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PERFECTION IN TEXTILES - A SLATER FAMILY TRADITION SINCE 1790

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

THE SLATER NEWS

[Picture] Slater Mill SLATER, SO. CAROLINA 1943

Vol. 3 Slater, S. C., November 1, 1945 No. 22

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Girl Scout Troop Committees Meet At Slater Hall To Learn Duties

Members of the three Girl Scout troop committees and Scout leaders met at Slater Hall on Tuesday night, October 23, 1945 to hear Miss Camille Cleveland, Field Secretary, from Girl Scout headquarters in Greenville, explain the duties of the troop committee.

In her remarks, Miss Cleveland stated that the troop committee is a group from three to five adults interested in the welfare, and continuity of a particular Girl Scout group. In this connection, it is necessary for the committee to act as an auxiliary to the Scout leaders in order for the troop to progress. Some of its functions are: the securing of a suitable meeting place for the troop, providing transportation, assisting with financial undertakings, and in many other ways to stimulate the activities and training of the group.

The duties of the troop committee are practically the same, no matter what age group the troop represents. Minor differences might appear in the type of activities and training a special group might receive; however, the duties are very similar in so far as the troop committee is concerned.

Slater has three Girl Scout troops, which are the Brownies, the Intermediates, and the Seniors. Leaders and assistant leaders have been secured for each group, and a troop committee has been appointed for each group, and a troop committee has been appointed for each group. There are still vacancies in the troop committee and any interested adult (either man or woman) may find out more about the duties (Con't. on page 4, col. 3)

CLASS ENTERTAINED BY LOCAL CITIZENS

On Tuesday evening, October 16, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Sprouse, of Slater, entertained at their home in honor of the intermediate Class of the Slater Baptist Church Sunday School.

Various games were enjoyed and later in the evening delicious refreshments of ice cream and cake were served. Everyone attending reported spending a very enjoyable evening.

Members of the Intermediate Class attending this affair were: Bobby McMullan, Avery Gene Ramey, Lila Kate Arms, Lila Jane Clarke, Jorene Vickers, Sarah Jo Johnson, Blondine Voyles, Flossie Abernathy, Josephine Knight, Herbert Farthing, Dean Vickers, Mack Vickers, Bobby Johnson, Ralph Johnson, Charles Southerlin, Charles Clarke, George Snipes, Linnie Tolley, and J. D. McCall.

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TEACHERS HONORED AT INFORMAL PARTY

On Thursday evening, October 11, the members of the Slater-Marietta Civie Club informally entertained honoring the teachers of Slater-Marietta Schools.

The get-together was held in the auditorium of Slater Hall, which had been decorated with pine trees and fall flowers. As the teacher guests arrived, they were met at the door by some club members who took them around and introduced them to the school patrons that were present.

During the evening, a musical program of old favourite songs was given by local talent. Those who took part in the program were: Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Stephenson, Mrs. E. A. McGill, Mrs. Mary Ledford, Mr. Roy Summey, and Mrs. F. A. Cook.

Mr. J. A. White gave a short talk in which he welcomed the teachers to the community and stressed the importance of cooperation between homes, schools, and churches. (Con't. on page 2, col. 5)

(Article spans across columns 2,3 + 4) Superstitions Of Halloweens Die Slowly For Many People Cling To Eery Beliefs

The story of Halloween is an interesting one which dates back hundreds of years. In the beginning, the name was ''All Hallow's Eve,'' but later was shortened to Halloween. For this reason, some people have the idea that Halloween was at one time a church festival, but this is not true.

One fact in the history of Halloween which stands out above all others is that superstitions die hard. Even though most supersititions connected with Halloween had died out by the end of the 18th century, there are even today some people who hold certain eery beliefs regarding Halloween. However, to most of is such beliefs are more amusing than practical, and we mention them in fun, not really believing in their veracity.

Apples and nuts have always played a prominent part in Halloween stunts, and in some parts of England Halloween night is often called ''Nuterack Night.''

In America, we have fun on Halloween without losing sleep over superstitions. Halloween parties are common, the simple and jolly kind being best. ''Bobbing for apples'' is a sport long associated with Halloween, and proves equally

as much fun to the grandmothers who look on as to the youngsters who participate. Some people prefer hanging the apples on strings rather than placing them in tubs of water, thus providing lots of fun for the youngsters, but avoiding getting everybody's clothes wet.

