Better times at Texas convention

Story at a Glance

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HE BAD old days of the Texas I recession seemed safely in the past as the Lumber Association of Texas met for its 106th annual convention in San Antonio.

While not up to the boom levels of the early to mid '80s, the local economy in most areas continued strengthening as the Lone Star State's economy continued its recovery.

Attendance of those registered for the April 30-May 2 eventwas approximately 210O, virtually the same as last

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BIG HOWDY at LAT from (1) Danny Smith and the Pink Panther. (2) Hanis Kimbell. (3) Ray Miller, Lee Plant. (4) Bobby Burk & Linda Burk, (5) Marshall Steves Jr., Ron Ross, Sam Bell Steves ll. (6) Wayne Scolt, Debbie Wenzel. (7) JohnWolf, BobJohn,Andy Haynes. (8) Mark Casey, Diana & Larry Covin. (9) Al Oldenettel. (10) Rob Trexler, Elliott Dean, Wayne Tramel.

Greg Pannell, Emmett McOoy, Steve Dean, Brian McCoy. (12) Ron Yarbrough, Jetf Loth, Kerlin Drake. (13) Scott Klein, Ed Gray, Gary McCoy. (14) Bob Chamberlain, Antonio De Nigris $ada. (15) Sandy & Richard Guidry. ('|6) Tom & Mary Guenero. (17) Frank Davis, Kyle Williams. (18) Larry Burns. (1 9) Larry Fitzgerald, Steve Sims, Keith Watts (rear), Vicky

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Johnson, Bridgett Andrews, Phil Johnson. (20) Batsman Pele Smarl. (21) Chene, Kenneth (1'l months) & Dale Guthrie. (22) Steve Jackson, Walter Hixson. (23) Walter & Mary Terry, Gene Thompson. (24) Ron Middleton, FrankWeidman. (25) Lou, Kevin & Jim Gentry. (26) Rosemarie Franklin, Bosemarie & Bobby Leisner.

Texas convention

(Continued from page 2 I ) year. While the show appeared slightly smaller to some observers, the number of exhibitors was the same as last year. Most exhibitors felt the floor traffic Friday and Saturday was the level they had anticipated.

The Austin-based association announced that 1993's convention and expo would be held again in San Antonio, its now permanent expo home. Dates are April 15-18.

Two nationally recognized state coaches presented motivational talks to conventioneers. University of Texas Lady Longhom's coach Jody Conradt said the three essentials for a winning team are focusing on your mission,