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Mqson Supplies Ncrmed Distributor For U.5. Gypsum Acousticql Tile

Paul Sink, general manag'er Mason Supplies, Inc., Los Angeles wholesale distributing firm, announced this month that his concern had been appointed distributor for the U.S. Gypsum Kleentone and Fissured Acoustical Tile, in addition to the many other building items produced by U.S.G. for the building trades and retail lumber dealers. "We will cover our regular marketing area with these new items," said Mr. Sink, "and our warehouse will be stocked with a full supply for the trade."

Mason Supplies is one of the pioneer wholesale building materials concerns in Los Angeles offering a full line of standard brand items. Warehouse facilities are maintained at 524 South Mission Road, Los Angeles, adjacent to all freeways for fast pick-up and delivery.

Februory Rise in Redwood Production

In February redwood lumber mills increased production ancl shipments. Volume of new orders dropped slightly, but the unfilled order backlog grew.

California Redwood Association, in its monthly tabulation for 11 major redwood producers, reports February shipments of 35.4 million board feet, up 8.4/o from January, though 7.7/o below the comparable month a year ago. February production rose to 36.6 million, 13.5% over January, but 3I.8% under February 1960.

Orders receivecl for 41.0 million board feet amounted to 6.3/o less than in the longer January period and 14.8/o less than the previous February. At month's end orders remaining on the books totaled 72.2 mlllion, a figure up 2.3/o f.rom January, though 10.2% ttnder February last year.

Stocks, reduced slightly during the month, stood at 407.8 million board feet. This was 1.8% lower than at the close of February 1960.