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\ffITH Spring upon us once again. there YY is the usual flurry of activity leading up to LMA's annual convention. This year will mark the 30th such event and it will be held at Monterey, April 26-28. Naturally, you are invited!*

DUANE BENNETT president of the Lumber Merchqnts Associqtion of Northern Colifornio 4546 El Comlno Rsl, Sulte 0 Los Aftos, Calll.94U22 l4t5l 941-1617

From time to time, you have probably been told by a member of the Lumber Merchants Association that the association has been most helpful over the years. Perhaps for one reason or'another you just listened, but did little more about it.

I'd like to take this opportunity to extend a personal invitation to attend the 30th annual convention so that you can see first-hand what our association has to ofier. We believe that once you have had such an opportunuity that you will join with us in making tMA even more active and profitable for its membership.

our convention isn't "n;, ;t; it isn't all work either. It's a combination of the two, plus good fellowship with dealers and suppliers in a relaxed atmosphere. There are few more beautiful spots than the Monterey Peninsula and the weatherman has promised us excellent weather,

This year's program is being arranged by chairman Don McCann as well as other committee chairmen who always pitch in when some help is needed. The program will include education, golf, association reports, entertainment, relaxation and an excellent opportunity to meet with old friends and make new ones. Naturally, the wives are invited and they always help us to make this the leading event of the year for our association.

If you have read this far you may be asking yourself, why does Bennett want me to come from Montana, Arizona, the Northwest or even southern California? Certainly he knows that we have our own association.

Yes, that's so and they are fine ones, but still the welcome mat is out and you will find a most delightful group of people in northern California who are most interested in the future of the buildins materials industry. You are part of this industry and together wi might just come up with some important new ideas that will work any place in the West.

If you would like more information on our convention, please tlrop me a line at the above address.-See you at Monterey!

Wholesqle Business Up 8%

The wholesale distribution industry ended 1969 with record sales according to the National Association of Wholesalers. Merchant wholesaler,distributor sales will exceed $238 billion, an increase of 8/o above sales for 1968,'NAW says.

to more qnd more Cqlifornio deolers ond distributors. For yeor oround supplies of dimension lumber ond precision-trimmed studs, depend on D & R.

Old Growth Fir Dimension from F.S.P. Lumber Co., Port Orford, Oregon

Hemlock Studs from Worrenton Lumber Co., Worrenton, Oregon

Hemlock Dimension from Westport Lumber Co., Westport, Oregon

Fast, regular ocean shipments by barge from Southern Oregon and the Columbia River direct to Southern California.

Now, over 5,000,000 feet of dimension lumber and studs monthly . . manufactured especially for Southern California construction needs.

Art Neth would appreciate an opportunity to tell you how you and your customers will benefit from using dependable D & R dimension and studs. You can reach him by calling 872-1280 or ?88-0844.

A. VI'. N ETH, Lumber Sales

Southern California Representative for

& RUSSELL, Inc.

General Offices: Portland, Oregon 97201

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Oregon; Bob Johnson, Ramses 60; Jack Mitchell, past vp.; Al Kerper, vice-president; Bill Berry, club president; Charles Fox, Rogue Valley Club president, Medford, Oregon. Visitors came from California, New Mexico, New Jersey, and 23 from Oregon.

New kittens are: Daniel A. Hanley, Harold Ralph Kyler, James L. Dixon, James

Swanson, Ivan Junior Sanford, F. Glen Breedlove, George Henry Carey, Donald P. Brosnan, Bruce Lec Wendt, Curtis J. Ryan, Gerald Kenneth Richter, and Roy Donald Merical.

James Jeff Emmons, Glenn H. McDon' ald, Delbert Girshem Shedd, Bill C. Bengts' son, Robert Harold Sell, Ross Ensworth, Martin Earl Kaupanger, Donald Joseph Lewis, John B. Brosnan, Gene Laurel Sjo' strand and Kenneth Ray Morphew.