Fairhurst and Twin Harbors Form New Sales Company

Fairhurst Lumber Company of Fortuna and Twin Harbors Lumber Company of Arcata recently announced trhe formation of T. H. & F. Sales, Inc., yith. headquarters in Arcata, Calitornla.

The sales company was organized to conduct a wholesale lumber business, and to act as exclusive sales representative for both firms from Northern California and Southern Oregon mills, effective May 16th.

representative for Fairhurst, from the same office. Other the firm are: Tack Fairhurst Anderson, vice presidents; Blanchard, secretary; M. A. Kuran, treasurer.

competitive market, a sales firm with broad scope and representation is a necessity for mills wishing to obtain maximum profits. It is also a necessity in providing comprehensive and versatile services to customers. The many sources of supply available to the new sales company will enable it to provide practically any dimension or quan- tity of Douglas fir lumber and timbers produced on the Pacific Coast. Red. wood lumber and split products will also be furnished from production or through purchases, to provide for customers'needs."

Headquarters for the new firm will be the offices of Twin Harbors. 451 South G Street, Arcata, California. Tom Lannin, prominent local lumberman and present sales manager of Twin Harbors, will become president and general manager, assisted by Frank Friedenbach of Trvin Harbors. Bill Rogers, for many Years a sales

los Angeles Hoo-Hoo

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Dick Lucas came in 1st. Don Gow 2nd. Bud Nelson placed lst in the second flite and Charlie Strait won the second place trophy with John Osgood winning the third flite all by himself. The low retailer prize was won by popular Norm Bundschuh of Monrovia. The guest prize was presented to Bill Knetsch.

Some members had criticised the Executive Committee for holding the event on Good Friday. President loe Petrash pointed out in a letter to one of the members the difficulties of finding, reserving and guaranteeing clubs with available space, and that notice had been given all members earlier when the Executive Committee had published the year's calendar. He said that if complaints will be made at that time the Executive Committee can give them the consideration they deserve.

That evening after a few good shots on the 19th hole the members moved

Bay Area and Sacramento Area offices will be at 1618 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, and will be staffed by Jim Fraser and Dick Merritt. Lionel Stott will represent the firm in San Rafael.

In the Southern California area, offices will remain in the Ocean Center Building, Long Beach, with sales representation by Jirn Rossrnan, Mike Walsh and George Otto.

Commenting on the new firm, G. E. Anderson, vice president of Twin Harbors, and Jack Fairhurst, president of Fairhurst, said : "f n today's highly in for a dinner of top sirloin steak and broiled lobster.

The $100 attendance prize was won by Rudy Roodman but not before several absent Hoo Hoo's had missed the boat. First name to be called for the bundle of loot was Rex Wall. then Carl Porter, Charlie Strait, James Harp and Jack'Ihomas before they called Rudy. Phil Kelty presented Roodman with the long green.

Don Gow presented the golf trophies under the able gavel of Snark Joe Petrash.

Los Angeles-Post qnd FutureOn Exhibit ot Home Show

A flashback to the 19th Century and a glimpse ahead to the 21st Century of Los Angeles will be offered to Southern Californians of the 20th Century by two special exhibits at the lTth ainual Los Angeles Home Show in the Sports Arena, June 2l-July 1

They are "A Passing Era" and the "21st Century Skyline for Los Angeles," it has been announced by

G. E. ANDERSON Vice Presidenl

1'. H. & F. Sales, Inc. is a separate entity and does not represent a merger of Twin Harbors and Fairhurst, each of which will preserve its present identity. Clifford Mitchell and Henderson and Donald Falk of Falk and Falk were attorneys for the principals.

Home Show managing director Carl F. Kraatz.

"Passing Era" will feature scores of original oil paintings by Kay Nlartin, well known artist, depicting the magnificent old mansions that graced Bunker Hill in the glittering 19th Century.

The "Skyline" will offer, in contrast, large and costly models and renderings of high-rise commercial and civic buildings that will make up the "new" skyline of Los Angeles.

