V. 4 No. 31 - The Slater News

[Top left of headline, an illustration of Old Slater Mill] Old Slater Mill PAWTUCKET, R. I. SLATER, SO. CAROLINA EST. 1790

PERFECTION IN TEXTILES - A SLATER FAMILY TRADITION SINCE 1790 THE SLATER NEWS Vol. 4 Slater, S. C., April 3, 1947 No. 29

[top right of headline, an illustration of Slater Mill] Slater Mill Slater, So. Carolina 1943

[ Title spans top of column 1 & 2] Slater Sunrise Easter Service To Be Presented Again This Year

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The annual Easter Sunrise Service will be held again this year, and residents of Slater and the surrounding community are cordially invited to attend.

This special service is under the auspices of the Slater Church of God, the Slater Methodist Church, the Slater Baptist Church, and the Slater Community Association. Plans for the program were worked out by the three pastors of the local churches.

Each year these services have been held outdoors in front of the steps of Slater Hall. The front porch of Slater Hall has been used as a pulpit from which the messages have been delivered and from which the music has been rendered. The chairs for the audience have been arranged in the form of a cross. A loud speaker or public address system has been used to enable those attending to hear the songs and sermons.

This year will be no exception, and the services will be held in front of Slater Hall, weather permitting. In case of inclement weather, services will be held in the auditorium of Slater Hall.

The Reverend J. M. Dean, pastor of the Slater Church of God, will preside. A hymn will be sung by the congregation, after which the Glee Club of the local school will be present special music for the occasion. The Easter Message will be brought by Mr. Robert H. Atkinson, after which there will be another hymn by the congregation. The meeting will come to a close with a benediction by the Reverend H. D. Hand, pastor of the Slater Methodist Church.

Easter Sunday is April 6, and the sun rises at 6:09 A. M.

Sunrise Easter Services have become popular the last few years throughout this country, and Slater people are indeed fortunate in having such a service to commemorate the resurrection of our Lord nearly 2000 years ago.

The risen Lord is the center of the Christian religion, for without this event the religion (Con't. on page 2, col. 5)

NOTICE

Ticoma Chapter O. E. S. 140 of Slater cordially invites the public to attend their installation of officers on April 8, 1947 at 7:30 o'clock in the Masonic Hall.

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CARELESS PEOPLE ACCIDENT VICTIMS

No one ever thinks he or she is careless. Even if we admit it to ourselves, we don't like to admit it out loud - it's not too easy to take the blame.

But the facts about accidents give us away. For most accidents do not happen in the factories or stores or streets. The majority happen right in our own homes - happen where there are no machines or trucks or other conditions with which we usually associate accidents.

Simple, every-day, careless falls in the home - over obstacles left carelessly out of place - downstairs, upstairs, in and out of the bath tubs and showers.

''Why don't you be careful?'' is asked in millions of homes every day - where we knowonly too well that carelessness is always a real danger.

But in the plant, carelessness is doubly dangerous because the results can be much more serious.

"Lockjaw'' Can Be Prevented

A number of us at one time or another, upon advice of our physicians or as a result of injuries sustained on the job, have received ''tetanus shots'' for cuts, scratches or puncture wounds. Many times these injuries appear to be so minor that we question the necessity for such preventive treatment. (Con't. on page 2, col. 3)

[Picture of sports team- spans bottom of columns 2, 3, & 4] Above are shown the members of the basketball team of the Slater-Marietta High School who won the championship of District Ten this year. In this picture they have the championship cup. This time is one of the best to ever represent the local school.

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Baptist Hosts At Joint Service

The ninth in a series of Union Services was held on March 30 at 8 o'clock, with the Slater Baptist Church as the host church.

The sermon was delivered by the Reverend H. D. Hand, pastor of the Slater Methodist Church, who spoke on the subject of The Prodigal Son. Mr. Hand's message was inspiring and was enjoyed by all present.

