NEWS

By R0SS KINCAID executive vice president

A N ALL-INDUSTRY luncheon in the A por11un6 Coliseum Convention Hall on Friday, Feb. 2., featuring an outstanding speaker and surprise entertainment will be a new event in the '68 Western Exposition.

Registration and reservation information will be mailed soon. Mark the dates on your calendar NOW! Thursday eve' ning, Feb. I, is the opening preview of exhibits with a colorful Hawaiian atrnosphere and Friday and Saturday, Feb. 2 and 3, two full days of business programs? exhibits and social

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ooMr. Estimator" Jim Adams was in W'estern territory recently presenting his new approach in advanced estimating to a full class of 28 students. The value of his system has been proven throughout the country and we're certain the group found it a great help in the preparation of estimates, quickly and accurately,

The o'new look" open house at Ernie Nailor's Nailor Lumber Co., Port Angeles, Wash., attracted more than 3,000 visitors in September. Conducted tours were shown a new woodworking plant and the newlyremodeled departments of their store.

Ernie distributed about $I.000 in door prizes in addition to free cofiee, cookies, balloons to the kids and other favors. He says the open house was a big success, and the costs, including an extensive advertising program, broysh! profitable results.

Our most recent information on the secondary boycott bill: H.R. 100 appears dead for this session of Congress. Strong reaction from our industry as well as others was undoubtedly instrumental in postponing action. We'll keep you posted on future action. Manv thanks to thbse of you who expressed opposition by letter to your legislators.* owner-manager of Home Lumber Co., Lewiston, Idaho, who addressed the Clarkston, W'ash. Chamber of Commerce recently. Harold, a member of Lewis-Clark Hoo-Hoo Club, acted as spokesman for the group during the observance of National Forest Products Week, emphasizing that wood is here to stay for building despite attempts to imitate forest products with synthetics.

A group dental expense insurance plan is now available through WBMA. Member firms may obtain coverage for owners, employees and their dependents. Complete in. formation has been mailed to all members. If you have questions or would like additional information, contact the WBMA office or any staft member.

lorge Door Compony Sold

Rudiger-Lang Co., Berkeley, Calif.n one of the west's largest makers of aluminum screens and. screen doors, has been purchased by Richard C. D. Bell. Bell has been elected president and chairman of the board; Gale Murphy executive vice president and general manager and W. Donald Fletcher was elected to the board.

Gale Murphy started in 1946 as con. troller. In 1952 he became secretary. treasurer. W. Donald Fletcher, industrialist and co-founder of the Coro Foundation is an experienced marketing specialist.

Rudiger-Lang annual sales are in excess of $I million.

When you drive a Deniston Tliple-Lock

Lead-Seal nail into a metal roof, the hole around the nail is plugged with lead and the break in the metal is completely covered. Because the nail has lead under its head and down its shank, a perfect double seal is formed. Now the owner doesn't need a mop every time it rains. And he need not climb upon the roof to pound the nails back in every time the wind blows.