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Western Custom miilr Inc.

1200 Bodini Blv& (Ceabcrl M|g. Dirt) Ios Aageles 22, &lil.

Loccted on Spur ol L A. Iunctioa R R Telephone ANgelus 2-9147

Clyde crnd Kenneth Speer Now SoIe Owners oI Zenith MiU & Lumber Co.

A story typical of the American tradition of hard work and perseverance is that of Clyde and Kenneth Speer. Both men have spent their business careers with the Zenith Mill And Lumber Company of Oakland, California.

Upon the liquidation of the Company, Clyde and Kenneth combined their assets, purchased the Company interest and are continuing the business in the same name and tradition of this sxty-year-old concern.

The difference is that father and son are working as partner-owners rather than as employees.

W. K. Hcrley Tours Eastern United Stqtes and Cancdc

W. K. Haley of Haley Bros., wholesale distributors of doors, windows, plywood and mouldings, Santa Monica, will return about the middle of October from an extended tour by automobile of eastern United States and Canada. He is accompanied by Mrs. Haley, and on the trip east they broughtlvith them their two granddaughters to place them in school at The Academy, which is a part of Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, and which is 110 years old.

Mr. and Mrs. Haley visited many cities and places of interest including New York, Boston, Montreal and Toronto.

STATEMENT OF TI{E OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, AND CIRCU. LATION REQUIRED BY THE ACT OF CONGRESS OF AUGUST 24' 1912, AS euENonn By rHE ACTS oF MARcrr 3, 1933, AND JULY 2, 1946 (Tirle 39, United States Code, Srction 233) Of thc California Lumber Merchant, publishcd Scmi'monthly at Io Angeles 14, California, for October 1' 1949.

l. The names and addresses of the publisher, editor, managing editor' and business managers are:

Publisher, J. C. Dionne, 508 Central Bldg., Los Angeles 14, California. Editor, J. i. biort., 508 C€ntral Bldg., Los Angeles 14, California. Managing irc edifor. J, E. trlartin, 508 Central Bldg., Los Angeles 14, California. Bu-siness -ir"g.t, J. E. I\{artin,508 Central Bldg., Los Angeles 14, California.

2. The owner is: (If owned by a corporation, its name and address must be stated and also immediately thereunder the names and addresses of stock' holders owning or holding I p€rcent or more of total amount of stock. If not owned b/ a co.pot.iion, the names and addresses of the individual owners must'be given. If owned by a partnership or other unincorporated firm, its na-e and address, as well as that oi each individual member, must be given.)

'.fhe California Lumber Merchant (A Corporation), 508 Central Bldg' Los Angeles. ,I. C. Dionne, Los Angeles, California.

J. E. Martin, Los Angeles, California.

W. T. Black,645 Leavenworth Street, San Francisco 9, California.

L\[rs. A. C. Merryman, Pasadena, Califomia.

Maymme Adams, Los Angeles, California.

3. The known bondholders, mortgagees, and other security holders owning or holding 1 percent or mor€ of total amount of bonds, mortgages, or other securities are: (I{ there are none, so state.) None.

/. Paragraphs 2 and 3 include, in cases where the stockholder or security holder appeais upon the bmks of the company as trustee or in any othe-r fiduciary -relation, the name of the person or corporation for whom such trustee is acting; also the statements in the two paragraphs show the afrant's full knryledge and belie{ as to the the circumstances and conditions under which stockhotders and security holders who do not appear upon the books of the company as trustees, hold stock and securities in a capacity other than that of a bona fide owner.

.5. The average number of copies of each issue of this publication sold or distributed, through the mails or otherwise, to paiil subscribers during the 12 months preceding the date shown above was: (This information is required from daily, weekly, semiweekly, and triweekly newspapers only.)

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 3rd day of October, 1949.

J. E. MARTIN, Business Manager.

MARGARET S. EVANS, Notary Public.

(SEAL)

(My commission expires Feb. 23, 1951.

