Obituaries

E. Howard Gatewood, former secretary-numager of the National Hardwood Lumber Association, died April 9, 1986, after a lengthy illness in Kill Devil Hills, N.C. He was 72.

A native of Greensboro, N.C., Mr. Gatewood worked for IBM, the Wood Office Furniture Institute in Washington, D.C., and as managing director of the Fine Hardwoods Association.

As secretary-manager of NHLA in Chicago, Il., from l97l to 1978, he was deeply involved in the merging of the Hardwood Institute into the NHLA in 1973 and site selection and planning for the building program and move of the NHLA offices to Memphis, Tn., in 1979.

Mr. Gatewood is survived by his widow, Peggy, one son, two daughters and four grandchildren.

Wickes After National Gypsum

National Gypsum Co., Dallas, Ti(., became the target of a billion dollar acquisition by Wickes Co.s two days before shareholden were to vote on a $l.l billion leveraged buyout by management.

At press time, National Gypsum's board was recommending that shareholden apprwe a s\peetened management buyout of $1.64 billion at a special meeting April 9. They described the offer as "financially superior" and recommend-

Canadian Millwork Closing

The decision to either sell or liquidate Canadian Millwork, Inc., has been made by its parent corporation DeliMaatschappij, a large Dutch concern, according to Paul McKay, a CMI vice president.

PERSOilALS

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Sales Tips For Nails

(Continued from page 41) ed that stockholden not sell their shares toMckes.

Many types of heads are available although flat head and headless are most common. Other heads include flat counter-sunk, set, checkered, oval, duplex, umbrella, tie dated, hook and cupped. Again each is desigred for a special function.

Nails also come in a variety of point styles with the diamond point most often used. Long diamond, needle, pointless, side, blulrt and chisel are useful for specific purposes.

If the nail is o be used in an area where rusting will be a problem, it is necessary to recommend a galvanized nail. Galvanized means that the steel nail has ben coated with zinc to become corrosionresistant and non-staining. Nails also are made of aluminum, copper, brass, bronze and stainless steel. Bright steel will rust unless it is galvanized.

Under consideration since Nwember, the proposed buyout vote was postponed along with the stockholders meeting to Iate April.

The bid of $1.3 billion in cash was the second attempt at an acquisition by Wickes since the company left Chapter ll bankruptcy about 18 months ago. Sanford C. Sigoloff, chairnnn, was successfirl in acquiring part of Gulf & Western Industries almost a year ago for $l billion.

The proper nail length recommendation is based on the thickness of the material being nailed. A board which will have no suess requires anatl lt/z times is thickness. but a board which will bear weight must be nailed with a nail2t/z times longer than the thickness of the board. This means a l " board should be nailed wi$ a l\5" or2Vz" t'nil., depending upon the stress it will receive.

Nail size or length is figured by the penny weight which is designated by the symbol d which r€,presents denarius, the Latin for coin. A 2d nail is 1" long, a 3d nail, l% " long, erc.

Because there are so many variables connected with nails, it is a good idea to post charts in the nail area explaining all the deails. Sales people should be taught to inquire about the intended use and check the requiremens carefully.

Grant Skellenger and Mila lManness will handle sales at the new Greensboro, N.C., office of Maxey-Bosshardt Lumber Co.. Duluth. Ga.

Cathy DeVon has joined the sales staff of Southern Mills Lumber Co.. St. Petersburg, Fl.

A millwork manufacturer based in Freeport, Tx., CMI was founded in the early 1960s in Canadian, Tx., a small town approximately 100 miles northeast of Amarillo. The firm moved to Freeport intheearly 1980s.

An exact time for a phase out of operations has not been set.

Dottie Klotz is the new sales mgr. at Dean Lumber Co., Gilmer, Tx., according to Steve Dean. Other new appointments: Scott Nerlns br $'blman marketderclop ment ard E.E. "Junior" Ramey for Dricon market development.

William E Graham, Red Cedar Shingle & Handsplit Shake Bureau, Grand Prairie, Tx., plans to retire July I, 1986

Rob€rt E. knk has been named pres. of the Savogran Co., Norwood, Ma.

Dan Anderson has joined South Houston Lumber Co., South Houston, Tl., in sales.

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