V. 4 No. 41 - The Slater News

PERFECTION IN TEXTILES--A SLATER FAMILY TRADITION SINCE 1790 Old Slater Mill PAWTUCKET, R. I. EST. 1790 Vol. 4 Slater, S. C>, September 4, 1947 No. 39 Slater Mill SLATER, SO. CAROLINA 1943

Community Party Enjoyed By Many The Community Party held at Slater Hall on Tuesday, August 19, at 7:45 P. M. was an enjoyable evening of entertainment for both children and adults. Tihs program, which was sponsored by the Slater Community Association, was a climaxing highlight of the Summer Playground Program at Slater Hall. An unusually large crowd attended this affair. The special feature of the evening's program was music by the Southern Koy Quartet of Radio Station WESC in Greenville. A number rendered by the quartet opened the progam, after which they led the aduience in a Community Sing of outstanding songs known and loved by all. After the group singing, a "Coontwon Wedding" was presented by a group of children under 15 years of age who participated in the Summer Program at Slater Hall. The black-faced participants in the wedding were gaily attired in loud cosutmes suitable for the occasion. Music for the wedding procession was furnished by a black-faced trio of young musicians. Those participating in the wedding were: Parson--Gene Addington; Bride--Jessie Clyde Poole; Groom--Mickey Ramsey; Maid-of-honor - Barbara Godfrey; Best man -- Bobby Johnson; Bridgesmaids -- Judy Cox and Peggy Scarce; Groomsmen--Bobby Addington and Sandra Waldrop; Flower girl -- Betty Scarce; Ring bearer -- Jimmy Taylor; Bride's mother--Frieda Thornton; Children--Jakie Clary and Barbara Lou Hester; Bride's father--Joyce Snipes; Groom's mother and father--Betty Phillips and Weldon Gosnell; Soloist--Frances Hester; Pianist--June Pridmore; Drummer -- Thomas Cox; and Guitar player - Dean Vickers. The Tennis Tournament trophies were presented to Mr. Allen Suttle to the follwoing winners: Men's Singles -- "Slick" Oglesby winner, Dillard Veal runner up; Women's Single's--Mrs Wilma Cox winner, Mrs. Frances Buchanan runner-up; and Boys' Singles (under 16 years of age)--Joe Cashion winner, Maxie Robin(Con't on page 2, col. 2)

Boys From Marietta Attend Church Camp Members of the Junior Royal Ambassadors of Marietta who attended Camp Rawls recently were Will Earl Cox, Jack Sartain, and REid Drury. These boys report having a wonderful time at camp and hope to be able to attend again next summer.

[photograph of a baseball team]

Shown above are the members of the Slater Baseball Team ho won out over Arial to enter the final play-off with Union Bleachery. The Slater Team finished second in the Piedmont Textile Baseball League with a record of 13 wins and 6 losses.

BANANAS REQUIRE CAREFUL FARMING Despite the fact that bananas have become one of the most generally used of all fruits since being introduced into the United States late in the 19th century, many popular misconceptions about them persist. One of the most common is that they grow in great profusion all over the tropics and that all the inhabitants of Middle American countries have to do is pick a banana off a tree and eat it. Such a notion is wrong form any reasons. In the first place, the banana doesn't grow on a tree. It comes from a large terrestrial plant which has a pseudclothes so-trunk composed of a mass of overlapping leaf-sheaths. in the second place, to pick bananas except during harvest eason would be a good way to get one's clothes soaked, the oerhead irrigation systems on banana plantations being what they are. Lastly, the concept of the banana being a perpetual free-lunch abounding indiscriminately is utterly wrong. Bananas are grown in quantity only on carefully selected lands which must measure up to exacintg requirements. Climate, soil, rainfall, drainage, risk of damage by floods and hurricanes, feasibility of securing labor, transportation and a shipping port are all thoroughly considered before cultivation begins. Present-day banana growing ranks as a highly scientific enterpise. The thick almost impenetrable jungle growth is first felled to form a "mulch" which, together with various fungi and bacterial organisms, adds a valuable humus to the soil. AFter this comes planting, selective pruning and finally (Con't. on page 3, col. 3)

Slater To Meet Union Bleachery On Saturday, August 23, the Slater Baseball Team defeated the Arial Mill Team 4 to 1 behind the three-hit masterful pitching of Bliss McCall at the Slater Ball Park. McCall struck out 15 men and allowed no bases on balls. This was thel ast game of the reulgar season and entitled Slater to participate in the leage Shaunessy play-off, Slater being in second place in the Piedmont Textile Baseball League standing with 13 wins and 6 losses. The Slater pitcher pitched a no-hit ball game until the seventh inning when STephens singled for the first Arial hit. Wilson and Cashion led the hitting parade for Slater with (Con't. on page 4, col. 1)

