V. 4 No. 10 - The Slater News

{HEADING}Perfection in Textiled- A Slater Family Tradition Since 1790 THE SLATER NEWS Vol. 4 Slater, S. C. May 23, 1946 N0. 10

Test Results For Vision Program Received Here

Results from the Vision Test Supervisors of Slater Manu- given in the Cloth Room, Department No. ^ have just been received from theStatistical Bureau at Purdue University. Since these records are kept confidential, each employee will be given his individual report through a letter which he will recieve either by mail or from his supervisor. Those whose visua; skills do not meet the standard for their jobs will be advised to see a competent eye doctor for a diagnosis to determine whether or not their visual skills can be improved. Along with the letter stating the results of the Vision Test will be sent a list of some of the best eye doctors in Greenville so that the employees may select the one he wishes to consult. The fee for the doctor's examination will be paid by Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc. for those who are advised to see an eye doctor, provided they visit one of the several doctors recommended by the (Con't. on page 2, col.3)

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The Slater News Published Every Two Weeks By Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc. Established 1790 In The Interest of Its Employees

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STAFF

ROBERT H. ATKINSON - Editor CECIL S. ROSS - Asst. Editor CLAUDE GUEST - Photographer

REPORTERS

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

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

Cloth Room: Opal W. Smith

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

EDITORIALS

Congratulations

Another year has rolled around and again the SlaterMarietta Schools are presenting to the world a graduating class.

The Slater News wishes to congratulate the young men and women in this class in their achievement in earning their State High School Diplomas. This diploma is, no doubt, worth a lot. It represents a great deal from the students and from their parents. There have been weary hours of study on the part of the students and the daily trek to and from school over a period of eleven years; but, at last, success has crowned the efforts of those who have made the sacrifice. Parents, no doubt, have sacrificed to send their children to school and have given them assistance in many ways which often taxed their patience and ability. They, too, must feel proud of their offspring in achieving these coveted diplomas.

To the seniors, we would like to call attention to the fact that commencement means beginning instead of ending, as rightly it should be. For it does not mean the end of all accomplishments, but the beginning of a world more vast and greater fields of undertaking. We trust and hope that many of the graduates will be able to pursue their education in higher fields, and we wish them well in this undertaking. To those not so fortunate, we hope they will apply the knowledge they have gained in facing the world in an effort to gain a livelihood for themseleves.

The world is constantly in need of those who apply themselves in all fields of undertaking, and we hope that all of the members of the graduating class of the Slater-Marietta

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SLATER DAY BY DAY

Everyday Happenings:

A group of children blowing bubbles right smack in the middle of the street.

A neighbour painstakingly striping the brick underpenning of his freshly painted house.

Mr. and Mrs. Cook sitting dejectedly on the steps at the clinic, while little Gloria is inside having her tonsils removed.

Eddie McMakin, recently discharged from the Army, back on our streets again and greeting everyone with his cheery ''Hello, how are you?''

Bobby Parker going home and calling out to his mother, while he is still half a block from the house, ''You got a card from Kenny. He's coming home! He's on the way!''

The first sun bather of the season, stretched out on the new green grass in his front lawn and his white limbs and body gleaming, very much untanned.

''Slick'' Oglesby, all bundled up in a raincoat, and standing on the steps at Slater Hall waiting for a quick shower to pass.

The bubble blowing fad is quite popular. Here is another group of children having loads of fun with bubbles. And a middle-aged papa is helping them have fun with the bubbles.

The Ledford boys collecting garbage, bright and early every week. What a service they are rendering to our community!

The shameful way in which some careless person or persons have broken those lovely boxwoods near the building.

The high school seniors going home one recent afternoon with boxes under their arms. Boxes containing caps and gowns. What thoughts and visions and hopes and dreams are in your hearts and minds as you look forward to graduation!

Grammar school boys and girls carrying bunches of freshly cut flowers to their teachers mornings.

PETERSON-HAMBRIGHT

Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Peterson announce the engagement of their daughter, Polly, to Mr. Marion B. Hambright, both of Slater community.

Miss Peterson is employed in the Weaving Department of Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc.

Mr. Hambright was discharged from service several months ago and is now a patrolman with the Greenville City Police.

