Xlutual Xloulding and Lumber Co.

Meet the Chief Whiretoil

Nils B. Hult, president of the Hult Lumber & Plywood Co. of Junction City, Oregon, is the 1967 Chief Whitetail of the Order of the Antelope.

Hult's interest in all things of the outdoors parallels his Bunyanesque approach to the lumbering industry in which he grew up. He probably holds more titles in more forest products organizations than any other man.

The Order of the Antelope was formed in 1932 to establish an antelope refuge.

trek at the Blue Sky Hotel is concerned with man himself . . . good food, drink, fellowship, relaxation no dogs, no guns, no women, no politics.

Hordboqrd Gets Builder Nod

A survey of 1,500 single family house builders shows an increasing amount of hardboard siding, paneling, perforated panels, and floor underlayment being used.

The survey showed rnost builders recognize hardboard has an unusually large variety of uses. They made special mention of oolower installation costl" "lower finishing cost" I 'oless wastage." Principal reasons for using it: easy care, long life, and a variety of finishes and patterns.

Some builders noted it meets current

This succeeded in 1936 when President market demand for easy care, low maintenF. D. Roosevelt created the refuge by presi. ance, and sophistication in decor at costs dential proclamation. the consumei will accept. The survey was

The Order's interest in conservation ex- sponsored by the American Hardboard Astends also to men, for the annual weekend sociation.

Lumber plays a part in the support p*.' ]iA-€ rn Pro- :'-;t 4 gram for United States atomic testing. ,, '..:,t'+iJ More than two million b.f. of western spq, ':: ?fr "r" ., r-i cies is used annuallv at the Nevada test r til site of the Atomic Enersv Commission. About half of this is-two-inch dimension, and nearly one-fourth is four-inch random ', length. The remainder is mostly fire retard-.-.,'!*l ant treated dimension, and a small quan- 'i:i; tity of boards. plywood and some hardivoods also are tuea'i..:: at the atomic test site.

Kilns in Operotion

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Moore Oregon has put two new Moore ::'" cross-circulation dry kilns into operation fcirY;'..n Round Mountain Lumber Company in Re{-"11.1,:"; ding, Calif. ,l-l

(Continued on Page 12) invested in your survival, because that's exactly what we're talking about. Already the big chains like Sears are carrying everything you handle ercept dimension lumber. How long will they keep out of that? And where will the do-it-yourselfer prefer to go when he has that choice? To the place where he gets the hest servicel That's where !

What did we say were the basics o{ effective deployment of people? First, take a critical and objective look at your workload. Start from scratch in your mind and decideon today's basis" not habit - rvhat really must be done to accomplish the total work of your operation. Then divide it into efficient pieces. We call this job description, but call it what you like, break the workload down into 1-man joh-". Eliminatt' duplir:ation of effort. Look at \-our paperwork systems with a jaundiced e1'e. If they haven't het'n changed signifit'antlf in the last five or six year,* the1.'re olr-.61s1. rnyway. Here is where r-ou determine th:' number oI pcople you really need. Be critical and hard-nosed. l-orget personalities at this point. This is money off the topl

So now you have. hopefully, nine jobs. say, instead of twelve. Now you look at vour present employees. You appll' the same critical appraisal to each of them as you would to any other investmentand that's what each of these bodies represent to youa dollar investment. This investment can make you or break you. Analyze them as individuals and as a group.

Once you havt' the right work force, gt't the most out o[ them. You'll be amazed at how eager good employees are to better themselves and you. Help thcm help themselves. It's the second best way you cart spend your money. Talk to them. By that I mean, let them know enough about your problems to join in the solution. They'll work harder and more efiectively.

Work out an incentive for your kev people. A year-end bonus is O.K.. but try and make it measureal)le to them during the vear so they can work specifically torvard increasing their own share.

Think st'riously about offering the op- to earn a picce o{ the action-own. _rshipto the rieht one or two people. has the greatest payoff of anything you can do. Bear in mind, however. that in most cases Mr. Right isn't with you yet - ' but you're going to need him or them P. D. Q.!

