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()WNER ()WENS MINT0N (at right in top left photo) chats with manager Lyle Schafer at the rir:irr store checkout counter. Schafer joined l\4tnton's as manager in January, 193C, and was iormerly w th the Haas Lumber chain in South Bend. Minton has spent a Iifetime building the fulinton lun:ber complex, A member of LMA and WiC, is active in civic anC industry aifairs. (Top center) Interior view of the nr r,n r t r;e. (Tor r.girt) ileart oi the f i;nr -the m'llwork pl:nt. Much of the stcck in the Pink Roorn is a by-product of this plant. (Center row, le't) Bob lVlcBr.en of the Lumber lv4erchant s Associatlon demonstrates the ease of selecting cut to-si e plywood in the Pink Rocm. Minton s has eliminated "on-the spot" cutting by ripping panels to a vride variety of sizes during slack hours. Panels are each priced and then stored according to size. (Center) 0nly wood product items, ceilrng and floor tiie and finishes are carried in the Pink Roon. (Center right) Patio screen showroonr is another unique {e:ture at Lumbsrteria, Mrnton salesmen are trained to sell the entire package-including the cement or deck, ing. (Lower row, left) Redwood shed in the rear of the main store. (Lower row, center) Paneling display in the Pink Room. This area is also used as a theatre for "how-to-do it" movies and manufacturer's demonstrations. (Lower right) Entrance to M nton's Pink Room. Shed was {ormerly used for storage and backup.
Tennessee Cedar has long been a favorite of poets and presidents and kings. Also hopeful young ladies. A remarkable wood: almost impervious to decay, moth resistant, will not shrink or waqp in drying; yet it's easy to work, takes a high polish. Tennessee Cedar is unmatched for chests, wardrobes and closet linings. Handled with special affection at J. E. Higgins Lumber Company, 99 Bayshore Boulevard, San Franciseo, California. Let's get acquainted. Call us at VAlencia 4-8744. AND NOW AT 1122 JOEttIS WAY IN SACRAMENTO,
