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Natural-Born Engineer Leads Bristol Machine Shop
J F Huestis, described as a natural born engineer, runs J F Huestis Inc., Machinists, a 19 to 25-man shop in Bristol with 50 thousand dollars in tooling. The firm, started in a former church, produces heavy and fine parts for U S Rubber and Crown Fastener, and holds a strong safety record. Huestis rode as Col Colt’s driver in WWI and later built a career in politics and local service while planning succession to Vernon and Barbara Husbands as successors.
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J. F. Huestis
Col. Colt
U. S. Rubber
Crown Fastener
Carr Manufacturing
Huestis
Grace Simister
Warren
France