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PERFECTION IN TEXTILES--A SLATER AMILY TRADITION SINCE 2790 [Graphic of Old Slater Mill] [Graphic of Slater Mill] Old Slater Mill Slater Mill PAWTUCKET, R.I. SLATER, SO. CAROLINA EST. 1790 1943
THE SLATER NEWS
Vol. 3 No. 9
[Column 1] Union Services Held At Slater Church Of God Beginning the past fifth Sunday night, April 29, the three churches of our community began a series of community-wide union services for each fifth Sunday night of this year. The service on April 29 was held at the Church of God, where Rev. J. M. Dean is pastor. The sermon of the occasion was delivered by Rev. C. M. Johnson, pastor of our Baptist Church. The service was well attended, and Rev. Johnson delivered a very inspiring message. Everyone present enjoyed the special music, and manifested a deep interest in taking part in the congragational singing. According to present plans, no minister will preach the sermon in the church where he is pastor, but in the course of the year, at least one community-wide service will be held in each church and each minister will preach, but not in his own pulpit. The host church will be in charge of arrangements for the service to be held in its church; however, each of the three churches will be responsible for at least one special musical number. The public is cordially invited to attend these fifth Sunday night union services. The three ministers with the three cooperating churches are looking forward to capacity attendance on each of these occasions. It is hoped that these services will prove to be a great spiritual blessing to each resident of Slater, and also to our loved ones in the armed forces. Detail announcements for the community-wide service to be held on Sunday night, July 29, will be made at a later date. _____
HILLBILLY PROGRAM IS WELL RECEIVED Frank Phillips and His Partners, radio stars of Station WSPA in Spartanburg, S.C., entertained a large audience at Slater Hall on April 17, with a hillbilly program. These showmen put on the usual hillbilly type musical, which is dear to the hearts of those who enjoy this type of music. In addition, they presented an old-time vaudeville act, with one of their members taking the part of a typical black-faced comedian. The program was well received by the audience, and several popular request numbers were rendered by the Partners. This show was sponsored by the Women's Society of Christian Service of the local Methodist Church, and the proceeds will go to provide a Vacation (Con't. on page 2, col. 2)
[Column 2] [Photo of Sgt. Fred T. Chandler] Fred Chandler Is Killed In Action The entire Slater community was saddened recently to learn of the death of Sgt. Fred T. Chandler, of the Air Corps, who was killed in action March 29, 1945, in France. Sgt. Chandler is the son of Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Chandler of Slater, and has lived in this community most all his life. Before entering service in February, 1943, the late Sergeant worked in the Commissary of our plant. Being one of the "dope wagon" boys, he was thus known to practically all of the workers at Slater. Chandler received most of his training at the Army Air Base at Richmond, Va., and after completion of his training, was sent to the European theater of operations. The Chandler family has received a communication from Major Gen. J. A. Ulio, the Adjutant Gen., extending the deepest sympathy of the War Department to the bereaved family. General Ulio in writing says, "I know the sorrow this message has brought you and it is my hope that in time the knowledge of his heroic service to his country, even unto death, may be of sustaining comfort to you." At this writing, all of the details of the death of Sgt. Chandler have not yet been made known. Sgt. Chandler was a member of the Slater Baptist Church, and was a young man interested in anything for the betterment of his comunity. While himself quite a young man, he spent much of his time with the youth organizations of his church. He also spent much time in pursuing his hobby, which was photography. The Chandler family has one other son in service. He is Cpl. Melvin Chandler, stationed with the Air Corps in the Pacific theater of operations. The father, T. R. Chandler, has been a loom fixer here for a number of years, and the mother, Mrs. Lucille S. Chandler, is also employed here as a battery filler (Con't. on page 3, col. 4)
[Column 3] Summer Activities Being Planned Details for our Summer Program of educational and recreational activities are not ready to be announced yet, but definite plans are being mapped out for another program similar to the one which we had last summer. W. Earle Reid, Director of Educational Recreation, wishes to announce that he is planning a more elaborate program for this summer than was carried out in Slater last year. Plans are being made for a more extensive playground program at Slater Hall for the residents of our community. Some of the activities which both adults and children can begin looking forward to are: horseshoe pitching, softball, tennis, volley ball, music, 16 mm. pictures each Tuesday and Thursday, scouting, swimming, clubs, reading, community parties, archery, dart games, and many more recreational features of varying types. Announcements for the opening of this Summer Program will be made in the very near future. _____ War Effort Must Be Maintained "Here at home the Army is operating under the heaviest pressure in the effort to meet the insistent demandsw of the various theaters of war," declared Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson in a recent statement. "At no time since we have been in the war," he