V. 4 No. 21 - The Slater News

PERFECTION IN TEXTILES-A SLATER FAMILY TRADITION SINCE 1790 THE SLATER NEWS Old Slater Mill PAWTUCKET, R.I. EST. 1790 Vol. 4 Slater, S. C., November 7, 1946 No.19 Slater Mill SLATER, SO. CAROLINA 1943 Slater-Marietta Football Eleven Doing Well In Its First Season The football team representing the Slater-Marietta High School defeated the strong Roebuck High SChool eleven on the Roebuck field Tuesday, October 29, by the score of 28 to 0. The entire Slater-Marietta team played good ball, both offensively and defensively. Wofford was the star of the losers.

To date, the Slater-Marietta team has a fair record. This includes a scoreless tie with Duncan, a loss to Welcome, and a 6-6 tie with the strong "B" team of Greer.

On Friday, November 1, the team goes to Greenville where they will play the "B" eleven of the Greenville High School. Coach Woodruff of the local lads is hoping his team can repeat what they did against Roebuck.

The football team this year is the first team the local school has had in its history. Coaching duties are under the direction of W.A. Woodruff, former University of South Carolina star and who also played on a Service eleven while in the Army. Coach Woodruff is to be commended on the fine work he is doing with the local boys, as he had to start from "scratch" and teach the candidates for the team all of the fundamentals of the game as well as molding them into a playing unit.

Uniforms for the team were purchased by the Slater Community Association and donated to the school.

Coach Woodruff is endeavoring to have a home game here (Cont. on page four, col. 2) --------------------------------------

SCHOOL FACILITIES OPEN TO LADIES

Come to the Slater-Marietta High School Home Economics Department on Wednesday afternoons at 2:15 and learn to sew. If you can already sew and do not have a machine, come and use those in the department.

You may also come and use any equipment there, which includes large tables for cutting or sewing, sewing machine attachments, a pinking machine, a button hole attachment, curtain stretchers, pressure cookers, a water bath canner, stoves and many other useful and necessary articlles.

You are welcome any Wednesday afternoon, and Mrs. James N. Cleveland, II, the Home Economics teacher, will be there and will be glad to help you in any way.

Any woman or girl in the communities is welcome, so bring yourfriends and be there next Wednesday.

[column 2] SPECIAL PROGRAMS HEARD ON SUNDAYS

Announcement has been made by radio station WFBC, Greenville, S.C. that a new and interesing program, "Our Community," went on the air Sunday morning, October 27, frome 8:30 to 9:00, Eastern Standard Time.

"Our Community" features the outstanding radio personality, Grady Cole, who has a wide listener audience throughout many stated. Each Sunday morning he will tell his extraordinary storied of Southern personalities and people, and what has happened to them while at work and at play. Long a favorite with thousands of Southern families , Grady Cole's story-telling and homely philosophy are expected to brind new inspiration to the observance of the Sabbath.

Music on the program consists of sacred hymns, which is furnished by the Johnson Family singers (farther, mother, daughter and three sons). Farmers by trade, the Johnsons nevertheless take a keen delight in all types of musical entertainment, particulary the singing of hymns. (Con't. on page 2, col.2)

Funeral Rites Are Conducted For Mrs. Bates

This entire community was saddened to learn of the death of Mrs. Callie Godwin Bates, which occurred at the Bates home on Sunday, October 27.

Mrs. Bates had been seriously ill for several months, and her death did not come as a surprise to her friends, although it was sudden.

Mrs. Bates was a native of Georgia, having been born in Lowndes County, Georgia fifty years ago, but for the past twenty years she had been a resident of Greenville County.

Mrs. Bates was well known to a host of friends who regret her passing and who will miss her in the days to come. She was a member of the Slater Baptist Church of Slater and was interested in church work and all efforts for the improvement of her community.

She is survived by her husband, James A. Bates, and employee of the Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc., and also by her mother, Mrs. Mollie Geddins; three brothers, A.F., J.R., and Abb Godwin; one sister, Mrs. Lewis McNeace; two half brothers, O.K. Geddins and J. H. Jones; and one half sister, Mrs. Alethia Davis. (Con't. on page 3, col.3)

Brown And McClain Are Sentenced For Robberies Committed At Slater

[Column 4]

The Employment Office is holding payroll checks for a number of persons and is desirous of delivering them as soon as possible.

Persons named below can secure these checks by calling in person at the Employment Office here at Slater or by mailing a stamped, self-addressed envelope to the Employment Office, Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc., Slater, S.C., requesting the check.

