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R. R. Henderson Running for Congress Balced Enamel \Tallboard Factory Busy

R. R. (Rudie) Henderson, owner of the Lone Pine Lumber & Supply Co., Lone Pine, Calif., has announced his candidacy for the Democratic and Republican nominations for Congress from the Second California District.

"Rudie" is now busy campaigning and plans to visit all the towns in the district before the Primary election in August.

Time Magazine in its issue of J:uly 27,1942, carried his picture and an interesting article on his candidacy.

All Previous Construction Records in East Broken in June

All previous construction records were broken in June, according to F. W. Dodge Corp. Building and engineering contracts awarded last month in the 37 eastern states amounted to $1,190,264,000. This was nearly 57 per cent more than the dollar volume of August, 1941, $7ffi,233,000, the previous all-time high. Comparisons of these two record months indicate roughly the impact of the war on the construction program: industrial building contracts last month were double the dollar value of last August; heavy engineering construction nearly doubled; non-residential building, other than commercial and industrial work, increased three-fold. On the other hand, commercial building contracts last month were a third less in dollar volume than in August of last year, and residential building was down 20 per cent. Last month's total was a little more than double that of June, 1941.

The June 1942 contract volume brought the total for the first half of the year up to $3,723,725,Offi.

The new Fir-Tex Coralite factory at 8t2 East 59th Street, Los Angeles, is working to capacity.

The plant is one of the best equipped in the country, and its baking oven is one of the largest in the West.

Described by the manufacturer as "The Baked Enamel Wallboard of a Thousand lJses," Fir-Tex Coralite is available in nine true pastel colors. These are: White, Ivory, Cream, Turquoise Blue, Persian Brown, Green, Buttercup Yellow, Sky Blue and Peach.

All panels are I/8" in thickness and come in the following sizes' 4'x4'-4 x6'-4'x8'-4'xl/

The trim for Fix-Tex Coralite, in addition to the colors already mentioned, comes in Royal Blue, Deep Green, Yellow, Dubonnette, Chinese Red, Black and Terra Cotta.

Dealers are recommending Fir-Tex Coralite for bathrooms, shower stalls, kitchens, breakfast rooms, recreation rooms, service porches, hallways, markets, dairy stores, theater and reception lobbies, barber shops, medical and dental offices, hospitals and laboratories, in fact for any room where a combination of beautv with sanitation is desirable.

ARMY USES WOOD TRUSSES INSTEAD OF STEEL IN MANY BUILDINGS, ENGINEER SAYS

"On the new storage depot program alone, we expect to employ around 35,000 wood trusses, thereby releasing more than 200,000 tons of steel. That much steel, it is estimated, will build 7,500 medium tanks," Col. Raymond F. Fowler, Chief, Supply Division, Corps of Engineers, said in discussing conservation of materials at a symposium sponsored by the Producers' Council.

United States Army Engineers have demonstrated during the last few months that it is possible to build, yet not use critical materials. Although it is possible for Army engineers to get critical materials, they use wood extensively in construction of hangars, ports, cantonments, munition factories, dams, and many other structures for rvar purposes.

Dud Else Appointed Manager

D. R. (Dud) Else, of Sudden & Christenson, San Francisco, has been appointed acting manager of the Christenson Lumber Company, San Francisco, succeeding Millard C. White who recently resigned.

YOU KNOW TIIAT GRADING IN ANY PARTICT'I.AN GBADE OF II'MBER CAN VARY AS MUCH AS $IO.OO A ITIOUSAIID FEET.

TTIAT'S WHY OTIR GNADES AT TTIE PRICE ANE YOI'R BEST BT'Y. PROOF? ASK OIIN CI'STOMENS.

One in Purpose

When the flood tide surged about us And disrupted work and play, We pitched in and worked like Trojans, For we had to get away. And we asked no struggling stranger, "'W'hat's your race and what's your creed?" He was just a fellow mortal, Sharing in the common need.

When the hungry flames were roaring Through the center of the town, We ran gamuts of excitement, Here and there and up and down; But we didn't scorn the cultist Because he ate no meat, We hustled him to safety Beyond the smoke and heat.

When the nervous earth was shaken And the chimneys tumbled down, With one accord we rushed right out And fled the wobbling town; And we spent no time discussing Party lines and dubious tricks, 'We were far too busy dodging Falling walls and flying bricks.

