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Weslern Pine Cqbin Plqns Designed to Sell Lumber

Portland-Blazing an imaginatlve trail backed by some sound i.raditionalism, the Western Pine Association has published a stimulating vacation cabin book, "Ideas for Vacationland Homes." Ten intriguing houses are shown, in full color.

The original cabin desigrrs, interpreting the properties of each of the 10 Western Pine Region species, are desigrted specifically to

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AXminsler 4-9442 sell the lumber products of the region's mills. Even window openings are designed for'stock millwork.

The Western Pine Association commissioned four Western architects to reflect each of the woods in a desigrt. The results include a broad range of desigrr ideas-from fresh, warm traditional cabins to dynamic and modern concepts of wilderness living structures. "Somewhere within these designs," notes Association Promotion Director Leo W. Beckstrom, "is a vaeationland home for everyone, for every type of site and every geographical location."

The SYzx1l-inch, 16-page book also includes sug'gestions on "how-to-find" vacationland home sites.

Complete detail construction plans by the designing architects are offered at low cost for each of the vacation homes. A special form is provided on the back of the book for ordering by the consumer,

"This wlll be a nlce counterpiece for retall yards, and certainly is a must for showroom tllsplay racks," Beckstrom said.

Single copies of the book are available free of charge from the Weetorn Plne Associatlon, Dept. VH' 510 Yeon Bullding, Portland 4, Ore. Quantity at-cost rates are available on request.

U. S. Plywood Buys Hqlf-lnteresi

In Bohemicr Lumber Co. in C)regon

United States Plywood Corporation has purchased for cash a one-half interest in Bohemia Lumber Company, Inc., of Culp Creek, Oregon. Gene C. Brewer, U.S. Plywood president, and Loran L. Stewart, Bohemia president, said in a joint announcement that the move would "solidify the contractual relationship between the two companies."

U.S. PlJrwood is presently purchasing under sales contract Bohemia's fir plywood production, which amounts to approximately 60 million square feet annually. In addition to its plywood plant, Bohemia operates two sawmills with an annual capacity of 60 million board feet. The company also owns more than 300 million board feet of old-growth timber in Oregon. Bohemia Lumber will continue under present management.

U.S. Plywood's Oregon operations consist of five plywood plants, a veneer plant, five sawmills and a plant that turns out 20,000 handles a day for broom and implement manufacturers.

Woodside lumber Moves to Burlingome

The decentralization of the lumber industry in' San Francisco continues. Latest lumberman to decide to cut down on his commute hazards is Charlie Wilson, owner of Woodside Lumber Company, who moved into new offices at 1350 Howard Ave' in Burlingame, California. December 1. The homes of both Charlie and his "good right-hand," Eudora Deloge, are on the Peninsula, close by the new offices. In addition to the new address, friends, customers and suppliers are requested to change their phone listing for Woodside to Dlamond 3-5644.

The Col ifornio Lumber Merchont

sincerely urges your cooperotion with your oreo Hoo-Hoo Clubs ond your ottendonce ot the .|960 onnuol events for the homeless children in the Concotenoted Order's worthy chorities

-"4 Mon Never Stonds As Stroight As When He Stoops to Help q Child"

See the portiol lisl of oreo Christmos Porties below, ond mork your colendor NOW to BE THEREI tOS ANGETES HOO-HOO CLUB 2 onnuol Christmos Porry for LeRoy Boys'Home, in cooperotion wilh L. A. Hoo-Hoo-Ette Club No. l7zO9 p.m,, Nikobob Restouront, Los Angeles, DECEMBER 16.

OAKTAND HOO-HOO CIUB 39 onnuol Christmos Porty, dinner ond entertoinment (Donotions ond Gifts to Ooklond Boys' Club)6:39 p.m., Cloremont Hotel, Berkeley, DECEMBER 19.

SAN FRANCISCO HOO-HOO CLUB 9 onnuol Christmos Porty for 50 Youngsters from the S. F. Boys' Club-Luncheon ond Enterloinment, Noon, Elks Club, 456 Post Sireet, DECEMBER 20.