Another favorite Halloween sport is to tie doughuts to a string. The object of the game is to have each contestant try to eat an entire doughnut without pulling it off the string.

Of course, no Halloween party is complete without a ghost story, and the American custom is to turn out the main lights, leaving only Jack-OLanterns or witch candles burning while the story is told. The Halloween brownies, witches, black cats, and bats, which are used for decorations, look rather spooky by candle light and give just the right setting for a ghost story. The story-teller musters all his arts as he makes his story as grotesque and fantastic as possible.

In some sections, it has been customary among the youngsters to play Halloween pranks which were really destructive to both public and private property. However, pranks of this kind did not prove practi-

cal, and the youngsters began to see that such pranks are not as much fun as a good Halloween party packed with innocent stunts and pranks. Therefore, the general tendency is away from destructive pranks to those which are just funny - pranks which do not cause someone extra work and expense in repairing damage.

The spirit of Halloween can be summed up in the following lines of poetry: Hark! Did you hear that sound in the grass? Maybe a witch or ghost did pass. Was that the owl's lone cry? Is that the wind among the trees? What voice is whispering in the breeze? Are spirits really nigh?

Halloween is not a holiday. We will all work as usual and the children will go to school just like any other day. In fact, Halloween doesn't really begin until after sundown. But for most of us, especially the children, it wil be an extended evening, for on this night even the tiny tots are allowed just the time to have some good innocent fun, in the true American way.

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Slaterites See Historic Places Of Baltimore

Mr. and Mrs. W. Earle Reid have just returned from a vacation of several days spent in Baltimore, Md.

Special points of interest visited by the Reids were Ft. McHenry, birthplace of ''The Star Spangled Banner.'' the Museum of Art at Johns Hopkins University, and the Enoch Pratt Public Library.

Mr. and Mrs. Reid spent quite a bit of time in the Pratt Library, where officials showed them through the various departments.

Mrs. Reid states that their visit to the Children's Department was especially interesting. This department occupies spacious quarters, with a special room for Story Hour. One of the librarians talked with Mr. and Mrs. Reid, telling them about the work of the Pratt Library among children of Baltimore. The Pratt librarian asked questions regarding the recreational program at Slater and was quite interested in the type of recreational which our plant provides for its people.

When Mr. and Mrs. Reid (Con't. on page 3, col. 1)

[Column 4] MAGICIAN PRESENTS GOOD PERFORMANCE

On Thursday night, October 18, the Slater Community Association sponsored a performance by Warren Simms, famous magician who is associated with W. Colston Leigh Inc., of New York. Mr. Simms appeared at Slater Hall, where he staged a good, clean, entertaining program of Modern Magical Mysteries.

Several children were called from the audience to assist the magician in various tricks. Even though the children were able to watch Mr. Simms closely, they were unable to fathom the mystery of the tricks demonstrated by the magician.

One especially fascinating feature of the evening was ''taking up collection.'' For this trick, Mr. Simms came down into the audience where he began collecting fifty-cent pieces out of the air and from such obscure places as under coat lapels, collars, and out of children's hair.

Those who attended were well pleased with the perform(Con't. on page 3, col. 3)

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Educational Leaders Are Heard At Spartanburg Meeting By Teachers

Teachers of the local SlaterMarietta Schools attended a district meeting at Spartanburg High School on Friday, October 26, to hear a special program being given in each of the State's Congressional districts.

This special program was prepared by a committee composed of Chairman Ralph Barbare, Mrs. Louise Carson and Mrs. Ruth Thomas from the South Carolina Educational Association's Executive Committee. The topics discussed were as follows:

''Last Year's Legislative Gains,'' by Miss Ruth M. Williams, Past President of S. C. E. A. and C. K. Wright, Chairman of the Planning Board.

''What Teachers Have in the Retirement Law,'' by Jesse T. Anderson, Member of the S. C. E. A. Legislative Commission.

''Needed Amendments to the Retirement Law and Other 1946 Legislation,'' by Paul M. Dorman, President of the S. C. E. A.

In the afternoon program. the teachers heard the following topics discussed:

''Education Moves Forward in S. C. Through the Combined Efforts of Many Forces,'' by Mrs. Louise Carson, Vice-President of the Association and Supt. A. C. Flora, of the Columbia City Schools.

''The Need for a United Teaching Profession,'' By J. M. Cherry, Director of Public Relations.

