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About The daily Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1961-current | View Entire Issue (July 28, 2017)
Since 1945, LEKTRO has pioneered electric vehicle innovation. From our factory in Warrenton, we have produced the world’s fi rst electric mink feeder, electric golf cart and electric towbarless tugs for moving aircraft. 72 years Today LEKTRO is the world’s #1 producer of electric aircraft tugs and has delivered nearly 5,000 units to over 93 countries. 1190 SE Flightline Dr., Warrenton, OR | 503-861-2288 • 800-535-8767 • www.lektro.com LEKTRO is proud to celebrate our 72nd year as a second generation manufacturing company in Clatsop County. 65 years 73 Englund Marine Supply Co. was founded by Axel R. Englund in July 1944 as a retail and wholesale marine supply store. On July 22 of this year, Englund Marine will have served the general SXEOLFWKHÀVKLQJLQGXVWU\DQGLQGXVWULDO related industries for 73 years. years Englund Marine, which started as a small marine store on the waterfront at the foot of 15th St. in Astoria, has grown to a chain of seven stores with an experiened crew of 83. Additional stores: Ilwaco, Wash., opened 1966; Westport, Wash., opened 1975; Charleston, OR, opened 1979; Crescent City, Calif., opened 1981; Newport, OR opened 1988; and Eureka, Calif., opened 1995. In 2001, Englund Marine expanded its product line by purchasing longtime, local Fisher Brothers Industrial Supply. We now offer a complete line of marine and industrial supplies Walter E. Nelson Company, formerly known as Astoria Janitor & Paper Supply, has been a locally- owned company since 1952, serving the community with wholesale janitor and paint supplies at affordable prices. The name was changed to Walter E. Nelson in 2007, with the acquisition of Vern Cook Supply of Seaside. Come see for yourself and experience the customer service and quality that has been a tradition for over 60 years! 95 Hamburg Avenue Astoria, OR 97103 503-325-4341 | www.englundmarine.com After 73 years you bet we know what we’re doing! Continuing to grow through quality products at competitive prices, product knowledge, and the best customer service. 2240 Commercial • Astoria, OR 97103 Tel: 503-325-6362 Get to The Point. Trust your vehicle safety to the professionals at DEL’S O.K. TIRE Expert Service. Guaranteed. Dave Palmberg has owned Lower Columbia Bowl for over 27 years. In 1956 the location was a car garage. We are proud of all the family fun the years lanes have provided. 61 Home of Chunk’s Bowling Alley Cosmic Bowling FRI. & SAT. NITES Automatic Score Keeping Bumpers, Snack Bar, Oregon Lottery Birthday Parties “A FAMILY RECREATION CENTER” LOWER COLUMBIA Bowl 826 MARINE DR., ASTORIA 325-3321 69 years Del Thompson went to work for OK Rubber Welders in 1952. Then in 1962 he bought the business. In 1978 Klyde took over as manager and co-owner with Harriet Thompson. He bought out Harriet in 1997, so Klyde and his wife Mary Kaye are the present owners. In 1983, Klyde was one of the founders of the NW Tire Factory Group, which has grown to over 200 locations in 33 years. In 2015, Tire Factory merged with Point S Tire and Auto Group, bringing the number of locations in North America and Europe to over 4,000. Same local owners putting you first! 503-325-2861 35359 Hwy 101 Business • Astoria Store hours: Mon-Fri, 8-6; Sat. 8-4 Closed Sunday WHO’S WHO 2017 • 9
