All of the people who work with Mr. Harry
H. Straus gave him a surprise party Saturday
night, January 8th, in honor of his 65th birthday.
Approximately eight hundred employees and
guests were on hand to wish him many happy re
turns of the day. The program consisted of fun,
music, magic and a chorus of lovely ladies (?).
After Mr. Straus had cut the 280 pound cake,
all who attended the party were served a piece
of the cake, ice cream, turkey sandwiches and soft
drinks. Cake and ice cream were served to the
employees who were working and unable to
attend the party.
The employees presented Mr. Straus with a
Scott radio-phonograph, twelve silver cups, and a
large birthday card inscribed with the names of
all employees. A huge birthday card and a mov-
inv electric sign, HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR.
STRAUS, were used as a background for the
presents, and streamers around the cafeteria spell
ed out HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR. STRAUS and
HAPPY 40th ANNIVERSARY MR AND MRS
STRAUS.
TO MR. AND MRS
harry H. STRAUS
It is obvious from the program
Why we’re gathered here this eve,
And hope you will have had much fun
When it is time to leave.
We’ve thought about this party
In the many weeks that passed,
And the Joy we had in planning it
Can never be surpassed.
We would like to be on record
As we sit about this hall.
That the laughs and gaiety we’ve had
Are the efforts of us all.
From Shanty-town to filter plant.
From power-house to gate,
From end to end about Ms plant
We’ve looked forward to this date.
It is the Ecusta gang that welcomes you
And in unison we say,
God Bless you Mr. Straus
And a very happy birthday.
We could have ended at this point
For lack of words and rhyme.
But there is more that must be said
So we have planned the time.
In thinking out this party
And all to make it gay,
We decided to combine events
To include a wedding day,
lust forty years ago this week
You took yourself a wife,
A Person who you always say
Plays a big part in your life.
We would like for her to share with you
The plaudits that are due.
And stand together side by side
For that which will ensue.
We ask you sir, to take the hand
Of your most charming spouse
And come with her to this stand
Friends, greet MR. AND MRS. STRAUS.
2