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Page Four. THE SALEMITE Friday, October 2, 1942. HOW TO EARN MONEY LOAFING For the curiosity of those who would like to know where all the taxes are going and what the peo ple are doing on the Home Front, I will give you a little inside dope on the daily routine of a laborer in a Defense Plant. First of all, we’ll look in on the Personnel Office (better known as the “ Worse-’n- Hell” Office). There all the hiring, as well as the firing, is done. Ev ery Washington Roosevelt Smith from Maine to Georgia comes in to sign up as a laborer. Then you shoot the questions to him like this: ‘G'ive me your Social Security O&rd, Boy.” And “Now, where do you live?” “South Ca-lina,” comes the proud answer. “Yes, but where in South Caro lina I ” “In York County.” “Where do yju live in York County, Washington?” “Eock Hill.” “Yes, yes, but where in Eock Hill?” “Crawford Street.” “Well, Washington Eoosevelt Smith, where do you live on Craw ford Street? Wfcat is the number?” “Oh, is dat what ye mean? I lives at number ’leven.” By this time you’re worn to a frazzle; but you go on, “Where were you born, Washington Roose velt Smith?” “I donno eggzactly. I don’t ’member dat far back. See, I was jes’ a lil’ thing.’ “Well, how old are you?”. “Well, mam, ain’t nobuddy ever said; but I guess I’se nigh on to fifty some odd. It was a cold day, I knowed dat, ’cause dey all said so.” At this point you’ve lost all faith in human nature—if you ever had any—but you go on, knowing that you are doing your bit for Unele Sam. You start again, “How many dependants do you have, Washing ton?” “Whaf! ’chu mean?’,’ “How many people do you feed?” “Ohhhhhh, a wife, a cat, and two chickens.” That’s the last straw, you can’t go on—but you must! “Now, Wash ington, who do you want us to no tify in case of an accident?” “Notify! Notify!” he cried in DEHYDRATED NEWS REVIEW CZAR OF THE UNDER WORLD!! (Continued From Page One) troops back a little in the South- but at least 36,000 Germans are within the city itself and the situa tion is crucial. Stalin issued an or der yesterday for the Russians to yield no more territory. BACK HOME: In the first two games of the World Series, things are neck and neck. Wednesday the Yankees beat the Cards 7-4, and Thursday the Cards beat the Yankees 4-3. The Cards have left for New York for Saturday’s game. ‘ ‘ What ’chu mean ?’ you should get hurt Starring Humphrey Bogart Irene ManningJJ Richard Any Seat 28c Any Time iThur.-Fri.-Sat. Next Week One Among Many = Available At MINE’S WEST rOURTH STREET amazement. “Well, if who do you want us to tell?” “Mam?” comes the astonished answer. “Look, Washington,” you are now at your wit’s end. “Who do you want us to send the body to, if you get killed?” “Oh, well, I guess you could send it to my wife—but ain’t nothin’ like dat goin’ to happen, is it, mam?” “Wjell,” you’re taboo to the world at this point, “It might if you aren’t careful.” Thinking the worst is over you say, “Sign your name right here on the dotted line.” Well, mam. I’ll jes’ mak’ a mark, cause I can’t write.” Oh, this is too much—what have you ever done to deserve such?— but you must go on—you’ve got to do your part. You very resignedly take up the pencil and write Wash ington Eoosevelt Smith six or eight times. And then you send him off to geH a button; so he can go to work. Now', we shall take up again after he has received his button and has gone to the timekeeper’s shack. There h(i signs in and reports to his foreman somewhere out on the res ervation. Washington Eoosevelt Smith is a very industrious laborer worth every bit of his forty cents per hour! Why, he was actually so industrious out in the field—heav- ing a pickaxe once every three hours, mixing one pound of cement for four hours, and rolling three logs in two hours—that they decid ed to promote him. Now he is a janitor—knocking down a neat salary of twenty dol lars ($20) per week. His job is to keep the Personnel Office supplied with cokes, cheese crackers, and chewing gum. Whenever there’s an idle minute—and there are sixty- three of them in every hour—Wash ington Eoosevelt Sinith runs (inch- worm pace) to the canteen for food. The rest of the time, Washington Eoosevelt Smith sits down and sleeps his alloted time away. Then comes “quitting time.” Washington Eoosevelt Smith hasn’t swept yet; so he Tvorks overtime for about six hours sweeping three rooms. (Note; All Defense Plants pay time and a half for overtime). At the end of the day, he goes home to