V. 3 No. 7 - The Slater News

PERFECTION IN TEXTILES--A SLATER FAMILY TRADITION SINCE 1790

THE SLATER NEWS [Graphic of Old Slater Mill] [Graphic of Slater Mill] Old Slater Mill Slater Mill PAWTUCKET, R.I. SLATER, SO. CAROLINA EST. 1790 1943

Vol. 3 Slater, S.C., April 5, 1945 No. 7

[Column 1] New Supervisors Here At Slater In the past several months there have been several changes in the supervisory staff of S. Slater and Sons, Inc. All of these changes have taken place in the Weaving Department. Newest member of the supervisory staff is Medus B. (Pete) Jones, who has only recently been promoted from loom fixer to overseer on the third shift in Weave Room No. One. Joseph S. Ward has recently been promoted from overseer on the third shift to overseer on the first shift, succeeding Hardy B. Gosnell, who was promoted to superintendent of Weaving in Weave Rooms No. Two and Three. Joe T. Johnson has been promoted from Loom fixer to overseer on the third shift, as Joseph S. Ward was promoted. In Weave Room No. Two, Willis O. Cathcart has recently been promoted from loom fixer to overseer on the first shift, succeeding T. W. Jones, who is now connected with Judson Mills, in Greenville, S.C. On the second shift in this weave room is Guss Huffman, who was promoted from loom fixer to overseer. In Weave Room No. Three, R. A. Wilson has been promoted from loom fixer to overseer on the second shift, succeeding Roy J. Tweed. At the present time the supervisory staff in Weave Room No. One is as follows: Hines S. Richardson is Superintendent of Weaving in this department and his first shift overseers are W. M. Cole, Robert L. Sartain, and Joseph S. Ward, while overseers on the second shift are J. E. Farmer, Carl S. Hill, and W. W. Stephenson. The third shift is composed of Joe T. Johnson, V. R. Clark, and Medus B. (Pete) Jones. The force in No. Two and Three Weave Rooms are Hardy R. Gosnell, Superintendent of Weaving and his overseers are in Weave Room No. Two, first shift, Willis O. Cathcart, second shift, Guss Huffman, and third shift, J. T. Waldrop. In No. Three Weave Room, we find on first shift Raymond Johnson, on second shift, R. A. Wilson and on third shift, G. E. Ballenger. There have been no recent changes in the Preparatory Department, and here we find G. E. Blanton, as superintendent, with overseers Roy Summey on the first shift, Oscar R. Drury on the second shift, and O. H. Burgess on the third shift. Henry B. Taylor continues as overseer of the shop. Cecil G. Hyer is overseer of the warehouse and George B. Gossett as overseer of the Maintenance crew. J. G. Chandler is in charge of the Supply Room. The Cloth Room is still in (Con't. on page 2, col. 4)

[Column 2] RED CROSS DRIVE SUCCESS AT SCHOOL The pupils of our local school made a splendid showing in their contributions to the annual Red Cross drive this spring. The total donations for the entire grammar and high school amounted to $163.69. This amount, when compared with the $30.00 contributed two years ago in the drive, seems large indeed. Total contributions of the high school were $94.81. The grammar school contributed a total of $68.88. The largest amount donated by any one grade was the tenth grade, whose gifts to the drive amounted to $31.50. The eleventh grade was a close runner to the tenth, with their contributions of $18.75. In the grammar school, the fourth grade, taught by Miss Hattie Belle Forrest,led contributions for the grammar school with contributions totaling $10.90. The first grade, taught by Mrs. Charles T. Thompson, ran a close second in gifts amounting to $9.01. The entire school is to be commended on their contributions and the spirit in which they made their donations. _____

Gosnell Succeeds Lynch As Super Of interest to his many friends here and elsewhere is the news that Hardy Bruce Gosnell has been promoted from Overseer of Weaving to Superintendent of Weaving in Weave Rooms Number Two and Three. Mr. Gosnell succeeds W. C. Lynch, who has accepted a similar position at Shannon, Ga. The new superintendent first became connected with S. Slater and Sons, Inc., in Feb., 1937, when he came with the company as a loom fixer. In 1940, he became an overseer on the third shift. Later, he worked on the second shift and finally on the first shift before being promoted to his present position. Before coming to Slater, Mr. Gosnell was connected with the Judson Mills of Greenville, S.C., and prior to being with Judson was with Dunean Mill, also of Greenville. Mr. Gosnell was born in Greenville County a few miles from the present site of Slater and is the son of John Henry Gosnell and Joie Case Gosnell. He received his early education at the Dunean School in Greenville and his High School education at Parker High School and Holmes Memorial Institute, of Greenville, S.C. Mr. Gosnell married Miss Eithel Allene Chadwick, of Greenville, and to this union, three children have been born. The Gosnell family resides at (Con't. on page 3, col. 5)