continued, "has it been so important that we meet these demands without delay or discussion. Our great purpose is to maintain the momentum of the present operations in a tremendous effort to bring the war in Europe to a prompt conclusion. Although the post-war discussions now underway are of thew greatest importance to the future of this and all other countries, we must always bear in mind there can be no postwar action until we first achieve a victory. There can be no real economies in lives and dollars until we bring this fighting to a successful conclusion." In another statement he corrected the impression that 250,000 soldiers a month will be discharged immediately after the war ends in Europe Secretary Stimson made the following statement: "The basic elements in the War Department demobilization plan were made public last September 6, and remain unchanged. (Copies of this plan are available upon request.) When hostilities cease in (Con't. on page 2, col. 4)
[Column 4] [Photo of Private First Class MIllard J. Francis, Jr.] Francis Dies Of Wounds In Pacific Mr. and Mrs. Millard J. Francis, Sr. have been notified by the War Department that their son, Private First Class Millard J. Francis, Jr., serving with the Infantry on Luzon Island in the Philippine group, died from wounds on March 19, 1945. Young Francis entered service on December 20, 1943, at the age of 18. He was inducted into service at Fort Jackson, S.C., and sent to Camp Shelby, Miss., where he received the majority of his training. From Camp Shelby he was sent to Ford Ord, Calif., where he remained for several weeks before being shipped to the Pacific theater of operations in September, 1944. He was present and took part in the invasions of Leyte and Luzon. Major General J. A. Ulio, the Adjutant Gen., has written the Francis family and has stated as part of his letter the following: "I sincerely regret that this message must carry so much sorrow into your home, and I hope that in time you may find sustaining comfort in knowing that he served his country honorably." Before going into service, Millard worked in our Weaving Department as a cloth doffer. Young Francis is survived by his father, Millard J. Francis, Sr., his mother, who was Mattie Grace Crone before marriage, and one sister, Ellen Jo-Ann. He is also survived by his maternal grandmother, Mrs. L. M. Crone, of Easley, and two uncles, Lloyd Crone and Fred Crone, both serving with the Army in the Pacific theater of operations. Mr. Francis, the father, is employed at the present time in our Supply Room, and Mrs. Francis is a former weaver in our Weaving Department. The sympathy of all the people of Slater is extended the Francis family in their bereavement, and all feel that a splendid young man has given his life for all of us.
[Column 5] Hospital Service Being Rendered American People Battle-torn soldiers . . . Sick and injured civilians . . . Each has a great deal in common with the other. Both rely upon the skill and readiness of trained physicians, surgeons, nurses, technicians, and administrative personnel. Fighting death and disease at home in America and defeating death's demands on the battle fields of the world, hospital and medical people are saving life on two fronts. Perhaps it seems that warfront hospital care and community hospital care are not closely related. But the excellent medical attention received by our servicemen is a direct result of hospitals' preparedness to meet sudden demands. The voluntary hospital system was developed by the American people to serve their needs. Making available facilities and equipment that are of incomparable value in the care of the patient, hospitals present service opportunities to thousands and thousands of doctors and nurses. With more doctors and nurses than any other country in the world, American hospitals could assume the double responsibility of wartime with less difficulty than any other nation. Despite the absence of 60,000 hospital-trained doctors--54,000 hospital-trained nurses--and thousands of other key personnel, hospitals last year cared for 16,036,848 patients, almost a million more than in 1943. A baby was born in a hospital every 16.4 seconds all year long, two million in all. Every two seconds someone entered a civilian hospital-- (Con't. on page 3, col. 3) _____ BOOKS DONATED TO LIBRARY BY FRIENDS Again, two of our library patrons have been very thoughtful of others by donating books which they wished to have other raders enjoy. The first of these books, "Bitter Lotus," by Louis Bramfield, was given to the library by Miss Doris Graham. "Bitter Lotus" is a strange and dramatic tale that could come only from the pen of Louis Bramfield, the master story-teller of them all. Miss Graham lives on First Street, and is employed in the Weaving Department of our plant. The other book was donated by Herbert Farthing. The title is "Sparky Ames of the Ferry Command," written by Roy J. Snell. Herbert is the son of Mr. (Con't. on page 2, col. 2)
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Page Two THE SLATER NEWS May 3, 1945
[Column 1] The Slater News Published Every Two Weeks By S. Slater & Sons, Inc. Established 1790 In The Interest of Its Employees _____ STAFF Robert H. Atkinson Editor Cecil Speights Asst. Editor
REPORTERS Weave Room: B. O. Godfrey, Ernestine McCall, Savilla Moon, Jeanette Godfrey, Nellie Barnette, Lillie Dill, Walker Reid, Gladys Cox, Rosalee Cox, Sara C. Chitwood, Dovie Faust, and Georgia Bennett.
Preparation Dept.: Jessie Vassey, Dorothy Hawkins, Julia Brown, Mildred Mull, Mary Wallace, Lucille Tate, Ruby Drury, Nellie Ruth Payne, Stanley Hawkins, Irene Cox.
Cloth Room: Jessie M. Smith, Elsie Raxter.
