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J. K. O'NEILL TIILL & LBR. CO.

Twin-City Lumber Co. Moves 5.F. Office

On July lst the Trvin-City Lumber Co. moved to 593 Market St., where tirey enjoy more suitable and spacious headquarters for their Norti-rern California operations. Their tlvo phone numbers remain the same.

F. VY. Elliott

Wholesale Forest Products

Lumber Woges Go Up

Wages for lumber yard workers in the Los Angeles area advanced on July first, the raise being 10 cents per hour for all classifications, plus $6 per etnployee per month for health and welfare union insurance. Negotiations on a new contract rvere betrveen the Lumber Employers Council and the Unions oi the Los Anqeles and harbor area, and rn'ere concluded June 30.

Roy Burdetfe Cox

Ray Burdette Cox died at his home in Berkeley, California, on May 30, 1953, after a long illness. He lived at 1879 San Juan Avenue. He is survived by his u'ife and two sons, Richard B. Cox of Orinda, and L. N{. Cox, of \Valnut Creek; also by t'ivo brothers. IIe 'ivas born in Millville, Pa., and moved to Berkeley in 1921. He was president and general manager of the Peerless Built-In Fixture Company, of Berkeley. He was a past president of the Berkeley Manufacturers Association, a member of the Berkeley Rotary Club, and a past president of Oakland Hoo-Hoo Club No. 39.

How Lumber looks (Continued

as 54,577,00O feet, shipments 60,935,000 feet. Orders on totaled 64.7 47 .000 teet.

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57,274,00A feet, and production hand at the end of the month

The West Coast Lumbermen's Association for the l'eek ended June 20, 183 mills reporting, gave orders as 119,483,000 feet, shipments 126,445,0N feet, and production 130,155,000 feet. Unfilled orders at the end of the rveek totaled 513,491,000 feet.

For the rveek ended June 27, these same mills reported orders as 111,224,000 feet, shipments 131,469,000 feet, and production 125,969,000 feet. Unfilled orders at the end of the r,r'eek totaled 493.246.0N feet.

TRIANGIJE IJUMBER CO.

wHoT.F-cAIJ LITMBER

Pccilic Bldg- 610-l6th Street, Ocrklcrnd 12, Cclilornicr

Phone TEmplebcn 2-5855

Teletype OA 262

Cnru l|. KUHL LUMBER CoMPAIIY FOREST PRODUCTS

Roif Shippers ouAHrY FtR Y[Rll

PITTOCK EtOCK

PONTTAND 5, OREGON ulilT|llt ruttBER sttEs G0nmilt

(Cqlif.l

8Ol Ninth Srreer

Sqcromenlo 14, Golifornio tufrlBER - mOUtDlNGS - TRIM sT0Gn

RICq & [RU$E TUTIBER G(l.

WHOLEIiALE - JOBBING

Speciclizing in rflUt DRtElr tutBER

Ponderoso ond Sugor Pine

Gleor Fir qnd Redwood

9t2 SHOTWELL ST., 'SeN rneNCtSCO tO, CAttF.

TEIEPHONE TfItSStON 7-2576

Uholelc,k @a/

Sircc 1888

I oltltho?

OFFICE, 'IIILL, YARD AND DOCKS

2nd & Alice 9s., Ooklond 4

Glencourl l-6861

SUGAR PINE

PONDEROSA PINE OREGON FIR CATIFORNIA FIR

Phone Gllberl 3-1741

sAltF0Rlt - [usslER, lilG.

DISTRIBUTORS AND WHO]ESAIERS

Ook Stair Treods-Thresholds

Door Sills-Hordwood Floorings ond Domestic l{ordwood Lumber

Warehouse Delivery or Corfood Shipmcnlr

610I SO. VAN NESS AVENUE

Los Angeles 47, Gslle.

Phone AXminrter 2-9181 OSborne 5-3371

MOUI.DIIIG SDRVICI

Ponderoso Pine Mouldings

Wholesole Qnly

\(/ANT ADS

For Sale

Lumber & Builders Hardware Business-I952 sales $25O,m0.00 and increasing every year in the fastest growing community in Orange County. Three trucks, powcr saw (cut-ofr & rip), modern store building built in 1951. Trucks, buildings and equipnent $20,000, plus inventory.

Address Box C-2I25, California Lumbcr Merchant iOB W.6th St., Rm. 508, Los Angeles 14, Calif.