After the wedding on June 1st, the couple will reside in Greenville.

Schools will apply themselves vigorously in any and every undertaking that may confront them in the days to come, and that all tasks will be accomplished in a most satisfactory manner.

Again we congratulate you and wish you well on this - your graduation - day.

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Cloth Room Chatter

Lillian Johnson had as her supper guests last Saturday night her sister, Artie Mayfield, and James Foster.

Mr. and Mrs. George Garland has as their recent weekend guests their nephews, Elmer and J. M. Saylers, of Johnson City, Tenn.

We are happy to see Elizabeth Rowland back at work in the Cloth Room after being out sick for quite a while.

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Smith enjoyed having Mr. and Mrs. John Reaves and son as their supper guests recently.

Lt. and Mrs. O. N. Blackwell and daughter were recent supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Johnson.

Mr. Scarce wishes to express his thanks and appreciation for the birthday gift presented to him recently by the Cloth Room employees. Mr Scarce celebrated his birthday on May 7.

Test Results (Con't. from page 1, col. 1)

person who gave the local eye test.

All those who wih to take advantage of this free examination, which the company is making possible for the employees who need it, are asked to arrange for a personal interview with Mr. Reid through their supervisor, at which time the employee will be given a Referral Sheel authorizing him to see the doctor he has chosen. Mr. Reid will also be glad to serve in any way possible toward contacting the doctors or making appointments for those who need professional services.

Both the supervisors and the other employees are manifesting a fine attitude toward the Ortho-Rater program. The employees of the Cloth Room are to be congratulated, since everyone in that department took the Vision Test. Much progress is being made in this new branch of service which is being offered to our people, and the entire program promises to be of great benefit to the employees of the Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc.

MISS BRITTON GIVES BOOKS TO LIBRARY

Two vey attactive books have been donated to the library by Karen Britton, of Greenville.

The titles of these books are ''Kankie Kangaroo'' and ''Gambie Gorilla.'' Both stories are by Roselle Ross, with illustrations by Charles E. Bracker. The books are especially attractive to children, since each one is cut into the shape of the animal features in the story.

Although Karen does not live in Slater, she has visited the Slater Library, and is one of our regular readers. She is a niece of Miss Lily Alexander, receptionist at the Employment Office.

We appreciate Karen's kindness in giving these books to the library, and assure her that the boys and girls of Story Hour age will enjoy them.

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PREPARATION DEPARTMENT

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bowers, of Rock Springs, Ga., recently visited Mr. and Mrs. Fred Terrell.

Mrs. Louise Hughes and Marie Johnson enjoyed the weekend in Penrose, N. C. with Mrs. Paul Gilreath and Mildred Orr.

Mr. G. E. Blanton, Mr. Wallace Sutton, Mr. Allen Garrett, and Mr. and Mrs. McKinsey motored to Shelby last weekend visiting friends.

Mr. and Mrs. Dee Whitmire and son, Jimmie, of Johnson City, Tenn., and Mr. Whitmire's mother of Greenville visited in the home of Mrs. Bessie Robinson Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Billie Phillips visited Mr. and Mrs. L. T.

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Economics building for a business session. Each girl was assigned to a committee to plan the state program for the year. There was an activity committee, a program committee, a resolution and camp committee. After these meetings, a report was given from each committee telling the plans that had been made. Also, an attendance report was given, stating that there were about seventy-five girls and teachers present.

At 1:00 o'clock a luncheon was given for the J. H. A.'s. During the luncheon period, two speeches were given by the President of the college and by the head of the Home Economics Department. We also has a short Quiz Program.

At 2:00 o'clock, we had another business session. Each district had selected two girls to make short speeches, telling who they were, where they were from, what they had done in J. H. A., and what they would do if elected to a state office. After the election of the officers, we were taken on a tour of the campus and of Rock Hill. We first went through all the dormitories, the nursery school, the canteen, the ''Little Chapel,'' and the amphitheatre. Then we were taken to the Wnithrop College Farm where we were given a special treat - ice cream. Next, we went to Cherry Park and the ''town section'' of Rock Hill.

