V. 4 No. 48 - The Slater News

[print of old mill building] Old Slater Mill PAWTUCKET, R.I. Est. 1790

PERFECTION IN TEXTILES - A SLATER FAMILY TRADITION SINCE 1790 THE SLATER NEWS VOLUME 4 SLATER, S.C. DECEMBER 11, 1947 NO.46 Slater Mill SC 1943

[print of mill building] Slater Mill SLATER, SO. CAROLINA 1943

[photograph of a man in a suit spanning columns 1 and 2] Pictured above is Mr. J.N. Stroud, who recently retired as caretaker of the Slater-Marietta School after nearly twenty years of faithful, loyal and efficient service. Mr. Stroud is retiring because of ill health, but his many friends hope that he will recover and be amongst us for a long time to come.

[column 1] School Caretaker Has Long Record

On October 31, 1947, Mr J.N.(Jim) Stroud retired from the position of caretaker of the Slater-Marieeta School. Mr. Stroud began this work on July 1, 1928 and continued in this capacity for a period of nineteen years and four months. This is quite a long time to serve the public, and his presence is greatly missed.

During this period of service, Mr. Stroud was faithful to his task and honest in every respect. He secured the confidence of the teachers, and all the pupils loved and respected him. He was kind and courteous, and was always willing to do what he could for the comfort of the school children. Already he is greatly missed about the school, but best wishes go with him as he strives to regain his health.

The teachers and pupils of the local school wish to express to him publicly their apprerciation for all his labor, thoughtfulness, kindness, and jovial spirit.

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BAPTIST SOCIETY HOLDS MEETING.

The W.M.S. of the Slater Baptist Church met Tuesday night, December 9, at the home of Mrs. Hines S. Richardson of Slater. Eighteen members and three visitors were present for the occasion.

The meeting was opened with a song by the group. Prayer was then offered, after which the minutes were read and approved. It was reported that the Lottie Moon Christmas offering amounted to over forty dollars.

Mrs. Delia Miller had charge of the program which was very interesting and inspiring. Those taking park on the program were: Mrs. A.M. Ledford, Mrs. Hines Richardson, Mrs. Paul Foster, Mrs. Roy Whitmire, MRs. R.D. Rabb, Mrs. Myrtle Rogers, Mrs. J.G. Vickers, Mrs. Cecil Hyer, Miss Ruth Campbell, and Mrs. Charles Thompson.

(Con't. on page 2, col. 3)

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OPEN HOUSE HELD AT NEGRO SCHOOL

The new two-teacher Negro school was formally turned over to school officials on Monday night, December 8, at an open house by officials of the Slater Manufacturigng Co. Inc

An interesting program was arranged by Mr. J. H. Barnett, superitendent of the Slater Marietta Schools, and James McJunkin, the colored principal. Mr. J. A. White, Plant Manger of the Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc., who is also chairman of the Borad of Trustees of the local school, was present and delivered an intersting address, in which he presnted the school to Professor McJunkin. Robert H. Atkinson and Henry Jarrard, other members of the Board of Trusteets, spoke briefly. Also appearing on the program were Messrs. C. G. Hyer and L. T. Searee, who also spoke briefly.

On behalf of his race and school, James McJunkin accpeted the new school nand promised to use it for the advacement of his race and educational affairs. Prof McJunkin's remarks were very well appropriate for the occasion.

Also present was a chorus, whic delivered several songs and Negro sprituals, - and a local quartlet rendered several vocal numbers.

Refreshement of punch and cake were served to everyone attending this affair. These were furnished by the Slater community Association. The program closed with prayer by one of the Negro ministers present.

The new Negro school was built by the Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc. and titles to the building and grounds are to be retained by the Company, but the Negro school is to have full use of building and grounds. The new building is of tile construciton and is practically fireproof throught. The walls are of white plaster, and the woodwork is finished in a dark stain. It is equipped with fluorescent lighting, running water, and heat is furnished by fuel oil heaters. Several prominent educators of Greenville declared on a recent visit to the school, that it was best Negro school in Greenville County and perhaps the best in South Carolina.

Both white and color citizens of Slater are very proud of this new building. ----------------- Some men spend so much time trying to make a killing that they forget to make a living -- Wooden Barrel.

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Chrismas Play To Be Presented At Slater Hall on December 18

The annual Christmas play, which is sponsored by the three churches of Slater and Financed by the Slater Community Association, will be presented at Slater Hall on Thursday evening, December 18, at 7:30P.M. The play selected for this year is entitled " At The Inn" by Mary Russell. Admission is free an the public is cordially invited to attend.

