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P.O. Box 95, Cloverdale, California - TW 4-3387

Dick Ranft - Sales Manager Sales Representatives:

Los Angefes - PACIFIC WOOD PRODUCTS MA8-7261

San Francisco KEN SHIPP - OX7-7832

WESTTR]II RED CEITAR

(The ALL PURPOSE wood for fNIERIOR & EXIER,OR F,N,SH) ond ALL SPECIES OF WESTERN FOREST PRODUCTS

Direci Mill Shipments or L C L from yord "lf we hoven'f got it-we'll get it lor yov in o hurry!"

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2757 Noilh Duilee Avenue Wholerole Divigion El

JACK LESCH

Here's why your builder customers will preferdoorsfaced with Masonite Dorlux

Takes finishes beautifullY

Dorlux has no knots, grain or oiher surface blemishes. lt takes paini or enamel beautifully...holds it year after year. Factory applied Primecote cuts finishing cosls'

Resistspunishment

Dorlux withstands daily bumping, pounding, slamming.,' stays good-looking. Dorlux hardboard panels can't split, splinter or check.

Offersdimensionalstability

Dorlux defies factors like temperature extremes, gives ex' ceptional strength in both surface dimensions. This prevents sagging or swelling...cuts rnaintenance expense.

Sell the doors with facing homeowners appreeiate (FHA approves it, too). Stock up with Dorlux-faced doors. Call your Masonite representative for eomplete service and a handy list of door manufacturers using Dorlux. Or write Masonite Corporation, Dept. CLM-5.2500 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, Calif.

Always look Jor this trademark on the hard' board panels you buy: it says this is oenuine Masonite hardboard, lt's wood'made'better .,.made through the exclusive explosion o rocess for unequaled strength, smoothness and uniformity.

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CALIFOTNIA TUIII€T NERCHANT

The Credit Corner

(Continued, lrom Page 45) readily suggested changes in policy related to tlis branch of the enterprise.

Orville Teaford. an old timer in the field o,f credit, was finally chosen by management to ramrod the credit department. Organizational changes were not easily accepted, for it always takes a little time to get used to changes. However, it ,wasn't long before all hands o'leaned to" and the new plan of credit merchandising was in effect.

change, but to improve operations. They agree that provement is always room for imeverything they do, and change is necessary from time to time if they hope to strengthen procedures to cope with the ever-changing economy, labor problems, and expense pressures.

Mahogany Importing

(Continued, lrom Page 28)

The Mahogany Importing Company owns the familiar trade names of Bagac (Apitong), Lamao (Light Red Philippine Mahogany) and Bataan (Dark Red Philippine Mahogany) which they apply to material which has had the benefit of their quality control procedures.

t.A. HOO-HOO

(Continued, lrom Page 30) the low gross CalDoor trophy, didn't quite make the third one; thus, Jerry with tl-o legs and Dick Voelzke with one are now in hot competition.

Old Timer awards were presented to Clarence Bohnhofl, 30773; Lloyd E. Cole, 31075; Charles Peirce, 32706; Harry Shedrick, 38682; Dave Stutzman, 39100; Harvey Koll, 46016; Art Batliner, 46018; Ralph McCulloch, 45M2; Harl Crockett, 46522; and Homer Wade M536.

The management stafi at Willow Glen

,, Lumber joined with many other successful linq, l*i""*. firms in.the philosophy -that close ffic. supervision of sales and receivables must Y;.Y' be constant in these days of "hard sell" and tough competition. They readily agree that changes are not made for the sake of

The firm has a national reputation in the production of such specialty items as Bagac Railroad Car Decking, Truck Flooring, Power Transmission Line Parts, Tamping Sticks, Mine Guides, Bataan and Lamao Lumber, Mouldings, Siding and many other items for the building, cabinet and furniture industries. This concern presently maintains complete inventories of Ash, Alder, Birch and P.C. Maple in addition to a full line of imports, including Iroko (African Teak), Limba and many far eastern species for LCL from yard or direct car shipments.