The invocation was pronounced by the Rev. J. M. Dean, pastor of the Slater Church of God. The Rev. Charles T. Thompson, pastor of the Slater Baptist Church, read the scripture lesson.

The Slater Baptist Church opened its revival services at this time and services will continue through Sunday, April 6, at which time the revival will be closed. The Rev. James R. Bruce, pastor of the Brandon Baptist Church, is preaching each evening at 8 o'clock during the services.

Mr. Adger Campbell of Greenville is conducting the song services each evening for the Baptists. Mr. Campbell is well known to the residents of Slater, and members of the Baptist Church feel they are fortunate in securing his services for this meeting.

For over two years the Slater churches have combined and held a union service each fifth Sunday night, with one of the churches acting as host. One of the visiting pastors preaches at these services, so that the pastor of the host church does not preach in his own pulpit. (Con't. on page 3, col. 1)

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WATCHMEN SECURE NEW HEADQUARTERS

Recently, the wooden house near the main gate of this plant was replaced by one of brick. This change was brought about in order to make room for a telephone switchboard which is to be placed in the new watchman's house at an early date.

This new switchboard is not to furnish phones for the village, as it is an enlargement of the present phone service of the Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc. Sometime in the near future, it is hoped that a switchboard will be installed on the village which will give telephone service to the people of Slater, but at this time the telephone company finds itself unable to offer such a service due to the scarcity of materials and other reasons.

The new gate watchman's house is of brick and is arranged so as to match the walls of the mill and to conform with the architecture of the mill in so far as is possible. It is heated by steam which replaces the old electric heater used in the smaller wooden house. Inside, it is of white plaster and affords a great deal of beauty for the watchman stationed there.

All of the gate watchmen are proud of their new quarters and intend to see that the building remains in first class condition. (Con't. on page 3, col. 1)

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[Title spans Top of column 3 & 5] Four Major Divisions Constitute The United Nations Organization

April means spring weather and house clearing. And maybe a little fog clearing about the much-discussed United Nations Organization. Just what are the details and framework of this body upon which all the world pins its hopes for enduring peace?

Four major bodies compose the skeleton of the UN. They are the General Assembly, Security Council, Economic and Social Council, and the International Court of Justice. Each group has its own particular work cut out for it.

In its meetings, the General Assembly discusses all matters that might endanger world peace. Such matters as disarmament or immigration get their hearings before this group. In these ''town meetings of the world,'' non-members may also voice their complaints. When the words are over, the Assembly makes recommendations to member states of the Security Council.

The Security Council is the UN's police force. One delegate from each of the Big Five nations and six members from other nations, elected for two years, sit in this council and contril the UN military force. The UN charter gives this group power to use the International Police Force upon aggressor nations. This police force is supplied by member nations.

Routine matters can be decided by a vote of seven of the members. But such matters as blockading aggressor's ports or other forceful action must be voted upon by all five members of the Big Five and two other nations.

The Economic and Social Council concerns itself with erasing the causes of war, such (Con't. on page 2, col. 4)

NOTICE

Revival services at the Slater Methodist Church will begin on Sunday, April 6, and will end Sunday, April 13. Services are to be held each evening at 7:30 P. M. with the Reverend D. W. Smith, of the Brandon Methodist Church, doing the preaching.

Mrs. E. A. McGill will lead the singing and will be in charge of the song service.

The Reverend H. D. Hand is pastor of the Slater Methodist Church and extends a cordial invitation to everyone to worship with the Slater Methodists during this service.

Page Two THE SLATER NEWS APRIL 3, 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

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STAFF ROBER H. ATKINSON________Editor CECIL S. ROSS__________Asst. Editor CLAUDE GUEST _______Photographer

REPORTERS Weave Room: Ernestine McCall, Nellie Barnette, Gladys Cox, Rosalee Cox, Sarah Canham, Louise Bagwell, Pearl Price, Ethel Clary, Doris Jones, and Irene Cox.

