Making Oregon's "Black Hole" Green Again

Bv Jim

The house was 20 years old in 1921, when I swapped a Gales Creek ranch outfit for it and a quarter acre on the fringe of Forest ' Grot e, one of Oregon's fairest towns. The other day I sarv it again for the first time in 30 years. There it stands, sagging some, just like me, but in use.

I stood and lookecl up at the three windows where I sat and pounded al\ray on the Oliver Visible, then a mere 11 years old, trying to rvrite stories about everything under the sun bui Paul Bunyan. And there r,vas the shed that had held my first Nlodel T.

Out rvestward in the smoke-it r.l'zLs before the rains ssms-[ looked on the ridges ancl peaks that had held giant stems of virgin Douglas fir in my time. The old trees had been logged. That n'as the second crop that stood so tall on the hills. I turnecl quicklv ar,r'ay. I felt so old.

Out on the Tillamook . .

But all the rest was good in l,'orest Grove, as friendl,r' a place now as it 'ivas o[ yore-and that was u.onderfull)' friendly. At the Net.s - Tirnes, Ellis Lucia, the demou u.riter and photographer,. not only did a powerful storl' about the missus and me but he ventured to endorse a check of mine. A photograph of his taking was in the current issue of the nation's top picture magazine and an article by him rvas in another famous publication. But no New York or lfollvt'ood for E,llis. He srvea:s b)' Forest Grove.

And it was cheering to meet Ed Schroeder, fire boss of tlre Tillamook Burn.

Ed grern' up in a famil1- of sar,r'mill and logging people.

Farm Storage Construction--Facility Loans Extended

The U. S. Depa-rtmer.rt of Agriculture announced today that loans to farmers to finance the construction or pur.chase of suitable farm storage facilities for hay seeds. pasture seeds, and rvinter cover crop seeds will be available through June 30, 1952.

The farm storage facility loan program is uow open to producers of wheat, corn, oats, barley, rye, grain sorghums, soybeans, dry edible bearrs and peas, rice, peanuts, cottonseed, flaxseed, and the seed crops'announced today. Through this program, Commodity Credit Corporation makes loans to farmers for the purchase or construction of farm storagc facilities in an amount not to exceed 85 per cent of thc .cost of the structure. These loans, bearing interest at the rate of 4 per cent. are payable in 5 annual installments or earlier at the farmer's oPtion.

As of July 30, 1951, loans totaling approximately $24,400,000 had been approved for farm structures havir-rg ar.r aggregate capacity of over 88,700,000 bushels.

Additional information and loan application forms may be obtained from the local Production and Marketing Administration county committee.

Stevens

nigh Detroit (Ore.). This is a prime reason for his success in leading the fight to make the Tillamook Burn, black hole of Oregon's forests since 1933, green again and to keep it free from fire. State \\/arden of the district that encloses the 311,000 acres where in 1933 dense stands of 4@-year-old Douglas firs rvere killed by fire in one 24-hosr sweep, John Edward Schroeder carries just about the heaviest load of any forest protection man in the U.S.A. Anyhow, that's the word for Ed from the men who knorv -Oregon's foresters, loggers and lumbermen. WellDone...

Since 1945, the year of the third sweep of fire over the Big Burn, Ed Schroeder has lived and labored on the ragged edge of disaster. This year, after a record April drouth, and a fire that almost got an'av. all the odds rvere against him.

Protection men of the rvoods have agreed that this last srlmmer was the West Coast's toughest season in terms of fire rvcather sir-rce 1922. The srnokes of manl- fires boiled up from the Tillamook, but only trr'o rvere big and thev were contained. The anniversarl' of the great fire of 1933 was safely passed. Then came the u'onderful hour when Warden Ed had to srvitch on his n'indshield rvioers to mop the mist from his n.indshield.

"Ed looked ten years \.ounger at the first s'ivipe," says the man who was r,vith him.

The danger is not over yet. But through a ferocious season Ed Schroeder and his men have held off the worst of Enemy Fire. Green glory to them !

Home Builders Exchange Secrets

(Continued from Page 148) lets be put on a Cadillac chassis," especially when the large expenditures for iand improvement had to be added to the final cost of the house.

The group's findings, plus those of other regional meetings will be rnade available to all members of the National Association of Home Builders.

