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The Merchant Magazine

David Cutler, editor-manager 4500 Campus Dr., suite 476 Newport Beach, Ca. 92660

Dear Dave:

Thank you for the picture story of our open house party showri in a recent issue of The Merchant: (See Jan. issue, p. 16).

In taking a bunch of drinking lumbermen, and portraying them in such a dignified manner, you have indeed displayed your amazing wizardry as an artist and photographer. Thanks again.

Thomas D. Supple Regional services mgr. National Building Centers, Inc. 2041 Rosecrans Ave. El Segundo, Ca.90245

HOO.HOO NAME CHANGE

Dear Dave:

My opinion of Joe Mayfield's letter that was published in the February, 1975 issue of The Merchant Magazine is one of hearty agreement with Joe on this matter; changing the name of the International Order of Hoo Hoo could serve no useful purpose.

At the last regular meeting of the Black Bart Hoo Hoo Club #181 and the Board of Directors meeting held February 5, this matter was discussed and we unanimously agree that we should remain the same.

The people in the lumber industry are being confronted on all sides by governmental laws and regulations and of course other organizations are trying to legislate us out of business.

It is time for us to retain the good things we have going for us and stand up to be counted.

Dear Dave: I asked Joe Mayfield and others to write letters on the proposed name change. I think Joe did an excellent job. People as dedicated as Joe Mayfield are what has kept Hoo-Hoo together for all the 82 years.

I am enclosing a copy of my letter to Snark Marteney, expressing my opin- ion on name change and proposed by-law changes (He is completely opposed.-ed. )

We are planning a tri-club meeting, Shasta Cascade. Feather River and Sacramento Clubs, Friday April 18, at the "Blue Gum", in Willows, Ca.

We are also working on a four club meeting at Disneyland as soon as it can be arranged. San Diego, L.A., Orange County, and Inland Empire. I think we should make this meeting honoring our Old Timers.

I want to thank you and "The Merchant" for all the good things you have done for Hoo-Hoo all these years. Health, Happiness and Long Life!! Jim Jones

Hoo-Hoo Jurisdiction VI

3280 Sonoma Blvd.

Vallejo, Ca.94590

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A man of strong opinions, he says flatly that "no girl on an order desk will ever get an order from Don Eyer." He feels'they are not qualified in the basics of the business. "Ihey're all right for secretaries, receptionists and wallpaper departments. Girls just can't take the rigors of this business." He is the father of three young girls.

Over 525 Lodges Coast to Coasl

For reservations at any Howard Johnson's Motor Lodge, dial TOLL FREE 800-654-2000

Fraternally yours, Del Col Rounds Lumber Co. P.O.'Box 97 Cloverdale, Ca.95425

Dear Dave, I agree wholeheartedly with Joe Mayfield's expression opposing changing the name of Hoo-Hoo.

Earl Ruth Parlier Lumber Co.

P.O. Box 518 Parlier. Ca. 93648

The average of daily cash sales is up over lO0% from the same period a year ago. Eyer feels strongly that if everyone would stop reading all the doomsday news in the paper "the economy would turn around tomorrow." Plains Lumber is open Mon.-Fri. 7:30-6: Sat.8-4 andSun l0-3. They do about 35% rerall and 65% of their business in contractor/industrial and are working to increase the retail cash trade.

Typically not content with their present accomplishments, they plan additional outlets. A recent expansion move had to be delayed when the land they had acquired in nearby Placentia became unavailable. Eyer is presently seeking a new site.

Positions wanted 250 a word, minimum 22 words (22 words = $5.50). All others 35c a word, min. 20 words (20 words = $7.00). Phone number counts as one word. Boxed ads $l extra. Fancy headline or borders $2 extra. Box numbered ads add $1.50.

Help Wanted

BUYER, experienced only. Top salary for buyer thoroughly experienced in lumber hdware home center operation. Must be able to set up and implement stock control, inventory control systems Herb Stein, pres., H & E Home Builders Crty, 27285 W. Main St., Barstow, Ca. Phone weekdays, (7 l4) 256-2128, nites & weekends, ('l14) 2564434. All in: quiries confidential.

Salesman

Opportuuity for salesperson who wants to advance into management position in the future. Wood malufacturer is in need of contractor salesman il Los Angelesarea. Send resume to Box 147, c/o The Merchart Magazine.