Community: Mrs. Raymond Johnson, W. Earle Reid, Ruby P. Reid, Doris F. Atkinson. _____ EDITORIALS
Gone, But Not Forgotten A few days ago Slater, along with the rest of the nation, was saddened to learn of the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt, President of the United States. As the news came over the radio, many felt as if a member of the family had passed on. So close was the President to everyone that he was considered a friend to everybody. Mr. Roosevelt had earned the esteem in which he was held by the American people. Most of us can remember the days before he became President when things in general were out of joint, and try as best he could the average man could not find gainful employment in which to earn his daily bread. Truly the country was ripe for revolution or worse. Such was the condition of the nation when Mr. Roosevelt became President in 1933. While other men had failed to do anything about conditions, the new President began the task of unstopping the economic jam in which the country found itself. No doubt many mistakes were made, and the President was criticized, often justly perhaps. Still he continued to be active and worked on. Whether Mr. Roosevelt's efforts would have borne fruit of their own volition is not known, as conditions brought about by the war naturally absorbed and expanded business to untold heights. When the hysteria of the times are gone and the historians write the deeds accomplished by the late President, perhaps the most outstanding will be the Social Security Program and the insuring of bank deposits. Through these deeds at home and by his acts for the people of the world in helping to make them free and to better their lot and fortune, President Roosevelt endeared himself to the common man, who looked on him as a friend. Thus through his efforts for the benefit of mankind was the
[Column 2] Keep Them Going! It seems as if victory in the European theater of war is very near, and almost any time the radio and press may announce that Germany has quit. This will mean that V-E day is here. Obviously such news will be welcomed; however, there are several facts to be considered, for the cessation of hostilities in Europe will not mean the end of the war and a return to peace-time conditions here in the United States. Certainly we should rejoice in the fact that victory is within our grasp; yet, victory and peace will not be complete until we subdue all of our enemies. First of all, war will continue in the Pacific with the Japanese. There are millions of these little yellow sons of the "descending sun" who must be taken care of in battle before total victory is ours. We understand that most of our forces in Europe will be transferred directly to the Pacific theater of operations when Germany falls. The task of supplying these men with food and equipment will continue. This means that American industry cannot be reconverted to peace-time business until final victory is won. Officials say that there will be a limited number of everyday machines and appliances built after V-E day, but obviously these things will remain very scarce and the average man will scarcely realize they are again being made. Victory in Europe should be one in which we must keep our heads. We must continue to make our automobiles, household appliances (such as washing machines, etc.), and electrical equipment last for a long time to come, as new equipment will not be available for quite awhile. By using care, we have been able to keep these machines going. We must continue to use such care to make them last a lot longer. Some of the ways to keep such machines going is by inspection at frequent intervals, replacing parts as promptly as possible, proper lubrication, and by judicious use of the machine itself. We must save such equipment and machinery or we will do without. We again urge you, for your own benefit, to treat such property well and thus keep them going. _____ Books Donated To (Con't. from page 1, col. 5) John Farthing of Fourth St. He attends the local grammar school and, in addition to keeping up with his school work, reads extensively from our library. We appreciate the thoughtfulness of these library patrons, and are sure that our readers will enjoy these two recent donations. _____ Hillbilly Program (Con't. from page 1, col. 1) Bible School for the Sunday School of the Methodist Church. _____ President known and loved, and in death he is gone but not forgotten.
[Column 3] OFFICE NEWS Majorie Cooper spent the past week-end in Greenville as the guest of her sister, Mrs. R. S. Fayssonx. Martha Taylor, Connie Henderson, Lucille Cunningham, and C. C. Compton attended the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Hamilton on Saturday evening, April 14, in Greenville. Mrs. Hamilton is the former Miss Mary Nell Smith, of Greenville, who worked in our Shipping Department for a year and a half. Lucille Cunningham spent last week-end with Miss Mildred Moore of Greenville. Jean Cason recently spent the week-end in Abbeville with relatives. Ruth Taylor spent the past week-end at Greenville Woman's College with her sister, "Boots" Taylor, who is a sophomore there. Everyone who knew Edith Bridegeman, who for some time worked in the Payroll Department, are sorry to learn of the death of her sister, Leah Weisner, who was serving as a nurse in England. Miss Weisner died from pneumonia. Mary Stone had as a guest last week, Mrs. Leo Coke, of Greenville. Marie Goldsmith is very proud to have her cousin, Rudolph Timmons, SC-2/C, home from Brazil where he has been for one and one-half years. Seaman Timmons is home for 30 days. Some of the girls in the office are looking forward to a softball team this summer. Let's keep thinking about this, girls, and really get up a good team. _____ Cloth Room Chatter Mrs. Jennie Wylie and children enjoyed a trip to Brevard last week-end. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Morrison and daughter, Mrs. R. A. Morrison and Mrs. G. J. McGriff and baby spent the weekend in Hendersonville. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Coleman and family spent the day with Mr. Elliot Batson Sunday. Mrs. Agnes Bagwell had as her Sunday guests her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. I. D. Roper of Six Mile. Miss Janie McCluney and Mrs. Jessie M. Smith spent last week-end with relatives and friends in Lockhart and near Chester, S.C. Mr. and Mrs. Edd Pace and daughter, Linda, of Detroit, Michigan, are spending a few days vacation with Mr. Pace's parents. Miss Elsie Raxter and sister spent a delightful week-end with Mrs. Venetia Tate. They enjoyed a fishing trip at Buzzard Roost dam near Greenwood. Mrs. Garland has received word that her brother-in-law, Pfc. Floyd Garland, has landed safely in Italy. The many friends of Coy A. Campbell, S-1/C, are glad to know that he is taking training at the Petty Officers Training School at New Orleans. Seaman Campbell is a former employee of the Cloth Room.