''The Work of the National Education Association,'' by David Stoney, State Chairman of N. E. A. and Miss Claudia Pounds, Field Representative (Con't. on page 2, col 4)

ELIGABLE PERSONS MAY STAND EXAMS

Superintendent J. H. Barnett, of the Slater-Marietta Schools, has announced that returning veterans and civilians can avail themselves of the opportunity to secure high school certificates by taking the special state board examination which was adopted in 1941. Any boy or girl who is not enrolled in high school and had reached the age of 18 years and six months is eligible to take the examination.

Mr. Ed. Rushton, State High School Supervisor, reports that approximately 200 young people have successfully passed the examinations given in the fields of language, arts, mathematics, natural science and social science. The high school certificates which they have received are equivalent in benefits to the regular high school diploma. (Con't. on page 3, col. 1)

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Page Two THE SLATER NEWS November 1, 1945

[Column 1] 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: 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: Opal W. Smith

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

EDITORIALS

World Leadership

The United States of America has steadily advances in world leadership for the past 25 years until by the close of the late global war, we had risen to the notable place as the leader of world affairs. Whether we like it or not remains to be seen. So far, however, we have not grasped the reins of leadership as we should.

Instead of asserting ourselves and thinking as citizens of the world, we are now engaged in a period of internal discord whereby we are washing our internal dirty laundry instead of presenting a united front as world leaders.

During the war, we put aside our petty differences and presented a united front in a great economic struggle necessary to defeat out common enemies. In this undertaking, we were highly successful and not only maintained our own fighting forces, but did much to supply those of our Allies. Since the close of the war, we have dropped this united front and have lapsed into a period where petty differences and jealousies are uppermost, with the results we are missing out on the big things of the world.

Perhaps the leading contributing factor in the world leadership is industry, and, to our minds, industry is probably doing the least toward world leadership. At this writing, many industries are paralyzed by strikes and internal entanglements. As soon as one is settled, another arises.

The only answer to this problem is a common sense approach by both labor and capital in which the problems of both can be faced and mutual arrangements made whereby both may prosper - for after all, one is entirely dependent upon the other.

As an analogy, we may compare the problem of capital and labor to the problems of the

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SLATER DAY BY DAY

Fall Revival:

The visiting preacher comes from a neighboring village to assist the pastor of the local Baptist Church in warning sinners of the horrors of hell and in extolling the blessings of heaven.

He is a tall, strongly built man of towering physique, and his pompador haircut gives him added height. He reads from the Divine Book and in simple and plain language expounds the truths as set forth on its pages.

And out in the audience the people take these messages to apply them to their own personal lives.

Here is a young ministerial student, whose earnest attention bespeaks his belief in a higher plane of service.

And a couple of teachers from our local schools, whose look of resigned patience tells of their hopeful waiting for the return of their soldier busbands.

And over there are a pair of gray - haired grandparents, listening intently to the same gospel message they have heard for half a century.

The young peoples choir, with faces alive and eager and voices sweet and tender as they sing the invitation hymn.

The village barber and his silver-haired wife, the storekeeper and his aged father, the local policeman minus his uniform, overseas and workers from the local manufacturing plant, and visitors from a nearby church.

There is a couple unaccustomed to regular church attendance and they slip in mouse-like to take a seat near the door.

And housewives, aged grandmothers, children, solid citizens and some not so solid, a discharged service man whose civilian clothes do not hide his lately acquired military carriage.

Just a cross section of people from a small community, all seeking the better way of life.

home. A home has to be composed of at least a husband and wife. In order to suceed they must be tolerant of one another and yet respect and appreciate the position of each other, for the combined efforts of both are necessary for the happy continuance of the home.

We noticed the other day where, the National Manufacturers' Association held a meeting, and they in turn muffed a good chance to lay good foundations for world leadership by acting in a somewhat selfish way. Instead of placing our country first, they favored themselves and placed their immediate aims and objectives ahead of everything else, thus losing a chance to rise above themselves and assert real leadership.

We can only hope that the citizens of this country will put aside selfishness and turn to the doctrine of ''Love thy neighbor as thyself.'' When this lesson is learned a new day will dawn and we will find ourselves assuming the qualities of leadership so sadly lacking

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GOINGS-ON---- -IN WEAVE ROOMS-

The first shift employees in Weave Room No. 2 welcome the following new employees: Brown Case, J. B. Coggins, and Archie Whitmire.

Mrs. Ethel Barnett had as her weekend guests Mrs. Kirby Lee Starkey and daughters.