We returned to the college at 5:00 o'clock, went to our rooms, and dressed for the evening's entertainment. We ate supper at 6:00 o'clock and then went to the Home Economics building for the installation of the state officers and group pictures. Everyone enjoyed four hours of free time, and left the college at 7:30 o'clock to visit the new ''Pix'' theatre in Rock Hill. After the show, we went window shopping and saw the rest of the town.

The next morning, Sunday, we had breakfast and then packed our clothes. We took one last look at the campus and bade our friends - who had given us such a wonderful weekend - Goodbye.

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N - E - W - S

Chapman, of Greenville, recently.

We are glad to know that Mrs. Ruth Duffie's sons have arrived home from overseas, David from the Pacific, and Cecil from Germany.

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Foster and Elaine and others met at the home of Mrs. Eliza Bowers and honored her with a surprise birthday dinner the past weekend at Kershaw.

Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Barnett were the Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hargrove. Leland and Otis Barnett were also present.

Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Simpson were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hawkins, of Greenville.

In an elevator the other day, we overheard one sweet thing say to another: ''But my dear, don't be so utterly pre-atomic.''

''Conscience warns us as a friend, before it punishes us as a judge.''

A child was asked, ''Where is your home?'' He replied, ''Where mother is.''

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May 23, 1946 THE SLATER NEWS Page Three

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

Mr. and Mrs. Ollis Ward and daugther, Beverly Ann, visited relatives of Jonesboro and Elizabethton, Tenn., recently.

The third shift employees miss Laura Bayne very much, but all wish her a happy and successful married life.

Dorothy Ables, Estelle Bolt, Douglas Barnett, and Leland Barnett enjoyed a trip to Chimney Rock Sunday.

The third shift welcomes Frances Duncan as a new battery hand, and Carl King as a new weaver. We hope they both enjoy their work here.

Mrs. Rhoda Tolley visited her daughters, June and Beatrice Tolley, in Columbia last week.

Mr. and Mrs. L. V. Duncan had Mr. and Mrs. Peterson, of Slater, as their Sunday dinner guests.

Friends of Mrs. Opal Lane are sorry to learn that she is sick.

Mr. and Mrs. James Nix, Dorothy Ables, Estelle Bolt, Pvt. J. E. Poole, and Elizabeth Poole went on a weiner roast Saturday night.

Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Garrett attended the birthday dinner of Mr. Garrett's grandmother at Laurens last Sunday. She was 83 years old.

Mr. Barney Dewease is back at work after spending a week at Charleston, S. C.

Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Voyles and family visited Mrs. Voyles' parents at Royston, Ga. last weekend.

We welcome Mr. L. N. Connor and his two sons back to work.

Mrs. B. E. Dewease's brother and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Hathaway, Jr., spent a week in Slater recently.

Mr. Curtis Rice visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Rice, of Toccoa, Ga. over the weekend.

Mrs. Nellie Barnette and Mrs. Priscilla Bruce and children enjoyed a delightful picnic at Table Rock Park Sunday.

Employees of Job No. 2, second shift, wish to welcome the following new employees: Brown W. Case, Georgia Smith, and K. B. Keisler.

Mr. and Mrs. John H. Ford spent the weekend in Greer with John's mother, Mrs. Kate Ford.

Mr. M. T. Henderson motored to Spartanburg Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ramsey to see their daughter.

Mr. and Mrs. V. R. Clark spent the weekend in Benhams, Va. with Mr. Clark's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Clark.

Miss Louise Mauney, of Shelby, N. C., is a visitor in the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Shelton.

Mr. and Mrs. Ibra Peterson, along with Mr. Melvin Chandler, Miss Lucy Peterson, Mr. Marion Hambright, and Miss Polly Peterson spent the day at Table Rock State Park Easter Sunday. Boating and picnicing was enjoyed by the group.

Miss Faye Singleton and her boy friend visited in the Smokey Mountains Sunday.

We are glad to hear that Mr. Roy Southerland is at home and on the road to recovery after spending several weeks in a

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hospital in Greenville.

Mrs E. L. Cox was honored with a dinner at her home on Mother's Day.

Mrs. Doris Hart was a visitor in North Carolina recently.

Don Edward Cox, son of Mr. and Mrs. Plase Cox, celebrated his 10th birthday on April 18.

