V. 4 No. 2 - The Slater News

[image of mill to left of headline] Old Slator Mill PAWTUCKET, R. I. Est. 1790

PERFECTION IN TEXTILES - A SLATER FAMILY TRADITION SINCE 1790 THE SLATER NEWS Vol. 4 Slater, S.C. January 31, 1946 No.2

[image of mill to right of headline] Slater Mill SLATOR, SO. CAROLINA 1943

[title spans top of columns 1 & 2] Safety A Factor In All of Life; Fire Preventions is No Exception

[column 1] Fire, that great destroyer of homes and industries, yearly takes a staggering toll of American lives and property. In fact, even as this article is being written, homes and places of business are going up in smoke and flames and lives are being needlessly snuffed out. It doesn't seem possilbe that fire could be such a tremendous menace, does it? But that's because it hasn't visited you in all its terrifying reality and you don't think much about fire because you've probably never been burned. But fire is something to think about because it's not at all improbable you'll experience personal contact with its dangers some day.

As an employee of a substantial industry there are many things you should know about fire prevention in order that you and your fellow employees may be protected at all times. When you are on the job you are a member of a community in which many lives and much valuable property must be protected. You are a responsible member of this group and as such should be acquainted with the rules of fire prevention for the benefit of all concerned.

The prevention of fire is based on sound, sensible factors none of which require more than average common sense and interest in the safety of yourself and your fellow workers. The following simple rules are not hard to memorize and will prevent many a fire if you'll make every effort to keep them in mind while on the job. Many of them can be applied to fire prevention at home, too.

1. Never allow stairways, aisles and fire escapes to become cluttered with unnecessary objects. They are avenues of escape in case of fire.

2. Rubbish and oily waste should not be kept in covered metal containers only.

3. If you notice a fire hazard, report it. You'll never be rebuked for taking an interest in the lives and property of others.

4. Know where fire extinguishers are kept and learn how to use them.

5. When you see a sign that reads "No Smoking" obey it to the letter. It was put there for a reason.

6. Never store paints, greases or inflammable materials in lockers. You are looking for trouble when you do.

7. Don't attempt a welding operation in the vicinity of flammable gases, vapors or fluids.

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[column 2] COMPANY THANKED BY BRUNER HOME

After the Christmas Party, which was held at Slater Hall on the morning of December 22, it was found that a number of bags of fruit still remained even after the sick of the community and the chaingang had received a part of the bags remaining.

The remaining sacks were still on hand when work was resumed after the holidays. What to do with it constituted a problem. It was finally decided to send it to the Bruner Home for children in Greenville so that the children there might enjoy it. This was done, and recently the following letter was received here:

"Mr. J.A. White Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc. Slater, S.C. Dear Mr. White: Thank you is such a small way for us to show our appreciation for the gift of candy, nuts, and fruit that you sent us.

Would you kindly convey our appreciation to all those responsible for a part in this gift. We extend to you an invitation to come and visit Bruner Home at your convenience.

Sincerely yours, James R. Hanley Captian, Superintendent."

This thoughtfulness on the part of officials here is just another instance of the Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc., helping out in worthwhile activities in this and surrounding communities.

The thanks of the Bruner Home are greatly appreciated, and all concerned are glad that a small part was played in bringing happiness to those unfortunate children.

Clothing Needed For The Farmers

Relief workers in all the bombed, mined, burned-over countries report a desperate need for work clothes and shoes.

The bulk of clothing and shoes contributed in the nationwide clothing collection last spring came from urban areas. Proportionately little of the millions of pounds shipped overseas included overalls, boots, work shirts, jeans, and rough, warm clothing suitable for farmers who must work in the fields and barns in all weather, or for their families who must trudge long distances to market, school, or church. (Con't on page 2, col.3)

[column 3] Mrs. Van Yahres Is Visitor At Slater Library

On a recent visit to Slater, Mr. and Mrs. George Van Yahres, of New York, visited the library. While talking to Mrs. Van Yahres, who is French, the librarian discussed with her the ways in which members of the library clubs can aid in helping to relieve the destitute condition of the children of France.

Mrs. Van Yahres has a personal interest in this problem and was able to give the librarian some very helpful information regarding the matter. According to Mrs. Van Yahres, packages containing such articles as soap, tooth paste, needles, thread, chocolate bars, powdered milk, cocoa, sugar, coffee, tea, and canned meats are greatly appreciated by the children of France, since such things are almost unobtainable there. Members of the library clubs will probably do some relief work of this nature in the near future, since it would be helpful both to them and to the French children who recieve the gifts.

As most of you know, Mr. Van Yahres is landscape gardener and tree specialist for Slater, and comes here from New York as his work demands.

