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complete background in the wood products business.

In making the appointment announcement, Mr. Frodsham informed the Merchant representative that he would retire from active management of the wholesale distribution concern, and that Bob Halbert would be in full charge of the business in every department, including procurement, administration" remanulacturing, shipping and sales.

Blqck Bort Promotes NFPW

Black Bart Hoo-Hoo Club f f81 during National Forest Products Week set up a boot.h on the Sa{eway Store parking lot on the corner of South Gate and Gobbi Streets in Ukiah.

The booth was manned by memhers of the club, with literature available to thi public. As an added attract.ion, a rafile was held on October 27, and the following prizes were awarded to the lucky ticket holders: $25 U.S. S'ar Bond: $10 grocery order from Safeway Stores; patio tables and benches; Cal-Craft chairs; and a redwood water {ountain.

On October 2:l the Oakland Hoo-Hoo CIub #ll5 r'isited the Ukiah area and made a tour of the F. M. Crawford Lumber, Inc., and Masonite Corp. Following the tour, the 22 Oakland Hoo-Hoo members enjoyed dinner with the Black Bart Club at the House of Garner in Ukiah.

Building Records Set in L.A. County

Building activity set records in Los Angeles countl' during the month of November but declined sharply in the city.

Permits totaled $45,129,355. compared with $1111.877,933 in October and $34,436,482 lor November, 1961. in the county and 3'0 smaller cities.

Building permits for the city totaled $48,620,659. almost $15 million under November. 1961, and $10 million less than October 1962.