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Page Six MEL — ROSE — GLEN March Issue TEN LITTLE WORKERS Ten little workers, feeling fit and fine— One smoked in the shavings bin . . Then there were nine! Nine little workers thought they’d be late, One ran through a red light . . . Then there were eight! Eight little workers looking up to heaven— One fell down an eleator shaft. Then there were seven! Seven little workers putting in hard licks. One mixed booze with gas . . . Then there were six! Six little workers glad to be alive, One forgot his respirator . . . Then there were five! Five little workers standing near the door, One thought a wire was “dead Then there were four! Four little workers—one scratched his knee. Didn’t go to First Aid . . . Then there were three! Three little workers — nothing much to do. One took a chew of tobacco with out first washing his hands . .. Then there were two! Two little workers took stairways on the run. One missed his footing . . . Then there was one! One little worker, thought of the other nine, Began to practice Safety— NOW HE’S DOING FINE! —From “The Sparkler” Selected Memory Thoughts (By Mrs. Geo. W. Cooper) There are many things we can 6weeten without sugar, including our disposition. We can often make a friend by being one. A gentleman never swears; he has a better vocabulary. Grow rich in Christian experi ence that you may help poor souls. “Satan trembles when he sees the weakest Christian on his knees.” Bad habits are like a comfortable bed; easy to get into, but hard to get out of. When you meet temptation, turn to the right. Some folks don’t look up until they are flat on their back. The one thing worse than a quitter is the man who is afraid to begin. Smile awhile, and give your frown a rest. WORLD EDUCATION I Let us not delude ourselves with the idea that we can win the peace merely by destroying our enemies. Let us not be confused by the sug gestion that the powerful nations of the world can, with or without the collaboration of smaller na tions, maintain enduring peace through the instrumentality of a police force uncontrolled by law, uninspired by a craving for justice and undirected by any other insti tutions authorized to establish law and proclaim justice. Let us not imagine that such institutions as we may set up or such treaties of peace and good will as we may sign will work of themselves, will be anything more than ink on paper and bureaucrats in office, unless we raise the level of educa tion and make possible the com munication of our ideas and ideals, our hopes and our fears between the peoples of the world. —James Marshall A woman finds what she wants, koes elsewhere to look, and comes back to find it gone. This explains many marriages.—News-Leader. You can’t always tell how far a couple has gone in a car merely by Rooking at the speedometer. ITEMS & COMMENTS ENGLISH STREET PLANT Sewing Room No. 2 First Shift Welcome to the sewing room: Mary Hobbs, Marie Oxford, Betty Gallion, Fleetwood Harrington. Mrs. Guinn has been out for some time due to the illness of her husband. Mrs Moser’s sister from Win ston-Salem is visiting her. Cleo Went is back after being out sick for some time. Have you noticed Ethel has stopped grunting since she carries her pocketbook full of pills. Wonder what we are going to do about a certain party breaking the line every day at noon. Looping Room No 1 “The Birthday Club” of Looping Room No. 1 is having its third meeting the eighth of March at the Social Hall. This club was organized in Jan uary with only loopers as mem bers. This month the club is celebrat ing Miss Edna Newby, Mrs. Hessie Coffey and Miss Lorraine Smith’s birthdays. The officers are: President, Mrs. Nellie Evans; secretary. Miss Irene Robbins; treasurer. Miss Inez Waugh. We are glad to have several new Irarners, Maxine Gibson, Margaret Stone, Evelyn Beason, Beatrice Folkenberry, Lourhetta Stafford, Reddie Bell White and Virginia Shackleford. Mrs. Zelma Thornton is back with us again. We are very sorry that Carl Moore is leaving us Friday. Nell Evans bought a new dress the other day a size too small; now she is reducing so she can wear it. Wonder why Edna likes to stay in town instead of the country. Since men’s clothes are scarce and by the looks of Troy’s stomach these women had better stop feed ing him so much. Knitting No. 1, Second Shift Mr. Cates must not be doing so well with his dental work because he offered to pay Carl Wagoner to let him pull his teeth but Carl says “no.” I thought all grandmothers had gray hair but that isn’t the case with Mrs. Coltrane and Mrs. Car michael. We are glad to have R. H Bla lock as assistant foreman on Sec ond Shift. Good luck “Pappy.” We are sorry that Almedia Den nis has been out for some time due to illness but hope she will soon be back with us. Hurry and get well, Almedia. George Barringer has more “cou sins than anyone we have ever heard of. At least he says they’re his “cousins.” Safety “The Whole Story” You’re enjoying good health— that’s fine; You want to remain well—that’s natural; You may be careless—that’s possi ble; You may have an accident—that’s probable; You sincerely hope not—that’s ob vious; Then practice Safety—that’s wis dom! Finishing Department No. 2 We are glad to have Mr. Borland back after being sick for some time. _ Sorry Mrs. Freida Robbins is out sick. Hope she is soon well and back with us. We had visits recently from Hoyt Morgan and Douglas Lowder, two former employees who have been discharged from the service. Robert Varner must have an at traction in this department, as he usually makes us a visit every day. One of our “boys” got so excited when he got a telephone call, that he talked into the receiver. The saying “Once at Melrose you always come back,” still goes. We thought Myrtle Harrison Stewart was living happy in California, when she came walking in. How is this for good hose? One employee in this department has worn a pair of Melrose Nylon four vears. and they are still good. Be lieve it or not. Office We welcome Mary Black and Alfredia Hardie into our