The checks are for varying amounts; however , it would be worth anyone's time to get their check. The list is as follows:

Clarence Allison, Alvin Briggs, Ratha Burnett, Joe Charles Capps, Daisey E. Cox, J.C. Cox Arthur Downs, Joyce M. Edens, Aubrey T. Franklin, Doris Graham, Beulah G. Harrison, Russell J. Jefferies, Roscoe E. Moore, Jr., Jamie D. Owens, Cecil Patterson, Perry M. Rampey, Annie Ruth Robinson, Harold E, Robinson, Kirby Lee Starkey, Lewis Grant Tallent, and Lila Wood.

Also Viola Brown, James G. Cisson, Marion L. Cody, Lucille (Con't. on page 2, col.3)

[stretching acroos colum 2,3,4 photo] [photo is of road with trees on both sides] [under reads] The above scene is the first view the visitor to Slater has of this village. In the distance can be seen Slater Hall, which is located on the highest ground in the village. To the risht is the plant of the Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc., while to the left are the home of the residents of Slater. Visitors often remark about the beauty of this scene.

[column 5]

Francis E. "Pete" Brown and Joe Clifford McClain were sentenced to three years each for the robbery they committed at Slater early in April of this year.

Brown was sentenced to three years for housebraking and larceny on one count of which he alone was indicted.

Brown and McClain pleaded guilty to two charges of housebreaking and larceny and were given concurrent sentences of three years each. Brown's sentences also are to run concurrently with that imposed in the case in which he was indicted alone.

Early in April, Brown and McClain entered the Community Drug Store and Cafe at Slater; also the office of the Community Association and the Emolyment Office at Slater. About $35.00 in cash was taken from the Cafe and Drug Store, and several articles, such as fountian pen, etc., were missing from the offices entered. Several payroll checks were taken from the Employment Office and later found on the Slater village, as wes the case with the notary seal of Allen Suttle, Employment Manager.

McClain was apprehended by officers the day following the robery, but it was not until the middle of October that Brown wae apprehended in Florida and returned to Greenville for trail.

Both men pleaded guilty to charges preferred against them

(Con't. on page 2, col. 2) _______________________________

JUNIORS PRESENT CHAPEL EXERCISES

The Junior Class of SlaterMarietta High School presented a chapel program entitled "Call It a Day" in the audotorium Friday, October 25. The program was enjoy by everyone present.

The cast was as follows: Dr. Culver, Charles Barnett; Mrs. Culver, Betty Bruce; Mrs. Brown, Vivian Camden; Mr. White, Alice Tally; Mrs. Blevins, Sarah Wylie; Mrs. Blue, Ruby Spencer; Mrs. Jones, Betty McCarson; Mrs. Frank, Madaline Robinson; Homer Howard, Marshall Revis; and Oakly Cheever, George Snipes.

This was the second chapel program in a series of programs to be given by each home room. A committee of students from each home room was chosen to select the chapel programs, which are the prepared and presented with the help and guidance of each home room teacher.

Page Two THE SLATER NEWS November 7, 1946

[column 1]

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

[seal NCIE] [seal SAIE EDITORIAL PRODUCTION APPEARANCE]

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, Sarah Canham, Dovie Faust, Louise Bagwell, Geneva Rampey, Leora Ward, and

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

Cloth Room: Opal W. Smith

Community: Mrs. Raymond Johnson, W. Earle Reid, Ruby P. Reid, Doris F. Atkinson. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ EDITORIALS ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Ballot Box

The right to vote—the right to vote—how often has that phrase that commands to discharge your duties as a citizen rung against your ears and your conscience?

This being November, the same phrase will again jump at you from campaign leaflets, from paid newspaper advertisements. It will blare at you from the radio, challenging.

Just what's the fuss about and why do we go through it every time there's an election, either state or national? Just what is this right to vote and why is it important to use that right?

Every American will tell you that his right to vote is his one way of putting into office the man he feels will serve his interests and the interests of his community best. Every man and woman in America knows that voting is the one way Mr. Average Citizen can make himself felt and heard in the political life of his community, state and nation. All of us know that voting is the foundation of representative, democratic government.

Every American knows that without that right there is no democracy and "government from the top down" takes over. Americans know, too, that this right has been re-bought recently at the cost of a generation. There is no home in America in which the war against fascism did not produce earth-shaking shudders.

All of us know these things. They are a part of our every day life. But because they are part of everyday living, let's not forget that a power-crazed house painter almost cost us that right. To regain it, we spent the lives of sons and daughters too young to die— too young to have lost their

[article continues on col. 2, bottom section]

right to vote.

