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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., January 23, 1947 No. 24

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

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Drug Store Has Rexall Products

"Rexall," the name which appears on more drug stores than any other in the world, came to Slater on January 1, 1947.

The Community Drug Store has been granted a franchise by the United-Rexall Drug Company, whereby the Community Drug Store at Slater is granted an exclusive right to sell the 5,000 Rexall drug store products.

"Under theh Rexall plan," Dr. W. F. Horton, Manager, said, "our store retains its independence, but will at the same time be in a position to extend to our customers certain advantages which a good chain store provides, and have exclusive rights to a line of quality drug products."

"Rexall began in 1903, as a cooperative undertaking by a small group of independent druggists. Today, it is the biggest organization of its kind in the world, being represented by over 10,000 independent druggists in the United States and Canada. These druggists are carefully selected and given exclusive franchises in their respective areas."

United-Rexall is headed by Justin W. Dart, who has received national attention during recent months for his development of a plan to give chain store strength to independent businessmen. This plan, called "Opportunity Unlimit-

(Con't. on page 3, col. 1) ______________________________ COMMUNITY CAFE GETS DISHWASHER

The Community Cafe has recently installed a new dishwashing machine in its kitchen to replace one which had worn out.

The new dishwasing machine is larger than the old one and will enable the management of the Cafe to take care of its dirty dishes during its rush hours. One feature of the new machine is the fact that it is able to wash dishes and also to rinse them in one operation. It does this by being divided into two separate divisions. In the first, the washing takes place, while in the second division, the rinsing goes on at the same time.

The installation of this machine will greatly aid the Cafe in serving its patrons promptly and efficiently as the necessary dishes will be readily available.

During the recent war, the public heard a great deal about "bottle-necks," and in the Cafe business it is certainly true that the washing of dishes can constitute a bottle-neck if not taken care of promptly. The new machine, therefore, eliminates this bottle-neck.

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[photo of 3 buildings in Slater business district, spans cols. 2-4] Above are shown the Post Office, the Community Drug Store and Cafe, and the Dixie-Home Store of Slater. Also located here, but not shown in the picture, are the Slater Beauty Parlor, the Cloth Shop, the office of the Slater Community Association, and the Slater Barber Shop. These places of business constitute the main part of the business district of "downtown Slater."

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NEW PROGRAM FOR RADIO LISTENERS

Terming it "a radio show that cannot be adequately described," Mark Woods, president of the American Broadcasting Company, tody announced the inauguration on Sunday, January 26, over the ABC network of a new sponsored public service radio program, "The Greatest Story Ever Told."

The half-hour program of drama and music, which was conceived by and is written under the supervision of Fulton Oursler, internationally known writer and a senior editor of Reader's Digest, will be heard each Sunday at 6:30 p.m., EST, over the coast-to-coast network of ABC.

"The unusual content and dramatic production techniques of 'The Greatest Story Ever Told' promise to be outstanding. We also believe that the sponsorship agreement sets a new landmark in the radio industry," Woods said. "While The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company will underwrite the necessary costs of making the program available to the American people, no product references or commercial announcements, other than the simple mention of the sponsor's name, will be made."

Woods said this was the first time that the sponsor of a major program series had elected to devote full air time to the program itself without the inclu-

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Winter Driving Offers Hazards

Remembering that reduced traction and poor visibility are the twin dangers of winter driving, here are six rules for safer driving during these winter months.

1. Adjust speeds to conditions, holding down speed on wet, icy or snow-covered roads;

2. Use anti-skid chains when severe snow and ice conditions prevail;

3. Maintain visibility by keeping winshield wipers and defrosters in perfect working order;

4. Slow down well in advance of intersections and curves;

5. Keep a safe distance behind vehicles you are following, and

6. Use hand signals in advance of turns or stops.

Winter driving hazards annually cause an increase in death rates from 24 to 53 percent in northern states during the snow and ice months, according to nationwide surveys. In many snow-belt states, nearly 65 percent of the winter traffic accidents occur on the road surfaces covered with snow or ice, according to the National Safety Council research.