We are glad to have Mr. J. W. Henson back at work after several weeks of illness.

We welcome the following new employees on Mr. J. T. Johnson's job in Weave Room No. 1: Mr. Joe Allison and Mr. Arthur Smith, loom fixers, and Mr. Clarence Southerland, weaver. The second shift also welcomes Juanita McClain who has been transferred from the third shift for a few days.

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Foster and Mrs. Jack Montgomery visited in the home of Mrs. Bernice Foster recently.

Joe, John, and Jack Yeomans, the triplet sons of Mr. and Mrs. K. W. Yeomans, had a real nice barbecue dinner for their eleventh birthday. About ninety guests were present for dinner, and the boys received many useful gifts.

Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Hayden and boys, Jerry and Joe, spent Sunday with Mr. Hayden's mother, Mrs. E. H. Hayden, in Laurens, S. C.

Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Hayden visited relatives in Gilbert, S. C. recently.

L. W. Ivey visited in Ware Shoals Sunday with his mother, Mrs. C. E. Ivey.

We welcome Joe B. Mason to the second shift in Weave Room 2. Hope he will enjoy working with us.

Mr. and Mrs. Ansel Garrett visited Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Stutts, of Newberry, S. C., the past weekend.

Mrs. Earl Waldrop and children visited the former's mother, Mrs. Clara Mathis, of Laurens recently.

Miss Lillian Waldrop has returned to work in Spartanburg as a nurse.

We welcome the following new employees on the first shift in No. 2: Clyde Coleman, John Peterson, Bates Cox, Charles Holder, Bailey Case, George Pridmore, and Bill Cody.

We are all glad to have Mrs. Kirby Starkey back at work after several months' absence.

Mrs. Kathryn Woodall, of Wilmington, Del., was a recent visitor of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Staton.

Mr. and Mrs. Herman Martin recently visited Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Bryant. Before her recent marriage, Mrs. Martin was Miss Connis Snipes of Slater.

Mr. Elvert Case, of Newton, N. C., recently visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Case.

Miss Neta Burrell and Eddie Saylors went to the mountains Sunday afternoon.

Mr. and Mrs. George Burrell spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. Burrell's mother, Mrs. G. G. Burrell.

Mrs. Gladys Garrett wishes to thank everyone for the nice gifts presented her at the household shower given in her honor recently.

Miss Pearl Price's aunt, Mrs. Archie Baughman, of Green-

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Theatre Guide

May 24, 1946 ''THEY WERE EXPENDABLE'' Starring Robert Montgomery John Wayne Donna Reed

May 25, 1946 ''CORNERED'' Starring Dick Powell Walter Slezak Nina Vale

May 27, 1946 ''DEADLINE AT DAWN'' Starring Susan Hayward Bill Williams Paul Lukas

May 31, 1946 'SAN ANTONIO'' Starring Errol Flynn Alexis Smith

June 1, 1946 ''DANGER SIGNAL'' Starring Faye Emerson Zachary Scott Rosemary DeCamp

June 3, 1946 ''THREE STRANGERS'' Starring Sydney Greenstreet Geraldine Fitzgerald Peter Lorre

ville, spent the past weekend with Pearl.

We are glad to have James Calloway back with us on the second shift in Weave Room No. 2.

Miss Hellon Yeomans seems very happy lately. Could it be that her boy friend from Chicago, who is now discharged from the Navy, is coming to S. C.?

Mr. George Burrell, who has recently returned from the armed forces, has been out sick for a few days. Hope you are soon better, George.

The second shift in Weave Room No. 2 certainly has improved lots in the past few weeks. Employees are doing all they can to make Weave Room 2 a better place in which to work, so all will enjoy doing their jobs. Thanks to the second hand, Mr. Winstead, for all he has done.

Roy Daniel has six pretty pups at his house, and he is very proud of them too.

Second shift workers in No. 3 are glad to have Billy Raines back with them after six weeks of absence.

Mr. Hoke Harrill isn't smiling today. I wonder if it could be because he lost his game of golf to M. T. Henderson? Snap out of it, Hoke; better luck next time.

Mr. Ed Ballenger is always wondering why there is no news from the second shift in No. 3. Come on, second shifters. Turn in your news to Miss Rosalee Cox, our cute little news reporter.

