V. 3 No. 6 - The Slater News

PERFECTION IN TEXTILES--A SLATER FAMILY TRADITION SINCE 1790 THE SLATER NEWS [Sketch of Old Slater Mill [Sketch of Slater Mill PAWTUCKET, R.I. SLATER, SO. CAROLINA EST. 1790] 1943]

THE SLATER NEWS Vol. 3 Slater, S.C., March 22, 1945 No. 6

[Column 1] [Title in columns 1 and 2] Slater's Annual Red Cross Drive Almost Triples Last Year's Total The American Red Cross War Fund Drive was conducted at Slater last week with outstanding success. The quota was set for employees of this plant at $2,000.00. After all figures were turned in, the total contributions amounted to $3,040.25, which surpassed our goal by over $1000.00, giving an average contribution for each employee of $3.25. At the time of this writing, this amount exceeded the average of any other textile plant in Greenville County. An executive gift was made of $500.00, and the firm of S. Slater and Sons, Inc., contributed $1,000.00. These gifts together with the amount given by employees totals $4,540.25. Last year, the Red Cross Drive at Slater amounted to $1,600.00, and with firm and special gifts added, the total was $2,620.00. On Friday, March 16, a group of twenty supervisors attended a luncheon at the Poinsett Hotel in Greenville. This luncheon was given by the Meadors Manufacturing Co. in addition to their contributions. At this gathering, the various textile plant representatives made a report of the total contributions. At this gathering, the various textile plant representatives made a report of the total contributions of their respective organizations. Alan Suttle, Chairman of the Red Cross War Fund Drive for S. Slater and Sons, Inc., gave the report for Slater. The representatives from Slater were asked to stand when this report was given and a long applause was made by the other people present in recognition of this fine response by the Slater employees to the War Fund Drive. Mr. Judson W. Chapman, General Chairman of the Red Cross Drive stated that this was by far the most outstanding report received at that time. ________ METHODIST SOCIETY AT LOCAL HOME Mrs. Robert H. Atkinson was hostess to the local Woman's Society of Christian Service of the local Methodist Church at its regular monthly meeting held on Tuesday, March 13th. Mrs. Lucille McMullan was in charge and conducted the devotional portion of the program. Following the devotional exercises, the society went into the matter of regular business. During the regular business session, plans were discussed for a vacational Bible School to be held at the Slater Methodist Church some time during the summer. No definite action (Con't. on page 4, col. 5)

[Column 2] McKINNEY RITES HELD AT SLATER Ordination services were held at Slater Baptist Church on Sunday afternoon, March 11, 1945, for the purpose of ordaining Mr. Raymond McKinney to the gospel ministry. The examining presbytery met at 2:30 and was composed of the following ministers. Rev. Clyde M. Johnson Moderator, Rev. Marvin Hembree, Clerk, Rev. Howard Wilson, Rev. M. A. Martin, Rev. J. M. Bruce, Rev. J. Lester Huff, Rev. Guy Lawson, and Rev. B. B. Brown. The program which started at 3:30 was as follows: Hymn by the congregation, followed by a prayer made by Rev. Kelley Cooper, who is a member of Union Baptist Church of which Rev. McKinney is pastor. The local pastor made special recognition of the visitors. About twenty-five relatives of Rev. McKenney's were present, many of whom came (Con't. on page 4, col. 1) ________ Supply Lines To Navy Big Asset The gigantic task of the Naval supply system, now comprising a world-girdling network to enablwe the fighting Fleet to meet the enemy with maximum combat strength in any quarter of the globe, is described in a statement issued by the Bureau of Supplies and Accounts for the 150th anniversary of the Supply Corps of the Navy on February 23rd. A weak link in a supply line can create a yawning gap in the battle line. In global war there can be no such thing as a weak supply line--if anything, the supply line must be stronger than the front line. Admiral William F. Halsey has stated that "The battle must be won on the supply line before we can smash the enemy on the firing line." Admiral Chester W. Nimitz recently paid tribute to the importance of supply in modern warfare by observing that "this is a war of beans, bullets and oil." To provide the stores, provisions, clothing and other types of equipment required for the Naval establishment, the PUrchase Division of the Bureau during the past two years has awarded 65,000 contracts totalling $12,000000,000 to some 14,000 contractors. To feed a force of 3,500,000 men is a big job. The Navy's food requirements for the past fiscal year amounted to 4,500,000,000 pounds, enough to fill a freight train stretching from Boston to Charleston, S.C. (Con't. on page 4, col. 4)

[Column 3] [Photo of Norwood Chiles] Local Poet Gives Library Volume We especially appreciate the book donation, "A Southern Sampler," recently given to our Library by Mr. Norwood Chiles. We prize this book because in it is included a poem, "Reaching for the Goal," written by Mr. Chiles himself. Norwood Chiles, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Chiles of Travelers Rest, was born in South Carolina. The son of a farmer, he spent his boyhood on the farm, where he expressed his love for poetry at an early age. He began writing poetry at the age of fourteen. Mr. Chiles married a local girl, the former Miss Lillie Mae Pritchett, and now lives on a farm about two miles from Slater. Two brothers of Mr. Chiles are employees of S. Slater and sons, Inc. His twin brother, Edward Chiles, has been with the Company for approximately eight years, and is now head quiller-fixer in the Preparation Department. Another brother, Roy Chiles, has been with S. Slater and Sons, Inc., for about six years, and is employed as yarn Receiving Clerk. We are very proud of the fact that one of our local people has been honored by having some of his work included in "A Southern Sampler." The writings eelcted for this book wre chosen on the basis of (Con't. on page 2, col. 4) ________ SENIOR CLASS PLAY TO BE A COMEDY The annual Senior Class play of the Slater-Marietta School has recently been selected. The name of this play is "Singing Bill From Blue Ridge Hill," a comedy by Henry Rowland. Characters for the various parts are now being chosen and practice will soon be underway. As yet the date and the time of the play have not been announced, but will be announced shortly. The play is under the direction of Miss Frances Pollard, of the English Department of the local school.