Skidding and traction tests show that synthetic rubber tires, while about equal to natural rubber for wear and for stopping on dry pavement, don't provide as good traction

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CLOTH SHOP NOW IN NEW LOCATION

The Cloth Shop, operated by the Slater Community Association, has recently been moved from its former location to a new location formerly occupied by the office of the Slater Community Association. The management of the Community Association feels that this move will give the public a better chance to buy the goods the shop has for sale.

Quite a bit of new material has been secured and is now on sale. The Cloth Shop is featuring a line of satins, bemberg prints, dress goods, and other materials. Nylon hosiery and men's white shirts are also on sale. The Cloth Shop also handles a line of thread, trimmings, lace, and patterns.

By enlarging the line of goods and moving into larger quarters, the management of the Community Association feels that it is best serving the needs of the employees of the Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc. and the people of this community. Prices are below those found in most establishments elsewhere.

The Cloth Shop is open each week day from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 12 noon. Mrs. N. C. Hawkins, manager of the Cloth Shop, invites her many friends to come and see her in her new quarters and also to see the new line of goods she has for sale.

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Army To Use Disabled Vets

In another move to bring skilled personnel into the United States Army, and, also, to offer the Army as a career to many men heretofore barred from such an opportunity because of disibility caused by honorable service, the War Department has announced that certain categories of disabled veterans would be accepted for enlistment in the Regular Army.

Recognizing that many men disabled in service are desirous of an Army career and that many of these men have proven themselves able and skilled by winning over their handicaps, the War Department has directed that an initial 5000 partially disabled veterans will be accepted for service in the Regular Army.

This action comes as an official recognition of the fine character and strength exhibited by the majority of our disabled men, and provides the Army the opportunity of action in helping to place our disabled men in normal and happy positions. However, the Army does not consider the move as helping the handicapped, but, rather, desires to utilize the services of the handicapped in preserving its fighting strength. Careful study of the accomplishments and the development of special skills by partially disabled men has proven to the Army that these disabled men have shown themselves of equal value in many occupations to many other men unhindered by any handicap. The War Department feels that those individuals with non-or-

(Con't. on page 3, col. 4) __________________________________ FOURTH GRADERS GIVE SHORT PLAY

"New Year" was the theme for the chapel program given by Miss Loftis' fourth grade pupils of the Slater-Marietta Grammar School. A short play, written by one of the members of the class was presented. All those who participated in the program tried out for the parts and were chosen by the class for the part they thought best suited for them.

The program was as follows: Scripture reading (Matthew 7:12; 25:30-40) by Bobby Johnston; the Lord's Prayer; Song, "Happy New Year," by Reba Blevins, Carolyn Wylie, Mary Jane McMakin, Hattie Lou McCarson, and Maxine Martin.

The cast for the play, as read by Mary Jane McMakin, was: Barbara Godfrey, Larry Childs, Evelyn Hurst, Junior Garland, Henry Hayden, Frances Hester, J. B. Norris, and Ray Marsh.

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Page Two; THE SLATER NEWS; January 23, 1947

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The Slater News

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

STAFF

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

REPORTERS

Weave 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 Marguerite Waddell.

Cloth Room: Opal W. Smith.

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

EDITORIALS

The United Nations

For the past few months, at a place called Flushing, New York, a young whippersnapper nation has played host to the world's hope for peace.

While some of the other nations number their history bu the centuries, we can turn back the pages only 150 years. Yet it is here that the congress of hopeful nations meet and talk togther looking for simple path - a path that has been camouflaged all too long.

Yet, what better place could there be for such portentous meetings? The very existence of these meetings, as well as their purpose, represent revolutionary thought. And here is the birthplace of revolution. Here, in a sprawling, wet-behind-the-ears country is the place where men first fought by retreating to protect the cause of independence and freedom.

Ours is a tradition of revolution, whether it be political, social or industrial. The assembly line and the Declaration of Independence spring from the same source of infinite freedom of thought and perspective. This is a country that dares because it must. Daring and foolhardiness are in our blood, the necessary running mates of a free and independent people.

Small wonder, then, that the United Nations looks to our land for a home and a refuge. Materially we can offer the United Nations a permenent home. But that is only one aspect of what we can give to this conclave of representatives of war-battered peoples.

