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Al Corrigan has replaced Don Yopat as general manager of United Lumber Yards, headquarters Modesto.
AUGUST, T963
Jack Tweedy, for many years associated with Standard Lumber Co., Inc., Los Angeles, has established Tweedy Wholesale Products sales in Inglewood to service accounts in his general sales area.
Fred Farrier, Lumbermen's Buying Service executive, Eugene, Oregon and his family were recent vacation visitors in the southland. They didn't miss a thing from Pacific Ocean Park to Disneyland and HoIIywood Race track.
Abe Jackson, Los Angeles headman for Union Lumber Co., Mrs. Jackson and friends spent the last two weeks of JuIy reiaxing at Yosemite. This is an annual affair for the Jackson couple.
Dorothy Roberts, wife of Cliff Roberts, popular ex member of Hoo-Hoo Supreme Nine, is recuperating from a broken leg at liharp's Hospital in San Diego.
Ken Conway, Georgia-Pacific Los Angeles, spent several days last month camping with the Boy Scouts up Bishop way. Ken is a leader in many youth activities in the Los Angeles area.
Jill Carlow, daughter of Jack Carlow, president of the door distributing firm, celebrated her "Sweet Sixteen" party at a Luau, entertaining 25 of her school friends. JilI also spends time learning the business at the main office of the pioneer firm.
The Carlow family is spending part of the summer at the University of Southern California's Idylwild Art Foundation for the cultural benefit of the young'er members of the clan.
Forrest Wilson, southwest sales rep. for B. C. Forest Products Ltd.. made his round trip to Germany via TWA to visit with his son, Ronald, who is finishing out a tour of duty with the U.S. Air Force stationed in Munich. While in Europe Forrest sufered a serious fall and had to cut his stay on the continent and return home for medical check-up. He's doing fine now and has decided to bypass German bistros.
North Pocific lumber Promotes Herberl Chqrnstrom, Roger Ploth
At North Pacific Lumber Company, President Douglas David has announced the promotion of two account men, Herbert Charnstrom and Roger Plath, to important sales posts.
Charnstrom, former account executive in the Construction Lumber Division, advances to manager of the division. In his new position he coordinates activities of all account executives in the Construction Lumber Division to assure maximum efficiency and continuance of the high sales Ievel attained during 1962. He began his career with the company seven years ago, and for the past two years has headed North Pacific's Foreign Divisions. His return to the United States to assume his new duties is highlighted by appointment to the company's Executive Committee, Advanced to sales manager of the Western Sales Division, Rober Plath will be re. sponsible for sales and fast truck shipments of forest products to the II western states.
Jomes Corroll Joins Stockton Box Co.
N, F. "Nifty" Guy, manager of Stockton Box Company's wholesale lumber distribution yard, has revealed that James T. Carroll has joined its sales staff.
Carroll will call on retail lumber yards and cabinet shops in Modesto and south' ward throueh the West and East Sides of the San Joaquin Valley and in Antioch and 'fracy. Although only 25 years old, Jim has had 4 years sales experience working for his father, owner of the Contra Costa Lumber Co. at Concord. This retail lumber experience should be very beneficial in his new position. Stockton Box
Company is distributor of Tarter, Webster & Johnson's lumber as well as their wellknown and nationally advertised lumber products such as lineal mouldings, BondBord. Cedar-Bord and Readymade fence'
Alqmo Lumber Purchosed
Alamo Lumber Company, Alamo, California, was purchased last month by Harry Owens, who plans to expand the shoulder trade part of the business, particularly fencing, hardware and patio and garden supprres.
Prior to joining the retail lumber fraternity, Owens was with the real estate division of Safeway Stores.