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[Graphic of Old Slater Mill] Old Slater Mill PAWTUCKET, R.I. EST. 1790

THE SLATER NEWS Vol. 4 Slater, S. C., August 7, 1947 No. 37

[Graphic of Slater Mill] Slater Mill SLATER, SO. CAROLINA 1943

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Community Party Enjoyed By All

On Thursday night, July 18, 1947, the Slater Community Association sponsored a party for both children and grownups of the community, which was held at Slater Hall at 8:00 o'clock.

The evening's entertainment began with the group singing both old and popular songs. Many thanks go to Misses Doris Hangrove and Patricia Summey for the musical service they rendered so willingly.

Various types of relay games and contests were enjoyed. Mr. Robert H. Atkinson received the prize for the Baby Bottle Contest. The participants of the Bubble Gum Blowing Contest were divided into three groups. In the beginners' group, the prizes were won by Sammy Johnson and Peggy Scarce. Awards for the middle-aged group were presented to Dean Vickers and Joyce Garrett, while those for the grown-ups were won by Pearl Ledford and Sambo Knight.

During the evening, two cake walks were held. In the children's group, Madge Robinson and Max Vickers were the two fortunate ones to draw the (Con't. on page 2, col. 3) --------------------------------------- SOUTHERN COUNTRY IS GOOD CUSTOMER

To many Americans, the name Panama suggests only the famous Canal, and the Canal Zone lying adhacent thereto. Actually, however, Panama is an independent, busy and progressive republic, and one of our steady customers, the Middle America Information Bureau reports. At a recent meeting of the Pan-American Society held in New York to honor Panamanian Ambassador Dr. Joaquin Jone Vallarino, a director of the Society, Otoo Schoenrich stated that Panama buys some 95% of its total imports from us, and sells us 67% of its exports. Most of these exports are agricultural in nature, but do not compete with our agricultural products.

The strongest commercial ties, therefore, exist between two republics. The development of Panama as a free port and distribution center, and the stimulation of the North American tourist trade will, in the future, bring our two peoples even closer together, Dr. Vallarino believes.

But the ties that bind the two countries are stronger than merely commercial ones. The people of Panama share the same ideals as we. They have sincere faith in the Pan-American system, and desire to cooperate in every way with their neighbors in the western hemisphere.

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SCHOOL OPENING SET BY BARNETT

The Slater-Marietta School will begin its 1947-48 session September 2, 1947, according to a recent announcement made by Mr. J. H. Barnett, Superintendent.

The faculty consists of the following: Mr. Ernest Sechrest, Jr., Principal of the high school; Mrs. Wilma Cox, History, Typing, and Shorthand; Mrs. Elizabeth Hughes, English; Mrs. Mildred Batson, Mathematics; Mrs. Lillian C. Cleveland, Home Economics; Mrs. Frances Buchanan, Science; Mrs. Evelyn H. Tilman, French and seventh grade; Mrs. Blanche Martin, seventh grade.

The elementary teachers are: Mr. W. A. Woodruff Jr., Principal and fifth grade; Mrs. Cecile Richey, sixth grade; Mrs. Eleanor Forrest, sixth grade; Miss Faye Ferree, fifth; Miss Hattie Belle Forrest, fourth; Miss Eloise Loftis, fourth; Miss Betty Watkins, third; Mrs. Frances Mann, third; Mrs. Grace Griffin, second; Mrs. Zozo Rose, second; Mrs. Viola Lang, first, Mrs. Helen McKinney, first; Miss Kathleen Farnsworth, public school music and piano.

All children are to report to the school building the first day of school for enrollment. Too, all children entering school for the first time must be six years old on or before November 1, 1947. This is a regulation of the (Con't. on page 2, col. 3)

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Richarson Wins Army Promotion

Below is pictured T-5 H. S. Richardson, Jr., son of of Mr. and Mrs. Hines S. Richardson of Slater, who was recently promoted from Private First Class to Technician Fifth Grade.

The young soldier is now stationed with the Army of Occupation in Seoul, Korea, and is a clerk-typist in teh Adjutant General Section of Headquarters XXIV Corps.

T-5 Richardson graduated (Con't. on page 3, col. 5) ----------------------------------------- [image of H. S. Richardson, Jr. standing outside a Korean shop]

H. S. Richardson, Jr. who was recently promoted from Private First Class to T-5. Young Richardson is serving in Korea with the Army.

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SLATER BAPTISTS MAKE PROGRESS

Many spring and early summer activities that are worthy of note have been in progress at the Slater Baptist Church.

The annual revival held in the early springtime was a great benefit to the community, and afforded 17 new additions to the church roll.

The first week in June was the time of the Vacation Bible School. This school was well attended (with an average daily attendance of 79), and the corps of workers did a grand job in their instruction and leadership.

Church and Sunday School officers were elected to take office the first of July, and since that time the spirit of cooperation and willingness to work has been very evident.

On July 8, the W. M. S. program was on China, so the program committee secured Mrs. Attie Bostick League of Greenville to give a short talk on some of her experiences during her 45 years as a missionary to China. At the close of the program, the members of the W. M. S. presented to Rev. and Mrs. Charles Thompson with a shower of household gifts for their newly acquired summer home at Rocky Bottom.

The last week in July saw a Training Union enlargement program under the leadership of Miss Myrtle Sams, state worker. This program included a study course and new mem(Con't. on page 4, col. 1)

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New Orleans Is Jazz Birthplace

Whether or not the rudiments of jazz came to America on slave ships is a wide open question, but the new music must have been nurtured by the variegated traditions that made up old New Orleans—city of Cajun, Creole, black and white, of river boats, street bands, carnivals, colonaded mansions and dusky dives.

Before the Civil War, slaves gathered weekly for their native dances in a large square at Orleans and Rampart Streets called Congo Square. There, to the beat of bamboulas and tomtoms, the men stomped and shouted, weaving around the women intoning age-old chants.

The first instruments they used they made themselves, but lated they adopted the instruments of the whites. Because they had no teachers, their music was made up largely of improvisations. Work was scarce for these newly-freed slaves, so many of them filled the interval between jobs with music, for which there was some demand at carnivals, parades, and parties.

One of the most common legends surrounding the birth of jazz is woven around a blind Negro newsboy called "Stale Bread," who supposedly used an old fiddle to attract buyers for his papers. The new music he played worked so well that other newsboys joined him to form what may have been one of the first ragtime bands, "Stale Bread's Spasm Band."

Another story concerns a blind trombonist whose improvisations and clowning in the pit brought him a measure of local fame. When asked about the kind of music he played, he was supposed to have replied, "I dunno, jest jazz."

By the time the golden trumpet of Buddy Bolden sounded through New Orleans about 1900, hot jazz was really taking form. Remembered as one of the "greats" in early jazz annals, Bolden was not only a trumpeter of fabulous power and ability, but a New Orleans "character" who ran a barber shop and edited a juicy little scandal sheet on the side. He was in great demand for parades, carnivals, and dances, and his trumpet could be heard for miles. Although his music was too barrel-house for refined tastes, it got so that a dance just wasn't a dance without "King" Bolden.

Freddie Keppard was another of the early jazz greats who played with the Olympia Band, and later formed, with other members of this group, the original Creole Band which toured the country and played an extended engagement at the Winter Garden in New York.

Another group of musicians (Con't. on page 2, col. 2)

Page Two THE SLATER NEWS August 7, 1947

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The Slater News Published Every Two Weeks By Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc. Established 1790 In The Interest of Its Employees

STAFF ROBERT H. ATKINSON ________ Editor CECIL S. ROSS _________Asst. Editor LILY ALEXANDER ___Circulation Mgr. CLAUDE GUEST ________Photographer

REPORTERS

Weave Room: Nellie Barnette, Gladys Cox, Rosalee Cox, Sarah Canham, Dessie Burrell, Pearl Price, Doris Jones and Sarah Lee Foster.

Preparation Department: Jessie Vassey, Julia Brown, Bertha Jones, Blanche McCall, Nellie Ruth Payne, Ruth Campbell, D. P. Garrick, Tom Boggs, and Marguerite Waddell.

Cloth Room: Opal W. Smith.

Commissary: Jorene Vickers.

Office: Betty Foster and Jeanne Ernest.

Community: Ruth Johnson, Ruby P. Reid,

EDITORIALS Mental Barriers

Houdini, the magician and escape artist, could get out of any jail, handcuffs, or straitjacket that he ever tried—that is, all save one.

That one place was a little jail in the British Isles. Houdini worked at the cell lock for more than two hours. He worked with that terrific speed that usually unlocked doors in thirty seconds. But he couldn't get the lock to spring. Finally, tired out by his strenuous efforts, he fell against the door. It swung open—it had never been locked!

Life is something like that, isn't it? We build up in our minds barriers that do not exist. We lock ourselves up in the jail of Failure by doubts and fears that live only in our imaginations.

Some of us have stopped trying because of past failures; we think there is no use. We think that the door to success has been locked against us. Maybe, if instead of sitting down and giving uo, we would just lean against the door, it would swing open.

John L. Sullivan licked his opponents by licking their minds first—by making them fear him.

Let's not be licked by MENTAL BARRIERS! ---------------------------------------- A Chinese student at the University of Michigan who memorized phrases from an etiquette book had his first opportunity to try them out at a reception given by President Ruthven. When a cup of tea was handed to him, he solemnly responded: "Thank you, sir or madam, as the case may be." ----------------------------------------- It is easier to fight for one's principles than to live up to them.