[Column 4] [Title in columns 4 and 5] Dr. Frederick H. Pough Gives New Type Lecture At Slater Auditorium

MANY PEOPLE SEE PICTURE PROGRAM The 16mm. educational pictures which are ordinarily shown in the Slater Library were filmed at Slater Hall on Tuesday night, March 13, rather than in the Library. The pictures wre shown at Slater Hall because a large number of people expressed a desire to see this special group of films, and the seating capacity of the Library would not accommodate all those wishing to attend. The program opened with a Mickey Maguire comedy called "Mickey's Clever Tricks." Another very short comedy, "Two Little Pups" followed, after which a war Information Film was shown. This war film was called "Paratroops," and showed different types of training given our Paratroops before they go into action. The main attraction was a feature length picture, "With (Con't. on page 2, col. 3) ________ Slater Girls Go To Scout Meet On February 22, 1945, all members of the Girl Scouts and Brownies of Greenville elected to send one member of each local group of Scouts to a Girl Scout Meeting, which was held at the Coca-Cola Bottling Company, in Greenville. The purpose of this meeting was to turn in the Juliette Lowe fund. An interesting program was given, Mrs. H. H. Hersey spoke on the Juliette Lowe Fund, Mrs. Hersey being the Secretary of this Fund. She also answered questions with regard to this fund. Following her talk, Miss Lillian Lewis, Recreation Department member of Parker, led in a number of games, after which a number of songs were sung and then the Coca-Cola Bottling Company furnished most enjoyable refreshments. The meeting ended when the girls sang taps, joining hands as they sang. The meeting of these various members of Scout troops brought forth $56.69 for the Juliette Lowe Fund, and all of the troops were not represented. It is believed that more money will be mailed in. A suggested method for raising money was for each member to give one cent for each year of their age. The Slater troops were represented by Martha Robinson and Barbara Godfrey of the Brownies, Josephine Knight, Patricia Summey from the Intermediate Scouts, Betty Ramsey and Sara De Wease from the Senior Scouts.

[Column 5] A capacity crowd heard Fr. Frederick H. Pough as he gave an illustrated lecture at Slater Hall, Thursday night, March 15, using the subject, "Volcano In Action." Dr. Pough, Ph.D., is Curator and Chairman of the Department of Geology and Mineralogy of the American Museum of Natural History. In his lecture, he discussed the new volcano in Mexico, El Paricutin, which started in February, 1943. Dr. Pough is an authority on this subject, since he has spent several months in Mexico studying the volcano. He embellished his lecture by use of an extraordinary film record in natural color--a motion picture which captured the explosive and colorful grandeur of Paricutin. The audience was both entranced and awed as it viewed the lost town of Paricutin being buried under dust and ashes, spreading lava lakes, dying trees and vegetation, and the magnificent grandeur of the volcano erupting at night. The speaker had many daring experiences as he photographed this volcano, and those who saw the pictures could appreciate the extreme dangers involved in studying and filming this belching mountain. This illustrated lecutre was graciously received by the people of Slater, and many complimentary remarks are still being made regarding it. Our community considers itself fortunate because the Slater Community Association presented an opportunity for them to meet in person and hear the man who risked his life to make this illustrated lecture possible. Dr. Nicholas P. Mitchell, of Furman University and Radio Station WFBC, who lectured at Slater Hall on December 7, 1944, was present Thursday night and introduced the speaker. Our people enthusiastically welcomed Dr. Mitchell's return (Con't. on page 4, col. 1) ________ MISSIONARY UNION HAS PRAYER WEEK The Woman's Missionary Union of Slater Baptist Church observed the week of prayer for Home Missions during the week of March 5. Monday night the Union met at the church and Mrs. B. B. Brown was in charge of the program. Tuesday night the meeting was held at the home of Mrs. W. W. Stephenson and Mrs. Delia Miller presided. On Wednesday night the W. M. S. and the auxiliary organizations met at the church and presented their program at the regular hour for prayer meeting. Mrs. Perry Rampey and (Coon't. on page 3, col. 3)

Page Two THE SLATER NEWS March 22, 1945

[Column 1] The Slater News Published Every Two Weeks By S. Slater & Sons, Inc. Established 1790 In The Interest of Its Employees

STAFF Robert H. Atkinson Editor Margaret P. Hester Asst. Editor

REPORTERS Weave Room: B. O. Godfrey, Ernestine McCall, Savilla Moon, Jeanette Godfrey, Nelllie Burnette, Lillie Dill, Walker Reid, Gladys Cox, Rosalee Cox, Sara C. Chitwood, Dovie Faust, and Georgia Bennett.

