V. 4 No. 5 - The Slater News

PERFECTION IN TEXTILES - A SLATER FAMILY TRADITION SINCE 1790 THE SLATER NEWS Old Slater Mill PAWTUCKET, R. I. EST. 1790 Vol. 4 Slater, S. C., March 14, 1946 No. 5 Slater Mill SLATER, SO. CAROLINA 1943

Basketball Team Plays Good Ball

The Slater-Marietta Boys' quint made a very good showing in the tournament making a victorious sweep right to the finals where they were defeated by Piedmont.

The boys' club eliminated Fountain Inn, Simpsonville and Welcome to reach the finals. The team did well and we were proud of them.

The following boys were chosen as all-star or all-tournament players: Fred Cashion, Donald Stroud and Gene Cox.

SLATER BOYS HOT

The green and white clad Slater High boys looked like a house afire as they trimmed Fountain Inn 43 to 16 in the first class "B" boys tilt.

Stroud led Slater's hot offensive with 18 tallies and also received some help from F. Cashion who had 12 points. G. Gault and Stoddard were tops for Fountain Inn with five markers each.

LINE-UP Pos. Slater 43 Ft. Inn 16 F-Cashion 12 Armstrong F-Stroud 18 Mims C-Richardson 6 Willis 1 G-Cox 4 B. Gault 2 G-Veal 3 G. Gault 5

Subs: Slater: Capps, Shirley, Pittman, Knight, Hodge; Fountain Inn: Davis 1, Edwards 2, Stoddard 5.

SLATER GIRLS PLAY IN TOURNEY

Slater girls lost their first game to Mt. View 18 to 31. Jenkins starred for Mt. View with 24 tallies. Connor led the Slater girls with 11 markers.

SLATER WHIPS WHIRLWIND

Slater High boys eliminated Simpsonville's f a s t moving (Con't. on page 2, col. 4)

INTERESTING BOOK IS DONATED TO LIBRARY

A book entitiled "Up Front," by Bill Mauldin, was recently donated to the Slater Library by Miss Sue Tate of Travelers Rest.

"Up Front," is a Book-of -theMonth Club selection and is unique in that is contains a great many pictures. Mauldin is an artist of note, and someone has said that his drawings of the war ought to live as long as the history books. This book, with its pictures, is believed by many to be one of the finest books of the war and it will show people, in years to come just what the war was like for the boys who fought it. Read "Up Front," you will enjoy both the text and the pictures.

We thank Miss Tate for her kindness in donating this book to the library and invite her to participate in the activities of the library.

METHODIST PEOPLE USE NEW BASEMENT

To celebrate the completion of the work recently undertaken in the basement of the Slater Methodist Church, the members of that congregation assembled in the basement for an oyster stew supper on the night of March 2nd.

This was the first time the basement had been used for any purpose, but plans are underway to hold Sunday School classes here, and during the supper, the members of the congregation made plans to equip the basement with the necessary facilities and equipment whereby social affairs of the Church can be held.

Those present to enjoy this supper included Mr. and Mrs. E. A. McGill, Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Huffman, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Wallace, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Addington, Mrs. H. B. Taylor, Mrs. Lucille McMullan, Bobbie McMullan, J. H. "Slick" Oglesby, Mrs. T. R. Addington, Mrs. E. W. Turner, Mrs. Ruby Turner, George Turner, Mrs. Roy Burnett and Mrs. J. A. Lybrand, Sr.

The Rev. T. L. Bryson is Pastor of the Slater Methodist Church and extends a cordial invitation to all residents of Slater and the surrounding communities to attend services at this Church.

Musical Program Given At Civic Club Meeting

A musical program was enjoyed by members of the Civic Club at the regular meeting at Slater Hall on Thursday night, February 28th.

The devotional was conducted by Mrs. Roy Summey who centered her remarks around music. The devotional was concluded by a special number, "Let the Lower Lights Be Burning," sung by Mesdames Mary Ledford and Frances Stephenson. The program featured Miss Kathaleen Farnsworth, music teacher in the Slater-Marietta Schools, who rendered two cello numbers, accompanied by Mrs. Cook at the piano. At the conclusion of these numbers, Mrs. Ruby McGill sang the very popular song, "Some Sunday Morning."

To conclude the program, Miss Farnsworth led the club members in singing a group of Stephen Foster's folk-songs such as "Old Black Joe," "old Folks at Home" and "My Old Kentucky Home."

Visitors on this occassion were Miss Farnsworth's mother and cousin, Mrs. Ollie Farnsworth and Mrs. Mabel Smart, both of Greenville.

The program for this meeting was arranged by Mrs. Frank Cook and Mrs. Roy Summey.

