V. 4 No. 16 - The Slater News

PERFECTION IN TEXTILES—A SLATER FAMILY TRADITION SINCE 1790

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

THE SLATER NEWS Vol. 4 Slater, S. C., August 29, 1946 No. 14

[drawing of Slater Mill] Slater Mill SLATER, SO. CAROLINA 1943

Club Organized By Young Folks Here At Slater

On July 16, 1946, a number of the young people of Slater and the surrounding communities met at Slater Hall and formed a young people's club, which has been designated the "16-30" Club.

The purpose of this club is to provide clean and wholesome fun for the young people without reflecting anything on the rights, integrity, or good name of any organization or or individual.

The club bears the name of the "16-30" club because the age limit ranges from 16 to 30 years of age.

The following officers have been named by the club: President, F. J. Brannon, Jr.; Vice President, Bill Lybrand; Secretary, Aileen Gunter; Treasurer, Francis Gunter; Assistant Secretary, Betty McMullan; Sgt. of Arms, Harold Taylor; Publicity Officer, Frances Cole.

The committies and committeemen are as follows: Social Committee: Billie Hamilton— Chairman, Edith Lybrand, Maxine Brown; Enlistment Committee: Louise Booth — Chairman, Frances Miller, Kathleen Henderson; Project Committee: Bill Mauldin — Chairman, Barney Dewease, Jr., Guilford Dodson.

The club has adopted a set of rules and regulations, and each member has pledged himself or herself to respect these rules and to abide by them.

Plays, minstrels, hill billy programs and like entertainment will be sponsored by the club, and the public will be invited to attend these events.

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COMMUNITY STORE GETS NEW AWNING

An awning has recently been installed on the front of the local Community Drug Store and Cafe by the Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc.

Up until a year ago, the cafe and drug store had an awning which finally gave way to the ravages of time and had to be taken down. At that time, materials were so scarce that a new awning could not be purchased.

As soon as a new awning could be had, it was purchased and installed. It is green and silver in color and adds much to the exterior appearance of the building, as well as protecting those who work and those who visit the cafe and drug store.

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[photo of the display of war souvenirs, spans columns 2-4) The Display House on the front lawn of the Mill is the scene of one of the most interesting displays of war souvenirs. The articles on display are all from Japan and are the property of Mrs. Eunice Chastain who lent them to R. P. Canham who arranged the display.

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MRS. LOCKABY

The entire community was saddened on July 31, 1946 to learn of the death of Mrs. Vertie Elizabeth Crowe Lockaby who came to her death by being struck by an automobile near her home on the Greer Highway just above Marietta.

Mrs. Lockaby had just alighted from the BrevardGreenville bus, and as she attempted to walk across the road, was struck by a hit and run auto.

Mrs. Lockaby was a former employee of the Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc., having worked here in our Preparation Department as a Quiller Hand under Overseer Oscar R. Drury. She was well known to many of the residents of Slater, and, at the present time, has several relatives employed here at the plant. Mrs. Lockaby was born and reared in Pickens County and thus was a native South Carolinian. She was the daughter of Mr. Jim Crowe and the late Mrs. Dolly Reynolds Crowe. Some number of years ago, she moved to her own home near Cleveland. She was a Baptist and was a member of the Middle River Baptist Church of that community.

This young matron was only 24 years of age and will be greatly missed by a wide circle of friends and relatives. Mrs. Lockaby is survived by her husband, Carl W. Lockaby, her father, Jim Crowe, four sisters, Mrs. Ida Davenport, Miss

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Jap Display Seen By Many People

In this issue of The Slater News, we have a picture of the display house located on the front lawn of the mill. It is filled with souvenirs of war from Japan.

The entire display is owned by Mrs. Eunice Chastain, of Slater, and was sent to her by her husband, Abner C. Chastain, who for the past year has been stationed in Japan with the Army of Occupation. Mrs. Chastain lent the entire display to Mr. R. P. Canham, Manager of the Commissary, who arranged the display.

In the display is quite a bit of Japanese china, such as teapots, cups, saucers, and the like. Many of these have the oriental design common to china made in Japan and China, and are indeed works of art. There are several beautiful articles made of silk, and some are hand-embroidered with different designs.

Many persons have said that this display is the prettiest they have seen of souvenirs being sent back or brought back to this country by service men.

Mrs. Chastain and Mr. Canham are to be congratulated for making this display possible. Through the efforts of these two popular Slaterites, a worthwhile exhibit has been

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MIDDLE AMERICA HELPS WITH FOOD

Sugar, rice, and other tropical foodstuffs from Middle America will be speeded to hunger-ravaged areas of Europe and Asia, according to a recent report from Francis B. Sayre, UNRRA's diplomatic adviser. Cuba has set aside 40,- 000 tons of its 1945-46 sugar crop for devastated Europe; The Dominican Republic has promised 10,000 tons of rice and 9,000 tons of sugar. In addition to pledging one million dollars for UNRRA purchase of necessary foods, Cuba has also organized a team of doctors for service in China.