payroll department. Hope they will be with us for a long time. Not a word from “Cuz” or Mr. Amos since they left for two weeks vacation. Either they are so busy fishing, or so ashamed of the fish they haven’t caught that they haven’t taken time to write. We hope the latter isn’t true. Anyway, we know that “Cuz” will have plenty to say about all the big fish he caught. Looper No. 2 Looping No. 2 welcomes Sarah Patterson, Rosia Potts, Fannio Wilson, Leona Buck, Eloise Clod- felter and Everett Swing, our new looper fixer. When Helen Tucker almost fell down the steps, she thought it would be a good idea if we had a bannister or slide board so she could get down more easily. Wonder who tied the Irish pota to under Berchie’s chair to cure her rheumatism? Mrs. Love re mains ill at her home. Aline Stutts has been out of work ill. Flowers were sent to them. Agnes Steelman’s sister, Rnby Haney, was slighlty injured when a car struck the rear of Agnes’ car knocking it into another car in front causing considerable damage. Ida Bodenheimer is a very lucky girl being able to get three new tires at one time. Vesta Stratton was married Feb ruary 2 to Mr. Marvin Olson. We wish her much happiness. A blonde girl who works right around the corner (if you notice often you can see her sleeping on her looper) surprised the girls around her when she suddenly an nounced she was expecting a blessed event in April. The funny part about it is that it’s only her cow (not her) is expecting a calf. Willie Mae Vicks brother. Chief Petty Officer Dan Vick, visited in looper room No. 2 last Friday. He was very much impressed by the pretty girls and met several of them. It was his first visit in a hosiery mill. Chief Petty Officer Vick served in the Pacific. Looping No. 2 now has a flower club. Anyone knowing of any member that has been out sick for three days or any death, please call Ocie Brown, 51207, so we can send flowers. Fin!shing No. 1 Irene Westmoreland is all smiles these days, since she is back on her old job. We welcome Garnette and Sally back, also our newcomers Lois Smith and Jewell Reynolds. We want Mr. Boyd to know we en joyed his reading from the Bible to the fullest extent. We wish it were a few minutes longer. Looping and Sewing No. 2 (Night) The second shift loopers and sewers wish to express their sym pathy to Lizzie Heilig in the loss of her father. Also to Louvella Conner in the loss of her sister. The sewers welcome back Roxie Coble, Emma Smith, Jessie Hay den and Lillie Bryson. Roxie enjoys the music very much, especially when she has to get on the table to close a window. That was fine jitterbugging, Roxie. George says since we have got a raise he don’t know just what to do. Whether to go to Georgia and vvork for R. J. Miller or go to Carolina Beach and be a janitor for Mrs. Coltrane. Better think it over George and stay with Melrose. Louella says she sure would ap preciate a little red wagon to move her things from one looper room to the other. Don’t you think it would be less trouble to Filter Patter FULL FASHION PLANT Finishing Room We are glad to have Hoyt Mor gan working with us. Hoyt re cently got his discharge from the army, after 35 months in the army, 26 months overseas in the Euro pean theater. Welcome home Hoyt and we hope you will enjoy work ing with us. Recent visitors includes S 2-c Robert Edwards and Mr. W. D. Lemmons. Nice to see old friends and employees. We welcome them back. Gladys Burgess has returned to work after two weeks vacation in Florida with her husband who re turned from overseas. Gladys says they had a wonderful time. Miss Harris plans to go home and relax in the afternoons, pro vided her new cook reports for work. Ruth, Ruby and Francis should go bowling more often, and use those muscles that have been idle so long. Perhaps after a few days, they wouldn’t be so stiff the day after. We have all noticed the produc tion of work has increased, and we are very gratefull. Knitting—Third Shift H. A. Stroud is the proud father of a new son born February 22. J. H. Wall and Clyde Jones have recently come to work with Mel rose. We welcome them to this department. Gaither Cagle was the victim of a tragedy some time ago when he accidentally lost one leg of his pants. How did your wife take that, Cagle? Jokes “Will you pass the nuts. Pro fessor?” Absent-minded professor: “Yes, I suppose so, but I really should flunk all of them.” The hired girl had been sent down to the brook to fetch a pail of water but stood gazing at the flowing stream apparently lost in ihpught. “What’s she waiting for?” asked her mistress, who was watching. “Dunno,” wearily replied her husband.” Perhaps she hasn’t seen a pailful she likes yet. Blushing, the young woman handed the telegraph clerk a mes sage to a soldier with just one word, “Yes.” “You can send ten words for the same price.” suggested the clerk. “I know,” she replied. “But don’t you think I’d look too eager if I said ‘yes’ ten times?” pay your rent, Louella? We want to welcome Mary Ful- giim, Blanche Johnson and Helen Hardin in Looping No. 1, Willye Collins and Ruby Combs in Loop ing No. 2. “Gee” it seems like old times having Mr. Hudson back at the gate again after being away sev eral weeks due to illness. Guess you all saw Beane with his hat down over his eyes ground hog day. jSome one asked him why he was wearing it that way. He said he was afraid he would see his shadow. Grace Mullins says she guessed she would have to get her a job on the third shift so she could pay her income tax. If Hayden seems to be acting queer don’t think anything about it. She has a new granddaughter. We are glad to have Lobera Rob erts back after a week’s illness. We know two loopers that are glad the 12 point yarn has come in. “How about it Lorraine and Irene?” If anyone has an extra job let Mr. Cates know about it. He has been on every job in the mill this week except fireman and he will be glad to help out there if neces sary. George says he doesn’t believe in haunts but Mr. Cates is so many places at the same time'.
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