Mr. C. A. Huffman has been all smiles for the past few days as he is expecting his son, Sgt. Charles Huffman, home from overseas real soon.

We are glad to see Mrs. Elizabeth Edwards back at work after being out sick for several days.

Misses Gladys and Rose Lee Cox enjoyed a trip through the mountains of N. C. recently.

Miss Hazel Buchanan spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Baldwin and family, of Greenville.

Mrs. Serena Case was out from work recently due to the illness of her mother-in-law.

Mr. Sam Medlin is back at work now, after being out for several days, during the sickness of his little son.

Mrs. Kirby Lee Starkey is very happy these days. She is expecting her brother, Benson Waldrop, S-1/C, home from overseas's duty.

Mr. and Mrs. John L. Smith and family, of Chester, S. C. and Mrs Lawrence Smith and daughter of Greenville, spent the weekend with Mrs. Doris Graham.

Georgia Bell Poole is off from work while her husband, Cpl. Ralph Poole, is home on furlough.

Mrs. Frank Alton and family and Mrs. Edna Alton and son of Greenville, recently spent the weekend with Mrs. Nora Buchanan and family.

Third shift employees in No. 2 are happy to have the following new employees join their foree: Mrs. Virgie Harvey, Ray Simmons, Willie Owens, Roy Hall, Coleman L. Francis, Alvin L. Ward, and Toy H. Surrett.

Miss Evelyn Baughmon, of Greenville, spent the past week end with Pearl Price.

Sgt. Noah Smith, brother of James N. Smith, weaver of No. 2, arrived in New York October 13, after serving three years overseas.

Miss Rosa Lee Hamlin spent the weekend with her aunt in Asheville, N. C.

Pvt. Giles W. Banks, who

now.

It is particularly important that we realize the situation, for we have successfully fought a war that democracy might not perish from the earth, and since we believe we have the greatest form of government in the world and the greatest country under that form, should we not see that others likewise have that right?

Wake up America! The clarion call of leadership is being sounded, and whether we heed or not will depend on what happens. By accepting, we can rise to new heights, but through failure to grasp the scepter of leadership, we will sink to the mire and pits of misery and poverty, for opportunity knocks but once. What will the answer be?

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worked as a warp hauler in No. 2 before entering service. writes that he is now in Japan and likes it fine. His father, Mr. Jay Banks, and sister, Miss Gladys Banks, are weavers in No. 2 at present.

Mrs. Frances Davis and children, along with her mother, Mrs. L. P. Berry of Gaffney, were visitors in the home of Miss Beatrice Berry, of Marietta, recently.

Second shift employees in No. 2 welcome the following new employees: Marvin Smith, J. L. Long, Frank Francis, and Miss Louise Francis.

Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Johnson and nephew, Mr. Raymond Lindsey, plan to visit their daughter and son-in-law in Radford, Va. this weekend.

Mrs. Bernice Foster is expecting her son, Pvt. Earle Foster, of Fort Bliss, Texas, home soon.

Friends of Mrs. Gertrude Cole extend a most hearty welcome to Mrs. Cole's sister, Miss Willie Ray Tallent, of Knoxville, Tenn., who is making her home here. Ralph Tallent, a brother of Mrs. Cole, has been visiting in Slater for a few days, but is now in Orlando Fla.

Mrs. Mary Hancock and children of Jacksonville, N. C., visited Mrs. Dessie Burrell recently. They all enjoyed a pleasant weekend at Chimney Rock.

K. W. Yeomans, Jr., Cox, of the U. S. Navy, received his discharge Friday. His father, Mr. K. W. Yeomans, Sr., is a loom fixer in No. 2. We expect K. W. to join us again here at Slater, as he worked in No. 1 before entering service three years ago.

Friends of Mrs. Dessie Burrell are sorry to learn that her husband will not arrive until January. She was expecting him in October; but snap out of it Dess - Santa Claus may bring him sooner that you expect.

We are happy to have Mrs. Florace Hayden back at work in No. 1 after being out due to the illness of her mother, Mrs. Emma Lane. We truly hope Mrs. Lane improves rapidly.

Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Garrett spent the weekend in Laurens with Mr. Garrett's parents.

Mrs. Ruby Dickson had as her guest last week Mrs. K. G. Dickson, of Arizona.

Employees of Job No. 2 in No. 1 welcome to the 1st shift: Mrs. Avalonia Hembree, weaver, and Mr. Will Tatham, loom cleaner.

