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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1972

Page

8

Legion Award Goes To Willo Products

Willo Products Inc of Decatur wins the American Legion Employer of the Year Award for Hiring Veterans. Melvin Orzier accepts. William Falls presents and notes Willo keeps over 40 percent veterans on its staff of about 100. Oxter lauds veteran-friendly policy. Also mentions Casey Jones hired by Matthews Machine Co as purchasing agent. Jones is Akron University educated WWII veteran. Hicks Chevrolet Sales Co aided a 1 million vehicle sales milestone in automotive history.

Willo Products, Inc Decatur American Legion Wille the Legion Willo Products Thomas R Casey R. S. ‘Hicks Hicks Chevrolet Sales Co Chevrolet Charlotte N. C Eckerd Drugs, Inc Eckerd's Gateway Shopping Center

Auto maker hits 1 million units in 100 days sales feat

Across 6 000 Chevrolet dealers the company moved over one million cars and trucks in 100 days from April 21 to July 31 marking a first for any automaker. Hicks praised dealers and customers for the landmark showing and economic vitality.

Hicks

Willo Products win Employer of the Year Award

James C. Gates of Montgomery accepts the American Legion Employer of the Year Award for Hiring Veterans on behalf of Willo Products. D. R. Branum and M. C. Orier stand with Alabama Legion leaders Bill Falls and Bill Dukes in the presentation photograph.

Willo Products American Legion James C. Gates Montgomery American Legion Employment Committee M. C. Orier D. R. Branum Bill Falls Alabama Bill Dukes American Legion Post

North Alabama District Homes Rank High in 1970 Census Findings

Census data show the Eighth Congressional District in North Alabama leading in owner-occupied home value median at 15155 versus Alabama at 12574. Colbert to Jackson counties include 126947 families with 90.3 percent headed by men and 63.4 percent with children under 18. Home ownership stands at 69.7 percent in the district, higher than state and national levels, with significant housing and mobility patterns across decades and plumbing and public sewer availability metrics.

North Alabama Census Bureau Eighth Congressional District Alabama Colbert Lauderdale Limestone Lawrence Morgan Madison Jackson

Morgan County Business and Building Permits Report

Domestic and foreign corporations list with incorporators Baker Transport and others. Dissolutions JMT Inc and Fluid Action dissolve. Building permits issued for residences and structures in Morgan County and surrounding areas, with listed addresses and values.

Nec Pathway Productions Morgen County Trinity 2 Billy D. Pettey Erenders Pettey Daniel C. Truitt Deborah Truitt Baker Transport, Inc Morgan County College St Hartselie Ceamporatore Raymon Baker Charles Reid Pigg L & S Ready Mix Co., Inc Morgan Cary Littrell G. D. Sims Irene G Fluid Action, Inc Limestone County JMT, Inc Boinesginia Ce Candler N.C Steven Garland Town Creek SCI Plastics, Inc Delaware Corporation

Decatur Chamber Adds Twenty-Four New Members

The Decatur Chamber of Commerce announced twenty-four new members last week boosting total membership to 316. Notable additions include H B Norwood as a new individual member and the American Association of University Women joining as an organizational member. New business members listed encompass Dinsmore Brothers Furniture United Freight Sales Dunns Men s Quality Clothing Stores Davenport Motors Wig King beauty salons Raineys Second Ave Beauty Raineys Gateway Beauty Vailey Lumber Gobble Fire Rand Valley Truss and turing Mar Kay The Market Basket and Quick.

Decatur Chamber of Commerce John Cook H. B. Norwood American Association of University Women L. G. Ford Dinsmore Brothers Furniture United Freight Sales Dunn's Davenport Motors Wig King Mary Carter Rainey's Second Ave Rainey's Gateway Vailey Lumber and Supply Gobble-Fire Rand, Inc Valley Truss and Turing Co Inc Mar-Kay the Market Basket Quick

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