BOYS' CLUB PLAY SPIRITED GAME At a recent meeting of the Boys' Library Club, the youngers played a lively game of Darts. When the scores were tallied, Kenneth Hayden held first place with a score of 1165, Jimmy Buchanan ran a close second with a score of 1090, and Tommy Ballenger and Tommy Cole tied for htird place with 945 points. All boys between the ages of 8 and 12, who do not already belong to the Boys' Library Club, are invited to join at their earliest convenience. An interesting program of activities is being planned for the fall and winter months, and it is hoped that all those within the age range embraced by the Boys' Library Club will take advantage of this training and fun program for the boys of the community.

LOCAL MAN LOSES MOTHER SUDDENLY Frieends of Mrs. and Mrs. Robert H. Atkinson of Slater were grieved to learn of the sudden death of Mr. Atkinson's mother, Mrs. Lalla R. Hix Atkinson, who died at the family residence at Hagood, S. C> on Sunday, August 24, at 6:10 o'clock P.M. Mrs. Atkinson was born August 24, 1886 at Commerce, Ga., the daughter of the late Martha Louisa Vandiver of Carnesville, Ga. and the late Isaac Rosser Hix of Commerce, Ga. Her childhood was psent at Commerce and Gainesville, Ga., where she attended the public scohols. SHe received her higher education at Brenau College in Gainesville, Ga. In 1904 she came to Sumter County as a teacher and married the late John Russel ATkinson, Sr. Mrs. Atkinson was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Camden. In addition to the work done in her own church, she took an active part in the work of the Episcopal Church of the Ascension at Hagood, being closely afficliated with the guild and auxiliary of that church. Mrs. ATkinson was a prominent menber of the community in which she lived, always showing a genuine interest in its development and in the welfare of those about her. She was a member of the Camden Chapter of the D. A. R. and also a member of the Camden Chapter of the U. D. C. Mrs. Adkinson's business ability was shown in the successful way in which she managed her large family plantation after her husband's death in 1943. The following sons and daughters survive the deceased: Robert Hix Atkinson, Slater; John Russel Atkinson, Jr.; (Con't. on page 2, col. 4)

To Be Popular Is To Be Liked If you wish to get the most out of oyur job, you must have a deep, driving desire to have other people like you, and a strong desire to realize that most people are just as interesting as you think you are yourself. The thing to do is to get a bird's-eye view of yourself. If you want to be a failure, just do the following things. You can't miss. Forget that most people want a feeling of importance. It is this feeling you must deflate in every one if you want to be a failure. For exapmle: Your best friend tells you he has just bought the latest model car. Okay, deflate him. Tell him that you rode in a model of that car several months before he considered buying it. Still want ot be a failure? Alienat epeople? Overlook the fact that most people ache for approval and praise. Imagine how your boss would feeli f oyu walked up to him and said, "Listen, why don't you get wise to yourself and stop throwing your money away on this new addition to the plant? All you want to do is erect another building so you can paint yourname on it in big letters. Why don't you take the money and split it with us guys? Think how happy you could make us!" Emerson said, "Every man I meet is my superior in some way." Remember that and adopt that attitude and you'll get ahead, because you'll learn from everyone. But, no, let's say you want to be a failure. Okay, just keep telling yourself Emerson was a jerk. Never flatter anyone. Liven your comments with contempt and subtle ridicule. That's the way to make people remember you -- long after they have stopped speaking to you. Make the other guy feel like two cents worth of dog meat. Go ahead, you want to wind up in the poor house. Here is how you can do it: You: "Geeze, don't you ever dust out this dump?" Your target: "I'm going to give it a good cleaning tomorrow." You: "Don't rush. It'll take you the rest of your life to get (Con't. on pae 2, col. 3)

Marietta Church Girls Visit Johnson Cabin Girls who belong to the G. A.'s at Marietta spent two delightful days recently in Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Johnson's mountain cabin located near River Falls. The trip was sponsored by MRs. G. W. Bowers, leadre of the group, and Mrs. Edweard Farmer, assistant leader.

Page Two THE SLATER NEWS September 4, 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 LILY ALEXANDER ______Circulation Mgr. CLAUDE GUEST ______Photographer Reporters Weave Room: Nellie Barnette, Gladys Cox, Rosalee cox, Sarah Canham, Dessie Burrell, Pearl Price, Doris Jones and Sarah Lee Foster. Preparation Department: Jessie Vassey, Julia Brown, Bertha Jones, Blanche McCall, Nellie Ruth Payne, Ruth Campbell, D. P. Garrick, Tom Boggs, and MArguerite Waddell. Cloth Room: Opal W. Smith. Commissionary: Jorene Vickers. Office: Betty Foster and Jeanne Ernest. Community: Ruth Johnson, Ruby P. Reid.

