Slater News

Page Four THE SLATER NEWS July 25, 1945

[column one] WITH OUR ...MEN... IN SERVICE

[image on left:black and white picture of sailor in uniform] Broadus H. Poole, A.S. is now taking his boot traning at the U.S. Naval Training Station at Bainbridge, Md.

He is the son of Mr. Wesley Poole, of Route No. 1, Marietta, S.C., and the brother of Baccus Poole, whoo now works in the Slashing Department her at Slater.

Before entering the Navy in May, Broadus worked in our Warping Department as a yarn man.

[image on right: black and white picture of army man in uniform] Pfc. Roy G. Ogle, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lindsey Ogle of Cleveland, now serving with the Infantry in the Philippines.

Roy was employed in our plant as a loom cleaner until September, 1944, at which time he quit to enter the Army.

[BOLD]Fighter Bombers and Bombers of the AAF in the Pacific Ocean Area[end bold] are making use of captured Japanese bombs in attacking in the Mariana and Marshall groups still in enemy hands in event of emergencies where our own ammunition cannot be landed quickly enough on the beaches of captured islands. "It is fortunate that supply ships loaded with bombs usually get in when we need them most," declared Col. William S. McCulla, Ord. Supply Officer on Staff of General Harmon's Pacific Air Forces in the Central Pacific Area, on his recent return to this country, "for at their best Japanese bombs are hard to handle and apt to explode with the slightest jarring. To adapt them we had to have special fuses and boosters made in a hurry by the Ordnance Department. Air Ordnance men at advanced bases were able to rig slings and racks se we could mount them in our planes. Planes of the 7th Air Force dropped a few duds on Tinian so the japs could see that they were getting their own bombs back."

Every American is keenly aware of the enormous casualties suffered by the Marines on Iwo Jima. But Lt. Gen. A. A. Vandegrift called attention to another side of the picture when he spoke of the material losses as well. "Everything must be replaced" he said, "the landing craft that didn't make it to the beach, the supplies that couldn't be landed. That is why it is so important that there must be no let-up her at home." Other Marines will step forward to take their fallen comrades' places, but it's up to us at home to replace the lost equipment. Let's do it quickly as a token of our adirmation for the men who didn't come back.

[title spans columns two and three] Our Servicemen Here And There

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Gilreath Writes About Work Here

We recently received a letter from Pvt. Charles G. Gilreath, who is stationed at a hospital in England. Pvt. Gilreath fomerly worked in our Weaving Department, and his wife is Mrs. Lillie T. Gilreath, of Marietta. A portion of his letter follows:

"I have been receiving the Slater News regularly, and can't tell you how much I appreciate it. It is a treat to read about the ones you know back home and the good work old Slater is doing so keep it up, for that is what it takes to win.

"Here are a few of my daily thoughts: As I lay down on my cot each night A simple prayer I say, That God will end this war real soon In His own sweet way ; And when it is over and I set sail For my dear home once more, I know I will find the same sweet wife Waiting that I left before."

SHIPMANS MEET IN SOUTH PACIFIC AREA

Ralph Shipman, S-1/C, and Garfield Shipman, M. S. 2/C, sons of Mr. E. G. Shipman of Route 2, Marietta, S. C., recently met somewhere in the South Pacific. They were very glad to see each other, as this was their first meeting since they had been in uniform.

The two brothers forgot about the war, and talked about home and their families during their forty-five minute meeting.

They have two other brothers also serving in the Navy. They are Hugh E. Shipman, S-1/C and Everett C. Shipman, M. S. 2/C. All four boys worked in the weaving Department of S. Slater & Sons, Inc. before entering the Navy.

Henson Brothers Now Stationed on Guam

Friends of Pfe. Wilton and his brother, Alvin W. Henson, S-1/C, will be glad to know that they recently met in the South Pacific. The brothers are now stationed on Guam and we get to see eachother often.