Mr. and Mrs. John Gallant, of Chattanooga, Tenn., were recent weekend visitors of Frances Hall.

Mrs. Sarah Cooper is smiling these days - she has power down on her farm now. She also reports a nice Victory Garden in progress.

Mrs. Stockton and daughters, Christine and Ruth, visited Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Cash in Georgia last Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Queen, of Hendersonville, N. C., visited

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LINES FROM THE LIBRARY

Birthday greetings are again in order, and let's begin bu congratulating the youngest honoree. Catherine Pitmon, better known as ''Cathie,'' was three years old on May 8. She is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Pitman, and has already joined the Thursday afternoon Story Hour group. We wish for ''Cathie'' many more happy birthdays!

Bobby Hawkins was eight years old on May 16. He was formerly a member of Story Hour, but was promoted to Boys' Club early this year. Bobby is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Hawkins.

Edwin Voyles almost let his birthday slip by without telling us about it. He was seven years old on April 5. Edwin is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Voyles, and is a member of Story Hour.

Sigrid Gosness, member of the Girls' Library Club, observed her tenth birthday on April 18. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Gosnell.

Marie Phillips, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Phillips, of Marietta, recently visited the library. She is a cousin of Delree Terrell, on of our library members. We always welcome visitors and urge our patrons to bring their friends and relatives to visit the library as often as possible.

Again we say ''hats off'' to the Boys' Library Club. Last Wednesday they had 36 boys present for their regular club meeting. These boys have a genuine interest in what they are doing, and we congratulate them on the fine attendance record which their club maintains.

Three of our Story Hour children have recently had their tonsils removed. These children are Gloria Cook, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cook; Nancy Ann Turner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Turner; and Billy Suttle, son of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Suttle. We are happy to report that all of these children are doing nicely and will soon be able to return to the Story Hour meetings.

The American Red Cross was organized on May 21, 1881.

May 30 will be Memorial Day.

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Griffith last Sunday.

James Stockton and family have just returned from Oregon and are now visiting his mother.

Mrs. M. T. Henderson's mother, Mrs. W. F. Fowler of Sans Souci, visited her over the weekend.

Mrs. W. O. Bouchillon and Mrs. Lois Thompson and little daughter, Linda, of Fountain Inn, were dinner guests of Mrs. M. T. Henderson Sunday.

Mrs. Annie Poole and boys, Maxie and Dale, Mrs. Louise Moor and son, Billy, Miss Bessie Henderson, and Mrs. J. T. Henderson were dinner guests of Mrs. M. T. Henderson on Friday.

Mrs. Jack Henderson from Kansas recently visited Mrs. Mary Ramsey. She said she had a swell time with the ''mumps.''

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Births

Mr. and Mrs. Morris Stroud announce the birth of a ninepound baby girl on May 9 at Coleman Hospital in Travelers Rest. The little girl has been named Virginia Gail.

Before her marriage, Mrs. Stroud was Miss Velma Fridle.

TAYLOR-COMPTON

Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Taylor, Sr., of Greenville, announce the marriage of their daughter, Martha Ann, to C. C. Compton, of Slater, on April 21.

The marriage took place at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Greenville on Easter Sunday morning immediately following the sunrise service.

After a wedding breakfast, the young couple left on a trip to Atlanta, Ga.

Mrs. Compton is a graduate of Greenville High School, and for the past two and one-half years has held a clerical position with Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc.

Mr. Compton has been with Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc. for the past four years and at present holds the position of Assistant to the Plant Manager.

The couple is now residing at their home on the Talley Bridge Road in Slater.

Girl's Club Have Game and Picnic

A combined ball game and picnic may be a little unusual, but that's just what the Girl's Library Club had last week - and it was fun.

The girls met in the library on Monday afternoon, and after selecting their books, went to the Slater Ball Park where they played softball. When everyone was tired and hungry enough to really enjoy a good sandwich, the girls unpacked their lunches which were tasty enough to tempt even the most trivial appetite - but no appetite is ever trivial on such outdoor occasions. Each girl furnished her own lunch, and drinks were supplied by the Slater Community Association.