-''A BOY IS THE ONIY THING GOD CAN USE TO MAKE A MAN'

-Toking the Joy Out of life

Berkeley-Mlstletoe may be a boon to lovers during the Christmas season, but lt brings no joy to the guardians of California, forests. John R. Parmetor, Jr., assistant professor of plant pathology at the Unlversity of California ln Berkeley, reports that small, leafless dwarf mistletoe looms as tho No. 1 dlsea,se men&ce to coniferous trees ln the state. The plant ls causlng mlllions of dollars of damage a,nnually to red and white fir, sugar and ponderosa, pine, and Dougla,s fir. Parmeter explained that dwa,rf mistletoe ls a, parasite whlch attacks tree trunks and branches.

Parmeter sbid that dwarf mistletoe reduces the growth rate a,nd quallty of older trees, but seldom destroys them. Ironically, heavily infected young trees are usually rendered worthless as Christmas trees and eventually dle. Parmeter is conductlng a study of tlwa,rf mistletoe with the dim of de. veloping efrective means of controlling it. The investigation is being canied out with the a,ld of a $?,000 gra,nt from the Callfornla Division of Forestry.

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"Ilacienda Carmel" Retirement Community

Plans for the development of Hacienda Carmel, multi-million dollar co-operative retirement community in California's Carmel Valley, are announced by Alcan Paciflc Co., contractors and developers. Situated in the world-famous Carmel Valley along the winding Carmel River, Hacienda Carmel will consist of 300 luxury garden-type residential units. The spacious 40-acre estate will provide a chapel, infirmary, restaurant, laundry, community center, hobby shop, recreational facilities and various service shops. Four distinctive units will be available: Casa Nido, studio; Casa Cabrillo. one bedroom; Casa Estrada, two bedrooms; Casa Sereno, two bedrooms and two baths. Prices will range from $11,200.00 to 919,200.00- Hacienda Carmel has been set up as a co-operative corporation owned and controlled by the resident shareholders. Stock can be transferred and, if desired, subsequently sold by heirs. For the present, shares representing the first 111 units are being ofrered to California residents only. Construction will get under way late this Fall, with first units ready for occupancy by next Spring. Edgar H. Haber Associates of Monterey is directing sales. Hacienda Carmel Retirement Community, Inc., offices are at 2525 Van Ness Avenue, San F rancisco, and 563 Houston Street, Monterey. A descriptive brochure can be obtained by writing.

Home Buildlng in Spotltght at BRI Conference

. The Building Research Institute's conference on "Preassembled Components" brought to the stand some of the leaders in home building and prefabrication of homes, as well as in industrial and commercial building, to analyze the progress made, and future needs for preassembled large structural components and mechanical components for buildings of every kind. On the rostrum for the opening session of the two-day conference, Nov. 16 and 17, Shoreham hotel, Washington, D.C., were Alan E. Brockbank (Salt Lake City, Utah), NAHB past-president and chairman of NAHB's Research Institute, who presented the home builder's view of present-day use of preassembled components, and their relation to savings in time, labor and materials. Additional information about registration or additional program details may be obtained from Milton C. Coon, Jr., BRI executive director, NASNRC, 2101 Constitution Ave., Washington 25, D.C.

Georgia-Pacffic Furthers Warehouse Expansion Plan

Georgia-Pacific announces the appointment of Dr. Richard S. Nelson as director of personnel and market research for its warehouse division as a part of the corporation's expansion plan for its nation-wide distribution system. Nelson's duties in the new position will include administration of a program for selection and training of sales and potential warehouse management personnel, and the analysis of market potentials in Georgia-Pacific's present and future marketing areas. At the present time, G-P operates the second largest warehouse distribution system in the industry.

Chasteen Glven Now Post ln Divlslon

Glen J. Chasteen has been promoted by the Wood-Preserving division of Koppers Company, Inc., to be assistant to Western District Manager D. A. Mitchell, Los Angeles. Chasteen will be in charge of operations and sales in California, Arizona and Nevada. Since 1950, he has been manager of the Division's Wilmington, Cal., plant. He is a member of the American Wood-Preservers' Association and is active in the Western Wood-Preserving Operators Association.