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JUNE, 1956
Miss Mariha Kendrick, Main Office, attended the State Federa
tion of Music Clubs Convention in Raleigh, N. C. April 18-20. Miss
Kendrick represented the Sharps and Flats Club of which she is
president.
Mrs. Earline Cressman, Main Office, her husband Lane, and
friends spent a week of vacation in Tallahassee and Daytona Beach,
Fla.
Roy Ccirver, Shipping Department, has returned to work after
several weeks of illness.
Miss Delores Turner and Mrs. Margie Marlin, both of Main Of
fice, entertained at a miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Paul Jackson,
the former Miss Frances Bolick. The shower was at the home of
Mrs. William Cosey on May 4. Eighteen guests were present.
The office personnel entertained Mrs. Paul Jackson, the former
Miss Frances Bolick, at a luncheon at the Firestone Girls Club on
Friday, April 20. A miscellaneous shower was presented Mrs. Jack
son from the 33 guests.
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J. E. Spencer, who retired from Firestone as Employment
Manager May 31, was honored at a dinner celebrating his birthday,
Sunday, May 13, at his home at 104 South Firestone Boulevard. For
the occasion there were 20 friends and relatives present. Special
guests were the Reverend David F. Blue, Jr., and his family. Mr.
Blue is minister of West Avenue Presbyterian Church. Also present
were Mrs. Mary Tom Striebirch and two children from Belmont;
Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Spencer, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Plonk and children,
and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wilson and children.
Spiimini
Mr. and Mrs. Will A. Brown spent a recent week end with Mrs.
Gaines Brown, mother of Mr. Brown, who was celebrating her
birthday in Pendleton, S. C.
Miss Margaret Davis visited her brother, Gather Davis and
other relatives in Gaffney, S. C.
Mrs. Maude Bryson spent a week in Jacksonville, Fla., visiting
her brother, Buford Dudley, and her sister, Mrs. C. W. Lindsey and
family.
Mrs. Leila Wilson, reclaimer, and her husband Gomer Wilson,
of the Carding Department, have spent several week ends in
Anderson, S. C. visiting Mr. Wilson’s brother, George, who has been
in the hospital.
Mrs. Donnie Crawford, spooler tender, and family visited rela
tives in Copperhill, Tenn., recently.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bates and family of Chesham, N. H., are
visiting Mrs. Lorene Lewis, warper tender.
PFC Charles Wiggins is home on leave from Germany visiting
his mother, Mrs. Rosalie Burger, starter maker.
Janies Hawkins, sweeper, is a new employee in this Depart
ment.
Lela Mitchell, warper tender, recently visited her father, M. H.
Rowland, who is ill at his home in Marble, N. C.
S. B. Spencer, husband of Lillie Spencer, spooler tender, is
spending a few weeks in Danville, Va.
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Typical of the many young
people from Firestone families
is this graduate of Tryon High
School, near Bessemer City. She
is Carolyn Carpenter, daughter
of Russell Carpenter, elevator
operator at the plant; and Mrs.
Carpenter of Spooling. Miss
Carpenter was a member of the
cast of the Senior class play and
was graduated in exercises at
Tryon May 21. She plans to at
tend a Gastonia business school,
beginning this fall.
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Right and Wrong—Gentry Tindall, Shop,
demonstrates the safe and unsafe way to crank a
gasoline-driven mower. At left, he stands in
front of the machine, which is likely to lurch
forward when the rope is pulled and the motor
starts. Although his foot is on the mower guard,
there is danger that it may slip and come in con
tact with the revolving blade. At right, he stands
to the side of the mower, holds the handle and
keeps his feet clear of the blade.
Use Of Power Mower Calls for Safety Rules
Summertime means time for living leisurely
in the out-of-doors. For many it is vacation time,
with swimming, sunning, and other activities. To
others, summer means working outside in the
garden, and around the house. And that usually
includes taking care of the lawn.
