V. 3 No. 1 - The Slater News

PERFECTION IN TEXTILES—A SLATER FAMILY TRADITION SINCE 1790

THE SLATER NEWS

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PAWTUCKET, R. I. SLATER, SO. CAROLINA

EST. 1790 1943

Vol. 3 Slater, S.C., January 11, 1945 No. 1

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==H. N. Slater, Jr. Arrives Overseas==

[Photo of Cpl. H. N. Slater, Jr.]

Cpl. H. N. Slater, Jr.

Of interest to our readers will be the news that Commander H. N. Slater's son, T/5 H. N. Slater, Jr., has arrived safely overseas and is now stationed somewhere in Europe.

Cpl. Slater enlisted as a cadet in the R. O. T. C. in September, 1942, while a first year student at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In January of 1943, he was transferred to the Army Student Training Program for specialized studies, and in July, 1943, was sent to William and Mary College, Williamsburg, Virginia, when he was promoted to Private First Class.

At the conclusion of his course at William and Mary in February, 1944, he was transferred to Virginia Military Institute, at Lexington, Virginia.

In April, 1944, after several months at Virginia Military Institute, a change in the Army Training Program was made and he was again transferred, this time to a Signal Service Training Battalion at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey.

Before sailing overseas in late October a promotion to Corporal was received and shortly after arrival in Europe, Cpl. Slater was made Technician Fifth Grade.

_____ ORDINATION RITES HELD FOR MARTIN Special services were held at Slater Baptist Church on Sunday afternoon, December 17, for the purpose of ordaining Mr. M. A. Martin to the gospel ministry.

The examining presbytery, composed of visiting ministers and deacons from Cedar Lane Baptist Church and Slater Baptist Church, met at two o'clock to examine the candidate.

Mr. Martin will assume his duties as full time pastor of the Cedar Lane Baptist Church and will move from Slater to take up residence in Greenville.

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SCIENCE CLUB IS ORGANIZED

The Ninth Grade Biology Class of Slater-Marietta High School has recently organized a science club. The purpose of this new organization is to create an interest in the minds of the class for the study of nature and common everyday life about us. The club holds weekly meetings each Friday afternoon at 1:30 in the Science room at our local school.

The following officers were elected:

Frances Poole—President

Mildred Shelton — Vice-President

Ruth Laws — Secretary and Treasurer

The program committee is composed of three members, Bobbie McMullan, Inez McGrew and Lucille Young. Charles Jones, Ray Dean and Kathryn Sanders form the social committee. Reporters for the club are Fannie Mae Burton and Charles Jones. Mrs. Mildred C. Jarrard is the sponsor of the club.

_____ Methodist Have Christmas Play The Christmas program of the Slater Methodist Church was held on December 24 at 7 o'clock P.M., before a large congregation.

The program was sponsored with devotional exercises by the pastor, the Rev. Peden Gene Curry. The play was presented by the pupils of Miss Ruth Taylor's Class. Miss Taylor is teacher of the Senior Class. Candles were used to light the church while the play was in progress. Mrs. Sam Addington and Mrs. Lucille Cunningham lighted the candles. Persons taking part in the play were Ophelia Riley, Louise Cunningham, Betty McMullan, Billy Hamilton, Carol McGill, Mrs. Lucille McMullan and Grace Penland.

Much credit is due Miss Taylor and her class for the splendid performance given.

Recitations were given by a number of the younger members of the Sunday School under the direction of Mrs. E. A. McGill. These youngsters gave perfect recitations which were all centered around the Christmas theme. Each of these children is to be commended for the dignified manner in which he or she spoke. Those taking part were as follows:

Introduction--Frankie McKinney "I Am Much Too Young--Rose Addington "Why We Give Gifts"--N ancy Burdette "The Best Holiday"--Buster Hopson "Little Children"--Shirley (Continued on page 4, col. 2)

[Column 3] Joseph R. Bryson Is Guest Speaker At Slater Party "I represent the largest textile congressional district in the United States," said Congressman Joseph R. Bryson, of Greenville, in his address to the employees of S. Slater and Sons, Inc. attending the anual Christmas party given by Mr. J. A. White and the company at Dave Stancell's Eating Place near Greenville on the night of December 23.

In his excellent address, Congrtessman Bryson told how the work of the textile people ranked among the most important in the war effort and thanked those present for their efforts in this important phase of our defense, urging their continued support in the days to come.

Mr. J. A. White, Plant Manager, acted as Master of Ceremonies, and thanked the workers gathered for their fine work during the past year. He, too, asked for their continued support in the coming days.

Mr. White introduced a number of visitors from Greenville who had been invited as special guests. Among these were Congressman Bryson, Mr. T. E. Christenberry, Clerk of Court, Mr. K. B. Miles, of the Chamber of Commerce, Mr. L. P. Hollis of the Parker District Schools, Mr. D. B. Leatherwood, Attorney-at-Law, Mr. J. Harvey Cleveland, Mr. J. D. Ashmore and others.

Mr. D. B. Leatherwood, Attorney of Greenville, introduced Congressman Bryson. Mr. Miles, of the Chamber of Commerce, also spoke briefly. _____ Popular Artist Pleases Hearers __ Sings Familiar Songs __ Mr. DuPre Rhame, of the Music Faculty of Furman University, was guest singer at the lecture held at Slater Hall in December. Mr. Rhame, accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Rhame, sang the following numbers: "On The Road To Mandalay," "Shortenin' Bread," "Home On The Range," and "Stout Hearted Men."

