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"$horly," Short Moulding, Hero of Western Pine Fublicqlion

Portland-"Shorty," a piece of moulding just three {eet, six inches long who thought he hadn't a future to speak of-or a past either-is the hero of a l0-page Western Pine association booklet just published.

The publication describes the extensive uses "Shorty" can be put to in the building and "do-it-yourself" trade. It was put out for distribution to retailers, builders and contractors in an effort to obtain a fuller use of "Shorty," and other short mouldings like him, in the industry.

It is entitled "Shorty Finds a Home."

Another leaflet, "What is Brown Stain in Sugar Pine," has also been released by the association. It quotes Western Pine association laboratory reports showing brown stain is not a mold, rot or decay and does not affect the strength of the wood in any way.

A third folder, a revision of an earlier publication, has been released which outlines the use of Western Pine movie playlets by retailers for advertising the Western Pine woods.

All three publications may be obtained free of charge for single copies by writing the Western Pine Association, Yeon Building, Portland 4, Oregon. Quantity rates are available.

Jerry Smith, manager lrwin-Lyons Lumber Co. sales division in Southern California r,vith offrces in Long Beach, returned last month from a business trip to the companv mills in North Bend, Oregon.