Slater News

July 18, 1946 THE SLATER NEWS Page Five

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Dorothy Ables and Estelle Bolt visited their parents at Westminster Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. John Miller, of California, visited Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Miller recently.

The third shift welcomes Juanita Hand back to work.

Mr. and Mrs. Boyce Cox and family and Rev. and Mrs. L. A. McClure and family were the recent dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Miller.

Mr. and Mrs. Ollis Ward had as their dinner guests Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. David Tolley, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Tolley, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Tolley, Beatrice and Linnie Tolley and Evelyn Wrout, of Columbia. Cpl. Bert Jones, of the Greenville Army Air Base, was also present for the dinner.

Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Sprouse and family visited relatives in Piedmont and near Ware Shoals Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Boyce Smith, of Spartanburg, were the recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Canham.

Mr. and Mrs. O. T. Hopkins and Mary Elizabeth visited Mr. and Mrs. James B. Hopkins in Laurens last weekend.

Mrs. Jess Arms and Mis Lila Kate Arms spent the past weekend in Greer.

Friends of Delton Hall, small son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hall, will be glad to know that he is getting along nicely after having his tonsils removed.

Miss Juanita Crow has returned to work in No. 3 after having been out for some time.

We are all proud of the new paint job on the looms in No. 2. They look so much better and brighten the entire weave room.

Friends of Mrs. Willis Cathcart will be interested to know that she left recently for New Jersey to join her husband there.

Mrs. Lillie Vickers was a recent visiter in Chesnee, S. C.

We are glad to have Mrs. Ansel Garrett back at work after having been out sick.

Among new employees in No. 2 are Jess Donald Stroud, Whit Dale Burnett, Fred Cashion, Lafayette Bagwell.

We are sorry to learn that Mrs. M. A. Knox is ill at her home.

Paul Bell, Bety McMullan and some friends report a delightful trip to Laurens Sunday. They also enjoyed a picnic, and Paul enjoyed the chicken very much. He said, "Betty's mother can really fry chicken."

Miss Pearl Price spent the

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past weekend with Miss Evelyn Baughman in Greenville.

Second shift employees in Weave Room No. 2 wish to congratulate Mrs. Gladys Garrett for receiving a three dollar bonus last week for having less seconds and highest production. That is excellent work, Gladys. Keep it up!

Residents on First Street are delighted to have Mr. and Mrs. Dorsey Rice as their new neighbors.

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Daniels and family, along with Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Cole and family spent the past Sunday at Table Rock.

Mrs. Bernice Foster is all smiles these days as she has a new grandson.

Neta Burrell and friends spent Sunday at Table Rock.

Mr. and Mrs. Davis Suratt and small daughter are visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Suratt.

Miss Hazel Buchanan was a recent visitor of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Buchanan and family.

"Duck" Smith celebrated his birthday June 22. Happy Birthday, "Duck!"

Rev. and Mrs. Homer Couch and family, of Elizabethton, Tenn., visited friends and relatives here recently.

Mrs. Dovie Faust is visiting her husband's family in Cash, Ark.

Miss Lillian Chandler spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Chandler. She holds a position with Bell Telephone Company in Greenville.

Mr. and Mrs. George Earle Smith visited in Greenwood and Ware Shoals over the weekend.

Marcelle, Jimmy, and Gary Buchanan attended the birthday party given in honor of Sara Lou McCombs on Wednesday.

Third shift employees of Weave Room No. 2 regret to learn that Mrs. Lucille Chandler is quitting work.

Mr. and Mrs. Leeele E. Jones spent their vacation in Washington, D. C.

Misses Robbie and Bonelle Leatherwood spent their vacation in the hills of Tennessee.

Mr. Richard Williams and friends went to Buzzard Roost last Thursday for a fishing trip.

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Stephenson and children spent the week in North Carolina with Mrs. Stephenson's mother, Mrs. Mattie Hobbs.

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Dodson spent their vacation with Mrs. Dodson's parents, in Hartwell, Ga.

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Baseball Team (Con't. from page 4, col. 5)

Slater	AB	R	H	E
Hall, ss	3	0	0	0
P. Ledford, ss	1	0	0	1
Ellenburg, lf	4	0	0	1
W. Cashion, rf	4	0	0	0
Taylor, 1b	3	0	1	0

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E. Cashion, c	3	0	1	1
Rampey, cf	3	0	0	0
A. Ledford, 2b	3	0	2	0
McMakin, 3b	3	0	0	1
McCall, p	3	0	0	0
Totals	30	0	4	4

Union Bl'ch'y ....... 001 000 000 — 1 Slater .................. 000 000 000 — 0

In a well-played baseball game at the Slater Ball Park on Saturday, July 13, Slater de-

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feated Renfrew by the score of 6 to 2.

Perry Rampey, veteran righthander pitching for the Slater nine, gave up 10 hits but kept them well-scattered in holding the Renfrew aggregation to 2 runs. Anderson, Renfrew twirler, gave up only 9 hits, but the Slaterites were able to bunch theirs with men on bases and thus were enabled to score 6 runs.

Batting honors were shared by Bill Cashion, of Slater, and Foster and Wood, of Renfrew, with each getting 2 hits out of 3 times at bat, one of Foster's hits being a two-bagger. Pearl Ledford and Taylor, of Slater, both had 2 hits out of 4 times at bat, each getting a two-bagger. Brown, of Renfrew, also had 2 hits out of 4 times at bat, one of his being a double.

Fielding features of the game were contributed by Fred Cashion in left field in a catch of a ball near the foul line, which robbed a Renrewite of a possible double. Taylor, Slater first baseman, took a line drive

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Theatre Guide

July 19, 1946 "DEVOTION" Starring Ida Lupino Paul Henried Olivia DeHavilland

July 20, 2946 "THROW A SADDLE ON A STAR" Starring Ken Curtis Jeff Donnell

July 22, 1946 "A SAILOR TAKES A WIFE" Starring Robert Walker June Allyson

July 27, 1946 "ONE MORE TOMMOROW" Staring Ann Sheridan Dennis Morgan Jack Carson

July 29, 1946 "WALK IN THE SUN" Starring Dana Andrews Richard Conte George Tyne _____________________________ [column 3, bottom section]

[photo of employees of Drawing-In Department, spans columns 3-5] The Drawing-In Department were the winners in the contest for the largest number of employees present at the recent Safety Meeting held at Slater Hall. First row (seated): Mrs. Ruby McGill, Mrs. Hardy Gosnell, Mrs. Robert Godfrey, Mrs. Thelma Merrill, Mrs. F. J. Brannon, Mrs. Paul Foster. Second row (standing: Mr. Tilley, Mrs. Ivah Simpson, Mrs. Grace Arms, Mrs. L. T. Scarce, Mr. Buchanan, Ethel Hargrove, Alonzo Finley, Mrs. G. J. Vickers, James Aiken, Mrs. B. B. Brown, Cagle Cox, Mrs. Jettie Ledford, Mr. Blanton.

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Reserve Outfit Plans Announced

(Reprint from Sea Clippper, 15 June 1946)

A two weeks annual cruise to foreign ports on modern combat ships, advancement in rank or rating while receiving pay for weekly training activities and association with a splendid group of men are among the opportunities offered members of the post war Navy reserve.

The 1,000,000-man Reserve will consist of a highly trained Organized Reserve and a Volunteer Reserve trained on a voluntary basis. Both will include surface, submarine and air components.

Specialist groups will comprise intelligence, fire fighting, civil engineering, ordnance, and harbor defense. A Merchant Marine component will operate under the Volunteer Reserve and the Waves will have a place in the over-all program.

Maximum strength of the Organized Reserve will be approximately 25,000 officers and 175,000 men, while the Volunteer Reserve will have a strength of 800,000 officers and men.

Personnel Eligible

Eligible for enlistment in the Naval Reserve are World War II veterans of all branches of armed services, qualified technical civilians and USN enlisted men when they are discharged at the expiration of their enlistments. Naval veterans will be enlisted in the Reserve for inactive duty in the rate held at time of discharge from active duty.

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Each year new men will be enrolled and some members separated in the turnover of organization within age brackets that will insure physical fitness for sea duty in time of war.

Composed of about 13 officers and 200 enlisted men, the Organized Reserve surface unit will be the division.

The two weeks annual training will be either afloat or ashore depending on the specialty of each individual. On the 14-day summer cruises for shipboard training, phases of instruction that can be adequately performed only at sea will be emphasized.

A series of one-night-a-week instruction periods, utlizing modern equipment and training aids will be given members of the Organized Reserve. While Volunteer Reservists are not obligated for any training, they will have the opportunity, within quotas, to participate in the weekly instruction as well as the summer cruises.

Volunteer Organization

The Volunteer Reserve will contain officers and men of the same classifications and rates included in the Organized Reserve, as well as specialists. In addition to officers qualified for general duties, the Volunteer Reserve will include older officers no longer qualified for general duties and officers whose civil life does not permit regular participation in the Organized Reserve.

On request, the Director of the local district Naval Reserve will put personnel on the mailing list for periodic information of naval interest and keep

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[Three story building in left upper hand corner] PERFECTION IN TEXTILES-A SLATER FAMILY TRADITION SINCE 1790 [Building in right upperhand corner] THE SLATER NEWS Old Slater Mill PAWTUCKET, R.I. VOL. 3 Slater, S. c., December 22, 1945 No. 26 Slater Mill EST. 1790 SLATOR, SO. CAROLINA 1943 Men Overseas To Be Well Fed This Christmas

Another Christmas overseas for thousands of our sons far from home on occupation duty, in spite of heartbreaking separatiions, will be as happy and merry as War Department facilities and resources can make it.

In the words of Lieut. Gen. George E. Stratmeyer, Commanding General of the Army Air Forces in China, who recently announced that the bulk of Army Air Forces personnel still in the China Theater would be home by Christmas, -"The War Department and the Commanding Generals of all overseas theaters realize how anxious you are to have your loved ones home again. They realize, too, how much your men want to be home. As many men as it is humanly possible to bring back will arrive in this country before Christmas.

