Hi-:fJjls

S*rce /883 another moderate advance in 1957, and will be at a post,rvar high. Outlays for public housing rvill shou' the first significant expansion since 1951, primarily because of the new Federal program o{ military (Capehart) l.rousing under Title VIII of the National Housing Act.

Western Pine Reseorch [ob' Exponds

A two-story addition to the Western Pine Association's research laboratory in Portland has just gone into service, increasing the lab's floor space for an increased volume of research and development worlr. This marks the third expansion move in the 33-year history of the lVestern Pine research department, grown from a staff of one man engaged in lumber seasoning studies, to a staff of 11 busy on a broad range of testing and development work.

Carl A. Rasmussen, director of research for the association, said the addition enables the lab to keep pace with lumber product and utilization research on behalf of 400 Western Pine member rnills in 12 western states.

Currently, the lab is engaged in a number of projects including a sheathing panel using lower grades with kraft overlays. Seasoning consultation also continues a major activity.

Osklond Hoo-Hoo Hos Sports Nite

The second regular meeting under the leadership of Herb Farrell, Oakland Hoo-Hoo Club 39 president, was staged at Fisherman:s Grotto, foot of Franklin Street in Oakland, November 19. The usual sponsored libations started flowing at 6:30 p.m. and dinner lvas served at 7:30.'

Following dinner, Don O'Brien, chairman for the evening, introduced a fascinating speaker from the world of sports in the person of Bob Brachman, who writes a sports column for the San Francisco Examiner. Brachman, who is an accomplished after-dinner speaker, covered a general line of sports, including a pre-game rundown on the Big Game.