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(Continued from Page 7) he remarked that the distribution of the Western pine product through the lumber dealers is about 60 per cent of the cut. Of this 50 per cent is sold retail, and 10 per cent to millwork plants. More than 2O per cent of the total production in the entire Western pine region is consumed in California.

Kenneth Smith, president of the California Redwood Association, San Francisco, delivered a fine address on "Our Biggest Selling Job," excerpts of which appear on another page. He was introduced by Leslie Lynch, sales manag'er, Patten-Blinn Lumber Co., Los Angeles.

Hoo-Hoo Luncheon

The Biltmore Ballroom was filled at the Hoo-Hoo luncheon. Bob Osgood, president of the Los Angeles Hoo-Hoo Club, presided. Dee Essley introduced Cliff Roberts, San Diego, member of the Supreme Nine; Lerv Godard, San Francisco, member of the 1946 Supreme Nine, and C. D. LeMaster, Sacramento, Seer of the lfouse of Ancients. George Clough, program chairman, introduced the luncheon speaker, Dr. Frederic P. Woellner, who chose as his topic, "The American ldea."

Dr. Woellner, noted writer, teacher, and lecturer at the lJniversity of Southern California, wowed the great Iuncheon audience with a clever oratorical effort that ranged from high philosophy to timely humor, from classical quotations to political discussions of the moment. lle is a splendid speaker with an unusual gift of oratory, and he gave the crowd much to think about and much to laugh at. One of the highlights of his talk was a fine discussion of the atomic energy situation, in which he poked fun at our national attitude of deep concern over atomic danger. He said that one of the great authorities on atomic energy working at USC had told him recently that in two years time we would be healing cancerwith atomic energy, and if that proves true then all the dangers surrounding the atom bomb are as nothing compared to the great blessing that harnessing that energy in the right direction might mean.

Tuesday Afternoon

"Looking Ahead to Home Building in 1947," was the title of the informative address given by Edward G. Gavi'r, editor of the American Builder, Chicago. The speaker closed with the prediction that in spite of all the material shortages, labor difficulties and government restrictions, there will be a total of 910,000 new homes constructed this year, and in addition 285,000 apartment units.

A. E. Fickling, Fickling Lumber Co., Long Beach, Calif., introduced Charles E. Devlin, managing director of the Douglas Fir Plywood Association, Tacoma. IWr. Devlin's speech was entitled "An Analysis of Plywood Demand." This will appear in the next issue.

"Opportunity vs. Security" was discussed by William Martin Jeffers, vice chairman of the Board of Directors, Union Pacific Railroad. The speaker was introduced by E. C. Parker, president of the Patten-Blinn Lumber Co., Los Angeles.

Mr. Jeffers made a splendid impression on the large audience that heard him Tuesday afternoon. He speaks well, has a good talking voice, and he pulls no punches rvhatever. When he referred to our American left-wingers and outstanding examples as "Henry Wallace, and the Roosevelts that remain at large," his audience horvled with approval. The crux of his speech is to see that our American way of life continues, that we stomp out the teaching of foreign ismd in our schools and colleges, and that we defend and retain the right of every American boy of

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(Continued from Page 14) high or low degree to aspire to success of the highest sort in any direction that his ambition may take him. The crowd liked Mr. Jeffers very much.

President Arnold announced that the election of new officers would be postponed until the fall, when a one-day .meeting of the'Association members will be held.

H. Park Arnold, Fox-Woodsum Lumber Co., Glendale, is president of the Association. Other officers are: George Lounsberry, Lounsberry & Harris, Los Angeles, vice president; Ger,ald V. Curran, Curran Bros., Pomona, treasurer; and Orrie W. Hamilton, Los Angeles, secretarymanager.

A spe,cial event for the ladies was the Tea and Fashion Show in the Tea Room of J. W. Robinson & Co., Los Angeles. Drawings were held at each session for attendance prizes for the ladies.

Twenty-five dollar bonds and other prizes were awarded to the gentlemen holding the right numbers at each of the business sessions.

