Slater News

March 2, 1947 THE SLATER NEWS Page Three

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

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lynch and daughter, Linda, were recent visitors in Greer.

Mr. and Mrs. James Allison and daughter, Ruth, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Allison and children.

Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Canham enjoyed having Mrs. Canham's brother, Lt. Johnnie Surratt, and his wife with them for the week-end.

J. D. Pridmore spent the week-end with his sister, Mrs. Willie Owensby.

T. R. Chandler gave a birthday dinner Sunday for Doris, Lillian, and Georgia. All had a very nice time.

We welcome Olin Rice on the

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second shift in Weave Room 2 and hope he will enjoy his work here.

Bernice Foster had as her recent visitor, her brother, William Hooker, of Brevard, N. C.

Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Case and son and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Moss were visitors in Hendersonville, N. C. Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. George Burrell spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Willis Pepper.

Miss Pearl Price and Miss Bernice Foster were present at the Mull-Ogle wedding which was performed iat Nine Forks Baptist Churth last Saturday evening. We all wish the couple a long and happy married life.

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Senior Class (Con't. from page 1, col. 3)

him by leaving him at home instead of taking him to the Holy Land with her, he rents her mansion to her dearest enemy and mother of his ladylove, where he masquerades as her butler, disguising his pal. Bill, as her gardener, and Muggsy, the college grind and Latin coach, as her housemaid. And all this sheme is not only to provide them with ready cash, but to enable them to discover whether their lady-loves are flirting with wealthier suitors. Their plans are upset when Aunt Sarah cancels her trip to the Holy Land.

The cast includes an affected society matron; her two charming daughters; a self-important banker; a fatuous villege poet; the college grind's jealous sweetheart; a timid dean; a superstitious colored cook; besides Peter, who is always in hot water; his pal, Bill; and Peter's aunt. The female impersonation is a riot.

The cast is as follows: Miss Sarah Pepperdine, Peter's aunt —Ruth Laws; Jasmine Jackson, Aunt Sarah's darky cook —Kathleen Reynolds; Cicero Murglethorpe, the dean of Elwood College—Jimmie Pierce; Peter Pepperdine, always in hot water—N. E. Hughes; Bill Bradshaw, Peter's pal—Gene Cox; Thorndyke Murglethorpe, Muggsy — Russel Hampton; Mrs. Georgiana Clarkson, a social climber—Mary Dodson; Nadine Clarkston, Peter's sweetheart—Fannie Mae Murton; Peggy Clarkston, Bill's sweetheart — Doris Hargrove; Malvina Potts, Muggsy's goddess—Bobbie McMullan; John Boliver, a wealthy banker — Harold Knight; and Dupont Darby, the poet—Roy Lebrand.

Admission for the play will be 25c for school children and 37c for adults and others. Advance tickets will be sold at the school. Proceeds will be used for a class trip to Washington, D. C.

Mrs. Wilma M. Cox, the class sponsor, is directing the play. _________________________ Religion is what the individual does with his own solitude. If you are never solitary you are never religious. — Dean Inge.

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Some Hints For The Lady Folks

Did you know that both the Labor Department in Washington and the New York Herald Tribune have prepared pamphlets to help you plan, buy for and prepare meals for two? Information of this nature is always invaluable, because most of the better cook books have recipes for four or more, and no matter how you divide them, you never seem to come out right. For these pamphlets, write to the Department of Labor, Statistical Division, Washington, D. C.; and to the New York Herald Tribune, Food Editor, New York, New York, asking for Cooking for Two. * * * Next time you have to put a dish of food directly on the ice, place a fruit jar rubber ring under it. The ring will stick to both the ice and dish and

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will hold the latter in place. * * * Rather than dirty a grate or rolling pin, rub to pieces of dry bread together when you want crumbs again. Do you use those on cauliflower? It's amazing what they do for an otherwise uninteresting dish, and you don't have to fuss with hollandaise sauce. Speaking of

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bread, try croutons in tomato or pea soup—fried in butter, they' delicious. If you're short on butter, use bacon fat. * * * When a recipe calls for egg whites alone, place the yolks in a well-greased baking dish which can in turn be placed in a pan of boiling water. When cooked, the yolks can be used as salad or hot dish garnishes. If you have any leftover fried eggs, just chop them up and

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[photo of coronation services at Slater Baptist, spans bottom of cols. 2-4] Shown aboe is another view of the Coronation Services recently held at the Slater Baptist Church where six girls were crowned. Several years of effort and work were necessary by these girls and their leader, Mrs. N. C. Hawkins, before they were entitled to this honor.

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Theatre Guide

March 22, 1947 "STEP BY STEP" Starring Lawrence Tierney Lowell Gilmore Ann Jeffreys ____________ March 24, 1947 "RETURN OF MONTE CRISTO" Starring Louis Hayward _____________ March 28, 1947 "NOBODY LIVES FOREVER" Starring John Garfield Walter Brennan Geraldine Fitzgerald Faye Emerson ______________ March 29, 1947 "DICK TRACY VS. CUEBALL" Starring Morgan Conway Rita Corday Rita Jefferys ________________ March 31, 1947 "VACATION IN RENO" Starring Jack Haley Wally Brown Ann Jeffreys __________________ April 4, 1947 "THE TIME, THE PLACE, AND THE GIRL" Starring Dennis Morgan Janis Paige Jack Carson Martha Vickers

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Miss Davis (Con't. from page 1, col. 4)

She also made a brief tour of the village to see the churches, homes, and clinic.

On this occasion, a number of parents, teachers, and high school students were guests of the Civic Club to hear Miss Davis as she gave some of her impressions of America, and now taking place in England. At the close of her discussion, Miss Davis conducted an interesting "question and answer" period, which was for the benefit of those who wished to ask questions.

As an added attraction for the evening, Miss Kathleen Farnsworth, teacher in the local school, rendered a cello number, after which she presented the following high school girls in a special vocal number: Misses Patricia Summey, Freida Thornton, Betty Vassey, Faye Dean, and Carolyn Marsh. The piano accompaniment for these numbers was played by Mrs. W. W. Stephenson.

Those who heard Miss Davis thoroughly enjoyed her discussion, and hope that she will visit Slater again at her earliest convenience.

The program for this meeting was planned by Miss Inez Graham and Mrs. W. Earle Reid. __________________________ [column 5]

LINES FROM THE LIBRARY

We were very happy to have Betty Scarce and Gaile ("Butch") Burgess read stories at a recent meeting of the Thursday Afternoon Story Hour group. Betty read "The Travels of a Fox," while "Butch" read "Ask Mr. Bear." Both of these children are in the first grade this year, and Miss Margaret Coleman is their teacher. These girls read fluently and with expression, and all those present enjoyed hearing them. We not only congratulate Betty and "Butch" for their fine reading progress, but we also commend their parents and their teacher for the part they have played in the achievements of these children. _______________ It is always a great pleasure to welcome new members to the library. Our library roll continues to increase, and we credit a great deal of this to you readers who, finding joy in your reading, wish to shre it with others by telling them what the library means to you. To you who have not yet joined the library, we extend an invitation to do so at your earliest convenience. We need you, and we believe that the library can add a great deal to your "reading happiness."

This week we greet Mrs. Grace Griffin as a new library member. Mrs. Griffin is one of the second grade teachers in the local school, and we hope that the library can assist her not only in securing materials for her own reading, but in supplying materials for her school work, as well.

Mrs. Christine Stockton Miller is also a new member. Christine and her husband lived in Slater until recently, when they moved to Cleveland. We welcome Christine as a library member, and look forward to having her visit the library as often as possible.

Little Betty Ruth Ross is another new member, both for the library and for the Thursday Afternoon Story Hour group. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ross. Her sister, Violet, has been a member of the Girls' Library Club for quite a while.

Our latest addition to the library roll is Fred Cashion. Fred is an employee of the Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc. and works in the Weaving Department. _____________ We feel that Mr. and Mrs. Edward Laws and family deserve honorable mention for their unusual reading record. Living out of the village, they sometimes find it a little inconvenient to get to the library. Nevertheless, they do visit the library regularly, always getting a supply of books sufficient to last until the next trip. We understand that the whole family reads these books, after which they are often read by relatives and neighbors who live near. To the Edward Laws family, we say "Congratulations! Keep up the good work!

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[Column 1] Births

Mr. and Mrs Eugene Cody of Cleveland are receiving congratulations on the birth of a son, Richard Marlin, at the Wood Memorial Clinic on March 1. The baby weighed 7 1/2 lb. at birth.

Mrs. Cody is the former Miss Ruby Rollins of Greer.

Mr. Cody is connected with the Georgia Hardwood Company at Cleveland.

Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Thornton announce the arrival of a daughter at the Wood Memorial Clinic on March 4. At birth, the little girl weighed 8 lb. 14 oz.

Mrs. Thornton is the former Miss Ruby Mae Wyatt of Greenville.

Mr. Thornton is connected with the Standard Coffee Company.

Mr. and Mrs Dayton Lee Tyler of Marietta are the proud parents of a little son, born at the Wood Memorial Clinic on March 5. The little boy weighed 10 lb. 4 oz. at birth.

Mrs. Tyler is the former Miss Annie Robinson of Marietta.

Mr. Tyler operates a grocery store in the Marietta vicinity.

Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Coggins of Marietta are being extended congratulations on the birth of a baby daughter at the Wood Memorial Clinic on March 6. The little girl, who has been named Carolyn Diana, weighed 6 lb. 4 oz. at birth.

Mrs. Coggins is the former Miss Dorothy Mae Lee of Marietta.

Some Hints (Con't. from page 3, col. 4)

use them for garnishes too.

Here's a suggestion for the inevitable hamburger to give it a new lift. 1/2 pound ground round steak 1 tablespoon moist bread crumbs 1/8 teaspoon salt Dash pepper 1 tablespoon prepared mustard 1 tablespoon fine dry bread crumbs

Combine meat, bread crumbs, water, salt and pepper. Shape lightly into two outlet forms. Spread each side with mustard. Dip in dry bread crumbs. Sear on both sides under broiler, turn heat low, and cook 5 minutes longer on each side.

Everyone Needs Self Confidence (Courtesy ''SHE'')

''How can I gain self-confi dence?'' Day in and day out hundreds of people ask psychiatrists this question.

What these people are asking is, ''How can I learn to have faith in myself and the things I do, to meet people and life with self-assurance and trust?'' And what they want most

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[Picture spans column 2-3] Miss Peggy Scarce, attractive daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Scarce of Slater, who recently received a gold medal given by the Slater Baptist Church for perfect attendance at Sunday School during the year 1946. Congratulations, Peggy!

earnestly to know is, ''Can it be done?''

