& CO.

Tom Corbett Appointed Sales Manager

Thomas Corbett, who has been a member of the sales force of Strable Hardwood Co. for the past five years, has been appointed manager of sales for Duncan Timbers, Inc., 45 James Street, Redwood City, Calif., effective February 16, 1953.

This firm imports Australian and Malayan harils'oods and Mr. Corbett will sell to accounts throughout the United States.

They have facilities for band salving hardr'r'ood. for manufacturing veneers, and to sell logs and milled lumber. They also have dry kilns in Australia.

Named Executive Director for NAHB

John M. Dickerman has been named executive director of the National Association of Home Builders, succeeding to the tasks handled for 11 years by Frank \\r' Cortrvright, retiring executive vice president.

The announcement was made by Emanuel M. Spiegel' NAHB president, who said that Dickerman's background in housing eminently qualified him for NAHB's top administrative position.

Dickerman, formerly assistant executive vice president and legislative director of the NAHB, has been rl'itl-r the trade group since 1947. The 38 year old executive is a graduate of the lJniversity of Illinois, class of 1938; Larv 1940.

A familiar figure in Congressional circles, he has been in constant touch with the Congress on matters concerning housing, presenting builders' vieu's to the Congress, informing members on the current position of housing legislation, and analyzing and digesting all bills t'hich have impact on the horne building industry.

In addition, he is active in consultation u'ith Government departments on the formulation of new and interpretation of existing housing .legislation ; is an expert on mortgage financing, and has done notable rvork in the promotion of slum clearance and rehabilitation programs throughout the countrY.

Appoint ed General Manager

E. L. Bruce, Jr., president of E. L. Bruce Co., announces the appointment of Frank McAlpine as manager of the Bruce plant at Bruce, Miss. His appointment lvas effective February 1.

A native of Boligee, Ala., he attended the University of Alabama before going to work for the Bruce plant at Bruce, Miss. in 1948 as a log buyer.

He rvas inducted into the Army January 1, 1951 and upon his return in September, 1952 he rvas made assistant plant nlanager.

Wilh Tcrrter, Webster d Johnson

Ray Smith has joined the sales staff of Tarter, Johnson, Inc. at Los Angeles. He rvas formerly nan-Mackin Lumber Co.

Want Ads

WANTED

Worh for 15,fi)O lb. Ro*s Fork Lift, abo lqtnbcr tructl

235 S. Ke[ogg, Fullcrton, Calif.

Phone cvc. IAmbcrt $3E82

Rates reason&le

Leattier Luuber Aprons

Sturdy lumbcraea'r apro!. nadc of top $relity r,ccleincd rurnishcd in both singlc and double ply, epptor. lJ't2( wrthout bclt and bucklc. Spccial dircoontr to Fbbcrr

HTNDRIE BELTING & RUBBER CO.

{05 Townc Avc., Lor Angclc. t3, Cdif. Phone TRinitt 77y6

For Sale

!c.tbcr, titb a

Lu-bcr yard and custom planing -iI, '12 milcs uorth of San Francisco.

Planing mill, Rols forh lift, and all equipnent cnn be purcharcd ar a unit separate from thc propcrty.

Rt. 2, Bo: 3,15-8, Sonoma Cdif. Telephonc Sonora 27El

Wanted

Wholesale associate for well etablirhcd rholeralc 6nn incorporating for lso,mo.oo. Need ffo,mO.Oo or more for erpaasim locatcd in Southcrn Oregon.

Addresg Box C-2107, Cdifornia Lumber fcrchaat 108 W. 6th SL, RtD- 5Ot, Loc Angclcr 14, Cdif.

CUSTOU UILLING atrd

KILN DRYING tcCOY PLANING UILL

3aO0 Eart btb SL, Lo Atsplcr el, C;rlif. Pbooc ANgclus 9&116

Position Wanted

As sales m:rnagcr, credit manager or purchadng agcnt for lunbcr and buildirg materialr concern, wholcsalc or_retail Over 2f0 ycan' expcrience. thc past seycn ycars in Southern Califcnia as nanger of wliotesale'and rctail firm. At prescnt tirnc cmployed

Address Bor C-2r10, Califoraia Lumbcr Icrc.bant rO8 W. 6th St., Rm. 50E, Los Angclcr f+ Calilornia

CARRIER & LIFT TRUCKS FOR SALE

\Vebster & rvith Halli-

Hyster Lift Trucks Model R. T. f50 7/2 \oa l1'-

R6ss Lift Truckr Modcl 15 H T 7/t Toa 17' Ross Carriers Modcl 9l 66' Blocls 6'Lift 6'Lift

Above Equipmeot Complctely Rcbuilt and Guarantccd. For the Bcst in Used Equiprrcnt

LUMBER CARRIER COUPANY

23!f Jcrrold Ave. San Francisco 2+, Cafir. VAlencia f{325

FOR SALE l95l Gerlinger Fork Lift, E-ton, I{odel PH Et62-L{, Litt lg 2', Fork 64". Excellent condition. 359fl).