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

Cloth Room: Jessie M. Smith, Elsie Raxter.

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

EDITORIALS

The Last Mile The last mile. This is a statement often used to describe the walk of a condemned criminal from his jail cell to the execution chamber, whether it be gas or electricity, but in this article, we are using it in an entirely different sense. We wish to use it in connection with the last phase of the present war. This "mile" may be either a long or a short one, but we will not venture to prophesy just when activities will be over and the Dove of Peace will be with us again, as we are not endowed with such wisdom. One thing, however, of which we are convinced is that this last mile can in part be determined by the attitude of people on the home front. If we pursue our ways in such a manner that there will be no let-up in our work until the final gun has sounded, we believe that the last mile will be comparatively short. On the other hand, if a feeling of complacency comes over us, and we begin to slack up in our efforts, then the mile may be a long one. On December 16, 1944, all Americans had become rather complacent, due to the fact that our armies in the European theatre of operations were steadily making progress against the enemy, and perhaps to some extent the Army itself may have become somewhat complacent. We know what happened without reviewing the events that followed, for the Germans began one of their greatest onslaughts of the war and as a result they were able to penetrate very far into our lines until it looked for a few days as if they would break through entirely and return to the coast of Belgium and France. Fortunately our men werer able to stop them, and eventualy to drive them back to their original lines, but not, however, until thousands of American men had either been killed outright or horrtibly mained for life.

[Column 2] SLATER DAY BY DAY A 'teen age boy in our community recently followed the urge of all 'teen age boys and thoughtlessly shot a bird with his sling shot. The bird fell to the ground injured. Two smaller boys asked if they might have it. They picked fresh green grass and put it in a box to make the injured bird a soft bed. They eat holes in the box so it could get air. They gave it water and dug worms for it. Next day, the boys took the bird to school, and the whole class exclaimed over the beauty of the soft gray back and the yellow breast and the red-tipped wings and the cute little black mask it wore over its eyes. On the way home from school, the boys stopped at the clinic for "Doc" to fix up our bird. But Doc wasn't in. So they went home and dug more worms. Later in the afternoon, they went to the clinic again, carefully carrying the large cardboard box in which the bird lay. They left their box outside and took the little feathered songster in and sat down to wait their turn. And while they waited the little bird died. I wonder what will be the difference in the future of the boy who shot the bird and the future of the boys who cared for it. _____

Such is the price we pay for complacency. Even though most of us think that the war in Europe will be over before much longer, still it would not be impossible for the Germans to again wreak havoc upon our men in a last desperate attempt, if we do not remain at our jobs. The life of an American man is precious to us indeed, for no matter whether he comes from a home beneath the Northern Pines, the Western Plains, or the Southern Palmetto, he has ties which are broken. Many are the tears shed for him by mothers, fathers, wives, children, relatives and friends when the War Department's sad messages are received, which always begin with "The War Department regretfully informs you that your _____ has been killed." Let us, therefore, devote all of our energies toward making the last mile in this conflict as short as possible. The fighting men will do their part and will carry on to the bitter end. If they can do that, can't we serve on the home front by doing our part in remaining just as faithfully at our tasks until the end is here! This means working when we are tired, and when bodies actually beg for rest, but isn't the price worth while, if we can save even the life of one American boy? We can only beg and beseech you, as members of the home front to continue your efforts as hard as you can and make the last mile as short as possible. _____ The corner stone of the present Slater Mill contains a stone from the original mill.

[Column 3] Cloth Room Chatter Mrs. Mary Cline has received word that her husband, Pfc. Paul E. Cline, is improving in a hospital in Belgium. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Campbell are glad to have their son, Coy Allen Campbell S 1/c, home after serving thirteen months overseas. Coy reports that he has 27 days at home. Robert Lee Batson, S 1/c, is spending his furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Batson and family, of Marietta. He is the brother of Mrs. Margaret Link. Mr. A. M. Goldsmith, grandfather of Marie Smith, passed away Sunday A. M., March 4th. Mr. Goldsmith had been in declining health for several years. Misses Eulala Bullock and Lissie Howelll and the latter's mother, all of Greenville, were the Sunday afternoon guests of Mrs. Jessie Mae Smith and Miss Janie McCluney. Mr. and Mrs. Duff Stroud had as their dinner guests last Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Stroud, Mr. and Mrs. Mays Stroud, and Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Bridges. Mr. Rufus Barton had as his guests recently. Messrs Duff Stroud and Claude Brazile. Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Smith, of Marietta, were the supper guests on a recent Saturday night of Mrs. Opal Smith. Everyone in the Cloth room wishes for Mrs. Annie Johnson a speedy recovery and hopes she will be able to return to work very soon. _____ Many People See (Con't. from page 1, col. 4) Williamson Beneath the Sea." "Captain J. E. Williamson, world-renowned undersea explorer actually produced this thrilling and spectacular motion picture in the depths of the ocean as myriads of fish flashed past his photosphere. A veritable fairyland of coral forests and marine life, striped Trigger-fish, wrestling coneys, lazy Groupers, Rainbow Parrot-Fish, Butterfly, and Moonfish, Squirrel-fish, Hammerheads and Devil-fish, ferocious morays, fierce Barracudas, and vicious sharks are but a few of the thousands of fish featured in this remarkable drama at the bottom of the sea." These pictures were enjoyed by those who saw them, and were classed by many as the best educational film program shown at Slater Hall this season. Approximately 130 children and 50 adults saw the pictures. The two comedies were shown to the primary school children at Slater Hall at noon Tuesday, when about 100 children saw them. The next educational pictures will be shown in the Library on March 27 when the following films will be shown: "Memories," "Trolley Ahoy," "North Carolina--Variety Vacationland," "Canals of England," "History of Aviation," and "Radio at War." These educational pictures are selected by W. Earle Reid, Director of Educational Recreation, and are shown under the auspices of the Slater Community Association.

