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THE Y.M.C.A. BUGLE
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THE Y.M.C.A. BUGLE
Office Victor "Y"

MARION R. CASEY
Manager

Subscription Free
Advertising Rates on Request.
DECEMBER, 1925

In getting out this, our first
edition of The Bugle, we feel
that a word of explnation is
necessary as to Why and
Where. Why did you name it
The Bugle? Well, if you men
who attend the outing at
Reasonover last summer will
remember, that nothing appealed
to your hearing so much nor
so sweetly as the Bugle when
it sounded through the hills
telling you that it was eatin'
time. That in a measure is the
answer for the name. The
wherefore is merely the suggesttion
of Mr. Marion R. Casey,
who is talented amlong the lines
of journalism and with his
assurance that we could put it
across, why we have asked your
indulgence while we try to fill
up the columns of our paper
with wholesome reading mat-
ter.. In our paper we are giving
you a brief and snappy
account of our different
individuals and should we be
encouraged sufficiently to get out
a second edition, why other
names and faces will adorn the
pages. We want to thank the
Overseers who so kindly con-
sented to have their pictures
made and with their help we
submit for your approval The
Y.M.C.A. Bugle. May it blow
away the gloom and sadness
and fill your hearts with cheer
as you read the columns and
view the faces herein contained.
As the Christmas season is
approaching so rapidly, let the
notes of the Bugle be wafted to
the homes of every employe of
Victor mill. Why should not
the Christmas season be the
most joyous of all the year? If
our little paper has given you a
small amount of pleasure, why,
we feel that we have a part in
making glad a people whose
lives are consistent with the
motto of our compnay - "More
Than a Place to Work."

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A PLEA FOR MILL PEOPLE
(By Marion R. Casey.)

Some people think we cotton
mill people are an unimportant
lot, and the reason why, God
made us, he simply just forgot.

But after he had made us, he
thought he'd let us stay, and
scramble around the mills
awhile to pass the time away

Well I know we are unim-
portant in one sense of the
word, for in the song of earthly
fame our names are seldom
heard.

But many of us have warm
hearts, that are noble, true and

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kind, with a sunny disposition
and a gentle, willing mind.

We will divide with the poor
and needy if we only have a
dime, for we know the Lord will
give it back to us some other
time.

Our treasures are in heaven,
not here in gold or rank. We
had rather trust it to the Lord
thatn to place it in a bank.

Then whiel we labor at our
trade, whether card or spin or
weave, we are happy and con-
tented, and have little time to
grieve.

Then the humming of the
spindles, the speeder or the
loom puts sorrow, pain and
grief to flight, and dispells a
cloud of gloom.

Then we watch the buys
shuttles as back and forth they
speed, and gladly note the cut
marks come through the reeds.

So if by chance you get to
heaven, please don't elevate
your nose, for we will have no
black oil on our hands or cotton
on our clothes.

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Then if I was a millionaire or
financially so stout that I could
buy the village of Greer, and
the country round about.

Then I never could be satis-
fied unless I got to go and start
my work to running when I
heard the whistle blow.

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MARION R. CASEY
(picture of Marion R. Casey)

MARION R. CASEY, manager
of the W.M.C.A. Bugle came
to Victor in June 1925. His life
has been one of various experiences
and activities. Besides
having talent in he newspaper
line, he holds the honor of having
four different patents
which are duly registered in
Washington, D.C.

His devices are known as the
following:
1. Casey Cam Device.
2. Casey Rocker Shaft bearing.
3. Casey Self Tightening
Gear and Pulley Attachment.
4. Casey Check Strap Holder.

The last of his patents has
only been out about a month.
Mr. Casey is a booster for
Victor Settlement. He is the
publicity agent for the Victor
Improvement club. His efforts
are for a better community.
Help him.

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J.L. GOURLEY
(pictured J.L. Gourley)

J.L. GOURLEY, general sec-
retary of the Victor Y.M.C.A.,
has been connected with the
pressent organization for five
years. He says the has seen
service from the Gulf to the
Great Lakes, but Victor beats
them all. His effort in blowing
the Bugle is his first attempt
in journalism. We trust not
his last.

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REASONOVER

If I were a famous artist,
And could paint a landscape
grand,
I would go up to the mountains
With my paint and brush in
hand.

I would paint for you a picture
Of a lake so clear and bright,
Where you gaze in wonder
viewing
Reasonover - Gorgeous sight.

All surrounded by the moun-
tains,
All the mountains with their
trees,
And the air is so delightful,
Made so by the mountain
breeze.
Reaonsover is so charming -
Swimming in the placid lake,
When the days are hot and sul-
try,
Hot enough almost to bake.

If by chance when you are
thirsty,
Go to Cool spring for a drink,
Cool spring boasts the coldest
water
In the montas, so I think.

Reasonover with its comforts -
Houses built of hardwood trees,
There are none howe're fastid-eous,
But those cottages will please.

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Water, lights and stoves to
cook on,
Dishes too, from which to eat,
Is there any campsite ever,
Can compare with our Retreat ?

But permit just this one refer-
ence
To the Mess Hall - don't you
know
When the bugle gave the signal
How the men would rear to go.

And such eating and such eat-
ers,
On the bneches side by side,
Kept our cooks all in a worry,
If enough they could provide.

In the evening they would
gather
At the "Building" for to sing,
Did you ever hear such music?
Didn't they make the welkin
ring?

If, my friend, you've never been
there,
Try to go, reserve your space,
Take your family all with you,
For Reasonover, that's the place.

J.L.G.

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THOMAS J. CLARK
(picture of Thomas J. Clark)

THOS. J. CLARK, president
Y.M.C.A., is one of ur home
boys and no one on the hill has
more friends than Tom. He
acted in the capacity of postman
for several months and
thereby learned the names of
all the folks and all the folks
knew him and looked longingly
for his approach. He is interested
particularly in church
work, being assistant superintendent
of the Methodist Sunday
school and church treasurer.

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SHE OUGHT TO KNOW
Nervous woman (to persistent
beggar) - If I give you a
piece of pudding, you'll never
return, will you?

Beggar - Well, lady, you
know your pudding better than
I do.