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THE SLATER NEWS
May 29, 1947

Births

Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Brown
of Travelers Rest announce the
arrival of a son, Thomas Hamp-
ton, at the Wood Memorial
Clinic on May 17.
Mrs. Brown is the former
Miss Edna Coleman of Travel-
ers Rest.
Mr. Brown is a textile work-
er, and is employed at Ren-
frew.

Mr. and Mrs. Paul B. Epps
are the proud parents of a
daughter born at the Wood Me-
morial Clinic on May 20. At
birth, the baby weighed 6 lb.
6 oz.
Mrs. Epps is the former Miss
Edna Earle Jones of Slater.
Mr. Epps is an employee of
the Slater Community Associa-
tion.

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L.
Wagner of Travelers Rest an-
nounce the birth of a son, Ed-
ward Patrick, at the Wood Me-
morial Clinic on May 17. The
little boy weighed 8 1/2 lb. at
birth.
Mrs. Wagner is the former
Miss Zinnia Morton of Char-
lotte, N.C.
Mr. Wagner is connected
with the Pet Dairy in Green-
ville.

Diplomas Awarded
(Con't from page 1, col. 1)

tune to make a success. He fur-
ther emphasized this point by
stating that he would use his
health, intelligence, wealth, and
energy in trying to achieve per-
sonal success.
Diplomas were awarded to
the following by Mr. J. H. Bar-
nett, Superintendent of the
school: Fannie Mae Burton, Sel-
ma Jean Cole, Dulcie Marie
Cooper, Gene Guest Cox, Fay
Ellen Dean, Walter Ray Dean,
Mary Elizabeth Dodson, Lettie
Ruth Gossett, Russell Trescott
Hampton, Doris Janette Har-
grove, Nelson E. Hughes, Jr.,
Colon P. Hunter, Jr., Harold
Thomas KNight, Cleo Myrtle
Lathan, Ruth Laws, Roy M. Ly-
brand, Lucy Mae McDonald,
Barbara Ada McMullan, Vir-
ginia Faye Masters, James An-
sel Pierce, Jr., Helen Frances
Poole, Christine Reynolds,
Kathleen Reynolds, Mary Bet-
ty Roberson, Kathryn Sanders,
Mildred Faye Shelton, Paul
Edward Shirley, Inez McGrew
Turner, Thomas Franklin Wil-
liams.
Mr. J.A. White awarded the
following Citizenship Medals,
given by the Slater Manufac-
turing Co., Inc.: Best all-round
senior girl, Doris Hargrove;
best all-around senior boy, Paul
Shirley.
In the absence of Mr. J.F.
Whatley, County Superintend-
ent of Education, the following
medals, given by the school,
were presented by the Rev. B.
Lester Huff, pastor of the Ma-
rietta Baptist Church: High
School Declamation medal,
Jimmy Pierce; High School Ex-
pression medal, Kathryn Guest;
English medal, Deloris Robin-
son; Grammer School Declama-
tion medal, Weldon Gosnell;
Grammar School Expression
medal, June Pridmore.
The Senior History medal,
given by Hale's Jewelry Store
of Greenville, was presented to
Russell Hampton, while the
Scholarship medal, given by F.
G. Hamblen of the Greenville
& Northern Railroad Company,
was presented to Mildred Shel-
ton. both of these medals were
awarded by Mr. Robert H. At-
kinson.
The following medals, given
by the Slater Community Asso-
ciation, were awarded as fol-
lows by Mr. Allen Suttle: Best
all-round Home Economics pu-
pil, Jean Hester; best Mathe-
matics pupil, Thomas Williams;
best Science pupil, Bobby Cash-
ion; best 7th grad Civics pu-
pil, Jesse White; best Typing
pupil (for speed and accuracy),
Bobbie McMullan; best Short-
hand pupil, Selma Jean Cole;
best pupil in public school mu-
sic, Frances Hester; Citizenship
medal, Barbara Godfrey.
Olive Camp No. 344, W.O.W.
of Travelers Rest, S.C. gave a
History Medal, which was pre-
sented by Mr. Anderson to Rus-
sell Hampton, and a certificate
and handbook, which was pre-
sented to Joan Farmer. Mr.
Anderson also presented an
American flag to the school,
and this flag was accepted by
Mr. Robert H. Atkinson in be-
half of the school.