[Column 4] [Box in columns 4 and 5] GOINGS-ON-----IN WEAVE ROOMS(End of box in columns 4 and 5] Employees of Job No. 1 in Weave Room No. 1 are very glad to have Mr. Wade Pierce back with them. He is in the "gadget" department, where he and Mr. Littlejohn are working out new ways to improve the work. Perry Burns has been missed in Weave Room No. 1. He has been out sick for several months, and we hope he will soon be back on the job. Mazell Ingram recently visited with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Jones, of Danielsville, Ga. Pvt. Leon Pitman, of Fort Bragg, N.C., and his family were the supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Jones. Mrs. Howard Tolley and Georgia Lee Bennett recently visited their parents, Mr. and _____ [Graphic of stork carrying baby] Births Mr. and Mrs. Allen Suttle are receiving congratulations on the birth of a daughter at the Wood Memorial Clinic on April 18th. The baby girl has been named Shirley, for her maternal grandmother. The proud father is employed in the Industrial Relations Department of S. Slater & Sons, Inc. __ Dr. and Mrs. T. L. Takacy, of Slater, S.C., announce the birth of a son, Theodore L. Takacy, Jr., born at the Greenville General Hosptial on March 25th, 1945. Mrs. Takacy is the former Miss Grace Jamison. Dr. Takacy is our very capable plant and community physician. ___ Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McCollum, of First St., Slater, S.C., are the proud parents of an eight pound baby girl, born on April 10th. Mr. McCollum is an employee of the Weaving Dedpartment of S. Slater & Sons, Inc. _____ War Effort Must (Con't. from page 1, col. 3)
Europe, the War Department intendes to marshal against the Japanese every soldier and every item of equipment that can be used effectively to speed our final victory. "It means that shipping priority will be given to the movement of men and material to the Pacific. This will be a tremendous undertaking, and it must be carried out with all possible speed and vigor or we will pay a heavy price in the higher casualties of a longer Japanese war. All speed, consistent with the military situation, will be applied in returning men who can be released from the Army from overseas. But any suggestion that large numbers will be coming home for discharge immediately after the fighting stops in Europe can only lead to cruel disappointment. "Our big job NOW is to win the war in Europe and to follow up our victory there with
[Column 5] Mrs. Nathan Bennett, of Roan Mountain, Tennessee. Dora Addington is happy to hear that her brother will be home from the Navy a few days before he ships out. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Freeman, Jr. visited Mr. and Mrs. Sam Addington recently. Douglas Presssley, S-1/C, of Washington, D.C,. and Miss Dorothy Pressley, who is a senior mechanic in San Bernadina, Calif., were the recent visitors of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Pressley. Mrs. Lucille Henderson and Miss Janet Bridges spent last week-end with relatives in Gastonia, N.C. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Sprouse and family visited relatives in Piedmont last Sunday. _____ SLATER DAY BY DAY Very early on a recent spring morning, the questioning voice of a lusty-throated rooster broke the night-time stillness of our village. Loud and long he crowed, pausing only long enough between crows for the echo to bounce back. Half a block away the shrill challenging note of a bantam cock split the air. Back and forth the two fowls flung their voices against the curtain of the darkness. Soon the birds began to stir and twitter, and a faint gray appeared in the eastern sky. A drake led his quacking harem forth in search of choice bugs and tid-bits. The six-thirty whistle blasted out a clarion call for all sleepers to awake. Housewives stretched themselves and blinked their eyes open. The birds burst forth in a veritable concert as they flew from tree to tree, and the eastern sky turned to a rosy pink. The morning paper slithered onto the front porch. Working people sat down to breakfast as the first shafts of the morning sun sent fingers of light slanting through their windows. Our village was awake and ready for another day of work. _____ Fountain Inn Folks Visit Relatives Here Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Cook, of Fountain Inn, recently visited their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Cook, of Slater. They were accompanied by Miss Nell Cook, and also by Mr. and Mrs. Hughes Coker, friends of the Cook family. _____ an all-out assault on Japan. There can be no relaxing until the military job of crushing Germany and Japan is carried to a final and successful conclusion."
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May 3, 1945 THE SLATER NEWS Page Three
[Column 1] [Box in columns 1 and 2] PREPARATION DEPARTMENT N-E-W-S [End of box in columns 1 and 2]
Mr. and Mrs. Dexter Barnette, of Taylors, were the Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Barnette. Frances and lOuise Hall spent a delightful week-end with Lila Wood, of Travelers Rest. Mrs. Ellen Redding has received word that her nephew, Conway Pruitt, is a prisoner of war instead of missing in action. Georgia Scroggins, a former employee of the Preparation Department, has gone to see her husband in Arkansas. Mary Brooks enjoyed a weekend at Buzzard Roost, fishing and getting a good sun tan. We regret to hear that Clovie Henson's cousin, Cleveland Kelly, died Thursday at 1:00 o'clock and was buried on Sat. Dorothy Clark is spending this week-end with Margaret Mull. They attended the North Greenville Singing Convention on Saturday night. We welcome the following as new employees on the second shift: Dorothy McWhite, Perry Cantrell, Charlie McCall, Wallace Redding, Beaufort Pittman, and Tom McCombs, who formerly worked as fixer on the first shift. Mr. McCombs is taking the place of Nelson Phillips who has taken over the Barber Shop at Marietta. Sgt. W. A. Jewell is home on a 21-day furlough visiting his wife, Mrs. Lois Jewell. Sgt. Jewell is stationed at Northington General Hospital, Tuscaloosa, Ala. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Wallace and family spent the week-end in Chester with Mr. Wallace's parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Wallace. Mr. P. A. Jamison, Mrs. Rose Belk, and Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Jamison were the guests of Mrs. Dave Garrick last Sunday. We are very glad to know that Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Barton have brought their little son home from the General Hospital. It seems that Mr. Barton is having quite a bit of trouble getting to work on time, for he is always held up feeding the baby. It's a good thing it wasn't twins, for B. F. would never get to work on time. Mr. David Batson spent the week-end in Greenville with friends. He went bowling and had a delightful time. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Barton had as their recent guests Mrs. Bridgeman and Mrs. Bagwell, of Travelers Rest. Mr. and Mrs. J. G. McCall attended the funeral of Mrs. McCall's cousin, Mr. Clinton Greene, in Brevard Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Bryant visited Mrs. Bryant's mother in Georgia Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. David Ayers and family of Cornelia, Ga., and Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Phillips and Marie were the Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Terrell. Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Tinsley, of Greenville, and Mrs. Thomas Payne, of Greer, were visitors in the afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Shelton, S/Sgt. Joe Shelton, and Mrs. Ansel McKinney were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Billie Phillips recently. Sgt. Shelton has returned to the States after 30 months of service in the European Theater of war.