A nativity type play has been given, here at Slater for the past four years, and the one to be presented this Christmas will be the fifth. At first, this play was sponsored by the Company and later by the Association but for the past several years the Slater chruches have been the sponsoring agents.

The majority of those taking part in the play are from the three local churches, and among these are the following: W. A Woodruff, Jr - Joel, the innkeeper of Bethlehem; F. J. Brannon, Jr - Joseph; R. P. Canham - Asa; The Rev. C. E. McAbee - Jacob; Jesse White, Jr. - Levi; Claude Guest - Semel; Larry Rabb - David; and H. S. Richardson, Ted Addington and E. A. McGill - the three Magi or Wise Men.

The ladies taking part are Mrs. E. A. McGill as Rachel and Miss Elizabeth Ammos as Mary.

The Angel Chorus will be composed of: June Pridmore , Patricia Summey, Betty Vassey, Freida Thornton, Eliane Foster, Frances Hester, Molly

[column 5] White, Mary Ann Tilley, Rosa Addington, Patty Addington, Beth Kaney, Betty Scarce, Lynn White and Ann Thompson.

Miss Eloise Lofits of the school faculty, is directing the play, and Mrs. Kathaleen Fowler will direct the music. Mr. W. Earle Reid will serve as stage manager.

As has been the custom for the past serveral years, elaborate costumes have been secured for this production, as well as an elaborate system of lighting. It is expected that this will play, will exceed those given in former years, and a large audience is expected to be present.

--------------- Baptist Young People Hold Intersting Meet

The Y. W. A. of Slater Baptist Church met in the homes of Miss Ellen Huffman and Miss Blondine Voyles durin the month of November.

The programs for these meetings centered around Africa. Miss Mildred Farthing, program chariman, prepared individual maps and program favors on Africa for the members. Miss Ellen Huffman prepared miniature umbrellas for the girls.

The hostesses served delicous refreshments consisting of sandwiches, potato chips, pickles, cookies, candy and gum and Pepsi-colas.

[photograph of man and woman spanning columns 4 and 5] Dr. T.L. Takacy is show giving employees of the Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc. free influenza shots. This service was inaugurated by the Slater Company this year, and in about seven hours, Dr. Takecy gave approximately 700 shots to employees on the first, second, and third shifts. A large percentage of employees availed themselves of this preventative measure.

Page Two THE SLATER NEWS December 11, 1947

[Column 1] The Slater News Published Every Two Weeks By Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc. Established 1790 In The Interest of Its Employees (Symbols NCIE and Editorial)

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, Sarah Lee Foster, and Estelle Barnett.

Preparation Department: Jessie Vassey, Julia Brown, Bertha Jones, Blanche McCall, Nellie Ruth Payne, Ruth Campbell, Marguerite Waddell, Mary B. Capps, and C. D. Rice.

Cloth Room: Opal W. Smith.

Commissary: Jorene Vickers.

Office: Betty Gillespie and Jeanne Phillips.

Community: Ruth Johnson and Ruby P. Reid. ----------------------------- EDITORIALS

Stockholders All

Whether you own stock or not, you still are a shareholder in your company by virtue of the services you provide the company through your job.

Every minute of concentration and application that you bring to your job represents your share of working stock in the company. It all adds up to the fact that every worker has a financial stake in the company which employs him.

Your job is your savings account. It is also your employer's savings account, for every bit of work that you effect daily represents the means of continuing and broadening the future of the company.

It's good to feel the interlocking of purpose in job and company. It is the gold-edged guarantee of a future for both workers and employers. We all stand to gain or lose by our individual actions.

The need for war production and immediate peace-time reconversion production is past. But the need for production on a continuing level basis still is urgent. Production, by company and individual workers, is one of the sure curbs on inflation.

Lazy minutes drifting away never to be regained are the stiffest kind of competition for production. Production means more dollars for everyone. And more dollars means dollars competing against each other to keep commoditites within the price range of the average wage earner's ability to pay. ----------------------------

Reputation is a bubble which others can blow up or burst by what they say behind your back.—O. A. Battista, Everybody's Weekly. ------------------------- [Column 2] SLATER DAY BY DAY

Pen Scratches

A recent editorial in a local paper talked about manners.

Manners are wonderful, and to see a person who unconsciously uses good manners is a rare delight.

