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Rondolph C. DOHETRTY

Randolpl-r C. "Dolph" Doherty, 78, pioneer Kern County lumbermarr, died October 6 of a heart ailment in Marin Gerreral hospital, San Rafael. He had been a partner in the Larkspur Lumber Company for 53 years. He was a native of Bakersfield, Calif., and for many years operated the Union Lumber Company on Mount Breckenridge, 30 miles east of that city. After settling in l-arkspur, he became active in community affairs. It was or-r the lumberyard site that Larkspur's first firehouse was erected, and the dealer served as ilrief of the Volunteer Fire Dept. lrom 1913-47, lvhen it became nationally famous for its Saturday-night fund-raising darrces. He rvas a charter member of tl-re Larkspur Liorrs club ancl a SO-year member of the San Rafael lilks lodge. He leaves his wife, Nellie, of the home at 568 If agnolia Ave., Larkspur ; and four sisters.

Williom T. WHITE

\\lilliam Thornton White, 78, veteran Bay area lur.nberrnan, diecl September 24 at his Hillsborough home. He hacl been in retirement since August 1957 from \A'hite Brothers, of which he was a member of the second-generation management team. He was the son of Asa White, one of the founders of the company at its original site at California and Market streets, San Frar-rcisco, during 1872. William I. White had spent more than 60 years with the family firm and was a highly respected authority in his profession. He was a prominent socialite and clubman, active in Bay area society and a member of the Bohemian Club. He leaves his rvife, Florence, of the home at 20 Arcadia Place, Hillsborough, and a son, \Arillian.r, Jr., of Orinda.

Hugh \l\|. MASON

Hugh Wallace Mason, 66, clied September 29 of a heart attack at his Pasadena home. A native of Los Angeles, he rvas reared in Pasadena and started a sales career in insurance. After WWI service in the Navy, he became interested in harclwoocl flooring and, in 1923, lormecl a partnership with .Tacksor.r Fisk as flooring contractors irr South Pasaderra. When handsplit shakes came into prominence about that time, they branched into roofing contracting. Fisk & N{ason was incorporated in 1925 and, when Mr. Fisk passed away a year later, Hugh Masoll was electerl president by the stockholders. He served in that capacity the past 33 years, and also as vice-president of the- Loriglyfe Shingle Co., Gardena. It was Mr. l\{ason's business acumen and wisdom that brought his company through the depressior-r years ; wl-rile many companies foundered, he car.. riecl his constantly forrvard bv l-ris vision and forward plan. ning ancl, in the years preceding WWII, his firm was considered one of the largest distributors of shingles in the tl.S. Both a shinele and shake mill were built iri Washinq- ton state, arrd Mr. Nfason's advice was constantly b^ing souqht bv architects and builders, as rvell as many lrrrnhql rlealers. lle nrade his home the past 25 years at'1549 La I-oma Roacl. Pasader.ra. Mr. Mason leaves two claughters. seven grarrdchildren, one sister and three brothers.

Poul G. BARBATA

Paul George Barbata, 38, died suddenly October 3. A native of Los Angeles, he started in the lumber brrsiness in 1940, handling lun-rber for Fern Truckinq Company. After serving in the Navy drrring MI\A/II. he returned to that firm arrcl sen'ed as dispatcher until 1956, rvhen he started his o."r'n harclrvood lumber brrsiness, April I, undet the name of Tl,r'o Star Lumber Sales in Los Angeles. He rvas well-likecl bv all and made a success in his o.n'n busin"ss, moving his ofifice to Montebello ir1 Arrsrrst 19.53 He l^aves his wife, Gertrtrde, of the honte at 419 Lyall Ave., \A/est Covina; a daughter and three sons; his parents. trvo sisters and a brother. T\e Rosary was recited October 5.. Reqrriem Mass was sung October 6 at Saint Christopher Catholic church.

