V. 4 No. 25 - 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 column 1 & 2] Annual Xmas Program Enjoyed By Employees And Their Families

The annual Christmas program sponsored by the Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc. for its employees and their families was held at Slater Hall on Saturday morning, December 21, with Mr. J. A. White, Plant Manager, presiding.

The Rev. H. D. Hand, pastor of the Slater Methodist Church, pronounced the Invocation, after which special music was rendered by a group from the Slater Church of God. This music was followed by an accordion solo played by Miss Faye Dean.

Mr. White then presented Mr. and Mrs. DuPre Rhame and Mr. Eanes of Greenville. Mr. Rhame, accompanied by Mr. Eanes, sang a group of solo numbers. Following these special numbers, Mr. Rhame led the audience in singing a number of Christmas Carols with Mrs. Rhame as accompanist.

In his remarks to the employees, Mr. White welcomed the returning veterans, saying that the Christmas program this year was more complete because many of the former service men are back with us. He continued by saying that he appreciated the cooperation of the employees during the past year, and thanked them for the good work which they did during 1946.

Mr. White then presented the Rev. Charles Thompson, pastor of the Slater Baptist Church, who spoke briefly regarding Christmas. Rev. Thompson centered his remarks around three words which he said are all bound up with Christmas. He gave these words as Joy, Singing and Giving. In discussing these words briefly, he emphasized the fact this Joy is great and widespread, since it is "to all people." Regarding Singing, Rev. Thompson said that Christmas is a time of singing —the joy in our hearts giving expression to song. As for Giving, the speaker said that people have the desire to give to each other at Christmas more than at any other time of the year. Rev. Thompson then reminded his listeners that God gave his Son as a gift, thus making it possible for us to receive eternal life. Joy, Singing and Giving, said Rev. Thompson, are all made possible through God's great gift.

Mr. White then brought greetings from Commander Slater and the Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc., announcing that Commander Slater had a large part in this Christmas party, since all employees and their children had been remembered by him on this occasion. With these remarks, attention was focused on the beautifully lighted Christmas tree which (Con't. on page 2, col. 3)

[Column 2] _____________________________ CIVIC CLUB HOLDS ANNUAL BANQUET

The members of the Slater-Marietta Civic Club held their annual Christmas banquet in the basement of the Slater Methodist Church on Wednesday evening, December 18. Mrs. Charles T. Thompson pronounced the invocation.

Ladies of the Slater Methodist Church prepared a delightful repast for this occasion which was thoroughly enjoyed by all attending. Those who served the supper were: Mrs. Jere Bates, Mrs. Lucille McMullan, Mrs. Ansel McMakin, Mrs. Sam Addington, Miss Ruth Taylor, and Miss "Boots" Taylor.

The dining hall was beautifully decorated throughout in the Christmas motif. The planning and arranging of the Christmas decoarations was done by Mrs. J. A. White, Mrs. Allen Suttle, and Mrs. Gene Blanton.

Immediately following the banquet, presents were exchanged which afforded much pleasure to the club members.

Mrs. Aubrey Ledford, president of the club, spoke briefly on the enjoyable affair and thanked the different commit-

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[Column 3] Christmas Play Presented To Slater Audience

The annual Christmas Play, sponsored by the three churches of Slater and Financed by the Slater Community Association, was presented at Slater Hall on Thursday night, December 19, at 8:00 o'clock. The Hall was crowded to capacity and a number of persons were forced to stand.

The play presented this year was "Come Let Us Adore Him" by Victor Starbuck and followed very much the usual Nativity scenes. All of those taking part in the presentation played their parts well. If stars could be selected, the nod would probably go to W. A. Woodruff, of the Slater-Marietta School, and to Jesse A. White, Jr. for their work.

Music was furnished by Miss Kathleen Farnsworth and a group of girls selected from the glee club of the local school. They were aided and assisted by several musicians of Slater.

The special lighting and costumes greatly aided in the presentation of the play. Many have remarked that this play was as good or even better than those presented in former years.

In the near future, members of the cast are to be given a supper, the place and date as yet to be selected.

[Title spans across Columns 4 and 5] Slater Community Association Elects New Board Of Governors ________________________________

UNION RITES HELD BY LOCAL CHURCHES

The Slater Methodist Church was host to the union services held on the fifth Sunday of December, which was December 29. Services began promptly at 7:30 p.m.

A large gathering, which practically filled the church, was present to hear the Rev. Charles T. Thompson, pastor of the Slater Baptist Church, deliver the sermon. Mr. Thompson preached well, and his discourse was enjoyed by all present. His theme was a unique one and his subject was "Those Who Were in God's Hall of Fame."

Special music was provided by each of the three Slater churches. The band from the Slater Church of God rendered one selection and a quartet from the Slater Baptist Church likewise rendered a song. Mrs. E. A. McGill, from the host church, sang a solo. This music greatly added to the occasion and help set those attending in the right frame of mind to hear the Rev. Mr. Thompson.