The children used to learn a little rhyme in school that went like this: "Politeness is to do and say, the kindest thing in the kindest way." And Emerson said "Manners are the happy ways of doing things."

We chide our children for their lack of manners, and then very often grownups refuse to use ordinary courtesies in front of the small fry. Whenever older people are naturally polite to each other and to children as well, then the children are going to imitate these nice manners and everyone will be happier.

Good manners are largely a matter of self-control too, don't you think? Can you imagine two people quarreling violently and using such terms as "I beg your pardon" or "Please excuse me, I'm so sorry."

Good manners are like the family silver, the more they are used, the prettier they become. ------------------------------

Had your flu shots yet? Better take them, and take all other precautions possible to ward off flu and colds. Some pessimists are predicting that this winter is scheduled to be the worst one since 1927 for flu and colds. If you have never had flu, you are lucky. If you have had flu, then you are quite familiar with all the aches and pains and chills and fevers that flu brings. Any kind of a vaccine is far, far better than even a mild case of flu. -----------------------

Have you ever seen such a lovely autumn as we have had this year? The trees seem to be trying to outdo themselves in displaying gorgeous colors. A maple tree up on Fourth Street the other day flaunted four different colors at one time— green, red, yellow and brown.

And our water oaks have taken a very special delight in giving us a bright patch of brillance to contrast with the green of our white pines. Enjoy this array of color while you may, because soon Mr. I. C. Winter will festoon the bare branches with glittering icicles. Br-r-r-r-, put some more coal on the fire. ----------------------------

Card of Thanks

Mr. and Mrs. N. O. Hall and family wish to thank their friends for knidnesses shown in the death of Mr. C. C. Hall. They especially thank Mr. and Mrs. George Garland, Mr. and Mrs. Wade Turner, Mr. Grover Buchanan, Mr. Bennie Taylor, Willie Mae and Alma Hart, and Mr. J. Tilley. --------------------

[Column 3] Cloth Room Chatter

Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Johnson and daughter, Judy, enjoyed motoring to Hendersonville, N. C. recently.

Mrs. George Garland visited her sister, Mrs. Gay Carter, at Normal Hospital in Asheville, N. C. recently. While there, Mrs. Garland enjoyed Christmas shopping, and she reports that the streets of Asheville are very beautiful with all the Christmas decorations.

Mrs. Clara Bridgeman reports that her mother, sister, and brother had a very enjoyable week-end in South Boston recently, where they visited Mrs. Ethel Holt and family.

Mrs. E. B. Epps and sons, Mrs. J. W. Johnson, and Peggy and Betty Scarce were among the many persons enjoying the Santa Claus parade in Greenville Friday.

Friends of Elizabeth Rowland will be glad to hear that her sister, Mrs. Lucille Carroll, is improving rapidly following a recent operation.

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Smith enjoyed having dinner with Mrs. Smith's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Poole, of Travelers Rest last Sunday. ------------------------

SOUTHERN NEIGHBORS ARE RUBBER FARMERS

Rubber cultivation, developed in the Republic of Colombia as a war-time expedient, is now expanding on an even larger scale, reports the Middle America Information Bureau. Most of this increased rubber output finds a ready market in the United States.

The entire Pacific coast of Colombia is humid and tropical, with many regions ideally suited for the cultivation of rubber. The chief nurseries in Columbia are located in the zone of Uraba, and in Villa Arteaga.

The Colombian government, overlooking no opportunities to stimulate rubber cultivation, is encouraging small farmers to grow rubber in their family gardens. In Uraba, for example, the large plantations serve as demonstration centers for the distribution of information, agricultural data, and advice to all interested settlers. It is planned that each central plantation will be surrounded by small family plantings of rubber.

Rubber growers in Colombia today have the benefits of all the scientific developments in rubber planting of the past half century. Planters use clonal trees — the result of grafting a bud from stock of a tree of proved high yield—and obtain greater production per acre than the plantations of the Far East. --------------------------------------------------- Baptist Society (Con't. from page 1, col.2)

The meeting was then closed with prayer, after which the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Perry Rampey, served delicious refreshments, carrying out the scheme of the holiday season.

The January meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Charles Thompson of Slater.

[Heading spanning columns 4 and 5] GOINGS-ON - - - - - IN WEAVE ROOMS -

[column 4] Friends of Mrs. John Lane will be glad to know she has returned from the hospital and is doing nicely now. Mr. and Mrs. Lane have recently moved from Marietta to Route #2, Travelers Rest.