''Yes,'' says psychiatry. By learning to see themselves realistically, the unconfident can turn the trick of believing in themselves. Seeing yourself realistically simply means seeing yourself as you are - counting your good points as well as your demerits, your accomplishments as well as your failures. And if you can tke this prescription, you'll be taking psychic vitamins.

The unconfident neede the psychic vitamin of realism, for they have no clear vision of themselves. They know their lacks well, but not their virtues. They are expert at scorning, belittling, disparaging and underrating themselves - but not at valuing themselves. Their talents aren't spectacular enough, they think. Their achievements are nothing. To their good qualities, they're blind. People may think well of them. The evidence may be stacked high in their favor. But they don't budge their selfrespect from its same low level.

[Column 3] Let's say their job pays off with a fat check at the end of the week. They still insist it's an ''unimportant'' job. Friends say their party was gay. They say it should have been gayer. If they're praised, praise rolls off their minds. If they're called attractive, they feel it is flattery. They've lost the knack of believing good things about themselves.

''I know I don't think very much of myself,'' said a young man to a psychiatrist. ''I know I always think other people are

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[Column 4] OFFICE NEWS

Mr. A. D. Beard of Columbia was a visitor in the home of his cousin, Mr. F. J. Brannon, Jr., last week.

Mrs. Thelma Bledsoe and family visited relatives in Spartanburg, S. C. Sunday.

Miss Clarissa Camden attended a birthday dinner in Travelers Rest Sunday, which was given in honor of her greatgrandfather, Mr. Stephen Goldsmith, who is 98 years old.

Miss Elizabeth Ammons spent the week-end as the guest of her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Toby, of Hawthorne Lane in Greenville.

Mrs. Cecil Ross, of the Industrial Relations Department, celebrated her first wedding anniversary on Sunday, March 9.

superior to me. But I can't seem to help it . . . it's a habit.''

It's a habit, all right - one of deflating ourselves while we inflate others. And it's a disastrous habit calculated to send anyone's self-confidence into a depression, to make any of us feel small and inadequate and unworthy and unwanted. But, fortunately, it's a habit that can be changed. And the best way to change it is by cultivating a policy of thinking well of ourselves, of putting together again the opinion of ourselves that we've torn to shreds.

Take a good look at your assets, says the psychiatrist, instead of forever harping on your faults. In other words, instead of always thinking about what they've got that you haven't got, start thinking about what you've got.

''But what are my assets?'' many ask in bewilderment. ''I didn't know I had any.'' Assets aren't world-shaking things reserved for the great and the mighty. All of us have them. They are everything - little or big - that we do in the course of a day or a year, and that we do well. These things that we do well are the evidence in our favor. They can be our credit sheet in life. The reason so many of us pass them up is that we're so busy staring at other people's glory and at our own shortcomings.

So here are few to remind you. Maybe you're well-read or well-informed. Maybe you have a pleasing personality, do nice things for others, get along swimmingly with people. Maybe you keep your home in apple-pie order, though you haven't remarked it to yourself lately. Maybe that job of yours is ''responsible'' or ''interesting'' as everyone says it is, though you yourself talk it down. And maybe there are lost of other jobs you do well that you count as mere nothings. Maybe, in other words, you've been seeing yourself lopsidely - your good points and accomplishments in a haze, your failings in bold relief. To see yourself realistically, on the other hand, means to see yourself whole, to let your good qualities get a grip on your thinking. And when they get that grip - when you earnestly believe in them - you'll have all the confidence you want.

William James, the great psychologist, spoke of a per-

[Column 5] son's ''inner atmosphere.'' It's the feeling tone our criss-crossing thoughts and emotions create deep inside of us. It may be a nice, warm, cozy feeling of self-content, of knowing that we are good enough for life. Or it may be just the opposite. We, ourselves, make it the one or the other.

If we are ridden with doubt and mistrust, if our self-respect is shabby then the prevailing message we send to our hearts daily is one of self-disapproval and sick despair. But if, on the other hand, our prevailing message is that we are as good as the next fellow and can tackle our life job as well, then our inner mood glows with satisfaction and vitality and hope. We feel equal to ''anything that may turn up,'' as James says.

This emotion-warming conviction that we are equal to life is the healthy inner glow that self-confidence creates. - Stella K. Newman

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Page Four THE SLATER NEWS July 12, 1945

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WITH OUR MEN IN SERVICE

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Pfc. George M. Turner is well-known to many employees and residents of Slater, as he was in charge of the Supply Room here for a number of years, having left our plant about five years ago.

Pfc. Turner was recently dismissed from a hospital in England, and is now working in a post office there. At the time of his induction in January, 1943, he was employed in the Technical Engineering Department at Judson Mill in Greenville, and was also attending Furman University. He plans to continue his education when he is discharged from service.

His wife, Mrs. Joyce Lee Turner, and two-year-old daughter, Nancy Ann, make their home in Slater.

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Charles Buchanan, S-2/C. son of Mrs. Nora Buchanan of Marietta, is now stationed at Shoemaker, Cali. after completing his boot training at Bainbridge, Maryland.

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Charles was formerly employed at this plant as a slasher helper and enlisted in the Navy on February 24, 1945.

His brother, Pfc. Richmond B. Buchanan, is serving with the U. S. Army in Czechoslovakia. Richmond is also a former employee of this company, having worked as a reed fixer helper in our Preparation Department.

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Community Association

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The second party was held June 28th, and the program opened with a reading, "That Mean Ol' Ink" given by Little Miss "Prissy" Wright. Miss Martin then lead group singing, followed by an impromptu quartet singing "In the Evening by the Moonlight" composed of Billy Hamilton, Lorraine Bowles, Bobby McMullan and Ophelia Riley.

The Scout Troops that have been going to Day Camp at Cleveland Park in Greenville had learned several singing games and two of them were demonstrated on the stage by a group of young people. "Mutton Chops" was played by Flossie Abernathy, Betty Phillips, Segrid Gosnell, Margaret and Martha Robertson, Carolyn Dixon, Patsy Southerlin, Frieda Thronton, Elaine Foster and Nancy Stephenson. "Bumps A-Daisy" was also played with Judy Cox, Bobby Addington, Segrid Gosnell, Ted Smith, Sara Jane Christopher, Larry Childs, L. B. Vaughan, Nancy Stephenson, Patsy Christopher, Ansel McMakin, Jr., Patricia Summey, Herbert

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Our Servicemen Here And There [Spans Columns 2 and 3]

Three Huffmans Now In Service

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Avery Huffman of 15 1st St., Slater, S. C., are the proud parents of three sons now serving with the U. S. Army. They are: Pfc. Calvin L. Huffman, Pfc. Charles A. Huffman, and Master Sergeant Vernon W. Huffman.

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Calvin, the youngest of the boys, is now serving with the army in Italy. He worked as a weaver and loom fixer in our plant from 1938 until February, 1944, at which time he was inducted into service. His wife, Mrs. Gladys Lane Huffman of Slater, is employed at present as a weaver here.

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Charles who is 27 years of age, is with the American forces in Germany, where he is serving with an infantry outfit. He also worked as a loom fixer at this plant before entering service.

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Vernon, the eldest of the three brothers, is serving with the Air Corps in the Philippines, and has been in service for 15 years. Vernon has never worked at this plant, but has visited his family here while on furlough.

The Huffman family has resided in Slater for a number of years, having moved here from Alta Vista, Virginia in 1938. Mr. Charles A. Huffman, the father, has been employed in our Weaving Department as a loom fixer for the past seven years.

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Farthing, Flossie Abernathy, George Hopson, Carolyn Dixon and Gene Addington as partners.

Betty Vassey, Mildred Farthing and Frances Miller sang "Bell Bottom Trousers," accompanied by Miss Martin.

The program was followed by outside games for the children, under the supervision of Misses Bishop, Martin and Mrs. Reid. The adults and young people participated in games in the building lead by Miss Pollard. The highlight of the evening was the game, "Going To Jerusalem" in which only adults took part. Mrs. Bill Stephenson was the winner and for her endurance, she was given a devils food cake.

Despite the heat everyone seemed to have a good time and following this game, everyone said a pleasant good night.

It is hoped that for the parties of July 12th and 26th more adults will be present.

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IN MEMORIAM

I saw a ghostly legion march, Across a wind swept plain; Into the gloom they disappeared Ne'er to return again. And as the star shells burst above, In brilliant, ghastly light, I saw their forms, as still they lay, Surrounded by the night.

And suddenly my vision waned, I lived in yesterday, I stood upon a platform built Beside a teeming way; And there I watched the soldiers' march Along the crowded street, And 'midst the frenzied cheers I heard The tread of marching feet.

But I saw not the well groomed men, I saw the gaps between, And once again my mind recalled That dreadful battle scene. I saw again the rain swept field Where heroes' deeds were done And from the sky I heard a voice, "God bless them, ev'ryone."

By Russell Doyle

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Carman With Infantry Now Serving In Austria

In a recent letter from Pvt. Roy Jack Carman, he reports that he is now serving with the Infantry in Austria.

Pvt. Carman sends his regards to all his Slater friends, and expects to be home sometime in the next month. Jack was employed in our Weaving Department until the entered the Army in October, 1944.

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HOME IN CAROLINE

The following poem was composed by James E. Grice, S. K. 3/C, who formerly worked in our plant as a weaver and is now serving with the U. S. Navy in the Pacific:

I've been sitting here a-thinking Of my home in Caroline. I'd like to paint this picture That keeps traveling through my mind.

I can see my little cottage, Where I hope that I'll soon be— The only place this side of Heaven That is home sweet home to me.

I can see the little trail-way That leads up to the door. I hope how soon I'll travel there To part again no more.

I've seen a million places; But somehow I can't find Anything that I'll compare with My home in Caroline.

When my mission has finally ended; Then joy once more I'll find With those bright familiar faces In my home in Caroline.

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OFFICE NEWS

We welcome the following girls to the office staff: Betty Ramsey, Betty Foster, June Tolley and Jeanne Ernest.

We all wish for Mr. C. C. Compton, Assistant to the Plant Manager, a very speedy recovery from his recent operation.

Frances Ridgeway has been in the hospital for several days, but has now returned to her home. We hope that she will soon be well and back at work again.

Mr. R. P. Alexander, our Office Manager, and Mrs. Alexander recently returned from an enjoyable two weeks' vacation at Myrtle Beach.

All members of the office force were very sorry to see Kathryn Richardson leave. Kat had been working in the Shipping Department for almost three years.