For Sale

Gerlinger Lift Truck PH 662-130. Hyster Carrier MIJ? 5778. This equipment is in good condition and can be seen at our mill where it is now operating. Call or write LOVENESS LUMBER COMPANY CANBY, CALIFORNIA

For Sale

AMERTCAN NO. 3 SAW MrLL . .. .% PRrCE without husk-includes rollers & "nigger."

HERCULES POWER UNITS, skid mount, enclos., 3-spd. transm., pulley, belting & belt tightener.HXE-139h.p.waterproof

C. GEORGE HEWITT f36 Juana llaria Ave., Santa Barbara, Calif, Phone 24727

FOR SALE

STETSON ROSS PLANER-I7-A. All motorized-6x15. Complete with control panel, fecd table, takeaway belt, blower system. Can be seen at Grants Pass, Oregon. Price $25,000, FLEISHMAN LUMBER CO.

623 Lwnbermens Bldg. Portland 4, Oregon Phon+-BRoadway 6651

FOR SALE_TRADE_OR LEASE

LUMBER AND BUILDING SUPPLY CO. A long established going business locatcd in Big Bear Lake, Calif. Situated on main street in heart of town, servicinc the entire mountain area with most complete line of krmber and building materials, including full line of plumrbing, electrical, paint, appliances, cement, builders' supplies and hardware. Principal business building 2 story, includes storage loft and attractive complete and modern apt. Six material buildings for storage, Z,2tW_ sq. ft covered lunber sheds, loading docks, etc., two trucks, ofrce cquipment, store fixtures, signs, etc. Price$6O,0m, for real estate, buildinSs and equipment, plus approx. $25,0@ inventory.

Owner ill and retiring, will lease to qualified party. For full particulars contact

M. J. GATOV

552 No. Park Avenue

Pomona, California Phone Lycoming 2-6314, evenings 2-8771

For Sale

TWO COMPLETELY RECONDITIONED RT-15O HYSTERS, 15,0q)-lb. capacity and ONE 7500-lb. HYSTER with l0-foot lift.and dual tires. Guaranteed and reasonable.

CALIFORNIA FORK LIFT RENTALS and SALES 113 South Linden Ave.. San Francisco, Calif. felephone JU 8-8836

POSITION WANTED

By man with l0 years' experience in retail lumber, sales, collections, purchasing, yard supervision, etc. Experience covers rural to metropolitan areas. 32 years-of-age, married. Prefer position with future, salary and, o/s.

Address Box C-2156, California Lumber Merchant 1OB West 6th Street, Los Angeles 14, Calif.

WANTED

One good used lumber truck. Ford or Chevrolet preferred. Contact Mr. Lake at GARDEN GROVE LUMBER & CEMENT CO Garden Grove, California

CAR UNLOADING_HAUIING

Lumber and Freight RAY-HOW CO.

7,106 S. Main St. PL 8-6853 Los Angeles 3 PL r-32ro

WANTED

Wholesale Lumber Salesman for San Joaquin Valley and Coastal Area. Douglas Fir, Pine, Redwood. Guarantee and Commission.

Address Box C-2155, California Lumber Merchant 108 W. 6th St. Room 508 Los Angeles 14, Calif.

WHOLESALE LUMBER SALESMAN WANTED

Aggressive man wanted to cover the Bay area, Commission basis. Excellent opportunity for.the right man.

Address Box C-2157, California Lumber Merchant Room 508, l0B W. 6th Street, Los Angeles 14, Calif.

For Sale

Ross Carrier, 54", in good condition. Would trade for lumber from reliable mill.

RICHARDSON MILL & LUMBER CO. 96f3 E. Whittier Blvd., Pico, Calif.

Phone-OXford 9-0991

For Sale

Lumber yard in good city east of Los Angeles Property and Buildings can be purchased or leased

Best information available indicates that this yard has netted better on its sales the past two years than the average in Southern California

Reason for SaleRetirement (health) of one of Principals.

Address Box C-2194, California Lumber Merchant 108 W. 6th St. Room 5O8 Los Angeles 14, Calif.

Want Ads

Rcrte-Position wcErted $2.00 per colurnn inch

All oihers, $3,00 per colurnn inch Cloaiag dates lor copy, Sth cnd 20th

For Sale

Small yard in Northern Arizona- Annual sales $85,000. Can be very profitable for an owner. Present absentee owner wishes to withdraw from business. For further information

Address Box C-2143. California Lumber Merchant 108 W. 6th St., Room 508, Los Angeles 14, Calif.