EDITORIALS Do Better Each Day The alarm clock rings. You turn over in bed. It's time to get up, time to hit the ball again at work. You gather yourself together, heave yourself out of bed, and you start to lay the groundwork for the day. Lucky is the man who has his day planned. He sees his work before him, how and what he will do, where he will improve, and what he hopes to learn. No time to dwell on his personal complaints. He's up and off to work. A cup of coffee clears away the cobwebs. A glance at the morning paper tells him what's going on in the world. Someone at the office says "good morning". He settles down to the daily routine. Soon he is "in gear". Then something happens. Some little thing goes wrong, and the life falls out of his work. He feels discouraged, and shakes his head, and tells himself that he's made a mess of things. What is the trouble? It happens to everyone--you lawyers, doctors, editors, school teechers, accountants, ministers, brick layers, weavers, loom fixers, and many others. It is just that every day we must expect our round of petty annoyances that are apt to upset us. The bigger the man, the greater the number of routine annoyances that are apt to upset the daily routine, but even this dilemma can be solved. Each day, plan the next day a little better. Every little specific thought about tomorrow's work helps to prevent the petty confusion which can be so upsetting in the daily routine.

SLATER DAY BY DAY If I were Mayor of Slater--: I would request every radio owner to equip his radio with automatic tone controls that would reduce the volume whenever the programs became loud enough to disturb neighbors sitting on their porches to enjoy an evening of quiet relaxation. The same idea could be applied to noisy children too. ("Why don't you kids hush? Can't you play monopoly without shouting? How can I write a column when all of the quiet is driven away by too much noise?") Every home owner and resident who failed to keep his sidewalks clean and the low hanging branches of his trees trimmed would be placed in stocks in front of his home for three ohurs each day and made to apologize to all who passed by. This rule would also apply to hcurhces and other public buildings. The longest hill in Slater would be barred from traffic for one afternoon each week in order to permit the youngsters of our community to have a chance to test the performance of their home-made wagons. In case of abd weather, naother afternoon would be chosen. Who knows? We may have a future national soap-box derby winner among the budding engineers of our streets. Every motorist, regardless of color, race, creed or station in life, who failed to observe the common courtesies of traffic, such as stopping at intersections, driving at 20 miles per hour when in residential sections, giving proper hand signals, and keeping a coupleof eyes on the road, would forfeit his drivers' license and be given a badge with the colorful lettering, "I was a careless driver -- now I'm walking." Said badge would be worn continuously for one month. All cursing and swearing would be discouraged by the use of adhesive tape placed across the mouth. Once a year, special citations and medals would be given to each citizen of our community who had cooperated fully with the above-mentioned projects. I'm glad I'm not mayor at Slater!

Community Party (con't. from page 1, col. 1) son runner-up. These trophies were given by the Slater Community Association and were engraved with the winners' names. Mr. Suttle stated that such a presentation would be an annual affair. The rest of the evening's entertainment consisted of a program of songs, a piano solo, and comical numbers by the Southern Joy Quartet. To all of those who helped with the party in any way, the Association wishes to express its thanks.

Cloth Room Chatter Mr. Duff Stroud was honored with a surprise birthday dinner which was given at his house recently. All members of the family and Mrs. Ila Bridges were present. Mr. Stroud received many nice and useful gifts. Mr. and Mrs. W. W> Southerlin and family of Travelers Rest were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Epps. The Cloth Room wishes to offer congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Bridgeman who were recently married. We wish for them a long and happy married life. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Smith recently enjoyed a trip to the Cherokee Indian Reservation in North Carolina. They also enjoyed a trip to Chimney Rock. Cloth Room employees wish to welcome Alie Burdette and Polly Peterson, both of whom have worked as cloth graders here before.

To Be Popular (Con't. from page 1, col. 5) this dump cleaned. I think you ought to make it look modern first. Right now this joint looks like a refugee from the eighteenth century." Your target: "That's a brand new floor, and I painted the place only last month." (Your target should be snorting and fuming by now.) You: "Don't yo uever get your clothes pressed?" Your target: "Good morning." Turns and walks stiffly away. But just in case you've got some of those thick skinned targets and friends who can match jibe for jibe with you, don't forget there are other means of alienating them; by reducing yourself to abysmal failure. a. Ask a friend ot take care of your baby or dog. b. Drop in unannounced for dinner. c. Send shady rumors about prospective targets and friends to the gossip columns. d. Bite your nails and crack your knuckles. Keep clearing your throat. e. Tap or drum on te table or desk with fingers. f. Hum or whistle. If you feel these aren't enough to do a good job, consult this column in future issues for some more ways to alienate friends.