This job requires the use of tools that are a
source of accidents. Likely, you have a power
mower to keep your lawn in order. The plant
Safety Department has some timely suggestions
which can help you to avoid a serious, or even
fatal accident.
GASOLINE-POWERED MOWERS
Mow in daylight hours only, unless you have
good artificial light. .
Wet grass is slippery. Wait until the grass is
dry before using your mower.
Watch out for others, especially small children.
Never allow them to play around where mowers
are being used.
Wearing safety glasses while mowing will pro
tect eyes from objects thrown by the machine.
Stop the motor, when readjusting or repairing
the mower. And of course, never reach into the
engine or blades while the motor is going.
Stop the motor if you move the mower from
one level to another. Never lift the mower while
the engine is running.
Never refuel the mower while it is running.
After you have put gasoline in the tank, allow
some time for evaporation of any you may have
spilled on the outside of the machine.
Carefully inspect the area to be mown. Take
away rocks, sticks, wire or other materials that
don’t belong. This will reduce possibility of fly
ing objects.
Watch out for the gasoline in your mower. You
can be burned when gasoline is spilled on the
hot exhaust pipe, causing the gas to flare up.
Keep gasoline in a safety can—not such contain
ers as a glass jug. And always keep gasoline away
from children.
ELECTRIC MOWERS
Electric mowers can also be potential sources
of accidents. In addition to such hazards as flying
objects and cuts from the blade, there is the
danger with electricity itself. Extension cords for
the electric mower should be heavy enough to
carry the load—not ordinary lamp cord. Keep
electric connections and cords in good condition.
If cord is cut by the mower, do not touch it until
you have cut off the power at the source.
TRAVEL NOTES
Pageantry, Fun-in-the-Sun On June Agenda
The month of June is packed with variety for
those on-the-go in the outdoors. Folk festivals,
fishing, golfing and riding and other sports,
garden tours and outdoor dramas are but a few
attractions on the month’s schedule.
In North Carolina three outdoor dramas, blend
ing stories of history with all the glamour of 20th
century stagecraft, reopen in late June to play
nightly except Mondays through Labor Day
week-end in the state’s mountain and coastal
vacationland.
“Unto These Hills,” America’s largest-attended
outdoor drama opens on June 26 at Mountainside
Theatre at Cherokee, largest community on the
Cherokee Indian reservation in the Great Smok
ies. “The Lost Colony,” the country’s oldest sym
phonic drama, opens its 16th season at Oceanside
Theatre, Manteo, June 16. At Daniel Boone
Theatre, Boone, “Horn In The West,” opens its
5th season June 30. Across the state line in
Tennessee in the Smokies a newcomer play will
relive the story of John Sevier, Revolutionary
hero and first governor of the Volunteer state.
“Chucky Jack” will open its first season at
Hunter Hills Theatre, Gatlinburg, June 22.
OF INTEREST to Firestone sportsmen is this
note on fishing in the state. Along the coast, fish
ing continues good through the summer. More
than 15 ocean piers are located on the North
Carolina coast and there are choice surfcasting
spots near all the beach resorts. In the Great
Smokies and Blue Ridge, hundreds of miles of
trout streams are open now through August.
Statewide, lakes and rivers yield good catches
of bass and panfish.
From June 11 through 14, North Carolina State
College sponsors a Sports Fishing Short Course
at Nags Head on the coast.
The North Carolina “Fishing and Hunting
Guide” is available free on request from
State Advertising Division, Raleigh.
OF SEVERAL folk festivals in June most
mous is “The Singing on the Mountain,”
lofty Grandfather, near Linville. The 32nd annu^
day-long program of old-time songs and family
picnics is set for June 24. On the same day
State Singing Convention will be held in Bensoi^
Blooming of mountain laurel, flame azalea an
rhododendron in June provides a color spectac
for travelers. Varying according to altitudes, th®
plants offer a continuous floral parade throug
the third week in June. On Roan Mountain nea
Bakersville, is the setting for the annual Rhodo
dendron Festival, June 23 and 24.