(From The Capital Journal, Salem, Oregon, Wednesday, Nov. 9, 1938)
Introducing to you the Builders and Live People who make up the business interests of Salem and vicinity.
**** THE up-to-date lumber concern of today isn’t just interested in 2x4's — it’s interested in showing you a completed, modern home, with all its comforts, conveniences and beauty, and that, if you please, is the grand job Arthur W. Hancock, retail manager of our long established Charles K. Spaulding Co., has on his mind every hour of the day. He started right out making friends when he took over this department March first, and it’s a sight worth seeing, the way the whole kitchen is displayed with its intriguing cabinets, the tile walls for bathroom, panels in3 lovely wood—all kinds of smart effects for your home, inviting you to look-see. When Oklahoma was Indian Territory, “Art” opened wide a pair of blue eyes at Ardmore; became good at hoeing weeds for first cash; would pass up Thanksgiving dinner to root at a football game; loyal Mason; five points on his star are “Velma”, his “All-American”girl and their four children; always has time to be friendly and courteous; and we’re very glad he left his Walla Walla lumber responsibilities to join our favorite Spaulding folks.....