OBITUARIES

Frank J. O'Connor, 17, for decades a . titan of West Coast lumber and ghipping, and for a decade the president of Pacific Coact Shipowners Association, died at St. Mary's Hospital in San Francisco, August 21, following a short illness.

His wife, the former Frances Tormey, died two years ago. . Mr. Ot0onnor resided at the Elks Club, and was also a member of the Olympic and Commercial clubs.

Born in Ludington, Michigan, he was long a vice-president .of 'Donovan Lumber Co., and its predecessor, Donovan-OtConnor Lumber Co. The latter company operated several coastal schooners from its Aberdeen, Washington, mill.

Mr. O'Connor's tenure as shipowners' ehief began in the early '20's. He was a past president of the Waterfront Employers Association, a member of the Marine Exchange, and a past director of American President Lines.

He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Agnes St. Peter of Menominee, Michigan.

The rosary was recited Thursday evening, August, 23,, at Carew & English chapels and a requiem high mass was offered at St. Edward's Church in San Francisco the following day.

Peter Joseph McHugh, ?1, died at his hpme. in -Santa Barbara, California, on .*ngust 25.

A graduate of Yale, Sheffield Scientific School, Mr. McIIugh served as an ensign in the U.S. Navy during World War I, and was associated with Edward Hines Lumber Co. in Chicago from 1918 to 19b6. When he retired he was senior vice president and member of the board of directors.

Mr. McHugh was a member of the Valley Club of Montecito, Yale Club of New York, Exmoore Country Club of Illinois and Chicago Athletic Club.

Mr. McHugh is survived by his wife, Thelma; a daughter, Mrs. Richard E. tUiller, Fort Wayne, Ind.; a stepson, John R. 'Wheeler, Palos Verdes; and three grandchildren.

Julius W. Smith, 58, longtime salesman for American Hardwood Co., died suddenly August 30. He had worked for the firm since 1929. He lived in La Cresenta, Calif. for 44 years.

He is survived by his widow, Katherine; daughters, Betty Peltier, Mission Hills, Calif., Geraldine Rehis, San Pedro, Calif., Dorothy Berry, Ventura, Calif., and Jacqueline Krieg, Japan; brother, Howard Smith of Los Angeles.

"Employee Recreolion ls Good Business"

The National fndustrial Recreation Association has estimated that 25,000 firms in the United States spend over a billion dollars a year on organized employee recreation programs.

Most leading firms report that a well organizd recrcation program results in such benefits as increased productivity, better communieation among' personnel, reduced turnover and absenteeism, and greater understanding between management and labor,

A company's recreation program merits periodic study and evaluation. Now is a good time to examine the company's program, with a view to planning changes or expansion before the Fall season begins. For executives seeking a simple, clear. primer on company recreation, and a step-by-step guide on how to start a program, a'new booklet published by American Machine & Foundry Co., Bowling Products Division, is available free, It's entitled "Employee Recreation Is Good Business." Address request to Department W, AMF Pinspotters Inc., Brush Hollow Road, Westbury, Long Island, New York.

J-M's Flooring Division Holds Mqnogers' Meeling

The Flooring Division of Johns-Manville held its first district managers' conference at the Ti/ashington House Hotel, Watchung, N.J. from August 6 to 8. The division, formerly a part of the Building Products Division, became a separate entity earlier this year.

Purpose of the conference was to review marketing, merchandising and advertising strategy and to plan for the remainder of t962.

Discussions at the threeday meeting were led by A. K. Higbee, vice president and general manager of the Flooring Division; D. H. Hillier, production manager; J. P. Zettel, director of Research; J. P. Stiger, gert€tl*l srlc

R. L Johnson, president and director of Johns-Manville's advertising and public and R. M. Finn, advertising manager for the Flooring Division of Johns-Manville.

U. 5. Plywood Elects New VP for Morketing

United States Plywood Corporation board of directors has elected A. W. Teichmeier vice-president of marketing services, it was announced by Gene C. Brewer, president.

Mr. Teichmeier, 46, has been director of merchandising since 1961. In his new assignment he is responsible for all marketing plans and merchandising programs for the entire product line handled by this leading manufacturer and distributor of softwood and hardwood plywood, doors, plastic laminates, adhesives and finishes.

Mr. Teichmeier, a native of Lynn, Mass., joined the company's sales force in 1940 at the Boston sales branch.

Other positions he has held include expediter at the firm's hardwood plant in Algoma, Wis.; staff assistant to the vicepresident in charge of sales; assistant manager and manager at Chicago sales branches; national hardwood marketing manager; and assistant merchandising director.

Mr. Teichmeier holds an AB from Harvard and an MBA from Haward Business

School. He resides in Manhattan with his wife, Ann, and belongs to the Harvard Club of New York and the Harvard Business School Club of New York CitY.

Speciftcotions Tightened For Sign Moteriql

Much tighter speeifications now are being demanded by purchasers of materials for outdoor sigr use, particularly in the highway, railroad and advertising fields, according to a survey report just issued by J. E. Hande, western plywood sales manager for Georgia-Pacific Corp.

"The trend toward tougher specifications is resulting in increased demand for overlaid plywood sign material with solid cores of either one-piece or edge-glued veneers, aimed at offsetting long-term maintenance costs," Hande said in a report to regional managers of G-P's nationwide plywood distribution system.

A typical specification now being written into supply contracts, as insurance against material failure under long-time exterior usage, requires that "plywood furnished on this contract shall comply in all respects with CS46-60 for the applicable tvpe and shall, in addition, be made in such a manner that whenever any panel is cut no core member shall have a void or veneer split exceeding %-inch in widthr" it was reported.

Gluing Guide for Component Fqbricotion Developed

by Notionol Cqsein Go.

A "Gluing Guide" for fabricators which shows the correct glue to use and how to use it has been. published by National Casein Company, Chicago.

The new guide contains a complete chart showing the wide rang:e adhesive available to fabricators, and indicates the particular glue for fabricating each type of building component. Complete information about each glue is provided, including instructions for Mixing, Application, Pot Life, Assembly, Pressure & Press Time, and Storage Life, as well as how each glue is packaged-

The guide also shows government and militarf specifications met by each glue.

In 9't x 12" folder form, the Glue Guide opens to L8" x !2" chart suitable for posting in a fabricator's gluing area.