Slater News

June 6, 1946 THE SLATER NEWS Page Three

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Mr. and Mrs. Morris Stroud are the proud parents of a daughter. The little girl has been named Virginia Gale and was born May 16 at Coleman's Hospital.

Two of our veterans have received promotions recently. They are Avery McCall from Filling Boy to Weaver and Darrell D. Toby from Loom Fixer to Overseer. We wish them both success in their new work.

We welcome Howard Stephens as Loom Fixer. We are also glad to have Ruford McClain back at work.

Miss Louise Booth of Augusta, Georgia, was a recent weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Gunter. Miss Booth is Mrs. Gunter's sister.

Mr. and Mrs. Mays Stroud attended the wedding of Mrs. Stroud's niece, Miss Grace Foster, to Mr. Fred Batson on May 18 in Greenville.

Nellie Barnette and friends were recent visitors in Brevard, N. C.

We welcome Charles Lowe and Boyce Pack back to work with us. Both men are veterans.

We welcome Tom Childress, who has been recently discharged from the Navy, back to work again.

Miss Janie Cody and Tom Shelton recently motored to North Carolina.

Mrs. Frank Williams, from Canton, N. C. visited Mr. and Mrs. Joe Capps recently.

A. W. Moon spent the past weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Daniel and family.

Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Burrell were delighted to have an overnight guest, Mrs. Willis Warren, who is a returned missionary from North Africa. She is a former Greenville girl known to countless friends as Della West before marriage.

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Miss Pearl Price spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Strickland and family.

We hated to see L. W. Ivey go back to California. He is a very good loom fixer, but it seems as if we weren't lucky enough to keep him.

Jack Harvey has been on the sick list for several days. Glad you are back at work, Jack.

Mrs. Bernice Foster was all smiles last week for her son, Cpl. Joe E. Foster, came home to stay a few days.

We are glad to have L. E. Smith, loom fixer, back at work with us on the second shift in Weave Room 2. We believe he likes Slater too well to stay away long.

Mr. K. W. Yeomans is out from work to rest awhile. We hope he will be back at work with us soon, as everyone misses him.

Second shift employees in Weave Room 2 wish to congratulate James Allison, who recently received a two dollar bonus for having less seconds. He seems very proud too. James, keep that good work up!

Miss Sollie Cox seems to enjoy motoring to the mountains on Sunday afternoon.

Lonnie and Vester Crowe and Jim Hendrix had very good luck on May 4 when they went on a fishing trip. When the fish started to bite, believe it or not, they caught blue catfish 18 inches long. As they were cooking their fish, other fishermen passed by with their mouths watering. They enjoyed the trip so much they are planning another soon and will carry their families.

We all regret that Mrs. Gladys Garrett is out sick, but hope she will soon be back at work.

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Slater Observes Mothers Day

Mothers' Day really began for Slater mothers this year on Saturday evening when little children couldn't keep their Mothers' Day gifts any longer.

And it ended Sunday evening when the mothers closed their eyes on a day when their hearts had been filled with a queer mixture of pride and love.

The hours in between consisted of happy surprises and loving gifts.

Of the wearing of red or white flowers as Slaterites went to their individual churches.

Of Sunday School lessons discussed around the theme of mothers own duties and privileges.

Of church programs arranged in special tribute to mothers.

Of Sunday dinners prepared and served by mothers' hands.

Of young mothers looking into the future and dreaming of their children's success and fame.

Of old mothers looking into the past and recalling the days and nights of anxiety and wor-

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ry, and the moments of prideful joy as they watched their children grow and develop.

But perhaps the true meaning of the day was best expressed by the pastor of one of our local churches when he said— "Mothers are the greatest moulders of character in the world, and character is man's greatest asset." ____________________________ Natural Rubber (Con't. from page 1, col. 4)

The United Fruit Company's Department of New Crops carried forward long-range research on high-yielding strains of rubber trees. Its findings were made available to this Government, as well as to the Governments and citizen-farmers of the ten countries of Middle America.

Reports from Middle American plantations indicate that the rubber plant has been thriving well in its native soil. American warborn enterprise is now paying off dividends both for Middle America's economy and U. S. peace-time needs for natural rubber.

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Theatre Guide

June 7, 1946 "SPIRAL STAIRCASE" Starring Dorothy McGuire George Brent Ethel Barrymore __________ June 8, 1946 "BANDIT OF SHERWOOD FOREST" Starring Cornel Wilde Anita Louise __________ June 10, 1946 "SHOCK" Starring Lynn Bari Vincent Price __________ June 14, 1946 "MY REPUTATION" Starring Barbara Stanwyck George Brent __________ June 15, 1946 "APOLOGY FOR MURDER" Starring Ann Savage Hugh Beaumont __________ June 17, 1946 "DOLL FACE" Starring Vivian Blaine Dennis O'Keefe Perry Como ____________________________ President Urges (Con't. from page 1, col. 1)

sical exercise, recreation, and relaxation from the strain of modern life is widely recognized. The Department of Agriculture through a long-time garden program can do much to encourage more attractive home surroundings and improved community development, and can provide a large body of citizens with much needed assistance in home gardening." ___________________________ [photo of employees working with skylight grading, spans bottom of col. 3-5] Skylight grading is comparatively new here at Slater. In this picture can be seen a number of cloth graders operating skylight grading frames. In this operation the cloth is graded as it passes before lights in front of the operator instead of over the top of the grading frame as in the other method used here.

