V. 3 No. 10 - The Slater News

PERFECTION IN TEXTILES—A SLATER FAMILY TRADITION SINCE 1790

THE SLATER NEWS

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Old Slater Mill Slater Mill

PAWTUCKET, R. I. SLATER, SO. CAROLINA

EST. 1790 1943

Vol. 3 Slater, S.C., May 17, 1945 No. 10

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Slater Soldier Killed Fighting On German Soil

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Burdett, of Route No. 1, Marietta, S. C., have been notified that their son, Sgt. Carlos D. Burdett, was killed in action in Germany on March 3, 1945

Sgt. Burdett was a local boy who was born and reared in this community, where he had lived practically all of his life. He attended the Slater-Marietta School and by religious preference was a Holiness.

Before entering the Army in 1943, Carlos worked in the Weaving Department of our plant as a cloth doffer. Soon after leaving the mill in October, 1943, he entered the Army. In the latter part of 1944, Burdett was sent overseas to the European theater of operations, where he served until his death.

The Burdett family has received a letter from Captain John P. Brown, who commanded Sgt. Burdett's company, in which he states: "Carlos was a trustworthy and faithful soldier. He believed in teh greatness and justice of our cause and was willing to sacrifice his life for this cause to succeed. His passing has been profoundly felt and mourned by all of us.

"It will be a comfort to you to know that your son was a gallant soldier, liked and respected by all the officers and men in his company. We all understand, as we are sure you do also, that he laid down his life for something that is greater than all of us — our own American way of living. We, who fought at Carlos' side and lived with him like brothers, will never feel that his death has been in vain.

"Carlos was buried in an American Military Cemetery in France, and a Protestant Chaplain officiated at the burial."

Sgt. Burdett's mother is a

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Sgt. Carlos D. Burdett, former Slater employee, killed in action in Germany on March 3, 1945.

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[Photograph of graduating class of Slater-Marietta High School standing on the front steps outside the school]

The members of the graduating class of the Slater-Marietta High School and their sponsor are shown above. They are—first row: June Tolley, Beatrice Tolley, Gaynell Puckett, Billie Hamilton, Amber Stroud. Josephine Burdette, Lorraine Bowles.

Second row: Alma Murray, Frances COle, Alma Ledford, Ruby Lee Parnell, Nelle Merritt, Sara DeWease, Betty Ramsey.

Third row: Jean Tankersley, Clarissa Camden, Margaret Lavender, Gwendolyn Foster, Melvie King. Miss McAbee

Fourth row: William Bates, Ralph Lybrand.

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Littlejohn Gets New Assignment

Henry E. Littlejohn, for the past two years superintendent of S. Slater & Sons, Inc., has been promoted to superintendent of the Carter Fabrics Corporation plant at South Boston, Va. Mr. Littlejohn succeeding S. J. Adams, who resigned.

The new superintendent of the South Boston plant was born at Pacolet, S. C. on June 3, 1889, being the son of Robert L. and Gertrude Bates Littlejohn. He received his education in the common schools of this state and later attended Wofford College, at Spartanburg, S. C.

On July 3, 1910, Mr. Littlejohn married Miss Sally Ches-

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Seniors To Get Dips. On Tuesday

Commencement exercises of the Slater-Marietta High School will be held at Slater Hall on May 22 at 8:15 p. m. Dr. J. Dean Crain, pastor of the Pendleton Street Baptist Church of Greenville, S. C., will deliver the graduating address to the class.

The commencement sermon will be preached on Sunday morning, May 20, at 11:15 a. m., at Slater Hall, and will be by Dr. E. F. Haight, who is professor of religion at Furman University.

J. H. Barnett, superintendent of the local school, will be in charge of exercises at these affairs.

The valedictory address will be delivered by Mary Elizabeth Ramsey, of Slater, while the salutatory will be given by Imogene Tankersley.

Marshals for the exercises will be from the rising senior class, and are Frances Miller, Kathleen Nelson, Fred Cashion, and Dillard Veal.

Music for the occasion will be furnished by Mrs. Frank A. Cook.

Superintendent Barnett has announced that the following medals and awards will be presented at the exercises on Tuesday night: The Citizenship Medal, donated by S. Slater & Sons, Inc., for the best allaround senior boy; The Citizenship Medal, donated by S. Slater & Sons, Inc., for the best

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Richardson Made Weaving Super

The many friends of Hines Samuel Richardson will be pleased to learn of his promotion to superintendent of weaving with S. Slater & Sons, Inc., Slater, S. C.

The new superintendent of weaving at Slater first became connected with this company on July 16, 1938 as overseer of weaving. A little over two years ago he was appointed superintendent of weaving in Weave Room No. One of this plant.

