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PERFECTION IN TEXTILES-A SLATER FAMILY TRADITION SINCE 1790 THE SLATER NEWS

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

VOL. 4 Slater, S. C., December 5, 1946 No. 21

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

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Textile Club Is Host To Ladies

Ladies' Night was observed at the last meeting of the Greenville Textile Club which was held at the Parker High School in Greenville on November 21, 1946.

The program was in charge of Dunean Mill. Several readings were given and a quartet from Dunean rendered several vocal selections.

Miss Ethel Davis, Exchange teacher from London, England, was the principal speaker and spoke interestingly on conditions in England today. She told how the English were reconverting their businesses, and, also, their educational system from war time to peace time. Her address was enjoyed by those present.

Mr. J. A. White, President of the Club, appointed a nominating committee to bring in nominations of officers for the coming year. The Club then adjourned to meet again in January as there will be no meeting in the month of December. _______________ THANKSGIVING IS TOPIC OF MEETING

At the last club meeting in November, members of the Girls' Library Club completed the Thanksgiving unit started early in the month. This project consisted of a study of the origin and observance of Thanksgiving, and featured a booklet composed of pictures of Pilgrims, Indians, the Mayflower, Thanksgiving foods, and scenes depicting the homes, dress, and customs of the early settlers.

This meeting was climaxed by a social period, during which refreshments were served.

Those present for this meeting were: Fern Barrett, Joyce Bryant, Molly Cooper, Judy Cox, Carolyn Dixon, Elaine Foster, Betty Garrett, Sigrid Gosnell, Sarah Faye Johnson, Margaret Robinson, and Martha Robinson.

Also: Peggy Scarce, Ann Thompson, Barbara Ann Thornton, Freida Thornton, Mary Ann Tilley, Molly White, Sandra Burgess, and June Pridmore.

NOTICE

J. H. Barnett, Superintendent of the SlaterMarietta Public Schools, announces that the Christmas holidays will begin Decemter 20 and classes will be resumed on January 2.

[photo of Slater-Marietta football squad, spans top of cols. 2-4] Above are shown the members of the first football squad in the history of the local SlaterMarietta School. The members of this team knew nothing about football, but under the guidance of Coach A. W. Woodruff, they developed fast and acquitted themselves well.

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FOURTH GRADERS IN CHAPEL PLAY

Miss Forrest's section of the fourth grade of Slater-Marietta School presented a chapel program Wednesday morning, November 27.

Since Thanksgiving was so near the children planned a program about the Pilgrims. They gave the play, "In Pilgrim Times.' The following pupils participated: Faith— Fern Barrett; Prudence—Shirley Goodwin; James — Will Cox; Charles—Tommy Cole; Little Mountain—George Pridmore; and Morning Star— Jackie Hayden.

The devotional was given by Betty Jean Cody. A morning prayer and a Thanksgiving song were sung by the entire class.

John Thomas Mayfield acted (Con't. on page 2, col. 1)

Mrs. Wallace Is Host To Society The W. S. C. S. of the Slater Methodist Church met at the home of Mrs. J. D. Wallace at Marietta for the November meeting. Mrs. Dublin, president, presided, rendering the devotional. The program was presented by Mrs. Ted Addington and Mrs. E. A. McGill. After a short business session, Mrs. Wallace served delicious sandwiches, cakes, and orange juice. Present for this meeting were: Mrs. Roy Burnette, Mrs. Ted Addington, Mrs. Dublin, Mrs. E. A. McGill, Mrs. Jere Bates, Mrs. Turner, Mrs. Lucille McMullan, Mrs. Dora Addington, and Mrs. Wallace. [ column three ] YOUNG FOLKS GO ON WEINER ROAST On Tuesday night, November 12, about twent-five members of the "16-30" Club enjoyed a weiner roast at Blythe Shoals. Square dancing was held in the Lodge, and then all the members gathered around the big outdoor furnace to roast weiners. Everyone enjoyed a supper of hot dogs, potato chips, and soft drinks. After supper, everyone went back to the Lodge for more square dancing. Those enjoying this affair were: Mr. and Mrs. Bill Lybrand and Billy, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hall, Mrs. Estelle Veal, Misses Jorene Vickers, Doris Hargrove, Mildred Connor, Ann Bolick, Louise Booth, Ruth Gossett, Grace Penland, Bobbie McMullan, Kathleen Henson, (Con't. on page 2, col. 1) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- [photo of varsity football team, spans bottom of cols 2-4] The Varsity of the Slater-Marietta team are here shown lined up in the modified "T" formation which they used successfully during the past season. Their record of three games won, two lost and two tied is good when it is considered the local school has never had a team before and the boys were inexperienced.