Preparation Department: Jessie Vassey, Julia Brown, Blanche Raxter, Neillie Ruth Payne, Stanley Hawkins, Ruth Campbell, D.P. Garrick, Tom Boggs, and Marguerite Waddell.

Clother Room: Opal W. Smith.

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

EDITORIALS

Ho, Hum! April

April is the month when all men get spring fever-but it comes out in so many different ways. For some it means love and marriage while for others it means wet feet and fence mending. And when you're all set for the first golf game of the year-the wife hands you a beater and a rug for exercise.

Anyway you look at it, these song writers who yell about April are either bachelors or else own a pair of rubbers to keep their feet dry. And they probably even carry umbrellas.

Then there are always those people who say, "Oh, good. April's here and that means no more nasty old winter." So the next day it snows. And besides, what did winter ever do to people except keep them inside when they could stay warm and healthy?

No, sir. This April business isn't the best going affair on earth. Now you take February there's a month for you. Two national holidays to say nothing of Valentine's day on which you always forget to send the girl what she's been asking for. There's a real month for you. And it's even polite enough to be one or two days shorter.

So why all this fuss about April? O.K., so it's gonna be spring after the last April snow fall. And you're gonna get married or stand up for another guy who was struck mooney.

So what? Just take it easy -it's just another month. But when you do light out for the church with five minutes to spare, take it easy, brothers and sisters. The altar won't move and it would be much nicer if you didn't have to knock someone over on the way.

What's that dear? Oh, the rug. Coming-

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SLATER DAY BY DAY

There out to be a lawa against it! Steps should be taken! Protest should be made! Every able-bodied, sound-minded citizen of our fair community should raise their voices against this thing!

"Bubble gum"-It fastens its diabolic charms upon people of high intelligence as well as upon nincompoops and morons. It has absolutely no respect for the good manners or genteel graces of its victims.

School children carry on excited conversations around wads of bubble gum and pause dramatically in the middle of a sentence to puff their cheeks, purse their lips and blow a bubble of bubble gum. The gang stands watching with suspended anticipation as the tiny bubble grows larger! Now it is the size of a baseball. Blow gently, my dear! Gently! The bubble grows larger, and larger! It is as large as a grapefruit. Easy! Easy! No-pop!

Squeals of unintelligible sounds, a deep sigh of resignation-the suspense is over. Conversation is resumed amid the smack and pop of bubble gum.

Bubble gum goes everywhere! In the homes, on the streets, to school, to the movies. It causes its victims to make uncanny noises that are positively nerve-racking.

Those afflicted with bubblebumitis cannon rid themselves of the curse even long enough to eat. It is either placed lovingly upon the edge of the plate, or pushed carefully into one corner of the mouth where it reposes quietly until the meal is over.

Bubble gum may be found in the most inconvenient places. Originally it is purchased like any other commodity. But thereafter it is to be discovered stuck to the bed post, or underneath charis, or tables, or

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desks, or in pockets of shirts, bouses or pajamas! It may even become tangled in Junior's hair!

Oh, well. All things eventually run their course and this too (bubble gum) shall pass away.

[image of compic two police officers facing one another cars in background crashed] "Well?"

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Careless People (Con't. from page 1, col. 2)

In most instances, if the wound is properly cleansed and treated immediately, the chance of contracting tetanus is remore. Howeve,r it is deeply shocking to learn that someone we have known has died of lockjaw because of failure to care properly for an injury cousidered too small to treat.

Tetanus is caused by a germ whose spore may live for years in the soil. The germ is found most often in soil which has been fertilized, but it can exist under almost every condition. When the germ enters the blood stream through a cut or a puncture wound becomes active and releases poison or toxin which attacks the nervous system, eausing spasm of the muscles or paralysis. Frequently, the spasam occurs in the muscles controlling the motion of the jaw; hence, the familiar name, lockjaw.

