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PAGE TWO POINT-CRESr OCTOBER, 1946 Poifit- Published monthly by and for the employees of High Point Weaving and. llillcrest Throwing: Plants of Burling:ton Mills Corporation. Bill Wells, Editor Member of the American Association of Industrial Editors “POINT-CREST*' Hic:b Point Lois Mabe Mary Morris Vernon Webb Kate Hunt Carlton Elliott Mary Cline Carl Peterson Inez Melton Julia Hedgecock Faye Burrows Hillerest Mary Coltrane Kat Church Beulah Kidd Mary Hendrix Vicky Carter Jane Stewart **Shorty** Fodeman Avis Gibson Virginia Dody Joi» Ward ’ REPORTERS Weaving Louise Kidd Frances Evans Clayton Clark Mary Ring Marcella Thornton Eleanor Cox Winfred Clinard Ola Nappier Faye Vhiite Management and Labor - So ^ Called We know two young men who worked in two separate garages. One was a mechanic, the other a book keeper. Observing that trade had to come all the way across town to gas up, they concluded that a filling station- repair shop located to catch this cross town traffic nearer its origin would pay. Having skills which dovetailed — the bookkeeper could also handle car wash ing and oth'T routine service jobs, and tlie mechii^^ could do all repair work —it lo^U like a good team. A likely sit^ was found in a sta tion abandoned during the war. Being for sale, the boys pooled their money, saved gradually over a period of years, particularly w^le overseas, but still they did noMJive enough considering tlie cash itWjTuld take to buy sup- phes and ruS on for a while. But the bank agreed to lend them money and take a first mortgage on the propert>’. So the first two big hurdles were met. From eniiiloyces or hired laborers, the two fellows moved into the so- called management class. Managers, purely because they owned — or rather hoped to own — the business they were operating. Actually the>' worked twice as hard because not only did they do the work; they were responsible for it too! If a profit were not made up and above expenses, the fellows knew they didn’t eat. And there was always that mortgage hang ing over their heads. 'ITiat was six months ago. The mort gage isn’t about to be paid off. The salaries the boys are allotting them selves aren’t anyw'here near as much as each made working for somebody else. And they have the worry along with the work even though they have hired a high school boy who helps out afternoons. So you see this isn’t a suc cess story ... It is told to give light to a myth — the modern day myth that management and labor are classes of people with an inseparable wall built up between them. We say manage ment and labor are not classes of peo ple — they are tyix;s of work. It'» Better To Be Safe Ttian Sorryl Beware of trip*ups! Come on Chillun, Let’s Livel North Carolina had more men re jectcd in the war l)eauisc of physical ; unfitness than any other State in the i Union! ... j In 38 other states a baby would j ha\e a better chance to live through its i second summer than in Nortli Caro lina . . . When Mr. Average North Caro linian, his wife or children get sick, there are 44 states in which he stands a better chance to get doctor-help Ijromptly . . . Furthermore, if Mr. Average I'ar Heel, his wife or children get sick enough to need a hospital, there are 41 states in which he or they stand a bet ter chance of getting a hospital bed promptly when needed! All grim facts, but true. Good heiilth is important to all of us — it means longer life, more enjoyable living, and is also shown in outlook toward life. But the health of Mr. Average North Carolinian is dangerously affected by the above statistics. Tlie time has come when North Carolinians should do something about these deplorable conditions. And just recently they are doing something about it. A “good health” state-wide program has started with all the fury of a sudden tornado sw'eeping all in its path along. Kay Kyser, the old professor in the radio “College of Musical Knowledge”, is behind the program full force. And Burlington has recently heartily en dorsed the plans being formulated to bring the chances of good health to all North Carolinians. In the months to come you will hear a lot about this health program and you’ll be asked not only to enlighten yourself — but to en lighten others. In the words of the old professor himself, “Come on, chillun, let’s live!” Quotation of the Month Spencer Love stated that Burlington Mills as an organization seeks to enter the community life in its plant towns. “We want to be an active part of the communities where our plants are lo cated and to support and help the com munities in their growth.” Purely Personal. THROWING DEPARI’MENr The first shift 'I'lirowing Department extends sympathy to.Cecil Spencer and Paul Carroll in the recent Mr. A. death of Z. Clod- their father-in-law felter. We are glad to report that Ray Talley is much better now after quite an extended illness. W'e hope to see him back at work real soon. We sincerely hope that Lillian