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GENERAL OFFICE: PORTLAND I, OREGGDN

Merchqndisers oJ oll Pocific Coosf Forest Products

Domesfic o,nd lmported Lumber o,nd Plywoods

DOMESTIC EXPORT qnd IMPORT ' R.Al[ crnd WATER

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\\ihen the S.S. Presidertt Wilson left San Francisco Aug. 22, or its passenger list were N{r. and Mrs. Charles P. Henry for a 6-week voyage of the Orient 'rvith stops at Honoltrlrr, Yokahama, Mar.rila, Hong Kong ancl Kobe before clocking at San Francisco Oct. 1. On the retllrn trip, Horrolulu frierlds will er.rtertain the Henrys so he will return to his l-os Angeles olfices of C. P. Henry & Co. bedecked with leis-the true sign that they will again visit the Islands, rvhich Cltarlie and Louise like very much. Before starting the tour, Mr. Henry conferred in San Francisco rvith D. C. Anderson of Twin Harbors Lumber Co. and entertained or-r shipboarcl.

Frank Rawolle, president of Nlahogany Importing Co., South Pasadena, has returnetl frorn an extended business trip in the Orient, visiting associates in Hong Kotrg and Nlanila. In the Philippines he hacl several rneetings r'vitl-r offrcials of rnajor lumber producing firms, irrcluding Insular Lumber Co., Nasipit Lumber Co. and l3islig Bay Lumber. Plans were made for a steady flow of mahogany from the Islands cluring the trall and \Vintpr months.

Bob Bremner of lJremner Lumber Sales, Sacrametrto, rvas a recerlt southern California visitor ar.rd houseguest of tl.re Dick Ostlings in L,l Monte. Bremner called on rnany olrl friencls in the area and managed side trips to San I)iego ancl Tijuana.

J. D. Bole, salesmanager of the Ivory Pine Co., Dinuba, Calif., was the featured speaker at a recent meeting of the Kiwanis club in Lindsay. He entertained the crowd r,r'ith a talk on the many by-products the firm matru{actures frotn its wood resicluals and closed rvith an invitation to visit the Ivory Pine Products plant.

Sterling Wolfe, salesmanager of Marquart-Wolfe Lrtmber Co., Los Angeles, celebrated his birthday Aug. 14 with his fanrily at Don the Beachcomber's in Hollywoocl.

Don Valentine, formerly representing Davis llartlu'oocl Co. in the S. F. Peninsula area, is now with an investtnent Itouse in llenlc, Park.

John Hanson, southern California wl-rolesaler, has returned frorn Dallas, r.vhere l-re establishecl Gulf-Pacific Lumber Co., ofTering wholesale service to Texas clealers.

Hallir-rar.r Mackin's eastern salesmanager, Larry Owen, spent the week of August 11 visiting Oregon mill connections.

Carl Baugh arrd Chuck Clay, two prornitrent nembers of the Wholeslle Lurnbermeu's Assn. of Southern California, spent the week of August 18 in San Fratrcisco atterlding the ICC hearings on propbsed freight-rate recluctions otl lumber shioments.

Hecllrrncl Lumber's Knute Weidman called on Humbolclt county suppliers the end of JulY.

John Kiner, veteran southern California lumber salesman, ha-s been appointecl salesmanager for Arrow X{ill, a division of Jarneson Lumber Co.

Re<lwood Iimpire Hoo-Hoo Club 65 is really supporting tl.re second place (at this r'vriting) San Francisco Giants. On

July 18 the Club chartered a btts ancl attended the GiantsPittsburgh game en masse. A cargo of refreshments was aboarcl and, together with periodic "shore leaves," everyone hacl a grarrd time. Club 65 will pass up its regular September meeting date to allow as many members as possible to atattend the Hoo-Hoo International cotrvetrtion at l-as Vegas, September 14-17.

William Suiter of the Los Angeles office of W. R. Grace & Co., spent an August week at the San Francisco l.reaclquarters.

Eddie Gavotto, manager of the South Bay Lumber Company, San Diego retail yard, visited Los Angeles recently or.r "strictly a pleasure trip."

Paul (Golclen Gate) Gaborrry visited Mer.r<locino mi11 accounts for a week during August.

Mrs. Sally Robin, clirector of aclvertising for E,mpire Steel tsuildings Co., Los Angeles, is ou an extended European vacation ancl due back the first of October after touring trng-

A. W. NETH LU'YTBER SAI.ES t3625-C Venturq Blvd.

Shermon Ooks, Colif.

Phone: STonley 3-2663

TWX: Vqn Nuys 7576 land. Germanv. France. Italv and tl.re Scan<linavian count ri es.

