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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
HANDY HARDWARE WHOLESALE, INC.
/S/
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JAMES D. TIPTON
President
(Chief Executive Officer)
/S/
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TINA S. KIRBIE
Senior Vice President, Finance
Secretary and Treasurer
Chief Financial and Accounting Officer)
Date November 13, 1997
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