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shift. They were either mental or phys
ical cowards. In either case, they were
slackers, and. somebody else had to car-
their load. You will have to hold up
your end if you expect to get very far.
Uncle Johnny McGregor had a lot of
explaining to do the other morning. It
seems that Uncle Johnny missed some
his men ,and made a trip into the un
explored regions back of the pot lining
department to find them. The light was
poor in this particular location, and Un-
cle Johnny must have tripped over some
thing which caused him to fall and injure
ittiself quite painfully about the face.
We understand that Jas. Vann seriously
considered hunting up another member
the Safety Committee in the Pot
ooms, but wer believe now that he has
changed his mind.
Once more Mr. Jenkins is going around
^ith a worried look on his face—not that
e has lost anything, but he is not happy
iiiiless he sees three or four cars of ore
Per day rolling into Badin. This is es
pecially true when our ore stock gets as
ow as it is at present. We believe that
is smile will be back again in a few
^ys, as the ore plant has started larger
shipments in our direction.
During the last run of the pot in Pot
oom No. 20 several of the men from
e other Pot Rooms came over to in-
spect the outfit and cast their comments
ereon. At one place on the side of the
P?t there was a small water leak drip-
Ping into a large tin can. When L. P.
'^arland saw this he said, “You can’t fool
^e any longer; this isn’t a pot, it is a
Moonshine outfit.”
We Were all sorry to see Mr. W. H.
mith leave Badin, but we are glad to
p ^ that he is not leaving the Aluminum
ompany family at this time, but is go-
to the Alcoa Works for an indefinite
period.
Mr. Moody is spending his vacation
''^ith his daughter, at Newton, N. C.
—R. E. P.
After many good months with us here
in the Mechanical Department, Mr. J. K.
Cherry had a funny notion a few days
ago that the Narrows held m store
greater opportunities for him than we
could furnish, so he proceeded to trans
fer, and we hope that Joe will find there
the fullness of his expectation.
Mr Kirk Erb was called to Maryville
a few days ago, to do some special work
there. “Kirby” thinks he will
in the course of a month. We will be
glad to see him, for we miss him on the
camping trips and other outings.
Mr. J. A. Moore tells us that he feels
natural again, after hemg a
bachelor for some time. His wife has r -
turned from her vacation in this State
and South Carolina.
Mr. H. 0. Hix reports a great time
while -on his vacation. Of course “Big
Hix” says he didn’t get married, but we
can’t tell just yet, for he hasn’t been
back long enough for all the details to
be ascertained.
Mr. A. P. Allen was confined to his
home for several days recently, but he
is able to be out in the shop again. We’re
glad to see him improving.
Mr. H. M. Ragsdale was called away
Tuesday to Albemarle, on account of the
death of his sister’s baby.
Mr. E. M. Evans has returned from
Raleigh, and reports a good trip.
Mr. J. C. Dick is spending his vaca
tion at his home, near Badin.
—W. G. N.
Machine Shop
M. S. Ragsdale’s baby has been
Seriously sick for some time, Mr. Rags-
being out of the Shop two weeks.
e hope that the child will soon be well.
Mr. H. S. Leafe has been indisposed, at
his home in New London, for a few days.
Mr. B. C. Forrest’s baby, who drank
^ small amount of lye, is improving nice-
will be well again in a few days
^ it continues to gain strength.
DADIN
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