Members Hear
(Con't. from page 1, col. 2)

meeting took the form of a
report on the financial affairs
of the Association. From the re-
port given, the Association's
business is in good condition.
Plans are underway to have
representatives from the var-
ious organizations at Slater
meet with the Board of Gover-
nors of the Association from
time to time. It is felt that in
this way the wants and needs
of the people of Slater and this
community can be brought to
the attention of the Association.

Shown above are a newly
married couple, Mr. and Mrs.
Raymond Houston Cox. Mrs.
Cox is the former Miss Louise
Evelyn Hall and is an employee
of this company. Their many
friends wish them a long and
happy married life.

Unanimous Vote
(Con't. from page 1, col. 4)

Gossett. The polls opened at
8:00 o'clock and closed at 4:00
o'clock in the afternoon.
Local school authorities have
expressed themselves as highly
satisfied with the results of this
election.

Preparation News
(Cont. from page 2, col.5)

contact Claude "wormy" Tuck-
et. He now owns a truck and
is working for the public dur-
ing his spare time.
Kay Mullinax, was the over-
night guest of Peggy Rose Wad-
dell last week.
Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Camp-
bell of Greer and Miss Lila
Arms of Greenville spent Sun-
day with Mr. and Mrs. Jesse
Arms.
Mr. and Mrs. G.J. Vickers
had as thier Sunday guests Mr.
and Mrs. Leroy Caldwell and
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cannon of
Spartanburg.
Member of the Drawing-In
Department are thoroughly en-
joying the beuatiful roses
brought in daily by Mrs. Grace
Arms. We wish you luck with
your rose garden, Grace.
Mr. and Mrs. Winford Brock
and daughter, Jane, and Mr.
and Mrs. Lloyed Simpson spent
last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs.
R.A. Springfield and family.

[photograph of John A. Dillard standing next to machine]
Above is John A. Dillard, member of the shop force, and a machine he has just completed for use in reparing box fronts for looms. Leather is pasted on the wooden box front covers and this machine is used to hold the leather and wood in place unil the glue dries and th epart can be made ready for use on the loom.

OFFICE NEWS

Miss Gene Carson spent the
week-end with Mr. and Mrs.
Frank M. Ivey in Greenwood,
S.C.
Miss Dorothy Batson, along
with friends, enjoyed a trip to
Chimney Rock Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Bledsoe
and daughter, Betty Claire,
spent Mother's Day with the
Rev. and Mrs. J.A. Bledsoe
near Columbia, S.C.
Miss Mary Stone visited her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. J.
Stone, Sunday.
We extend a cordial welcome
to our new typist, Miss Martha
Thompson. Martha is a gradu-
ate of Travelers Rest High
School.
While on vacation last week,
Miss Elizabeth Ammons visited
the Rev. and Mrs. Leon Chand-
ler of Pauline, S.C. and Mr.
and Mrs. Darrell Toby of
Greenville.
Miss Jeanne Ernest has been
all smiles lately, and she has a
very good reason for it. Have
you seen the beautiful diamond
she received last week?
Mr. Floyd Carter and son,
Jerry, of Union, S.C. were
week-end guests of Maxine Car-
ter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.
L. Carter.

Twins Celebrate
At Lovely Party

Little Loretta and Lavina
Anderson celebrated their
seventh birthdays at a lovely
party on Thrusday afternoon,
May 1, at the home of their
grandmother, Mrs. G.R. Davis,
of Marietta.
The twins, who live with their
grandmother, had as their
guests the following boys and
girls: Laura and Louise Bruce,
Joan Rollins, Edna and Louise
Bridges, aJanice and David Wil-
liams, and Edna, Irene, and
William Bruce.
Also: Carolyn Tripp, Jimmy,
Mary Lee, and David Pritchett,
Jimmy Davis, Walter Ander-
son, and Richard and Mary Ann
Robinson.
The children enjoyed a num-
ber of interesting games after
which Mrs. Davis served de-
licious refreshments.

TOLLEY-FRASURE

Mr. and Mrs. David Tolley
of Marietta announce the mar-
riage of their daughter, Linnie
Shirley, to Eddie C. Frasure on
April 21 in Greenville, S.C.
The bride wore a beautiful
blue dress with black accessor-
ies. Her corsage was pink car-
nations..
Mrs. Frasure is well known
in this section, having attended
the Slater-Marietta High
School.
Mr. Frasure is the son of Mr.
and Mrs. Brice Frasure of Trav-
elers Rest. He is now serving
with the U.S. Navy, prior to
which he was employed by the
Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc.
The many friends of this
young couple wish them a long
and successful married life.

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