FIVE YEARS AGO TODAY

The California Lumber Merchant November 15, 1924

Vicegerent Snark Frank Curran tvas Chainnan of a Los Angeles Hoo Hoo meeting on November 8, at the Elite Ca{e. at rvhich B kittens were initiated.

George X. Wendling, noted San Francisco lumberman, died in that city October 29, and was buried October 31. He s'as the founder of the \\rendling-Nathan Company.

The California Retail Lumbermen's Association held its annual meeting at the Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles, on November 7 and 8, u'ith President C. W. Pinkerton prcsiding. It rvas the biggest meeting in the history of the organization. Among the speakers at the meeting were A. E. Fickling, O. H. Barr, Francis Cuttle, M. A. Harris, F. Dean Prescott, Sam T. Hayward, H. E. Miliken, A. B' \\rastell, and E. l'. Ivory.

Building permits months of the year for San Francisco for the first totalled approximately $'16,000,000.

P. N'I. Norbryn, retail lumberman at Ilio Linda, California, had three daughters, ancl rn'hen his rvi{e presented him u'ith a son on October 31, he announced that he lvas changing the name of the business immediately to P. M. Norbryn and Son.

Big Development Propored For Mineral King Ski Area

Sar.r Francisco, Sept. 29-Possibilities of developing Mineral King into one of the finest ski areas in the Unitetl States are so good that the U. S. Forest Service is inviting private enterprise to build a resort hote1, ski lif ts and other fzrcilities at a total cost probably exceeding $300,000.

The village and N{ineral King Valley nestle in the HigLr Sierra in the Secluoia National Forest, east of Visalia, irr Tulare County. The settting is a basin formed by the Great \\restern Divide and mountain ridges running 'lvest from the Divide. The elevations range from 7,500 ft. at Xlineral King village to I2,4O5 ft. on Florence Peak, on the rim.

The Forest Service Announccs it u'ill accept applications until February 28, 1950, from individuals or firms rvho can shon'abilit1'to cleveloir ancl operate a resort and ski facilities at N{ineral l{ing. The successful applicant rvill receive a permit to use certain national-forest land for the projcct, in return for payment of an annual fee.

The developnlent plan includes a resort hotel accommodating 150 persons, a chair-lift one mile long, a "T-bar" lift 2,100 feet long, and other facilities including "over the snow" transportation betrveen State Highlvay 198 and thcr proposed resort. The latter prot,ision is necessaty because the local roacl is not suitable for snos' removal' All con-

On October 26 F.. L. his entire organization the 26th anniversary of

Total shipments for the year 7923 geles, 1500 million of lumber by r,vater totalled 707 million feet. into San Francisco feet; into Los An- took on a ne\'r/ branch Garden City Lumber

Blackman, of Oakland, banqueted at the Hotel Oakland, celebrating the founding of the business.

The \\roodhead Lumber ComPany when it accluired the yard of The Company, in Los Angeles.

In this issue appears a ful1 page group picture of the ten retail lurnber yards now operating in Fresno, California. Follorring are the companies, and their head men: R. O. Deacon, Inc., R. O. Deacon; Fresno Lumber Company, J. G' Martin; J. D. Halstead Lumber Company, Hal Baldwin; M. Kellner & Son Company, S. B. Kellner; N{aisler Brothers, Ben Maisler; C. S. Pierce Lun.rber Company, Frank Minard; Routt Lumber Company, Virgil S. Routt; Sr'vastica Lumber Company, J. C. Ferger; Valley Lumber Company, F. f)ean l)rescott; Sunset Lumber Companv, W. H. Llsn orthy.

Gerlinger Carrier Co. Names Llchty Assistant Sales Manager

Gcrlir.rger Carrier Co., Dallas, Ore., through J. W. Kitzmillcr, r'ice-president in charge of sales, annottuces the appointment of George C. Lichty as assistant s:rles manager. N{r. Lichty has been associated rvith the Gerlinger firm in recent years as a factory representative, and is rvell knorvn in the materials handling e<luipnrent field throughout the country. Prior to joining the Dallas firm he lvas n,ith another manufacturer of n.raterials handling equipment for seven and a half years, serving in the assembling and engineering clepartments ancl in service and sales.

In his ner.v position Mr. I-ichty rvill u'ork directly under NIr. Kitzmiller in szrles management as it effects Gerlinger Lift Trucks ancl N{atcrials Carriers, the firm's trr'o principal products.

struction nrttst bc completed within two years.

\Iir-rcral King nou' drarvs some summer vacationists. Ski se.lsoll is l)ecember to May. The slopes provide runs ser.cral miles long, 'tr,ith vertical descents of 2,000 to 3,00O ft.

Prospective applicants can obtain a prospectus from the Regional Forester, U. S. Forest Service, 630 Sansome St., San F-rancisco 11, or from the Forest Supervisor, Sequoia National Forest, Porterville, California.

. WANT ADS

Rate-$2.50 per Column Inch.