Statiistics reveal that prior to World War I, tetanus produced more war casualites than did gunshot wounds. During the first World War, service doctors gave every wounded man a shot of tetanus antitoxin as soon as possilbe after a wound was sustained, with good results. During World War II, as a preventive measure, each serviceman received tetanus antitoxin as soon after his induction as possible. The result of this measure has, according to a report released by the Surgeon General of the Army, almost entirely eliminated casualties from dreaded lockjaw. The few scattered cases that occurred delveloped before treatment was administered or completed.

PREPARATION DEPARTMENT N-E-W-S

We are glad to have Bertha Batson return to work. She has been confined to her home for several weeks.

We are sorry that Pansy Bowers, a warper room employee, is a patient at Coleman's Hospital, but hope she will be able to be with us again soon.

Mr and Mrs. Crayton Brady and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Batson attended the North Greenville Singing Convention, which was held at the Church of God at Slater, recently.

Mr. and Mrs. Carol Harris of Sans Souci spent the week-end in Johnson City, Tenn.

The Young People's Sunday School Class gave a supper Satruday night at the home of Mrs. Annie Peterson. About 35 were present, and everyone had a very nice tiem.

Jackie Blanton spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Ibra Peterson. Jackie is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Blanton of Travelers Rest.

Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Drury and sons visited Mrs. Dovey Drury of Belmont, N.C> recently.

The R.A.'s of Marietta Baptist Church went on a fishing trip and enjoyed dinner on the river bank last Saturday. Spring is surely around the corner!

United Nations (Con't. from page 1, col.5)

as poor living conditions, education and health. It makes studies to determine the best ways to create over-all sound living means for all peoples.

The "Supreme Court" of the UN, or the International Court of Justice, hears the disputes of member nations and nonmembers. The decisions of this court must be followed since they are enforced by the Security Council.

Such is the skeleton of the organization upon which the world will lean for peace and international law enforcement. The structure is sound and reasonable. The spirit with which it will endure depends upon the faith and courage of every citizen who hopes to see tomorrow dawn.

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It is highly important when we suffer an injury that we received proper first aid treatment and medical attention which may include a "shot" for tetanus; although many injuries seem of no consequence at the time they sustained. Even the most minor injuries should be reported to our supervisors if they occure while we are on the job so that the supervisors may see that we are properly cared for. And certainly we should be careful to cleanse, medicate and obtain medical attention for injuries we sustain while off duty.

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Her voice was ever soft, gentle and low, an excellent thing in a woman. -Shakespeare

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The greatest charm of apersonaility is giving of oneself throught sympathy.

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Mr. and Mrs. Ben Grice attended the funeral rites of a sister-in-law in Rutherfordton, N.C. last week.

James Emery was a recent visitor in Easley.

We are glad to see James Blackwell back on the job after being out for a week due to illness.

Personality has been added to the third shift since the rearrangement of the ticket office. We welcome Ruby Mayfield, the attractive third shift ticket girl.

Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Trammel motored to Walhall and other interesting points last Sunday.

Spring must be just around the corner for a number of the female employees have acquired new permanent waves. Also, the third shift's "Good Will Club" is beginning to come out from hibernation again for the summer.

Neal McAuley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert McAuley, has returned home after a pleasure trip to N.J. where he visited a very dear friend. Fromt here they journeyed to N.Y. City, Philadelphia, and other places of interest.

Mrs. W.C. Brown and daughter, Ellen, a senior at Winthrop College, visited Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Foster last weeks.

Easter Service (Con't. from page 1, co.1)

of Jesus Christ would be empty and the hope of life in the Hereafter would be lost, so all Christian people are urged to attend this Service to renew their faith in victory over the grave.

A warm welcome awaits those who attend, and a cordial invitation is extended everyone to attend.

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A Brooklyn boy about ten had been attending a Southern school for about a month when the question was asked, "Who can make a sentence using deduct, defence, and detail?" Brooklyn boy: "That last part of de duck that went over de fence was de tail."