Wilton worked in our plant as a cloth doffer until he entered the Air Corps in February 1943, and Alvin formerly worked here as a folder in the cloth room. They have two other brothers in service, Cpl. Fate Henson on Okinawa, and Sgt. Leonard Henson in the Philippines, who also worked at Slater before entering service.

The best way to keep good acts in memory is to refresh them with new -Cate

Nobody talks so constantly about God as those who insist there is no God. -Heywood Broun

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GOOD MORNING

Oh, a cheerful, bright "good morning!" Is a greeting I hold dear ; For it means a wealth of gladness When its wisher is sincere. It unlocks the gates of living And it chases gloom away ; It's the universal welcome To the dawn of each new day.

There's something magic in it When it's spoken with a smile ; For it makes the world seem brighter And existence worth the while. It lightens ev'ry burden And it shuts off ev'ry tear, With its pert and joyous accent That I dearly love to hear.

I know no other greeting That can ever take its place For I'm so accustomed to it That its thrill I can't erare ; And I want no greater pleasure Than to hear my friends repeat My own well wished "Good Morning!" When I meet them on the street!

NOBLES---SPRINGFIELD

Of interest to a large number of friends in this community is the announcement of the marriage of Miss Lila Nobles, of Brunswick, Ga., to Sgt. John Robert Springfield, of Travelers Rest, S. C. and Brunswick, Ga., on May 18th, 1945. The ceremony was performed at the home of the bride's pastor in Brunswick. The young couple have returned to Brunswick to make their home, following an extended visit with the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Springfield, of Travelers Rest.

The Springfield family is well known in this community, and the many friends of the Sergeant extend to him and his bride their best wishes for a long and happy married life.

BARNETT---HAND

Of outstanding interest to the residents of this and nearby communities is the annoucement of the marriage of Miss Betty Lou Barnett to Mr. Billie Hand, solemnized Saturday, June 30th, at the home of Rev. Mr. Merrett, the officiating minister.

The bride and groom were entertained at a wedding dinner the following Sunday at the home Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Campbell. At the conclusion of this dinner, the couple left for a brief honeymoon in the mountains of N. C.

For the time being, the young couple will make their home with the groom's father, Mr. Harril Hand.

AN ALL-TIME HIGH IN ENEMY PLANES SHOT DOWN by U.S. warships in a single action was recently established off Okinawa by the destroyers HUGH W. HADLEY and EVANS. Between them, the two "tin cans" shot down 42 Jap aircraft, the HADLEY 23, and the EVANS 19.

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HOW GOOD ARE YOU ON THE FUNNIES?

A prominent advertising executive once said, "Everybody reads the funnies." Let's see how many comic strips you are familiar with. Your youngster could answer the following questions in nothing flate, but how will you make out,

1. Mickey MicGuire is a character :

(a) Toonerville Folks (b) Flash Gordon (C) Little Orphan Annie

2. Baby Dumpling is the offspring of :

(a)Jiggs (b) Dagwood (c) Barney Google

3. Casper is the husband of :

(a) Tillie the Toiler (b) Mary Worth (c) Toots

4. Nancy pals around with :

(a) Little Rollo (b) Hans and Fritz (c) Slugge

5. The Dragon Lady is a character in :

(a) Terry and the Pirates (b) Room and Board (c) Prince Valiant

6. Sandy is the dog in :

(a) Joe Palooka (b) Little Orphan Annie (c) Dick Tracy

7. Flat Top met his end in :

(a) Ella Cinders (b) Dick Tracy (c) Donald Duck

8. The Inspector wears a plug hat in :

(a) The Katzenjammer Kids (b) Winnie Winkle (c) Mutt and Jeff

9. Tarzan is associated with :

(a) Space Ships (b) Apes (c) Gangsters

10. Spinach is the favorite dish of :

(a) Batman (b) Superman (c) Popeye

Answers : 1a, 2b, 3c, 4c, 5a, 6b, 7b, 8a, 9b, 10c.