"It is not an easy-task to accomplish for much remains to be done if the hard victory we have won is to bear fruit. Even in your yearning for husbands, fathers, sons and brothers you would not want us to fail now in the complete fulfillment of our determination to achieve a just and reasonable peace."

The traditional Christmas turkey dinner will be served to all army personnel overseas and those enroute home on ships, planes and shipboard. Within the continental limits of the United States, G. I. Joe may invite his whole family and his girl friend, too, to enjoy turkey and trimmings Army style with him on Christmas at a small cost. The only limitation placed on the Army's hospitality is such as may be imposed by commanding officers of posts, camps and stations based on the availability of mess facilities. The Christmas menu in this country and overseas will be as follows:

BREAKFAST Oranges Dry Cereal Fresh Milk Plain Omelet Toast and Butter Coffee DINNER Fruit Cup Roast Turkey Dressing Gravy Cranberry Sauce Mashed Potatoes Green Peas-Mashed Squash Lettuce Salad French Dressing Celery-Olives-Pickles Hot Mince Pie and Cheese Coffee Candy-Assorted Fruits Nuts SUPPER (Con't on page 3, col.3)

A Merry Christmas And A Happy New Year To All! SLATER MANUFACTURING CO, INC. December 29, 1945 [Above & below text spans columns 2-3]

The year of 1945 which is fast drawing to a close will perhaps be acclaimed as the most eventful year in history. While the ending of the great war has brought peace and joy to many nations we cannot forget the great number of our American boys who have paid the supreme sacrifice that we, as individuals, might have American freedom. Many of our boys are now getting back home and we want to welcome each and everyone of them back and let them know we appreciate the many sacrifieces which they have made for us.

It was necessary for our fighting men to have supplies and equipment to carry on the war which had to be furnished by those who couldn't be on the fighting front. We feel that out Slator Plant not only furnished good soldiers but also furnished many millions of yards of badly needed material to help our boys win the war. Hard work and determination did the jon and did it well.

We must now face the furture with the same spirit of cooperation and determination to make a better mill and a better place to live. We are proud of the progress that has been made in the past and with a high goal set for the future we want to go forward and continue to build on the good foundation that was started by Samuel Slater in 1790.

We want to thank all of our people for their fine spirit of loyalty during the year if 1945 and wish for each of you a Merry Christman and a bright and happy New Year for 1946.

The Management ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [Column 2] Annual Program On Saturday Morn The annual Christmas pro-gram, sponsored by the Slater Manufacturing Company, Inc., for employees and their families will be held at Slator Hall on Saturday morning, December 222nd at 8:30 o'clock. One feature of the program will be musical reditions appropriate for the Yuletide seasons. A brilliantly lighted Christmas tree on the stage will lend color and cheer to the occasion.

All employees are invited and urged to attend this program, since it is the one time of the year when all affiliated with the plant get together. At this time, gifts composed of bags of fruit and nuts will be given by the Company to employees' children under 13 years of age.

Those who work on the third shift are asked to go directly to Slater Hall as soon as they get off from work on Saturday morning.

Early on the morning of the program, Christmas Carols will be played from Slater Hall over the loud speaker so that (Con't on page 3. col. 2)

NOTICE Effective January 1, 1946 all refunds on War Bond deductions will be in War Stamps and not in cash. This applies to employees leaving who may have a balance as well as employees who continue working. Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc. [end of column 2]

[column 3] NEW MINISTER HERE WITH METHODIST The Rev. Thomas L. Bryson, new pastor of the Slator Methodist Chruch, has recently arrived and has begun upon his duties.

There are four churches in the Slater charge and besides the local church, the others are: Travelers Rest, Jackson Grove and Renfrew. The Parsonage for this charge is at Travelers Rest and the new minister and his wife have already moved there.

Before coming on this charge Mr. Bryson was in charge of the Greenwood circuit with headquarters in Greenwood, S. C. He was ther for five years. The new minister is a native of Tennessee having been born at Spring City in the state. He attended Emory and Henry College in Va.

For the past 23 years he has been a member of the upper conference of the South Carolinaa Methodist Church and has held a number of pastorates throughout the conference.

Mr. Bryson stated that services at the local Methodist Church will continue on the same schedule as last year with services on the first and fourth Sunday nights at 7:00 o'clock P. M., and the second Sunday, services will be held at 11:00 A. M. There will be no services on third Sundays of the month. Prayer meetings will be held on Wednesday nights at 7:00 o'clock. Due to inclement weather and sickness, prayer meetings have been suspended for the time being but will be resumed as soon as possible. (Con't on page 2, col. 4) [End of column 3]

[Column 4] Tolley Is Winner Of Absentee Race

David Tolley, second shift employee of the Preparation Department, was recently declared the winner of the absenteeism contest put on by the second shift of the Preparation Department.

This contest began January 1, 1945 with all employees on that shift participating. One by one the contesants were elimated until only Mr. Tolley and Mrs. Ivadell Hill remained. Thes two faithful employees coninued day after day to be present until it looked as if there would never be a winner. However, after many weeks, Mrs. Hill had to be absent on account of illness so on November 3, Mr. Tolley was declared the winner.

In a short but impressive ceremony, Mr. O. R. Drury, overseer, in a short speech thanked all of the employees of his shift for the fine spirt of cooperation shown in the contest. He then awarded a $25.00 war bond to Mr. Tolley as winner of the contest and a $10.00 bill to Mrs. Hill as runner up.

Employees and officials of the entire mill wish to congratulate all who participated in the contest and especially to commend the winner and runner up as such a spirit works to the good of all concerned.

A new contest will be started in this department on January 1, 1946. ---------------------------------------------- [picture of Santa Claus] NOTICE For the Christmas Holdays the plant will close at 8:00 A. M., Wednesday, December 26th.

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Tiny Tots Have Big Party At Slater Hall

The two Story Hour groups combined for a Christmas party at Slater Hall on Tuesday afternoon, December 18.

The party room was decorated in the Christmas color scheme of red, green, and white, with tall green candles accentuating the holiday season. The main attraction was the beautiful Christmas tree, resplendent with multi-colred bulbs, sparkling tinsel, colorful balls. and toppted with a star. On the wall above the tree, hung a Christmassy picture of Santa Claus in his sleigh, as his reindeer sped him through the clouds to the homes of little boys and girls on Christmas night.

During the afternoon, the children played Chirstmas games, after which Mrs. Reid, the Libarian, red the poem, "The Night Before Chirstmas," and told the children a Christmas story entitled "Christmas Day." The children then sang "Jingle Bells," and "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town," after which each child was given a container of Christmas candies. Although the children enjoyed the candy, the were also delighted with the containers which they kept as souvenirs. Each Container was in the form of a chimney and fireplace, with colorful stockings hung for Santa Claus to fill. Just above the mantel jolly St. Nick himself was coming down the chimney. The "open fireplace" was made of cellophane which exposed the coloful candies as the children looked in the "fireplace."

There are 54 children enrolled in the Story Hour group.

Those children who belong to the Thursday afternoon group are: Patricia Addington, Rosa Addington, Jimmy Burnette, Kenneth Godfrey, Henry Hayden, Betty Scarce, Peggy Scarce, Sandra Burgess, "Butch" Burgess, Eyvonne Chastain, Wynelle Chastain, Gib Toby, Patsy Ivester, and Tony Waldrop. Also: Dale McWhite, Patsy Hand, Mar jorie Pittman, James Harold Wilson, Billy Ivester, Catherine Pittman, David Eanes Jimmy Wilson, Margaret Hayden and Shirley Mae Huffman.

Those enrolled in the Friday afternoon group are: Douglas Bradberry, Abie Cox, Billie Suttle, Molly White, Sandra Waldrop, JImmy Waldrip, Jimmy Jones, Harold Canham, Patsy Tilley, Frances Burnettte, Nancy Burnette, Carol Thornton, Marie Thornton, Lynn White, and Alton Canham. Also: Bobby Hawkins, Barbara Sue Cole, Ann Henderson, Kay Thrift, (Con't on page 3, col.5) [End of column 5]

Page Two THE SLATER NEWS December 22, 1945

The Slater News Published Every Two Weeks By Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc. Established 1790 In the Interest of Its Employees ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [two shield like pictures, one has letters NCIE and the other states Editorial Production Apperance- around the sides of the shield and the letters SAIE in the middle]

STAFF ROBERT H. ATKINSON ________Editor CECIL SPEIGHTS ________Asst. Editor

REPORTERS

Weave Room: Ernestine McCall, Nellie Barnette, Walker Reid, Gladys Cox, Rosalee Cox, Sara C. Chitwood, Dovie Faust, Lousie Bagwell, and Margaret Johnson.

Preparation Dept.: Jessie Vassey, Dorothy Hawkins, Julia Brown, Mildred Mull, Mary Wallace, Lucille Tate, Ruby Drury, Nellie Ruth Payne, Stanley Hawkins, Irene Cox.

Cloth Room: Opal W. Smith.

Community: Mrs. Raymond Johnson, W. Earle Reid, Ruby P. Reid, Doris F. Atkinson ------------------------------------------------- EDITORIALS ---------------------------------- Merry Cristmas

For the first time in five years, the people of the United States, are preparing to celebrate a peacetime Christmas. The God of War, Mars, has been deposed and once again the Dove of Peace reigns supreme.

There is joy in the hearts of all for no longer are our men and boys being hurled against the steel of the enemy. No longer are they forced into the jaws of death and the gates of Hell.

It is true that many will never return for they gave their all in the glorious defeat of our foes which will enable us to celebrate the birth of the Saviour let us remember that He, too, died for all mankind in order that mankind might have left and have ti more abundantly. Therefore, those who will never come back should be remembered in our hearts for the died even as the Saviour died for the more abundant life.

Many have returned to their place amongst us. For this we are grateful and to them we say Merry Christmas to the fullest extent for you have earned it.

To those who still remain away we say Merry Christmas to you. Perhaps by next Christmas you, too, will be back with us. In the meantime, you are not forgotten and we are with you in the spirit of fellowship which prevades this season.

Since it is a time of good fellowship we wish all the rest a Merry Christmas to the fullest extent in the hopes that you will enjoy this season to the greatest possible degree.