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THESE 13 NEW DEAIER.S

JOINED THE OLYMPIC FAMITY IN JUIY

Alabama

W. A. BELCHER LUMBER CO. 2305 Jefierson Avenue, Birminghom

California

CUSTOM.CUT FENCE COMPANY

493 Monument Blvd.. Concord

GEORGE KING NURSERY

329 Rheem Blvd., P.O. Box 205, Rheem (Morogo)

H&HLUMBERCOMPANY

P.O. Box X, Seoside

cotoRADo

NEWTON LUMBER AND MFG. IT2 3031 N. Nevodo, Colorodo Springs

SLAVENS, INCORPORATED

237 Wesl Moin, Cortez

Oregon

, DALLAS LUMBER & SUPPLY

Dollos

SQUARE DEAL LUMBER CO. #3

2555 River Rood, Eugene

LINN COUNTY LUMBER YARD

P.O. Box 185, Lebonon

GARRIGUS LUMBER COMPANY

P.O. Box 176. McMinnville

Washington

BRUCE CASH.N-CARRY

2517 Perry, Bremerlon

CITY LUMBER & COAL YARD

200 Norrh Third. Doyfon

ART PUGSLEY'S

201 I Moin Si., Voncouver

Olympic Stain costs half as much as paint Lasts 60/c longer Easier to apply Guaranteed not to peel, crack or blister.

O]YNPIC TTAIXED PRODUCT' CO.

IIIS IEAIY WAY SEATTIE 7, WAsHINGION

CIISSIFtED AoYEnTlSlilG-Position Wanted tl.00 per line' ninimum 32.00t llelp wanted and others $1'50 per line, mininum i3.00. Tw0-lines of address (yout address or our Box number) count as one line.

Closing dates fot copt, 5th and 20ti

-HEIP WANTED_

MILLWORK DRAFTSMAN. Long-established manufacturer Special Millwork, Central Calif., has opening for Detailer & Draftsman' Permanent. Good salary & hospital benefits. Give full resumHxoerience. ase. etc. Replies Confidential.

tU'NBER, OPPOR,TUNITY . .

' halaiess Bof C-2924, California Lumber Merchant

108 West 9th St., Room 508, Los Angeles 14, Calif.

EXPERIENCED, HARD-WORKING OUTSIDE SALESMAN by estab. S. F. Peninsula Retail Yard. $60O monthly, plus Expenses, Auto & Bonus for Right Man. Replies confidential.

Address Box C-2917. California Lumber Merchant

108 West 6th St., Room 508, Los Angeles 14, Calif.

SALES Representative Sacramento-Stockton Area by well-rated wholesale firm with excellent mill connections, sottt€ controlled production. Experience essential; prefer man living in area. Salary open.

Address Box C-2919, California Lumber Merchant

108 West 6th St., Room 508, Los Angeles 14' Calif.

Experienced SHIPPING CLERK for Retail Lumber Yard. Salary

$50-O to $600 per Month, plus quarterly Bonus.

Address Box C-2911, California Lumber Merchant

108 West 6th St., Room 508, Los Angeles 14, Calif.

SALESMEN, ATTENTION ! Permanent position with established company for experienced wood pallet, box and crate salesman.

HUNTER WOODWORKS

1235 East 223rd St., Torrance, Calif - Phone: SPruce 5-2544

SALESMAN, Wholesale, with Softwood "know-how," emphasis on Redwood. Call on Lumber yards and Industrials. Real opportunity.

Address Box C-2890, California Lumber Merchant 108 West 6th St., Room 508, Los Angeles 14, Calif.

TOP W.t*t"S C" in Whsle. Lbr., Milling, Cost & Invent. Permanent. Call Mr. Sinclair: PENBERTHY LUMBER CO.

5800 S. Boyle Ave., Los Angeles 58; LUdlow &4511

_POSITIONS WANTED-

EXPERIENCED YARD MAN-Shipping clerk, Foreman; can tally, grade; know lifts, carriers; counterman and estimator. Now employed but seeks opportunity to use wide experience. YOU name it!

Address Box C-2922. California Lum er Merchant 108 W. 6th St., Room 508, Los Angeles 14, Calif.

