V. 3 No. 23 - The Slater News

PERFECTION IN TEXTILES - A SLATER FAMILY TRADITION SINCE 1790

THE SLATER NEWS

[Graphic of Old Slater Mill] [Graphic of Slater Mill]

PAWTUCKET, R. I. SLATER, SO. CAROLINA

EST. 1790 1943

Vol.3 Slater, S. C., November 15, 1945 No.23

[Column 1] W. F. HORTON NEW SLATER DRUGGIST

Mr. W. F. Horton, of Greenville, S. C., has accepted the position as manager and pharmacist of the Slater Community Drug Store. Mr. Horton was honorably discharged from teh U.S. Army on November 2 and started his new work here on Monday, November 5.

Mr. Horton is a native of Belton, S. C., where he received a high school education. After completing high school, he attended Clemson College but later transferred to the University of S. C., where he studied Pharmacy and graduated with a B.S. degree in Pharmacy.

Mr. Horton followed his profession in Columbia and Greenville for 18 months and then entered service in July, 1942. He entered the Army as a private in the Medical Corps and later attended Officers' Candidate School for Chimcal Warfare Service. Upon completion of this course he was commissioned a second lieutenant.

Ten months of his service in the Army was spent in the Asiatic-Pacific theatre of operations. He was returned to the States due to a disease he had contracted, called "Jungle Rot". He recieved his discharge at Camp Gordon, Ga., by Direction of the President for the National Health and Safety. This order was issued so that more pharmacists and physicians might be discharged as soon as possible. Mr. Horton had 81 discharge points to his credit at the time he left the service.

The new druggist is married and his wife is the former Miss Elinor Brockman of Greenville. They have two children, both boys, ages three and one years. Mr. and Mrs. Horton plan to make their home in Slater and will move within a few weeks.

All Slater residents are glad to have Mr. Horton here and extend to him and his family a most cordial welcome.

LOCAL GIRL SCOUTS ON RADIO PROGRAM

Mary Dodson, a member of the Senior Girl Scout Troop. and Barbara Godfrey, one of our Brownie Scoutes, participated in a radio broadcast over station WMRC on October 29.

This program was a special feature of Girl Scout week, honoring Juliette Low, founder of Girl Scouts in America.

We are proud of the fact that two of our Slater Scouts were selected to take part in this program, since only five girls in the county participated.

[Across columns 2 and 3] [Photograph of junior age children of the Summer Recreational Program]

[Across columns 2 and 3] The junior age children shown above enjoyed an outing in Greenville at teh conclusion of teh Summer Recreational Program

Those in the group (reading from left to right) are:

First row: Mary Ann Tilley, Barbara Hester, Bobby Hawkins, Gilbert Toby, Molly Dale White, Betty Searee, Peggy Searee, and Patsy Tilley.

Second row: Naney Abernathy, Fern Barrett, and Frances Hester.

Third Row: Doris Abernathy, Carolyn Dixon, Sigrid Gosnell, and Judy Cox.

Leaders in the picture are: Misses Frances Williams, Frances Pollard, and Eleanor Martin.

Not shown was Mr. W. Earle Reid, who made the picture.

[Across columns 2 and 3] SLATER CHILDREN VISIT GREENVILLE AT CONCLUSION OF SUMMER PROGRAM

[Column 2] Near the end of teh summer, the recreational leaders took the junior age boys and girls to GReenville on an outing. These boys and girls had, in some way, helped with or took part in the Summer Recreational Program at Slater Hall.

The cars carrying the group of happy youngsters left from Slater Library about 9:30 on the day of the trip and arrived at the city park in Greenville about a half hour later. The eager children practically fell out of the cars and made a dash for the swings, merry-go-round, chute-the-chute, and other playground equipment. After playing happily for a-while, they wanted to see the animals at the zoo.

As many as could grabbed the leaders' hands and the group began to climb up the hill to the zoo, while others dashed up the hill ahead of the group. Some were amused at the antics of teh monkeys; others found teh white rabbits more amusing. The enormous size of the bear and the buffalo caused some "oohing" and "ahing."

The biggest attraction at teh zoo was the alligator. The children ran almost completely around the pool before they located him, since he was sunning himself on the bank near the water's edge. After a time the noise disturbed him, whereupon he gave a leap, landing with a splash in the water. The child-

[Column 3] ren watched him swim out to the middle of the pond where he could rest in peace.

The white ducks the claimed their attention. They couldn't understand why the ducks kept standing on their heads in the water until someone explained to the children that the ducks were looking for food under the water.

By noon the youngsters were tired and hungry, so they brought forth their nose-bag lunches with their mothers had carefully packed for them. Each had soft drinks provided for his lunch. After a short word of thanks, the children began to eat. When they finished, not a piece of sandwich was left in sight,. They also proved to be good little housekeepers because no scraps of paper or food could be found on the ground.

After lunch, the young children continued with their play on the playground. After an hour or two of play, they were ready to go to the swimming poo at Cleveland Park to watch the swimmers.

About four o'clock they were tired, but a little reluctant to leave. Climbing into the cars a few minutes later, they headed for home with sighs and, "Didn't we have a good time." and "We didn't get to the top of the Woodside Building as teh other group did."

