BADIK NORTH CAROLINA
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WELCOME SOLDIERS
PON the entrance of America into the world w^ar, the desire to do some service for our
country was the cause of Badin losing a number of her boys. The first call for volunteers
for the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps was met with a hearty response, and quite a number
left us to serve in the various naval and military branches of the Government. We were very sorry
to lose these fine young men, but reconciled ourselves with the belief that it would only be for
a short time, and that we would soon welcome them back as conquering heroes.
We regret the necessity of having to accept the fact that so far four of these boys will never
return, and it is to the relatives and friends of these four that our hearts go out in sympathy. To
the more fortunate ones, we extend our glad hand of welcome, and give them the assurance that
in so far as it is possible their old or better jobs will be awaiting them. Should any worthy
ones return whom we would not be able to take care of to their entire satisfaction, on account of
the quick and uncertain changes which are taking place, caused by a more or less uncertain
future, I ask these men not to lose faith in us, for we are looking out for them.
The Tallassee Power Company, under the guidance of the parent company, The Aluminum
Company of America, is behind our Government too strongly to let any soldier who was drafted
by his Government return with any regrets.
And to other discharged soldiers, who may never have worked at Badin, I want to say that we
have certain kinds of work in which they will find satisfaction, should we be able to employ them
after we have taken care of our former soldier employees.
For a man who has undergone the rigorous trials of war, I know of no place of employment
more agreeable to his future welfare than Badin, endowed as it is with pleasant surroundings, with
people who extend the welcome hand, and a spirit of unity, which is what all people should strive
to obtain. Here he can turn his hand again to the advancement of civilization.
The climate is most beneficial, and recreation after work is well provided for; so if this
announcement falls into the hands of one of these returned soldiers, I trust he will communicate
with the Employment Manager, who will be pleased to answer any and all questions concerning
the work and living conditions. -v, m n t.
In closing I wish to state that, contrary to the procedure in many places, the Tallassee Power
CompIny°maintained the schedule of house rents and other charges the same as in peace times,
and this notwithstanding the substantial increases made in the wages and salaries of its employees.
At the expense of repetition, I will say that wherever possible our returning soldier boys
will be «e„ care of in . manner befitting their p«l »erific«. ^ ^ ^
(R.printed from 'THE BADIN BULLKTIH." M«th. ifif)