Mr. Rhame has been a member of the Music Faculty of Furman Univesity for a number of years, and is also director of music at the First Baptist Church, of Greenville. He is an accomplished musician, and is well known throughout the South and East.

The people of Slater toroughly enjoyed the visit of Mr. and Mrs. Rhame, and it is hoped that they will come to Slater again soon.

[Column 4] [Title across columns 4 and 5] Missionary From Africa Speaks To Young Folks __ BAPTIST HOLD SPECIAL SERVICE A New Year's Eve watch service was held at Slater Baptist Church on Sunday, December 31, 1944. The service began with the regular evening worship service at eight o'clock and ended at midnight.

Speakers for the evening were Rev. John Tollison of North Greenville, Rev. Earl Sargent, of Southern Bleachery, Mr. B . B. Brown, Mr. R. A. McKinney and Rev. Clyde M. Johnson, of Slater.

Special music and testimonials were also a part of the evening's program. The service was well attended and very informal, with some of the congregation staying for the entire service and others coming for only parts of it. _____ Christmas Tree At Slater Hall The annual Christmas program, sponsored by S. Slater and Sons, Inc. for employees and their families, was held at Slater Hall on the morning of December 23. This yearly program is unique in that it is the one time of the year when all employees get together.

A beautifully decorated Christmas tree, brilliant with its multi-colored lights, was arranged in the center of the stage and surrounded by multiple bags of Christmas goodies. Early on the morning of the program, Christmas carols were played over the loud speaker in order that they might be heard over the entire village. These carols continued until the program began, and were also enjoyed by the people as they assembled at Slater Hall.

The program was under the supervision of J. A. White, Plant Manager, who called on the Rev. Clyde M. Johnson, Pastor of the Slater Baptist Church, to pronounce the invocation. Mr. White then thanked the people of Slater for their splendid work during the past year, and asked their continued cooperation during the New Year. He praised the many employees of Slater who are in the service of our country, reading the names of those who have made the supreme sacrifice.

The program was then turned over to L. P. Hollis, Superintendent of the Parker Schools. A group of children from the Parker District rendered several musical numbers, after which Miss Annie Porter (Continued on page 4, col. 4)

[Column 5] "Be faithful to the task which is yours" was the theme used by Miss Hattie Gardner, missionary to Africa, as she spoke to approximately sixty Slater children Wednesday P. M. January 3.

Miss Gardner said that although the children of Africa have little money, they are faithful in their contributing, often performing such menial tasks as pulling grass to earn money. She stressed the fact that African children are faithful in their learning, and that many of them could put some American children to shame regarding school work. The children were interested to learn that $16 will send an African child to school for a year in the section where Miss Gardner has been working; this amount includes fees, food and books. The missionary sang "Jesus Loves Me" in the language of the Africans, also teaching it to the children in the audience.

At the close of the program, Miss Gardner held an open discussion, during which the children asked questions about Africa. Most of the questions pertained to African homes, food, clothing, and customs in general.

Miss Gardner, who went to Africa nine years ago, has been in charge of a school for girls. According to Miss Gardner, most of the African children have a passion for learning, and will make almost any sacrifice to attend school.

The children who heard this missionary speak had much "food for thought" as they realized that there are many children in the world who really want to go to school, but are deprived of the opportunities offered our American children.

Local Girls Scouts and members of the Boys' Library Club attended this meeting in a group. They were accompanied by their sponsors.

Miss Gardner spoke at the Slater Baptist Church each evening during the first week in January. The Rev. Clyde M. Johnson (Continued on page 4, col. 5) _____ FAREWELL SHOWER FOR MRS. MARTIN Mrs. M. A. Martin was the honor guest at a shower given her on Friday evening, December 15, at the home of Mrs. F. J. Brannon. Serving with Mrs. Brannon as joint hostess for this occasion was Mrs. W. W. Stephenson. A number of lovely and useful gifts were presented Mrs. Martin at this party by her friends, who regret she is leaving our community. Everyone who attended greatly enjoyed the party.

Page Two THE SLATER NEWS January 11, 1945

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

STAFF Robert H. Atkinson.........Editor Margaret P. Hester....Asst. Editor REPORTERS Weave Room: B. O. Godfret, Ernestine McCall, Savilla Moon, Jeanette Godfrey, Nellie Barnette, Lillie Dill, Walker Reid, Gladys Cox and Rosalee Cox Preparation Dept.: Jessie Vassey, Dorothy Hawkins, Julia Brown, Mildred Mull, Mary Walace, Lucille Tate, Ruby Drury, Nellie Ruth Payne, Stanley Hawkins Cloth Room: Jessie M. Smith, Elsie Raxter Community: Mrs. Raymond Johnson, W. Earle Reid, Ruby P. Reid.

Happy New Year The New Year has gotten off to a good start, and we are somewhat late in extending you our greetings. Nevertheless, we wish to take this opportunity of wishsing everyone a happy, prosperous, and victorious New Year.

Once again the future is beginning to brighten, and it is possible that in the year of 1945 the sun may burst through the clouds and make it possible for us to find peace before another year rolls around. It is our fervent desire to see this take place -- to see the clouds and gloom of war dispelled and the sunshine of peace come to us again.

