Hirschowitz left a lasting imprint on Oran, Scott County

Monday, May 14, 2007

ORAN, Mo. -- The Hirschowitz family has been a fixture in Oran for almost 100 years. The family patriarch, Max Hirschowitz, moved to the small town in 1909, and quickly went about building up diversified businesses with a reputation for straight-dealing. Within a short time, the family was one of the most respected in the small town.

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