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'''Leo Schmitt''' was the Treasurer of the [[Pacific Coast Association of Magicians]] for 20 years. <ref>(cover) [[Genii 1937 July]] and (article) [[Genii 1951 January]]</ref> | '''Leo Schmitt''' (1897-1963) was the Treasurer of the [[Pacific Coast Association of Magicians]] for 20 years. <ref>(cover) [[Genii 1937 July]] and (article) [[Genii 1951 January]]</ref> | ||
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He moved to Nevada in 1929 where he associated with the First National Bank of Lovelock. In 1934 he was appointed receiver for seven state banks liquidated because of the depression. | He moved to Nevada in 1929 where he associated with the First National Bank of Lovelock. In 1934 he was appointed receiver for seven state banks liquidated because of the depression. | ||
In 1942 he entered the real estate business in Reno and maintained an 800-acre ranch in Lovelock. <ref>[[Genii 1963 March]], Page 319: Obituary: Lee Schmitt by Lloyd Jones </ref> | In 1942 he entered the real estate business in Reno and maintained an 800-acre ranch in Lovelock. <ref>[[Genii 1963 March]], Page 319: Obituary: Lee Schmitt by Lloyd Jones </ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 05:41, 4 September 2019
| Leo Schmitt | |
 Cover of Genii (1937) | |
| Born | Leo F. Schmitt September 4, 1897 Holy Cross, Iowa |
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| Died | February 10, 1963 (age 65) Reno, Nevada |
Leo Schmitt (1897-1963) was the Treasurer of the Pacific Coast Association of Magicians for 20 years. [1]
Biography
He moved to Nevada in 1929 where he associated with the First National Bank of Lovelock. In 1934 he was appointed receiver for seven state banks liquidated because of the depression.
In 1942 he entered the real estate business in Reno and maintained an 800-acre ranch in Lovelock. [2]
References
- ↑ (cover) Genii 1937 July and (article) Genii 1951 January
- ↑ Genii 1963 March, Page 319: Obituary: Lee Schmitt by Lloyd Jones