The one last thought I'd like to leave lvith you is our opinion that you have before you an unparalleled opportunity to cash in on a great public need. Pick it updsn'1 let the other fellow take your bonanza I

Moore Kilns lnstolled

Two Moore Oreson cross-circulation" doublc track dry kilns have rccendy been installed at Willits Redwood Prodrrcrs"

\Irillits. (lalif. Earft kiln is i1,,1, ft. rvide by 66 ft. long.

Kiln buildings ale of prefabricated aluminum roof and l'all panels with aluminum sheets outside and inside, joincd with Wedgt'-Seal vapor barrier type constru(:tion. This uniquc Nloorc methocl o{ construction has no rivets or panel shcet joints erposcd to inside kiln conditions. lhus clininating any possiblc vapor lcakage thru the joints, Insulated wrap-around ('orner panels are uscd to entirr:ly t,liminatc r:orner joints and any possible lcakapJe. Four weldcd stecl, dry kiln door frames. u,ith carrier type door fixtures were used.

The Procroslinotor's Colendor

"First thing in the morning"- 5 p.m.

"Next week"-5ix msndls 121s1

"At lunch time"-I0 p.m.

"In ten ttrltrulss'!-1hree hours later

"After Lent"-August 1st

"Pretty ssen"-anylime within minutes or months

"Right a{ter Labor Da1'"-November 26th ttTomorrow, c11rg"-1",'"p from next Tuesdoy

"Between Christmas and New Year's"New Year's Eve

"Before lunch"- -11 o'r:lock

"PaY DaY"-next '..ar

New First in Southern Pine

Another development in Southern pine plyrvood manufacturing is 10 ft. panels. Thc long lengths now are going to market from one o{ Georgia-Pacific's plywood mills in Crossett. Ark.

Newly addecl to the list of regular production items are 1xl0 ft. pine plywood floor undcrlaymcnt. sanded and sheathing grades, and sidings with shiplapped or tongue-and-groove edges and smooth, grooved or scored faces.

GllS$tlID ADYEnnSIilGPosition Wanted 92.00 per line, minimum $4.50. All other 93.00 per line, minimum $5.00. Two lines of address (your addr?ss or our box number) count as one line. Closing date for copy is 20th.

Ctassified Advertisements

Names of Advertisers in this Department using a Bo Number cannot be released. All replies should be ad. dressed to box number shown in the ad in care of th€ Merchant, 412 W. Sixth St., Los Angeles, Calif. 9(X)lr

Position Wanted For Sale

COST CONTROL MAN. Wood technologist & acct. (Cost or General)knows Statistical Quality Control techniques. Has proven managerial ability. Avail. immediately. Resume available. Will relocate. Write Box 262.

GIRL, 28, FIVE and one-half years general office experience with wholesale lumber firm. Girl Friday, knowledge of lumber. Prefer company in Los Angeles or surrounding area. Write Box 268.

MANAGER OR ASSISTANT manager. Wholesale or retail building materials. Excellent background. Resume available. Write Box 266.

Hetp Wanted

WELL ESTABLISHED so. Calif, wholesale distribution yard has opening for aggressive salesman. Must have selling experience in softwoods and hardwoods. Salary plus commission and car allowance. Our employees are familiar with this ad. Send complete resume to Box 265.

MERCHANDISE MANAGER for established retail lumber and hardware store. Southern California area. Send comnlete resume. Box 264.

MFRS. REPS. wanted to sell BATHROOM HARDWARE to lumQe1 ya1ds. Commission basis. CEC, 9831 Klingerman, S. El Monte, Calif. 91733. 442-3380.

QUICK SALE, miscellaneous lumber trucks & trlrs, fully equipped. All may be seen at 22500 So, Alameda, Long Beach 10, Calif. Call SPruce 5-1648.

COPYING MACIIINE for sale. SCM Vivicopy in good condition, practically new. Lots of paper. $50. Call Jessie Culbertson at San Fer-nando Lumber,100 No. Hubbard, San Fernando, phone 365-9322.

Business Opportunities

LUMBER & BLDG. MATERIALS STORES for sale in the valley of opportunity. One main yard, two branch yards, Write Box 240.

Services Offered

JOTINNY TIIE LUMBER LOAD SIGN PRINTER

Specializing in paper danger flags, side-load signs, job cards, etc. John Weiler's Printing, 14417 Haw"thome Blvd., Lawndale, Calif. Phone (213) 676-7522 or 676-2293.