Although several of the club members could not be present because of special scout activities, fourteen girls attended. And we almost forgot to mention the ''visitors'' - Ann Thompson's two dolls, Phoebe Ann and Patricia Ann.

Those attending the picnic were: Sandra Burgess, Freida Thornton, Violet Ross, Ann Thompson, Mary Ann Tilley, Patsy Tilley, and Marcelle Buchanan.

Also: Sarah Faye Johnson, Nancy Stephenson, Elaine Foster, Frances Ellis, Barbara Lou Hester, and Imogene Parker.

The librarian invites all girls between the ages of 8 and 12, who are not already members of the Girls' Library Club, to join. These girls need the club, and the club needs them.

Advice to loose talkers: Build a better mouth trap.

Page Four THE SLATER NEWS May 23, 1946

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WITH OUR VETERANS

We are again recognizing our veterans who have returned to their work here after serving in the armed forces. This week we especially welcome back the following men:

John H. Singleton

Singleton began working for this plant in 1939 as a yarn clerk in the Preparation Department and continued on this same job until he was inducted into the Army in November, 1942. After serving 16 months in the States, he was sent overseas, where he served 19 months in the European theater and saw action in four major battles. He received his honorable discharge and returned to his old job here on January 4, 1946.

Jewell G. Saxon

Prior to his induction into the Army in January, 1942, Saxon was employed by this plant as a weaver. He spent 23 months of training in the States and was then sent to th South Pacific theatre, where he spent 23 more months and participated in one major battle. He received his honorable discharge on November 24, 1945, and returned to work with us in January, 1946. However, he has since left our employ due to ill health.

Robert A. Henson

This man was a weaver in Weave Room No. 3 before he entered service on December, 1942. He was inducted into the Navy at Columbia, S. C. and was later shipped overseas to serve in the Pacific. He was on active combat duty during the campaign of the Marshall Islands. After serving overseas for eight months, he returned to the States and was stationed in California for 21 months before receiving his discharge. He returned to work here as a weaver on January 7, 1946, but rejoined the Navy in February, 1946.

Melvin A. Chandler

Ex-Corporal Chandler was employed here as a weaver before entering service in August, 1942. While in the States, he attended the Army Air Force Technical Training School at Amarillo Army Air Field, Amarillo, Texas. He was then sent overseas to serve 32 months in the Pacific theater. He was on active duty in nine major combats but was not wounded or injured. After being discharged from service, Chandler returned to work here on January, 1946.

Calvin L. Huffman

Before entering service with the United States Army in February, 1944, Huffman worked here as a weaver. He served for nine months in the States before going overseas. While overseas, he took an active part in three major battles. He received his honorable discharge December 15, 1945 and returned to his old job here in January, 1946.

Claude Oliver Jones

Jones worked in our Weaving Department before enlisting with the Navy in November, 1942. After being trained for four months, he joined the

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BOOST!

Boost and the world boosts with you; Knock, and you're on the shelf; For the world gets sick of the one who kicks And wishes he'd kick himself.

Boost when the sun is shining, Boost when it starts to rain; If you happen to fall, don't lie there and bawl, But get up and boost again.

Boost for the town's advancement. Boost for the things sublime; For the chap that's found on the topmost round Is the booster every time. - Selected

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better clubs, how to raise money for the club, different services done by the club, and different types of programs presented by the club; (2) Officers' Meeting, which included all the officers of the different clubs, and in this meeting duties of each officer were discussed as well as ways to improve each] individual club; (3) Activities Meeting, which included all other Beta Club members, and in this meeting the discussion involved the different activities of each club. The meetings adjourned at noon, and the Betas enjoyed another delightful lunch at Harvey's. The afternoon meeting was general meeting mainly for the election of State officers for the Beta Club. Nominations were made by ballot and each club had one vote for every ten members in that club.

After the adjourning of this meeting, the local club, accompanied by the Travelers Rest Club, made a tour of the scenic city of Columbia. Mr. Boyd, a member of the faculty of Greenville High School, drove the bus on this tour. A visit was made to the Capitol Building, old Baptist Church where secession was drawn up, the State Mental Hospital, the famous street market, Governor's Mansion, State buildings, and a drive through the residential section which was beautifully decorated with blooming azaleas.