Mrs. Hall Entertains On Mr. Hall's Birthday [Bold]

Mrs. D. A. Hall gave a birthday dinner in honor of her husband on July 1, when Mr. Hall was 70 yeard old.

Guests present were Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hambright, and son Bernette, Dr. and Mrs. C. A. Henson and Mrs. Marjorie Chumley, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Whitmire, Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Hall, and Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Gilliland.

The guests enjoyed a sumptuous birthdau dinner, and Mr. Hall received a number of nice gifts.

Mrs. Williams Honored At Household Shower [bold]

Mrs. Walter V. Williams was honored recently with a household shower, given at the home of Mrs. John Reaves, of Slater. There were a large number of friends present to enjoy the games and refrshments.

Mrs. Williams received many nice and useful gifts which will be of help to her, as she and Mr. Williams plan to move into the home they have bought near Slater soon.

Some people are always grumbling because roses have thorns. I am thankful that thorns have roses. -Alphonse Karr

No good sensible working bee listens to the advice of a bedbug on the subject of business. -Elbert Hubbard

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Tigercat Is New Big Navy Fighter [bold]

In the Navy's first twin-engine fighter - the Grumman TIGERCAT (F7F) - one of the answers to the greatly improved performance of new Japanese aircraft is revealed. The TIGERCAT is the most powerful fighter and fighterbomber in action today.

Though first production of the F7F is going to the Marines for land-bases operations, Navy piolts will have a chance to fly the TIGERCAT too. The new 45,000-ton carriers of the MIDWAY-class will make ideal bases for the twin-engine fighters.

The TIGERCAT is a big plane - almost half again as heavy as the HELLCAT, but it has more than twice the horsepower of the HELLCAT in its two 2,100 h.p. Pratt and Whitney 2800 "C" Double Wasp engines. This horsepower combined with Grumman design has produced the Navy's fastest climbing plane. It can go up after the enemy at a mile-a-minute clip. The new plane is faster at sea-level than anythingthe Japs have - a vital advantage in defending against the low-level sneak attacks so often used by the enemy. At its critical altitude the TIGERCAT is in the 425 mile-an-hour class. The F7F's rated horsepower may be upped considerably for short emergency periods by the use of water injection.

The combination of large size, high speed at all altitudes and high-speed climb help to make the TIGERCAT the most versatile aircraft ever adopted by the Navy. The TIGERCAT has more fire-power than either the HELLCAT or CORSAIR. It can carry four thousand pounds of bombs or a full-sized marine torpedo. It also can carry rockets. With a 300-gallon drop tank in addition to its regular gass supply, it has considerably more range than either the CORSAIR or HELLCAT.

Marine squadrons will take advantage of the TIGERCAT's several abilitities. As a 400 mile-per-hour-plus bu,ber carrying two tons of destruction, it can smash enemy strong points ahead of advancing Marine ground troops in close support operations. On low-level bombing missions behind enemy lines it can use the F7F's blinding speed to destroy enemy supply lines and troop concentrations and get away safely.

The F7F's tremendous rate of climb allows it to make early interception of enemy attacks. Its firepower can smash even a big Jap bomber with a single burst.

At night another version of the TIGERCAT prowls the sky. The night-hunting TIGERCAT is a two-plane model (F7F-2, N) equipped to seek out the enemy in the dark. While the plane is patrolling over its carrier or land base, one man keeps track of approching enemy aircraft and the other maneuvers the TIGERCAT for the kill.

We often forgive those who bore us, but we cannot forgive those whom we bore, - La Rochefoucauld

Page Four THE SLATER NEWS August 23, 1945

WITH OUR MEN IN SERVICE

Pvt. James and Jerome Hodge, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Hodge, of Marietta, is now in [photograph of Pvt. Hodge] He has been in service for 13 months, and overseas for 8 months. He was formerly in the infantry, but was recently changed to an engineering outfit.