The other intangible commodity that we offer here in America is a culture and tradition of revolution, whether it be thought or process. Here,

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SLATER DAY BY DAY

In the January issue of Reader's Digest (page 106) is an article which tells us that influenza can be wiped out. Thanks to the new ''flu vaccine.''

Before Christmas last winter and sometime during the winter for several previous years, Slaterites have felt the effects of a wide-spread flu epidemic. In some instances whole families have been abed at the same time. The flu has taken its toll in time lost from work and from school, in sleepless nights and anxious days, and in medicine and doctor bills.

As our doctor went about making calls on patient after patient last winter, his advice was ''Take flu shots next fall.''

About twenty local people listened to this advice and took flu shots last fall (1946). To date (January 14, 1947) none of those twenty have had flu.

Of course, there has been no flu epidemic this winter up to now. Maybe this is because we have had a mild winter. There is still a possibility of an epidemic as late as the latter part of February.

But if the doctors all over the country, as well as our local doctor, gave flu shots last fall, and these shots are 75 per cent effective, it is enough to prevent the county-wide epidemics we have previously had.

The cost of the vaccine is very small as compared to the cost of a case of flu.

According to the article in Reader's Digest, some business firms have already given flu shots to their employees as a health measure. And Uncle Sam has used the vaccine very effectively to prevent epidemics of flu among service men in camps.

So, if you are susceptible to flu, next fall ''Take flu shots'' and let's wipe out the influenza as we have wiped out smallpox and other communicable diseases. Let's make Slater the healthiest spot in America!

in a land where anything and everything is possible, is the natural breeding ground for so revolutionary a hope and plan as permanent peace.

We, who know that the result of unlimited thought and plan is unprescendented progress and gain, can play host spiritually as well as materially to the

[cartoon spans column 2 + 3] ''WHAT DO YOU MEAN I MADE YOU THINK I HAD MONEY? WHAT'S FOUR DOLLARS AND TWELVE CENTS IF IT AIN'T MONEY?''

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Cloth Room Chatter

Elizabeth Rowland enjoyed a visit with her mother and sister last Saturday.

Sunday guests in the home of Clara Talley were Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Pace and Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Duncan.

Mr. and Mrs. George Garland and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Jim Kelly recently.

Everyone is happy to see Sallie Guest and Jim Bates back at work after being out from work recently due to the death of her uncle, Leonard J. Goldsmith, of Asheville. Mr. Goldsmith formerly lived in the Travelers Rest section and had many friends in this vicinity who will regret to hear of his passing away. Our deepest sympathy goes to the family.

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sion of either a commercial or institutional message.

'''The Greatest Story Ever Told' therefore represents a public service radio program in the fullest meaning of the term,'' he pointed out.

Referring to the nature of the program, Woods said that he preferred not going into detail until the program had been aired and the public had had an opportunity to evaluate the impact predicted for it. ''I am sincere in saying it is a radio show that cannot be adquately described.

''In these critical postwar years, people throughout the world increasingly have turned to religious precepts for guidance,'' he said. ''From time to time demagogues and leaders of evil intent have endeavoured to use the powerful influence of radio for the realization of their goals.

''In America, however, radio has proved iteself a potent in-

faltering baby named UN.

Then, too, we have something important in common. We're both young, both hopeful, willing to look ahead and think. We are the ahead and think. We are the recipients of a great tradition - the tradition of true freedom - the freedom to look and see whatever we will.

If Flushing put America in the big leagues, it only followed the example of Valley Forge and the Declaration of Independence.

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Mrs. Tom McCombs visited Mrs. Hazel Lynch of Greenville last week. Mrs. Lynch is just home from the hospital.

Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Dunn, of Union Bleachery, were the recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dunn.

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jones had as their guests Monday night, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Ables of Westminster, S. C., who were married Sunday, January 5. Clyde is a former employee of this plant.

We all miss Blanche McCall who has been out due to sickness. We wish for her a speedy recovery so that she can return to work with us.

