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#27.1-2 Mills Auto Staff, 1959

 Item — Box: 6

Dates

  • Creation: 1959

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is stored offsite; please allow 2-3 business days for retrieval.

Full Extent

14 items

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

General

CHARLES THOMPSON Charlie doubles as our capable book-keeper and parts man and does a fine job in both departments. He's been with us for 2.5 years; DAVE MURPHY Dave washes and polishes cars — and do they sparkle when hes through with them. He also cleans up our used cars 1.5 years of service with us.; EARL WIENEKE Earl has been with us for over a year. He’s a versatile one and works all over the shop whererer he's needed most; GILBERT MILLS (Owner & Operator) Gib Started working in the automotive field here in Washington 27 years ago. He got real brave 18 years ago and went into business for himself - thanks to you, his patrons, he’s glad he did.; JUNIOR WIENEKE Junior has been with us for seven years, first as all-around mechanic until 1½ years ago. Due to health reasons he now operates as salesman for new and used units. You'll like dealing with Junior; KEITH WILLIAMS Keith is our specialist on motor overhaul and tune-up and all other types of auto service as well. A vital cog in the Mills force for 15 years.; KERMIT PAYNE Kermy was one of the first mechanics in Iowa to work with Bear frame and front end alignment and wheel balancing equipment - 30 years in all. Member of our service team for 12 years; LOYAL BANKS Loyal is our “know how" man on automatic transmissions and tune-up. He really koows what makes cars tick. A veteran of 13 years with us.

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