Sinrro R.edwood Compqny

Third Bienniql R.RCC Educqtion Meefing Hits All Poinfs

\\rillits, Calif.-The third bicnnirLl c,ruference of the Reclrvood Region Conserr-rttior-r Clt>rtncil's Ilclucation and Training Comrnittee ()n tl.re role of the schools in forestry logging and lumbering edtrcati<)n \\:as hel<1 Octolrer 72, at the Brooktrails Guest Ranch, \\/illits. Attendittg the tneeting t'ere people in all phases of ftirest industries {rom forestrY sttlilcnts in high scl.rciol to r,eteran retired lumbermen.

Tl-re conierence \\'irs opened by \\'Ialker B. Tilley', RI{CC president ancl forester for the Masonite Corporation at Ut iut-r. "In my opinion," Mr. Tilley stated, "the rvork of no other comnrittee in the Council transcends in importance the u'ork of this one. Your u'ork u'il1 have more lasting effect over a longer period of time. \\re are dealing lvilh qh9 minds of our f irutli, a naturlrl resotlrce 'rvl.rich, coupled rvith onr soil. foresis:tnd u'ater, create the l'ealtl.r n'ith lvhich rve are blessed."

Tl-rc conference heard a panel <liscussion on the forest prodttcts industrv's expectation f rom public education. Cl-rairman u,as Einanuel Fritz, consultir.rg forester for the California Redu'ood Association, and I'anel members inclrrdecl George Craig, \\restern I-umber Nlanufacturers, -Ilc., San Francisio;LeJHolmes, Rockport Redrvood Co., Clovcrclale; Byrne Nfanson, Simpson Redrvood Co., Arcata, and J D. OT)ell, publisher and editor, Humboldt Beacon, Iiortunlt.

A second lianel cliscussion on the problems and frontiers irr gencral {orestry and conservation education included Arriie Gabrielson, Sintpson Redrn'ood Co., Arcata, and Henry Houghtorr, Willits Redu'ood Products.

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Phone: CApitol 2-1934

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The iirncheon meeting' was highlighted by a talk given bv I)e\\.itt Nelson, director, California Departtnent of Natuial Itesources.

An aiternoon panel discussion covered the role of the RRCC ancl tl.re sihool program and included Carney Camoion. RRCC, Sarr Francisco; Fred Landenberger, CRA, E,ureka, and John Srveeley, Nfasonite Corp" Ukiah.

The remainder of the afternoon's program u'as given over to three sectional meetings. Section One discussed conservation eclucation in the elenlentarv school' Nfembers includerl Bernard Vaughn, Union l-ttmller Co', Ft' Bragg. Section Trvo discttssecl vocational and adult training for the logging and lttmltering industrv. Members included BrousJBr'izard, logger, -\rcata : Henrv Houghtor.r, W-illits Rerhvood Prod. Co.' Sectiorr Three discussecl r'ocational agriculture and other trail.ring rel:itecl to timller grorvth and t)rotectl.)n.

Section reDorts to the crlnference follou'etl rvith a sumrnary bv l.hiiip T. Farnsl'orth, Calif. Recl'n'oocl Assoc., and closing-.e-a.i.. by Chairman Sid McGrarv of the RRCC Irrlucation and Trerining Committee, rvl'rose inspiring leaclership has resultecl in these bienniel conferenccs.

Acquires

Infernqtionol Plywood ond Hqrdwood Worehouse in Fresno

Harry Perry (left) would be the first to agree if you said he is a prog'ressive businessman, but he brands as false any rumors that the name Internati,onal Plvwood and Hardwood Co., Inc. of Fresno has been seen on anv of these alleged space craft. "\.d/e'll be perfectly happy," says Mr. Perry, "to take your advance orders for 'IIoon-Beams' (see International's ad in this issue), but we.are unable as yet to guarantee delivery date."

International is quite ready. however, to give jmmediaie delivery on Kambercore Flush Doors, eve"ry type and thickness of imported hardwood plywood. Douelaj F'ir plv*.,.,,l.

cenvery li.ambercore -t lush l)oors, everv tv plywood, Douelas standard and tempered hardboards of all'siz, ness ot rmported hardwood plywood, Douglas Fir plywood. all'sizes and thick-

Bernard Faber is manager of the new Fresno warehouse and Bill Hollis is assistant. manager. They both extend a cordial invitation to the trade to drop in and get acquainted, and see the fine stocks of materials. The wirehouse is located at 3112 Butler Ave. in Fresno, formerlv the Zeesman Plywood Corp. site, and is now open to serve the trade in that area. The phone number is AMherst 8-6417.

Gosto Meso Permits Doubled

September building activity in Costa Mesa at $1,145,520 more than_-doubled ihe August permits issued. Included were 70 single-family homes it g8O5,453 and four multiple dwelling units at $170,432.

Harry Perry, besides being president of the Fresno con_ cern, is prgsident of International Lumber and plywood Co.,. fnc.,- Inglewood; Fidler's Manufacturing Co.] Inc., Inglewood, and Perry Door Co., Burbank.

M-onterey Housing Held Up

^ Monterey, Calif.-Planned Army housing units at Fort Ord and a state highway project have got-in each other's ryay a1d_ deadlocked b_oth. Realignment of Highway 1 through Fort Ord from Seaside to Marina was halTed when the State Division of Highways found the Army planned to build.900 Capehart housing-units in the path o{ ihe ,re* road. The S-mile highway stietch has seveial of the most dangerous curves in Monterey county. The Army made a tentative agreement on the highway ioute in 1953 and last month admitted it "had inadvertentlv failed to notifv the state of its change in plans." An alte;nate route is noi,y be- lng sought.