Connie Henderson and Martha Taylor spent the weekend in Atlanta, Ga.

Thelma Bledsoe is off from work for a few weeks due to illness. We hope that Thelma will soon be able to be back with us.

On Wednesday, July 4th, Margaret Browning became the bride of Cpl. John Clayton Blackston, of Piedmont and Miami Beach, Fla. We regret that Margaret is leaving us, but hope that she and J. C. are going to be very happy.

Mr. J. A. White, Plant Manager, and his family have just returned from a very pleasant vacation at "Ocean Drive."

We are glad to see Kate Watson and Eleanor Coleman back at work, after being out sick for several days.

Frances Cole had as her weekend guest, Miss Josephine Burdette, of Marietta.

Mr. J. G. Chandler, Supply Room Manager, and his wife recently returned from a vacation in Atlanta, Ga.

Gene Cason spent a pleasant weekend in Abbeville.

Elizabeth Ammons' sister, Mrs. Darrell Toby of Slater, has been very happy to have her husband, Darrell D. Toby, S-1/C of Jacksonville, Fla., at home on a two weeks' furlough.

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Popular Pastor Moves To First Street Here

The Rev. J. M. Dean, Pastor of the Slater Church of God, and his family have recently moved on the village and are residing at 13 First Street.

Mr. Dean has been Pastor of the Slater Church of God for a number of months, but had been unable to move on the village due to the housing shortage.

Everyone is glad to have this popular Pastor and his family become residents of the village and extend to them a cordial and hearty welcome; likewise Mr. and Mrs. Dean will be glad to have their friends visit them at their new home.

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Reputation is what men and women think of us; character is what God and the angels know of us.—Thomas Paine

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Sports

The Office team is leading in the Slater Softball League by three games at the end of six weeks of play. The High School team has dropped from first to second place with six wins and six losses.

More rivalry is being shown between the teams as the season draws to a close, as each team is trying to improve its standing in the league. More spectators are coming to the games and pulling for their favorite teams to win.

The last scheduled game is to be played on July 17. After this, an all-star team is to be selected, and games will be scheduled with leading softball teams in Greenville. We believe that Slater will be able to put a good team on the field and can offer plenty of competition to the Greenville teams.

The present league standing and game scores for the past two weeks are as follows:

League Standing

Office High School Weave Rooms Preparation

Won 9 6 5 4

Lost 3 6 7 8

Pere. Won .750 .500 .417 .333

Scores

Preparation 12—High School 8 Preparation 7—High School 2 Preparation 5—Weave 8 Office 23—High School 11 Weave 5—Office 12 Preparation 16—High School 17 Preparation 4—Office 9 High School 12—Weave 4 Office 19—High School 10

Your Mail Boosts

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would feel if you were sent to a foreign land and didn't maintain contacts with your friends at home. You'd be a pretty lonely person, because the news of what was taking place in your home town wouldn't be available to you. It's a pretty lonesome thought, isn't it!

I shouldn't be hard to write a letter to your loved ones in the service. Not if you know what to write about. Tell them that the elm trees are in leaf on Main Street, that you are doing over his room in anticipation of his return, that you're having wonderful luck with your victory garden, that the girl next door is growing up, and all the other little homey items that take place in the course of any average day. Keep your letters cheerful and newsy, and you'll have him bragging to his buddies about the swell letters he gets.

And write often! V-Mail is the best medium for overseas letters, and the forms are so designed that you can write often and still have news to spare for future letters. You'll be doing a greater deed than you can possibly imagine if you write cheery letters frequently. For you'll be bolstering the morale of men who'll achieve victory much more quickly if they have the inspiration of your letters to back them up. Won't you write that letter now?

PERFECTION IN TEXTILES-A SLATER FAMILY TRADITION SINCE 1790 THE SLATER NEWS Old Slater Mill PAWTUCKET, R. I. EST. 1790 VOL. 3 Slater, S. C., September 20, 1945 No. 19 Slater Mill SLATER, SO. CAROLINA 1943

[Column 1] Machines Are The Leading Cause Of Accidents In American Industry

The machines of American industry are the best machines in the world. They do practically everything but think. Yet, though they lack the brain with which every human being is endowed, they have taken a heavy toll of American lives during these years of high pressure, accurate war production. It is odd to not this fact, for it would seem that the common sense of the average human would be adequate protection against accidents caused by the lifeless object a machine is. But such is not the case. There is not a day that passes but what injuries are inflicted on careless workers who refuse to think of their personal safety when engaged in machine occupations.

Most machine accidents are based on nothing more than out and out carelessness. The majority of them need never have happened had the worker been familiar with the simple rudiments of safety and made practical use of his common sense.

Accidents suffered by workers operating machines are the result of pure carelessness in the large majority of cases. The worker who familiarizes himself with his job and who respects his machine seldom comes in contact with doctors.

Let's make an effort to educate ourselves and our co-workers in the safe manner of machine operation. Study the following rules for safe machine operation and pass them on to the fellow who is a steady customer of the plant doctor. You'll find that these rules are based on good common sense and that it won't take much effort on your part to remember them.

1. Before operating your machine be sure that all guards are in place. They're not ornaments! They have been placed there for your protection!

2. Don't attempt to operate any machine other than the one to which you've been assigned.

3. Remember that long sleeves, neckties and loose clothing are extremely dangerous around moving machinery. This goes for gloves, rings, and wristwatches, too. You should dress just as carefully for work as you do for that heavy date on your night out.

4. Don't think for a minute that you can act as a human brake for any part of a moving machine. The hospitals are full of people who carelessly placed their hands on moving parts of machines.

5. Keep your machine clear of tools unless you absolutely need them. And if you do need them keep your eye on them so that they don't become entangled with moving parts.

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[Column 2] TINY TOTS PLEASE SLATER AUDIENCE

The Story Hour Group, a library club for pre-school, children and those of the primary grades, staged a public program at Slater Hall on Thursday night, August 30th.

Although this was the first public appearance made by this group, the children gave a good performance and entertained the audience well.

The program began with the singing of ''America,'' after which Peggy Scarce extended the welcome. Main features of the evening's entertainment were an acrostic, a playlet, songs, comical readings, a hillbilly impersonation, a musical reading, and the dramatization of the story, ''The Goats That Wouldn't Go Home.''

Those participating in the program were: Fern Barrett, Barbara Godfrey, Kenneth Godfrey, Betty Scarce, Peggy Scarce, Sandra Burgess, ''Butch'' Burgess, Eyvonne Chastain, Wynelle Chastain, Gib Toby, Patsy Ivester and Dale McWhite.

Also: Douglas Bradberry, Abie Cook, Gloria Cook, Judy Cox, Molly White, Sandra Waldrop, Jimmy Jones, Mary Ann Tilley, Patsy Tilley, Frances Burnette, Barbara Thornton, Lynn White, Bobby Hawkins, Barbara Sue Cole and Ann Henderson.

Members of the Girls' Library Club assisted as follows: piano accompanists, Elaine Foster and Patricia Summey; Ushers, Patsy Christopher, Sarah Jane Christopher, Sarah Faye Johnson and Patsy (Con't. on page 2, col. 5)

Ordination Rites Held For Brown

Ordination services were held at Slater Baptist Church on Sunday afternoon, September 3rd, for the purpose of ordinating B. B. Brown to the Gospel ministry.

The examining presbytery met before the ordination services and was composed of the following: Rev. Guy Lawson, Rev. Roy Gowan, Rev. M. C. Hembree, Rev. M. A. Martin, Rev. J. M. Bruce, Rev. John Tollison, Rev. Henry Gambell, Rev. E. J. Sargent and Rev. C. M. Johnson.

The ordination sermon was given by Rev. Guy Lawson, and Rev. Roy Gowan delivered the charge. Rev. C. M. Johnson presented the Bible and Rev. M. C. Hembree gave the ordination prayer.

Rev. Brown is pastor of Friendship Baptist Church of near Pumpkintown.

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Mr. Lybrand Dies At His Home Here

Countless friends of the Lybrand family were saddened to learn of the death of James Austin Lybrand, Sr., who died at the family residence, 24 Third St., Slater, S. C., on Friday morning September 7, 1945, at 8:15 o'clock, after an illness of six months. Mr. Lybrand was 74 years of age.

Mr. Lybrand was a highly esteemed citizen of this community and was loved and respected by all who knew him. He was a good husband, a devoted father and one who constantly worked for the betterment of his community, state and nation as he strove to encourage all things of a worthwhile nature.

By birth, Mr. Lybrand was a native South Carolinian. He was born and reared in Lexington County where his family is well known and recognized as citizens of outstanding worth. Mr. Lybrand was the son of the late Robert and Mary (Lever) Lybrand. He received his education in the public schools of that county.

For many years, Mr. Lybrand was in the mercantile business at Great Falls, S. C., but 17 years ago came to Slater as Manager of a mercantile establishment here. Later he became postmaster, but retired ten years ago on account of his health.

Almost 51 years ago, Mr. Lybrand married Miss Sarah Oglesby, who survives him and to this union, four sons and three daughters were born. Of these seven children only three survived Mr. Lybrand and are James Austin Lybrand, Jr., of Greensboro, N. C., Assistant Secretary and Treasurer of S. Slater and Sons, Inc., Mrs. Elizabeth Lybrand Christopher, of Knoxville, Tenn., and Mrs. Margaret Lybrand Wright of Slater. Preceeding Mr. Lybrand to the grave were three sons, William Martin Lybrand, Claude E. Lybrand and Roy Lybrand and one daughter, Miss Ruth Lybrand. (Con't. on page 4, col. 2)

[Column 4] The Annual Communtiy Chest Drive Is Now Well Underway At Slater

SCHOOL TERM GETS OFF TO GOOD START

The Slater-Marietta School began its 1945-1946 session September 4th, at 9:00. There was a large attendance the first day and new pupils have continued to enroll daily.

The elementary teachers are: Miss Frances Bishop, Greenville, S. C., First Grade; Miss Margaret Coleman, Travelers Rest, S. C.; First Grade; Miss Amilee Batson, Travelers Rest, S. C.; First and Second Grades; Miss Hazel Vaughan, Westminster, S. C., Second Grades; Miss Elizabeth Thompson, Duncan, S. C., Second Grade; Miss Elizabeth McDaniel, Greenville, S. C., Third Grade; Mrs. Elma Culbertson. Maudlin, S. C., Third Grade; Miss Hattie Belle Forrest, Travelers Rest, S. C., Fourth Grade; Miss Eloise Loftis, Campobello, S. C., Fourth Grade; Miss Kathryn Cleveland, Marietta, S. C., Fifth Grade; Miss Faye Ferree, Campobello, S. C., Fifth Grade; Miss Eleanor Martin Travelers Rest, S. C., Sixth Grade; Mrs. Cecile Richey, Travelers Rest, S. C., Sixth Grade.