TRIANGLE ITUMBER CO.

wHoI.TisALE II'MBER

600-l6th Street, Oaklcnrd 12, Ccrli{ornia

Phone TEmplebcr 2-2497

Teletype OA 262

Andersorr-Hanson Co.

Sirect Jl;ll b;ttr;butor{

florett Froductt f. G. Anderson lohn F. Hanson

1utiber Mart

Uholesrle llistributor ol Ponderosr Pine

MANUFACN'RERS OF: SIIEIVING crnd DETAIT STOCK; ALSO 3/a" & t/2" CABIN IJNING 4230

3-7503 .,

GUSTOIUI MIttI]IG

RE-TIIILING IN TRANSIT KILN DRYING CAN 8E ARRANGED

PLATI]IC TIILL DIUISIO]I

ilORTHERl{ REDWlltlD TUMBER Ctl.

neaafuaamt ledwoqd

F. VY, Elliott

Wholesale Forest Products

Representlng

Reever Taylor Lumber Co.

Eugene, Clregon

I Drumm Slreel, San Francisco I I

\(/estern Pinc Production, Shipments Off

Ore., Oct. l-The following report of thircl quarter production and shipments of Western Pine Region lumber ar-rd luml>er products and an estimate of probable fourth quarter shipments were released today by S. V. Fullarvay. Jr., secretary-manager of the We,stern Pine association. The report covered Idaho White Pine, Ponderosa Pine. Sugar Pine and associated woods. The statement in full :

"Although at this date, industry performance figures for the month of September are necessarily tentative, it is apparent that total regional shipments for the third quarter rvere almost eleven percent under those for the same l94E periocl. The estimated deliveries of 1,852 million feet during the third quarter brings the total regional shipments for tlre first nine months of 1949 to 4,56 million feet, or 11..S percent under those for the first three quarters of 1948.

"Production during the third quarter, norv estimated at 2,079 million, was almost fifteen percent belotv that of the same 1948 period. For the year to-date, a t.otal regional production ol 4,772 million is indicated. This is 12.3 percent under the output during the first nine months of 1948.

"Weather conditions, since last rvinter and early spring. ha'rre generally been excellent for r,i'oods and mill operatior.rs. The volume of business, although substantially lcu'er than that of a year ago, has lteen at a high level as compared to prewar demand. Apparently the industrv is operating at an annual rate in excess of six billion. The definite turn from a seller's to a buyer's market has meant that most mills, rvhich could furnish the quality of product demanded by the buyer and could produce at a cosi in line u'ith current market values, have enjoyed an excellent volume of business at near 1948 levels. The reduction in total regior-ral perfo:mance has largely resulted from the lou'er operating rate of marginal units and of units witi-l inadequate facilities to furnish customer requirements.

"As of September 30, 1919, total regional stocks are estimated at 1,880 million, up 167 million during the thirci quarter and up about 200 million for the year to-date, a rlsual seasonal trend. Unfilled orders exceeded 700 millicn at the end of September, the largest order file at any time over the past tl-rree years.

"The unit volume of home construction for the first eight nronths of 1949 was only a little under that for the samc 1948 period and'August starts exceeded those oi August 1948 by 11,000 units. Total dollar volume of all construction is ahead 200 million dollars. On the other' hand the predicted strike of the steel workers and the continuation of the coal \\'alkout are threats to the general economy. lfowever, based on all available information, it no\\r seems probable that, during the fourth quarter of 1949, shipments (consumption) of lumber by the Westenr Pine industry u'ill approximate 1,5O0 million, or about the same as those during the same 1948 period."

Appointed Wholescle Diskibutor Of Pcbco Asbestos Siding

Fir-Tex of Southern California was recently appointed n'holesale distributor of Pabco Asbestos Sding. Stocks of this n-raterial are carried at the company's Los Angeles ar.rd San l)iego rvarehouses.

Pacilic Lumber Compcrny Improving Mill "B" ct Scoticr

'fhe Pacific Lumber Company's huge sawmill plant at Scotia, California, is made up largely of two sawmill units, located at opposite ends of the plant and about a half mile apart.

