THE CALIFORI\IA

For A United California An Editorial

f N A RECENT address before the convention of the I Lumber Association of Southern California, Art Hood, senior statesman of the lumber industry and now a resident of California, bluntly advised the members that it was imperative that the industry begin to take action to form a strong and united State Association.

This is a belief which, we understand, has in years past been advanced by other progressive and dedicated men in lumber. but which for various reas,ons has never been able to struggle above the undergrowth of sectional differences and, probably, just plain industry lackadaisicalness.

It seems to us that nor,v it is imperative that the state industry must begin to think in terms of State Association union, if it is to overcome its present problems, if it is- to forse ahead with the State itsalf-forecast to be in a few yea-rs the most populous in the Nation.

No doubt there will be many problems to be worked out, as a result of the sectional oiginization of the State over the many years. A strong Stite As-sociation won't come overniehi. but. in the colirealities of the present day, is it not tifrre-past time !-to begin thinking of and planning toward this goal ?

The California Lumber Merchant welcomes letters and comments on this subject, in the interests of a strong State industry. Let us hear from You !