The high school teachers are: Mrs. J. H. Barnett, Marietta, S. C., Seventh Grade; Miss Frances Williams, Landrum, S. C., Science, Geography, Mathematics; Miss Frances Barnett, Marietta, S. C., Science, Chemistry, History; B. L. Huff, Marietta, S. C., Mathematics; Mrs. Lillian Cleveland, Marietta, S. C., Home Economics; Mrs. Betty Hughes, Cleveland, S. C.; English; Miss Wilma McAbee, (Con't. on page 4, col. 4)

Local Library Offers Facilities

With the opening of school, we would like to call the attention of both the pupils and faculty to the library facilities offered by the Community Library. We are especially anxious to serve the reading needs of those connected with the school and hope that our library conveniences can supplement those of the school.

During the last school session, the Community Library secured from the Greenville Public Library, a number of books suitable for book reports. These books were used extensively in the English and History courses, and our librarian will be glad to work out a similar arrangement for the present session.

In addition to books for parallel reading and book reports, we would like to men(Con't. on page 4, col. 3)

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The annual drive to raise funds for the Community Chest of Greater Greenville is now underway at Slater and throughout the county. The drive in most places began on September 17th and will end Saturday, September 22nd. S. Slater & Sons, Inc. is observing this period for its drive.

Solicitations will be handled the same this year as last year, and are being made by the overseers on each shift. It is hoped that a spirit of rivalry will take place and that Slater will overscribe its quota as it has in the past.

Last year S. Slater & Sons, Inc. led the textile division with a contribution of $3,088.- 00, or a total of $3.43 per person. The mill nearest Slater in the drive was Duncan Mill, of Greenville, with a total of $7,993.48, or an average per employee of $2.85. Third place went to our neighbor, Renfrew Bleachery, with a total contribution of $1,167.24, or an average of $2.46 per employee.

In the order named the mills followed: Judson Mill, Union Bleachery, Poinsette Mill, Brandon Corporation, Westboro Weaving Company, Victor-Monoghan Co., Piedmont Plush Mill, F. W. Poe Manufacturing Co., Southern Pile Fabric Co., Florence Mills, Southern Weaving Co., Southern Franklin Process Co., Co., Woodside Cotton Mill, Camperdown Mill, Southern Worsted Co., and Mills Mill.

Some people may feel that since the war is over it will not be necessary to give as much as was the case during the war, but this is a mistaken idea, as the war against poverty, disease, and want is a continuous one and the same problems will continue in this county just the same as under war conditions and will, no doubt, be increased as the ranks of the unemployed increase.

Many of the agencies supported by the Chest are of direct aid to the people of this community, and when a person has made his contribution, he has that sense of having helped those less fortunate than themselves. This, of course, is the Christian ideal, for it has been said and proven that we are our brother's keeper.

As we go to press, it has been learned that overseer Oscar R. Drury, of the second shift, Preparation Department, has already reached his quota, and is the first to reach his goal. The amount subscribed is not known, and no doubt Mr. Drury and his workers will oversubscribe their quota.

Allen Suttle is in charge of the drive at Slater. In addition, Mr. Suttle is Lt. Colonel of the Textile Division for Greater Greenville.

September 20, 1945; THE SLATER NEWS; Page Three

[Column 1] GOINGS-ON - - - - - IN WEAVE ROOMS -

Friends of Mrs. Mary Taylor and Mrs. Dovie Faust wish them and their brothers, Mr. Lonnie Surratt and Mr. David Surratt, success in thier taxi business. They operate two Blue Bird Cabs. The brothers were recently discharged from the Army.

We are glad to have Miss Lillie Davis back with us after several days of illness.

Mr. and Mrs. Jackson Finely of Woodruff, S. C., spent a recent week end with his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Finley of Marietta, S. C.

Missess Jewel and Jean Pittman of Greenville, S. C., spent a recent week-end with Miss Lillie Davis.

Rev. B. B. Brown is holding a Revival Meeting at the Friendship Church in Marietta, S. C.

We wish Mr. Mayes Stroud, a former Weaver, success in his new job as Smash Hand.

Pvt. Larkin Cox spent a recent leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Cox, after returning from overseas. He is now stationed at Camp Gordon, Ga.

Cloth Room Chatter

Pfc. Ralph Edwards, who has returned from overseas duty in Europe, visited Miss Hazel Campbell. He is spending a thirty-day furlough with relatives and friends. He is to report back to Tampa, Fla., September 24th.

Mrs. Lillie Mae Green has received word recently that her husband, Pfc. Laten Green, is expecting to get a discharge from the Army within the next ten days. He is now stationed in an army camp near Greensboro, N. C.

Pfc. Albert D. Pace arrived Tuesday, September 4th, to spend a thirty-day furlough with relatives and friends. He has served 23 months in the European theatre of war. He will report back to Augusta, Ga., for troop training before going to his new station in Kentucky.

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Brooks spent a recent week-end with Miss Marie Smith and her parents.

Mr. and Mrs. Cleland Duncan and children, Mrs. Frances Pace and children, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Talley, Clara Norwood and Margie Talley spent the past week-end in Clover, Virginia, with their sister, Mrs. J. D. Holt.

Mrs. R. A. Griffin and sons, Donald and Roy Lindsey, of Hartsville, Ga., visited with the McCluney sisters recently.

Mrs. Mildred Coleman is to spend this week-end with her husband's parents, Mr. and Mrs. I. W. Coleman in Travelers Rest.

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Kelley had as their Sunday visitors, Mrs. Sara Kelley and small son, Pat, and Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Southern of Taylors.

Mrs. Beulah Stroud gave a suprise birthday dinner Sunday for her husband, Mr. Duff Stroud. The guests included all the children and their families

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The third shift employees welcome Myrtle Lane as a Weaver in Weave Room No. 1.

Mrs. Sallie Mercury was a recent guest of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Stella Moss, of Hendersonville, N. C.

Oscar Johnson, Broadus McCarson and Earl Johnson recently motored to Panama City, Florida, on a business trip.

Misses Ruth and Franes Myers of Washington, D. C., and Rev. F. W. Garrison of Cleveland, S. C., were recent dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Plase Cox and sons, of Travelers Rest.

We welcome the following new employees on the second shift. Weave Room No. 1: Mr. Richard Singleton, Mr. Heyward Hannon and Mr. Roy Henderson.

On August 26th, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Bates and Mrs. Everett Chapman had as their guests for a day in the mountains, Mr. and Mrs. Dess Cryder of Elberton, Ga., Miss Naomi English, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Hammond, all of Thomason, Ga., and Mrs. Woodrow Cunningham of Slater, S. C.

and Mrs. Maybelle Bridwell. Mr. Stroud received many useful gifts and the occasion was an enjoyable one.

Misses Frances and Jessie Clyde Pool, daughters of Mrs. Mary Cline, spent last week with their uncle, Mr. Felix Cline, in Greenville. Mrs. Cline and the baby joined them there for a week-end visit.

Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Link were dinner guests of Mr. C. H. Link in Greenville, Sunday. The dinner was in honor of Mr. C. H. Link's birthday. He is 69 years of age and has ten living children.

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Theatre Guide

Sept. 21, 1945 ''OBJECTIVE BURMA'' Errol Flynn William Prince James Brown

Sept. 22, 1945 ''DOCKS OF NEW YORK'' Lew Gorcey Hunt Hall Bud Gorman

Sept. 24, 1945 ''WINGED VICTORY'' Sgt. Mark Daniels Pvt. Lon McCallister Cpl. Don Taylor

Sept. 28, 1945 ''MUSIC FOR MILLIONS'' Margaret O'Brien Jimmy Durante June Allyson

Sept. 29, 1945 ''CHICAGO KID'' Donald Barry Otto Kruger

Oct. 1, 1945 ''SOMETHING FOR THE BOYS'' Carmen Miranda Micheal O'Shea Vivian Blaine

Librarian's Brother Is Winner Of Scholarship

Mrs. W. Earle Reid, librarian of the Slater Library, has just received word that her brother, James Carl Phillips, of Campobello, has been awarded an honorary scholarship by Dr. C. C. Norton, Dean of Wofford College.

This honorary scholarship is awarded to undergraduate on the basis of their scholastic merits. Only two other boys received similar scholarships.

Mrs. Reid's brother is a Senior at Wofford this session, and plans to enter medical college after his graduation next session.

[Column 4] LINES FROM THE LIBRARY

We know that you are already dreaming about those electrical appliances you want to buy as soon as they are available. ''McCall's Magazine'' for September, 1945, devotes its Homemaking section to actual photographs of various appliances you will be seeing in your stores before many months. Automatic washers and driers, refridgerators and ranges are featured. See this section in the ''McCall's!''

Out of the Mouths of Babies! ''Parents' Magazine,'' September, 1945.

''Carly, six years old, had just witnessed a wedding. Her little friend's daddy, a minister, had performed the ceremony in his own home. Carly reported to her grandma, ''Jean's daddy married them, but he didn't go off and live with them.''

Here's another cute one: ''The primary children were having their Citizenship Club meeting and everything spelled dignity and respect. They would address the president of the club as 'Mr. President -' that is, all but one. Young Clifford rose from his seat and said, 'Mr. Truman. I make a motion...''

Speaking of ''Parent's Magazine,'' reminds us of the article ''Are You Friends With Each of Your Children!'' Every parent should read this article; it appears in ''Parent's Magazine,'' September, 1945.

A Cooking Suggestion from ''Ladies' Home Journal,'' September, 1945:

''If and when you boil a fowl, boil a cup of rice with it, and you'll come out with so much

[Column 5] GARLAND-BURNETT

Miss Mildred Garland was married to Clarence M. Burnett on August 27th, 1945.

Mrs. Burnett is the daughter of Mrs. Pearlie Garland of Marietta, S. C. Mr. Burnett is the son of Mrs. Frankie Burnett of Travelers Rest, S. C.

Mrs. Burnett is a Weaver on the third shift in Weave Room No. 1. Mr. Burnett is also the third shift in the Slasher Room. Before being discharged in July, he served two years with the U. S. Army Medical Corps.

We wish them much success in their marriage.

white meat your eyes will pop.''

''Four Ways to be Popular,'' ---article in ''Your Life,'' September, 1945. The author, Charles B. Roth, outlines four points which he considers necessary if one is to be popular with his associates. First, remember names. Second, remember what people say and mention it next time you see them. Third, take an interest in people. Fourth, pay strict attention when others speak. The article is interesing, and we would be glad to have you stop by the library and read it any time.