Mr. Richardson is the son of William Phillip and Lizzie Belk Richardson, who reside at Rt. No. 2, Marietta, S. C., and was born at Monroe, Union County,

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Nazi Surrender News Received Quietly Here

The news came in Monday morning, May 7, 1945, that the German army had surrendered unconditionally to the Allies. Official confirmation came the next day, May 8, at 9:00 A. M. The hours between were filled with conjectures by radio commentators as to the cause of the delay in making the news official, and in announcements to the effect that the official announcement would be made May 8 at 9 o'clock and that that day would be observed as Victory-in-Europe Day.

The news was received with quiet and thanksgiving by the people in Slater. Folks sat by their radios and listened as President Truman issued his proclamation "that the war in Europe is over, — and I, President Harry S. Truman, proclaim Sunday, May 13, as a day of special prayer and thanksgiving" for the American nation.

School children continued with their lessons, housewives with their cleaning, and working people allowed no slackness to creep into their jobs.

There was no wild celebration in our little mountain village, no people shouting nor bells ringing, no whistles blowing nor sirens shrieking. There was only the soft whisper of the gentle wind and the happy songs of the birds and the warmth of a golden spring sunshine, as the people went about their usual tasks with quiet determination and a prayer of gratitude, and they tried to realize what this news meanth.

To some it meant "He will be coming home soon"; to others it meant "The victory he helped to achieve is won — but he won't be coming back." To still others it meant "The job is just half finished; we must keep on working."

The people of Slater accepted V-E Day as American people everywhere accepted it, as the just reward for their hard work, their fervent prayers and their undying faith in the guiding hand of a Divine Providence.

They said "Thank you, Lord,

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NOTICE

Consumers of coal will be required to file a Consumers' Declaration before they will be able to purchase their coal for the coming year.

Information and forms may be secured, by the residents of Slater and immediate vicinity, at the office of the Slater Community Association, located in the basement of the drug store building.

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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

Cecil Speights.........Asst. Editor

REPORTERS

Weave Room: B. O. Godfrey, 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, Elsie Raxter.

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

EDITORIALS

On The Right Track

The union church services held at the Slater Church of God on April 29, 1945, and participated in by the three denominations represented here at Slater, is definitely a step in the right direction.

Here, at this service, were fathered members of the Methodist Church, the Baptist church, the Church of God, and members of other denominations not represented at Slater, in a common effort to worship God together in a great outpouring of fellowship. It is our opinion this was accomplished, for the service was inspiring and certainly, as each went to his or her home, there was a realization that all had truly been in the presence of God.

The fellowship of mingling together in such a service was likewise good. Perhaps it brought a deeper realization to all present that we are children of God seeking a common salvation for our souls.

To those in charge of the arrangements for this service, we say most heartily a good job has been done. We urge and hope the good work so well begun will be continued and that each fifth Sunday a union service will be held in one of the three churches here at Slater.

Those who participated in the service and those who attended are likewise to be commended for the part they contributed to the success of the meeting. May all of you continue steadfast in the faith and strive to make all such meeting a success.

Again we commend this enterprise as worthwhile and deserving of the best we can give. It is our earnest desire to see such services continued, for we believe the effort is headed in the right way and is on the right track.

For Sale

1—1939 Ford Coupe. See B. F. Gilstrap, Warping Dept., 2nd shift.

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SLATER DAY BY DAY

Last summer we had no system of garbage disposal. We piled our garbage out in the back alley and there it stayed, breeding flies and mosquitoes, until for the sake of the community, and in accordance with the good neighbor policy, the Company would spare a truck and a couple of men and send them around to collect and dispose of the vermin-infested stuff, without any cost to we, the people.

Housewives talked over back fences and deplored the situation. Villagers wagged their heads and said, "Something ought to be done."

So the Civic Club members (bless their hearts) did something. They canvassed the community and got more than half of the residents of the village to sign a statement to the effect tat they would be willing to pay to have their garbage removed ever so often.

A man was found to do the work, a price was set, a collection day decided upon, and the past winter the project got underway.

But there is still a fly in the ointment, or rather in the garbage. Of all those people who said, "Yes, we want our garbage removed," "Yes, we will pay so much ever so often," less than one-fourth of them are having their garbage taken up every two weeks.

The man uses his gas and his time to go to the back door only to be told, "Get mine next time." Won't you please, all residents of the community, have your garbage removed every time the truck comes around? We want a CLEAN village!

If you are working or are asleep in daytime, leave your quarter with a neighbor every other Tuesday. If youe neighbor is asleep or working, leave your quarter and your house number with me at 24 Second Street. The next collection day is May 22nd.

For our health's sake, let's Keep Our Village Free From Flies and Mosquitoes This Summer!

Slater Soldier

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former employee of this company, and at the present time his aunt, Mrs. Polly Burdett, is employed in the Cloth Room of this plant.

The management and employees of this company together with a host of friends in this and surrounding communities join in extending their sympathy to the Burdett family in their irrepairable loss.