These actions represent supplementary contributions of Middle American countries to the work of UNRRA. Additional aid by these nations has been made possible largely by increased agricultural productivity resulting from introduction of scientific cultivation methods, plant breeding, and crop diversification programs.

The need for new agricultural techniques was recognized during the war, when the U. S. was cut off from its Far Eastern supplies of vital crops. U. S. Department of Agriculture experts, in cooperation with specialists of the United Fruit Company and interested Middle American governments, successfully cultivated such pro-

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Peabody College To Make Survey For Local School

Soon after the new school year begins on September 3, 1946, a survey of the educational needs of the Slater-Marietta Schools will be made by Dr. John E. Brewton, Director of the Division of Surveys and Field Services of the George Peabody College of Nashville, Tennessee. This survey is to be completed by December 1, 1946.

The survey is to be made for the purpose of ascertaining school needs of the local school years to come. The need for such a suvey has been apparent for some time due to the fact that enrollment in the local school is now at is highest peak. A few years ago there were 598 pupils enrolled in the Slater-Marietta Schools, but this past year the enrollment had grown to 672.

The present school buildings were built to take care of an enrollment of about 500 students, and since the enrollment is nearly 200 more than the capacity of the school, one can see the need of additional facilities.

When this crowded condition first existed two years ago, it was necessary to expand immediately. The only facilities available at that time were in Slater Hall, and for the past two years one section of the first grade and all sections of the second grade have been housed there. This building was made available through the generosity of the Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc., and the Slater Community Association of Slater. The Slater Community Association and the Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc.

(Con't. on page 3, col. 2) _________________________ SLATERITES HEAR HAROLD E. STASSEN

A number of Slaterites had the pleasure of hearing former Governor Harold E. Stassen, of Minnesota, speak at exercises held at Bonclarken near Hendersonville on August 19, 1946.

Governor Stassen spoke on the subject of "The Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man" and told how the world needed to get its foundations back to bed rock, those principles and precepts established by Jesus Christ.

A large audience was present to hear the Minnesota man deliver his address. Those attending from Slater were: Mr. and Mrs. J. A. White and Messrs. R. P. Canham, W. Earle Reid, Wallace Sutton, P. J. Acree, and Robert H. Atkinson.

Page Two THE SLATER NEWS August 29, 1946

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

STAFF

ROBERT H. ATKINSON . . . . . . . Editor CECIL R. ROSS . . . . . . . . . Asst. Editor CLAUDE GUEST . . . . . . Photographer

REPORTERS

Weave Room: Ernestine McCall, Nellie Barnette, Walker Reid, Gladys Cox, Rosalee Cox, Sarah Canham, Dovie Faust, Louise Bagwell, Geneva Rampey, Leora Ward, and Pearl Price.

Preparation Dept.: Jessie Vassey, Julia Brown, Mary Wallace, Bertha Jones, Sarah Singleton, Blanche Baxter, Nellie Ruth Payne, Stanley Hawkins.

Cloth Room: Opal W. Smith

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

EDITORIALS

Commend Too!

It is a common fault of most people to criticize, and to critisize severely, but seldom do we stop to congratulate or commend people for the good things that they do.

In the Holy Writ we can find these words, "Weep with those who weep and rejoice with those who do rejoice." In other words, we are admonished by the Book of Books to commend as well as critisize.

On this beautiful day, we think it timely to do a little commending instead of criticizing. To begin with, we would like to commend those employees of this company who work day in and day out to make the running of the mill a successs. In our way of thinking, they are the backbone of the entire organization. This includes everyone from the highest to the lowest, for without all working together as one, success cannot be achieved.

We can see the faithful employee making his or her way to the plant in the heat of summer and in the cold of winter; often trudging to work when it would be much more pleasant to remain at home.

We can see the busy supervisor as he come to work long before his employees arrive so that he can have his shift's work laid out by the time his workers arrive.

We ccan see the busy office worker as he or she guides the necessary paper work which contributes mightily to the manufacturing process as a whole.

We can see the representative of top management as he goes about the process of obtaining orders, supplies, making financial arrangements, etc., as he contributes his part toward the success of the plant.

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Most of us are sympathetic by nature and tend to sympathize with those in distress and equally well to criticize the efforts of others. Few of us take time to rejoice with those who rejoice, for unfortunately the sin of jealousy creeps in at this point, and we are too prone to leave our thanks unsaid when our efforts are crowned with success.

