V. 3 No. 20 - The Slater News

PERFECTION IN TEXTILES—A SLATER FAMILY TRADITION SINCE 1790

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

THE SLATER NEWS Vol. 3 Slater, S. C., October 4, 1945 No. 20

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

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Office Workers Often Victims Of Many Accidents

Machine shops are not the only places where accidents occur. The offices of any industry also contain many threats to personal safety which can be eliminated by the use of caution and common sense.

The cardinal rules for safety in the office of any business establishment are not complicated ones, and office employees will do well to memorize them for the benefit of their own personal safety and that of their fellow employees. Here are some of the pitfalls which threaten health and well being in any office:

1. Do not run or hurry when going about the procedures of office routine. Be particularly careful in opening doors leading into hallways or passages. Remember that someone may be in your line of travel.

2. Don't fasten pencil sharpeners so that they protrude from the edges of desks and tables.

3. Be sure to keep desk drawers closed when not in use. Many serious injuries have been caused through collision with desk drawers left carelessly open.

4. Keep storage spaces clear of oily rags, waste and paper. Such materials are susceptible to spontaneous combustion and are serious fire hazards.

5. Do not attempt to operate elevators unless you have been thoroughly schooled in their proper use. Elevators are definately not to be operated by unskilled operators.

6. Make sure that upright filing cabinets are fastened securely to avoid overbalancing. Top heavy insecure filing cabinets have given a lot of business to hospitals.

7. Keep aisles and other areas open to traffic free from extension cords for lamps and other electrical apparatus. Loose extension cords are easily tripped over and are a common source of many bodily injuries.

8. When closing disappearing typewriter desks, use the handles which are installed for opening and closing purposes. Crushed hands may be the result of negligence in this matter.

9. Have minor cuts and scratches attended to without delay. Infection and bloood poisoning are not pleaseant afflictions and may be avoided by prompt medical attention.

10. Keep desks and office furniture in excellent repair. Splintered desk legs and edges are common causes of personal injury and much needless damage to clothing.

11. Be sure that office light-

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CIVIC CLUB ELECTS OFFICERS FOR YEAR

Mrs. Lillian Cleveland, Home Economics teacher in the local school, was guest speaker at the regular meeting of the Slater - Marietta Civic Club Thursday night, September 27. Mrs. Cleveland spoke on the subject, "Flower Arrangement."

At the close of this discussion a contest was held in which each club member arranged a container of flowers. A committee of judges, composed of Mrs. Hazel Vaughan and Misses Faye Ferree and Eloise Loftis, teachers in the Slater-Marietta School, judged the arrangements. Prizes were awarded as follows: First, Mrs. Allen Suttle; second, Mrs. Harold Smith, and third, Mrs. Delia Miller.

The following new officers were elecgted for the club and

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Slater Receives High Chest Award

Employees of S. Slater & Sons, Inc. again led the recent textile division drive of the Community Chest of Greater Greenville, with an average contribution of $3.30 per employee. In second place was our neighbor, Renfrew Bleachery, with an average contribution of $2.90 per employee.

In recognition of the feat accomplished here at Slater, a large red feather was presented the employees of this plant in a special ceremony in the mill office on Monday afternoon, October 1. Receiving this award in behalf of Slater were overseers Lee P. Ward and Ernest W. .Sanford, both of the third shift Weaving Department.

These two men were selected to receive this award on behalf of all the employees on the

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NOTICE

The Slater Community Association reports that over 100 people, who have previously bought coal have failed to buy coal for this coming season.

All persons are urged to buy their coal immediately, before the coming of cold weather, as the Association cannot deliver 100 or more orders at one time if a cold spell should suddenly strike.

You are, therefore, requested to place your order immediately so that you will have coal on hand if it is suddenly needed.

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Columbus Earned Respect Of All By Discoveries

On October 12th we celebrate a red letter day in the annals of American history. For on this date in the year 1492 Christopher Columbus first set foot on the shores of the new world and gave birth to a nation whose glorious history is the pride of her inhabitants and whose way of life is the hope of the world.

During the chaotic years of war the story of Christopher Columbus has been set aside. But now, with the world at peace, his story can be told again and his memory revered as the greatest of all immigrants to come to our shores. Columbus not only discovered a new world but a haven of refuge for the oppressed peoples of an ailing world; and a land of opportunity where a man could throw off the bonds of serfdom and rise, by his own endeavors, to heights of fame denied to him by the class distinctions of the European nations. The story of Columbus is typical of that of many Americans who have lived to see their dreams fulfilled. It is a story of courage and determination which should be indelibly stamped on the hearts of every true American.