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The SAFE Way Is RIGHT

[Image-comic with man driving a car , STAY SAFE OFF-THE-JOB, TOO, in a bubble the words- YOU;VE GOT TO LOOK AND SIGNAL TO BE SAFE! [illegible artist signature} NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL]

April 3, 1947 THE SLATOR NEWS Page Three

[Title spans columns 1 & 2] GOINGS ON --- - IN WEAVE ROOMS -

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We are sorry to learn that Mrs. Millie Allison and Mr. E. C. Clark have been out from work sick. They are both back at work now in Weave Room No. 3. Mr. and Mrs. G.A. Thrift made a trip to Radford, Va. last weekk-end. They report they had a very nice trip. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Clary visited Mrs. Clary's brother and sister-in-law in Greenville Saturday. Pvt. George D. Snipes of Fort Knox, Ky. was home on a three day pass over the week end visiting his mother, Mrs. Loyd Bryant. We are sorry Miss Sadie Finley is out from work sick, -but hope she will be back on her job real soon. Third shifters in No.3 were sorry to lose their overseer, Mr. E.P. Cashion, but welcome their new overseer, Mr. Tommie Arrowood. Miss Sarah Foster spent the week end with her sister, Mrs.

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Alton Jeffeans, in Greenville. Mr. and Mrs. H.C.Epps of Greenville were recent visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Ike Epps. S-Sgt. A.L. Smith has returned to Hamilton Field, Cal. after a few days leave. Mrs. Rosa Gaines and son, Marcelle, of Greenwood were week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Duck Smith. Mr. and Mrs. H.S. Smith of Greenville spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Turner Jones. We are sorry to learn of the illness of Claude Hall's mother and wish for her a speedy recovery. Sam Addington tells us he enjoyed some fishing over the week end. We are glad to hear that Grady Galloway has been dismissed from the hospital. We hope to see him back at work very soon. Employees of No. 2 extend a hearty welcome to CLinton Burroughts and hope he will enjoy his work here at Slater.

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Watchman Secure (Con't. from page 1, col.4)

Watchmen now stationed on duty at the gate house are: First shift, T.C. Veal; second shift, G.C. Pressley; third shift, J.W. Johnson; and fourth shift, C.E. Dodson.

Baptist Hosts (Con't. from page 1, col. 3)

The next fifth Sunday night Union Service will be held at the Slater Church of God, with members of that denomination acting as hosts. The cooperative spirit in which these services are conducted is a source of pride to all Slaterites, and it is hoped that more people will attend the services in the future, although they have been well attended up to the present.

FOSTER-HAYES

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Foster of Marietta announce the engagement of their daughter, Gwendoly, to Mr. Clyde Hayes of Dacusville, S.C. The wedding is to take place in April. Miss Foster is a graduate of Slater-Marietta High School and, for the past two years, has been employed in the office of Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc. Mr. Hayes is employed in the Preparation Deparment of the Slater plant.

---- The way to love anything is to realzie that it might be lost. -G.K. Chesterton. ----- Egotism is an anesthetic that Nature gives to a man to deaden the pain of being a darned fool.-David T. Armstrong

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GET A HUNDRED ON THIS TEST?

1. What do the following abbreaviations mean? (a) B.P.O.E. (b) U.S.S.R (c) A.S.P.C.C (d) P.B.K. (e) F.C.C. (f) S.A.R.

2. This one is sort of fun. The answers to the questions below are the abbreviated names of states in the union. (a) The Iron state (b) The ship state (c) The clean state (d) The baby state (e) The mob state (f) The boxing state

3. In the following list of names, the first names do not go with the last. Can you identify them correctly? (a) Henry Marshall (b) William Truman (c) Wilson O'Dwyer (d) Harry Windsor (e) Edward Wallace (f) George Wyatt