The Elie Destruels celebrated their 33rd .rvedding anniversary Arg. 22 at their home in Santa Rosa, where the well-known dealer heads the Mead Clark Lumber Co. Executives of Marrluart-\Volfe Lumber Co., Los Ar-rgeles, chartered a SO-foot vessel for the Labor Day weekend and took all the company ernployes deep-sea fishing. The expedition .rvas strictly a family affair for husbands, wives and kids of the Dersonnel. The shio was scheduled to sail {rom Balboa at-4:00 a.m. and Ida Cunner was last seen staying up all night waiting for it, as we went to press.

Retired Lumber Executive Clif Roberts, former manager of the Benson Lumber Co., San Diego, and his wife Dorothy spent a weekend in Ontario last month with Jim Kirby and his family.

Jan van Wyngaarden, chief of W. R. Grace & Company's imported plywood and lumber division, was back at his San Francisco office Aug. 11 after two weeks in the Pacific Northwest on busit'ress.

Don Bufkin, wife Helen and dauqhter Donna had a short vacation last month in the Hiqh Sierra and toured the Redwood Highway to Recl Bluff, ioaking up inspiration for his southern California redwood sales for Hobbs Wall Lumber Co. and getting a breather before his heavy duties in Las Vegas this month at the Hoo-Hoo convention, where he r.vill serve in the program in his capacity as Custocatian of the Supreme 9.

Ed Dursteler of Sierra Plywood & Lumber Co., Van Nuys, and his wife and children are spending a western camping holiday with Jean and Norm Winsor and their daughter Linda in the rugged mountains northeast of Fresno. Friends were "making book" the "pioneers" would last out five days of their planned two weeks of "roughing it."

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DANT & RUSSELI, tNC. Medicol Arts Bldg. Eureko, Colif.

Phone: Hlllside 3-4561

TWX: Eurekq 63

WINFREE & TYNAN

42O Mqrkel St.

Sqn Froncisco, Colif.

Phone: YUkon 6-5392

TWX: Sqn Froncisco 648

Rate-Position Wanted $2.00 pcr column inch

All others, $3.00 per column inch

Glosing dates for copY, 5th and 20th

_HEI^P WANTEDEXCELLENT POSITION WITH WOODWORK INSTITUTE OF CALIFORNIA

Director of Architectural Services, open for qualified man to contact architects throughout the State to promote the proper use,of millwork and assist thern with specifications for same. Must be able to prepare and present progr:uns for various interested,grouPc 19- cludini W.I.C. me*ingJ. Will be asked to prepare technical millwork lulletins to be d-istributed to architecti. Previous association work wo rld be a valuable asset though nort reqr.r,ired. Substantial salary, car arrd expenses. Give complete qualifications in first reply.

WOODWO,RK INSTITUTE of CALIFORNIA

1833 Broadway Fresno, California

.RETAIL YARD OPPORTUNITY

Progressive Livermore-Pleasanton area yard has opening for good counterman. Excellent opportunity and future for right man. All replies strictly oonfi dential.

Address Box'C-2782, California Lu,mber Merchant 1B West 6th St., Room 508, Los Angeles 14, Calif.

WANTED-LUMBER SALESMAN

For Palm Springs, Indio and Salton Sea area. Must have experience with contractor accounts and be able to take ofr plans. Commission plan. A REAL opportunity for the RIGHT MAN. State age and references.

VALLEY LUMBER & SUPPLY CO.

83-649 Highway 99 Indio, California with Sales and Purchases. Must be familiar with West Coast species, ablc to type, opef,ate teletypewriter, compile and rnaintain 9af9s1Ourchase reiolcis. Knowledge of Truck & Trailer sales especially helpful. He must relocate in large Southwest city. State age, experience, availability, salary requirements in first letter.

Address Box C-27@, California Lumber Merchant 108 West 6th St., Roorn 508, Loc Angeles 14, Calif.

Salesman For Panel Saw

To call on lumber dealers in Southern Califo'rnia. Leads furnished. A good salesman can clear $100 a day or better. Car and some capital needed.

Address bx C-2786, California Lumber Merchant 108 West 6th St., Room 508, Loe Angeles 14, Calif.

WANTED_

Experienced lumber salesman for progressive wholesale Pine distribution yard. Compensation according to ability to produce. This is truly the right job for the RIGHT MAN in an organization of young meru Replies confidential,

Address Box C-27t8, California Lumber Merchant 108 West 6th St., Roorn 508, Los Angeles 14, Calif.

Wholesale Distribution Yard

iNeeds experienced lumbernr,an who has knowledge of shipping and transportatiotrr. Opportunity unlirnited for a young man to wo'rk into both sales and operations. Good salary to start. All replies confidential.