[Column 4] [Title in columns 4 and 5] PREPARATION DEPARTMENT N-E-W-S [End of title in columns 4 and 5] Mr. and Mrs. A. B. McMakin have received word that their son, Pfc. James Edward McMakin, has landed safely somewhere in France. Mrs. Billie Phillips and son, Donald, were the Sunday night supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Terrel recently. Mrs. Louise Hughes has received the purple heart which was awarded her husband for wounds received in action in Belgium. He is now recovering in a hospital in England. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Terrell spent the weekend in Cornelia and Carnesville Georgia with Mrs. Terrell's brothers, Messrs. David and Tommie Ayers. Mr. Billie Phillips has recently received a medical discharge from the U.S. Navy. Before entering service, he was employed as a slasher tender in our plant. Mr. and Mrs. Billie Phillips are visiting Mr. Phillips' mother in Georgia. Mrs. Smith Styles, of Greenville, visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. McMakin Sunday. Mrs. Lillie Vickers and children visited Mrs. Earl Vassey, at Gaffney, S.C. recently. We are glad to have Mrs. Exie Harris back on the job after being absent due to the illness of her step-father, Mr. Fernell. Mrs. Lois Jewell and Mr. and Mrs. F. C. bates, visited Mrs. Jewell's husband, Sgt. W. A. Jewell, who is a bed patient at Northington General Hospital in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Mrs. Alice Chastain of Greenwood is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Floyd Revis. Mrs. Arthur Guest, of Greenville, was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Floyd Revis, recently. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Smith and Mr. Alvin Smith, of Atlanta, Ga., were the guests of David Batson Sunday. Mr. Jack M. Hilton has been visiting his children. A. E. Wallace, E. M. 2/c, and Mrs. Wallace, were the guests of Mrs. Mary Wallace recently. Mr. Wallace has been overseas for the past two years. All of his family were very happy to have him home again. Mrs. W. B. Skinner was honored at a shower given her recently by her sisters at the home of her mother, Mrs. Jamison, Mrs. Skinner is the former Miss Zadie Jamison, a former employee in the Preparation Department. Ruth Tenny and a group of friends enjoyed a visit to the airport at Hendersonville, N.C., Sunday afternoon. Margaret Lavender had as _____ Local Poet Gives (Con't. from page 1, col. 3) literary excellence and regional signicance. The fact that the book has been so graciously received throughout the country shows that writings of this nature which express national and regional feelings have a warm place in the hearts of Americans. Mr. Chiles, we appreciate your thoughtfulness in donating "A Southern Sampler" to our Library and we wish for you every success as you continue your writing.

[Column 5] her weekend guest Margaret Mull, of Dacusville. Miss Rowena Yeomans was the Sunday guest of Myrtle Barnette. Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Duncan and children spent the weekend with Clovie Henson, of Travelers Rest. Clara Tally and Virginia Duncan plan to spend Sunday night with Virginia's sister, Consuelo Lister, of Greenville. Frances Duncan was the weekend guest of Grace Calloway and Dorothy Ledford. The girls, together with a group of friends, motored to Chimney Rock and the Airport at Hendersonville, where they enjoyed an airplane ride. We rgret to learn that the uncle of Christine Aiken, died last Monday at 8:00 A.M. He was M. M. McCall. Pfc. Aaron E. Ferguson has been awarded the good conduct medal and also the E.T.O. service ribbon. Burnice McCall plans to have her tonsils removed as soon as possible. We hope the operation will not keep her in for more than a few days and that she will sooon be with us again. Billy and Betty Vassey will entertain the Intermediate B. T. U. of Marietta Church at a social at theri home on Wednesday evening, March 14. _____

Cartoon: the LIGHTER SIDE by WALT/DITZEN

Cartoon: I THINK I GOT HIS NUMBER

Cartoon: Men in car whistling at passing woman.

Cartoon: CHECK UP IS YOUR HOME AS SAFE AS IT MIGHT BE? From National safety News Published by The National Safety Council

March 22, 1945 THE SLATER NEWS Page Three

GOINGS-ON---- IN WEAVE ROOMS [title spans top of columns 1 & 2]

[column 1] Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Southerland were recent guests of Mrs. L. F. Southerland, of Greer. Cpl. Haskell Monroe Jones recently spent a fifteen-day furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Jones.

Mrs. Lizzie Staton spent the weekend with her sister, Mrs. C. W. Shipman, of Zirconia, N.C.

The second shift of No. One Weave room extends a welcome to our new loom fixer, Harold Smith. Mr. Smith has been on the third shift for some time.

