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    VEMETT HUFFORD

    Vemett Hufford. Among the enterprising business men of Troy, one who is making a success of his operations because of his industry and thorough understanding of his business is Vernett Hufford, a partner in the automobile garage business of Hufford Brothers. Mr. Hufford was born at New Lexington, Perry county, Ohio, a son of F. F. and Athlinda (Hill) Hufford, and received his education in the public schools. As a young man he went to the State of Oregon, Where he followed the trade of blacksmith, which he had learned in his youth, and this led to his taking up the business of automobile repairing. After spending fourteen years on the Pacific coast, he returned to Ohio, with his brother, George, who had also been in Oregon, and they formed the firm of Hufford Brothers and opened their present garage at No. I3 West Water street, Troy. They have built up a paying business, and their good workmanship and honorable dealing have caused them to make many friends and to attract steady custom. George and Vernett Hufford are men of sound standing in their community and, during peace and war times, have fulfilled their full obligations as good citizens. Another brother, Joseph, saw service during the war. Mrs.Vernett Hufford was formerly Miss Catherine Alexander.

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