Wishful thinking, however, will not bring this about. We will have to earn it by the sweat of our brows. Any lapse on our part in effort will only prolong the war. We do not like to prophesy, but perhaps the recent drive of the German Army was due to our laxness in thinking that the Germans were about whipped and ready for peace. The awful price in the loss of men, materials and hard-won ground was probably the result of our let-up in our efforts. We want everyone to continue his or her effort so that similar occurences will not happen again.

If we hue to the line and resolve to put our best efforts into another year, we will probably be rewarded by the peace we long for and the return of many of our men and women from the Armed Forces, Of course, the Japanese phase of the ware will no doubt continue beyond 1945. However, a partial peace with some of our enemies will certainly be a milestone in our efforts for a world peace.

In that spirit and with the best of thoughts, we again wish you a happy, prosperous and victorious New Year.

Many Thanks The packing of the Christmas bags this year was under the supervision of Allen Suttle and W. Earle Reid. Prior to the day when the bags were to be packed, a number of boys and girls were contacted and invited to help pack the Christmas fruit, candy, and nuts into large paper bags. Representatives from as many homes as possible were asked to help do this job for the Slater Community Association and S. Slater and Sons, Inc. Everyone, from the time he leaned of the job to be done, manifested a great deal of enthusiasm and interest in seeing that a first class job was accomplished.

Bright and early on the morning of December 22, approximately fifty boys and girls assembled at Slater Hall to help our Slater Santa Claus get ready for his tremendous task of delivering Christmas bags to the children of all the Slater employees. This group of young people packed more than 1250 bags of fruit in less than a half day's time. After all the bags were finished, S. Slater and Sons, Inc. expressed its thanks to the boys and girls by treating them with a free dinner at the Slater Community Cafe.

The packing of the Christmas bags was a grand demonstration of the splendid work which the young people of Slater can do when they set their minds to the accomplishing of a worthy task.

Those who had charge of supervising this work complimented our young people very highly and said they had never seen a more orderly or more cooperative group of Slater boys and girls participating in any project. A system was worked out whereby each person had a specific thing to go and this added so much to the smoothness of carrying out the whole job. Each person working showed a deep concern about trying to see that everyone was orderly and that none of the hard-to-get produce was wasted.

Boys and girls, you did a grand job and S. Slater and Sons, Inc. and the Slater Community Association wishes to thank each and everyone of you for the part you played in helping to do a real job.

SLATER DAY BY DAY Time: 11:59 P. M., December 31, 1944 ---- Setting: The village of Slater ---- ---- From whence came the feeble report of a small firecracker somewhere out in the street, and every Slaterite who was still awake held their breath listening for the pandemonium that would come next. And come it did!

First was the peal of a bell, as the folks at our Baptist Church ended their four hour long New Year's Eve watch servive.

And immediately on the heels of the first clang, the young people of our corner gave forth with horns, yells, and a choroused "HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYBODY!"

Mixed in with these noises were the sounds of firecrackers and shotguns, and bangs and booms of all kinds, all over our village.

Way down at Renfrew a whistle shrilled, and the sound of it mixed with the tooting automobile horns on our village streets.

Thus, old war-weary 1944 stepped down off the pedestal of time to give place to the brand new year of 1945.

And noise-weary parents gave a sigh of relief, as they relaxed and pulled the covers up around their shoulders.

OFFICE NEWS Pfc. Alvin Brady, former paymaster, and now stationed at Great Bend, Kansas, was a visitor in our office recently.

We are glad to see Marie Goldsmith back at work after an illness of two weeks. Friends of Pfc. Calvin Turner, who is now serving with the Armed Forces overseas, are glad to hear that he is well and safe, after a report that he had been missing since December 9th.

Members of the Shipping Department enjoyed a delightful dinner party at the Ottaray Hotel, Tuesday night, December 19th.

We are sorry to hear that Aileen Barbare is leaving because of illness. We wish her a speedy recovery.

May we extend to all of you our wishes for a prosperous, happy, and victorious New Year.

CASHION-HILL Miss Lila Evelyn Cashion and Mr Carl D. HIll were quietly married on Sunday morning, December 24, 1944, at ten o'clock, at Slater Baptist Church. Rev, Clyde M. Johnson, pastor of the couple, performed the ceremony.

Miss Shirley Searee gave a very sweet rendition of the old, old hymn, "Blest Be The Tie That Binds," as the happy couple came down the aisle together to stand before the altar. It was the first wedding that had taken place in our little church in many a day, and a calm-like a quiet benediction-- settled over the congregation, as the marriage covenant was read and the vows were spoken.

Then it was over, and the bride, clad in a simple two piece navy blue suit with brown accessories, turned and marched proudly beside her husband on the first steps of their life toghether, the stars in her eyes far out-shining the rosebud corsage on her shoulder. Of course, someone had tied the inevitable bunch of tin cans to the back of the car and there were last minute good-byes to be said. But the newlyweds left immediately for a week's honemoon trip to Florida.

Mrs. Hill is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Cashion, of Slater. She finished high school at Slater-Marietta with the class of 1942. Since that time, she has been employed by S. Slater and Sons, Inc.

Mr. Hill is the son of Mrs. Ola Hill, of Slater, and he holds the position of overseer on the second shift of weave room number one.

At present, Mr. and Mrs. Hill are residing with his mother, at 41 Second Street, Slater.

PREPARATION DEPARTMENT N-E-W-S Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Wallace are the parents of a daughter, who has been named Grace Christine.

Mr. P. A. Jamison spend the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Adams.

Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Rice and son visited Mrs. Rice's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Belk, during the holidays.

Were are glad to have Mrs. G. Frank Batson back with us. She is better known as Bertha Morrison and is the recent bride of G. Frank Batson, of Travelers Rest. They have just returned from their honeymoon in North Carolina.

Mrs. Lois Jewell has as her guest her husband, Sgt. W. A. Jewell, from Moore's Hospital, Swannanoa, N. C.

Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Hall had as their guests during Christmas, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Suddeth, Mr. and Mrs. Ramsey Butler and their family.

Mrs. Gaynell Coleman and daughter, Sarah, and Mrs. Mildred Coleman visited Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Coleman during Christmas.

Mrs. Margaret Arflin, of Greenwood, S. C., was the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Revis, during the holidays.

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stockton and family were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Chapman, of Greer, S. C., Christmas day.

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hill and daughters, Joyee and Judy, of Washington, D. C., were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie HIll during Christmas.

Mr. and Mrs. Elzie Bowers and son Jack visited Mrs. Naney Bowers recently.

We are glad to know that Miss Louise Hall is recovering nicely from a tonsillectomy. Her father, Mr. C. E. Hall, is at home after having spent a time at General Hospital.

The Preparation Department extends sympathy to Annie Hood who has been bereaved of her father.

Blanche Raxter and Louise Hall plan to be back on the job in a short while. They have been out due to illness.

Louise Barton was the dinner guest of her mother, Mrs. Alice Barton, of Marietta, recently.

Pfc. Floyd Garland was the guest of Miss Myrtle Barnette recently.

Elnora Looper tells us that her brother, Sgt. Jesse C. Looper has landed safely on the Hawaiian Islands.

Mr. and Mrs. Ansel Farr have recieved the purple heart awarded to their son, Pfc. Joe Farr, for bravery while on duty in France. Friends of Pfc. Farr will be glad to know that he is rapidly recovering from serious injuries received at that time.

Miss Gwendolyn Foster and Miss Enda Earle Bates were the weekend guests of Miss Pearle Looper at Christmas.

The Preparation Department, first shift, welcomes Mrs. Mildred Anderson and Mrs. Augedine Mason as our new quiller operators.

What is more pleasant than the aroma of steaming hot coffee? Nothing more than a cup of the same. The employees of the plant are now being served hot coffee most any time of the day, thanks to Mr. Canham, our very efficient canteen manager.

Mrs. Ben Sanders is expecting her daughter, Mrs. Mildred Bennet, of Washington, D. C., home for a visit. The Booster's Club held its meeting and supper at Dave Stansell's Place on December 29. Everyone spent an enjoyable evening, with a good wholesome meal, and plenty of fun.

Mr. and Mrs. Earle Shub, Mrs. Clara Bell Bagwell, of Greenville, Mrs. V. A. Bridgeman of Travelers Rest, were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Barton, of Marietta, S. C., during Christmas.

Mr. Walter Williams and friends enjoyed a party in Eastley recently.

Mr. Clyde Jones was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Craton Brady Tuesday night.

We are sorry to hear of Bobbie Jean Boyd being sick. She is the small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Boyd of Travelers Rest.

Mr. Lewis Strickland enjoyed a visit with his brother, Seaman Estely Strickland, of the U. S. Navy, in Madison, N. C., during the Christmas holidays.

Miss Ruth Batson of Travelers Rest was the guest of Craston Brady recently.

Mr. and Mrs. Ben T. Gilstrap announce the birth of a daughter on DEcember 28, 1944. She has been named Elizabeth Loretta.

Anyone wanting to know the time may ask Oscar Drury. The second shift of Preparation Department gave him an Elgrin watch for Christmas, of which he is very proud.

The second shift, Preparation Department, will be glad to see Girard Harrison back on his job. He has been out several days, due to illness.

The quilling department welcomes Mrs. Jarrellle Brooks as a quiller operator.

David Batson is scheduled to leave Friday, January 5, to take his physical examination for the Army.

Augie Robertson has married recently and is now Augie R. Chase. She has received a promotion, also, to A. M. M. 3/e.

Mrs. Allie Mae Stockton reports that her husband will be inducted into the Army if he passes his physical examination this week.

The Powerful New 90-MM Tank Destroyer is achieving an excellent record in mauling the monster Royal Tiger tanks in fierce armor battles inside Germany. The M-36 carries a caliber .30 and a caliber 50 machine gun. Each member of the crew is armed with a carbine. But the principal armament is the long-barreled high-velocity 90mm. gun, one of the finest sharpshooting rifles in the world. No German tank on the western European front today can stand up to it.

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GOINGS-ON - - - - - IN WEAVE ROOMS - The many friends of Mrs. Myrtle Robinson and Mrs. Mae Turnbull sympathize with them in the death of their father, Mr. Keisler.

Miss Margie Friddle is pleased that her brother, Sgt. Buford Friddle, recently reveived a citation for meritorious action overseas.

We are sorry to learn that Mr. Jim Smith is ill and wish for him a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Canham and sons, Alton, Harold, and John Wesley, recently visited Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Sprouse of Judson.

The father of Misses Lillie and Dovie Garren has been ill for some time, but we trust he will soon be up and around again.

Mrs. John Lane recently visited Mrs. Sarah Chitwood.

Mrs. Clyde Owenby and small son Michael have moved in the house with Mrs. Mary Dunn of First Street, Slater.

Seaman Ralph Knight is spending a leave at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Knight.