Sarah Singleton was recently transferred to the third shift

fluence for the inspiration, education and enlightenment of people that 'The Greatest Story Ever Told' is unsurpassed in each of these catergories. Presented in gripping dramatic fashion with specially written music for a large chorus of mixed voices, is is a program that we believe will be welcomed at this time by millions of people.''

Woods said that during the past several weeks some of the programs in the series had been auditioned for outstanding national leaders.

''Without exception,'' he said, ''their reaction has been highly enthusiastic. All have volunteered their endorsements and aid in calling to the attention of their memberships, associates and the public at large, the high standard of entertainment and the service to peoples of all races and creeds that 'The Greatest Story Ever Told' can render.''

This program can be heard over Radio Station W.M.R.C., Greenville, S. C., by local radio fans.

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on snow and ice as natural rubber. Stop-and-go traction is reduced on snow or ice regardless of the condition of tire treads. Visibility is reduced dractically by frost or snow and by the longer hours of darkness in the winter months.

HAMILTON-HAMPTON

Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Hamilton, of Slater, announce the mariage of their daughter, Billie, to Russell T. Hampton on September 21, 1946 at Pickens, S. C.

Mrs. Hampton is a member of the office force of Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc.

The young couple are making their home in Slater.

SANDY-CAPPS

Mr. and Mrs. U. G. Sandy, of Kingston, West Virginia, announce the engagement of their daughter, Madge, to Mays L. Capps.

Miss Sandy is an employee of Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc. and is a resident of Cleveland.

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from the second. Second shifters are missing her very much, but hope she is enjoying her work on the third.

Frances and Louise Hall and their mother had as their dinner guests last Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Williams and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ramsey Butler and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Williams and son.

When C. D. Rice was presented a hunting outfit Christmas, he promised his workers some rabbits. No one has seen any rabbits around yet. Maybe you should leave the red cap home, C. D.

Second shifters have been living very quiet lives recently, it seems, as no one has any news.

Mr. Capps holds a position with the South Carolina Military District and lives in Slater.

Even fetters of gold are heavy.

The SAFE Way Is RIGHT

[Cartoon] the LIGHTER SIDE by WALT DITZEN

NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL

HACHOO

DIRECT HIT! - DISASTER AVERTED

THERE'S SOMETHING WRONG - MAYBE I'VE GOT A FLAT TIRE!

From National Saftey News Published by The National Safety Council

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January 23, 1947 THE SLATER NEWS Page 3

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

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We are glad to learn that Mrs. Grace Dodson's father, Mr. W. H. Nixon, is improving nicely after being a patient at Anderson Hospital with pneumonia.

Mr. W. W. Stephenson and employees of Job 3 give the following new employees a warm welcome and hope they will enjoy working with them: Mrs. Nellie Marsh, battery hand; Mr. Pink McClain, loom fixer; and Mr. Clarence McCollum, reed cleaner.

Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Moon enjoyed having as their recent guests, Mrs. Moon's sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Willard Van Atta of Ada, Ohio.

Mr. Raymond Brewer is the proud father of a boy who was born December 28. Both Mrs. Brewer and baby are doing nicely.

We are sorry two of our employees, Ruby Hembree and Harold Dodson, are out from work sick, but hope they will soon be back on the job.

We extend to Mr. A. W. Moon our sincere sympathy in the death of his brother, William Moon, who was killed by an automobile at Mt. Ulla, N. C. on January 3.

J. B. Stone, our cloth boy on Job 3, says he's coming along nicely with his new home. Best of luck, J. B.

Mr. John Keller is exchanging shifts with Roy Taylor, who is on the third for a few weeks. We hope you enjoy your work on the third.

The employees of Job 3 appreciate the efforts that Mr. Southerland is putting forth in order to make Slater a better place in which to work, and pledge their whole-hearted cooperation.

Everyone on Job 3 misses Mrs. Christine Nix who is now working on Job 2.

J. R. Humphries is now ill at home, but we wish for him a speedy recovery.

We wish Gail Hogan a happy birthday. She is the small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hogan.

Mr. Clyde is happy to announce that he has another new daughter-in-law.

Mr. V. R. Clark seems to be having bad luck with his rabbit hunting this season. Better luck next year!