Attention Men! ''Your Life,'' September, 1945, gives the following tips on managing women:

Women will work their heads off for the man who gives them some praise.

Women are easily discouraged - encourage them and keep their spirits up.

Women dislike kidding and nicknames.

It won't break your jaw to say ''Please'' and ''Thank you.''

A suspicion of partiality has raised havoc among many groups of women workers. Women need to be given reassurance they are doing a good job.

Page Four; THE SLATER NEWS; September 20, 1945

[Column 1] Community Chest Is Mighty Asset

When President Truman offically announced total victory over the Japanese the nation embarked on a two day period of celebration. Victory over the Japs meant that the horrors of war were a thing of the past. It meant that our boys would soon be home to stay and that families all over the world would suffer no more the agony of fear for the safety of loved ones fighting in the far reaches of the Pacific. But the official proclamation of the long awaited V-J day did not mean the cessation of hostilities against the homefront problems of the care of the sick and needy, Child Welfare, Care of the Aged and the various other social problems which it is our civic duty to combat with our understanding and dollars! That's why we must give more generously than ever before to our local community chest fund!

Your local community chest performs a mighty civic function in which you can well be proud of taking part. It mothers those agencies its funds in the names of Liberty, Justice and Equality in order that there may be a dearth of suffering among the oppressed and needy of this great nation.

You can't possibly give to a better cause than that of your local community chest. Your contribution to the current community chest drive will provide medical attention in the form of visiting nurses, hospitals and clinics to your less fortunate neighbor. It will provide recreation and guidance to children who are sadly underprivileged and who would never know the real joys of childhood if the Y. W. C. A., the Legal Aid Society, Community Centers and the Children's Aid Society. Your dollars will do all these things! They will go to the homes of the aged and infirm and provide comfort, cheer and consolation to motherless children in the form of homes and guidance. They will combat racial prejudice and intolerance, but, best of all, they will give you the right to walk down your street with a clear conscience and a justifiable pride in the knowing that you have done your part in eliminating suffering and want in your own community!

Mothering numerous subsidiary agencies, the community chest seeks your support, yearly, in order that you may give to many worthwhile causes through the medium of a single contribution. Your community chest fund eliminates the necessity of numerous drives for operating funds by many agencies by covering their financial needs through one all-out campaign the success of which is entirely up to you.

You were generous in warnow is your chance to be generous in victory. Help abolish needless suffering and misery by digging down deep and giving more generously than you ever did before to the current community chest fund.

[Column 2] MISS TURNER GIVES BOOK TO LIBRARY

We wish to thank Miss Ruby Turner for her thoughtfulness in donating a book to the library. The book is entitled, ''Sands of the Desert,'' by Helen A. Carey.

The following quotation gives an idea of the contents of the book: ''Against a lurid background in the wonderous beauty of Africa, this swift-moving, exotic tale of wild adventure and tempestuous love throbs with the primitive passion of desert and jungle.''

Miss Turner is a resident of Slater, and a former employee of the Preparation Department. She was among those who received a scholarship from the Slater Community Association and attended the Opportunity School held at Columbia College, July 8th through August 4th.

Mr. Lybrand Dies (Con't. from page 1, col. 3)

In addition, Mr. Lybrand is survived by eight grandchildren and one great grandson. The surviving grandchildren are: William Lybrand, Roy M. Lybrand, Ralph M. Lybrand, J. A. Lybrand, III, Dora E. Lybrand, Priscilla Ann Wright, Sara Jane Christopher and Patricia Christopher. The surviving great grandson is William Lybrand, III. Three sisters, Mrs. Robert Mabry, Mrs. Arthur Fowler, and Mrs. Annie Parks also survive as do two half-brothers, R. A. and Tom R. Lybrand.

In civic and religious bodies, Mr. Lybrand was active. He was a member of the Slater Methodist Church and was a faithful attendant at services even when in poor health. He was a life steward and a member of the board of trustees of the Church at the time of his death.

Mr. Lybrand wsa a Mason and Shriner and was a member of Hejaz Temple. He was a frequent attendant at Ebenezer Lodge here. Mr. Lybrand was also a member of Holly Camp No. 764, Woodmen of the World at Marietta, S. C. He served on many committees in various organizations, and for many years was actively associated as an officer in the Slater Democratic Club.

FUNERAL SERVICES

Funeral Services for Mr. Lybrand were held on Sunday afternoon, September 9th at 1:30 o'clock P. M. at the Mackey Mortuary in Greenville and were conducted by Dr. B. Rhett Turnipseed and the Rev. Peden G. Curry. Interment was at Evergreen Cemetary at Chester, S. C., at 4:00 o'clock that afternoon.

Serving as active pallbearers were: J. Tom Cooper, L. T. Scarce, Frank A. Cook, H. S. Richardson, Joe T. Johnson and Sam Addington.

The honorary escort was composed of: J. A. White, R. P. Alexander, George B. Gossett, Dr. E. C. Stroud, Henry B. Taylor, Dr. C. A. Henson, N. C. Hawkins, Fred Cox, Robert H. Atkinson, J. Hamp Puckett, R. C. Mullican, D. C. Robert-

[Column 3] OUR FAITH

Men say that hope will never die In hearts that have the will to try; They claim the flame of faith is there In men who keep it bright by prayer; And fame would bear them out, it seems For great men sacred keep their dreams!

Oh, often have I heard it said That opportunity is dead; And this is true in cases where The will to do is never there. But men who dare for stars to grope Will reach the heights by toil and hope! - By Russell Doyle

Community Library (Con't. from page 1, col. 4)

tion our good supply of magazines, which we believe will prove helpful to both the faculty and pupils. Our library subscribes for practically every magazine indexed in the ''Abridged Readers' Guide,'' a-long with a number of others. These magazines are filed for reference, and should be quite a boon for those working on research themes or anything else requiring material gleaned from a number of sources. Since periodicals carry the latest word on current topics, it is hoped that everyone will take advantage of the splendid magazine service we have to offer.

The Community Library stands ready to serve the school in every way possible, and it is hope that the combined facilities of the school and Community Libraries will give our pupils the supplementary materials needed to round out a successful year's work.

son, T. G. Castles and U. A. Howard.

The large and beautiful floral offerings were a tribute to the esteem in which Mr. Lybrand was held.

The sympathy of this entire community is extended the Lybrand family in their bereavement.

To be seventy years young is sometimes more cheerful and hopeful than to be forty years old.

[Column 4] With The Sick

Mrs. Emma Lane has just received word from her son, Pvt. Thomas Lane, who is in a hospital in France, that he is being treated for yellow jaundice. We wish you good luck, Thomas, and a speedy recovery.

George Snipes, Jr., son of Mrs. Ethel Bryant, has returned home from Gaston's Hospital where he has been patient for some time. George received treatments for wounds received in an automobile accident. Mrs. Bryant was also injured and is still a patient at Greenville General Hospital.

Roy Summey's father recently underwent an operation at Greenville General Hospital.

We are very sorry that Mrs. Robert H. Atkinson, wife of our Employment Manager, is a patient at the Greenville General Hospital. However, we are happy that she is improving, and hope that she will soon be able to return to her home at No. 6, First Street.

School Term (Con't. from page 1, col. 4)

Chesnee, S. C., History, Typing, Shorthand; Ernest Sechrest, Jr., Greenville, S. C., Civies, English, Civil Government, and Principal; and J. H. Barnett, Superintendant.

The enrollment is as follows:

First Grade; 76 Second Grade; 84 Third Grade; 63 Fourth Grade; 49 Fifth Grade; 73 Sixth Grade; 68

Total; 413

The high school enrollment is:

Seventh Grade; 47 Eighth Grade; 72 Ninth Grade; 38 Tenth Grade; 32 Eleventh Grade; 18

Total; 207

The total enrollment of the entire school is 620 to date.

FOR SALE - One double iron bed and springs, in good condition. See Mrs. Lillie Gilreath, first shift, Preparation Department.

[Column 5] DAVENPORT-DODSON

Mrs. Oden Whitehurst announces the marriage of her daughter, Nancy Elizabeth Davenport, to Petty Officer Virgil Eugene Dodson, U. S. N. R.

The ceremony was performed in the presence of friends and relatives in the Church of Christ, Norfolk, Va., on Friday evening, August 24th at 8:00.

The bride chose as her wedding dress, a navy blue crepe with white accessories. Her corsage was of white stephanotis.

Miss Marjorie Nebb, also of Norfolk, was Maid of Honor and only attendant. She was attired in a pink dress with matching accessories. Richard Willoughby, U. S. N. R., of West Virginia was Best Man.

A reception was given on Sunday afternoon at the home of the bride's mother.

Mr. Dodson is the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Dodson of Slater. Before entering the Service on July 4, 1942, he was employed with S. Slater and Sons, Inc., as a Weaver. At present, the couple are making their home in Norfolk, Va.

Baptist Young Folks Enjoy Ice Cream Feed

The Intermediate G. A.'s of Slater Baptist Church enjoyed an ice cream supper at the home of Miss Mildred Farthing on Friday evening, Sept. 7th.

The young people met on the back lawn where they played games before being served with ice cream and cake.

Those present were: Rev. C. M. Johnson, Mr. J. H. Farthing, Herbert Farthing, Mrs. N. C. Hawkins, G. A. Leader, and the following members: Mary Dodson, Joan Barrett, Mildred Farthing, Shirley Scarce, Lila Jean Clark, Blondine Voyles, Jean Hester, Josephine Knight, Marion Brown and Eva Jane Ramey.

We should pray with as much earnestness as those who expect everything from God; we should act with as much energy as those who expect everything from themselves. - Colton

Novenber 29, 1945 THE SLATER NEWS Page Three GOINGS - ON----- IN WEAVE ROOMS (inside a heading frame)

Cpl. Milton Smith, of Califoria, was a recent visitor in the plant. Before entering service, Cpl. Smith was employed in Weave Room No. 3.

Employees in No. 3 are glad to have Mr. G.A. Henson back on the job, as loom fixer, after an absence of several weeks.

Mr. and Mrs. C.B. Cathcart, of Norfolk, Va., were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Cathcart.

Sgt. J. T. Witmore recently visited Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Grubbs.