Last week Wayne Shular was visited by his brother, Lt. J. W. Shular, of Washington, D. C. They spent a very enjoyable evening comparing notes of their recent experiences, as Wayne is a veteran of this war, having served in the European theatre. His brother has been to the South Pacific.

We regret the loss of our second shift reporter, Nellie Barnette who recently went on the first shift. Mrs. Dovie Faust is taking over Mrs. Barnette's duties as reporter, and we wish Mrs. Faust much success in this job.

The second shift of Weave Room No. One extends a welcome to our new battery hand, Juanita Crowe. Juanita has worked on the first shift, but has exchanged shifts with Mrs. Bridges.

Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Henderson and daughter visited in Laurens Sunday and enjoyed a birthday dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Fowler.

Pvt. Wilton Poole has visited his parents and family. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Poole. Pvt. Poole is stationed at Camp Gordon, Ga.

We wish to congratulate Bill Griffin on his recent promotion to a weaver. Bill has been employed at Slater as a cloth doffer for quite a while. We wish for him much success in this new job.

Pvt. C. T. Holcombe who is serving in England in the M. P. Co., is reported to be engaged to an English girl on the 9th of Mar. Pvt. Holcombe is the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Holcombe of Sans Souci.

Miss Nora Crowe of Greenville was the weekend visitor of Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Crowe of Dacusville.

Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Camden were the weekend visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Guest.

Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Garrett recently received a letter from their son requesting The Slater News. We are glad to oblige in this request and hope that he will soon receive it. Pfc. Garrett is in the 9th Air Force somewhere in France.

Sgt. Paul J. Woods, of Camp Croft, was a recent weekend guest of Mrs. Priscilla Bruce.

Miss Sue Tate celebrated a birthday this week.

Mrs. Frank White and her children spent the weekend in Greenville visiting the mother of Mrs. White.

Miss Willene Miller and mother, Mrs. S. G. Miller, motored to Greer with Mr. and Mrs. Boyce Cox Monday.

We are glad to see Mrs. Emily Gilreath back at work

[ article continues to column 2] after being out several days due to illness.

Rev. F. W. Garrison, of Cleveland, had as his Sunday dinner guests, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Myers, of Easley, and also Mr. and Mrs. Plase Cox, of Travelers Rest.

Mrs. Estelle Veal tells us that her husband, Pvt. Harold Veal is in Luxembourg with the Third Army.

Mrs. J. E. Hart and daughter Judy are going to spend the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Burns, of Greenville.

We are glad to see Sloan Holder back on the job after being out several days.

Mr. and Mrs. Boyce Cox and family were the dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Miller recently.

We are glad to have Mr. A. W. Moon join us on the first shift in Weave Room No. 1, after having been on the second shift.

Mrs. Mary B. Phillips and son, Dwight, Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Parten and son, of Royston, Ga., were visitors in the home of Mrs. Ethel Bryant and family of Slater.

We welcome Mrs. Carrie Lou Lell back to work after a long absence from work to take a much needed rest.

Mrs. Geneva Rampey is all smiles. The reason is that she is getting speedy mail service. Her husband, Pfc. Perry Rampey, from Slater, is now in France.

Mrs. L. E. Grice is all smiles this week, after receiving word that her husband, James E. Grice, has been promoted to Seaman first class.

Weave Room No. One sincerely welcomes Mr. M. B. Jones as our new overseas on the third shift.

Mr. and Mrs. Claude Bishop and children, of Travelers Rest, were visitors of Mrs. James Grice, Sunday.

Anna Ruth Robinson enjoys a hot cup of coffee every morning about six o'clock, served by a handsome fellow.

Georgia Lee Bennett and sister Ottolene Tolley were shopping in Greenville Saturday.

Mr. and Mrs. Mays Stroud were the dinner guests of Mr. Stroud's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Duff Stroud Sunday.

We welcome James Nix as our new smash hand on the third shift.

M. B. Jones and family enjoyed a birthday dinner given in honor of his father, Mr. L. E. Jones of 35 Fifth Avenue, Judson, recently.

Mrs. Marie Cobb motored to Greenville Saturday.

Seaman Richard Harvey has returned to Newport, R. I., after spending a leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Harvey.

Mr. and Mrs. Milton Smith, Mrs. Jim Smith and Mrs. John Lane were recent visitors of Mrs. Sarah Chitwood.

Miss Dorothy Reaves, brideelect of Mr. Thurman Pace, was honored with a lovely bridal shower recently given by Mrs. Louis McConnell, Mrs. Charlie McConnell and Mrs. Case.

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Theatre Guide

March 23, 1945 "SWEET AND LOW DOWN" Starring Benny Goodman and Band Linda Darnell Lynn Bari ___ March 24, 1945 "WAVE, WAC AND A MARINE" Starring Elyse Knox Anne Gillis Richard Lane ___ March 26, 1945 "UP IN ARMS" Starring Danny Kay Dinah Shore Dana Andrews ___ March 30, 1945 "ATLANTIC CITY" Starring Constance Moore Bradford Taylor Jerry Colonna ___ March 31, 1945 "PARTNERS OF THE TRAIL" Starring Johnny Mack Brown Raymond Hatton Christine MacIntyre ___ April 2, 1945 "THE BIG SHOW OFF" Starring Arthur Lake Gale Evans ___

[Graphic of stork with a cloth bundle in its beak] Births

Mr. and Mrs. George Eanes, of First Street, Slater, announce the birth of a daughter at Coleman's Hospital in Travelers Rest. The baby has been named Gertrude Gail. Mrs. Eanes was formerly employed in the Preparation Department of our plant.

