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terms and direct loan provisions and would have inflationary effects on an already active housing market.
"The explanation offered for these high-cost proposals is that they will only upset the 1960 budget a little bit-a few l-rundred millions, perhaps. But with economic activity again reaching high levels, even this can be serious when it becomes translated into higher living costs, as it must. Furthermore, we are interested in keeping the cost of living stable after 1960 as well. And we can't do that if, through ill-considered legislation, we charge up excessive costs to the future." concluded the head of HHFA.
CDftitucrry
Edword GUSTAFSON
Word has just been received of the death of Edward C. Gustafson, manager of the branch yard in Hemet, Calif., of the Dill Lumber Company, Arlington, Calif. The veteran retail lumber dealer was fatally injured March 8 in a traffic accident near Hemet.
Mrs. Anne S. JONES
Mrs. Anne S. Jones, 83, secretary and co-owtler of the Jones Lumber Company, Los Augeles, a member yard of the Southern California Retail Lumber Assn., died April I at her home, 6919 Arbutus St., Huntington Park. She had lived in Califomia since 1885 ancl was very active in civic and club activity, being a charter member of the Soroptimist Club and the local rvomeu's club, and the Shrine, wl-rich conducted Eastern Star funeral services, April 4. Mrs. Jones leaves her hnsband, John D. Jones, vice-president of the Jones Lumber Co. ; tl-rree sonsRicharcl H. Jones, general manager, ancl Roger G. Jones, purchasing agent of the yard, and Ira -fones; a danghter, Mrs. John H. Cantlev. and two brothers. Interment was in Union cemererv ln raxersner<r. Calif.
In Memoriqm
Marian E. Hendrickson, wife of Rocl Henclrickson, who is remembered as the owner of the former Hendrickson Lumber Co. in San Francisco, died March 21 after five years of illness at their New York City home, 55 West 55th St. If Mrs. Hendrickson had lived until March 30 she ln
Memorinm
J. Ed.uard, Martin Editor and Manager
The Californin Lumber Merchant
Died,: April 9, 1958
BRqdshqw 2-7943 o TWX: BV6654 woulcl have counted the 52nd wedding anniversary with her husband, who left the lumber business to become a radio and TV actor and is now seen regularly on a network TV program (CLM, I2/1158). Besides her husband, Mrs. Hendrickson leaves two sons, Robert E. and Rod Hendrickson, Jr. Roy C. Glover, 70, who was for 35 years a salesman with the Union Hardware & Metal Co. of Los Angeles before his retirement, died April 5 at his home, 361 S. Weatherly Dr., Beverly Hills.
Despite tremendous increases in timber demand, no acute timber shortages are likely, says the U.S. Forest Service. This favorable condition in the nation's timber resources is due largely to the voluntary American Tree Farm System.
(Tell them gou setD it in The California Lumber Merchant)
BACK THE BRAND THAT'S BACKI'VG YOU !
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ST()CK AiID SELL
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BLACKT(IP ASPHALI B(IT{DIl{G AOHESIVE HANDY MIXING B()X
PACITIC CEMENT & AGGREGATES, IilC.
With building material Yards in DrinriDai Central and Northetn - calilornia Gities
Son Frqncisco Klondike 2-1516
RatrPosition Wanted $2.00 per column inch
All others, $3.00 per column inch
Glosing dates for copy, 5th and 2llth
-HEI.P WANTEDWANTED_
Experienced lumber buyer and salesman, familiar with the Eastern U.S. trade and West Coast producers, to establish and operate an office in No. Calif. or So. Oregon area. Good starting salary and excellent opportunities for advancement.
Address Box C-2862, California Lumber Merchant lO8 West 6th St., Room 508, Los Angeles 14, Calif.
WANTED_
Experienced Imported & Domestic Hardwood lumber expert, to head up West Coast hardwood division of long-established, progressive highly rated company. Applicant should be equipped to program out and negotiate procurement all types hardwoods; good personal salesman, capable expanding, building and directing competent sales force. Unusual o,pportunity for right app,licant.
Address Box C-2854, California Lumber Merchant l0B West 6th St., Room 508, Los Angeles 14, Calif.
WANTED_
Desk Salesman with Sash & Door experience
Wholesale Distributor in L. A. Area.
ADams l-5121
, SALESMEN, ATTENTION!
Established Bay Area wholesale hardwood distributor has opening for aggressive outside salesman. Position ofiers security and advancementplus outstanding earning opportunity. All replies strictly confidential,
Address Box C-2861. California Lumber Merchant 108 West 6th St., Room 508, Los Angeles 14, Calif.
