D, C. Essley & Son

Research In Action -- Reducing Small Home Costs

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909 the development of the Industry Engineered Home, in which the retail lumber industry and the Producers' Council are co-operating. The basic idea is through engineering research to design home plans and building materials so that cutting and reworking of materials on the job site can be avoided as far as possible. The basic plan of the Industry Engineered Homes program provides an indefinite number of exterior designs and interior arrang'ements. Already, he said, some 250 manufacturers of various kinds of building materials have indicated their interest in designing or packaging their materials for this program, and it is expected that actual homes will be under construction within six months, based on the research that the Producers' Council is now doing with the co-operation of a joint committee of retailers and producers.

"Shqres Ol Hcppiness"

Shares of Happiness are again being made available by Hoo-Hoo Club No. 39 to those lumbermen who wish to subscribe to the Club's Christmas Fund. which is used to help those lumbermen who may be in need.

Shares are $1.50 each. Checks should be made payable to Hoo-Hoo Club No. 39 and mailed to Thomas Jacobsen, c/o Piedmont Mill & Lumber Co., 351 40th Street, Oakland 9, Calif.