A special prayer for world peace was delivered by the Rev. J. M. Dean, pastor of the Slater

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At a meeting of the Board of Governors and members of the Slater Community Association, held on Tuesday night, December 31, at Slater Hall, the Constitution and By-laws of the Slater Community Association were amended so as to provide for five members of the Board of Governors instead of nine as was formerly the case.

The new members of the Board of Governors are: Mr. Milton Southerland, Superintendent of the Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc.; Mr. Ansel B. McMakin, a member of the shop force; Mr. J. H. Barnett, Superintendent of the SlaterMarietta School; Mr. William Henderson, of the South Carolina National Bank; and Mr. Robert H. Atkinson, Industrial Relations Manager of the Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc.

The new members of the Board of Governors were elected for life, in keeping with the best customs of the day. The trustees of the Duke foundation, the Callaway Mills foundation and others have been elected for life. The Slater Community Association is, therefore, modernizing its organization to conform to the newest standards.

At this writing, the Board of Governors have been unable to meet to organize, but in the very near future a meeting will be held for the purpose of organization. A President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer will be elected by the members of the Board of Governors from its membership.

Plans are also underway to have representatives from all organizations at Slater to meet with the Board of Governors at fixed dates for the purpose of advising the Board of Governors as to the needs, welfare, etc., of the people of Slater and surrounding community.

The re-organization of the Slater Community Association has been in process for over a year, and a thorough study of the situation has been made by many interested parties including several outstanding attorneys. It is felt by the members of the Association that this change will work for a better Association and the welfare of the people of Slater and the surrounding community.

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MR. WHITE IS HOST TO 175 EMPLOYEES

Mr. J. A. White, Plant Manager of the Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc., was host to approximately 175 men at a steak dinner which was given at Charlie's Steak House in Greenville on the night of December 21 at 6:00 p.m.

In addition to the so-called regular guests, Mr. White had invited the ministers of the

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Page Two; THE SLATER NEWS; January 9, 1974

[Column 1] The Slater News Published Every Two Weeks By Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc. Established 1790 In The Interest of Its Employees

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

REPORTERS Weaver Room: Ernestine McCall, Nellie Barnette, Gladys Cox, Rosalee Cox, Sarah Canham, Louise Bagwell, Pearl Price, Ethel Clary, Doris Jones and Irene Cox.

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 Margaurite Waddell.

Cloth Room: Opal W. Smith

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

EDITORIALS

Cooperation Pays

You know, a lot of times words and phrases are heard and seen so often that pretty soon they become nothing more than just that - words or phrases. We see them, we know what they mean, but we are so used to seeing them that we take them for granted without much thinking about them. Like, for instance, traffic signals on the highway or safety slogans in the plant. We've seen these signs for so long now that we take them for granted - we figure that they're probably right and that the people who wrote them must have had a pretty good reason for doing so. But we really don't think much about them.

Another word that we have heard since we were old enough to hear has been ''cooperation.'' We've always thought that it's a pretty nice word. We take it pretty much for granted and don't think particularly much about it. We see evidence of it everywhere we look; and when we don't see it, we feel its absence. Baseball teams, bowling leagues, hockey teams would be pretty sad affairs if cooperation were lacking. So would assembly lines, offices, and selling forces.

Just what does cooperation mean? Helpfulness? Cheerfulness? Consideration? Sure, it means all these - and more. It means working together with other people. It means depending on other people so that you can work. It means other people depending on you so that they can work. Those of us who work in the factory depend on those in the office to supply us with material with which to work; to sell what we make so that money is available to pay us; to organize our efforts so that we work as a unit with

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SLATER DAY BY DAY

Review of 1946 at Slater:

January: Mrs. George VanYahres of New York visited Slater while her husband was here on duty as a tree specialist. Mrs. Alice Wyman spoke to Civic Club members on ''Domestic Reconversion.''

February: Promotions of officials at Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc. included Mr. Robert H. Atkinson to Industrial Relations Manager to fill the vacancy when Mr. Frank A. Cook went to Greensboro. Fifteen percent wage increase for employees. Garbage collection started.

March: Slater Methodist Church completed basement to be used for Sunday School rooms and social affairs. Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc. offers visual service for employees.

April: Robbery committed. Places of business broken open and small amount of cash taken. Faculty of schools presented play ''Bashful Mr. Bobbs,'' and Mr. Woodruff really did steal the show.

May: New shrubbery planted around public buildings and offices. Graduating class hears Dr. Turnipseed.

June: Summer recreational program begins with ''Slick'' Oglesby in charge of programs.

July: Employees given a week's vacation for the ''Fourth.''

August: Young people of Slater organized a 16-30 Club. Display of Japanese curios shown on mill lawn.

September: Ansel McMakin, Robert T. Godfrey, and Aubrey Ledford winners in golf tournament. Civic Club entertains teachers.