So today we congratulate and commend those from the top to the bottom who make the work of this company a success. Without you, all efforts would come to naught. You are indeed the Salt of the Earth!

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SLATER DAY BY DAY

The international Sunday School lessons for the current three months comprise a study of the ten commandments, as given in the Mosaic Law, and their interpretation in the light of New Testament teachings as applied to present day living.

Members of our local Baptist Church have recently completed a study course in which they spent each evening for a week studying and discussing the basic principles of living as laid down in the commandments.

Are we aware of the part that these rules play in our lives? Whether or not we ever attend church or even take any part in the religious activities, we have a certain feeling of security because there are people in our village that do make an honest effort to live by these commandments.

The one about keeping the Sabbath Day holy.—How long would you, as an individual, want to live in Slater if there were no observances of Sunday? If no church bells rang and no songs were sung and no prayers offered? If businesses were carried on as usual, and there was no time for rest or relaxation? Yet, out of the 800 people in our village, less than half of them go to church regularly.

And the commandment that forbids stealing.—In the light of present day teachings, failure to pay one's honest debts is stealing.

And the one about bearing false witness.—We don't have to tell a long minute falsehood to bear false witness. Just a shrug of a shoulder or a disdainful look can very easily leave false impressions.

And the new commandment which talks about loving your neighbor just as much as you love yourself.—This certainly goes a long, long way in shaping the conduct of the peoples in our community.

If you are not in the habit of attending church, now is a good time to begin. Attend the church of your choice next Sunday. __________________________ [column 2, bottom section]

CARD OF THANKS To the Voters of Slater and Greenville County

I wish to express my most sincere thanks and appreciation for the splendid support given me in the primary election. Thanks. B. B. Brown

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Cloth Room Chatter

John G. Southerlin, former Mo. M.M. 2/C in the U. S. Navy and brother of Annie Johnson, has recently been discharged from service. He served 18 months, spending most of that time in the Pacific area with several months on Okinawa. John recently returned to his old job in the Commisary of our plant. Welcome home, John! You were greatly missed.

Mr. and Mrs. Mays Stroud and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Bridwell had a Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Duff Stroud.

Agnes Bagwell's brother, Russell Roper, S-1/C, was recently discharged from the Navy. He served for two years and is very happy to be home again.

Miss Fay Garland was the recent week-end guest of Mr. and Mrs. George Garland.

Pfc. Thurman Page, former employee of the Cloth Room, was home on a week-end pass recently. He is now stationed at Camp Gordon, Ga. His wife, Mrs. Dorothy Pace, and his mother, Mrs. Ida Pace, recently enjoyed visiting Thurman at camp.

Mrs. Annie Johnson recently enjoyed having her sister, Patsy Southerlin, and Peggy and Betty Scarce as her week-end guests.

Pfc. Carl J. Bryson recently spent the week-end with his wife, Mrs. Margaret Bryson. He is stationed at Camp Kilmer, N. J.

We are sorry to hear that Lila Henry is ill. We wish for her a speedy recovery.

Russell Cox, S-1/C, brother of Elizabeth Rowland, has been discharged from the Navy and is now at his home in Greer.

Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Scarce and family, with Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Thompson and daughter as their guests, recently enjoyed a chicken supper out on the lawn of the Scarce home. There was plenty of fried chicken, slaw, potato salad, corn, tomatoes, and tea. Everyone had a very enjoyable evening. _______________________ Middle America

ducts as natural rubber, rotenone (an insecticide), essential oil grasses, dye-woods, mahogany, and other tropical woods. These tropical crops now supplement the "big three" staples of Middle America: Bananans, sugar and coffee. _____________________________ Jap Display (Con't. from page 1, col. 3)

produced for all to see. Anyone who hasn't seen this display will do well to see it in the next week or two before it is taken down and Mrs. Chastain's property returned to her. ________________________ "What the world needs is leader so great that when we vote for them we also vote for God!" — Wilfred Peterson, "Good Business."

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Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jones visited Mrs. Jones' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Ables, of Madison, S. C., over the week-end.

Frances and Louise Hall enjoyed the day Sunday at the Suddeth reunion held at Highlands.

Mrs. Pearl Garland is very happy since her daughter, Mrs. Clarence Burdett, presented her with her first grandchild, a big eight-pound girl born at the clinic on August 13.

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Grant are the proud parents of a baby girl, Glenda Ann.

We regret to lose Glenn Wilson. He left us recently and is now employed in a jewel shop in Greenville. Good luck to you in your new work, Glenn.

Mr. and Mrs. John Martin and children, Pat and Bobbie, visited Mr. and Mrs. K. B. Keisler Sunday.

Bertha Jones had as her guests Monday night, her brothers, Clifton and Clyde Ables.

We welcome Omer Phillips back to work on the second shift as a slasher tender.

