crnd there is 3ln APMI tYpe, size ctnd grode of Qu olity Plywood for everY building need

A{A\s one of the oldest and largest producers in the indusryr Associated makes a type, size and grade of quality Douglas fir plywood for every building need:

Interior-type: For walls, ceilings, cabinets, built'ins; for sheathing and subflooring.

Exterior-t1zpe: For siding, outdoor signs, farm structures' boats of all sizes and shapes.

Seo Swirl (interior and exterior). A beautiful decorative plywood for remodeling and new construction.

Knorty Seo Swirl. A companion product to select Sea Suiil.

Verticol Groin (interior and exterior).

Philippine Mchogony ond Birch-faced plywood (interior).

Hondy Ponels (interior and exterior).

All APMI plywood is manufactured in the heart of the Douglas fir region of Oregon; is grademarked and trademarked; is available through branch sales warehouses in major building centers, sold by experienced plywood men. Your inquiries are invited.

JackDiorne,pfilislw'

How Lumber Looks

Pcirtland, Oregon, Janttarv 14-Douglas fir region satr,mills set several records during 1953. Prices skidded during the vear as much as $14 per thousand feet belou' 1952 levels. Ntills in the u,estern Oregon and Washington rain llelt had a record order file for the past quarter centurlz. Thev also cut and shipped more lumber than during 1952 but fell belou'1951 record highs.

Harris E. Smith, secretary, \\rest Coast Lumbermen's Association. said the price skid l'as due to a drop in rvoriil demand f<ir West Coast lumber. U. S. and Canaclian mills diverted fir and hemlock lumber usually sold in export tr) U. S. domestic markets. I)espite a record constructiou year, this extra volume of lumber depressed prices, for it u'as just a bit mc-rre than the market could take. A number of mil1s had to close becanse of this price drop, Smith said. some permanently and some until economic condititlt-ts in the industry improve.

Production for the trvelve montl.rs, Smith said, reached rc,n2,898,A00 board feet, orders totaled 10,171,657,000 feet; and, shipments rvere 10,213,396,000 board feet.

The u,eekly average of West Coast lumber production in December rvas 165,632,000 b.f. or 87.5/o of the 194 -1952 average. Orders averaged 173,563,000 b.f.; shipments 166,473,0A0 b.l. Weekly averages for Novemberw'ere: I'rrrduction 182,82+,000 l>.1.;96.6/o of the 1948-1952 averagc; orders 179,214,0m b.f.; shipments 178,768,000 b.f.

Tn'elr'e months o{ 1953 cumulative production I0,D2,898,000 b.f.; tu'elve months oi 1952, 10J51,072,000 b.f.; tu,elve months of 1951, 10,416,432.00O l't.f

()rclers for tu.elve months of 1953 l;reakdou'n as follou-s: Raii & truck 7,016,618,000 b.f. ; domestic cargo 2,197,490,' 000 b.f ; export 51 1,915,000 b.f. ; local 415,634,00A b.t. The indtrstry's unfilled order file stood at 719,626,N0 b.l. at the end of Decernber, gross stocks at I,046,570,000 b.f. . (Continued on I'age 64) la l/oaa .lunne

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From 20 modern plants, Long-Bell dependably supplies these qualig wood products-

for Strength, Beauty, Economy !

From Cottage to Country Estate Long.Bell West Coast Hemlock fills every construction need! lt meets the strength requirements for rafters and joists. Clear grades provide beauty for natural-finish interiors and flooring, also entensively used for exterior bevel, bungalow and drop siding. Easy To Work, Ioo. Long-Bell West Coast Hemlock saws withoutlplintering and holds nails firmly without splitting. lt's free of pitch, uniform in texture! And, Kitchen Cabinets and millwork made of West Coast Hemlock are satin-smooth for perfecting painting or natural finish.

Grades Correspond with West Coast Douglas Fir. Long-Bell West Coast Hemlock meets the standard grading and dressing rules of the West Coast Bureau of Lumber Grades and inspection-rules that are nearly identical to those for West Coast Douglas Fir.

Shipping Containers made of Long-Bell West Coast Hemlock are light in weight with high-shock resistance, high-splitting resistance and great nail-holding ability! And, Long-Bell West Coast Hemlock is light in color to assure easy reading of markings perfect for food containers since it has no odors to harm natural flavors of produce! Long-Bell West Coast Hemlock means extra profits for you!

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