YOUR RED CROSS MUST CARRY ON!

GIVE

Red Cross Drive Begins Today Your Generous Support Urged

The Annual Red Cross drive at Slater will begin on March 14th and will be handled in much the same way as in former years with the overseers of each department making the actual canvass.

This system has been in use at Slater for quite sometime and has proved very satisfactory. Last year, the response of the people of Slater was excellent with a contribution of $3.25 per person. This was one of the highest contributions of any plant in the textile division.

When asked to, by a Slater representative, the Chairman of the County Chapter explained the work and goals of this work could best be stated as follows:

There are many Red Cross services which demand generous giving during the approaching Greenville County Red Cross fund drive for $60,300, John W. Norwood, Jr., chairman of the county chapter stated recently.

There are the services which must be continued for the men who are doing occupation duty overseas or who are a part of the military force located in this country, Mr. Norwood said. Hundreds of Red Cross clubs are still in operation, providing recreation, companionship, dining rooms, music, dancing and games. Athletic contests are being promoted. Moving pictures are still being shown. Clubmobiles furnish coffee, doughnuts, books, magazines and music. Educational and sight-seeing tours, classes, lecture courses and art exhibits are being arranged for. Field directors help with personal problems. Messages go from the soldier to his home and return through the medium of the Red Cross. All of these things are of great importance to the morale of the men who are homesick and tired and who are eager for comfort, relaxation, entertainment and a link with home, the chairman explained.

Too, he said, there are the men in hospitals, many of whom quite possibly will spend years in wheel chairs or hospital beds. They need the assistance of Red Cross hospital workers who write letters for them, assist them with welfare problems, teach them art and skills and help to provide the recreation which is needed to fill the lonely hours. He mentioned the fact that the workers read to the men who have been blinded in war or who are operational cases. They render whatever assistance is needed according to Mr. Norwood.

He explained that many veterans are facing complex problems as they leave the military service. The Red Cross is available for counsel and guidance and for financial assistance in many cases, he said. The veteran has become accustomed to turning to the Red Cross for aid, Mr. Norwood said, so when he has troubles after his release from military service, he (Con't. on page 2, col. 5)

Adult Program Is Benefit To Many

That "you're never too old to learn" was demonstrated last year in South Carolina, when 58,669 adults participated in one or more of the programs sponsored by the Adult Division of the State Department of Education, according to the 1944-45 report just issued by Miss Wil Lou Gray, supervisor, as a part of the report of J. H. Hope, state superintendent.

Enrollment in the various programs numbered 7,563, but nearly eight times that many people attended the 1,016 community meetings sponsored by the classes, Miss Gray pointed out.

"While illiteracy in South Carolina has been reduced from 18.1 per cent to 7.9 per cent since 1920, there is still need for adult elementary classes, since one-third of the adult population has never reached the fifth grade," she declared, explaining that the division tried to reach this group through the winter night classes, usually meeting twice a week for 36 sessions, for both whites and Negroes. A special summer program for whites was conducted in industrial centers for the second year in 1945, with 29 teachers and 786 pupils participating.

The adult program is also reaching those on higher levels, Miss Gray pointed out. Ten education centers, meeting one (Con't. on page 3, col. 1)

PICTURE EXHIBIT NOW ON DISPLAY

The Slater Library is now featuring an exhibit of pictures brought from overseas by "Slick" Oglesby. This collection has been arranged and mounted by Mr. Oglesby and is now on display for the public.

The exhibit is composed of fine groupings called "Ruins of Manila," "New Guinea Natives," "U. S. O. Camp Show," "Scenes of New Guinea" and "G. I. Show in Rehearsal."

The last group mentioned, "G. I. Show in Rehearsal" is especially interesting to people of Slater since Mr. Oglesby acted as stage manager for this performance.

The boys made a stage by outfitting a bare building which was conveniently located for the show. The pictures of the stage "before" and "after" are quite a contrast, and show that the boys did an unusual amount of work in transforming the building into an appropriate stage.

The public is cordially invited to come to the library to see these groups of pictures collected and arranged by Mr. Oglesby.

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REPORTERS

Weave Room: Ernestine McCall, Nellie Barnette, Walker Reid, Gladys Cox, Rosalee Cox, Sara C. Chitwood, Dovie Faust, Louise Bagwell,and Margaret Johnson.

Preparation Dept.: Jessie Vassey, Dorothy Hawkins, Julia Brown, Mildred Mull, Mary Wallace, Lucille Tate, Ruby Drury, Nellie Ruth Payne, Stanley Hawkins, Irene Cox.

Cloth Room: Opal W. Smith.