Christopher Columbus was born in Genoa in the year 1451. The son of a weaver, his early years were not prosperous ones and he worked at his father's trade until the year 1472 when the sea beckoned to him and he willingly heeded the call. From that time on the name of Columbus was prevalent in shipping circles and maps, which he drew during the years prior to his discovery of America, were discussed and used by many prominent men of the sea.

On April 17, 1492, Columbus was authorized to search for and take possession of certain islands and also to seek a western route to India. The expedition set sail from Palos on August 3, 1492 in three vessels named the Nina, the Pinta and the Santa Maria. The voyage was a stormy one and was marked by the flaring of mutiny among a crew who feared to sail uncharted seas. By his remarkable powers of persuasion Columbus reassured his crew and the voyage continued without further incident until October 12, 1492 when land was sighted. Columbus landed and called this outpost of the New World, San Salvador. This same island is now known to the world as the island of Cuba. Columbus later discovered Haiti, where he established a small garrison to colonize in the interests of Spain.

On February 15, 1493, Columbus returned to Spain

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Page 2 THE SLATER NEWS October 4, 1945

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

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STAFF ROBERT H. ATKINSON ........... Editor CECIL SPEIGHTS ........... Asst. Editor

REPORTERS

Weave Room: Ernestine McCall, Nellie Barnette, Walker Reid, Gladys Cox, Rosalee Cox, Sara C. Chitwood, Dovie Faust, Louise Bagwell, and Margaret Johnson

Preparation Dept.: Jessie Vassey, Dorothy Hawkins, Julia Brown, Mildred Mull, Mary Wallace, Lucille Tate, Ruby Drury, Nellie Ruth Payne, Stanley Hawkins, Irene Cox.

Cloth Room: Jessie M. Smith

Community: Mrs. Raymond Johnson, W. Earle Reid, Ruby P. Reid, Doris F. Atkinson _______________________________ EDITORIALS America and Peace

In the autumn months of this glorious year of 1945 we Americans stand on the threshold of a new world. A world which has been saved from the ravages of the Axis powers by the arms and determination of the free peoples. Germany has been brought to her knees and deprived of the weapons which made her the scourge of civilization over a period of long, bloody years. Japan has been crushed by the might of our land, sea and air forces and by that fury of destruction — the atomic bomb. And so we are free again. Free to indulge in the American way of life and to pursue our separate roads to security and happiness — a privilege which has long been the birthright of the American people and one which we have paid dearly to uphold through the medium of blood and sweat and tears.

The long years of producing the materials of war are behind us. The task at hand is that of supplying a war weary world with the implements of peace. In place of the ships and guns and planes which we built for victory we must substitute homes and roads and streets and those countless other items which go into the furnishing of the average American home and which are essential to the American way of life. Items which will convince returning service men that the American way of life was well worth fighting for. Yes, we must put our shoulders to the wheel and produce the materials of peace so long denied to a world caught in the bloody maelstrom of total war.

By the power of our arms, by our skill in production methods and by the blood of our young men we have laid the foundation for an era of peace and understanding. Let us build on that foundation a world of fellowship and good

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will. A world in which racial hatred and intolerance will be unknown. We can do it if each and every one of us will take upon himself the task of keeping aflame the unfailing torch of liberty through word and thought and action.

The months ahead of us will have the pitfalls in the form of reconversion, contract terminations and various other problems which are natural to a nation in the process of gearing for peace. But the time of chaos will be brief and the American way of life will be better than ever before once industry has settled into the production of badly needed civilian goods.

Let us have faith in a nation which has ever harbored the weak and oppressed. Let us back her up in peace as we have in war. The rewards for our loyalty and confidence will be prosperity, security, and happiness. That's what we've been fighting for and all that's what America plans to give us!

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SLATER DAY BY DAY

A visitor came to our home one recent day. He wore the uniform of a United States soldier and above the left shirt pocket were a bunch of decorations which told that among other things he had engaged in three major battles overseas and had received the purple heart award.

Above his right shirt pocket was the honorable discharge emblem, and on his sleeve were the insignia showing his rank and outfit.

