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REDUCED RATES ON INTRASTATE LUMBER SHIPMENTS MADE PERMANENT BY P.U.C.

San Francisco.Reduced rates on railroad carlot shipments of lumber within California were made permanent Mav l3 bv the State i.ublrc U tllltles Lommlssron, which had granted the lower intrastate rates on an interim basis last Dec. 26 alter the Interstate Commerce Commission approved lower interstate rates.

Northern California lumber mills and producers asked the intrastate reduction to meet the new competition of southern Oregon mills shipping to Southern California lumberyards. The Southern California yards supported the in-the-state rate reduction but truckers opposed it, contending they would oDerate at a loss if they tried to match the lowered railroad rates.

Big Bear Lake Yard Holds Open House

Big Bear Lake, Calif.Wright Lumber & Building Supply Co. held a grand opening, April 25, with an all-day and evening celebration. Jack Wright invited all residents, as well as visitors, of the valley to drop in and see his fine new retail yard just west of the village. Free prizes were given away and refreshments were served all during the Open House hours.

Completed in only 30 working days, the A-frame type structure houses what Wright calls "the most complete lines of latest building materials in Bear Valley." The yard is pushing paints, tile floor coverings and ceiling and insulation products.

START $L8rl M'TLLION SHOPPING CENTER IN PHOENIX

Phoenix, Ariz.-Construction has started on the first phase of the $18,500,000 shopping center on 120 acres in suburban Maryvale, with completion due in about a year. The Beverly Hills, Calif., architectural and planning firm of Victor Gruen Associates is working on it with the develooer. Arizona Builder John F. Long.

Bob Jordine, OnJobDoily st 78 In Solono Beqch Retqil Yord, ls lnspirofion to the Younger Men

Robert K. Jardine, at the age of 28, is on the job daily at the Lumber & Builders Supply Co., Solana Beach, Calif., and his activity is an inspiration to the many younger men around him at the well-known retail yard. H. G. Larrick, Sr., chairman of the board and treasurer, who gathered a few facts about Bob Jardine from his wife, Joy Jardine, without Bob's knowledge, tells The California Lumber Merchant:

"I might add that Mr. Jardine works every day-a full day's work, checking invoices, and is doing a good job, holding up his end in team with younger people."

Robert K. Jardine was born in Manchester, England, January 23, 1881. He came to America as a small boy to make his home with an uncle and aunt after both his parents died. He grew to manhood in La Peer, Mich., where he graduated from high school and started his life's work in

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