George Bailey's name rings bell (Akron Beacon Journal)

Story date: 2007-12-24 10:43:10
Added on: 2007-12-25 00:38:54

George Bailey has had quite a year. He turned 100 in 2007, yet still serves as chairman of the board at the Bailey Building and Loan, the oldest and most prominent institution in Bedford Falls. Earlier this year, the venerable mortgage company made a long-term commitment to remaining in its hometown, when the city, county and state governments collaborated to bring a private developer to build a ...


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