"I was just a Doughboy," he said. And he laughed when he said it.

He also wore the same openfaced grin that was so infectious years ago when he was a freckled-faced lad with a pocket full of marbles and a sling shot around his neck. We laughed about some of his boyhood pranks, and I remember the white mouse he used to carry up his coat sleeve.

I mentioned the neat little stitches with which the various emblems were sewn to his uniform, more like embroidering than just plain sewing. "Oh yes, we learn to sew in the Army too," and the shrug of his shoulders indicated that he thought this a very minor accomplishment.

Vainly I tried to steer the conversation around where he would have the opportunity to speak of his recent battle experiences, bet he never one time mentioned even a single thing about the war.

Not a breath about the glory nor the awfulness of war; not a word about the bursting shells nor the midnight stillness of sentry duty. No, not even a word about the piece of shrapnel imbedded within his body, nor the injured lung that was subject to collapse.

He was just a plain G. I. Joe home from the wars and mighty proud to be back. _______________________________ [last paragraph]

If we encounter a man of rare intellect we should ask him what books he reads. — Emerson

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Mrs. C. L. Griffin, Jr., of South Boston, Va., was a recent visitor with Mrs. Lucille Sharpe and Mrs. C. L. Hill. She left last week for Atlanta to visit her husband who has just returned to the States from the European war.

Mrs. Annie Johnson had an enjoyable time on her vacation at her cabin at River Falls. Mrs. Margaret Link was the second hand in the Cloth Room while Mrs. Johnson was away.

Mrs. Margaret Gossett and Mrs. Beatrice Baston and children visited the Moore General Hospital in Asheville, N. C. last Sunday.

Mrs. Grover Buchanan, of Baltimore, Md., was the dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. George Garland Sunday.

Mrs. Polly Burdette tells us that her husband, Mr. Leland Burdette, has accepted a position at the Medical Cener in Charlotte, N. C.

Miss Clara Talley was a recent patient at the Wood Memorial Clinic, where she underwent a tonsillectomy.

We are glad to have Mrs. Ethel Morrison back on the job as cloth grader after an extended leave of absence.

Pfc. Marcus Hester, of Greenville, was the supper guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hester Thursday night. He has just returned from Germany and is spending a 30-day furlough with relatives and friends.

Mrs. Lucille Sharpe says her husband, Cpl. Clarence Sharpe, is expecting to get a discharge from the Army soon. He is now in Columbus, Ohio and expects to be home real soon.

Pfc. Laten Green, husband of Mrs. Lillie Mae Green, has received a discharge from the Army and arrived home last Thursday.

Cloth Room employees wish to welcome Mr. Edgar Pace who began work Tuesday night as a shearing machine operator.

Mr. L. T. Scarce, Cloth Room overseer, wishes to express his appreciation for the fine spirit of cooperation the Cloth Room employees showed in responding to the Community Chest Drive. With 100 percent giving and a large number giving above their quotas, the total donation was well over the goal assigned Cloth Room employees. _______________________________ Office Workers (Con't. from page 1, col. 1)

ing is adequate for personnel. Eye strain keeps an employee's best effots at a minimum and is not conductive to safe working conditions.

12. Avoid high heels on highly polished floor surfaces. Many nasty falls have been reported as a direct result of combinations of high heels and floor wax.

Common sense in the performance of office procedure is a highly desirable attribute and one which has a direct bearing not only on the safety of an individual but on the safety of the entire office staff.

Resolve to make your office 100% accident proof. You will find that a safe office is an extremely efficient one and a place in which it will be a pleasure to work.

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Mrs. Lucille and Grace Master spent Sunday in Brevard, N. C. with their aunt, Mrs. Nannie Burgess.

Employees of he Weave Room No. 3, second shift, gladly welcome two newcomers to the department. They are Mrs. Ollie Tobias, weaver, and Mr. Lawrence E. Smith, blow-off hand. Mr. Smith is a veteran of World War II, and fought in the European Theater of Operations.

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cox, of

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Marietta, have received word that their sun, Pvt. Marvin Cox, has arrived safely in the Philippines.

Misses Gladys and Rosa Lee Cox had as their weekend guest, Miss Rosa Lee Hamlin, of Pickens, S. C.

Third shift employees in Weave Room No. 1, Job No. 1, welcome Mr. Ernest W. Sanford as their new overseer. Mr. Sanford was formerly employed as a loom fixer.