If Mr. Drury looks a little gloomy these days, don't worry; he just regrets selling his Ford.

The second shift is honored with another recent bride, Blanche Raxter McCall. We all wish the couple a long, happy life together. Blanche sure was thrilled over the wedding gifts the employees of the Preparation Department gave her.

Mrs. Mattie Lou Gilstrap had as her recent guest, her sister, Emily Massingale, of Baltimore, Md.

Clarence Jones visited Paul Epps at his home on Paris Mountain recently.

Mr. Tom McCombs reports that his sisters, Mrs. Hazel Lynch and Mrs. Ida Dunn, are ill. We wish for them a speedy recovery.

The second shift quiller hands welcome Annie Peterson to their midst.

All of the men in the quiller room have been admiring Girard Harrison's new cigarette lighter. Girard says it works every time.

Sarah Singleton had as her guests this past week-end, Mrs. E. V. Lyday and family of Philadelphia.

Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Pittman, of Charleston, were the recent guests of Mr. John F. Hightower and family.

Mr. and Mrs. Gus Cody and Mr. and Mrs. James T. Wallace were the Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Dorn, of Travelers Rest.

Mr. and Mrs. Elzie Bowers were the Sunday guests of Mrs. Bowers' mother, Mrs. Fannie Bowers, of Traveler's Rest.

We understand that Mr. and Mrs. Blane Capps are building a new home near Marietta and are almost ready to move in. We wish for them much joy in their new home.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Batson were the Sunday guests of Mrs. S. P. Jones, of Hendersonville.

Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Adams and Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Chaplin were the Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Wallace.

We are glad to know that J. C. Jones has recently been dis-

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charged from service and is at home with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Jones.

We are very glad to have Mrs. Exie Harris back on the job after being out sick.

Lonnie Wallace has been spending his vacation with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Wallace, of Chester.

Stanley Wallace is spending his vacation in Greenville with his aunt, Mrs. W. W. Howell.

Mr. George Foster, of Lansing Mich., spent his vacation with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hargrove.

Charles H. Vickers, S-1/C, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Vickers, has recently been honorably discharged from the Navy.

Mack Vickers spent last week in Laurens as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. McDan-

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[cartoon for off the job safety] STAY SAFE OFF-THE-JOB, TOO [drawing of man pouring kerosene on his stove, text bubble: I'LL PEP UP THAT FIRE!. Wife in background, text bubble: DEAR ME — I LOOK AWFUL IN BLACK!, cat running away.]

Look at that cat scat! Sure, he has nine lives, but he knows what the "Old Man's" up to, so he's heading for the wide open spaces in a hurry.

You can't blame him. He's got respect for every one of his lives.

But you can blame the "Old Man."

Nothing may happen, you say? Perhaps so. But the National Safety Council says that more than 6,000 persons were killed and thousands more injured by burns, scalds and explosions in their home last year.

Plenty of these fearful accidents can be traced directly to plain foolishness in the use of gasoline and kerosene.

Pouring kerosene on a fire is a very good example of a very bad practice. A fire that seems dead can strip you clean as a whistle—clothes, har, and eyebrows. That is, if you're lucky!

Have the cans tightly stoppered so the explosive vapors cannot escape. Paint the gasoline can red; the kerosene blue. And keep the cans outside the house. Men, women, and children have died because someone mistook gasoline for kerosene.

You have only one life! Observe these precautions and you'll be taking fewer chances with it.

August 29, 1946 THE SLATER NEWS Page 3

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[headline, spans columns 1 & 2] GOINGS-ON - - - - - IN WEAVE ROOMS -

Mr. and Mrs. Buford Bellamy and children visited in Georgia over the week-end.

Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Chandler and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Poole, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Chandler, and Eugene Southerlin enjoyed a day in the mountains last week.

Miss Susan Suratt and Mrs. Dovie Faust spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. David Suratt and daughter, of Woodside.

On Sunday, August 6, Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Smith of Greenville, gave a surprise birthday dinner in honor of S/Sgt. A. L. Smith. Those attending the dinner besides Sgt. Smith, his wife and son were: Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Smith of Marietta, Mr. William Peake and son of Asheville, N. C., and Mr. and Mrs. Turner Jones of Slater.

J. G. Southerlin was the overnight guest of Charles Buchanan recently.

Mrs. G. H. Case was happy to have her son, Elbert Case, of Newton, N. C., home the past week-end.

Miss Pearl Price gave a birthday party for her little niece, Juanita Strickland, who was six years old Tuesday. All the little guests present had a grand time.

The second shifters in Weave Room No. 2 welcome George Graydon as their new weaver. George, we hope you will enjoy working with us.

We were sorry that Gladys

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Garrett was out from work a few days recently due to the illness of her brother-in-law. We hope he is much better now.