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Local Gridders Enjoy Good Year The Slater football team under the direction of Coach W. A. Woodruff enjoyed a good season this year, and especially so since this is the first year in the history of the Slater-Marietta Schools that they have had a football team to represent them on the gridiron. Coach Woodruff, a former University of South Carolina star and a former player while in service, had a tremendous job in molding a team from scratch. It was necessary that he teach each man the fundamentals of football as well as how to play his position. In this, the Coach was highly successful, and by the close of the season, had a smooth working and efficient "eleven." The locals journeyed to Duncan in late October and emerged the victors by a 7 to 0 score. The teams battled on even terms for three quarters, but, in the fourth period, Russell Hampton received a lateral from Knight and broke into the clear going 35 yards for the marker. Young kicked the extra point. Revis, Hughes, Lybrand, Knight and Hampton starred. Coach Woodruff next carried his warriors to Welcome High School where they were defeated by a score of 49 to 7. SlaterMarietta was playing out of its class against a strong and experienced Welcome "eleven." However, the locals put up a spirited scrap and acquitted themselves well for a green and inexperienced team. Late in the fourth quarter, Knight on a quarterback sneak ran 65 yards for a touchdown. Lybrand bucked over for the ex(Con't. on page 2, col. 2) ---------------------------------------- CHRISTMAS PLAY TO BE PRESENTED The annual Christmas play sponsored by the three churches of Slater and the Community Association will be given at Slater Hall on the night of December 19 according to Robert H. Atkinson, Director. The play, "Come, Let Us Adore Him," by Victor Starbuck has been selected as the play to be given. It follows very much the Nativity scenes and will be much the same as plays given in yesteryears. The cast to present this play has already been selected and practices are already underway. A committee from each of the three churches has been selected and are working closely with Mr. Atkinson in helping to make this play a success. As in former years, there will be no charges of admission to this program.

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Page Two THE SLATER NEWS December 5,1946

[column one] The Slater News Published Every Two Weeks By Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc. Established 1790 In the Intrest of Its Employees

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STAFF Robert H. Atkinson _____ Editor Cecil S. Ross _____ Asst. Editor Claude Guest _____ Photographer

REPORTERS

Weave Room: Ernestine McCall, Nellie Barnette, Gladys Cox, Rosalee Cox, Pearl Price, Ethel Clary, and Doris Jones. Preparation Department: Jessie Vassey, Julia Brown, Bertha Jones, Sarah Singleton, Blanche Raxter, Nellie Ruth Payne, Stanley Hawkins, Ruth Campbell, D. P. Garrick, Tom Boggs, and Marguerite Waddell. Cloth Room: Opal W. Smith Community: Mrs. Raymond Johnson, W. Earle Reid, Ruby P. Reid, Doris F. Atkinson. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ⁓~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ EDITORIALS ⁓~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Shooting Fireworks As the holiday season gets underway, we notice that the children are already enjoying their firecrackers. We think this is fine, but sometimes they get a little careless with them. Several incidents have occurred recently which have brought our attention to this. For example, one afternoon a group of small boys were shooting their firecrackers on Second Street when they spied a paper on the porch of one of the houses. Just for fun, the boys put a firecracker in the end of the rolled up paper and struck a match to it. The people who live in this house happend to be at work and there was danger of setting the house on fire. We think it would be wise for all the parents to caution their children about their firecrackers so we may still have our fun and everyone will enjoy the holidays. ------------------------------------------- Fourth Graders (Con't. from page 1, Col. 2) as Master of Ceremonies. Pupils not taking part in the play helped in getting the stage ready, and in collecting costumes and properties needed. --------------------------------------- Young Folks (Con't. from page 1, col. 4) and Sarah Canham. Also: Osier Vickers, Roy and Ralph Lybrand, Dillard Veal, Maynard Veal, Fred Cashion, Guildford Dodson, Ralph Knight, Harold Knight, Joe Bolick, Ed Connor, and Tillman Dixon.

