights city (1990 pop. 13,176), Muskegon co., W Mich., a suburb of Muskegon; inc. 1903. Its manufactures include foundry items, restaurant furniture, tanks and hoppers, and lubricants.
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Muskegon
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Muskegon river, 227 mi (365 km) long, rising in Houghton Lake, N central Mich., and flowing SW to Lake Michigan at Muskegon. At its mouth the river widens into Muskegon Lake, forming a harbor c.2.5 mi (4 km) wide and c.5.5 mi (8.9 km) long.
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Cole's Quality Foods, Inc.
Book article from: International Directory of Company Histories
...Cole purchased the Cruikshank Bakery in Muskegon, Michigan. Shortly after assuming control...concentrate on this one item. The firm's Muskegon baking plant was reconfigured to boost...000 cubic feet of dry storage to its Muskegon plant. The firm was now also considering...
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SPX Corporation
Book article from: International Directory of Company Histories
...Terrace Point Drive P.O. Box 3301 Muskegon, Michigan 49443-3301 U.S.A...components. From its headquarters in Muskegon, Michigan, SPX monitors subsidiaries...National Lumberman ’ s Bank of Muskegon, Michigan. The money was to serve as...
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Stimson Lumber Company Inc.
Book article from: International Directory of Company Histories
...to establish lumber camps, and to sell logs to mills in Muskegon, Michigan. He left his business to pursue a career in mining...Stimson's business was the third largest mill operation in Muskegon, Michigan. In 1885, he moved to Chicago, leaving management...
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