4. And can you identify these people by their initials? (a) W.S.C. (b) P.A.P. (c) D.D.E. (d) F.H.L (e) J.F.B. (f) C.K.S.

ANSWERS--- --- --- --- -- 1. (a) Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. (b) Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. (c) American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. (d) Phi Beta Kappa. (e) Federal Communications Commission. (f) Sons of the American Revolution. 2. (a) Ore. (b) Ark. (c) Wash. (d) Ga. (e)Mass. (f) Conn. 3. (a) George Marshall (b) Harry Truman (c) Wm. O'Dwyer (d) Edward Windsor (e) Henry Wallace (f) Wilson Wyatt. 4. (a) W.S. Churchill (b) Paul A. Porter (c) D.D. Eisenhower (d) F.H. LaGuardia (e) James F. Byrnes (f) Chiaug Kai-Shek.

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April 5, 1947 "COCKEYE MIRACLE" Starring: Frank Morgan Audrey Totter Keenan Wynn

April 7, 1947 "NO LEAVE, NO LOVE" Starring: Van Johnson Pat Kirkwood Keenan Wynn

April 11, 1947 "WAKE UP AND DREAM" Starring: June Haver John Payne Connie Marshall

April 12, 1947 "THE BOWERY" Starring: Wallace Berry George Raft Jackie Cooper Fay Wray

April 14, 1947 "HUMORESQUE" Starring: Joan Crawford Oscar Levant John Garfield

April 18, 1947 "THE MAN I LOVE" Starring: Ida Lupino Andrea King Robert Alda

Local Student Pack Many Boxes

The student of the SlaterMarietta Schools have recently filed 83 American Junior Red Cross boxes with various articles for children in the wartorn areas of Europe. Each box contains soap, wash cloths, pencils, and other articles which are difficult to obtain in such countries as France, Belgium and Italy.

As in the past, the children very eagerly demonstrated their ability and desire to helpl in this worthwhile endeavor.

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THANKSGIVING

For all that God in mercy sends, For health and strength, for home and friends, For comfort in the time of need. For every kindly word and deed, For happy thoughts and pleasant talk, For guidance in our daily walk, For all these things, give thanks.

For beauty in this world of ours, For verdant grass and lovely flowers, For songs of birds, for hum of bees, For the refreshing summer breeze, For hill and plain, for streams and wood, For the great ocean's mighty flood, For all these things, give thanks..

For the sweet sleep that comes with night, For the returning morning's light, For the bright sun which shines on high, For stars that glitter in the skyFor these and everything we see, O Lord, our hearts we lift to Thee And give Thee hearty thanks, Ellen Isabella Tupper

LIBRARY AGAIN RECEIVES BOOKS

Again, the librarian wishes to thank two library patrons for their kindness in donating books to the library.

Mrs. Lillamae Laws has given a book entitled "The Spoilers," by Rex Beach. This book will be welcomed by all those who enjoyed "Flowing Gold" and "Valley of Thunder," by the same author.

Mr. Roy Burnette donated two books called "Bedelia," by Vera Caspary, and " Congo Song," by Stuart Cloete. These books will provide several hours of light reading for those

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LINES FROM THE LIBRARY

We know that you will be interested in knowing something of the Dutch unit on which the library clubs are now working. The children are quite interested, and are so anxious to get some things made for the "Dutch scene" that both the Boys' and Girls' Clubs worked "overtime" last week. But, as many of you adults know, it takes lots of times and work to build a house-and, believe it or not, that's just what our boys are doing. They are making a Dutch house from cardboard and, according to plans, will have it just as colorful as a real house in Holland.

You mothers can vouch for the fact that making a quilt is also a hard job, but our girls don't mind; they are now working on some "Dutch quilts" which they themselves designed. The fact that it was hard for those who had never sewed to keep their thread from tangling, only added to the fun. It is a new and fascinating activity and promises some pretty quilts for the Dutch exhibit.