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Columbus Earned (Con't. from page 1, col. 5)

where he announced his discovery and immediately set about equipping a second expedition which returned to the new world to find that the garrison at La Navidad had been wiped out by the natives who resented the ill treatment inflicted upon them by the settlers.

On May 30, 1498, Columbus made a third voyage during which he cruised the South America mainland. It was on this voyage that traitors in the new colonies sent emissaries to Spain who succeeded in removing him from royal favor with the result that the great discoverer was returned to Spain in chains. But the sight of Columbus in chains stirred the public against his enemies and he was soon free to continue his explorations. In May of 1502 Columbus set sail with four caravels to find a route to the East. This last voyage took him along the coast of Central America from Honduras to Veragua, but it was an ill fated cruise. An attempted settlement in Veragua was unsuccessful and in April of 1503 the rotton ships were taken to Jamaica, where they had to beach to save their cargoes.

Columbus returned to Spain, broken in body and spirit, only to find that he had lost favor with the crown. He spent his remaining years fighting for recognition of his rights and those of his son. But the king turned a deaf ear to his pleas and on May 20, 1506 Columbus died — a broken man — in the city of Valladolid. His remains lie today in the Cathedral of Seville.

And so, on October 12, we celebrate Columbus Day. This year it will be a particular glorious day for it will come to a nation in peace. A nation intent on the business of making this world a better place to live in and a land of which Christopher Columbus could be proud. ___________________________ Few men have been admired by their own domestic servants. —Montaigne __________________________ If we encounter a man of rare intellect we should ask him what books he reads. — Emerson. ____________________________ Those who find beautiful meanings in beautiful things are the cultivated. For these there is hope.—Oscar Wilde

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Civic Club Meets (Con't. from page 1, col. 2)

will assume their duties in October: President, Mrs. Eithel Gosnell; Vice-President, Mrs. Henry Taylor; Secretary, Mrs. Louise Chandler; Treasurer, Mrs. Clint Hawkins; Chairman of Program Committee, Mrs. J. A. White; Chairman of Entertainment Committee, Mrs. Frank Cook.

The Devotional for this meeting was given by Mrs. W. W. Stephenson, who talked briefly concerning nature and God's handiwork. ___________________________ VOCABULARY TEST ON WORD MEANINGS

How's your vocabulary these days? The following word quiz will determine your knowledge of word meanings and rate you according to your answers. A score of eight is good. Six is passing. If you obtain a score of five or below, it's high time you bought a dictionary!

1. PARAMOUNT means: (a) A picture frame, (b) Superior to all others, (c) A spinning wheel.

2. OCTENNIAL means: (a) Receiving every 8th year, (b) Flowering plant, (c) An aged person.

3. JEOPARDY means: (a) Peril, (b) Luck, (c) Jewelry.

4. GRUFF MEANS: (a) Hearty, (b) Hoarse, (c) Heavy.

5. SERF means: (a) Servant or slave, (b) farmer, (c) Wealthy tailor.

6. TRAVAIL means: (a) A mountain trail, (b) A scenic railway, (c) Labor with pain.

7. WHIM means: (a) A boar, (b) A notion, (c) A country lass.

8. POSTERN means: (a) A gate or door, (b) a breakfast cereal, (c) A leather belt.

9. MARATHON means: (a) A mare, (b) A race, (c) Greek architecture.

10. DIGRESS means: (a) Wild animal, (b) A garment, (c) To turn aside.

ANSWERS: 1b, 2a, 3a, 4b, 5a, 6c, 7b, 8a, 9b, 10c. ______________________ [cartoon rendering of dog sitting in pain on a vacuum cleaner] A MACHINE IS NO SAFER THAN THE OPERATOR

October 4, 1945 THE SLATER NEWS Page Three

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[headline spans columns 1 & 2] PREPARATION DEPARTMENT NEWS

Mrs. V. A. Bridgeman and Mrs. C. M. Kidd were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. T. Barton, of Marietta, last weekend.

Mr. Boyce Parnell and friends, of Marietta, enjoyed a trip to the mountains of N. C. last Sunday.

Mr. Omer Phillips is considering trading his car for a Buick. If he does, he intends to carry all of the boys in the Slasher room, where he works, for a ride.

David Baston, of Travelers Rest, visited Asheville, N. C. last Sunday. While there he saw friends at Oteen and Moore General Hospital.