For Sale

2 Rabbit Dogs, 2 years old. Tom Shelton, Slashing Dept., 2nd shift, or write Cleveland, S. C.

1 Bull Calf, 6 weeks old. Lewis Strickland, Slashing Dept., 2nd shift, or write Marietta, S. C.

4 White Swan Ducks. David Batson, Slashing Dept., 2nd shift, or write Travelers Rest., Route No. 2.

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Cloth Room Chatter

Mr. and Mrs. Duff Stroud had as their Sunday guests, Mr. adn Mrs. Earl Turner and Mr. Stroud's mother from Greenville.

Miss Clara Talley spent Monday night with her sister, Mrs. Frances Pace, on First Street.

Mrs. James N. Hall, of Charleston, and Mrs. Nannie Shirley, of Greenville, spent a few days recently with Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Shirley.

Mrs. Mildred Coleman tells us that her husband, Pfc. Coleman, in now somewhere in Belgium.

Mrs. J. W. Johnson enjoyed having Miss Mabel Kemp and Miss Hazel Campbell as her guests Wednesday night.

Mrs. W. W. Southerlin, the mother of Mrs. Annie Johnson, is having a pleasant visit with her sister, Mrs. J. W. Langenbach in Texas.

Mr. L. T. Scarce is very proud og the tomato plants he has blooming.

Miss Pearl Foster, of Frozen Creek, Ky., was a recent visitor of Miss Janie McCluney.

We are very glad to have Mrs. Estelle Kelly back on the job. She has been out for several weeks due to the illness and death of her son, Mr. Cleveland B. Kelly. We extend to Mrs. Kelly and relatives our heartfelt sympathy in their bereavement.

Mrs. Lila Henry, Mrs. Agnes Bagwell, and Miss Mabel Kemp are on the sick list. We wish for them a speedy recovery.

We extend a welcome to Mr. Henry Lyda and Mrs. Oleta Galloway, as they begin work in the Cloth Room.

Everyone had a grand time at the chicken supper the Cloth Room had Saturday night at Wayside Park.

Richardson Made

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N. C., on January 28, 1906. He attended the Prospect High School in N. C.

On December 22, 1928, Mr. Richardson married Miss Annie Mae Montgomery, of Lancaster, S. C., the wedding taking place at Rock Hill, S. C. To this union two children have been born, Hines S. Richardon, Jr., and Carol Ann Richardon. Yound Richardson is 15 years of age and is a member of the rising senior class of the SlaterMarietta High School, while Carol Ann has not yet entered school due to the fact that she is only two years of age.

The new superintendent has been engaged in textile work practically all of his life. He began his career with the Springs MIlls in Lancaster, S. C., in 1924. At various times he has worked for the National Weaving Company, of Lowell, N. C., and the Luray Rayon Mills, of Alta Vista, Va., before coming to S. Slater & Sons, Inc.

Mr. Richardson is a member of the Slater Baptist Church, in which he is a deacon. He is also an active member of Ebenezer Lodge 101 of the Masons. In addition, he is also a member of the Woodmen of the World.

Mr. Richardson has always been popular with both supervisors and employees of this company, and has many friends

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GOINGS-ON IN WEAVE ROOMS

Mrs. Frances Duncan recently visited her sister, Mrs. Ruth Riddle, who is a patient at the Greenville General Hospital.

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Henson and Mr. Wink Henson were the week-end guests of Mrs. Henson's parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Strickland, of Luck, N. C.

Mrs. Beatrice Foster has been out from work several days due to transportation difficulties.

Mrs. Cecil Stroud and sisters were visitors in Greenville Sunday.

Misses Gladys and Rosa Lee Cox visited friends in Greer recently.

Employees of the 2nd shift in Weave Room No. 3 wish to welcome Mr. Ed. Ballenger as their new overseer. He replaces Mr. R. A. Wilson who was transferred to Weave Room No. 2.

Sgt. Newman L. Hall, son of Mrs. Frances Hall, is now stationed at Camp Pendleton, Ocean Side, Calif.

Employees of the second shift in Weave Room No. 3, are glad to have Mrs. Willie Mae Henderson working with them.

Mrs. T. E. Jones spent the week-end with her sister-in-law, Mrs. M. B. Jones.

Miss Margaret Johnson had as her Sunday visitor, Miss Betty Cox.

Georgia Lee Bennett spent the week-end with Mamie Graham.

Mr. L. E. Bridges was the dinner guest of Pete Jones recently.

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who wish him well as he begins work in his new duties.

Mr. Richardson has been succeeded as superintendent of weaving in Weave Room No. One by Robert L. Sartain, who has been with this company for a number of years in various capacities in our Weaving Department. Mr. Sartain was born in Danielsville, Madison County, Ga. on September 13, 1910, and is the son of Oscar V. and Beulah Kinf Sartain. He received his education in the Athens, Ga. high school, and before coming to S. Slater & Sons, Inc., worked with the Southern Manufacturing Company, of Athens, Ga., and also at Monaghan Mill, in Greenville, S. C. Mr. Sartain married Miss Mary Reid and the family resides at 10 Batson St., Marietta, S. C., with a son who attends Slater-Marietta School. Mr. Sartain is a member of Marietta Baptist Church and is also prominent in Masonic activities.

