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2328 sAN to reserve their space now while there is still some available. Show offices are located at l0Z2 South La Cienega Blvd', and may be reached by calling BRadshaw 2-7837.

Exhibitors are again included from such major fields as lumber and plywood, power tools, paints, lvallpaper, floor and wall tile, building supplies and materials, hardware, and cement products, as well as hundreds of other do-ityourself products.

&l..ool. - Sooglor 9i,Fin"

P.O. Box 508

Phone: CYpress 5-8055

San Jose 27, Calif.. Teletype SJ-54

FRED C. HOLMES LUMBER C(l.

. WHITE FIR f ruck or Roif Shipmenfs

Among the early signups before press deadline were Hull Bros. Lumber Co., Sam Slater Lumber Yard, U. S. Plywood, General Paints, Goodman .and Sons, Shopsmith, Stanley Tools, Reynolds Metals, Porter-Cable, Landon Products, Plas-Kem, Robert J. Kerr Chemicals, Milwaukee File Co., and DeWalt.

"Exhibitors have met with so much success at our shows that it has taken many several months after the shows concluded to follou,'up leads they obtaine-," Bentley declared. Public participation and how-to-do-it demonstrations which allorv visitors to test products and materials first-hand are two of the chief reasons for this success,

IUore than 500 exhibits by national, regional and local manufacturers, distributors and retailers will feature home repzrir and remodeling, interior decorating and home workshoo activities.

Several new items to the do-it-yourself field will be displayed for the first time at this year's show to create wide interest and swell attendance figures.

"With Operation Home Improvement moving into full swing during the run of our 4th Western Do-It-Yourself Shorv, I feel exhibitors will receive the ,greatest possible results anrl will surpass all previous records," Bentley declared.

Olltur,n*t,

Chqrles W. BOHNHOFF

Charles W. Bohnhoff, 85, pioneer Los Angeles lumberman and resident of the city for 57 years, died at his home there,245 North Plymouth, on May 11. He had established his own lumber company in Los Angeles in 1910 and operated it until his death. He was a longtime member of the Nationel Hardwood Lumber Association.

His family moved to Saginaw, Michigan, in 1872 when Charles Bohnhoff was two years old. He started working for Cooper & Avery there 'ivheq still a boy and continued eml)loyment rvith them until he left for California. Mr, Bohnhoff came to Los Angeles u'ith his family in 1899 and has been prominent in the hardwood lumber business there since that iime. With the establishment of his ou'n business in i910 he made it one of the best known firms in the city, continuing actively in it until his death last month, and the Bohnhoff Lumber Con.rpany yard has occupied the same site at 1500 South Alameda Street for 43 years.

Charles Bohnhoff \\'as one 'tf the best-loved and most respected iumbermen in the industry and the business is cortinued bv his son Clarence C. Bohnhoff, who has been associated 'with his father for many years and is also held in high regard in the Los Angeles building industry. The latc Mr. B,rhnhoff also leaves his wife Hattie, a grandson, ChlLrles H. Bohnhoff, and a great-grandson, Charles Alan Bohnhoff. Funeral services were held at Hollylvood Lutheran church Mav 14, r,vith internment at Forest l-au,n Marrsoleum.

t. W. MqcDONALD

Lester \A'. MacDonald, 69, well-known west coast wholesale lumber executive, died May 16 at Mount Sinai hospital, in Los Angeles r.r'here he had lived for 22 years. Born in Washburn, Nlaine, Mr. MacDonald started in the lumber business rvith Dant & Russell in Portland, Oregon, rvhen he came vl'est in 191O. lle rvent to San Francisco in l9l7 and formed the partnership of MacDonald & Harrington with Glenn Harrington. He sold his interest and retired in 1929. After a residence in Honolulu, T. H., he resumed the wholesele business in 1934, settling in L. A. His first firrn was another partnership, MacDonald and Bergstrom. This was dissoh'ed after nine years and, in 1943, he started the L. W. MacDonald Co., his orvn firm which is widely and favorably known.