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(boxed) SLATER DAY BY DAY (end box)

This is a note of appreciation to whomever is responsible for the noticeable diminishing in the number of firecrackers that are being shot in our village streets.

For awhile it was Bang! Boom! Biff! every few minutes of the day and far into the night.

Children threw firecrackers on peoples porches, or stuck them in empty milk bottles - they raked up piles of dead leaves, set fire to them and threw firecrackers into the midst of the fire - larger children threw lighted firecrackers from automobiles as they rode around the streets.

All in all it was quite a nerveracking period. Babies and night workers were disturbed from their daytime sleep - jittery women would jump and scream whenever there was an explosion near them. And returned service men would imagine themselves back among the hell of real bombs and bursting shells.

But now, thanks to some influence, there are fewer fireworks being used.

If the merchants became ashamed of theselves and quit selling them, that's just fine. Or perhaps the merchants decided that children shouldn't spend their allowances on such nonsense.

Or maybe the parents decided to take matters in their own hands, and told their children not to buy fireworks.

Or maybe the children themselves wore the novelty off the firecracker fad, and are looking for something new.

At any rate we so appreciate the lack of noise from sudden and violent explosions round about.

What with our first peace time Christmas in the very near future, we should be thinking about observing this season with quiet and thankfulness and hymn singing and kind deeds; and loud noises and firecrackers have no place in the observance of the birthday of the Babe of Bethlehem. _________________________________ Local Gridders

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tra point. Outstanding players for the Slater team were Knight, Revis, Hampton and Lybrand.

In their third apperance of the season, Slater-Marietta journeyed to Greer "B" team. This game resulted in a 6 to 6 tie. This game was played at night under the lights and was a new experience for the SlaterMarietta "eleven." The loclals received a break in the third quarter whenn Stroud recovered a Greer fumbleon their 35 yard line. Lybrand and Knight missed the extra point. Shirley was the outstanding player fro the local "eleven"

Slater-Marietta went back in the victory column as they ran roughshod over Roebuck 28 to

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Cloth Room Chatter

Miss Josephine Burdette recently spent the week-end at Furman University with Miss Kathleen Nelson. They enjoyed attending the Furman-Clemson football game at Clemson.

We are happy to hear that little Linda Pace is recovering repidly from a tonsil operatopn. We hope she will soon be back in school with her many little friends.

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hudson and family and Mrs. Catherine Burns recently enjoyed visiting Mrs. Burns' mother, Mrs S. H. Rodgers, and family of Asheville, N. C.

Mrs. Ethel Morrison has been out from work recently due to the illness of her little daughter, Doris. We are glad to hear that Doris is much better and hope she will soon be completely recovered.

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Johnson have moved to their new home on the Geer highway and they are liking it fine. We wish them much happiness in their new home.

Mr. Ray Smith was recently honored with a birthday supper at his hime, given by his wife, Mrs. Opal Smith. Mrs. Smith received several useful gifts. Attending the supper were: Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Smith of Marietta, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Smith and family, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Wigington and daughter, and Miss Norma Gene Guest, all of Greenville. --------------------------------------------- 0. Hampton scored twice on end runs while lybrand tallied two more on line smashes. Shirley, Capps, Young, Ramsey and Barnett played good ball.

In the fifth encounter, SlaterMarietta and Greenville High "B" team battled to a scoreless tie on the Greenville field. Both teams were evenly matached. Knight's long punts kept the Slater-Marietta team out of danger as he frequently kicked out when in the hole. Stroud Barnett, Hughes, Capps, Knight, Lybrand and Cox played well for the locals.

Slater-Marietta suffered a loss when Lybrand was injured and had to leave the game. He was out for the rest of the season.