NOTED BAPTIST IS VISITOR AT SLATER

Mrs. J.B. Boatwright, of Mullins, S.C., was a recent visitor in the home of Mr. and Mrs. P.J. Acree on Circle Drive.

Mrs. Boatwright came by Slater on her return from a trip to Cuba where she visited the Baptist Mission Schools. She was for several years president of the South Carolina Baptist Missionary Union and is known by many Southern Baptists for her teaching of Foreign Missions in the Baptist churches of the South.

She has traveled extensively in order to obtain first hand information about the mission work and has visited Alaska, Hawaii, Africa, Egypt, Paelstine, Italy, and many other countries in this interest. She has also made visits to the Indian reservations here in the United States in order to observe Baptist mission work in that field.

While in Slater, Mrs. Boatwright enjoyed the servies and fellowship at the Slater Baptist Church.

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BOYS CLUB PLAY BASKETBALL NOW

The Boy's Library Club is meeting regularly each Wednesday afternoon. The club members meet in the library to exchange their books and then go to Slater Hall where they play basketball. In spite of the bad weather, the attendance has been good at each meeting.

After the boys all assemble at Slater Hall they select captains and choose sides. There are approximately five complete teams each Wednesday. These teams take turns, with the winning team reamaining on the court to engage in the next team scheduled to play. This system always inspires each team to do its very best in order that it might get to remain on the floor after its opponent has been defreated.

Due to the fact that this club is for boys between the ages of eight and twelve, several boys were dropped from the roll at the end of 1945, while several other boys were promoted from the Story Hour groups to the Boys' Club. However, most of the boys who were automatically dropped at the beginning of this year continue to attend the regular club meetings. These older boys assist the director of the club by managing basketball teams, composed of the smaller boys, and also by serving as referees. These extra services are needed and the sponsor deeply appreciates the continued interest and assistance of these ex-club members.

Much interest, on the part of this older group of boys, has been manifested toward organizing a club of their own-a club which will fill the place in their lives made vacant by the lack of membership in the Boys' Library Club.

Club Gets Many New Recruits

On the first Wednesday of this year the following boys were promoted from Story Hour to the Boys' Library Club: Kenneth Godfrey, Abie Cook, Gib Toby, Bobby Hawkins, Marshall JOnes, Bobby Smith, Philip Henderson, Grady Eanes, and Bobby Addington

All of these boys have a splendid Story Hour record, and we rejoice with them that their achievements have enabled them to step up into Boys' Club, where they wil have an opportunity to participate in such activities as bas(Con't. on page 2, col. 3)

[title spans top of column 4 & 5] Doctor Sampey To Lecture Here On Experiences in Dark Continent

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The next serires of lectures, sponsored by the Slater Community Association, will be held at Slater Hall on the evening of February 5 at 8:00 o'clock, according to an announcement by W. Earle Reid, Director of Education Recreation.

The speaker of the evening will be Dr. John R. Sampey, Jr., of Furmn University, who will speak on the subject, "Forty Thousand Miles Over Africa." Due to the fact that this lecture will be based on the travel experiences which the speaker had on the "dark" continent and in the aire over Africa during his twenty-three months of foreign service in World War II, it should prove to be one of the most interesting feature of the year for the people of this vicinity.

At the present time, Dr. Sampey is head of the Chemistry Department of Furman University, having taken over this position in 1934. He is author of "A Textbook of Pandemic Chemistry" and holds membership in several professional associations and fraternities. Dr. Sampey has the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Chicago. During the past summer he spent three months on a research program sponsored by the Francis P. Garvan Cancer Foundation of New York City.

Our guest speaker is the son of one of the greatest educators the South has produced, Dr. John R. Sampey, Sr., who for many years served as president of the Baptist Theological Seminary of Louisville, Kentucky.

During World War I, Dr. John R. Sampey, Jr. held the rank of Lieutenant ad served eleven months overseas. He has been a reserve officer for more than twenty-three years. During World War II, he was a Lieutenant colonel with the Army and rendered four years of active service to his country. His duties were with the Inspector Generals Department which afforded him the opportunity of traveling extensively over the eintire continent of Africa and parts of Italy. The first-hand experiences which Dr. Sampey had had qualify him well to speak on the subject, "Forty Thousand Miles Over Africa."

An interesting program of special music is also being arranged. The residents of Slater and the surrounding communities will miss a very worthwhile program if they fail to be present to hear Dr. Sampey speak.

Admission will be free, and no tickets will be necessary. The public is cordially invited.