In the spirit of Christmas let us all realize we are brothers and as the Saviour pleads, let us all "love one another even

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as I have loved you." Then and only then will we understand the meaning of Merry Christmas.

With this thought in mind The Slater News wishes everyone - a Merry Christmas.

[Top of column 2] Christmas Time

What does Christmas mean to you? Do you regard it as a day of feasting and gift giving? or do you think of its religious significance and its ages old, all important message of "peace on earth and good will to all men"? If your opinion of Christmas day falls in the latter category you are imbued with the true Christmas spirit and your holiday will, doubtless, be one of joy.

We have so many things to be thankful for on the glorious Christmas day, in the year of 1945, that ye editor could not consider listing all of them. We should be thankful most of all, however, for a world at peace and return of our loved ones from the hell of war in distant lands. As for the other reasons for thankfulness on this Christmas day, look deep into your heart and you will find many of them.

Christmas, this year, will shine in all its true flory. It could not be properly celebrated during the long, black years of war because its message of "Peace on earth" was drowned out by the thunder and roar of guns as madmen sought to gain control of the destines fo the world. True, best we could, during the war years but these Christmases were huanted by worry and fear and were but feeble imitations fo the true spirit of Christmas which will prevail over the entire world this year.

Let's take a look at Christmas and see what it really means. We'll stop first at the home of a returned veteran who spent other Christmases under a hair of enemy fire. Here we are! It's a small cottage but it's full of warmth and cheerfulness as can be seen by the lighted windows and the colored lights of a Christmas tree shining through yonder window pane. Let's step inside. Our veteran is the good looking fellow in the gray tweed suit and that handsome blond girl sitting beside him is his wife. She hadn't seen him in four years until this fall. The little girl playing with the doll at her daddy's feet is our veteran's daughter. Her name is Sandra and she's seven years old. Now she's looking up at her daddy with a big smile. Can you hear what she's saying? Well, in case you didn't hear, she said, "Gee I'm glad you're home, daddy!" That's Christmas for you!

Now let's take a peek at Christmas in a veterans' hospital. Those men seated in wheel chairs around the communal Christmas tree are veterans from all the theatres of war. Some have lost legs, others arms and some are totally blind. But they are all smilling and in good spirits for this is what they've all dreamed about - a Christmas in their own native land- a Christmas free from pain and hurt - a Christamas that assures them that they will fight no more. We owe this Christmas day to

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them. They made it possible through their sacrifices in the war against the dictators. Thats Christmas for you!

Are you beginning to get the Christmas spirit? Let's take a look into the home of an average American citizen who could be you. He's seated at the head of the festive board with his family around him. He's just an ordinary fellow but he made this Christmas of peace possibel too. He stayed on his job during the war years. He bought bonds and wrote leters to boys overseas. He kept this nation in working order for our boys to come home to. He's the fellow who backed the attack on the home front and gave to the full extent of his ability to help the war effort. He's entitled to that atmosphere of content which surrounds him like a halo as he carves the turkey. That's Christmas for you!

There are many more joyous Christmas seasons in the offing but non will be as joyous as this one. This is a special Christmas! It is a Christmas which was the goal in the minds of all of us as we did our bit throughout the war years. It's a Christmas day on which our hearts will be truly filled with the ancient message of, "Peace on earth and good will to all men!"

[Top of column 3] Cloth Room Chatter

Miss Margaret Raxter spent a recent week-end with Mrs. Lila Mae Henry and children recently.

Mrs. Estelle Coggins and Mrs. Mary Cline tell us that their father, Mr. J. N. Timmons, is greatly improved after an operation at the General Hospital in Greenville.

Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Shirley had as their week-end guests, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Stroud of Greenville.

Mrs. Emma Looper of Dacusville visted her daughter and grand daughter, Mrs. Sallie Guest and Mrs. Ralph Goldsmith recently.

Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Whitmire of Rosamond, N. C. visited Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Morrison of Travelers Rest last Friday.

Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Coleman of Travelers Rest were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Batson and family.

Everyone is glad to hear Miss Clara Talley's father, Mr. C. C. Talley is improving after a serious operation.

"Pete" Phillips, S-2/C, brother of Miss Margaret Phillips, is home of leave from Brooklyn, N. Y.

There are still quite a number of employees in the Cloth Room on sick list. We wish for each a speedy recovery.

The Cloth Room welcomes Mr. Dee Bishop as a new employee. He has recently been discharged from the Army. We are glad to have Dee with us and wish him much success.

Mrs. Opal W. Smith and Mrs. Mary Cline were very happy to recieve word that their husbands, Pfc. Paul Cline and Sgt. Ray Smith had landed in the States. Both men are now home with their families.

Mrs. Agnes Bagwell has returned to her job as Cloth

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Grader after being out for some time due to illness

Mr. L. T. Scarce is having to run several jobs these days: His family is in bed with the flu, yet he is still cheerful as ever. His employeees are ready and waiting to lend him a helping hand. All wish for his family a speedy recovery.

PREPARATION N-E-W-S DEPARTMENT

A Christmas program is to be given at the Middle River Baptist Church. The time and date for the program has not been set. Santa will be present to help with the Christmas tree, after the program.

Margie Friddle, Mildred and Margaret Mull were dinner guests of Gene and Hope Simmons last Sunday.

Glenn Raxter is expected home any day now. His parents recieved a telegram several days ago, saying that he had landed in San Francisco. They are also expecting a telegram for Hugh, saying that he has landed in N. Y.

Lila Wood is happy because all three of her brothers are to be home this Christmas. It has been several years since they have had the privilege of being home at the same time. Grace Calloway's boy friend, Coy Barton, is now home after serving 13 months overseas. He is a Veteran of France, Belgium and Germany.

Boyd Bridgeman, who recently returned from overseas, now has his Discharge from the U. S. Army. Mr. Bridgeman is the brother of Mrs. B. F. Barton of Marietta, S. C.

Charlie McCall informs us that his brother, Pfc. Robert McCall is expected to soon be home from the Army.

Harry Tinsley and Verdery Cooper of the U. S. Army and Frank Ammons of the U. S. Navy are the Service men who have returned to work in the Slasher Room on the second shift. We extend to each a hearty welcome.

T/Sgt. C. A. Brown and his wife, Nita, have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. O. R. Drury. Sgt. Brown is Mrs. Drury's brother. He is on a ninety day furlough, after having re-enlisted with the U. S. Army. He is to report back to Fort Bragg, N. C. Mr. Cecil Barnett is home again, having served over two years with the U. S. Navy. We are all glad to see him back.

Edward SHelton, S-2/C, is at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Blane Shelton of Marietta, S. C.

Thos on the sick list from Marietta are: Mrs. George Bowers, Mrs. P. P. Truesdale and children, Reid drury and

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Mr. Blane Shelton. We hope for all of them, a speedy recovery.

The Committee for electing Church officers met after Prayer Meeting, Tuesday night, to elect officers for the coming year for the Marietta Baptist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Billie Phillips attended the annual Christmas supper for the Cooper Masonic Lodge at Dave Stansell's, Tuesday night.

Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Hughes had as their dinner guests Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Hughes and Mrs. J. M. Hughes and sons, Boyce, Dan and Charles, who have recently returned from overseas, and Bobbie Clamp from Belton, S. C.

Mr. and Mrs. Seldon Bray spent the week-end in ROyston, Georgia with Mrs. Bray's parents.

Mrs. Dorothy McWhite wishes to express her sincere thanks for the lovely flowers and kind expressions of sympathy sent to her famiy following the death of her brother, Joe Chiles.

Cecil D. Martin of the U. S. Marines is at home. He recently received his discharge. He served in the Philippines and on Okinawa. He is the brother of Mrs. Grace Tate.

Donald Hall, brother of Gaynell Coleman and Louise and Frances Hall is expected home with a discharge about December 20th.

Pvt. Chester Tolley has been home on furlough. He and Mrs. Tolley visited her mother, Mrs. Mulkey of Murphy, N. C.

James Edward Bates has just received his discharge from the U. S. Navy. He is the brother of Mrs. Lois Jewell. Mrs. Jewell's husband, Sgt. William A. Jewell is also home for the holidays.

Mr.and Mrs. Paul Gilreath were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Elzie Bowers recently.

Clarence Pearson was a recent visitor of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cisson. He has recently returned from overseas.

The people of Walnut Grove community are having a Christmas program and a Christmas tree for the children. The public is invited.

New Minister

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Sunday School meets every Sunday morning at 10:00 A. M. with F. E. Penland as Superintendent.

The public is invited to attend any and all of these services wehre a warm and friendly welcome awaits them.

The people of Slater extend the new minister a cordial welcome into the community. In

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turn, Mr. and Mrs. Bryson extend a warm welcome to the people here to visit them at thier new home.

The world is wearied of statesmen whom democracy has degraded into politicians. -Disraeli

Snobbery is the pride of those who are not sure of their posititon. -Berton Braley

DON'T MONKEY WITH SOMETHING YOU DONT UNDERSTAND

[picture of a dog who is looking at a trap on the ground]

December 22, 1945 THE SLATER NEWS Page Three

GOINGS-ON ---- -IN WEAVE ROOMS-

Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Griner were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Stone.

Mr. and Mrs. Luther Waldrop and children of Easley, were recent dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Sprouse.

Mrs. Cecil Stroud has been all smiles for the past few days. She is expecting her husband, Pvt. Walter T. Stroud, home from overseas soon.

Cpl. George E. Jewell of the U. S. Marines, brother of Mrs. "Ike" Epps is spending his furlough at home.

Mrs. C. A. Huffman entertained a group of friends and relatives at her home on First Street a few days ago. Some of the guests were Mrs. Ida Dry, Billie Joe and Shirley Mae Huffman. Refreshments were served and everyone had a delightful time. We are glad to see Joe Mason back at work, after being out sick for several days.

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We are glad to have Mr. Raymond C. Brewer back at work as a weaver. He has spent some time in the U. S. Navy.

Rev. B. B. Brown is presenting a Christmas play called "Pirit of Peace" at Friendship Church on Friday afternoon, December 21st at 2:00 P. M. The public is invited.

Misses Betty Cox and Margaret Johnson plan to spend Christmas with their cousin, Miss Nancy Bates, of Asheville, N. C.