His wife is the former Miss Burnice Conner, of Marietta. Jerome has never seen their small daughter, Marlene.

Before entering service Pvt. Hodge was employed by S. Slater & Sons, Inc., as a weaver in Weave Room No. 1.

Pfc. John H. Singleton, who is now with the occupational forces in Germany fought with the famous 45th Infantry Division, known as the "Thunder Birds." [photograph of Pfc. Singleton] Pfc. Singleton fought in Sicily, Italy, France and Germany and was wounded in October of 1944.

He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Singleton, of Dacusville, and was formerly employed in our plant as a yarn clerk.

[photograph of bride and groom below:] MISS BOWLES BRIDE OF SEAMAN HENSON Miss Nancy Louise Bowles and Robert Aaron Henson, Seaman First Class, U. S. Navy, were married on May 13, 1945 at San Pedro, California.

Mrs. Henson is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David J. Bowles, of Norfolk, Va.

Seaman Henson is the son of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Henson, of Route No. 1, Greenville, S. C. Before entering the Navy in November, 1942, he was employed as a weaver at S. Slater & Sons, Inc. His father is employed as a loom fixer in Weave Room No. 3 at present.

The many Slater friends of the sailor wish the young couple much happiness and success in the years ahead.

[column 2] Our Servicemen Here and There Buchanan Wins Bronze Star Medal

Friends of Pfc. Richmond B. Buchanan will be glad to know that he has received the bronze star medal, awarded to servicemen for meritorious achievement in action.

Buchanan received this award during the fighting in the village of Rittershoffen, France last winter.

The citation awarding Buchanan the medal stated: "During a powerful attack by the enemy on 14 January 1945 in Rittershoffen, France, Pfc. Buchanan, who was fighting as a rifleman, held his post against repeated attempts of the enemy to infiltrate his position. After several attempts, which failed, the enemy began to infiltrate soldiers through friendly lines dressed as women. Pfc. Buchanan, being alert, immediately caught this trick and stopped it. He held his post for a period of more than two hours, unassisted, against overwhelming odds and prevented the enemy from overrunning his position. Pfc. Buchanan has proven himself to be an excellent soldier in every contact he has made with the enemy. His actions under enemy fire are such as to gain for him the admiration and respect of all fellow soldiers. He entered combat 21 November 1944 and to date has continued to perform his duties in an excellent manner reflecting highly upon himself and his organization."

This gallant soldier is the son of Mrs. Nora Buchanan and the late Mr. Buchanan of Slater and has spent most of his life here. Before entering service, he was employed in the Preparation Department of our mill, and his many friends rejoice that he has been so honored by our Government for his meritorious service to his country.

DACUSVILLE MAN IS RETURNED TO STATES Staff Sergeant John R. Redding, son of Mr. Aron G. Redding, of Dacusville, S. C. after serving 37 months in the Pacific as a radio specialist in the Dirty Dozen P-38 squadron, is returning to the United States under the Army's Readjustment Plan.

Sgt. Redding who left the States in April, 1942, has been with the Dirty Dozen from the hectic days of the Battle of Guadalcanal to the recent campaign for the liberation of the Philippines.

During this period of service, Sgt. Redding has earned 113 points and has been awarded eight battle stars for combat participation. - - - Slater Soldiers Hold Reunion In Germany

Sgt. Ray B. Smith, who is now stationed in Nurnberg, Germany, recently visited his brother-in-law, Pvt. Paul J. Goldsmith in Lam, Germany. Sgt. Smith reports that he made the trip in a jeep and spent the night with Pvt. Goldsmith, and

[column 3] [photograph of Pfc. Virginia Knight] Pfc. Knight Wins Coveted Wings

One of the first WACs to earn silver wings as a flight traffic clerk at U. S. AAF Air Transport Command bases through the world, Pfc. Virginia Knight, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Knight of Slater, S. C., is now flying on regularly scheduled ATC transport aircraft from London to Paris.