Adith R. Stroud is back at work on Job 2 after undergoing a serious operation at Coleman's hospital.

We welcome Jewell Saxon,

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Benjamin Ford, and Raymond Puckett to the second shift. These three boys are veterans of World War II.

Mrs. Mary Jenkins enjoyed a visit at her home near Piedmont recently.

Mr. and Mrs. Marion Henderson visited his father, Mr. J. T. Henderson, of Pickens, recently.

We welcome Miss Dorothy Barnette to the third shift as a battery hand.

J. L. Kirby and Louis Buchanan motored to Greenville Sunday afternoon.

Junior and Jack Ledford, Dot Ables, and Margie Bolt enjoyed a trip to North Carolina Sunday.

Sgt. J. E. Poole, Jr., who is stationed in New Jersey, spent several days at home with his wife, Mrs. Isabelle Poole, of Marietta.

Estelle Bolt and Douglas Barnette recently spent the day with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Bolt, of Westminster.

Billy Barnette says it's fun to be a battery hand.

James Hendrix's brother, Earley Hendrix, spent the past week-end with him.

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Capps spent Sunday with Joe's brother, C. R. Capps.

Dovie and Eddie Faust spent the past week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Canham.

Miss Pearl Price spent the week-end with Pfc. and Mrs. John Altman in Greenville.

Mrs. Bernice Foster is now making her home at Slater on 37 Second Street and she likes it fine.

Miss Neta Burrell is undergoing a tonsillectomy. Neta, we hope you will get along just fine.

Jack Harvey was happy to have his son, Richard Dean Harvey, home recently from the Navy.

Lonnie Crowe and family have recently moved near Glassey Mountain High School to make their new home.

We are sorry to learn that James Allison is to have a serious operation. James, we wish for you a speedy recovery and hope you will soon be back at work.

Mrs. Isabelle Poole and Miss Dot Ables had as their weekend guests their newly married brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Ables of Westminster.

Mrs. Isabelle Poole had as her guest Saturday night, Mrs. James Nix.

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Drug Store (Con't. from page 1, col. 1)

ed," puts behind every independent Rexall druggist the full power of the vast UnitedRexall organization, which includes over 500 company-owned chain stores in the larger cities.

In announcing his unprecedented program, Mr. Dart stated that big business must take positive steps to insure that small business will be strong and prosperous in order that all business may survive. "The continuance of our economic

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system," he said, depends upon every businessman having the opportunity to suceed in his own business.

The Community Drug Store here at Slater is a part of the business operated by the Slater Community Association to fill the needs of the people of Slater and the surroundng community for drug service. This store began operations on July, 1942, and has offered a complete line of drugs and drug sundries since its opening. With the acquisition of the Rexall line, the management feels it is in a better position than ever to serve the needs of its customers.

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Dr. W. F. Horton, Manager, is a native South Carolinian , having been born and reared at Belton. He attended Clemson College for two years and then transferred to the University of South Carolina in Columbia from which institution he was graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. He is a registered licensed pharmacist, having successfully passed the examination of the State Pharmaceutical Board.

The local pharmacist is a veteran of World War II, having served with the army in the Southwest Pacific. For over a year he has been connected with the drug store here as manager and druggist.

In an interview, Dr. Horton stated that he was very glad to secure the Rexall line and felt he could now serve his custom-

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ers better than ever by offering them the advantages of this well known service.

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Theatre Guide

January 24, 1947 "THE VERDICT" Starring Syney Greenstreet Joan Lorring Rosiland Ivan Peter Lorre _____________________ January 25, 1947 "SINGING ON THE TRAIL" Starring Ken Curtis ______________________ January 31, 1947 "THE BRIDE WORE BOOTS" Starring Barbara Stanwyck Robert Cummings Diana Lynn ______________________ February 1, 1947 "THE BOWERY" Staring Wallace Beery Jackie Cooper George Raft ______________________ Febuary 7, 1947 "THE THRILL OF BRAZIL" Starring Evelyn Keyes Ann Miller Keenan Wynn Allyn Josleyn _____________________________ [column 3, bottom section]

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IT'S TRUE!