Friends fo Thomas Jewell, of the U.S. Army, were glad to see him in the plant recently. Thomas was employed in our Weave Room before entering service over four years ago. Third shift employees on Job 2 will miss Mr. M.B. "Pete" Jones since he has received a promotion as overseer on the second shift. They welcome Mr. Bill Stephenson as their new overseer. Mrs. Perry M. Rampey had as her dinner guests Saturday evening Mr. and Mrs. Joe S. Ward and Miss Janie McCluney. They report spending a delightful evening. We welcom Mrs. Annie Brown back to work in Weave Room No. 1 after a few days of absence. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Garrett are all smile ssince their only son, Alvin S. Garrett, ARM 2/C, of Memphis, Tenn., spent the past weekend with them. Mr. Earnest Tatham, of No. 1 grins and eats pork since he butchered a hog last week. We welcome Mr. Jasper K. Voyles back to work on his old job in No. 1 He has been away for some time serving in the U.S. Navy. Third shift employees in No. 1 are glad to have Mrs. Grace Jones back, after being out almost a year due to illness. She is employed as a weaver on Job 2. They also welcom Mrs. Marie Cobb backto her old job as weaver. The following new employees are now working on the third shift in No. 1: C.R. Tinsley, Leonard Hayden, and J.C. Forrest. Pvt. Roy Smelcer, of Donbridge, Tenn., is visiting Mr. and Mrs. T.R. Chandler. Mr. and Mrs. Dorsey Rice and children were recent visitors of Mr. and Mrs. A.M. Rice of Georgia. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Foster and Mr. and Mrs. Duck Smith recently motored to Seneca, S.C. We are glad to see Joe Ellenburg back at work in No. 2. He has been in the Navy for the past nine months. S/Sgt. Austin Strange spent a few days with his sister, Mrs. T.R. Chandler. Mr. and Mrs. Duck Smith spend the weekend with Mrs. Smith's mother, Mrs. Rosa Gaines, of Greenwood. Births (picture of a stork) Mr. and Mrs. Buford Bellamy announce the birth of a daughter on November 11 at Wood Memorial Clinic. Mr. Bellamy is emplyed on the third shift in No. 2 Weave Room. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Tankersley are the proud parents of a son, Lewis Ray, born at the Wood Memorial Clinic on November 2. Before marrage, Mrs. Tankersley was Miss Agnes Dunn. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Brock, of Route 2, Travelers Rest, S. C., announce the birth of a daughter, Tuesday, November 6, at the local clinic. Mrs. Brock is employed as a slasher tender in our preparation Department.

Slater Churches (Con't. from page 1, col. 2) assist in staging the production. The play will be somewhat similar to the plays given the past two years and should be equally as good or better than plays given heretofore.

To remind a man of the good turns you have done hime is very much like a reproach. -- Demosthenes.

Boy Scouts (Con't. from page 1, col. 5) named as members of the finance committee. Claude Sprouse is the new scout master and Hines S. Richardson is the Assistant Scoutmaster.

Theatre Guide November 20, 1945 "THE SUSPECT" Starring: Charles Laughton Ella Raines Dean Harens ----- December 1, 1945 "TROUBLE CHASERS" Starring: Billie Gilbert ----- December 3, 1945 "THE GAY SENORITA" Starring: Jinx Falkenburg Jim Brannon Steve Cochran ------ December 7, 1945 "SUDAN" Starring: Maria Montez Jon Hall Turhan Bey ---- December 8, 1945 "MAN FROM OKLAHOMA" Starring: Roy Rogers George "Gabby" Hayes Dale Evans ------ December 10, 1945 "SALOME WHERE SHE DANCED" Starring: Yvonne De Carlo Rod Cameron David Bruce ---------------- Beta Club (con't. from page 1, col. 4) ton; Vice-President, Kathleen Nelson; Secretary, Barbara McMullan; Treasure, Russell Hampton; and Reporter, Elise Lee Pittman. ------------------- LINES FROM THE LIBRARY

New Books A good supply of new books for children has just been bought for the library. These are being catalogued as rapidly as possible, and will soon be ready for the shelves. In selecting these books, careful attention was given to both reading matter and illustrations. As a result, we have books which are beautifully illustrated in all the colors which attract a child. Have the little folks of your family come to the library and see these new books. We know they will like them.

Schedule for Library Clubs Girls' Club (ages 8-12)- Monday p.m. - 3:00 O'clock Boys' Club (ages 8-12)- Wednesday p.m. - 3:00 O'clock Story Hour (ages 3-7) First and Second Streets - Thursday p.m. - 3:00 O'clock Third and Fourth Streets - Friday p.m. - 3:00 O'clock --------------- Story hour Girls Promoted The following members of Story Hour were recently promoted to Girls' Club: Barbara Godfrey, Fern Barrett, Doris Abernathy, and Barbara Ann Thorton. These girls have done splendid work in Story Hour, and we known that they will do the same in Girls' Club. ----------------- New Members Again, we are glad to wlcome a number fo new library members. The first of these is Clara Veal, little daughter of Mrs. Estelle Veal. Clara's mother is employed in the Weaving Department of our plant. All of us know Clara's grandfather, Mr. T. C. Veal, gate watchman. Linda Burnette, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Burnette, is also a new member. Although she is a tiny little girl, she's a good Story Hour member and we welcome her. Linda's father works in the Preparation Department of our plant. Among the new members are two little sisters, Margaret and Carolyn Hayden. These little girls are daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Hayden. Their father is employed in the plant here and is a loom fixer. Catherine Pittmon is another new member. She is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Leon Pittmon Mr. Pittmon was formerly employed here, but is now serviing with the armed forces overseas. Another one of our new members is James Harold Wilson. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Wilson. James Harold's father is now in service. Grady and David Eanes are also new members. They are the sons of Mr. and Mrs. George Eanes. Their father is a loom fixer here is Slater. The other new member is Robert Joe Garland son of Mr. and Mrs. George Garland, of Marietta. Robert Joe is in the sixth grade in the local school. --------------- Birthdays Barbara Godfry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Godfry, had a birthday on November 2. She was eight years old. Fern Barrett was eight years old on November 8. She is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Horace Barrett. --------------------- CARD OF THANKS Mr. Vannoy Armstrong, who is employed in the Slathers Department, whishes to take this opportunity to express his appreciation for the flowers sent for the funeral of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Evie Tate. --------------- Wrongs are often forgiven- Contempt never. - Chester - field ------------------------------- --ADVERTISMENT-- COMMUNITY DRUG STORE SLATER, SOUTH CAROLINA "We Save You Money" FILLING PRESCRIPTIONS IS OUR SPECIALTY Choose your druggist with just as much care as you do your family doctor. It is important to your health. A graduate registered pharmacist is always on duty at the Community Drug Store. WATCH FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS DISPLAY! We fill any doctor's prescription - "Your Friendly Store" - W. F. HORTON, Manager B.S. in PHg.. Reg. PHg.

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THE SLATER NEWS

November 29, 1945

[Header spans columns 1-2] Our Servicemen Here And There

Soldier Is Due Home Very Soon

S/Sgt. William K. Barmlette, husband of Mrs. Gwendolyn E. Bramlette and son of Mrs. Allie Bramlette of Route No. 1, Taylors, S. C., has been relieved of duty with the Signal Service in Leyte. Sgt. Bramlette is in the "70 point" class and is expected home shortly.

Sgt. Bramlette has been overseas since January, 1944, and is, at present, Mess Sergeant. He previously worked in the Signal Center and Telegraphic Repair Units. His unit took an active part in the North Solomons, New Guinea, and Philippines engagements.

He foremerly worked at S. Slater & Sons, Inc. As a leaseout man in the Warping Department, but left in December, 1942 to enter service.

A young son, Charles K. Bramlette, three years old, eagerly awaits his father's return home. ------------------------------------------- CHAPLAIN WHITMIRE SPEAKS TO BAPTISTS

The Reverend T. Q. Whitmire, a chaplain in the U. S. Army, was guest speaker at the regular morning worship service at Slater Baptist Church on Sunday, November 18.

The scripture he read was the twenty-third Psalm, and his talk was based on his experiences as a chaplain while in the States and while in the European theater of war.

Chaplain Whitmire is a very interesting speaker, and his message was delivered from the standpoint of human interest and experiences.

Chaplain Whitmire is a brother of Roy Whitmire, who is manager of the local Dixie store here at Slater, and he is home on leave from military duties. -----------------------------------------------

Organization Of (Con't. from page 1, col. 1) is ASF's reward for the brains, sweat, courage and perseverance devoted to the task by its millions of soldiers and civilians, men from professions, industries, captial and labor."

Thereupon Gen. Somervell quotes what he calls the "brash and boastful slogan" of the ASF: "The Impossible We Do at Once; the Miraculous Takes a Little Longer." The first year after the organization of ASF, he reports, was devoted to doing the impossible; the second two years saw the achievement of the miraculous.

Gen. Somervell's dramatic recital of the story of the ASF officers were professional sol[end of column 1]

[column 2] [Photograph of man standing in front of a window with someone's feet sticking out of it]

CARMAN IS SERVING WITH THIRD ARMY

The above picture of Pfc. Roy Jack Carman was made by his barracks in Munich, Germany. The two big feet in the window belong to his buddy.

Jack came to Slater in Jan., 1944 and worked as a cloth doffer and filling hauler until he entered the Army in October, 1944. He was stationed at Camp Croft, S. C. for several months and was sent overseas in March, 1945.

Pfc. Carman is now serving with the 47th Infantry in the Third Army in Germany. He writes that he is fine, and hopes to be back with us real soon. ----------------------------------------- [continued from the bottom of column 1]

diers; the others had come from civil life, had put on the uniform and gone to work."

Referring to the beginning of the third year of ASF activities, Gen. Somervell writes:

"On the morning it started, the invasion of Normandy was twenty-four days old. We had stormed ashore in 4,000 ships, packed with men and with everything men need to fight on foreign soil. It was the mightiest fleet the world had ever seen. We had fought our way up the beaches, had established ourselves, and were pouring guns and ammunition, tanks and trucks, food and barbed wire and telephones and radio sets and hospitals on the continent, millions of tons.

"The German generals back in Berlin and Munich were trying to explain to Hitler that they had not been out-generaled, that their soldiers were still supermen — it was the outstanding weight of American weapons and supplies which pushed them back. We were glad to provide the excuse."

In recounting the "miracles" performed by ASF, Gen. Somervell starts with the story of radar.

"The Signal Corps," he says, "working on British beginnings, had made radar a weapon of war from a scientific curiosity. Our planes were equipped with this device in rapidly increasing numbers and its application both on land and sea for offense and defense gave deadlinness to our attack and certainly to our defenses."