SLATER DAY BY DAY

One of the most interesting pastimes our fair community offers is that of observing our small fry at play, and noting how the whole kit and kaboodle of them are loyal to each new idea and fad that comes along.

A couple o' summers ago every kid, male and female, were literally carried away with cog-wheel wagons. Remember? From the crack o' dawn until past lamp-lighting time, our streets resounded with the clatter of iron wheels on pavement and the din of yelling, shouting youngsters.

Time passed, the seasons changed, and a brisk March wind was perfect for kites. And kites were everywhere. Good strong kites flying in the air. (And there is a great fascination to the tug of a kite string.) Broken and torn kites hung forlornly from trees and electric wires, and kites in the making adorned our homes. Every place, from the front walk to the kitchen table, became cluttered with paper, sticks, and glue.

Next came a period devoted to marbles, air rifles, and sling shots.

Then came bubble gum. Oh, horrible thought! And the least said about that vicious stuff brings up fewer memories.

So we pass on to the newest craze, comic books. And why are they called comic books? There isn't a laugh in an armful, but there is plenty of appeal.

Children spent their week's allowance to purchase comic books, and then parents read them — for relaxation. After they are read and reread at home, they are taken around to the homes of friends and acquaintances and swapped. A regular circulating library! ----------------------------------------- New Orleans Is (Con't from page 1, col. 5)

from "King" Bolden's band formed the Eagle Band, with which Bunk Johnson and his cornet succeeded to the jazz throne of Buddy Bolden. Johnson was at the height of his career between 1910 and 1914.

A few of the other famous names in early jazz history were W. C. Handy, one of the first to write any music; Scott Joplin, one of the early jazz pianists; Jelly Roll Morton, and, of course, Louis Armstrong.

These musicians led a rugged life, playing for peanuts almost from dusk to dawn, and filling many of their daytime hours with music for New Orleans' numerous parades, for funerals, national holidays, elections and carnivals.

With the beginning of World War I, Storeyville came to an end and the real exodus of jazz and jazzmen began, but as they traveled they brought fame to New Orleans as the city which gave their music birth. -------------------------------------------- Sign in a New York restaurant: "Please count your change before leaving it."

[column 3] Cloth Room Chatter

Mr. J. C. Duncan and Mr. John Reaves were honored at a birthday dinner given recently at the home of Mr. Duncan at Union Bleachery. Every member of the family was present and everyone had a very enjoyable time.

Marjorie and Carolyn Tate entertained a group of their young friends at their home on Friday night. After several games were played, they enjoyed a marshmallow toast in the yard.

Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Burns were happy to have Mr. Burns' mother, Mrs. M. E. Burns, spend a few days with them recently.

Mrs J. W. Johnson and Mrs. L. T. Scarce and children, Betty, Peggy, and Dotty, enjoyed a Sunday afternoon recently motoring through Landrum, Tryon, Saluda and visiting Mrs. Avery Merrill in Hendersonville. They enjoyed the beautiful scenery, and the watermelons and grapes were delicious.

Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Cunningham and family and Mr. Paul Cunningham enjoyed a trip through the Great Smoky Mountains Sunday.

Joan Farmer was happy to have her cousins, Carolyn Ann and Emma Sue Sorelles of Easley, spend the week with her recently.

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Rowland are happy to report to their friends that their son, Bobby continues to do nicely as an outside patient at Shriners Hospital in Greenville.

Little Earl Epps enjoyed a week with his uncle, Mr. J. W. Johnson, at River Falls. On the week end they were joined by Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Epps and sons, Mrs. J. W. Longenbach and son from Shamrock, Texas, Patsy Southerlin, and Mrs. J. W. Johnson. All had a very nice time.

Everyone is sorry to learn that Jim Bates is out from work due to illness. We wish for Jim a speedy recovery.

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Smith were happy to have Mrs. Smith's mother, father, and sister, along with Miss Norma Jean Guest, as their supper guests recently. -------------------------------------------- Community Party (Con't. from page 1, col. 1) lucky numerb. Mrs. Paul Foster and Mirs. Hines Richardson held the lucky ticket in the adult group. To all of those who helped with the party in any way, the Association wishes to express its thanks . We hope to enjoy several more of these entertainments during the summer months. --------------------------------------------------- School Opening (con't. from page 1, col. 2) State board of Education, and the local school is cooperating in this respect. It is suggested that these children bring their birth certificates. The local colored school will also begin its school session on September 2. The teachers are James McJunkin and Lydia Simpson. ------------------------------------------------ PREPARATION DEPARTMENT N-E-W-S Mrs. W. K. Trammel of Woodruff was a visitor with Mir. and Mirs. H. C. Trammel of Travelers Rest recently. Mrs. Mamie Burgess of Anderson was a guest with Mr. and Mirs. O. H. Burgess during the past week. Henry McCarson has taken up radio work as a sideline, and seems to be doing a very good job. Mr. and Mrs Roy Reynolds and Mr. and Mrs. Albert McAuley and family enjoyed the Smoky Mountain scenery last Sunday. Third shifters are happy to welcome Marvin Childs, prewar employee, back to work in the Preparation Department. Last Saturday afternoon Frances Duncan was a visitor in Easley. Mr. James "Mutt" Dunn was a recent visitor in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Cunningham of Darlington, S. C. James Bayne is glad to be working with old friends on the third shift for awhile. Last Sunday evening Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Looper and family were visitors with Mrs. I. C. Few in Pickens. Ben Grice was in Taylors visiting his mother-in-law, Mrs. Human, last Sunday. Rev. Wilson, pastor of Luna Church, visited with Annie T. Coggins Tuesday afternoon. Glayds childs has been out from work recently due to the illness of her son, Joe. We wish for Joe a speedy recovery. Broadus Poole, a member of the Young People's Class of Middle River Baptist Church, tells us they recently enjoyed an old time "hay ride." Boyce Parnell recently underwent a tonsillectomy at Coleman Hospital in Travelers Rest. We are glad to see that he has recuperated and back on the job. Pansy Bowers, who has been working on the seocnd shift for several years, has been transferred to the first shift. Hope you enjoy your first shift work Pansy. Second shifters welcome Louise Hughes to the warper room. Mr. Frank White and family recenly had dinner at the home of Miss Winnie Smith. The dinner was given in honor of Mr. White's niece, Mrs. Randolph White, of Norfolk, Va. She is an English girl and was in service four years in Great Britain. The following second shifters in the Preparation Department made the birthday bank ring recently: David Tolley - June 30, Edgar Jones - July 6, Gay nelle Coleman - June 2, and Grace Tate - June 24. ---------------------------------------- CURRENT EVENTS TEST YOUR MIND I. The motto, "We do our Part," was a slogan of: 1. The National Recovery Administration 2. The American Agricultural Association 3. The Fourth War Bond Drive II. The letters NIRA stood for: 1. The National Immigration Restrictions Act 2. The National Industrial Recovery Act. III. A certain General was thrown out of a job when the NRA was repealed. He was: 1. General MacArthur 2. General Stillwell 3. General Johnson IV. The slogan, "Remember the Maine," was the cry of what war? 1. American Revolution 2. Spanish American War 3. Civial War 4. World War I V. The "Taxi Cab" army turned back invastion in: 1. The Frensh Revolution 2. World War I 3. World War II VI. The United Nations conferences and agreements made three places famous. They are: 1.______________________ 2.______________________ 3.______________________ VII. The Attornery-General of the United States has been extremely active in efforts to overcome juvinile deliquency. He is : 1. J. Edgar Hoover 2. Fred. A. Vinson 3. Tom Clarke VIII. The United States delegate to the United Nations is: 1. Senator Tom Connaly 2. Senator Arthur Vanderburg 3. Senator Warren Austin

ANSWERS I. The National Recovery administration (1) II. National Industrial Recovery Act (2) III. General Johnson (3) IV. Spanish American War (2) V. World War I. This was a makeshift French Army (2) VI. Dumbarton Oaks. Potsdam, Yalta VII. Tom Clarke (3) VIII. Senator Warren Austin (3)

-------------------------------- The SAFE Way Is RIGHT

--------------------------------- UNSAFE at HOME mishape will increase if you don't mop up grease picture -- woman mopping up mess on the floor -- NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL

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[Spans columns 1 and 2] GOINGS-ON - - - - - IN WEAVE ROOMS -

Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Staton recently spent a week visiting their daughter, Kathryn, and family in Chester, Pa.

The Rev. and Mrs. Ervin McAbee and family were the recent dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Sprouse.

Miss Sarah Canham and Miss Jorene Vickers were guest of Mr. and Mrs. George Eisemann of Philadelphia. Pa. during their vacation. While there, they also visited Atlantic City, Ocean City, and the Wildwood, New Jersey. Mr. and Mrs. L. P Ward and family visited relatives and friends in Cosby, Tenn. During vacation.

Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Cooper spent several days visiting relatives in La Fayette, Ga. and Chattanooga, Tenn. recently. Employees of No. 2 and No. 3 Weave Rooms are very proud of their new flurescent lights. They add very much to the attractiveness of the rooms.

Pearl Price had as her recent week-end guests John Plemmons of Canton, N. C., Kathleen Case of Spring Creek, N. C., and Goergia and Sandra McRay from Newport News, Va.

We understand Serina Case has been doing lots of canning lately. Good luck, Serina!

We are glad to see W. H. Anderson back at work after missing several days due to illness.

Alvin Rice tells us he has been enjoying swimming a lot lately.

We are sorry to hear about Jim Hendrix's bad luck. He ran into a bee nest, and was stung by four of them before he could get away. Jim, remember next time that bees sure will sting.