LOCAL RESIDENTS VISITED BY KIN Mr. and Mrs. George J. Beshere, Miss Vivian Mashad, and Mr. Mike Sage were recent guests in the homes of the M. C. Tilleys and the L. F. Merrills of Slater. They all enjoyed a picknic at the Fish Hatchery Mrs. Beshere, sister of MR. Tilley, paid a visit ot the home where she was born which she enjoyed very much. The Besheres make their home in Charleston, S. C., where Mr. Beshere operates the Beshere Paint and Wallpaper Store.

GOINGS-ON - - - - - IN WEAVE ROOMS - Mrs. M. H. Pitts of Greenville and Mr. and Mrs. Hershell Moore and daughter, Barbara, of Long Beach, California were recent visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Thrift. Mr. and Mrs. Ibra Peterson and son enjoyed a recent afternoon in greenville with Mrs. Peterson's aunt, MRs. W. O. Turner, and grandmother, Mrs. Joe Duncan. Miss Sarah Lee Foster, Miss Artie Mayfield, Edward Bryant, and James Foster enjoyed a fish fry and swimming at Pine Grove Lake Saturday afternoon. Employees of Weave Room No. 3 welcome Mr. E. J. Knight as a blow-off hand. Mrs. Annie Peterson visited her sister, MRs. Lillie Mae Galbreath, in Easley recently. We are sorry to leran that Mrs. T. E. Waldrop, wife of the third shift overseer in No. 3, is a patient at Coleman's Hospital in Travelers Rest. We all wish for her a speedy recovery. On Saturday, August 23, members of the third shift Flower Club in No. 2 and their families enjoyed a watermelon slicing. Mrs. Sam Addington and small son won melons in this contest as did John Hart and Mrs. Lewis Tankersley. Thirty-three persons attended this outing and everyone had a wonderful time.

Local Man Loses (Con't. from page 1, col. 4) Columbia; Edward Vandiver Atkinson, Philadelphia, Pa.; Francis Harrison Atkinson, a student at he University of South Carolina; Miss Cornelia Louisa Atkinson, Columbia; and Mrs. William Joseph Valentine (MAry Courtney ATkinson,) Trinidad, British West Indies, Mrs. Atkinson is also survived by four grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. C. C. Clinkscales of Greenville. Funeral services for Mrs. Atkinson were conducted Wednesday afternoon, Augsut 27, at 5 o'clock at the Episcopal Church of the Ascention at Hagood. The Rev. Eugene J. West, rector of the church, officiated, and internment followed in the adjourning cemetery. The enormous floral offering presented for Mrs. ATkinson bespoke the love and esteem which friends and acquaintances held for her and her family. Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Atkinson and little son, Bobby, are residents of Slater, whre Mr. Atkinson is Industrial RElations Manager for the Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc. He became affiliated with this company in February, 1942, when he assumed the duties of EMployment Manager. Mr. Atkinson was promoted to his present position the early part of 1946. Residents of Slater and surrounding communities extend sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Atkinson in their bereavement.

Mrs. Juanita Mills and son "Buzzy" of Detroit, Mich recently visited Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Clary. The Sam Addingtons recently visited the CHerokee Indian Reservation and the Smoky Mountain National Park. Mr. and Mrs. Turner Jones recently attended the Peake reunion in Asheville, N. C. Fellow workers were glad to learn that Edgar Ellison wasn't seriously injured when he caught his arm in a loom last week. The Rev. John Ross Cob and family were recent visitors of Mr. Cobb's sister, Mrs. Frank Thompson, of Slater. Mr. Cobb is a Baptist minister in Mobile, Ala. Daisy Batson was glad to have Mary Chambers as her recent visitor.

The SAFE Way Is RIGHT

the LIGHTER SIDE by SID HIX NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL CARRYSING SHARP TOOLS LIKE THAT AIN'T SAFE, BUD ---- SOME ONE MAY GET HURT! NOW THE BOSS SAYS I'M NOT BUILDING SCAFFOLDS STRONG ENOUGH...ALLA TIME SOMEONE'S ON MY NECK! CUT OUT ALL TH' HORSEPLAY, DRIPWHISTLE...IT'S BEGINNING TO SHOW ON YOU! From National Safety NEws Published by The National SAfety Council

September 4, 1947 THE SLATER NEWS Page Three

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PREPARATION DEPARTMENT N-E-W-S

Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Thompson of Orlando, Fla. were the weekend visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Childs.

Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Phillips of Royston, Ga. were recent visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Billie Phillips.

