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Organizational Meeting of Proposed Northern California Sectioh of F. P. R. S.

The organizational meeting of the proposed Northern California Section of the Forest Products Research Society was held in'Giannini Hall, Universiy of California campus, Berk' ley, July 20.

T. C. Combs was appointed temporary chairman and R. E. Partch temporary secretary-treasurer to hold office until the first regular election of the Section after official recognition by the national executive board.

ft u'as decided to hold a technical meeting on the afternoon of November 15 in San Francisco or Berkeley. The program and arrangements committee appointed for the November meeting consists of B. F. Wade, chairman, L. J. Carr, and L. N. Ericksen.

The section publicity and membership committee consists of Clint Hallsted, chairman; Fmanuel Frilz, and R. Nt. Berry.

Topics suggested for discussion at the technical meeting include utilization of material nor'r- rvasted in logging and milling, utilization problems of the Northern California region, plyrvood from Northern California species, new n'orking stresses for structural timbers, wallboard from logging rvaste, utilization of California hardwoods, and production of paper pulp in California.

The follorving members were present: J. Alexander, R. H. Berry, L. J. Carr, R. A. Cockrell, T. C. Combs, I-. N. Ericksen, C. Hallsted, R. E. Partch, D. W. Sherrvood, and A. W. Wiegand.

Good Crowd at Salinas Barbecue

A total of 95 lumbermen attended the 3rd annual steak barbe.cue of the Coast Counties Lumber Dealers August 21 at the Salinas Golf Club, Salinas. A good proportion of this number was on hand for an informal luncheon at the Santa Lucia Inn at noon.

Don Noggle and Herb Swenson of Noggle-Swenson Lttmber Co., Salinas, were in charge of arrangements for this annual outdoor event, which is gaining in popularity each year.

E. H. Hipkin, of the Square Deal Lumber Co., Salinas, 'ivas chairman of the golf committee. The golf prize winners were: 1st, Jack Jansse; 2nd, Bill Wright; 3rd, Ole Lee; 4th, Jim Hennessy; 5th, Wayne Rawlings. Other special prizes were won by Herb Farrell, Bob Freeman, Sherwood Causely, and Vince Moore.

Timbers Avcilcble lor Quick Shipment

Announcement is made by. P. W. Chantland and Associates, Los Angeles rail and cargo wholesalers, that timbers in almost any size up to 60 feet, are available for quick delivery from Moore Oregon Lumber Co. Mills, whose products they specialize in. Longer lengths in timbers are also available, subject to the mill bringing in suitable logs from their woods.

Aberdee n Builder, J. B. Lamb

ANOTHER outstanding example of the durability of Exterior-type Douglas fir plywood, this attractive streamlined store front has given eleven years of maintenance-free service. J. B. Lamb of the Lamb Construction Company, Aberdeen, Washington, says: ooThe facade of Pearson's 'Women's and Children's Apparel Store was modernized in 1937 with Exteriortype ply'wood. The material has given thoroughly satisfactory service in every respect, especially in view of the heavy rainfall and the salt air of this seaport city. For nearly 15 years, I have used Exterior fir plywood as a preferred siding material on commercial and industrial buildings. From my experience, it leally stands the gafi."

Because ol continuing high d.emand. all types and grades of Douglas fir plywoid mny not always be immed,iately auailable. For price and, d.eliuery information, contact your regular sources of supply.

For use d,ata, write the Douglas Fir Plywood Associaiion, Tacoma 2, Wash.

RIGHT : Detaile of a typical plywooil modernization. Cutaway shows: (a) y2,, Irrring strips, fastened to coD. crete wall, placed 2A, o.c. horizon. tally eod at panel ends vertically.

(b) /2', Exterior-type Douglas fir plywood placed horizontally. (c) Horizontal joint treatment includes metal fiaehing and lead-and.oil bed. ding paste or caulking applied duridg installation. (d) Vertical V-joiot *ith lead-and.oil bedding paste.

(Note: In building illustratcd, aboue, mitered, plywood oettical ioint u6 wed at the eorner, uith bedding paste between panels and, cooered uith metal strip.)

Subsequeut to the exteriot modernization, Pearson's Store has been completely lenovated inside. R. E. Oestreich, manager, says: "Less durable materiafs thatr plywood were removed and replaced by the panels. OId counters and cases have been converted into modern, attractive udits. Thc twelve-foot wide nezzanine storage and stock-room floor (ahove counter at right in photo below) was installed, rrsing plywood entirely. I catr say that Douglas fir plywood has added gleatly to the appearance oI the storFat a very nominal expens*and the seniceability of plywood has certainly kept maintenance at an absolute mioimum."

McGoyern Announces New NHA Amendments

As a result of the recent amendments to the National Housing Act passed by the recent special session of Congress, John E. McGovern, Los Angeles District Director for the Federal Housing Administration, issued the following official announcements:

This office has been directed to resume insurance activities under Section 608 of the National Housing Act in accordance with the Amended Administrative Rules and Regulations effective August 12, 1948.

Any application under Section 608 which has been rejected or withdrawn, or any commitment which has been terminated or permitted to expire, may be reopened.

The principal effects of the Amendments to the Administrative Rules and Regulations are as follows:

1. The mortage shall not exceed 90/o of the Commis- sioner's estimate of the replacement cost of the property on the cost prevailing on December 31, 1947.

2. The mortgage per room limitation has been abolished and substituted therefor is the limitation that such part of the mortgage as may be attributable to dwelling use shall not exceed $8,100 per family unit.

3. In the selection of tenants there rvill be no discrimination by reason of the fact that there are children in the family. So long as the mortgage insurance is in effect, the mortgagor and any subsequent purchaser shall certify that -there will be no discrimination in the selection of tenants by the reason that there are children in the family. Violation of the certification shall be punishable as a misdemeanor by a fine not in excess of $500.00

4. Authority to insure under Section 6O8 expires on . March 31, 1949.

5. In the event of prepayment of an insured mortgage subsequent to August 10, 1948, and prior to maturity, the Commissioner will refund the prorata portion of the current annual mortgage insurance premium.

Other than the above, the Administrative Rules and Regulations revised Dec. 19, 1947, are in full for'ce and effect.

"An increase in the limitation of the total insurance liability which may be outstanding from $165000,000 to $200,000,000, has been made. As Title I insurance liability is based on IO/o of the total loans outstanding by institutions, this amendment would permit the. issuance oI an additional $350,000,000 in Title I loans.

"The maximum amount of Class 3 loans has been increased from $3,000 to $4,500 for the construction of new homes and authorization has been given for alteration, repair, improvement or conversion loans. not to exceed $10,000 and having.maturities not in excess of seven years and 32 days to be used on existing structures for conversion to apartment houses or dwelling units for two or more families. This is known as a 1 (b) loan and previous to this amendment it was limited to a loan of $5,000 for the purpose of financing the repair, alteration, improvement or conversion of providing additional living accommodations for veteran occupancy. Under the present revision, it is now no longer required that the structure be in a war housing area or that any occupancy priority be given."