Mr. Fred Cox, of Tulsa Oklahoma, was the weekend guest of Miss Sara Cox.

Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Capps have just received word from their son, J. B. Capps, S-1/C, that he will be home by October 15 if not before.

Mildred, Margaret and Jessie Nell Mull and their parents and friends enjoyed a mountain trip to Connestee Falls. They also went chinkapin hunting through East Fork and came by Rosmand and Rocky Bottom.

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Miss Sara Cox had as her dinner guests Sunday, Misses Christine and Elizabeth Cole, of Gastonia, N. C.

June Freeman and Georgia Scroggins enjoyed a trip to Hendersonville, N. C. Sunday.

Mary Brooks tells us that her husband, Cpl. William C. Brooks, Jr., recently enjoyed a furlough in England. He thinks he will be sailing for home about the middle of November.

Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Rice and son spent the weekend with Mrs. Rice's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Belk, of Danielsville, Ga.

Cpl. William H. Belk, Jr. is home on a 30 day furlough. He has been with a tank outfit in Europe for the past 16 months.

Mr. Floyd Revis spent the past weekend with his family, Mrs. Joneal Revis and children.

Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Hunt were the Sunday guests of Mrs. Nora Buchanan and family.

Cpl. Cecil Duncan, husband of Mrs. Virginia Duncan, is home on a 30 day furlough. Cpl. Duncan has been in Italy for the past two and one half years.

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CHANGE IN TIME AFFECTS MANY HERE

Change from Standard War Time to Eastern Standard Time, which occurred at 2 a. m. September 30, 1945, probably affected the lives of more people at Slater than any single event so far in the year 1945.

It is doubtful if the end of the war affected as many people as this change in time. For despite the fact that millions and millions of men are in the armed services, still there were homes where no one in the family was in the armed services; and in such cases, the end of the war did not materially change the course of life. But in this time change, every person old or young, man or woman, adult or child. was affected.

In so far as the workers in the plant were concerned probably did not mean much except it looked as they were woefully late compared to the time when they went to work under War Standard Time.

School children and teachers were probably the most affected here for school time was moved back from 9 o'clock as the opening hour to 8:30 o'clock, which no doubt, had its spelling effect on these young folk.

The writer could find little or no difference in the change except he woke up an hour before he should, and to date, he has not regulated himself so far to avail himself of this extra hour's sleep. No doubt, practically everyone else suffered the same experience and are the effected most by the change in time. ------------------------------- The man who never lends money never has many friends. Also, he doesn't need them. — Author unknown -------------------------------- If men could only know each other, they would neither idolize or hate. — Elbert Hubbard

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Seniors To Sell Cards For Their Class Fund

In order to raise class funds, the seniors of Slater-Marietta High School are selling greeting cards. There are several assortments to be ordered. The class offers the following boxes for sale:

50 cards—$1.00 25 cards—$1.00 3 combination—$1.00 Christmas special—$1.00 Christmas, religion—$1.00 Christmas comic—$1.00 Every Day—Ass't. greetings— $1.00

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Comic Every Day—$1.00 Gift Wrap Box—$1.00 (includes seals, tags, wrapping paper and string.)

Each student is a salesman. Quite a few boxes have already been sold. The final order will be mailed to the company by the end of October and upon receipt of the cards, delivery will be made immediately.

See the seniors and order Christmas cards now!

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Theatre Guide

October 5, 1945 "UTAH" Starring: George "Gabby" Hayes Roy Rogers Dale Evans ----------------------- October 6, 1945 "LAURA" Starring: Gene Tierney Dana Andrews Clifton Webb ----------------------- October 8, 1945 "HOTEL BERLIN" Starring: Faye Emerson Herbert Dantine Raymond Massey ----------------------- October 12, 1945 "THIS MAN'S NAVY" Starring: Wallace Berry Tom Drake Selena Royle ----------------------- October 13, 1945 "HERE COMES THE CO-EDS" Starring: Abbot & Costello Phil Spitaly & Orchestra ----------------------- October 15, 1945 "MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS" Starring: Judy Garland Margaret O'Brien Mary Astor

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LINES FROM THE LIBRARY

New Book "Hunting, Fishing and Camping" is an ideal book for men and boys who enjoy outdoor life. The author, L. L. Bean, tries to give definate information in the fewest words possible on how to Hunt, Fish and Camp. This book is well illustrated and should prove equally attractive to Dad or to his Boy Scout son.