When it's ballot time, we all ought to remember that the right to stuff a piece of paper into a box comes from a long line of suffering, was bought by death and protected by fragile young men—men too young to die.

[column 2, top section]

SLATER DAY BY DAY

What We Like About Autumn, 1946 in Slater:

The cool clean freshness of a brisk October morning that makes the cheery greetings of friends and neighbors even more friendly and neighborly.

The bright brilliance of fall flowers as they nod their heads in flower gardens all over our village.—

The lusty crowing of a rooster as he flaps his wings to wake his harem.—

Walks around our village streets, and we note with pleasure some improvements being made by home owners—a cement porch, a new walk way, and a freshly filled in yard.—

The happy coloring of women's new fall clothes and the lift they give to one's personality.—

School boys forcing unwilling feet toward the established seat of learning, when they had much rather hie themselves off to the woods to hunt for muscadines and chinquapins.—

The rustle of dead leaves and the soft swish of fallen pine needles as the winds blow among them.—

Sunday School classes and Scout groups enjoying hikes and weiner roasts.—

The quiet stillness of a sunshiny week-day morning when housewives pause in their tasks to exchange congenial banter across the back fence.—

Listening to the tales of our hunters as they recount their squirrel-hunting experiences, with just enough bob-cat howls to make the stories real thillers.—

The Halloween Carnival sponsored by the senior class of our school. ('Tis a much nicer way to spend Halloween than going about playing dirty tricks on people and animals.) ____________________________ Special Programs (Con't. from page 1, col. 2)

"Our Community" is sponsored by the textile mills of the South as a public service feature, and is broadcast over a five-station network consisting of WBT, Charlotte; WORD, Spartanburg; WFBC, Greenville; WGST, Atlanta; and WAPI, Birmingham. ____________________________ Brown and McClain (Con't. from page 1, col. 5)

by the Sheriff's office. Deputies handling tthis case from the Sheriff's office were J. A. Bayne and Pralo Wood.

[column 3, top section]

Cloth Room Chatter

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hester and family attended a birthday dinner last Sunday given in honor of Mrs. Hester's father, Mr. A. S. Hammett, of Tigerville. All of Mr. Hammett's children were present, and they presented him with a suit of clothes as a birthday gift.

Mr. and Mrs. Allison Smith and family of Spartanburg, Mr. Frank Guest, and Mrs. Elliott Batson and family were the dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Coleman recently.

Mrs. Annie Johnson wishes to thank the Cloth Room employees for the lovely pearls and handkerchief presented to her on her birthday, October 19. They were greatly appreciated.

Mr. Scarce is very proud of his employees for the way they cooperated in the recent Community Chest Drive. Everyone in the Cloth Room made a contribution and went above the goal which had been assigned them.

We are happy to have Mrs. Sarah Cox and Mrs. Willie Epps working with us again. Both of these ladies have worked with us before.

Cloth Room employees express their deepest sympathy to Mr. J. A. Bates, whose wife, Mrs. Callie Bates, passed away recently. Mrs. Bates had many friends here and she will be greatly missed by them all. _____________________________ Employment Office (Con't. from page 1, col. 4)

M. Dockery, Joyce M. Edens, Robert G. English, Dovie O. Faust, Naria Lee Green, John H. Hannon, Fate Henson, James T. Laws, Bernice M. Masters, Troy Miller, Barney N. Pope, Elium V. Powell, Wm. V. Robinson, Connis M. Snipes, Lizzie G. Staton, Henry A. Taylor, and Dorothy Scarce.

[cartoon, spans bottom of cols. 3-4]

[sketch of map with voting box] RIGHT TO VOTE [sketch of soldier from French & Indian war] 1750 [sketch of continental army soldier] 1776 [sketch of soldier from Spanish-American war] 1898 [sketch of soldier from WW1] 1917 [sketch of modern WWII soldier] 1946

ZILVERBERG

[column 4, top section]

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

Mr. and Mrs. Elzie Bowers and Jack visited Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gilreath last Sunday in Penrose, North Carolina. While there they visited Shoals Valley Dairy, and came home by way of Brevard and Hendersonville.

We welcome Elmer Rice to the slashing department on the second shift. Before entering service, Mr. Rice was employed at this plant as a size mixer.

Drury and Parnell went on a hunting trip in the mountains recently. Drury banged one after shooting fifteen times. Good shooting, keep it up!

