PERSONALS

Edith Md)aniel, "Girl Friday" at Marquart-Wolfe Lumber Company, Hollywood and Vine, eloped last month to Las Vegas and married John Freeman. Edith will continue as secretary with the wholesale organization, it was said.

Dick Gavotto, of the Gavotto Lumber family, and Mary Barton, were manied October 27th at the Sacred Heart Church, San Diego California. More than 200 attended the reception held immediately following the ceremony at the Commissioned Oftcers Mess Marine Corps - Depot. The couple later departed for Mexico City on their honeymoon. Early in November they will return to make their home in Los An- geles where Dick is employed by a national public relations concern.

John Hunter, general sales manager, Lasco Industries, Montebello, completed am extensive swing through the east and middle west last month. He spent three weeks contacting agents and distributors for his company on his 'round America trip.

Don Mueller, Southern California rep for Hobbs Wall Lumber Company, on a late summer trip to the Seattle 'World's Fairl Canada and Idaho. He also combined the pleasure route with a mill trip up the Redwood highway.

Mike Coonan, San Francisco, president of Hobbs WaIl Lumber Company, a September visitor to Los Angeles and environs, calling on the trade with his Southland salesmen. Don Mueller and Lyle Brewster.