Major hardwood firm honored on its fiftieth birthday

lN celebration of its 50th anniverlsary in business, at a gala open house, Tom Bradley, Mayor of Los Angeles, honored Paul Penberthy, chairman of the board and his wife, Lillie, founders of the Penberthy Lumber Co., with a special commendation for their long-standing contribution to the business community of Los Angeles, Ca.

HANDS0ME scroll detailing company's 50 year history, was presented-to Mr. aniJ Mrs. Paul Penberthy by Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley, who lauded the inspiration and determination of the Jounders, and cited them as outstanding examples of what has made our country great.

The festive event, attended by over 200 customers, suppliers and friends, was staged April 30, at the company's main facility, 5800 South Boyle Ave., Los Angeles. Penberthy Lumber Co. is one of the country's largest importers and wholesalers of hardwoods and softwoods which are sold throughout the United States and Canada for home and office furniture, musical instruments, pool tables, boats, sporting goods, truck trailer floors and numerous industrial and construction uses.

The company maintains over an I I million board foot inventory, in 75 different domestic and exotic foreign species, acquired from ma- jor lumber producing centers throughout the world.

In addition to the Los Angeles location, the company operates a l5 acre yard near the Los Angeles harbor in Carson and a 300,000 board foot per day softwoods production mill, Pine Mountain Lumber Company, in Yreka, Ca.

Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley presents special commendation to the founders of the Penberthy Lumber Co. upon the occasion of the f irm's 50th anniversary.

PENBERTHY v.p. Bill StPaul explains (top) characteristics and handling methods of exotic hardwoods during plant tours conducted by company sales and management personnel. Among the throng attending were Ed Fountain, oresident of Ed Fountain Lumber Co. and Anne C. Murray, popular founder of the lumber industry sorority, the Hoo-HooEttes.

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