Up to the present time Mill "A" has been cquipped with three band headrigs and a big gangsaw, u'hile Nlill "B" had four band headrigs. At the present time one of the band mills is being removed from Mill "8" and a gang installed in its stead, so that in the future the trvo sawmill units will contain the same equipment.

This is, of course, the biggest Redwood sarvmill plant in history, and one of the largest mills in the world cutting any species. There will nou' be a total of six band headrigs and two gangsaws operating at Scotia.

E,ach of the sawmill units has a separate set of dry kilns, but the product of both mills goes to a central planing mill, and cther units for the remanufacturing of the lrrmber, and preparing it for market.

Chcnge to Western Sizes Boosts Scrles oI R.O.W. Window Units

"The volume of sales of R. O. W. Wood Windorv Units has increased considerably since the change to \Vesterrr sizes," according to C. H. (Chuck) Corwin, sales manager, T. M. Cobb Co., exclusive distributors of this line for' Southe;n California.

"Indications are that tl-re Western sizes are meeting with the general approval of dealers and contractors," he stated.

Two important features of the R. O. \\r. units are that the entire window can be removed for lvashing, and that the unit is completely weatherstripped.

Cement Movie

"The Drama of Portland Cen-rent" is the name of a 30minute sound and color motion picture released September I by the Portland Cement Association. Every step in the making of portland cement, from quarrying or dredging rarn' material to the packing operation is shorvn, and cement rnills in operation, as well as many notable concrete structures. The invention of portland cement by Joseplr Aspdin in England in 1824 is dramatized in the film.

The 16mm. film is available n'ithout cost to civic and business clubs, architectural and engineering colleges and societies, builder associations and church groups.

Want Ads Part

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Want Ads

Rate-$2.50 per Colurnn Inch.

Closing dates lor copy, Sth qnd 20th

YARDS WANTED

WISH TO PURCHASE LUMBER YARDS FOR CASH. INF'ORMATION GIVEN WILL BE TREATED CONFIDENTIALLY.

Address Box C-1751, California Lumber Merchbnt 508 Central Bldg., Los Angeles 14, Calif.

TRUCKS FOR SALE

1 1945 and I 1946 Ford lO-wheeler, complete with Thornton 4rear-wheel drive and 16-foot lumber roller bed. 2-speed axle. A-l condition.

Price $2100 arld $2rt00 respectively.

HARRY H. WHITE LUMBER CO.

714 West Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles 15, Calif. Phone Rlchmond 0592

LUMBER YARD,S FOR SALE

Do you want to buy a lumber yard? See our ad in tlre Septernber 15 issue of The California Lumber Merchant.

If you are thinking of selling your yard why don't you give us a ring ?

T\MOHY LUMBER CO.

LUMBER YARD AND SAWMILL BROKERS

810 Petroleum Bldg., Los Angeles 15, Calif. PRospect 8746

For Sale

Lumber mill equipment. Can be moved or bought standing. Donner Lake district.

Owner, F. Pelton 9243 Beverly Blvd., Beverly Hills, Calif.

FOR SALE OR RENT

Hyster 7/2 ton, very reasonable. Call Mr. Blue CHarleston 0-74f1, Burbank, Calif.

The Finest In Woodworking Machinery

Representing

Ilermance Machine Company Northfield Foundry & Machine

W. B. Mershon Corp. Co.

Morgan Machine Co., Inc. Orton Machine Co.

Muskegon Machine Co., Inc. C. O. Porter Machinery Co.

The Black Brothers Co., Inc. The Tannewitz Works J. M. Nash Company S. A. Woods Machine Co.

WAGNER MACHINERY CO.