Miss Sarah Canham, of Weave Room No. 3, recently visited her cousin in Philadelphia, Pa. While there she visited many historical points of interest, including Independence Hall and the Philadelphia Library.

Mr. and Mrs. Luther Waldrop, of Easley, were the Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Sprouse.

Mrs. Lonnie Morgan and Mrs. Abee were recent visitors in Pittsburg, Pa.

The many friends of ''Herb'' Landreth are glad to see him back on his former job in the

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Educational Leaders (Con't. from page 1, col. 5)

for the N. E. A. and the S. C. E. A.

Meetings in other Congressional districts were held on the following dates: October 5, Columbia, S. C.; October 12, Florence; October 19, Walterboro, and two meetings are to be held in November, the first being at Anderson on November 2 and the second at Chester on November 9.

Local teachers attending this meeting reported a very interesting and instructive meeting was held, which should go far toward molding educational forces for the betterment of schools in S. C.

Teachers Honored (Con't. from page 1, col. 2)

An impromptu cake walk was held at the end of the evening, and the cake was won by Mrs. Charles T. Thompson, second grade teacher.

Delicious home-made cup cakes and punch were served throughout the evening.

supply room. He was in the Army almost five years and spent over three years in the European theatre of war.

Charles Vickers of the U. S. Navy, spent a few hours leave at his home Sunday.

Mrs. Kathryn Woodall, of Wilmington, Del., visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Staton, last week.

Master Hugh Edwin Voyles, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Voyles, has returned to his home after having been a patient at Shriners Hospital for several weeks.

All employees in No. 3 are missing Mr. G. A. Henson, former loom fixer, who has been out from work for several weeks. We hope he will soon be back with us.

Mrs. Clyde Owenby and son, Michael, have returned here from Miami, Fla. Seaman Owenby is expecting a discharge soon and will join his family here.

We are all glad that Mr. E. S. Pridmore is able to be back at work.

Second shift employees in No. 1 welcome Margaret Stroud as a new weaver. They are also glad to have Gladys Huffman back on the job.

Miss Robbie Leatherwood spent her week's vacation with her mother and friends in Tennessee.

Joe Clifford McClain, S-1/C, arrived in the States Saturday, October 13, after fighting in the Pacific for over a year. He is expected home soon.

[cartoon] CARELESS GUYS USUALLY GET STUNG IN THE END

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November 1, 1945 THE SLATER NEWS Page Three

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Do You Remember Your History?

This month's quiz takes you back to carefree school days. Let's see if your memory has retained the answers to some of the questions your teachers asked you at one time or another during your days of adolescence. A score of 8 is good, 6 is fair; but if you answer less than 6 of the following questions correctly, you'd better sign up for a correspondence course!

1. The conquerer of Mexico was: (a) Patrick Henry, (b) Christopher Columbus (c) Hernando Cortez.

2. Benedict Arnold was a: (a) Traitor, (b) President of the United States (c) A hero of World War I.

3. Benjamin Franklin discovered : (a) A cure for smallox, (b) The Mississippi River, (c) Electricity.

4. Jean Lafitte was a famous: (a) Doctor, (b) Pirate (c) Statesman.

5. Ponce De Leon spent years seeking: (a) The fountain of youth (b) A passage to India (c) A way to make ships run by steam.

6. The first Secretary of the Treasury of the United States was: (a) Samuel Adams (b) Alexander Hamilton, (c) Thomas Jefferson.

7. The first state to be settled in the United States was: (a) Virginia, (b) Massachusetts, (c) Florida.

8. Alaska was purchased from Russia in 1867 for the sum of: (a) $15,000,000, (b) $8,500,000, (c) $7,200,000.

9. Eli Whitney was the inventor of: (a) The phonograph, (b) The cotton gin (c) The steamboat.

10. General Robert E. Lee surrendered the Confederate Army at: (a) Appomatox Courthouse, (b) Gettysburg, (c) Bull Run.

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

Eligible Persons Con't. from page 1, col. 5)

Mr. Barnett said that it was the opinion of educational authorities that more returning veterans would apply for this examination if they were informed of its benefits. Anyone interested may contact Mr. Barnett, of the local schools, or write directly to Mr. Rushton, c/o The State Department of Education, Columbia, S. C.

A small fee is charged for the examination and is used to defray the cost of materials, testing service and compensation for the examiner.

Slaterites See (Con't. from page 1, col. 3)

visited the Picture Collection Room, the librarian in charge expressed her happiness in having visitors from S. C., since she herself is a former resident of Chester, S. C.

