MACHINE BOOKLET
By Margaret Smith, Sara Loftis and Eula Landreth
As the Christmas season draws near we find
many in this department making plans for out
of town shopping trips and a few are lucky
enough to have vacations. Guy Mull said he
could hardly wait until Christmas day so he could
play with Andy’s toys.
A miscellaneous shower was given for Thelma
Snyder and Jack Wilson at the home of her
mother at Etowah. Thelma and Jack plan to be
married sometime this month.
Phil Riddle spent his week’s vacation at home
digging a basement. Penny Tinsley visited rela
tives in Hendersonville. Others having vacations
are Mabel Wolfe, and Laura Pharr.
John Souther visited this department while on
leave from the armed forces. He has been sta
tioned in Greece for some time. His sister, Louise
Houk, is forelady in Machine booklet and John
also worked with us before reenlisting in the
Air Corps.
Ruby Oliver’s husband, Boyd, left for the Navy
on December 2. Ruby is staying with her mother
at Cherryfield.
At Christmas time everyone hopes that their
past may be forgotten but their present remem
bered.
In closing we wish all a Happy Holiday Season!
Shown ahove is a donkey made by Lillian King
(Champagne) and her daughter. They began work
on the donkey when they heard a request on the
radio for hand-made presents for distribution
among patients in Veterans’ hospitals.
ACROSS THE TRACKS
By Hilda Hunnicutt
As the happiest and most
cheerful season of all, Christ
mas, is approaching, everyone
is quite busy wondering what
to get who for Christmas. A
great deal of credit should bs
given to Martha Sellers and
Dorothy Burns — they had
enough foresight to get their shopping done three
weeks before Christmas.
At this time we would like to welcome Jim
Rickards, our new Research Chemist, into our
midst. Jim is originally from Canton but was last
working up in New Jersey. He has moved his
family including his parakeets to Brevard. He and
his wife attended the last Bingo party and Jim
was glad to report that his wife was lucky enough
to win an ash tray.
During our last snowfall, Martha Sellers and
John Goldberger, our camera fiends, snapped
some beautiful colored pictures of winter scenery.
No matter how cold the weather, they are always
ready and able to take pictures.
Mary Jane McCall took a week’s vacation dur
ing Thanksgiving week. She spent several days in
South Carolina. Why South Carolina appeals to
her so much is quite a mystery.
Eugene Eggert furiously tried to finish his house
during his week’s vacation. He didn’t say he
worked too hard—just that the vacation wasn’t
long enough. (Are they ever?)
J. O. Davidson was on a week’s vacation, but I
have been unable to find out whether or not it
was exciting.
Charles Glazener is really coming up in the
world. He has acquired a new rating in the Navy,
that of Lt. Commander. Congratulations, Charlie!
Our department was well represented in the
presentation of Handel’s "The Messiah” which was
presented last Sunday in Brevard. Gus Grose was
one of the tenors and Charles Jolliff played the
organ. From all indications, it was quite success
ful.
Lois Heath will welcome any and all suggestions
as to what she can give her "One and Only” for
Christmas. She’s terribly frustrated about the whole
situation.
Everyone please include Mary Jane McCall and
Eetty Brown in his letter to Santa. All they want
are two tall, handsome men with blue Cadillacs.
Such a sensible and reasonable request!
Last of all, during this Christmas season, let’s
remember that God is the giver of all gifts. He
gives us rain and sunshine, friends and loved ones,
and all the things that are really most dear to us.
Here’s hoping for a wonderful Christmas and New
Year to all of you.