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Show The National Enterprise, May 11, 1977 Page nine People Making News Browning whittles product line; drought, economy pose problems A six Christensen Baker percent increase in sales for fiscal 1976, contrary to the five percent decline industry wide, carried Browning Arms to a successful And with momentum building year end. behind it, the sporting goods and firearms manufacturer pushed into the first quarter of 1977 with a 21 percent increase in sales over the same period last year. Darger Revenues for the period totaled SI 5.9 million, compared to sales of S13.1 million in the first quarter of 1975. Income and earnings per share both climbed 17 percent from $449,000 or 29 cents a share in 1975, to $524,000 or 34 cents this quarter. In an effort to Hurst Anderson Larry Baker, formerly editor of Western Trucking, has been named feature editor of Intermountain Contractor, a weekly magazine for the local construction industry. Baker replaces Loftin Harvey, who resigned to pursue other interests. The new editor, 27, is a graduate of Cerritos College, Norwalk, Calif. Phillip S. Janovak has been named assistant general manager of the Utah State Employees Credit Union. make each product Browning this year has trimmed its product line somewhat. With 70 percent of its total revenues coming from the sale of firearms, the company cut back production of optics (rifle scopes and binoculars) and archery equipment, while completely clminating sail boats, ammunition and bicycles from its product list. Those products the company claims more readily fit Brownings marketing strategy, golf equipment, fishing rods, knives and leather apparel, will be continued. Plans also call for the addition of ten new sporting arms this year. Worthington the firm 13, will occupy the entire third floor in what William S. Richards, resident managing partner, says will probably be without question the nicest facility in the state for any law firm. He cited the office layout, skylights running the length of the building and spacious conference rooms as features of the new quarters. Continued on page 15 self-supportin- Browning president Harmon G. Williams points proudly to a 26 percent increase in Unusual winter weather will impact sport rifle sales, Williams said, but the severity of the weather's influence is unpredictable since such wet-drconditions have never occurred before. y Eastern deer herds may be smaller in size this year, Williams guessed, since the onslaught of snow there could alter mating habits. In the West, the drought will limit the length of hunting seasons and some areas may actually be dosed because of severe fire hazards. Mining Corp., 10 W. Center St.. Kaysvillc 84037, Dir, David T. Sanders. 10 W. Center St.. Kaysvillc 84037; Harry S. Suckawa. same add.; John F. Black, same add. In the business of disposing of coal & coal properties. 693-Lif- e Arts Center, 7304 Jonathan Dr., SLC 84121. Dir, Pearl M. WagstafT. 7304 Jonathan Dr.. SLC 83121; John D. Ravarino. 7721 S. 1 130 E.. Midvale; John D. WagstafT. In the 7304 Jonathan Dr.. SLc 84121. business of dealing with goods, ware & Valley merchandise. Concrete Forming Company, 9207 Solena Way. Sandy 84070. Dir, Barton L. Carter. 2629 Grandview Dr., Sandy 84070; Ivan S. Murphy. 9207 Solena Way, Sandy. 84070; Robert K. Carter. 1947 E. 6400 S.. SLC. 84121; Vane very L. Carter, 2745 Kcscl Cir., Sandv 84070; John D. Carter. I960 E. 6400 S., SLC 84121. To carry on a general cement contracting work. Investment, Inc., 2601 S. 2700 W.. SLC 84125. Dir, Gary Connelly, 7281 S. 1755 E.. SLc 84121; Marian Conncly. same add.; Dorothy Anderson. 82 N. Grant. Midvale 84047. To conduct a business in buying & selling real & personal property. y Security Corp., 1304 Elm St.. Provo 84601 . Dir, Stephen B. Ellis. 1304 Elm St.. Provo 84601; Stephen T. Ellis. 902 N. 475 E.. Orem 84057; Charles T. Ellis. 415 E. 8th N.. Orem 84057; Jess T. Ellis, 1250 Burton St.. Burley. Idaho. To engage in the 694-Murp- commercialVindustrial RKIDEOTIAlX & B ELECTRIC COMPANY INC INTERMOUNTAIN ASSOCIATION OF & .f 4 4 4 MTUMOUNTAIN ASSOCIATION OF Free Estimates 606-Sentr- "gssgy 4026 SOUTH MAIN CONTRACTORS Oldsmobile has awarded Ken Garff Oldsmobile the Distinctive Service Merit Award for outstanding achievement in maintaining a service department. The award is made on the basis of quality and efficiency. The manufacturer scored a record sales year to the north in 1975. slipped slightly in 1976, and is off to a good start again for 1977. But, Williams said, an increase in Canadian labor and transportation costs will almost certainly add to the company's operating expenses. 