Mrs. Magdalene Hayden had as her guest for the week-end, her grandmother, Mrs. L. M. Hallon.

Roy Daniel's son, Rudolph, spent two weeks with his grandfather, Mr. W. T. Daniel, of Anderson, S. C.

Miss Neta Burrell has been out from work for a few days. Neta, we all hope you will soon be back with us.

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cline and family enjoyed a trip to the mountains Sunday.

Cpl. John E. Poole, of Atlanta, spent the past week-end at his home.

We are very glad to hear that Ralph Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Johnson, is improving nicely following a recent illness.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Richardson, of Greenville, and Mrs. Beulah Richardson and daughter were recent visitors of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Bright.

Mrs. A. D. Cannon, of Atlanta, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bishop, of Greenville, were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Bright recently.

Second shift employees in No. 1 welcome Cecil McKinney back to work as loom fixer.

Paul Epps and his family have moved from Marietta to Paris Mountain. __________________________ [column 1, bottom section]

Club Organized (Con't. from page 1, col. 1)

The members themselves will enjoy parties, picnics, etc.

In an interview, one of the members of the club stated that the purposes of the club could best be summed up by repeating the preamble to their rules: "We, the members of the '16-30' Club, in order to provide clean and welcome fun for the young people of Slater and the surrounding districts, promote the welfare of the community, without reflection on the rights or integrity of any individual group, association, do ordain and establish this self-supporting organization, which we have named the '16-30' Club, this sixteenth day of July in the year of our Lord, 1946."

The need for such a club has been felt for some time, and the community at large wishes these young people success in their undertaking. During the war, when many of the young men of our community were in the armed services and most of those who remained at home were busy in defense plants and similar work, it was almost impossible to devote any time to such an organization; but now since peace has been restored, it is felt that such a club will do much good and reflect greatly on the community through the lives of the young people who are members. ________________________ Happiness is not a station you arrive at, but a manner of traveling.—Margaret Lee Runbeck, Today's Woman.

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Peabody College (Con't. from page 1, col. 5)

have also donated sufficient funds in order to pay the salaries of from two to three teachers in the past two years, due to the fact that sufficient teachers could not be obtained under present South Carolina school laws.

The crowded condition of the schools was explained in a public meeting of the patrons of the school held some time ago. Mr. J. A. White, chairman of the Board of Trustees, explained the situation to those present at this meeting.

The expense of the survey to be made by Peabody College is to be borne entirely by the Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc., which is very much interested in seeing suitable school facilities available to the residents of the territory served by the local school. ___________________________ The old narrow trails where 2 cars could barely pass without colliding are happily being replaced by wide highways on which 6 or 8 cars can collide at one time.—Erie Ry. Magazine. ____________________________ If you are not afraid to face the music, you may get to lead the band some day.—Construction Digest. ___________________________ Some men blaze a way; others only blaze away.—CoalGetter, Enos Coal Mining Co. __________________________ Do not fear change for it is an unchangeable law of progress.—Great-West Life Bulletin.

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Theatre Guide

August 30, 1946 "THE LAST CHANCE" Starring E. G. Morrison

August 31, 1946 "RENEGADES" Evelyn Keyes Willard Parker

September 2, 1946 "ADVENTURE" Starring Clark Gable Greer Garson

September 6, 1946 "ZIEGFIELD FOLLIES OF '46" All Star Cast

September 7, 1946 "DRAGONWYCK" Starring Gene Tierney Walter Huston

September 9, 1946 "MISS SUSIE SLAGER" Starring Veronica Lake ______________________ Preparation News (Con't. from page 2, col. 3)

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Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Brannon had as their week-end guests recently, Mrs. Lois Brown, of Kannapolis, N. C., and Mrs. Hilliard of Columbia.

Billie P. Bates, who has spent the summer with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Cunningham of Darlington, is expected home soon for two weeks, after which he will return to Darlington to enter St. John High School in September.

One housing situation has been solved. Mrs. Carl Dill is very happy to be in her new home on Colonial Avenue in Greenville.

Mrs. Loyd Simpson has returned to work after her vacation. She enjoyed a trip through North Carolina and Tennessee with her husband and Mr. and Mrs. Winford Brock, of Spartanburg.

The Drawing-in room is happy to have Thelma Barker back at work. She has been out for awhile due to a sore foot.

Mrs. Frances Godfrey attended a memorial service last Sunday in Elberton, Ga. for her brother who was killed in service.

We are happy that Mrs. Brucie Hamilton is doing nicely following her recent operation, and hope she will soon be able to return to work.

Employees of the Drawingin room sympathise with Mrs. Mellie Waters in the death of her brother, Mr. Grady Holt. _____________________________ GRAND-FINLEY

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jackson Finley were married July 20 at the home of the Reverend B. Lester Huff.