WANTED_
Salesman with Sash & Door experience
Wholesale Sash & Door Distriburtor.
ADams l-5121 in L. A. territory for for old-established
Northern California Salesman
Large, established wholesale organization adding man to S, F. Bay Area sales office. Must have redwood background and good knowledge of retail dealer trade in Bay Area, Peninsula and Coast Counties. Salary, expenses, company retirement benefits and Life-insurance policy, All replies strictly in confidence.
Addrcss Box C-285E, California Lumber Merchant
108 West 6th St., Room 508, Los Angeles 14. Calif.
WANTED_
In San Mateo County Area: Good counterman experienced in all phases of retail lumber, hardware and miscellaneous materials,
Address Box C-2863. California Lumber Merchant l0B West 6th St., Room 508, Los Angeles 14, Calif.
AN OPPORTUNITY
IF You are 30 to 40 years of age .
IF You have a thorough knowledge of the Lumber Business in the Los Angeles areaWholesale or Retail ,
IF You have the Appearance, Personality, Sales and Executive Ability .
IF You have a burning desire to go ahead in the Lumber Business
IF You have Confidence in YourselfI HAVE A PLACE FOR YOU.
Analyze your possibilities . How far can you go in your present position? . . If you are satisfied to go alo'ng with the minimum of efrort with minimum compensation, do not answer this adpass it alolg to some one of your fellow workers who you think would be interested
Answers to this Ad will be held in strict confidence. The employees of this organization are familiar with this Ad. You will not be wriling to your present boas, Give Particulars outlining Experience.
NOTHING VENTURED _ NOTHING GAINED
Address Box C-2859. California Lumber Merchant 108 West 6th St., Room 5ffi, Los Angeles 14, Calil.
AT'TENTION WOODWORKING TRADE:
20_ years' experience in supervisior5 personnel and production. Thorough knowledge of woodworking'trlde and machineiy.
BORIS EPIHIN l3l7rA N. Normandie; Los Angeles 27 Phone after 5:0O p.m.NOrmandie 5-4845
POSITION WANTED
Private Secretary for nine years with irnported lumber company in L. A. Now living in San Francisco but urish to relocate in L A. area. Thoroughly familiar with the Philippine Mahogany hardwood business, also expert TWX and TELEX operator.
Address Box C-2864. California Lurnber Merchant 108 West 6th St., Room 508, Los Angeles 14, Calif.
POSITION WANTED
-B1r L_qmber lady thoroughly familiar all details of wholesale lumber. Figuring* pricing, -eilending to sales, purchasing, inventory & rramc. lJoth uomestic & lmport.
Address Box C-2860, Catifo,rnia Lumber Merchant l0B West 6th St., Room 508, Los Angeles 14, Calif.
Business Opportunities
Millwork & Moulding Mfg. plant with modern stock & detail milllvgr\ & moulding plant; fully equipped, including automatic finger- jointing equipment. 28,000-sq. ft. floor space, 2,fi)0 ft. industrial track frontage with R.R. spur. Yard storage cap. 3 million B.F. lumber. I4eal geographic location for best possible hilling-in-transit benefits. Plant no_w. operating with 45-day order file. Will sell all or part interest. Write for further information.
Address Box C-2853. California Lutnber Merchant 108 West 6th St., Room S(ts, Los Angeles 14, Calil.
CALIFORNIA LUMBER YARDS FOR SALE lery-good yard in Southern San Joaquin Valley; long-established !91 _c!gse! a yearago. R.R. lease $60 m;nthly. Price for-all buildings $15,000. Sales.& Piofit figures for last l0 y6ars, with photos of iriprovements, sketch of ground plan, etc,, available. o Lumberyard and Sawmill brokers for over ,10 years o 714 West Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles 15; Rlchmond 9-87,16
-If you want to sell your yard, Give us a ring- TWOHY LUMBER CO.
-POSITIONS WAIYTEDFOR
LEASE
3-6110 acres improved, fenced; includes modern 20x40 office building. !0,000 s-q. ft. storage sheds. Steel buildings Zf-years old. Spur trac[. Located near intersection Lakewood and Firestone Blvds. For information call o,r write:
WINTON LUMBER SALES, INC. 8713 Cleta St., Downey, Calif.; Phone: TOpaz 2-2186

SMALL CONCENTRATION YARD FOR LEASE
Will lease up to ?2,A0O sq. ft. close to San Francisco. Reasonable rent and first-class location adjacent to spur and Bayshore Freeway. Handling and mill facilities available.
Address Box C-?352, California Lumber Merchant 108 West 6th St., Room 56, Los Angeles 14, Calif.