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Rlchard W. Buchgnrn Jr.. 63. founder and president of Buchanan Lumber Co., Montgomery, Al., died Oct. 24, 1990, in Montgomery after a brief illness.

A native of Kentucky, Mr. Buchanan joined Miller Lumber Co,, Selma. Al.. in the 1940s. In 1960, he founded Buchanan Lumber with his father and two brothers.

An active member of the National Forest Products Association board of governorsi he also served as chairman of NFPA and president of the National Lumber Exporters Association, Southern Hardwood Lumber Manufacturers Association and Alabama Forestry Association.

Mr. Buchanan is survived by his widow, Mary, two sons, one daughter and nine grandchildren.

Englneered Wood Ouallty Mark

The APA-EWS (American Plywood Association-Engineered Wood Systems) trademark will be applied to engineered wood products and systems manufactured by members of the American Wood Systems (AWS) as of Jan. I

Products meeting the specifications of ANSI Al90.l will carry the new trademark. These include glued laminated beams and other engineered wood products. AWS is a related corporation of the APA.

APA-EWS members at present include Bohemia Inc., Boise Cascade Corp., Rosboro Lumber Co. and Weyerhaeuser Co.

Romodelhg Receeslon-Prwt?

Though residential remodeling is often considered recession-proof since hard times tend to keep homeowners in their old homes, remodeling outlays were down last year despite a growing economy.

National Gypsum Bankruptcy

Aancor Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiary, National Gypsum Co., Dallas, Tx., filed for Chapter I I bankruptcy protection at the end of October.

The Austin Co., a National Gyp-

Charles Rry "Chuck" Lowery ll. 23. salesman at 84 Lumber Co., Lowell. N.C., died of heart failure Oct. 20, 1990. in Gastonia, N.C.

A six-year 84 Lumber employee, Mr. Lowery is survived by his parents and one sister.

Paul Prevost Bellenger Sr., cofounder of Paul P. Bellenger Lumber Co., Jackson, Ms., died of heart failure Oct. 24, 1990, in Jackson. He was 93.

A lifelong native of Jackson, Mr. Bellenger started in the lumber industry with Finkbine Lumber Co., later becoming president of Trenton Lumber Co. and serving as president of the Southern Pine Association.

He and his son later formed Bellenger Lumber. He retired in 1982 at age 85.

Mr. Bellenger is survived by his widow, Virginia, one son, one granddaughter, and two g,reat-grandchildren.

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This month is ideal for "(ietting Ready l:or Winter" endcaps and advertisements. Customers are thinking about storm windows and doors, insulation and roof repair as well as stove and fireplace supplies. Gardeners are into bulbs. winter planting and mulching.

llenson lluilding Materials, Marion, N.C., is selling storm doors, storm windows, weather stripping, shingles and paint. Jeff llardin, manager, explains that customers who have put off reroofing are suddenly deciding to get their roofs in shape for winter. Painting is popular to protect the house from the winter weather.

lluilders Supply of McDowell in Marion rents an insulation machine so that customers can buy insulation and put it in themselves. They're selling lots of the blow-in product, according to John Cook, manager of the Marion store.

sum installation subsidiary, was excluded. The company will continue to provide customers "with the same quality products and services they have come to expect throughout the company's 65 year history," said Peter C. Browning, newly elected president and ceo. Asbestos law suit worries were believed behind the filing.

In the first nine months of 1990, the company reported losses of $53.2 million, up from 1989 losses of $27.6 million in the same period.

Depots Add Design Center

Pleased with the results of a trial decorating center in its Nashville, Tn., store, Home Depot is rolling out the concept in several dozen additional stores.

Interior designers are being hired to staff the centers. They will offer customers assistance in coordinating wallpaper and paint with tile and other decorative products such as flooring and blinds, according to Lonnie Fogel at corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Ga.

Design centers, which are publicized through Home Depot catalogs and advertising, are already open in some Atlanta, and Florida stores. Stores in the west and northeast will have the service shortly.

West Marion Home and Garden Supply is selling supplies for winterizing pools, plumbing supplies to keep pipes from freezing, stove pipe and polish as people start pre-winter chores.

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