Address Box C-2787, California Lumber Merchant l0B West 6th St., Roo,m 508, Los Angeles 14, Calif.

_POSITIONS WANTED-

GRADER AVAILABLE

W.P.A. certified. Lumber Grader available for occasional grading. Residence in Northern California near Bay Area.

Address Box C-2718, California Lumber Merchant 108 West 6th St., Room 508, Los Angeles 14, Calif.

EXPERIENCED LUMBER W,OMAN SOON AVAILABLE

Full-charge Bookkeeper, Accountant, Office Manager. Fifteen years all-round office routine, includina credits. Wiling to move if necessar''

LouIsE YATES

Phones: TOpaz 2-2186, SPruce 3-0837; Home: WEbster 3-6O36

Office Position Wanted

20 years' successful experience in both wholpsale and retail lurnber anti building materials-operation 49 years old, married. Capable of assumin g responsibility in administratio,n, merchandising ^or sales. Now located in midw*t but desire locating in L. A. area. Outstanding financial and character rgferences.

- Address Box C-2784, California Lumber Merchant l(}8 West 6th St., Room 508, Los Angeles 14, Calif.

-CONNECTION WANTEDMILL REPRESENTATIVE

Covering Southern California and Arizona Lumber and Plywood Wholesalers, seeks connectio,n with volume manuf,acturer of plywood, lumber or particle board.

Address Box C-2785, California Lumber Merchant lG West 6th St., Room 508, Loe Angeles 14, Calif.

-YARDS culd SITES FOR SALE/LEASE-

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LUMBER YARDS FOR SALE

We have some good, long-established yards to ofier for sale. If you want to sell your yard, give us a ring.

TWOHY LUMBER CO.

714 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles 15; Rlchmond 9-8746 Lumberyard and Sawmill Brokers

LONG-ESTABLISHED SAN FRANCISCO YARD

After a lifetime of successful operation, owner wants to lease property, scll inventory and equipment, and take it easy. Lease includes I acre industrial land, warehouse, mill shed and large office-showroom. Small, clean inventory; equipment includes 2 trucks, carrier and lift tnack. Can arrange t€rms.

Address Box C-2788, California Lumber Merchant 108 West fth St., Roorn 5(8, Ias Angeles 14, Calif'

CHICO LUMBER COMPANY

Finest location in Chico, on main highway in modern surroundings. 3-plus acres, well laid-out for mechanical operation. Catering moqtly toretail and farm trade. NO SET-UP LIKE IT IN THIS AREA. Other interests make this sale necessary. For further information contact above at P.O. Box 673, Chico, California.

FOR SA,LE or LEASE

IN FRESNO, CALIFORNIA. WHOLESALE LUMBER YARD, PLANING MILL, LUMBE,R SHEDS AND TWELVE ACRES WITH SWITCH TRACK ON TWO RAILROADS. Company has a tax base of $4O,mO,VANLANDINGHAM, INC, 509 Grifrth Way Fresno 4 Calif. Phone: BA.9-4681

SAN DIEGO COUNTY YARD For SALE or LEASE

San Diego County Retail Yard, 22 miles northeast cf San Diegio. Doing $250,000 per year. l0-year contract on equipment; q94,000 tax loss carry-over available. Great potential in growing area. Write: ROUTE 1, BOX 699E, LAKESIDE, CALIF. Phone Hlckory 3-2164, evenings.

VALLEY YARD For SALE or LEASE

San Gabriel Valley,Retail Yard for Sale or Lease. Building Materials and Lumber. With or without invento,ry. Established for 8 years of successful, profitable operation. No buildin-gs to buy as we just had a fire. Books open for inspection to responsible party'

Address Box C -27 7 4, California Lurnber Merchant 108 West 6Ot St.,,Room 5O8, Los Angeles 14, Calif.

CUSTOM MILL FOR LEASE

East of Los Anseles, on Commission Basis. Matcher'-Moulders'Resaw-Rip Savv--ghgker-'I'rucks-Spur. For Information :

VIKING MACHINERY lfrD Foothill Boulevard La Verne, California

Phone: LYcoming 3-3021

HERE IT IS! Retail Lumberyard, Paint, Hardware, Building Materials located in heart of one of fastest-growing Calif. Areas. Longestablished, well-gaying business. Principal owner selling because ill lhealth. Will sell invetrtory, equipment and lease land, bldgs. or sell all. Approx. 2 acres witi office, store, sheds, 4-Mrm., 2-ba. horne on Hwy. 2l in Pleasant Hill, close to Walnut Cree&, Martinez, Concord. Partner would retain interest, f,nanage if desired. Write: Stafrord Investment, Inc., 123.7 Stafford Ave., Concord, Calif.