Grace M. and Jackie Tate visited John Martin of Rock Hill, S. C. recently. Janie Martin, a student at Winthrop College returned home with them.

We welcome Bertha A. Jones back to work as a quiller hand on the second shift. She was out for several weeks due to illness.

We are also glad to see Mrs. Lucille McMullan return to work as a drawing-in hand. She was greatly missed while away.

Clelle Buchanan and Billy Vassey, freshmen at Clemson College, spent a four-day holiday with their parents recently.

Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Clark of Oolenoy were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Masters.

[article continues col. 5, top section]

Will Cox entertained twentyseven little guests at a party at his home on October 15, on which date he celebrated his ninth birthday.

Mrs. Lillie Gilreath visited friends and relatives in Brevard, N. C. over the week-end.

Mrs. James Butler and small daughter of Columbia, S. C. are visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jones this week.

Pearle Looper and friends enjoyed a Sunday afternoon trip to Spartanburg.

Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Hampton and Regina Anne were Sunday visitors in Simpsonville.

Hazel Guest visited Pearle Looper over the week-end.

Regina Anne Hampton celebrated her tenth birthday with a party at her home on October 23. Eighteen little friends enjoyed games and fun. Pictures were made of the group, after which they assembled around the dining table for the opening of gifts and lighting the candles. Delicious refreshments were served by Mrs. Hampton and Billie Hamilton.

HENDERSON-SEWELL

Miss Annelle Amelia Henderson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Henderson, will become the bride of Joe Willie Sewell of Greenville, in a ceremony to take place on November 24 at the home of the bride's parents on First Street, Slater, S. C.

The Rev. Walter Dixon, pastor of the bride, will officiate.

The young couple are graduates of Parker High School in Greenville.

[column 5, bottom section]

The SAFE Way Is RIGHT

[cartoon]

the LIGHTER SIDE by WALT DITZEN

[panel 1] [sketch of man hammering up NO SMOKING sign while smoking a cigarette]

[panel 2] [sketch of object falling on a boy's foot. Two other boys commenting] [text bubble: I'D SURE HATE TO BE IN HIS SHOES, SPECIALLY THE RIGHT ONE]

[panel 3] [sketch of overturned milk truck and man crying about it, boy in background] [text bubble: DON'T CRY ABOUT IT]

From National Safety News Published by The National Safety Council

November 7, 1946 THE SLATER NEWS Page 3

[column 1]

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

The friends of Mrs. J. B. Duckette are happy to know that she is at home doing nicely after undergoing a serious operation recently at the Coleman hospital.

Mr. and Mrs. Mays Stroud are very glad to be moved in their new home on the Geer Highway at Ebenezer. We hope they will enjoy it very much.

Nellie Barnette and Priscilla Bruce and freinds were recent Sunday guests in Pelham.

We are happy to have Mrs. Burdette back at work with us in Weave Room No. 1. She was a battery filler here several years ago.

We welcome a new-comer to Weave Room 1 from Judson, Miss Louise Cobb, and we hope she will enjoy working with us.

Mrs. Josie Tuner, of Huntsville, Ala., was a recent visitor of her daughter, Mrs. Frances Hall of Marietta.

Rosa Lee Cox and some friends enjoyed making pictures at Travelers Rest last Sunday.

Mr. Ed Ballenger and family motored to Pisgah Mountain Sunday and had a very nice trip.

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ballenger were happy to have their daughter, Elizabeth, home for the week-end. Beth has been in training at the Greenville General Hospital for two months.

Mr. and Mrs. George Burrell say they are enjoying their new home with Mr. and Mrs. George Gossett, and they say their meals are great at the cafe.

One housewife in Slater says the meat shortage is no worry at all as Marion and Harry keep the table supplied with squirrel.

Mr. and Mrs. George Burrell visited Mr. Burell's parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Burell, in Greenville Sunday.

We are sorry to hear of Mrs. Frances Duncan's accident and hope she will be well again soon.

Floyd Duncan has returned to work having been out a few days with his wife. Floyd is a smash hand in No. 1.

We are glad to see Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Tripp back at work after being out with their baby who has been very sick. Mrs. Tripp is employed as a battery filler and Mr. Tripp as a loom fixer in No. 1, Job 1.

We hear tht Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ballenger are enjoying a house full of company this week.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dunn had as their recent dinner guests, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Rice.

We welcome Mrs. Willie Mae Henderson back after being out sick for some time.

Employees of Weave Room No. 3, second shift, proudly announce that they have gone over their goal in the Community Chest Drive.