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cline, Frances Poole, Jean Hester, and Jorene Vickers attended the Parker-Greenville football game Friday night.

Mrs. G. J. Vickers and Johnnie were visitors in Gaffney last week-end.

Mrs. J. C. Staton, who is visiting her daughter in Chester, Pa., reports that she has another find grandson up there.

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stansell and family of Greenville, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Sprouse and son, Mrs. Dora Stansell, and Mrs. Allan Brannon of Piedmont were the Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Sprouse of Slater.

Mrs. Waymon Dublin was honored with a shower on Saturday night, November 29, at the home of her parents near Marietta.

Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Phillips has as their week-end guests, Mr. and Mrs. Carl J. Bryson and Sarah Phillips.

Jack Powers tells us he is enjoying fresh meat these days.

Third shifters are happy to have Mrs. Earline Thrift working with them again in No. 3 Weave Room.

Mr. and Mrs. Gaither Laws have moved into their new home and are enjoying it very much.

Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Sprouse, Mrs. R. P. Canham, Miss Sarah Canham, and Mrs. Nora Waldrop attended the funeral of Mrs. Waldrop's brother, Mr. Jim Young, at Beaverdam Church near Anderson.

Mrs. Cora Sprouse of Tumbling Shoals is visiting her sons, Mr. C. L. Sprouse and Rev. Ervin McAbee, and their families.

Coburn Oxner had as his week-end guest his mother, Mrs. Rhymer.

We notice that Charlie Clarke is all smiles since hog killing time has rolled around.

Mr. and Mrs. G.E. Ballenger of Slater had as their dinner guests Thanksgiving Day, Mr. and Mrs. James Mitchell of Sans Souci. Mrs. Mitchell is the former Miss Elizabeth Ballenger of Slater.

Mrs. Dessie Burrell had the pleasure of entertaining her sister, Mrs. A. C. Hayden, and family for Thanksgiving dinner. They were the overnight guests of Mrs. M. T. Henderson, and enjoyed a delicious midnight oyster stew.

Second shifters in Weave Room No. 3 welcome Mr. Perry Freeman. Hope you will enjoy working with us, Perry.

Did anyone see Mrs. Bernice Foster riding the new motor scooter???

We understand that wedding bells will be ringing Olin Rice's way around Christmas time. We are wondering who the lucky girl is!

Employees of No. 2 miss John Humphries since he has left Slater. John, we hope you will soon be back with us.

[Column 5] Pearl Price tells us she enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner with her brother, William Price, and his family.

We are sorry that Eleanor Bellamy has been out from work sick for several days, and hope she will soon be able to return.

Alvin Talley seems to be very happy lately. Could it be that he is expecting old Santa Claus to come around soon?

Harold Smith enjoyed rabbit hunting Thanksgiving Day, but reports that he didn't have much luck.

Esther Griffith and Nina Allison went Christmas shopping Monday and report they had a nice time shopping for Santa Claus.

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The SAFE Way Is RIGHT

-------------------------------------------- (comic strip) the LIGHTER SIDE by SiD HIX

[cartoon box 1 man on ground, bump on head with man holding pail standing over him] [man standing says] SORRY, JOE! I WAS SUPPOSED TO PUT SALT ON THAT ICE....... LOOKS LIKE I SLIPPED UP!

[second box] [Nurse on phone, man with bandage around head, arm, and right leg] [Nurse says] SORRY, MR. SMITH IS TIED UP NOW! [sign on wall] FIRST AID

[third box] [man falling off ladder with man standing over him] [man standing says] ALVIN, THIS BOOKLET ON LADDER SAFETY FELL OUT OF YOUR POCKET!

[fourth final box] [man standing, things spilled all over floor with man sitting, holding a paper, man sitting with GOOD HOUSEKEEPING paper] IT'S MY FAVORITE MAGAZINE!

From National Safety News Published by The National Safety Council

December 11, 1947 THE SLATER NEWS Page 3

[headline, spans columns 1 & 2]: PREPARATION DEPARTMENT N-E-W-S

[top page article, column 1] Miss Ruth Laws of Winthrop College spent Thanksgiving with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Laws.

Everyone is glad to see Fannie Cox back on the job after a brief illness.

Mrs. Bertha Meece spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Stancell, and sister, Mrs. Coleman Aiken.

We are glad to know that Irene Dunn's little brother has recuperated from a case of diptheria.