NIr. MacDonald retired permanently last October and sold the btrsiness to his son Jim and Dave Lashley. He went to Europe upon his retirement, planning to sta]' some months, but failing health had started and he returned early this year. Besides his wife, l{elen, of the family home at 444 N. Bedford Drive, Ileverly Hills, and his son James of Beverly Hills who continues the business, Mr. MacDonald leaves his sons John, of San Francisco, and Robert, Riverside, Calif. ; trvo grandchildren and two brothers. Entombment rnas in Forest Lawn Mav 18.

ff you wont me personclly, ccll

I want a good MILI colnJ.,ion that can furnish good Fir Dimension-Good Studs-and good Fir Boards, and I am not hard to deal with. I have an outlet for plenty of this if I am COMPETITMand I haven't had a credit loss in twenty years.

Rcte-Position waDted $2.00 per g6trrmn inah

WANTED: ASSISTANT MANAGER for Monterey Peninsula yardi Must have retail lumber and building materials counter experience' Require aggressive young -man, 25 to 35, capable of advlncement. All replies treated in confidence'

Address Box C-2512, California Lumber Merchant 108 West 6th St., Room 508, Los Angeles 14, Calif.

WANTED: PLYWOOD SALESMAN

Well-established wholesale plywood company has opening for an experienced salesman to sell plywood to lumber yards in Oran-ge, Riverside and Los Angeles Counties. Answer only if yoq -qualify. Give full particulars. All replies will be held in strict confidence.

Address Box C-2513, California Lumber Merchant 108 West 6th St., Room 5O8, Los Angeles 14' Calif.

WANTED: EXPERIENCED LUMBER ACCOUNTANT

By progressive wholesale firm in San Gabriel valley. Right deal to right man. Write full qualifications'

Address Box C-2506, California Lumber Merchant 108 West 6th St., Room 508, Los Angeles 14' Calif.

PLYWOOD SALESMAN WAN'iED by a Los Angeles wholesale plywood-company' MUST be agg-res' sive and havJ a ctentele. Salary AND expenses. Answer ONLY if you qualify. Replies confidential.

Address Box C-2509, California Lumber Merchant 108 West 6th St., Room 508, Los Angeles 14' Calif.

SUMMER VACATION HELP WANTED

Youns man to fill small orders and drive small truck. May have perminent job for Good Man. CalI Manager.

HYDE PARK LUMBER COMPANY

Phones: Pleasant AE2l4, or ORchard 7-3322

POSITION WANTED by youns lady with the following qualifications: General office, figuiiris tu;rber, ordering, billing, typing and assistant bogkkgeftrlg' ffavi naa wirolesale, ietail and brokerage experience. Prefer A1hambra or Pasadena vicinitY.

EMOGENE THOMAS rcrc$ So. Atlantic, Alhambra ATlantic 2-,1660

MILL REPRESENTATIVE

Will sell vour lumber (Fir or Redwood) in Southern California Foimerlv issociated fo,r-20 years with highly rated Los Angeles lumber ivholesaler. Desire direct mill representation. Interview in North or Los Angeles.

Address Box C-2416, California Lumber Merchant 108 Wcst 6th St., Room 508, Los Angeles 14' Calif.

POSITION WANTED

In Northern California as Sales Manager, Management or Sales. Over 15 years' experience in lumber business. Thoroughly familiar with Eastern markets.

Address Box C-2507, California Lumber Merchant 108 West 6th St., Room 508, Los Angeles 14, Calif.

Fine Lumberyards For Sale

WE have somc fine lumberyards for sale and will be glad to give vou full information . . Call us if you want up-to-the-minute listittgs -or re{er to our ad in the May 1 issue of this magazine. If YOU want to sell YOUR yar4 give us a ring and we'll go right to work on it. We Know Oui Business Our Business Is Yards For Sale' TWOHY LUMBER CO.-Lumbervard and Sawmill Brokers

714 W. Olyrnpic Blvd., Los Angeles 15, Calif., Rlchmond 9-8746

NEVADA RETAIL YARD FOR SALE

For sale at cost of inventory & equipment, approx. $35,@0, a retail lumber yard and general building supplies. Located in one of the iistest-gbing areaJin Nevada. Doing approx. $200'000. Owner will carry lird ind buildings on ten-year contract or lease.