[Column 3] Dr. Clark Will Speak Tonight "The Youth Problem" is the subject of Dr. Harry Clark's lecture at Slater Hall on the night of April 5, at 8:00 o'clock. This is the seventh and last in a current series of lectures which is being sponsored by the Slater Community Association for the people of Slater and surrounding communities. Dr. Clark is well known in this section, having been a professor at Furman University for a number of years. For the past several years, he has been connected with the extension Division at the University of South Carolina. He has spoken in Slater on a number of occasions, the most recent appearance being about a year ago when he addressed the graduating class of the Slater-Marietta High School at the Annual Commencement exercises. Dr. Clark is a fluent speaker, and his winning personality has won for him a cherished place in the hearts of Slater people. Be sure to hear this outstanding man when he lectures at Slater Hall on the vital subject, "The Youth Problem." The speaker will lead an open discussion immediately following the lecture, and it is hoped that anyone who has questions in mind regarding "The Youth Problem" will ask them at this time. Dr. Clark will be glad to answer these questions and make any necessary comments. Let's welcome Dr. Clark back to Slater by packing the auditorium to its capacity! _____ Library Film Is Feature Picture On Tuesday night, April 10, a feature length picture, "The Calling of Dan Matthews," will be shown in the Slater Library. This picture is based on Harold Bell Wright's book of the same name, and portrays a clergyman's struggle against civic corruption. The story begins in the Ozark mountains, but most of it happens in a middle western town. The following quotation from chapter VI gives one a good idea of how the author felt about his single-handed battle against civic corruption: "In the battle of life we cannot hire a substitute. Whatever work one volunteers to make his own he must look upon as his ministry to the ract." The religious, civic, and romantic features of the book make it one which will be cherished by practically any reader, regardless of the type of book he prefers. Anyone wishing to read the book, "The Calling of Dan Matthews," before the picture is shown may secure a copy from the Slater Library.

[Column 4] CIVIC CLUB HOLDS MEETING IN LIBRARY The Slater-Marietta Civic Club held its regular monthly meeting in the Slater Library Thursday night, March 22. The devotional was given by Mrs. L. T. Scarce, and Mrs. W. W. Stephenson offered the prayer. After a short business session, Mrs. Raymond Johnson led a round table discussion on "Some Ways In Which The Community Can Cooperate with the Civic Club." This discussion proved both intresting and beneficial, and many new ideas were gleaned from it. During the social hour, games were played under the supervision of Mrs. Delia Miller. Everyone enjoyed some good laughs during this part of the program, and felt elated by the fun enjoyed during this social hour. The Civic Club has several community activities slated for the near future, and it is hoped that the ladies in the community will join the club and participate in these worthwhile activities. The women of Slater and Marietta are cordially invited to take part in this club which aims to deal with com(Con't. on page 3, col. 4) _____

Large Group Sees Film Program A very interesting and informative group of educational films were shown in the Library Tuesday night, March 27, to a large number of adults. The first of these pictures, "North Carolina, Variety Vacationland" was a natural color film showing the recreational, scenic and historic features of North Carolina. The capital city, Raleigh, was briefly visited, as were the universities at Duke and Chapel Hill. Other features of interest stressed in the film were the tobacco and textile industries of N.C., the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Cherokee Indian Reservation and Great Smoky Mountain National Park. The next film, "History of Aviation," gave the story of aviation from the memorable flight of the Wright Brothers at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, in the year 1903 to the sensational flight of the China Clipper. "Canals of England" was "an account of the origin, development, and operating status of the canal boat traffic in England as of 1938." The countryside and town through which the Grand Union Canal passes, and the people who live on the boats were vividly portrayed, making the film interesting from the standpoint of both geography and sociology. The fourth film shown was called "Raido At War." This film told the story of two (Con't. on page 2, col. 4)

[Column 5] School Play Date To Be April 12 The Senior Class of the Slater-Marietta High School will present their annual class play at Slater Hall on Thursday evening, April 12, 1945, at 8 o'clock. The title of the play is "Singin' Bill From Blue Ridge Hill," which is a comedy portraying the excitement at a summer resort in the Blue Ridge mountains. At this resort the Green sisters reside. Both are "dyed-in-the wool" old maids of uncertain years, but are known to be well over fifty. They dress in a style belonging to another era. Carrie, one of the sisters, is sharp-tongued, narrow-minded and suspicious, dominating her sister, Katie, who is of a calmer and sweeter disposition. Lee Mitchell, another boarder of the resort, is suave, personable and almost too polished and well mannered, adding a great deal to the tempo of the play. Mrs. Josie Bradley, the manager of the resort, is full of energy and vitality and bubbles with an eagerness to please all. Her daughter, Beth, is a pretty, delightful girl in her late teens. Bill Stevens is a loveable old man in his fifties who is always singing and doing things for others. Jessalyn Devereaux, a young, famous writer of novels about love, arrives at Blue Ridge Hill with her French secretary, Francine Bordelaise, who is chic, pretty and speaks with a French accent. Jesse Wright, the town gossip, gets all the news about everyone for the local paper. Jessalyn immediately makes friends with Rev. Dunn, the local pastor who is tall, dark and handsome. The young Romeo of the play is Newton Ellis. And what part could Sheriff Roberts have in the play? The cast is as follows: Carrier Green---Beatrice Tolley Katie Green---Sara DeWease Mrs. Josie Bradley---Alma Lee Murray Beth Bradley---Billie Hamilton Lee Mitchenn---Russell Hampton Singin' Bill---William Bates Jessalyn Devereaux---Gwendolyn Foster Francine Bordelaise--Lorraine Bowles Rev. Arthur Dunn---Dillard Veal Newton Ellis---Ralph Lybrand Jesse Wright---June Tolley Sheriff Joe Roberts---Ray Johnson The play is under the direction of Miss Frances Pollard of the English Department of the local school. School children will be admitted for seventeen (17c) cents, and adults and others will be admitted at a cost of twenty-five (25c) cents. The public is cordially invited to attend the (Con't. on page 3, col. 4)