Mrs. Margaret Laws gave a party for Johnny on his third birthday. Approximately twelve guests were present to enjoy the games and refreshments.

Margie Bolt and Isabell Poole are very proud of their new residence.

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Banks sand Mr. and Mrs. Johnson Stephens were the Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Wilma Elrod.

Paul Jones reported killing only one rabbit Thanksgiving. Where's your luck, Paul!

Miss Lorraine Bowles of Furman University enjoyed a week-end recently with her mother, Mrs. Norma Bowles.

Second shifters welcome Jimmy Hightower back to the department as a filling checker after serving eighteen months in the Army.

Eugene Walls has recently received his third degree in the Masons and wants a ring for Christmas. Anybody got any rusty dollars?

We are sorry that Ruby Drury is in the hospital where she will undergo a serious operation. We wish for her a speedy recovery.

Coleman Finley has been transferred to the job of inspector on the second shift. Good luck, Coleman.

Mrs. Lillie Gilreath had as her recent dinner guests, Mrs. Maggie Gilreath and Mrs. Emily Gilreath.

We are glad to have Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jones back at work after being on the sick list for some time.

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We wish to congratulate Ruth Tenny and R. B. Buchanan on their approaching marriage and wish for them much happiness.

Miss Elsie Lee Pittman of Winthrop College, Rock Hill, S. C., visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Scarce during the holidays.

Mr. and Mrs. Ted Barker visited Mr. Barker's brother, Mr. J. F. Barker, in Augusta, Ga. recently.

After having enjoyed a ten day furlough at home, Carol McGill, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. McGill of Slater, has reported to Pittsburg, Cal. He expects to go from there to the Pacific area.

Employees of the DrawingIn Department have recently exchanged names for Christmas gifts. Each year at this time the Christmas Spirit is really high among these employees.

Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Simpson of Traveler's Rest, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hawkins of Greenville, Mrs. R. W. Simpson, and Mrs. Jim Plumley of Travelers Rest visited Mrs. Plumley's son, Mr. Morris Hawkins, in Nashville, Tenn. last week-end. While there they visited many points of interest and enjoyed attending the "Grand Old Opry" on Saturday night.

We are sorry to hear that Mrs. Grace Arms is ill. Hope you will soon be able to return to work, Grace.

Drawing-In employees, who have recently return to work at Slater after being borrowed by other mills are Mrs. Lucile McMullan and Mrs. Jettie Ledford from Abeeville Mills, and Mrs. Julia Brown and Mrs. Ruby McGill from Cleveland Cloth Mills in Shelby.

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bates visited Mrs. Bessie Robinson Monday night.

Mr. and Mrs. Billie Phillips attended the Smith—Bonie church wedding Saturday night.

First shifters welcome Mrs. Lois Bates Jewell as a new employee, and hope she will enjoy her work here.

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Weave Room News (Cont'd from page 2, col. 5)

If you like good hot dogs, visit Uncle Bob Griffith's hot dog stand at his house. Uncle Bob, we wish you the best of luck in your new business.

Margaret Stroud has returned to work at Slater as spare for all three weave rooms on the second shift.

Second shifters in No. 3 welcome Mrs. Annie Bell Suggs as a battery hand.

Mr. and Mrs. George Burrell and Mrs. M. T. Henderson take this opportunity to express their thanks and gratitude for the lovely floral offering in the recent deaths of their uncles, Mr. W. H. Hancock of Sumter, S. C. and Mr. L. N. Simpson of Greenville.

Everyone misses Doris Raines, who has been confined to her home due to illness. Hope you will soon be well again and back on the job, Doris.

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The Christmas spirit is already high among employees of #3 Weave Room. Drawing names is lots of fun, and it creates a good spirit of fellowship among employees.

News has been scarce in No. 3, second shift, lately, but employees report that they are very proud of their new lights and pretty floors which add much to the attractiveness of the plant and make the work more pleasant.

Miss Elizabeth Edens had the pleasure of treating her brother-in-law, Mr. C. C. Cantrell, with a nice trip to Asheville and other points of interest on his birthday. Mr. Cantrell is the father of Bernice Cantrell.

The bright smile on the face of Rosa Lee means that they have completed their new home and have moved in. Her cousin, Margaret Johnson, was present to enjoy the house warming. Rosa Lee, we hope you will be very happy in your new home.