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

EDITORIALS The Red Cross

On March 14th, the Third Red Cross Drive will open here at Slater.

It is the hopes of the Slater News that this Drive will be very successful and that employees of this company will give liberally of their means to this great humanitarian organization.

Perhaps there are those who will argue that since the war has been terminated, there is no purpose in continuing this support of the Red Cross, but such is not the case for the work of the Red Cross goes on during peace times as well as in war times.

There are still many American soldiers stationed in places throughout the world and we may be assured that the Red Cross is there and will continue to do everything in its power to make the lot of these men happier. Then there are many people in want throughout the countries of the world whose homes and possessions were wrecked by the fortunes of war.

In addition to these needs, which must be met, the Red Cross stands ready to aid you and I should disaster befall us. If a tornado or conflagation should sweep our peaceful village here, we know of no organization that would come to our rescue as quickly as the American Red Cross.

Naturally, in moving fast to the aid of people in distress, mistakes are often made and money may not be as well spent as it might have been, but in an organization that has to marshall its forces again and again, there will be mistakes and, in such cases, it is our opinion, that they are highly justified.

Perhaps there are veterans who thought the Red Cross may have slighted them while

SLATER DAY BY DAY

Half an hour on our corner on a recent sunshiny Sunday afternoon early in March:

A couple of young girls stroll by, munching apples and laughing happily just because spring is in the air-

Motorists go whizzing by in groups of a half dozen, and the quietness they leave behind carries a whisper of the warm spring breeze-

A two-year old runs out into the street to catch his frisky puppy and hugs him tightly as he goes toddling back into his own yard-

A group of boys lie on the grass across the way and argue good naturedly, as they wrestle playfully-

Mr. Burgess and his three very attractive small daughters, out for a bit of sunshine, stroll slowly along-

And Mrs. Lybrand, having been cooped up in the house by a winter of cold, bad weather, rides by and enjoys looking at Slater streets and houses as the village begins to don spring greenery-

Then some motorist, may the saints rest his reckless soul, goes careening around a corner with such a screech of brakes as makes one's blood run cold-

And Mr. Scarce, puffing a cigar (likely one Mr. Atkinson gave him), pauses discreetly and looks both ways before crossing the street and proceeding up the sidewalk-

A car full of young lovers, packed like sardines, with plenty of space to spare-

And Mr. Watson Jones and family, former residents of Slater now living in Greenville, ride by and toot a horn in friendly greeting-

A little black dog lies down on the cool pavement in the middle of the street and gets up stiffly every time a car goes by-

Mrs. G. E. Blanton and sister, Mrs. Garrett, pause to chat a moment and bemoan the impudence of an unknown dog that made shreds of a prized bedspread that had been hung out to dry.

they were in service, but we do not believe that such would actually be the case if all the facts were known. It would seem that if we hindered the Red Cross in its Drive, we would be biting the hand of one of our best friends so when you are asked to contribute, we urge that you give as much as you can to this worthwhile organization which stands as your friend and mine and especially in distressing times "when a friend in need is a friend indeed."

Basketball Team

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whirlwind from the class "B" bracket in their second game of the tourney by barely eking out a 39 to 37 victory. Stroud was the offensive spark for Slater with 14 markers and Ballenger starred for Simpsonville with 11 tallies.

Cloth Room Chatter

Edward L. Cox, E. M. 1/C, brother of Elizabeth Rowland, left on the U. S. S. Lexington February 16 for the Hawaiian Islands after recently spending a furlough in Boston with his fiancee, Miss Mary Casgrove.

Thurman Pace left us recently to answer his call from Uncle Sam. Thurman was a faithful worker and he will be missed by all. We hope he will soon be back with us, and in the meantime we extend to him a hearty invitation to visit us whenever possible.

Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Veal and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Denton and family of Spartanburg recently. Mr. and Mrs. Denton are formerly of Slater.

Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Shirley motored to Liberty, S. C., recently with Mr. and Mrs. Jonnie Latham. They visited Mrs. Latham's sister.

Mr. and Mrs. John Reaves and family recently visited Mr. Reaves' aunt in Spartanburg.

Sallie Guest and Mabel Echoles have been out sick for several days. We hope they will soon be back with us.

Mrs. Estelle Kelly has been out recently due to the illness of her husband. We wish for Mr. Kelly a speedy recovery and hope that Mrs. Kelly will soon be back at work.

The Cloth Room employees are happy to have Carrie Reaves and Bertha Campbell back at work. We hope they will enjoy working in the Cloth Room.