[Across columns 4 and 5] WAR IS OVER BUT SUPPORT IS NEEDED IN EIGHTH VICTORY WAR LOAN DRIVE

[Column 4] FILM SHOWN TO I. C. S. CLASSES

The very outstanding 16 MM. motion picture film "Fashion's Favorite" was recently shown for the benefit of the Slater employees who are taking the textile course from the International Correspondence Schools.

Last week the 1:30 p. m. class met at Slater Hall and viewed the film prior to the intsrtruction period. The 7:00 o'clock night class held its regular meeting in the library and was given the privilege of seeing the film there.

"Fashion's Favorite" explains in a very dramatic way the important fundamentals of rayon form start to finished.

Following the showing of the film in the library, Mr. C. C. Compton went into detail to explain more fully some of the processes of making rayon yarn as was demonstrated on the film.

C. C. Compton and W. Earle Reid are holding classes in the library each Tuesday p. m. at 1.30 o'clock and again at 7:00 o'clock to help those who are taking the I. C. S. course. If you are in need of help on your mathematics, contact Mr. Reid. Mr. Compton will gladly assist you with the textile phases of the course.

7TH GRADE CIVICS CLASS VISITS MILL

(The following article was written by Sara Jo Johnson and Carolyn Marsh, two 7th grade students in Slater-Marietta School.)

The civics class in out 7th grade has been studying recently a unit on cotton. This has been very interesting, and we have learned many important facts about it.

We learned about the boll weevil, which is the cotton's worst enemy, and how it harms the cotton. We were surprised to learn that a larva can grow into an adult weevil overnight.

It was intersting to learn of the invention of the first cotton gin, by Eli Whitney. He was confident that he could do it, and as a result his invention has helped the textile industry to advance. Before he invented the cotton gin, the people picked the seed from the cotton by hand. At this rate, one man averaged picking onne pound of lint cotton from the seed in a day.

The most interesting thing to us was the study of Samuel Slater's life. We were glad to know that he built the first cot-

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The war is over. That is, World War II is over, but there is still another battle to be waged in the tremendous job of policing to be done in ocecupied enemy countries. That's why the Eighth Victory Loan Drive must be supported by each and every one of us. For troops and supplies must remain in enemy countries for a long time to come in order that the ideals of peace and good will may be fostered among our erstwhile enemies in place of the motives of revenge and hatred which certain enemy groups will try to keep alive in preparation for another global conflagration.

Let's buy bonds and more bonds in order that a permanent peace may be preserved among the peoples of the earth. For, as you see, our purchase of Victory Bonds will supply the might which will maintain the peace adn keep our subdued enemies under control.

Then, too, our support of the Eighth Victory Loan Drive will help bring our boys home sooner for our purchase of Victory Bonds will make more ships and planes available for transporating our armed forces home from overseas bases.

Let's back the Eighth Victory Loan Drive 100%. It's up to us to keep our nation strong and powerful so that there won't be any possibility of the brewing of a third World War. And, remember, when you buy bonds you are making your own future rosier because you get back 33 1/3% interest over a period of ten years!

SCOUT TROOP IS REORGANIZED HERE

A reorganizational meeting of the Slater Boy Scout Troop No. 44 was held in the Slater Library on Tuesday night, October 30.

At this meeting, Mr. Horace Williamson, Scout Executive for the Blue Ridge Council, showed lantern slides protraying various phases of scouting, after which he discussed the different degres of scouting. Mr. Williamson was accompanied by two of his assistants, Mr. Acker and Mr. Brock, also of th eBlue Ridge Council.

Mr. Claud Sprouse is the new Scoutmaster for the Slater troop, and Mr. Hines S. Richardson will serve as Assistant Scoutemaster. The folllowing compose the local Scout committee: J. A. White, Frank A. Cook, Allen Suttle, Robert H. Atkinson, and W. Earle Reid.

Regular weekly Scout meetings will be held each Tuesday night at the Scout Hut.

[Spans across all columns] Page Two [Far left] THE SLATER NEWS [Centered] November 15, 1945 [Far right]

The Slater News Published Every Two Weeks By S. Slater & Sons, Inc. Established 1790 In The Interest of Its Employees ____________________________ [Crests with NCIE and SAIE]

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, Stanely Hawkins, Irene Cox.

Cloth Room: Opal W. Smith.

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

The Right Way

Halloween has come and gone. Here at Slater it passed very quietly, and so far as is known little or no damage to property was done.

Children in Halloween costumes roamed the streets and had loads of fun. Perhaps the worst offense committed was the ringing of doorbells and the placing of leaves on front porches. We have yet to learn of any destruction of property.

This speaks well for the children of Slater, and we believe congratulations are in order. The wanton destruction of property in former years was useless and something to be ashamed of, for in no way could it be classified under the heading of fun.

For the good conduct displayed on Halloween night by those who celebrated the event, we say congratulations on your deportment for it is our belief that a clean and decent observation of the day, such as we had this year, is a step in the right direction and a definite trend to do things in the right way. ___________________________

Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving is a day which will be reverently observed in every city and hamlet of these great United States. It will be a day on which Americans will give thanks for final victory over a relentless foe and for the right to follow the American way of life in a world at peace. For this day of Thanksgiving in the year of 1945 marks an end to the hell of war and to the misery and suffering of oppressed people all over the world.