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Theatre Guide

December 13, 1947 "THE CORPSE CAME C. O. D. Starring: George Brent Adele Jergens Joan Blondell _________________ December 19, 1947 "MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET" Starring: Maureen O'Hara Edmund Gwenn John Payne ________________ December 20, 1947 "SMOKY RIVER SERENADE" Starring : Paul Campbell Billy Williams Ruth Terry ---------------------------------- December 26, 1947 "SWING THE WESTERN WAY" Starring: Jack Leonard Thurston Hall Mary Dugan ---------------------------------- Popular Selections At Slater Library

Book-Of-The-Month Club Selections for November:

"Back Home", by Bill Maudlin.

This amusing book, consisting of some 50,000 words of text and approximately 200 of the author's best cartoons, gives Maudlin's impressions of "home" when he returned to it after five years of war. Like many others, Bill Maudlin went to war as a boy, and returned as a full-fledged citizen who had won fame as a soldier cartoonist. He was shocked at some of the things he found "back home"—things he didn't expect to find.

His book deals with "the kind of things most decent people hate but don't do much about." As someone has said, it shouts what millions of Americans are merely murmuring.

You'll want to read this book which is now in the library. ---------------------------------- "Miracle On 34th Street", by Valentine Davies.

This book, which has very appropriately been called a twentieth century "Christmas Carol" will be a real prelude to the Christmas season, since it is the story of an old man who thinks he is Santa Claus. As you begin to read the book, you may even believe that he is Kris Kringle, and the reindeer in the zoo eat out of his hand. But many people around Kris Kringle refuse to believe he is Santa Claus, and try to have him put away as a lunatic. A trial follows, which not only involves Kris Kringle, but also the politcal future of the presiding judge. However, the judge renders a verdict which emphasizes "peace on earth and good will toward men."

You will enjoy this warmly humorous story which is available at the library.

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LINES FROM THE LIBRARY

"Books are keys to wisdom's treasure; Books are gates to the lands of pleasure; Books are paths that upward lead; Books are friends. Come, let us read."

Inscription from the Children's Reading Room, Hopkinton, Mass. ---------------------------------- Several children have recently joined the Story Hour groups. We are delighted to have them, and we trust that their affiliation with Story Hour will afford them many happy experiences. Those joining the Thursday afternoon group are:

Gib Rogers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Rogers. Junior Teems, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Teems.

New members for the Friday afternoon group are:

Jim Horton, son of Dr. and Mrs. W. F. Horton. Benny Burnette, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Burnette.

Other new library members are Misses Jorene Vickers and Christine Burdett. Jorene, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Vickers of Slater, is employed in the plant Commissary. Christine, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Burdett, is a member of the seventh grade in the local school. ---------------------------------- Many thanks to Barbara Godfrey for donating to the library a copy of "The Bobbsey Twins" or "Merry Days Indoors and Out." This book is one of a series dear to the hearts of children, and we are sure it will be enjoyed by all who read it. ---------------------------------- Congratulations to Raymond Gosnell who was recently promoted from Story Hour to the Boy's Library Club. Raymond, a son of Mr. and mrs. H. B. Gosnell, was eight years old in October.

[cartoon sketches, spans columns 4 & 5] TRUE THESE TRAFFIC DEATH DODGERS ARE FUGITIVES FROM THE UNDERTAKER

[sketch of man jaywalking past auto] CAUTIOUS AND LOOKS WHERE HE IS GOING BUT STILL VIOLATING THE LAW OF TRAFFIC & COMMON SENSE.

[sketch of elderly woman jaywalking] SAFE ACROSS THE STREET BUT WHAT A CHANCE, JAY WALKING IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS FOR THE ELDERLY.

[sketch of woman jaywalking across road in front of truck] WORRYING ABOUT HER HAT, PAYING NO ATTENTION TO THE TRUCK. AFRAID OF LOSING HER HAT BUT THINKING NOTHING OF HER LIFE & LIMB.

[sketch of woman jay walking between 2 parked cars] SAVING A FEW STEPS MAY SAVE THIS JAYWALKER FROM THE EFFORT OF WALKING AGAIN.

[sketch of man jaywalking in back of a streetcar] LAZY GUY MAY HAVE ALONG REST IF HE DOESN'T STOP RUNNING IN BACK OF STREETCARS.

[sketch of 4 women jaywalking between cars] DODGING DEATH, JAYWALKERS DART BETWEEN AUTOS. THIS TIME THEY MADE IT. IT MAY BE DIFFERENT NEXT TIME.