Members of the Cloth Room Club recently enjoyed a supper at the Slater Community Hall. The supper was prepared by Mr. Hines Richardson with the assistance of Mrs. L. T. Scarce and Thurman Pace. The supper consisted of delicious fried chicken and fish with French fried potatoes, slaw, pickles, and coffee. After the supper, our guests, Mr. J. A. White and Mr. Milton Southerland, made very interesting speeches. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the evening.

The club members would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Richardson and his helpers for the splendid job they did in preparing the supper.

Catherine Burns had as her Sunday guests her mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Rodgers, and her sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Lanning, all of Asheville, N. C.

SLATER-SIMPSONVILLE LINE UPS: Pos. Slater 39 Simpsonville 37 F-F. Cashion 4--Henderson 6 F-D. Stroud 14-----Barbery C-Richardson 9-Richardson 6 G-G. Cox 4------Hammond G-D. Veal 8---Ballenger 11

Subs: Slater: Hodge; Simpsonville: Chandler 8, Half time score: Slater 25; Simpsonville 13.

SLATER BOYS ANNEX

Slater High, a top-flight contender for the class "B" boys' trophy, staved off a scrappy bunch of Welcome Hi Warriors to march to the finals with a hard earned 40 to 34 victory in the last game before the afternoon intermission.

Fred Cashion and Stroud were Slater's big offensive,

PREPARATION DEPARTMENT N-E-W-S

Mr. Troy Miller has returned to Slater after a two-week visit with his brothers whose homes are in Morristown and Irvin, Tennessee.

Misses Jessie, Lucille and Sue Tate of Travelers Rest, report that they had lots of fun in Greer on a recent Sunday afternoon.

We regret to hear that Mrs. Fannie Saxon is a patient at the Greenville General Hospital. We wish for her a speedy recovery. Mrs. Saxon was formerly a Quiller Operator here.

We were sorry to learn that Mrs. Ruth Turner's husband was injured in an automobile accident recently.

Pfc. Joe O'Shield of the U. S. Marines and Mrs. O'Shield of Chealsea, Massachusetts, recently visited Mr. O'Shield's brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Ibra Peterson.

We are glad to see Mrs. Ethel Young back on her job after being out for some time with influenza.

Miss Opal Coggins and Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Lingerfelt visited in Greenville recently.

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jones and Mrs J. E. Poole recently visited Mrs. Poole's husband in Atlanta where he is serving with the Army.

We welcome the following veterans back on our third shift: Joseph B. Capps, Edward Singleton, Paul Jones and Rudolph Looper.

Mr. Howard Ledford of Franklin, N. C., was the weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. Carmi Ledford and family of Cleveland, S. C. Beechard Ledford returned with Mr. Ledford for a short visit.

Mr. and Mrs. Odell McCarson and Mr. and Mrs. Henry McCarson of Marietta spent a delightful week-end in the mountains recently.

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Boggs, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Boggs and Mr. Joe Parker visited in Brevard, N. C., recently. They reported that a light snow had fallen there.

Misses Lorayne and Iree Gosnell were visitors in Greer recently.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Oliver of Landrum, S. C., were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Coggins and family recently.

Mr. and Mrs. Harland Darby and children were the Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Tucker.

Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Stroud of Greenville, S. C., were the recent guests of Miss Della Camden.

Mr. and Mrs. Ibra Peterson of Slater visited relatives in Easley recently.

Mrs. Lillie Starks of Brooklyn, New York, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Gosnell, of Tigerville, S. C., recently.

Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Fortner of Greenville, S. C., visited Mrs. Fannie Cox recently.

racking up 12 and 11 points respectively. Landreth paced the Welcome quint with 14 markers to his credit.

LINE UP: Pos. Slater 40 Welcome 36 F-Cashion 12--Landreth 14 F-Stroud 11-------Lewis 4 C-Richardson 6---Garirson 6 G-Cox 4----------Carrol 1 G-Veal 3-------Stephens 6

Subs: Slater: Pittman; Piedmont: Ayers 2.

Because of their excellent record in the tournament, the Slater boys were taken to see Furman vs. Clemson at Textile Hall, February 19th.

It is a sign that your reputation is small and sinking if your own tongue must praise you.-Matthew Hale

In taking revenge, a man is but even with his enemy; but in passing it over, he is superior,-Anonymous

BUY VICTORY BONDS

Red Cross Drive

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goes to the home service secretary of his local chapter for aid.

While greater attention is usuallly given to the more spectacular phases of Red Cross work, the chairman said the importance of volunteer special services should never be discounted. First aid, water safety, Junior Red Cross, accident prevention, home nursing and food information all fall within the sphere of Red Cross activity and all need strong support, the chairman said.

