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to preliminary estimates prepared jointly by the U.S. Deoartments of Labor and Commerce. For the first two months of 1959, expenditures totaled more than $7.1 billion -an alltime high for the January-February period.

Private spending for new construction in January and February was up 9/o this year from 1958 to a record $5.1 billion, primarily because ol a 30/o expansion in outlays for rrew dwelling units (to $2.2 billion).

Lumber Grodes Accepfed

Erik Flamer, who is doing an excellent job of getting acceptance by various city and county building departments in Southern California of the proper grades of lumber for the uses to which thev are best suited. advised the Southern California Retail Lumber Assn., under date of February 15, that i l. Good Utility DF as floor sheathing and solid roof sheathing is again permissible in the city of San Bernardino, and

2. Redwood studs, graded on WCLB Spruce rules, is now acceptable in the county of Ventura.

SCRLA Executive Vice-President Orrie W. Hamilton is also informed that a number of building departments are cracking down on "bootleg" grade stamps appearing ir.r Long Beach, Monrovia and Glendora, as well as varlous places in Orange county. \Mhenever discovered, the building department in the case has stopped ALL WORK on thE premises and did not let it resume until proper gradestamping and/or doubling up by Grade-stamped lumber had been accomplished. The SCRLA cautions its dealer members to be sure and examine all shipments wl.rere there might be a question about the validity of the grading agency or the gradestamp used on lumber.

3Oo/o Hike in Dwelling Units Sets New Februory Consfruction Record

New construction activity declined as is usual in February, but the $3.5 billion total of work put in place was l2o/o above the previous February record set in 1958, according

Rate-Position lVanted 92.00 per column inch

All others, $3.00 per column inch

Closing dates for copy, 5th and 20th

Well-established Wholesale organization has opening for TWO Experienced Salesmen in the Southern California area:

I. Excellent opportunity for man experienced in RETAIL DEALER Contactsall species.

2. Experienced INDUSTRIAL salesman with following.

UNLIMITED SOURCES OF SUPPLY

Address Box C-2839, California Lumber Merchant fOB W. 6th St., Room 508; Los Angeles 14, California

WANTED_

DESK SALESMAN FOR RETAIL YARD SAN DIEGO COUNTY

Address Box C-2846, California Lumber Merchant 108 West 6th St., Room 508, Los Angeles 14, Calif.

WANTED_

Desk Salesman for Wholesale Yard, Excellent opportunity for Young, Aggressive Lumberrnan.

Address Box C-832. California Lumber Merchant 108 West 6th St., Room 508, Los Angeles 14, Calif.

EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY FOR SALES TRAINEES

The Worlds' Largest Plywood Organization, U. S. Plywood Corp,, can use several young men in its sales department who wish to learn the business and make a career in this field. We offer a real opportu- nity to the right man. Call NOW for an appointment.

MR. DON BRALEY

4480 Pacific Blvd. Los Angeles 58, Calif.

Phone: LUdlow 3-3441

WANTED-

COMPTROLLER for well-es ablished, growing Wholesale Hardwood Lumber business. Must be experienced in office management and credits. Excellent salary and opportunity for man who fi'.s into OUR MANAGEMENT TEAM. Send resume.

Address Box C-2&{5, California Lumber Merchant 108 West 6th St., Room 508, Los Angeles 14, Calif.

WANTED_

Combination Inside and Outside Salesman for Retail Yard, San Diego County.

Address Box C-2849, California Lumber Merchant 108 West 6th St., Room 508, Los Angeles 14, Calif.

GIR.L FOR LUMBER OFFICE

In Santa Clara Valley area- Lumber office experience necessary. Assist with credits, accounts receivable and all-around retail lunber office detail. Age 25-38. Apply in own handwriting stating experience and salary expected.

Address Box C-2844. California Lumber Merchant l0B West 6th St., Room 508, Los Angeles 14, Calif.

Experienced lumberman desires position with challenge, Twenty years' experience. Has thorough working knowledge of rnill opera- tions, shipping and sales. Trained by MAJOR CONCE.RN. References.

JAMES A. HALVERSON

Box 674 Fortuna, Calif. RAndolph 5-4431

-CONI{ECTION WANTED_ AVAILABLE

Thoroughly experienced Hardwood & Plywood Lumberman- Money- making record. Will install and conduct Hardwood dept. in connection with well-established Softwood lumber yard. Moderate capital investment required. Handle on percentage basis.

Address Box C-2847, California Lumber Merchant 108 West 6th St., Room 50$ Los Angeles 14, Calif.

-WANTED_

LUMBER TRUCK {<** 1955 or Later Model 2-Ton-6 or l0-Wheeler

Address Box C-2842, California Lumber Merchant

108 West 6th St., Room 508, Los Angeles 14, Calif.

-YARDS and SITES FOn SAI^E/LEASE-

FOR SALE OR LEASE

LUMBER AND BUILDING SUPPLY CO. Long-established going business, located in heart of town, Big Bear Lake, SoCal's most popular, all-yiar mountain resort. Serving entire area with a most complete line of lumber and building materials, including full line of plumbing, electrical, paint, appliances, cement, builders' sup- plies and hardware. Principal business building 2-story, provides attractive spacious modern apt. Six supply buildings, 2200 sq. ft. covered lumber sheds, loading docks, etc. Yearly gross $120,0OO. Can show 2O/o net. Price $55,0OO for real estate and improvements. Owner retired, offers excellent terms. $5,000 down will handle to qualified buyer.

AN EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY. A TERRIFIC BUSINESS POTENTIAL WITH UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES WAITING TO BE TAKEN BY THE ABLE, AMBITIOUS, ENTERPRISING OPERATOR. For particulars contact owner:

M. J. GATOV

552 North Park Ave., Pomona, Calif.

Phones: NAtional 2-6514; or evenings: 2-8771

WANTED_LUMBER YARDS

We are interested in locating one or more good California yards (prefer in Southern California) for a well-financed out-of-state lumberman. DO YOU WANT TO SELL? It would be an ALLCASH Deal.

TWOHY LUMBER CO.Lurnberyard and Sawmill Brokers 714 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles 15; Rlchmond 9-8746 FOR LEASE

Distribution yard site, Mendocino County, Hiway 101. Approx. 4 acres. Ideal for Transfer yard, Packaging, Precut, etc, Facilities include office, sheds, burner, ground improvements. Addre*s Box C-282tr8. California Lumber Merchant 108 West 6th St., Room 508, Los Angeles 14, Calif.

Rentals

Los Angeles office for rent, storage and Hyster service available if required.

TARTER, WEBSTE,R & JOHNSON, INC.

phone: ANgelus n-Trrrlo'Angeles 23' Calif' 4200 Bandini Blvd.