Among models already scheduled for exhibit will be the Art Museum, 28-story California Federal Savings and Loan Building, the San Diego Freervay Interchange, the Hollywood \{useum and the giant new Dept. of Water and Power Building that will tower over the Civic Center Mall.

Twentieth Century man is re-expressing his love of wood, as his ancient forebears did milleniums ago. Exposed timber in homes and more wood paneled lvalls are evidences of this new-found love.

Behind The Mqrk of Consistent Quoliry

TECO technicians are torture experts ! Applying heat, stress, water and rveights, these experts are now conducting rigorous, daily testing on particle board, as well as plywood in numerous plants which are proud users of the TECO stamp.

This mark of consistent quality- TECO-stands for Timber E,ngineer- ing Company. TECO, with 29 years experience in wood products research, engineering and quality control, is the onlv organization of its kind specializing in wood industry products.

As an independent quality control service, TECO now has 27 mills authorized to use its stamp of approval. This includes 19 plywood plants stretching from British Columbia to southern California. five particle board plants. and two mills producing glued, laminated products.

From the headquarters laboratory in Corvallis, Oregon, L. A. Patronsky rnanages the growing staff of TECO technicians. Thes techniciar.rs. in truth. have their own on-the-soot laboratorv in each olant.

For eiample, at the Duraflake plant in Albany, Oregon, where 100 tons of particle board are manufactured daily, three TECO technicians maintain around-the-clock surveilance.

The TECO technicians take ran- dom sample panels-about three feet in length-from any of the 12 panels of Duraflake as they emerge from the huge press. Each sample is immediately cut up into specimens for tests rvhich include bending strength, internal bond, water absorption, screw holding strength, hardness and linear and thickness stability.

In the bending test, the TECO technician applies weight to the middle of a sample speciman. With precision testing machines, the data is obtained for calculating the modulus of rupture (strength characteristic) and the modulus of elasticity (stiffness).

To test internal bond strength, pieces of particle board are glued bet\&.een two metal blocks and then pulled apart in the testing machine. The pounds of lead required to tear the particle board apart measure the oualitv of the resin distribution and iompleteness of the cure during the pressing operations.

Particle board carrying the TECO grade stamp must be resistant to water absorption in case the material comes into contact with accidental flooding or exposure to the elements. Samples are soaked under an inch of water at room temperature f.or 24 hours and then measured and weighed for changes.

The screw holding characteristicsan important consideration for furniture manufacturers and contra6f615- is TECO tested by means of a machine which records the number of pounds of load required to pull out a screw driven in a normal manner.

Particle board hardness is TECO rated by the pounds of load required to embed a 0.444-inch ball to half its diameter. Linear and thickness stability tests measure the ability of the plywood o,r particle board to resist dimensional changes resulting from increase in moisture content due to increase in atmospheric humidity.

Results of all these tests are relayed to the plant production supervisor as a guide from production control. TECO specifications also include accuracy and smoothness of trimming, squareness, and quality of finish sanding. F'inally, random samples are taken from the plant's warehouse prior to shipment for similar tests.

Only, then if the material measures up to specifications, can a panel of plywood or particle board carry the TECO grade stamp.

With these TECO torture experts manning the testing machines, buyers rvho demand the TECO stamD are certain of obtaining uniformity^ high cluality products !

"Ruildings housing three or more families probably will make up 28/. of. total private housing starts this year.

A LONE WOLF... But What an Operator

And so are we. We don't want any one manufacturer forcing us to push his line. We operate alone because we like the freedom to handle many lines . . . any line that allows you to do the best job. We're awfully crafty about our buying, but this oare in selecting is your assurance of quality of freedom of choice in your buying. Naturally our 45 years in business means we get together often with Southern Californa's top suppliers and most reliable mill sources. We've made a lot of friends in the industry. But we cant be pushed around by powerful manufacturers. We operate alone, and we operate best that way for you. So track us do*'n and take your pick of any of the top brands.

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