[Column 2] Miss Louise McCauley and friends visited in Hendersonville Sunday afternoon. Leonard Brown, S-1/C, is enjoying a 17 day furlough with friends and relatives. He is a brother of Mrs. Billie Phillips. The Slashing Department, of the second shift, enjoyed a chicken supper on Saturday night, April 14, at Way Side Park. The group was glad to have Rev. Northey, from Spindale, N.C., and Overseer O. H. Burgess as their guess. Lowell Landreth and James Dunn were the cooks, and from all reports, they really know how to cook chicken. Mary Taylor and little daughter, Barbara, are leaving after the 25th for Lafayette, La. to join her husband, Pfc. James W. Taylor. Prior to entering service James worked in Weave Room No. 1. Mr. and Mrs. Ulysees Cantrell celebrated their Silver Wedding Anniversary on Easter Sunday. They were dinner guests of her niece, Mrs. Betty Ivester, in Greenville. We welcome the following new employees to the Quilling Department third shift: Miss Minnie N. Wells, Miss Thelma Rainey, Mrs. Bertie L. Rochester. We hope they find it as the rest have expressed it, "a good place to work." Jessie Tate is the proud owner of a new car. She says she has a hard time keeping the dust off it. Grace Foster's brother, Sgt. James V. Foster, was recently home on furlough prior to going overseas. John Laws, S-1/C, was home on a 17 day furlough recently. While home he saw his five months' old son, John Charles, Jr., for the first time. John is a former employee of the Preparation Department, third shift, and his mother, Mrs. Lilliamae Laws is employed on the third shift at present as a quiller hand. Mrs. Bertha Meece visited her mother, Mrs. Coleman Aiken, over the week-end. While there, she saw her brother, Chief Petty Officer Ernest Aiken. Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Newton spent last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Melton. Pfc. Horace Ledford was wounded in Manila, but is now recuperating and will be going back to duty soon. Rosa Belt recently visited her brother and sister-in-law for dinner, and in the afternoon visited her sister in Pickens. Mr. Boggs has entered pro-golfing lately, and Melree doesn't seem to be able to get him to help in the victory garden very often. Henry McCarson has traded Leaping Lena for a nearly new chevrolet sedan, which he is very proud of and gives the utmost care. We, on the third shift, enjoy the Slater News and look forward to each issue. We would like for more people to write up news and join in the good humor that goes a long way in keeping up good spirit.