Miss. Mary Hazel Fowler, sister of Eleanor Bellamy, was a recent visitor from Ga.

Crayton Brady has been trading cars lately. He now has a fine looking '40 Chevrolet.

Friends will be interested to know that Clare McCollum's sister-in-law is doing fine following a serious operation.

We are sorry to learn that Pearl Price's father was bit by a poisonous snake. Pearl reports he is getting along fine now.

Musical Concert Heard By Many

In New York City it's the Stadium, and in Hollywood it's the Bowl for open-air concerts. But in Colombia, one of the eleven Middle American republics, music lovers flock to "The Half Pie" for their al fresco entertainment, according to the Middle American Information Bureau. Despite its quaint name, "The Half Pie" -- or in Spanish the "Media Torta" -- is a magnificent structure high above the capital city of Bogota. The semi-circular shape of the stadium accounts for its colloquial name.

Unlike its North American counterparts, the "Media Torta" has no seats. That does not mean, however, that the weekly audiences, varying from ten to sexteen thousand, stand up to hear a concert. The "Media Torta" provides comfortable grass-covered bleachers which stretch away in fanshaped rows from the large open-air stage. From the higher seats, Bogotans can not only hear the excellent programs, but can also feast their eyes on their beautiful city, spread out across the valley below them.

While the National band of Bogota plays selections from the world's best music, food peddlers -- even as in the United States! -- thread their way through the crowds selling soft drinks, peanuts and obleas, a Colombian sandwich made of sweet wafers.

Concert music is not the only attraction on the "Media Torta" programs. The Popular Culture Section of the Colombian Ministry of Education, which is in charge of the concerts, makes a point of stressing nativ Colombian art. Accordingly, if you visit Bogota stadium, you may also see troupes of brillantly-clad dancers, in traditional costume, performing some typical number such as the "danza de los canastillos," or dance of the baskets. Or you may hear a trio, accompanied by guitars, singing the haunting folk-melody of "Barranquilla Querida," a favorite on the coast, or perhaps the "El Trapiche," popular with workers in the sugar cane fields of Central Colombia.

BALLPLAYERS OFFER MANY PET ALIBIS

1. "I was looking for a fast ball." (After striking out) 2. "The sun got in my eyes." (A dropped fly ball) 3. "It took a bad hop." (Booted grounder) 4. "I didn't think he was going to run." (Holding ball while runner scored from third) 5. "My spike hung." (Thrown out stretching) 6. "I thought there were two out." (Doubled on fly ball) 7. "The ball slipped out of my hand." (Wild throw) 8. "The catcher tipped my bat." (Has taken third strike) 9. "Them balls this year is deader than ever." (Has flied out four times) 10. "Two of the globes are out in the light out there." (Line dribe has gone by him for a triple) 11. "These bats ain't got no wood in 'em." (Two pop-up in a row) 12. "That mound needs building up in front." (Just made a wild pitch) 13. "He's pitching right out of that sign in center field." (Has struck out again) 14. "The pitcher balked." (Caught off first) 15. "I got the uniforms mixed." (Has thrown to wrong base)

They go on and on, but the prize was pulled after a muffed fly ball on a cloudy afternoon :

"A drop of rain got in my eye" explained the victim.

Theatre Guide

August 9, 1947 "SRINGTIME IN SIERRAS" Starring: Roy Rogers Andy Devine Jane Frazee

August 11, 1947 "MY BROTHER TALKS TO HORSES" Starring: "Butch" Jenkins Beverly Tyler Peter Lawford

August 15, 1947 "THE BEGINNING OR THE END" Starring: Brian Donlevy Tom Drake Robert Walker Beverly Tyler

August 16, 1947 "LITTLE MR. JIM" Starring: "Butch" Jenkins Frances Gifford James Craig

Teamwork Best For Any Business

It takes real money to build, maintain, keep modern, and expand a plant like ours. The best way to get that money and keep it coming in is to earn more money so that its owners will continue to keep it in the business, thereby making it possible to develop new products, pay good wages, make more sales, and earn more profits so that there will be still more money with which to keep on doing the same thing over and over again and it will continue to grow larger and stronger. The company can then serve more and more customers with products they want at the prices they are willing the pay.

By company, we refer not only to the financial set-up which is one necessary part of such a business, but the each employee, for, after all, our production is made possible only by a large number of individual employees working together in harmony. It is the cooperation of every one of us, as individuals, that makes not only for our own personal success, but the success of the entire company as well.

If, therefore, we are to succeed to the maximum degree, it is necessary that each of us, as individuals, cooperate -

(1) With an honest day's work to give production that will care for all expenses of manufacture and also provide profits.

(2) By being regularly on the job so schedules may be met and costs reduced.

(3) By constantly striving for quality as well as quantity production both to reduce losses through spoilage, and to maintain a perfection of products without which no manufacturer can hope to build a business that will live, grow and bring prosperity to itself and those dependent upon it.

A company will be unable to stay in business very long if it doesn't make money, for a company without profits will soon be a company without jobs.

LINES FROM THE LIBRARY

The Friday afternoon Story Hour Group is happy to welcome Diane Gunter as a new member. Diane is the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Gunter.

We are also glad to add Mrs. Alvin Rice to the library roll. Mrs. Rice is an employee of the Slater Manufacturing Co. Inc. and works in the Weaving Department.

Another addition to the library roll is Miss Edna Southerlin of Marietta. Miss Southerlin is well known in Slater, where she is employed in the office of the Slater Community Association.

Our most recent library members are Mrs. Estelle Presley and Miss Myrtle McAbee, daughters of the Rev. and Mrs. Ervin McAbee. The McAbees are newcomers to Slater where the Rev. McAbee has assumed his duties as pastor of the Church of God.

We are happy to announce that our library has a copy of the new book, "The Moneyman." Since this book is the midsummer selection of the Book-of-the Month Club, we know it will be welcomed by those readers who have been requesting current books. This title, a historical novel written by Thomas B. Costain, deals with scenes and characters drawn from the mid-fifteenth century of French history. Jacques Coeur is the king's "Moneyman" or treasurer, who wields a great influence during this dangerous period of France. But we won't tell you more, for you will want to read "The Moneyman" for yourself.

Many thanks to Janice Cooper and Jimmy Davis for their recent book donations to the library. Janice donated a charming little book called "We Love America." This book, a collection of simple stories of American living, is beautifully illustrated and is suitable for children of the pre-school and first grade ages. Jimmy's donation is a copy of Ernie Pyle's well known book, "Here Is Your War." This book will appeal primarily to adults who, familiar with the writings of Ernie Pyle, are always anxious to read something else written by this beloved American.

Southerlin-Looper

Of interest to their many friends throughout this area is the marriage of Miss Estelle Sourtherlin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Southerlin of Marietta, to Mr. J. C. Looper. The rites were performed at the Marietta Baptist Church on June 21, `947 at 8:30 P. M.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the home of the bride, after which the young couple departed for a trip to Canada by way of Detroit.

Mrs. Looper is a graduate of Winthrop College and is employed in the office of Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc.

The groom is connected with the Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company in Greenville.

Mr. and Mrs. Looper are now at home to their friends at 103 Paris Mountain Avenue, Greenville, S. C.

Richardson Wins

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from Slater - Marietta High School with class of 1946 and entered the Army in October, 1946.

[Photo, spanning columns 4 and 5. of two young girls in bridesmaid outfits carrying baskets.]

Misses Catherine and Marjorie Pitman, the attractive little daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Pitman of Slater, were recently flower girls in the wedding of Mrs. Pitman's cousin, Miss Hazel Freeman of Holly Hill, S. C Mr. Pitman is employed here in the Weaving Department.

GOINGS-ON IN WEAVE ROOMS

Miss Edna Chandler visited Mrs. Haskell Hill, of Knoxville, Tenn., and Mr. and Mrs. Adam Smelcer and family, of Dandridge, Tenn., over the weekend.

Susan Suratt, Dorothy Ramsey, Taylor Green, and Caroll Cox spent the day recently at Table Rock State Park.

The friends of Rev. L. B. Vaughn regret to learn of the death of his brother. The family has our deepest sympathy.

Hazel Buchanan was the weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Hunt.

Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Baldwin and children, of Greenville, visited Mrs. Nora Buchanan and family recently.

Mrs. Doris Graham was a recent visitor at the Cherokee Indian Reservation and Smokey Mountain National Park.

Miss Daisy Batson and friends spent the past weekend in Charleston, S. C.

Mrs. T. Jones, of Atlanta, Ga., visited Mr. and Mrs. George Earle Smith recently.

The employees of Mr. Sanford enjoyed a fine supper at Dave Stansell's on Saturday night. They also enjoyed a talk made by Mr. R. L. Sartain.

Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Duckett and family enjoyed a recent Sunday trip to the mountains.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lowe and daughter were recent Sunday visitors in Franklin, N. C. There they were the guests of Mr. Lowe's brother, Abe Lowe. This was the first meeting of the brothers in eighteen years.

Mrs. Francis Gunter and children are visiting her mother, Mrs. Wilson Booth, in Wagner, S. C.

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wilson, of Travelers Rest, were recent weekend guests of their daughter, Mrs. G. H. Brown, and family. Their two grandchildren, Jack and Vera Brown, came home with them to spend their summer vacation.

Priscilla Bruce and Nellie Barnette were recent guests of Mrs. Myrtle Grayson in Greenville.

Mrs. Milton Bates, the sister of Mrs. Mays Stroud, is at home doing nicely following a serious operation.

The third shift welcomes Willene Miller Garrett back to work after being away a few months.

Beatrice Tolley, of Columbia, S. C., was the weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. David Tolley.

