The Citizen, 1995-07-26, Page 14Manning's Building Supplies Ltd.
carries on tradition
Nearing their 50th anniversary, Manning's Building Supplies
Ltd. of Blyth has grown and changed over the last five decades.
Now owned by Gary Courtney, the business has sustained
many of the services developed by the original owner, Alex
Manning and his sons John and Bill.
Manning opened the lumber yard in April, 1948 on two lots at
the south end of Blyth, encompassing 1,760 square feet of
warehouse space.
Today, that capacity has grown to 26,000 sq. ft., and covers
eight lots.
Courtney, along with Douwe Wilts, operated the thriving busi-
ness from November 1978 until Courtney became the sole
owner in 1984.
Along with wood products, Manning's inventory includes floor
coverings, carpets, complete kitchens, a full line of builders'
hardware, glass and ceramic products as well as plumbing and
electrical supplies.
Until 1976 the company, which built houses, farm and com-
mercial buildings, constructed approximately 200 structures in
the region.
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to make all your home improvements
We have everything you'll need for your
outdoor project.
Check out our prices on spruce & pine lumber
At Manning's you'll find all
the tools, power tools and
equipment that you need to
complete your indoor and
outdoor projects
Variety of Plywood
• fir • oak • birch
• mahogany • birch
1/4" - 3/4"
Bagged Cement
• masonry • portland
• sakrete
MANNING'S BUILDING SUPPLIES LTD.
Hamilton Street, Blyth 523-9305
HAMM'S
BLYTH
PHONE - 523-4342
At Hamm's we'll keep your
motor running
See us today for:
• Tune-Up
• Wheel Balance
• Alignment
• Air Conditioner
Service
• General Repairs
SHARP DEALS ON
QUALITY - CLEAN
READY-TO-GO USED CARS
1994 Ford Tempo • 4 door with air
1988
1992 Taurus GL • fully equipped 1987
1991 Buick Le Sabre • silver blue,
loaded
1987
1991 Cavalier Station Wagon • air, 1987
AM/FM stereo, cassette
1986
1991 Mercury Topaz - 4 door, air,
AM/FM stereo and cassette,
cruise.
Pontiac 6000 LE • 4 door, air
Dodge Aries • 4 door, automatic,
power steering, power brakes
GMC Half Ton • V8, automatic.
Olds Cutlass • 4 door, air, loaded
Bonneville • 4 dr., V8
PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 26, 1995.
Blyth family marks
over half century
in garage business
HAMM'S GARAGE NOW HAMM'S CAR SALES LTD.
George Hamm Sr. was born in Blyth, in the house now occupied by John Uyl in 1912.
In 1940 he and his brother, Norman went in to the garage business. They operated as
Hamm Bros. for one year, then Norman left to work as a gunsmith.
The first garage was located north of the Blyth Creek where Campbell Transport is
now located. In 1951 the present property was purchased.
In 1947, George Hamm Jr. started working as a mechanic apprentice and in 1948
Kenneth started as the bookkeeper. In 1955 the youngest son Murray, joined the
business.
Hamm's Garage in 1977 operated a gas station, a body shop, which was built in 1960,
a car repair department with mechanics on duty and a car dealership selling new and
used cars.
Today they operate as Hamm's Car Sales Ltd. with changes of the times to do their
best to serve their customers.
George, Murray, Ken and Wayne