We are glad to have Mr. John Ford H. Ford back at work on the third shift as a weaver. He has recently been discharged from the U. S. Army.

Miss Dot Ables was glad to see her boy friend, Lee Tubbett, S-3/C, home on a short leave. He is now serving with the U. S. Navy in Washington.

We welcome Mr. D. D. Phillips on the third shift as a Loom Fixer.

Attractive Home Good At Yuletime

When the Christmas season is in full session you'll want to make your home just as attractive as possible and chock full of the Christmas spirit. The children will love it and so will the friends you'll surely entertain over the holiday.

A little imagination applied to your Christmas decorating plans will result in some unusual and exceedingly attractive table and window displays which will bring you many well deserved compliments. Let's see, what can we do to make our house more attractive this Christmas?

For the dinner table let's dig up a birch log about eighteen inches long. Now we'll hollow it out to a depth of about two inches and fill the excavation with tree greens and berries. The greens may be acquired from a misshapen Christmas tree (which you can purchase for a song) and the berries should be mixed bittersweet and bayberry; both varieties of which can be purchased at any florist's shop. It looks dandy already but we can add to our yule log's attractiveness by inserting a Christmas candle in each end. Now then we're gathered around the festive board on Christmas day we'll have a minature yule log, glowing with warmth and good cheer, to lend the proper touch to the festivities.

Another attractive centerpiece fro the Christmas table may be constructed from a piece of looking glass about one foot square. Bank the edges of the glass with evergreens and pine cones and place the center of the table. Sprinkle the surface of the glass with artificial snow and place a tall candle in the center. It will make a most attractive table centerpiece.

As far as window decorations go, let's be a little different this year. Instead of the usual candles in our windows let's get some of those mina-

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ture candles shaped like Santa Claus's choir boys, and angels. They are unusually attractive and quite inexpensive and you can pick them up at almost any five and ten or drugstore.

If you are fortunate enough to have a fireplace decorate it with sprays of evergreen, pine cones and bittersweet. Pay particular attention to the mantle piece which should be soildly banked with decorative greens and berries; and you can add a finishing touch to the decorated fireplace by hanging three or four stockings from the mantlepiece to really complete a typical Christmas scene.

Let's be orginal this Christmas. Put your thinking cap on and let's see what you can do, in the way of decorating; to spread some real, old fashioned Christmas cheer. [End of column 2]

[Column 3] Theatre Guide

December 21, 1945 "BLOCK BUSTERS" ----------------- December 22, 1945 "THE CHEATERS" ---------------- December 24, 1945 "DIXIE JAMBOREE" ----------------- December 28, 1945 "MEXICANA" ----------------- December 29, 1945 "HITCH HIKE TO HAPPINESS" --------------- December 31, 1945 -"OUT OF THE NIGHT" - ------------------- January 4, 1946 "MAN WHO WALKED ALONE" ----------------- January 5, 1946 "FLAME OF THE WEST" ---------------- January 7, 1946 "TEN CENTS A DANCE" -------------------------------------------- Men Overseas (Con't. from page 1, col. 1)

Assorted Cold Cuts Sliced Cheese Potato Cakes Left-over Vegetables Bread and Butter Coffee Peanut Butter

The Army Postal Service in the role of the Serviceman's Santa Claus has been busy transporting Christmas mail to overseas troops. One of the greatest difficulties this year will be in keeping up with troops on the move, either being transferred to other divisions or homewward bound. All packages and mail will follow the men to their homes.

Christmas in Japan, the islands of the Pacific, in Germany or other foreign gathering around the home firesides for the men this year, but Special Services officers around the world will bend every effort to make the holiday as enjoyable as possible for them.

The program of Army's Special Services Division is geared to the types of activities that can be particularly useful on just such occasions. The function of this Division is to help combat idleness and boredom by providing recreational facilities, such as service clubs and recreational areas, and programs of music, athletics, soldier shows, USO Camp shows, books and magazines, entertainment movies, handicrafts, plus the services of Post Exchanges the world over.

Now that the fighting has ended, the Christmas season for G.I.'s abroad will be a time for enjoyment of pleasureable activities on a vastly wider scale than ever was possible in the days when winning battles was the major activity.

Following V-E Day, General Eisenhower ordered an expansion of the Army hostess program for the redeployment and the occupation forces. Approximately 100 American girls, sent to Europe by the Special Services Division, are now serving as hostesses operating a total of 65 service clubs and assist-

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[Column 4]

LINES FROM THE LIBRARY

"Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse . . . ---------------- As Christmans approaches, we invariably think of Clement Moore's poem, "The Night Before Christmas." Children and grown-ups alike know and love this poem, and no matter how often it is read, the magic lines are still enchanting.

"The Reader's Digest" for December, 1945, carries a very interesting article called "How Santa Claus Came To "America," condensed from Collier's Magazine. This article gives the history of the poem, "The Night Before Christmas," and because of the popularity of the poem, we would like to pass on to you the main points of this history, as it is gleaned from the article in "The Reader's Digest."

The poem under discussion was written by Dr. Clement Clarke Moore on December 24th, 1822. On that snowy day, Dr. Moore was shopping for a turkey his family was preparing as a gift for a poor family. On his way, Dr. Moore met an old friend, Jan Duyckinck, a Dutchman who was chubby, jolly, with rosy dimpled cheeks, white beard and a stump of a pipe in his mouth. For several years, this old Dutchman had told Moore fascinating stories of Saint Nicholas, whom the Dutch children called Santa Claus.

Acording to the Dutch, legends were told about Santa Claus who loved the children and rewarded their good deeds with gifts at Christmas.

As Dr. Moore parted from his old Dutch friend at dark, he kept thinking of the charming legends of Saint Nicholas. In his mind, he pictured Santa Claus as looking like his good friend, the jolly, chubby, rosy cheeked and white-bearded old Dutchman.

When Moore reached his home, he dashed into his study where he sketched the poem which we now call "The Night Before Christmas."

As Dr. Moore read the poem to his family that night, the children were delighted. He then pigeonholed it in his desk where it remained until sometime the following summer. At this time, some of the children pulled the poem out of its hiding place and read it to a relative who was visiting the family. The guest thought the poem both clever and charming, and took a copy of it to the "Troy Sentinel" in New York. On December 23rd, 1823, the poem appeared unsigned in the "Sentinel"; the editor gave it the title, "A Visit From Saint Nicholas."

Twenty-two years elapsed before Moore consented to have his name signed to this verse which he considered only "a bit of unscholarly fun." Little did he dream that this poem which he hurriedly dashed off that Christmas night would thrill the hearts of both children and adults at Christmas time for generations. But even now, 123 years after Dr. Moore [end of column 4]

[Column 5] Ivester Donates Book To Library

A copy of the very popular book "God Is My Co-Pilor," written by Col. Robert Lee Scott was recently donated to the libary by Mr. W. G. Ivester.

This book is the personal narrative of an American army pilot, telling especially of his experience and flying record against the Japs over Burma. One reviewer has called this book a "splendid tale of heroism for older boys, with the shinning thread expressed in the title that an unseen co-pilot flies along." May we add that adults, who are really "older boys and girls" will enjoy this book just as much as those of the adolescent age. Many of you will recall seeing the 35 MM. film "God Is My Co-Pilot" when it was shown at Slater Hall on September 3rd of this year. This picture was taken from the book of the same title, and proved to be one of the best of its type to come out of the war.

We would like to thank Mr. Ivester for donating this book to the Slater Library, and we assure him that our library patrons will think of him as they read this book of adventure, resourcefulness, courage, and belief in God as the unseen co-pilot.

------------------------------ Teachers Leave Slater To Again Keep House

Two teachers from our school have resigned so that they may be with their husbands who have returned from service. They are: Mrs. Hazel Vaughan and Mrs. Charles T. Thompson. These teachers have been replaced by Mrs. Grace Griffin, who taught here last year, and Mrs. C. G. Hyer of Slater. Mrs. Hyer is a former teacher but hasn't taught for some time. -------------------------------------------------

Tiny Tots (Con't. from page 1, col. 5)

Billy Lybrand, Raymod Gosnell, Paige Acree, Philip Henderson, Linda Burnette, "Prissy" Wright, and Linda Ann Jones.

The party for the Story Hour groups was sponsored by the Slater Community Association, and was planned and supervised by Mr. and Mrs. W. Earle Reid. -------------------------- After-dinner speaking is the art of saying nothing briefly. —Anonymous ------------------------------------------- [Continued from the bottom of column 4]

wrote "The Night Before Christmas," our hearts still thrill as we read the poem. We can visualize Santa Claus ascending the chimney and resuming his trip to other houses as Moore concludes his poem with these lines: "He sprang to his sleigh, to his

team gave a whistle

And away they all flew like the

down of a thistle;

But I heard him exclaim, ere

he drove out of sight,

"Happy Christmas to all a good night!" [end of column 5]

Page Four THE SLATER NEWS December 22, 1945

[Column One]

Library Clubs Hold Their Party

The auditorium at Slater Hall was the scene of a gay and colorful Christmas party given for members of the Boys and Girls' Library Clubs on Monday afternoon, December 17th.

The decorations were confined to a long table on which had been placed paper covers featuring Santa Claus in his sleigh riding above the housetops. The center of the table was marked by a brilliantly lighted Christmas tree. Stately red candles glowed near the end of the table, while frosty bowls of red apples nestled in cotton sprinkled with artificial snow added their bit of holiday cheer to the occassion. Each child's place was marked by a souvenir container of mixed candies. These containers were especially attractive since they featured Santa Claus descending into a fireplace where stockings were hung awaiting his arrival.

During the afternoon the children enjoyed a series of games such as "Christmas Handshake" and "Who Has The Stocking?"

The Girls' Library Club has 27 members while the Boys' Club has 51 members. Those enrolled in the Girls' Club are: Elaine Foster, Betty Garrett, Sara Faye Johnson, Clara Ramsey, Madge Robinson, Margaret Robinson, Carolyeen Smith, Nancy Stephenson, Patricia Summey, Sigrid Gosnell, Sarah Jo Johnson, Betty Lou Phillips, Joan Rowland and Frieda Thornton.

