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George Stuart Engle

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George Stuart Engle

Birth
Hazleton, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death
1 Apr 1942 (aged 57)
Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey, USA
Burial
West Hazleton, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA Add to Map
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George Stuart Engle in 1923, was a man who made a fortune from his Hazleton Baking Company and other enterprises then went to Atlantic City to spend it. He opened a lavish night club which he said was a private club and saved himself $25,000 a year that he formally spent in other night spots Atop the building was a sign "Wasn't the depression awful?"
Successful in business and spectacular in his manner of living Stue Engle became a national figure. From a hardworking millhand at the Engle wholesale flour plant here to later become its owner. Mr. Engle was born in Hazleton, son of George W. and Caroline Rhoades Engle. A shrewd and thrifty businessman Mr Engle branched into other lines and business and venture into the baking field. He had plants in Hazleton,Shamokin and Norristown. He built a home on South Church St. where he resided until his move from the city. His parents home was on Laurel and Hemlock Streets. In 1920 Mr. Engle after having received a specially designed automobile left with his family and a party of friends for California. Mr. Engle went into a life of retirement in Atlantic City and his palatial home at Delancy Place at the seashore resort was always thrown open as a haven to Hazleton residents. Mr. Engle died in his Atlantic City Night Club April 1, 1942 at age 57.
George Stuart Engle in 1923, was a man who made a fortune from his Hazleton Baking Company and other enterprises then went to Atlantic City to spend it. He opened a lavish night club which he said was a private club and saved himself $25,000 a year that he formally spent in other night spots Atop the building was a sign "Wasn't the depression awful?"
Successful in business and spectacular in his manner of living Stue Engle became a national figure. From a hardworking millhand at the Engle wholesale flour plant here to later become its owner. Mr. Engle was born in Hazleton, son of George W. and Caroline Rhoades Engle. A shrewd and thrifty businessman Mr Engle branched into other lines and business and venture into the baking field. He had plants in Hazleton,Shamokin and Norristown. He built a home on South Church St. where he resided until his move from the city. His parents home was on Laurel and Hemlock Streets. In 1920 Mr. Engle after having received a specially designed automobile left with his family and a party of friends for California. Mr. Engle went into a life of retirement in Atlantic City and his palatial home at Delancy Place at the seashore resort was always thrown open as a haven to Hazleton residents. Mr. Engle died in his Atlantic City Night Club April 1, 1942 at age 57.


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