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Sure, we've madebigchanges over the cuttingedgeofourindustry. the past80years. Changesinhar- Still, wehaven'tlostsightofthe vesting techniques. In mill technology. time-tested value ttnt's gurded us, all In product refinements that keep us on these years. The value of teamwork- of pulling togetheramong ourselves and with you.

On our part, that means doing what we do best producing the finest lumber and plywood products available, bar none, backed by personal, milldirect service to help distributors like you profit from our lines.

That's the only way to assure that you and your dealers and our Company can continue to prosper. So give us a

Richard Molpus, president and chairman of the board of Molpus Lumber Co., Philadelphia, Ms., died Aug. 8, 1987, in Jackson, Ms., after suffering a heart attack. He was 70.

Born in Philadelphia, Ms., Mr. Molpus joined the company his father founded, Henderson-Molpus Lumber Co., as president in 1939. In the 1950s, he became sole owner and changed the firm's name.

He was active in numerous associations, including serving as vice president of National Forest Products Association, president of Mississippi Lumber Manufacturers Association, president of Mississippi Forestry Association, and 1978-79

Closed Texas Firms

Despite recent indications of an improving Texas economy, a new Building Products Dr'gest field sampling showed a number of firms no longer active in the lumber business.

According to company spokesmen, firms liquidating include Slayton Sales Co., Austin, Tx., and Fisher Brothers Lumber Co., San Antonio, closing were Williams

Bills Battle Tree Spiking

Anti-tree spiking bills carrying fines of up to $1,000 for anyone willfully inserting spiking devices into or otherwise injuring growing trees have been introduced in the U.S. Senate and House.

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Mr. Molpus is survived by his widow, Frances, one son, three daughters, and seven grandchildren.

George Williams, president of Armstrong and Dobbs, Inc., Athens. Ga., died June 25, 1987, in Athens after a lengthy illness. He was 59.

A lifelong residenl of Clarke County, Ga., he spent nearly 40 years in the industry, actually beginning as a young boy with his grandfather's company, Armstrong and Dobbs. He was also president of Span-lt, lnc., Crawford, Ga., and 1968 president of the Building Material Merchants' Association.

Mr. Williams is survived by his widow, Frances, two daughters, a sister and a brother.

Lumber Co.. Rockwall. and American Building Center, Plano; going through Chapter I I bankruptcy proceedings are 77-year-old Davidson Lumber Co.. Houston. and Rounds & Porter. with a Fort Worth branch, and those temporarily closed include Wier Lumber Co., Grapevine, for "reorganization," and Driskell Lumber Co. Inc., Fort Worth. looking for a new location.

Gollier Memorial Established

The late John M. Collier, who served the Southern Forest Products Association and the southern pine industry for more than 30 years. is being honored by the John M. Collier Memorial Forest History Journalism Award.

Offered by the Forest History Society, the award will be presenled annually to the author or authors of the newspaper, magazine, radio or television piece best revealing the historical significance of the forest to the economic. social. cultural, political, environmental and recreational needs.

Collier died last January shortly after his retirement from SFPA.

Lowe's In 1fi) Best Empbyerc

Lowe's Companies. Inc., North Wilkesboro. N.C.. has been selected as one of the 100 best companies to work for in America, listed in the book of the same name by Bob Levering.

John Brusky is the new mgr. of Handy Dan Home lmprovement Center, Odessa, Tx.

C. William Barkalow is v.p. of marketing at The lrwin Co. Paul Burchfield has been transferred to Scotty's, Daphne, Al., as asst. mgr. Andy George is now asst. mgr. in Mobile. Al.

Joseph Ritchie Monteith, Bowater Corp., Catawba, S.C., married Sonya Joelette Weed on July I I, 1987.

"The Forest Users' Protection Act of 1987" (S 1573) offers a $5.000 reward for information leading to the conviction of violators and a fine of up to $20,000 or up to five years in jail if the violation results in personal injury.

Anita Job is now in the emplol'ment dept. at N'lungus-l:ungus Foresl Products, Climax, Nv. according to Hugh Mungus and Freddy Fungus.

House No. lOO,OOO,OOO

The 100 millionth American home was completed on March 31, 1987, probably a 2,500 sq. ft. single family home in a suburb of a Southeastern city, according to the Census Department.