Also: Martha Robinson, Jackie Hayden, Fern Barrett, Joyce Bryant, Carolyn Dixon, Patsy Southerlin, Ida Sue Stockton, Barbara Godfrey, Barbara Ann Thornton, Frances Hester, Barbara Lou Hester, Mary Ann Tilley and Elaine Childs.

Members of the Boys' Library Club are: Gene Addington, Richard Burnette, Donald Burnette, Bobby Cole, Thomas Cox, Rudolph Daniel, Billy Garrett, Sammy Johnson, Mickey Ramsey, Max Robinson, Kenneth Waldrop, Donald Barrett, Herbert Farthing, Ted Smith, Don Waldrop, Buddy Brown, Weldon Gosnell, Jimmy Hembree, Junior McMakin, Jesse White, Jimmy Revis, George Hopson, L. B. Vaughn, Jr., Buddy Stephenson, James Johnson and Jimmy Lell.

Also: Bobby Johnson, Clarence Canham, Dean Vickers, Eugene Henderson, Robert Henderson, Belton Voyles, Richard Rowland, James Hester, Kenneth Hester, Alton White, Jerry Mack Ballenger, Fred Revis, Bobby Sprouse, Billy Joe Huffman, Charles Clerk, Truman Dickson, Bobby Addington, Larry Childs, Jack Dean, Marshall Jones, Dickie Gossett, Bobby Waldrop, Mack Vickers, Maxie Waldrop and Grady Eanes.

The party for these two clubs was sponsored by the Slater Community Association. It was planned and supervised by Mr. and Mrs. W. Earle Reid. ____________________________ The surest way not to fail is to determine to succeed. ― Sheridan.

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GRICE AND FRIENDS STILL ON THE JOB

James E. Grice, S. K. 3/C. a former employee of this Company expresses his sentiment and that of his two pals, in regard to their present "Point" status, in the following poem. We hope that his plea will be answered, and that he will soon be home again.

US POOR SAD SACKS (STOREKEEPERS)

The news that I read in the paper each day, Has blessed me with these few words to say. There's pain in my heart and soreness in my joints, From kneeling and praying for forty-four points.

Just because we're storekeepers, (Important Men) The Navy says that we've got to stay in, To us, all of this is more than contrary With no consolation until January.

After January we don't know what, After all these blessings that we have got. "Yes" points have been lowered (for other men.) Others go by the thousands, (we go by the ten.)

I see where Mac got a letter today. And here's what the writer had to say. "I know that soreness will leave your joints, As us U. S. Sailors get out with thirty-four points."

Now, we'd like to use our freedom of speech, In hopes some Congressman's heart it will reach, While we're stranded here in this occupation, In the line of duty and it's no vacation.

We've sacrificed everything and done our best, Now, we feel that our points should be with the rest. If this could be done, it would ease our pain And then, we couldn't feel that we sacrificed in vain.

By—The Sad Sacks, Over There

P. S. Our tribute to those who share the same fate. _______________________________ Men Overseas (Con't. from page 3, col. 3)

ing with unit clubs and dayroom activities in France, Germany, Austria, Belgium and in Denmark (Bremen Leave Area). By Christmas the number of clubs and number of hostesses in their bright blue uniforms with the rainbow shoulder patch will have increased considerably according to the needs of the various theater areas.

One hundred Army librarians — again American girls in the same natty blue uniforms — are now in the European Theater "manning" the Army's libraries and helping the G. I.'s who like to read make appropriate selections from the Army's vast supplies of books and magazines.

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In Europe, also, Special Services operates what are known as G. I. Tours. Enlisted men on furlough at Christmas time and officers on leave may spend their holidays traveling at Army expense to places of interest in France, Switzerland, Belgium, Holland, England and Scotland, where they may have the opportunity to participate in the native civilian Yuletide festivities.

In both the Pacific and European Theaters the Chrismas season is expected to find a vastly accelerated program of athletic, musical and dramatic events participated in by soldiers for their own amusement and that of their buddies.

[article continues on col. 4, bottom section]

Special athletic contests will be planned. V-Dices — the Army's own records — will bring Christmas music to the G. I.'s who may also engage their talents performing in orchestras, dance bands and the like. Special Services is now recruiting 70 young actresses, singers, dancers and legitimate performers to go to the Pacific where they will play feminine roles in soldier shows. One hundred actresses are similarly engaged at present with troops in Europe, Belgium and Germany, where they will be active in this work throughout the Christmas holidays.

Hundreds of USO-Camp Show performers will be in all foreign theaters of operation at Christmas time entertaining soldiers. A request for more professional talent was recently made by Gen. Douglas MacArthur, who pointed out that USA-Camp Shows have contributed materially to the maintenance of high morale among our troops.

At present, there are 253 units overseas in all areas, comprising 1,701 entertainers. Overseas theatrical units are offering such shows as "Junior Miss," "Dear Ruth," "The Late Christopher Bean," "Kiss and Tell," "Pardon Me," "Girl Crazy," "Room Service," "What a Life," "Three Men on a Horse," and "Salute to Gershwin."

A sergeant back from overseas, on a recent radio quiz program, knew so much about current Broadway productions, he was asked how that could happen since he'd spent the past three years out of this country. He answered: "You've no idea of the quality of entertainment provided us in the service" — a fitting tribute to the efforts of Special Services and USO - Camp Shows, Inc.

Movies — including the latest from Hollywood — will be shown on the basis of three new programs each week in overseas Army camps and Army requisitioned foreign civilian theaters, providing holidy-season recreation for many G. I. "fans" who prefer this type of entertainment for relaxation . . . and to remind them of home.

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Army Exchange Service continues to pay a big part in helping to boost the morale of soldiers far from home and loved ones during such "family days" as Christmas. Not only does the Exchange's Gift Order Service enable G. I.'s all over the world to make Christmas gift selections from catalogues for the folks at home well in advance to be delivered in time by dealers in this country, but, as a sideline, it stocks PX's in foreign countries with native sourvenirs and curios so the soldier can buy them at reasonable prices. Thus, when doing his Christmas or other gift shopping, he is protected from paying local dealers war-inflated prices.

That soldiers abroad have Christmas well in mind is evidenced by the fact that 126,802 Christmas gift orders, valued at $927,129 have been processed by the Army Exchange Service by October 30, with 90,000 more orders in process. It is estimated that a total of 250,- 000 to 300,000 Christmas presents will reach the families of overseas soldiers through this service by Christmas Day.

For their women folks, soldiers are ordering jewelry, compacts, cosmetics, perfumes —in that order of popularity; for "Dad" or "Brother" it's wallets, ties, lotions, jewelry, gloves, scarves and tobacco; for the children, toys, dolls, comic magazines. Classed under "general" they have ordered candy, packaged fruit, flowers, books, and magazine subscriptions, pillow tops and silver gifts, phonograph albums and umbrellas.

Wholesome holiday activities for their own pleasure and comfort; opportunity to send gifts to the home folks. . . Yes, thanks in good measure to Army's Special Services — and not forgetting the Quartermaster supplying holiday food and the Army Postal Service bringing welcome packages and letters from home—American men and women in uniform in the far-flung places of the world will have a far better chance for a Merry Christmas away from home this year than has ever been possible since our troops landed on foreign shores to fight a winning war.

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FOUR YEARS AGO

Four years ago America Was in peace and oh so gay, Gratefully, hoping and praying For a happy Christmas. Then December seventh War was declared and took our loved ones away. They took it like a man and Never seemed to care. But oh how our hearts for them Were filled with grief and fear. Oh, on that bright December morning Pearl Harbor was bombed without a warning. As the days went on, Christmas came And went like a dream. And as we know, the three more Following were just the same.

But this Christmas should be the happiest Christmas of memory forever. For this is the year of Victory and peace.

And while we are celebrating our happy Christmas, let us remember Pearl Harbor, and those who have died in this war of sorrow. And let us remember and honor the servicemen and women that remain.

Margaret Rose Johnson Slater, S. C. _______________________

NOTICE

Considerable difficulties have been experienced within the last three quarters in collection of water bills for the Slater Water, Sewer & Light District. The biggest trouble is procrastination and a certain element of the consumers will not pay their bills until they are delinquent and have to be contacted personally and sometimes hard feelings result.

This is strictly a business proposition. We buy our water from the Greenville City water works and must pay our bill by the 15th and warning is hereby given that in the future if your water bill is not paid between the 1st and 15th water service will be discontinued.

Please be reasonable and pay your water bill promptly.

Slater Water, Sewer & Light Commission F. J. Brannon, Commissioner A. B. McMakin, Commissioner F. P. Hamilton, Commissioner

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Victory Christmas Is Great Affair

Christmas will be celebrated throughout America — celebrated as never before in our lifetime.

For this is the year of Victory — and peace. Gratefully our carols will rise to reach those who have not yet rejoined us. Silently and prayerfully we will remember those who will never return. We here at home safe in the land we love preserved from the ravages of war know that this year we have cause to keep the great days saccred. Again the Christmas tree will glisten, the Yule logs blaze, and the presents made ready for Santa's visit. Again Merry Christmas will echo and re-echo as there is truly Peace on Earth, Good will to men.

Betty Jean Cox, Slater, S. C.

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School Closes For Holidays

The Slater-Marietta School will close on December 21st at 12:30 for the Christmas holidays. Work will be resumed, January 2nd at 9:00 A. M.

With the beginning of our school work January 2nd, we are to have again public school music taught after a period of one and one-half years without it. Miss Kathleen Farnsworth of Greenville is to be the teacher. Miss Farnsworth is a graduate of Converse College, Spartanburg, S. C., and has taught one year in Texas. We are deighted to have Miss Farnsworth as a member of our faculty and also glad that we are able to offer public school music to pupils. Too, she will give private lessons in piano.

PERFECTION IN TEXTILES - A SLATER FAMILY TRADITION SINCE 1790

THE SLATER NEWS

[Picture of building in upper left corner] Old Slater Mill PAWTUCKET, R. I. EST. 1790

Vol. 4 Slater, S. C., September 18, 1947 No. 40

[Picture of building in upper right corner] Slater Mill SLATER, S0. CAROLINA 1943

[header spans from columns 1-2] Local School Begins Term With Largest Enrollment In History

The Slater-Marietta Schools began their 1947-48 session on Tuesday, September 2, 1947 with the largest enrollment in its history, according to J. H. Barnett, Superintendent.