Mr. and Mrs. John Reeves announce the birth of a son on March 11, 1945, at Wood Memorial Clinic. The little boy has been named Raymond David. Mrs. Reeves is the former Carrie Duncan, of Greenville.

Mr. and Mrs. Elmo Lee, of Marietta, annhounce the birth of a son born on February 20, 1945, at Wood Memorial Clinic. The little boy has been named Larry Eugene. _____

Missionary Union (Con't. from page 1, col. 5) Mrs. W. W. Stephenson were in charge of the program.

Present at this meeting was a group of Intermediate children from Marietta Baptist Church who rendered special music. Mrs. George Bowers, formerly of Slater Baptist Church, led the children in their songs. _____

Card Of Thanks My family and I wish to thank the good people of Slater for their kindness to us during my illness. The gifts received by us will always be remembered. E. S. Pridmore and Family _____

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LINES FROM THE LIBRARY [heading within a black text box]

Surely those who write magazine articles have the busy readers in mind when they write the interesting, timely, and concise articles found in so many of our magazines today. If you are one of those people who are too busy to read books, you will want to concentrate on some of these magazine articles.

One such article is found in Woman's Home Companion for March, 1945, and is called "What I Saw In Germany," written by Helena Huntington Smith, Companion Foreign Correspondent, this article is an on-the-scene report from inside Aachen. The chief things discussed are "What do our fighting men think of the German Civilian and what do they believe Hans and Frau Hans think of them?" You will find this article very informative as well as interesting. Read "What I Saw In Germany," written by a Companion Correspondent, just back from the Rhineland.

The issue of "Companion" just referred to carries another article that you will want to read, especially if you are interested in juvenile delinquency. This article is entitled, "No Place Like Home," and deals with the pleasant foster homes of Buffalo, New York, w here youngsters are kept as they await court action. The author, Vera Connally, recently wrote a kindred article for Companion called, "Get the Children out of the Jails," which some of you may have read. The companionship and love that these children find in foster homes of this kind are working miracles for these youngsters who so desperately need parental attention. You will want to read this article and find out what is being done to keep children from spending a waiting period in a dingy, filthy jail, among hardened criminals.

With shoe coupons so precious, we know you will be interested in an article which appears in the March number of "Better Homes and Gardens." The article is called "Make Shoes Go Farther," and gives several hints on how to stretch the mileage you can get from a shoe coupon.

The first suggestion for taking care of shoes is the use of lots of saddle soap of any mild soap, and just as little water as possible. Lather leather shoes well, but do not rinse. Instead, wipe off lather with a soft cloth, allow shoes to dry and then apply cleaner or polish.

For shoes with a nappy finish, brushing does the work. Don't brush too hard, especially if you use a wire brush, lest you injure the stitching or nap.

De-spotting is an important process in shoe care. Garment dry cleaner does the work for cloth shoes, but spots on leather shoes are a greater problem, often requiring professional care.

Two-tones create one of our greatest problems in the realm of shoe care. Clean and dry white shoes or two-tones on shoe trees ; crumpled paper will do, if you don't have the "trees." Then use a cleaner prescribed for your kind of

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shoes, applying a light-thin coat. Brush to remove excess cleaner. A piece of cardboard cut to follow the curve, and held over the dark part of the shoes will prevent cleaner from getting on dark part. Heels and edges of soles should be wiped off thoroughly with damp cloth.

Insides of shoes stay neater and cleaner if the shoes are not worn constantly. Change regularly, allowing each pair to dry and air well before the next wearing.

If you get caught in a shower and your shoes get wet, keep them away from heat, wipe clean with cloth wrung from warm water, stuff with paper, lather with saddle soap and let dry about 24 hours.

For open-tow shoes, protect against creases across toes by stuffing with tissue paper.

For further information on the subject of shoe care, read "Make Shoes Go Farther" in "Better Homes and Gardens" for Mrch, 1945.

The periodicals referred to in this column are in your Library, along with more than fifty others. You are invited to visit the Library as often as possible, where the librarian will be glad to help you.

[top of column 5] Sports

School Baskeyball Basketball teams representng the local Slater-Marietta School rung down the curtain on the 1945 basketball season by being eliminated in the dis- trict 10 Basketball Tournament held recently at Simpsonville, S.C.

The Girls' Team ended their season by playing Simpsonville in the tournament. They were eliminated from further partic- ipation when they were de- feated 31 to 8 in the quarter finals. In the first game of the tournament they defeated Taylors High School 30 to 28 in a close, hard fought game. Outstanding in the Taylors game was the playing of Hamilton of Slater, who has consistently played good ball all of the season.