"The army communications network," says the report, "with telelphone and teletype, telegraph and radio, tied together the cities of the world,"

[End of column 2]

[Column 3] Juniors Present Play Tonight

The Junior Class of the Slater-Marietta High School is presenting the play, "Two Days to Marry," on November 29 at 7:30 p. m. The play will be given at Slater Hall and the admission prices are 17c for childred and 27c for adults.

Miss Hattie Belle Forrest is director of the play, and the list of characters is as follows: Simon P. Chase, as black as his race—Jimmie Pierce

James J. Dare, a wifeless heir —Russell Hampton

Ruford S. Sawyer, a timid lawyer—N. E. Hughes

Emily Jane, blacker than ink— Kathleen Reynolds

Sadie L. Boise, a widow by choice—Lucille Young

Imogene McShane, a sweet young thing — Selma Jean Cole

Walter M. Blair, a millionare —Paul Shirley

The setting of the play is somewhere in a New York apartment house. ----------------------------------------------------------------- [continued from the bottom of column 2]

linking all the continents and all our secret outposts in Greenland and on the Gold Coast and in the Chinese hinterland. Wherever American soldiers worked or fought all around the world, they were only a telephone call or a radio wave away from headquarters in Washington."

And here is Gen. Somervell's account of the production of the atomic bomb; which he calls "the most spectacular engineering project of the war" and "the greatest calculated risk of history." He says:

"Early in the war the ASF had set up its most secret of projects. It was dubbed, disarmingly, 'the Manhattan Engineer District.' With two billion dollars, 125,000 workers, with all the resources of American science, British aid, our university and industrial laboratories, the Army Engineers began production of atomic bombs.

"The war ended in a flash of atomic energy one month and fourteen days after the end of the discal year."

The report lists the operations of seven technical services in ASF: Quartermaster, Ordnance, Engineers, Medical Signal Corps, Chemical War--------------------------------------------- [Ad spans the bottom of columns 3-5]

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[Column 4] CAMPTELL—EDWARDS

Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Campbell, of Greer, S. C., announce the marriage of their daughter, Hazel Janie, to Mr. Ralph Edwards, of Marietta, on November 8, 1945. The ceremony was performed at the home of the Rev. Clyde Johnson, of Slater.

The bride wore a lovely suit of powder blue with brown accessories and a corsage of pink rosebuds.

Following the ceremony, the newly weds left for a short honeymoon at the River Falls. They are now making their home with the parents of the bride. Their many friends wish the young couple much happiness in their married life. -------------------------------------------- [continued from column 3] fare and Transportation. There are seven administrative services; the Offices of the Adjutant, the Judge Advocate General and the Provost Marshal General, the Divisions of Finance Special Services and Information and Education and Education, and Chaplains.

"The Division of Plans and Operations," says the report, "made the overall logistics plans for the war. It had to anticipate requirements, make long-range estimates of how many men and how much of what equipment would be needed where, three months, a year and even two years in advance."

Some idea of the figures included in the report can be gained from the statement that in the fiscal year of 1945, the ASF paid out $54,000,000,000 and that its operations required about 8,000,000 men and women in the Army or engaged in Army work. The Training Division taught 3,500,000 men in 360 occupational specialties and 20,000 soldiers in 32 foreign languages. Special schools of this division qualified 86 percent of the illiterates inducted into the Army and fitted them for military assignments.

"The war is won," writes Gen. Somervell in his conclusion. "It remains for ASF to return our forces from overseas, to move the occupational forces into position, to cut and slash its activities to fit reduced requirements, to terminate its manufacturing activities, to dispose of its inventory now made surplus by victory, to carry out the administrative work incident to the discharge of ---------------------------------------------- [Column 5] Thompson Visits Slater Friends

Chaplain Charles T. Thompson is back in the U. S. from duties in Eurpose. He left New York on Thanksgiving Day and is now stationed at Camp Butner near Durham, N. C., where he will be hospitalized while he is receiving treatment for a recurring illness.

Captain Thompson was a visitor in Slater on Saturday, November 24, for a few hours, and when he returned to Durham Mrs. Thompson and Ann went with him. --------------------------------------------

GIRLS CLUB GIVES IMPROMPTU PROGRAM

At a recent meeting of the Girls' Library Club, the girls staged an impromptu program consisting of readings, songs and story dramatization.

The program was rendered by a group of girls who came to the meeting early and was supervised by Madge Robinson, one of the Club members.

Mrs. Reid, the librarian, states that the program came as a surprise to her. She praised the girls for their good performance and added that this activity is a demonstration of the leadership and initiative that our girls are acquiring through their club activities.

Those participating in the program were: Freida Thornton, Carolyeen Smith, Betty Garrett, Margaret Robinson and Martha Robinson, also, Sigrid Gosnell, Madge Robinson, Nancy Abernathy, Carolyn Dixon, and Fern Barrett. -------------------------------------------------- [Continued from column 4]

millions, and to make all the other adjustments necessary in the reduction of the army's strength.

"The postwar military establishment is a decision for the future. --------------------------------- One of the best rules in conversation is, never to say a thing which any of the company can reasonably wish had been left unsaid. —Swift

—O— One of the embarrassments of being a gentleman is that you are not permitted to be violent in asserting your rights. —Nicholas Murray Butler

Page Two THE SLATER NEWS July 26, 1945

[Column 1] The Slater News Published Every Two Weeks By S. Slater & Sons, Inc. Established 1790 In The Interest of Its Employees

[black and white emblem] NCIE [black and white emblem] SAIE EDITORIAL APPEARANCE PRODUCTION

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, Georgia Bennett, and Louise Bagwell.

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: Jessie M. Smith.

Community: Mrs. Raymond Johnson, W. Earle Reid, Ruby P. Reid, Doris F. Atkinson.

[Article spans Column 1, 2, and 3] EDITORIALS We Salute

Much as been said and written about the patriotism of our men and women on the home front - and rightfully so! Most of these warranted tributes have been centered around men and women employed in the production of war materials. These soldiers of the home front have given unstintingly of their time and efforts in order that the vital materials of war might be kept rolling to the battle front. Their patriotism is to be commended, for they are working long hours, they are making implements of war which are far superior to the best efforts of the enemy. They are buying war bonds generously. They are conserving gasoline and other rationed items, and they are doing everything else in their power to bring about the defeat of Japan, as quickly as possible. These patriots are truly the heroes of the home front, but there are other patriots equally deserving of recognition and they are none other than our wives, daughters and sweethearts who are materially aiding the war effort by serving in the American Red Cross Corps of volunteer Nurses' Aides and Gray Ladies - two organizations which are making it possible for our hospitals to function under the shortage of nurses problem which has arisen since so many of our American nurses have answered the call to duty and gone into the Army and Navy Nursing Corps.

Under the supervision of the American Red Cross, Nurses' Aides and Gray Ladies are trained to take over duties which permit professional nurses to devote their time to more urgent obligations. Red Cross Nurses' Aides and Gray Ladies serve in both military and civilian hospitals and are performing an outstanding function in catering to the comfort and well-being of hospital patients lacking certain attentions due to the dearth of nursing help.

Red Cross Nurses' Aides and Gray Ladies perform two separate functions. Nurses' Aides render practical assistance to professional nurses by attending to such hospital necessities as the giving of bed and tub baths, the taking and charting of pulse and temperature, the answering of bells and the countless other incidental services which are vital to the routine care of patients and the proper functioning of accredited hospitals. Their services are under the direct supervision of the graduate nurse in charge of a ward or floor and they are given intensive training before they are assigned to actual duty.

Gray Ladies, on the other hand, cater essentially to the comfort of patients. It is they who distribute cooling beverages, assist in the serving of mealtime trays, distribute mail, feed helpless invalids and attend to the receiving and discharging of patients. It is they who give every possible comfort to hospital patients in an effort to make their periods of illness as endurable as possible.

And so we salute the American Red Cross Corps of Nurses' Aides and Gray Ladies. They are rendering an invaluable service to a nation at war. They are making it possible for hospital patients to be given skillful attention during the absence of many of our nurses who are serving in the armed forces.

If your wife or daughter is not familiar with the Red Cross program for the training of Nurses' Aides and Gray Ladies, have her investigate the possiblity of entering this patriotic service now. By doing so, she will be performing an unexcelled patriotic duty and will obtain satisfaction in the knowing that she is a member of an organization which is one of the finest women's corps on the home front!

[Column 2] SLATER DAY BY DAY

Eventually it must be said. So here goes a criticism of reckless drivers, and a protest against carelessness on the part of motorists who fail to observe traffic regulations just because we live in a small village and have no traffic policeman on our street corners.

The official speed limit of our village is 20 miles per hour, and every person who drives faster than that is violating the rules and jeopardizing his own life and the lives of children who may be on the sidewalks or crossing the streets, and also the lives of other motorists.

Often cars go up and down our streets at a rate of speed that is unsafe even for highway driving. The motorists who drive unnecessarily fast and who fail to slow down at intersections and who look neither to the left or right to see if they should slow down or stop are thoughtless and careless and should have their drivers' license revoked.

Now a word of appreciation to the Community Association for the maintenance of a supervised playground for the children of Slater. It is quite a relief to know that our children are at a certain place and are under the supervision of competent leaders, who teach them fair play and give them instructions so that they may acquire skills in using and developing their talents.

In learning to play together, children learn the basic rules of "give and take" that go for making outstanding adult citizens.

Perhaps in no other way could the Community Associations serve the community so beneficially as in this project of a supervised playground; for, from among the boys and girls of today will become the leaders and homemakers of tomorrow. And the greater number of children that are taught clean living and honest dealings through fair play, the greater number of solid citizens we will have in our community.

[Column 3] Cloth Room Chatter

Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Balding and family, of Rock Hill, S.C., have been visiting family for the past week. They were given dinners in the homes of Mrs. Balding's sisters : Mrs. Annie Johnson, Mrs. Willie Epps, and Mrs. Margaret Stroud. They also had dinner with Mrs. Balding's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Southerline. The family reunion would have been complete with Eugene and "Red," who are serving in the armed forces.

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Wylie had as their guests Friday, Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Cecil, of Jacksonville, Fla.

Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Link, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Batson, Wade and Ruth Batson, and Miss Doris Pridmore enjoyed an outing at Wayside Park on July 4.

Miss Clara Talley and Mrs. Lillie Gilreath were the Sunday guests of Mrs. Pansy Bowers and family.

Little David Duncan recently spent the night with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Talley.

Mr. and Mrs. L.T. Scarce and children had an enjoyable stay at River Falls while their home in Slater was being remodeled.

Mr. and Mrs. Thurman Pace wish to express their appreciation for the household shower and dishes given them recently.