Page Two THE SLATER NEWS January 31, 1946

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

STAFF Robert H. Atkinson.........Editor Cecil Sprights.........Asst. Editor

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

Preparation Dept.: Jessie Vassey, Dorothy Hawkins, Julia Brown, Mildred Mull, Mary Walace, 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 This Changing World

We live in a constantly changing world and although we are often unaware of the changes going on, we cannot deny the fact that most changes are for the betterment of all.

A look around us will convince us of that fact. Most of us can remember when automobiles were very scarce and were things to be toyed with rather than a mode of transportation. Likewise, we can remember when there were no talking motion pictures, no electric refrigerators, no radios, no airplanes, and a long list of other improvements which are now commonplace and taken for granted.

No one will deny the fact that all of these improvements and changes have been for the best, for they all have contributed their part to a better world. Such improvements tend to make life more enjoyable and brings luxuries to the life of the average man that kings never dreamed of in their luxeries.

Even homes are not built now as formerly. In the olden days, houses were large, and the pantry or storehouse was big in order that a considerable amount of groceries could be kept on hand. The tendency today is toward smaller houses with small pantries, for buying groceries today is a day-to-day proposition.

Despite the fact that changes, new inventions, and such like matters tend to improve living conditions and, as a result make life more enjoyable and more abundant, it is a fact the majority of us resist a change and express it by wanting to do as we always have done. We hear this when a person expresses a wich for "the good old days."

The manufacturing of rayon goods is a comparatively new business, and, as a result, many

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changes have been made since the first piece of rayon cloth was made, and as men learn more about it, many more changes will probably be made. No one can argue that these changes have not been for the best, for rayon products are better than ever, and as new methods of manufacturing it are discovered, it will be even better.

The Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc., is a company engaged in the manufacture of rayon products. This field is highly competitive, and realizing this, the company is always seeking

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new improvements to keep ahead and abreast of its competitors.

These changes are often small and inconspicuous, for it means a new way of handling or a new machine here and there; still the product becomes better and better. It is hard sometimes to adopt these new things and we are prone to resist them; still the results obtained demand that this be made in order to meet competition.

Bu meeting competition through such changes, this company is able to sell itss goods, and as long as this happens, jobs are available for those employed here. This means that we have to take changes in stride, for it betters and helps secure our future as the world moves on. _______________________ Pride is the basis of all true courage. There never was a hero without pride and never a coward who could boast of having it.—Anonymous.

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SLATER DAY BY DAY

"Just How Good Are Our Schools?" is the title of an article by Arthur Kornhauser, Ph.D., in the February issue of the American Magazine (p. 48). The facts in this article are compiled from the opinions of educational experts, such as school superintendentsm, specialists on education and government officials in the education field.

These experts seem to think that our schools are doing right well in developing skills in reading, writing, and arithmetic, but when it comes to preparing pupils to earn a living or preparing them for democratic citizenship the schools aren't doing so well. And when the question of fitting pupils for personal and family responsibilties and guiding them in the proper use of spare time, the schools, as a whole, are doing nothing.

Whose fault is it? Certainly not the teachers', for they teach the subjects prescribed by the State Board of Education.

Is it the parents' fault? Should they demand a change in the school set-up?

Or is the situation brought about because science and medicine and industries have made such enormously progressive advances in recent years that the schools and schools' systems have just been left behind?

This little incident observed in our village last spring shows plainly that the trouble lies largely in the lack of cooperation between schools and homes.

It was a cool misty morning in early spring. A 'teen age boy—slim, undernourished, and minus coat and hat—was hurrying along at seven minutes until nine o'clock and pausing nervously between hurries to roll himself a cigarette. First, the paper bag full of tobacco falls out of his tobacco box. He stoops to pick up the spilled tobacco and drops his partly made fag. He places the tobacco box carefully on the sidewalk while he reaches for another piece of paper in his shirt pocket. Drops package of tobacco papers, and jumps to catch them before they fall into a puddle. Wipes paper carefully on shirt bosom and pours tobacco slowly. He puts the tobacco box in his shirt pocket, rolls his cigarette and sticks it into his mouth. He shifts tobacco box to hip pocket and sprints for school. Remembers his fag isn't lit and pauses at fire hydrent to strike a match before he sprints again. He carries neither books nor lunch.

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Cloth Room Chatter

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Sharp had as their recent guests Capt. and Mrs. J. W. Causy from Charlotte, N. C.

Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Tate and family recently visited Mrs. Tate's brother, Maurice Owens, and family of Hendersonville, N. C.

Everyone was sorry to hear that Patsy Southerlin, sister of Annie Johnson, was injured in an accident recently. We are glad to hear that she isn't seriously injured and we wish for Patsy a speedy recovery.