October: Mary Dodson went to Asheville to speak at Scout meeting. Football team organized at local school, coached by Mr. Woodruff.

November: Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc. donated $50,000 to school fund.

December: Christmas play with members of all three of Slater's churches taking part, presented for fourth consecutive year.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

the greatest efficiency. Likewise, the office workers depend on us to turn out merchandise that will completely satisfy our customers; to be on the job so production does not get jammed; to do the best work we can.

This is what cooperation means. It means two or more people working together with the greatest efficiency, depending on each other so that each will be able to work. Since the day that our economic world changed its ways so that men did specialized jobs rather than doing things only for themselves, cooperation has been the key to success. As long as men must work together, for each other, that word we hear so often and think about so little, COOPERATION, will continue to be the watchword of success.

[Column 3] Cloth Room Chatter

Mrs. Elizabeth Rowland and children visited Mrs. Rowland's mother and grandmother of Greer last Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Burns visited Mrs. Burns' parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Rodgers, of Asheville recently.

Mr. and Mrs. Duff Stroud were happy to have all their children home for dinner on Christmas day. For their supper guests, they enjoyed having Mr. and Mrs. Harold Dodson.

Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Tate and family visited Mrs. Tate's mother, Mrs. Ellen Owens, of Taylors Christmas day.

The W. W. Southerlin family had an enjoyable Christmas day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Epps.

We are happy to have Mrs. Estelle Kelly back with us after being out due to the illness of her husband. We wish for Mr. Kelly a speedy recovery.

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hester and family had supper with Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Galloway Christmas night.

Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Kelly of Asheville were the week-end guests in the home of Miss Clara Talley.

Annie Johnson wishes to thank the Cloth Room employees for the lovely dress, handkerchiefs, and ear-bobs presented to her as a Christmas gift. They were deeply appreciated.

Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Burns enjoyed visiting Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Pace Christmas day.

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Johnson were happy to have Mr. Johnson's family for their recent dinner guests.

Everyone is glad to hear that little Doris Morrison, daughter of Ethel Morrison, is improving after a recent illness. We hope she will soon be completely recovered.

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cline and family recently had as their guests, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Ross and daughter and Mr. and Mrs. Felix Cline and family.

Mr. and Mrs. Jason Garland, Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Patterson, Jim Garland, the Wesley Garland were the Christmas dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Garland.

Annual Christmas Program (Con't. from page 1, col. 1)

stood in the center of the stage, surrounded by approximately 1,000 bags, bountifully filled with fruits, nuts and candy ready to be distributed to the smaller children of employees. All employees received a bonus check as a Christmas present.

After singing the beautiful Carol, ''Silent Night,'' the audience was dismissed with prayer led by the Rev. J. M. Dean, pastor of the Slater Church of God.

Immediately following the Benediction, the gifts were distributed to employees and their children. Mrs. Rhame contributed greatly to this part of the program by playing a number of Christmas selections as the gifts were being distributed.

When two men in a business always agree, one of them is unnecessary. - Wm. Wrigley, Jr.

[Column 4] PREPARATION DEPARTMENT N-E-W-S

Louise and Frances Hall and mother had as their guests through Christmas, Mrs. Mollie Vaughn and sons from Whitmire.

Everybody reports having a fine Christmas, but no diamonds appreared after the holidays. The second shift girls must be slipping.

Mary Brooks enjoyed the Christmas holidays, in Georgia.

Mrs. Edna Scott's small son, ''Stevie,'' celebrated in his first birthday Christmas eve.

Mr. and Mrs. John Singleton were the supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Goodwin recently.

Mrs. Odell Coggins enjoyed a delightful shopping trip to Hendersonville, N. C. on Christmas eve. Her sister, Mrs. Fred Dunn, accompanied her.

Mr. and Mrs. Rob Young and two sons of Cleveland and Clelle Buchanan of Clemson were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dunn during the holidays.

Mrs. Sarah Singleton has as her guests during the holidays Rev. and Mrs. Carl Cox of Langley, S. C.

Sylvester Crowe reports having moved during Christmas . We hope he is enjoying his new home.

Mrs. Clyde Hall and family and Mr. Raymond Cox had supper with Mrs. Walter Coleman Monday night.

Gertrude Lyday reports she went to church every night during the holidays. We wonder if anyone else can say that.

Mrs. Willie Mae Elrod had as her recent dinner guests, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Severance of Baltimore.

Mrs. Blanche McCall had as her dinner guests Christmas, Mr. Waymon Raxter and Miss Grace Calloway.

Zollie Raines was happy to have as her guests on Christmas night, Bonelle Leatherwood and Edgar Jones.

Mr. and Mrs. Ibra Peterson Spent the holidays with Mr. Peterson's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walt Peterson, of Marietta.

We are sorry to learn that Clarence Jones was out sick during Christmas. Better luck next time!

Mrs. Norma Bowles enjoyed having her daughter, Lorraine, home from Furman for several days.