Yes, this life is quite unstable, But we've got to see it through, Let's be friends upon the journey, You for me and I for you. And when storm clouds swirl about us And the tides of battle flow, Strong, united, one in purpose May we face the common foe.

A. Merriam Conner.

New Firm In Richmond

E. M. Tilden, Jr., formerly a partner in Tilden-Forrest Lumber Co., Richmond, Calif., has organized the Tilden Lumber & Supply Co. to carry on a retail lumber and building material business at the same address. The Tilden name has been associated with this yard for nearly 4O years.

Alternate Heating Methods for Homes

Efforts of heating equiprnent manufacturers to work out satisfactory alternate heating methods for homes to relieve the effects of the War Production Board's gaq limitation order is gaining headway, according to George D. Riddle, chief architectural supervisor, for the Los Arlgeles FHA office

Analysis at this time of alternate methods of heating indicates that oil burning equipment is the most logical and practical for adaptation to Southern California homes.

"In this connection, FHA has been working closely with the oil burning industry to develop equipment suitable for the typical, small, defense house. Several manufacturers are now getting into production on dual-register floor furnaces that will take stightly more space than the gas furnaces of similar design previously so popular in this district. It should be kept in mind, however, that oil-burning heating systems should be selected with care, giving due consideration to the limitations of service provided by the various types of equipment available in the market. In other words, the heating system should be selected that is the most readily adapted to the plan ol the house, and that meets the heating requirements of the occupant.

"Federal Housing Adiministration Minimum Construction Requirements provide that oil burners and controls bear Underwriter's label and that the entire installation shall conform with the regulations of the National Board of Fire lJnderwriters.

"Oil Burning equipment is a new experience for many Southern California people who should keep in mind that more problems are involved in the installation of a satisfactory oil burning system than are required in the case of gas. Flue height bears an important relationship to draft and adequate draft is essential to proper and efficient combustion of fuel oil. Also the height of chimney, if not given proper study, may adversely affect the appearance of a building.

"It appears that the advent of oil burning equipment will influence, to a certain degree, the character of Southern California architecture, in that, in order to meet the draft requirements, steeper roofs will be necessary in manJr instances to avoid chimneys projecting too far above the roof."

FHA Loans Facilitatc Remodeling and Offers Dealer Attic Insulation Program Purchases of Existing Homes

Many families and war workers requiring housing quarters in the critical war-industrial areas throughout Southern California will turn to existing houses rather than purchasing or renting newly constructed dwellings, according to Wilson G. Bingham, Southern California District Director, Federal Housing Administration.

This condition is brought about because of the urgent need of conserving critical war materials which of necessity restricts to the minimum the construction of new housing. Accordingly, every effort is being made to encourage home owners in defense areas to increase the quantity of housing for war workers by enlarging or remodeling existing structures.

Two types of financing facilities are available throughout Southern California. One for the purchase of existing houses at a monthly cost low enough to be considered equivalent to rent. Where an existing home meets FHA minimum standards as to construction and location, it is eligible for a FHA insured mortgage ap to 8/o of FHA valuation with terms as long as 20 years.

Another type of financing regards essential repairs or remodeling costs for the purpose of either restoring the property to sound condition or developing additional housing units through the conversion of partially used space, such as porches, attics, playrooms and the like. Sums spent for this character of work may be financed either in the purchase mortgage of an existing house, or such sums may be financed through Title I character loans.

All FHA mortgages are repayable in equal monthly payments covering interests, insurance premiums, and loan pay-off over liberal periods.

RECEIVES ENSIGN'S COMMISSION

Lothar Blackman, brother of Clarence Blackman of th-e Blackman-Anderson Lumber Company, Oakland, has been commissioned an Ensign in the United States Navy. He was sent to Dartmouth University for his initial training and expects to complete his course on the West Coast. He was graduated ffom the llniversity of California in 1941.

A special Balsam-Wool attic insulation sales program is being offered to all lumber dealers. This sales plan which has been tested and proved successful during the past year, has been developed to tie in with the national effort to conserve fuel.

Th entire national advertising program in Better Homes & Gardens, House & Garden, House Beautiful and American Home has been devoted to selling this idea to consumers. Inquiries are passed on to cooperating dealers. New direct mail and display helps of all types have been developed to sell attic insulation as well as attic rooms, cedar closets, picket fence and other allied non-critical items.

The program is built around the fact that the average home owner is vitally interested in attic insulation at this time because of the possible curtailment of fuel supplies during the wi4ter. People have money to spend and are particularly interested in spending it on a long range program which involves the improvement and maintenance of their homes.