[drawing of humming bird on crutches] ALTHOUGH THE HUMMING BIRD CAN FLY UP, DOWN, FORWARD OR BACKWARD, ITS FEET ARE TOO DELICATE FOR IT TO WALK ON THE GROUND.

[drawing of woman throwing roses at man] [text balloon has a "colorful metaphor": ?*#!-@?!!@* FLOWERS!] 10,000,000 AMERICANS SUFFER FROM SOME FORM OF ALLERGY

[drawing of 3 graduates of DRAKE carrying ivy & scratching] THE TRADITIONAL IVY CHAIN CARRIED AROUND THE CAMPUS BY THE 1935 DRAKE UNIVERSITY GRADUATES TURNED OUT TO BE POISON IVY

[drawing of cat] BY Zilverberg

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ganic disabilities can be utilized in techical type positions in such a manner as to be a great asset to the Army.

In planning the action, the War Department assembled a partial list of the "overhead type" positions that can be filled by these individuals. The positions are as follows: Diesel and automobile mechanic, clerk, postal clerk, dental laboratory technician, draftsmen, electricians, machinist, moving picture projectionist, sign painter, shoe repairman, stenographer, tailor, teletype operator, toolroom keeper, X-Ray technician, key punch operator, classification specialist, office machine servicemen, telephone operator, tabulating machine operator, clerk-typist, medical technician, shop clerk, leather and canvas worker, finance clerk, radio repairman, message center clerk, low and high speed radio operator, supply clerk, dental assistant, medical laboratory technician, pharmacy technician, radio-teletype mechanic, small arms weapons mechanic, camera technician, and photographic laboratory technician. These positions and many more may be filled by the disabled who cannot meet the minimum physical standard for Enlistment or Inducation.

Selection of a disabled individual for enlistment in the Regular Army will depend on his general physical condition aside from the recorded physical handicap. Psychoneurotics and hypochondriacs, those who are unable to care for themselves as individuals in the community life of the Army, those requiring constant hospitalization or having progressive or advancing disease disability, men whose physical disabilities prevent their training or assignment for any useful Army specialty for which their services are required and those individuals whose disability was

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not incurred as a result of wonds received in honorable service will be barred from enlistment.

A portion of those qualified disabled men may go overseas for duty.

Enlistment of other than the physically perfect admittedly has its disadvantages but the War Department study of the project indicaates that the advantages provided by such enlistments far exceed the disadvantages, and afford the Army the opportunity of repaying in part those men who sacrificed their health when our Nation was at war.

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LINES FROM THE LIBRARY

The children who attend the library clubs are carrying out a very constructive unit of work dealing with primitive Eskimo life. The Girls' Club, Boys' Club, and both Story Hour groups are all working on the same unit, each club making is own contributions to the project. From this activity, the boys and girls are learning a fine lesson of cooperation, since they realize that the work of each club is necessary to complete the unit, and that the work of their own club is enhanced by the accomplishments of the other groups.

The children have arranged a display of their work on a table in the library. For this display, the Girls' Club made an igloo and drew a picture showing the aurora borealis, a group of igloos, and Eskimo men in kayaks. The Boys' Club made canoes (common called kayaks) and sleds, choosing the best ones for the display. Although the Story Hour children are smaller than those of other clubs, they too are making their contribution to this unit by coloring pictures of the Eskimos, learning songs about them, and listending to stories of Eskimo life. Too, short discussions regarding different phases of Eskimo life are held at each Story Hour meeting.

The main themes of this project are interdependences, cooperation, and man's relation to his environment. As specific objectives, the librarian hopes that the children will learn something of the food, shelter, clothing, transportation, and amusements of the Eskimos. It is further hoped that those who participated in this unit will develop an attitude of respect for people of other nations, and that they will appreciate the fact that children of all lands enjoy games and play.

Members of the library clubs and the librarian extend an invitation to all those in the community who are interested in this Eskimo unit to visit the library and see the children's work. We hope the adults will not expect too much perfection in the display, since this is the first attempt of the clubs at such a project. Let us say, also, that the things children make are their own conceptions and expressions, and even though these objecs may not be perfect, they should always be treated with dignity, respect, and word of encouragement for those who made them.

