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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1987-10-21, Page 3Edward Fuels Circa 1964 A- new truck and The Move Is On E GODER1CH SIGNAL, STAR, WEDNESDAY, U("1't)BEH 21, 1987 PAGE. 3 People you can count on WARD FUELS Serving Farm & Home, Business & Industry for Over 40 years Edward Coal Co. Circa 1948 Humble beginnings with Blue Coal reflected on parade. 315 1,7 w Yv � � f �f+Y%ikYkY �/�1�ve�A.Ti'4ylgL�• I Edward Fuels Ltd. 1987. Hey! Hey! The gangs all here! he year was 1946. -— - The firm was the Mustard Coal Co. And for the late Clayton Edward, the move was on, By 1948 the firm had a new name, The Edward Coal Co. And the move was on. 1952 marked the next milestone as Clayton Edward teamed -up with Shell to become distributors for Shell Fuels. The move was on. There was no looking back. 21 years later (1973) Don Edward purchased the business from his father and the rest is, as they say, history. i 35 Year Recognition: Pictured from left to right are; Ron Davey (Shell Canada London), Madeleine Edward, Don Edward and Dave Pilbean (Ont. Manager Shell Canada) presenting 35 Year Service Award. uaWr :1 :35 Year Relationship: Representing the McDowell Farm of East Wauanosh and the Pt,nston Farm near Pine Ricer are hack row from left) Gerald McDowell, Don Eduard, Ron Funston, 'front row) .form McDowell. taro! McDowell, Marty Buchanan, Vicki Funston, Midge Funston and Mervin Funston. The Iwo families were recognized as 'Edward Customers' from day one and every day !nr :35 years. This recognition would not have been complete without the presence of Marty Buchanan. He has continuously serviced these families for an impressive 27 years. Clayton Edward, Circa 1952 Founder of Edward Fuels. TIoday, the move is on. t is Fall. A time that signals change and progression forward. It is also, however, a time of Thanksgiving. A time to stop. To reflect. To give thanks. A good time to be awarded a plaque in recognition of 35 years of friendly business relations with Shell and service to the public. An award accepted from Shell by Mrs. Clayton Edward and a very proud son. A good time to recognize our valued staff, whom we are very proud of. A terrific bunch who go the extra mile, time and time again. But, most important of all, we stop to recognize our valued customers, past and present, and to give a very special thanks for your trust, friendship and patronage. In thanks to all, our commitment remains... The Move Is On. GODERICH 524.g38G CLINTON 4S2m7381 TEESVATER asa-sioo