Girard Harrison was on the sick list during Christmas, but we are glad to have him back at work now.

Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Barton and daughters, of Rock Hill, were the recent guests of Louise Barton. Louise also had as her guests, Mrs. John Marsh and son.

Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Masters were the Christmas guests of Edna Scott and family.

Bertha Jones spent the weekend with a friend, Lillie Mae Blackwell, of Greenville.

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jones spent Christmas with Mrs. Jones' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Claud Ables, of Madison, S. C. This was the first time all the family had been together in four years.

Mr. and Mrs. Tom McCombs had as their Christmas day guests, Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Johnson and family.

Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Rice and

[Column 5] son visited Mrs. Rice's parents Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Belk, of Danielsville, Ga. during Christmas.

Mr. and Mrs. Riley Farr recently visited Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Foster and daughter. Mrs. Farr is the former Miss Frances Coleman.

Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Cox of Pickens spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Waddell and daughter of Marietta.

Rev. A. B. McClure and family of Valdease, N. C. were recent visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Miller.

Friends of Miss Frances Miller were glad to have her with them during the holidays. While at home, Frances and Willene motored to North Carolina for a visit with relatives.

Mr. and Mrs. Will C. Cox and Marguerite and Peggy Rose Waddell visited Mr. and Mrs. Boyce Cox on Christmas day.

Mrs. Annie Mae Coggins was the Christmas dinner guest of her mother, Mrs. Bessie Tripp Swaney. (Con't on page 3, col. 3)

The SAFE Way Is RIGHT

[Cartoon] the LIGHTER SIDE BY WALT DITZEN

WE LEARN SOMETHING EVERY DAY - DON'T WE POP?

ALL IT TAKES IS A LITTLE EDUCATION!

PUBLIC SURPLUS NUMBER ONE: the FLAME THROWER

From National Safety News Published by The National Safety Council

January 9, 1947 THE SLATER NEWS Page Three

[header spanning columns 2 and 3] GOINGS-ON - - - - - IN WEAVE ROOMS -

[column 1] Mr. C. B. Clark and Bill Cody spent last week-end in Atlanta, Ga. with Mr. Clark's daughter. They reported a nice trip.

Mrs. Millie Allison enjoyed Christmas with her sister, Mrs. Viola Davis, and her granddaughters, Edith and Carolyn Whitmire.

Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Francis and family spent Christmas with Mr. Francis' parents in Spartanburg, S. C.

Miss Sarah Lee Foster and Mr. Edward Bryant enjoyed a trip to Charlotte on Christmas day.

We are glad to know that Buford McDonald has made a good weaver on the third shift in No. 3. Keep up the good work, Buford.

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Clary and family enjoyed Christmas day with Mrs. Clary's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Dudley, in Greenville.

Mr. E. P. Cashion and Mr. Phillips went hunting recently and Mr. Phillips got lost; so did one of Mr. Cashion's dogs. Better be careful, men, and buy some dogs that can find the way home.

We hear that Mr. Gather Laws has purchased a new auto recently and has presented it to Mrs. Laws as a Christmas gift.

Mr. Carl Cashion spent Christmas with his family in Radford, Va.

Mrs. G. A. Thrift had as her guests during the holidays her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Johnson of Shelby.

Mr. and Mrs. Elbert McDonald, Jr. spent Christmas with Mr. McDonald's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elbert McDonald, Sr.

Mr. and Mrs. Ollis Ward spent Christmas in Johnson City, Tenn., with Mr. Ward's sister, Mrs. Oliver Bennette.

We are sorry to learn that Miss Sarah Lee Foster's father, Mr. Vardry Foster, is a patient at Gastons Hospital at Travelers Rest.

Stacey Paul visited friends and relatives in Winston-Salem, N. C. during the holidays.

Mrs. Rosa Gaines and son, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hughes, and Mr. Tom Mathews were Christmas guests of Mr. and Mrs. Duck Smith.

Annie Mae Bishop has a new nephew, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Pearson of Woodside.

Charles Loftis spent his Christmas vacation at Daytona Beach, Fla.

Daisy Lee Batson tells us she enjoyed some square dancing during the holidays.

Mr. and Mrs. Crayton Brady and family and Mr. T. L. Jones -------------------------------------------------

Civic Club

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tees for helping to make the affair a big success.

The club then adjourned until the next meeting which will be held in January.

Enjoying this occasion were: Mrs. Charles T. Thompson, Mrs. Hardy Gosnell, Mrs. Stanley Hawkins, Mrs. N. C. Hawkins, Mrs. Aubrey Ledford, Mrs. Cecil Hyer, Mrs. B. B. Brown, Mrs. Henry Taylor, Mrs. F. J.

[Column 2] and Miss Lula Jones were Christmas dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Turner Jones.

Miss Gwendolyn Foster and Mr. Clyde Hayes were recent supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Foster.

Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Baldwin and children and Mr. S. P. Buchanan of Newport, Tenn. and Miss Evelyn Collins of Atlanta, Ga. were recent visitors of Mrs. Nora Buchanan.

Mrs. Vegie Harvey is all smiles because her son is home from the Navy.

James McCall tells us he visited in Atlanta, Ga., during the holidays.

Weave Room No. 2 looks very nice after its new paint job. Let's all help keep it clean.

We welcome J. D. Pridmore as our new sweeper in No. 2, and hope he will enjoy working with us.

Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Epps enjoyed having Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lynch as their dinner guests Christmas day.

Miss Pearl Price spent the Christmas holidays with friends in Spruce Pine, N. C. Pearl says she had a grand Christmas and that old Santa Claus was really good to her.

Lonnie Crowe, Jim Hendrix and friends enjoyed their Christmas vacation by going fishing, and they had very good luck, too. If you want to know how fish bite on Christmas day, just ask Vester Crowe.

Lonnie Crowe's little daughter, Fannie Bell, enjoyed her eleventh birthday Sunday. Fannie Bell, we wish you many more happy birthdays.

Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Burrell had all of their children home on Christmas day. Everyone had a very nice time.

Mrs. Bernice Foster spent Christmas holidays with her sister, Mrs. James Kelly, of Six Mile.

We were sorry to learn that Pearl Price's brother, James Price, was in the hospital recently. We all wish for James a speedy recovery.

Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Couch, Jr. and son spent Christmas with his parents in Greensboro, N. C.

Lowell Edens wishes to thank his fellow workers for the donation they presented to him recently. It was greatly appreciated.

Dessie Burrell had some bad luck while visiting in Walhalla, S. C. during Christmas. She and her husband walked down to the river, and Dessie went out on a little island. The first thing George knew, Splash went Dessie into the water. Was the water cold, Dessie? -------------------------------------------------

Brannon, Miss Inez Graham, Mrs. Allen Suttle, Mrs. Gene Blanton, Mrs. W. Earle Reid, Mrs. Roy Whitmire, Mrs. Bessie Robinson, Mrs. Raymond Johnson, Mrs. E. A. McGill, and Mrs. R. H. Atkinson.

Mrs. E. A. McGill is program chairman of the local Civic Club. -------------------------------------------------

One should choose for a wife only such a woman as he would choose for a friend, were she a man.—Joubert.

[Column 3] Theatre Guide

January 10, 1947 "MAKE MINE MUSIC" Starring Nelson Eddy Benny Goodman Jerry Colonna Dinah Shore Andrews Sisters Andy Russell ---------------

January 11, 1947 "TWO SISTERS FROM BOSTON" Starring Kathryn Grayson Jimmy Durante June Allison ---------------

January 17, 1947 "LADY LUCK" Starring Robert Young Frank Morgan Barbara Hale ---------------

Preparation News

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Mr. and Mrs. James Blackwell gave a supper recently honoring Mrs. Henry Hagood, a bride of December. Miss Lottie Holt was also present for this occasion.

Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Crabtree entertained Mr. and Mrs. Albert McAuley at a turkey dinner on Christmas day.

We are glad to hear that Leon Burgess is improving after a recent automobile accident.

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Raines of Greenville visited with Ed Singleton during the holidays.

The third shift welcomes Billy Cothran back to work as filing checker after a long absence while serving in the armed forces.

Mrs. Edwinna Cole recently visited her mother, Mrs. J. L. Bryson, in Franklin, N. C.

Mr. and Mrs. James Blackwell went to Newport, Tenn. to see their sick child recently.

Martha McGowens wishes to thank the women of the plant for the nice Christmas presents given her.

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Goldsmith spent Christmas day with Mrs. Fannie Goldsmith.

Miss Margie Bolt spent the Christmas holidays with her parents in Westminster.

Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Burgess and family spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Saylors in Belton and with Mrs. Mamie Burgess in Anderson.

Beat this—Howard Tolley, an ardent hunter, bought a rabbit last week!

Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Poole were guests with Mr. and Mrs. Perry of Travelers Rest last week.

Henry McCarson went hunting in North Carolina during the holidays.

Messrs. Burgess, Garrick, and Boggs wish to thank the Preparation Department employees for their nice Christmas gifts.

Miss Beatrice Tolley had as her guest Christmas day, Mr. Cecil Outzs, of Columbia.

Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Brooks and James Embry went to Danielsville, Ga. to be with their parents during the holidays.

Mr. and Mrs. John Hart with Lois Buchanan and Jack Ledford motored to interesting

[Column 4] YOUNG PEOPLE ENJOY XMAS PARTY

The Young People's Sunday School Class of Marietta Baptist Church held their Christmas party on Tuesday night, December 17, at the home of Dorothy and Marion Batson.

Games and contests were enjoyed by the group. Gifts from under the tree were presented to each member, after which delicious refreshments were served.