This year's day of Thanksgiving will never be forgotten. It will be a day on which long absent faces will be seen around the festive boards. Faces

[Column 2] SLATER DAY BY DAY

"The Gauntlet," by James Street, is a book all about a young preacher and his struggle with himself to make a place for himself and family, and about his quest for God.

The story is so typical of human nature that everyone should read it.

It shows the smallness and meanness of some people that are held in high esteem because of their financial prowess.

And it shows the sterling worth of others who are not so rich in this world's goods, but are rich in the infinite faith of simple folk.

It shows the evil and hurt that can be caused by gossip and selfishness, as pictured against the happiness and joy that are spread by friendship and love.

The author makes us stop and think when he has his characters say such things as: "— Religion is humanity and Jesus is love and that's all there is to it. But people don't want the truth. It's too simple. They want the privilege to hate without losing the luxury of love."

And "— We never learn that serenity comes only with surrender and that man is not a free agent."

But it isn't all a book of admonitions. The comical situations in which the characters sometimes find themselves will make you laugh until you hurt, and makes the book all the more human.

Every preacher should read "The Gauntlet" because it is about a preacher, and everybody else should read it to help them realize preachers are people and not gods. _______________________________

MISS MAXINE CARTER JOINS OFFICE STAFF

A new member of our office force is Miss Mildred Maxine Carter, of 9 Neely St., Greenville, S. C., who came to work here on November 5 as a typist.

Miss Carter graduated from Parker High School in 1943, and is a native of Greenville. Before coming to Slater to work, she was employed by the War Department in Baltimore, Md.

All office employees welcome Miss Carter, and hope she will enjoy her work here. _________________________________

which celebrated other Thanksgivings in the swamps and foxholes of the fever ridden islands of the Pacific and under the merciless barrage of enemy fire in Africa, Italy, France and on every other front threatened by enemies of liberty and freedon.

We shall be thankful for many things on this Thanksgiving Day. We shall be thankful for a world at peace — for the return of our loved ones from the horrors of war — for an abundance of food and friendships and, last but not least, we shall be thankful to the boys who have given their lives to make this particularly joyful Thanksgiving Day possible.

[Column 3] Cloth Room Chatter

Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Cline, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Cline and family, of Greenville, and Mr. and Mrs. Harley Cline, of Reno, Nevada, were recent visitors in the home of Mrs. Paul Cline and family.

Charles D. Phillips, brother of Margaret Gossett, is now home from the Navy with a discharge.

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hester and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Ben Waddell, of Cherokee Falls, Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Link attended a birthday dinner Sunday in honor of Mrs. Link's grandfather, Mr. W. W. Johnson, of Marietta. Mr. Johnson was 84 years old.

We are glad to hear that Mrs. Estelle Coggins' daughter, Mary Ellen, is home from the hospital. We wish for Mary Ellen a speedy recovery.

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Johnson have recently sold their home and are now living on Second St., Slater.

Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Campbell of Greer, recenty[sic] announced the engagement of their daughter, Hazel Janie, to Pfc. Ralph Edwards of Marietta. The date for the wedding will be announced later. Hazel is employed as a grader in our Cloth Room.

It's good to see Elsie Raxter back on her old job again. Elsie is working as a grader on the second shift. _______________________________

Civics Class (Con't. from page 1, col. 4)

ton mill in America, which was at Pawtucket, Rhode Island, in 1790, on the Blackstone River.

Mr. Slater came to America as a poor lad. He left London on September 13, 1789 and landed in America sixty-six days later. Since the English people were forbidden by law to go to any other nation with plans of machinery drawn on paper, Mr. Slater left dressed as a country lad and came to America with plans and details of the spinning machinery memorized. A wealthy Quaker, Moses Brown, had bought some experimental machinery in the hope of finding someone to operate it. Mr. Brown carried Mr. Slater out to see his machinery in Rhode Island, and Mr. Slater said it was worthless. This gave Samuel Slater his chance to build the first cotton mill.

After studying this chapter, we were taken to Slater mill to see the replica of the original mill in Pawtucket. This was a very interesting trip. We saw that the original mill was run by water, while our mills today are run by electricity.

On this visit to the mill, Mr. White, the plant manager, gave each of us a booklet about Samuel Slater and his success. We thank Mr. White for this information and for letting us see the likeness of the mill.

The class was accompanied on this trip by Mr. and Mrs. Barnett, and we returned to our classroom feeling that we had seen and learned something worthwhile.

[Column 4] PREPARATION DEPARTMENT

Mr. and Mrs. Roy summey and daughter, Patricia, attended a football game at the Sirrine Stadium in Greenville recently.

Mrs. Billie Phillips entertained the Mary Moffett Class of the First Baptist Church in Travelers Rest with a Halloween party last Tuesday night. Co-hostesses were Miss Mollie Cooper and Mrs. Mary Hice.

Mrs. Bessie Robinson and children and Miss Ruth Campbell recently visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Campbell, of Shelby.

Miss Catherine Dodson visited in the Preparation Department of the Slater plant recently.

The Preparation Department wishes to welcome Mr. James Seldon Bray as a newcomer to our plant. We are happy to have you with us, Seldon, and hope you will enjoy your work here. Mr. and Mrs. Bray came here from Baltimore, Md.

Mrs. Bessie Robinson had as her guests recently, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Smith and daughter, Libby. The Smiths have recently left Slater and are now residents of Ashland, Ky., where Mr. Smith has accepted work with the Hoosier Company.

Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Cray and Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Bishop visited David Batson recently and they enjoyed a trip through the mountains of North and South Carolina.

Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Rice, Jr., spent the weekend in Danielsville, Ga., visiting Mrs. Rice's sister who has undergone an operation.

Mr. P. A. Jamison spent a week in Greenville with friends recently.

Mr. and Mrs. Sloan Tate and son, Jackson, enjoyed a trip to Hendersonville and Brevard recently.

Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Wallace and family and Mrs. W. W. Howell were the Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Wallace. ________________________________

Two Employees Remain in Absentee Contest

The Absentee Contest, which was started on January 1, 1945 by the second shift employees of the Preparation Department, is still going strong. Mrs. Ivadell Hill and Mr. David Tolley still have the contest "tied up," and it looks as if they are going to work the entire year of 1945 without losing a day from work.

Either Mrs. Hill or Mr. Tolley will be the final prize winner as soon as one of them stays out of work a day, but we are wondering if the present contest will ever end, as both of the remaining contestants seem determined to win. However, Old Santa will surely be around to see both of them if they hold out until Christmas.

These two employees have set an excellent record by being present for work every day, and all Preparation Department employees are very proud of them. At the close of the present contest, the second shifters plan to start another.

[Column 5] N – E – W – S

Mr. C. E. Hall and family and Mrs. Walter Colman and daughter, Sarah, were the Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Williams.

Pfc. Grady Gilreath, husband of Mrs. Lillie Gilreath, is home to stay with a nice discharge.

Sgt. Cecil Duncan, former employee of this company, also has a discharge and is at home with his wife, Mrs. Virginia Duncan.

We are very sorry to learn that Mrs. O. R. Drury is in the St. Francis Hospital. We all wish her a very speedy recovery.

Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Richards visited relatives in Marietta recently.

Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Grant were the weekend guests of his sisters, Ethel Linsey and Virginia Grant, of Tenn. This was the first time he had seen his sisters in almost four years.

Carl Aiken arrived home with his discharge Oct. 30. We rejoice with his wife, Christine Aiken, in having her husband home again.

Mr. and Mrs. John Robinson and family were supper guests of Alvin Robinson in Greenville recently.

Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Mull and family had as dinner guests S/Sgt. and Mrs. Bill Sellers and daughter, Sherry, of Ga.

Mr. David Batson and friends enjoyed a delightful trip to the Smokey Mountains Sunday.

We welcome B. F. Gilstrap who has recently returned to work on the second shift as a slasher helper.

We are very glad to see Alvin Rice back at work in the Slasher Room. He recently received a discharge from the army and while overseas served in Scotland, England, France, Belgium, Holland, and Germany. But he still says he likes the good ole U. S. best of all.

Mr. Jimmie Hightower and Miss Kathleen Wright enjoyed going to the fair recently. _______________________________

Rev. Stockton Honored

Rev. Cullen Stockton, pastor of the Pleasant View Welcome Baptist Church, of Route No. 2, Travelers Rest, S. C., celebrated his 37th birthday on October 21 at the home of Mr. J. E. Stone.

About one hundred friends of the pastor were present for this occasion. Mr. Stockton was the recipient of many gifts presented him by members of the church.

The Board of Deacons and the Men's Bible Class presented him with a 17-jewel pocket watch. Mr. M. B. Jones, of Slater, made the presentation. _________________________________

[Drawing of a cat in a tree with dog on ground] NINE LIVES ... AND SHE DOESN'T TAKE CHANCES!

[Spans across all columns] November 15, 1945 [Far left] THE SLATER NEWS [Centered] Page Three [Far right]

[Spans across Columns 1 and 2] GOINGS-ON – – – – – IN WEAVE ROOMS

Mrs. M. T. Henderson, of Slater, spent the past Sunday night with Mrs. Dessie Burrell, of Greenville.

Mrs. Bernice Foster recently received a telegram from her son saying he had reenlisted in the army for another year. Pvt. Joe Earle said he would be home real soon on a 30 day furlough.

Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Thrift, son-in-law and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Johnson, have moved back to Slater from Va. Mr. Thrift has returned to work here as a loom fixer in No. 3 on the third shift.

We are glad to hear that Albert Pace, son of Mrs. Ida Lee Pace, has received his discharge from the army.

Mr. Lonie Crow, one of our loom cleaners, had a birthday the 31st of October.

Mr. J. L. Long's brother-in-law, Richard Caughman, has just returned from overseas after serving for three years.

Douglas and Ted Louis, small sons of Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Bradberry, are ill at home with the whooping cough.

Miss Pearl Price spent the weekend with some friends at Canton, N. C. While there she enjoyed a surprise party.

Second shift employees in No. 2 welcome Lawrence Smith and Lowell Edens, who were recently transferred from the first shift. They also welcome a new employee, Mr. Jackson Atkins.

Mr. and Mrs. K. W. Yeomans had as their guests the past weekend Mrs. Yeomans' brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Emory Dykes.

Hazel Buchanan's brother, Charles, who is in the U. S. Navy, was recently promoted to S-1/C. He is now at Zubic Bay on the Luzons.

Third shift employees in No. 2 are glad to have Mrs. Lucille Chandler back with them.

Pfc. William Dorsey Rice, a former employee of this company, was recently discharged from the army, after serving with the 94th division in the E. T. O.