Page Two THE SLATER NEWS April 5, 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 Margaret P. Hester Asst. Editor REPORTERS Weave Room: B. O. Godfrey, Ernestine McCall, Savilla Moon, Jeanette Godfrey, Nellis Barnette, Lillie Dill, Walker Reid, Gladys Cox, Rosalee Cox, Sara C. Chitwood, Dovie Faust, and Georgia Bennet. Preparation Dept.: Jessie Vassey, Dorothy Hawkins, Julia Brown, Mildred Mull, Mary Wallace, Lucille Tate, Ruby Drury, Nellie Ruth Payne, Stanley Hawkins. Cloth Room: Jessie M. Smith, Elsie Raxter. Community: Mrs. Raymond Johnson, W. Earle Reid, Ruby P. Reid, Doris F. Atkinson. _____ EDITORIALS Thanks! Well Done! A few days ago, the American Red Cross asked for funds for the coming year in order that they might continue their work. The response of the people of Slater at that time was magnificient. The Slater News wishes to thank most heartily the people of Slater for their donations, and especially to thank them for contributing so quickly when called upon to do so. It goes without saying that Slater set the pace for the rest of the County of Greenville, as it has done when called upon in other drives, such as the Community Chest and War Fund. This fact leads us to one conclusion which we have known for some time, and that is, the people of Slater are the most kind-hearted in the world. So in behalf of everyone concerned, the Slater News again says to the good people of Slater, "Thank You," for you have seen another task to a successful conclusion which again justifies the words "Well Done." _____ Building Elsewhere in this issue of the Slater News is a letter from a soldier to his father asking him to pray for him at every chance. This soldier has probably seen enough of life and its tragedies until he realizes that we are all creatures in the hand of God. This young fighting man states he is going to church every chance he gets and states that he thinks many a soldier will be changed when he becomes a civilian again. The Slater News is proud to hear these words for it is convinced that this soldier is destined to build a better life for himself, his community, his state, nation and world. The strength of a nation can be measured to a large extent by the faith of the individuals who make up that nation.

[Column 2] SLATER DAY BY DAY Our Community could use: An adequate auditorium with elevated floors-- A Parent-Teacher Association with lots of cooperation-- A couple of glee clubs, one for the young people, and one for adults-- A 'teen age canteen-- A swimming pool-- Hot lunches for school children-- Additional class room space-- And a death sentence for the nasty little bugs that are destroying our pretty white pine trees. _____ Many thanks to all the home owners who now keep the low hanging branches of their trees trimmed so tall people can walk along our sidewalkss without stooping. _____ Wouldn't it be nice, if at sunset before the worry-soiled, mistake-ridden pages of the day are folded and put away, if we could hang them out into the unadulterated purity of a star-studded night to be made fresh and clean, just as a spring shower before dawn washes the smoke and dust and dirt from the air, and allows the morning to break, clear with sparkling sunshine and pure as a new blown rose? _____ Wonder when and if our youngsters are going to make the change from marble-shooting to kite flying. By mid March last spring practically every tree in the village held the tattered remains of fallen kites and boys and girls alike were making plans to enter our "kite contest." _____ Now is the time for people of this nation to think about building the best possible life out of their own for themselves, for the nation and the world. The Scriptures tell us the story of the house built upon the sand. This house perished bdcause of lack of good foundations. It tells us how the house that was built upon the rock stood, because its foundations were good. The Slater News commends these principles to you and urges that each build his life in such an manner that it will be founded upon a rock. For when the storms of life come, we will have the strength to meet them. The ones who fail to do so will perish just as the house built upon the sand was destroyed. Now as never before, the community, the state, the nation and the world needs more men and women who have been diligent in building their lives to meet all of the emergencies which will arise. If this spirit is caught, perhaps it will be easier for the nations of the world to live in peace rather than a state of war. Watch therefore, the building of your life. _____ One dollar and fifty cents per day were the wages. Samuel Slater received as superintendent of a mill.