He urged the people of Greenville county to give generously of both their time and money to see that "the Red Cross remains at the side not only of the serviceman and the veteran, but of all those who need to feel the touch of a great humanitarian organization which is designed to alleviate suffering and to provide service to mankind."

Allen Suttle of Slater is Chairman of the Textile division of the drive and will direct the drive at this plant.

IF YOU NEGLECT FIRST AID YOU CAN FIND THE DEFINITION OF "INFECTION" IN ANY DICTIONARY

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

Miss Gladys Banks is out due to the illness of her mother. We wish Mrs. Banks a speedy recovery.

Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Stone had as their Sunday dinner guests, Rev. and Mrs. Cullen Stockton and family.

Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Latham visited relatives in Liberty recently.

Joe Mason was all smiles Sunday as his uncle loaned him his motorcycle for the afternoon.

We are sorry to learn of the illness of Mrs. Lillian Grubb's mother.

Misses Daisy and Jessie Batson and Mrs. Ella Mae Owens were the past week-end guests of relatives in Greenville.

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Stroud enjoyed a trip to the mountains recently.

Mrs. Georgia Smith and son, Al, who have been in California for the past year, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Smith and Mrs. Doris Graham.

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Cantrell are the proud parents of a daughter named Elizabeth Ann.

Gary Buchanan recently visited Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Moore and family.

Mrs. Serena Case, Mrs. Lucille Chandler and Mrs. Louise Poole are back at work after being ill for several days.

Miss Daisy Batson, Miss Mamie Owens and Mrs. Ella Mae Owens recently spent the day in Easley.

Mrs. Georgia Bell Poole is visiting in Augusta, Ga., to be near her husband, Cpl. Ralph Poole, who is in the hospital at Camp Gordon.

We welcome Alvin Hayden to No. 2. We are also glad to have the following veterans: Ben H. Hooper, John A. Lane, John C. Tankersley, who was a German prisoner of war for five months, Harold B. Tilley and Stacy A. Paul.

Mrs. Estelle Veal and daughter, Clara Ann, were visitors of Mr. Jimmy Denton and family of Spartanburg.

We welcome Floyd Duncan as a Weaver in No. 1.

Miss Connis Snipes is back at work after being ill for some time.

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Turner of Lancaster, Kentucky, recently spent a week with Miss Laura Bayne of Travelers Rest.

We are glad to have Mr. Albert L. Tucker on the second shift in No. 1 as a Loom Fixer.

Mrs. Grace Derrick and Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Bright from Shelby visited Mrs. Esther Bright recently.

We are sorry to hear of the death of Miss Dorothy Barnett's grandfather.

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Henson were the dinner guests recently of Mr. Henson's sister-in-law of Pickens.

Clyde Smith is back with us after an illness of several days. We also welcome James Brown, our new Reed Cleaner.

Adult Program

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or two evenings a week and running from four to ten sessions, were held in 1945, offering courses in current events, law, psychology, arts and crafts, and subjects of interest to homemakers. Enrollment in education centers totaled 1,663, and they were held in Anderson, Fort Mill, Greenville, Greenwood, Lancaster, Orangeburg, Parker District, Spartanburg, Walhall, and Winnsboro.

An account of the twenty-five years' service of the Opportunity School is also included in the report, with specific attention given to the session held at Columbia College last summer, when 226 pupils (including seven mothers with babies) were enrolled, and to the second session of Camp Opportunity School, Jr., held at Kings Mountain with 130 teen-age boys.

The establishement of two permanent, year-round Opportunity Schools, one for whites and one for Negroes, was recommended in the report's conclusions. Other recommendations included general elementary adult schools for isolated districts, continuation schools, county education centers, an all-inclusive educational program for the State's penal institutions, a summer camp sponsored by the public schools, and adequate supervision of the public schools.

MARRIED LIFE

Marriage resembles a pair of shears, so joined that they cannot be separated: often moving in opposite directions, yet always punishing anyone who comes between them.-Sydney Smith, Good Housekeeping.

GIVE TO THE RED CROSS

Theatre Guide

March 15, 1946 "THRILL OF A ROMANCE" Starring Van Johnson Esther Williams March 16, 1946 "CAREER GIRL" Starring Frances Langford Edward Norris March 18, 1946 "SON OF LASSIE" Starring Peter Lawford Donald Crisp June Lockhart March 22, 1946 "GIRL OF THE LIMBERLOST" Starring Ruth Nelson Dorinda Clifton Loren Tindall March 23, 1946 "OUR VINES HAVE TENDER GRAPES" Starring Edward G. Robinson Margaret O'Brian James Craig March 25, 1946 "ABBOTT & COSTELLO IN HOLLYWOOD" Starring Bud Abbott Lou Costello Frances Rafferty

Book Collection Given By Patron

We wish to thank Mrs. Fannie Mae Johnston of Marietta, for donating the following books to the Slater Library: "50 Best American Short Stories" edited by Edward F. O'Brien; "Christmas Holiday," by W. Somerset Maugham; "Mr. Emmanuel," by Louis Golding and "The Face of A Nation" by Thomas Wolfe.