Jack Bowers spent an enjoyable week-end in Waynesville, N. C.

Homer Smith was out from work several days last week due to sickness and death in the family. We extend to Homer and his family our deepest sympathy.

Sunday guests with Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Kelly were Mr. and Mrs. Parker James of Judson, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Edwards and family of West Greenville, Mrs. Minnie Lamb and daughter of Shelby, and Mrs. McSwain and granddaughter of Shelby.

J. M. Waddell and James ''Mutt' Dunn were delegates to the North Greenville Baptist Association recently.

Mr. and Mrs. Ben Grice and family enjoyed a trip through the Smoky Mountains recently.

Saturday night Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Looper and family enjoyed a picnic lunch at Table Rock.

Third shifters are happy to welcome D. J. Ledford back to work.

Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Hayes enjoyed ice cream with Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Looper Saturday night.

Mrs. Minnie Lamb spent two weeks in the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Kelley.

Wix Mayfield was out from work for several days due to sickness in his family.

Third shifters will miss Mr. O. H. Burgess but wish him much success in his new work. Mr. Burgess is being transferred to Carter Fabrics Corporation at South Boston, Va.

Pvt. George Snipes of Fort Jackson, S. C. spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Bryant of Slater.

Mr. James Guest spent the week-end at Cedar Mountain with friends.

Neal McAuley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert McAuley, has accepted a position with the Southern Bell Telephone Company.

Mr. and Mrs. James Kelley of Six Mile were the recent visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Foster.

We regret to learn that Mrs. Bill Howard is very ill. We wish for her a speedy recovery.

Third shift employees of the Preparation Department wish to congratulate D. P. Garrick on his recent promotion to third shift overseer. Mr. Garrick, a veteran of World War II, formerly worked as overseer's helper in the Slashing Department.

Mrs. Lee Coggins and son visited in the home of Annie Mae Coggins recently.

Mr. and Mrs. Albert McAuley motored to Charlotte, N. C. recently where they visited relatives.

Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Drury and son, Michial, were weekend guests at the home of Mr. Drury's mother in Charlotte, N. C.

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Mrs. George W. Bowers spent Saturday afternoon with Mrs. Oscar Drury. They enjoyed a nice visit.

Broadus Poole, second shift yarn man, thinks he will have more time with the girls by working on the third shift. So if that will make him happy, that's what we want, for a happy person will always do a good job. Broadus has done a good job on the second shift, and we are sure he will do just as well, if not better, on the third.

Second shifters welcome Mr. Jay Brooks as head yarn man in the Warping Department and are happy to have Mr. Brooks working with them.

They also welcome Mr. Eugene Walls as head fixer in the Quilling Department. Second shift employees are very happy to have him in their department and pledge their cooperation in every respect.

Mr. C. D. Rice, who formerly worked as head fixer on the second shift, has been promoted to overseer's helper on slashers on the third shift. Mr. Rice will be greatly missed on the second shift, but fellow workers are glad to see him get this chance and are sure he will make good on his new job.

Mrs. C. D. Rice is also making the change to the third shift. Second shifters will miss her good work and friendship, but hope she will be happy with her work on the third.

Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Simpson were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. Loyd Simpson Tuesday night.

Employees of the Drawing-In Department are glad to see Ethel Hargrove back at work after undergoing an operation recently. Ethel says she thinks the Drawing-In Department is a wonderful place in which to work. The friendly spirit of fellow workers, the kind overseer, and the beautiful flowers really make one feel at home.

Miss Patricia Ann Godfrey of Gastonia spent last week with Elaine Foster.

The Young Peoples Sunday School Class of Slater Baptist Church had a delightful watermelon slicing at Paris Mountain State Park, Monday afternoon.

Mr. and Mrs. John R. Springfield of Brunswick, Ga. visited Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Simpson last week.

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bradley of Danielsville, Ga. were recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Rice.

A birthday party for Lois Faye Sanders was given recently at the home of Mary McAuley. A number of friends were present to enjoy the occasion.

Mrs. Sadie Holcomb of Marietta is spending a week with Mrs. Mary Lingerfelt.

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Boggs enjoyed the air show at Hendersonville, N. C. Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Bennett and Mrs. Paul Green and son visited Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Bennett recently.

Mrs. Coleman Aiken of Pickens was a recent visitor of Mrs. Bertha Meece.

