Henson Built Harbor Chevrolet Through Foresight and Work
Vision and hard work propelled Chet Henson to lead Harbor Chevrolet, a major Long Beach dealer. From mechanic to president, his 36-year auto career includes ownership stake since 1950 and planning the new $1,000,000 Harbor Chevrolet facility at Cherry Avenue. He also played semi pro baseball, topping .300 with first base duties, and holds roles in the 100 Car Year Club and local business groups.
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Harbor's VP With Legal Depth and War Record
Merion H. Johnson, 37, vice president and business manager at Harbour Chevrolet, brings a legal background and a notable postwar service record. Berkeley native, UC Berkeley BA in 1947, Hastings College of Law 1951, Army Air Corps 1943–45 with 35 B-17 missions and six air medals. Employed in Alameda County DA staff, then Alameda prosecuting attorney, before joining Harbour in 1956.
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Harbor Chevrolet Expands To Lead Local Auto Staff
Harbor Chevrolet plans to bring its staff to over 130 at 3770 Cherry Ave seeking new records in sales and service. The new team will include 40 salesmen 68 mechanics and a 40 member management and office group led by Chet Henson and Marion H. Johnson with Buck Pryor as general sales manager.
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Harbor Chevrolet Opens New Agency With Closing Offices
The Harbor Chevrolet facility features 16 special private offices for customers and salesmen to finalize car sales. The new car division has eight closing offices, the used car division six, and the truck sales division two. It also houses its own auto finance and insurance divisions for customer convenience.
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Local lawyer active in Phi Alpha Delta and Elks Lodge
The individual is a member of the Phi Alpha Delta law fraternity at Hastings College and past chapter justice. He also holds membership in Elks Lodge 888 and the Lakewood Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Southern California.
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