Mrs. Johnston is a new member of the library and we appreciate the thoughtfulness that she has shown other readers by giving these fine books to the library.

LINES FROM THE LIBRARY

A new magazine called "Holiday" has been added to the library collection, and the subscription became effective with the March issue. In the words of the editor, "Holiday" is dedicated to the pursuit of happiness. For all those who see "go" signs on the horizon, for all of those who seek to get more sheer living out of life itself, "Holiday" is created." This magazine is unique in that it is written primarily for the traveler or would-be traveler. It suggests places to go, things to do and things to see. It gives practical tips on travel costs, customs, clothes, manners and habits, vacation and entertainment ideas. Each issue of this magazine carries stories by writers who have visited the vacation spots under discussion. Another interesting feature of this magazine is that it encourages communities to find new ways of bringing pleasure to all the families which compose it-pleasures which father, mother, son and daughter can enjoy together.

If there is anyone who says he doesn't have time to travel, we urge him to consider himself an "arm chair traveler" who can enjoy the beauties and adventures of travel through "Holiday" without having to leave his own living room. These "make-believe" trips are lots of fun and educational as well. Read "Holiday" for both recreation and information. It will help you decide where to go, what to do and what to see when you have your vacation. And, in case you plan to enjoy your vacation in your own back yard, "Holiday" can still help you.

One of our library members had a birthday recently. Patrica Summey, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Summey, was 13 years old on February

People Here Get More Nylon Hose

In the past few days, the Cloth Shop has again been able to bring smiles to the faces of the fairer sex here at Slater through the sale of another lot of those precious Nylon hose.

This second lot of Nylon hosiery was the seamed variety while the hose sold a week or so ago were the seamless variety. Howerver, a new lot of hosiery of the seamless style had also been received, so each employee of the plant could buy two pairs, if they so desired. This gave a pair of seamed and a pair of seamless to those who wished to avail themselves of this opportunity.

To insure a fair distribution and to see that every employee had an opportunity to buy this hosiery, each purchaser was required to show his or her check statement at the time the purchase was made.

The Cloth Shop is continuing its policy of placing hard to get items on sale as soon as they are received and in a manner to allow employees to be benefited by the sale of such goods.

24th. We Congratulate Patrica on her thirteenth birthday and wish for her many more happy occasions of this kind.

There is still another birthday to tell you about and the date is February 22nd! You are probably saying "George Washington's birthday." Well, you are right of course, but it's also Carolyn Dixon's birthday! Carolyn is the daughter of Mrs. Estelle Dixon and she was 11 years old on February 22nd.

Mr. J. C. Staton is one of our new library members. Mr. Staton is well-known in Slater where he contacts numbers of families daily as he delivers newspapers to our doors. Mr. Staton, we welcome you to the library.

COMMUNITY DRUG STORE SLATER, S. C. "WE SAVE YOU MONEY" S P E C I A L S GEM RAZOR-$1.25 GILLETTE TECH RAZOR-49 cents PINT RUBBING ALCOHOL (Lsoprophyl)-39 cents PINT MILK MAGNESIA- 50 cents Size-39 cents JERGEN'S LOTION-50 cents Size-39 cents Tax STATIONERY-25 cents to $3.00 PABENA-23 cents FAMOUS REYNOLD'S PEN-$12.50 Tax INNER AID-$1.35

Choose your pharmacist with as much care as you do your doctor. Our prescription department uses only fresh potent drugs and you can be sure that your prescriptions are filled the way your doctor WRITES IT. There is a graduate licensed pharmacist always on duty to serve you.

W.F. HORTON, Manager B.S. Pharmacy, Registered Pharmacist

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WITH OUR VETERANS

In this issue, the Slater News continues to welcome back former servicemen to our plant. It is a pleasure to have these men back with us and in other issues, we will continue to publish the names of men who have returned. The list for this issue is as follows:

Harry R. Burnette

Harry was employed here as a Loom Fixer when his call to service came. He was inducted into the Navy on May 24, 1943. The first six months he was in service were spent in the States. After serving in the States, he was shipped overseas and served four months in the European Theater of Operations. He received his Honorable Discharge in October, 1945 and soon thereafter returned to work here as a Loom Fixer.