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May 4, 1945 "NAVAJO TRAIL" Starring Johnny Mack Brown Raymond Hatton ___ May 5, 1945 "SHE GETS HER MAN" Starring Joan Davis Silliam Gorgan Leon Errol ___ May 7, 1945 "ARMY WIVES" Starring Elyse Knox Rick Vallin ___ May 11, 1945 "CASANOVA BROWN" Starring Gary Cooper Teresa Wright Frank Morgan ___ May 12, 1945 "MY BUDDY" Starring Donald Barry Ruth Terry Lynne Roberts ___ May 14, 1945 "SERGEANT MIKE" Starring Jeanne Bates Larry Park Loren Rindall _____ Hospital Service (Con't. from page 1, col. 5) one out of every eight Americans--and required the trained care of all employees and staff members of the institution. Ninety-seven per cent of the 529,017 wounded servicemen who have needed the attention of the Army and Navy medical departments since Pearl Harbor have recovered. These two fulltime jobs--at war and at home--are being accomplished by these same number of doctors and nurses that formerly served the communities of America. On National Hospital Day, May 12, even while accomplishing these seemingly impossible tasks, hospitals are planning for the future . . . for the near future, by training 129,879 nurses at once, and by sponsoring programs for the promotion of civilian health and the prevention of tuberculosis, cancer, and other diseases. They are planning for post-war America as well . . . with a billion dollar expansion program, with studies for the coordination of health facilities, and with the furtherance of voluntary prepayment plans for health care, such as the hospital-sponsored Blue Cross plan including 17,000,000 subscribers. Saving life on two fronts and preparing to assume additional responsibilities as voluntary agents of society, hospitals are accomplishying a double task and are doing their best to justify the faith placed in them. Continually improving the quality of health care, hospitals, during these war years, have offered these increased benefits of their labors to all members of the community--battle-weary soldiers fare from home, and over-burdened workers on the home front. On this National Hospital Day, all America recognizes hospitals' accomplishments as
[Column 4] [Box in column 4] LINES FROM THE LIBRARY [End of box in column 4] "Papa Was a Preacher," written by Alleyne Porter is a book that you will want to read. It is the light-hearted chronicle of a preacher's family, written in the most entertaining style you can imagine. This book is condensed in "Liberty Magazine," April 28, 1945, making just the right amount of reading for one evening. Since this magazine can be checked out for five days, we hope you will come by the Library and get it so that you can read "Papa Was A Preacher." Don't miss it! If there are youngsters in your family, have them come to the Library and see the new children's books which have recently been added. They are perfectly beautiful, for we were careful to select books that are well illustrated, very colorful, and books which carry subject matter dear to the hearts of children. For instance, there's the charming little book called "The Five Little Bears," and their names are Eenie, Meenie, Minie, Mo, and Nig. Then there's the one called "The Plump Little Pig." The pictures in this book show the fattest little pig you can imagine and his face looks like it's just ready to burst into a big smile. We have books about animals, trains, airplanes, nursery rhymes. Moth Goose, health, manners, and many other subjects that children love. Be sure that yourt child takes advantage of these books, for he will be fascinated by them. A new cook book has recently been added to our library collection. Entitled "The Joy of Cooking," by Irma S. Rombauer, this book is one of the newest and best. Since it has 884 pages, we believe that it contains any recipe you could possibly need. _____ Some Helpful Suggestions To keep the bowl steady when whipping ingredients, place it on a wet folded cloth. (From "The Joy of Cooking," Rombauer.) The average child requires the following amount of sleep, including naps: First two months--20 hours 3 to 5 months--15 hours 5 to 10 months--14 hours 10 monmths to 2 years--13 hours 2 to 5 years--12 hours 5 to 7 years--11 hours 7 to 12 years--10 hours 12 to 16 years--9 hours _____ Fred Chandler Is (Con't. from page 1, col. 2) in our Weaving Department. Two sisters also are employed here in our Weaving Department. They are Miss Edna Chandler and Mrs. Georgia Bell Chandler Poole. The sympathy of the entire community is extended to the family in their bereavement. We all feel that a very promising young man has been taken from our midst. His heroic action in giving his life for his country will long be remembered. _____ they work toward making America a healthier and happier nation.
[Column 5] Library Clubs To Go Outdoors Now With the arrival of warm spring days, the Library clubs are focusing attention on the out-of-doors. Such activities as hiking, dodge ball, and soft ball are being participated in by the larger children. The Story Hour groups entertain themselves with balls and various types of active games played on the grounds opposite the Employment Office. Toward the end of the play period enjoyed by the tiny tots, they sit on the grass and rest while the librarian reads stories. The children often tell the stories themselves or entertain the group with songs and recitations. On some occasions refreshments are served under the sponsorship of the Slater Community Association. The youngsters are enjoying these invigorating activities, and as by-products, stronger and healthier bodies are being built, good sportsmanship is being learned, and the children are improving their ability to get along with their fellows. All Slater children not already attending one of the Library clubs are urged to join the group into which they best fit. The Story Hour includes pre-school children and others who have not reached their eighth birthday. The Girls' Club includes girls between the ages of 8 and 12, while the Boys' Club is composed of boys between 8 and 12 years of age. The schedule of club meetings is as follows: Girls' Club--Tues.l, 3:30 P.M. Boys' Club--Wed., 3:00 P.M. Story Hour (1st and 2nd St. children) Thur., 3:30 P.M. Story Hour (3rd and 4th St. children)--Fri., 3:30 P.M. _____ Mrs. Cook Entertains At Birthday Dinner Mrs. Frank A. Cook entertained a number of guests at her home on Wednesday evening, April 18, in honor of Mr. Cook's birthday which was April 18. The guests assembled in the dining room where a delicious dinner was served. It had all of the usual birthday trimmings, including the cake with 35 candles, as that was the anniversary Mr. Cook was celebrating. Numerous gifts were presented Mr. Cook by the guests attending, and gifts were also presented Mrs. Robert H. Atkinson, whose birthday was the same day. Those attending were: Mr. and Mrs. W. Earle Reid, Mr. and Mrs. Roberrt H. Atkinson, Miss Inez Graham, Mrs. Thomas C. Hawkins, and Mr. and Mrs. Cook and their children, Abie and Gloria. _____ Whitmires Visited By Breother And Wife Cpl. and Mrs. S. A. Whitmire recently visited Mr. and Mrs. Roy Whitmire. Cpl. Whitmire was stationed at Camp Howze, Texas, before coming home, but reported to Fort Meade, Md. after his furlough.