Cpl. A. L. Smith, of Camp Beale, Calif., recently spent the day with his sister, Doris Graham.

Recent visitors of Mrs. Nora Buchanan and family were Mr. and Mrs. Gentry Buchanan and daughter, of N. J., Mr. and Mrs. Grover Buchanan, and Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Lynch.

Hallice M. Sellers, Doris Graham's stepfather, was discharged from the U. S. Navy.

Mrs. J. T. Reeves visited her brother, William F. Thomas, who is a patient at the Veteran's Hospital in Augusta, Ga.

Mrs. Bill Buchanan was the weekend guest of Mrs. Fred Dunn.

Miss "Toots" Johnson had as her Sunday visitors Misses "Bette" Cox and Eloise Hamlin.

Friends of Miss Edith Whitmire will be glad to know that she is improving after undergoing an operation. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Millie Allison.

We are glad to hear that Miss Dot Hillingsworth's boy friend arrived in the States Oct. 18, after serving three

[Column 2] years overseas. He is now stationed at Camp Blanding, Fla.

We hear that Ray Dean Took an airplane ride recently, and that he was real glad to get back on the ground.

Mrs. W. E. Bright of Marietta, had as her guests Sunday her mother, Mrs. Sallie Richerson, her brother, W. E. Richerson, and Miss Clara Hamilton, of Greenville.

Second shift employees in No. 1 welcome the following new employees: Mrs. Nell Wood, Mrs. Marie Burrell, James Robinson, Pink McClain, and Wayne Dodson.

We extend our deepest sympathy to Mrs. Mollie Kinbrell in the death of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Dora Spencer.

Mrs. Boyce Norris was out from work several days to haul wood.

Mrs. and Mrs. J. Hollaway, of Travelers Rest, were Sunday guests of Mrs. T. L. Camden.

Al Eldridge of Davisville, R. I., formerly of Charleston, spent two days recently with Mrs. Priscilla Bruce and family.

Miss Polly Peterson visited friends in Greer Sunday afternoon.

Mr. Harold Smith reports having a wonderful time on his trip to N. Y. City.

The friends of Miss Ophelia Riley are sorry to hear of her illness and wish her a speedy recovery.

Mrs. Opal Lane reports that her chickens sensed a change of time. They went to roost and then sometime later she saw them coming down again.

Miss Adith Richardson accompanied her brother, Robert Richardson, to Charlotte recently.

We are glad to see George Eanes and Buford McClain back at work on the second shift.

Carlos Poole seems to have had a lot of fun at the County Fair recently.

Mrs. and Mrs. Ike Epps, Mr. and Mrs. Esley Cantrell, and Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Jewell enjoyed a Sunday afternoon trip to the Smokey Mountains in N. C.

Employees of NO. 2 are glad to have Mrs. Edith Howe with them as a batter filler.

Mrs. Kirby Lee Starkey was out from work recently due to the illness of her husband.

Earl Connor has been all smiles since Saturday night at the fair. He thinks the Crazy House was best of all.

S/Sgt. and Mrs. James H. Cline are visiting the following relatives: Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Cline, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Ross, Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Cathcart, and Mr. D. L. Cline. Sgt. Cline has a ninety day furlough.

We are glad to have Mr. George A. Barnett back at work on the third shift after spending some time in service.

Mrs. L. H. Moore and children had a very nice time at the Greenville fair Saturday night.

Mrs. Mary Taylor and Mrs. Dovie Faust were glad to have their brother, Lt. Johnnie H. Surratt, home on a forty-eight hour pass.

Mrs. Dovie Faust is expecting her husband, Pvt. George

[Column 3] Theatre Guide

November 16, 1945 "ON STAGE EVERYBODY" Starring: Peggy Ryan Johnny Cay Jack Oakie ______________

November 17, 1945 "THE BIG BONANZA" Starring: Richard Arlen George "Gabby" Hayes Lynn Roberts ______________

November 19, 1945 "THE NAUGHTY NINETIES" Starring: Bug Abbott Lou Costello Rita Johnson ______________

November 23, 1945 "THOUSAND AND ONE NIGHTS" Starring: Cornel Wilde Evelyn Keys Phil Silvers ______________

November 24, 1945 "MR. MUGGS RIDES AGAIN" Starring: Leo Gorcey Huntz Hall Nancy Brinckman ______________

November 26, 1945 "OVER 21" Starring: Irene Dunn Alexander Knox Charles Coburn ______________

George Snipes Honored On Sixteenth Birthday

Miss Connis Snipes entertained on Monday evening, October 29, honoring her brother, George Snipes, on his sixteenth birthday.

The young people gathered in the living room where they played games and presented George with birthday gifts and good wishes.

Those guests present were: Blondine Voyles, Dorothy Voyles, Bobbie McMullan, Elsie Pittman, Marion Brown, Shirley Scarce, Joan Barrett, Mildred Farthing, Junior Richardson, Dillard Veal, Maynard Veal, Bobby Barrett, Charles Southerlin, and George Snipes. ________________________________

E. Faust, home very soon. He has served in Germany and France for two years.

Mr. W. H. Surratt and family have moved in their new home here and are liking it fine.