The Beta Club convention is an annual affair, and our club is anxiously awaiting the 1947 convention. Anderson Boys'n High School and Anderson Girls' High School acted a s hosts to the other schools in the State. Each club was well represented, with a total registration of 934 students at the convention.

Those from the Slater-Marietta Beta Club who attended the convention were: Misses Bobbie McMullan, Selma Jean Cole, Fannie Mae Burton, Ruth Laws, Doris Hargrove, Mildred Shelton, Frances Miller, Kathleen Nelson, and Jimmie Pierce.

Also: Russell Hampton, Clelle Buchanan, and Billy Vassey, and Miss Wilma McAbee, club's sponsor, accompanied the group.

Atlantic Fleet. He served in the European, Mediterranean, and Pacific theatres. He was discharged from the Navy in

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Girls Enjoy Trip To Slate Park

On Thursday afternoon, April 18, 1946, the Senior Girl Scout Troop of Slater and their guests went to Table Rock State Park on an outing and picnic.

They left from the school house right after school in cars furnished by Mr. Woodruff, Miss Ferree, and Clarance Burdette. The group went boat riding, made pictures in the water, and did many other interesting things. They ate lunch under the shelter at the top of the hill.

All who went reported having a very good time. Those present were: Joan Barrett, Marshall Revis, Christine Burdette, Dulcie Cooper, Maynard Veal, Janet Cooper, Mack Vickers, Lila Jean Clark, Dickie Gossett, Mary Dodson, George Snipes, Frances Poole, Billy Saxon, Patricia Summey, Linnie Tolley, Clarence Burdette, Eva Jean Ramsey, Ralph Johnson, Miss Loftis, Miss Ferree Miss Williams, Miss Bishop, and Mr. Woodruff.

December, 1945 and returned to work here as a cloth doffer in January, 1946. However he left our employ in February to do outside work.

Arthur McBee

Arthur is one of our colored veterans and was working in the Warehouse when called into service in November, 1942. He received seven months training in the States before going overseas to serve 30 months in the Pacific theater. He participated in two major campaigns - New Guinea and the Philippines. At the time of his discharge in January, 1946, he was a private in an infantry outfit. He returned to work in the Warehouse shortly after his discharge, but quit working with us on March 16, 1946 due to ill health.

Benjamin Frank Howard

Howard began working at the Slater plant in 1934, and was employed as a shuttle man when called to service for 42 months, 18 of which were spent overseas in the Pacific area. He was on active duty during two major battles. He was honorably discharged from service on December 11, 1945, and returned to work with this plant on January 14, 1946.

Jay F. Atkins

This man was working in the Warehouse as a stacker before entering the Army in October, 1943. He was inducted at Fort Jackson, S. C. and had 17 weeks of trainig before going overseas. While overseas, Jay had the misfortune of receiving a severe wound in the right foot. He was on duty as ammuntion bearer and was carrying ammunition to the front lines in French terrirory, when he stepped on a loaded mine. As a result of this wound, he remained in the hospital from June until November, 1944. He received a medical discharge the latter part of 1944, and came back to work with us July 18, 1945, but left Slater in December.

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BALL TEAM WINS AND LOSES ONE

On Saturday, May 18, Brandon and Slater clashed in a baseball game played at Brandon, and when the smoke of battle had cleared away, the Slaterites were on the short end of the score to the tune of 9 to 4.

The game was close despite the score, and for 5 innings the game rocked along with the score being 3 to 2 in favor of Brandon. Mental lapses an slow fielding on the part of the Slater team cost them the game, as a couple of bad innings in which fly balls should have been caught led to the downfall of the ''Cashionites.''

The hits were fairly well distributed with Brandon collecting 11 hits off McCall, while Slater garnered 9 hits off the delivery of Morgan, the Braves' hurler.