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[Column 1] [Box in column 1] WITH OUR ...MEN...IN SERVICE [End of box in column 1]
S/Sgt. Boyce Darnell is in an Army Hospital in England recuperating from machine gun wounds he received while serving with the infantry in Germany. [Photo of S/Sgt. Boyce Darnell] He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Darnell, of Route No. 3, Greenville, S.C. Sgt. Darnell worked here as a weaver in Weave Room Nol. 1, prior to entering the Army in December, 1942. His many friends in and around Slater hope that his wounds are not of a serious nature, and wish for him an early recovery. _____ Pvt. Jesse H. Bates, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Bates of Travelers Rest, S.C., has recently arrived safely in France. [Photo of Pvt. Jesse H. Bates] Before entering service in June, 1944, Pvt. Bates was employed in our Weaving Department as a warp hauler. He received his training at Camp Wolters, Texas. He also took six weeks' training as a paratrooper at Fort Benning, Ga., but is now serving with the infantry in France. _____ HENDRICKS JOINS SLATER STAFF HERE Mr. Thomas A. Hendricks comes to Slater as Assistant Manager of the Production Department. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Hendricks, of Easley, and was born in Easley, September 10, 1914. After finishing grammar and high school at Easley, he entered Clemson College and graduated there in 1937. Mr. Hendricks received his general mill experience at Goodyear Clearwater Mill No. 3, in Cartersville, Ga. In 1941, he went into the army as a second lieutenant, but was given an honorable discharge in the spring of 1942. After his discharge, he went into the Quartermaster Corps as Inspector of Textiles, where he worked until he joined the staff of S. Slater & Sons, Inc. His wife is the former Miss Sarah Welch, of Abbeville. We all extend to Mr. Hendricks a most hearty welcome and hope that he is going to like his work here at Slater. _____ Bob Hope can really be serious about one thing--that's the war. He has been out there with our lads on nearly every front and here is his message to us. "Let's spend more time on our jobs here at home so that our boys at the front will have less time to die."
[Column 2] [Box in columns 2 and 3] Our Servicemen Here And There [End of box in columns 2 and 3] Soldier Writes About Slater (Editors Note: The following item was voluntarily contributed by a Sister serviceman, and is published as received.) On a recent visit to the pleasant and beautiful community of Slater. I stood in front of the drug store and looked up the hill toward Slater Hall and the surrounding territory. Believe me when I say I was thrilled and awestruck by the sheer beauty of the place in general. Mr. and Mrs. Slater Resident, have you taken time recently to really look at the village and appreciate the beauty and peacefulness of the place? Are you glad you and your children can enjoy such a place? Have you been into the Wood Memorial Clinic recently? Have you seen anything to compare with it for miles around? Do you know the amount of equipment that is at your disposal and just how modern it all is? Do you realize how lucky you are to have such a doctor as you ahve, ready to minister to your needs at all times? Do you know how well-equipped your drug store is? Do you use the library, or do you know just how much material is there for you and how much planning and thought is put into making it serve you to the best advantage? Do you take an active part in athletics, using the equipment at your disposal to keep the body God gave you in a healthy condition? Are you interested enough in any of these things to take part and, at times, make helpful suggestions for improvements? If not, maybe you would be just as happy in a community whre there was nothing but a grocery store, a gas station, and maybe a hot dog stand. If you, Mr. Slaterite, feel the same way as I did the last time I saw the place, you would go to the church of your choice Sunday and thank God for letting you live in a decent American community. Or do you go to church? Where else is there a community comparable in size that has three church buildings as nice as those at Slater? They why not use one of them in which to worship? Are you afraid that your personal conduct does not exactly meet the approval of some one else at church? Some time last week did you maybe drink a bottle of beer? Maybe when you hear lively music you want to dance, or maybe you did dance a little. Perhaps you went to a "Movie" and some of the actors did not have on all the clothes that they might have had. Maybe after working all week you went to a ball game and got a few minutes of much needed relaxation and fresh air and put into better condition the body with which God has entrusted you. If any of these is the reason you are not going, you are doing your God and yourself an injustice. If you feel that He will accept you as a Worshiper, you should not let a few "Holier Than Thou" and "Woud-Be
[Column 3] Judges" keep you away from your place of worship. Your attendance, along with other normal people, could help make the churches into places that the service man can come back to, and feel that he can worship the God that he has learned to know on the battlefield. I have lived day after day with boys, or should I say men, of all faiths and creeds. We have found that the only thing that really matters is an individual's belief and trust in the living God. The form of worship and petty rules of daily conduct that are so strongly stressed by some are secondary, and the important thing is the great plan of Salvation that the Master has set up for His people. The fellow next to us in the Army seems very close to God, and is so sincere in his religion that he almost makes us ashamed of our lax relation to our Master. Yet, he goes to a dance every chance he gets, to decent places of course, and thinks that there is no harm in it. We can't show him in the Bible where he is sinning, and his opinion is as good as ours, so who are we of my faith to judge him? Maybe another fellow had rather have a glass of beer than a glass of orange juice. We can't show him in the Bible where it says, "Thou shall not drink beer," and his love for his religion and reverence for his God is so great that you almost feel little. After seeing these examples, do you think we want a religion that is self-centered and narrow? God is not either of these. We want our religion from the Bible, and not from a set of pet rules made from the opinions of men. The service man is ready for the church. Help make the church ready for the service man. Help make Slater a place where a tolerance of others' views and Brotherly Love are a reality. _____ School Takes Part In Clothes Drive The Slater-Marietta High School and Grammar School children took part in the collection of clothes and shoes for the relief of the overrun European countries. The collection was very good indeed, the total collection amounting to 794 pounds. Joan Barrett was high collector with a total of 178 pounds. Jerry Harvey came second with a collection of 136 pounds. Joan is in the seventh grade and Jerry is in the sixth grade. _____ Robinson Is Freed From German Prison Mr. and Mrs. Millard E. Robinson, of Route No. 1, Marietta, have received a message that their son, Staff Sergeant Harold E. Robinson, has been liberated by the Americans and is in a hospital somewhere in the European theater of war. S/-Sgt. Robinson was reported missing in action in November, 1944, and later was found to be a prisoner of the Germans.