You should hear the Story Hour groups talk about the windmills, dikes, and cows of Holland. Other phases of Dutch life will be discussed at future meetings, and we must say that we are very proud of what these little folks are learning about Holland. They are also coloring some pretty pictures, which will be made into attractive booklets.

Many thanks to Peggy Scarce for giving the library an extra copy of the March issue of "The American Girl." It will be used by a number of girls, especially the Scouts.

Miss Marian Brown recently donated to the library two pamphlets which we are very happy to add to our pamphlet file. These titles are: "The Philadelphia Museum Bulletin," and "A Brief Guide to the Smithsonian Institution." We appreciate Marian's kindness in donating these booklets. ---- We are very happy to have Mrs. Melvin Jarrard of Cleveland as a new library member and invite her to use the library materials at every opportunity. ---- The Thursday afternoon Story Hour group is proud of its new member. She is Janice Cooper, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Cooper. Janice's father is n employee of the Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc., working in the Weaving Department. --- who enjoy something on the "myserious side." Many thank to Mrs. Laws and Mr. Burnette for their thoughtfulness ins haring their books. ---- To women thinking of marriage: "Have nothing to say to a man who is not liked and trusted by other men."-Dean Inge

Page Four THE SLATER NEWS April 3, 1947

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[illustration of a stork carrying a cloth bundle] Births

Mr. and Mrs. John William Vest of Renfrew announce the birth of a daugher, Carol Mildred, at the Wood Memorial Clinic on March 15. The baby weighed 7 lb. 2 oz. at birth. Mrs. Vest is the former Miss Mildred Harvin of Travelers Rest. Mr. Vest holds a Civil Service position at the Greenville Army Air Base. ----- Captain and Mrs. Carl J. Haan of River Falls are the proud parents of a son, born at the Wood Memorial Clinic on March 20. The baby, who has been named Carl J. Haan, weighed 9 lb. at birth. Mrs. Haan is the former Miss Eleanor Hollingsworth of Idaho. Capt. Haan is connected with the Engineering Corps at the Greenville Army Air Base. He is also a native of Idaho. ----- Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Acree announce the arrival of a daughter at the Greenville General Hospital on March 2. The little girl, who has been named Chris Workman, weighed 7 lb. 10 oz. at birth. Mrs. Acree is the former Miss Blanche Culberson of Woodruff. Mr. Acree is assistant office manager for the Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc.

FOR SALE

One horse, two years old, price $60.00. One mare mule, coming two years old, price $125.00. See David Tolley, Marietta, S. C.

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[Comic - spans top of column 2 and 3] TRUE! WE HAVE 80% OF ALL AUTOMOBILES

THE U.S. HAS ONLY 7% OF THE WORLD'S POPULATION; YET -

WE USE 75% OF THE WORLD'S SILK.

WE HAVE 50% OF ALL TELEPHONES.

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GIRL SCOUTS ARE VERY ACTIVE HERE

The Senior Girl Scout Troop of Slater enjoyed a trip to Greenville on Thursday night, March 6, 1947. This was the regular weekly meeting, and while in Greenville the girls enjoyed a movie and had supper. The Scouts were chaperoned by Miss Loftis, Mrs. Buchanan, Miss Ferree, and Mr. Woodruff. and everyone had a nice time.

On March 12, 1947, the Brownie, Intermediate, and

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Senior Scout Troops of Slater attended a Scout Tea in Greenville. The Tea was held in the Scout Department at IveyKeiths. The girls went to Greenville in the bus and were accompanied by the following Scout leaders: Mrs. McKinney, Brownie leader; Miss Williams, Intermediate leader; and Miss Loftis, Senior leader.

On Sat., March 15, 1947, the Slater Senior Girl Scout Troop attended a Scout Rally which was held a the Y. M. C. A. in Greenville.

The Scout troop from Slater had charge of the program which was as follows: 11:00 to 12:00 - Registration and get acquainted; 12:00 to 12:45 - Games; 12:45 to 1:30 - Lunch; 1:30 to 2:00 - Speaker. Mrs. Warren, a missionary for sixteen years in Africa, spoke to the girls and told them many interesting things about Africa. The Scouts enjoyed this talk very much.