196l Santa Fe Ave., Los Angeles 21, Caht. VAndike 2431

Wcrrehouse Fccilities to Lecrse

Particularly deeirable for dustless building materials and related goods, located central L. A. trading area on S. F. spur with exccl. lent loading and receiving arrangement for railway arad/t trucks. Facility contains 8,000 sq. ft. for active qrarehousing or may be operated on arrangement with present tenantg using elisting irew. 15,0d) sq. ft. additional inactive storage space availablc in same building.

Address Box C-1741, California Lurnbcr Merchant 50E Central Bldg., Los Angeles 14, Calif.

FOR A SQUARE' COUNT

Lu,mber Measure E-Z Self Instruction Book and Basic 1" Thickness Chart for square feet, Values of widths and lengths with conversion table to change linear feet to square feet. (1' to 12" widths) $2.00.

LUMBER MEASUREMENTS

P. O. Box 8911, Philadelphia 35, Pa.

Nqme: of Advertircrr in this Deportment uring o blind oddress cqnnot be divulged. All inquirie: ond rcplies rhould be qddressed to kay rhown in the odvcrtirement.

TWO WHOLESALE LUMBER SALESMEN WANTED

Southern California wholesaler representing large Oregon mills in -volume_oper4tion wants man for Los Angel-s and-man for A:i.o!. Carload only. Fir, KD Ponderosa &-Sugar pine, Cedar 'Shingles. Straight commjqsion-l Please give detailJ in repl'y.

Address Box C-1720, California Lumber Merchant

508 Central Bldg.. Loe Angeles 14, Calif.

WANTED

^ Assistant In-vento-ry Clerk, not afraid to haldle telephone inquiries. Opportunity for advancement with established whoiesaler oi softwoods and hardwoods. Write for interview.

Address Box C-1755, California Lumber Merchant

508 Central Bldg., Los Angeles 14, Calif.

SALESMAN WANTED for FULL MILL BIDS

Phone ANgelus 2-259I after 6 P.M.

WANTED

Wholesale salesman to sell window and door frarnes to lumber yards and sash and door dealers. Good opportunity for right man. Address Box C-1758, California Lumber Merchant 508 Central Bldg., Los Angeles, 14, Calif.

POSITION WANTED ilTACHINER,Y PRICED TO SEtt

MATTISON MOULIER 4', br,ll bearing, all electric (direct drive) with 2 sets rotrnd heads, and jointer bals.

MATTISON MOULDER 6", ball bearing, all electric (direct

Bookkeeper-Pfivate Secretary, 20' years general office experience. Iy"-q+{ one-half years lumber of6ce" Unencumbered, liave car. Would like permanent position in Southwest or West Lbs Angeles area. Call California Lumber Merchant-VAndike 4565. ele drive) with NEW General Electric frequency changer, PLANER-MATCHER 15" x8", ball bearins, all ele bearing, alf electric (direct ati""l -'iittt- top-."a uotto- ptofiiea; 6 t ttit" i&-a 1;a;; ;;-ir; operatron.HYSTER FORK LIFT, 1946 Model No. 75 (e9l4 tons) com- pletely rebuilt.

ROY FORTE,

Prod,uction Machi,nery for the Woodzaorking Trade 1417 East 12th Street, Los Angel,es 21, Ca[if.. Phones: TUcker 85'56-Res. IldE;tcali 3-2562

For Sale

Excellent Redwood Sawmill Now in full o,peration, Humboldt County, Heart of Redwood Empire.

Daily capacity 30,0G4O,000 BM. All new diesel power (elec- tricity now available). Modern equipment: new carriage, high line, etc, Log deck-year around operation Employee housing. Mill free of encumbrances. Coorrplete inventory figures available, Owner deding on larger mill, desires quick sale.

Interested pa.rties contact Box C-L757. Caifornia Lumber Merchant 5@ Central Bldg., Los Angeles 14, Calif.

In Transit

Kiln drying and milling by onc of thc largest Cnstom Dry fGlns on the West Coast. We buy Shop Grades and Clears.

WESTERN DRY KrLN & EQUIPMENT CO. P.O. Box 622, Wilmington, Calif.

Phones-TErminal ,F4597 and 4-459E