Among other changes in our Weaving Department, we find that J. E. Farmer has been promoted from overseer of weaving on the second shift to overseer of weaving on the first shift in Weave Room No. One. V. R. Clark, who for some time has been overseer on the third shift has been promoted to the same job on the second shift, to succeed W. W. Stephenson, who resigned. Joe T. Johnson has likewise been promoted from third shift overseer to overseer on the second shift in Weave Room No. One, to replace J. E. Farmer. W. L.

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Employees of the third shift in Weave Room No. 1 welcome Miss Margaret Johnson and Mildred Garland as new employees.

Employees of the first shift in No. 1 are happy to have Mrs. Ethel Bryant back at work, after being away due to the serious illness of her mother, Mrs. Phillios, of Ga.

Weave Room No. 1 is very proud of all the nice promotions the loom fixers and overseers have gained in the past few days.

Mr. Alfred Cooper tells us that his son, who was reported missing in action some time ago, is now a prisoner of war in Germany.

Harold "Sambo" Knight, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Knight, left recently for the Navy. His brother, Fred, is in the Paratroops, another brother, Ralph, in the Navy, and a sister, Virginia, is serving with the WACs overseas.

The many friends of Mrs. Nora Waldrop, of Second St., will be glad to know that she is recovering nicely from injuries received in a fall at her home several weeks ago.

Among out-of-town guests visiting Mrs. Waldrop, were Mr. and Mrs. Allen Brannon, Mrs. Dora Stancell, and Mrs. Sally Waldrop, of Piedmont.

We are sorry to learn that Miss Louise Waldrop, cadet nurse, has had to undergo an operation at Mary Black Hospital, and we wish for her a speedy recovery.

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Saxon and George Eanes have been promoted from loom fixers to overseers of weaving on the third shift.

Over in Weave Rooms Two and Three, where H. B. Gosnell is superintendent of weaving, changes have also been made. We find in Weave Room No. Two that W. O. Cathcart is now overseer of weaving on the first shift in place of T. W. Jones, who left the employ of this company to go with Judson Mill, of Greenvill, S. C. R. A. Wilson has recently been transferred from Weave Room No. 2 to overseer of weaving on the second shift in No. Two, and on the third shift L. P. Ward has been promoted from loom fixer to overseer.

In No. Three Weave Room, G. E. Ballenger has been promoted from overseer of weaving on the third shift to the same job on the second shift, while E. P. Cashion has been promoted from loom fixer to overseer on the third shift.

The remainder of the supervisory staff in the rest of the mill remains the same. Friends of the new supervisors and those promoted extend to them best wished as they go about their new duties.

Nazi Surrender (Con't. from page 1, col. 5)

for having given us the victory in Europe, and now help us to win the victory in Japan."

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PREPARATION DEPARTMENT N-E-W-S

Myrtle Barnette and sistes attended the birthday dinner of the Yeomans triplets recently. The triplets are nine years old, all boys, and the sons of Kyler W. Yeomans, of our Weaving Department.

Thomas Childress, S-2/C, was recently home on a 10-day furlough from Tampa, Fla. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Childress of Travelers Rest.

Polly Ann Childress, sister- in-law of Mrs. D. E. Childress, died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Childress on April 29. She had made her home there for the past 16 years.

Pfc. Marvin McCall has recently been liberated from a prison camp in Germany.

Clovie Henson, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Henson and daughter spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Duncan and fmaily of Sans Souci.

Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Masters, of Dutch East Indies, and Mrs. N. O. Palmer, of Norris, S. C., were the overnight guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Mull and family.

We are sorry that Girard Harrison had to be carried home from work recently due to illness. We miss him and hope that he will soon be back on the job.

Grace Foster has had a letter from her brother, G. B. Foster, saying he had landed safely in Germany.

Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Belt enjoyed a birthday dinner in honor of Mrs. Belt's brother, Mr. P. A. Jamison, at the home of Mrs. Mary Wallace on Sunday. Everybody brought well- filled baskets and had a grand time.

Jessie Tate is studying the book "What a Good Driver Should Know," as she intends to try for her driver's license soon. Jessie, maybe a nice big smile at the patrolman might help.

Messrs. Olin Burgess and Tom Boggs will appreciate donations of golf balls, old or new, as they can't enjoy playing their favorite fame for the fear of losing them.

Little Bill Moody celebrated her 12th birthday May 3rd. Her mother, Mrs. Bess Moody is a quiller hand on the third shift.

We are glad that Minnie Wells is well enough to be back on the job after being out sick a few days.

Mrs. W. H. Belk and daughters, Helen and Peggy, were the week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Rice recently.

Mrs. Bertha Batson was the recent guest of Mrs. Joneal Revis.

Mrs. Minna Wallace is out from work due to the illness of her daughter, Christine, who has the measles and flu.

Employees of the second shift welcome Mrs. Dot McWhite in their midst.

David Batson was the Sunday guest of friends in Greenville recently.