At 2:00 o'clock, Mr. Frank Simpson, a photographer for The Greenville News, made pictures engaging in Scout activities. He made these pictures to put in the paper to show the public some of the things Senior Scouting has in store for the girls who join.

At the close of the program, the girls former their friendship circle and sang ''The More We Get Together.''

Those from Slater who attended this meeting were: Mrs. Buchanan, leader, Frances Poole, Josephine Knight, Madge Robinson, Joan Barrett, and Mary Dodson.

These meetings are held every other month and different Scout troops of Greenville County act as hostesses. There have been two meetings held prior to this one, the first being held at the Community Building in Piedmont and the second was held at the Christ Church Parish House in Greenville. The next meeting will be held in the month of May, and the girls are looking forward to having it here at Slater.

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OFFICE NEWS

Miss Gene Cason spent Sunday with relatives in Greenwood, S. C. Mr. and Mrs. Troy Hannon, Miss Mary Lou Tate, and Mr. Roy Hannon enjoyed a delightful chicken supper Tuesday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Tate of Taylors. Miss Vera Hembree and Mr. Jimmie Balloch, Jr. visited in Spartanburg Saturday. Mr. Floyd Carter of Union, uncle of Miss Maxine Carter, spent the week-end with Maxine's parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Carter. Miss Jeanne Ernest recently honored her friend, Miss Ena Vearl Carter, popular brideelect of this season, with a shower at her home on Earle St. in Greenville. Miss Carter received many lovely gifts. A number of games were played, after which refreshments were served.

Everyone Needs Praise At Times (Condensed from Liberty)

If parents and bosses administered praise oftener, the psycho-analysts would get a rest from the overwhelming rush of patients suffering from inferiority complexes. For we must bask in the warmth of approval now and then; otherwise the health of out self-respect becomes seriously endangered.

As a rule, husbands are blinder than wives to this need in the home. A survey of rural life uncovered one general complaint made by women living on farms. As the wife of one prosperous Ohio farmer expressed it:

''Maybe when I'm a hundred years old I'll get used to having everything I do taken for granted. As it is, life comes pretty hard when you don't hear a word of thanks for your efforts. Sometimes I feel like copying the woman who served her menfolk cattle fodder one day for dinner, after waiting 20 years for a word of praise, 'I've never heard aught to make me think you'd know the difference,' she said when they declared she must be crazy.''

Take the point of personal appeaarnce. It is a curious thing how many men, who never fail to observe the looks of other women, let their own wives go year after year without a word of attention. Thereby is sown the seed for much jealousy.

Dr. Ira S. Wile, who has had wide experience in dealing with

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difficult children, once told me of a particularly interesting case which made him realize the need of praise as a practical doctor's prescription.

''It was a case of twin boys,'' he said. ''One was particularly bright; the other seemed mentally inferior. The father asked me to find the reason.

''When I had gained the child's confidence he told m,e the story children almost invariably tell in such cases.

'' 'Why don't people like me,' he asked, 'the same as they do my brother? When he does anything they smile. When I do anything they scowl. I can't ever seem to do anything as good as he does.'

''I separated those boys as much as possible,'' said Dr. Wile. ''I had them placed in different classes in school. I told their parents to stop using comparisons as a goad upon the backward one, and to praise him for his own little accomplishments. He soon was standing on his own feet.''

Lack of praise is evident in business offices, too. One New Year's Day a millionaire of my acquaintance, whose pride it was never to offer a tip for any service, faced an unforgettable tragedy. His chief accountant committed suicide. The books were found to be in perfect order, the affairs of the dead man - a modest bachelor - were prosperous and calm. The only letter left by the accountant was a brief note to his millionaire employer. It read: ''In 30 years I have never had one word of encouragement, I'm fed up.''

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