Dwelling Units Construction for March

Western light construction caught onto a jet stream in Marclr for a rapid acceleration in its upward spiral. Building permits totaled over a half-billion dollars, with the $508,257,186 total showing a strong lead over February's $374,098,187 and March l95E totals of $392,821,846.

Dwelling unit permits also showecl a strong rise, with a $300 million posting compared to $185 million in March 1958. Survey totals of 393 identical reporting agencies for total permits and 365 for dwelling permits show the following: total permits up from 48,618 in March 1958 to 66,584; dwelling permits up from 18,166 in March 1958 to 28,578.

March ,building totals were particularly strong in Arizona, which more than doubled its 1958 report of $15 million, and Montana, which tripled its 1958 report. California continues its major Western market status with $356,921,550 representing 7l/o of. the total. Of this, $217,452,534 represents dwelling units. California dwelling construction was up 62/o over the softened 1958 market. States leading in percentage increase in dwelling construction include Arizona, California, Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, O'regon and Washington.

Los Angeles is the big gun among March's 25 leading construction areas, with $67 million in new construction. Figures from the leading cities are shown below, and totals shown include cities not listed:

The 25 Leading Co,nstruction Jurisdictions of the WestMarch. 1959

Rate-Position lVanted $2.00 per column inch

All others, $3.00 per column inch

Glosing dates for copy, 5th and 20th

-HEI.P WANTED-

Assistant managers and salesmen for large retail lumber yards in Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties. Ages 25 to 40. Must have experience, personality, executive ability and a definite desire to go ahead.

Address Box C-2869. California Lumber Merchant 108 West 6th St., Room 508, Los Angeles 14, Calif.

WANTED

Young man with good knowledge of retail lumber business and executive ability for yard in San Fernando Valley. General office work consisting of selling, figuring, counter work, etc, Stro'ng possibility that this man. in a short time, will be the manager we need. Give age and experience in answering.

Address Box C-2871. California Lumber Merchant 108 West 6th St., Room 508, Los Angeles 14, Calif.

WANTED -

Lumber Trader to buy and sell lumber for well-financed Bay Dis- trict sales office working Bay District market. Complete details first reply.

Address Box C-2873, Catifornia Lumber Merchant 108 West 6th St., Room 508, Los Angeles 14, Calif.

WANTED_ toung man interested in selling. Sales experience not necessary. For interview, phone Pl-easant 3-3221.

RAY HILL LUMBER COMPANY 2510 Hyde Park Blvd., Los Angeles 43

TIELP WANTED

Old reliable comp-aly with top financial rating, now interviewing compl_etle personnel for new wholesale distribution lumber & buildine mat_erials yaqd !n East L. A, Area. For Manager, Salesmen, ofice & yard-. Give full details on age, experience, saliry wanted, phone number, etc. Our employes know of this ad. Reflies confidintial.

Address Box C-2875. California Lumber Merchant 108 West 6th St., Room 508, Los Angeles 14, Calif.

WANTED

Agcountant and office manager with credit experience. Progressive wholesale yard distribution c-oncern in Los Anleles offers ai excel- lent opportunity to the right man. Salary open.-

Address Box C-2868, California Lumber Merchant 108 West 6th St., Room 508, Los Angeles 14, Calil.

MANAGER _ SALESMAN

Established SoCal Whsle. Sales Agency with eood Fir mill connec- tions, wants a top-fight Manager-Silesman. With or without i "aiJs forc_e. 507o ownershio offered, including full cooperation & financing, to the RIGHT MAN.

SUMMIT LUMBER & PLYWOOD SALES

523 West 6th Street Los Angel-s 14, Calif. Phone: MAdison 8-ll47

-POSITIONS WANTED-

Lumberman with 20 years' experience. including sawmill. buving. management and sales. 12 years' in Southern California. Oesire-j positio,n with established Wholesaler or Distributio., yara.

Address Box C-2867, California Lumber Merchant 108 West 6th St., Room 508, Los Angeles t+, Caiif.