Eye witnesses got plenty of excitement when Mrs. Ed Laws

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Theatre Guide

September 6, 1947 ''SEA OF GRASS'' Starring: Spencer Tracy Robert Walker Katherine Hepburn

September 8, 1947 ''KEEPER OF THE BEES'' Starring: Gloria Henry Jane Darwell Michael Duane

September 12, 1947 ''CALIFORNIA'' Starring: Ray Milland Berry Fitzgerald Barbara Stanwyck

September 13, 1947 ''PLAINSMAN'' Starring: Gary Cooper James Ellison Jean Arthur

September 15, 1947 ''BLUE SKIES'' Starring: Bing Crosby Fred Astaire Joan Caulfield

September 19, 1947 ''SWAMPFIRE'' Starring: Johnny Weissmuller Buster Crabbe

fell into the water on a recent fishing trip. Losing her balance in a small boat, Mrs. Laws fell off port side and finally emerged with a big mouth full of water. After a few desperate attempts she was able to climb safely ashore and tell her experience.

Bananas Require (Con't. from page 1, col. 2)

the harvesing, which must be predetermined to the day, or preferably to the hour, since the harvest cannot be stored.

Delicate timing is of the utmost importance. The United Fruit Company, for example, uses radio to transmit cutting orders so that various district headquarters in the tropics may be alerted as to the capacities of the steamships which will transport the fruit to market. It is necessary for the fruit to be handled with great care, since even slight injury renders it worthless. And the ship's large refrigerator holds must be equipped to change temperature in accordance with climatic conditions.

All in all, a great deal of hard work and careful planning has to be done before the banana finds its way to the North American housewife.

FOR SALE

One apartment size electric range. Slightly used. Reasonably priced. See Ray Smith, Cloth Room or 35 Second Street, Slater, S. C.

The retail stores in Tacoma, Wash., have a novel way of getting customers to pay sales tax pleasantly. They're invited to toss the tax tokens into either of two fish bowls — one marked ''For the Administration'' and the other ''Against.''

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LINES FROM THE LIBRARY

We are always happy to welcome new members to the library, but it is indeed a pleasure to simultaneously enroll three members of the same family. This happened recently when Mrs. Annie Mae Teems and her sons, Donnie and Ernest, became library members. Both Donnie and Ernest have joined the Boys' Library Club.

Mr. Kenneth Jones is another one of our new library members. He is well known among the people of Slater, since he is a bus driver on the Greenville-Brevard route which serves Slater residents.

Still another new member is Mrs. Juanita Dublin. Mrs. Dublin is not working at present, but she is a former employee of the Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc. where she worked in the Weaving Department.

We are very happy to have the Burgess sisters, Madge and Sybal, as new members. These girls are the daughters of Mrs. L. A. Burgess of Marietta. Madge attends the local high school, while Sybal is in grammar school.

Two other new library members are Justice and Norma Glenn, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Glenn. We not only welcome the Glenns to the library but to Slater as well, since they only recently moved into their home on Second Street. However, Mr. Glenn was an employee of the Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc. before moving to Slater, and he works in the Payroll Department.

We are sure that the high school students who have just started the new term will need a number of books for book reports and parallel reading during the session. In view of this fact, the Slater Library is making a special effort to have a good supply of this material on hand so that it will be accessible to the students when

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TRUE! 70% OF ALL ACCIDENTS OCCUR ON DRY PAVEMENT IN CLEAR WEATHER.

50% MORE PEOPLE ARE KILLED BETWEEN INTERSECTIONS THAN AT CORNERS.

LESS THAN 10% OF THE CARS INVOLVED IN ACCIDENTS ARE MECHANICALLY DEFECTIVE.

SPEEDING ACCOUNTED FOR 42% OF ALL FATALITIES IN 1946.

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TALLEY—BRIDGEMAN

Of much interest to their many friends of Slater and Marietta is the marriage of Miss Clara Talley to Mr. Floyd Bridgeman.

The ceremony was performed at the home of their pastor, the Rev. R. C. Stockton, on Saturday, August 16, at six o'clock.

The newly weds are making their home at Renfrew at the present.

Mrs. Bridgeman is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chester C. Talley of Marietta. For several years she has been employed in the Cloth Room of the Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc. For Sale—

needed. We invite the teachers and students to use the community library at any time it can supplement the materials of the school library.

Many of our patrons come to the library for party suggestions when they entertain groups of friends. Some even plan the entire party while at the library, selecting games and refreshements. The librarian is always happy to assist with party arrangements, and encourages all those who need ideas for entertaining to use the library materials.

FOR SALE

One slightly used portable electric record player. Good as new. One record case and 44 12'' records included. Price, $45.00 cash. If interested, contact W. M. Miller, c/o W. L. Peterson, one mile from Lynch's Store.

A sweet-tooth's paradise are the sugar plantations of Costa Rica, where the juice of the sugar cane is boiled down into thick syrup and then hardened into molds ready for export. Middle American children of the plantations, says the Middle America Information Bureau, have all thy want of this natural candy right at hand. It is called panela, and tastes like hard brown sugar.

