50 years ago (1955)
Dissolution of the Walton Plywood Co. was announced by its stockholders. Washington Plywood Co., a cooperative, was exercising its option to take over the plant at the end of the month, said A.W. Braedt, general manager. Walton Plywood had been in operation since 1924. Richard Walton was company president. The sale price was $1.5 million.
D.K. “Bert” Doph Jr. was named northern division commercial supervisor in the Everett district by West Coast Telephone Co., reported Lloyd Wallgren, company district manager. Doph succeeded R.A. Ringman in the position.
25 years ago (1980)
Some reliable specialists handling the new quality auto exhaust systems were Wicks Shell on Broadway, Mr. Muffler on Wetmore Avenue, Piston Service in Everett and Snohomish, Midas in Everett and Lynnwood, Airport Welding in Snohomish, Snohomish Co-op, Carlson’s in Stanwood, and Del’s Auto Parts and Granite Falls Arco in Granite Falls.
By Jack O’Donnell from Herald archives at Everett Public Library
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