[Column 4] [Box in column 4] With The Sick [End of box in column 4] Mrs. Estelle Coggins and Mrs. Mary Cline report that their mother, Mrs. J. N. Timmons, who has been very ill, is improving greatly. Mrs. J. W. Johnson reports that her brother, John J. Southerline, who is in training at Bainbridge, Md., is able to be out of the hospital. We all wish for "Red" the best of luck. Mrs. Bonnie McMakin has been away from work several days due to illness. We all miss you Bonnie, and hope that you will soon be back. We are very sorry to learn that Mrs. Jess Barnett is confined to her bed. We are indeed sorry to know that Grace Calloway's mother is in the Greenville General Hospital. We wish for her a speedy recovery, and hope that Grace will soon be back at work. _____
OUR PARTING TIME The following poem was written by Mrs. Zora Moore, whose husband was killed in action July 12, 1944. Mrs. Moore is a sister of Mrs. Kenneth Henson, who is employed in the Weaving Department of S. Slater & Sons, Inc.
The Lord has called my husband; From me he had to go away. He took his flight to Heaven. To live through an endless day.
So happy we were together, Although it wasn't very long. But God knew the reason to call him, And I know God couldn't be wrong. Oh! how I hated fro him to leave me; He was always so kind and true. But he always said, "Remember dear, I'd die for the Red, White and Blue."
So early he had to leave me; He's gone beyond the mystical sea. He is now preparing a mansion; He is waiting for Jimmy and me.
And now he's gone to Heaven, But I love him just the same. I know he's waiting to meet me When the angels call my name.
Some day when the Lord shall call me; Let it be soon or late. I know he'll bid me welcome When I enter that beautiful gate.
The Lord knows I'm sad and lonely, But I will do my best To raise up my darling baby 'Til he can stand the test. _____
Before entering service four years ago, Robinson was employed in the Weaving Department of S. Slater & Sons, Inc. He has been overseas one and one-half years, and in October, 1944 was awarded the Silver Star for "heroic conduct on the field of battle." The many friends of S/Sgt. Robinson are glad to know that he is safe and on the road to recovery.
[Column 5] BROWN--JONES Miss Connie Coleen Brown and Claude Oliver Jones, S-1/C, were married on Saturday, April 7, 1945, at the home of Rev. George K. Way, of Charleston. The Rev. Way officiated, using the ring ceremony. The bride was attired in an egg-shell white traveling dress, with which she used navy accessories. Her corsage was a pink orchid with white rosebuds. The following members of her cadet-nurse class at the S. C. Medical College were present for the ceremony: Miss Rachel Legare, of McCleanville; Miss Vera K. Horton, of Coloumbia; Miss Margaret Cannon, of Charleston; Miss Mary Frances Walte3rs of Eutaville; and Miss Sally Gregory, of Saluda. The bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Brown of Slater, were also present. Mrs. Jones is an honor graduate of Slater-Marietta High School of the class of 1943, having been valedictorian of her class and also the winner of the scholarship, history, and English medals. She attended Furman University one year, then decided to give up her scholarship and enter nurses' training. She worked for awhile as an employee of S. Slater & Sons, Inc., and then on February 15, 1945, she entered the Roper Hospital division of the South Carolina Medical College, at Charleston, where she began her training as a cadet nurse. The bridegroom was an employee of S. Slater & Sons, Inc., prior to his entrance into the Navy in November, 1942. He now has a rating of seaman first class and has been on eight missions. He returned to naval duties on April 16. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Jones, of Marietta. The young couple spent their honeymoon with the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Brown, of Slater. _____ Woman's Society Meets At Methodist Church The regular monthly meeting of the local W.S.C.S. was held at the Slater Methodist Church on Tuesday evening, April 10, at 7:30 o'clock. Devotional exercises were led by Mrs. E. A. McGill. Mrs. McGill also was in charge of a short program which followed. The president, Mrs. Robert H. Atkinson, read items from the Conference News Sheet. At the conclusion of the business session, Mesdames Ansel McMakin and Sam Addington served delicious refreshments. _____ Atkinson In Charge Of St. James' Services The regular services at St. James Episcopal Church, Greenville, S.C. on April 22, were conducted by Robert H. Atkinson, Employment Manager of S. Slater & Sons, Inc. due to the absence through illness of the Rector Dr. Alexander R. Mitchell. Mr. Atkinson said morning prayer and delivered a sermon. He is a licensed lay reader of the Episcopal Church and has long been engaged in religious work as a layman.