In a well played contest at Piedmont, the Piedmont "eleen" nosed out Slater-Marietta 7 to 0. According to Coach Woodruff, this was the best game of the season despite the fact that the locals lost. The coach's work on fundamentals and team play had begun to pay off as the boys operated as a unit thus playing good football. The locals threatened several times, but were never able to reach the final marker. In this contest, Shirley, Revis, Hughes, Knight, Hampton and Cox were the stars.

In their only home appearance which was the first football game ever played at Slater, the Slater boys soundly defeated the Parker "B" team by a score of 12 to 7.

In the second period, Cox intercepted a Parker pass and went 65 yards for the first score of the game, and late in the fourth quarer, Hampton Skirted his end behind good blocking and went 35 yards for a touchdown. Parker scored in the third period and was able to complete the extra point while (Con't on page 3, col.5)

PREPARATION DEPARTMENT

Mrs. Lena Kirby and son made an extended trip though Georgia and North Carolina visiting relatives recently.

Mr. and Mrs. Albert McAuley are exceedingly happy to have their son, Neal, home from Iceland, Cpl. McAuley has served in the Air Corps for a period of eighteen months, twelve months of which were spent overdseas.

The Warping Department of the third shift is glad to have Mrs. Elizabeth Duncan, of Pickens, as a new creeler hand. She is familiar with this work since she was employed at Pickens Mill as a wraper tender for many years.

Everyone in the Warping Department seems to have the Christmas spirit after going through the regular procedure of drawing names for gifts.

Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Brown and family of Dacusville recently visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Foster.

J. E. Brooks of Georgia is our handsome and effvient yarn man for the warpers on the third shift. Yes, girls, he would consider getting married.

Georgia Scroggins visted her mother, Mrs. C. L. Hargrove, in Greenville last week-end.

Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Dill and daughter, Terry, and Miss Ethel Clark of Greenville were Sunday guest of Mr. and Mrs. V. R. Clark.

Employees of the Preparation Department extend their deepest sympathy to Bertrand Trotter in the recent death of his grandmother, Mrs. Martha Jones.

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Farr, of Asheville, N.C., were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ansel Farr.

Theryl Masters, young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Masters, is rapidly improving at her home after a three week illness.

Friends of Lillie Gilreath will be glad to know she is improving after a severe case of influenza.

Mr. and Mrs. Dewey King of Piedmont visited friends in Marietta Sunday. Mr. King was formerly connected with the Dixie Home Stores here.

Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Bryant spent the week-end in Georgia.

We are glad to have Mary Brooks back at work with us after being away for almost a year.

Tom McCombs' little daughters had as their guest last week, little Betty and Peggy Scarce of Slater.

We are glad to see Zola Raines back at work after being out sick.

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jones had as their guests Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Furman Smith and family of Madison, S. C.

Wondering why Blanche McCall is all smiles? her husband has reveived his discharge from the Army.

Grace Calloway and sister visited their aunt, Mrs. Lee, in Columbis Sunday.

Mary Hightower's uncle, Mr. Ernest Pittman, was injured in the Ideal Laundry explosion recently, but is doing nicely now.

Mrs. Wilma Elrod had as her dinner guest Monday, her

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cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Cole B. Hendrix of Detroit.

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dunn visited her sister in Saluda, N.C. Sunday.

Paul Jones says that all the rabbits must be out Christmas shopping as he hasn't been able to find many during the past week.

Ben Grice visited his sister, Mrs. Mamie Capps, in Greenville last Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jones have a new nephew, son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Jones of Travelers Rest.

Mrs. Norma Bowles and Mrs. Mattie Lou Gilstrap were the Sunday dinnerguests of Mrs.

(con't on page 3, col. 4) ------------------------------------------------ The SAFE Way Is RIGHT ------------------------------------------------- [box with comic strip] [title] STAY SAFE OFF-THE-JOB, TOO

[cartoon shows man sleeping in bed thought bubble over head shows him dreaming about sawing a log, on his lap is a open book the is titled: Roasted Alive. in his left had that is hanging off the bed is a lite cigeratte. There is smoke coming from the bed sheet that appears to be about catch on fire]

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Smoking in bed is fun, if you like it. Your troubles seem far away wen you see them through a fog of blue smoke as you lie back in comfort.