692-Sand- zoo, Michigan. Drive office. But he's not anxious to count his chickens just yet. Taking a look at some possible hurdles. Williams predicts the economic recession in Canada, where Browning products are sold through a Browning subsidiary to some 1,500 dealers, will slow Canadian sales. New Corporations Finance America, a subsidiary of Bank of America, has opened its doors at 6053 So. State. Staffed by three people, the office is headed by Joe Thomas, formerly of the companys office in Kalama- Bank & Trust has named five new vice presidents: Joan H. Christensen, director of the operations training department; Stanford P. Darger, manager of marketing and business development; C. Grant Hurst, R. cashier; Stephen Anderson, manager of the Broadway and West Temple branch and Jay M. Worthington, manager of the Highland g, backlog orders for the quarter, totalling $21.5 million compared with $17 million a year prior. The upturn in back orders, coupled with a 12.5 percent decrease in inventory for all U.S. outlets leads the executive to a strong forecast for 1977. STREET "ffiKJSSSf1 CONTRACTORS manager. Nelson, Harding, Richards, Leonard & Tate, a Salt Lake law firm, is moving its office from Arrow Press Square to the New York Hotel Building. 25-pers- on Scheduling the move for May er 698-Bill- 's Layton 84041. Dir, William H. Boothe. 159 S. Main, Lavton 84041; Alan W. Boothe, 1653 N. 2900 W.. Clinton. Ut. 84015; Gordon C. Boothe. 970 W. 700 N.. Clfd. 84015. To engage in the business activity of fabricating & selling sheet metal. Enterprises, Inc., Box 237. 84601 . J. Howard Rowley. 2785 Dir, provo Marrcrest E.. Box 237. Provo 84601; Ronald E. Hansen, 497 E. 400 S., Orem, 84057; Brent R. Lister, 1147 Westlake Dr., Orem 84057. To provide & be remunerated for ht services. Enterprises, Inc., 9765 Wasatch Blvd., Sandy, 84070, Dir, Paul C. Sudbury. 9765 Wasatch Blvd.. Sandy 84070; Mark L. Sudbury. 6895 S. 2200 W.. W. Jordan 84084; Glen E. Sudbury, 2346 Reaper Cir., W. Jordan 84084; Carl Sudbury. 1098 Violet Dr.. Sandy 84070. To conduct any lawful business. West Rarqurt Club, 141 W. 2260 5.. SLc 841 1 1. Dir, James R. Latham, 141 W. 2260 S.. SLc 841 15, Dr. Sam P. Robison. 2868 Etienne Way. Sandy 84117; Barbara J. Smith. 528 E. 4050 S., Murray 84107. To carry on the general business f wholesale & retail selling & leasing of any & all product & commodities. 702-& M Associates, Inc., 5050 W. 48985 5.. Kearns. 84118. Dir, Alvin R. Smith. 4120 Donibristlc Rd.. S. Jodan 84065; Donald G. McCaffree. 10097 S. Flint Dr.. Sandy 84070; Robert F. Larabcc. 3145 S. 4857 W Hunter 84120. To conduct a business in buying & selling real &. personal property. Construction & supply, 30 S. 900 W., SLc 84104. Dir, Pat Hallman. 44 E. Clayboumc. 81, SLC 84115; Rex Hatch. 44 E. Clayboume Ave., 2. SLC 84115; Ron Elder. 2747 S. 9100 W.. Magna 84404. In the business of purchasing real estate. n Brothers Corp., 3549 Cir., SLC 84109. Dir, Evander M. Anderson Sr., Boundary St., Newberry, S. n Carolina; Walker E. Anderson 3549 Cir., SLc 84109; Callis J. Anderson, 1 14 Dolphin Dr., S. Partanburg, S. Carolina; Joseph Lenough Anderson, 1302 Cary Way. San Diego. CA. To dispose of chattels & operate & manage chattels. Finance Corp., 1950 S. 200 W.. Unit 42, Bntfl.. 84010, Dir, W. J. Preece. 1950 S. 200 W., Unit 42. Bntfl.. 84010, John L. Cole, 6721 Hollow Dale Dr., SLc 84117; Margaret Preece. 1950 S. 200 W. Bntf., 84010, Rose Mary Cole, 6721 Hallow Dale Dr.. SLC, 84117. To conduct a business in buying & selling real, personal & mixed property. Wclxter Company, Inc., 510 S. 600 709-E., SLc 84102, Dir, Werner F. Weixer, 313 E. St.. SLc 84103; Dorothy Weixler, same add.; Friedrich G. Wiexler, 916 Princeton Ave., SLc 84105. To design, assemble, upholster, repair & refinish furniture. 7 10- - Sid Marion Insurance Agency Inc., 2900 701-Vall- S No matter what you need in the way of security and safety fence systems, Mountain States Fence Company can design 703-R.P.- (or fabricate it from your specifications) and install it for you. 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We're Fencing Experts Mountain States Fence Company 3737 South 500 West Salt Lake City. Utah 841 1 5 PHONE (801) 261-42- 24 F. Continued on page 12 |