Lumber Executives Inspect Addition To Plqnt

Consolidoted Lumber Compony Exponds Operotions Fqcilities

Af Huge Harbor Plqnt In Wilmington

George Hinkle, general manager of the Consolidated Lumber Co., Wilmington, supervised the placing of the first hyster load of lumber in the new addition of the harbor plant of the wholesale lumber concentration yard adjacent to the dry kiln area last month when the firm added two more acres to the 56 acre facility. He is pictured here "spotting" the first load in the kiln yard, along with general superintendent John Hults, hyster operator Rito Franco on lift fork and his assistant Carl Wagrrer.

It was a gala day early in January when the offcials of the lumber concern initiated the new area, which was formerly occupied by three unoccupied houses on Anaheim Street in the harbor eity. Oftcials of the firm attending the ceremony included Ralph Russell, Al Wahl, J. W. "f itz" F itzpatrick and, of course, general manager Hinkle. 548 tons of crushed rock were applied to the area in preparing it for lumber storage, according to superintendent Hults.

"The operating plant is now so spread out it requires a two way radio system to keep in touch with the mobile equipment operating within the yard and to keep the movement of lumber flowing from the docks, to mill, to kilns to storage," said super-cargo Hults.

"Our plans call for continued expansioq and remodeling to keep abreast of the service we must render dealers during the 60's ahead and to keep our plant up-to-date and modern," said general manag:er George Hinkle.

los Angeles Gomplex fo Surposs New York Areo Within Holf-Gentury

Population in the Southland economic complex of Los Angeles will surpass the l7-county New York area within the next 50 years, it is predicted. James S. Cantlen, chairrnan of the Research committee of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, said studies by his group indicate that the local area will be gaining on the New York-northeastern New Jersey complex at the rate of 150,000 persons per year by 1980. (A recent survey by his research group on trends through 1980 revealed that the population of the state of California would pass the state of New York by mid-19fl.)

"Although the five-county Southland area currently has less than half the population of the New York county grouping, 7,210,0N ioi4,52I,700, by 1980 this lead will be reduced to less than 4,000,000," Cantlen stated. He pointed out that the local area is growing at the rate of 340,000 annually, while New York is gaining in population at only 180.000 each vear.

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Screening

Wood Preservers Point Out Vqlue of Pressure-treqted Wood in Homes

There is a distinct place for pressure-treated wood in the American home building picture, it is pointed out by C. Miles Burpee, manager of the Service Bureau, Ameiican Wood Preservers' Association, Chicago.

There are many places in a modern home where treated wood can perform a valuable job in offering protection against the two worst enemies of wood, decay and termites. At the same time, wood treated to make it fire retardant also will provide added safety to a home, Burpee declares.

Considering the heavy investment in a new home-a house usually is the biggest investment made by the average person-the Service Bureau declares it is wise to make sure that full protection is afforded against the damage which can result from decay or termite attack. lfomeowllers seldom go without adequate fire insurance on their homes; considering the small additional cost of using pres- sure-treated wood where necessary, this type of insurance against rot and termites is equally vital, Burpee declares.

T)ecay is caused by fungi, low forms of plant life, which fbed upon the wood. Four requirements aie necessary for decay-air, favorable temperature, moisture and food, which is supplied by the wood itself. The fungi cannot feed on the wood unless it contains more than 20 per cent of moisture by weight.

Much of the wood in well-constructed homes is too dry to_decay,_but leaky roofs, windows and plumbing may pro- vide ample moisture. In general, Burpee-points Jut, ti.eited wood should be used wherever there is excessive moisture and fo_r- all _building members in contact with the ground or within 18 inches of the soil.

_ Decay occurs frequently in untreated flooring laid directly on concrete slabs or subfloors in contact with the ground, for moisture in the soil penetrates the concrete slabl unless it is effectively waterproofed, and in time reaches the wood.

Ternrites must have contact with the soil and their entrance_to buildings can be prevented by insulating all untreated woodwork from the ground. Pressure treated wood is itself an excellent barrier, because they cannot eat through it. Fortunately, the same preservatives that prevent decay also stop termites if applied to the wood by approved pressure processes. One of the most practical methods to keep termites out of buildings is to use pressure treated wood for ground floor construction. The subfloor lumber and all wood below it should be pressure treated if an effective barrier is to be set up against subterranean termites, the Service Bureau concludes. -

Hoo-Hoo Club 2 Moves Dinner

Dance To Sqn Fernando Volley

Snark John Osgood, of Los Angeles Hoo-Hoo Club 2, announced last month a change in plans for the annual dinner dance which was scheduled for February 17th. Because of a double booking this event has been changed to Friday evening March 3, 1961 at beautiful Glen-Aire Country Club in Sherman Oaks. The clubhouse is located at 3910 Stansbury Street.

Rex Oxford has arranged for Jerry Campbell and his orchestra to furnish dance music starting promptly at 8:09 P.M. The cocktail hour and gathering of the will get underway starting at 6:30 P.M. A gala evening is promised for the ladies with favors for all the "Gals" and practical door prizes for the lucky guests. The Hoo-Hoo-Ettes will turn out in great numbers and Snark Osgood has promised fun for everyone. The cuisine at Glen-Aire Country Club is the finest, offering a choice of lobster or steak at only $11.00 per couple, or single at 95.50.

AU Hoo-Hoo are urged to set aside this date and bring the missus out for the fun. Dancing will continue until 2:00 A.M.s o o o-we'll be seeing you.

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