Mr. and Mrs. George Garland had as their Sunday guest Mrs. Garland's sister, Mrs. Jim Medlin, of Biltmore, N. C.

Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Wigington and Aileen, of Greenville, S. C., were the supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Smith on Saturday night.

Marie Smith recently enjoyed a short visit with her sister, Mrs. Margaret Rice, of Travelers Rest.

We were sorry to hear that Herman Lee Burns, son of Braman Burns, has been quite ill for the past few days with pneumonia. We hope he will soon be well again.

Cloth Room employees wish to welcome Catherine Burns, M. C. McCain, Elizabeth Rowland, and Lillian Johnson to their department. We hope they will enjoy their work with us. ________________________________ Club Gets (Con't. from page 1, col. 4)

ketball, softball, football, swimming, and many other activities dear to the heart of a boy. We wish them every success in their new club work. _________________________________ Clothing Needed (Con't. from page 1, col. 2)

Keep in mind the serious plight of farm families the world over when you ransack your closets, attics, chests for the Victory Clothing Collection for overseas relief. In a large measure the well-being of any country depends on the farmer's ability to produce food. He must have clothing to enable him to carry on his work.

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[headline, spans cols. 4 & 5] PREPARTION DEPARTMENT N-E-W-S

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Terrel and children visited Mrs. Alma McDuffie in Ware Shoals Sunday.

We wish to welcome the following newcomers to the first shift: Homer Capps, David Batson, Tommie Hinton, and Mrs. Nellie Ruth Payne. We especially welcome Tommie Hinton, who has returned to work as a size mixer after over three years of service with the U. S. Army. We hope each of you will enjoy your work her.

Mr. James Barnett reports that his wife, Mrs. Grace Barnett, has returned home after undergoing an operation at the General Hospital in Greenville.

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Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Brown and Mr. and Mrs. Billie Phillips were recent guests of Reverend and Mrs. S. A. Phillips, of Toccoa, Ga.

Mr. J. C. Campbell, Charles Campbell, and Mrs. Margaret Campbell of Shelby, N. C. visited Mrs. Bessie Robinson and Miss Ruth Campbell recently.

Mrs. Louise Hughes has been informed that her brother, Pvt. George Marshall Johnson, is a patient in the Station Hospital, New Orleans. We wish for him a speedy recovery.

Mr. and Mrs. Seldon Bray and Mr. and Mrs. Billie Phillips visited Mrs. J. W. Hunt, of Seneca, last Sunday.

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Do You Remember Your Geography?

The geography which you learned in grammar school has been considerably scrambled, in some nations, by the long years of war. There are, however, many geographical facts which remain unchanged and which you should be familiar with. The following quiz will tell you whether or not you were an apt pupil in grammar school. A score of 10 is perfect. 8 shows you were an attentive pupil. 6 will reveal that you didn't care much for geography. If you obtain a score of less than 6 you evidently played hooky too often.

1. Lima is the capital of: (a) Brazil (b) Peru (c) Bolivia. 2. The Taj Mahal is located in: (a) India (b) Arabia, (c) Persia. 3. The capitol of India is: (a) Bombay (b) Calcutta (c) New Delhi. 4. The largest river in Russia is: (a) The Don (b) The Ural (c) The Volga. 5. The Amazon river is in: (a) Argentina (b) Brazil (c) Paraguay. 6. The capitol of Australia is: (a) Canberra (b) Sydney (c) Melbourne. 7. The Cape of Good Hope is in: (a) Africa (b) South America (c) The United States. 8. The Grand Canyon is in: (a) Wyoming (b) Arizona (c) Colorado. 9. The capitol of Afghanistan is: (a) Herat (b) Kabul (c) Kandahar. 10. Hudson Bay is in (a) Canada (b) The United States (c) Australia.

Answers: 1. (b), 2. (a), 3. (c), 4. (c), 5. (b), 6. (a), 7. (a) 8. (c), 9. (b), 10. (a).

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CANCER FACTS

It is a curious fact that the womb, which cradles the human embryo, is the same organ that gives life to certain malignant growths to which 25 out of every 1,000 women who reach 40 succomb.

Although it cannot be definately stated that cancer of the uterus is caused by one or more specific agents, it is a fact that the death rate can be greatly reduced if the cancer is discovered in an early stage.

Do not develop cancerphobia. Become cancer conscious. If you are over 30 adopt a vigilant program!

1. Have a complete pelvic examination at least twice a year, either by your doctor or an approved clinic. 2. Don't tolerate abnormal bleeding whether of the menopause type or not. Consult your gynecologist at once. 3. Don't indulge in home remedies or cures of the pill or salve type. There are only three medically approved types of treatment — surgery, Xrays and radium.