Helen Batson, Daisy Batson, George Jewell, and Mr. and Mrs. Ike Epps and son had a fine trip to Charleston over the weekend.

Paul Bell and Betty McMullan had a nice visit to Black Mountain Sunday.

Jesse Reynolds says he had a delightful day swimming last Sunday.

Third shift employees don't get lonesome anymore since Jasper Tripp reports the arrival of a new colt up at his house. All he can talk about is the crop he is going to raise with that colt next summer.

Mr. and Mrs. John Harlton visited Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Duncan Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. L. V. Duncan had a nice dinner Mother's Day for the following people: Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Watson and family, James Duncan and wife. Earnest Duncan and wife, and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Duncan and family. Mrs. Duncan received many fine gifts from her children.

Dorothy Ables and Estelle Bolt spent a few days in Westminster last week. We are all very sorry to learn of the death of Dorothy's niece.

Pvt. Bert Jones, of Erwin, Tenn. and Greenville Army Air Base, was a visitor in the home of Mr. and Mrs. David Tolley last week.

Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Case and friends spent last Sunday in Cashion, N. C.

Miss Pearl Price spent the weekend in Canton, N. C. with friends. Pearl says she really enjoyed a visit with friends.

Mr. W. T. Daniel of Anderson, father of Roy Daniel, visited his son and family Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Bramlette and family had a delightful trip to Lake Lure the past weekend.

We are sorry to hear Dessie Burrell is out sick. Dessie, we hope you will soon be back at work.

Have you noticed how Magdalene Hayden has been smiling lately? No wonder, she has won the two dollar bonus for two weeks now. Congratulations, Magdalene!

Lomas Hall visited in Dacusville last weekend.

Mrs. G. G. Burrell certainly was happy to have all her children home this past weekend.

Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Hayden and family spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Hayden's mother, Mrs. James Keisler.

Mrs. Ansel Garrett has been out sick for several days, but we hope she will soon be back with us.

We are glad to have Mrs. Ida pace back at work after having been out sick for several weeks.

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stancell and family, of Greenville, and Mrs. Dora Stancell, or Piedmont, were recent visitors of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Sprouse.

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Poole have moved into their new home on Third Street.

First shift employees in No. 2 were sorry to lose their overseer, Mr. R. A. Wilson, who resigned to operate a filling station in Greenville, but they welcome Mr. George Pridmore as their new overseer.

Mr. and Mrs. John Lane have moved recently to a home on the Shiloh Road.

Miss Ruth Norton attended a fish fry at Paris Mountain State Park Friday night.

Mr. and Mrs. Herman Martin have returned from Florida and are spending a few days here before moving to North Carolina to make their home.

Mr. George Pridmore and Mr. J. C. Cooper were visitors in Atlanta, Ga., last week.

Mr. Osier Vickers and Miss Jorene Vickers visited relatives in Chesnee last weekend.

Theatre Guide

June 21, 1946 "THE HARVEY GIRLS" Starring Judy Garland John Hodiack

June 22, 1946 "THAT TEXAS JAMBOREE" Starring Ken Curtis Jeff Donnell Andy Clyde

June 24, 1946 "BLONDIE'S LUCKY DAY" Starring Penny Singleton Arthur Lake

June 28, 1946 "PERILOUS HOLIDAY" Starring Pat O'Brien

June 29, 1946 "GILDA" Starring Rita Hayworth Glenn Ford

July 1, 1946 "COLONEL EFFINGHAM'S RAID" Starring Charles Coburn William Eythe Allyn Joslyn

July 5, 1946 "TOMORROW IS FOREVER" Starring Claudette Colbert George Brent

July 6, 1946 "SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY" Starring John Payne Maureen O'Hara

July 8, 1946 "TARZAN AND THE LEOPARD WOMAN" Starring Johnny Weismuller Brenda Joyce

Contest Winners

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partment, under overseer M. C. Tilley, with 61 percent of this department present. After the program was over, pictures were taken of the various groups who were winners in the contests. Some of these pictures appear elsewhere in this paper. Persons appearing in these pictures will be given a copy of the picture for their own use. The second highest percentage of employees present went to the first shift Slashing and Warping Department, under overseer Roy W. Summey, with 57 percent present.

Mr. E. L. Permenter served as chairman of the committee who decided the winners in the Slogan Contest. The other members of the committee were the Rev. Charles T. Thompson, pastor of the Slater Baptist Church, and Eugene Bryant, of Greenville. Mr. Permenter has been with the Liberty Mutual Insurance Company for quite some time as Safety Engineer and in this capacity is a frequent visitor of Slater.

All present enjoyed themselves and agreed that this was one of the best Safety programs

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Miss Margie Friddle enjoyed a Ranch party Friday night given by the Sans Souci Young People's Training Union.

Mrs. Louise Moore and son, Billy, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ramsey.

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ever held at Slater Hall. It is hoped that the results of this program will bear fruit in that Slater will have the best safety record this year of any in its history.

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"If a child annoys you, quiet him by brushing his hair . . . If this doesn't work, use the other side of the brush on the other side of the child." — Shawano (Wis.) County Journal.

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"Revenge is like biting a dog because the dog bit you."— Austin O'Malley.

"It is easier to visit friends than to live with them."— Ladies' Home Journal

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"If we had known the occupation was going to be so fair, we would have surrendered much sooner."—Prince Takahito Mikasa, brother of Emperor Hirohito.

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"Paratrooper: The only man who gets up in the world by falling down on the job.— San Francisco Examiner.

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[Photograph - spans across Columns 4 and 5] [Man, dressed in a suit, standing with hands by his side, smiling for the camera] Mr. A. C. Phelps, Personnel and Safety Director of the Brandon Corporation of Greenville, S. C., was the speaker at the safety program recently held at Slater Hall. Mr. Phelps is also Chairman of the Textile section of the National Safety Council.

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SCHOOL MAN IS HEARD AT MEET

While speaking to the SlaterMarietta Civic Club at Slater Hall on Thursday night, June 6, Superintendent L. P. Hollis of the Parker School District emphasized the importance of parents and teachers working together for school improvement. In this connection, Mr. Hollis discussed the merits of a Parent-Teacher Association, showing how such an organization enables parents and teachers to know each other better, which means that the work of the school can be improved through such a relationship.

Civic Club members and others interested in school welfare enjoyed hearing Mr. Hollis as he talked in the friendly and fascinating manner which has won for him a big place in the hearts of Slater people. Leaders of the Civil Club feel that they were indeed fortunate in being able to secure Mr. Hollis as guest speaker for this occasion.

PERFECTION IN TEXTILES - A SLATER FAMILY TRADITION SINCE 1790

THE SLATER NEWS

Vol. 4 Slater, S. C. May 29, 1947 No. 33

Diplomas Awarded To Twenty-Nine

Nineteen girls and ten boys received State High School Diplomas at the annual commencement exercises of the Slater-Marietta High School Tuesday night, May 27. The program was held at Slater Hall with a capacity crowd attending.

The Invocation was pronounced by the Rev. Charles T. Thompson, pastor of the Slater Baptist Church, after which Miss Lucy McDonald gave the Salutatory.

Special music, "Ride Out On Wings Of Song," was rendered by the Girls' Glee Club under the direction of Miss Kathaleen Farnsworth, music teacher in the local school.

The address of the evening was delivered by Dr. C. G. Campbell, pastor of the Vineville Baptist Church in Macon, Ga. Dr. Campbell spoke on the subject, "If I Could Graduate Again." In introducing his subject, the speaker asked the question, "If I could graduate again, what would I do?" He answered this question by emphasizing four points. In the first place, Dr. Campbell said that he would grow a wellrounded personality by conserving physical strength, by continuing to develop learning, by making friends, and by developeing his spiritual personality. He clinched this point by directing the following statement to the graduating class: "Whatever you are going to do in life is going to be conditioned by what you are." In the second place, Dr. Campbell emphasized that if he could graduate again, he would seek, with all the wisdom at his command, to choose a vocation early in life. As his third point, the speaker stated that he would have a few simple rules by which to live. He outlined these rules as follows: I would stick to the truth, I would do right, I would be loyal, and I would play fair. In concluding, Dr. Campbell pointed out that if he could graduate again, he would risk his life and his for(Con't. on page 4, col. 1)

CIVIC CLUB WILL SPONSOR "WEDDING"

The Slater-Marietta Civic Club held a business meeting at the Slater Library on Tuesday evening, May 20, with Mrs. Aubrey Ledford, president of the club, presiding.

The main purpose of this meeting was to make plans for a "Womanless Wedding" to be held at Slater Hall sometime in June.

The local Civic Club is sponsoring the "Womanless Wedding" and the public is invited. Other announcements concerning this program will be made at an early date.

[Photo spanning columns 2 to 4. Pictured are men and women with the back row standing and front row sitting outdoors.]

Members of the senior class of the Slater-Marietta School were shown in Washington, D. C. near the National Capitol with Hon. Josepth R. Bryson, Congressman from the fourth district of South Carolina.

Those in the picture are: First row reading from left to right: Fannie Mae Burton, Mary Dodson, Jimmie Pierce, Paul Shirley, Gene Cox, Ray Dean, N. E. Hughes, C. P. Hunter, Russell Hampton, Kathryn Sanders, and Fay Dean.

Second row reading left to right: Inez Turner, Cleo Lathan, Betty Roberson, Frances Poole, Bobbie McMullan, Ruth Gossett, William Cox, Mrs. William Cox, Congressman Joseph R. Bryson, Superintendent J. H. Barnett, Doris Hargrove, Mildred Shelton, Ruth Laws, Selma Jean Cole, Kathleen Reynolds, Christine Reynolds, and P. G. Webber, driver.