The faculty met on September 1 at four o'clock at the school house for their first meeting of the year. They were welcomed to this community by Robert H. Atkinson, a member of the Board of Trustees of the school and also Industrial Relations Manager for the Slater Company. In a few words, Mr. Atkinson welcomed the teachers and explained briefly the set-up of community activities here at Slater. He extended all of the facilities of Slater to the teachers, urging them to become a part of community life here.

(Con't on page 2, col. 3)

[Picture of man wearing sport shirt that says SLATER. Picture and caption span columns 1-2] Above is pictured Perry M. Rampey, manager of the Slater Baseball Team, who led his team victoriously to the final series in the Piedmont Textile League play-off, in which they came out second.

In addition to his managerial duties, Rampey can be seen during each game either on the mound or in center field, where he always stars.

INTERESTING MEETING HELD BY BAPTISTS

Members of the W. M. U. of the Slater Baptist Church met Tuesday night, September 9, at the church, with ten members present.

The meeting was opened with the hymn "Jesus Saves," after which prayer was offered by Mrs. Nannie Compton.

Mrs. Hines Richardson presided over the meeting in the absence of the president, Mrs. Jettie Ledford.

Mrs. Aubrey Ledford had charge of the program, which was centered around American Indians. Mrs. Roy Whitmire

(Con't. on page 2, col. 4)

Slater Second In League Finals

Slater celebrated the installation of its new lights at its baseball park on Saturday night, September 6. A large crowd was on hand to witness the game, which was the second in a series for the play-off with Union Bleachery in the Piedmont Textile Baseball League. Also on hand was a loud speaker, with music and announcements during the game.

In fact, everything that could be done to make it a gala occasion was done. The only thing to mar the night for the backers of the Slater nine was the fact that they lost to Union Bleachery behind the steady pitching of Roy Brooks, who allowed Slater only 2 runs while his mates were picking up 12 runs.

Bliss McCall, veteran Slater hurler, was on the mound for Slater. His fast ball and curves failed to break, and he yielded a total of 18 hits to the Bleacheryites. Bishop, Union Bleachery second baseman, and Roy Brooks, pitcher, each gathered 4 hits for their team to lead the hitting parade.

The Slater Team's play, both afield and at bat, was below par due to the fact this was their third game in four days. The game was a better one than the score indicates, and the crowd saw brilliant playing by both teams at times.

This game decided the playoff of the Piedmont Textile Baseball League with Union Bleachery winning both games in the best two out of three series against Slater. Union Bleachery won the right to enter the finals by eliminating Judson Mill, while Slater won the right to enter the finals by eliminating Arial Mill. This play-off ended in the same order as the regular season, with Union Bleachery in first place and Slater in second.

The box score is a follows:

Union Bleachery Heaton, rf Bishop, 2b R. Brooks, p Turner, 3b C. Brooks, c Patterson, cf Robertson, lf Belcher, ss Bell, 1b Total

AB 5 6 6 6 5 5 5 5 5 48

R 0 4 1 3 2 0 0 1 1 12

H 2 4 4 2 2 3 0 1 1 18

E 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1

SLATER Dudley, 3b McMakin, lf Cashion, c Christopher, c Taylor, 1b Rampey, cf Wilson, 2b Lybrand, ss Hall, rf McCall, p Total

AB 5 5 4 1 5 3 4 2 4 4 37

R 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2

H 2 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 9

E 2 0 1 2 0 0 0 1 1 0 7

U. Bleachery 120 210 231—12 Slater 020 000 000—2

Column 4

[Spans across columns 4 and 5] Slater Boarding House Being Remodeled For Local Teachers

WORK PROGRESSING ON COLORED SCHOOL

Work is progressing satisfactorily on the new Negro twoteacher school building now being erected across the road from the location of the hold building. The new building is of brick and tile, and will be practically fire-proof when completed.

Erection of the new Negro school was mandatory when it was found that it would be necessary for two teachers to take care of the enrollment of this school. The Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc. accordingly, is building this school which will be turned

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[Picture of Bliss McCall in his baseball uniform with baseball glove in hand. Spans across Columns 4 and 5] [Captioned below photo:] Mainstay of the Slater Baseball Team, in so far as pitching is concerned, is Bliss McCall. The veteran Bliss McCall has pitched many of the victories of the Slater Team during the past several years. His dazzling fast ball and curve have caused many textile baseball players throughout the Piedmont section of South Carolina to whiff the air many times.

[Column 5]

The old boarding house, located just across the street from the Wood Memorial Clinic, is being converted into a teacherage. This teacherage will be turned over to the Slater-Marietta School by the Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc. as soon as work is completed. Superintendent J. H. Barnett will be in charge of this teacherage as soon as it is turned over to the school.

Mr. and Mrs. W. Earle Reid will have quarters in the teacherage and will act as chaperons to those living in the teacherage.

It is understood that quarters will be provided on the first floor for men teachers, while the top floor will be used for lady teachers. Only single teachers will be allowed to live

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Page Two

The Slater News Published Every Two Weeks By Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc. Established 1790 In The Interest of Its Employees

STAFF ROBERT H. ATKINSON ________Editor CECIL S. ROSS _________Asst. Editor LILY ALEXANDER ___Circulation Mgr. CLAUDE GUEST ________Photographer

REPORTERS

Weave Room: Nellie Barnette, Gladys Cox, Rosalee Cox, Sarah Canham, Dessie Burrell, Pearl Price, Doris Jones, Sarah Lee Foster and Estelle Barnett.

Preparation Department: Jessie Vassey, Julia Brown, Bertha Jones, Blanche McCall, Nellie Ruth Payne, Ruth Campbell, Marguerite Waddell, Mary B. Capps and C.D. Rice.

Cloth Room: Opal W. Smith.

Commissary : Jorene Vickers.

Office: Betty Gillespie and Jeanne Phillips.

Community: Ruth Johnson and Ruby P. Reid

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EDITORIALS

Out Of The Red

The key to keeping a business out of the red is production. The backbone of sound American economy lies in the maintenance of steady production.

Unless every worker does his bit, American industry cannot hope to remain in the black.

And unless American industry remains in the black, the United States government cannot hope to remain in the black, a status which the government achieved this summer for the first time in seventeen years.

Not since 1930 has the government had a surplus. With a surplus of $184 millions, the government was in the black that year. This year, the government has a surplus of $1.25 billion, the largest surplus in the nation's history.

This surplus probably will be applied against the public debt, which now stands at more than $257 billions. There is no indication at present that Congress will not apply this surplus against the public debt.

Mention of public debt should be of interest to every worker, because every man, woman and child in the country owes $1,840 of that debt.

Payment of that debt can only be made through maintenance of a sound economy upon which the American way of life depends.

So give your best to production, to your job, to help produce the goods and materials by which your country's economy is kept healthy.

_____________________________

A task without a vision is drudgery; a vision without a task is a dream; a task with a vision is victory. — Religions Digest.

SLATER DAY BY DAY

One recent day I was sitting on our front porch enjoying the refreshing coolness that always follows a quick summer shower, when suddenly a couple of small boys streaked across the yard, dropped behind a bank and began to shoot their air guns at a target propped against the side of the house a few feet away.

I smiled at the earnestness with which they went about their play.

Then, suddenly, before my horrified gaze the scene changed, and they weren't small boys but young men. The weapons they used weren't air guns but huge, ugly instruments that spouted flame and death and noise. Their faded, soiled overalls became torn and tattered uniforms that were splattered with dried blood and caked with mud.

These two were no longer a couple of small boys at play behind a grass covered bank in my own yard. They had become a couple of soldiers crouching behind an embankment that was strewn with the wreckage of war. They were demon possessed, and their eyes held the gleam of hate and the desire to kill. And there weren't just two; there were countless numbers of them crowded into that small space, stretching out on either side and rising up behind the multiplied images. They kept coming to take their places beside their fallen comrades.

Well, maybe my imagination did play a trick on me. Or maybe it was the heat. But hasn't that very same thing happened twice within our own lifetime? The only difference being that time intervened to allow the boys a period in which to grow gradually from children to men. A period in which they grew from boys at play with pop guns to men mowing down their fellow men with murderous intentness.

And what is being done about this transition of our youth from play to death? Nothing.

Representatives of leading nations sit in conference rooms and talk of peace, and make peace proposals, and present peace negotiations.

But each new generation has its wars to win.

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Lake Nicaragua, one of the largest fresh-water lakes in the world, is in the Middle American Republic of Nicaragua. It was once on the route taken by Americans in the 1849 Gold Rush to California, according to the Middle America Information Bureau. Before the days of the Panama Canal, prospective gold-hunters sought to save time by sailing through a river and into the lake, then going fifteen miles overland to the Pacific Coast, where they could get steamers for the gold fields. Today there is talk of a plan for digging a canal across those fifteen miles. In that case, travelers would be able to cross Nicaragua by water from border to border.

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Cloth Room Chatter

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hamby and son of Greenville were recent visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Rowland and family.

Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Burns spent the day recently with Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Lanning and daughter of Asheville, N. C.

Mrs. Ruby Reaves and son of Greenville were the week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thurman Pace.

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Johnson enjoyed having Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Southerlin, Patsy and Charles as their week-end guests recently.

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hester and family visited Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Hester and family of Greenville Sunday.

Mrs. Pearl Garland was happy to have her mother, Mrs. E. S. Higgins, of Asheville, N. C. to spend the day with her recently.

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Local School

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He also extended an invitation to all of the teachers to visit the Slater plant the following day. At 11:15 on September 2, all of the members of the faculty visited the plant and were conducted through it by Mr. W. Earle Reid, Assistant to the Industrial Relations Manager; Mr. J. A. Brady, Paymaster; and Mr. Atkinson. At the conclusion of the tour, the teachers were taken by the plant commissary where refreshments were served.