But every cigarette or cigar of pipe-full you smoke in bed carries the chance of death. In the fist place, you are relaxed and ready for a sock in the jaw from Old Man Sleep.

Just to push the process along, you smoke, and before you know it, you go out like a light.

But, not your cigaretter! Oh no! Your hand slips over the side of the bed, where there;s an up-draft and plenty of fuel for a first class fire- with you in the middle.

You MAY wake up in time to give an alarm but many don't. Many die that way each year.

Beds and bedding are not the only highly combustible materials in your home. By falling asleep in the easy chair after a hard day's work you may start a fire in the newspapers on the floor, in the upholstery, or in almost any wasted material. Unwatched and out of control, fire CAN gut your home, cause the death or injury of members of your family, and kill YOU.

Can, did we say? DID kill and injure thousands of people last year-and the year before that.

If you're a smoker, watch both the smokes and the matches, and don't smoke in bed!

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December 5, 1946 THE SLATER NEWS Page Three
[column one] GOINGS-ON IN WEAVE ROOMS

Friends of Mr and Mrs. John A. Lane are glad to learn that Mrs Lane is doing fine following her recent illness.

Mr. and Mrs. Turner Jones were recent Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Smith and Marietta.

Mrs. Vegie Harvey has been named new secretary and treasurer for the flower club on the third shift in No. 2. She will collect dues on Friday nights.

We wish to welcome the following newcomers to the third shift in No. 2 and hope they will enjoy working with us: L. B. Vaughn, Pearl Ledford, William McK. Cody, and R. A. Williams.

Mr. and Mrs. Crayton Brady and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Turner Jones.

Mrs. Bertha Laws was out sick last week. We are glad to see her back at work.

We are sorry to hear that Miss Mary Chastain's brother is in the hospital. Mary, we hope he will soon be fully recovered.

Mr. Jack Cashion and Mr. John Summerall had birthdays this past week. Look out, boys; you're getting older every day!

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Clary visited Mr. Clary's sister, Mrs. J. F. Ingle, last week-end.

Mr. John Summerall has been out from work recently due to illness. We are glad to see him back at work

Third shift employees in the Weaving Department are glad to have Mr. George Pridmore as their new general overseer, but they are sorry to give up Mr. Pierce to the second shift.

We are glad to see our cloth boy, Carlos Poole, back at work after a few days absence due to a car wreck.

We welcome Miss Louise Cobb on Job 3, third shift, as a weaver, and hope she enjoys working with us. Miss Cobb reports she had a grand day Sunday with friends.

Mr. and Mrs. Mays Stroude were recent supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Bridwell of Traveler's Rest.

Marshall Johnson, cousin of Nellie Barnette, was a recent visitor in Nellie's home. Marshall was recently discharged from the Army and is a former employee of this plant.

All friends the friends of Mrs. Minnie Findley extend to her their deepest sympathy in the recent death of her mother, Mrs. Ledbetter. Mrs Findley is employed as a battery hand on Job 3, third shift.

Friends of Mr. Ben Madden also extend to him their sympathy in the death of his mother.

We are glad to have Mrs. Priscilla Bruce on the third shift and hope she will enjoy her work. Mrs. Bruce formerly worked on the second shift.

Miss Pearl Pierce's sister, Elise Elliott, and family from Canton, N. C. spent the past week-end with her.

Lonnie Crowe had to be out from work for several days due to the illness of his family. We are glad to hear that they are much better.

Joe Earl Foster visited in

[column two] Weave Room No. 2 last week. Joe Earl, we are all glad to see you home again.

Roy Ogle enjoyed a delightful weiner roast at Paris Mountain State Park Thursday night with several friends. Everyone had a grand time.

James Hendrix was absent from work recently due to the illness of his wife. No wonder Jim looked so happy when he returned to work; he has a big baby boy at his house. Congratulations, Jim!

We are sorry to learn that W. K. Bramlette got some steel in one of his eyes while on the job recently. We are glad it wasn't serious and hope Bill's eye is O.K. now.

