The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-03

It Is strange to find out that boy seldom knows just what vocation he will follow when a grown man. Here is a very interesting story about one of Birmingham tire and accessory dealers, H. J. Posner, born June 29, 1882, and at the age of seven went to private school. Later he went 10 uni versity. He was regarded as one of the best athletes and went to England twice, where he won high honors in boat races and also played football four years. He was forced to go to work when 16 years old, and was trained in the tobacco business as a tobacco buyer. After following this business for some years, he believed that he could do better as a salesman and came to Birmingham, where he joined the firm of Loveman, Joseph & Loeb in 1902. He studied the merchan- dising business closely, then decided to change again. This time he went with the Standard Oil company as office manager and general salesman , of the Birmingham branch. V He won many friends quickly and later he was offered partnership in a large tire and accessory firm of Birmingham. The business went on successfully until in 1917 the building space was doubled.
 In 1920 MT. Posner bought out his partner and changed the name of the old firm to Posner Tire company, in- corporated, 329-31 Twentieth street, south. MT. Posner is president and general manager of his firm and di- rects the successful policy which has made it one of the largest in the state Large and complete lines of auto tires and accessories are carried, and the best skilled help is employed to give such serivce that is appreciated by automobile owners. This company employs eight people, and all are trained men who know the tire and accessory business from every angle MT. Posner. during the past 12 years. has made a study of tires. not merely Knowing the names Of tires but the inner and more scientific construction so that he can show auto owners why he has selected the lines he sells. This Is one of the fundamentals and the policy that has helped, this business forge ahead, and such close observa- tion has enabled him to perfect every detail in service.
 MT. Posner holds memberships in the Masons, Shrine. Chamber of Commerce and Civic Association, and takes active interest in nearly every occasion con-
 
 Mr. Posner also studied vocal music, and nearly every one in Birmingham Has heard him at community sings and churches, now being a member of the choir of the First Methodist church. He has also taken leading parts ill local operas here some several years ago MT. Posner is known as one of the Hive wires in the automobile and accessory business and is known to look after the interest of the trade, as well as he does his own firm. The Posner Tire company, incorporated, now occupies two large stores at 429-31 Twentieth street. south and lately one of the most modern vulcanizing plants were installed This equipment en- ahles the experts to, turn out tires far better than the old method, and old tires are finished so we'll that they appear like they were new. Only the best lines of tires and accessories are to be found here backed by the Pos nor nervice that has built this success ful firm.
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