[Column 3] [Title in columns 3 and 4] GOINGS-ON-----IN WEAVE ROOMS - [End of title in columns 3 and 4] Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ballenger entertained twenty-seven guests Sunday. Luther Nix, who has served overseas for four years, was among the guests. Mr. and Mrs. John Laws and daughter, Joyce Ann, together with Mamie Graham, Sadie Bair, Georgia Lee Bennett and Buck Laws enjoyed a fine trip to Jonesboro, Tenn., Tuesday. Miss Joyce Hough spent Friday with Georgia Lee Bennett. We welcome Mazell Ingram as a bettery filler on the third shift. Mrs. Neta Stroud was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Morris Stroud Saturday. We are glad to have Mrs. James Grice back at work after being out with her children, who have had measles. Lillie Mae Grasty reports that her baby, who is in the General Hospital, is improving. Sgt. William E. Bridges, brother of Mrs. M. B. Jones, was home last week from Dyersburg, Tenn. Mrs. Jones and her family spent Sunday with him at the home of her mother, Mrs. L. E. Bridges, of Travelers Rest. Mrs. Elmer Selmon, of Greenville, was the weekend guest of Mrs. Doris Martin, her sister. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Henson have visited the parents of Mrs. Henson in Luck, N.C. Her parents are Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Strickland. Sgt. and Mrs. Earnest Duncan visited friends and relatives in Slater the past weekend. Mrs. Howard Moore and her son, Jimmy, of Luck, N.C., are visiting Mrs. Kenneth Henson. Mesdames Ludine Winstead and Sarah Belk spent the past weekend with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Thornhill, in Laurens. Mrs. Kirby Lee Starkey has visited her husband, Roy Starkey, at the Hopewell Hospital. Mrs. Ludine Winstead has received word from her husband, John L. Winstead, that he had been promoted from Pfc. to Technical Sergeant. Miss Hazel Buchanan was a visitor in Greenville last week. Miss Annie Robinson visited Misses Gladys and Rosa Lee Cox last Saturday evening. Mrs. Perry M. Rampey smilingly shows a new snap shot of her husband which she received recently. He is at present in France. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Hopkins and family were visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Bryant Sunday. Mrs. Mary Crisp and family spent the weekend with the mother of Mrs. Crisp in Toccoa, Ga. Mrs. Perry M. Rampey spent last weekend in Easley with Mrs. A. J. Rampey. We know when three o'clock p.m. comes around, because Mr. Joe Ward goes walking by with a coke and a package of pork skins. We are happy to have Mrs. Ethel Bryant back on her job after being out sick. Frank White, who is out due to the illness of his brother, is

[Column 4] greatly missed by all of the weave room. We welcome C. G. Gaines to the second shift. The L.W.W.B. of the Church of God held its monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. Jim Hester Friday evening, March 23. Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Tate and family were recent dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Tate and daughters. Mrs. Sue Cox and children, of Marietta, visited Mr. and Mrs. L. A. McClure of Renfrew recently. We welcome Mr. Grady Galloway to the second shift. He is better known among his friends as the "Half Hook Loom Fixer." Mr. Galloway works for C. D. Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Boyce Cox and family were Sunday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Hunt, of Greenville. Mrs. Hunt is the sister of Mr. Cox. Miss Willene Miller motored to Hendersonville, N.C. Sunday P.M., with Mr. and Mrs. Garrett, of Greenville. A revival at the Church of God is now in progress. Rev. Thomas Grassino is bringing the message each evening at 7:45. Special music is under the direction of Mr. Moats. The public is cordially invited to attend. We are glad to know that Mrs. Velma Allison has heard from her son, Cpl. Clarence Allison, who is in the Philippines. He was shot in the hand, but is recovering from his wound. _____

Large Group Sees (Con't. from page 1, col. 4)

brothers who studied radio. When they entered service, one was in the Army and the other in the Navy. One day when the boy in the Army was on enemy territory, he recognized his brother's voice on the radio as it came from a carrier docked near the coast. His morale soared as he realized that his brother was so near, instructing and guiding him and his buddies by radio. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed this thrilling film and felt as if he were actually living through the expeiences of the brothers around whom the picture centered. It goes without saying that the comedies, "Brain Busters" and "Trolley Ahoy" gave everybody lots of laughs. The adults of the community are cordially invited to attend these film programs in the Library. _____

New Supervisors (Con't. from page 1, col. 1)

charge of Lloyd T. Scarce as overseer. In the Cloth Room can be found the only woman fore-lady in the plant where Mrs. Annie L. Johnson acts as second hand for Mr. Scarce. The Warping and Tying-In Department is in charge of John H. Puckett as overseer on the first shift and C. E. Dodson as his assistant.

[Column 5] [Graphic of stork carrying baby] Births Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Hawkins announce the birth of a daughter, Joyce Ann, at the Greenville General Hospital, on Monday, March 19th. Mrs. Hawkins is the former Miss Mildred Cook and is a former employee of the Cloth Room. The proud father is now serving in the Army of the United States and is stationed in a western state. He is a former loom fixer in our weaving department. Rev. and Mrs. Clyde M. Johnson announce the birth of a son on Friday, March 16 at Wood Memorial Clinic. The little boy has been named John David. _____ TWENTY-FOUR OPEN-SEA LANDINGS, FIFTY-EIGHT OFFICERS AND MEN

rescued--this was the record posted by a Navy PBY squadron during the last three months of its recently completed tour of duty on rescue operations. The majority of the personnel rescued were Army airmen shot down or forced down during bombing raids on such targets as Truk, Yap, Havient, Rabaul, and Bougainville. _____ the LIGHTER SIDE by WALT DITZEN

[Cartoon of two men talking with sign saying "Wear Safety Goggles!"] Watsamatter--Can'tcha read? Not now!

[Cartoon of bald-headed woman with sign saying "Keep hair covered"] Knew about hats But never heeded. Here she is--Hair line receded!