George A. Barnett

Barnett was with the company for a long time as he first came to work here in 1932 and was in our employ when called to service in May of 1945. On October 3, 1945, he returned to this plant as a Smash Hand, his old job, after having received a Medical Discharge.

Claude O. Tucker

Mr. Tucker began his work at Slater in 1940 and when called into service on October 7, 1943, he was employed as a Tying Machine operator. He served in the Navy and was in the States three months before going overseas. He was then sent to the Pacific Theater of War where he served 23 months, participating in nine major battles. During one of these engagements, he was wounded in the left leg and spent two weeks in a hospital for treatment. He received his Honorable Discharge on October 25, 1945 and returned to his work here November 5, 1945.

Francis C. Gunter

Ex-Sgt. Gunter was first employed at Slater as a Loom Fixer in 1941 and was on this job when drafted into service with the Army in January of 1943. Francis saw most of his service in the States where he served for two years, but was sent overseas and served eight months in the European Theater of Operations. He was in three major battles, the last being the "D" Day Campaign. He received his Honorable Discharge from the Army on October 19, 1945 and returned to his old job on November 2, 1945.

Charles A. Huffman

Mr. Huffman was employed as a Loom Fixer in February of 1943 and worked as such until he joined the Army in January of 1944. He received his Honorable Discharge in October, 1945 and early the next month returned to his job here.

James C. Finley

This veteran saw much of his service overseas, having served 37 months in the European Theater of Operations where he took an active part in two major battles. He first came to work here in 1938 and was working here when called to the Army in 1941. On Septem-

SAILOR COMMENDS RED CROSS WORK

Your Red Cross must carry on in peace as in war because...

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Servicemen and women still in uniform-those overseas with the armies of occupation, those yet to be discharged - continue to need R e d Cross clubs, snack bars, and recreation centers, and the friendly assistance of understanding Red Cross workers.

Veterans and their dependents look to the Red Cross for assistance in solving problems that often slow adjustment to civilian life.

Hospitalized servicemen and veterans need help to face the tedious hours of convalescence.

Disaster victims, the homeless of war-ravaged lands, and others in distress, need Red Cross help.

A sailor, convalescing from burns that seared his legs and arms as he leaped from his shattered, flame-licked ship, summed up the Red Cross appeal:

"The Red Cross has never let us down," he said. "In the hospital they said it was plasma that kept me alive. It was a Red Cross woman who wrote the folks about it and told them not to worry. It was a Red Cross worker who helped my wife when the allotments didn't arirve on time after I was reported missing. It was a Red Cross girl who brought me those magazines over there... So don't let the Red Cross down."

Give now to the 1946 Red Cross Fund Campaign.

ber 16, 1945, he received his Honorable Discharge and returned to his work here on November 5th of that year.

David Pickens Garrick, Jr.

When called into service in January, 1942, Mr. Garrick was the Third Shift Overseer in the Preparation Department. He had been with the Slater Company since 1939. Mr. Garrick rose to the position of 1st Sgt. and served with the 7th Army as a member of an Engineering Combat Battalion, serving in the North African, Italy and European Theaters. He was engaged in eight major battles, but escaped without wounds or injury. He returned to work here on November 6, 1945, following his Honorable Discharge received on September 27, 1945.

Harold G. Julian

Prior to entering service with the Army Air Corps, Mr. Julian was in charge of the Yarn Control Department of the Slater Plant. Entering service in February of 1942, he served six months in the States before being shipped overseas where he served 38 months with the VIII Bomber Command in the European, African and Middle Eastern War Theaters. While in the Army, he received special training at an Ammunition and Bomb Reconnaisance School. He received his Honorable Discharge on October 11,

Baseball League Is Reorganized

At a meeting held at the Union Bleachery Community House in Greenville, S. C., on Thursday night, March 7th ,the Piedmont Textile Baseball League was reorganized with four clubs. Clubs entering were Slater, Union Bleachery, Brandon and Judson.

Since this meeting, Renfrew Bleachery has also joined the league, and shortly another club will probably come in which will make the club a six club affair. As such, it will play a 20 game schedule with a split season. Also, attending the meeting were representatives from Camperdown Mill in Greenville and from the Woodside Mill in Simpsonville.

The Piedmont League has not operated since 1941 when it was suspended due to the war. All of the clubs in the newly reorganized league are all old members of the outfit when it formerly functioned.

Under the split season plan, the winner of the first half will play the winner of the second half for the league championship. Under the rules as adopted, a one game per week schedule will be worked out and only bona fide employees will be eligible to play. Under a rule adopted, a new employee will be ineligible to play until a 30 day period has elapsed. This is to encourage the use of "home talent."