We wish to welcome Mrs. Agnes Bagwell back on the job, after an extended leave of absence due to illness.

[Article spans column 4 and 5] GOINGS-ON - - - - - IN WEAVE ROOMS -

Mr. and Mrs. M.T. Henderson and family spent a delightful day at Rocky Bottom Sunday.

Mrs. Ila Howard, of Greenville, was a Sunday visitor of Mrs. Lizzie Staton.

Mrs. John A. Lane and Mrs. Emma Lane visited Mrs. Lora Camby, of Gastonia, N.C., recently.

Miss Constance Stroud, of Union Bleachery, is a guest of her aunt, Mrs. T.L. Camden.

Mr. Don Hannon and family, Alfred Cooper, and Sara Cooper enjoyed a delightful fishing trip on June 30.

Mrs. Priscilla Bruce and children, Mrs. Nellie Barnette, and Pvt. C.J. Everette motored to River Falls Sunday afternoon.

Mr. Harold Smith's father, Mr. J.A. Smith, of Greer, was a visitor of his son recently.

Employees of the first shift in No. 1 are glad to have Mr. G.A. Thrift join them as a loom fixer. Mrs. Ethel Bryant is all smiles since the return of her son-in-law, Cpl. Alvin Rice. Cpl. Rice has been serving in the European theater of war, and formerly was employed at this plant.

Mrs. Perry M. Rampey motored to the mountains Sunday and had a delightful trip.

Everyone is glad to see Mrs. Evelyn Dockery back at work. Evelyn has been out for some time due to illness.

Mrs. Eugene Cody and son, Bobby, spent last week with her mother-in-law, Mrs. Cody, at Cleveland, S.C.

Miss Janie Cody spent July 4 with her mother at Cleveland.

Mr. Ruford McClain enjoyed the weekend fishing at Table Rock.

Miss Robbie Leatherwood visited her home back in Good Old Newport, Tenn. She was accompanied by Leon McCall and J.B. Smith. They all had a wonderful time.

Mr. Tom Shelton will have his own little home before long, and we wish him lots of good luck.

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hembree visited her brother in Ga. recently.

Weave Room employees regret the departure of J.B. Smith, who left on July 20th to enter service. May God bless him and protect him from harm.

[Column 4] Many Activites (Con't from page 1, col. 5)

The Intermediate Troop met Monday and made plans for their other meetings. Mrs. Lillian Cleveland is going to teach them to sew. Last Tuesday the Senior Troop met at the tennis court and after two sets of tennis, Misses Bishop and Pollard carried them to Wilkins Mill for swimming. Mrs. Cleveland was a visitor on this occasion. On Wednesday, the Brownie Troop met at Slater Hall and later enjoyed a hike and picnic lunch.

The recreational directors urge that all persons interested in tennis get in touch with them and arrange practice games, so that a tennis tournament for Slater can be arranged later in the summer. A schedule is being worked out whereby supervised tennis and table-tennis will be available each morning for young people and adults.

Another community party was enjoyed by a large group Thursday night, July 12, at Slater Hall. The party opened with three Movie Community Singing reels. After the singing, the children adjourned to the playground and played games supervised by Miss Bishop and Mrs. Reid. Indoors, the adults enjoyed such games as checkers, darts, Chinese checkers, jig-saw puzzles, brain teasers, and table-tennis.

It is hoped that the people of the community will tell the directors what they would like to do in the entertainment field, so that plans for a better program can be arranged for all who are interested.

When we can no longer blame things on liquor or war's reaction, we may begin to suspect that human nature itself is a little faulty.

16 MM. Shows (Con't. from page 1, col. 1)

film. "Cuckoo Murder Case" - a cartoon comedy. Other film programs of this type will be given at frequent intervals during the summer. The auditorium at Slater Hall will accommodate all those wishing to attend these pictures, and it is hoped that our people will take advantage of seeing them since they are not only informative, but entertaining as well. Our children have an opportunity to see most of these pictures each Tuesday morning and for this reason, children under 12 years of age are to be admitted to the night programs only if they are accompanied by their parents.

GOD IS CLOSER

I know that when I do not yield to sin; When I just wait And don't retaliate, Nor in anger shout, But simply think it out, Fight with His tools, Break none of His RulesThe Thing that was Is no more; And God is closer Than He was e'er before. Mary Earle Lowry Curry Travelers Rest, S. C.

THE TIME TO THINK ABOUT SAFETY IS BEFORE YOU GET HURT [Black and white drawing of a dog moving away from a skunk.]

July 26, 1945 THE SLATER NEWS Page Three

PREPARATION DEPARTMENT NEWS

[Article spans Column One and Two] Mildred and Margret Mull had as their weekend guests Margaret Osburn and Edna Whitt, of Pleasant Gordon, N. C.

Pvt. Coleman Findley writes home folks that he expects to be home before very long now. Coleman has been overseas for about three years. Pvt. Kenneth Gilstrap visited the Preparation Department recently while home on furlough from Fort Bragg, N.C. Mary Brooks spent several days with Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Brooks, of Danielsville, Ga. While there she visited Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Brooks, of Royston, whose son has returned home after three years overseas. Lake Hendricks, of Greensboro, N.C., spent the past week with Margaret and Mildred Mull, of Dacusville. We are glad to see Clovie Henson back on the job, after being out due to an appendectomy. Mrs. David Tolley visited her son, Pfc. Chester Tolley, recently. He is stationed in Charleston, and is now an M.P. Mary Brooks had as her guests on Tuesday, Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Embry and son, Pvt. and Mrs. Grady Brooks and small daughter, all of Danielsville, Ga. Pvt. Brooks left recently for Fort Ord, California. Mrs. Joneal Ravis and children spent the weekend in Greenwood with her daughter, Mrs. Margaret Arflin. Miss Edell Lindsey, Mrs. Malley Vaughn and sons, Sgt. Hubert and Donald Vaughn, of Whitmire, S. C., were the recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Hall and family. Mr. Jones Vaughn, also of Whitmire, is spending the week with Mr. and Mrs. Hall. Mrs. Martin and daughter, Janie, were the Sunday guests of her daughter, Mrs. Grace Tate. Rev. and Mrs. Gene Curry and son, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Howell and son, Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Adams, Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Burdine, Sgt. and Mrs. W. B. Skinner, Miss Christine Woodall, and Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Wallace and family were the Sunday supper guests of Mrs. Mary Wallace and family. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Batson visited relatives in Brevard last Sunday. Among those attending the Newby-Riddle wedding at Ebenezer Church Saturday night were Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Taylor, Miss Ruth Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Jere Bates, Mrs. J. W. Cunningham, and Mrs. Everette Chapman. Mrs. Carl Dill has returned to her home after visiting relatives in Baltimore and Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Simpson and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Childs spent their vacation at Monks Corner and at the Isle of Palms. Mrs. Claude O. Jones, of Oak Ridge, Tenn., spent several days recently with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Brown, of Slater. Mrs. Aaron Howell, of Columbia, is now visiting her daugher, Mrs. F. J. Brannon. Mrs. E. W. Glascoe, of Greenville, is spending several weeks with her daughter, Mrs. E. A. McGill, of Fourth Street. Charles H. Vickers, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Vickers, is taking his boot training at Bainbridge, Md. His brother, Osier B. Vickers, G. M. 3/C, is still a patient in a San Diego hospital. Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Motte, of San Francisco, Calif., recently visited Mrs. Donnie Bates, of our Drawing-In Department. Mrs. E. T. Chapman and son, Jimmie, and Billie and Vickie Bates have just returned from a delightful stay at Ocean Drive Beach. While away they visited with Mr. Mrs. G. E. Cunningham, of Darlington. Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Brannon, Mrs.Aaron Howell, Mr. and Mrs. Jere Bates, Mrs. Everette Chapman, Mrs. J.W. Cunningham, Mr. E. A. McGill, Billie and Vickie Bates and Jimmie Chapman enjoyed and outing in the mountains on Thursday afternoon. We are glad to know that Lt. Mary Jane Morrison, Army Flight Nurse for the past year in the South Pacific, has reached home safely. She is the sister of Mrs. Bertha Batson and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Q. A. Morrison, of Travelers Rest. Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Adams, Mr. Hugh Murrell, Sgt. and Mrs. W. B. Skinner, Mr. P. A. Jamison, Mrs. Mary Wallace, and little Stanley, Louie, and Teddie Wallace enjoyed a day of swimming and picnicing in the mountains recently. Mr. and Mrs. Lester B. Huff have returned to Marietta, after spending two weeks in Georgetown. Mr. and Mrs. John Barnett are back at home. They reported a delightful week at Myrtle Beach. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Drury and son, Reid, are back from a trip to Myrtle Beach and Charlotte, N. C. Mrs. Henry Burns and daughter, Gladys, spent last week in Tennessee. The Vacation Bible School of Marietta Baptist Church ended July 20. The customary progrram of Bible study, music, and handiwork was carried out under the direction of Rev. B. Lester Huff. Volunteer workers were as follows: Mrs. George Bowers, Mrs. W. D. Bush, Mrs. Oscar Drury, Mrs. R. L. Sartain, Mrs. P. P. Truesdale, mrs. D. P. Bates, Mrs. Clyde Childs, Mrs. Julius Hightower, Mrs. J. H. Barnett, Mrs. Dollie Buchanan, and Mrs. B. Lester Huff. Also, Misses Ruth Batson, Mildred Shelton, Clarissa Camden, Evelyn Childs and Lelya Reid. [ END OF COLUMN 1 AND TWO TOGETHER] [BOTTOM OF COLUMN 1]

Fire Claims (Con't. from page 1, col.2) eans. 7. Don't try to clean clothes with gasoline. 8. Keep attics and cellers clear of papers and rubbish. And, above all, don't play with fire !

[BOTTOM OF COLUMN 2] I love little children, and it is not a slight thing when they, who are fresh from God, love us.---Dickens ------------- The measure of a man's real character is what he would do if he knew he would never be found out.--- MaCaulay

[COLUMN 3] Theatre Guide July 27, 1945 "TO HAVE AND NOT HAVE" Starring: Humphrey Bogart Walter Brennan Lauren Bacall --------------------- July 28, 1945 "ROCKING IN THE ROCKIES" Starring: Three Stooges Mary Beth Hughes Hoosier Hot Shots ----------------------- July 30, 1945 "IRISH EYES ARE SMILING" Starring: June Haver Dick Haynes Monty Wooley ------------------------- August 3, 1945 "LIGHTS OF OLD SANTA FE" Starring: Roy Rogers George "Gabby" Hayes Dale Evans -------------------------- August 6, 1945