Christmcrs Trees Exempt From Price Controls

The Office of Price Stabilization amended the General Ceiling Price Regulation, GCPR, specifically exempting Christmas trees from price control.

Amendment 8 to GCPR, issued March 23, 1951, exempted "cut greens rvhen used for decorative purposes," from price control. To clarify this language Amendment 2l now has been issued which inserts the ',vords "Christmas trees" among the items specifically exempt.

In issuing this exemption, OPS noted that like the other exempt products, Christmas trees have certain characteristics which make the application of ceiling prices frozen at base period levels inequitable or impractical.

\(/ANT ADS

LEATHER LUMBER APRONS

Sturdy- lumbermen's aprons pa{9 of top quality reclaimed leather, furnished in both single and double ply,'aipiox. lV'x24,, with oi wtthout belt and buckle. Special discbuntj [o jobbers.

HENDRIE BELTING & RUBBER CO.

405 Towne Ave., Los Angeles 13, Calif. Phone TRinity 7786

WALLACE MILL and LUMBER COMPANY

General custom milling, grading and drying.

In transit Half way between Los Angeles and Long Beach. Corner Rosecrans Ave. and paramount Blvd.

P.O. Box 27, Cleatwater Station

SPECIAL PLANER BELTING rl05 Towne Ave., Los Angeles 13, Calif.

A -waterproof leather bel_ d_esigned for all gpes of high speed woodworking eq-uipment. Made from highest -graa"-ientZi st'""{ pre-stretched and run rn under tension. Specid discount to jobbers.

HENDRIE BELTING & RUBBER CO.

Phone TRinity 7786

For Sale Matcher

Paramount, Calif.

MEtcalf 3-4269-NEvad,a 6-3625 Pacific Electric s. P.

USED TIMBER SIZER FOR SALE

One #E Berlin Timber Sizer, t4x2g, Belt driven square heads with a 75 H.P. Slip ring motor, 440 voltage, 60 cycll, S pha"e, *iili orum controt and equipped with V belt drive.

SAW MILL ELECTRIC DRIVEN BAND FOR SALE

Four strory s:.wmill building of demountable mill construction, 51, x 125'. S_prilkler equipped. Machinery electric, individrialty driven Allis-Chalmeri sirigle cut band miil, B, x 12,' wiii-c*ii."L 18'j *id.g, 2V long. Trout electric set works. Shot s.--iJa. fJdger #2 type A, 72" frame cartier 24,, diameter sawl. Trim_ mer, slasher, hog, nigger, rolls, etc. 5OO K.V.A. General Elec_ tric Steam Turbine with direct driven Generator. 440 voltase. 60 c-ycle., 3 phase. Steam working pressure ZZ5 iounds. NolrJ condsnsing for 15 pounds back presiure.

Will consider any trade taking part of the pay in lumber.

Address Box C-1962, California Lumber Merchant

Rm. 508, 108 West 6th St., Los Angtles 14, C"tii:

Profitable Dry Kiln Operation For Sale

^ Splendi{opportunity -to buy profitable dry kiln business in Los Angeres. (rwner ls retiring for health reasons only. plenty of room to put i! a remanufacturing plant or retail lumbei vara. f:ouip*i"i i1 comnlele and practicall/ new. Kiln, wtrich-isHttt-;"t#;ii;:; rn operatron.

Address Brox C-1956, California Lumber Merchant Room 508, 108 West'6th St., Los engetis-i+, CJif.

#412M-15 x 6 S.A. Worods-All electric-l set of headsno profile-immediate delivery.

ASSOCIATED MOLDING CO.

7125 Anaheim-Telegraph ,Rd., Los Angeles 22, Calif.

YARD FOR SALE

_-Lumber yard established in 1923 now for sale. Owner retirinq. It you want-a good yard, this is it. Close in, San Gabriel Vallei. lnventory, plus.tr.ucks, etc., 935,00C, No junk, Will give good long rease to responsrble person.

Address Box C-1987, California Lumber Merchant 108 West Sixth St., Room 508, Los Angeles 14, Caiif.

BUILDING MATERIAL YA.RD FOR SALE

-.For sale, building material yfrd in fastest growing section of Northern calttornia. present volume $25,0,000 to $300,000. yard is loq qfgwing satisfactory profit. Business-is capable "f i*pi"sion. Fork lift and two trucks, De Walt Saw, etc.