Those attending this party were: Misses Edna Southerlin, Hazel Guest, Mary Jane Dugger; Messrs. Paul Shirley, James Guest, Donald Stroud, and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hightower. Mrs. Hightower is the teacher of the class and Mrs. Oscar Drury is the assistant teacher. ---------------

Mr. White Is Host

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three local churches and also Mr. D. B. Leatherwood, an attorney of Greenville, to be present and all of these attended.

At the conclusion of the supper, those attending heard a short address by Mr. Leatherwood, which was well delivered and greatly enjoyed.

This dinner is an annual affair, as it has been given by Mr. White for a number of years. Those attending reported a most enjoyable evening. ---------------

The winds and waves are always on the side of the ablest navigators.—Edward Gibbon -------------------------------------------------

points in North Carolina during the holidays.

Miss Ruth Sutherland, of Pickens, was a visitor in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Tate last Wednesday.

Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Kelly were Mr. and Mrs. John Barker and family of Augusta.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dunn had Christmas dinner with Mr. and Mrs. O. T. Hopkins in Greenville.

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Boggs visited Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Freeman in Elberton, Ga.

Visiting in Johnston, Tenn. over the holidays were Mr. and Mrs. Stokes Lingerfelt and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Capps.

Miss Alma Ledford, home for the holidays from Winthrop College, was a visitor in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Laws and family.

Mrs. Bertha Meece reports that she was delighted to have her children home for Christmas dinner.

Miss Della Camden recently attended the golden wedding anniversary celebration of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Stroud.

Last Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Henry Trammell visited Mr. W. K. Trammell in Woodruff.

Miss Doris Mann, attractive Winthrop College student, was the week-end guest of Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Looper.

Congratulations to Carrie Gosnell on her recent marriage. Here's wishing you a happy and successful married life.

Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Cunningham, of Darlington, were guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Dunn.

[Column 5] LINES FROM THE LIBRARY

With the advent of the New Year, we are reminded of Mary Carolyn Davies' beautiful poem, entitled "A New Year." This poem is available at the Slater Library in a volume called "1,000 Quotable Poems." The poem is as follows:

A New Year

Here's a clean year, A white year. Reach your hand and take it.

You are The builder, And no one else can make it.

See what it is That waits here, whole and new;

It's not a year only, But a world For you!!

Somehow the New Year seems very attractive when we think of it not as just another year, but as a world, especially for us. Let's make this world of 1947 bigger than that of 1946 by doing more reading. Reading the right kind of books helps to open up greater avenues of thought, at the same time broadening one's horizon. The librarian extends to each reader a very special invitation to come to the library at every opportunity during 1947, and to make this new "world" the brightest one in our own personal history by reading enlightening books and magazines.

May we extend to each of you our sincere wishes for a prosperous and happy New Year with more time than ever for reading books and magazines. --------------------

Boys' Library Club Entertained With Party

The library was the scene of a gay party on Wednesday afternoon, December 18, when the Boys' Club met for its annual Christmas activities.

The fun began with a game called "The Same to You," after which the group participated in sevral games of the "contest" type. The game period ended with a contest called "Christmas Ties," after which each boy was served a generous amount of mixed candies.

Those attending the party were: Gene Addington, Harold Canham, John Canham, Billy Garrett, Jimmy Revis, Marshall Jones, Clarence Canham, Bobby Hawkins, Kenneth Hayden, Belton Voyles, Junior Connor, Alton White, Robert Henderson, Richard Burnette, Rudolph Daniel, and Donald Burnette.

Also: Bobby Smith, Ted Smith, Jack Dean, Fred Revis, Philip Henderson, Sammy Johnson, Truman Dickson, Jimmy Clary, Tommy Cole, Eugene Henderson, Jimmie Lell, Tommy Ballenger, Dennis Smith, Delmar Smith, and Jesse White.

This party was sponsored by the Slater Community Association. --------------------------

"Twas her thinking of others made you think of her.—Barrett.

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Marietta R. A.'s Doing Fine Work

The Deaver Lawton Chapter of Royal Ambassadors of Marietta Baptist Church began its work in 1939, when a group of boys, who were eager to learn about other people of the world and have a part in world missions, asked permission to meet with the G. A. girls each month.

This they did for almost a year with both girls and boys enjoying the missionary programs, but one leader could not help girls with work on Forward Steps and boys with work on Ranking System. So, in order that the girls might advance in their Forward Steps, a counselor was sought for the boys.

The Rev. J. O. Strange, pastor of the church at that time, took the responsibility as counselor, and then the boys who were interested in world missions had an organization of their own with regular missionary programs and work on Ranking System. Rev. Strange, being pastor of two churches at that time and living in another community, found that his many activities in both churches kept him from giving the time to R. A. work that the boys needed.

After his resignation, Lawrence Buchanan became counselor, but was soon to enter college and a new leader had to be found.

The organization struggled along, meeting sometimes once a month, sometimes twice a month, with counselors changing often and overworked assistants trying to carry on the work with the boys who were determined to keep the organization alive.