Mrs. Mary Taylor and daughter, Ovella Sue, have returned after a short visit with Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Taylor of Indianapolis. While there they enjoyed a birthday dinner given in honor of Ovella Sue, who was one year old. On Sunday they motored to Cook field to see Ann Sheridan selling Victory Bonds, and enjoyed the trip very much.

Mr. W. R. Vaughn was a weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Brown of Whitmire.

Miss Louise and Sue Surratt are looking for their boy friends, William Green, S-1/C and Taylor Green, S-1/C; home very soon. They have served quite a while in the South Pacific.

[Column 4] LINES FROM THE LIBRARY

Visitor

We were glad to have Mrs. Zillie Workman Culbertson, of Woodruff, visit the library last week. Mrs. Culbertson, who is the mother of Mrs. P. J. Acree, teaches in the public schools of Woodruff. She is interested in libraries, and has assisted in building up the library in the school in which she teaches. We enjoyed having Mrs. Culbertson, and hope that she will come again.

New Members

We are happy to report more new library members!

The first of these is Miss Willene Miller, of Marietta. She is employed in our plant and works in the Weaving Department.

Frances Miller, one of the eleventh grade pupils, is also a new member. We hope that our library will be a great deal of help to you in your school work, Frances.

Billy Ivester, three-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Ivester, joined the Thursday afternoon Story Hour group last week. Billy's parents are employed in the Weaving Department of our plant.

The Friday afternoon Story Hour group also has a new member. Billy Lybrand, little son of Pfc. and Mrs. Bill Lybrand, joined us last week. Billy's father was an overseer in the Preparation Department here prior to entering service, but is now serving with an Infantry outfit in the European theater.

Our other new member is Elsie Lee Pittman, an eleventh grade pupil of the local school. In the afternoons, Elsie Lee clerks at the Community Drug Store.

Birthdays

One of our Girls' Club members has just had a birthday. Sarah Faye Johnson was 11 years old on October 22. We hope that you had a very happy birthday, Sarah Faye!

Thanksgiving

With everyone's thoughts turning toward Thanksgiving, it might be well to give special attention to Roast Turkey. Therefore, we offer you the following suggestions, taken from "The Joy of Cooking," by Irma S. Rombauer. This cook book is in our library, and we hope that you will find many occasions for using it. But now, back to the turkey!

After the turkey has been plucked and drawn, scrub it inside and out with warm water to which has been added 1 tablespoonful of baking soda. Dry turkey with a cloth. If you prefer, rub outside of turkey with slice of lemon instead of washing it. Rub it well on the inside with salt, about 1/3 teaspoonful to the pound. Stuff loosely with dressing; fill about three-fourths full, as the dressing will expand. Tie legs and wings close to the body and place bird in roasting pan, breast up. Brush breast, legs and wings with unsalted melted fat. Dip a cloth in the fat and place it over the bird. Roast the turkey, uncovered, in a slow oven 300 degrees until tender. Baste every half hour with pan drippings. Season with salt and pepper when it is

[Column 5] KEMP—ECHOLS

Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Kemp, of Route No. 3, Greer, S. C., announce the marriage of their daughter, Mabel Rebecca, to Arthur Paul Echols on Saturday, October 13, at the home of the Rev. Bauknight.

The bride wore a lovely suit of blue with brown accessories and a corsage of pink and white rosebuds.

Following the ceremony, the newly weds left for a trip to the Great Smokies of North Carolina. They are now making their home with Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Echols, of Greer.

Mrs. Echols has been employed in the Cloth Room of S. Slater & Sons, Inc., since July, 1942. Slater friends wish the young couple much happiness in their married life. _______________________________

Girls Library Club Has Halloween Party

The Girls' Library Club celebrated Halloween with a party at Slater Hall Tuesday P. M., October 30. The decorations and games were planned by Madge Robinson and Carolyeen Smith, members of the club.

The Halloween hats and masks worn by the girls gave a colorful atmosphere to the party as the club members began to assemble. After playing a number of games on the lawn, the girls went into the building, where they played some "spooky" games, along with other Halloween "classics" such as bobbing for apples.

At the conclusion of the games, refreshments were served.

Those attending the party were: Doris Abernathy, Betty Garrett, Nancy Abernathy, Freida Thornton, Barbara Godfrey, Margaret Robinson, Madge Robinson, Fern Barrett, Martha Robinson, Patsy Southerlin, and Carolyeen Smith.

Also: Joyce Bryant, Frances Hester, Barbara Lou Hester, Sigrid Gosnell, Raymond Gosnell, Barbara Thornton, Carolyn Dixon, Joan Rowland, and Mrs. W. Earle Reid, librarian and club sponsor. _______________________________ [Drawing of stork holding baby with beak]

Births

Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Godfrey, former employees of the Slater plant, announce the birth of a son on October 29. The young son has been named Dennis Nelson, and weighed 8 lb. 7 oz. at birth.

Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey and family now reside in Gastonia, N. C. ________________________________

half cooked. If browning is necessary, remove cloth toward end of roasting time. With all the trimmings, this should be a delicious turkey.