ClorinE dcrteg lor copy, Sth cnd 20ih

PART TIME BOOKKEEPING SYSTEM INSTALLATIONS * AUDITS

A specialized service for the Lumber Industry Over 30 years of lumber experience

\Vhenever You Need Me Wherever You Want Me

E. M. WORTHING, Public Accountant

P. O. Box 564, Alhambra, California Richmond 9251 * CUmberland 3-1706

KILN D.RYING

We are one of the largest custom dry kilns on the West Coast. 'Wc also sell, rent, or repair lumber carriers and lift trucks. Will .xchange equipment for lumber.

WESTURN DRY KILN & EQUIPMENT CO.

P.O. Bo:< 672, Wilmington, Calif.

Phones: NEvada G1371 and TErminal 4-6624

For Lease

Largest and best equipped planing mill between Sdinis and Santa Barbara. Has been profitably owner-opbrated for many ycars as an adjunct to 5 Coastal llunber yards, but due to inability to give prop€r attention, now available for leasc to know-how operator, No investrnent required. Rental based on income. Must have operating capital. Only first class'operator considered.

Write PACIFIC COAST LUMBER COMPANY Box 192, San Luig Obispq Calif.

Wcrehouse Fcrcilities to Lecse

Particularly deeirable for dustless building roaterials and related goode, located centrd L. A. trading area on S. P. spur with cxcel. lent loading and recciving arrangement for railway and,/or trucks. Facility contains 8,0fl) sq. ft. for active warchousing or may bc operated on arrangement with present tenants, using existing crew. .15,0(X) sq. ft. additional inactive storage space available in same bttilding.

Address Box C-1741, California Lurr1ber Merchant , 50t Central Bldg., Los Angeles/ 14, Calif...

THE FINEST IN WOODWORI(ING MACHINERY

Representing

Herrnance Machine Company Northfield Foundry & Machine

W. B. Mershoh Corp. Co.

Morgan Machine Co., Inc. Orto,n Machine Co.

Mwkegon 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.

1961 Santa Fc.Ave., Los .A,ngeles 21, Cdif.

VAndike 2431

LUMBER YARDS FOR SALE

., Do you want to buy a lumber yard? Sce our ad in the,$ep1fillsi

)15 issue of The California Lurnrber Merchant.

C lrf"#" are thinLing of selling your yard why don"t you give us

TWOHY LUMBER CO.

LUMBER YARD AND SAWMILL BROKERS

. 810 Petroleum, Bldg., Loa Angeles 15, Calif. PRorpect E746

Nomc of Adverflrcrr in thlr Dcportnent uring o blind oddnrr cqnnot bc divulgcd. All inqulrio ond rrplio rhould bc addrcrscd to lcy rhown in th. adv.rtl3.m.nt.

SALESMAN WANTED for FULL MILL BIDS

Phone ANge\ts 2-259L after 6 P.M.

Position Open

- Large-redwood lumber labricators located in Stockton, California, has position for Assistant Shop Superintendent with a thorough knowledge o! modern production melhods of remanufacturing and fabrication. Engineering background not essential but advanta[eous.

Address Box C-1764, California Lumber Merchant 508 Central Bldg., Los Angeles 14, Calif.

Allis-chalmers eouaor"rF;:"T:ffiel K. Looks and nurs like new. Value $2200. Will trade for new lumber.

L. L. ADAMS 1235 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, Calif.

For Sale Or Lease

Lrrmber yard, center of San Gabriel V4lley. Did 9f56,000 in 1948. With or without stock Lease g3OO a month, or will sell for $32,5O0.

Call owner at 2835 Bradford Ave., Arcadia, Calif. Phone DOuglas 7-5876

For Sale

I Hypter,Fork Lift Truck VT-71 cap. 7500 lbs.

3 Ross Fork Lift Trucks l9HT, cap. 600O lb*

1 Ross Fork Lift Truck, 18HT, cap. 10,000 lbs.

15 Clark arld Towmotor Fo,rk Lift Tfucks, solid and pneumatic tires.

2 Elwell-Parker Electric Fork Lift Trucks, cap. 600O lbs. All trucks completely reconrditioned and guaranteed.

SCHLOEZER, HARR AND NEES

187 Fremont'St., San Francisco, Calif.

Yard And Office Space For Rent

Yard and office spa.ce for rent or lease. Services include spur trach millinC, 4nd all lhcilities pertaining to furmber handling, trucking, etc.

FERN TRUCKING CO.

4200' Bandini Blvd-, Los Angeles 23

455O Maywood Ave., Los Angeles 1l Phone JEfrerson 7261

WOODWORKING MACHINER,Y FOR SALE

PLANER-MATCHER 15" x 8", ball bearing, all electric (d'ireot drive) with top and botto.m profiles, 6 knife round heads, now,.in operation,

RESAW 54'f, ball bearing, ur"a i months, in operation.

MATTISON MOULDERS 4" & (, atl electric.

HYSTER FORK LIFT',16 Model No. 75, rebuilt.

IRVINGTON SWING SAW, 60" arm, 5 HP direct.

NORTHFIELD JOINTER, 12' round head, 3 HP direcl

TANNEWITZ BAND FAW, 30" wheels, direct rnotor drive.

ROY FOR,TE,

Produciion Machinery for the Vf/ood,zuorktiing Trade

1417 East lfth S*eet, Los Angeles 21, Calit.

Phonqs: TUcker 8556-Rcs. IiiEtcalf 3-2562