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coNslRucrloN Booll Aloha,

Wife Ann and I arrived in Hilo, Hawaii, on the 16th of Sept. Drove over to Kailua, Kona where we are just unwinding from the rigors of Mainland living.

Will depart this beautiful island of Hawaii in a few daYs to finish our visit in Honolulu.

Construction seems to be booming, up approx: 34Vo. However, the real business seems to be in colorful ladies' gowns and exotic rum drinks. Have contributed to both enterPrises.

Will be back on the job at Ward & Harrington Lumber, Orange, Oct. lst. Regards, Bob Goetze Hawaii.

THE BAT IINE Dear Dave, Your correspondence finallY caught up with me here in Park Rapids, Minnesota.

This general area was formerly the "Paul BunYan" countrY years ago.

We expect to be back in God's country (southert Calif.) about Thanksgiving time.

In the meantime, next Sat., Sept. 21, we will be at the University of Minnesola stadium, cheering the USC Trojans on to victory.

Sincerely, A. M. "B&t" Batliner Los Angeles, Calif. You diil a good, iob ol cheering IJSC, o'Bat" thcy euentuallY beat ihe Cophers, 29'20'-Edi' tor.

DEALERS NESPOT{O

The Merchant Magazine Dear Richaid, \il'e ane extremelY Pleased that you arrd The Merchant Magazine are intercted in our operatiori.

Talking with you was a great pleasure and we wish You cortinued success in the fine job you have been doing in telling the story of our industrY.

Yours Truly,

John S. Ilarmer

Southland Lumber

& SuPPIY Inglewood,

Calif.

Many thanlcs tor the kind words, Mr. Hormcr. For a look at Dick Heckmads story, see pages sir and seaen ol this issue.-Editor. I