[Cartoon of man and woman dancing] If you think it'd be silly to wear safety shoes to a dance .. ...isn't it just as silly to wear dancing shoes to the factory? Stolen from Grant Shay's [illegible]

From National Safety News Published by the National Safety Council

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April 5, 1945 THE SLATER NEWS Page Three

[Column 1] [Title in columns 1 and 2] PREPARATION DEPARTMENT N-E-W-S [End of title in columns 1 and 2]

We're glad to know that Blaine Capps, S1/c, has received his promotion. Blaine is stationed in New Caledonia, where he has been for the past nine months. Jack Ridgeway, one of the yarn boys on the second shift, leaves for the Army March 28. Good luck to you, Jack. Burnice McCall was happy to see her boy friend, Pfc. Manual Mitchum, who has just returned from Southern France. Friends of Johnnie Morgan, A/S, will be sorry to learn that he is in the Naval Hospital at Bainbridge, Md. Edgar and Earnest Jones, both privates in the Army, write their sister, Alma Capps, that they are now in the Philippines. Blanche Raxter was the recent weekend guest of Dorothy Ledford. Pvt. G. B. Foster is now home on a 10 day furlough. He is to report back to Ft. George G. Mead, Md. Mary Brooks has gotten the information that her husband, Cpl. William C. Brooks, Jr., is now in Germany. Of interest to their many friends in Slater and neighboring communities is the engagement of Miss Reba Turner, of Route 2, Marietta, to Evertie Reeves of Pickens. The date of the wedding is to be announced later. Paul Boroughs, Jr. has been promoted from Slasher helper to Slasher Tender on the second shift. Walter Williams and a party of friends enjoyed a trip to Greenville Saturday night. Mr. David Batson was called to Spartanburg recently by the death of Mr. W. T. Gossett. Mrs. Fay Cisson, of Marietta, S.C., is visiting with her mother, Mrs. Sherman Person, of Cedar Mountain, N.C. We welcome Normal Green, Jack Foster and Carlos Poole to the Slasher Room, second shift. Mrs. Rhoda Tolley and Minna Wallace are new employees in the Preparation Department. We welcome them cordially. Walnut Grove Baptist Church is planning to have an Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday. Rev. C. C. Talley is the pastor of this church. Broadus Poole has volunteered for the Navy and expects to leave to enter service soon. We'll be missing you, Broadus, but wish you all the luck in the world. We are glad to have Mr. Tom Boyd back in the Slasher Room. The Slasher Room is sorry to lose Norman Green, who is unable to get to work due to transportation difficulties. William Poole has been transferred from the Third Shift to Second, and everyone is glad to have him on that shift. Mrs. Jim Wallace has been out for the past week visiting with her husband, who is a former slasher operator but is now in the Navy. The Second Shift of the Quilling Department wishes for Miss Burnice McCall a speedy recovery. The second shift is watching with great interest our absentee board. This board was put

[Column 2] up the first of the year by the overseer. Everyone on all shifts of the Preparation Department was listed on this board. When a person is absent, his or her name was scratched through, thus leaving only the names of those who have not missed a day at work this year. The last name on the board is to be given a prize. The following names are still on the board: Ivadelle Hill, Gaynell Coleman, David Tolley, Elzie Bowers, John Robinson, Norma Bowles, and Nora Lyda. It is interesting to note that we have four girls and only three men still on the board. Stay in there, girls! Mrs. George Bowers has returned home, following a visit with her sister in Baltimore, Md. Mrs. Louise Lindsay spent last weekend with friends and relatives in Charleston. She tells us the beautiful magnolis and azalea gardens are now in full bloom and make a gorgeous picture. The Boosters' Club spent a very pleasant evening at Dave Stancell's eating place on Friday. Roy Summey acted as Master of Ceremonies, welcoming our special guests, Lt. and Mrs. W. G. Batson, former principal of Slater-Marietta High School. Lt. Batson made an interesting talk on his service life, making mention of the places he had been and the things he has seen since leaving our community. The evening was greatly enjoyed by all who attended. Friends of Ed Hendrix and family will be interested to know that they have received a letter from their son, Pvt. Gerry Hendrix, after having been reported missing in action on October 24, 1944. Pvt. Hendrix reported he had been wounded and at the time of his letter was a prisoner of war in a German hospital. Many lovely and useful gifts were received by little Mary Alice McCombs at a birthday party given at her home on March 17th honoring her on her seventh birthday. There were twelve little guests present for an enjoyable hour of games and fun. Refreshments were served by Mrs. McCombs and Eloise Stone. Lee Reece and L. O. Clark are back on the job following their recent illness due to measles. Pvt. G. B. Foster, brother of Grace Foster, is home on furlough prior to going overseas. Mrs. Lillie Mae Laws had Alma Dell Ledford as her weekend guest. Mrs. Cecil Tucker was visited by her brother, Sgt. William Bridges, from Dyersburg, Tenn., last week. Miss Elgava Jones enjoyed a visit with her mother, Mrs. Vess Harris, in Wolf Mountain, N.C. Leona Ledford has received word from the War Department that her brother, Pfc. D. J. Ledford, was wounded in Germany recently. Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Tate spent Sunday with Mrs. Evelyn Tate. Mr. and Mrs. Stokes Lingerfelt took a trip to Elizabethton, Tenn., recently to see Mr. Lingerfelt's brother, David

[Column 3] Theatre Guide

April 6, 1945 "SAN DIEGO, I LOVE YOU" Starring John Hall Louise Allbritton Florence Lake _____ April 7, 1945 "RANGE LAW" Starring Johnny Mack Brown Sarah Padden Ellen Hall _____ April 9, 1945 "BABES ON SWING STREET" Starring Ann Blyth Peggy Ryan Andy Devine _____ April 13, 1945 "STORM OVER LISBON" Starring Vera Hruba Ralston Richard Arlen Otto Kruger _____ April 14, 1945 "I'M FROM ARKANSAS" Starring Slim Summerville El Bremdel Iris Adrian _____ April 16, 1945 "THE GREAT MIKE" Starring Stuart Erwin Robert Henry Marion Martin _____

