Hallinan Mackin's Three Decade Success Story

THE YEAR 1935 evokes mixed emotions r {rom most of us who recall the days of NRA, CCC, the ill-fated Chrysler Airflow and'oWrong Way" Corrigan. But the nation was struggling along the comeback trail, the five-cent cigar had become a reality and entertainment greats like Ben Bernie, Fddy Duchin, Paul Whiteman and a great new band led by Glenn Miller helped bolster the millions who were trying to pick up the pieces and get a new start.

Two such men were Charlie Hallinan and Ray Mackin who chose the ungodly year of 1935 to establish a wholesale lumber business in San Francisco. But through astute management, and because Hallinan and Mackin were excellent students durine the Depression. Hallinan Nlackin Lumbei Co. flourished-so well, in fact, the partners opened a branch and distribution yard in Los Angeles in May, 1940.

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30 YEARS YI)UI{G as evidenced by Hallinan Mackin's executives, Roger Mackin (left at top right), president and brother Dave Mackin, vice president. The southern California sparkplugs (top center, L-R) include Jack Young, Alex Chubak and Jim Fair who heads the company's Southland activities. And don't forget pretty Essie Hixson (top right) who keeps the southern trio in line. Another crack second gener-

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