Charles Merkel, President of Bush Hog/Continental, presenting a watch to Robert Jones, the company's night watchman.

Charles Merkel, President of Bush Hog/Continental, presenting a watch to Robert Jones, the company's night watchman.

Bibliographic Details
Format:	Electronic
Published:	Autauga County Heritage Association
Subjects:	Autauga County
Online Access:	http://cdm17217.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p17217coll2/id/56

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