MEMBERS HEAR ANNUAL REPORT

The annual meeting of the Slater Community Association was held at Slater Hall on May 20, 1947 at 7:30 P. M. with a small number of persons present.

This annual meeting of the Association is called for in the Constitution of the Association and is always held on the third Tuesday in May of each year.

Present were the members of the Board of Governors of the Association and the business manager, Allen Suttle. This

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Both Library Groups Present Program Soon

Both Story Hour groups will be presented in a joint program at Slater Hall on Thursday night, June 12, at 8 o'clock.

The Story Hour performances have become annual occasions at Slater, since each group has staged a program during the summer for the past three years. However, this is the first time that both grouos have been presented together.

The public is cordially invited, and urged to attend the program to be given on June 12.

Poppy Sale Helps Needy Veterans

Each year during the week of Memorial Day the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States conduct their National Sale of Buddy Poppies, made by disabled and needy ex-service men patients in government hospitals.

The V. F. W., the "Gold Stripe" organization, all of whose members have seen service overseas or in hostile waters, believe that this annual appeal is a means of giving tribute and honor to those who have (Con't. on page 3, col 1)

[Advert, column 3]

BUY a BUDDY POPPY

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS

UNANIMOUS VOTE INCREASES LEVY

In the school election on the question of raising the millage in this School District by 15 mills, the citizens of this School District voted on May 16 by a vote of 47 to 0 for the new levy.

For many years the Slater- Marietta School District has operated on next to the lowest levy of any Distruct in the County. The vote May 26 brings this School District in line with many of the other School Districts in this County.

The levy for school purposes, beginning with the term opening in September, will be 28 mills for general school puposes plus the addition of one mill for the retirement of school bonds now outstanding on the high school portion of the local schools.

Formerly in an election of this kind, only property holders could vote, but in the past few years laws have been amended so that any qualified elector in the district can vote. A qualified elector in South Carolina is one who holds a registration certificate and has his tax receipt.

In this election, the polls were located at the schoolhouse, and managers for the election were Mrs. L. T. Scarce, Miss Eloise Taylor, and Mr. G. B.

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Scouting Here Makes Progress

Scouting at Slater is an institution for Scouting which has been here for many years. To give all the past history of Scouting here would require much work and research. A brief history of Scouting will give us an insight into the movement here at Slater.

It was only a few years after the plant began operation that a Boy Scout Troop was organized. This troop was organized by the Baptist minister, the Reverend Mr. Wynn, who took a great deal of interest in young boys. The Scouts met in a neat little cabin located in the meadow near the schoolhouse. It is said the highest rank attained by a member of that troop was First Class Scout.

Succeeding Mr. Wynn as Scoutmaster was James H. "Slick" Oglesby. "Slick" has always been a Scout's friend. Under his guidance, Troop 44 produced five Star Scouts. Mr. Oglesby is also holder of the Scoutmaster's key which is awarded to Scoutmasters who have proven themselves outstanding Scout leaders. The Scouts of this era built the Scout hut which is located in the pasture not far from Slater Hall.

During the war years, Scouting at Slater suffered due to the lack of a Scoutmaster after Stanley Hawkins resigned as Scoutmaster due to the press of other duties. For a time the troop was disbanded, but in the fall of 1945, Mr. C. L. Sprouse became Scoutmaster, nad under his direction Scouting has again "come unto its own." At present there are six Star Scouts in the local troop, which is a good record, especially for the length of time which has elapsed since the reorganization of the group.

Authorities are pretty well in agreement that Scouting is one of the best form of train-

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SCHOOL RAISES FUND IN DRIVE

Two days, May 1 and 2 were set aside at the Slater-Marietta School for a Cancer Drive. A total of $41.00 was collected during this drive and sent to the American Cancer Society.

Mrs. James N. Cleveland, II, of Marietta distributed pamphlets to every student in the school. These pamphlets were read and discussed in the various classrooms.

Students and teachers of the local school are to be congratulated on their work in aiding this worthy cause.

Page Two THE SLATER NEWS May 29,1947

The Slater News Published Every Two Weeks By Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc. Established 1790 In The Interest of Its Employees

[Shield with a book and two quills with the initials NCIE. A second shield with EDITORIAL PRODUCTION APPEARANCE around the edge and initials SAIE in the centre]

STAFF ROBERT H. ATKINSON _______Editor CECIL S. ROSS ________Asst. Editor LILY ALEXANDER __Circulation Mgr. CLAUDE GUEST________Photographer

REPORTERS Weave Room: Nellie Barnette, Gladys Cox, Rosalee Cox, Sarah Canham, Louise Bagwell, Pearl Price, Doris Jones and Sarah Lee Foster.

Preparation Department: Jessie Vassey, Julia Brown, Bertha Jones, Blanche McCall, Nellie Ruth Payne, Ruth Campbell, D. P. Garrick, Tom Boggs, and Marguerite Waddell.

Cloth Room: Opal W. Smith.

Commisary: Jorene Vickers.

Office: Betty Foster and Jeanne Ernest.

Community: Ruth Johnson, Ruby P. Reid, and Doris F. Atkinson.

EDITORIALS

Good Old Days

All of us who have read American history are familar with the real beginnings of this country. We know that most of our early forefathers came here to find the right to worship for themselves and their families, and that religious freedom was guaranteed when our Federal Constitution was put into final shape.

Most of our colonies, therefore, were founded in a spirit of reverence, and our Fourthof-July and other patriotic orators like to remind us that when our forefathers crossed the mountains into the wilderness to found a mighty empire they had a rifle in one hand and a Bible in the other.

Perhaps it would be just as well to reflect for a moment and wonder what has become of the spiritual side of the early days of the Republic and what can be done to restore it. A few decades ago-a very few- it came to be regarded as smart and sophisticated in certain high places to make fun of religion and to assert that man now holds his own destiny, that he can become a god in his own right without calling on spiritual aid from above for his success, if he only goes about it in the right way. Even some socalled ministers of the gospel adopted this attitude. Certain crackpot statesmen and experimenters assured us that the horse and buggy principles of faith and thrift departed along with that old-fashioned surrey with the fringe on top.

Well, what happened? During the last three decades we have gone through two world wars and been sadly punished in both of them, even if we came out victor. We experienced the greatest depression in our history, and now have a national debt of nearly 300

SLATER DAY BY DAY

School is out! Oh, glorious thought!

For three long, lazy months, parents may be just plain people.

No more pretending to be walking encyclopedias or bureaus of general information.

The guy who wrote the poem about, "At the end of the day's occupation, Comes a pause known as the children's hour" left out a couple of words. That hour is more properly known as the "children's home-work hour."

It is a period when father, from behind his newspaper, and mother, from her supper dishes, grunt out answers to questions hurled at them from all over the house.

Young hopeful, sprawled in the middle of the living room floor and completely surrounded by various implements of learning, is positive that everyone else in the house has nothing more important to do than help him with his number work. So he gives forth with, "Hey, Ma, what's six times nine?"

Before anyone can answer there comes a demand from the diligent history student in the

billions. Our taxes are so high and the government constantly needs the money so badly there is no telling when taxes will be reduced. There is rioting, lynching all over the world, event in our own country-and there seems no prospect of real peace. Crime and juvenile delinquency are seen on every hand, even in America. One in every three marriages now ends in the divorce courts.

There must have been something in the reverence and spiritual guidance of the old days, after all. Isn't it about time we reversed gears and went back to the principles of Christianity?

[Cartoon, spanning columns 2 to 3, of car being towed by tow truck. The back of the car reads AJAX DRIVING SCHOOL]

Cloth Room Chatter

Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Stroud and son, Bryan, were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Johnson recently.

Mr. Raleigh Patterson of Hendersonville, N. C., and Mr. D. W. Patterson of Travelers Rest, were the recent guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Garland.

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Smith enjoyed having dinner with Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Smith of Marrietta Sunday.

Mr. Scarce wishes to thank the Cloth Room employees for the nice cigarette case presented to him recently on his birthday. It was deeply appreciated.

back bedroom who wants to know "When was the War of 1812 fought?"

As if two questions at a time weren't enough, the young swain who is learning letter writing and gets quite mixed up on the correct forms to use for business and friendly letters, asks importantly if it is all right to close a friendly letter with "respectfully yours."

To add to the confusion, Junior insists that he can concentrate much better if he has music to soother his mind, so the radio is tuned in to the hottest band on the air.

I often wonder just who is getting educated anyway-parents or children? Obviously, the answer is "both."

But now for three blissful months we may be just as ignorant as we really are.

Vacation! I welcome three with open arms!

HAROLD-SINGLETON

Mrs. Molly Harold of Renfrew announces the marriage of her daughter Jessie Gault to James Edward Singleton on May 9, 1947

PREPARATION DEPARTMENT

N-E-W-S

Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Bryant and Joyce spent the week-end in Georgia. Mrs. Bryant attended the wedding of her brother, Kenneth, Sunday.

Mrs. Dorothy Hawkins and son, Bobby, enjoyed the weekend in South Boston, Va.

We are glad to have Louise Hughes back at work after being out several days due to illness.

Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Griffith, Mrs. Dorothy Hawkins, and Bobby Hawkins enjoyed the dinner and fellowship at the Griffith reunion held at the home of J. W. Griffith near Greenville.

Mrs. Bessie Robinson and children, Max, Madge, Margaret and Martha, and Miss Ruth Campbell spent the week-end with their parents recently and attended Mothers Day and Memorial Services at Union Baptist Church where Mr. Robinson is buried.