We welcome Mrs. Dessie Burrell and Mrs. Joe Edwards as new employees in No. 3.

The third shift employees in No. 2 welcome Donnis Myrtle Street, Frances Hayes Foster and Annie Mae Bishop to work as battery fillers. Also, George

[column 2]

Jewell as a filling hauler. We hope each of you enjoy working with us.

Mr. and Mrs. George E. Smith spent the past week-end in Greenwood, S. C.

Mr. and Mrs. Buford Bellamy and children visited in Georgia recently.

Mrs. Doris Jones has been out from work for several days due to illness. We all hope she will soon be back with us.

We are sorry to learn that Mrs. C. L. Francis is very sick. We all wish her a speedy recovery.

Mr. T. R. Chandler was honored with a birthday dinner Sunday, October 20. Many friends and relatives attended. He was presented with many lovely and useful gifts.

Friends of Daisy Batson regret to learn that she is a patient at the Coleman Hospital. We hope she will soon be able to return to work.

Mr. Eugene Smith reports he has some fine hogs for porkers just as soon as the weather is cold enough.

Weave Room No. 1 is looking good since the overhauling is complete. The looms are very bright and shiny with their new coat of paint.

Mr. B. B. Brown has been out for several days due to a large boil on his right hand. We hope he will soon be back with us.

Mr. Perry Burns is back in the supply room on the third shift for a while.

We are sorry our sweeper, Joe Capps, had to be out several days due to illness. Glad to see you back at work, Joe.

Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Canham were happy to have as their week-end guests Mrs. Canham's two sisters, Sue Surratt and Mary Lee Taylor, of Columbia, S. C.

We are all glad to see Roy Ogle working with us again. He was one of our loom cleaners before entering service. Roy, you were greatly missed while you were away. We hope you will enjoy working with us again, although most of the "old gang" is gone.

We welcome Carl Aiken as our new loom cleaner in No. 2. We hope he will enjoy working at Slater.

Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Vaughn and son, Ronnie, were the week-end guests of Mrs. Bernice Foster.

Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Case and son, along with several friends, visited in North Carolina Sunday. All had a very nice time.

Mr. and Mrs. Willis Pepper and Misses Neta and Edith Burell spent the week-end in Walhalla, S. C. with Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Harris.

We are sorry Alice Lynch had to be out from work several days due to illness of their little daughter, Linda. Alice, we are glad to hear that Linda is doing fine now.

Miss Pearl Price spent the past week-end with Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Strickland.

Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Ogle and family visited in Burnsville, N. C. Sunday. They all had a nice time.

Have you noticed what a smile G. H. Harrill has been

[article continues on col. 3, bottom section]

wearing lately? No wonder, he has a big baby girl at his house! Congratulations!

Mr. Ralph Aiken wishes to thank everyone on the second shift in No. 2 for their donations to the Community Chest. By the generous donations of the employees, the department was able to go over its goal.

Everyone on second shift in No. 2 is glad to be working with rayon now instead of cotton. The weave room will look much neater now and the job of the sweepers will be much easier.

Robert Allison is very proud over the trade he made the other day. He traded a horse for a hunting dog. He says he really has a good 'possum dog. Good luck, Robert.

[column 3, top section]

Theatre Guide November 8, 1946 "HEARTBEAT" Starring Ginger Rogers Basil Rathbone _______________ November 9, 1946 "CRACK UP" Starring Pat O'Brien Claire Trevor _______________ November 11, 1946 "THE POSTMAN ALWAYS RINGS TWICE" Starring Lana Turner James Garfield _______________ November 15, 1946 "TWO SISTERS FROM BOSTON" Starring Kathryn Grayson June Allyson _______________ November 16, 1946 "SUN VALLEY" Starring Sonja Henie John Payne _______________ November 18, 1946 "WITHOUT RESERVATION" Starring Claudette Colbert John Wayne _________________________ Funeral Rites (Con't. from page 1, col. 3)

Funeral Services

Funeral Services for Mrs. Bates were held at the Ebenezer Baptist Church on Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, and were conducted by the Rev. Charles T. Thompson, the Rev. B. B. Brown, and the Rev. B. Lester Huff. Interment was in the adjoining cemetery.

Serving as active pallbearers were: Paul Foster, George Bowers, D. W. Crabtree, Robert Godfrey, T. H. Maddox, and Fred Terrell.

