Anderson & Middleton lrumber Co.

Manufacturers of OIJD GROWTH YEIJIJOW FIR IJUMBER

ABERDEETiI, WASH.

S. S. Clarernont

California

S. S. Cadaretta

Representatives

SAN FRANCISCO LOS ANGEIJESI

J. E. Peqgs Don H. Doud

I Drumm Slreet Petroleum Securities Bldg. Phone DOuqlas BB58 Phone PRospect 2374

Many New Buyers of Industrial Lumber

Of interest to the mill, wholesaler, and commission salesman are the following figures relating to the industrial division of the lumber industry. These figures are from the statistical department of the Lumbermen's Credit Association, Inc., Chicago and New York City, which is now ready to make delivery of its October,1937, Credit Rating Book.

The Association's records for a six months' period, commencing with the publication of its April 1937 Credit Rating Book and ending with the closing date for printing of the October edition, shows that D4 new industrials started in the manufacture of marketable items for resale. made wholly or in part of wood; that 192 in this class of industrials, for one reason or another, discontinued the manufacture of such iterns or went out of business entirely.

, As further evidence of the activity in the industrial division of the lumber and woodrvorking industries, some 750 such industrials during the six months period had their credit ratings changed, up or dorvn, and 30 were forced to discontinue business as going concerns.

Included in the figures set forth are 315 furniture manu- facturers. The balance is made up of 81 other classes of manufacturers of articles, other than furniture, in which wood is used and which are manufactured and sold for resale.

We are advised that manufacturers of sash. interior trim and other retail yard items; also saw mills, retail yards, wholesalers, and other similar divisions of the lumber industry, are not, in any way, included in the above figures relating to industrials manufacturing resale items made wholly or in part of wood. It is said that hundreds of new names in these other classes are listed in the October 1937 edition of their credit rating book, just off the press, while thousands of changes appear and, of course, many names have been deleted because the concerns have gone out of business.

Change Of Telephone Number

After having the same telephone number for the past fourteen years, Wilkinson & Buoy, 318 West Ninth Street, Los Angeles, lumber manufacturers' agents, announce it has been changed. The new telephone number is TRinity 46L3.

When You Sell

Booth-Kelly Douglas Fir, the Association grade and trade marlc certify to your customers the quality of the stock you handle. Builders guit guessing about what they're buying, and buy where they know what they're getting.

Make Annual Sierra Trip

That small but select group of lumbermen lvho formed an organization some )'ears ago known as the Soracity Club recently made their annual fishing trip into the High Sierra. Five of the original six members took part in the outing, Eddie Tietjen of Sudden & Christenson, San Francisco being unable to go at the last minute on account of iilness.

The boys left on Friday, September 3, stayed the night at Aspen Valley Lodge, and packed in from White \.Volf on Saturday morning, arriving at their camp at noon. They enjoyed a rveek of good fishing on seven different lakes, and

Wholesale to Lumber Yards

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Complete stock on hand of

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"DISTRIBUTORS TO DEALERS" OF STANDARD BUILDING although the fish u.ere not biting as well as they would have liked a good many 10 to 15 inch trout were caught. The weather was ideal, but a little chilly at nights, on account of the altitude. All report having had an enjoyable time.

Members of the group in the picture are: Jerry Bonnington, Lamon-Bonnington Co., San Francisco; Clem Fraser, Loop Lumber & N{ill Co., Alarneda; C. I. Gilbert, Eureka Mill & Lumber Co., Oakland; Larue Woodson, Wheeler Osgood Sales Corp.. San Francisco, and Earle Johnson, Watsonville Lumber Co.. !\ratsonville.

Victor J. Bernhard

Victor J. Bernhard, formerly manager of & Pipe Co. at Los Angeles, passed away the Pacific Tank September 6 at Chicago, Ill.