Mrs. Bessie Swaney and Mrs. Nellie Ruth Payne were recent visitors in Greensboro, N. C. and Danville, Va.

Mr. and Mrs. Billie Phillips and son, Donnie, visited Mrs. Mary Phillops in Toccoa, Ga., on Mothers Day.

Mrs. Maggie Gilreath, who has been a patient at Coleman's Hospital for the past week, has returned to her home on Talley Bridge Road. Her friends wish for her a very speedy recovery.

Broadus Poole and friends enjoyed a motor trip to Chimney Rock Sunday.

Employees of the Drawing-In Department are glad to have Miss Winnie Smith back at work.

Miss Winnie Smith is very proud of her new niece, Emily Frances, who was named for her mother. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earnest H. Smith of Greenville.

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Boggs spent the week-end in the home of Mrs. Robert Woods of Fountain Inn.

We are glad to see O. L. "Flip" Stroud back on the job after a long absence due to an automobile accicdent.

Last Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Paul Goldsmith visited Mrs. Fannie Goldsmith of Travelers Rest.

Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Looper and family were recent guests of Mrs. I. C. Few in Pickens.

Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Coggins motored to North Carolina last Sunday.

Mrs. Margaret Laws was a visitor with her mother, Mrs. Millie Mayfield, during the week-end.

Enjoying the scenery in western North Carolina last Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. B. D. Taylor.

Third shifters are happy to welcome Arelee Coggins and Margaret Laws back as quiller operators after a long absence.

"Mutt" Dunn and John Laws were business visitors in Johnson City, Tenn. last week.

Visiting in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stokes Lingerfelt recently were Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Capps of Pumpkintown.

O. H. Burgess and Tom Boggs are trying a round at golf, but the hot sun is a little too much for the local amateurs.

Mis Margerie Bolt spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bolt, of Westminster, S. C.

Mrs. Edwina Cole heard from her son, Bryson Cole, now statationed in Japan, and received a nice gift on Mothers Day.

Our single girls are smiling at Harvey Cisson since it has become known that he is a former army graduate cook. What a break for some luck wife!

Jessie Tate and parents went pleasure riding through the local parks last Sunday.

We are sorry to learn that Mrs. Mary Bayne is a patient at the St. Francis Hospital and wish for her a very speedy recovery.

Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Hayes have taken residence on the highway near Farrs Store.

Mr. and Mrs Robert Dunn enjoyed the dinner and family reunion held at the home of Mr. W. M. Laws Sunday.

We understand that Henry McCarson has now recovered from eating too much at the third shift barbecue last week.

Visiting with "Shorty" Miller recently was his brother, Walter Miller, of Roanoke Rapids, N. C.

Congratulations and best wishes are being offered Mr. and Mrs. Edward Singleton for a happy and successful married life.

Ben Grice was a Saturday visitor with Charlie Cross at Paris Mountain.

Dot Ables and Junior Ledford motored to Pickens and other points of interest Sunday afternoon.

On Mothers Day, the children and grandchildren of Mrs. Laura Foster met at her home with well filled baskets and enjoyed a most delicious dinner honoring Mrs. Foster on her seventyfirst birthday.

Mr. and Mrs. Will C. Cox and Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Waddell and daughter recently enjoyed a motor trip in the mountains of Greenville, Pickens and Oconee counties. They saw Clearwater Falls, the beautiful D. A. R. school, and enjoyed a picnic lunch on the bank of Keowee River.

If you want any hauling done,

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[Cartoon advert of overturned car with puncture in tyre]

THE SAFE WAY IS RIGHT

"TAKE IT EASY" it only takes A HOLE IN ONE!

NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL

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GOINGS ON IN WEAVE ROOMS

Miss Pearl Price and several friends recently enjoyed a trip to Myrtle Beach, the Isle of Palms and Folly Beach. Pearl reports that they had a swell time.

We are glad to have Bonnie Hopkins back at work in Weave Room 2.

Mrs. Bernice Foster recently visited Mr. and Mrs. Mac Vaughn and little son in Greenville.

We were sorry to hear of the death of Nina Allison's brotherin-law and extend our deepest sympathy to the family.

No wonder Louise Canham looks so happy these days. She and Jimmie have recently moved into their new home.

We welcome the following new employees to the second shift in Weave Room 2: Alvin Talley, C. W. Clark, Bernice Cantrell, amd Clyde Gosnell.

Lowell Edens, who formerly worked as a cloth boy, has recently been promoted to weaver and we believe he is going to make a good one.

Mrs. Serina Case motored to Hendersonville, N. C., last Sunday.

We are sorry to hear that Clarence McCollum's mother is seriously ill. Clarence, we wish for your mother a speedy recovery.

J. D. Pridmore is now working as a cloth doffer in No. 2and a very good one, too.

We wish to congratulate Junaita Humphries on the fine marks she made at school this past year. She is nine years old and is being promoted to the fifth grade. Fine work, Juanita, keep it up!

Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Johnson and Mrs. G. A. Thrift and daughters, Brenda and Kay, spent Sunday at Lake Lure and Chimney Rock.

Mr. and Mrs. Ibra Peterson and son went joy riding to Hendersonville Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Cody were the Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Clarke of Marietta.

Third shifters in No. 3 welcome J. P. Hampton to their midst.

Sarah Lee Foster and Edward Bryant visited Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Hayes on Sunday.

Mrs. G. A. Thrift recently spent the week-end in Geneva, Ala., visiting Mr. Thrift.

Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Laws were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Benson.

John Lane reports that his wife is home from the hospital and is doing nicely. Glad to hear it, John.

Mr. and Mrs. Duck Smith spent the week-end visiting in Greenwood and Donalds, S. C. _____________________________________ [column 2] Poppy Sale

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fought the battles of their country. It affords, too, the opportunity of a practical and patriotic program of relief and welfare activities among disabled and needy veterans and their dependents.

The Buddy Poppy plan carries the endorsement of the

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dunn and son, Bobbie, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Turner Jones.

We are sorry Mrs. Estelle Thompson is out from work due to illness. We hope she continues to improve and will soon be back with us.

Mr. and Mrs. Turner Jones recently visited Mrs. Rod Medford and family of Tryon.

We welcome Mrs. Mary Brown as our new battery filler in No. 3, third shift.

Miss Sarah Lee Foster, Miss Faye Singleton, Edward Bryant and Carlos Poole enjoyed a picnic lunch at Chimney Rock recently.

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Waldrop had as their Sunday guests, Mrs. J. P. Waldrop, Johnnie Waldrop and Lillian Waldrop.

Employees of No. 2 welcome Charles Loftis back as a loom fixer. They are glad to have Irene Chastain, from No. 1, and Elbert Bruce, from No. 3, working with them.

Second shifters in No. 1 wish to congratulate Jewell Saxon who was out recently to be married. The best of luck and much happiness, Jewell.

Mrs. Lizzie M. Richardson of Marietta spent Mothers Day with her daughter, Mrs. Adith Stroud of Travelers Rest. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Horton and daughter, Gayle, were also dinner guests on Mothers Day.

Recent visitors in the home of Mr. Dorsey Rice were Mrs. Homer Couch and children.

For some time, Job II of Weave Room 1 has had the highest production and lowest seconds. They are very proud of their record.

Employees of No. 1 welcome Mr. Glenn A. Crotts and hope that he will like his work here and enjoy living in Slater.

It seems that marrying is catching in Weave Room 1. We know of another party who is wanting off from work a week before long.

Friends of Mrs. Robbie Jones are sorry that she us out from work due to illness. We hope you will soon we well and back at work, Robbie.

Sam Addinton and sons went fishing Saturday, but we understand they had no luch.

Mr. and Mrs. Ed McMakin of Greenville were supper guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Addington and family Sunday night.

Employees in No. 1 enjoyed having Frank White as their "boss" while Bill Stephenson was out sick, but were glad to have their overseer back at work following his recovery. _______________________________

President of the United States; the Secretary of the Navy; the Secretary of War; American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations; General Federation of Women's Clubs; outstanding religious leaders; fraternal organizations; and business and professional associations.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars was the first veterans' organization to undertake and successfully conduct the Poppy

[column 3] Theatre Guide

May 30, 1947 "THE WESTERNER" Starring: Gary Cooper Dana Andrews Walter Brennan --------- May 31, 1947 "THE SHOW OFF" Starring: Red Skelton Marilyn Maxwell ----------- June 2, 1947 "UNDERCURRENT" Starring: Katherine Hepburn Robert Mitcham Robert Taylor -------- June 6&7, 1947 SPECIAL SHOWING OF "SONG OF THE SOUTH' Starring: Bobby Driscoll Ruth Warrick Luanna Patten _______ June9, 1947 "ALEXANDER'S RACTIME BAND" Starring: Tyrone Power Don Ameche Alice Faye Ethel Merman

June13,1947 " MARGIE" Starring: Jeanne Crain Lynn Bari Glenn Langan Alan Young __________

Sale movement on a nation-wide scale. The first V.F.W. National Poppy Sale was held in 1922, using French poppies made by women and children of the devastated areas. The present plan was developed in 1924 in order to extend the relief afforded by the poppies to those men who were disabled and needy but still capable of employment. The name "Buddy Poppy" was originated by the men who first made these flowers. They selected the term "Buddy" in ------------------ [photo stretches across column 3 and 4 that dipicts a women sitting in her lap is two infants. Under the photo reads Mrs. A. W. Williams of Travelers Rest, S. C. and her attractive twin daughters are shown above. The little girls are Carolyn and Marolyn. Mrs. Williams is the former Miss Vera Puckett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Puckett of Slater, S. C. Mr. Williams, the proud fater, is employed in the Cloth Room of this plant.