Composing the honorary escort were: L. T. Scarce, Roy Summey, Dr. C. A. Henson, Dr. Bill Henson, C. C. Bates, P. D. Jarrard, H. B. Taylor, William Truesdale, Beattie Bates, H. S. Richardson, R. P. Canham, E. C. Guest, F. J. Brannon, F. P. Hamilton, J. W. Johnson, G. E. Blanton, Norwood Cleveland, Charlie Shirley, A. M. McMakin, John Dillard, L. D. Spann, Dr. T. L. Takacy, Dr. C. O. Bates, Dr. R. L> Cashwell, and Dr. J. W. Cathworthy.

The flower bearers were: Mrs. Minnie Foster, Mrs. Lessie Bowers, Mrs. Julia Brown, Mrs.

[article continues col. 4, bottom section]

Elizabeth Thompson, Mrs. Annie Johnson, Mrs. Dorothy Toby, Mrs. Ruby McGill, Mrs. Bessie Shirley, Mrs. Addie Maddox, Miss Elizabeth Ammons, Mrs. Dorothy Scarce, Mrs. Eula Brannon, and Mrs. Georgia Terrell.

The beautiful floral tribute was a mark of the esteem in which Mrs. Bates was held by those who knew her.

[column 4, top section]

[IT'S TRUE cartoon, spans columns 4-5]

[sketch of fox crossing RR tracks in front of locomotive] [text balloon: @?!!#@ FOX!] DURING THE HUNTING SEASON IN ENGLAND, FOX HUNTS HAVE THE RIGHT OF WAY OVER RAILROAD TRAINS.

[sketch of man in cave during thunder storm] THE HYMN, "ROCK OF AGES," WAS WRITTEN ON A PLAYING CARD WHILE THE AUTHOR WAS TAKING SHELTER IN THE CLEFT OF A ROCK FROM THE STORM.

[sketch of baby standing on chair in front of bed] IN THE U.S., ONE INFANT UNDER A YEAR OLD DIES FROM AN AVOIDABLE ACCIDENT EVERY FOUR HOURSCHIEF CAUSE IS SUFFOCATION FROM BEDDING.

BY ZILVENBERG

[column 4, middle section]

LINES FROM THE LIBRARY

Betty Scarce, member of the Thursday afternoon Story Hour Group, had a birthday recently. This happy occasion was marked by a party which was attended by a host of her little friends. Betty received many nice gifts and reports that she had a very happy birthday. To this little library patron, we say, "Best wishes, and many more happy birthdays." _______________ Paula Ruth Fowler underwent a tonsillectomy at the Wood Memorial Clinic last week. From all reports, she was a brave little girl during the operation, and is now recuperating at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Taylor. We wish for Paula Ruth a very speedy recover, and look forward to having her back at Story Hour soon. _______________ We miss Ida Sue Stockton who, with her family, has moved to Oregon. Ida Sue was a member of the Girls' Library Club, and we wish for her a great deal of happiness in her new home. _______________ We welcome Mrs. E. D. Heins of River Falls as a new library member. Mrs. Heins' husband is with the Ninth and Third Troop Carrier Force at the Greenville Army Air Base. _______________ Four new magazines have been ordered for the children who patronize the library. These periodicals are "Calling All Boys" (for boys 9 to 16), "Polly Pigtails" for girls 7 to

[article continues on column 5, bottom section]

12), "Aviation Adventures" (for flying fans from 10 to 16), and "Calling All Kids" (for youngsters from 4 to 9). These magazines should be in the library soon, children, so come in and read them. We know you will enjoy them! _______________ For the grown-ups, we have a new periodical called "Omnibook." This magazine, which carries authorized abridgements of four current bestsellers each month, is a boon to the busy reader who does not have time to read the fulllength books as they come off the press. The October issue of "Omnibook" carries the following abridgements: "The Adventures of Wesley Jackson," by William Saroyan; "A Pocketful of Pebbles," by Jan Struther (also the author of Mrs. Miniver); " A World to Win," by Upton Sinclair; and "Oscar Wilde, His Life and Wit, by Hesketh Pearson. The September issue of "Omnibook" is also in the library and features "The Autobiography of William Allen White," "This Side of Innocence," by Taylor Caldwell; "Talking Through My Hats," By Lilly Dache; and "David the Kind," by Gladys Schmitt. The current number of "Omnibook" may be checked out overnight, while back numbers may be checked out for a period of five days.

[column 5, middle section]

RECEPTION HONORS DR. A. R. MITCHELL

Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Atkinson of Slater attended the reception at the parish house of St. James Episcopal Church in Greenville, given recently in honor of the 61st anniversary of Dr. A. R. Mitchell's ordination to the ministry.