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Page 4 THE SLATER NEWS January 23, 1947

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Rexall Business Largest Of Kind

What is today the largest drug products manufacturing and distributing company in the world started originally as the idea of one man—the late Louis K. Liggett.

While still a boy in Detroit, Mich., Liggett applied the factory-to-retail principle in the dry goods business. Later, at the age of 26 and while working as a salesman for a large drug company, he conceived the basic principles on which the United-Rexall Drug Co. was founded and operates today.

Residents of Slater are in a position to take advantage of the savings made possible by by this idea by patronizing the new Slater Rexall store, located in the business district of Slater, which has just been granted an exclusive franchise in this company.

In calling upon individual durggists all over the United States, Liggett found that each druggist had his own favorite remedies and formulas which he made up for sale under his own trademark and only for his own store. Liggett conceived the idea of uniting these druggists, picking the best of the individual prescriptions, and manufacturing and distributing them cooperatively to all.

Forty Original Investors

Constantly talking and selling his idea of cooperative drug manufacture and merchandising, he finally, in 1902, obtained the aid and consent of 40 independent druggists. These men, with Liggett, became the original founders and stockholders of what was then the United Drug Co.

Liggett searched for a trademark and decided upon "Rexall" which was coined for him by Walter Jones Wilson, his office boy, who is still an active member of the company. The name was established by combining the Latin word, "Rex," and the English word "All," to signify "King of All."

Line of Products Grown

The company that started by manufacturing four different drug items now has a line of over 5000 different articles.

The cooperative principle of manufacture and merchandising proved so successful that a constant expansion of the affairs of the company followed in ensuing years.

J. W. Dart Joins Organization

The number of independent Rexall franchise holders was increased steadily and rapidly until by the mid-1920's there were more than 10,000 distributors in the United States, Canada, England and Africa.

In 1941, Justin W. Dart, at 34 years of age was general manager of the Walgreen Drug Co., retailing chain with outlets in most sections of the country. Dart came to the United-Rexall Drug Co. as vicepresident and director and also became president of the Liggett Drug Co., which was then the major retailing subsidiary. The acquisition of Dart proved to be a major stroke of good fortune, for within a short space of time operations of the company expanded successfully.

Dart's ability was clearly recognized by the directors of the company and he was elevated

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to the presidency of the parent company, United Drug, Inc.

In the fall of 1945, it was decided by Dart and the board of directors that the organization would move its home office from Boston to Los Angeles.

New Building Started

So in one bold stroke the company was uprooted. Its executives moved across the country, and its new temporary offices were opened without a break in the operating routine.

On January 8, 1946, groundbreaking ceremonies were held on a seven-acre plot on the corner of Beverly and La Cienega Blvds., Los Angeles, to begin the construction of a new modern world headquarters building.

Today the United-Rexall Drug Co. stands on the threshold of another area of expansion. Over 10,000 Rexall franchise holders are served by the United-Rexall Drug Co., in the United States, by the UnitedRexall Drug Co., Ltd., of Canada in Toronto, Ontario; by the United-Rexall Drug Co., Ltd., at Nottingham, England; and by the United-Rexall Drug Co., of South Africa, in Port Elizabeth, S. A.

Louis K. Liggett started from scratch and built the greatest cooperative business organization in history. Today, young, energetic Justin W. Dart is developing the modern prototype of the Liggett ideas and principles and the Rexall program is a continuously developing program of progress.

The retail stores are constantly being modernized to give the public the utmost in up-to-date and attractive shopping surroundings, and to act as a practical laboratory for the improvement of Rexall products. New Merchandise is being developed and presented to fill definite public needs. Sales people are continuously being trained to provide shoppers with friendly, courteous service.

"Rexall" is to the American

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[photo of Mrs. W. Earle Reid (librarian) and children, spans columns 2-4] A large part of the life of the young people of Slater is centered around the activities of the Slater Library, which is operated by Slater Community Association. In this picture, Mrs. W. Earle Reid, Librarian, is shown with a group of youngsters who have met in the Library for club work.