With the easing of food rationing, and an increasing food supply, we look forward to one of the traditional Thanksgiving day dinners. So, to each of you we say, "A Happy Thanksgiving!" __________________________________

Conscience is, in most men, an anticipation of the opinion of others.—Taylor

[Spans across page] Page Four [far left] THE SLATER NEWS [middle] November 15, 1945 [far right]

[Column 1] McCall Writes From Okinawa

Printed below is a portion of a letter written by Emmitt C. McCall, B. M. 2/C, of the U. S. Navy, who worked as a slasher helper at our plant until he entered service in January, 1943. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. McCall of Pickens. The letter follows:

Okinawa

October 15, 1945

Dear Sirs:

Still getting the Slater News, and it certainly is just like receiving a letter from home. I am very interested in the Slater News and like to know what the people back home are doing.

It does me good to read about the fine work which is being done in the mill. I can't express how thankful I am for the fine work which each one did toward winning the war, in order that we boys could return home to be with our loved ones, and take up the things which we were doing before coming into service. You people did a wonderful job and were helping all of us on the fighting fronts all over the world. We were all on the same team — working together on all fronts — and with the power of God, we won. I'm thankful that God was with us during the times when everything was against us and the way seemed rough. With God's help, we were able to stand up under anything that might have come along.

I suppose that you would be interested in knowing that I was promoted to B. M. 2/C the first of August. My brother, English, was promoted to T/5 the first of September. He is stationed at present near Tokyo Bay. Robert, a Pfc., is still in Reims, France. We all three are looking forward to being home in time for Christmas.

I have been here on Okinawa since the 7th day of June. We really did have plenty of air raids at first, and it was luck that none of my Batt. were hurt.

As news here is scarce, will sign off now, hoping to see all of you at Christmas. I wish each of you the best of health and may God bless everyone.

Sincerely yours,

Emmitt C. McCall, B. M. 2/C

28th N. C. B., Co. C. 2 c/o Fleet Post Office San Francisco, Calif. _____________________________

Mrs. Vaughn Joins Husband In Florida

Mrs. Hazel McJunkin Vaughan, who has been employed as second grade teacher at Slater-Marietta School for several years, recently left to join her husband, Mr. Eugene Vaughan, at Apalachee, Fla.

Mr. Vaughan recently received his discharge from the Army after serving for 22 months in England. He is now employed at a Naval Air Station in Apalachee, where the couple will make their home.

Mrs. Vaughan has made many friends at Slater and Marietta, who regret to see her leave. Mrs. Langdon Griffin, of River Falls, has been named the second grade teacher to succeed Mrs. Vaughan.

[Column 2] SARA FAYE JOHNSON OBSERVES BIRTHDAY

Miss Sara Faye Johnson observed her eleventh birthday by entertaining a number of friends at her home at 24 2nd St., on October 30.

As the young guests arrived, they were ushered into the living room, which was decorated with pink chrysanthemums and Halloween novelties. Each guest selected a crepe paper hat from the supply that had been placed on tables around the room.

Then everyone enjoyed an hour of outdoor games and fun.

Afterwards, Miss Elaine Foster played "Happy Birthday" and all the guests sang to the honoree, as they marched to take their places around the candle-lit table and made birthday wishes. Refreshments of ice cream and cake and fruits and nuts were served.

Those present were: Mickey Ramsey, Jesse White, Gene Addington, Jimmy and Fred Revis, James Johnson, Kenneth Waldrop, Ralph Johnson, Bobby and Joe Cashion, and Sammy Johnson. Also: Ida Sue Stockton, Joyce Bryant, Joyce Hargrove, Patsy Southerlin, Sara Jo Johnson, Elaine Foster, Clara Ramsey, Betty Lou Phillips, Madge and Margaret and Martha Robinson, Judith Waldrop, Helen Conner, Carolyn Dixon, and Sara Faye Johnson.

"Susie," as she is known by her friends, received a large number of very nice gifts.

CANCER SERVICE

With increasing public awareness of the cancer problem there has arisen a growing need for various types of service. To fill such need, the Field Army of the American Cancer Society performs many such services within its program. Here are a few:

1. It stimulates the setting up of tumor clinics by bringing to light the urgent need for added facilities for care of advanced cancer patients.

2. It provides transportation for indigent patients.

3. It supplies hospitals and nurses with surgical dressings and other needed supplies.

4. It equips and loans cabinets of articles and equipment for needy cancer patients.

5. It provides Tumor Clinics, Prevention Clinics and Industrial Health Clinics with clerical and nursing aides.

Above all, the Field Army volunteers are constantly working toward the eventual breaking down of public far, ignorance and prejudice through a program of cancer education. Cancer can be cured! HELP THE FIELD ARMY TO HELP YOUR.

American Cancer Society 350 Fifth Avenue New York City

Men love their country not because it is great but because it is their own.—Seneca

[Column 3] THANKSGIVING

Lord, on this glad Thanksgiving day We kneel in humble prayer. And thank Three for the many things Which on this day we share. But most of all we give Thee thanks For silent guns and planes and tanks.

Lord, we thank Thee for an end To war and all its misery. For loved ones safely home again, For fellowship across the sea. For life and love and liberty Oh, Lord, we give our thanks to Thee.

Lord, on this day we give Thee thanks For all the things we've waited for. For end of hate and sudden death Which could not be when there was war. And, Lord, we ask that there will be Peace for the world—eternally.

By Russell Doyle ______________________________

Boys Library Club Enjoys Wiener Roast

Late on the afternoon following Halloween, members of the Boys' Library Club assembled at the Slater Ball Park for a wiener roast.