The coveted wings were recently awarded during ceremonies at Brig. Gen. Earl S. Hoag's ATC European Division headquarters, London, to which division Pfc. Knight is assigned.

As a crew member, her varied responsibilities include custodian of classified cargo and mail, and as the "purser" of the crew she collects tickets, checks passenger manifests and accomplishes other necessary clerical work on the flight.

Pfc. Knight must have a thorough knowledge of the stowing of cargo and expediting its off-loading. She is responsible for the securing and distribution of cargo while the ship is in the air in accordance with scientific weight and balance formulate.

She is further responsible for the safety and comfort of passengers and must understand the working of oxygen masks when planes go above 10,000 feet. In addition, Pfc. Knight serves box lunches on long flights and must know something of international law, aiding passengers through a maze of customs and immigration regulations along the route.

"V. K.," as she is known to her Slater friends, formerly worked as a payroll clerk at S. Slater & Sons, Inc., and entered service in June, 1944. - - - they both report they had a most enjoyable visit together. The boys hadn't seen each other in almost two years.

Sgt. Smith worked in our Cloth Room before entering service in December, 1942, and is now serving with a Signal Bn. Pvt. Goldsmith is with a Cavalry Recon. Group. He was formerly employed as a slasher tender in our plant, and entered service in December, 1943. - - - The action of men are the best interpreters of their thoughts.--Locke

[column 4] SPORTS Softball Season Ends At Slater The softball season at Slater came to a close on Friday, Aug. 17, at which time the game bebetween Slater and the Medics was rained out.

Until the middle of July, softball play at Slater was an intra-mill affair, with various teams representing departments in the mill playing one another. Since the close of the regular season, Slater has played a number of games with teams from the Greenville Army Air Base and other Greenville teams, and while a few of these games have been keen, and Slater team members have acquitted themselves well in the games played.

Much valuable experience has been gained and, with the addition of men returning from the armed services, Slater should offer real competition in sports next season.

Box scores for recent games are given below: 8-6-45

Slater	AB	R	H	E
Drury, 3b	4	1	0	0
Summey, 2b	1	0	1	1
Takacy, p	4	0	0	2
McMakin, ss	4	0	0	0
Taylor, c	3	1	1	0
Bryant, 1b	2	0	0	3
Cook, rf	3	1	1	0
Cashion, cf	2	0	1	0
Thornton, lf	3	1	1	1
Smith, sf	2	0	1	0
TOTAL	27	4	6	7

Duncan	AB	R	H	E
Stroud, lf	3	0	2	0
Thomas, ss	2	0	0	0
Kirby, 1b-p	3	0	1	0
Lindsey, c	3	1	2	1
McAlister, 3b	3	0	0	0
Alexander, cf	2	1	1	0
Hughes, 2b	3	0	0	0
Upton, rf	3	0	2	0
Smith, sf	3	0	0	0
Hayesworth, p	3	0	0	1
TOTAL	26	2	8	2
Slater	100	012	0-	- 4
Duncan	010	100	0-	-2

Dr. Pepper	AB	R	H	E
Ambrose, sf	4	1	1	0
Davenport, lf	2	0	0	0
Doyle, ss	3	1	1	2
Liles, 3b	3	0	1	0
Baird, c	3	0	0	0
Sevinski, 1b	3	1	0	0
Neiss, rf	3	1	1	0
Harsh, 2b	3	0	2	1

MERITORIOUS AWARD TO BILLIE COTHRAN

Pfc. Billie S. Cothran, son of Mrs. Grace Cothran of Route No. 2, Travelers Rest, S. C., has been awarded the bronze star medal for meritorious service from March 14, 1945 to March 18, 1945 in the vicinity of Bliesransbach, Germany. Pfc. Cothran is serrving with an Anti-Tank Company of the 255th Infantry Regiment.

Pfc. Cothran worked in our Preparation Department as a filing checker until he was inducted into the Army in March, 1944, and was stationed at Camp Van Dorn, Miss., before being sent overseas.

