The "Goodwood" Firm Has Been Good For Wood

Unless you have had occasion to send a cablegram to Robert S. Osgood, Inc., Los Angeles, you probably wouldn't know that the firm's cable address is "Goodwood." This term. we are sure, is an apt one for the products and service of this illustrious 40-yearold firm.

Robert S. Osgood, Inc., was founded on July 7, 7922, by Bob Osgood, a member of an old-line lumber family whose association with wood goes back to the 1880's. Bob's father, George

J. Osgood, and his grandfather, George R. Osgood, were both prominent lumbermen and millwork manufacturers in the Northwest. With son John a part of the organization since 1949, the fourth generation of the Osgood family continues its close relation and devotion to the forest products industry.

Perhaps one of the big reasons for the continuing success and great reputation of the Osgood firm is that its members have always believed in plowing back into the industry a great amount of time terests of wood ciation activities. and effort in the inpromotion and Asso-

EVER WONDER HOW tUttlBER PRICES ARE SET?

Althongh the process seems tough at times, we at Black Diamond try to keep in mind that whatever the price, we are committedto maintainingthe high quality of our White Fir Decking, Studs, Kodiak Cedar Siding, and other lumber items-come what may.

Another objective we constantly strive for is persorul attention to your order-right up to delivery in your yard, on time, as promised. This principle may be worthy of your consideration next time you order. At least we hope so.

The Osgood family is a "Hoo-lloo family," ai is the firm itself. Bob Osgood was Viceregent Snark in Los Angeles, first in the late 1920's and again in the '40's. His father, George J., was a member of the Supreme Nine in the 1920's. Bob's son, John, lvas president of I-os Angeles Hoo-Hoo Ctub during 1961, and is currently Deputy State Snark for Southern California.

James H. Forgie, third member of the firm, is a past president, two terms, of Los Angeles Hoo-Hoo, and a State Deputy Snark for Southern California

Other members of the Osgood staff are active participants in the Los Angeles Hoo-Hoo.

Robert Osgood is also current vice president and a founding member of ine enltlppine Mahogany Association.

Staff-wise, president Bob Osgood handles the imported hardwood lumber division of the business, which draws supplies of lumber, veneers and plywood from all over the earth; special emphasis is given to Philippine and Japanese hardwods.

Jim Forgie, after serving in the Air Force as a Lt. Colonel, joined the Osgood firm in 1946. lle, too, comes from a prominent West Coast lumber family, his father, Bob Forgie, having been identified lr''ith lumber since the turn of the century.

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