Wil liams’ fither is much better now and glad to have Lillian back at W'ork. Elva Darr and her mother, Mrs. Donna Jackson, a former redrawer, recently sjjent a week in Rhode Island visiting relatives. Christine Bullabougli had a nice surprise recently— a visit from her brother and his wife from Charleston, S. C., whom she had not seen in over six years. We extend our sympathy to Jimmy and Irene RufRn in the de;ith of Jimmy’s mother. “Pop” Melton is back working again after being out sick for sometime. Gene Osborne visited us recently. He was home from the army due to the death of his family, ^^^e extend our sympathy and wish Gene the best of luck w'hile he is away in the army. On Saturday September 28th, wed ding bells were ringing for Rosie Hedgecock and Era Hubbert. We wish him and his wife all the happiness in the world. 'I’he first shift welcomes Robert Blansit who is working in the spinning department. We were sorry to learn that Iona Griffin’s mother was ill and hope she is much better. “Bill” Queen is driving his oir again. Happv motoring. Bill and be careful and don’t wreck it again. Bill Jones is working with us on first shift as detail man and we extend to him a hearty welcome. W'c are glad to have Edna Crotts back working with us ag:iin. Nellie Lewis is having quite a busy time now since her husband has bought a home. I'hey lx)th arc remodeling it. Behold the “Hoot Owl” Club has returned. We have been out of circula tion for quite awhile but from here on in we arc here with a capital “HERE”. ^\'e ha\e practically a new 5-B De- ])artnient to wclcomc to the clan: Da vid Carroll, Cassie Spotted Horse, Margie Gray, Veada Beaehamp, Ge nevieve Reaves, l^va Lee Walters, Le- nora Grant, and Dorothy Newsome. The U. S. '1'. Department has three new boys — Eugene Spotted Horse, Lester Peterson, transferred from sec ond shift, and Robert Melton has re turned from ser\ice. J. D. Goins has joined the Winding and Redrawing Department and Walter Coble is back with us after being in service for quite awhile. Glad to see Tommy Weleh back at work after being out sick. Sorry to hear of Edgar Whitaker’s illness. Sincerely ho]>e he is improv ing and will soon be back at work. Our deepest sympathy is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Billy Lovette in the loss of their infant son, Johnny Ellis. George Green, Atwood Spinner, is confined to the Fayetteville Hosi>ital following an automobile accident in which he was seriously injured. Here’s wishing him a speedy re- cover>'. Gladys Hill certainly must like the third shift. She is back now for tem porary duty. W^hat is it, Gladys, the atmosphere or do you like being a “Hoot Owi”? Wonder why Julian Gaddy is buying all the new clothes? If anybody hears of goats for sale, please notify Will Welch because he has a liking for that goat meat — Wit nesses; Clarence Agner and Allison Pickard. Allison Pickard made a trip re cently to Danville, Virginia to visit his tister-in-law who is sick. The Younger Set . . . WEAVE ROOM Coy Elliott must be a favorite when it comes to serving on the jur^-. He was called again to render his seniccs. Welc-omc to Amalee Baldwin who is working with us,.j^a. Glad to have Ijf^obertson working with us as shuttlrfiller. Hope you en joy working with us. How do you like those cold water showers, David Brinkley? Glad to have Ed Durham w'orking with us as shuttle filler. Ed formerly worked on the second shift. That broad sft^le on Seth Biggs is due to the fact tu:?!' he is the ]5roud father of a new baby girl, Rebecca Biggs, born Octobcr 1, 1946. Con gratulations, Seth. Luther Voneannon spent his vaca tion in Richmond, Virginia, visiting his brother. He reports a very nice trip. Glad to hear that Grady Southern is getting along niccly at the sani- torium. He says he enjoys the “Point- Crest” and looks forward to getting it each month. We are happy to welcome Iris Lain and Frank Robertson, shuttle fillers to our employ. We sincerely hope they will enjoy working with us. We are glad to have Basley Lee back at work. He sisent several days in a local hospital where he underw'ent treatment. We are sorry to learn that Gilbert Moser is on the sick list. Hope he is much better. We understand Garrett W. Cagle enjoyed Florida and its beauty. He vacationed there recently. Our sympathy is extended to Min nie Nelson who was recently called to Galax, Virginia, due to the death of her sister-in-law, Virginia, wife of Frank Nelson. Evelyn Durham attended the wed ding of her sister, Nora Rebecca Rob bins and Alfred Brow'n both of Randle- man, N. C. They were married Octo ber 11, 1946, at the First Pilgrim Holiness Church in Randleman. Everett Lain and family spent the week-end in Stokes County visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Quinton McCauley re cently v'acationed in Texas. Arthur Vanlioy and wife spx^nt the week-end recently at the Winston- Salem fair. Have you noticed the ring Alice Killingsworth is wearing. The wedding bells will soon be ringing for her. James Winningham and Samuel P. Stutts have been promoted to warp men on the third shift. Troy Wall has been transferred from the second shift to the third shift. We welcome the following new help to the third shift: Carl Long, Cora Hazzard and Stanley Dug^s. We hope you will enjoy working with us on the third shift. 