Library Clubs The Boys' Club has put aside softball in favor of football. There was a good attendance at the meeting last week, and the boys were elated when the club sponsor presented each of them with a sports "funny book," compliments of a wellknown sporting goods company. Members of the club who were not present last week may secure their copies of this booklet at the library.

Members of the Girls' Club recently made cookies in the kitchen at Slater Hall. These cookies were sent to a soldier in Alaska.

The Story Hour groups had an attendence of 34 last week. Good work, children! Let's have even more next week!

New Library Members Two of our new teachers visited the library last week, and their names were placed on the roll, boosting the membership to 673. These new members are Misses Faye Ferree and Eloise Loftis, both of Campobello

New Magazine "Forum" magazine has been added to our collection of periodicals, and the September issue has already arrived. Since this magazine is indexed in the "Readers' Guide," it should prove especially helpful to our library patrons.

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==HENSON—GRANT

Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Henson, of Taylors, S. C., announce the marriage of their daughter, Clovie, to Harry L. Grant on September 15, 1945.

The bride is employed as a quiller hand in the Preparation Department of our plant.

Mr. Grant is the son of Mr. George Grant of Taylors. He has served three years and five months overseas, in the Pacific theater of war.

Slater friends wish the newly married couple much happiness. ----------------------------------------- SLATERITES VISIT IN HARTSVILLE

Mrs. Joyce Turner and little daughter, Nancy Ann, recently spent several days as house guests of Mrs. David R. Coker, of Hartsville.

For the past several years, Mrs. Turner has attended the Opportunity School which is held at some college in the state each summer. Mrs. Coker has long been a friend of this school, and it was at one of these sessions that Mrs. Turner met her. Their friendship has continued to grow, and Mrs. Turner was happy to accept Mrs. Coker's invitation to come to Hartsville for a few days. While there, Mrs. Turner and Nancy Ann toured the Kalmia Gardens, privately owned by Mrs. Coker. ----------------------------------------- Epitaph

Beneath this stone our baby lies, He neither cries nor hollers, He lived just one and twenty days, And cost us forty dollars. Burlington, Vt.

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THE PERIOD FROM OCTOBER 5 TO OCTOBER 15 Has Been Designated As NATIONAL HEALTH AID WEEK In Cooperation With This Movement We Present The Following Health Rules

HAVE YOUR DOCTOR LOOK AT YOU EVERY SIX MONTHS By following this vitally important health rule, you will either gain the assurance that you are in good health, or some latent illness may be discorvered before it become aggravated.

LEARN FOOD VALUES. EAT HEALTHFUL BALANCED MEALS Eat proper amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and be sure that meals contain enough of the vitamins and minerals essential to strong vigorous health. From many sources you can get information on balanced meals.

STUDY HOME FIRST AID, BE READY FOR EMERGENCIES Everyone is urged to enroll in the American Red Cross First-Aid Courses. These courses are practical, well organized, expertly developed, and well suited to meeting first-aid needs.

KEEP CLEAN, GERMS DON'T THRIVE ON WELL CLEANED SURFACES Wash hands before eating. Brush teeth twice daily. Bathe frequently. Cleanliness is a fine protection against infection. The same holds true of home surroundings. Dispose of refuse quickly. Keep home spic and span.

GET SUFFICIENT SLEEP. LOWERED RESISTANCE INVITES INFECTION Eight hours of sleep, in plenty of fresh air, is a wise rule to follow . . . and the best remedy for fatigue. However, if you don't feel rested after sufficient sleep. see your physician.

PREVENT ACCIDENTS. WORK AND PLAY CAREFULLY. Last year there were 9,700,000 accidents . . . 4,600,000 occurring in the home. Many of these accidents could have been prevented if the persons involved had been more cautious. Always take time to be safe.

AVOID CONTAGION. KEEP AWAY FROM COUGHERS, CROWDS Grippe, flu, colds are "caught" in crowds. When these illnesses are prevalent, keep away from crowds. And avoid people who cough, sneeze, or expectorate in public places. These acts constitute a health hazard.

DON'T BE A GERM SPREADER; STAY HOME WHEN ILL Plant and school epidemics which affect hundreds often result when just a few who should be in bed insist on going out. If you have a communicable illness, call a doctor and stay home.