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[Column 1] Births

The Rev. and Mrs. B. Lester Huff of Marietta announce the arrival of a 9 1/2 lb. baby girl at the Wood Memorial Clinic on August 23.

Mrs. Huff is the former Miss Thelma Anderson of Pickens County.

Mr. Huff is pastor of the Marietta Baptist Church.

Lt. and Mrs. A. C. Loveland of Greenville announce the arrival of a daughter, Holly, at the Wood Memorial Clinic on August 28. The baby weighed 7 lbs. 13 oz. at birth.

Mrs. Loveland is the former Miss Lucille Standish of Jackson, Michigan.

Lt Loveland is stationed at the Greenville Army Air Base.

Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Neves of Travelers Rest are the proud parents of a daughter born at the Wood Memorial Clinic on August 27. The little girl, Susan Harriet, weighed 7 lbs. 3 oz. at birth.

Mrs. Neves is the former Miss Ruby Vest.

Mr. Neves, a veteran of World War II, is a student at Furman University.

COMMISSARY COMMENTS

Everyone is glad to see Johnny Crabtree working on the first shift in the Commissary again.

Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Davidson of Perry Avenue were the Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Canham last week.

Miss Jorene Vickers was the week-end guest of Miss Sybil Flanagan.

We are glad to see Jack Stone back at work on the third shift. We would also like to congratulate Jack on the birth of a fine baby daughter.

Slater To Meet

(Con't. from page 1, col. 3) two hits each, one of Cashion's being a double.

The box score is as follows:

ARIAL	AB	R	H	E
James, ss	4	0	0	1
Vaughn, 2b	4	1	0	0
Stephens, 1b	4	0	2	0
Crum, rf	4	0	1	0
Painter, cf	4	0	0	0
Ross, lf	3	0	0	0
Wilson, 3b	3	0	0	0
Pitts, c	3	0	0	0
Houston, p	3	0	0	0
Total	32	1	3	1

SLATER	AB	R	H	E
Lybrand, ss	4	1	1	1
Wilson, 2b	3	0	2	1
Rampey, cf	4	0	0	0
Cashion, c	4	0	2	0
McMakin, lf	4	1	0	1
Christopher, 3b	4	1	1	0
Dudley, rf	3	0	0	0
Hall, 1b	3	1	1	0
McCall, p	3	0	0	0
Total	32	4	7	3

Arial	000	000	100—1
Slater	100	012	00 —4

On August 26, Slater defeated Arial in the first game of the two-best-out-of-three series in the Shaunessy play-off of the Piedmont Textile League. Slater won by the score of 4 to 3, having to go 10 innings for the

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win, which turned out to be a pitching duel between Slater's Bliss McCall and Arial's knuckle-ball pitcher, Crum.

McCall struck out 12 Arial men and allowed two bases on balls during the 10 inning stretch. Slater went into the ninth inning trailing by 2 runs. In the ninth inning, Rampey singled, followed by a single by Dudley, and the runners were advanced to second and third bases respectively by a wild pitch. Both runners scored on Bill Hall's long single to left center field. In the tenth inning, with the scores tied, Slater's Lybrand was hit by a pitched ball to reach first base, stole second base, and advanced to third base on Wilson's single. Bud McMakin, the next man up, hoisted a short fly ball to right field, and Lybrand tagged up and scored on the throw-in, giving Slater a 4 to 3 victory.

The box score is as follows:

ARIAL	AB	R	H	E
James, ss	5	0	1	0
Vaughn, 2b	2	0	0	0
Bagwell, 1b	4	1	1	0
Stephens, rf	2	0	0	0
Houston, cf	4	0	0	0
Rice, lf	4	0	1	0
Wilson, 3b	4	1	0	0
Pitts, c	4	0	1	0
Crum, p	4	1	1	1
Total	33	3	5	1

SLATER	AB	R	H	E
Lybrand, ss	2	1	0	0
Wilson, 2b	4	0	1	0
McMakin, lf	4	0	1	0
Cashion, c	4	0	1	0
Taylor, 1b	4	0	2	0
Rampey, cf	3	1	1	0
Dudley, 3b	3	2	1	0
Hall, rf	3	0	1	1
McCall, p	4	0	1	0
Total	31	4	9	1

Arial	000	100	020	0—3
Slater	001	000	002	1—4

On Friday, August 29, Arial Mill defeated the Slater boys by the score of 4 to 2 on the Arial Park in the second game of the play-off series behind the excellent pitching of Arial's Houston.

Bagwell and Stephens of Arial led the hitting for the day with 3 singles each.