LUMBERMAN AVAILABLE

Thorogghtv_experienced. both buying to yards & Indust. Local references.- l,^d-dgg_ss Box C-2870, California Lumber Merchant 108 West 6th St., Room 508, Los Angeles-t+, Catit.

Want Back In Retail Yard

I{ave been working steady in fine wholesale distribution yard but wish to return to No. Calif. retail lumberyard as counterman-yard clerk combination, Could also capablv handle yard foreman duties. Will prove my sincere desire witli haid work -

Address Box C-2876, California Lumber Merchant 108 West 6th St., Room 508, Los Angeles 14, Calif.

DO YOU HAVE IT?

Dq- y.oo have a position which requires experienced retail lumber & building materials expert in pur-hasing, merchandising and sales promotion? If you €xp€ct him to be alert, energetic, dependable- with an extensive local background in management-let me convince you I'm qualified. Complete work history o,n requeet.

Address Box C-2874, California Lumber Merchant

108 West 6th St., Room 508, Los Angeles 14, Calif.

Position Wanted

Are_ you thinking of retirement in few years? Let me learn your methods and take over for you. Seeking potential management posi- tion with- progressive lumber and hardwlre concern, wfth opportu- nity for future investment. 20 years' experience all phases. 38 vrs., married, family. Prefer small town in Northern Calif6rnia.

Address Box C-2872, California Lumber Merchant 108 West 6th St., Room 508, Los Angeles 14, Calif.

RETAIL AND WHOLESALE EXPERIENCE_

Also Inside and Outside Sales experience, general office procedure, yard supervision- in Southern California; 20-years' good, ill-around background in industry. California location- prefer-red.'References furnished ; available immediately.

Call: RONNIE HOWARTH

2950 Live Oak, Huntington Park LUdlow 7-1817

-YARDS cmd SflES FOR SAJE/I.EASL

CALIFORNIA LUMBER YARDS FOR SALE

Riverside small lumberyard and buildins materials store For Sale. p!tl^-cgs3 ground -an<i buildings $ss,foo (;rtj""t- 6 '"&ti"Ld $1?rO90). Inventory abo-ut 933,000; fixtures and Lquipment g6,100. ?ripaid insurance $1,5@. Total about $63,000. Propirty might be leased. -If you want to sell your yard, Give us a ringJe.rf.Soo.d yard in Sorrthern San Joaquin Valley; long-established P!4 99s"3 3 year aso. RR. lease 960 monthly. prici for-all buitdings $f5,000. Sales & Profit figures for last l0 yiars, with photos of iri- provements, sketch of ground plan, etc., availabie.

TWOHY LUMBER CO.

_o lrqmberyard and Sawmill brokers for over 4O years o 714 West Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles 15; Rlchmond 9-9746

FOR SALE OR LEASE_

LUMBER AND BUILDING SUPPTY CO. Long-established business located in the heart of town, Big Bear Lake, SoCal's most popular, all-year mountain resort. Principa-=l business briilaine 2-story. provides large 3-bedrm. apt. 6 supply buildines. Z2O0 so ftl covered lqry.b.r sheds, loading docks, etc.- Yearly grois'gtZO,OOtj. Can show 20o/.o let.--Price $!5,000 for real estate-and improvements. Owner retired, offers excellent terms, $5.000 down will hindle.

AN EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY, A TERRIFIC BUSI- NESS POTENTIAL WITH UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES WAITING TO BE TAKEN BY THE ABLE, AMBITIOUS, ENTERPRISING OPERATOR. For particulars contact owneri 552 North H;J f,ll9Jmona. carir.

Phones: NAtional 2-6514j or evenings: 2-8721

_EOT'IPMEI{T FOB SAI.L

Two Hyster Straddle trucks in eood condition. Approximately 92,000 each, as is, -

E. J. STANTON & SON, rNC.

LUdlow 9-5581

Los Angeles, Calif.

IAACHINERY FOR PRE, HUNG DOORS

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