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Hoo-Hoo to sponsor. It would help those boys interested in knowing more about the lumber business and would be a great help in acquainting them rvith all the allied wood oroduct industries. It would be of muiual benefit to us all."
Dqnq Point Development
U. 5. Plywood Ofiers Rough-Sown Sidings
Rough-sawn siding, an old favorite in the building market, now is available in a new plywood panel product just introduced by United States PIyvrood Corporation, finish that duplicates the appearance of rough-sawn individuals planks, according toU. S. Plywood. But the large Planktex panel, like the entire range of Weldwood siding products, substantially reduces labor costs and material waste factors because of the ease of installation inherent in panelized construction, the company says.
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D. R. Phillips Sr., long time West Coast lumberman, has recintly opened a real estate office in Dana Point. California.
1\{r. Philips, who was owner of the Lau'rence Philips Lumber Co. and the I-_a-wrence Philips Steamship Co. from 1929 to 1960, deicribes the Dana point area as one of the most explosive spots on the Pacific coast. It ii smog free, has a mild climate, one of the most beautiful coastlines in California. and is a wonderful place to live, he adds.
"Bigthings - are going to happen srnce the State approved the Dana Point harbor," Phiiips said. ,,A total of $7.4 million will -be spent on the project. Orange County - will invest $3.7 million wnicn is to be matched by a like. amount by the federal gov- ernment.-'
He feels that it is a definite fact that land prices will double in the area. and suggested anyone interested in buyine or selling property should call 'hiri collect at Gypsy G5789, Dana point. The address is 34141 Coast Hiehwav. P. O. Box 1026, Dana Point.
Planktex, in Douglas Fir or Redrvood species, features a circular-sawn
Panels of Planktex may be applied vertically, in traditional fashion, or horizontally for the Contemporary styling so popular in many areas. Planktex may be used with or without battens. All long edges are shiplapped to ensure a weather-tight installation rvithout visible joints.
The /s" thick panels are availa"b,le in 4&' u.'idths and 8', 9' or lU lengths.
Planktex is acceptable under FHA. BOCA and ICBO requirements for single wall construction as a combination sheathing and siding, thus effecting further savings, the company says. The ease of stain finishing on this new textured siding makes possible a variety of color effects.
Crone Scqle Literoture
Eight page 2 color brochure describes complete line of Martin-D,ecker Crane Scales. Includes dertail on Sensater Diaph'ragrn, plus all Remote Indicating and Standard Models. Complete specifications and dimensions for all models. Available ,in capacities from 500 to 250,000 lbs. Also describes Martin-Decker testing laboratory and unique testing equ,ip- ment. Martin-Decker Corpor,ation, 3431 Cherry Avenue, Long Beach 7, California.