Grading seminar hones industry skills

NEABLY 100 members of the 0akland, Ca., Hoo-Hoo Club, a lumbermen'sfraternal organization, met at the J. E. Higgins Lumber Co. Union City yard recently for its Second Annual Grading Seminar. Club president, Don Cook said the event was "held to bring a better understanding of grading and lumber in general to sales people, management and administrative staffs." 0rganizations participating included: California Lumber Inspection Service, American Plywood Assn., Western Wood Products Assn. and Western Wood

Preservers Institute. 0uring the 3-l/2-hour session, small groups moved from one section to another. The last section on lumber handling, treatment and drying was conducted by J. E. Higgins personnel. During the buffet following, Cook said the club is planning more events of this type. He firmly believes a combination of professional and social activities make club membership far more meaninoful.