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Establishes Farm Structures Division

San Francisco, California, July 19, 1948-In accordance rvith an earlier announcement of an expanded program in 1948, the California Redn'ood Association has established a Farm Structures Division to serve dealers and farm users of California Redr,vood lumber.

Building in Los Angeler County Nears Half-Billion Mark

New construction in Los Angeles County for the first half of 1948, came close to the half billion dollar mark, with9l,275 permits issued for a total of $455,927,610. Fourteen localities topped the $1,000,000 mark. A 63 per cent gain over the first half of 1947 was scored by all types of construction, according to Harry G. Haake, chairman of the Construction Industries Committee, Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce.

Henry B. Everett

For years durable redwood has been a popular r,vood in all types of construction in rural districts. Now, through establishment of the Farm Structures Division, the Redwood lumber industrv is ore- pared to offer aid in the appropriate use of this versatile building material on farms. Cooperation in the selection of proper grades and sizes of lumber and best construction methods for each specific application of redwood for farm structures is one of the important services offered.

The Association announces the appointment of Henry B. Everett to carry out the functions of the Farm Structures Division. A recent graduate in Agricultural Engineering at the University of California, Mr. Everett will work out of the Association headquarters at 405 Montgomery Street, San Francisco. He is the son of Henry P. Everett, Oroville, Butte County Farm Advisor.

Permits for residential construction numbered 32,126 valued at $286,166,17 4.

Building throughout the county in June jumped 6 per cent over May, reaching a total of $77,259,567,60.8 per cent ahead of the same month last year.

In June, the city of Los Angeles issued permits valued at $33,513,953; San Fernando Valley (Van Nuys),'$11,448,022; West Los Angeles, $4,163,131; Long Beach, $3,402,660; Venice, $2,502,521; Santa Monica, $1,970,000; Pasadena, $1,683,444; Alhambra, $1,489,138; Arcadia, $1,366,803; Torrance, $1,345,060; Glendale, $1,304,909; Burbank, $1,277,713 ; Inglewood, $1,251,345 ; Beverly Hills, $1,116,081; and South Gate, $1,051,740. The unincorporated area of the county reported $17,824,965.

Moves OIIice

Long-Bell Lumber Co. moved its June 1 to the Halliburton Building, The telephone number remains the