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LOCAL SCOUT TROOP ENJOYS OUTING

The intermediate Girl Scout Troop of Slater, under the leadership of Miss Ruth Campbell and Mrs. R. D. Rabb, enjoyed a hike and cook-out recently, which all of the girls enjoyed immensely.

At another meeting during the month of November, the girls made candy.

This active troop is composed of the following girls: Sara Faye Johnson, Elizabeth Clary, June Pridmore, Margaret Robinson, Betty Garrett, Carolyn Dixon, Sigrid Gosnell, Janice Williams and Athalee Christopher. ---------------------------------- In reorganization of the musical direction of the Philharmonic Orchestra of Havana, Juan Jose Castro, noted Latin American conductor, has been appointed to direct the destinies of the Cuban symphony group, reports the Middle America Information Bureau. Outstanding soloists have signed to appear in Havana during the coming season, including Jascha Heifetz, Kirsten Flagstad, Claudio Arrau, and Nathan Milstein. Eugene Ormandy and Bruno Walter will appear as guest conductors. ---------------------------------- It's time now for a brief Middle America quiz. Thinking cap on? What republic of Middle America is known as the "Land of Eternal Spring"? And what island republic has been known as the "Pearl of the Antillos" since the days of the buccaneers? The answers, respectively: Guatamala and Cuba. ---------------------------------- Jean Pittman of Cross Plains was a recent visitor at the library. Jean is a cousin of Marjorie and Catherine Pittman, who belong to the Thursday afternoon Story Hour group, and we enjoyed having her with us for a Story Hour period.

Page Four THE SLATER NEWS December 11, 1947

[Column 1]

Children's Clubs Decorate Library Memebers of the library clubs are justly proud of the Christmas decorations which they have placed in the library.

This holiday activity began to buzz Monday afternoon, December 8, when the Girls Club trimmed the Christmas tree. The brilliantly lighted tree is enhanced with colorful balls, tinsel, and jeweled icicles, and topped with an electri star. Under the tree, the girls arranged a Christmas scene portraying a countryside covered with snow, over which Santa in his sleigh is making his way to a nerby farmhouse. On Santa's route, the girls placed a picturesque church and an angel.

On Wednesday afternoon, the Boys' Club made ceterpieces for the library tables. These decorations feature tall red candles are surrounded by Christmas greens, interpersed with pine cones brightly painted by the boys.

The Story Hour Goups decorated the bulletin board as their part in "bringing Christmas to the library". The children cut Santas, Christmas trees, candles, bells, stars and holly from colored paper. These cut-outs were then pasted on small cards, thus making miniature posters which were put on the bulletin board.

Mrs. Reid, the librarian, commended the children on the fine work which they did in decorating the library for Christmas. Although they worked under the librarian's supervison, the children's ideas were carefully incorporated into the decorating scheme, and they were given the opportunity to do the decorating as part of their club activity. The librarian states that the children enjoyed every minute of this work and that this holiday project has provided a wonderful opportunity for them to "work together" to produce something to be enjoyed by all.

[photograph of 2 men spanning columns 1 and 2 in the bottom ] Office employees also took flu shtos along with other employees of the Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc. Here Dr. Takacy is shown administering a shot to Ralph P. Alexander, office manager at Slater. Incidentally, Mr. Alexander is one of the oldest employees of the Slater Company, having been emplyed here for approximately twenty years.

[Photograph of Football team spanning columns 2,3 and 4 in the top ] Staff Photographer Claude Guest visited the local school recently and secured the above picture of the footbal team and their coach. W. A. Woodruff, Jr. Most of the boys on this squal were youngsters and were playing their first football. They won few games this year, but always managed to make it intersting for the oppsition. Since the majority of the players return to school next year, the squal should be stronger than ever.

[Column 2] Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Goldsmith of Travelers Rest annouce the marrige of their daughter, Ruth Irene, to Robert J. T. Styles of Greenville on November 15,1947. The wedding took place at hight noon at the home of the Rev. James F. Finley of Greenville, in the presence of a few close friends and relatives of the couple.

The bride wore a white wool-gabardine suit with brown accessories. Her courage was a purple thorated orchid.

Mrs. Styles is a graduate of Travelers Rest Hight School and is now employed in the Cloth Room of Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc.

The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Theron Styles of Greenville, and is a graduate of Laurel Creek High School. He served eighteen months in the armed forces, and is now emplyed with the Poe Piping and Heating Company of Greenville.

Following a short wedding trip, the couple are making their home at Travelers Rest.