-CONNECTION WANTED-

PINE TRAD.ER sought by Medford, Ore., Wholesaler. Must have well-established Mill and Sales connections to perform independent trading. Most liberal Commission arrangement.

Address Box C-2923, California Lumber Merchant 108 West 6th St., Room 508, Los Angeles 14, Calif.

-YARDS crnd SITES FOR SALE/LEASE-

Small, Attractive Yard in RIVERSIDE with good building materials trade. Sales for the past three years havJ averaged $1-SS,OOO per year. Living quarters for manager above. Will cost $63,000. Property might be leased.

-If you want to sell your yard, Give us a ring- Good Yard in SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY, long-established but closed year ago. Railroad lease $60 a month. Living quarters for Manager. Seles and Profit figures available for last l0 years. Price for all buildings-$15.000.

TWOHY LUMBER CO.

. Lumberyard and Sawmill brokers for over 40 years r 714 West Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles 15; Rlchmond 9-8746

FOR LEASE: Distribution yard site, Mendocino County, Hiway 101, Approx. 4 acres. Ideal for transfer yard, packaging, precut, etc. Facilities include office, sheds, burner, ground improvements.

Address Box C-2898, California Lumber Merchant 108 West 6th St., Room 508. Les Angeles 14, Calif.

For young, experienced, self-starting man in Wholesale lumber "id piy*oud Sales. Promin?nt Portland manufacturer and-wholesaler wants right man for already established California sales office in L' A.

Must have knowledge of trade and modern view of lumber and plywood Merchandising.

This is a rare opportunity for right person. Submit complete background details to

Address Box C-2921. The California Lumber Merchant Los Angeles 14, Calif.

SPACE FOR LEASE-Offices, Yard, Covered Storage. Ideal ariansements for Wholesale Lumber Operation. Adjacent' to Santa AnJ Fwy. Cornplete Milling Facilities with 2 Spur Tracks Available. - AS-SOCIATED MOLDING COMPANY

7125 Telegraph Road, Los Angeles 22; RAymond 3-3221

-SPECTAL SERVICESOFF-RAIL. OPEN LUMBER STORAGE WITH LIFT SERVICE AVAILABLE CALL FREEMAN CAMPBELLDAvis 4-8837, Los Angeles

-EOTIIPMEM FON SAI.E-

l-7%-ton Ross Fork Lift truck Model 15 SH

4-7il-tqr Ross Fork Lift truck Model 15 LH l-&ton Gerlinger Fork Lift w/side shift, PH 862 l-33/t-ton Hyster Fork Lift truck, VT 75 Mdy be se-en at MacKAY MILL SERVICE 822-6Xh Ave., Oakland 21, Calif.; NEptune 8-91128

GERLINGER _ 16,M0 LBS. Sell or Trade for Hyster VIKING MACHINERY

Phone: LYcoming 3-3021 (Los Angeles)

FOR SALE OR TRADE-4' Berlin Drum Sander, Good Condition. CALL FREEMAN CAMPBELL-DAvis 4-8837, Los Angeles

PRICED RIGHT

2 UNITS OF WOOD PRODUCTS A,IANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

Complete ETCH WAtt unii with rights for monufoclure ond distribulion.

PARQ WALL mochinery complete ond presenlly operoting. These fine units of monufocturing mochinery must be seen fo be opprecioted ond ore priced for immediote sole. WRITE - PHONE or WIRE COTLECT

ROYMAC, INC.

6107 S. Cenlrql Ave., Los Angeles l, Colif.

PHONE: ADqms 3-5237

FOR SALE: 54" MERSHON Horizontal Resaw. 40-H.P. GE Motor, V-Belt Drive. $2,250.SEQUOIA PINE MILLS, INC.

Star Route, Orange Cove, Calif.; Phone: Clingan's Jct. #6

FOR SALE: LUMBER ROLLERS-8'x4"-Ball Bearing Type. MAKE OFFER. FORTIER TRANSPORTATION COMPANY

P. O. Box 431 Fresno 8, California

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