It is gratifying to learn that even though the Slater Library is small when compared to one like the Pratt Library, it does serve our people in much the same way that a large library serves its patrons.

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Cloth Room Chatter

Mr. and Mrs. George Garland had as their Sunday dinner guests Mr. Garland's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jason Garland, of Travelers Rest.

Polly Burdette's cousin, Larkin Hart of Oklahoma, spent last week with her.

James Stroud and Edith Richardson visited in Charlotte, N. C. last Sunday.

The Cloth Room employees wish to welcome Claude Garren, new shearing machine operator, to the department. Mr. Garren is a veteran of World War II and recently received his discharge, after serving in the European theatre of operations. We hope he will enjoy his work here.

J. C. Cunningham and family, Fred Cunningham, Mrs. Fannie Cunningham, Lucille Cunningham, Miss Fay Hooper, and Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Guest motored to Chimney Rock last Sunday.

We are glad to see Willie Pace and Lila Henry back on their jobs after a long absence.

Mrs. Lucille Sharp's husband, Clarence B. Sharp, had received a discharge from the Army and is back at his old job, as loom fixer in the Weaving Department. Mr. and Mrs. Sharp are making their home at Slater.

Mr. and Mrs J. W. Johnson had as their dinner guests the past two Sundays the following persons: Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Baulding of Rock Hill, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Southerlin, Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Scaree and their families of Slater. All had an enjoyable time together, after which they visited Mrs. Estelle Dixon, who is a patient at the General Hospital in Greenville.

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Theatre Guide

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November 5, 1945 ''NATIONAL VELVET'' Starring: Mickey Rooney Elizabeth Taylor

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November 12, 1945 ''LADY ON A TRAIN'' Starring: Deanna Durbin David Bruce Ralph Bellamy

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LINES FROM THE LIBRARY

New Members

Six new members have recently placed their names on the library roll.

The first of these is Mrs. J. M. Johnson, mother of Rev. Clyde Johnson, pastor of the Slater Baptist Church. Mrs. Johnson is now making her home in Slater and we welcome her to the library.

Three boys, all members of the eighth grade class of the local high school, have also joined us. They are: Junior Gosnell, of Route 2, Travelers Rest, S. C., J. C. Holt and J. C. Cox, Jr., both of Route 1, Marietta. We are always glad to see our boys take an interest in reading and hope that many others will follow the example set by the three just named.

Another new member is Litha Holt, of Marietta, who is a member of the ninth grade. We are glad to have you, Litha!

Marjorie Pittmon, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Leon Pittmon, is also a new member. Last week Marjorie joined the Thursday afternoon Story Hour group. Her father is now serving with the armed forces overseas. Marjorie, Story Hour welcomes you!

Birthdays

There have been some birthdays among the Story Hour children recently. Betty Scarce, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Scarce, was five years old on September 26.

Gloria Cook had a birthday on October 11; she was four years old. Gloria is the daugh-

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ter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Cook.

There's one more - Doris Abernathy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Abernathy, was eight years old on October 1.

Congratulations, children! May you have many, many more happy birthdays!

Story Hour Paige Acree, three-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Acree, recently joined the Friday afternoon Story Hour group. Even when she lived in Greenville her father frequently got library books for her. We are glad that the Acree family has moved to Slater, and we welcome Paige to Story Hour.

One of our little Story Hour girls has kindly remembered the library by donating a book. Peggy Scarce, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Scarce, has given to the library a book entitled ''Jack and Nancy at Home.'' This book is a preprimer, and is especially appropriate for children of the Story Hour groups. Many thanks for your thoughtfulness, Peggy!

Halloween

With Halloween just around the corner, some of you will probably be needing material for Halloween parties. The library has quite a bit of material giving splendid suggestions for such occasions. The librarian will help you select what is best for your party, be it for the youngsters or grownups.

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PREPARATION DEPARTMENT N-E-W-S

Ruth Tenney and Madge Sandy enjoyed a week's vacation at Madge's home in Pikeville, Ky. While there they visited among their 'ole' school friends.

Joyce Garrett and friends enjoyed a visit to the Paris Mountain Airport Sunday.

Miss Louise Barrett spent the weekend with Blanche and Elsie Raxter at their home in Dacusville.

Cpl. Cecil Duncan, husband of Virginia Duncan, has just returned to Fort Jackson after spending a 45 day furlough at home. He is expecting his discharge soon.