The Boys' Team was likewise eliminated in the district 10 Tournament when they were defeated by Founatin Inn 32 to 30 in the quarter finals. They had drawn a bye on the first day of the tournament. High scorer for this game was Fred Cox who has played consistently fine basketball during the entire season. _____

Mill Basketball The "C" Team sponsored by S. Slater and Sons, Inc., entered the Piedmont Area Basketball Tournament at Greenville, S.C., recently and was eliminated in their first game, as they were defeated by West Gantt 35 to 22. This team then entered the Consolation Tournament and defeated the Red Shield Team 43 to 34 but lost the next game with Beacon, N.C., being defeated 40 to 16.

It is hoped that by another season the war situation will be so improved that Slater will have as in former years, a winning combination to represent them on the hardwood court.

Page Four THE SLATER NEWS March 22, 1945

[Column 1] WITH OUR . . . MEN . . . IN SERVICE According to a message received from the War Department, Pfc. Henry F. Smith was slightly injured in Germany recently. It is believed that the wounds he received were not of a very serious nature and it is expected that he will be fully recovered from them within a short while.

[Photo of Pfc. Henry F. Smith]

Pfc. Smith is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Smith, of Dacusville. His wife, Mrs. Hazel Stephens Smith, and his son, Jerry, are making their home with Mrs. Smith's mother. Pfc. Smith was a former cloth doffer in one of the Weave Rooms of our plant prior to his induction into service. He left Slater November 27, 1942, for service. He has been in the Army for 27 months, seven months of which have been spent overseas. _____ McKinney Rites (Con't. from page 1, col. 2) from his native state of Ga. Ordination sermon and charge were given by Rev. Howard Wilson, pastor of Dunean Baptist Church, of Greenville. He used the third and fourth verses of the sixth chapter of II Corinthians for a text and his subject was "A Faithful Minister" with special emphasis on the fact that the candidate was "God's preacher, not man's, and must receive his sermons and instructions from God regardless of consequences." Slater Baptist Church, presented Rev. McKinney with a beautifully bound edition of the Thompson Chain Reference Bible. Rev. Clyde Johnson made the presentation. The ordination prayer was led by Rev. Guy Lawson. The hymn, "Have Thine Own Way," was sung by the choir while the congregation extended congratulations and encouragement to Rev. McKinney in his new undertaking. Rev. McKinney pronounced the benediction. Rev. McKinney is a resident of Slater and a ministerial student at North Greenville Junior College. At present he is pastoring two churches in the Laurens Association. Union Baptist Church and Harmony Baptist Church. _____

Dr. Frederick H. Pough (Con't. from page 1, col. 5) to Slater, since he is one of their favorite speakers and news commentators. This program was arranged by W. Earle Reid, Director of Educational Recreation. Ushers for the occasion were: Allen Suttle, Assistant to Industrial Relations Manager, S. Slater and sons, Inc., and the following elementary teachers of the Slater-Marietta Schools: Ernest Sechrest, Jr., Misses Annie Laurie Newby, Amilee Batson, Hattie Belle Forrest, and Mrs. Elma Culbertson. _____

[Column 2] [Title in columns 2 and 3] Our Servicemen Here And There

[Photo of Corporal Smith Corporal Smith Visits Slater] Cpl. J. W. Smith, of Camp Blanding, Florida was a recent visitor in Slater when he and his wife, together with their son Bobby, came to spend a two weeks' furlough with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Cooper and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Smith. Before entering the Army in July, 1944, J. W. had been a resident of Slater for more than six years. He was a former employee of our plant, having worked on the second shift. He went to school during the day to complete his high school education and to graduate with the class of 1944. His many friends here enjoyed very much his visit to Slater. _____ FARR IS RETURNED TO UNITED STATES Pfc. Joe Edwin Farr, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Farr, of Travelers Rest, has arrived in the United States, after serving ten months overseas. Pfc. Farr was wounded October 15, 1944, in Germany and was awarded the purple heart for wounds received in action. He will be forced to remain in the hospital for some time for further treatment of his injuries, and is now stationed in Augusta, Georgia. His parents visited him last weekend. His many friends in and around Slater will be glad to know that he is safely back in the States and stationed so near his home. _____ Waldrop Recovering At Army Hospital The many friends of Pfc. Charles Waldrop will be glad to know that he has recently returned to the States from the European theatre of war. He is now at the United States Army General Hospital at Camp Carson, Colorado, where he is recuperating from wounds received in action. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Waldrop of Whitney St., Slater. Before entiering service in February 5, 1944, he was employed in our plant, working as a cloth doffer in one of the weave rooms. _____ [Column 3]

[Photo of Pfc. Robert Dunn] FORMER SLATER MAN SERVING IN FRANCE Pfc. Robert Dunn, a former employee of S. Slater and Sons, Inc., is now serving with the 101st Airborne Division now in France. He was a Slasher Helper in our plant prior to his induction into service December 8, 1943. He is the husband of Mrs. Mary Cooper Dunn who resides with their infant son, Robert Anthony Dunn, in Slater. _____ Thompson Wins His Captaincy Mrs. Charles T. Tompson recently received word that her husband who is now serving as Chaplain with the Armed Forces overseas has been promoted from the rank of First Lieutenant to that of Captain. Chaplain Thompson has been in service approximately a year, the greater part of this time having been spent overseas. In December, 1944, Chaplain Thompson was wounded while with the American Army in Belgium. For these wounds. he was awarded the Purple Heart, which was followed with the Bronze Star as a citation for services rendered beyond the call of duty. His friends will be glad to know that he has recovered from these wounds and is now back in active service. Chaplain Thompson's wife and little daughter, Ann, are now living in Slater where Mrs. Thompson is a teacher in the Slater-Marietta Schools. Before entering the Army, Chaplain Thompson served as pastor of the Slater Baptist Church. His host of friends here at Slater are happy that these great military honors have been bestowed on Chaplain Thompson, and they wish for him the best of everything as he continues his work among our boys overseas. _____ Card Of Thanks Mrs. Rosa Belt wishes to thank her many friends for the kindness shown her during the recent death of her brother, Mr. C. A. Jamison. The beautiful floral offerings were deeply appreciated. _____ [Column 4]