Pearl Price's sister, Mrs. L. B. Strickland, is now in the hospital. Pearl, we wish for her a speedy recovery.

James Hendrix wishes to thank his fellow workers for the donation they gave to him recently. It was greatly appreciated and will be used in the family needs.

Employees in No. 2 were certainly sorry to give up their overseer, Mr. Ralph Aiken. Everyone really did enjoy working with him and wish to thank him for his understanding and cooperation while he was overseer. Best of luck to you, Mr. Aiken. Mr. R. W. Couch is the new overseer in No. 2 on the second shift. Employees welcome him and pledge to give him their best cooperation in the days to come.

We are glad to see Bernice Foster back at work after being out due to illness.

We are sorry to hear that Richard Lynch's stepmother, Mrs. Dora Lynch, is in the hospital. Richard, we hope she is doing fine now.

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Theatre Guide December 6, 1946 "EASY TO WED" Starring Esther Williams Van Johnson

December 7, 1946 "NIGHT AND DAY" Starring Cary Grant Alexis Smith Monty Wooley

December 9, 1946 "COURAGE OF LASSIE" Starring Lassie Elizabeth Taylor Frank Morgan Tom Drake December 13, 1946 " BOYS RANCH " Starring James Craig "Butch" Jenkins

December 14, 1946 "KID FROM BROOKLYN" Starring Danny Kaye Virginia Mayo

For Trade Will trade heavy brass double bed, springs, and mattress for one mahogany-finished twin bed, springs and mattress - or will buy. See Fred Clarke, Geer Highway, Marietta, S. C.

For Sale

24 inch basket grate. Price $7.00. See Fred Clarke, Geer Highway, Marietta, S. C. --- One upright piano in good condition. See Mrs. Louise Lindsey in Preparatoin Department or on Greer Highway. ---- Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Humphries had as their weekend guests, Mr. and Mrs. James McKenzie of Greenville.

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Bowles' daughter, Lorraine, of Furman. They also visited Mrs. Garland at the hospital.

Mr Drury raffled off two nice pigs recently. Paul Jones and Fred Cox were the lucky guys.

Recently, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Goldsmith and family enjoyed a birthday dinner at the home of Mr. Frank Guest.

Mrs. Edwin Cole visited with her mother in Franklin, N. C. last week-end.

Sunday dinner guests in the home of Mrs. Fannie Cox were her mother, Mrs. Leila Stephens, and her brother, K. R. Stephens, of Duncan Mill, Greenville.

Henry McCarson was in Spartanburg visiting his brother last Sunday.

Mr and Mrs. Tom Boggs and Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Burgess, ardent Furman and Clemson football fans respectively, went over to see the annual classic this season.

We are glad to see tht Fred Cisson is able to be back on the job after being out sick for a week.

Everyone sympathizes with Carmi Ledford Jr. in that he lost a large portion of clothing in a laundry catastrophe recently.

Miss Inez Cisson was a guest with the Clarks in Pickens last week-end.

Shirley Harrison, daughter of Mrs. Beulah Harrison, celebrated her eighth birthday November 21.

Congratulation to Rudolph Looper on his being ordained as a deacon in a Baptist Church. Keep up the good work!

Irene Dunn has been out sick for sometime and we hope that her return will be soon.

The third shift welcomes the

[column 5] following new employees: Har vey Cisson, James Emery, Paul Harden, Violet Balding, Nathalee Barton, and Mildred Bennett.

Carroll Tilley has been discharged after five years of service. His sister, Mrs. Mary Capps, is all smiles over his discharge and also the fact that her sick baby has improved.

Mrs. Maggie Gilreath and Pansy Bowers attended the funeral rites of Carl Trammell at Mackeys Mortuary. Mr Trammel was the nephew of Mrs. Gilreath.

Miss Pearl Morrison recently underwent an appendectomy at the Greenville General Hospital.

Mr and Mrs Walter Coleman had as their guests last Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Isham Coleman, and Helen, Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Hawkins, and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Coleman.

Little Sarah Coleman enjoyed the Santa Claus parade very much.

Boyce Parnell recently made a business trip to Atlanta, Ga.

Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Hill tell us they went to the circus and had lots of fun.

Oscar Drury, R. A. leader of Marietta Baptist Church, is enjoying working with the boys and is proud of the good deeds they are doing.

Mrs. Vickers' mother, Mrs. W. L. McDaniel, of Chesnee is visiting Mrs. Vickers this wek.

The Junior R.A.'s of Slater Baptist Church recently observed Focus Week and each day during the week they met for some definite purpose and work. They were entertained at a weiner roast by the W. M. S. and were taken to Table Rock for one night. They were also carried on a hike up Nature Trail by their counselor, Rev. Charles T. Thompson.

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Simpson, with Mr. and Mrs. Winford Brock of Spartanburg, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Strange of Hendersonville, Mr. and Mrs. John R. Springfield, Mrs. Beulah Bates and Albert Springfield attended the Furman-Clemson football game at Clemson on November 16. After the game, an enjoyable evening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Simpson.

Mr. and Mrs. Jere Bates and Vickie and Mrs. Lucille McMullan spent the Thanksgiving holidays with relatives at Darlington.

Local Gridders (Con't from page 2, col. 3) the local lads missed both of their tries for the extra point. In this encounter, Knight, Capps, Shirley, and Hughes played good football. A crowd of several hundred people witnessed this contest and were well pleased with the showing of the local "eleven." The high school, the players and Coach Woodruff are to be congratulated on the fine team produced on short notice as the boys did not receive their uniforms until approximately the first of October, and considering the fact that they had had no previous football experience, the season was very successful. Local enthusiasts of the pigskin game are looking forward to a better season next year.

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Page Four THE SLATER NEWS December 5, 1946

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We would like to take this opportunity to recognize several new members who have recently affilliated themselves with the library. The first of these is Mrs C. C. Compton, the former Miss Martha Taylor, who prior to her marriage was employed in the mill office. We welcome Mrs Compton to the library and are happy to enroll her as one of our new members. Mrs. J. M. Dean, wife of the pastor of the Slater Church of God, is another new member. Rev. Dean has been a library member for sometime, and we are glad to welcome Mrs. Dean also. Their daughter, Faye, is a new member too, enrolling with her mother. A number of school children have recently become members of the community library, some of them having joined the library clubs. Those joining the clubs are as follows: Doris Mae Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Smith, Story Hour. George Pridmore, son of Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Pridmore, and John Canham, son of Mr. and Mrs. R.P. Canham, The Boys' Library Club. June Pridmore, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Pridmore, the Girls' Library Club. Other children who are also new library members are: Cleo Lathan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Lathan; Paul Poole, son of Mrs. Lena Poole; and Calvin Cox, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Cox of Marietta.

Birthday greetings are in order for two of our juvenile members - Gib Toby and Fuller Horton. Gib, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Toby, was eight years old on November 13 and is a member of the Boys' Library Club. Fuller, a member of the Friday P. M. Story Hour Group, was four years old on November 24. Fuller is a son of Dr. and Mrs. W. F. Horton.

We were very happy to have Abie and Gloria Cook visit the library recently. While living in Slater, Abie was a member of the Boys' Club and Gloria was a member of the Friday P.M. Story Hour Group. Abie and Gloria are the children of Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Cook. The Cook family moved to Greensboro N.C. when Mr. Cook assumed his duties as Director of Industrial Relations for a group of mills which Slater is a member.

Linda Pace, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Pace, recently underwent a tonsillectomy at the Wood Memorial Clinic. Linda recuperated rapidly and is again able to participate in library activities.

Sammy White also parted with his tonsils last week. He was a brave little fellow during the procedure and is enjoying a rapid recovery. Sammy is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. White. Mr. White is Plant Manager of the Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc.

Dictatorship: A system of government where everything that isn't forbidden is obligatoy - Machester Guardian.