The reception was a joint celebration of Dr. Mitchell's 61st anniversary and his 85th birthday, both of which dates occurred in September.

A large number of persons called between the hours of 8 and 10 p.m. to extend Dr. Mitchell best wishes in the hopes that he will be able to continue his work for many years to come.

Page Four THE SLATER NEWS November 7, 1946

[column 1]

WITH OUR VETERANS

Jesse Herman Bates

Before entering service in June, 1944, this boy was employed in our Weaving Department as a warp hauler. He received his training at Camp Wolters, Texas. He also took six weeks' training as a paratrooper at Fort Benning, Ga., but served with the Infantry after going overseas. He was overseas one year and participated in the campaign of Southern France. Shortly after receiving his Honorable Discharge in July, 1946, Jesse returned to work with us.

Joseph W. Smith

Ex-Cpl. Smith was working here as a loom fixer when he was called to the Army July 14, 1944. He was in service almost two years, and spent five and one-half months of this time in the Pacific Area. J. W. received his Honorable Discharge July 2, 1946, and returned to work here July 8, 1946. He is at present employed as a loom fixer on the first shift.

Lawrence B. Edens

Lawrence was employed here as a warp hauler until he joined the Navy in Feb., 1945. He enlisted at Pickens, S. C. and remained in the states for training for four months. Then he was sent to the Pacific Area where he served nine months, and saw action in two major campaigns. At the time that he received his Honorable Discharge in April, 1946, he had the rating of C. M. 3. C. Lawrence returned to work with us in July, 1946.

Donald D. Waldrop

Don left our employ on Nov., 1944 to join the Navy. He was working in the Weaving Department at the time of his induction. He received five months training in the states before being assigned to sea duty. Don received his Honorable Discharge July 9, 1946 and returned to work here the following month. At present he is employed as a weaver on the third shift of Weave Room No. 1.

Robert P. Allison

This man was working here as a weaver when he was called to service in June, 1945. He was inducated at Fort Jackson, and after seven months' training, he was sent to the E. T. O., where he served twenty-two months, and was on active duty during four major battles. He was given an Honorable Discharge in Nov., 1945, and returned to work here on his old job in Aug., 1946.

Floyd D. Garland

Ex-Sgt. Garland was a former emplyee of our Preparation Department before going into service in Feb., 1944. He remained in the states eleven months before going overseas. He served fifteen months in the E. T. O. as First Cook. He says he was "pushed" into this job because of his previous experience in helping his Mother run a boarding house. Floyd received his Honorable Discharge July 4, 1946, and returned to work with us the latter part of August.

[column 2]

[photo of worker lining shuttle, spans cols. 2-4] In the manufacture of rayon goods it is necessary to use great care so as not to injure the yarns that go into the finished goods, thus causing defective cloth. In the picture above, an operator is lining shuttles with fur so that the delicate threads on the bobbin will not be "bruised" during the process of weaving.

OFFICE NEWS

Miss Mildred Shelton was the dinner guest of Miss Clarissa Camden on Sunday, October 27.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Waldrop, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Cunningham and family, Mrs. Vannie Cunningham, and Mr. Paul Cunningham visited Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Cunningham in Darlington, S. C. the past weekend.

Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Bledsoe visited in Spartanburg Saturday, October 26.

Miss Gene Cason attended a luncheon at the Skyland Hotel in Hendersonville, N. C. on Sunday, October 27.

Miss Charlie Coleman and Vera Hembree spent the weekend in Charleston, S. C. They attended the football game between The Citadel and Furman.

Mrs. Connie Henderson attended the wedding of Miss Gertie Lee Stewart to Mr. Robert Shaw on Saturday, October 26.

Miss Vera Hembree is now out from work recuperating from a tonsil operation. _______________________________ Football Eleven (Con't. from page 1, col. 1

on either November 14 or 15 with the "B" team from Parker High School in Greenville. The local eleven got off to a late start this year due to the fact that the uniforms did not arrive for several weeks after the school session began, and schedules of opposing teams, for the most part, had already been made. Next season, a complete schedule will be worked out, and football at the local school should rise by leaps and bounds.

So far, the local's line-up is as follows: Barnett, left end; Capps, left tackle; Hughes left guard; Shirley, center; Revis,

[article continues column 3, second last paragraph]

right guard; Young, right tackle; Stroud, right end; Knight, quarter back; Cox, right half back; Hampton, left half back; and Lybrand, full back. Substitutes are as follows: Cole, Baker, Snipes, Waldrop, and Gossett.