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[Boxed] Local Man Talks On Radio Program

Robert H. Atkinson, Industrial Relations Manager of this company, was heard on the Coca-Cola Sports Parade Saturday night, May 11, at 6:00 p.m. over Radio Station WFBC in Greenville.

In an interview, Mr. Atkinson discussed the various activities at Slater which contribute to the recreation and welfare of the employees of Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc.

This program is sponsored daily by Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Greenville, and features discussions by different institutions in this territory, such as was in the case of the interview with Mr. Atkinson.

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new library member. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Ramey and attended the local grammar school during the past session. We are glad to have Eva Jean and hope that she will come to the library often.

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Tommy Ballenger is a new member of the Boys' Library Club. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Ballenger of Slater. Tommy's brother, Jerry Mack, has been a member of Boys' Club for some time. In fact, he is almost a "graduate" of the club, and it was he who brought Tommy to the library. We are happy to have Tommy, both as a club member and a new library member.

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"Keep your wagon hitched to a star, but always have your bag packed ready to shift stars at a moment's notice," Horace Fletcher once said to William Dana Orcutt.

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"Depend on the rabbit's foot if you will, but remember it didn't work for the rabbit!"— R. E. Shay.

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WITH OUR VETERANS

The Slater News again welcomes back former servicemen to our plant. The list for this issue is as follows:

Herbert Landreth

Landreth began working here as a supply clerk in 1940, and was employed in that same job when called to service in January, 1941. He served in the European theater 38 months, and took an active part in two major campaigns, one in the Rhineland and one in Northern France. At the time of his discharge in October, 1945, Herbert was Staff Sergeant. He returned to work with us the following month but left our employ in December to accept a job in Florida.

Luther Lee Holden

When called into service in March, 1944, Holden was working here as a weaver. He was inducted at Fort Jackson, S. C., and after receiving four months of training in the States, he was sent overseas to serve 17 months in the Pacific theater. While overseas, he participated in two major campaigns, Iwo Jima and Okinawa. Luther was discharged from the Army in October, 1945 and returned to work at this plant as a weaver the following month. However, he left our employ shortly after to accept work elsewhere.

Walter H. Cothran

Walter worked in the Weaving Department of this plant before entering service with the Army in December, 1942. He served with the 817th Chemical Company and spent 21 months in the European area, where he saw active duty in Northern France, Rhineland and Central Europe. Soon after receiving his honorable discharge in November, 1945, he returned to work at this plant on his old job. Due to illness in his family, he quit working here December 11, 1945.

James J. Stewart

This man was employed as a weaver prior to his induction into service with the Army in April, 1944. He was inducted at Fort Bragg, N. C., and after receiving five months of training in the States, he was shipped overseas to serve 11 months in the European theater of operations. Here he saw action in two major battles. Stewart received his honorable discharge in November, 1945 and returned to work here as a weaver in December.

Butler Lee Sprouse

Butler was employed as a cloth doffer before entering service with the Army in June, 1944. He remained in the States for four months before going overseas. He served eight months overseas and was in six major campaigns in the E. T. O. but escaped being injured. He was discharged November 1, 1945 and returned to his old job at Slater in that same month.

Boyce C. Darnell

Boyce began working for us as a cloth doffer in March, 1942, but had been promoted to weaver when he was called to service in December, 1942. He served with the infantry three years, one of which was

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spent overseas. While on active duty in Germany, he was seriously wounded by machine gun bullets in the left leg. He spent eight months in an English hospital recuperating from his wounds. Darnell was a Staff Sergeant when discharged in November, 1945. He returned here to work as a weaver in that same month, but since has left our employ.

John W. Morgan

This veteran worked as a filling hauler at our plant prior to his induction into the Navy in January, 1945. He was inducted at Fort Jackson, S. C. and was then sent to Bainbridge, Md., for his basic training. He was given an honorable discharge May 21, 1945 because of ill helath. John came back to work with us in August, 1945, but has now left our employ.

Howard F. Wyatt

Ex-Sgt. Wyatt began working with Slater in 1939, and was employed as a loom fixer when he entered service with the Army in July, 1943. While in service, he served with a tank outfit. He received his honorable discharge in July, 1945 and came back to work with us the latter part of that month. Howard left Slater in August, 1945 to take a job as Weaver Room Overseer in Danville, Va.

Eugene Harris

Eugene began working with us in 1942, and was working as a cloth doffer when called to service in 1945. He was inducted at Fort Bragg, N. C. and served with a tank division during his stay in the Army.

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He was given a discharge on October 8, 1945 and returned to his old job here on October 26, 1945. ________________________ ' " The other fellow's sins, like the other fellow's car lights, aways appear more glaring tha our own." — Wisconsin Della Events. __________________________ "Peace is different from butter and lamb chops. The more people want it, the more there is to go around."—Gracie Allen.

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[photo of Mr. Popenoe with agriculture students in Honduras, spans top of cols. 2-3] DR. WILSON POPENOE instructing students at the School of Pan American Agriculture in Honduras in cultivating new crops that are being popularized through widely distributed circulars.

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When the postman makes his appointed rounds in rural Middle America, he is more likely to deliver a leaflet written in simple Spanish than a mail-order catalogue or a letter from Aunt Rosa. The leaflet will teach the farmer a new skill, or it will tell him about some new wrinkle in agriculture. By following the expert instructions, Mr. Middle American Farmer can increase the yield of his land and advance to a higher income bracket.

