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4 /V Chailes C. Davis and Company, TON MILLS SALESMEN IN CHIC on the 30th floor of the LaSalle-W identified by the arrow. Their offic Chicago River, which winds thror world's wealthiest regions. Contrai runs upstream rather than downsti Michigan. The building at the top on the right-hand side is the new marble United Insurance and Uniti ing. Directly opposite it on the le the river are the two twin Marii lookine east. Diominont in the nirti White Wrigley Buildings. The rath Our Chicago Clinton Mills gets first call o Charles C. Davis & Company, headquartered on the 30th floo ing, is a strong textile sales org and know how. Its genesis and Charles C. Davis, 84, continues to serve as Chairman of the Board Emeritus of the closely-knit Company he founded in 1920. Of first concern to Mr. Davis was the selection of able, progressive young men through whom he could multiply himself in the building and perpetuation of the type textile sales organization he envisioned. The years have proven that Mr. Davis was blessed with a midas touch in the selection of associates. The growth and career development of the officers, who now own and operate the firm, is a iuui ui giciit jjcisunai satisfaction and professional pride lor Mr. Davis. The first man selected by Mr. Davis to join his infant firm in 1921 is now President and Treasurer of the Company. He is Leslie E. Hagenow, truly an uncommon man. The President today is as energetic and enthnsiastir 0 about the textile business as he was 44 years ago when he traveled by foot, train, and bus as a rookie sales representative establishing new territories outside the city for the Company. His principals, Vice Presidents George E. White and Kenneth E. Johnson, and Secretary Henry C. Patterson, have paral'el backgrounds and experience with the organization. These ^ ^ . J iOST EXCITING CITY IN THE U. S. home of CLIN- ture across the s AGO is located right along the i acker Building 35-story Equitab es overlook the protruding builc igh one of the Tribune Tower y to nature, it left, a rather fl< earn into Lake Chicago Filtrath of the picture the Furniture 40-story white left-hand side ol ;d Bank Build- to the front of tl ft-hand side of river, or the lei la Towers and prominent build ire, are the two owned and oper er gothie struc- father of the lat Team... 4t ftt f n the Midwest markets through The 45-year-old Chicago firm, r of the LaSalle-Wacker Buildanization steeped in experience growth are unique. men at the helm represent 156 years of textile sales experience and knowledge to their hundreds of customers The late Edward G. Greaves became the second male member of the young Company in 1923. His son, Gordon G. Greaves, is the second generation of his family to be associated with the firm. Since taking over his dad's territory in 1956, he has traveled more than 250,000 miles out of the ClPVPlnnH offlPP corvinrt ?1 v I.ig aoLisfied customers on their requirements for the superior quality of Clinton fabrics. George White, one of the most amicable and able men in the trade, became the third associate in 1926. Kenneth Johnson's 37 years of outstanding service exceeds by only 2 the long, faithful, and fruitful years of Henry Patterson. Indicative of the depth of sales experience and strength represented in the Company is M. S. (Joe) Fitzgerald. Joe, now in his 17th vear. is tho junior representative calling out of the Chicago office. A spirit of close cooperation. cordiality, and mutual respect permeates the Company. The multi abilities and talents of office and sales personnel are blended and directed into a well coordinated effort resulting in THE CLOTHMAKER if i > S HHlpWH Hj* reet is the Tribune Tower. To its lorth side of the river is the new le Life Assurance Building. The ing out on the lake behind the is Chicago Navy Pier and to its it series of buildings, is the new >n Plant. A very small piece of lart is shown at the upper top the picture. Coming back down te picture on the north side of the ft side of the picture, the larpe, inp is the Merchandise Mart, still ated bv Mr. Joseph P. Kennedy, e President. KicCcve&t unexcelled customer service. Rosella A.Heidenson, Hersch C. Justus, Roger Rouse, Ginny Ganz, Luella Harrington, and Charlotte Riley comprise an efficient inside office staff second to none. In an area long noted for its teams, here by anyone's rating is one of the best. lyKcJi George E. White, V.P. Les Haj Clinton Mills' President Vane offiees of Charles C. Davis & Co Clothmaker Editor Calvin A. Coo| make this photograph for his rt fenan nl mi b^*?-^!9b ?l < _^fl Leslie E. ("Les") H President & Tie; Charles C. Davis & ine progressiveness, enthusiasm, a mirrored throughout the organization." V \\p A L | Irjl l ill | ( I B BL, i A Comptroller Rosella seated, reviews an accour Ginny Ganz. Rosella is ir with the Company. H /? ^ mmmmm At The Helm *enow, Pres. & Treas. Robert M. Vanct e visited in the nately Henry C. Patl mpan.v recently. pany, was out of tl per was there to Gordon Greaves, Joe aders. Unfortu- Typical of this on-th NOVEMBER, 1965 Jrm / ' wmammmmmmmam flH IM l_ agenow isurer Company nd warmth of the man is A. Heidenson iting item with i her 29th year /jr ; Kenneth E. Johnson, V.P. Lerson, Secretary of the Comfie city on business as were Fitzgerald and Hersch Justus, e-go organization.