Slater scored its 2 runs in the ninth inning on a double by Wilson, McMakin walking, and a single by Cashion. Dudley led the hitting for Slater with 2 hits.

The box score follows:

ARIAL	AB	R	H	E
James, ss	4	0	1	0

[Column 3] Baseball Team Wins and Loses

Slater defeated the Arial team at the Brandon Ball Park Wednesday afternoon in a hotly contested game by a 6 to 5 score. This game was the fourth in the semi-finals of the Piedmont Textile League Playoff, the third game being protested by Slater necessitating an additional game to decide the winner of the first round play-off. This win entitles Slater to meet Union Bleachery in the final series of the Shaunessy play-off at Union Bleachery Friday afternoon. The second game will be played at Slater Saturday.

Slater was out-hit 14 to 9, but Slater's timely hits, mixed with walks and Arial's 6 errors, accounted for Slater's advantage in runs. Bliss McCall started on the mound for Salter, but as he weakened with 2 outs in the eighth inning, Rampey came in to relieve him and finished the game.

Arial filled the bases with 1 out in the ninth inning, but Rampey forced Wilson to pop out and struck out Pitts for the final out, ending the ball game.

Both McCall and Rampey bore down in the pinches to prevent further scoring, with excellent fielding plays behind them.

In the sixth inning, Arial had a man on second and one on third with no outs, but McCall proceeeded to strike out the next 3 batters.

The outstanding fielding play of the game came in the seventh

Vaughn, 2b	3	1	1	0
Bagwell, 1b	4	0	3	0
McNeely, cf	4	1	1	0
Stephens, rf	4	1	3	0
Crum, lf	3	0	1	0
Wilson, 3b	3	0	0	0
Pitts, c	3	0	0	1
Houston, p	3	1	1	0
Total	31	4	11	1

SLATER	AB	R	H	E
Lybrand, ss	4	0	1	1
Wilson, 2b	4	1	1	1
McMakin, cf	3	1	0	0
Cashion, c	3	0	1	0
Taylor, 1b	4	0	0	1
Rampey, p	4	0	1	0
Dudley, 3b	4	0	2	0
Cox, lf	3	0	0	0
Hall, rf	2	0	1	0
Total	31	2	7	3

Arial	001	200	01 —4
Slater	000	000	002—2

[Column 4] inning, when Arial's James reached first base by way of error and Vaughn hit a line drive to Bud McMakin in left field. McMakin made a perfect throw in the air all the way to first base, catching Vaughn before he could return to first in a very close play.

Slater scored one run in the first inning after Dudley had singled and advanced to third base. McMakin hit a long fly to right field enabling Dudley to score.

In the second inning, Slater scored 3 runs on a hit by Lybrand, cox reaching base by error, and McCall doubling to drive in 1 run. McNeely errored Wilson's fly to left field enabling McCall to score, and Taylor's single scored Wilson.

Slater scored 2 more runs in the seventh inning, the first being a home run by Taylor far over the right field fence. Christopher then reached base on fielder's choice and proceeded to third by way of errors, scoring on fielder's choice.

Vaughn, Arial's second baseman, had to leave the game in the eighth inning after breaking his arm by falling on it at first base as he was being tagged by Taylor.

The Slater Team was playing without the services of its regular catcher, Bill Cashion, who had received a bad finger

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[Column 5] OFFICE NEWS

Mrs. Lankford Smith and son, Ted, of Greenville were recent visitors in the home of Miss Elizabeth Ammons of Slater.

The Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Bledsoe of Winnsboro, Mrs. Jim Harling of Ninety Six, Billie Hendricks of Greenville, and Mrs. Charles Acker of Renfrew visited Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Bledsoe on Sunday, August 17.

Clara Schwiers and son, Otto, along with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Wooten, spent a delightful week at Folly Beach, S. C. recently.

Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Cashion and Mr. and Mrs. Marion Dudley and son, Larry, visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Cobb in Rutherfordton, N. C. Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Rogers celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary on Saturday, August 23.

Mr. and Mrs. Alvin H. Phillips visited friends in Brevard Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Lewis M. Gillespie were week-end visitors in Woodruff.

and hand injury in Saturday's game. Bill Hall was also out of the line-up due to a sprained ankle he received in the game Saturday. Roy Lybrand filled in for Cashion behind the bat handling himself well, although it was the first time he had ever caught in a baseball game.

Approximately 400 people attended this game, there being a large representation from both Slater and Arial present.

All the Slater ball players are playing hard to win, and need the support of all the Slater backers. It is hoped that the local fans will give these boys plenty of support and backing during the approaching series with Union Bleachery.

Slater	130	000	200—6
Arial	000	100	130—5

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