Mrs. Finley is the former Miss Ruby Grand, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Grand, of Woodruff.

Mr. Finley is the son of Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Finley, of Marietta.

They are now making their home with the groom's parents.

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LINES FROM THE LIBRARY

Our "hats are off" to the Friday Afternoon Story Hour group for the fine performance which these children gave at Slater Hall on Tuesday night, August 6. Their program, composed of catchy recitations, songs, and the dramatization of the story "The Three Bears" was interesting and entertaining. The librarian joins the parents of these children in being justly proud of the splendid work these tiny tots have done at Story Hour. ________________________ The Girls' Library Club recently enjoyed a watermelon slicing at the home of the librarian. Twelve girls attended, and each one said that, for one time at least, she had all the watermelon she could eat. Each girl contributed a small amount toward paying for the melons, and the remainder was financed by the Slater Community Association. ____________________________ Members of the Boys' Library Club are enjoying baseball these days. All boys between the ages of 8 and 12 are urged to take part in the activities of this club. The boys meet at the library each Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. After selecting their books, they go to Slater Hall or to the Ball Park for the activities of the afternoon. __________________________ We have had more new library members recently.

Jimmy Clary, son of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Clary, has joined the Boys' Library Club. Jimmy and his family have not been living in our community very long, and we are happy to have him join our Boys' Club soon after coming to Slater.

Miss Evelyn Childs, of Travelers Rest, is also one of our new members. Miss Childs is a college student, and we are glad to have her visit the Slater Library during her summer vacation.

Judith Waldrop, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Waldrop, recently joined the Thursday afternoon Story Hour group. Her brother, Kenneth, is a member of Boys' Club, and it is with great pleasure that we welcome Judith to Story Hour.

Our other new member is Sammy White, a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. White. Sammy's sister, Molly, is also a member of Story Hour, and his brother, Jesse, is a member of Boys' Club. We are happy to have Sammy as one of our new members. ____________________________ CARD OF THANKS

Dear Friends,

We would like to take this opportunity to try to express our many thanks for the generous contributions given to us recently while Mrs. Bates was undergoing three serious operations. It was appreciated more than words could ever express. We are also grateful for all the other kindnesses shown us recently. Every card that has been sent and every kind word spoken have been most helpful. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bates

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DON'T WAIT FOR CURES

Eventually there will be an absolute cure for cancer. Perhaps there may be a medication that even will prevent cancer. Tragically enough, this is probably years away.

YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO WAIT UNTIL SCIENCE FINDS THE ANSWER.

There are many things you can do now to help prevent cancer. You can be alert and watchful for yourself and your family and insist on thorough medical examinations at least once a year.

Many thousands die of cancer every year who could have been saved had they acted soon enough. Surgery, X-ray and radium are succesfully used in treating cancer. As many as 90 per cent of some types of cancer can be cured in the early stages.

WITH PRESENT KNOWLEDGE ALONE, MOST CANCER CAN BE CURED IF DIAGNOSED SOON ENOUGH.

If you had a pail of water handy, when your house caught fire, you would throw it on the flames. You wouldn't wait for the fire signal!

Don't just sit and wait and hope that a cancer cure will be found. Be on your guard and prompt medical action can keep the scourge of cancer from increasing its toll.

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, INC. 350 Fifth Avenue New York 1, N. Y.

Funeral Services (Con't. from page 1, col. 2)

Verne Crowe, Mrs. Roscoe Bennett and Miss Ruth Crowe, one brother Lonnie J. Crowe and her grandmother, Mrs. Lizzie Crowe.

Funeral services for Mrs. Lockaby were held at the Middle River Baptist Church Friday afternoon, August 2 and were conducted by the Rev. J. E. Taylor and the Rev. Francis Whitmire. Interment was in the adjoining cemetery. Seving as active pallbearers were Henry Jonson, Harvey Prichett, Melvin Jarrard, H. Case, Millard Garland and Cecil Hart. Composing the honorary escort were Dr. E. C. Stroud, J. Harvey Cleveland, Norwood Cleveland, Jason Garland, Sherwood Guest and C. B. Moore. Flower girls were Miriam Crowe, Faye Garland, Thelma Hart, Grace Hart, Nellie Blevins and Marie Hazen.

The beautiful floral offering was a tribute to the esteem of Mrs. Lockaby by all who knew her.

Page Four THE SLATER NEWS August 29, 1946

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WITH OUR VETERANS

Slater Veterans continue to return to work at the Plant, and with this issue we extend a special welcome to the following.

