National Concatenated Order of Hoo-Hoo-Ette Clubs Formed

Presidents and representatives of the nine Hoo-Hoo-Ette Clubs, seen top left, involved in the new National Order: Jessie Culbertson, Mabel Skow, Ina Wheeler, Vina Graves, Louise Felmley, Ruth Dodge, Shirley Crumpler, Pat Howard and Jo Cogburn. Center' Maureen Carey, Kimberly-Clark; Mildred Hradecky and Elizabeth Dillabo, Richfield Box; and Betty Mc0abe and Nyrene Marlst of Diamond National in this shot. Far right we see Ethel Enderlin, J. E. Higgins Lumber; Yvonne Yates, Woodleaf Timber; and Minnie Wicklund, Union Lumber Co. In the center row at left are Mabel Skow, Marine Lumber Sales; Pat Howard, Shasta Box; Barbara Jarvela, Brightwood; and Marian Monis, Eureka Club 9. 0fficers and directors (center) of the newly formed National Concatenated 0rder of Hoo-Hoo-Ettes; Ina Wheeler, Trudi Dayton, Vina Graves, Anne Murray, Willma Spearman, Mary Caplis, Myrtle Heney, Donna Dean, Mabel Skow and Pat Howard. Sandra Ervire and Mary Silva of Georgia Pacific, Samoa are at center right. At lower left it's time out to enjoy the benefits of her new position, Hoo-Hoo-Ette's first president, Myrtle Heney, enjoys a free one compliments of Del Webb manager Ken Kochsiek. Left center picture, from right are Mildred Dutton, Dorothea Cox ol Hedlund, Louise Felmley of Wetsel Oviatt, and Mildred Hradecky in the bright section here. Right center we see Betty Jones, co-owner of Foster Lumber Yards. And last, but surely not least, the L. A. gang: Ina Wheeler, Lumber & Builders; Mary Williams, Blanchard; Anne Murray, Roy Forest Prod.;.Jessie Culbertson, San Fernando Lumber; Orinda Hazen, Tarzana lumber; Donna Dean, TW&J; Dorothy Miller, H. W. Koll; Lorena Leste', Fir & Pine Lumber; Jo Cogburn, 0wens Parks Lumber; and Mildred Dutton. E.

The lumbergals of California and Oregon formed the National Concatenated Order of Hoo-Hoo-Ettes during a two-day meeting in San Francisco at the Del Sebb Townehouse, Aptil 27-28. Appropriately, there were nine California and Oregon clubs involved, each having several representatives present at the meeting,

Some 75 lumber ladies attended the meeting which was chairmanned by Myrtle Heney of Lamon Lumber Company, the first president of National Concatenated Order of Hoo-Hoo-Ettes. Also present was permanent officer of founder, Anne Murray, Roy Forest Products, founder of Los Angeles Hoo-Hoo-Ette Club gl.

Other officers of the newly formed national organization are:

First vice - president, Pat Howard, Shasta Box Department, U. S. Plywood (Redding Club f,7) ; Second vice-president. Donna Dean, Tarter. Vebster & Johnson, Inc. (San Fernando Club $6); Secretary, Mary Caplis, Setzer Forest Products (Sacramento Club #5); Financial Secretary, Willma Spearman, West (Continued on Page 26)

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Coast Doors (Peninsula Club fB); and Treasurer, Trudi Dayton, Park Loading (Eugene Club S2).

Directors for the coming year: Ina Wheeler, Lumber & Builders (San Diego Club # ); Vina Graves, B-J Veneer Company (Eugene Club #2); and Mabel Skow, Marine Lumber Sales (Eureka Club #e).

Saturday, the first day of the convention, was devoted to business sessions and reports from the various local clubs, followed by a big banquet and installation of officers and directors that evening. And "Thank You" to the following firms for their generosity in donating a wide array of fine door prizes:

Mar-Mac Lumber Co." Lamon Lumber Company, Aborigine Lumber Company, Lawrence Warehouse Company, J. E. Higgins Lumber Company, and Western Air-

A final wrap-up session was held along with brunch Sunday, and the whole big successful afiair was capped off with a fashion show put on by Perugia Imports.

John Songer Relires After Four Decodes

A retirement party was given last month for John Songer, veteran Hammond Lumber Co. employee, who was with the organization 4I years, by the stafi. of the Bellflower, California retail yard. John retired on the lst of May to fish, travel and rest.

John Songer was born in Sycamore, Kansas, September 3, lB97 and came to California early in 1922.

He joined the Hammond Lumber Com' pany at Terminal Island in July of the same year where he worked his way up to general superintendent over a period of years. When Hammond closed the dock facility at the harbor John moved to the Bellflower retail yard as assistant to Pete Benedetti, who has managed the operation for the past several years. He is well known throughout the industry at all levels and has been prominent in social, civic and fraternal affairs for many years. He lives with his wife in Long Beach and is the father of three sons.

"We all wish John well in his retirement and we shall miss his knowledge 'round the plant," said Pete Benedetti, "because he has been a guiding factor in our employee and customer relations."

Bornes Appointed

Gerald D. Barnes has been appointed personnel director of International Paper's Gardiner Paper Mill, Gardinero Oregon. Barnes transferred to the Gardiner position from the company's Bastrop, La., paper mill where he was assistant person' nel director.

He joined I-P at its Camden, Ark., mill in August 1947 as a mill construction worker. He later worked in the Payroll Department as Payroll Clerk and as Assistant Timekeeper. In 1955 he was named Assistant Personnel Director at Camden and moved to Bastrop in September, 1962. Barnes is a native of Camden where he was born and where he attended high school. He received a B.S. degree in Busi' ness Administration from the University of Arkansas,

New Ofiices for Son Diego Associqiion

The San Diego Lumbermen's Association has announced the opening of their new offices at 802 Terminal St., Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal, San Diego 1, Calif.

Telephone number is 232-6163. George E. Cordrey is secretary-manager of the Association.

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IXIELINE LUMBER, San Diego, California, celebrated its 5fth Anniversary, April 26, 1963, when executives and employees of the pioneer retail lumber concern held open house for more than 200 neighbors, friends and associates at the new distribution yard on the bay west of National City.