LUMBER - The records indicate lhol on Septembet 17,1787. rho United Stofer Constilufion wos odopted cnd for the post 163 yeors we oll hqvc bcen doing our besl to moinloin rhe liberry ond digniry of mon os ourlined by our forefothers. Most of the time it hqs been quite o struggle.

There is one thing lhose greqt guyi of hisrory hod in mind when they were wriling this historic orgon for our guidonce, They rried in every woy possible lo protecl the inloleits of qll citizens.

lf ony of those chcps could see things os they exist lodcy lhey no doubr would wonder sbout the future economy of this counlry of ours -which leods right 'round to the purpose of this column

Mr. Nelson accepted the position of assistant to the senior vice president of Edward Hines Lumber Co., Chicago, in 1947, leaving Donald L. Sullivan in charge of the yard. His contract with Hines having expired he will now devote all his time to his ou'n business

Victonrille Ycrd Sold

Gibson Lumlter Company h.as purchased the yard of Victor Valley Lumber Company at Victorville, Calif.

Wildwood Lumber Co. To Build

A remanufacturing plant to cost around $200,000 will be built four miles south of Red Bluff, Calif., according to James Manter, president of the Wildwood Lumber Company. The ne\v mill is expected to be in operation late tliis fall.

Mt. Bcker Plywood, Inc., To Open This Month

Jack Butler, Dant c& vacationed for a n'eek in Russell Sales Co., San Francisco, Long Beach early this month.

Carvel Brown, manag'er of Orban I-umber Company, early last month flell' his family up to their summer home on the Mattole River in southern Humboldt County, and joined them later for two weeks' vacation. This summer place is jointly owned by him and Bob Hoover, who also spent his vacation there with his family. Later Carvel spent two rveeks on business in the Redwood region, and Bob visited Scotia for a week.

A New Treatment For Redwood

Said to enhance and retain the natural beauty of redwood, a new treatment has just been announced by the manufacturer, Linseed Oil Products Company, 359 Del Monte Street, Pasadena 3, Calif.

Known by the trade name Liquid Rarv-Hide Redwood Color-Preservative, this new product penetrates into the wood. It seals the snrface, repels the elements, and adds a uniform natural color that is practically fade-proof, according to the manufacturer.

Liquid Ra'iv-Hide Redwood Color-Preservative is the latest addition to this company's line of redwood finishes. They point out that all their specialty redwood treatments are manufactured by the well-known "Behr Process," which is an exclusive process with the firm, and all carry the name Liquid Raw-Hide. Each is for a specific job of protection and beautification, indoors or out. A mildew resistant (Aryl Mercury Napthenate) is included.

Iclerypc tA 715

Mt. Baker Plywood, Inc., Bellingham, Was,hington, a cooperative organization, is expected to start production this month. Plywood production will be about 5 million feet a month. Red cedar siding will also be produced at the rate of 40,000 feet per day.

Attention is,called to the fact that this is a new treatment {or redwood, being a penetrant, is completely without sheen, and is not to be confused with, or specified in place of Liquid Raw-Hide Redwood Finish Clear Gloss, which has long been successfully marketed by the company. Factual literature is available free of cost from Linseed Oil Products Company.

Recclled Into Air Force

James R. Mcleod, who was a Lieutenant in the United States Air Force in World War II, was recalled into the Service August 18, and is now in training at Victorville, Calif. He is a son of J. W. Mcleod of Mahogany Importing Company, Los Angeles.

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