"Whaf lhe Lumber Induslry Means to Me"

(The following are the Statements required from each candidate as part of her entrance ln the tecent "Oueen of the Forest" contest in connection with Forest Products Day at the 1960 California State Fair, September 9. The winner, judged on this and the other points, too, was Shari Britt of Twin Harbors. Some additional Statements will be found on PaEe 42.)

I don't believe that any industry has played a more vital role in the physical and economic growth of this nation than the lumber industry. From the beginning of our history, the forests provided early settlers with shelter and fuel, wood for homes, furniture and utensils, and masts for their ships. As the nation expanded toward the West the need for lumber increased. The lumber industry grew and helped the country to grow.

Wood is a natural and familiar material. To me it imparts a feeling of security and well-being. Recently it was disclosed by the American Forest Products Industries. that in our daily life we use 5,159 different articles made from wood.

I believe modern methods of production, grading and distribution has made the quality of lumber today better than ever before. In the years ahead, wood-the natural friend of man and our country's only renewable resource-will continue to be the backbone of the American Construction lndustry.

2x4. 1x6, 4x8, studs, sheathing, joists, Utilitv. Standard, Construction, truck and trailei, llWp, SU, prompt shipment, 27o l0 davs. Net 30-these are my first thoughts 0n WIiAi THE LUMBER INDUSTRY MEANS TO ME. They are more than just famiilar "terms of the-trade" which I type daily on orders to the mills and invoices to our customers in my job with a wholesale lumber firm in Arcata. They are vital components of the products which make possible homes, schools, churches, ad infinitum, so essential in the growth and prosperity of a community.

Every day as I see loads of logs going to a mill, cars of lumber rolling, and homes beine built, I am extremely proud to be working ln this wonderful industry, because I feel that in a small way I have contributed to a better way of living.

It is virtually impossible to go through even one day of our lives without, in some way, involving the use of wood or wood products. Therefore, all of us in the industry have a two-fold obligation. First, we .must learn all we can about the properties and uses of forest products. 0ur second obligation is to vigorously promote the use of these products.

Unless we accept these obligations, there is every possibility that substitutes will take away a share of our industry's production. This could mean that the relatively high standard of living currently enloyed by the industry's workers might be adversely affected.

Collectively, we can and must meet the challenge.

CAROL LEE DAVID OSTIN MOULDING CO.

To me there seems to be no end to learning in the wood products industry, with its everchanging prices, sources of buying and selling. Every day offers a new challenge with which we must learn to cope and try to understand. I have learned a great deal while working for the industry, which has not only given me a feeling of belonging but also one of security, a necessity in every one's life. Lumber and its products play an important role in the lives of us all, especially here in the Sacramento area, which is rapidly becoming one of the most important producing and distributing centers of wood products.

I am proud to be a small part of this fascinating business.

..FOR ONLY GOD CAN MAKE A TREE.'' ThiS creation by God is the reason for "The Togetherness" felt in the industry of Forest Products.

In my past six years of working and associating with many people in this vast field ol lumber-l have found a true feeling of friendship and generous exchanging of knowledge not generally found in other industries.

Women have been working in Forest Products for a comparatively few years; however, with this privilege of association we have gained respect in the desire to be a part of this great industry. In our'Hoo-Hoo-Ette Clubs and other group organizations we are being educated by Lumbermen and trades people in essentials pertaining to our chosen profession.

It is with pride that I take my place in this Great Lumber Industry.

The lumber industry has meaning for me far beyond mere satisfaction derived over seven years of working with wonderful people, in an interesting job, part of a vital industry. Man's conquering of the forest and his later rational utilization of that random cutting, from which has grown the lumber industry, is indeed the history of man from his earliest beginnings.

It is wonderful to work in an industry so vital to the growth and welfare of mankind . paper for communication, lumber for homes, exquisite wood for art forms, in all of our lives, in myriad ways, the lumber industry has a meaningful role.

As long as many can build for beauty and permanance, rather than crude necessity, the world is a good place.

So let us say with Genesis-on the second day of creation the earth brought forth the green trees and God saw that it was good.

Since the beginning of time, lumber has. played a maior role in the development ot bui country lnd its culture. Great cities depend and thrive on the great forests that provide so much for us.

The lumber industry signifies the development of our country, city and community. As one of nature's resources, lumber has proved itself to be useful in many different ways. Little do we realize how much we depend on this natural resource.

Prior to my employment with a lumber firm, I had no idea of the great value of our forests. Now, as I look back, I am able to say that I now know what to look for in a community. The development of any community depends greatly on lumber. The homes, shopping centers, communication systems, household items, and many other products are derived from lumber. From the gracious in-door entertaining to the casual out-door living, lumber is again prominent.

I might add that the knowledge gained from my association with lumber has enabled me to enjoy and take more interest in my work and my community. This is what the lumber industry means to me.

The Forest Industry made an impression on me early in life because my father earned a sood living for our family of six, working as a logger. In my office I now see the Forest lnduitly at work in the city-railroad cars loaded-with wood chips, trucks carrying logs to mills, and newspiint being delivered to the newsDaDer office across the street.

In'my work I have learned of the program and plans for the future of the Forest Industry. I daily meet people who are interested in protecting forests from fire and devastation. Many millions of people rely on the prod' ucts of the forest for jobs, homes and security. The first manufactured goods exported from America were forest products, helping to industrialize our country. The history of our forests is fascinating but the future holds even greater promise. This is a great industry, important to mankind, and I am proud to be a part of it.