Griffin Largest Dealer In Boats Sets Record Worldwide
Howard Griffin's firm markets only two motor makes Johnson and Mercury and is touted as the world's largest outboard dealer. Sales manager James Plank reports a 25 percent rise in sales the first half of the year, with seven salesmen including Larry McDonald and Jesse Oliver. The company stocks 300 plus boats, including Terry Bass, Ouachita, Glastron and Sportcraft runabouts, and sells about 1000 Moody trailers yearly. Plank joined the firm in 1966 and lives with Suzy at 1203 Filhoil. they anticipate another child in July.
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Howard Griffin
Johnson
Ercury Motors
James
Plank
Larry McDonald
Jesse Oliver
Jerry Hightower
John Drovet
Jarvis White
Max Phillips
Waukegan
Ill
Mercurys
Fond du Lac
Wise
New Orleans
Terry Bass
Ouachita
Newman, Glastron
Moody
Delcraft
Northeast Louisiana University
Suzy
Cycle Engines Cited As Strong
Howard Griffin service manager George Lawman says nine nine per cent of motorcycles in his shop are retimed after owners change point gaps. He notes four cycle engines rarely jump time on their own and lists staff, backlog of lawnmowers and motorcycles, and lines as delays. The shop focuses on Howard Griffin sold makes Lawnboy and Harley Honda Yamaha with Lawman noting four day bike repairs and two day mower repairs. The Lawman family lives in West Monroe with three daughters Kathy Roxie and Kitty Roxie recently graduated from West Monroe High School.
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Ninty
Howard Griffin
George Lawman
Lawman
Bill Allbritton
Ed Davis
Markie Rogers
Rick Fletcher
Fred Littleton
Larry Langford
George Gardner
Shelby Funderburk
Jonesboro
Ark
Twin Cities
Louise
Kathy
Roxie
Kitty
West Monroe High School
Lawmans
Cypress St
West Monroe
Howard Griffin Complex Expands Marine Yard and Services
Howard Griffin undertakes a major expansion at the complex on South Grand adding two-story facility over 20 000 sq ft new repair shops a separate motorcycle and mower shop a 6 stall rigging area a modern marina with new docks for houseboats renovated boat houses and a public ramp. The project includes river dredging auto adjustable docks 110 and 220 volt outlets public water a floating gas station plan and a second railway to haul out tugs barges and large houseboats up to 120 tons under Rex Dillingham's oversight.
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South Grand
Howard Griffin Warehouse
Howard Griffin
Griffin
City of
Monroe
Twin City Queen
Coast Guard
New Orleans
Rex Dillingham
Mrs Griffin Widely Known In This Area
Birdie Griffin known to many as Birdie has run the business with her husband since September 1938. She managed operations during war years and civic absences, mailing orders nationwide and abroad. Howard Griffin accepted a Printer's Ink Silver Medal praising their husband wife team and community contribution.
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Howard Griffin
Birdie
Howard
United States
Advertising Club of
Monroe - West Monroe
Howard Griffin, Inc
Squirrel Cages Featured At Howard Griffin’s Store
Howard Griffin’s store has long displayed live pet squirrels in cages among boats motors and bikes. Children watch the animals as Griffin taps the cages to gain their attention, a familiar showroom scene for years.
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Howard Griffin
Griffin
Outboard Oil Gas Mix Extends Engine Life, Says Marine Dept
Howard Griffin's Marine Service chief Hugh Lavender says correct oil to gas ratios and fuel quality extend engine life. 30 percent of repairs could be avoided with scrupulous fuel practices. He notes white gas can clean engines but may blow piston heads. The department employs eight mechanics and handles 30-40 motors awaiting repair with submerged engine procedures and two repair options. Lavender lives in Monroe with wife and three children.
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Marine Service Department
Howard Griffin
Lavender
Howard Griffin's
Marine Engines
Austin
Texas
Lilver Drive
Monroe
David
Sherry
Deborah
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Top Row
Barbara West
Ann Nichols
Gloria Bennett
Brenda Cobb
Linda Lavender
Judy Cathey
Cheri Martin
Jan Hallmark
Karen Keith
Sara Lewis
Susan Carter
Millicent Parks
Suzanne Mayo
Barbara Rea
Debbie Craft
Mrs. Griffin
Garland Shell
Shell Advertising
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Motors
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