The spadework for these unusual circulars is being done cooperatively by the United States Department of Agriculture and officials of the Guatamalan, El Salvadorean, and Nicaraguan governments, together with progressive interests such as the United Fruit Company. Their experimental plantations are carrying on research aimed at making the small farmer's lot a happier one by improving his diet, preventing crop diseases, encouraging better

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planting practices, and avoiding disastrous erosion. The major objective, however, is to develop new tropical crops. These are not competitive with northern products.

Dr. Wilson Popenoe, director of the school of Pan American Agriculture in Honduras, has won wide acclaim for his School's part in this crop diversification program. Endowed and maintained by the United Fruit Company, the School has undertaken extensive experiments in natural rubber, oil grasses and palm oils, fibers, insecticides such as rotenone, and various tropical woods. Students return home to the ten Middle American republics trained to grow an astonishing variety of crops. Thanks to these graduates, and to the circulars, R.F.D. Middle America is rapidly becoming a storehouse of new tropical products of increasing importance in the U.S.A. ________________________________ [column 3, middle section]

School Graduates (Con't. from page 1, col. 5)

Chairman of the Board of Trustees, to four graduates. Clelle Buchanan and Billy Vassey were awarded scholarships to Clemson College, and Ray Johnson and Kathleen Nelson received scholarships to Furman University.

Those receiving diplomas were: Elizabeth Ballenger, Marion Brown, Clelle Buchannan, Fred Cashion, Bryson Cole, Angela Hunt, Ray Johnson, Billy Knight, Frances Miller, Kathleen Nelson, Elsie Pittman, J. D. Pridmore, H. S. Richardson, Jr., Ophelia Riley, Charles Robinson, Dillard Veal, and Billy Vassey.

The class salutatorian was Frances Miller, and the valedictorian was Billy Vassey.

Special music for both programs was under the direction of Miss Kathleen Farnsworth, music teacher in the school.

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TEAM CONTINUES WINNING WAYS

In a well-played ball game at the Slater Ball Park on Monday, May 27, the Slater Baseball Team defeated the team of Judson Mill in Greenville by the score of 9 to 3.

Perry Rampey, recently returned veteran of the Slater outfit, pitched good ball allowing only 6 hits to the visitors. Cashion gathered 14 hits off the delivery of Landreth, the Judson hurler.

Leading hitters for the Slater Nine were Dudley, the 3rd baseman, with 3 hits out of 4 times at bat, and William Cashion, the Slater catcher, who also made 3 hits out of 4 times at bat.

The box score for this game is as follows:

Judson	AB	R	H	E
Sparks, lf	4	1	1	0
Duffie, 2b	2	0	0	0
Campbell, c	4	0	0	0
Fowler, 3b	4	0	2	0
McGill, 1b	4	1	0	1
Landreth, p	4	0	1	0
Miller, cf	3	0	0	0
J. Taylor, rf	3	1	1	1
Knight, ss	3	0	1	2
Totals	31	3	6	4

Slater	AB	R	H	E
P. Ledford, ss	5	2	0	1
Dudley, 3b	4	2	3	2
Ellenberg, rf	3	1	1	0
L. McCall, rf	1	0	1	0
H. Taylor, 1b	5	1	2	0
Cashion, c	4	1	3	0
B. McCall, cf	4	0	0	0
A. Ledford, 2b	4	1	1	0
Toby, lf	3	0	1	0
Hall, lf	1	0	0	0
Rampey, p	3	1	2	0
Totals	37	9	14	3

Judson ......... 101 000 100—3 Slater ........... 221 300 01—9

In a fast exhibition baseball game played at Slater on May 29 between Slater and Lyman, of the Western Carolina League, Slater emerged the victor by a lopsided score of 10 to 3.

The three Slater pitchers, Rampey, Bliss McCall and Taylor, gave up 12 hits but kept them well scattered, and time and again Lymanites were left stranded on bases as the Slater pitchers bored down in the clutches.

Aubrey Ledford, Slater's second baseman, had a perfect day at bat with 4 hits out of 4 times at bat, one of them being a double. Perry Rampey, Slater pitcher, also had a perfect day at bat, with 2 hits out of 2 times up, with one of his also being a double. The best hitter presented by the visitors was Yeargin, the Lyman shortstop, with 3 hits out of 5 times at bat.

The box score for this game is as follows:

Slater	AB	R	H	E
P. Ledford, ss	5	2	2	0
Dudley, 3b	5	1	2	0
Ellenburg, rf	5	1	1	1
Taylor, 1b, p	4	0	0	0
W. Cashion, c	4	1	1	0
E. Cashion, c	1	0	0	0
Puckett, ss	4	0	1	3
A. Ledford, 2b	4	2	4	0
Toby, cf	1	2	0	0
L. McCall, cf	0	0	0	0
Rampey, p	2	1	2	0
B. McCall, p	0	0	0	0
Hall, 1b	0	0	0	0
Totals	35	10	13	4

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Lyman	AB	R	H	E
Hendrix, 3b	5	2	1	0
Beasley, 1b	4	0	2	0
Yeargin, ss	5	0	3	2
Giles, rf	5	0	1	0
Swann, cf	4	0	1	0
Farrow, 2b	5	0	1	0
Casey, c	3	0	1	1
Calvert, c	1	1	0	0
Pinson, lf	3	0	0	0
Culbreath, p	2	0	0	0
Smith, p	3	0	1	0
Totals	38	3	12	3

Lyman ......... 101 010 001—3 Slater ........... 031 302 01—10

In a practice game between the American League Juniors and Slater, Slater emerged the victor by a score of 6 to 5. The game was a practice game for the youngsters, who will compose the American Legion Baseball Team for Greenville County this coming summer.