Then in 1944, Mrs. G. W. Bowers, a consecrated christian worker, realized that the boys were being neglected and took the work as counselor. The chapter grew in number and interest. Then the older boys organized an Intermediate R. A. with Miss Amilee Batson as counselor, while the Junior R. A.'s continued under the capable leadership of Mrs. Bowers, assisted by Miss Frances Williams.

The name "Deaver Lawton Chapter" was adopted, and since then the chapter has been an active, growing missionary organization.

The boys have as their counselor now, Mr. Oscar R. Drury, who is doing a great work with them. They now meet regularly once a week. We observed Focus Week in November by carrying out some activity each day. Three of the boys spent a week at Camp Rawls last August. Through the work that is being done, the boys are being developed as "Ambassadors for Christ."

There are now 13 boys who rank as Page. After having completed the hard work to meet this requirement, one ranks as Squire and one is working on rank as Page. All who have already attained a rank are working for higher rank.

Our Ambassadors are our future men, and through this organization they begin their preparation for the biggest business in the world, the task of telling others about Christ.

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"AMBASSADOR LIFE" DONATED TO LIBRARY

The Junior R. A.'s of the Marietta Baptist Church said "Merry Christmas" to the Slater Library by donating a gift subscription to "Ambassador Life."

The librarian wishes to take this opportunity to thank the members of this group, and their leader, for this thoughtful gesture, and to say that the juvenile library members will appreciate this greeting, and, also, the good reading material which will come to the library every month during the New Year.

All boys of the Marietta R. A.'s are cordially invited to come to the library to use "Ambassador Life" and any other materials at any time. It is also hoped that the Slater boys of R. A. age will take advantage of this magazine as they carry forward their R. A. work during the year.

Mr. O. R. Drury is leader of the Junior R. A. group at the Marietta Baptist Church. He is an employee of the Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc. and, at the present time, is Overseer of the second shift in the Preparation Department.

Again, the librarian wishes to thank Mr. Drury and his group for this gift subscription, and she urges them to use the facilities of the Slater Library at their convenience. -------------------------------------------------------

Practices From Abroad Helpful In Many Ways

The scheme for parking automobiles on one-way streets in Paris. Instead of having cars parked always on the same side of the street, working injustice to those living on that side, they park in front of houses having even numbers on even days of the month and in front of odd numbers on odd days.

Those red telephone boxes in London, all over town and even in the parks, to make it unnecessary to go into a store to telephone.

The stamp-vending machines right alongside the letter boxes in Holland.

The circular overhead flower boxes attached to poles supporting electric wires in Sofia.

The Moscow subway's plan of having a special car on each train for children or women with children.

Those little saucers placed beneath your drink in French cafes with the price of the drink kilnburned into them, and colored bands—a different color for each price mark—at the edge, by which either you or the waiter can readily estimate your total bill.

That plan they have in Swiss hotels of taking a guest who has made reservations directly to his room (instead of making him stand in line before the desk) and sending a registration blank to the room by a charmingly courteous clerk. ------------------- You can't believe everything you hear—but you can repeat it. --------------------- Things are never quite the same somehow after you have to lie to a person.—Morley.

[Column 3] OFFICE NEWS

Miss Gene Cason spent Saturday with Rev. and Mrs. J. M. McCord in Greenwood, S. C.

Mr. and Mrs. Troy Hannon were recent dinner guests of Mrs. Mattie Glenn. Others present were Mrs. Sallie Moore and Mrs. Florence Parish of Houston, Texas.

Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Bledsoe and daughter spent Christmas day in Spartanburg. They also enjoyed a delightful buffet supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Hendricks, Jr. of Greenville.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Waldrop visited in Pelzer on Saturday, December 22. During the holidays, they enjoyed a shopping trip in Spartanburg.

Miss Clarissa Camden was happy to have Mr. and Mrs. Willard Beam as her week-end guests.

Mr. F. J. Brannon visited his grandmother in Columbia recently.

Miss Mary Stone had dinner with Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Tate and family during Christmas.

Mr. Alvin Brady, our paymaster, reports that he enjoyed bird hunting during the holidays.

Misses Estelle and Edna Southerlin were the dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Cagle Cox of Marietta during Christmas.

Mr. and Mrs. Verdery Cooper and son spent the week-end at River Falls with Mrs. Cooper's mother.

Gwendolyn Foster and Estelle Southerlin both received beautiful diamonds for Christmas. We also notice that Mary Stone is wearing a lovely dinner ring.

Mrs. Clara Schwiers visited her grandmother in Newberry Christmas day.

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Cunningham, Mr. Marvin Brown and Mr. Ed Connor were Christmas dinner guests at the home of Miss Betty McMullan.

Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Rogers and son spent Christmas day with Mrs. Myrtle Rogers and Miss Elizabeth Ammons of Slater.