1. THIS HUSKY little fellow is Willard Ronald Newman, lo months old son of “Slim” Newman, Hillerest fixer. 2. OCTOBER ^th was the big day for Johnnie Davis, son of Hazel and Tommy Davis, as he celebrated his first birthday. He is really a “Hill- crester” for his mother is a winder and his dad a fixer, on first shift at llillcrest. 3. SUE KATHRYN CLAPP, young daughter of John Clapp, Hillerest spinner, is looking forward to Thanksgiving for it will mean one candle on that birthday cake. 4. HERMAN GRAY HOLLAND, son of Jack Holland, second shift weaver at High Point. 5. BARBARA ANN PETERSON, daughter of Howard Peterson, of the High Point Warehouse and Ida Mae Peterson, second shift Copping Department. PREPARA'rORY DEPAR'I'MEN'I Seems that Wanda Hedgecock is adding a new member to her family on November 22 when her daughter, Jeriy, is married to Howard Brantley of Siler City. To Kate Smith Cashatt, former en tering hand, go our wishes for a speedy recovcrv’. She has been in the hospital, but is now at her brother's home on Worth Avenue. ^^'e’re glad to extend a hearty wel come to J. D. West and Reatha Mae Searboro. Glad to have Edward Marsh back with us after two years in Uncle Sam’s Navy. Edward is a former yam boy in the warp room, Here’s hoping that Lena and Robert Brown had a wonderful trip on their recent trip to Danville, \'irginia. Glad to have Rachel Com in the War]) Room. Rachel is a former copper and here’s wishing her the best of luck in her new job of redrawing. Second Shift We wclcomc Nellie Hayden and Stanley Hayworth to the second shift copping. It looks good to see Elizabeth Crews back at work after being out sick sev eral weeks. Alta Lanier has been transferred to the first shift. Sorry to lose you, Alta. Hope Eva Mae Bare is much better now after being on the sick list for some time. No wonder Jim Brown’s strutting around these days. He’s the owner of a new car. Third Shift We welcome to the third shift Eleanor Sharpe, Myra Neal and also Paul East. David Grubb has been transferred from the second shift to the third. Glad to have you back with us Grubb. Annie Sloane visited in Asheboro and Thomasville over the week-end. We are glad that Bessie Goude, Inez Venable and Ruth Carden are able to be back after being out sick. Delbert Neal has been transferred from the copping department to the warp room. Have you noticed the beautiful ring that Marjorie Hinnant is wearing? The copping de]>artmcnt, warp and slash room went on a wiener roast out near Deep River. Ever>-one present enjoved the occasion, especiallv Jack Neal. We welcome E7nl^^li>er, Lydia Richardson, to warping department. Ella and Lydia are old employees. CLOTH ROOM Foy Bowers is back in the Cloth Room after working with Uncle Sam for the past two ye.''|^^x, claims High Point is a Utopia af i^living with the Japanese in Tok\o forso long. We regret to report Jewel Rowe’s illness but hope she will soon be well and back at work. , Wc wish Taft Henderson success with his play he is presenting at liis church. (Didn’t know directing or act ing was in your category, Taft!) Charlie Doby seems vci^' happy and gay here of late. Could it be he has found a place to live? OFFICE NEWS Inventory always brings headachcs to the office force, especially to Lloyd Howell and Oliver Hill who recently have been spending meal times and nights at the office; no doubt enjoying every minute of their work. Bob Odell has spent two weeks at the plant as an apprentice and we wish him success in his training in plants elsewhere. A very interesting factor about Bob is that his trans portation from plant to plant is pro vided by his personal 5 passenger plane. Bmee Hedrick is very busy on Sat urday afternoons, so we hear. It seems he is serving as golf teacher to a cer tain young lady. Wonder what the progress is to date? Any golf clubs broken, Bruce? Joe Church had quite an exciting afternoon recently cruising around in Bob Odell’s plane. Carleen Summey has had a very in teresting visitor recently, none other than a nice marine from Richmond, Missouri. Ruby Barlow’ is all smiles now as she is sporting a beautiful diamond. Her time is well taken up now in looking the town over for treasures for her “Hope Chest”. More power to you Ruby! Evelyn Stafford was greeted by the postman recently with a ver\- inter esting letter. They say EvcIvti, “The Postman Always Rings Twice.” Nita Norman was so anxious to get some exercise that she decided to get out the old tennis racket and display some professional playing. The after results were ver\' painful. No more tennis for a while, says Nita.
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