To make the contest more even, Slater did not use its regular pitchers, in order to give the youngsters a break and plenty of practice.

The game was interesting, however, and was enjoyed by a number of Slater fans who were present to cheer their team to victory. The score by innings is as follows:

	R	H	E
Jrs............000 301 100	5	9	1
Slater........101 020 20	6	10	1

In the regular Piedmont Textile Baseball League game scheduled June 1 between Slater and Renfrew, there was no contest as Jupiter Plusious won the decision after one inning had been played, with Slater leading by a score of 5 to 0.

The two teams agreed to meet on Monday, June 3, to play off the game, but this game ended in a 10 to 10 tie with Umpire Evatt calling the game in the 10th inning, the score being 13 to 10 in favor of Slater, because of rain. Since the game was called before Renfrew could have their inning to bat, the score reverted to the count at the end of the 9th inning, which was 10 to 10, and thus ened in a tie.

The game was slow and marred by bickering on the part of players of both teams.

The game was played under protest by Manager Cashion of the Slater team, and at this writing it is not known when the two teams will again meet to play off the tie.

Third baseman, Marion Dudley, of the Slater team, suffered a broken collar bone in a collision with a Renfrew runner at third base late in this game. At last reprorts, Dudley was resting comfortably at the Greenville General Hospital.

The score of this contest by innings is given below.

	R	H	E
Slater...........000 601 210	10	16	5
Renfrew.......040 0003 300	10	11	4

[Across all Columns] PERFECTION IN TEXTILES — A SLATER FAMILY TRADITION SINCE 1790 THE SLATER NEWS Vol. 4 Slater, S.C, July 18, 1946 No. 13

[Sketch of Old Slater Mill] Old Slater Mill PAWTUCKET, R. I. EST. 1790

[Sketch of Slater Mill] Slater Mill SLATER, SO. CAROLINA 1943

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Vision Program Well Underway At Slater Plant

Much progress has been made with the Ortho-Rater Program here at Slater, according to W. Earle Reid, who is in charge of this work. Mr. Reid states that a great many of the employees have already been tested, and he is now in the process of completing the job so that 100 per cent of the employees will have received their eye tests.

The eye-testing instrument is a product of Bausch and Lomb Optical Company and is used to test the vision of the employees. It is not a machine to determine whether or not a person needs glasses, as it merely records the ability of a person to see. Production records and ratings by overseers of employees are combined together with the results obtained in the eye tests, and from this information a standard or norm is compiled by Purdue University for each occupation classification of the plant. A profile is made and the cards, recording the eye tests of employees, are graded by this profile. Those definately below the standard for the occupation classification are referred to their choice of a panel of doctors and optometrists for further study to see if their vision can be corrected. The expense of the eye examination is borne by the Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc. under the following conditions.

1. Only those employees whose visual skills are found to be "considerably below" the standard for the job on which they are working will receive the free eye examinations.

2. No employee is to referred to an eye doctor (and receive this free examination) until he has received his written report stating that his visual skills were considerably below the standard at the time his eyes were tested.

3. Each employee, who has been advised that his visual skills are considerably below standard, must have a company authorization, properly signed, to give the doctor who administers the eye examination.

4. Also, in order to receive the benefit of a free eye examination, the employee must see one of the ten doctors on the list approved by the Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc.

5. Those employees whose visual skills are found to be just slightly below the standard for their work, (those checked in paragraph No. 2 on the Eye Test Report) are not to be referred to an eye doctor until all those whose visual skills are considerably below the standard have received proper eye attention.

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[photo of Mr. Reid testing eyesight the Ortho-Rater tester, spans columns 2-3] The above picture shows the Ortho-Rater in action. The Ortho-Rater is an instrument to test the visual skills of employees of the Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc. Here W. Earle Reid, Tester, is testing the eyes of Miss Christine Stockton, an employee of Weave Room No. 3.

FINAL EXERCISES CONCLUDE SCHOOL

The week of Daily Vacation Bible School held at Slater Baptist Church ended on Friday, June 14, and the commencement exercises were held the following Sunday evening.

The average attendance was 119, inclusive of three general officers, 16 faculty members and 100 pupils.

The commencement exercises consisted in part of a regular day's activities of Bible School work and included the processional, the pledges to the flags and the Bible, the worship period, and character story.

This was followed by a demonstration from each department from the Nursery through the Intermediate groups illustrating the trend of their work throughout the week.

At the conclusion of the program, the congregation was permitted to view the articles of handiwork that had been completed by the Bible School pupils. There were notebooks, scrap books, posters, flower stands, airplanes, and needle work.

Mrs. Charles T. Thompson was principal of the school. She expressed her appreciation for the good attendance and for the splendid cooperation on the part of parents.

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Slater Spends Quiet Holiday

Residents of the village of Slater spent an uneventful Fourth of July as far as festivities were concerned. Some stayed home and entertained relatives, while others visited relatives in other places. Some attended amusements in Greenville and elsewhere; however, those remaining at Slater found it a quiet place.

Workers had been given a week off, and in most instances had received a week's pay. Others who had been on the job for almost five years or longer received larger checks.

The drug store and cafe observed Sunday hours in that they opened about 9:00 o'clock in the morning and closed at 3:00. However, the druggist was on duty and subject to call at any time he was needed.