[column 3, bottom section]

Vision Reports Go To Employees

Individual vision reports, showing the results of the Ortho-Rater tests made some time ago, are now being mailed out to employees of the Weaving Department.

Any employee who's vision is found to be considerably below the standard set for his job will be checked in paragraph #3 on the vision report blank. Those individuals whose reports are checked in paragraph #3 are requested to contact W. Earle Reid at the earliest convenience and arrange for an appointment with some professional eye man.

Any employee who expects to receive the benefit of a free eye examination must have a referral form, properly signed and authorized, before contacting the eye doctor. Any employee who goes to a professional eye man without the proper forms will be expected to pay for his own examination.

Plant supervisors will be glad to help employees contact Mr. Reid so that proper arrangements for appointments can be made.

Employees of the Shop, Warehouse, and other departments till receive reports on their eye tests sometime in the near future. _________________________________ [column 3, bottom paragraph]

More than fifty yards of ribbon are used to decorate a bot tle with which a ship is launched. The average cost per launching is seventeen and a half dollars.

[column 4, bottom section]

CIVIC CLUB HOLDS REGULAR MEETING

The Slater-Marietta Civic Club held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday night, October 24, at 7:30 p.m. in the library.

Mrs. Robert H. Atkinson brought the devotionals after which Mrs. Raymond Johnson spoke on the subject of Halloween. Mrs. Johnson told of its origin and how it has developed through the years and how we know and celebrate it today.

After the program, the members discussed the possibilities of a Parent-Teachers Association here at Slater. This discussion was informal and no decision was reached on the matter.

Following the informal discussion, the meeting adjourned. __________________________ School Will Observe Nov. Education Week

J. H. Barnett, Superintendent of the Slater-Marietta Schools, has announced that National Education Week is to be observed throughout the nation the week of November 10-16.

During this week, patrons of schools throughout the country are especially invited to visit the schools and observe the work being done.

The Slater-Marietta Schools are participating in this event and cordially invite all patrons to visit any or all grades in the school at that time. ________________________ LOST

One lady's Benrus wrist watch lost between Slater Hall and the Baptist Church on October 16. Watch is pink gold with silver band. Chip off crystal between 12 and 1. Reward. Finder please return to Miss Doris Smith, No. 2 First Street. Slater, S. C.

[column 5]

[drawing of stork delivering baby] Births

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Earl Foster of Travelers Rest announce the birth of a daughter, Connie Marie, on Wednesday, October 23, at the Wood Memorial Clinic. The little girl weighed 7lb. 7 oz. at birth.

Mrs. Foster is the former Miss Ethel Robinson, and prior to her marriage was employed by the Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc.

Mr. Foster is an employee of the Judson Mill in Greenville. ________________ Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Owenby announce the birth of a daughter, Carolyn Sue, on August 30 at the Wood Memorial Clinic.

Mrs. Owenby is the former Miss Willie Pridmore. _______________ Mr. and Mrs. Roger W. Couch, Jr., of Slater, are the proud parents of a baby boy, Roger W. Couch, III, born at the Wood Memorial Clinic on October 28. At birth the child weighed 7 lb.

Mr. Couch was honorably discharged from service the early part of this year, at which time he accepted a position with the Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc.

Mrs. Couch is the former Miss Helen Cain of Greensboro, N. C. and Greenville, S. C. _____________________________ Educators Hold First Session

The Greenville County Education Association held its first meeting of the 1946-47 school year, Thursday, October 17, at Greenville Senior High School. "The role of the classroom teacher in interpreting the educational program and its needs" was the topic discussed by a panel of teachers from Greenville County Schools.

It was brought out that the public needs to be informed as to the work of the teacher. The teacher should be able to interpret her work to the community, and the pupil is her chief means of communication to the public. Too, there is a need of a county system whereby the whole county may be informed as to the activities of the classroom. _____________________________ BIRTHDAY DINNER HONORS MR. HAYDEN

Mr. Aubrey Hayden was given a surprise birthday dinner at his home on Paris Mountain Avenue last Saturday.

The house was beautifully decorated with fall flowers and ferns. After dinner, a large birthday cake was cut for friends and relatives present.

Those enjoying the occasion were: Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Fowler, Mr. and Mrs. George Burrell, Mrs. Willie Mae Henderson, Annelle Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Fowler and son, Gary, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Satterfield and children, and Mr. Bill Cooke. They all wished for Aubrey health and many more happy birthdays.