Tuesday Evening

A section of the Biltmore Bowl was reserved for Iumbermen and their ladies, and a large number enjoyed the dinner, dance and floor show.

Exhibitors at Equipment and products Exhibit

L. H. Eubank & Son, Inglewood, Calif.; W. B. Matschke, St. Paul, Minnesota; Celotex Corporation, Los Angeles ; Coleman Company, fnc., Los Angeles; Chicopee Manufacturing Corp., New York City, N.y.; John W. Davis,

Norman Davidson, Jr., Davidson Plywood & Veneer Co., Los Angeles, and his wife will leave on the Matson liner Matsonia for Honolulu, May 2 on a 30-day trip.

Occidental Life Insurance Co., Los Angeles; Douglas Fir Plywood Association, Tacoma, Wash.; Hicks Machinery & Mfg. Co., Los Angeles; Charles B. Keys, L. R. Bradley & Co., Los Angeles; Varco Distributors & Exchange Desk, Los Angeles; Electric Tool & Supply Co., Los Angeles; Harper & Reynolds Corp., Los Angeles; Masonite Corporation, Los Angeles; Kimberly-Clark Corp., Los Angeles; Plybrico Sales & Service Co., Huntington Park, Calif. ; George E. Ream Company, Los Angeles; Progressive Plan Exhibit, Los Angeles; Atlas Scaffold Company, Alhambra, Calif.; Western Pine Association, Glendale, Calif.; Roddis California, Inc., Los Angeles; A. K. Wilson Lumber Co., Compton, Calif.; Reynolds Metals Company, San Francisco.

Carvel D. Brown, manager, Orban Lumber Co., Pasadena, returned recently from calling on redwood and pine mills in Northern California. He also visited Nevada.

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Alphonso Hits The Mark

The late King Alfonso of Spain'found it expedient to receive certain of his ministers in private from time to time and sound them out on questions of policy. The sovereign became troubled however when rumors reached him that his conversations with one of his ministers were being published abroad. There was only one person who was aware of these closely-closeted meetings-and his discretion and loyalty were beyond question. His Majesty made certain inquiries, and at the next formal talk with the minister under suspicion came straight to the point.

"Of course you never breathe a word of our conversation to a soul," said Alfonso.

"Not a word," the minister assured him.

"It is absolutely between you and me?"

"Absolutely."

"Not even to your v/ifg-"

"She is completely in ignorance of what passes between lls.t'

"Good, good !" said the King. "But in that case, let me offer you a suggestion: Be more careful in your choice of a sweetheart."

There was no further leak.

Melody

Love's melody throbs deep in me, But where have the words gone straying?

A song from the stars

Like a thousand guitars, But soft as a child's night-praying.

Her Choice

Spinster: "So the waiter says to me, 'How would you like your rice?"'

Friend: "And what did you say to him?"

Spinster: "I said, 'Throw it at me, big boy."'

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Cows and Government

What do cows have to do with governrnent? Just this.

A peasant had six cows and the Government took all of them from him. That's COMMUNISM.

A peasant had six cows and the Government took three of them. That's SOCIALISM.

A peasant had six cows and the Government let him keep all six of them and let him feed and otherwise care for them, but took all of the milk and all of the calves. Thats FASCISM.

A peasant had six cows and the Government let him keep all six of them, but made him pay the personal property tax, sales tax, poll f4x, ad valorem tex, excess profits tax, old age pension tax, social security tax, Federal tax, State tax, County tax, excise tax, city tax, school tax, luxury tax, outgo tax, war tax, peace tax, auto license tax, gasoline tax, inheritance tax, carpet tax, dog tax, syntax and various other taxes until the peasant wondered whether or not he would be better off without the cows. That's DEMOCRACY.

Optioncl

A fraternity house had sent its curtains to be laundered. It was the second day that the house had stood unveiled and that morning the following note was received from the sorority house across the street:

"Dear Sirs: May we suggest that you procure curtains for your windows? We do not care for a course in anatomy."

The chap who left his shaving to read the note promptly answered:

"Dear Girls: The course is optional."

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