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Miss Bishop Is Wed To Mr. Mann

Miss Frances Meekie Bishop became the bride of Thomas Lucius Mann at Pendleton Street Baptist Church, December 22, at 4 o'clock in the afternoon. Dr. J. Dean Crain officiated.

Baskets of white gladioli, greenery, and candelabra were used for decorations at the altar.

Miss Kathleen Farnsworth, pianist, and Miss Frances Williams, soloist, furnished nuptial music. Thebe Tilman of Charleston was the best man and the candles were lighted by C. P. Chandler.

Mrs. W. F. Davis, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. She wore a suit of thistle wool crepe with black accesories.

Mrs. Mann wore an aquamarine wool crepe suit with gray satin hat. Her corsage was a purple orchid and her pearls were a gift of the bridegroom. She entered with her father, Mr. Ernest M. Bishop, who gave her away.

Following a receiption at the home of the bride's parents, the couple left for a short wedding trip. They are now at home to their friends at 1 Kim Street, the home of the parents of the bride.

Mrs. Mann was graduated from Furman University and has taught for the past several years in the Slater-Marietta School.

The bridegroom is a student at Furman University. He has also attended the University of Georgia. He served with the Marine Corps for several years, two and a half years being spent overseas.

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OFFICE NEWS

Miss Elizabeth Ammons spent the past week-end in Greenville with her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Rogers. While in Greenville, Elizabeth visited her little new niece, Carol Grace Chandler, on Mills Avenue. Carol Grace, the little daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Leon Chandler, was born New Year's Day.

Messrs. P. J. Acree, Robert H. Atkinson, and W. Earle Reid attended a Personnel Conference at Greensboro recently. Mr. Acree was also a business visitor at Stanley Mills.

Mrs. Thelma Bledsoe enjoyed a high school basketball game between Tra[covelers Rest and Piedmont last Friday. Her daughter, Betty Claire, plays on the Travelers Rest team.

Miss Mary Lou Tate visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Troy Hannon last week-end. Mr. Roy Hannon also visited them on Sunday.

Mr. Jimmie Balloch, Jr., a student at The Citadel, visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Balloch and Miss Vera Hembree of Renfrew last week-end.

Mr. Gilbert Rogers and Mr. C. C. Compton were business visitors at the Greensboro office January 2 and 3.

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Marriage Unites Popular Couple

Miss Helen Pauline Merrill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Merrill of Tigerville, became the bride of Harold Don McKinney, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elgin McKinney of Travelers Rest, at a candlelight ceremony performed December 21 at 7 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents. Dr. Sam M. Lawton of Spartanburg officiated, using the double ring ceremony, in the presence of the immediate family and a few close friends.

The vows were spoken before an improvised altar near the mantel in the living room. The mantel was banked with burning tapers, ivy, and southern pine. Large floor baskets holding white gladioli and fern were used against a background of southern pine.

A program of wedding music was rendered by Mrs. Sam Lawton, pianist, and Miss Mary Lawton, violinist.

The bride wore a brown wool suit with brown accessories and her corsage was white gardenias.

Immediately following the ceremony, the couple left for a wedding trip to the mountains of North Carolina and other places of interest. The bride wore for traveling a green gabardine suit with brown accessories. They are now making their home at Travelers Rest.

Mrs. McKinney is a graduate of Mountain View High School and North Greenville Junior College. She is now employed teaching in the Slater-Marietta School.

Mr. McKinney is a graduate of Travelers Rest School and is employed with a construction company. ______________________ Mrs. Nawana Gunter Leaves Slater Office

Mrs. Nawana C. Gunter, for the past year and a half a clerkstenographer in the Employment Department of the Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc., recently resigned her position with this firm.

During the past summer, Mrs. Gunter―the then Miss Cooper ―was married to Mr. Melvin Gunter of Greenville.

While employed here, Mrs. Gunter made a host of friends who are sorry to see her leave, but wish her well as she takes up her duties as a housewife.

A successor to Mrs. Gunter has not yet been named. _______________________ A good housekeeper is a woman who can look at her own bathroom as critically as she does at a neighbor's.

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