The public is invited to the Watch Service at Mt. Pleasant Church on May 19th at 8:30 o'clock, where there will be special singing and good preaching. Revefrend W. S. Odom is pastor.

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Terrel attended a family reunion in Carnesville, Ga. over the weekend.

Mr. and Mrs. Warren Smith honored Mrs. H. J. Robinson recently, when they entertaineed a number of guests at their home on Wednesday, May 2nd, in honor of Mrs. Robinson's birthday. A delicious dinner was served.

Mr. and Mrs. Billie Phillips and son, Donald, visited at the bedside of Mrs. Mary B. Phillips, of Royston, Ga., several days recently.

Mrs. Lillie Gilreath and sister, Clara Talley, were the Sunday afternoon guests of Mrs. Pansy Bowers.

Mr. and Mrs. Ansel Farr visited their son, Pfc. Joe E. Farr, in Augusta, Ga., over the week-end.

Misses Katherine and Lois Sanders entertained their Sunday School class, of Marietta Church, at a social in their home on Wednesday evening.

Paul Gilreath, of Penrose, N. C., visited his mother, Mrs. Maggie Gilreath, on Sunday.

We are happy to have Mrs. Wilma Elrod back on the hob after being off several days due to the illness of her two young sons.

Mrs. Harley Rice spent the week-end in Augusta, Ga., with her husband, Pvt. Elmer L. Rice.

We welcome the following new employees to the first shift: Mr. J. E. Anderson, and Dock L. Crowe, Jr.

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Littlejohn Gets

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nett. To this union were born several children. One son died a few years ago while the Littlejohn family was residing in Greenville. The Littlejohn children still living are James W. Littlejohn and Henry E. Littlejohn, Jr. James resides with his father, while Henry, Jr. lives in Charlotte where he holds a position as service engineer with the Dayton Rubber Manufacturing Company.

Mr. Littlejohn has been in textile work all of his life, and has held positions as superintendent of Judson Mill, Greenville; Monaghan Mill, Greenville; Southern manager of the Steel Heddle Manufacturing Company; and for a time was president of the Piedmont Reed and Sales Company.

The new superintendent of the Carter Fabrics plant is a member of the Lions and Elks Clubs of Greenville. He is a Baptist by religious denomination.

The friends of Mr. Littlejohn here at Slater regret very much having him leave the Slater plant, but rejoice with him in his good fortune and promotion, and wish him well in his new position.

A Thought, Smile

You'll win friends if you have a good disposition. Goodnatured people attract others simply because of the contagious good will they radiate. To win friends faster, let others see what a good disposition you have. Get in the habit of smiling. A good smile will never end!

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==Theatre Guide=

May 18, 1945 "NONE BUT THE LONELY HEART" Starring Cary Grant Ethel Barrymore Barry Fitzgerald

May 19, 1945 "ROGUES GALLERY Starring Frank Jenks Robin Raymond

May 21, 1945 "BOWERY CHAMPS" Starring East Side Kids

May 25, 1945 "TONIGHT AND EVERY NIGHT" Starring Rita Hayworth Janet Blair Lee Bowman

May 26, 1945 "MOJAVE FIREBRAND" Starring Bob Livingston Effie Laird

May 28, 1945 "GOIN' TO TOWN" Starring Chester Lauck Norris Goff Barbara Hole

Seniors To Get

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all-round girl; The Declamation, Expression, and English Medals, all donated by the school; The Senior History Medal; donated by Hale's Jewelry Store of Greenville; The Scholarship Medal, donated by F. G. Hamblen of Greenville; and the prize for best Home Economics pupil, prize for best Mathematics pupil, prize for best History pupil, prize for best 8th grade Civics pupil, prize for best typing pupil (for speed and accuracy), and prize for best Shorthand pupil will all be donated by the Slater Community Association.

Mr. Barnett will also deliver medals to the Grammar School as follows: The Declamation Medal and Expression Medal, donated by the school, and the prize for the best pupil in Language and the Citizenship prize, both donated by the Slater Community Association.

State High School Diplomas will be delivered to the following graduates: William Clyde Bates Imogene Lorraine Bowles Alie Josephine Burdette Clarissa Estelle Camden Frances Emily Cole Sara Elizabeth Dewease Sarah Gwendolyn Foster Marion Wilhelmenia Hamilton Melvie Inez King Margaret Virginia Lavender Alma Dell Ledford Ralph McDonald Lybrand Nellie Eugenia Merritt Alma Lee Murray Ruby Lee Parnell Kathryn Gaynell Puckett Mary Elizabeth Ramsey Amber Percell Stroud Imogene Tankersley Beatrice Wanda Tolley Christine June Tolley

For Sale

1 Roger Pocket Knife. John Robinson, Filling Dept., 2nd shift.

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Births

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Elrod, of Pickens, announce the birth of a nine pound baby boy, Gary Roy, on April 26, 1945.

