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PRINCIPAL CENTRAT AND AAATERIAL YARDS IN NORTHERN CATIFORNIA CITIES

WHITE FIR - PONDEROSA PINE

For the Flush Door Mqnufocturer - Cobinet Shops - Industriql Users

Speciolizing in Furniiure Dimension qnd Drqwer Sides

DlREcr SHIPMENTS - RAltor TRUGK & TRAILER FROM REUABLE MttLs

qOl f ersomqls

Carvel Brown, manager of the Orban l-umber Co. in Pasadena, is the first lumbennan to report a case of Asian flu but he's back on the job follon'ing a knockout by tl.re nerv buq last month.

Mike Coonan, )'our-lg Tarter, \\teltstcr & Johnson executive, and his rvife lluff took trvo late August rveeks off for vacation at Picayune Lake in Trinity countv.

Everett C. Parker, for many years n'ith Patten-Blinn Lumber Co. in Los Angeles, is spending an extended vacation in the Nerv Englancl states.

Mildred Evans of the Lindsay Lrrrnber Co., Los Angeles, and her hnslrand spent the Labor Day n'eekend relaxing arourrd Las Vcgas.

I-umber Sales Comoanv's Chuck Williams visited nortl.rern Calif ornia rnill ior-rnections along rvith Jim Berry, Iiureka l'holesale luml>erman, during a iate August n'eek.

Gordon Henderson, n'ho operates Nalco Lumber Co., Reclu'ay, Calif., and his son Nyle ll ere recent southern California r-isitors on business and pleasure.

Lillian Aping, executir,e of the S1-rulman Hardn.ood I-umlrer Co. ir.r Honolulu, \\'as a recent r-isitor from the Islands. She r.isited mills around Ukiah and lumber firms rvith L. A. and S. F-. offices u'hile on the mainlancl.

John Klopfenstein, l{ammor.rcl-California I{eclr'vood Co. salesmar-rager, returned to San Francisco l:ist month from an eastern business trip.

Fred Smales of Frrllerton, n'estern vice-presirlent of U.S. Plyu.ood Corp., and his creu' in his sloop "I'amlit.t" rvon the 1957 national championship ol the I'C clrtss for the host Ralboa Yacht Clul>, Aug. 2.5. Smales' cre\\- \\'or1 orter 11 rivals in rvhat n'as callecl :t "n.ell-earned" r'ictorr'.

Mrs. LeRoy Stanton, Jr., s'iie of the junior executir-e of E. J. Star-rton & Son, hzrs been elected president of the Las Floristas Club of Los Angeles.

Lloyd Hecathorn of Arcat:r Redt'ood Co. spent an -\ugust u,eek callil.rg on southern California, accottnts in company t'ith the I-. A. representative, Pete Kepon.

Milt Taenzer, vice-president of American Hardu,ood Co., Los Ar-rgeles, is proudly and prominently displaying in his offlce nou'ad:r1.s tire llobbv Byrne Memorial troplty he recentlv l'on at the PCWHDA golf tourney during the June ar.rnual. It l'as NIilt's first time out on a c()urse in more thau 1.5 \'ears (ar.rcl shooting u'ith "all-hardu,ood" clubs, oi course). L-r the pl.roto :rbove, N'Ir. Taenzer (right) is accepting the trophv from Ed Bauer as Jim Sullivan (left) and Roy Stanton, Jr. ancl Bill Fa&rs (in rear) look on.

Hans Wall, prorrinent Los Angeles dealer, and his rvife Fay spent part of September relaxing from yard duties on the beach at La Jolla. The suntans are on display at the General Lumber & Supply Co.

Talbot I-lrmber Company's Ted Talbot returned to San Rafael Sept. 9 after tn'o rveeks calling on suppliers in Oregon and \\rashington.

Forrest W. Wilson, San lUarino rvholesale lttmberman, is recuperating at home from major stlrgery on his back at Huntington \Iemorial hospital. His recovery is so rapid he plans a trip this month to mills in Canada, Washington, Oregon and northern California.

Ed Fountain,'Los Angeles wholesale lumber distributor, spent early August in northern California. He attended the annual outing sponsored by Firco Stud Company and the F. M. Crawford Lumber Co. at the tree farm in Willits and visited the cattle ranch owned jointly by the two firms near there. The group of lumbermen were conducted on a Z-day hunting trip and, although Fountain failed to get his buck, it is understood that Lloyd Webb and Fred Losch of E. J. Stanton & Son both bagged beautiful deer. All reported plenty of food, grog and fun for all.

Duncan Pell, general manager of Davis Hardwood Company Division of Thompson & Holmes, Ltd., San Francisco, conferred with Insular Lumber Co. Salesmanager Joe Stearns in Philadelphia early this month.

Bill Calhoun, of Donover Co., Inc., Beverly Hills, and Mrs. Calhoun spent ten days on the east coast and in Nerv York last month on business and oleasure.

"Abe" Abrahamson of Hammond-California Redrvood Co. returned to the S. F. offices last month after two weeks in the Pacific Northwest on business.

Lloyd Webb, softwoods division manager of E. J. Stanton & Son, Los Angeles, and Mrs. Webb returned from vacation in the High Sierras and Nevada. It was reported that Lloyd didn't do so good at the tables in Reno.

Bill Clarke, former Yakima, Wash., newspaperman, has been named editor of The Redwood Cone, house organ of the Simpson Redwood Co.

Foresf Fire Numbers Hir Record [ow During | 956

Number of forest fires over the nation hit a record low in 1956, although the American people visited and used forest lands more than ever before, the U. S. Department of Agriculture announced June 20. A total of 143,485 forest fires were reported in 1956 on private, state, and federal lands-a reduction of 1,695 from the 1955 figure.