Lingerfelt. Miss Della Camden visited Mrs. L. R. Berry recently. Mrs. Berry is in the General Hospital. As spring approaches, love birds begin to sing and their notes have gone straight to the hearts of Bill Martin in the Slasher Room and Arleacy Boyd in the Quiller Room. Bill and Areleacy were married at the Slater Methodist Church on March 16. Everyone extends them wishes for a long and happy life. We welcome William Earl McGrew as a new employee in the Slasher Room, third shift. Mr. "Mutt" Dunn has also returned to the Slasher Room after having been away for several months. You can't beat this branch water to drink. People always come back for more. Mr. Charlie Laws reported to work Sunday night with the latest in finger waves. Archie Smith has an appointment with the same hair dresser for this weekend, providing he can borrow a wheel for his A Model. He purchased only three wheels when he bought his car. Mrs. Steve Manning of Oakland, Calif. visited in the home of her brother, J. G. McCall, recently. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. McMakin and Junior and Buster and Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Hopson visited Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Jenkins in Hendersonville, N.C. recently. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Phillips were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Terrell Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Allison and daughters Tony and Gail visited Mr. and Mrs. Dalton McWhite Sunday. Dale McWhite has recently had measles. Mrs. Blanche Hawkins, fo Roanoke, Virginia, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.

[Column 4] L. McCauley, of Travelers Rest, S.C. Mrs. Hawkins was formerly employed in the Preparation Department of our plant. Mrs. Grady Gossett of Spartanburg visited in the home of Mrs. H. J. Robinson Tuesday night. Mrs. Fred Terrel and daughter, Delores, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Billie Phillips, of Travelers Rest. Lt. Charles Harold Brown, brother of Willie Mae Phillips, has been awarded the Oak Leaf Cluster for wounds received in Germany. This is the second time Lt. Brown has been wounded. He has also been awarded a good conduct medal. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. McMakin visited Mr. and Mrs. J. B. McMakin, of Greenville, Sunday. Robert Godfrey has returned to Newport News, Virginia, after spending a few days with his wife and children. Mr. and Mrs. Winford Brock spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Simpson. The Draw-in Hands extend their heartfelt sympathy to Mrs. Exie Harris in the loss of her father last week. Her mother is also seriously ill. A birthday dinner was enjoyed by relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Payne recently. The occasion was in honor of Mrs. Annie Mae Coggins and Raymond Payne, whose birthdays were celebrated on that day. Lewis S. TYripp, Mo. M.M. 2/c of the U.S. Navy, was home to enjoy this occasion, also. Jasper Tripp, son of Mrs. Bessie Tripp Swaney, left for service March 27. We wish him the best of luck. Mrs. Emma Payne and Mrs. Ruby Payne spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Nix and son, of Sans Souci. We are glad to have Mrs. Camley Reaves as our creeler hand on the third shift. Mrs. Mary Robinson is visiting her mother, Mrs. Duncan, of Greenville. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Foster had as their weekend guess their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Foster, of Renfrew. Lewis S. Tripp, Mo. M.M. 2/c of the U.S. Navy, is home on a thirty-day leave. He is the son of Mrs. Bessie Tripp, Swaney. While on leave he is planning to visit his brother, W. D. Tripp and his family, of Asheboro, N.C. He has to report for duty March 30 at Norfolk, Va. James R. Payne, son of Mrs. Emma Payne, is somewhere in the Philippines. Carlos Burdett, son of Mrs. Emma Burdett, is missing somewhere in France, according to word received by the War Department. Mrs. Mary Robinson has purchased a horse with which to carry on some farming this year. We wish her success and that she will make a good crop. _____ Civic Club Holds (Con't. from page 1, col. 4)

munity problems in such a way that our community will be improved by the existence of such a club. _____ School Play Date (Con't. from page 1, col. 5)

presentation of this play on April 12, at 8 o'clock in the evening.

[Column 5] Cloth Room Chatter Mr. E. W. Raxter, of Dacusville, was given a surprise birthday dinner, Sunday, March 10th. He was sixty years old on that day. Among the out-of-town guests present were his mother and sisters from Brevard, N.C. Twenty-six relatives and friends enjoyed the dinner with him. He was the recipient of many useful and practical gifts. Mr. and Mrs. George Garland have had as their Sunday guests Mrs. Garland's mother, Mrs. E. S. Higgins. Also visiting them were Mr. and Mrs. Gay Carter and children, all of Asheville, N.C. Mrs. Carter is Mrs. Garland's sister. Miss Marie Smith spent the weekend in Travwelers Rest visiting Miss Ruth Goldsmith. Mr. J. W. Hood, of Easley, visited his siters, Mrs. Josephine Tolley, last week. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Batson gave a dinner last Sunday in honor of their son, S1/c Robert Lee Batson, who is home from the Navy. Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Veal have received word that their son, Pvt. Harold Veal, is now in Luxembourg. Pfc. Laten Green is stationed somewhere in France. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Wylie's goat has gone mad. All of the family are having to take treatment for rabies. We are happy to have Mrs. Annie Johnson, our second-hand, back on the job. She has been absent due to illness. She wishes to thank each employee in the Cloth Room for their kindness in sending cards and flowers and for visiting her during her illness. We extend a welcome to Mrs. Estelle Kelly, who has been working ion the canteen, but has returned to her old job as cloth grader. We also welcome Jessie Coggins, who is our new sweeper. The Cloth Room club had a supper at Dave Stancel's Saturday night. Twenty-three people were present, and the occasion was greatly enjoyed by all who attended. _____ Gosnell Succeeds (Con't. from page 1, col. 2)