Miss Louise Waldrop is planning to enter nursing school at Mary Black Hospital, Spartanburg, S. C., this coming term.

Pvt. Virginia Knight, of the WACs has returned to New Hampshire after spending a ten-day leave at her home. After completing her travel to New Hampshire, she expects overseas duty.

Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Brown and family spent Christmas with Mrs. Brown's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Guy E. Moore of Laurens.

Miss Adith Richardson spent a few days recently with her sister, Mrs. W. T. Horton, of Belmont, N. C.

Mr, and Mrs. S. B. Morris and family of Spartanburg, S. C. had as their guest recently Mr G. L. Morris of Slater.

Miss Sarah Phillips spent the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Phillips. Mr. J. T. Waldrop and Mr. V. R. Clark went hunting last weekend and came back with six rabbits.

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Griffeth spent a portion of their holidays in Greenville. During that time they visited Mr. Reeves, father of Mrs. Griffeth.

Mr. and Mrs. Tommie Arrowood and son Arnold of Travelers Rest spent the holidays with their parents in Rutherfordton, N. C.

Misses Lucille and Grace Masters spent their holidays with Mrs. Luther Masters, their grandmother, of Rosman, N. C.

Mr. Roy Tweed had as his guests during the holidays his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Elisha Tweed, of Marshall, N. C.

Mrs. Jeanette Peace had as her guest Christmas her stepson, R. D. Peace, his wife and their daughter of Sans Souci. Mrs. Suttles, of Woodside, also visited Mrs. Peace.

Carl Garren, nephew of Lillie Garren, spent Christmas with her. He has just returned from the hospital where he had a leg amputated.

Mr. and Mrs. James A. Edens of Greenville, spent Christmas day with Mr. and Mrs. Cephas Cantrell.

We are glad to have Mrs. Mary Hall back with us, following an illness of several days. Among those visiting Mrs. Hall over the holidays were her daughter, Mrs. Edna Conner and son Mickey, Mrs. Ester Giffeth, and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Tweed and family.

Mrs. Cephas Cantrell and Miss Sarah Elizabeth Edens spent the holidays with Mrs. Minnie Chastain.

Mrs. Verletta Spearman, and husband, and Mr. James Edens, Jr., spent Sunday with Miss Bernice Mae Cantrell.

Mrs. Ludean Winstead visited her parents over the weekend recently. Her parents are Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Thornhill of Laurens.

Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Johnson had as their Christmas guests Mr. and Mrs. Birdette Johnson, of Shelby, N. C., Mr. and Mrs. Dickie Pitts, Miss Barbara Moore, and Mrs. M. H. Pitts, all of Greenville.

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Henson were the weekend guests of Mrs. Henson's parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Strickland, of Luck, N. C.

Mr. and Mrs. Gus Huffman had as their weekend guests recently Mr. J. M. Drye, of Johnson City, Tenn.

Misses Gladys and Rosa Lee Cox motored to Greenville on a Sunday afternoon recently.

Mr. and Mrs. L. V. Duncan had as their weekend guests recently Mr. and Mrs. Early Evans, of Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Craig, Mr. James Duncan, of Laurens, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Duncan, Sgt. and Mrs. Arthur Watson, and Pvt. and Mrs. Earnest A. Duncan. Pvt. Duncan has served sixteen months overseas.

Mrs. Cecil Stroud was the Sunday dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Stroud recently.

Miss Beatrice Looper and a party of friends enjoyed a trip to the mountains on a recent Sunday afternoon.

Miss Hazel Buchanan was a visitor in Brevard, N. C. during the Christmas holidays.

Among the holiday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Batson were Misses Daisy and Jessie Batson, Mrs. Cecil Stroud, and Mrs. Ella Mae Owens.

Pvt. Martin Cox spent the weekend preceeding Christmas at home with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cox.

Mrs. Doris Martin had as her Christmas guests Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Selmen, of Greenville. Miss Sue Tate spent Sunday with her grandmother, Mrs. Sam Blackley.

Miss Inez Stockton plans to move to Second Street, Slater, shortly.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank White were visitors in the home of Mrs. Hix, mother of Mrs. White, of Greenville, recently.

Mr. and Mrs. Plase Cox and sons were recent visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Epps and family at their new home in Travelers Rest, S. C.

Mr. and Mrs. Plase Cox had as their Sunday dinner guests, Mr. and Mrs. Sollie Cox, mother of Mr. Cox, of Marietta

Mr. and Mrs. George Upton spent the Christmas holidays with their parents in Shelby and Cherryvill, N. C.

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Daniels spent Christmas Day with Mr. W. T. Daniels, of Anderson, S. C. Mr W. T. Daniels, is the father of Mr. Roy Daniels.

We are sorry Mrs. Kate Deaton has suffered the loss of her father-in-law. We are glad to have her back on the job.

The employees of Weave Room No. 1, Job No. 3 are enjoying working for their new overseer, Mr. Joe Ward.

Mrs. Florace Hayden has received word that her husband, Sgt. Woodrow Hayden, is improving from wounds received in action in France.

Mr. J. W. Price celebrated Christmas by killing his 500 pound hog.

Pvt. Thomas Lane and Cpl. John Lane have been granted an emergency leave due to the illness of their mother, Mrs. Emma Lane, who has had a heart attack.

Kenneth Atkinson, of Greenville, S. C., visited D. L. Crowe, Jr., Christmas.

