KOREA

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as the regiment remained in its same position on the line, the men could expect to come back to the same reserve area every few weeks, so there was constant improvement on the existing structures.

Of course there was the problem that always exists whenever a stack of lumber is sitting within reach of anyone who passes by. It would disappear and then appear a few hours later in some very weird bit of building but as long as it was constructive, most supply ofilicers looked the other way.

Surprisingly enough a great cieal of common lumber is used for road sign construction in Korea. As a division moves into an area that covers approximately 160 square miles it spreads out quite thoroughly. To maintain some order to the traffic in that area it becomes necessary for almost every unit down to company levels to identify itself and to direct others to it. A sign may be incongruously lettered, "Lightning Lynx Blue Fwd," but to anyone looking for the Forward Command Post, 3rd Battalion, 14th Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, it's a very important piece of board stuck in the ground. Incidentally, that wording is written in jargon that is something oJ a code-as well as a brief way of identifying the unit.

As a higher level in Korea, lumber supply becomes the responsibility of the Army Fngineers. Each Army Corps, which ordinarily contains three Infantry divisions, maintains at least one large lumber supply depot. One such yard keeps an inventory of almost three and a half million feet. Yard labor comes primarily from the ranks of the Korean Service Corps, a semi-military organization that is the first step for most young South Koreans who are on their way into the ROK Army. These. rugged little fellows faithfully perform a- variety of backbreaking tasks, thus allowing the American Engineers to work on more technical and complex projects.

Recent news dispatches from Korea have mentioned the use of portable or prefabricated bunkers which our men move up as soon as they have taken a hill. It is safe' to assume that lumber is the kev to this innovation.

At this writing, a solution to the war in Korea is anyone's guess. But as long as there are American troops on that battered peninsula, wood products from the forests of the United States will continue to play an important role in accomplishing the Army's mission.

\7e now carry the following Baxco Pressure Tieated Foundation Lumber in stock at Alameda and Iong Beach for immediate sbipmeat to dealers:

Douglos Fir S45 AIS 2x4,2x6,2x8,2x1O, 3x4,3x6,4x4ond4r6. Special sizes will be purchased from local stocks and pressure treated without delay.

\W'e offer prompt custom treating service at both our Alameda and Long Beach plana. Your lumber can be delivered to us by truck or treated in transit in carload quantities. Consult us for additional information.

Van Arsdale-Harris Lumber Co., Inc.

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Baxco Pressure Tieated Foundation Lumber is impregnated with preservative salts in accordance with Fed. Spec. TT-X(-57Ic. k is approved by FHA, Uoiform Buitding Code - P.C.B.O.C., State Architect for nudsills in School Construction, and U. S. Governmeot Specifications.

Army in World War II and became a lieutenant colonel and squadron commander in the Eighth Air Force, assigned to heavy bombardment in Germany. After returning from the war he entered the stock and bond business with his father for a short time. In 1947 he went into the lumber business with his father. He was president of Dubs Ltd. and, at one time, member of the board of directors of San Francisco HooHoo Club Number 9. Jim is only 32 years-of-age and has a talent' for leadership, as shown by his school and air corps record. The firm is making progress under Jim's directionThe company had been located on the corner of 5th and Brannan Streets since 1888, but recently moved to the present location at 595 Tunnel Avenue.

In conclusion, if any one wishes to took over the yards, ask Jim to ride you about in the Autoette, an electric driven small vehicle used for industrial purposes where quietness and absence of fumes is wanted. Hank Needham has the agency in Northern California and could give you more pa.rticulars.

Iloold Sdo"

Celebrate Twenty-fiIth Wedding Anaiverscl'

A. C. Ahrens, California Sugar & lVestern Pine Xgency, Inc., San Francisco, with Mrs. Ahrens, spent a 3(lday vacation at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Honolulu, last month in celebration of their twenty-fifth wedding anniversaryThey made the trip on the Lurline. It was purely a vacation, and business was not allowed to interfere. After returning home, Ahrens made a quick trip to Texas. He said that country is badly in need of rain.

Fairhurst Lumber Promotions

ager and has lived in Iiureka since 1947.

Tomich, a native of Iiureka, has been an accountant and assistant oflrce manager for the past t\vo years rvith Fairhurst's. Prior to joining the lumber company Tomich \vas a note clerk n'ith Bank of America. in Eureka.

Huntley. a native of Oregor-r, has been rvitl-r Fairhurst's sales department about 15 m(,)nths. Ilefore coming to Dureka he was l'ith the E. K. \\''ood Lumber Company, first as a lumber sales representative in Los Angeles and later as a lumber bu1-er in Oakland.

Itogers, 'n'ho has r'vorked in Eureka trventy-five )/ears, rvas in sales and production for G. L. Speier Lumber Company, and before that spent thirteen 1-ears with DoibeerCarson I-umber C--ompany, Eureka, California.

The follorving personal promotions at Fairhurst Lumber Company, Eureka, became effective April 1st, according to an announcement by Jack Fairhurst, vice-president and general manager of the firm.

I-arry Wiklund was promoted to assistant general manager to Fairhurst; Edrvard Tcmich succeeded \\riklund as office manager. Jerry Huntley rvas appointed to production and sales manager, replacing Al Borvers, recently resigned. Bill Itogers became assistant production and sales manager.

Wiklund, a native of Tacoma, Washington, started with Fairhurst Lumber Company nine years ago as of6ce man-

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