Address Box C-1964, California Lumber Merchant Rm. 508, 108 West 6th St., Los Angeles 14, Calif.

FOR RENT OR LEASE:

HYSTER LIFT TRUCK

CapacityrS,000 lbs.

ModelRT-150

ConditionExcellent

AvailabilityImmediately

SYSTEM LIFT TRUCK SERVICE

17ll-lsth Street

Oakland 7, California

TWinoaks 3-4403

FOR S.ALE

P,RICE: ONLY $3s00.00.

FOR SALE ROSS LIFT TRUCK 8 TON CAPACITY IN GOOD OPER.ATING CONDITION-SEE IT AT WORK IN OUR YARD.

MODESTO BUILDERS SUPPLY COMPANY 601 Highway 99 South, Modesto, California

FOR SALE OR TRADE

_Yo99*olki"C-1.1.?"_t, Z/.3 Acre M.--t Zone, good location, So. Calif., wrEn. complete MrIl tacilities ready- to go. office, Bldgs., Sheds, S-::lll*"^A Inventory total price-gl5,O&.00 ;, ;qii";1.'"1, $t6,00d nanqles. Present owner wants a change.

Address Box C-1988, Catfornia Lumber Merchant 108 West 6th St., Room 508, Los Angeles 14, C;if.

4 LUMBER TRUCKS FOR SALE t-st GMC Diesel Model HDCW 954 with Weber 6_wheel lumber trailer. Model WT 15. Complete rig, many extras. N;";;b;; used. 250/6 ofr our cost! g18;6-00, l/5'dowri.

2-50 Diamond T's Diesel .Model 910 N with 22-f.oot pull pierce Trailers. Exceuent condition. tao/o ofr our cost! or+,ioo; i7s tl-*;rl l-,+8 GMC Diesel Mode_l ADCW 95+108. 5Z,OO0 miles. With Z2_loot Pull Trailer. Excellent condition. $tZ,fjOO, 1,/3 down.

HAYWARD LUMBER & INVESTMENT CO.

410 San Femando Road Los Angelcs 13, Calif. CApital6tgl l.

Sash, Door and Cabinet U_tg. plant located near Hollywood. Le,"sed ground-& bldgs. Wi-ll sell *actirriry, truck & office equipment for 920,00O: Inventory about g12,000'additionii. ,firis is a. pr,ofitable business and b6oks *iti-tie-open to quafiniJ inquirers.

San, Fernando .Valley yard,-about 2f acres; spur track; Good sh-eds, ofhce, store and mill bldgs. Marshall & Steveni valu- ation report gives "Sound Value"-ground and buildiner-Siza.0i6. rnve_ntory wilt run about 940,000 additional. 1950 sales $244;000. Books open. I,os A_ngeles yard under__o-ne owner:ship for 25 years, located 3pgpt 5 m-ile!-from City Hall on main highway to San F.fi;a; Y",11?: zl,w9.:q:^lt. with 7,0O0 ft. under rooi .Will sell ground & udgs. ior S45,000; trucks, office and mill equipment at ;arket yal*9.; mventory..extra. 'I-erms- can be arranged on ground and Duu(un_gs. 9r wrll lease same for 9300 monthly. 9 months' sales 1951 about $120,000. We are sold on this vaid.

Stanislaus County yard. G.round on -7 year- leaJe, running from 950 to gl00 monthli dependinf on-iitl"'""ir-.. WiX sen"fuiiJ_ !1ss,for 95500. Inventory extia. Good one or two -1" vlia. Yard site (M l) for lease at Arcadia; 2f acres or inore as wanted; reasonable terms. Will pay you to look into this.

Yard between Los Angeles and Sarita Ana. neai -pslaie ana buildings 822,5ffi, (terms). fnventory about 920,0(D. Bo;il

TWOHY LUMBER CO.

LUMBER YARD AND SAWMILL BROKERS

714 W, Olympic BIvd., Los Angeles 15, Calif. PRospect 8746

Want Ads

Rqte-Position wcmted $2.00 per colurnn inch

All others, $3.00 per column i:rch Cloaiug dctes lor copy, Sth cnd 20tb

Position Wanted

Lumberman with severa! years' experience in management desires position in Los Angeles area. Experienced in retail and wholesale sales-estimating-custom millwork and kiln drying-mill detailingbuying-shipping-financing-tax problems and accounting.