Miss Vera Hembree received luggage for Christmas. (Wonder if she's planning on taking a trip real soon.) --------------------- Union Rites Held

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Church of God.

The Rev. H. D. Hand, the new pastor of the Slater Methodist Church, was in charge of the service and acted as master of ceremonies. Although new in this field, Mr. Hand handled himself like a veteran and was successful in making those from other denominations feel at home.

Union services were first begun at Slater in 1945, and this was the eighth service in this series.

The next union service, which will be held on March 30, is scheduled to be held at the Slater Baptist Church, with members of that demonination as hosts. --------------------------

One of the proofs that women are as intelligent as men is that they learn immediately which dial turns on which burner on the stove, whereas it takes a man five years of trial and error to find out.

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LIBRARY IS SCENE OF GAY PARTIES

Christmas parties were held for each of the two Story Hour groups at their regular club periods on Thursday and Friday afternoons, December 19 and 20.

One of the chief attractions for the tiny tots was the Christmas scene, which featured a sparkling tree, brilliant with lights.

At each party, the children participated in a number of Christmas activities and sang such songs as "Up on the House-Top," "Jingle Bells," and "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town." Each child was presented with a gift comprised of mixed candies packed in gay Christmas containers; these gifts were furnished by the Slater Community Association.

Those attending the Thursday afternoon party were: Patsy Hoagin, Gaile Hoagin, Betty Scarce, Jimmy Wilson, James Harold Wilson, Mavis Morgan, Jimmy Burnette, Dale McWhite, Doris Mae Smith, "Butch" Burgess, Marcia Dale Burgess, Catherine Pitman and Marjorie Pitman.

Also: Margaret Hayden, Lynn White, Billy White, Linda Pace, Jackie Hayden, Patricia Addington, Denny Toby, Clara Veal, Paula Ruth Fowler, Carolyn Hayden, and Rosa Addington.

Those attending the party on Friday afternoon were: Carol Thornton, Anne Henderson, Patsy Tilley, Carolyn Moody, Linda Burnette, Nancy Burnette, and Alton Canham.

Also: Frances Burnette, Billie Suttle, Carol Ann Richardson, Hugh Edwin Voyles, Marie Thornton, and Sandra Waldrop.

Members of the Girls' Library Club who assisted the librarian with these parties were: Mary Ann Tilley, Freida Thornton, and Carolyn Dixon. ______________________________

A cat can be trusted to purr when she is pleased, which is more than can be said for all human beings.—Dean Inge _________________________________

[bottom right corner across cloumn 4 and 5 is box with comic] [Man is standing on the moon with toe on a scale, top hat on the ground. Word bubble over his head says]

IT'S TRUE!

[under his feet it reads] SIXTEEN PACKAGES OF CIGARETTES WOULD HAVE TO BE BURNED TO PRODUCE ENOUGH SMOKE TO WEIGH ONE OUNCE.

[two camels stand together, one on left wears boots on front hoves and ear muffs, under their feet it says] TEMPERATURES IN THE SAHARA DESERT DROP AS MUCH AS 130 DEGREES BETWEEN MID-AFTERNOON AND NIGHT.

[two prospectors stand in water, their pants rolled up, one on the left holds a bag that reads SALT, the other prospector pours pails of water into the bag. Under their feet reads] WATER IN GREAT SALT LAKE, UTAH, IS FIVE TIMES AS SALTY AS WATER IN THE ATLANTIC OCEAN.

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[drawing of a stork] Births

Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Skidgel announce the birth of a son, Cecil Stevens, at the Wood Memorial Clinic on December 13, 1946. The baby weighed 7 lb. 10 oz. at birth.

Mr. Skidgel is a veteran of World War II, and, at the present time, is a student at the Pendleton Street School for Veterans.

Mrs. Skidgel is the former Miss Betty Edwards of Renfrew. _________________________________

Party Is Given Girls' Club Members

The Girls' Library Club held its Christmas party in the library on Monday afternoon, December 16. Decorations for the occasion were confined to a table on which a beautiful and colorful Christmas scene had been laid.

During the afternoon, the girls participated in such activities as making Christmas booklets, and singing carols. Near the end of the party, each club member was presented with a Christmassy container of mixed candies, compliments of the Slater Community Association.

Those attending the party were: Fern Barrett, Sigrid Gosnell, Judy Cox, Betty Garrett, Peggy Scarce, Ann Thompson, Sandra Burgess, Marcelle Buchanan, Molly White, Barbara Godfrey, Molly Cooper and Joyce Bryant.

Also: June Pridmore, Margaret Robinson, Martha Robinson, Sandra Burgess, Jackie Hayden, Mary Ann Tilley, Sarah Faye Johnson, Barbara Ann Thornton, Freida Thornton, Betty Lou Phillips and Jessie Clyde Poole. ________________________________

It is only commonplaces and well-known countries that have inexhaustible beauty. — Flaubert