The boys kindled a large fire at the edge of the park and then decided to participate in a football game. However, the game continued no longer than it took the blaze of the fire to change the wood into a smoldering mass of good live coals. The group then enthusiastically gathered around the fire for the sole purpose of roasting and eating their "hot dogs." The chatter of conversation almost died down for awhile and then one fellow rubbed his stomach and remarked that he felt as if he would never need anything else to eat.

Each boy furnished his own wieners and buns, while the Slater Community Association contributed the drinks, chili, and onions.

Those attending this outing were: Jerry Mack Ballenger, Truman Dickson, Gene Addington, Billie Garrett, Rudolph Daniel, Bobby Johnson, George Hopson, Belton Voyles, Bobby Sprouse, Jesse White, Ansel McMakin, Jr., Donald Burnette, Weldon Gosnell, Bobby Addington, Alton White, Henry Hayden, and W. Earle Reid, club sponsor.

[Spans across Columns 3 and 4] NOTICE

PATRONIZE YOUR COMMUNITY DRUG STORE REGISTSERED PHARMACIST ON DUTY

"We Appreciate Your Business"

Slater Community Drug Store

W. F. HORTON, Manager

[Column 4] OFFICE NEWS

The entire office force was saddened last week by the news of the death of Mr. Wallace Sutton's mother, Mrs. W. W. Sutton of Rocky Mount, N. C. We all extend to Wallace our deepest sympathy.

We welcome the following girls to the office staff: Polly Burgess, Billy Hamilton, Clarissa Camden, and Maxine Carter.

Mrs. Thelma Bledsoe, with her husband and daughter, spent last weekend in Spartanburg with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Knox.

Miss Lucille Cunningham and several of her friends spent an enjoyable day at Chimney Rock recently. Among those enjoying the trip was Miss Fay Looper, of Greenville, who was a weekend guest of Lucille's.

Misses Gene Cason and Louise Baker recently spent the weekend in Charleston.

Mrs. Connie Henderson and Miss Martha Taylor spent a week's vacation at Miami, Fla.

Miss Elizabeth Ammons had as guests last weekend her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Rogers, and son, Gilbert Walker, and Miss Mae W. Wood, of Duncan and Lander College. ___________________________

It's Different Now

I used to think 'twas tommy-rot" The way those fellers screech Of safety and of accidents— And scorned the chaps that preach.

I used to work for payday— At pieceword—all for speed, Nor cared a hang for danger, Defied the signal's heed.

But since I lost my fingers, And loafed at home a spell— With wife and kids a'crying— I've learned my lesson well.

I know it pays to listen To what those fellers say; I've learned to work with safety and I preach it—every day.

—Author Unknown ___________________________

FOR SALE

Mr. T. A. Finley has one bird dog for sale. Weave Room No. 1, Job No. 2, third shift, or write Route No. 2, Marietta, S. C. _____________________________

The secret of contentment is knowing how to enjoy what you have, and to be able to lose all desire for things beyond your reach.—Lin Yutang

[Column 5] Young Folks Out On Halloween

Witches, goblins, elves and sprites came to Slater on Wednesday night, October 31, 1945, for it was Halloween. If one had taken a close observation of the celebrants, he or she would have found that they were not from the spirit world but were our own boys and girls from Slater just "dressed up" for the occasion.

Halloween never really begins until sundown and so it was this year. As soon as darkness came, the streets began to fill with ghostlike and eery figures. Doorbells were rung here and there and sometimes a knock on a door brought the owner to see what it was all about. Instead of visitors, the porch would be filled with leaves with narry a visitor in sight.

Store windows received a good soaping, as did automobile windshields, which sometimes annoyed the owners but really did no harm.

All in all, the night passed without too much annoyance to anyone, and by the hour of midnight mothers had tucked all the youngsters in bed to dream of next Halloween and once again the village of Slater was quiet an dpeaceful under the stars. _____________________________

PARTIES GIVEN FOR STORY HOUR GROUPS

The tiny tots who belong to the Thursday and Friday afternoon Story Hour groups thoroughly enjoyed the parties which were given for them in celebration of Halloween.

Many of the children wore colorful hats and masks which added faiety to the occasion. The youngsters assembled in the library where they colored a number of Halloween pictures, prepared especially for the occasion. When they had finished the indoor activities, they played other Halloween games on the lawn. At the end of the play period, refreshments were served.

Those attending the parties on Thursday and Friday afternoons were: Patricia Addington, Patsy Hand, Peggy Scarce, Nancy Abernathy, Don Waldrop, Tony Waldrop, Betty Scarce, Sarah Jane Abernathy, Rosa Addingotn, Kenneth Godfrey, Marjorie Pittmon, Clara Veal, Gib Toby, Dale McWhite, Patsy Tilley, and Mary Ann Tilley.

Also: Nancy Burnette, Molly White, Frances Burnette, Linda Burnette, Lynn White, Paige Acree, Gloria Cook, Abie Cook, Judy Cox, Bobby Hawkins, Billie Suttle, Alton Canham, Shirley Mae Huffman, Jackie Hayden, Sandra Burgess, "Butch" Burgess, and Ann Thompson.

Members of Girls' Club who assisted the librarian with these parties were: Betty Garrett, Sigrid Gosnell, Sarah Faye Johnson, and Elaine Foster. ____________________________

It is strange that a man who is satisfied with so little in himself demands so much in others.