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We are glad to have "Flip" Stroud back at work after being out for some time. Although it is rater late, we would still like to congratulate James Bayne. He was married last October after leaving Slater. Commissary employees enjoyed having Agnes Reeves working with the while Ray Dean wea on the senior class trip to Washington, D. C. _______________________ memory of those buddies who were left behind. Since then every V. F. W. Buddy Poppy carried a copyrighted green label which identifies it as the handiwork of disabled and needy ex-service men. The original plan has expanded annually with the success of each sale and is recognized by the U. S. Veterans Administration as an important part of the occupational therapy work in the goverment hospitals where the Bubby Poppies are made.

The entire proceeds of the Sale are use for relief and welfare activities among disabled and needy veterans and their dependents. A portion of the funds is allotted each year to the maintenance of the V. F. W. National Home for Widows and Orphans of Ex-Service Men at Eaton Rapids, Michigan.

This Home is a living tribute to those men, who, in making the supreme sacrifice passed on to us, the American public, the responsibility of seeing that their children will have their chance to enjoy the safe and secure future for which they gave the last full measure of devotion.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars regard as a privilege the opportunity, through the Buddy Poppy Sale, of offering to America's soldier dead the homage of reverence for their deeds and the testimony of immuatable remembrance.

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Friday, May 16, was "happy birthday" for Bobby Hawkins who was nine years old. Bobby, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Hawkins, is a member of the Boys' Library Club.

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The librarian wishes to publicly say "thank you" to Miss Coleman's class of first grade children for the nice basket of fruit which they sent to the library last week. It was thoughtful of this group to remember the librarian in this way, and their thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated.

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Several more books have been added to the collection of "Best Sellers" which the library has been featuring for the past few weeks. These new titles are as follows: " Roosevelt-As He Saw It" (Elliott Roosevelt); "The Shore Dimly Seen" (Arnall); "Up front" (Mauldin); ' Dragon Seed" (Buck); "Hungry Hill" (Du Maurier); and "General Ike" (Hatch)

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We are happy to recognize the following new library members: Mrs. Evelyn Hughey Tilman --Mrs. Tilman is a member of the faculty of the local school and teaches the seventh grade.

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Gene Peterson-Gene is a new member both of the library and of the Friday P. M. Story Hour group. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ibra Peterson. Both Mr. and Mrs. Peterson are employees of the Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc. and work in the Weaving Department.

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We hope everyone will plan to attend the public program to be presented by the Story Hour groups at Slater Hall on Thursday night, June 12. We will be expecting you. ------------------------------------------

Let us join to "honor the dead by helping the living." In these days the flower of America's remembrance, the Buddy Poppy, carries an added significance in its appeal "to care for him who has borne the battle and for his widow and orphans."

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Scouting Here

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ing for boys between the ages of 12 and 20. The results of proper training received through Scouting can be found in the grown man, for although a grown man, he never forgets the basic laws of Scouting which include trustworthiness, loyalty, obedience, cheerfulness straight- forwardness, cleanliness, and reverence. ----------------------------------------

FOR SALE

One round oaks dinning table and four chairs, leather coversonable. See Mrs. Grace Arms, 31 Third St., Slater, S. C.

Page Four THE SLATER NEWS May 29, 1947

Births

Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Brown of Travelers Rest announce the arrival of a son, Thomas Hampton, at the Wood Memorial Clinic on May 17. Mrs. Brown is the former Miss Edna Coleman of Travelers Rest. Mr. Brown is a textile worker, and is employed at Renfrew.

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

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Wagner of Travelers Rest announce the birth of a son, Edward Patrick, at the Wood Memorial Clinic on May 17. The little boy weighed 8 1/2 lb. at birth. Mrs. Wagner is the former Miss Zinnia Morton of Charlotte, N.C. Mr. Wagner is connected with the Pet Dairy in Greenville.

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

tune to make a success. He further emphasized this point by stating that he would use his health, intelligence, wealth, and energy in trying to achieve personal success. Diplomas were awarded to the following by Mr. J. H. Barnett, Superintendent of the school: Fannie Mae Burton, Selma Jean Cole, Dulcie Marie Cooper, Gene Guest Cox, Fay Ellen Dean, Walter Ray Dean, Mary Elizabeth Dodson, Lettie Ruth Gossett, Russell Trescott Hampton, Doris Janette Hargrove, Nelson E. Hughes, Jr., Colon P. Hunter, Jr., Harold Thomas KNight, Cleo Myrtle Lathan, Ruth Laws, Roy M. Lybrand, Lucy Mae McDonald, Barbara Ada McMullan, Virginia Faye Masters, James Ansel Pierce, Jr., Helen Frances Poole, Christine Reynolds, Kathleen Reynolds, Mary Betty Roberson, Kathryn Sanders, Mildred Faye Shelton, Paul Edward Shirley, Inez McGrew Turner, Thomas Franklin Williams. Mr. J.A. White awarded the following Citizenship Medals, given by the Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc.: Best all-round senior girl, Doris Hargrove; best all-around senior boy, Paul Shirley. In the absence of Mr. J.F. Whatley, County Superintendent of Education, the following medals, given by the school, were presented by the Rev. B. Lester Huff, pastor of the Marietta Baptist Church: High School Declamation medal, Jimmy Pierce; High School Expression medal, Kathryn Guest; English medal, Deloris Robinson; Grammer School Declamation medal, Weldon Gosnell; Grammar School Expression medal, June Pridmore. The Senior History medal, given by Hale's Jewelry Store of Greenville, was presented to Russell Hampton, while the Scholarship medal, given by F. G. Hamblen of the Greenville & Northern Railroad Company, was presented to Mildred Shelton. both of these medals were awarded by Mr. Robert H. Atkinson. The following medals, given by the Slater Community Association, were awarded as follows by Mr. Allen Suttle: Best all-round Home Economics pupil, Jean Hester; best Mathematics pupil, Thomas Williams; best Science pupil, Bobby Cashion; best 7th grad Civics pupil, Jesse White; best Typing pupil (for speed and accuracy), Bobbie McMullan; best Shorthand pupil, Selma Jean Cole; best pupil in public school music, Frances Hester; Citizenship medal, Barbara Godfrey. Olive Camp No. 344, W.O.W. of Travelers Rest, S.C. gave a History Medal, which was presented by Mr. Anderson to Russell Hampton, and a certificate and handbook, which was presented to Joan Farmer. Mr. Anderson also presented an American flag to the school, and this flag was accepted by Mr. Robert H. Atkinson in behalf of the school.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

OFFICE NEWS

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

Twins Celebrate At Lovely Party

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

TOLLEY-FRASURE

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

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PERFECTION IN TEXTILES—A SLATER FAMILY TRADITION SINCE 1790

THE SLATER NEWS

[Graphic of Old Slater Mill] Old Slater Mill PAWTUCKET, R. I. EST. 1790

[Graphic of Slater Mill] Slater Mill SLATER, SO. CAROLINA 1943

Vol. 4 Slater, S.C., October 16, 1947 No. 42

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Garrison Lauds Spirit Of Slater

The following article appeared in the Greenville Piedmont on Friday, February 26, 1947, and was written by Charles H. Garrison in his popular column "Caught On The Wing."

Those concerned at Slater appreciate very much the kind words Mr. Garrison has for the people of Slater, and especially the baseball team. Mr. Garrison's article is as follows:

Slater Spirit: Folks From Upper County Uphold It

"Many great words start with the letter S, but two of them are Slater and spirit. Combined they make the Slater Spirit, and that is an almost irresistible factor. Of course you know that Samuel Slater started the first cotton mill in the United States. That was in 1790, three years before Eli Whitney had even invented the cotton gin. But the spirit and tradition of Samuel Slater have continued through the age, both in the east and here in the south. Here in Greenville county we have Slater mill, near Marietta, where the Slater Spirit was kindled in 1927 and has burned brightly ever since.

"Wednesday night it was my pleasure to hear, first-handed, considerable about the Slater Spirit. The Slater baseball players of the Piedmont Textile League and their ladies were banqueted at Dave Stansell's. Baseball was mentioned, of course, but the mental diet was not exclusively about the game Abner Doubleday is supposed to have invented. It concerned things that have been part of the Slater tradition all of these years and which is hoped to perpetuate. For instance, Plant Manager Jesse White, principal speaker, said 'While we didn't win the pennant, just being second is something of an honor in itself. But no opponent, no observer can ever say that a Slater team has displayed poor sportsmanship. We had rather be known as good sports than as good winners.'

"That note ran down the entire evening's program. Allen Suttle, who served as master of ceremonies and did a good job of it, opened the way by declaring that Slater folks had much of which they could and should be proud even if they did not win the pennant. Every boy on the team was a Slater product and at least two of them stayed with the club at a considerable personal sacrifice, turning down fancy offers to play baseball in the faster or professional circuits. Reference was made to Bliss McCall, who pitched for Norfolk in 1945 and had numerous offers to play elsewhere, and to Perry Rampey, who played

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[Photo of bulletin board at entrance to Slater, spans cols. 2-4] Above is shown the bulletin board shelter near the front entrance of Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc. The shelter contains four bulletin boards or sections. Here are placed posters of various kinds, which are changed at frequent intervals (some every day). It is felt this service is well worth while to everyone through the good displays found there.

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HOMEMAKERS CLUB HOLDS FIRST MEET

The Junior Homemakers Association of the Slater-Marietta High School held their first regular meeting for this school session on September 19, 1947.