T/Sgt. Wilton E. Hightower is now home after receiving his discharge. He served overseas for two years in England.

Burnice McCall tells us that her grandmother, Mrs. Elmina Owens, who is 82 years old, is visiting in their home this week. Mrs. Owen's home is in N. C., and this is the first time she has ever been to S. C.

Mr. John Robinson is happy that two of his sons are getting discharges from service. They are Sgt. Mart Robinson, who has been overseas for sometime, and Cpl. Alvin Robinson.

David Batson, accompanied by a number of friends, enjoyed a picnic recently at Corbin Tower, Zirconia, N. C.

Angie Chase, A. M. M. 3/C, recently received her discharge from service and is staying with her family in Travelers Rest. Augie has returned to her job here as quiller hand. Welcome home, Augie. We're glad to have you back!

Many Slater employees attended the Pickens Baptist Association meeting at Saluda Hill Baptist Church October 18 and 19, with the session each day beginning at 10 A. M. R. R. Hallum is Moderator and J. A. Robinson is Clerk.

Cpl. William C. Brooks has been promoted to Sergeant and transferred from the 75th Division in France. He is leaving Camp Atlanta for Camp Lucky Strike.

Sgt. Sammie Laws has received his discharge from the Army and is now employed as slasher helper on the third shift.

We are glad to have Mrs. Ruth Turner back at work after being out three weeks to care for her children having whooping cough.

Viola Hanson's husband, Chief Petty Officer Karl Hanson, has returned from overseas and is now in the hospital in California recuperating from a bullet wound in the shoulder.

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Boggs spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Woods and family of Fountain Inn.

Employees of the third shift miss Mrs. Rosa Belt, who has been out sick with a light stroke. We wish for her a speedy recovery and hope she will soon be back.

First shift employees welcome Virginia Smith back as a

new quiller operator. Virginia formerly lived at Slater, but has been making her home in Florida while her husband, S/- Sgt. J. W. Smith, was stationed there. S/Sgt. Smith has now been shipped to the Pacific.

Little Francis Wallace, of Chester, is spending a month with her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. James T. Wallace.

We are all sorry to hear of Mr. O. R. Drury's father's illness and hope he will soon be well again.

Grady Gilreath, husband of Mrs. Lillie Gilreath and brother of Mrs. Perry Bowers, avrived home safely from overseas, where he had been for almost two years.

Beatrice Tolley, who has been attending school in Columbia, S. C., was recently home for a few days.

Mrs. Gaynell Colman and daughter, Sarah, were the weekend guests of Mrs. Mildred Colman.

James Wallace was recently discharged on points from the U. S. Navy and is now at home with his wife.

Mary Jane Morrison, sister of Mrs. Bertha Batson, was recently discharged from the Nurses' Corps and is now at her home.

Mr. and Mrs. James Wallace were the weekend guests of Mr. Wallace's parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Wallace, of Chester, S. C.

Pfc. William M. Batson, brother of Mrs. Allie Mae Stockton, has recently returned home from the E. T. O. Pfc. Batson served overseas one year.

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Childs and children, Larry, Elaine, and Joe, spent the weekend with Mr. Childs' mother, Mrs. H. W. Childs.

Mr. and Mrs. Seldon Bray and Mr. and Mrs. Billie Phillips visited Mr. and Mrs. Willard Patton, of Greenville, recently.

Donnie, small son of Mrs. Allie Mae Stockton, has been ill with mumps, but is now much improved.

Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Tumblin, of Travelers Rest, visited Mr. and Mrs. Fred Childs Friday night.

Lillie Gilreath is all smiles recently. Could it be because of the telegram she received saying Pvt. Grady Gilreath had landed in N. Y.?

Mr. and Mrs. Jammy Dill and daughter, Mary, of Greenville, were recent visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. V. R. Clark.

Hazel Corbin spent last Sunday afternoon with Irene Redding.

Friends of Beatrice Garrett will be glad to learn that she is doing nicely after an operation at the Greenville General Hospital.

Mrs. Irene Redding's husband, Pfc. Thomas Redding, is on his way home after serving in India and China. He has been in service three years and overseas for 18 months. He was with a troop carriers' squadron and received four service ribbons.

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Harold Julian Is Slater Visitor

A recent visitor at our office here at Slater was Sgt. Harold G. Julian, who was in charge of our Yarn Control Department before entering service.