He has two brothers also in service, Pfc. Walter H. Cothran and Pvt. Bruce E. Cothran, both of whom are former employees of the Weaving Department of S. Slater & Sons, Inc.

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Reed, cf	2	0	1	0
Takacy, p	2	0	0	0
TOTAL	28	4	7	3

Slater	AB	R	H	E
Cashion, cf	3	1	0	0
Summey, 2b	3	0	0	0
Abbott, p	3	0	0	0
McMakin, ss	3	1	1	0
Taylor, c	3	1	1	0
Cook, rf	3	1	1	1
Stephenson, 3b	3	0	2	2
Smith, sf	3	0	0	0
Thornton, lf	3	0	1	1
Veal, 2b	3	0	0	0
TOTAL	30	4	7	4
Dr. Pepper	110	100	1-	-4
Slater	100	000	3-	-4

8-10-45

Squadron J	AB	R	H	E
Shook, ss	4	2	2	0
Qualiotto, sf	4	1	1	0
Vanatta, p	4	3	2	0
Boynton, c	4	3	2	0
Koenig, 3b	4	1	2	1
David, 2b	5	2	4	1
Munce, 1f	4	1	1	0
Oakleaf, 1b	5	1	3	0
Fisher, rf	4	1	0	0
Bane, cf	4	1	1	0
TOTAL	40	16	18	2

Slater	AB	R	H	E
Cashion, sf-p	4	1	1	0
Summey, 2b	3	0	0	0
Drury, 3b	4	1	1	1
McMakin, ss	4	1	1	1
Taylor, c	3	1	1	0
Stephenson, 1b	3	0	0	0
Thornton, lf	4	0	0	1
Buchanan, cf	4	1	1	1
Veal, rf	2	1	0	0
Cox, p-sf	3	0	0	0
TOTAL	34	6	5	4

8-13-45 (First Game)

Dunean	AB	R	H	E
Long, 1f	4	1	1	0
Wyatt, 2b	4	2	2	0
Barnes, 1b	2	2	0	2
Kirby, p	4	1	1	0
Lindsey, c	4	1	3	1
Millsop, ss	4	1	1	0
Upton, 3b	4	1	1	1
Williams, cf	3	1	0	0
Smith, rf	3	0	0	0
Hendricks, sf	3	1	0	0
TOTAL	35	11	10	5

Slater	AB	R	H	E
Buchanan, cf	4	0	0	0
Summey, 2b	4	1	1	0
Takacy, p	3	2	1	1
McMakin, ss	4	0	2	0
Taylor, c	4	1	3	1
Stephenson, 3b	4	1	0	3
Hembree, 1b	4	1	1	2
Thornton, lf	3	1	1	1
Smith, rf	3	1	2	0
Cox, p-sf	3	0	2	0
TOTAL	36	8	13	8

8-13-45 (Second Game)

Dunean	AB	R	H	E
Long, 1f	3	0	0	0
Wyatt, 1b	3	0	0	0
Barnes, sf	2	0	1	1
Kirby, ss	2	1	0	0
Lindsey, c	2	1	2	0
Millsop, p	2	1	1	0
Upton, 3b	2	0	0	1
Williams, 2b	2	1	1	0
Smith, cf	2	0	1	0
Hendricks, sf	2	0	0	0
TOTAL	22	4	6	2

Slater	AB	R	H	E
Thornton, lf	2	0	0	0
Summey, 2b	2	1	1	0
Hembree, 1b-p	2	0	1	1
McMakin, ss	2	0	0	0
Taylor, c	2	0	0	0
Veal, rf	1	0	0	0
Smith, p-1b	2	0	0	0
Stephenson, 3b	2	0	1	0
Cox, rf	2	0	1	0
Hampton, sf	2	0	0	0
TOTAL	19	1	4	1
Dunean		031	00-	-4
Slater		100	00-	-1