Dealers who are cooperating in this program find their customers receptive to the attic insulation story. The plan gets the dealer in the house of the customer at which time he can sell not only insulation, but roofing, remodeling and all of the many non-critical items which the dealer has on hand.

The makers of Balsam-Wool are furnishing cooperating dealers with special newspaper ads, window displays, mov-' ing picture trailers, job signs, plus a great variety of other display items to tie in with the complete program. The company salesmen are in a position to set up the program in a community of any size. I

Complete inform4tion on this program may be obtained from the Wood Conversation Company or from the local representative.

Tiappy Event

Mr. and Mrs. A. R. (Bob) McCullough are receiving congratulations on the birth of a baby girl, Carol Diane, in San Francisco, July A.

Mr. McCullough is manager of the San Francisco office of the C. D. Johnson Lumber Corporation.

Harry J. Graham Passes On

Harry J. Graham, of Los Angeles, manager of the Compton, Calif., branch of the Floyd A. Fry Roofing Co.; passed away July 7 following a three months' illness. He was 52 years of age.

Born in San Francisco, his first position was with the Pacific Hardware & Supply Co. of San Francisco, as a salesman, and in 1910 he was transferred to their Los Angeles Office. In l9l4 he went with the Pioneer Paper

Co. of Los Angeles, now pioneer Division, The Flintklte Co., as salesman, and for many years was director of sales in the roofing department for the eleven Western states. June 1, 1939, he was appointed manager, in charge of both sales and production, of the Floyd A. Fry Roofing Co. at Compton, which position he held at the time of hls death. Having been prominently identified with the asphalt roofing -industry for over twenty-five years, he was -well and faborably known and very populai with the retail lumber trade on the pacific Coast.

_ He is survived by his widow, Mrs. phyllis Graham; a brother, James O. Graham; and two sisters, Mrs. Kathryn Lewis and Mrs. Mary Eldridge.

Funeral services, under Masonic auspices, were held Fri_ day afternoon, July 10, at the Wee Kirk o' the Heather, Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale.

85O,OOO TYPEWRITERS NEEDED BY THE GOVERNMENT

Washington, July 25-Donald M. Nelson, WpB chair_ man, today appealed to all Americans owning standard type_ writers made since January 1, 1935, to sell them to the gov_ ernment. Mr. Nelson's statement launched a campaign in which housewives, g'rocers, doctors, lawyers, Uig ana tittte firms-everyone who can possibly spare such a machine -will be asked to volunteer their typewriter for war duty.

New fflustrated Western Pine Leaflets

Two new illustfated leaflets have been prepared by the Western Pine Association that should prove helpful to many dealers, builders and contractors as a means of stim_ ulating interest in remodeling and improvements while wartime restrictions are hampering more extensive resi_ dential construction.

These topical leaflets are printed in two colors, replete with actual-use illustrations, folded to handy size foi en_ closures or counter handouts and well suited to use for envelope stuffers or direct-mail distribution.

Leaflet 312, "Nautical Bunks and Walls of Knotty pine,,, in its 12 pages folded to net size 3fuxSfu inches, i."r"ni, practical ideas foi builf-in bunks and other features ,for boys' rooms, girls' rooms or guest rooms that can be in_ stalled at moderate outlay for a worthwhile investment.

The other one is Leaflet 313, captioned, ..Make your At_ tic Livable," a 6-page folder, 3fux6 inches net size. It is well illustrated with appropriate pictures selected to sug_ gest how idle attic space may be easily converted inio cozy, habitable rooms within the timits of minimum cost regulations.

Sample copies of the respective leaflets, No. 312 and No. 313, will be sent free on request directed to the West. ern Pine Association, 510 Yeon Building, portland, Oregon. Quantity lots may be obtained at low cost, with ,p."i"t imprinting if so desired.

News on Priorities

Air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment of com_ mercial types will continue to get repair material until September 30, 1942, under an amendment to p-126.

Cast-iron soil pipe (standard, medium and extra heaw weights) in stock June 1, L942 may be sold and installei 'ivithout violating the provisions of Schedule IV to L-42, The Emergency Plumbing Standard for war housing, r€quiring use of vitreous clay or concrete pipe in certain parts of the installations, must be followed.

Electric rang'es, frozen since May 2, 1942, in the hands of dealers, distributors and manufacturers, are released by an amendment to L-23-b for sale to the pubtic. upon cer_ tification as to need.