LASC's 18th management conference

"Pattt'rns for Plogrt'ss or How to Succeed irr Busines.s by really trying," is the theme for this year's lSth Annual Management Conference of the Lumber Association of Southern California. The conference, November l-1-16. will be at Palm Spring's El Mirador Hotel.

Joe McCracken, erecutive v.p., ['estern Forest Industries Association of Fortland. will }xr openine speaker on Thursdal'. He will talk on the continuing efiect of the Japanese log t.rport problem on the manufacturer and how it affects wholesale and retail lumbermen. The afternoon se-ssion n'ill feature a panel of lumbermen, discussing curn'nt problems {acing managelnent in todal''s changing and highly competitive market.

That night the traditional directors'cocktail party will be held in the Starlight Patio of the El Mirador. followed by a candlelight dinner and dancing in the Palm Terrace Room.

Fridar-. at 9:4.5 a.m., the eye-opcner r.r'ill be an audio visual prest'ntation liy Computer Scicnces Corp. entitled "lnformation Explosion". This i-s a completely ne\,! pre- sentation. shown for the first time at thr recent Americ.an Societv of Association Executives meeting in Atlanta, Ga. The program was an instant success with the ASAII members and should be equally successful with LASC members.

Next, an outstanding speaker from one of the nation's largest mass merchandisers in the building materials field. Petro Kulynl'ch, exec. vp. of Lowe's Companies. Inc., headquartered in North Wilksboro. North Carolina, will tell ahout Lowe's successful merchandising and sales technique u'hich have led them from a small nperation to ont: har-ing 50 plu-. units throughout the southeast.

At noon. all con{ert'nt'e peoplt' are invited to the plesident's luncheon in the Palm Terrace Room. New officer,. for 1969 u'ill bt' introdrrced and the outgoing prt'sident will bc suitahlv recognized for his 1'ear of lt'adcrship.

Present plans call for the speaker to be a rt'ell knor.r'n top economist in southern California.

Saturda'r' u ill ht. der,oted to tennis on the hott'l courts. eolf at llermuda Dunes Coun- try Club, and listening to the USC-Oregon State football game. Saturday afternoon the trophies will be awarded to the tennis players and golfers, at an informal cocktail party in the executive vice president's bungalow.

This will conclude the lSth Annual Management Con{erence, which promiscs to be one of thc most informative and exciting conferences held in recenr vears.

Simonson lumber Acquisition

Simonson Lumber Co. has purchased the milling and drying facilities of the former Diebold Lumber Co. at Smith River. Calif.. and will move their sales offices there as o{ Nov. 4, according to Denny Hess, Simonson sales manager. The assistant sales manager is Phil Kelty.

No price was gir.en for the sale.

The move means that Simonson will no\ process their redwood at Smith River. rather than Arcata as before. The acquisition expands their redwood line to include bevel sidings, thin paneling, mouldings. pickets and fencing materials.

The new Diebold acquisition is adjacent to other Simonson property in Smith River.

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N o P d R S T U v w X Y 7r

Bellwood spells it like it is... *Q iS fOf Q,-U-A-L-!-T-Y

At Bollwood Ouality Doors, Ouality is not just our middle name, it's built into our doors. Like doors with the widest stiles in the industry; the widest top and bottom rails; lumber from the West Coast's finest mills; and veneers of the first grades only. And after we build in all this quality we control it. Rigidly.

(No wonder our quality control inspectors get eyestrain finding O.O1Yo defects out of a whole month's production !) rhat's whv when *;,:::::,"r"::;::i,!:." at Bettwood "

THE BELLWOOD COMPANY / 533 West Collins / Orange, California 92669

[. A. Club Goes ]lollywood

In its last two meetings, Los Angeles' energetic Hoo-Hoo club has entertained the Snark of the Universe. elected new officers" played hundreds of holes of golf and then watched films taken of themselves while they played. (If you've ever seen your swing in slow motion you'll understand the agonized looks on the member's faces).

A standing ovation was given visiting Snark Robert L. "Bob" Johnson, Thomas Lumber Co., Klamath Falls, Ore., aftir he spoke to the club.

New club officers are president, Jim Barneg Cal Forest Products; lst vp., Don Stobaugh, Sun Lumber Co.; 2nd vp., Ken Coleman, Eckstrom Plywood; secretary, Dorman Dane, Hallinan Mackin and treasurer, Joe Contestabile, Tarter, Webster & Johnson.

Summit Lumber's Art Johnson held the winning raffie ticket and picked up a new TV set from immediate past president Hugo Miller. Rounds Lumber Co.

At the September meeting, Jack Millikan, Lane Lumber Co.. manned the oameras as the members did their Arne Palmer bits. Golf winners (ofi-camera) were Ken Kenoffel and Jim Barnes tied for low gross; low net, Stan Mago; lst flight, Don Gow and Bud Nelson tied; 2nd flight winners, Hugo Miller and Ed Difani; in 3rd flight, Don Bailey and Jerry Maguire.

7 NAWTA Meetings in the West

The National-American Wholesale Lumher Association h:rs announced that their annual series of regional meetings begins this year in Vancouver, B.C., October 18. Regional meetings provide NationalAmerican membership the opportunity to discuss their industry at the local level and to exchange national and local informaticr.

The six Western regionals following the Vancouver meeting are: Seattle, October 23; Portland, October 24; Eugene, Oregon, October 25; Medfordo Oregon, Oetober 28; San Francisco, October 29; and Los Angeles on October 30th.

Simpson Redoing Von De Nor Mfltr'i

Simpson Timber Co. has announced a-ii $4.1 million modernization of its Korbe!'i sawmill and the purchase of ttre Van De'. Nor Lumber Co. sawmill at Arcatao Calif.,:',, as an interim production facility, according to president C. H. Bacon, Jr. .'1,'

The Van De Nor mill was closed more 'I than a month ago by the owners, William i-l and Richard Norris. Simpson is acquiring 'i only the sawmill and associated equipment' ! according to Baeon. :

Simpson began operating the mill one shift daily in September with 35 men and .': will add a second shift next year while the j Korbel mill is shut down, according to J. R. ,, Perry, production manager, redwood, Areata..-'

Mort Doyle Lesn es NFPA"

Mortimer B. Doyle, since 1957 executive vp. of the National Forest Products Asso ciation and chairman of the board and president of Timber Engineering Co., both of Washington, D.C., will join Southwest Forest Industries, Phoenix, Arizona, as ex' ecutive vp., J.B. Edens, president of Southwest, has announced.

A leading manufacturer of lumber, ply' wood, paper, and paper products, Southwest Forest Industries recently anounced a major expansion and growth program.