Benjamin T. Ford

Ben was a weaver on the first shift under Marvin Hembree at the time he was called to service. He joined the U. S. Marines Nov. 17, 1942, and spent two years in service, two of which were spent overseas in the Pacific Theater. Ben was on active combat duty during some of the most difficult campaigns, having served at Marshall Islands, Marianas, and Iwo Jima. In spite of the many hardships endured during these campaigns, Ben continued to write cheerful letters to his relatives and the Slater News. When Ben received his Honorable Discharge the latter part of Oct. 1945, we were glad to welcome him back to our Plant. He is now employed as a Weaver under Mr. D. D. Toby.

James Morgan, Jr.

One of our colored Veterans, James Morgan, Jr., entered service with the U. S. Navy in January, 1942. After six months of training in the states, he reached the rank of Gunners Mate, and served for three years in the European and Pacific Areas. He received ten battle stars—five in the European and five in the Pacific, but luckily escaped without being injured. Morgan was discharged from the Navy in Jan. 1946, and returned to his old job in the Warehouse in March. However, he left our employ in April, due to ill health.

Wilson Henson

Before entering service, this Veteran was employed in our weaving department, and left here to join the Air Corps in Feb. 1943. He served one year overseas in the Pacific Area, and saw action in the campaigns of Guam and Saipan. Soon after receiving his Honorable Discharge in Feb. 1946, he returned to his old job with us.

Wilmer C. Hayes

Wilmer worked as a yarn clerk in our Plant until he entered service with the Army Air Force in April 1943. He was in service three years, and spent about four months in the Pacific Area. A short time after reciving his Honorable Discharge in Feb. 1946, Wilmer returned to work with us as a slasher helper in the preparation department.

Weyman B. Dublin

This man was working in our weaving department as a cloth doffer prior to entering service in Dec. 1943. After three months of basic training in the states, he was assigned to duty in the Asiatic-Pacific Area, where he served twenty-one months. He received his Honorable Discharge Jan. 11, 1946, and returned to work here on his former job in March 1946.

Ralph Poole

Prior to his induction with the Army in March 1943, Ralph was working in our weaving department as a weaver. He served eleven months in the E. T. O., and was on active duty during three major combats. He was given an Honorable

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Discharge March 1, 1946, and returned to work here on his old job March 11, 1946.

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[photo of 2 men cooking fish, spans columns 2 & 3] If it is fish to be cooked there is none better to do it than J. Tom Cooper and his helper, Daniel Parnell. These men are employees of Weave Room 3 and preside over the preparation of food at the monthly meetings of their club. In this picture, they are at Wayside Park.

FIBRE GLASS NOW USED BY ARMY

Army field jackets, parkas, boots, and mittens lined with fibre-glass will be tested for their protection against extremely cold temperatures in the Alaska maneuvers next winter, the War Department announced today. This clothing will be tested by Army Ground Forces "Frigid" at Fairbanks and "Williwaw" at Adak.

Experimental types of arctic wearing apparel, designed by the Quartermaster Corps, employ a one-inch layer of fibreglass batting in place of the wool and pile linings used in standard cold-weather clothing.

The fibre-glass batting is quilted in small squares on nylon mesh and inserted between the outer shell and inner lining of the garment. At present, the lining is attached, although the possibility of a detached liner, for cleaning purposes, is considered.

An experimental fibre-glass lined parka was worn by a Quartermaster observer during the recent Musk Ox operation in northern Canada last winter. The Observer reported that it afforded complete comfort even when the temperature was 40 degrees below zero —the coldest experienced in the exercise. Some recommendations for minor alterations, such as increasing the depth of the parka hood, are being incorporated in the new designs.

With fibre-glass insulation, the parka weighs 1½ pounds less than the combined weight of the standard Pile Parka and Parka Field Cotton O. D. and

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three pounds less than the Overcoat field parka type. At the same time the firbre-glass insulated garmet is expected to prove much warmer, less hampering to body movements, and easier to put on and off.

Experiments are being conducted with sleeping bags employing fibre-glass as the insulating medium.

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OFFICE NEWS

Clarissa Camden, along with the members of the Young People's Sunday School Class, spent the week-end at Table Rock. They enjoyed swimming and boat riding.

Mr. and Mrs. Troy Hannon attended the Tate Reunion Sunday at Double Springs. They enjoyed a delicious picnic dinner which was spread under the trees.

Mrs. Clara Schwiers spent the week-end at Folly Beach, S. C.

Miss Marie Goldsmith enjoyed having her cousins, Misses Merle and Doris Glazener of Anderson spend a few days with her recently.

Miss Frances Coleman, Miss Gwendolyn Foster, Mr. Clyde Hayes, and Mr. Riley Farr recently enjoyed a chicken supper at Paris Mountain State Park. __________________________

"In the old days, the board of education was a shingle."— Alexander Animator. __________ "The soundness of your ideas is more important than the sound of your words."—Howard W. Newton __________ Most of us think we could move mountains — if someone would clear the hills out of the way.—Sunshine Magazine.