[Column 3] OFFICE NEWS Among those attending the Greeville-Parker football game Friday night were the following office employees; Maxine Carter, Connie Henderson, Louise Booth, Betty McMullan, and Clara Schwiers.

Mr. C. E. Finely enjoyed a nice vacation last week.

Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Cashion were among those who were present at the Americal Legion Barn Dance on Thanksgiving.

Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Batson visited relatives in Pickens Sunday afternoon.

Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Rogers and son spent Thanksgiving Day with Mrs. Roger's mother MRs. Elizabeth Woord of Duncan S.C.

Visiting in the home of Miss Elizabeth Ammons during the Thanksgiving holidays were: Mr. and Mrs. Lankford Smith and son, Mrs Darrell Toby and children, Mr. And MRs Gilbert Rogers and Son, all of Greenville; Mrs. L. W. Wood of Duncan, Miss Mae Walker of Duncan and Lander College, and Miss Joe Shands of Miami, Fla. and LAnder College.

Miss Mary Stone, Mr. Roy Tate, Miss Clara Schwiers and Mr. Donald Waldrop visited in the Pickens Saturday.

Misses Betty McMullan, Louise Booth, and Ophelia Riley were among those who attended the Americal Legion Barn Dance at Slater Hall Thursday night.

Mr. Allen Suttle has been confined to his home for several days due to a foot infection. We wish for him a speedy recovery.

A beautiful new 300-room hotel, with a large garden, swimming pool, tennis courts, and a regulation golf course, will be built in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, for U. S. vacationisits, reports the Middle America Information Bureau. The hotel, to be started within the next six months, will be a first class luxury establishment, complete with a large, modern casino, restaurants, night club, showrooms, and bars. A minimum of $2,0000,000 will be invested in its construction.

[Column 4] BOOK DONATED BY MRS. JOHNSTON

Many thanks to Mrs. Fannie Mae Johnston for dontating the library a book called " The Movie Scout" by Norton Jonathan, an Eagle Scout. This book, sometimes called "The Thrill Hunters" , is one of adventure and mystery, and should prove interesting to all those who enjoy this type of reading material.

Mrs. Johnston, who reads extensively, has made other book donations tho the library, and her thoughfulness is greatly appreciated.

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Gay, tropical Havana, mecca for tourists from North America, is rapidly approaching the one million population mark the Middle America Information Bureau reports. This fabulos city, one o fthe oldest in the New World, has come a long way from the original settlement of 52 persons which comprised this "Key to the New World and Rampart to the West Indies", at is was once name by royal Spanish decree.

-------------- A thinking driver doesn't drink; a drinking driver doesn't think. - Harford Courant.

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Births

Mr. and Mrs. Alkin Bruee of Marietta annouce the arrival of a daughter at the Wood Memorial Clinic on November 22. The liitle girl, who has been named Joyee Elaine weighed 7lbs. 14ozs at Birth.

Before her marriage, Mrs. Bruee was Miss Euniee Moddy of Travelers Rest.

Mr. Bruee is employed by the Slater Manufacturing Co., Inc. and works in the Shop.

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Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lee Batson of Marietta are the proud parents of a daughter, born at the Wood Memorial Clinic on November 25. The baby weighed 7lbs. 12ozs. at birth.

Mrs. Batson is the former Miss. Delores Kirkpatrick of Peoria Illinois.

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Mr. and Mrs. W. R, Morgan are receiving congratulations on the arrival of daughter at the Wood Memorial Clinic on November 23. The little girl has been named Judith Ann.

Mrs. Morgan is the former Miss Ellen Viola Center of Travelers Rest.

Mr. Morgan is connected with the State Highway Department.

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Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Canham of Marietta annouce the birth of an 8lbs. 7oz. boy at the Wood Memorial Clinic on November 30. The baby has name Paul Harward.

Before her marriage, Mrs. Canham was Miss Louise Surratt.

Mr. Canham is employed in the Weaving Department of the Slater Manufacturing Co. Inc.

--------------------------- Mr. and MRs. Joseph Helpa of Chester, Pa. are the pround parents of a son, Donald Raymond born in Noverber 19, 1947. The baby weighed 6lbs. 10oz at birth.

Mrs Helpa is the founder of Miss Kathryn Station of Slater, and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Staton.

[Photograp of Chairs Column 4, and 5 in the bottom ] FOR GOOD BARBER SERVICE VISIT Slater Barber Shop - Slater, S.C. N. C. HAWKINS, Proprietor