We are sorry to learn that Pvt. Roy G. Price, son of J. W. Price, has undergone an operation in Mobile, Ala. We are glad he is on the road to recovery.

Everyone is happy to see Mr. Joe Ward back on the job after being out with a foot injury. We miss Mr. Hagan, our sweeper and loom cleaner, very much and trust he will be able to return to work shortly.

Mr. Alfred Cooper of Greenville, Miss Sarah Hannon and Mrs. Dublin spent Christmas day with Mrs. T. J. Hipps, of Tigerville.

Mrs. Sarah Chitwood and infant daughter, Dorothy Jean, visited Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Sprouse, of Judson, during Christmas.

Among the holiday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ramsey were Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Henderson and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Jasper T. Henderson and daughter of Easley, Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Poole, of Easley, and Mrs. Louise Moore.

Mrs. Josie Riddle and family of Greer spent the Christmas holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lynch, of Sans Souci.

Mr. and Mrs. Ansel Garrett and family visited Mr. Garrett's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Garrett, of Greenville.

Mesdames J. T. Reaves and John Reaves recently visited Mrs. Sarah Chitwood. It's a common thing to hear someone on Job No. 1, Weave Room No. 1, talking about the way Overseer Wilbur Cole works. There's one boss man that doesn't mind pitching in and helping you get a thing done.

When you ask "Pop" Farthing how he is feeling and he answers with a "Not so good," you can be sure that something is wrong. "Pop" is always busy doing some little odd hob that most people never find time to do.

Our hats are off to the ladies who work on style 3905. This weave takes a lot of patience, but you'll find the women on this design staying right with their job.

We welcome our overseer, Mr. T. E. Waldrop, back to work after being out due to illness. Mrs. Fannie Epps came back after the Christmas holidays with a big smile for everybody. It happens that the reason for her happiness is that she has a new daughter-in-law, her son Cedar having married during the Christmas holidays.

Mr. J. P. Sanders spent his holidays in Columbia.

Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Clark visited in Laurens, S. C. during the Christmas holidays.

Miss Mary Chasteen is now living with Miss Sadie Finley, of Marietta.

We are very sorry to hear that Mr. Alfred Cooper's son has been reported as missing in action in the European theatre.

Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Clark had as their weekend guests Cpl. and Mrs. J. P. Coates, of Weaverville, N. C. Cpl. Coates has served one and one-half years in the South Pacific and has received the purple heart and other citations and medals.

Happy New Year, Everybody!

Theatre Guide

January 13, 1945 "CALL OF THE JUNGLE" Starring Ann Corio James Bush John Davidson .... January 15, 1945 "WHEN THE LIGHTS GO ON AGAIN" Starring James Lyndon Barbara Belden Dorothy Peterson .... January 19, 1945 "TROCADERO" Starring Rosemary Lane Johnny Downs Ralph Morgan

Cloth Room Chatter Miss Lula Rice, who is home on a visit from Washington, D. C., had as her guest Sunday, Miss Marie Smith.

Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Talley and family spent Christmas day in Greer with Mr. Arthur Talley. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Peterson and daughters Polly and Lucy were recent visitors in Spartanburg, S. C.

Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Wylie and family spent the holidays with relatives in Chester. Mrs. Earl Guest had as her guest Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Link. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hester and family were the weekend visitors of relatives in Dacusville. Miss Janie McCluney and Mrs. Jessie Smith spent the holidays with their sister, Mrs. C. G. Collins, in Turnersvill, Ga.

Mrs. Essie Patterson, of Greenville, was a weekend visitor of Miss Janie McCluney Sgt. and Mrs. Francis Gunter and small daughter, Dianne, were visitors in Slater last week. Sgt. Gunter is home on a thirty-day furlough. He has been stationed in England for the past nine months. Mrs. Gunter was a clerk in the office of the cloth room. She and Dianne are living with her parents in Wagner, S. C.

Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Veal have received word that their son, Pvt. Harold Veal, has arrived in England and is ill in a hospital there.

S 1/c Henry I. Gossett, of the Navy, was a recent visitor with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Gossett, of Travelers Rest, S. C.

Pvt. and Mrs. Tom Hawkins were recent visitors in Slater. Mrs. Hawkins is the former Miss Mildred Cook and was a clerk in the cloth room office.

Mrs. Lila Henry has received word that her husband, Pvt. Charles J. Henry, has arrived safely in the Philippine Islands.

Misses Christine and Kathleen Reynolds were the Christmas day guests of Mrs. Lila Henry.

Mr. Tom I. Hood and daughter Elizabeth were the Sunday guests of Mrs. Estelle Kelley. Mrs. Mildred E. Fowler and Miss Hazel Campbell spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Elsie Few of Greer.

Mrs. Lillie Mae Green is glad to know that her brother, Lawrence Barton, is enjoying his boot training in the Navy at Bainbridge, Md.

Elsie Raxter had as her guest through the Christmas holidays, Miss Clara Farthing.

Religious Film Seen By Many Capacity crowds attended the showings of the religious film, "THE KING OF KINGS." recently filmed on the 35 mm Projectors at Slater Hall. The first showing was arranged for 7:30 o'clock, Tuesdany night, January 2. The second showing was filmed at 1:30 o'clock Wednesday, January 4, for those whose working hours did not permit them to attend on Tuesday night. On Wednesday night, January 3, the picture was shown to the colored employees of Slater and their families. In all, approximately 600 white people and 160 colored people availed themselves of the opportunity to see this very famous production.