KEEP WARM. BUNDLE UP WHEN IT'S COLD INDOORS AND OUT If one dresses warmly, is reasonably active, he need fear no ill effects simply because he keeps the thermometer hanging around 65 degrees. And when it's cold outdoors wear the warm overcoat and muffler.

DON'T TAKE A CHANCE. CALL A DOCTOR WHEN ILLNESS LINGERS Sickness that keeps one in bed for weeks, even months, is costly. Since neglect of the little ills often is responsible for these more expensive sieges, it pays to see a doctor at the start.

RELAX IN OFF HOURS. BUDGET FOR A PART OF EVERY DAY FOR PLAY Indoor workers should get recreation outdoors. In summer, play golf, or tennis, or softball . . . swim . . . take hikes. In winter, join a local gymnasium . . . or community club. Play a part of every day.

WHEN IN NEED OF DRUGS AND DRUG SUNDRIES VISIT OUR STORE "We Fill Any Doctor's Prescription" "The Home of Drug Values"

Community Drug Store Slater, S. C.

October 4, 1945 THE SLATER NEWS Page Four

Our Servicemen Here and There

Slater Man Writes Interestingly Of The Cost of Japanese War

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The letter printed below was written by Pfc. Winfred W. Gravely to his former overseer, Mr. Roy Summey. "Red," as he is known to Slater friends, worked as a slasher tender in our plant until he entered service in June, 1943. He is now serving with the Occupational forces in Japan. The letter follows:

Leyte, P. I. Sept. 7, 1945

Hello Summey,

Suppose you will be surprised to hear from me. Was thinking of you and good ole Slater and thought I would drop you a line.

I am fine. Came through without a scratch and am in the best of health. I have two battle stars for the Palan campaign last fall and mopping up operations here on Leyte. I have been here on Leyte since May, having come here from New Caledonia where we went for a rest after the Palan campaign.

The war just ended in time to save my hide too. We were to have been one of the three divisions comprising the assault forces for the invasion of the Jap homeland. We were al-

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ready preparing for it when the Japs quit, and were scheduled to have left here for the middle of this month for the operation.

We are scheduled to leave here the 17th of this month for Japan as occupational forces. We are in the Eighth Army, which has already established headquarters in Tokyo, as you know. We won't be right in Tokyo, but will be in a city out of Tokyo a few miles. I am anxious to get started because this hot weather is killing me. I only have 53 points, so I will more than likely be over here for at least four to six months yet.

Am hoping to reurn to my old job there at Slater. Have any of the boys from the Slasher room returned from service as yet. Boy, it sure will be great to get back to good ole civilian life again.

I receive the Slater News every two weeks and keep pretty well posted on the goings-on around there. It sure is a morale builder for us boys overseas from Slater.

Well, I will sign off for this time, and write when you can.

A friend, "Red"

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Slater Receives

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basis of the records of contributions made by the employees on those two jobs. Mr. Ward had an average of $4.94 per employee on his job, while Mr. Sanford was close on the heels of the leader with an average of $4.93 per employee on his job.

This is the first year this large feather has been awarded a business concern for leading in the Community Chest Drive and it is planned to present this award permanently to the firm winning it consecutively for two years. Had this feather been awarded last year, Slater would now have it permanently, as they led in the drive last year. Since it was not awarded last year, it is felt that it will come into the permanent possession of Slater one year hence, as we feel that Slater will again be the leader.

Awarding the feather to Slater on behalf of the Community Chest was Dennis B. Leatherwood, prominent attorney of Greenville, who served this year as Co-Chairman of the drive. In making the award, Mr. Leatherwood thanked the people of Slater, through their overseers, for the splendid and generous contributions made. Mr. Leatherwood continued by saying that it was well known in Greenville that Slater always did things right and in a whole-hearted manner and it was not surprise to him to be here to make the award.

At the beginning of the meeting, J. A. White, Plant Manager, spoke briefly to those gathered in the office and said: "We are gathered together as represenatives of all the employees whose generosity has made the award possible." Mr.

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White thanked everyone for their work in making the drive a success and introduced Allen Suttle, key man in the drive here.

In a few words, Mr. Suttle thanked everyone for their aid and introduced Mr. Leatherwood, who made the award.

