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Hardware Dealers Optimistic

Optimism was apparent among dealers from Oregon, Nevada. Arizona, California, Hawaii, Guam and Mexico at the California Hardware l99l merchandise mart.

"We were very impressed at the enthusiasm and positive attitude of the majority of attending dealers," a management spokesperson said. "All acknowledged that caution and a sound approach to business is necessary, but most felt that optimism fit the overall outlook." appreciation night lor Hoo-Hoo-Ette Club No. 2, Eugene, 0r.: lll National HooHoo-Ette president Cathy Miller presents S1 000 schblarship check to Linda Bryant. 12l Greg Pittman, Mona Davis, Sheila Walker, Keith Wright, Ronda Harris, Dennis Williams. lva May Van Noy, Dean & Teresa Williams. l4l Lorraine Howard, Pete 0'Neil. [5] Lvnda Hedrick, Don Toftdahl. [6] Donn Thomas, Linda Roe. (71 Dirk & Lissa Voorhees. l8l Dick Tutt. [9] Sondra Jameson, Lynn Damon. ll0l Marilynn Upp, Lois Seven. llll Eonnie Morgan. ll2l Ron Vickers. ll3l David Griggs, John Roupe. ll4l John Brooks. Il5l Cle Frederick, Carl Hallstrom, Al Hallstrom, Jim Hallstrom, Bobbie Snell. ll6l Tom Maks, Linda Reed. 100 industry people attended the annual dinner Feb.11.

Bob York was coordinator for the Feb. 9-10 show in Pomona, Ca. Many booth prizes were awarded plus a color tv won by drawing.

The next merchandise mart will be held at the Fairplex in Pomona, Ca., February,1992.