Other awards went to John Lipani, 47684; Ken Conway, M588; and Joe Hall, 47858. Luck of the Irish was won by Joe DeMarco, Ken Conway, Bob Mitchell, Jo" Hall, Bob Bufkin. Dave Stewart and John Eckstein.

John Agar was guest of honor and entertained the crowd with a series of jokes he had heard around the world.

G-P Moves inlo New Solt Loke Wqrehouse

Georgia-Pacific's Salt [,ake City warehouse was moved into a new 20,00 sq. ft. building at 2875 South Second St. West last month, according to manager Andv Durkee. T'he new mailine address is P.O. Box 15544.

FINE DOMESTIC AND IMPORTED HARDWOOD FOR EVERY PURPOSE FOR THE RETAITER AtI SPECIES AND Att GRADES OF PACIFIC COAST SOFTWOODS PLUS SPECIATTIES A FUTI LINE OF WESTERN RED CEDAR FRO'IA BETTER MIttS

TECO TESTED Plywood Booklet Avoiloble

Plywood distributors, users and specifiers will find the publication "TECO TESTED Plywood-Gradestamps, Grades and Uses" a handy reference for basic plywood information. The two-color, four page booklet is available without charge from Timber Engineering Company, 1619 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington 6, D. C.

Designed for repeated reference, the illustrated booklet lists and describes the standard grades of Douglas fir and Western softwood plywood and suggests applications on a grade-by.grade basis for most advantageous use and satisfactory service. Easy-to-read and non-technical in its approach, the areas of greatest concern to the readers "r. "ou"r"d in concise understandable terms.

Roy Von lde Lumber Soles Exponds Service & Fociliries

Ray Van Ide Wholesale Lumber Sales and Commission Brokers, Pasadena, Californiao has moved to larger, more spacious ofrces in the Security Building in downtown Pasadena at234 East Colorado Boulevard in the Crown City.

The Van lde Associates have shown a steady growth during the past several years and presently represent various mills and shippers through the Pacific Northwest and Northern California. Veteran lumber salesman R. E. "Eddie" Seward covers all of Southern California for this aggressive wholesale concern; for the record, Eddie has spent more than four decades servicinq dealers in this sales area.

Ray Van Ide established his own business shortly following the closing of World War II. But Uncle Sam recalled him for the Korean action, and he was away for a couple of more years.

He is well known at all levels of the lumber industry, including production, shipping and sales. His progressive organization handles direct shipping via rail or truck and trailer to retail lumber dealers only throughout the Southern California trade area.

Von Motre Lumber Consolidotes Operolions

The Van Matre Lumber Company has announced the closing ofits Downey (Calif.) facilities at lI7l0 S. Woodruff Avenue, with the incorporation of personnel, equipment and stock into its present facilities at 324 W. Katella, Orange.

President V. A. Van Matfe reports that the Orange yard has been expanded to include new storage sheds, milling facilities, added yard space and additional items to make available a complete line of building supplies and lumber.

It is the intention of the company to continue its present established policy of supplying quality materials to all consumers.

The Van Matre U - DoIt Lumber Company at 11205 S. Paramount BIvd., Downey, will now be the headquarters for all customers in the [,os Angeles County area to arrange for small pick-ups or complete job delivery from the Orange yard. Direct calls by phone to Orange on NE 9-0892 will also solve the problems of delivery to the firm's many customers in the Los Angeles County area.

Lumber Yord Sufiers Fire

Fire of undetermined orisin on March l8 caused $30,000 damase at the StoweLima Lumber Co. yard ii Hayward, California.

Asst. Fire Chief J. D. Burke said the blaze, starting among insulating material and spreading to the plywood shedo was discovered by the police.

Want a private sun bathing beach ? Then build a small, enclosed wood deck outside your bedroom window. Douglas fir makes an ideal wood deck.