Hobby Model Auto Making Surges Into Big Business
The model car hobby has grown into a sizable industry with more than 20 manufacturers producing over 40 million mini cars last year. AMT Corp. leads with a vast plant in Troy, Michigan, making 25 million cars annually for ages 12 to 16, and plans for 1965 models are tightly controlled. The firm engages with young buyers via 1,500 daily letters and uses feedback to shape lines, while other manufacturers offer 3 in 1 kits and drag strip variants.
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Detroit
Hobby Industry Association of American
U. S
AMT Corp
Troy
Mich
AMT
Ford
Chrysler
General Motors
Mantel
Chevrolet
Plymouth
Ced Amt
Dad
Junior
Power Car Co
Mysstic
Conn
AMT Corporation
Astronauts end ties with Cape Colony Inn venture
Seven original U.S. astronauts sold their Cape Colony Inn and convention hall stock for about 13 500 each, nearly double their 7 500 investment. The sale, to Miami attorney W. T. Rose, follows criticism over the Cape Kennedy area venture seven miles from the rocket center. The astronauts plan to keep other projects in Washington and space-related work.
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Cocoa Beach
Fla
U.S
Cape Kennedy
C. Leo DeOrsey
Cape Colony Inn
DeOrsey
Miami
W. T. Rose
Rose
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA
Washington D.C
Oak Crest Gardens
Navy
Walter M. Schirra Jr
Air Force
Leroy Gordon Cooper Jr
Malcolm Scott Carpenter
John H. Glenn Jr
Virgil I. Grissom
Alan B. Shepare Jr
Donald K. Slayton
Slayton
West Virginia Contractors Association elects Gillespie president
John S. Gillespie of Huntington was elected president for 1964, succeeding Paul A. Feather of Morgantown who joins the board. The slate includes Robert E. Troy as VP and Kenneth M. Dunn as treasurer. Two-year terms go to Paul A. Garbart and Sam T. Day, with others serving one-year or holdover seats. Gillespie is a noted highway contractor and former State Road Commission district engineer.
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Paul A. Garbart
Terra Alta Limestone Co
Aurora
Preston County
Sam T. Day
S. J. Groves & Sons
Minneapolis, Minn
W. N. Green
Central Asphalt Paving Companies of
Charleston
Associated Board
Robert S. Jones
Standard Slag Co
Ashland
Funeral Notice for Brother Joe Al Lewis Observed
Special Communication Bluefield Lodge No 85 AF AM to conduct funeral for Brother Joe Al Lewis of Calaway Lodge No 718 Ky on Tuesday afternoon December 31 at 3 00. Members of Mercer Lodge No 100 requested to assist. Raines Jr Mason and Carper serve as Worshipful Master and Secretary.
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Bluefield Lodge No. 85
AF. & AM
Joe al Lewis
Calaway Lodge No. 718
Mercer Lodge No
N. Mason Raines, Jr
Lester M. Carper
Secy
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Juanita
AP Automotive Writer
Cape
Raleigh Brandon
Ralph M. Stafford
James A. Powell
Christina Kardaras Lilly
Ann Nettie Oney
Thomas Hairston
Kathleen M. Peck
James Magruder Beil
Alvis Street
Princeton
West Virginia
William S. Winfrey
Ocie T. Koon
Fiat —_ National Bank of
Bluefield
Lindsey ‘ Oliver
Hedrick Bonham
Nelson" Smith
Lemon Bank of Bluefield
Hancock
Femoale
Daily Telegraph
Avon's
Dorthy B. Pruitt
Nora
New York
Alex Immediately
Nassau Eminent Agency
Bland Str
Rocky Gay
Burroughs Machines
Coal & Coke Building
Grand Hotel & Restaurant
Harry Hamden
Peoples Loan
Lag Ye
Raven
New Years Ay S
Johnson Brothers
PRA
Community Savings & Loan Co
W. VA
Spears
Beauty Culture
Beauty Academy
Cumberland Road
W.va
S&h H Green
Gem Loan Co
Princeton Avenue
Cox
Chicago House Furniture Co
Virginia
Commerce Street
Warrick Furniture Co
Roanoke Street
Larry Helms Appliance Center
Bluefield Radio Service Co
Bluefield Ave
Ramsey School
Ema
Bath
Wickham Avenue
W. E. Lively
Old
Athens Road
South Bluefield
Frederick
Montrose Street
Highland Avenue
Mar Avenue
Aung Ning
Taylor Rug
Da’s
Oakvale
Cal
New
Princeton—Road
Sheffield Realty
Rich
Walls Chorolet Inc
Edsel
Renault
Bland ST. Motors
Bland St. Bluefield
Jeaosonay
F Tore
Princetoe Road
W. R. Keesee & Co
Ick Inc
Willys Jeep
Athens
Cadillac
Deales
Southside Motors
Ray Perkins
Rt. 1
Bandy
Ee Teanten Delilel
Paul Burton
Kiay Clark
Nice
W. Keesee
Nee
Cole Motor CO
Wefield
Bland Street
Mercer Motor Company
Montgomery Ward & CO
Cer
Bluefield Glass
Carl
North St
Huff Printing Company
Ireson Electric
Bluefield Avenue
Roland
S. W
REE
Kimberly Construction
Elwin Aliff Construction
Bluefi
Princeton Ave
Acey F. Alger
West Main St
South Avenue
Georgia
Blid. Ave
Mercer Street School
Lilly Land CO
Bridie
Cooper Realty Exchange
Clovis
Lovely
Thelma B. Cooper
Jefferson Ph
Ramsey Paint VT CO
Ave
Sisson’s Inc
Aia
ROYAL
Malgun
Texaco
Prince le
Pine Hill Park
East Cumberland
Cliffmont
Mercer St
Gymseal
Fabulon
Florlac
Blanks, Inc
Alcoa
Combina
Keys Planing Mill
J. W. Warner
Robert West
Coal & Coke
Easley-Wilson CO
Citizens Coal & Supply
Cal Hertz Systems
Bluefield Auto Restal
State
Educ
Richlands
Call
McCulloch
Firestone Town and Country
White's
Thorn St
Beacon Drive
Y Bar
Simon's Delicatessen
Sears
Raleigh Street
Firestone
Clark Stores
Raleigh St. Bluefield
Eeghe Benadrican
Giles Street
Valeeta
J C. Hall
James
Roycraft
Tabor Mobile Homes
Princeton Road
Clinch Valley Trailer Sales
Tazewell
Windsor
Packar
Iers
Narrows
Mir
HONE
Bluefield, West VI Virginia
Michigan
Carter Machinery CO. Ing
Caterpillar, Cat and
Traxcavator
Caterpillar Tractor Co
Uncle Bob Mgr
Star Loan
Star Loan CO
STAR
Blurfield Daily Telegraph
Sunset News - Observer
Sunset
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Classified Dept
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