P. O. Box 661, Fallon, Nevada

Retail Yard For Sale

For sale at cost gf inventory and eguipment (approx. $30,000), a retail lumber, builders hardware and paint store. Excellent location for Do-It-Yourself trade. Doing approx. $150,000 and can be increased materially. Owner must sell because of health.

W.T LUMBER COMPANY

1919 Whittier Blvd. Montebello, Calif.

For Rent

Lumber Storage Area and Office Space. Adjacent to complete custom mill, with spur and dry kiln facilities. Located near Santa Ana lreeway.

Associated Molding Company

7L25 Telegraph Road Los Angeles 22, Calit.

WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTING

Yard

Southwestern city of 300,000. Owner retiring. Established business for sale with wide expansion possibilities. Only nominal investment required. Inventory at market. Will sell or lease improvements. A "natural" for western mill or wholesaler distribution. Exceptional opportunity.

Address Box C-2510, California Lumber Merchant 108 West 6th St., Room 508, Los Angeles 14, Calif. FOR

Sale

Dry Kiln and Dry Yard near Sacramento. Includes resaw and grading chain with double trim saws. Three Lift Trucks, one Carrier and one truck and trailer. Dry sheds 700M-ft. capacity and complete offices. Sticks for approx. 2 mil'lion feet, spur track. Custom mill adjacent, can handle lumber from yard to rnill with lift.

Address Box C-2511, California Lumber Merchant 108 West 6th St,, Room 508, Los Angeles 14, Calif.

FOR SALE

Bone Dry White Fir Stickers-15,(M) pieces 1-[x1-ye-5, 15 pcs. to brmdle. Price per piece 10 cents each. Stock cut to exact length. Goodly portion are clear strips.

Mixed Fir and Cedar Stickers-800O pieces 2x2-5 at 15 cents each. Fir Dividers-2(F0 pieces 4x4-5 at 35 cents each.

Fir Bottom Bearings-600 pieces 6x8-5 at 65 cents each.

BRUSH INDUSTRIAL LUIVIBER COMPANY

15(X) So. Greenwood Avenue. Montebello. Calif. RAymond 3-330t

FOR SALE

V-6O Yates Resaw 60" LH-tilt rolls. Practically new. Pilot wheel set works for fractional sawing. V-belt drive 75:HP. Six l8-gauge saws. Last word for complete unit. $9,100.

HUSS LUMBER COMPANY l35O W. Fullerton Avenue Chicago 14, Illinois

FOR SALE-USED MACHINERY

Two 8-ton Gerlinger Fork-Lift Trucks; One Hyster 75 Fork-Lift Truck; One Ross l5-HT, 7/z-ton Fork-Lift Truck; One Ross 15LH, 9-ton Fork-Lift Truck; Two Hyster Carriers, 56" machines; One 30" Orton Endless Bed Planer with ,motor; One Yates A-20 ball-bearing 6xl5 matcherJ-knife, single profile, complete with motors and feed table. Equipment may be seen at MAC KAY MILL SERVICE

822 69fh Avenue Oakland 21, Calif.. SWeetwood 8-9428

FOR SALE

One used 13?-M Woods electric 6" moulder, with one set each of 2 round and 4 square heads and hoods' This machine purchased used by us from large piano company having constant maintenance contiacts on it. We desire to sell without having ever installed it, due to change in plans, Price $6,500.

HUSS LUMBER COMPANY

1350 W. Fullerton Avenue Chicago 14, Illinois

FOR SALE_USED LIFT TRUCKS

One Gerlinger, 8-ton capacity; One Hyster, 7fu-ton capacity, and One Ross, 9-ton capacity. These machines are in good operating condition.

BURNABY and WILLIAMS

61o2 sePulveda Blvd' STate 5-6561

BUY-SELL_REPAIR_SERVICE

Van Nuys, Calif.

Fork Lifts and Straddte Trucks. Complete shop and field service. Portable Welding, Special Fabrication, Steam Cleaning and Painting. Service Available 7 Days a Week. All work guaranteed.

COMMERCIAL REPAIRS AND SERVICE

1115 North Alameda Street, Compton, Calif. Phones: NEwmark l-8269, NEvada 6-48o5