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Page Two THE SLATER NEWS March 6, 1947
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
March Winds
The renowned winds of March blow two ways, good and bad. For some, the winds only raise the dust and obscure the surrounding view. For others, the winds, like a celestial vacuum cleaner, clear away the mist and leave broader views othe life about them.
And in various places of the 1947 world, the winds of March will be most welcome, for they herald the coming of spring and the planting of new crops. In Europe and in Asia, the people will greet these winds happily, glad to have them raise the dust of war's remains and scatter them to undiscoverable places.
Here, in the country of plenty and the land of all success, these same winds will make whistling sounds aorund the corners of buildings and cause the newsboy down the street trouble with his fluttering sheets of newsprint. In the great Southwest and Midwest, the farmers will look to their ploughs with ears tuned to the tone and rhythm of spring's blustering trumpeteers.
On inland lakes, iceboats will be dismantled in preparation for the sailing time to come. The great icebreaker boats will force their way through the last vestiges of winter's ice to prepare the way for the giant cargo boats of the Great Lakes. And soon after, pictures of the first boat through the Lakes will grace the newspaper of the nation.
In the great name cities of the country, Chicago, N. Y., San Francisco, office workers will clutch their hats and run for the next street car. Skyward-floating skirts will catch the roving male eyes and hold them appreciatively, for a brief spasm of passing time.

SLATER
DAY BY DAY
Don't you like the cozy friendliness of a small community like ours? And the happy way in which friends drop by for an evening chat to discuss the matters of current interest in a free and easy manner? Politics, labor, an interesting book, the newest practical joke, or the most embarassing situation someone has found himself in - all get aired in a neighborly visit. Everybody got a laugh from the story of the hunters who left their dogs locked in the trunk of their car.
A genuine interest in the welfare of acquaintances is another day in which small town friendliness shows itself. We greet each other with a pleasant "How are you doing?" and pause long enough to really find out how people are doing.
Helpfulness is always a characteristic of small town friendliness. When misfortune comes into the lives of people of our village, everyone else begins to think and plan how they can help. And they really do help too -- they help in a financial way, through kind sympathies and by thoughtful deeds.
The ability to rejoice about the good luck of others carries a lot of firendliness too. We are all happy over the arrival of a new baby, or the outstanding accomplishment of some school child. WE are happy about the success of our basketball teams, and them embers of the boys chorus who sang in the Rotarian Choir at the First Baptist Church in Greenville recently.
Tendency to show appreciation for good programs is another mark of friendliness. School plays, programs put on bywork, and their err various playgorund groups during the summer, church programs, athletic events -- all help to bring our community into a closer bond of friendship.
But perhaps the way in which friendship shows itself the most is in the lives of our children. They shair their toys, their pets, their candy, their homework, and their errands.
People are friendly.

And on the great rivers, the Mississippi, the Ohio, barges will ply slowly, nudged occasionally by an itinerant ice floe. The logging mills will grind and groan, and over Pittsburgh the sky will grow darker as production is speeded.
The sleepy, world giant will stretch to the sky and step lightly into the coming days ahead.

Snipes Assigned
(Con't. from page 1, col. 2)
adier General John M. Devine, commander of the 8th Armored Division in Europe during the Second World War, and more recently camp commander of the 2nd Armored "Hell on Wheels" Division at Camp Hood, Texas.

Cloth Room CHatter
Clara Talley had as her week-end guest recently, Miss Eliabeth Hood of Travelers Rest.
Everyone is happy to see ARthur Wiliams back at work in the Cloth Room again.
Jacqueline and Terry Cline were recent week-end guests of Miss Frances Poole.
Mr. J. H. Farthing, father of MRs. L. T. Scarce, is seriously ill at the Scarce home, but according to recent reports was resting as well as could be expected. His many friends in this vicinity wish for him a speedy recovery.

Coronation Rites
(Con't. from page 1, col. 1)
The girls to be crowned were questioned by Mrs. H. S. Richardson, assistant G. A. leader, and were presented to the Young People's leader Mrs. Aubrey Ledford, by the G. A. leader, Mrs. N. C. Hawkins.
After receiving their crowns, the girls were introduced to the Y. W. A. leaders., Miss Ruth Campbell and Mrs. Stanley Hawkins.
Those woh received crowns were MAry Dodson, Shirley Scarce, Joan Barrett, Frances Poole, Mildred Farthing, and MArion Brown.
Their crown bearers were Anne Thompson, Peggy Scarce, Sandra Waldrop, Sandra Burgess, and Lynda Pace. Ushers were Misses Blondine Voyles, Dulsie Cooper, and Josephine Knight.
So far can be learned, this is the first time in the history of the North Greenville Association that one church has had as many as six young ladies to receive this honor simultaneously. Mrs. N. C. Hawkins deserves honor and recognition in having led this group of G. A.'s to achieve this award. She has been leader of the Intermediate Girls' Auxiliary at Slater Baptist Church for a number of years, and her faithful leadership has been one of inspiration and loyalty.
Miss Elaine Foster, another member of the local G. A's, receieved her crown at Camp Rawls last summer and would have been given the honor of Queen Sceptre at thsi service had she not been confined to her home on account of illness.
Mrs. C. D. Edwards of Greer, who is the Associational G. A. leader, was present for this service.