Don't let cancer hold you in a vise of fear! An examination may give you the reassurance of knowing that you do NOT have cancer. On the other hand, if an early malignancy is discovered, you have an excellent change of a complete cure. CANCER OF THE UTERUS CAN BE CURED!

American Cancer Socity 350 Fifth Avenue New York City ___________________________ He knows not when to be silent who knows not when to speak.—Publilius Syrus. ________________________ [cartoon of dog dreaming of bone and walking into hole labeled DANGER] DAY DREAMING causes ACCIDENTS

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

Mrs. Sue Sprouse and Mrs. Nora Waldrop attended the funeral of Mrs. Ella Waldrop Sullivan in Piedmont last week.

Hoyt Looper, brother of Miss Beatrice Looper, recently spent a short furlough at his home.

Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Lathem were the Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank White.

Seaman First Class Elbert Henson, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Henson, was a recent visitor in the plant. He is on a 90 day leave after re-enlisting in the U.S. Navy for two years. Elbert is a former employee of Weave Room No. 3.

Robert A. Henson has recently been discharged from the Navy and had returned to his old job as weaver in No. 3.

Richard Harvey, of the U. S. Navy, was a recent visitor in the plant.

Mr. Frank White was called to Atlanta, Ga., recently due to the death of his uncle.

Mr. O. T. Hopkins, who is a S/Sgt. in the State Guards, attended the annual banquet given in their honor at Hotel Greenville last week. General

Dozier was the principal speaker for the occasion.

We welcome Ralph Kidd, Ruth Norton, Gladys Banks, and Margaret Henson as new employees in No. 2 Weave Room. We are also glad to have Mrs. Joe Johnson back with us to work as a battery filler.

Mrs. Rosa Gaines and sons, Frank and Marcell, and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hughes, of Greenwood, S. C., spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Duck Smith.

We welcome Mrs. Juanita Epps to the third shift in No. 2. We also welcome Paul E. Jewell, a former employee of No. 3, to No. 2 Weave Room.

Miss Edna Chandler recently spent the day with Miss Ruth Maw of Greenville.

We welcome the following new faces to No. 2: Claude Oliver Jones, Albert Pace, Davis Grady Hall, Fate Henson. All of these except Mr. Hall are returned veterans.

Good luck to Horace Saxon who is leaving us to work on his farm.

Many Fortunes Lie Undiscovered Yet

''Fifteen men on a dead man's chest; yo, heave, ho and a bottle of rum.'' You'll probably recall these words from Robert Louis Stevenson's tale of adventure on the high seas and the eventual unearthing of a vast treasure is a masterpiece of fiction. But truth is even stranger still and the truth is that countless billions in gold, silver and jewels lie unrecovered in secret hiding places and at the bottom of the sea in many corners of this world of ours.

The richest fields of unrecovered treasure are located in Peru and the Canal Zone, scenes of conquest and adventure peopled with such vivid characters as Henry Morgan, notorious English Pirate, Francisco Pizzaro, conqueror of Peru, and other colorful buccaneers among whom were the notorious Captain Cowley, Captain Roberts, Lolonais, Stede Bonnet and others. These adventures acquired fabulous treasure which history reveals to be well hidden and unrecovered even to this day.

The richest loot of all remains undiscovered in Peru where the Incas secreted hundreds of millions of dollars in gold and silver bullion from the greedy hands of Pizzarro and his unscrupulous crew of conquistadores. Huge golden idols and jewels of inestimable value lie hidden in many secret places in Peru. So well did the ancient Incas hide their treasures that not a single clue to their whereabouts has ever been uncovered. So if you yearn for sudden riches we can tell you that Peru is the place to search for fabulous treasure. But beyond giving you the general location we are helpless to aid you further.

Then there is the treasure of Cocos Island, which is estimated at over twelve millions of dollars in gold and jewels. The loot of Lima Cathedral in Peru, this vast treasure was buried by Captain Thompson, the pirate, and has been the object of search by several treasureseeking expeditions, all of which came no closer to the buried millions than the finding of a few pieces of gold bullion and ancient golden coins. Some day, Cocos Island may give up its valuable secret, but, at present, the treasure is still there for anyone who cares to take the trouble to ferret it out.

Farther north is the site of a pirate fortune buried at Oak Island, Nova Scotia. Several expeditions have failed to unearth loot, valued at over one million dollars, which is buried on Oak Island. The actual location of the treasure is known, but obstacles erected by its original pirate owners have, to date, proven too much for even modern science to overcome.