Mr. Elrod is an employee of the Weaving Department of S. Slater & Sons, Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. Bergin Redding, of Cleveland, S. C., are the proud parents of a baby girl, Deloise, born on April 28.

Mrs. Redding is the former Emma Grace Raines, and Mr. Redding is an employee of our Weaving Department.

ABIE COOK GIVEN PARTY BY MOTHER

The very young set of Slater were delightfully entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Cook on the afternoon of April 25, in honor of Abie Cook's seventh birthday.

The children began arriving for the part shortly before 4 o'clock, each proudly carrying a present for Abie. After depositing the gifts in the livng room, the guests played games on the lawn. A number of games and contests were enjoyed by this group of youngsters, all of them participating enthusiastically in every activity.

The children were elated when Mrs. Cook presented each of them with a gay paper hat. After they had adorned themselves with these hats, the children were invited into the dining room. Eyes were wide as the youngsters entered this room, which was gayly decorated for the occasion. Each child's place was marked by a beautifully colored paper plate and "birthday napkin." Exclamations were heard around the room as the children spied the beautiful birthday cake with its seven glowing candles. Everyone watched intently as Abie blew out the candles and cut the cake.

Refreshments consisted of mixed candies, cake, and ice cream.

Abie received a number of gifts, all of which the children enjoyed with him as he opened each package.

Those attending the party were: Peggy Scarce, Betty Scarce, Barbara Lou Hester, Fern Barrett, Ann Thompson, Molly Dale White, Wynelle Chastain, Eyvonne Chastain, Mary Ann Tilley, Barbara Godfrey, Judy Cox, Emogene Parker, Shirley Huffman, Sandra Burgess, Jean Hand, Gloria Cook, Joyce Hawkins, Bobby Hawkins, Bobby Addington, Billy Scott, Emory Jones, Philip Henderson, John Canham, Harold Canham, and Douglas Bradberry.

Mrs. Charles Thompson, Mrs. Joe Scott, Mrs. T. C. Hawkins, Mrs. W. Earle Reid and Joan Barrett were also present.

For Sale

1 Pony ansd Saddle. O. R. Drury, Prep. Dept., 2nd shift, or write Marietta, S. C.

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Wilson Conducts Baptist Revival

Reverend A. Howard Wilson, pastor of Duncan Baptist Church of Greenville, conducted a ten-day revival at Slater Baptist Church from May 2 through May 13.

Reverend Wilson is a gifted speaker, whose use of explanatory words and phrases adds interest to his messages. He is a well read Bible scholar and a minister whose close contact with the lives of people have given him a full store-house of experiences.

Perhaps one of the most vital sermons Reverend Wilson brought to the people of Slater was the one he delivered to a good sized congregation on Sunday, May 6, when he used the subject, "Why Are We Chastised of God?" and the texts found in Hebrews 12:9 and I Peter 3:17.

In this sermon, Revered Wilson set forth the truth that people are chastised of God for breaking fellowship with God. "According to the law of God, when we have been saved we must discipline ourselves" in order to remain in fellowship with God.

And the manner of chastisement he set forth as being four- fold. We are chastised through calamities, through the removal of material blessings, by bereavement, and by suffering. Our sufferings also are in various ways. Reverend Wilson explained that we suffer for the sins of others, for our own sins, for our own good, and for the glory of God. "Those whom the Lord loveth, he chasteneth."

Third Shift Men Enjoy Outing

The men on the third shift in the Preparation Department recently enjoyed their second outing of the season by attending a fish fry at Wayside Park.

Under the capable supervision of Lowell Landreth, an excellent repast was prepared and served. In fact, Mr. Landreth does so well in the culinary business that some lucky girl will no doubt find herself relieved of such duties if she and Mr. Landreth should ever take a "walk for two."

Henry McCarson, Jim Wiley, Tom Boggs, and James WIlson were the speakers of the occasion and all rivaled Daniel Webster, Henry Clay, and others of our best orators in their display of forensic abilities. We understand their subjects ranged anywhere from the gastronomical abilities of some people to military secrets, which of course cannot be printed.

The third shift quartet, composed of Archie Smith, James Guest, Cecil Hughes, and Buck McCall, was present and rendered delightful music for the guests. They were accompanied by Homer Capps on the mouth organ.

It is hoped that the entire third shift will be able to get together at an early date for a picnic.

Everyone attending this affair reported having a good time, as it was thoroughly enjoyed.

Page four WITH OUR MEN IN SERVICE Pvt Joe Earle Foster Jr, son of Mrs Earle Foster and the late Mr Foster of Marietta is stationes at Fort Bliss Texas. Before en tering service in august 1944, he was em ployed in the Warping Depart ment of S.Slater $ Sons, Inc He received his training as an infantry at Camp Wheeler, Ga but was later transferred to an anti aircraft outfit. After completing his training he was awarded a certificate and is now a guard over German prisoners.