The theater was operated on Monday, Friday and Saturday nights as usual. Theater Manager Oglesby stated the attendance was somewhat off; however, he felt that the theater was justified in being open, as it gave those remaining in Slater some diversion during the week.

About the only person really working during the week of

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ADDINGTON GIVES BOOKS TO LIBRARY

Mr. T. R. Addington has very kindly remembered our library by donating four books. All of these books are written by Zane Grey, and the titles are as follows: "Western Union," "The Hash Knife Outfit," "Wild Horse Mesa," and "Majesty's Rancho.

The book, "Western Union," will especially appeal to the reader who likes a Western Story generously sprinkled with bits of history. In this story, the hero affiliated himself with a group of Westerners who were carrying forward Western Union's line of communication. The story is filled with such peril and excitement as fights against outlaws, warfare with hostile Indians, buffalo stampedes, and prairie fires.

"The Hash Knife Outfit" is a story of a feud between two cattle outfits, the Diamond and the Hash Knife. To make the story even more exciting, a traitor is discovered in the Hash Knife Outfit and his associates see that he meets his end. Those who like to read a bloody and ruthless story will want to read "The Hash Knife Outfit."

If you like romance, you will especially enjoy "Wild Horse Mesa." It is the unusual story of the hunt for a wild horse. But this stallion was more than a horse; to a man he was the symbol of all adventure, and to a girl, the symbol of her romance. The attractive heroine, with her father and a resolute party, set forth to find Wild Horse Mesa. Many interesting things take place before the story reaches a conclusion. Many readers consider this story the best romance Zane Grey has written.

"Majesty's Rancho" is the fast-moving story of a young cowboy, Lance Sidney, who found a job on a ranch in Arizona. Lance was in love with Madge Stewart, daughter of the owner of the ranch. The book tells of how Lance introduced new ways and new life on the ranch which had suffered badly from a depression and from the toll taken by cattle rustlers. Adventure, suspense, and thrills take place when Madge is kidnapped by a group of rustlers. You will want to read "Majesty's Rancho."

Our readers who enjoy Zane Grey's books will appreciate the thoughtfullness that Mr. Addington has shown in donating these books to the library.

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[headline, spans columns 4 & 5] German Scientists Employed By U. S. To Learn Secrets of Modern Warfare

Some 160 German scientists are now in the United States working on military projects including captured German equipment including rockets, buzz bombs, jet-propelled planes and aerodynamic research instruments. Secretary of War Robert P. Patterson has announced. The importation of approximately 120 others is contemplated under a program originally established shortly after V-E Day to aid the thenproposed offensive against Japan.

The original plan called for large scale utilitzation of German experts, but was cut back radically following the Japanese surrender. The scientists now here are representative specialists who played a dominant role in fields where German progress was significant and were selected from a group of approximately 6,000 specialists considered.

Under the program, only those scientists who volunteer for service in the United States are brought over. While here they will receive a nominal amount from which they will pay expenses such a loging and food, and are under strict supervision of Army and Navy personnel. The scientists are brought to the United States only if their fullest exploitation cannot be carried out in Europe. No scientists who are alleged war criminals are brought to the United States.

While there are several additional fields of military research represented in the

(Con't. on page 3, col. 4) _________________________ Sunday School Class Holds Annual Elections

The T. E. L. Class of Slater Baptist Sunday School held its regular monthly class meeting on Tuesday evening, June 25. at the home of Mrs. Clyde Tilley.

Mrs. Grace Arms brought the devotional, and during the business session new officers were elected for the coming year.

Those elected were: President, Mrs. Delia Miller; VicePresident, Mrs. Henson; Secretary, Mrs. J. G. Vickers; Treasurer, Mrs. H. S. Richardson; Assistant Secretary, Mrs. L. T. Scarce; Group Captains, Mrs. Frank Merrill, Mrs. Pearl Ledford, Mrs. Bessie Hill, and Mrs. Claude Sprouse.

During the social hour the hostess, assisted by her daughters, Mrs. Frank Merrill and Miss Mary Ann Tilley, servied a delicious salad course.

Page Four THE SLATER NEWS July 18, 1946

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ROCK OF AGES

Some years ago the following exquisite verses appeared in Public Opinion, London. They surely have in them power to gently touch every heart and to soothe the weary. It is but one of the many beautiful forms of the story of a life lived according to faith in God.

"Rock of Ages cleft for me—" Thoughtlessly the maiden sung; Fell the words unconsciously From the girlish, guileless tongue; Sung as little children sing, Sung as sing the birds in June; Fell the words as light leaves down On the current of the tune— "Rock of Ages, cleft for me, Let me hide myself in Thee."

"Rock of Ages, cleft for me—" Felt her soul no need to hide, Sweet the song as song could be, And she had no thought beside; All the words unheedingly Fell from lips untouched by care, Dreamed not than that each night be On some other lips a prayer— "Rock of Ages, cleft for me, Let me hide myself in Thee."

"Rock of Ages, cleft for me—" 'Twas a woman sung them now; Sung them slow and wearily— Wan hand on her aching brow. Rode the song as storm-tossed bird Beats with weary wing the air; Every note with sorrow stirred, Every syllable a prayer— "Rock of Ages, cleft for me, Let me hide myself in Thee."

"Rock of Ages, cleft for me—" Lips grown aged sung the hymn Trusting and tenderly; Voices grown weak and eyes grown dim— "Let me hide myself in Thee," Trembling though the voice and low, Ran the sweet strain peacefully, Like a river in its flow; Sung as only they can, Who life's thorny paths have pressed; Sure as only they can sing, Who behold the promised rest— "Rock of Ages, cleft for me, Let me hide myself in Thee."

