- ribute to the old guv'nor AROLD WOOD, founder of the
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leckmondwike tanker company thich, although taken over by le National Freight Corporation lany years ago, preserved his ame until 1978, remains igorous and is driving a car at 5. He was a practical engineer, aspected by his men and still Bgarded with affection.
He will be principal guest at a pecial reunion organised by one former drivers at :leckheaton tonight (February 7). In days gone by the staff ften held parties. The last, larold recalls, was in 1964 and ias so popular that ccommodation at Leeds Iniversity had to be hired to ater for the 700 guests. Those ays, doubtless embroidered, till be hived again tonight. Harold Wood and Co, under ie lateJ3arry Wild, was one of e first haulage concerns to set lp a school for drivers. His iiggest problem was to lursuade seasoned tanker lrivers that they could benefit rom a refresher course, but he ucceeded.