So, you see, billions of dollars in treasure lie waiting to be unearthed by enterprising searchers. The only barrier to the actual finding of them lies in the fact that there are no clues or maps to lead on to their secret burial places. But the treasures are there all the same. Yes sir, they are there!

GOD'S CREDIT

''... whatsoever things are honest ... think on these things.''- Phil. 4:8.

Self, if you would win Life's Game, Shrink not from your share of blame. In Christ firmly take your stand, Speak the Truth, be a man. Be humble both in heart and mind; Just let Christ live and Self resign. If there's ever Credit due, God will see 'tis given you.

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Theatre Guide

February 1, 1946 ''ARSON SQUAD'' Starring Frank Albertson Robert Armstrong Grace Gillern

February 2, 1946 ''SPRINGTIME IN TEXAS'' Starring Jimmie Wakely

February 4,1946 ''VALLEY OF DECISION'' Starring Greer Garson Gregory Peck

February 8, 1946 To Be Announced

Feburary 9, 1946 ''DRIFTING ALONG'' Starring Johnny Mack Brown

February 11, 1946 ''ALONG CAME JONES'' Starring Gary Cooper Loretta Young

Baptist Meet Is Quarterly Social

Members of the Adult Union of Slater Baptist Church observed their quarterly social on Tuesday evening, January 15, with a chicken supper served at Slater Hall.

Reverend and Mrs. C. M. Johnson were guests of honor and Rev. Johnson brought a short devotional at the beginning of the evening.

After supper Mrs. W. W. Stephenson led the group in songs and games.

The menu consisted of tomato juice, chicken, dressing, gravy, green beans, cranberry sauce, cole slaw, potato salad, tomato and lettuce salad, celery, pickles, coffee, cake and ice cream.

About two dozen members and visitors were present at this supper.

Peggy Scarce Donates Books To The Library

Peggy Scarce has again donated some books to the library. This donation consists of two books called ''Making Story Book Friends'' and ''On the Way to Storyland.'' Both of these books are Laidlaw readers and are suitable for first and second grade children.

Peggy, who is a little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Scarce, has made previous book donations to the library. We appreciate her thoughtfulness in wishing to share her books with other children.

TAYLOR-COMPTON

Of interest to their many friends in Slater and Greenville is the following announcement:

Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Taylor, of Greenville, announce the engagement of their daughter, Martha Ann to Charles Carroll Compton, of Slater. The wedding is to take place in the spring.

Life is not so short but that there is always time for courtesy. - Emerson.

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LINES FROM THE LIBRARY

Although the Slater Library has many books of its own, the librarian continues to keep a list of ''request'' books, which are sent to our library when the Greenville Library truck makes its fortnightly visit to Slater. This is a special service to our readers, and enables us to secure almost any book requested. We are glad to have you come in and make requests, so plan to do so at your earliest convenience.

Two of our Story Hour girls had birthdays recently.

Rosa Addington, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Addington, was six years old on January 17.

Lynn White celebrated her sixth birthday on January 16. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank White.

Again, we've had visitors at the library.

The first of these is Mrs. Marcelle Van Yahres, of New York. She is the wife of Mr. George Van Yahres, who is landscape gardener and tree specialist for Slater. While here, Mrs. Van Yahres spent part of her time reading books which she obtained from our library. We were happy to have Mrs. Van Yahres visit us and are glad that she chose the library as a source of recreation during her recent visit to Slater.

Our other visitor is Mrs. Lois Vitallo, daughter of Mrs. W. G. Hill of Fourth Street. Mrs. Vitallo previously lived in New York City, but is now spending some time with her mother while her husband is on active duty with the Merchant Marines. We welcome Mrs. Vitallo to Slater, and to the library.

The library roll continues to increase, the present enrollment being 710.

Among our new members is Jack Huckabee, who is employed here as Assistant Production Manager. Jack has recently returned from the Army, where he served as Major. We give a special welcome to the veterans who visit the library, and encourage them to let the librarian know the type of reading material they prefer.

Miss Vera Hembree, an office clerk in the Payroll Department, is also a new member. We welcome Vera and hope that she will find the library facilities quite helpful.

Linda Pace, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Pace, is also a new member. We are glad to have you, Linda, and will expect you at Story Hour each Friday afternoon.

We are also glad to list Miss Kathleen Farnsworth as one of our new members. She has recently come to Slater where she assumed the duties of music teacher in the local high school. In addition to her knowledge of public school music, Miss Farnsworth is an accomplished pianist and cellist. We welcome her to our community and all its activities.

Our other new member is Mrs. C. G. Marsh, of Marietta. We are glad to have the people.