Executive Assistant Sales Manager

wanted by large progressive Western Pine Region lumber operation. Age 30 tb S5, pi'eferably college man, experience required. in -a{; mlnistrative selfing. Extellent bpening for right party. Give full particulars of training, schooling, personal background, references, and starting salary wanted.

Address Box C-2144. California Lumber Merchant 108 W. 6th St., Room 508, Los Angeles 14' Calif.

For Sale Or Lease

Well-located remanufacturing plant, Northern California. Unlimited Redwood and Fir availabld. 10d Average production' Interested also in selling and leasing back.

Address Box C-2L52, California Lumber Merchant, 108 West Sixth St., Roorn 5O8, Los Angeles 14' Cdif.

LEATHER LUMBER APRONS

Sturdy lumbermen's aprons made of top quality reclaimed lcather, furnished in both single and double ply, approx. lA'x2(' with or without belt and buckle. Special discounts to jobbers.

HENDRIE BELTING & RUBBER CO.

405 Towne Ave., Los Angeles 13, Calif. Phone TRinity 7786

For Sale

Retail Lumber & Millwork business, annual sales average $120,000.00. Located in Coastal City in Central California.

Under same ownership and management for past 32 years. Owner (and manager) wishes to retire.

Inventory and small tools approx. !30,0O0O0. Will lease site (1.2 acresl buildings, machinery and office equipment ON VERY FAVORABLE terms. WiU sell or keep trucks (purchaser's option.)

Address Box C-2147, California Lumber Merchant 108 W. 6th St., Rm. 508, Los Angeles 14, California

FOR SALE-WOOD MILL MACHINES

Table Saw*36 x 44 Stationery Arbor, Tilting Table, Side frame and Dowling chuck, 14" Blade.

Vertical Mortiser on 6 ft. frame.

Jointer-12 inch on heavy frame, Cordesman Myre & Co., Cincinnati. Ohio.

Double Blade Shaper-Oliver Machine Serial 483, two 3 HP motors, 36(X) rpm U.S. Electric, large assortment of blades. Lathe on 14 ftl wood frame.

IRAL J. ROLLER 5650 N. Citrus Avenue

Azusa Calif. Phone FL 2-3369

!{omes of Advcrtircrr in rhir Dcportm.nt uring a bllid qddrcss connot bc divulgcd. All inquiricr ond rrplir rhould bc oddressed to kcy rhown in lh. qdv.rll..m.nl

FOR INVENTORY SURVEYS CREDIT MANAGE.MENT ARBITRATION

SALES VALUE OF BUSINESSES IN OPERATION and other matters of control, consult E. M. WORTHING

317 West Main Street, Alhambra, Calif. ATlantic 1-3624

OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN LUMBER BUSINESS

F'OR SALE

Lumber Yard. Coastal city 20 miles South of Los Angeles. Completely equipped, including four trucks. Ccnter of very active area. Volume $2061000 in 1952. Can be materially increased. $19,(X)0 net profit last year. Require approximately $25,000 cash for inventory and down payment. Balance easy.

Writc C. R. CAMPBELL

610 Pier Avenue

Hermosa Beach or phone FRontier 2-7586 eves. FRlontier 4-2439

Car Unloading Contractors

Experienced labor furnished to O.P.S. printed rates upon request, CRANE & CO. l4l7 E. l2th St.

unload and sort lumber Ectablishcd 1943.

TR. 6973 Los Angeles, Calif.

For Sale

Gang Rip Saw, shaft L3/" x11",30 H.P., General Electric Motor attached. Motor like new.

Can be seen at 8801 So. Crocker St., Los Angeles

Phones: Pleasant l-7016 or DUnkirk 7-7433.

FOR SALE

Gerlinger Fork Lift, Model PH 862-130, 16' 2" Lrft, 66" Fork. 1950 Model.

Lerrett Lumber Co.

2625 Ayers Ave., Los Angeles t2, Calif. Phone ANgelus 3-6165

For Sale

Used Gerlinger Carrier Highway Model 7856-N, 66-in bolsters. 3QfiX) pound capacty. Now in operation, excellent condition. Price $4,500.fi)

BURNABY and WILLIAMS

Van Nuys, Calif.

Phone STate 5-6561

LUMBER YARDS FOR SALE

Three long established lumber yards in Orange County. Price has been reduced to $50,000, plus inventory, TWOHY LUMBER CO.

