NEWS

By R0SS KINCAID executive vice president

rFO ASSURE THAT there be no conflict, r tlre dates of September 25 and 26, 1966 should be circled and reserved by all western segments of the distribution chain -lumber and building material dealers, wholesalers, and manufacturers.

Why? Because these are the dates of the second annual All-Industry Marketing Con{erence and Western Closed-Open Golf Tournament. The location will again be the popular Pacific Ocean resort, the Gearhart Hotel, Gearhart, Oregon.

Those attending the initial conference last year will surely be returning; thus it is urged that you return your registration form soon after it is received in the mail. The announcement will be sent in June. If you want to be certain that you receive this, we would encourage you to advise the WRLA office, 333 First West, Seattle, of your interest and your name will be placed on the mailing list.

Monday, September 25 will see the Western Cloeed-Open Golf Tournament fol' lowed by the All-Industry social hour and dinner {or men and their wives. All golfers, those with established handicaps or rank beginners are encouraged to participate and join in the fun.

There will be a multitude of prizes and a lot of enjoyment in the foursomes made up as far as possible of a mix of manu' facturers, wholesalers and dealers.

Tuesday, the 26th, manufacturers, whole' salers and dealers will gather in small' group roundtable discussions of topics o{ mutual interest. This is a wonderful time for idea sharing in the interest of improved relations and a more efiective marrketing approach. Donot miss this opportunity to participate in what is heralded as one of the industry's top events.

Accounl Clossificotion Study

Review of a new standardized system of accounts classification and coding has been undertaken by the National Lumber and Buildine Material Dealers Association.

The system is intended tg aid dealers in converting this accounting and recordkeeping procedures to automated or electronic data processing.

Raymon H. Harrell, of NLBMDA, said the designers have considered the needs of large and small dealers; retail and wholesale distributorsl component and millwork manufacturers. to more and more California dealers and distributors. For year around supplies of dimension lumber and precision-trimmed studs, depend on D & R and these 4 Oregon and Washington mills:

He also disclosed that plans are being developed to assist dealers in switching their recordkeeping procedures to data processing systems.

The standardized chart of accounts is based on a five digit plan, although most dealers will only use three or four digitsr There are eight general categories of accounts, including assets (code numbers I00199) ; liabilities (200-279); capital accounts (280-299); operating revenues (300-399) ; cost of sales (400-499); operating expenses (500-699) ; manufacturing expenses (700-899) ; and other income- expenses (900-999). While the three digits immediately to the left of the decimal point identify accounts, the fourth and fifth digits can be utilized to designate difierent yards or locations. Digits to the left of the decimal provide for sub-categories under any sccount heading.

The decision as to how detailed a breakdown of accounts is necessary for effective operations and control is left to the dealer.

Old Growth Fir Dimension from F.S.P. Lumber Co,, Port Orford, Oregon

Hemlock Studr from Warrenton Lumber Co,, Warrenton, Oregon

Hemlock Dimension from Westport Lumber Co., Westport, Oregon

Douglas Fir Studs from Shepherd & Dasher Lumber Co., Longview, Wash.

Housing Awqits Boby Boom

The nationwide housing picture will continue on a slight down' ward trend in 1966 before it begins the upward surge anticipated from the postwar "baby boom," Sanford R. Goodkin, research expert, has said. He sees a decline of three to five percent from 1965.

o'Despite vigorous aclivity in almost every other aspect of the nation's economy,. the housing picture will continue the down' ward trend begun two years ago," said Goodkin, whose firm is the official West Coast statistical source for the National Association of Home Builders.

Among factors he cited for the continuing dip are: a pronounced decline in the birth rate, slowing of the population growth, and the recent one-half percent hike in the Federal Reserve Discount rate.

Ferrell Tokes Over Holbrook

Ferrell, Inc. has taken over operation of Holbrook Lumber Co. in St. Helens, Oregon, according to Gordon Ferrell and Mrs. Lucille Clammer.

Plans are that the Ferrell firm will purchase tlle property in the near future. They presently own and operate lumber yards in Longview and Kelso.

Gordon Ferrell said the firm plans to expand both the inventory and buildings. Personnel at the St. Helens plant will remain the same, with Don Freytag the manager.

Nisbets Buy Yord

The Tum-A-Lum Lumber Co. at Wasco has been sold to W. A. and Gerald (Pinky) Nisbet of Wasco. They will change the name to the Wasco Lumber Co., the name of the business when it was purchased by Tum-A-Lum in 1930.

Robert Nisbet will continue to operate the business and there will be no change at this time in the complete stock of building materials carried in the yard at T(Iasco.

Bill Nisbet said he started working in the W'asco Lumtrer Co. yard while attending Wasco High School and is glad to be back.

Fast, regular ocean shipments by barge from Southern Oregon and the Columbia River direct to Southern California.

Now, ov€r 5,000,000 feet of dimension lumber and studs monthly . manulactured especially for Southern California construction needs.

Art Neth would appreciate an opportunity to tell you how you and your customers will benefit from using dependable D & R dimension and studs. You can reach him by calling 872-1280 or 783-0544.

Another Moore Kiln In Plqce

Moore Oregon, formerly Moore Dry Kiln Co. of Oregon, has installed an l8-section, 6-line dryer at Kogap Manufacturing Co., in Medford, Oregon. It will be used primarily for drying white fir veneers.

The new dryer is a conventional, direct gas-fired dryer for green and dry veneer operation. It utilizes a jet-type cooling system and 60 inch diameter steel-bladed fans. Other equipment includes a Moore incline discharge belt assembly and a MannRussell gross tipple-type moisture meter.