Walter M. MacDonough J. IJ. Gartin Elected President

Walter M. IVlacDonough, hardwood salesman for the Hammond Lumber Company, covering the "Kite" district, died of heart trouble while on his way to the office October 8, 1929.

Mr. MacDonough was born in Boston, Mass., January 15, 1885. He came to California approximately 25 years ago and entered the University of California at Berkeley. After leaving college he became associated with W. P. Fuller & Company in the Northu'est. During the war he was stationed. at Camp Lewis, Tacoma, Washington.

He joined the Hammond Lumber Company, Los Angeles, in June, 1919 and rvas exceptionally popular among the lumber fraternity in Southern California.

Funeral services were held at the funeral parlors of Isbell & Graham, October 11.

Max Cook, Farmstead Engineer, of the California Redr,vood Association, San Francisco, was the speaker of the evening at the meeting of the Stockton Hoo Hoo Club No. 62, held at Wood's Tavern, Stockton, on Monday evening, September 30.

L. G. Sterett, manager of the new Service Bureau Millwork Institute of California, gave a short talk working of the Bureau.

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A. A. Hauerbach, president of the club, presided over the meeting which had a representative attendance.

J. U. Gartin, Stanislaus Lumber Co., Modesto, was elected president for the coming year, Charlie Moorehead, Escalon Lumber Co., Escalon, was elected vice-president, and Clark Utterback, Millwork Institute, Stockton, was elected secretary.

This Stair Hall in the residence of Mr. R. W. Kitrelle at Piedmont, California, is a gracious example of the charm of fine woodwork. Both the staircase and hall proper, are finished in Plain White Oak. The use of rotary-cut veneers for face of wall panels achieves a slash figure which is tasteful as well as distinctive. Architectural \trToodwork contracr by Loop Lumber & Mill Company, Alameda (Certified Plant No. 23). Architects: Williams & !7astell, Oakland.