LUMBER YARD AND SAWMILL BROKERS

714 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles 15' Calif. PRospect 8746

ADVERTISERS IilDEX

*Adve.tiring opped. in qllemdle ir.ue5

Acme Appliace tlfg. Co. --.-..--.-------..-....*

Acme 5ch Bolqnce Co. .--..--...--..--.-.--.----,- 'l

Americqn Hqdwood Co. -...---.-.-..,-.......---,-. *

Americqn Lmber t Tteoting Co......-.,-.43

Angelus Fir & Pine Soles Co. -.-....--...----...- |

Arcotq Redwood Co. .--.--....-..---.-.--.-......----. *

Arocioled llolding Co. .--.----.............-----..55

ArtoGiqled Plyvrood ltlillr, Inc. ..-.-.-.--.....-l I

Atlontic Lmber Co. --...-..-.--..----....--.-....,..i

Atlot LumbeJ Co. --.-........------.,-.--.-...,...-..-I lo(k Pqnef Co. ..-.--..,...--..--.--....-....--....--..--..49

Bole Co., J. Herberl...,..,.

Bqler & Co., l. H. -...--,,-

Bel-Air Door Co. ........-..

Blist E Gqts Lumber Co.

8lue Dimond Corporqlion .....-....--...........-44

Eohnhoff Lumber Co. .-----.-...-.............-----.--- |

Eonninglon Lmber Co. --...-..,.--.,..-.,,-..-.--. t

Bruce €o., E. L. ----.--------,,...-....-,..,-.-.--...... *

Srurh Indurtriql Lumber Co. .-..--,------......-63

Buns Lunber Co. ..-......---.-------...-.--.--...-...-IO

Colqverot Cemenl Co. -----.-....,......-.......-.-*

Colifornio Lumber Sole Co. ..--.,.---.--.......-.57

Colifornio Pqnel & Veneer Co. .....---.-..----t6

Colilomiq Redwod Arsn. -....-.-..-..-........-*

Cqrlow Co. ..-..-..-..-...---.*

Corr ll Go., L, J. ......-..-.-...-..........-.-.O.F.C.

Cqcode Pcifiq Lcmber Co. .._.--49

Celotex Corporotion, The ...---....----.....--..-.*

Chdtlod E Attocioter, P. W. --,,............ *

Chrirtenror Lmber Co. ........-,,.-.............-*

Clough, George .-..-...--.-...........-56

Cobb Cmpoy, T. , ---.---..--.,,....,...-....-.... *

Coloiql Cedor Co., ln<. ..-.---.-.-,..,-..,-..--..I4

Conrolidqted Lmber Co. ....-..--..-...-.....---.*

Cooper-Morgon Lmber Co. -.---.---...--......--47

Cooper Wholoole Lumber Co., W. E..-.-,.35

Coor-Pender & Long ...............-.,......-.......-*

Cordr Lunber Co. --,--................................-2O

Crotrett Lmbcr Co. --..-...-.--,-,,,.,..,,..,.-.-....'|

Cvdir Cmponier -.-.-.--...-..------..-.-..,--.--.-,,*

Dolton, n. W, E Co. --------.-...---....--...-..--..--6a

Dqnt E nu!.ell 5qier, InG. ................-.....27

Doidro Plywood t Lunber Co. .-..--..---.3

Diqmond W Supply Co. .....-..-.--...-....----..27

Drqker Bqy Lunber Co. ---.....--...........-.---..63

Dollor Co., lobert .-.---.,-..--............--.-..-....62

Donover Lmber Co..-..-...--..-.......----.--.-.-....59

Douglo Fir Plywod Asociotion ....-.-.......'l

Eckrtrom Plywood & Door Co..--..----...-....*

Edwqrdr Lmber A rrltg. Co..-....,..,--.-...--- a

Elliofi , F. W. --,,-..--..-.-....----.--...--..--.-..-.------64

En3co Plyw@d .....-.--..-.- |

E$ley & Son, D. C. -,--,....-............,-..-......- |

Ex(hdge Sqnillr 5oles Co. .-..---.--...-....51

Foirhurtt lumber Co. ....---.----.-...---..-.-.....-..-12 fen Trucking Co. -.......--...---.......-..-...--..--..47

Fidler'r Almufqcturing Co. .......--..-..-.......28

Fir-Tex .-.......-..-... -.-.-.......39

Forert Flber Productr Co.

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