The box score for the game follows:

Slater; AB; R; H; E P. Ledford, lf; 5;0;0;1 Dudley, 3b; 4;1;2;0 Ellenburg, rf; 3;2;1;0 Taylor, 1b; 4;0;2;0 Wilson, cf; 4;1;1;1 Cashion, c; 4;0;2;0 McCall, p; 3;0;0;0 A. Ledford, 2b; 3;0;0;1 Puckett, ss; 2;0;0;1 Drury, ss; 2;0;1;0 Hall, X; 1;0;0;0

Totals; 35;4;9;4

Brandon; AB; R; H; E McAbee, ss; 2;1;1;0 Reid, lf; 5;2;2;0 Campbell, 2b; 5;2;3;0 Morgan, p; 4;0;1;0 Foster, cf; 5;1;2;0 Wynn, 3b; 4;0;1;0 Humphries, rf; 3;1;0;0 Limbaugh, c; 3;1;1;0 Byrd, 1b; 4;1;0;0

Totals; 35;9;11;0

X - Batted for A. Ledford in 9th.

Slater 100; 100; 020 -4 Brandon 201; 004; 02 -9

On the preceeding Saturday, Slater defeated Judson at Judson by the score of 4 to 1, in a game featured by the pitching and hitting of Bliss McCall, the Slater pitcher. McCall made 2 hits out of 3 times at bat, one of them being a home run, which materially aided his cause.

Both teams fielded well with only 3 errors being committed, of which Judson had 2 and Slater 1.

This coming Saturday, May 25, Slater will be host to the Judson team here at Slater, and the game will get underway at 4:30 p.m.

The following is the box score for the game with Judson:

Slater; AB; R; H; E

P. Ledford, lf; 4; 0; 1; 0 Dudley, 3b; 4; 0; 1; 0 Ellenburg, cf; 5; 0; 1; 0 Taylor, 1b; 4; 0; 1; 0 W. Cashion, c; 4; 0; 1; 0 Puckett, ss; 3; 0; 0; 0 A. Ledford, 2b; 3; 1; 1; 0 F. Cashion, 2b; 1; 0; 0; 1 Toby, rf; 3; 1; 1; 0 McCall, p; 3; 2; 2; 0

Totals 34; 4; 9; 1

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Mrs. Thompson Is Host To Society

The Woman's Missionary Society of the Slater Baptist Church held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday evening, May 7, at the residence of Mrs. Charles T. Thompson. There were twenty members present.

The meeting was called to order by the president, Mrs. Jettie Ledford, and was opened by sining a song. During the business session, plans were discussed and made for sending a number of children to Camp Rawls.

Mrs. H. S. Richardson was in charge of the program, which was on the subject of racial problems. Devotional exercises were presided over by Mrs. W. W. Stephenson and was take from quotations from the Book of Isaiah, with the theme, ''God is no respecter of persons.'' Others taking part in the program were: Mesdames Aubrey Ledford, Darrell Toby, and the hostess, Mrs. Thompson.

During the social hour, Mrs. Aubrey Ledford entertained the group with several songs, one of which was ''Mother MeCrea.'' She was accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Stephenson.

At the conclusion of the social program, the hostess served delicious refreshements.

Worry does not empty the day of its trouble, but only of its strength.

''The truth never choked a man.'' Ladies' Home Journal.

The only safe thing to do when you meet a new mother and baby is to say: ''What a beautiful baby - and how well you're bringing him up!'' - Sadie Rutherford.

Scout Activities (Con't. from page 1, col. 3)

have registered to go during the period July 10-16.

The troop has one first-class scout, Jerry Mack Ballenger, and three other boys lack only one or two tests before making first-class.

The troop has awarded six merit badges, four of them to Ansel McMakin, Jr. and two to Jerry Mack Ballenger.

Judson; AB; R; H; E

Sparks, ss; 3; 0; 0; 0 Duffie, 2b; 4; 0; 1; 0 Campbell, c; 2; 0; 1; 0 McGill, 1b; 4; 1; 0; 1 Fowler, 3b; 3; 0; 0; 1 Landreth, p; 3; 0; 1; 0 Miller, cf; 2; 0; 0; 0 Taylor, cf; 1; 0; 0; 0 James, lf; 3; 0; 0; 0 Knight, rf; 3; 0; 1; 0 Cobb, Z; 1; 0; 0; 0

Totals; 29; 1; 4; 2

Z - Batted for Sparks in 9th

Slater 020 011 000 - 4 Judson 000 000 100 - 1