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Mrs. Atkinson Is Shower Honoree

On Thursday evening, January 17, Mrs. F. A. Cook and Mrs. Earle Reid were hostesses at a Stork Shower given in honor of Mrs. Robert H. Atkinson. The party was held at the home of Mrs. Cook, where the guests enjoyed a couple of hours of games and fun, and the honoree received a lovely shower of gifts.

Games played were Nursery Story Contest, Baby Quiz, Guessing Names of Songs, Naming the Twins, and Wishing Well. During the latter game, each guest wrote a wish and dropped it into the ''Wishing Well'' and when Mrs. Atkinson ''drew up'' the wishes, they had ''grown'' to gifts.

The hostesses served delicious refreshments consisting of toasted sandwiches, chicken salad, crackers, candy, and iced drinks.

Those present were: Mesdames Robert Atkinson, J. N. Compton, Gene Blanton, J. G. Chandler, Tom Hawkins, N. C. Hawkins, T. L. Takacy, W. F. Horton, Mary Jenkins, T. W. Huffman, Henry Taylor, A. B. McMakin, Nancy Hopson, Delia Miller, Ruby McGill, Ansel Addington, Sam Addington, Roy Whitmire, Jesse White, Allen Suttle, Earle Reid, F. A. Cook, and Misses Elizabeth Ammons and Ruth Taylor.

PASTOR'S WIFE IS HONOREE AT PARTY

On Thursday evening, January 17, the members of the T. E. L. Sunday School Class and the members of the Woman's Missionary Union of Slater Baptist Church met in the basement of the church to honor Mrs. Clyde M. Johnson, who is leaving Slater to reside in Pelzer.

A short devotional was given by Mrs. Ethel Hinton and a brief business session was held at the beginning of the evening, after which the members of the group presented Mrs. Johnson with a shower of personal gifts in appreciation of her loyalty to her duties as a pastor's wife.

Refreshments of sandwiches, cookies and iced drinks were served by Mrs. H. S. Richardson and Mrs. Perry Rampey.

Lost

One small, child size, natural gold locket and chain. Reward will be paid if returned to Mrs. L. T. Scarce, 8 Circle Drive, Slater, S. C.

For Sale

Used piano in good condition. Recently tuned and renovated. Reasonably priced. Mrs. M. D. McClain, 41 First Street, Slater, S. C.

Our repentance is not so much regret for the ills we have done as fear of the ills that may happen to us in consequence. - LaRochefoucauld

of Marietta use our library, and urge them to do so as often as possible.

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[column 1] Civic Club Hears Mrs. Alice Wyman

Mrs. Alice Whyman was guest speaker at the January meeting of Slater-Marietta Civi Club, which was held in the library at Slater on Thursday evening, January 24.

Mrs. Wyman spoke on "Domestic Reconversion." "World peace must begin in small communites, in the homes in these small communities, and in the hearts of the individuals in these homes," she said.

She mentioned the changes which the returning service men are finding in their homes and coupled this condition with the restlessness these men are showing.

"It is we who have changed," she said.

She emphasized the problems as presented to the nation by reason of our recent laying down of armns, and suggested that the solution to these problems was to be found in the American homes. "For," she explained, "it is in the American homes, at American mothers' knees that world peace is to be found."

"If we can't have peace within our own homes, within our own communites, how can we expect to found a national peace, or a world peace?" she asked.

One way to be sure of this peace within our selves is to be honest, "Honest with ourselves, honest with our neighbors, honest with or Maker."

Mrs. Wyman's talk was appreciated so much by the club members because it was timely and presented solutions to some of our everyday problems.

The devotional for this meeting was conducted by Mrs. Ethel Hinton, who read a passage fo Scripture and spoke on the word "forgiveness." She closed the devotional with prayer.

During the business session, the following new members were received: Mrs. F.J. Brannon, Mrs. Ruby McGill, and Mrs. J.N. Compton.

LORD, TEACH ME

"Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also." -Matthew 6:21 Lord, the money that I earn, Teach me to spend. Teach me to buy the things which last, Teach me to lend. Teach me the Glory of Sacrifice, The Beauty of Giving, Teach me the Joy of Serving, Make clear the right Way of Living. Teach me to give willingly To Thee through my fellow ment. Lord, the money that I earn, Teach me to spend. -Mary Lowry Curry.

Masonic Meeting Set For Monday Night

The regular communication of Ebenezer Lodge, 101 A.F.M. will be held in the Lodge Hall here at Slater on Monday. February 4, at 7:30 p.m.

All member are urged to be present and visiting Masons will be welcomed.