A number of Chest officials were present and spoke briefly when introduced by Mr. Leatherwood. They were: Kirby Quinn, Chairman of the drive; P. D. Meadors, Co-Chairman of the special gifts division; Dyar Massey, Director of the Community Chest; James F. Perley, Chairman of the special gifts division; Marion Sanders, Director of recreational work at the Buncombe St. Methodist Church; Dr. C. H. Nabors, Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church; Dr. Nicholas P. Mitchell, Program Director of Radio Station WFBC; W. B. "Monk" Mulligan, Y. M. C. A. Secretary; and Hilliard Curry, of the Greenville News-Piedmont Company. All of these gentlemen are from Greenville.

At the conclusion of the exercises, the visitors were taken on a tour of the plant and village. ------------------------------------------ Class Elects Officers In Annual Elections

The senior class of the Slater-Marietta High School has elected the following class officers to serve the first semester. They are: President, Ray Johnson; Vice President, Dillard Veal; Secetary, H. S. Richardson, Jr.; and Treasurer, Clell Buchanan.

Miss Wilma McAbee in the senior class sponsor.

[photo of large group of men with one holding award, spans columns 3-5] Slater men present at a luncheon in the Poinsett Hotel in Greenvile, when it was announced that S. Slater & Sons, Inc. had won the award for being the leading plant for the second straight year in the annual Chest drive for Greater Greenville. Those in the picture are: First row: Hines S. Richardson, Roy W. Summey, Robert L. Sartain, Medus R. Jones, Oscar R. Drury, and Lloyd T. Scarce. Second row: Henry B. Taylor, Ernest W. Sanford, Carl D. Hill, V. Ray Clark, and Lee P. Ward. Third row: Allen Suttle, George B. Gossett, Joseph S. Ward, Cecil G. Hyer, George E. Ballenger, and Hardy B. Gosnell.

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Baptists Hosts At Union Services

The third in the series of fifth Sunday night union services was held Sunday night, September 30, at the Slater Baptist Church. A large number of people attended this service.

The Rev. Peden Gene Curry, pastor of the Slater Methodist Church, was the speaker and delivered an excellent sermon which was enjoyed by all pressent.

Special music was contributed by groups from the Slater Methodist Church and the Slater Baptist Church. The Slater Church of God was in the midst of a revival meeting and few if any visitors were present from this denomination. But they whole heartedly endorsed the service and expect to be present when the next fifth Sunday services are held on the fifth Sunday in December. ------------------------------------------- The expression a woman wears on her face is far more important than the clothes she wears on her back.—Dale Carnegie ------------------------------------------- It is more important to know where you are goingg than to get there quickly. Do not mistake activity for achievement. —Mabel Newcomber

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NOTED MAGICIAN TO APPEEAR HERE SOON

In mid-October, the Slater Community Association is planning to sponsor one of the most unusual events that has ever been staged at Slater Hall. The event will be of the appearance, in person, of Warren Sims, one of America's outstanding magicians. He is a former president of the American Society of Magicians. Sims is recommended to be one of the most clever and amazing magicians in America today, and gives an unusually entertaining program that appeals to all age levels.

W. Earle Reid, Director of Education Recreation, suggests that you begin making yours plans now to be present on this extraordinary occassion. You might want to begin by hiding your valuables and making secure your baby chicks and white pet rabbits. Be sure to come to Slater Hall and see Mr. Sims baffle your wits with his tricks of magic.

The exact date of the appearance of Warren Sims will be announced later. An admission fee will be charged. --------------------------------------- The actor who took the role of King Lear played the king as though he expected someone else to play the ace.—Eugene Field

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New Volume Now At Library Here

A new book, "East and West," was recently added to the library collection. This book, written by Dr. Francis Martin Royall, sketches the work of Dr. and Mrs. Royall during the forty-five years they spent as missionaries in China, Siberia, Egypt, Old Mesopotamia, and Palestine.

It is interesting to note that Dr. Royall's early childhood was spent in North Carolina, and that he was graduated from Wake Forest College in the class of 1891.

At the present time, Dr. and Mrs. Royall are residing at Maranatha, Greenville. Some of you may have seen the picture of this couple in the "Greenville News" for Sunday, September 23, with comments to the effect that they would celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary on September 24.

Dr. Royall recently visited Slater, where he sold a number of copies of his book. Anyone who did not buy a copy of "East and West" from Dr. Royall may borrow the library copy. ------------------------------------------ There are beautiful flowers that are scentless and beautiful women that are unlovable. — Houille

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