12 Third St., Slater. Mr. Gosnell is a member of the Assembly of God Church in Greenville, where he is a devoted member. Nearest to Mr. Gosnell's heart is his work, but he is also interested in squirrel hunting as a hobby. It is reported Mr. Gosnell goes hunting barefooted, as this enables him to sneak up on the squirrels before they know of his presence. Regardless of the truth of this story the Gosnell family often has squirrel meat for their board when squirrel hunting is in season. The best wishes of his friends go with the "new super" who rejoice in his steady rise in his chosen field. _____

Samuel Slater was born in 1768 at Belper, Derbyshire, England. _____ Samuel Slater was the son of a farmer.

Page Four THE SLATER NEWS April 5, 1945

[Column 1] WITH OUR ...MEN...IN SERVICE

[Photo of Pvt. Harold M. Tilley] Pvt Harold M. Tilley, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Tilley, of Marietta, is now serving with a Medical Detachment in the South Pacific. He has been stationed in the South Pacific since October 8, 1942. Before entering service in March, 1943, he was employed by S. Slater and sons, Inc., as a warp hauler in the Weaving Department. [Photo of Pvt. John Carroll Tilley] Pvt. John Carroll Tilley, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Tilley, of Marietta, now is stationed at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Before entering service in 1942, he was employed in the Preparation Department of S. Slater and Sons, Inc. Raymond Carl Brewer, former employee of S. Slater and Sons, Inc., is a member of the U.S. Naval Construction Battalions, according to information received by the Slater News in a letter written by the serviceman's wife. [Photo of Raymond Carl Brewer] Raymond left the employee of this co. in Dec., 1944 and entered the Navy in Jan. of this year. He received his boot training in Bainbridge, Maryland, but is at present stationed at Davisville, Rhode Island where he is a Seabee. He is a seaman second class. Prior to his entering service, he was a weaver here. He recently spent a twelve-day leave at home. While here he visited many of his friends, who were delighted to have him home. He is the son of the late Douglas Lee Brewer. His mother, Mrs. Alice Brewer, resides at R. 2, Walhalla, S.C. His wife, Mrs. Bronie Tucker Brewer, is living at Marietta at present. _____ MARIETTA BAPTISTS BUY PARSONAGE LOT The Marietta Baptist Church recently purchased a lot directly in front of the church for the purpose of building a parsonage for its minister. It has not been announced as yet when the parsonage itself will be built, as lumber and other building materials are hard to obtain at the present time. Just as soon as it is possible, work will be started on the structure which will be modern in every detail. The church was able to purchase the land from Mrs. Daisy Cleveland, who owns the land in front of the church.

[Column 2] [Title in columns 2 and 3] Our Servicemen Here And There [End of title in columns 2 and 3]

[Photo of Lt. Clyde Anderson Chumley] Lt. Chumley At Washington Post Lt. Clyde Anderson Chumley, formerly in charge of the Supply Room, at S. Slater and Sons, Inc., is now stationed at the Quartermaster General Offices in Washington, D.C. Lt. Chumley entered service on October 4, 1943, and spent seventeen weeks in basic training at Camp Lee, Vireginia. At the conclusion of his basic training, he entered Officers Candidate School and was graduated and commissioned as second lieutenant at Camp Lee, Virginia on July 28, 1944. In so far as we have been able to ascertain, Lt. Chumley is the first man to enter the Army from our plant as a private and then win his commission as an officer. After being commissioned as second lieutenant, the new lieutenant was assigned to the Quartermaster Department, and has traveled extensively throughout the United States and especially in the textile sections of our country in the interest of government contracts. Lt. Chumley was born in Spartanburg Coiunty on May 10, 1910, and is the son of Fred L. Chumley and Mrs. Gertrude Allen Chumley, of Laurens, S. C. He received his high school education at Laurens and was graduated from Laurens High School. Upon completion of his high school course, he entered Clemson College. In 1935, Lt. Chumley became connected with S. Slater and Sons, Inc., and has held several important jobs with this company. For four years he was a general mechanic in our weaving department. Later he was transferred and served as foreman in our Entering Department for one year. Following this, he was promoted to overseer in the Preparatory Department of the plant. After two years, he became connected with the Supply Department, serving as custodian and purchasing agent. On April 31, 1935, he married Miss Marjorie Evelyn Henson, who is now Slater's well-liked and efficient post-mistress. The Chumleys make their home at No. 1 Second Street, Slater. Lt. Chumley has always been interested in the civic betterment of his community, and especially was he outstanding