When Mr. Barnett completed a check-up of the pupils assigned to the various grades, it was found that the second grade teachers, of which there were two, had a total enrollment of 97 pupils. It was apparent at once that it would be necessary to hire another second grade teacher. This has been done, with this class being housed at Slater Hall along with three other classes already housed in that building. The expenses of this teacher will be borne by the Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc. and the Slater Community Association.

In addition to the above teacher, Mrs. Gilbert Rogers has been added to the faculty as piano teacher. Mrs. Rogers will be at the school on Tuesdays and Thursdays of each week.

According to Superintendent Barnett, the Slater-Marietta School is better off financially this year than for a number of years, due to the 15 mills increase voted last spring; however, this budget does not include the last teacher hired.

Prospects are very good for an excellent year, according to Mr. Barnett. There will not be a graduating class this year due to the fact the twelfth grade is being added. No one is in the twelfth grade this year since it will take a year for those now in the eleventh grade to be eligible for that class. Otherwise the school will operate very much in the same manner as in former years.

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The worst thing about wisdom is that it can only be acquired on the installment plan.—Right Hand

GOINGS-ON - - - - - IN WEAVE ROOMS - [Spans across Columns 4 and 5]

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Friends of Mr. Burrell P. Nalley will be glad to know he is recovering from serious injuries received in an automobile accident some time ago.

Mr. James Stewart recently quit his job here to take a Veterans Training Course. Best of luck to you, James.

First shift employees in No. 2 are glad to have Mrs. Ethel Clary working with them as a battery filler. Mrs. Clary was recently transferred from the third shift to the first. They also welcome Mrs. Lee Lell as a first shift spare hand.

Mrs. Christine Branch of Kannapolis, N. C. spent last week-end with Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Thrift.

Miss Sarah Lee Foster and Mr. Edward Bryant were the Wednesday night supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Batson.

We are glad to learn that Mr. John W. Turnbull has recuperated from injuries received in an automobile accident several weeks ago. He is now back on his job as loom fixer in Weave Room No. 1.

Third shifters in No. 2 are glad to have Irene Chastine back at work after several days of absence due to illness.

Mr. and Mrs. Turner Jones spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Minyard of Westminister.

Employees of No. 2 welcome the following employees to the third shift: Agnes Tankersley, J. B. Burdette, Paul Bell, W. M. Kelly, Toy Surratt, and Charles Lane who was transferred from No. 3.

Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Smith enjoyed the week-end in Greenwood.

John Lane was recently transferred from the third shift in No. 2 to the second shift. Best of luck to you, John, on your new job.

We are sorry Bernice Foster of No. 2 was out from work

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Work Progressing

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over to the county when completed.

The colored school at Slater is under the supervision of J. H. Barnett, Superintendent of the Slater-Marietta Schools, who has under him a Negro principal and his assistant. Messrs. J. A. White and Robert H. Atkinson are also trustees of this school.

It is the present plan of the Company to remodel the old one-teacher school building to be used for a church for the colored people of Slater.

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Interesting Meeting

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gave a very interesting Bible Study from Isaiah 66:18-21. Mrs. Paul Foster spoke on "Indians in America," while Mrs. G. J. Vickers spoke on the subject "Indians and Their Religions".

Mrs. Nora Waldrop dismissed the meeting with prayers.

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recently due to illness. Glad to see you back on the job, Bernice.

Miss Pearl Price's sister, Mr. Jack Elliott, of Canton, N. C. along with her children, Gerald and Melba, recently spent several days with Pearl and family.

Alvin Rice has enjoyed his Sunday afternoons recently by motoring to the mountains.

Roy Ledbetter was out from work for several days recently on account of his foot. Roy, we are glad to see you back at work.

Employees of Weave Room No. 2 say they are very proud of the new lights they have now.

Mr. and Mrs. James Allison and children, Joy and Ruth, along with Mrs. Gladys Sexton and daughter, Pat, spent Sunday evening at Table Rock State Park. They report they had a swell time.

Second shifters in No. 2 are glad to have G. R. Davis working with them.

Bernice Cantrell is going to be missed by all her Slater friends. Bernice, we hope you will work with us again sometime in the future.

John Humphries reports to us that his little daughter, Juanita, refuses to wear those long dresses. Juanita, you will feel grown-up with the long dresses on.

Employees of No. 2 welcome William Brooks as a spare weaver. William was recently transferred to the Weaving Department from the Cost Department.

Mr. Harold Smith has been promoted from loom fixer to overseer in Weave Room No. 2, second shift, to replace Mr. R. L. Sartain who is now instructor of training. Employees were sorry to lose Mr. Sartain, but pledge their whole-heared cooperation to Mr. Smith as he takes over his new duties.

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It is not by a man's purse, but by his character that he is rich or poor.—Construction Digest.

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The SAFE Way Is RIGHT

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"TAKE IT EASY" [Cartoon] [Two men in open-top car on a roadway. Passenger says "LET'S GO! Sign reads "RESUME SPEED"]

SUICIDE!

NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL

September 18, 1974; THE SLATER NEWS; Page Three

[Column 1] PREPARATION DEPARTMENT N-E-W-S

Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Trammel were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Galloway of Greenville.

Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Taylor and children and Mr. and Mrs. James Taylor enjoyed a picnic at River Falls Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Boggs spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Woods in Fountian Inn. They were present for the Woods reunion.

''Shorty'' Miller reports that Bertha Meece surley can cook chicken, as he witnessed last Saturday.

Mrs. Edwinna Cole recently visited her mother in Franklin, N. C.

Slater Boarding House (Con't. from page 1, col. 5)

in the teacherage according to present plans.

In the renovating of this building, it is planned to have suitable bathroom facilities for each room and also plenty of closet space necessary to take care of two occupants to the room.

It is hoped this building will be ready for occupancy in the very near future.

[Picture] On the receiving end of Bliss McCall's and Perry Rampey's pitching is Bill Cashion, the catcher. In addition to being on of the best men in textile baseball in his department, he is also one of the leading hitters of the team, and his big bat has accounted for many base hits and runs in behalf of the Slater cause.

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Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Boswell of Renfrew visited Mr. and Mrs. Harold Capps last Sunday.

Everyone was saddened to hear of the death of Wix Mayfield's mother, Mrs. Eula Mayfield, and extend their deepest sympathy to the family in their bereavement.

Roy Reynolds was out for a week's vacation recently but had the misfortune of becoming ill during the week. Better luck next time, Roy.

Margie Bolt has started attending church services since living at Marietta. We can imagine the male attendance will surely increase!

Visitors to the Rosario Silver Mines in Honduras are surprised to find a community which, although buried in the depths of the mountains, is complete with American - built houses, church, school, theater, library, and even American foods, says the Middle America Information Bureau. This ''Little America,'' which has grown up around the largest silver mines in the world, was built from materials carried over rough jungle trails by oxcarts.

[Column 3] Theatre Guide

September 20, 1947 ''ROLLING HOME'' Starring: Jean Parker Pamela Blake Russell Hayden ''Buzzy'' Henry

September 22, 1947 ''THEY WON'T BELIEVE ME'' Starring: Robert Young Rita Johnson Susan Hayward

September 26, 1947 ''TARZAN AND THE HUNTRESS'' Starring: Johnny Weismuller Johnny Sheffield Brenda Joyce

September 27, 1947 ''SEA HAWK'' Starring: Errol Flynn Brenda Marshall Claude Rains

September 29, 1947 ''HONEYMOON'' Starring: Shirley Temple Guy Madison Franchot Tone

October 3, 1947 ''DICK TRACY DILEMMA'' Starring: Ralph Byrd Kay Christopher Lyle Latell

HERE'S A NAME FOR YOUR DOG

Do you feel at a loss when trying to select a suitable name for your favorite pet? If so, read this item; perhaps it will help.

The librarian recently ran across a list of pet names published in the children's magazine, ''Jack and Jill.'' This list is comprised of names which the readers of that magazine have suggested as good names for pets. Since some children of the community have come to the library in search of names for family pets, the librarian wishes to publish the pet names listed in ''Jack and Jill.'' This item will list names for dogs, while those for cats, goats, chickens, rabbits, and goldfish will be published in future issues of ''The Slater News.''

''Jack and Jill'' advises one to consider the animal's size, color, and disposition before finally deciding on a name for a pet.

The names suggested for dogs are as follows: Jingle, Mitzi, Pooch, Sunday, Nudgie, Inky, Teddy, King, Stub, Snooper, Brownie, Bounce, Brucie, Blitzie, Puppet, Punk, Gamin, Big Shot, Copper, Snippet, Goon, Mugadee, Wiggles, Tippy Tin, Dinkie, Bum, Racket, Smoky, Wendy, Curly, Jigger, Vicky.

FOR SALE

One tract of land containing 17 acres, on Holiness Hill near Slater. See E. W. Bruce.

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Several of our Story Hour children started to school this year for the first time. From all reports, they are happy in this new experience and greet each school day with a great deal of enthusiasm. To these tiny tots and their teachers, we say ''Good luck, and a happy year in the first grade.''

Let's say ''Happy Birthday'' to Peggy Scarce, who was nine years old on September 6, Peggy, a member of the Girl's Library Club, tells us that her birthday was a very happy one. You see, she received that alligator shoulder-strap bag she has been wanting for a long time.

Peggy is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Scarce of Slater. She attends the local grammer school, where she is a member of the fourth grade.

We wish for Peggy many more birthdays which will bring just as much happiness as this one which has just passed.

Jimmie Wilson, one of our Story Hour boys, also had a birthday on September 6. This was Jimmie's sixth birthday, and he celebrated with a party.

The following children attended: Doris Smith, Aaron McCollum, Lee McCollum, Marjorie Pittman, Katherine Pittman, David McCauley, and Clara Veal.

Also: Rosa Nell Addington, Patty Addington, Dale McWhite, Patsy Hogan, Gail Hogan, Margaret Williams, Jerry Williams, and Harold Wilson.

This party was a happy occasion for Jimmie, and he's still enjoying the nice gifts which he received.

Jimmie is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Wilson. He has our best wishes for many more happy birthdays.

[Comic spanning column 4-5] TRUE!