"Rock of Ages, cleft for me—" Sung above a coffin lid; Underneath all restfully, All life's joys and sorrows hid, Could the sightless, sunken eys, Closed beneath the soft white hair; Could the mute and stiffened lips Move again in pleading prayer, Still, aye still, the words would be— Let me hide myself in Thee." —Copied from "Ware Shoals Life" ___________________ "A man is only half himself; his friends are the other half." —Joseph Fort Newton, River of Years. _________________ "A man is getting older when he is going to feel just as well as he ever did in a day or two."—Banking. _________________ "Love is like war, you begin when you like and leave off when you can."— Swanson Newsette.

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[National Safety Council Cartoon, spans columns 2-4, top section] WHAT'S WRONG WITH THIS PICTURE? [series of sketches] [man carrying too many boxes] [man running with ladder] [2 men running with a board in between them] [man picking up box incorrectly] [man pouring large container of Nitric Acid into little jar] [man wheeling a full wheelbarrow up precariously balanced plank] [man working uncarefully with chain] NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL WALT DITZEN

Coconut Growers Use Entire Tree

Meatpackers boast that they make use of every part of a pig except the squeal. But the coconut growers of Middle America can top that claim. Everything connected with a palm tree is useful—with no exceptions. Statisticians count at least 1,000 ways in which this graceful tree benefits humanity.

The leaves and trunk of the coconut-bearing palm tree are used for houses and furniture. The shell of the nut furnishes a fiber, called coir. Coconut milk offers cool refreshment even when the tropical sun beats down on the tree. When fresh, the meat of the nut is used for food and candies. When dried, it is known as copra—an important source of oil. Coconut oil enters our daily life in the form of soap, shampoos, cosmetics, shaving cream, candies, cooking fats, candles, special lubricants, polishes, dental creams, oleomargarine, and hundreds of other necessities.

When war broke out in the Far East, the United States was cut off from its chief source of coconuts. Quick action in nearby Middle America saved the day. Several coconut plantations were speedily developed by agronomists of the United Fruit Company and others with an eye out for new crops that could be grown successfully by Middle American citizen-farmers. Today nuts and copra are being exported from Mexico, Nicaragua, Honduras, Cuba and Panama.

Middle America's production of coconut oil, together with other sources, supplies onequarter of the world's fats and oils, adding new luster to the coconut palm's honored title of "Man's most useful tree." _________________________ Sewing Circle: A group that darns more husbands than socks.—Des Moines Register.

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HELP WORKERS FIGHT CANCER

The Field Army member of the American Cancer Society is a volunteer service in the fight against cancer. When she knocks at your door she will seek to help you. To do this she will need your help in return.

SHE WILL HELP YOU:

—To learn the symptoms of early cancer.

—To get over your fear of cancer.

—By telling you where to go and what to do if you not suspicious symptoms.

—To prevent being misguided by fake "cures" and old wives' tales.

—To teach your family this vital cancer information so they too may benefit.

SHE WILL ASK YOUR HELP:

—By interesting yourself in the work of the Field Army.

—To volunteer some of your time for the Service Program which includes nursing aid, bandage making, clerical aid and transportation of indigent patients.

—Above all, to do what you can toward reducing cancer suffering and deaths.

—Help yourself by aiding the Field Army of

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, INC.

350 Fifth Avenue New York, 1, N. Y.

Baseball Team Wins Three More In a well-played game closing the first half of the Piedmont Textile Baseball Leauge's schedule, the Slater team defeated Brandon, the winner of the first half, by the score of 3 to 2 behind the brilliant pitching of Bliss McCall, veteran right hander, who limited the Brandon Braves to 6 hits. Morgan, the Braves pitcher, also pitched a good game, allowing only 8 hits to the Cashionites. Manger E. P. Cashion of the Slater team entered the line-up and caught the entire game for Slater. "The old man of the squad" caught a good game and managed his team well during the game. He secured one of the 8 hits given up by Morgan. Dee Wilson, left fielder for the Slater nine, was the slugging star of this game with 2 hits out of 3 times at bat. Both teams played good ball afield, Brandon having 3 errors to their credit with one for Slater. The box score for this game follows:

Brandon AB R H E McAbee, ss--------4 0 0 1 Reid, rfs------------3 0 1 0 Wynn, 2b-----------4 1 1 0 Morgan, p----------3 1 1 0 Foster, cf------------4 0 1 0 Limbaugh, c-------3 0 1 0 Anders, lf-----------4 0 0 2 Rollins, 3b----------3 0 0 0 Byrd, 1b-------------3 0 1 0 - - - - Totals---- ------31 2 6 3

Slater AB R H E P. Ledford, ss-----4 1 1 0 Wilson, lf----------3 0 2 1 W. Cashion, rf----4 0 1 0 Taylor, 1b----------4 1 1 0 E. Cashion, c-----4 0 1 0 McMakin, 3b-----3 0 0 0 A. Ledford, 2b---4 0 1 0 Rampey, cf--------3 0 0 0 McCall, p----------3 1 1 0 - - - - Totals---- ------32 3 8 1