Mr. Bernhard r.vas associated with the Pacific Tank & Pipe Co. for about thirty years. In l9l4 he opened their Los Angeles o1{ice and was manager until 1936. For the past year he rvas manager of the Chicago office for R. W. Sparling of Los Angeles, rvater meter manufacturers.

He is surr.ived by hi.-" rvife, Sophie N . Bernhard, and t'ivo sons, Victor J., Jr., and Robert Bernhard.

Funeral services u'ere held at Alhar-nbra. September 17.

Experienced Lumberman Wants Position

Lumberman experienced in both wholesale and retail business desires position. Well acquainted with the trade in Northern California, having traveled that territory for several years. Capable bookkeeper and office man. Address Box C-687, The California Lumber Merchant.

For Sale Or Trade

Lumber Yard in Northern California. Excellent schooling opportunities. Address The California Lumber Merchant Box C-686.

Capital Wanted To Start Yard

Seasonal Southern California lumberman; bookkeeper; millman; knows paints, hardware and plumbing; reads and draws plans; can figure general contractor's costs. Has good tentative clientele of contractors in good country territory. Tentative yard site at $90.00 per annum. Needs backing of about $10,000 for merchandise. Address Box C-692, California Lumber Merchant.

ATTENTION_WHOLESALERS AND RETAILERS

Experienced competent lumber auditor-bookkeeper, will accept permanent or temporary assignments, rechecking, auditing, book-work, assist yo,ur bookkeeper in putting all accounts, both receivable and payable in proper shape. Tax period rapidly approaching. Thoroughly familiar California yard practices, estimating, counter trade, etc. Address Box C-691, California Lumber Merchant.

Retail News

George I\{. Kewin, manager of the United Lumber Company's yard at Oakdale, has been transferred to the head office at Modesto where he will act as secretary and assistant president of the company.

W. D. Austin, manager of the branch yard at Riverbank, rvill succeed Mr.'Kewin at Oakdale, and Otis Walsh of Modesto replaces Mr. Austin at Riverbank.

Ganahl-Grim Lumber Co., Anaheim, is succeeded by the Ernest Ganahl Lumber Co.

Position Wanted

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As manager of retail yard. 17 years' experience; 40 years of age; married; no children. Clean, constructive record. Good references. Address Box C-689 California Lumber Merchant.

Lumber Yard For Sale

Small going retail lumber yard for sale. Monthly sales since January lst averaged $3800.00. Low overhead. Reason for selling-other business interests. Address Box C-690, California Lumber Merchant.

Position Wanted

Young man experienced in retail and wholesale lumber -in yard, office, credits and sales, desires position. Not afraid of work. Southern California preferred. Address Box C-693, California Lumber Merchant.

WANTED-POSITION

Lumberman experienced in retail yard management desires position as manager or assistant manager of retail yard, salesman or estimator. References. Address Box C-688, California Lumber Merchant.

Retail Yards For Sale

Los Angeles yard doing $10,000 monthly business. Real estate, buildings and all equipment $5,700. Stock at inventory.

Yard in active Coast city doing $10,0(X) a montl, real estate leased. Improvements $6,000, including one owned lot, equipment $4,000, stock $8,000.

Both these yards are exceptionally good buys.

Twohy Lumber Co., Lumber Yard Brokers, 801 Petroleum Securities Bldg., Los Angeles. Telephone PRospect 8746.

Jerry De Cou and Ralph Ragle lrave purchased the Homer T. Hayward Lumber Company yard at Atascadero. Mr. De Cou rvas forrirrerly associated with the company. George Fitzsimmons, rvho has been managing the yard, has been transferred to the Homer T. Hayw-ard Lumber Company yard at Salinas.

Zabie A. Clark has purchased the A. G. Rogers Lumber Co. at Ingleu'ood. Mr. Jackson, lvho was with the San Pedro Lumber Company at \Alhittier, is in charge of the vard.

Perry E. Canfield, Canfield Lumber Co., Pasadena, made an airplane trip to Moline, Ill., on September 9. He will be back about October l.