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LIVING ARIGHT

I have not lived in vain if I Have borne a stranger's load; Or lent a willing, helpful hand To a wand'rer on life's road. I have not lived in vain if I Have eased a brother's pain, If I have fed the hungry ones I have not lived in vain. If I have shared my meager board With one who has fasted long, My days will be filled wiht deep content And my heart with eternal song; For life's joy is all in the giving; And giving is worth the while, And the greatest thing in life, I find, Is the warmth in a grateful smile.

I have not lived in vain if I Have shared my daily bread, Or offered some small comfort to A heart where hope lay deadl If I have helped my fellow man And sheltered from the rain, If I have soothed another's cares; I have not lived in vain.

By Russell Doyle

Mrs. Turner Returns From Visit to Kim

Mrs. E.W. Turner has been away two weeks visiting her son, Mr. W. H. Turner, of Spartanburg, and her daughter, Mrs. R. E. Moody, of Hickory Grove, S.C. ----- There are two very difficult things in the world. One is to make a name for oneself and the other is to keep it.-Robert Schumann

[Advertisment spans bottom corner of page, columns 2, 3, 4, & 5] COMMUNITY DRUG STORE SLATER, S.C.

NOTICE

We are getting a fair amont of scarce items, such as heating pads, clocks, watches, film, thermos bottles, lunch kits, fountain pens, kleenex, and flashlights.

This merchandise is put on sale as soon as it comes in. No partiality is shown. So patronize your Community Drug Store often.

"We Save You mone"

FILLING PRESCRIPTIONS IS OUR SPECIALTY

A graduate, Registered Pharmacist is always on duty to protect your health.

W.F. HORTON, Manager B.S. Phar.; Reg. Phar.

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Popular Couple Wed at Slater

Miss Hazel Campbell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Campbell of Greer, and Mr. Ralph Edwards were united in marriage on Thursday, November 8,1945, at high noon at the home of the officiating minister, Reverend Clyde M. Johnson, at Slater. The bride wore for her wedding a suit of powder blue and accessories of brown with a corsage of pink rosebuds. Mrs. Edwards' lovely traits of character have endeared her to many friends in her community, where she is unusually poular. She is a graduate of the Mountain View High School in the class of 1942. Mr. Edwards is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Edwards, of Marietta, and he attended the Slater-Marietta High School. He now holds a position with Slater Manufacturign Co., Inc. He has recently received an honorable discharge from the Army, after serving twenty-two months

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overseas in the European theater of operations. He was in the Army Air Corps and participated in four major battles. The many friends of this poular young couple will be pleased to know that they are making their home in Travelers Rest.

[column 4] OFFICE NEWS

Thelma Bledsoe, with her husband and dauther, recently visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Knox, of Spartanburg. Clarissa Camden visited her grandmother, Mrs. Fannie Goldsmith, of Travelers Rest, last weekend. Lucille Cunningham is very happy to have her three brothers, who have served in the armed forces for at least three years, home with their discharges. Paul and Harry served in the European theater and Fred in the Pacific. Jeanne Ernest visited friends in Laurens last weekend. She thoroughly enjoyed a party she attended there on Saturday night. Cupid seems to be working overtime with some of the office clerks, as four of the girls have received diamons in the last few weeks. Gene Cason spent the weekend in Abbeville with her aunt, Mrs. R.D. White. Maxine Carter was honored by a birthday dinner on Friday evening, January 4, by her mother, Mrs. Lucille Carter. There were several guests present for this occasion. Ruth Taylor's brother, Harold, has recently returned home with his discharge, after serving 40 months in the army, 30 of which he served in the European area. Louise Baker attended the wedding of her cousin, Evelyn Looper, to Lt. Warrington last

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Thelma Bledsoe and her husband attended the annual supper-meeting of the Blud Ridge Council of the Boy Scouts of America at theh Poinsett Hotel on January 15. Gilbert Rogers is very proud of the fact that his baby, "Gibby," can now say his first words "bye bye." Little GIlber Wesley Toby recently remarked to someone that he is very glad that the school children are getting two recesses a day now, but that he thinks it's worth three.

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Buttresses Will Lessen Vibration

A number of concrete buttresses are now under construction here at the plant. The purpose of this work is to lessen vibrations in the mill caused by the motion of the machinery in the building. According to J.A. White, Plant Manager, this is another effort on the part of the management to make the Slater mill second to none in the textile industry. There are a number of these buttresses already around the plant, but the number is not sufficient to eliminate the vibration of the heavy machinery of the plant. Mr. White explained that by eliminating vibrations the mill becomes a better and safer place to work. All in all, the number of buttresses will be doubled. Work on this undertaking is now underway. These buttresses go down several feet so that the supports can be firmly embedded in the ground. C.M. Guest and Sons, of Anderson, S.C., are the contractors. ______________________

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