Sgt. Julian had been away from Slater about 43 months, 38 of which was spent in England attached to the 8th Bomber Command. He was expecting to fly back to the States, but unfortunately his plans were changed due to an attack of pneumonia, and it was necessary for him to return by boat. Harold had received his discharge and is planning to return to work here as soon as he has sufficiently recovered.

All office employees were very glad to see him again, and are glad that he will soon be in their midst.

Scout Committees (Con't. from page 1, col. 1)

of the committee by contacting either Frank A. Cook, Industrial Relations Manager, or Miss Inez Graham.

Those attending this meeting in addition to Miss Cleveland were: Misses Eleanor Martin, Frances Williams, Faye Ferree, Eloise Loftis, Frances Bishop, Inez Graham, Hattie Belle Forrest, Alma Lee Batson, Mesdames Frank A. Cook, W. E. Reid, Hazel Vaughan, J. A. White, Clyde A. Chumley, and Messrs. Frank A. Cook and Robert H. Atkinson.

Visitors present were Miss Nathilee Forrest and Nancy Davenport.

Baptist Society Meets Next Tuesday Evening

The W. M. S. of the Slater Baptist Church will hold its regular meeting November 6 at 7:30 P. M. at the church.

All members are urged to attend this meeting, and visitors are always welcome.

Friends of Beechard Ledford are glad to learn that he is home from the hospital. Mr. C. E. Vassey has also returned home after a serious illness at St. Francis Hospital.

Dorothy and Margie Barnette are recuperating nicely from recent tonsillectomies.

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MASONIC MEETING ON MONDAY NIGHT

The regular communication of Ebenezer Lodge, 101 A. F. M. will be held in the Lodge Hall on November 5, at 7:30 P. M.

One of the most important items of business to be taken up at this meeting is the fixing of a date to elect officers of the Lodge for the coming year.

All members are urged to be present. Visiting Masons will be welcomed.

CANCER QUIZ

DO YOU KNOW - THAT - persistent indigestion; sores of the lip, mouth or tongue that won't heal; changes in the size or color of warts, moles, of birthmarks, or sudden loss of weight, MAY be early cancer symptoms?

THAT - many cancers can be cured when recognized early and treated promptly by your doctor or an approved clinic?

THAT - the only medically approved methods of cancer treatment are Surgery, X-rays, and Radium?

THAT - your best investments are periodic check-ups by your doctor?

Chances are that you may NOT have cancer, but if your doctor or clinic says you have -

DON'T FEAR. Cancer is curable if recognized early and treated promptly by competent physi0 cians or clinics. AVOID QUACK CURES! For further information write to American Cancer Society 350 Fifth Avenue New York City

LOST

LOST - On First Street, October 7. A leather change purse with ''Knox Brothers Lumber Co., Thomson, Ga.'' written on outside. Finder please return baby ring to Mrs. Everett Chapman, c/o Jere Bates, Marietta, S. C., and keep pocket book and money.

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Local News

Mrs. E. P. Cashion and boys, Bobby and Joe, spent a recent weekend as the guests of Mrs. Clarence Fore, of Anderson.

Miss Billie Hamilton and Miss Betty McMullan spent the weekend at Furman University as guests of Lorraine Bowles and Frances Cole.

The friends of Mrs. Sophie Smith are sorry to learn she is ill at her home on First Street here in Slater.

Two men from Slater are home from the Navy with honorable discharges, Jasper Voyles and Charles Phillips. Both men have seen service in the Pacific, and Charles has been in the Navy since before Pearl Harbour.

The friends of Pfc. Verdery E. Cooper, of Slater, will be glad to know that he has received an honorable discharge from the Army Medical Corps and is leaving Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. immediately to join his wife, Marjorie Poole Cooper, and son, Mays, at their home on Second Street.

The many friends and playmates of little Hugh Edwin Voyles are glad to know that he is home from the hospital and is recuperating nicely from leg injuries received in an automobile accident.

Nature Paints Scenery In Complete Abandonment

Fall is here, and true to form old Dame Nature has used her paint brush in a most lavish way. To see the beautiful colors of the trees here on the hillsides is a sight to please even the most callous of persons.

Perhaps we are given this opportunity to see a last glimpse of nature in all its beauty before winter sets in when the season is the most drab of the year. Be it as it may, the gold and red of the various trees against a background of evergreens is truly a wonderful sight.

This spectacle of nature is now at its height and will remain so for a short time, but soon winter will reign and nature will sleep.

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