This film shows the simple Christian story of the life of Christ, and is portrayed with reverence, beauty, and great power. It is shown some 1500 times every year in the United States and numbers of times in other countries. For a number of years there has never been a week when "THE KING OF KINGS" was not played somewhere; in all, 600,000,000 persons have seen it. No other film has had half as many spectators.

The script for "THE KING OF KINGS" was written by Cecil B. DeMille from the Four Gospels and the Apocrypha. H. B. Warner played the part of Christ and wore a crown of thorns brought from the Holy Land. It is said that while the picture was being made, the producers met on a lot and began each day's work with a prayer.

The bringing of this picture to Slater presented a real opportunity to the people of Slater to see an outstanding masterpiece developed in a field that concerns us all. Favorable comments are still being made regarding this film, and we feel sure that all who saw it appreciate the work of The Slater Community Association in making such opportunities possible at no cost at all to the individual.

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==WITH OUR ...MEN... IN SERVICE==

Pvt. Ralph Edwards is in the Army Air Forces in the European theater of war. [Image of Pvt. Ralph Edwards] He is the brother of Mrs. Bertha Poole of Marietta, S. C. He has been overseas for approximately one year.

Prior to his induction into service, he worked in our plant. He entered service April 20, 1943.

Osier B. Vickers, S 2/c, is at present stationed at Fort Pierce, Florida. [Image of Osier B. Vickers, S 2/c] He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Vickers, of Slater, S. C.

Before his entrance into service, he worked as a warp hauler in our plant.

Pvt. Fred E. Bates, brother of Mrs. Lois Jewell, is stationed at Bakerfield, Calif. [Image of Pvt. Fred E. Bates] He has been in the Army for four years. Before entering service, he worked in our slashing department.

==PVT. BATES COX ARRIVES IN FRANCE== Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cox, of Slater, have received word that their son, Pvt. Bates Cox, has arrived safely in France.

Pvt. Cox is serving with the Medical Corps. Before entering service he was a loom cleaner in the weave room of our plant.

Pvt. Marvin Cox, brother of Bates, is with a Tank outfit in the States at present. He also was employed in the Weave Room before his entrance into service.

STRICKLAND-HENSON Of interest to their many friends in Marietta and Travelers Rest is the wedding of Miss Zell Strickland, of Marietta, and Kenneth Alvin Henson, of Travelers Rest.

The vows were spoken at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Bob Revis in the presence of relatives and close friends. Rev. Revis officiated at the ceremony.

Mrs. Henson is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Strickland, of Luck, N. C. She is a graduate of Spring Creek High School, Luck, N. C.

Mr. Henson is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Henson, of Travelers Rest, and is a graduate of Mountain View High School.

The young couple will reside at Slater, where both are employed.

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==Local Library Clubs Hold Parties At Slater Hall==

The Christmas party for the Boys and Girls' Library Clubs was held jointly at Slater Hall on the afternoon of December 17, with 39 boys and girls present.

At this party, the children listened to the recording of "A Christmas Carol," by Charles Dickens. These records were very kindly loaned to the club sponsors by Dr. and Mrs. T. L. Takaey. The children enjoyed this popular Christmas story, and were deeply impressed by the great change which came over Scrooge as he began to learn how "to keep Christmas well"

At the close of "A Christmas Carol," souvenir containers of Christmas candies and nuts were served.

Those attending the party were: James Hester, Kenneth Hester, Charles Clark, Billy Garrett, Rudolph Daniel, Donald Barrett, Sammy Johnson, Donald Burnette, Richard Burnette, Jimmy Burnette, Sigrid Gosnell, Betty Garrett, Richard Rowland, George Hopson, Philip Henderson, Clarence Canham, Robert Henderson, Jerry Mack Ballenger, Eugene Henderson, Fred Revis, Jimmy Revis, Jimmy Hayden, Carol Jean Godfrey, Max Robinson, Bobby Cole, Patricia Summey, Patty Godfrey, Kenneth Waldrop, Sarah Jo Johnson, Caroljeen Smith, Josephine Knight, Flossie Abernathy, Lewis Vaughn, Billy Vaughn, Buddy Brown, Jimmy Lell, Nancy Abernathy, Sarah Faye Johnson, and Lila Jean Clark.

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"Baby Jesus" — Frances Burdette

"Christmas Lights" — Bobby Addington

"The Silver Star" — Stanley Wallace

"Like Jesus" — Jean Addington

"He Had No Cradle" — Boyce Lee

Recitation — Mary Turnbull and Frances Ellis

At the conclusion of the play, the annual Sunday School Christmas tree was held, and presents were given to the children of the Sunday School.

Miss Ruth Taylor and Mr. and Mrs. E. A. McGill were presented lovely gifts by the Sudnay School for their loyalty and devotion to the Sunday School and chirch as a whole.

Because of Curtailment of Flights Over Northern Atlantic Routes, the Army and Navy post offices are urging increased use of V-Mail during the winter months. V-mail, always a priority item on trans-Atlantic flights, will continue to reach its destination in the normal time of five to seven days. The equivalent of 25 sacks of air mail letters can be carried in one small V-mail sack, recorded on 16-mm film. Because of the quantity of airmail posted, much of it will have to be carried in ships during the winter.

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[Image of Sgt. Harold E. Robinson]

Sgt. Harold E. Robinson

==Brave Soldier Among Missing==

Staff Sgt. Harold E. Robinson, son of Mr. and Mrs Millard E. Robinson, of Route 1, Marietta, has been reported missing in action in Germany since November 30.