[Column 3] Slater Soldier's Record Is Good Of interest to the many friends at Slater of Sgt. William T. Brown is the following article which has been released: "15th AAF IN ITALY--S/Sgt. William T. Brown, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Brown, Route No. 1, Easley, South Carolina, aerial gunner on a B-24 Liberator in the 15th AAF in Italy, recently flew his 25th comb at mission in the Mediterranean Theatre of Operations. "Since his arrival overseas in August of last year, Sergeant Brown has participated in numerous attacks on enemy aircraft factories, oil refineries, bridges, airdromes, and other strategic targets in Rumania, Germany, Austria, Italy and France. "Sergeant Brown is authorized to wear the Distinguished Unit Badge as a member of a heavy bombardment group which has been cited by the War Department for "outstanding performance of duty while in armed conflict with the enemy." "Prior to his arrival overseas, he attended flexible gunnery school at Laredo, Texas. "He is the holder of the Air Medal for 'meritorious achievement during aerial flight over enemy territory." "Sergeant Brown was graduated from Greenville high school, where he was active in baseball and football. "Before entering service, he was employed by S. Slater and Sons, South Carolina, as a textile worker." Sgt. Brown left Slater on April 9, 1943, to go into the Army. He had been employed here as a harness man in the Preparation Department. His friends will be glad to know that he has won the honor of wearing the distinguished Unit Badge and that he has participated in so many successful aerial attacks against the enemy. _____ Private Chiles Gets Bronze Star Award Pfcx. Joe H. Chiles, has been awarded the bronze star medeal for meritorious achievement in military operations against the enemy in Western Europe. From June 6, 1944 to December 6, 1944, Pfc. Chiles, who drives a truck, excelled in the performance of his duties and contributed materially to the fine record established by the organization of which he was a member. The high standards of _____ in the work of the fraternal orders to be found here at Slater. At the time of entering into service, he was Worshipful Master of the Ebenezer Lodge No. 101, Slater, S.C., and also was a Past Patron of the Tacoma Chapter No. 140, Order of the Eastern Star. Friends of Lt. Chumley are glad to know that he is still in the States and are proud of his advancement while serving in the Army of the United States.

[Column 4] With The Sick Misses Clara Talley and Elmeda Hester are on the sick list this week. We trust they will have a speedy recovery. Barney Pope, who has been out a few days due to illness, is fully recovered and back on the job again. Mrs. Cecil Stroud is out from work because she has the measles. We wish Cecil a speedy recovery. Friends of Pfc. Joe E. Farr will be glad to know that he is rapidly improving at a Veteran's Hospital in Augusta, Ga. Joe's condition has improved so much he has been given a three-day leave which he will spend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ansel Farr, at Travelers Rest. Mrs. Robert H. Atkinson has been seriously ill at her home on First Street in Slater. Her friends will be glad to know she is much improved at the present. Friends of Mrs. Priscilla Bruce will be glad to know that her son, Rance, Jr., is home from the hospital and is getting along nicely. We regret to learn that the mother of J. B. Smith is still ill. We trust she will be fully recovered from her illness within a short time. _____ Cox Joins Big Team Fred Cox, Jr.l, a member of the Slater-Marietta Team, was picked on the All-Star District Team in the recent tournament held at Simpsonville, South Carolina. Fred's record has been good all of the season, and he has been high scorer in all of the games Slater has played. He has scored 13 points per game this season on an average. Fred recently left and is now a member of a larger team, having joined the U.S. Navy. ______

courage, devotion to duty and discipline required during long periods of combat were met by Pfc. Chiles in a manner that reflects great credit upon himself and on the military service. At present, Pfc. Chiles is serving with the Ninth Army in Germany. He is a brother of Mrs. Dalton McWhite of Webster St., in Slater. His many friends will be pleased to know that he has made such a fine record and has been awarded for his service. _____

[Column 5] SCHOOL NEWS The Slater-Marietta Commencement Exercises will be held May 20 and 22, Prof. J. H. Barnett, Superintendent of the local school, has announceed. The commencement sermon will be on Sunday morning, May 20, at 11:15 o'clock. Dr. E. F. Haight, who is professor of religion at Furman University, will preach the sermon. The following Tuesday evening, May 22, the graduation exercises will complete the commencement of the class. Dr. J. Dean Crain, Pastor of Pendleton Street Baptiswt Church of Greenville, will deliver the addressd. Both the baccalaureate sermon and the graduating exercvises will be held at Slater Hall. _____ SOLDIER WANTS DAD TO KEEP PRAYING Charles Huffman, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Huffman, of Slater, has written his parents and they have been kind enough to send us a copy of this letter. Charles is a private first class in the Army and is a former employee of S. Slater and Sons, Inc. He is now with the American forces somewhere in Germany. The elder Mr. Huffman is employed in our Weaving Department as a loom fixer and the letter the son has written to his dad runs as follows: "I haven't had time to do much writing, but now I am back on a short rest, so I might get caught up. "We surely have been on the go. We go from one town to another. In one town we went to, we had dinner on a stove waiting for us. One of the boys went out and came back with a bucket of milk that he had taken away from the cows in a nearby barn. "After dinner we went on to the next town and took it. In that town there was supper on a table for us. We didn't have anything else at that time to do except eat, and eat we did. We had potatoes, beans, bread, jelly and jam. Our supper surely was nice. "The Germans are on the run so fast they don't have time to take anything with them. After a night of rest, we took another town before breakrfast. All in all, we have had good times and also a lot of bad times. "Dad, I never did do much praying until now. Everyone needs to pray over here. I think there will be a change in many a young man when he gets back home. I know I will be a different man. So, Dad, keep on praying, for we surely do need it over here. Dad, be sure to go to church for me. I don't have much time to go, but I promise to go every chance I get, so just keep praying. You are the best man I know, and I love you." We all agree with Pfc. Huffman and hope that the returning veterans will teach us all more about prayer. However, in the meantime, we of the home front are praying for the return of all of our boys back home.