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On President Richard Nixon's recent stopooer in San Francisco, he hnd' a briel chat with, Tnr MuRcHeNt's Cal Wood,. Later. Presi'd'ent Nixon recalled the uisit in this grac' ious letter n Cal, uthich is reprinted, belnw.-Editor.

The White House Washington

August 4' 1969

Dear Mr. Wood:

I want you to know how much I appreciated your kind letter of July 23. I was very pleased to have the opportunity to meet you in San Francisco and you were thoughtful to remind me of the occasion. Your remimscence of your ride with President Hoover brought back many memories for I too recall the extravagance of the five cent trolley fare.

Your generous words of encouragement mean a great deal to me and I share your hopes for our country. I can think of no finer contribution to America's future than your six children and twelve grandchildren. With my best wishes to you and your family, Sincerely,

Richard Nixon

Vacation Bug Out

The Merchant Magazine 573 South Lake Ave. Pasadena, Calif.

Gentlemen:

Keith D. Johnson, sales manager for McElroy Lumber Co. of San Jose, after reading of

Jim Oakley's fishing get-a-way in the August issue of The Merchant, called Jim Oakley and borrowed his truck and camper -loaded up his family and headed for the beaches of Southern California on vacation.

Sincerely,

D. A. McElroy Vice President McElroy

Lumber Co. P.O. Box 456 Morgan Hill, Calif. 95037

Comeback From Fire

David Cutler, editor

Dear Dave:

As you undoubtedly know, we had a bad fire here last Wednesday. CaI Wood was in the next day to take pictures and write the story. (See p. 29 _Ed.)

It would help us greatly if you would run the following statement along with Cal's article.

Very Truly Yours

Jack Higgins

J. E. Higgins Lumber Co. 99 Bayshore BIvd. San Francisco, Calif. 94119

Higgins Staiement

The fire did not spread to the mill, Ioading and receiving warehouse, moulding warehouse, or the air drying yard. None of our rolling equipment was lost except a pick up truck and one small fork lift. Most of our records were saved.

W'e are going to rebuild as soon as possible at the same location, but will continue to do business as usual in the interim. In the meantime temporary offices will be used and we will be servicing our accounts from our Union City and Sacramento yards, when necessary.

Posluons wanted 25t a word, mlnlmum 22 words (22 words : $5.50). AU others 35, a word, min. 20 words (20 words - f1.00). Phone nurnber eounts as one word. Boxed ads S1 extra. Fancy headllne or borders S2 extra. Box numbered ads add E1.

Glassfif fied Advcntfisemn@rDts

Names of advertlsers uglng a box numbr not be released. Addres8 all repugs number shown in ad ln cfe of Thd M llfsg&zlne, 5?3 So. LaJ<e Aye., Paeadena, t. 91101. Deadltno for copy ls tho 20th. To call ln an sil: (213) ?92-4098.

Heip Wanted Help Wanted Fosition Wanted

ESTABLISIIDD CAI,IFOR,NIA lumber and wood products wholesale distribution company has openings in the San Francisco and Los Angeles areas for experienced and ambitious men. Salary plus commission and fringes. Average salesman earns $2000 per month after one year. Write box 6 c/o this publication. (Our people know of this ad.)

EXPERIENCED OUTSIDE contractor salesman. lumber and roof trusses, truss take off, Salari open commensurate with experience. Mall resume to Solana Lumber Company, P.O, Box C, Solana Beach, Calif. 920?5 (San Dlego County).

TEr-FPEONE OBDEB DESK SAr-ESMEN. Hunter Woodworks, Inc., 1235 East 223rd St,, Carson, California (2L3) 715-2544 and 835-56?1.

.I]u]IIEDIATE OPENfNGH managers to $2O,0OO per year; 6 asst. managers to $15,000 per yr. Rapidly expanding chain of lumber & frardware discount stores in So. Calif. Tremendous eareer opportunity in our modern, new stores. Send resume nowl Wrlte box 11, c/o The Merchant.

WANTED: ALL AnOUND man for growing Los Angeles area building supply store. Experience preferred or wlll train right person, Send resume to box 10.

SOUTII BAY REDWOOD CO. desires to employ a manager for its new custom milling opera- tlon in Orange, California. This man should be quallfied to maintain adequate inventory records and coordinate the proper flow of customers' lumber through storage, mllling and final output. Call Jim or Harold M. Frod- sham (213) 6?6-2261 or (2]..3) 772-5258.

UNITEI! T(l SERYE Y(lU BEST!

COUNTERIIAN, salary and commission. Experienced or trainee. Contact Bob Reed, Barr Lumber Co., \0142 Los Alamitos BIvd., Los Alamitos, Calilornia 9O12O (21.3) 596-4415.

TOP NOTCII aggresslve lumber wholesaler in Southern California needs honest hardworking salesman for top money Job. Reply box g.

INSIDE MAN needed for shipping, biuing, pric- ing and general olfice work. Profit sharing and Blue Cross benefits. Lumber experience necessary. State qualifications by letter only. Crenshaw Lumber, 1940 West 166th St., Gardena. Californla 90247.

STORE AND YARD help for new home center to open in Fullerton soon. Old line company, needs help with yard experience, hardware clerks, plumbing and electric sales people, floor supervisor, counter help, housewares manager and other store personnel. Paid vacatlon, free insurance, excellent worklng conditions. Reply statlng salary required, previous experience and full lnformation that would enable us to fully consider your applicatlon. Manager, Consales, Box 398, Garalen Grove, California 92641.

SERVICES OFFERED

JOHIINY TEE LI'IIBEB LO,AI)

SIGN PBINTEB

Specializlng ln danger flags, slde-load slgns, Job cards, etc. John Wellefs Printtng, 1842 W. 169th St., cardena, Caltr. 90242. Phone (213) 676-7522 or 323-7606.

A United staff of veteran lumbermen experienced in handling the requirements of the retail dealer

United in their effort to provide prompt, efficient service on wholesale orders from our

United inventory of prime softwood lumber maintained with the retail dealer's needs in mind.

OBANGD COIINTY or Long Beach area. Experlenced ln management, wholesale, retall, estimating, construction. Able to invest 920M. For resume, write box 8.

For Saie

USED EQUIPMENT for sale: two C-40-B Clark forklifts. 4,000 lbs. capacity, 1966-196? models. Hunter Woodworks, Inc., 1235 East 223rd St., ,C-qrson, California. (273) 775-2544, (213) 8355671.

OLLB 117-D bandsaw, 232 table saw, micrometer, good conditlon, need smaller bandsaw. Make offer. 3915 San Fernando, clendale, Californf a (zag) 245-9424.-

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