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[headline, spans cols. 4 and 5] Baseball Team in Red Hot Fight For Second Half League Pennant

In a well played Piedmont Textile League game Wednesday, August 21, Slater defeated Union Bleachery on the Union Bleachery field by a score of 3 to 2.

The game was a pitchers' duel between Roy Brooks of Union Bleachery and Bliss McCall of Slater. Brooks gave up 6 hits to 5 from McCall. All hits by both teams were singles.

In the top half of the fifth inning, Slater scored 2 runs, and, in their half of the same inning, the boys from Union Bleachery tied it up again. In the eighth, however, the Slater boys scored a run which was the margin of victory.

In the fourth inning, Joe Ellenburg of Slater fouled one of Roy Brooks' fast pitches into the mask of C. Brooks, Union Bleachery's catcher, forcing the Bleacherite to leave the game as his face was badly cut by his mask giving way causing the injuries to his face.

Further victory was contributed by Bliss McCall, Slater pitcher, who was able to take Bishop's sacrifice which was a bunt down the first base line and tag the runner before he could reach first base. R. Brooks, who had singled previously, attempted to go to third on the play, but McCall, after tagging Bishop, relayed the ball to Dudley, Slater third baseman, who tagged Brooks for an out on third base. This was the only double play of the game. The box score for this game is as follows:

Slater	AB	R	H	E
Dudley, 3b	2	1	0	0
Wilson, lf	4	0	0	0
Ellenburg, rb	4	0	1	0
A. Ledford, 2b	4	0	2	1
Taylor, 1b	4	0	0	0
P. Ledford, ss	4	0	0	1
Rampey, cf	4	1	1	0
W. Cashion, c	3	1	1	0
McCall, p	4	0	1	0
Totals	33	3	6	2

Union Bleachery	AB	R	H	E
Heaton, rf, c	4	0	1	0
R. Brooks, p	4	0	1	0
Bishop, 2b	4	0	1	2
Turner, 3b	4	0	0	0
Bell, 1b	4	0	0	0
Patterson, cf	4	1	1	0
C. Brooks, c	1	0	1	0
Evington, rf	2	0	0	0
Miller, lf	2	1	0	0
Belcher, ss	2	0	0	0
Z. Epps, rf	1	0	0	0
Totals	32	2	5	2

Slater ------------------ 000 020 010—3 Union Bleachery -- 000 020 000—2

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Perry Rampey, veteran Slater pitcher, allowed only three hits in defeating Camperdown in a regular scheduled Piedmont Texttile Baseball League game played at Slater on Saturday, August 24. The game was fast and of the unspectaclar type. Part of the game was played in the drizzling rain.

Aubrey Ledford, Slater second baseman, was the slugging star of the game with three hits out of four official times at the plate. Emerson Cashion was forced to go behind the bat after his son, Bill Cashion hurt his hand and the "old man" responded by getting two hits out of two official times at bat.

The feature of the game was the steady pitching of Rampey who caused 10 of the Campers to fan the air for third strikes. He gave up only one base on balls.

By virtue of their defeat of Union Bleachery, Slater is in a tie for first place, and, this week, meets Brandon in a couple of games. Should Slater take the measure of Brandon in both these games, and Union Bleachery defeats Judson this week, an extra game between Union Bleachery and Slater will be necessary to win the second half. The winner of the second half will play Brandon, winner of the first half in a post-season series for the lead title.

The box score of the Camperdown game is as follows:

Camperdown	AB	R	H	E
Mintz, lf	3	0	0	0
Burrell, rf	1	0	0	0
McDowell, ss	4	0	1	0
Thompson, c	3	0	0	0
Brazeale, b	2	0	1	2
Ervin, p	2	0	0	0
Barnette, 3b	2	0	0	0
J. Whitaker, cf	3	0	0	0
Davis, rf, lf	3	0	1	0
D. Whitaker, 2b	3	0	0	0
Guest, p, 1b	3	0	0	1
Totals	29	0	3	3

Slater	AB	R	H	E
Dudley, sb	2	1	0	0
Wilson, lf	4	1	1	0
Taylor, 1b	4	0	2	0
A. Ledford, 2b	4	1	3	0
McMakin, cf	3	0	0	0
P. Ledford, ss	4	0	0	0
W. Cashion, c	2	1	0	0
E. Cashion, c	2	0	2	0
F. Cashion, rf	2	1	0	0
Hall, rf	2	0	0	0
Rampey, p	4	1	1	0
Totals	33	6	10	0

Camperdown -- 000 000 000—0 Slater ------------- 230 010 000—6