PAGE 4 Tir«$lone SKlllWi 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. * \ ^ ' ' I ■i™b 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. —Turn to page 7 ★ ★ ★ 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. ★ ★ ★ 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.

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