[photograph spanning columns 2-4 depicting a wedding party the caption reads: Above are shown the members of the Brown-Dewease wedding party. The wedding of these two popular young people was one of the outstanding social events of the Fall Season here at Slater. Those in the picture are: Left to Right: Miss Patricia Summey, soloist; Mrs. H. B. Gosnell, soloist; Mr. Allison Hathaway, best man; Miss Mary Ann Cunningham, bridesmaid; Mr. Guilford Dodson, usher-groomsman; Bobby Brown, junior usher; Mrs. Claude Oliver Jones, Matron of honor; Reverend Chas. T. Thompson, clergyman; Mrs. Dewease, bride; Faye Moore, flower girl; Mr. Dewease, groom; Reverend B. B. Brown, bride's father; Earl Moore, junior usher; Miss Kathleen Henson, bridesmaid; Pearl Ledford, usher-groomsman; and Mrs. W.W. Stephenson, pianist.]

[column 2] OFFICE NEWS Mrs. Jeanne Ernest attended an informal dance at Clemson College recently. Miss Vera Hembree and Jimmie Ballock, Jr. attended The Citadel and Davidson football game in Charlotte, N. C. on Saturday, November 23. Mr. and Mrs. Troy Hannon visited Mr. and Mrs. M.S. Tate of Taylors last Sunday. Miss Gwendolyn Foster attended the wedding of Miss Frances Coleman and Mr. Riley Farr on Saturday, November 16. The following persons attended the Clemson and Furman football game on Saturday, November 16: Jeanne Ernest, Betty Foster, Connie Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Finley, Clara Schweirs, Vera Hembree, Gene Cason, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Compton, Eleanor Coleman, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert H Atkinson.

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WILLIAMS-BARNETTE Mrs Grace Williams Barnette announces the marriage of her daughter, Sybil Williams, to Leland Barnette on November 16. At present, Mrs. Barnette is employed in Greenville. Mr. Barnette is employed in the Weaving Department of Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc. They are making their home with the groom's father, Mr. Otis Barnette, near Marietta. Mr. and Mrs. Barnette have many friends in this area, who wish them a long and happy married life.

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SERGEANT KIRBY ARRIVES AT HOME S/Sgt. J. L. Kirby arrived home on September 25 after serving 24 months in the Infantry. He will receive his (con't column 3)

[column 3] Brannons Fete Wedding Party

Immediately following the rehearsal for the Brown - Dewease wedding on Saturday night, November 2, the rehearsal party and a number of other friends and relatives of the bride and groom were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Brannon on Fourth Street. Lovely white Chrysanthemums and ivy were used as decoration throughout the living and dining rooms. Mrs E. A. McGill poured coffee from a beautifully decorated table on which was used an imported cut-work linen cloth centered with a crystal bowl of white chrysanthemums flanked by burning candles. Mrs. C. A. Henson assisted the hostess in serving dainty open-faced sandwiches, cakes and mints. The unique favors presented each guest were hand-made, being a penny box of matches dressed in frilled crepe paper and green ribbon and bearing the inscription, "it's a match." The bride was presented a china rolling pin dressed in white crepe paper and net and tied on either end with long green streamers. This was used as decoration on the mantel. Approximately 35 persons were present on this occasion.

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[con't. from column 2] honorable discharge on November 25. While in service, S/Sgt. Kirby won the following honors and ribbons: Combat Infantryman badge, Good Conduct medal. Occupation Ribbon, Victory Ribbon, Phillipine Liberation Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon, and Presidential Unit Citation. J. L. was employed in Weave Room No. 1 before entering service, and we hope he will soon be back with us.

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------------------------------------------- [column 4] COLEMAN - FARR Miss Frances Coleman became the bride of Mr. Riley Farr in a double ring ceremony on Saturday evening, November 16, at 8:30 p.m. The rites were performed by the Rev. Victor Ross at the home of the bride. The bride wore a light blue suit with black accessories and a corsage of pink rosebuds. Mrs. Farr is the daughter of Mrs. Adelia Coleman of Route 2, Travelers Rest, S.C. She is a graduate of Traveler's Rest High School, and for the past two years has been employed in the office of Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc. Mr. Farr is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Farr of Marietta. He served in the U.S. Army for sometime and received his honorable discharge several months ago. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Farr wish them a long and happy married life. ---------------------------------

Ninth Grade Presents Interesting Program On Tuesday, November 12, one section of the ninth grade of Slater-Marietta High School

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