Despite this favorable showing in fire protection, a forest fire was reported on an average of. every 3f minutes during 1956.

"IJnfortunately, a lot of people are still delibqrately setting forest fires," Forest Service of;ficials say. "Incendiarists, found largely in the South, still top the list of fire

DIRECT SHIPMENTS_

Horoce causes on protected lands. Debris burners set 21,436, while smokers trailed close with 16,643 fires for the vear. These three causes have been at the top of the list foi some time. though figures show that people-are slowly becoming more careful with fires in the forest," foresters say. ldeol Do-lt-Yourself item. 4'x8' ponels combine bequ. tiful lexture with scgff-resislonl surfoce. Con be in. :tolled right over old wolls.

Rcte-Position wqnted $2.00 per column inch

All others, $3.00 per column inch

Closing dcrtes lor copy, Sth cnd 20th

-HELP WANTED_ WANTED

WANT ADs

Retail Lumber Salesman for Outside. Full or Part time. Straight cornmission. Orange County, Whittier area.

Address Box C-2665. California Lumber Merchant 108 West 6th St., Room 508, Los Angeles 14' Calif.

W-A-N-T-E-D_

EXPERIENCED SALESMAN for Direct Mill Sales. Must be wellacquainted with Los Angeles metropolitan area Retail yards and Iniiustrial accounts. COMPENSATION OPEN.

Address Box C-2672, California Lumber Merchant 108 W. 6th St., Room 508, Los Angeles 14, Calif.

SALESMAN WANTED in either the Direct Mill Sales Division or in the Wholesale Distribution Yard Division. If qualified in Southern California market, phone for interview:

BAUGH BROS. & CO.

2926 Sierra Pine Avenue-Los Angeles 23, Calif.

. Phone: ANgelus 8-2911

DOuglos 2-6027

Nomes of Adverfisers in this Deporlmenr using o blind qddress connot be divulged. All inquiries ond replies should be oddressed to key shown in the odverlisemenl

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POSITION WANTED

If you can use the experience, knowledge, reputation and ability accumulated over the last 35 years of continuous activity in the manufacture and wholesaling of Ponderosa and Sugar Pine; red and white Fir; Cedar and other products of Western Pine mills, plus the stability created by 60 years of contact with the many, many problems of living, we would be glad to supply more details regarding the above request.

Address Box C-2669. California Lumber Merchant 108 West 6th St., Room 508, Los Angeles 14, Calif.

POSITION WANTED

Hardwood lumberman, experienced in all phases of operation, finished inspector, desires position as general sup€rintendent. Sober and capable. 10 years on west coast,20 years in Southern hardwoods. Can furnish A-1 references.

Address Box C-2671, California Lumber Merchant 108 West 6th St., Room 508, Los Angeles 14, Calif.

-CONNECTIONS WANTEDWANTED-SAWYER

Need experienced head sawyer for l0-ft. band mill cuttilg-_80olo rcdwood,2O/o sugar pine, 120 M' per day shift; shotgun feed. Write qualifications.

Address Box C-2670, California Lumber Merchant 108 West 6th St., Room 508, Los Angeles 14, Calif.

WANTED_

Draftsman and millwork detailer by long-established millwork manufactwer located in Central California. Doing large ampunt of school and public work. Steady position. Excellent salary for right man. Must be experienced. Please state qualifications and references.

Address Box C-2655, California Lumber Merchant 108 West 6th St., Room 508, Los Angeles 14, Calif.

SALESMAN NEEDED

Northern California fir and redwood concern wants an outstanding man to live in or near San Diego and sell exclusively for us in the San Diego and adjacent areas. Must be a thoroughly experienced man who can earn at least $1,0O0 per month or more. Give full details and references. Replies in confidence.

Address Box C-2666, California Lumber Merchant 108 West 6th St., Room 508, Los Angeles 14, Calif.

_POSITIONS WANTEDPOSITION WANTED

37-year-old salesman, tired of road life, would like to obtain position as manager of hardware, tool and paint dept. with established lumber company in rural area. Have right connections for purchasing. Experienced in setting up' semi-self-service departments.

Address Box C-2667, California Lumber Merchant 108 West 6th St., Room 508, Los Angeles 14, Calif.

WANTED: COMMISSION MAN

San Francisco area wholesale lumber firm wishes to form a working arrangement with a person or firm selling in Southern California. Presently handling both rail and truck shipments for southern Oregon and Northern California mills, but do not have on-the-spot representation in the Southern California market.

Address Box C-2668. California Lumber Merchant 108 West 6th St., Room 508, Los Angeles f4, Calif.

I WISH TO MAKE CONNECTION

$'ith a Mill, Broker or Wholesale office to represent in Los Angele's and Southern California selling lumber to Yards, Fabricators and Industrial accounts. I count 19 years' good selling experience, last 14 purchasing lumber for large L. A. truss fabricator. Have good car; seek commission deal.

Address Box C-2664. California Lumber Merchant 108 W. 6th St., Room 508, Los Angeles 14, Calif.

-YARDS and SITES FOR SAI^E/IEASEARIZONA RETAIL YARD

For lease or sale. Up-to-date refrigerated retail lumber yard or building specialty store in excellent location. Trading area of 41,000.

YUMA-MESA LUMBER COMPANY

3003 Fourth Avenue Yuma, Arizona

FOR SALE or LEASE

Merced, Calif., Sawmill on 20 acres. 3-acre log pond. Buildings of steel construction. Yard blacktopped. Equiprrnent includes headrig of two 60" circular saws and 24" gangsaw. Well-engineered. Can cut in excess of 100,000 ft. daily. Must be sacrificed to settle estate. Inquire: -

MERCED INDUSTRIES, INC.

7544 Keeler Avenue. Skokie, Illinois. Phone: ORchard 3-6651