Church Society
(Con't. from page 1, col. 3)
The hostess, assisted by her daughters, served a delicious salad course, homemade cake, and hot tea, carrying out the Valentine motif.
There were eleven membres and one visitor present for this meeting.

FOR SALE
One clean 1936 Model convertible Ford coup. Good tires, excellent motor, and steady body. Contact James "Mutt" Dunn, Marietta, S. C.

PREPARATION DEPARTMENT N-E-W-S
Mrs. Mamie Burgess of Anderson recently spent several days with her son, Mr. O. H. Burgess, and family.
Ellen Guest and Nora Jane Nelson were the over-night guests of PEggy Rose Waddell recently.
Marguerite Waddell enjoyed having Mrs. Boyce Cox as a visitor recently. Mr. W. C> Cox of Pickens was also a visitor at this time.
When you are in the vicinity of Easley, S. C., drive by the City Service Station. D. P. Garrick or Rudolph Looper will appreciate your patronage.
Employees of the third shift wish to extend their deepst sympathy to Mr. and MRs. Howard Tolley and family in their bereavement.
Lewis Tripp of Greensboro visited his mother, MRs. Bessie Tripp Swaney, the past week.
Mr. George Vaughn of Marietta and Mrs. Mae Vaughn and son, Ronald, of Greenville recently visited MRs. Lawrence Foster.
Mrs. Ruth Fore of Anderson is enjoying a visit with her daughter, MRs. Roy Childs.
Mr. and Mrs. Jess Hughes were recent visitors in Belton.
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Tisdale and Mr. and Mrs. Billie Eppes all of Kingstree, S. C., were the week-end guests of Mr. and MRs. Billie Phillips.
Mrs. Paul Hendricks of Rock Hill spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Summey.
Mrs. Stanley Hawkins attended a party in Greenville last week given in honor of her niece, Mrs. Judy Rawlings, of Lancaster, S. C.
Mr. and MRs. Nelson Phillips were the Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Terrell.
We are sorry that Gaynelle Coleman has been out from work recently due to the illness of her daughter, Sara.
Mrs. Ruby Drury spent Sunday afternoon with Jessie and Mrs. Thomas Tate.
Mr. David Tolley, grandfather of Bobby Dean Tolley, wishes to thank the employees of the Preparation Department for the beautiful floral offering, also for the kindness and respect shown his son and family during their bereavement.
June and Beatrice Tolley of WAshington, Harrison Tolley of Roam Mt., Tenn., and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bennett and family of Unicoi, Tenn., relatives of Bobby Dean Tolley, were present at the funeral.
Annie Peterson is very proud of her new newphew, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Belt of Easley. Mrs. Belt is the former Miss Nellie Turner of Greenville.
Mr. and Mrs. Ibra Peterson had as their Sunday dinner guests Evangelist Thomas Brooks and family of Bernstead, Ky., and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Peterson and Polly of Traelers Rest.
Gwendolyn Foster and Clyde Hayes visited friends in Laurens last Sunday.
Mrs. MAry McCauley is all smiles over her new home here at Slater.
Mrs. Bertha Meece spent the weekend with her daughter, Mrs. Chapman, at Rocky Bottom.
Mrs. Edwina Cole is very hppy to hear that her son has arrived safely in Japan.
Margie Bolt and James Embry motored to Chimney Rock and other interesting points in N. C. recently.
Third shift employees wish for Ruth Brown Trotter a most successful and happy married life. Ruth became the bride of J. C. Trotter recently.
We welcome Troy Miller back to work as a quill man on the third shift.
D. P. Garrick was a visitor in CHarlotte over the week-end.
Leona, Jack, and Junior Ledford visited their brother who is ill in Augusta, Ga. last Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Trammel
(Con't. on page 4, col. 1)

The SAFE Way
Is
RIGHT

STAY SAFE
OFF-THE-JOB, TOO
The SAFE WAY TO MARK POISON BOTTLES IF THEY MUST BE KEPT IN YOUR MEDICINE CHEST
PINS IN CORK
BOTTLE CLEARLY LABELED

WOW!!
THAT ISN'T THE MOUTH WASH!
The bathroom is a good place for close shaves but not the kind this chap has just had. That's poison he has in his hand!
but he got a break. He detected the poison in time. Last year, according to the National Safety Council, about 1,700 persons weren't so lucky at home. They died because they took the poison.
If they had known and used a few simple precautions, they might be alive today and going about their business. But they're dead and more will die the same way this year if they aren't careful.
The best way for you to protect yourself and your family is to keep poisons entirely separate from medicines and foods. Children have mistaken lye for sugar and died for the error.
If you must keep poisons in the medicine cabinet, the cabinet should be kept locked, at least until the children are old enough to knwo the danger of poisons.
For the safety not only of children but also of older members of the family, poisons should be clearly labeled. In addition, the bottle should be "marked in such a way that it will always be easily identified -- even in the dark.
Pins stuck in the cork, as shown in the top of the cartoon, will warn the user that contents are deadly.
This simple device will keep you and your family safe.