Brandon ----------000 200 000-2 Slater---------------000 120 00--3

Opening the second half of the Piedmont Textile Baseball League's schedule, Slater defeated Camperdown at Camperdown on June 29, 1946, by the score of 14 to 9. Bliss McCall, Slater hurler, gave up 10 hits in this encounter but kept them fairly well scattered. Erwin, Camperdown pitcher, was touched for a total of 20 hits, many of them being of the extra base variety. Leading the batting parade for Slater was Bud McMakin with 4 hits out of 6 times at bat, one of them being a mighty home run. Perry Rampsy, center fielder, also had 4 hits out of 6 times at bat, while Bliss McCall aided his cause with 3 hits out of 4 times at bat, one of them being a two bagger. Aubrey Led ford collected 3 hits out of 6 times at bat, with all of his being triples. The game was slow and marked by rain which threatened to interrupt the game; however, the rain stopped and the game continued. Wet baseballs and grounds contributed to the slowness of the game. The box score is as follows: Slater AB R H E P. Ledford, ss------5 2 1 2 Rampsey, cf--------6 3 4 0 A. Ledford, 2b-----6 2 3 1 Taylor, 1b-----------6 0 0 0 McMakin, 3b------6 2 4 0 W. Cashion, c-----6 1 2 1 Wilson, lf----------4 1 2 1 Ellenburg, rf------1 0 0 0 Toby, rf-------------4 1 1 0 McCall, p----------4 2 3 0 - - - - Totals---- ------48 14 20 5

Camperdown AB R H E McDowll, ss--------5 1 2 0 Dill, cf---------------4 2 1 0 J. Whitaker, rf-----5 1 1 0 Brezeal, 1b---------5 1 1 0 Burnett, 3b--------4 1 2 1 D. Whitaker, 2b--5 2 1 0 Burrell, 1f---------4 1 0 1 Davis, c------------5 0 1 0 Erwin, p-----------5 0 2 0 - - - - Totals---- ------42 9 10 2

Slater-----------000 030 553--14 Camperdown000 322 002---9

The game sheduled between Union Bleachery and Slater at Slater, originally scheduled for July 6, was played on July 9 at Slater, with Union Bleachery winning by the score of 1 to 0. This game was a pitchers' duel between R. Brooks of Union Bleachery and Bliss McCall of Slater, with honors being about equally divided. Both pitchers gave up 4 hits. McCall issued one base on ball and struck out 5, while Brooks walked none and struck out 7. The run scored by Union Bleachery was unearned and came in the third inning through an error. The game was well-played and interesting to the spectators. Batting honors went to Aubrey Ledford, of the Slater teram, with 2 hits out of 3 times a bat. The box score is as follows:

Union Bleachery AB R H E Heaton, rf-----------4 1 1 0 Turner, 3b-----------4 0 1 0 Miller, lf-------------4 0 0 0 Bishop, 2b----------3 0 1 0 Bell, 1b--------------4 0 0 0 Patterson, cf-------3 0 0 0 C. Brooks, c--------3 0 1 0 Belcher, ss----------3 0 0 0 R. Brooks, p--------3 0 0 0

- - - - Totals---- ------31 1 4 0 (Con't. on page 5, col. 1)

July 18, 1946 THE SLATER NEWS Page Five

[headline, spans columns 1-2] GOINGS-ON - - - - - IN WEAVE ROOMS -

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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Page Six THE SLATER NEWS July 18, 1946

[picture spanning the width of the page of a bunc of people in front of the capital] The Senior Class of the Slater-Marietta High School recently spent a week in Washington, D. C., visitign the sights of the National Capitiol. While there, the class had their picture made on the lawn of the National Capitol. Congressman Joseph R. Bryson, from the Fourth Congressional District of South Carolina, was with the group when the pictures were made. Sho wn from left to right are: Billy Vassey, Elsie Lee Pitman, H. S. Richardson, Jr., Ray Johnson, Marious Brown, Bryson Cole, Angelan Hunt, J. D. Pridmore, Dillard Veal, Miss Frances WIlliams, Miss Wilma Me Abee, Mr. Ernest Sechrest, Jr., Congressman Bryson, Frances Miller, Billy Knight, Kathleen Nelson, Elizabeth Ballenger, Charles Robinson, Fred Cashion, Clelle Bu chanan, and Ophelia Riley.

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[box with "WITH OUR VETERANS" inside it]

Again the Slater News extends a special welcome to its returning Veterans. With this issue, we would like to welcome the following:

Waymon Kirksey When Waymon left our employ in July, 1943 to enter service wit hthe Army, he was employed as a janitor in the Plant Office. Maymon spent fourteen months of his service overseas in the Pacific Theater, where he was on active duty during the campaign of the Marianna Islands. He received his Honorable Discharge Dec. 28, 1945, and returned to work with us in Jan, 1946.

Coy A. Campbell Coy worked here as a cloth packer until he entered the Navy in Oct. 1943. He received his boot training at Great Lakes, Ill., and after four months of training, he was sent overseas to serve with the Pacific Fleet. While in service, he was given special training as a Gunner. Coy was given his HOnorable Discharge Dec. 29, 1945, and returned to work here Jan.1946.

Charles R. Puckett This Veteran worked as a smash hand in our weaving department before he was called to the Army in Dec. 1942. Raymond received seven months of training in the sates before going overseas to serve with the Infantry twenty-seven months in the Mediterranean Theatre. He was on active combat duty in Italy and Northern Africa. During one combat, he was seriously wounded in the head and had to spend a month in the hospital for treatment. He received his Honorable Discharge in Nov. 1945, and came back to work on his old job with us in Jan, 1946.

