NNON]TANA NtrWS

By R.V. PETERSEN executive secretary

EDaNOOu Montana news briefs: JlWelcome additions to the roster of MBMDA members are Terry Soine, Woodsman Building Center, a brandnew retail facility at Columbus; and Pete Dennie, Knox Lumber Co., which is likewise a brand-new facility, at Billings.

Moving into Montana for the first time is the Peavy Co., with purchase of the Thunderbird Stores at Billings,

Great Falls and Kalispell. These yards will operate as Peavy/Thunderbird at the respective locations.

Expanding into new quarters soon will be United Building Centers at Sidney. The new facility will provide greatly increased merchandising and storage areas.

Another new industry entity in Montana is the Wickes Corp. through purchase of the milling operations and facilities of Townsend Lumber Co., Townsend. Former principal