Oklahoma convention scores with new site

xHIBITORS ar rhe oklahoma hLumbermen's Association's 39th annual convention August 16-18 set records both for the number showing and amount of booth space used.

"We are well pleased with the change of location (from the Myriad Convention Center to the Oklahoma City Fairgrounds)," said convention chairman Gerry Weltzheimer. "When all things are considered, especially the

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depressed state of the economy, we are extremely happy with the results of this year's show"

The success of the three day event which featured a variety of activities including two days of the buying and selling expo, was overshadowed to some extent by the excitement being engendered by the decision to hold the next show in the spring, April 4-6, in the same International Tiade Center building.

This year's show was held earlier than usual to gain at least six months separation between the 1985 and 1986 shows. "After nearly 4O years, we are moving from a late summer to a springtime show," Jim McKellar, Jr., retiring president, explained. "We believe this change will be beneficial to dealers and exhibitors alike since it will occur at the beginning of our industry's busy season." Almost half of the exhibit space has already been reserved.

The All Industry Reception hosted

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