EITHER JULY OR DECEMBER IS NEARLY ALWAYS THE PEAK MONTH FOR ACCIDENTAL DEATHS.

DROWNING AND EXCESSIVE HEAT FATALITIES ACCOUNT FOR ABOUT 18% OF JULY ACCIDENTAL DEATHS.

MOTOR VEHICLE DEATHS REACH THEIR PEAK IN DECEMBER ALONG WITH BURNS AND ASPHYXIATIONS.

FALLS, RAILROAD ACCIDENTS AND POISONS SHOW PRACTICALLY NO SEASONAL VARIATION.

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LADIES HATS CREATE MUCH CURIOSITY

Unquestionably, women's hats will be one of the more interesting things in the world of tomorrow, which is about to envelop us any day in a thoroughly disagreeable manner, according to some of the famous predicators of atomic doom.

Now and then we like to wonder what match-box shaped contrivances and Rube Goldberg millinery nightmares women will be wearing in ten years.

The current millinery malady is stimulating. There are hats that make short women look tall and slender, hats that shorten tall women, and other topsy-turvy hats that look as though they are the dream world answer to the tired working girl or house wife.

But there has also appeared a factor in women's head pieces which is profoundly disappointing. Some of the ladies, it appears, seem to have lost their grip; for some of the old millinery sense of abandon seems to have drifted away.

We are speaking of the numerous women who appear on the street with what looks like a white dish towel wound turban style around their heads, or father's old shaving towel.

If this is the case, the future is plain. When women start to forget about really crazy hats and are happy with towels - brother, watch out. There's only one implication.

That is, women are thinking. Can all those dish towel clad heads be filling up with disturbing ideas - argument provoking thoughts?

Better get your wife a new hat, gents, and avoid answering all those serious questions on world affairs.

The Sabbath is a firm foundation on which to build a 6-story week. - Wesleyan Christian Advocate.

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Baptist Group Enjoys Social

Members of the Senior B. T. U. of the Slater Baptist Church enjoyed a lawn party Saturday night at the home of their sponsor, Mr. Hines S. Richardson, of Slater.

Miss Mary Dodson had charge of the games, which were greatly enjoyed by everyone present.

When the games were over, Miss Mildred Farthing, assisted by Miss Dodson and Miss Blondine Voyles, served delicious refreshments.

There wre sixteen persons present for this occasion, which included the Rev. and Mrs. Charles T. Thompson and daughter, Ann. ________________________________ [advertisement for Rexall Drugs, spans columns 1-2]

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Obtain contest rules and official entry blank at your Rexall Drug Store during the Rexall Original 1c Sale — Oct. 15, 16, 17, 18.

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SOFT DRINK TAXES PAY TUITION FEES

Every time a Costa Rican citizen gets thirsty and buys a soft drink, he is helping to underwrite some child's free education according to the Middle American Information Bureau. Approximately a third of a penny on each bottle sold goes to the government of Costa Rica in taxes to pay tuition fees for the rising generation. Grade school education, which is free, is compulsory in this Middle American republic, and young people may also attend high school and the National University without cost, provided their parents own no property other than a home.

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OFFICE NEWS

Mrs. Allan Lawson and children of Pauline, S. C. visited Mrs. Thelma Bledscoe of Renfrew recently.

Miss Esther Farr of Swannanoa, N. C. spent a recent week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Riley Farr.

Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Rogers and son were recent visitors of the Rev. and Mrs. C. L. Chandler of Spartanburg and Mrs. L. W. Wood of Duncan.

Miss Sue Tate and Miss Mary Stone recently spent the weekend in Charleston, S. C. visiting Roy Tate, who has been a patient at the Naval Hospital there.

Members of the office force extend their deepest sympathy to Mrs. Estelle Looper and Miss Edna Southerlin in the death of their grandmother, Mrs. George Mayfield. _________________________ Middle American Squash Useful In Many Ways

When you're wrestling with the pots and pans after that big Sunday dinner, you'd probably raise an eyebrow if anyone suggested cleaning them with a squash. But you could—if the squash belonged to the versatile loofa family. The loofa, which grows in many Middle American countries and looks like a giant cucumber, is today one of the largest sources of the world's sponge supply, according to the Middle America Information Bureau.

When specially treated with water and quicklime, loofas— which sometimes grow as long as thirty inches—cease to be vegetables and become sponges composed of strong, tough fibers. These fibers are coarse enough to make excellent material for heavy cleaning. But loofas have many other commercial and industrial uses. Before the war, the United States imported as many as one million a year. During the war years, this amount rose to five million.

Of these five million, a great many went down to the sea in ships. Because of their absorbent quality, loofas are much in demand for the engine rooms of great merchant vessels. Used in filter boxes, for example, they soak up oil and grease, yet do not interfere with the flow of water to the great boilers. An average United Fruit Company ship, for example, might require as many as 150 loofas a month.

Before Pearl Harbor, Japan supplied nearly all the loofas used commercially. When the war cut off that source, it was necessary to develop a new one, and quickly. To the rescue came the agriculturalists of Guatamala, Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, El Salvador, Cuba and other Middle American countries. Cuba in particular instituted an extensive program of production, which it is continuing at the present time. Thus a new item has been added to the long list of vital imports which the southern republics supply to their North American neighbors.

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FOOTBALL SCHEDULE IS ANNOUNCED

Mr. W. A. Woodruff, coach of the Slater-Marietta High School Football Team, has announced that football practice is well underway at the local school.

There are only four regulars who played last year returning to school this year, who are Stroud, Barnett, Revis, and Ramsey. However, the school is contemplating putting out a winning team this year, as many boys are already showing favorable progress. Among these are Dover, Murray, Baker, and several others.

Below is the planned schedule of games to be played by the Slater-Marietta Football Team during the coming season:

Sept. 26—Fountain Inn—There Oct. 3—Paris—Here Oct. 10—Westville—Here Oct 17—Piedmont—There Oct. 23—Roebuck—Here Oct 31—Paris—There Nov. 7—Duncan—There Nov. 14—Parker B—Undecided ______________________________ Common House Fly Is Dangerous Insect

Summer is on the wane, but one of the drawbacks of balmy weather—the house fly—still is with us.

Vicious and dangerous, the house fly usually is chock full of germs, every conceivable type of germ which can cut down working hours.

You don't have to worry about a fly biting you to make you ill. It's easier than that for the fly to spread bacteria in the home and factory.

The fly does its dirty work with its six feet, each of which is equipped with two little pads. These pads are covered with a film of sticky substance which picks up filth.

But the legs and feet of the fly are also covered with an array of bristles which also pick up a goodly share of dirt.

The targets of a fly are many. They are objects which every worker touches every day. There is the piece of buttered bread, the open bottle of milk, the uncovered piece of meat on the kitchen table.

Don't let the fly clean its feet in your house on your food. Keep healthy by keeping flies dead.

[advertisement for Slater Barber Shop, spans columns 4-5] [photo of barber chairs] YOUR PATRONAGE APPREDIATED Thank You — Call Again Slater Barber Shop — Slater, S. C. N. C. HAWKINS, Proprietor

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[sketch of stork delivering baby] Births

Mr. and Mrs. W. M. (Bill) Lybrand of Slater are the proud parents of a little daughter, born at the Wood Memorial Clinic on September 4. The little girl, who has been named Eunice Rebecca, weight 7¼ lbs. at birth.

Mrs. Lybrand is the former Miss Edith Ferguson of South Boston, Va.

Mr. Lybrand is an employee of the Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc. __________ Mr. and Mrs. Stanley J. Cantrell of Greer announce the arrival of a son, Stanley John, Jr., at the Wood Memorial Clinic on September 7. The baby weighed 7 lbs. 2 ozs. at birth.

Mrs. Cantrell is the former Miss Mildred Saxon of Slater.

Mr. Cantrell is connected with the Greer Bakery. _________ Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Dunn, Jr. of Marietta are receiving congratulations on the arrival of a son, Glenn Miles, at the Wood Memorial Clinic on September 5. The little boy weighed 7 lbs. 6 ozs. at birth.

Mrs. Dunn is the former Miss Helena Jones of Marietta.

Mr. Dunn is employed by the Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc. and works in the Weaving Department. __________ Mr. and Mrs. J. Mays Nelson of Marietta announce the arrival of a daughter at the Wood Memorial Clinic on September 6. The baby, who has been named Emily Martin, weighed 8 lbs. 3 ozs. at birth.

Mrs. Nelson is the former Miss Grace Cox of Marietta.

Mr. Nelson, who is engaged in farming, grows flowers for the Rasor Floral Company. __________________________ With the discovery of eleven hitherto hidden temples at Bonampak, one-time stronghold of the ancient Mayas, many of the details of life of these pre-Spanish inhabitants of ancient Mexico should be reconstructed by archeologists. The name Bonampak, according to the Middle America Information Bureau, means "Painted Wall" in the ancient Mayan anguage.

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THE SLATER NEWS

April 17, 1947

The Slater News Published Every Two Weeks By Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc. Established 1790 In The Interest of Its Employees

[two badges, one labeled NCIE, one labeled Editorial Production Appearance} STAFF Robert H. Atkinson ________Editor Cecil S. Ross _________Asst. Editor Claude Guest _______Photographer REPORTERS Weave Room: Ernestine McCall, Nellie Barnette, Gladys Cox, Rosalee Cox, Sarah Canham, Louise Bagwell, Pearl Price, Ethel Clary, Doris Jones and Irene Cox. Preparation Department: Jessie Vassey, J ulie Brown, Bertha Jones, Sarah Singleton, Blanche Raxter, Nellie Ruth Payne, Stanley Hawkins, Ruth Campbell, D. P. Garrick, Tom Boggs, and Marquerite Waddell. Cloth Room: Opal W . Smith. Community: Mrs. Raymond Johnson, W. Eare Reid, Ruby P. Reid, Doris F. Atkinson. [10 swirly line above the word editorials] EDITORIALS [10 swirly lines below the word editorials] We Must Compete! The safety valve of our economic system is still competition. In all recorded history of production and distribution of materials and services, the one commanding force that always eventually maintained control was free competition. Peoples, e m p i r e s, governments rise ad fall but old man competition keeps a firm and restraining grip on the reins.