Staff Sgt. Robinson has been in service four years, having entered in 1941, and has been overseas one year.

Before entering service, he was employed bt S. Slater and Sons, Inc., in the Weave Room No. 3 as a filling hauler.

In October, 1944, Staff Sgt. Robinson was awarded the Silver Star for "heroic conduct on the field of battle."

Missionary Visits With Local Baptists

Miss Hattie Gardner, Baptist Missionary, conducted a series of mission study classes at Slater Baptist Church for five evenings during the week beginning January 1. For several years, Miss Gardner has been a missionary in the field of Nigeria, Africa. In November, she arrived in America for a year's furlough.

The talks she gave on her missionary work in that field were indeed informative and educational. A missionary's life is by no means dull, and the interesting and exciting experiences related by Miss Gardner kept her audience in rapt attention.

The Experiment of the First Known Blood Bank to be Water Borne to the fighting front aboard a hospital ship proved highly successful at Guam. Three hundred Marines in the Marshalls gave their blood which was to save the lives of many people at Guam in cases where whole blood was indispensable. Success of the plan depended on the ability of living blood to survive disturbances created by vibrating ship's engines and the rolling and pitching of the ship. Ashore under proper conditions whole blood can be kept for as long as 10 days. Its life at sea proed to be quite as long. No wounded man at sea will now have to go without whole blood if it is required.

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LITTLE FOLKS HAVE PARTIES

Slater Hall was the scene of two gay and colorful parties on the afternoon of December 21 and 22, when the Story Hour groups held their Christmas parties.

The children on First and Second Streets met Thursday afternoon and the party began with a series of games. The games were followed by the singing of a number of Christmas songs, after which Ann Thompson told the story of "Why Santa Claus' suit is Red." This story of Ann's reminded the children of other Christmas stories, poems and songs they had recently learned in school. They volunteered to contribute something to the entertainment and were allowed to do so. Accordingly, recitations were given by Betty Scaree, Peggy Scaree, and Rosa Addington. Songs were sung by Barbara Godfrey, Fern Barrett, and Judy Cox.

When the children on Third and Fourth Streets came for their party on Friday afternoon, the beautifully decorated Christmas tree which had been erected for the Annual Christmas program on Saturday morning was brilliantly lighted for the party. As the children entered the auditorium, they gazed at the tree with admiration, not able to think of appropriate words. One very little fellow broke the silence by saying, "Well my 'doodness'!"

During the afternoon, a number of games were played and Christmas songs were sung. The children also listened to the poem, "Twas The Night Before Christmas."

Containers, gayly decorated with holiday napkins and filled with Christmas candies and nuts, were served.

Those attending these parties were: Kenneth Godfret, Dale McWhite, Rosa Addington, Patricia Addington, Judy Cox, Fern Barrett, Barbara Godfrey, Ann Thompson, Betty Scaree, Peggy Scaree, Gib Toby, Abie Cook, Gloria Cook, Billy Suttle, Jimmy Burnette, Jackie Hayden and Henry Hayden. Mrs. T. R. Addington assisted the librarian in carrying out the Thursday afternoon party.

(Continued from page 1, col. 4) of the County Department of the Greenville Public Library told the Christmas story of "The Harper." The audience, led by Mr. Hollis, then read in unison rhe poem, "Twas The Night Before Christmas."

At the close of the program, the benediction was pronounced by the Rev. P. G. Curry, Pastor of the Slater Methodist Church, after which a Christmas present was given to each employee, and a bag containing fruit, nuts, raisins and candy was given to each child under 13 years of age. Bags were also distributed to the children of our former employees now in service, and to the sick people of Slater.

Announcements concerning the distribution of gifts were made by Robert H. Atkinson, Employment Manager.

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[Image of Sgt. Dacus T. Tucker]

Sgt. Dacus T. Tucker

Fighting Man Lost In Action

Staff Sgt. Dacus T. Tucker has been missing in action in Germany since November 21, according to word received by his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Tucker, of 34 East Fifth Street, Woodside

Sgt. Tucker has been in the Army 21 months and overseas seven months. He has been with the Eighth Air Force based in Britain. Before going overseas he was stationed at Salt Lake City, Utah. He is holder of the Air Medal and extra clusters.

Before entering service, Sgt. Tucker was an employee of S. Slater and Sons, Inc. in the capacity of weaver. He is the son-in-law of Fulton Pearson Hamilton, who is employed here.

==Great Demand For Cotton Duck==

The severity of warfare, both bombing and heavy artillery bombardment, have destroyed most housing and commercial facilities in Northwestern Europe. Temporary housing must be furnished American troops immediately. The only type of housing that can be made available in sufficient quantities within the time limits permittred is TENTING. And, the Army has received only 43 per cent of the tentage it needs.

Present indications are that only approximately 257,000 tents out of the 501,000 needed have been produced. This means that supplies and some of our men will be without protection in the heavy rains and snows and cold of the European winter. We cannot afford this loss either in manpower or of supplies of ammunition, food, etc. The fighting men on the front look to the cotton duck industry to supply them with this necessity.

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is pastor of the local Baptist Church.

[Cartoon depicting a soldier giving money to Uncle Sam, who is holding a folder labeled "WAR BONDS." The cartoon is captioned, "INVEST IN THE FUTURE"]