The following officers were elected at this meeting: President, Betty Vassey; Vice President, Hattie Alma Ervin; Secretary & Treasurer, Patricia Summey; and Reporter, Sarah Wylee.

The following members were elected to serve as chairmen of the various committees during this school session: Program Committee, Katherine Guest; Yearbook Committee, Nancy Ervin, Social Committee, Betty Bruce; Finance & Welfare Committee, Josephine Knight; and Scrapbook & Publicity Committee, Blondine Voyles.

Twenty new members joined the club this year, giving a total membership of 47. Mrs. James N. Cleveland, II is the club sponsor. ________________________ School Will Observe Educational Week Here

National Education Week will be observed in the schools throughout the United States during the week of November 9-15. During this week the friends and patrons are urged to visit the schools and become better acquainted with the work that is being done.

The Slater-Marietta Schools are participating in this observance and cordially invite the friends and patrons of the schools to visit them.

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Mrs. Rogers Is Class Hostess

The T.E.L. Class of Slater Baptist Church met Tuesday night, September 30, at the home of Mrs. Myrtle Rogers, with sixteen members and one visitor present.

The meeting was called to order by the president, Mrs. Rogers, who also led in prayer. Mrs. Delia Miller, who has been confined to her home for some time due to illness, was able to be back and brought a very interesting and inspirng devotional.

A number of games were enjoyed by the group. These games were supervised by Mrs. Jasper Voyles and Mrs. Tom Cooper.

Delicious refreshments were served by Mrs. Rogers and her daughter, Elizabeth Ammons.

The next meeting will be held at Rocky Bottom at the summer home of the Rev. and Mrs. Charles T. Thompson and will take the form of a Halloween party. _____________________________ BAPTIST OFFICERS ARE ENTERTAINED

The officers and teachers of the Slater Baptist Church met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hines S. Richardson of Slater on Monday night, September 29.

A delicious fried chicken supper was prepared on the furnace in the back yard. Twenty-eight officers and

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BIRTHDAY PARTY HONORS TINY TOT

On Saturday afternoon, September 27, little Dorothy Jean Chitwood of Salter celebrated her third birthday with a party at her home.

Several games were enjoyed after which the honoree was presented with many nice gifts.

The young guests were called into the dining room and all the children marched around the table singing "Happy Birthday, Dorothy Jean". Then delicious refreshments of vanilla ice cream and cake were served.

Those attending the party were: Ovella Sue Taylor, Raymond Reaves, Linda Rice, Marilyn Clark, David Sprouse, Billy and Shirley Suttle, Billy Lybrand, Prissy Wright, Bennie and Linda Burnett, Wayne Babb, Ann Henderson, Harry James Cline, Diane Gunter, Alton Canham, Mrs. Francis Gunter, and Mrs. John Reaves.

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Family Reunion Is Held Here By The Staton Clan

On Sunday, September 20, the annual reunion of the Staton family was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Staton on Third Street, Slater, S.C.

Ninety-one persons were present for the occasion, including four brothers and six sisters and their families.

Dinner was served on the picnic grounds and everyone had a most enjoyable day.

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Dances Likely To Be Included

Spontaneous dances indigenous to our Middle and Latin American neighbors, such as Cuba's Rumba and Conga plus Brazil's Sambas, have already become an integral part of U. S. dance patterns. Many others equally appealing are merely waiting for an introduction, formal or otherwise, the Middle America Information Bureau reports.

In The Dominican Republic, for example, the national dance is a frothy, lighthearted number called the Merengue. This terpsichorean tidbit, which is also Haiti's most popular dance, is vocalized while the dancers are in motion, in a gay air symmetrically constructed of two periods of sixteen bars each, in two-four time. Some say the Merengue is named after the French pastry, others trace it to the Meringa, and African dance.

Among Cuba's native dances, the Spanish influence is strongest in the Habanera, Guajira, Punto and the Guaracha. Her Afro-Cuban dances are the familiar Rumba and Conga. A fusion of Spanish and African choreography is represented in the Bolero-Son, which is in twofour time and in syncopated rhythm, whereas the original Spanish Bolero is in three-four time. The Habanera is characterized by the unmistakable swaying rhythm peculiar to the Argentine Tango.

The most popular dance of Columbia is the Bambuco. Its origin stems from an African town named Bambuk, from which slaves were first imported to Colombia. In its present form, the Bambuco is a colorful dance-song, with a combined meter of three-four and sixeight, and an opening upbeat of three-eighth notes. In choreography it is known as a "pursuit dance" in which the male partner pursues the female, until they unite and continue the dance together.

On of Panama's typical dance forms is the Tamborito. An old air dating back to the XVIth century, the Tamborito is unusually sung by a woman soloist, followed by a chorus singing the refrain. This dance is punctuated by hand-clapping and the rhythmical, insistent beat of small drums. It is written in major key and in a lively two-four time. As the tempo increases, its syncopated drum accompaniment is smoothed into triplet rhythms. The crowd begins to form a circle around the partners dancing opposite each other. Drummers are placed inside the circle, next to the dancers, and the tempo and excitement mounts until the climax of the dance.

These are only a few of the many facinating dances native

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[Across all Columns] PERFECTION IN TEXTILES — A SLATER FAMILY TRADITION SINCE 1790 THE SLATER NEWS Vol. 4 Slater, S.C, November 22, 1946 No. 20

[Sketch of Old Slater Mill] Old Slater Mill PAWTUCKET, R. I. EST. 1790

[Sketch of Slater Mill] Slater Mill SLATER, SO. CAROLINA 1943

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[photo of James Lybrand, Jr., spans top section of cols 1 and 2] James Lybrand, Jr., Assistant Treasurer of Slater Manufactoring Co., Inc., who made the address of the occasion when the Slater Company donated $50,000 to a building fund for the Slater-Marietta School. Mr. Lybrand lived up to his reputation as an orator and all who heard him were delighted with his address. ________________________________________________________ Books Are Given By Mrs. Wilson

Mrs. T. M. Williams has very kindly remembered the Slater Library by donating two books.

The first of these volumes is entitled "Lost Ecstacy," and is written by Mary Roberts Rinehart. This book will appeal especially to the women, since Rinehart is a favorite among the feminine readers of the community. The novel, "Lost Ecstacy," is typical of all the other fine books written by Mary Roberts Rinehart, and will be enjoyed by those who read it.

The other book given by Mrs. Williams is called "Dancing Saints," and is written by Ann George Leslie. This powerful novel won an Avery Hopwood award at the University of Michigan in 1942, and deals with a Shaker Community's fight against destruction. Many readers will want to read

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CHAPEL EXERCISES BY SIXTH GRADE

This year the Grammar School students of Slater-Marietta School are presenting chapel programs every other week. On November 13, Mrs. Cecile Richey's sixth graders had charge of the program. Since November 10-16 was "Education Week," they used that for their theme.

The program opened with Robert Henderson reading the scripture. Ted Smith then sang "Morning Prayer," and the school sang "Thanksgiving Song."

A playlet, "The Talking Books," was presented by the following sixth grade students: Patsy Hunter, Betty Garrett, Christine Burdette, Richard Payne, Bobby Murray, Jimmy Clary, B. J. Albright, Junior Connor, and Carolyn Dixon. ________________________ Nature couldn't make us perfect, they say, so she made us blind to our shortcomigs.

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Donation is Made By Slater Outfit

National Education Week was observed in a big way at Slater this past week when the Slater Manufacuring Co., Inc. made a donation to a building fund for the Slater-Marietta School of $50,000 at a public meeting held at Slater Hall at 7 o'clock on Friday evening, November 15.

The award was made by James A. Lybrand, Jr., Assistant Treasurer of the Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc., who explained, in his address before a crowd of approximately 350 patrons and friends of the school, that the Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc., was greatly interested in the welfare of its people here. Mr. Lybrand continued by saying that education is more than "book learning" and in his opinion it was the systematic training of all the intellectual faculties. All phases of life, such as churches, homes, schools, the mill, and general community activities have a part in this educational program.

Mr. Lybrand traced the growth of the present school system from the time when the Slater-Marietta School was a

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[photo of J. A. White speaking at meeting, spans bottom of cols 3 & 4) J. A. White, Plant Manager of the Slater Mill and chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Slater-Marietta School, presided at the meeting in which the $50,000 donation to the school fund was announced, and introduced the speaker of the occasion and the distinguished visitors.

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[photo of Joseph Bryson at microphone, spans columns 4-5] The Honorable Joseph R. Bryson, member of Congress from the Fourth Congressional District of South Carolina, was present at the meeting when the donation of $50,000 was made to the local school, and spoke. He expressed the hope that Federal funds for educational buildings would soon be a reality.

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Class Carnival Is Big Success

The Halloween Carnival held at Slater Hall on Thursday, October 31, sponsored by the senior class of the Slater-Marietta School, was declared a big success. An unusually large crowd attended this event.

Most of the persons attending wore costumes which added to the attraction of the crowd.

Attractions of the evening's entertainment included a varied program. The "Spook House" and fortune-telling gypsy were outstanding events. One of the fastest-moving features was the "fish pond," whose stock was sold out in less than 30 minutes. Chances were sold for an 18½ lb. turkey and the winner of this large turkey was Mr. F. J. Brannon, Sr. A box of chocolates was awarded for a cornguessing contest. Bingo was enjoyed by a large part of the crowd. Apple bobbing was another big and fast-moving entertainment. "A prize for a bull's eye" rang out in the crowd from the dart board booth where the young boys

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