Monarch Lumbcr Co.

4656 E. WashinSton Blvd-, Los Angelcs 22, Calli. ' Phone ANgelus I{ZES

Want Ads

Rcte-Position wqnted $2.00 per colurnn inch

All others, $3.00 per colunn inch ClosinE dcteg lor cop& Sth and 20th

2 _ LUMBER YARDS FOR SAI,E2

Small RETAIL Yard, center San Gabriel Valley, 9 miles N.E. of L.A. Doing $5-$6000 mo. Modern store, 90-ft. shed. Busy Blvd. Requires around $20,000. Lease 3 to 5 yrs. Retiring.

Nornes of Advcrtiscrl In lhir Dcportmcnt u3ing o blird oddress cnnof bc dtvulgcd. All inquirier ond rrglio rhould bc cddrcssed to kcy rhown in lhr odvorilronrnf

WHOLESALE Yard, over 20,000 sq. ft. Equipped with 7l horse DeWalt combination. Level, fenced, no trackage. Can use for storage, sorting, make pallets, etc. Lease $100. month. Can give immediate occupancy.

Call ROWLEY (Owner) for appt. to inspect. Days 9 to 3: RYan 1-8188Eve & Sun. DOuglas 7-1301 Or write 34 N. Raymond, Pasadena I, Calif.

CAR,RIERS &tIFT TR,UCKS

For

Experienced printed rates upon request. Estab[shed 1943.

CRANE & CO.

1417 E. rzth St.

TR. 6973 Los Angeles, Calif.

For Sale

Small retail Lumber & Millwork business, annual sales about $120,0O0.04. Located in Coastal city in Central California, under same ownership and management for past 32 years, Owner (and manager) wishes to retire and devote more time to other business interests. Can give good lease on first class buildings, site and eguip,ment (other than trucks.) Inventory about $30,000.00, can be quickly reduced to 2O or 25 thousand.

Address Box C-2109, California Lumber Merchant 108 W. 6th St., Rm. 508, Los Angeles 14, Cdif.

WHOLESALE LUMBER SALESMAN experienced, would like position with reputable West Coast Wholesaler as Field Buyer, or with Manufacturer as Manufacturer's Field Agent. Familiar with all West Coast species including Plywood. Consider any locale. Free to travel Rated Red Book listed Lubbock, Texas.

Address E. B, "Buster" Wells, 3914 Anita Street, Houstron, Texas Telephone PReston 1446

EQUIPMENT FOR SALF,

I 15 HT Ross Stacker

2 l5O Hyster Stackers

I 4 ton Gerlinger Stacker

I Model 90 Ross Carrier 66"

1 Model 12 Ross Carrier 54"

2 l0 KW portable Generators

For Sale

Model RT-15O Hyster

Capacity-15,000 lbs.

Condition-Excellent

Guarantee-9O Days SYSTEM LIFT TRUCK SERVICE

1711-15th st. Oakland 7, California TWinoaks 3-rt403

Southern Catifornia Tumber Company For Saie

Three yards located in Orange County, established over 50 years ago. Best of reasons for selling.

Ventura County yard, sales about $15,0fi) monthly. Will cost $20,000 including ground, buildings, trucks & equipment. Inventory about $20,fl)0 additional. This yard in a fine district, makes a very good impression. Books open to qualified parties.

If you want to sell your yard, give us a ring.

TWOHY LUMBER CO.

LUMBER YARD AND SAWMILL BROKERS

714 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles 15, Calif.

PRospect 87'16

I Dodge 4 wheel drive Pickup

1 I Ton Chevrolet fat bed

1 24" Endless Bed Planer

I Ballbearing Rip Saw with motor and V belts

Equipment may be seen at MacKAY MILL SERVICE

822-69th Avenue Oakland 21, California Telephone SWeetwood 8-9428 l0l0