With The Sick We are glad to know that Mrs. Clarence Brock, who has been ill, is now improving. Mrs. Bertha Barnette is recovering from an illness of several days. It is reported that Mr. Hall is making a slow recovery from his illness. He is at the General Hospital. We wish for him a speedy recovery. Mrs. Kate Deaton is ill in the General Hospital. We wish a rapid recovery for Mrs. Deaton. The many friends of Bobbie Sprouse, will be glad to know that he is recovering nicely from injuries received when struck by a car while riding his bicycle rexcently. Friends of Mr. L. O. Clark will be sorry to know that he remains quite ill at his home. _____ Supply Lines To (Con't. from page 1, col. 2) This includes 700,000,000 pounds of potatoes, 400,000,000 pounds of fresh beef, 60,000,000 pounds of various types of dried beans, 75,000,000 dozen of eggs and 12,000,000 pounds of turkeys. Proper clothing is also vital to the sailor's health and comfort. If he knows that he is getting the best in clothing--that the fabrics are designed to meet the severest tests for flameproofness, waterproofness, cold repellency, etc.--he will be a better fighting man. The Clothing Division of the Bureau has had as its main objective the development and creation of the best modern "armor" a sailor can wear. In addition to these stock requirements the Bureau has developed over 50 types of special and protective clothing. For the first time our Navy is fighting in all climates. We needed protective clothing for the Arctic as well as the Tropics. These new types came after exhaustive laboratory and field tests. There is an all-purpose storm suit which is as light as a slack suit and resulted from tests of 62 different kinds of fabrics. Hoods and masks which completely protect the wearer's head and face, special gloves and invasion shoes, boots that prevent the dreaded "immersion foot" of the Arctic temperatures--these were a few of the special creations. The Bureau's Fuel Division, largest petroleum procurement agency in the world buys for the Navy, Lend Lease, and the Army in certain joiont logistical areas, maintains liaison with 32 other government and military agencies and foreign governments to provide for the more equitable procurement and distribution, and will buy during this fiscal year 470,000,000 barrels of petroleum products and 2,700,000 short tons of coal for a total of $1,800,000,000. In the matter of aviation supply, the Bureau today is deep in the procurement, storage and distribution of materials needed to keep the Navy's 36,000 plans flying. From the Aviation Supply in Philadelphia, nerve center for aircraft spare parts, the Bureau originates the procurement of aeronautical materials valued at $500,000,000 annually. _____

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SCHOOL NEWS The Senior Class of the Slater-Marietta School recently held its elections for class officers for the second semester of the school year 1944-1945. The following were elected to office: President: Lorraine Bowles; Vice-President: Alma Ledford; Secretary: Frances Cole; Treasurer: Billie Hamilton; Program Chairman: Jean Tankersley; Social Chairman: Josephine Burdette. _____ Lt. (j.g.) W. T. Batson, Jr., U.S.N.R., visited the Slater-Marietta School on Monday, March 12, 1945. Lt. Batson is a former faculty member of the local school. The former school master has completed a phase of his training at the Armed Guard School in Norfolk, Virginia, and is spending a leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Batson, Sr., of Route 1, Marietta. Lt. Batson will be stationed at South Brooklyn, N.Y., at the expiration of his leave for a short time before being assigned to duty at sea. He was accompanied on his visit home by his wife, the former Miss Josephine McDaniel. _____ J. H. Barnett, Superintendent of the Slater-Marietta School, has announced that Betty Ramsey, of Slater, will be the valedictorian of the Class of 1945. He has also announced that the salutorian will be Jean Tankersley, of River Falls, S.C. Both ofthese young ladies are outstanding leaders in the Senior Class and in the activities of the school. _____ Miss Jean Tankersley, popular member of the senior class of the local high school, has been nominated by the faculty as the senior girl to represent the local school in the "Miss Hi Miss," the annual contest sponsored by Winthrop College. Each year, Winthrop College, through its school paper "The Johnsonian," sponsors a contest to elect a girl from some high school in South Carolina as "Miss Hi Miss." Candidates are chosen from representative students who have shown qualities of leadership and scholarship, as well as being an "all-round" person. This is considered an outstanding honor, and Miss Tankersley is to be congratulated upon her selection. Her picture will appear in the high school edition of "The Johnsonian." Last year, Miss Maxine Brown, now at Furman University as a student, was selected to represent the local school in this contest. _____ Methodist Society (Con't. from page 1., col. 1) was taken on the meeting Mrs. Atkinson then read items from the Conference "News Sheet." At the conclusion of the business session, a social hour was enjoyed by members of the society. At the conclusion of the social hour, the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Sam Addington, served refreshments.