Address Box C-1990. California Lumber Merchant 108 West 6th St., Room 50B, Los Angeles 14, Calif.

Position Wanted

As manager or assistant for yard handling lumber, building material and hardware. Would like to share investment later if services prove satisfactory. Many years gxperience in midwest location. Would prefer area south of Los Angeles. Best of references. Salary open.

Address Box C-1975, California Lumber Merchant Room 508, 108 West 6th St., Los Angeles 14, Calif.

WANTED-MANAGER'S POSITION

Thirteen years' experience as nvmager. Available now, January lst, 1952.

Address Box C-1989, California Lumber Merchant 108 West Sixth St., Room 508, Los Angeles 14, Calif.

CAR,RIER,S & LIFT TRUCKS

For Sqle or Renl or at

Nomet of Advertiscrc in thir Deportmcnt uring o bltrd qddrc:s connol bc dtvulged. All inquiricr ond roplir should bc oddrcrred fo key rhown in fhc sdvrrtbomonl

Pine Salesman Wanted

Hard working lumberman with knowledge of dealer and industrial trade.

BAUGH BROS. & CO.

2926 Sierra Pine Ave., Los Angeles 23, Calif. ANgelus 3-7117

SASH AND DOOR MANAGER WANTED

Large Southern California d:istribution yard desires man trained in Sash, Doors and Mouldings, capable of taking over that department.

Address Box C-1986. California Lumber Merchant

108 West Sixth St., Room 508, Los Angeles 14, Calif.

CUSTOM MILLING and KILN DRYING

MCCOY PLANING MILL

3,$00 East 26th St., Los Angeles 23, Calif. Phone ANgelus 9-8216

CAR UNLOADING CONTRACTORS

Following Equipment Remanufactured Carries 90-Day Guarantee Lift Trucks:

142" Gerlinger Model 4L ...

2-42" Willamette Model CP l-42" Ross Model 90

2-54" Willamette Model CP l-54" Gerlinger Model 4 MHS.

2-66" Ross Model 12

2-66" Willamette Model CP

We Have New and Used Parts WESTERN DRY KILN & EQUIPMENT CO. P. O. Box 622, Wilmington, Calif. Phone NEvada 6-1371

For Sale

GMC DIESEL TRUCK_lg5C-2OO HP

UTILITY T'RAILER-1950

This vehicle is fully equipped for lumber operation-roller and cinch equipped, and is in excellent condition, having run only 70,000 miles. Priced to sell, and can be well financed to a reputable firm. Write or phone.

BUILDERS LUMBER CO.

7522 Girard. La Jolla, Calif.

Glen Cove 5-7072

We witl supply labor fully insured, to unload cars in- your y-ard or public teani irack. Get your lumber sorted to lengths for less thai 50c. thousand. Carriers and lifts available, get printed rate8. Est. 1943.

CRANE & CO.

141? E. l2th St., Los Angeles, Calif.

TRinity 6973

WOODWORKING MACHINERY FOR, SALE

PLANER: Yates 30"x6",4 knife round head, ball brg. direct drive, 20 H.P., late model.

DOOR CLAMP: 6'x9' opening, 3 H.P. with reversing switch.

RESAW: Yates, 54", HORIZONTAL, 50 H.P. motor, new condition.

TABLE SAWS: Darra Janes, 12", tilt arbor, ball brg., 5 H.P. Walker Turner, lV', ttlt arbor, ball brg,, Lr/z H,P,

SWING SAWS, undercut type, foot operated: Comasco, 14" table type, ball brg. 7t/a H.P. Irvington, #35-L6", roller brg., 5 H.P.

BAND SAWS: 36" ball bearings, completely rebuilt and modernized egual to new.

ROY FOR,TE

Prod.uction Machinery for the Wood,working Trade 6918 S. Santa Fe Ave., Huntington Park, Calif. Phone MEtcalt 3-2562

FOR SAI.E

Located in California in close proximity to excellent sources of supply. Plant consists of latest type Moore dry kilns, planing mill and moulding plant. Capacity 1,000,000 ft. per month. Requires at least $250,000. Substantial part of production can be contracted. Principals only.

Address Box C-1970, Ccrlilornia Lumber Merchant 108 West 6th St., Rm. 508, Los Angeles 14, CcliI.

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