Donald D Waldrop, S 2/C son of Mr and Mrs W L Wal drop of Sla ter S.C has completed his boot train ing and is temporarily stationed on the Atlantic coast before going to sea. He was recently home on furlough before leaving for his present location. Donald worked as a weaver at this plant until he entered the Navy on Nov 12, 1944.

FIFTH GRADE SETS ATTENDANCE RECORD

One section of the fifth grade of the Slater-Marietta School is to be commended on their attendance record for the month of April.

It is a significant fact that pupils who are regular in attendance do better work than those who attend irregularly. For this reason, attendance is stressed by all superintendents and teachers.

The following list of pupils, with perfect attendance during the month of April, is published to commend their record and to encourage others to do as well. This list includes B. J. Albright, Laura Mae Capps, Helen Conner, Reid Drury, Weldon Gosnell, Betty Guest, Bobby Johnson, Ralph Johnson, Sara Faye Johnson, Jasper Rainey, Alvin Robinson, Jesse White, and Buster Wylie.

Girl Scouts Enjoy Picnic At Wayside

The Senior Girl Scouts of Slater recently enjoyed a delightful picnic at Wayside Park.

This picnic was given to interest girls in this community in the work of the Girl Scout troop. Already, two new members have enrolled as scouts. They are Ruth Gossett and Betty Cox.

Many games were played during the evening, and all attended reported that a good time was had by all.

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Our Servicemen Here and There

Don Hall Relates Okinawa Story

Miss Louise Hall, an employee of the Preparation Department, has recently given us a letter from her brother, Donald Hall, Mo. M. M. 3/C, of the U. S. Navy and a former employee of S. Slater & Sons, Inc. In this letter he states he is taking part in the invasion and capture of Okinawa. He says he would love to be back home and enjoy the weather we are having here, as any kind of weather at home would seem good to him. He hopes the local peach crop has not been destroyed by the cold weather.

The sailor also states that he is aboard a hospital ship and is assigned to the engine room, which is a comparatively safe place in a raid as little or no shrapnel is able to reach this part of the ship. So far, he says, only three men assigned to his ship have been wounded.

He tells about the Japanese who belong to the Suicide Squadron, and says that they definitely attempt to crash into the larger ships, but one was hit fatally and in falling he tried to hit one of the smaller ships but was shot down. So far, he says, six of these Suicide Jap pilots have attacked their outfit and six have been shot down.

Hall says, contrary to opinion, the taking of Okinawa has not been as tough as one might believe, and our troops have found that taking land from the Japanese is very similar to taking candy from a baby. He does state, however, that when men go into battle or when the battle station call comes that the bravest of the brave often become frightened, but under fire remain cool and calm, which is possibly the reason American soldiers, sailors, and marines have been so successful against the Japanese.

This man states he hopes he will be home before very long, and all of us join in hoping that he will be able to return very quickly. With hostilities in Europe practically at an end, it will probably not be long before the full fury of Allied might is turned upon the Japanese. This should bring total victory soon.

We are all glad to hear from our former employees now in service and hope we shall have the pleasure of hearing from Mr. Hall again in the near future.

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A significant fact was that every member of the troop, which is Troop No. 38, was present on this occasion.

The young folks were chaperoned by Miss Frances Pollard, Troop Leader; Miss Hazel McJunkin, and Mr. Frank A. Cook.

Sara Dewease, Troop Scribe

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Most Americans are blissfully unconcerned about our ability to beat the Japs quickly once the Germans are out of the way. The truth is that over-all military plans are based on assumption that it may take years to defeat Japan. One and a

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half to two years after the Nazi downfall is considered absolute minimum! Let's think it over and stick to our jobs.

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WALDROP IMPROVES AT ARMY HOSPITAL

Pfc. Charles Waldrop, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest L. Waldrop of Slater, continues to improve at the United States Army General Hospital at Camp Carson, Colorado. He was wounded in action while fighting with the 83rd division in France last fall, and he wears the ETO ribbon and combat infantry badge.

The U. S. Army General and Convalescent hospital is situated in an ideal spot for outdoor recreation activities. Sightseeing trips to the various scenic places in and near Colorado Springs are arranged for patients. Emphasis is placed on pre-occupational training so that convalescents can find what skills they have and thus discover what type of occupational training they mayy want in the Veterans' Administration program after returning to civilian life. Practical arts are some of the most popular subjects taught.

Pfc. Waldrop worked as a cloth doffer in our plant before entering service in February, 1944. He has a sister, Lt. Ruby Waldrop, who is a nurse in the Navy, and a brother, Donald Waldrop, S-2/C, who is also serving with the Navy.

Friends in and around Slater hope that Pfc. Waldrop will soon be fully recuperated.

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Harold Veal Writes Poem About Germans

(The following poem was written, and sent to us via VMail, by Pvt. Harold M. Veal, a former loom fixer at this plant who is now serving with the infantry in the European theater of operations.)

Editors note: Sine receiving this poem, word has been received that Pvt. Veal is now missing in action.

I think that I shall never see

A place on earth so dear to me

As the little village I left behind,

In the foothills of old Caroline.