William K. Bramlett This man left our employ in Dec. 1942 to enter service wit hthe ARmy. Prior to his induction, he worked in the Typing-In Department. He served fourteen months in the sates and twenty-three overseas in the Pacific Theater. While overseas he spent twenty-eight days in the hospital for treatment of burns received when a stove exploded near him. He was given an honorable Discharege in Jan. 1946, and returned to work here in that same month.

Harold E. Robinson Before entering service in Feb. 1941, Ex-S/Sgt. Robinson was employed in the Weaving Department of our planet. While in the states, he served with the 28th Infantry. He served nineteen months overseas in the European Theater, and participated in three major battles. At one time he was reported missing in action, but his parents were later notified that he was a prisoner of the Germans. Harold was given his Honorable Discharge Oct. 7, 1945, and returned to his job at this plant in Jan. 1946.

Ralph E. Wells Ralph worked as a smash hand in our Weaving Department prior to his induction into the Army in Dec. 1944. He was in service thirteen months, six of which were spent overseas in Pacific Theater. While serving overseas, he participated in three major battles. Soon after receiving his Honorable Discharge in Jan. 1946, he returned to work here.

Harold M. Tilley Before entering service in March 1943. Harold was employed by this Plant as a warp haulter in the weaving Department. After receiving seven months of training in the sates, he shipped overseas to serve twenty-six months. He served overseas with a medical detachment in the Pacific Theater, and was on active duty during two major battles. He received his Honorbale Discharge Jan. 17, 1946, and came back to work with us the following month. He has since left our employ to work elsewhere.

Joseph B. Capps Prior to joining the Navy in Jan. 1944, Joseph worked in our Preparation Department as a yarn boy. He was given five months of basic training in the states, then sent to the Asiatic Theater. He also served in the Pacific Theater and saw action in battles in the Philippines, Okinawa, Iwo Jima and Tokyo. After returning to the states, he spent seven weeks in the hospital to recuperate from "battle fatigue." He was given an Honorable Discharge Jan. 7, 1946, and returned to work here the latter part of that same month.

Reserve Outfit (con't. from page 5, col.5) them informed of discrict Navy activities. Personnel at any recruiting station may be consulted to keep up Navy contacts. Enlisted men now on inactive duty may enroll in the V-6 class of the Naval Reserve for inactive duty and later upon applicaiton may transfer to the Organized Reserve or other classes of the Volunteer Reserve when units are formed locally. If a man enlists in the Naval REserve at the time he is separated, he will not be required to report to his local Selective Service board when he returns home. Naval Aviation Reserve Under the Naval Aviation Reserve program, pilots may fly aircraft currently operating in the fleet and at Navy pay in the case of the Organized Reserve. Flying days also will continue for aircrewman reservists, amd ground personnel will be able to keep abreast of the latest developments in post-war aviation. A typical CV group will include fighter, bomber and torpedo squadrons with approximately 125 officers and 65 enlisted billets in aviation ratings. The air program will be carried out at the following air stations: New Orleans, St. Louis, Minneapolis, Squantum, New York, willow Grove, Pa.; Atlanta, Memphis, Dallas, Livermore, Calif.; Groose Ile, Mich.; Olathe, Kan.; Glenview, Ill.; Columbus, Ohio, Anacostia, D. C.; Norfolk, Jacksonville, Miami, Seattle, San Diego, and Hutchinson, Kan.

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"The faith that really moves mountains believes in using dynamite and steam shovels." - Dawn. ---------------- "It is not thinking that frightens me. A man can think all he likes, and not be afraid. Most of the trouble . . . comes from not thinking!" - Paul Scherer, Event in Eternity (Harper).

Baseball Team (con't. from page 5, col. 3)

near first base, which robbed a Bleacheryite of a hit. The game was otherwise slow and not of the spectacular variety due to the extreme heat. However, the fans were given their money's worth as only one error was committed. This error occurred when Taylor dropped the ball at first base. The regular umpire scheduled for the game failed to appear. This situation was taken care of by Ralph Robinson, of Renfrew, and Marion Dudley, of Slater, who turned in one of the beast exhibitions of umpireing seen in the league this year. The next scheduled game finds Slater at Judson this coming Saturday. The box score for the game with Renfrew follows:

Renfrew AB R H E Brown, 2b ------------ 4 1 2 0 Knox, 1b -------------- 4 0 0 0 Ivey, rf ----------------- 4 0 0 0 Foster, cf -------------- 3 0 2 0 Anderson, p --------- 4 0 1 0 Wood, lf --------------- 3 1 2 0 Edwards, c ----------- 4 0 1 0 Cunningham, 3b -- 4 0 1 0 Lockaby, ss ---------- 3 0 0 0 Granger -------------- 1 0 1 0 -- -- -- -- Total ------ 34 2 10 0

Slater AB R H E P.Ledford, ss --------- 4 2 2 0 Hall, rf ----------------- 4 1 1 0 McMakin, 3b --------- 3 1 1 0 Taylor, 1b --------------4 2 2 1 W. Cashion, c ---------3 0 2 0 A. Ledford, 2b ------- 4 0 0 0 Rampey, p ------------ 3 0 0 0 F. Cashion, lf -------- 3 0 0 0 Toby, rf ---------------- 3 0 1 0 -- -- -- -- Total ------ 32 6 9 1 Renfrew ------------011 000 000-2 Slater ---------------103 020 000-6 ------------------- "To avoid that run down feeling-cross the streets carefully."- Phil-news.

[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.

Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc. [End of Column 4]

[Column 5]

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.

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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.