Mandy Lou telling her how he is helping TTncle Sam win the war. Well, folks, that’s all. It’s the pure truth as seen from the inside. But something must be said on be half of the conscientious worker— all I can say is that you won’t find them in a Defense Plant. ^ —Margaret Bullock. Salemites On Vacation (Continued From Page One) ration” and we admire those who have gone out to tackle it. Miss Turlington’s actual work con sisted of making appointments, re porting suspicious-looking charac ters, and making an attractive and charming appearance. Her position was made even more interesting and educational by her daily con tacts with Eussians, Chinese, Eng lish, and S'outh American represen tatives. First reports upon returning to school were that Dodie Bayley and “Boo” Leigh had spent the sum mer working toward their private and subsequently, their commercial pilot licenses. “Boo” has soloed and has thirty-six hours to her credit. “Dodie” has also soloed and she has eleven hours to her credit. Quite different from learning to fly is teaching handicrafts. And this is what we found that Sarah Lindley did for six weeks this sum mer. She taught at Lake George, N. Y., which is a summer resort. She taught handicrafts which con sisted of working with leather, clay- molding, making jewelry, and some art. As we all know, there is a great need for nurses in the general hos pitals, and Polly Starbuck was among those who volunteered her rvices at the White Plains Hos pital in New York. She gave an aesthetics and did all sorts of gen eral work. This is only proof of tthe great part that women can play the defense of our country. We cannot overlook the fact that one day V. V. Garth sold de fense bonds amounting to $6,050. In this one day V. V. did as much or more for her country than some of us did the whole summer. To students and faculty we want to express our admiration for the part you have played in the defense of America. CIVIC MUSIC PROGRAM Tickets must be purchased by Sat urday from Deans Grace Lawrence and Sarah Turlington or Mrs. Ham ilton Haughton, secretary of the schol of music, for membership in the Civic Music Association this year. The $3.00 student ticket en titles the owner to enjoy the fol lowing program during the school year: October 20 — John Charles Thomas, baritone. December 3 — Alexander Borovsky, pianist January 12 — Felix Knight, tenor February 16 — Philadelphia Opera Company March 26 — ■Cleveland Symphony Orchestra. WELCOME SALEMITES THE NISSEN HAT SHOP First Floor — Nissan Building Smart Hats Made-To-Order Salemites May Fly (Continued from Pege 1) and twelve dollars and eighty cents. You may also attend the ground school classes any morning, after noon, or evening at the airport. Salem girls have been offered this opportunity without any obligation what-so-ever. If you would like to take a commercial pilot course, you may make arrangements with Mr. Tom Davis at the Municipal Air port. (Telephone: 3-2444). The only red tape concerned with the avia tion course, is that you must have a notarized statement signed by both your parents granting you permis sion to enroll. For Quickest and Best Service PATRONIZE MORRIS SERVICE Next To iCarolina Theater MILK SELECTE D AIRIES ICE CREAM RAY GOODRICH — Photographer — 317 W. 4th St. Dial 7994 .O. :o: % Compliments of J. R. THOMAS ICE & COAL CO. VOGLER SERVICE Ambulance Funeral Directors Dependable for More Than 84 Years DIAL 6101 Meet Your Friends At PICCADILLY GRILL The Most Up-To-Date Restaurant in the South 415 W. 4th Street BARBER PHOTO SUPPLY COMPANY Kodak Headquarters Winston-Salem, N, C. FALL PLAY SHOES 5.95 BELCHER-FORLAW NISSEN BUILDING ENGRAVED Invitations — Announcements Calling Cards — Stationery H. T. Hearn Engraving Co. 632 W. FOURTH STREET Welcome Pacnlty and Students To SALEM BEAUTY SHOP 5251/2 s. Main St. Miss Jones Mrs. Dixon, Mgr. MONTALDO’S 311 West Fourth Street CLASSIC CHESTERFIELD COATS . . . College girls give Chesterfields priority rating as the coats to wear anywhere with anything. ideal Priced from $39.95 up GOOCH’S Welcome Salem Students and Faculty “Come To Gooch’s To Meet Your Friends” “CHARGE ACCOUNTS AVAILABLE” ‘The Bookkeeping System That Is Kept By You” PROPRIETORS — “BEN and KATHRYNE” lAlC'/HITE/ I i T ■ g When you’re’ down town, come in and enjoy delicious « % 3K SS£ foods in a comfortable booth^at the RESTAURANT 422 N. Cherry St. S Between the Bus Station and the Robert E. Lee Hotel 3C5 3S College Girls! Write Anchor Ads! 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