Five months ago I left that place

To engage in combat the "Master Race,"

The once proud and hardy Wermacht Corps

Will be destroyed to rise no more.

They planted their seeds of misery and woe,

But now they're reaping what they sowed.

I am helping to do the big job

By digging fox-holes in their hilly sod.

Maybe next time they won't forget

And have all these things again to regret.

By staying at home and living in peace

They can avoid things never meant to be.

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With The Sick [Top of column 4]

Friends of Mrs. Ivory Poole, of our first shift in Quilling Department, will be glad to know that she has returned to her home after a serious opteration at the Greenville General Hospital.

Mr. R. P. "Bob" Griffith is recovering at his home on Rt. No. 1, Marietta, S. C., after underging an operation at the Greenville General Hospital. Mr. Griffith has worked as a machinist in our shop for the past 18 years.

Mrs. Earlene Thrift, who is employed as a weaver in our plant, is getting along nicely after a recent operation.

We are glad to report that Mrs. Bonnie McMakin, who has been away from work due to illness, is showing much improvement.

Mr. Roy Starkey, husband of Mrs. Kirby Lee Starkey, is back at home following a stay at Hopewell Hospital. ------------------------------------

==BANQUET IS GIVEN FOR SENIOR CLASS==

The Junior Class of SlaterMarietta High School honored the Senior Class with a banquet served at the high school building on the evening of May 3rd.

The welcome was given by H. S. Richardson, Jr., president of the Junior Class, and the response was given by Lorraine Bowles, president of the Senior Class.

The Junior Class history was given by Kenneth Holcombe, and the Senior Class will and prophecy were read by William Bates and Alma Ledford. The class poem was given by Melvie King, and Beatrice Trolley was the class grumbler.

Superintendent J. H. Barnett and Mr. J. A. White were after dinner speakers.

Mr. B. Lester Huff is sponsor for the Junior Class.

The following faculty members and guests were present with the forty members of the two classes: Miss Wilma MeAbee, Mr. Ernest Sechrest, Miss Frances Pollard, Mrs. Mildred Jarrard, Mrs. Lillian Cleveland, and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Barnett, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. White, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Cook, and Mr. and Mrs. B. Lester Huff.

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=A NEW AAF RATION THAT GIVES HUNGRY FLIERS= a snack while in the air for periods of three hours or more is being issued to air crews. Known as the air crew lunch, it is made up largely of carbohydrates consisting of fudge, assorted candy and gum that will help alleviate fatigue, improve efficiency and relieve the feeling of hunger of tired air crew members returning from their missions. An outstanding feature is the container which was designed so that it can be opened with one hand while wearing heavy flying gloves. Sliding the inner container forward releases the fudge and gum from a hole in the side of the container, and sliding the container in the opposite direction releases the candy.

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[Top of column 5] ==Local Men Show Prisoners Films==

On a recent Monday night Robert H. Atkinson, Employment Manager, S. Slater and Sons, Inc., and W. Earle Reid, Director of Educational Recreation, Slater Community Association, paid a visit to the convict camp located Marietta.

These two men carried along the 16mm. picture projector and showed a number of motion pictures to the prisoners. The picture program which the prisoners enjoyed was "Mickey's Covered Wagon," a comedy; "Our Enemy — The Japanese," a war film; and "In His Steps," the feature length picture which was shown to the residents of Slater at Slater Hall on the night of May 1st. While the pictures were being shown, the prisoners were served peanuts which were furnished by the Slater Community Association.

The visitors also carried to the prisoners a large bundle of out-of-date magazines from the Slater Library.

According to the report of these two men, it is impossible to desscribe the true reaction of the prisoners to the visit paid them by these two outsiders. They were deeply appreciative, and expressed their most sincere thanks for the magazines, the peanuts, and the opportunity of getting to see a helpful and entertaining picture program. The visitors were impressed by the genuine respect the prisoners showed toward those who are in charge of the camp.

Both Mr. Atkinson and Mr. Reid enjoyed visiting the chaingaing camp, and they were happy that they, through the facilities of the Slater Community Association, could provide this entertainment for the inmates of the camp.

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==PICTURES PLEASES SLATER AUDIENCE==

Slater hall was filled almost to capacity on the night when the educational 16 millimeter film "In His Steps" was shown. Many people had looked forward for months to seeing this outstanding picture.

After the film had been previewed, it was discovered that the picture did not very accurately portray Sheldon's famous book bearing the title 'In His Steps." The picture was a wonderful production and carried out the general theme of the book on which it was based even though it did not stick to the story of the book in minute detail. Those who saw this special film were favorably impressed with the humor, beauty, ideal love, and unquestionable truth portrayed through the characters of Eric Linden, Cecilia Parker, and Harry Beresford.

The showing of "In His Steps" was the last 16 millimeter film scheduled until sometime in June. Other educational film programs have been arranged, and a definite schedule will be announced as soon as the order of films has been definitely confirmed. [Bottom of column 5]