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Froncis E. Boyd Stqrfs Wholesqle Business in Sqnto Bqrbnro

Francis E. Boyd, an "old-timer" in the retail lumber and mill business in Santa Barbara, Calif. (left), is returning to lumber as a wholesaler but not as previously announced (CLM, 7/l/56).He has now decided to form his own company in Santa BarbaraFrancis E. Boyd Co., Wholesale Lumber-to retailers only, handling Douglas fir, pines and redwood.

Mr. Boyd has many friends in the retail lumber industry from his past associations as member and director of the SCRLA, Hoo-IIoo, industry golf tournaments, etc. He joined Rotary in 1919 and belongs to the American Legion, having seen service in World Wars I and II in the Army. His son, Francis E. Boyd, Jr., did four years in the Navy. Mr. Boyd should do well in his new business with his intimate knowledge of the retail lumber field and its problems. He states that he will carry on his established, conservative and friendly policies with high standards for successful operation.

WPA Semi-qnnuql Sept. 12-14

The semi-annual meeting of the Western Pine Association will be held at the Multnomah hotel, Portland, September 12, 13 and 14.

Durablds fir,000,000 plant inaestment-ubich inclad.es the finest equipment aoailable-assures yoa ol consistent q"ality.

D.rning California dealers with a combined Annual Production of over 100,000,000 feet of Douglas fir INTERIOR and EXTERIOR plywood Througb qualifed. iobbers only,

Dpecializing in TRUCK & TRAILER* delivery as well as Carload lots.

*All Truck and Trailer shipments protected. by POLYETHYLENE cooefing in ad.dition to tarpaulin.