In a few days, the local park will be put into playing condition and a meeting will be held of all persons interested in baseball so that the local Slater club can be organized. The team will have to start from scratch as many old timers will be missing when the work gets underway, however, a number of youngsters are scheduled to be on hand for the initial session.

E. S. Tillinghast of Union Bleachery was elected president of the league with Robert H. Atkinson of Slater and T. H. Turner of Union Bleachery being named vice president and secretary respectively.

1945 and returned to work here in the office in November of that year.

Paul L. Jones

This veteran was employed as a Filling Hauler with the company when he received his call to the Army in March of 1944. He served about a year and a half in the Army with approximately one year of this time being spent overseas in Europe where he participated in three major battles. He received his Honorable Discharge on September 10, 1945 and returned to his work her in November of 1945.

Kyler W. Yeomans

Yeomans was one of the first of the Slater men to enter service, having volunteered in the Navy in 1941. Before going into service, he was employed as a Cloth Doffer. He served 28 months with the Atlantic Fleet overseas and took part in active combat service in the North African Campaign. he returned to his work here in November of 1945, after having received his Honorable Discharge in October, 1945.

SOUVENIR DISPLAY OPENED TO PUBLIC

The public was admitted to the mill yard on Sunday afternoon, March 10, 1946 to see the display of war souvenirs in the display house located in the front yard of the mill. If it is found advisable, the public may be admitted again on Sunday afternoons.

R. P. Canham, Manager of the Commissary, has been the moving spirit behind arranging this display. Mr. Canham has collected quite an array of articles from a number of veterans and has arranged them into a very interesting display. It is well worth a person's time to see this interesting array of articles.

Mr. Canham states that he will be glad to receive other souvenirs for display.

Have Regular Check By Your Dentist

Your dentist is an important person in your life. By keeping your teeth free of infection, your oral hygiene in good order, and by correcting jagged teeth or ill-fitting dental plates, he cuts down the chances of cancerous conditions.

As a rule, cancer does not start in healthy tissue. It usually takes place in areas that have been subjected to chronic irritations, inflammations or other local diseases which may have been present over a long period of time.

Cancer of the oral cavity occurs less frequently among women than it does among men. This is probably due to the fact that women take greater pride in their oral appearance than do men.

Local mouth infections may induce cancer of the tongue, cheek or gums. Constant irritation of the cheek or lip by jagged teeth or ill-fitting dental plates may produce a sore spot which will terminate in cancer. In the case of poor dental plates, persistent use of them is often the source of many gum cancers.

Should you ever develop a sore that does not heal -particularly about the region of the mouth, lip or tongue-your dentist will advise and you should secure a thorough medical examination.

Likewise, a p a i n l e s s lump or thickening in the region of the lip or tongue should be immediately investigated.

Attend to your oral hygiene by visiting your dentist at least twice each year. In this way you will have a double check on possible cancer. For, diagnosed early and treated promptly, the chances for cure of oral cancer are very high.

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OFFICE NEWS

We welcome Alvin Brady back into the office after an absence of about two years which were spent in the Army. We also welcome Betty Pope as a newcomer to the office.

Amber Stroud visited her grandfather, Mr. John Childress of Easley, last week-end.

Vera Hembree, with a party of friends, visited Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Cox of Clemson, recently.

Dot Batson spent last Sunday afternoon in Asheville, N. C.

Eleanor Coleman was very happy to have her aunt, Mrs. T. B. Appel of Champaigne, Ill., whom she had not seen in eleven years, to visit her last week.

Lucille Cunningham recently visited in Brevard and Hendersonville.

Elizabeth Ammons spent last week-end in Greenville with her aunt, Mrs. Mamie McFadden of Augusta St. On Sunday night she attended the Emmanuel Baptist Church at which time her brother-in-law, Rev. Leon Chandler, was ordained. Rev. Chandler has accepted the pastorate of the Philadelphia Baptist Church in Spartanburg County.

Gilbert Rogers and his wife attended a banquet at North Greenville Junior College recently.

Gene Cason's happiness these days is due to the fact that her special boy friend is home at last from the Army.

Martha Taylor and Connie Henderson had a very nice time shopping in Atlanta last weekend. They also visited several points of interest while there including the Cyclorama in Grant's Park.

Lucille Cunningham had as a dinner guest recently, Miss Alma Boothe of Augusta, Ga.

Nawana Cooper is back at work after being out several days on account of the flu.

Mrs. W. J. Franklin, Mrs. Emmitt Manning and little Miss Rebecca Manning, the mother, sister and niece of Mrs. Robert H. Atkinson recently visited the Atkinsons at their home here.

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