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Four THE MILL WHISTLE January 21, 1946 MILL WHISTLE Issued Every Two Weeks By and For the Employee* of MARSHALL FIELD & COMPANY MANUFACTURING DIVISION SPRAY, NORTH CAROLINA J. U. NEWMAN JR., Editor MARCHING TO VICTORY Year after year, dime by dime, America is fighting the insidious disease, infantile paralysis. Each year an army of dimes marches to the liberation of thousands of youngsters of all races and creeds who are stricken by polio. Infantile paralysis is one of the most expensive diseases known to medicine. Not only must many victims of past epidemics receive con tinuing care, but each year’s outbreaks add new names to the growing list. Hospitalization for an average patient costs more than $2,500 a year. Half the money contributed to the annual March of Dimes remains in the county where it is subscribed, to provide direct aid to poliomye litis patients. Needy patients are given medical and nursing care, hos pitalization, physical therapy treatments and orthopedic surgery. The remainder of the fund is used by the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis for emergency aid in epidemics, personnel training, and scientific research in the hope of discovering a drug which will destroy the polio virus. Money donated to the March of Dimes campaign between January 14-31 will not only join in the fight against a formidable disease, but will also provide hope and salvation to thousands of fellow-men who cannot afford the cost of extended polio treatment. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN Years ago the gallant Sir Walter Raleigh gained everlasting fame as a “perfect gentleman” when he spread his coat over a mud-puddle so that Queen Elizabeth could proceed without damage to' her clothing. This story lives because it is an outstanding example of courtesy. Fortunately, modern manners do not demand a sacrifice of this type every time a gentleman sees a lady in distress. But along life’s daily path there are always opportunities to lend a helping hand to those in difficulty—like the man next door whose car i§ stalled . . . the girl in the office who is struggling with a desk drawer that is hopelessly stuck . . . the stranger on the telephone who is seeking help with some minor problem. Everyday acts of courte.sy are not recorded in the annals of history, but.they pay much greater dividends in the pleasant feeling of self- satisfaction which they give, and in the sunshine which they spread. “Life,” said Emerson, “is not so short but that there is always time for courtesy.” As a matter of fact, life is so short that the importance of courtesy cannot be ignored. THE WORLD AND THE STARS All of us are interested in the use the world will make of atomic power—whether this new energy will bring us peace or war . . . con struction or destruction . . . plenty or famine. The more pessimistic of us might compare modern-day inventors with the neophytes of Egypt who, seeking to behold the face of the goddess Isis, lifted the last awful veil only to behold her in death. In deed it was but a short time ago that scientist Milton Burton, pioneer in the atomic bomb at Oak Ridge, Tenn., made a trip to Washington to try to have the atomic bomb outlawed. At first the Senator to whom he made his appeal remained unconvinced, but not so Burton: “Do you realize. Senator, that if enough bombs of sufficient size were dropped, they might set off the nitrogen chain, causing the entire world to go up in flames? We would be simply another flaming star. Other planet people would look up and say, ‘Aha, Nova! A new star’!” SHEETING MILL (Continued from Page Two) during the New Year near the Reidsville Road. Mr. and Mrs. Irving Hodges visited relatives in Danville during the holi days. Hazel Squires is all excited and float ing on air. Her husband is on his way home. A very delightful party was enjoyed by ten guests of Mr. and Mrs. U. M. Riddle at their home New Year’s eve. The home was beautifully decorated for the occasion. Mrs. Irving Hodges served at the punch bowl. Many games were enjoyed and a wonderful time was had by all. We want to give our new second shift foreman, Cecil Squires, a hearty wel come. We wish you the very best of luck, Cecil. Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Ricks and son, David, spent the Christmas vacation with Mr. Ricks’ parents in Winston- Salem. Alter returning to Leaksville, they had as their guest for a week, Miss Kathryn Busick of Madison and Hogs Head, N. C. They, with Miss Busick, spent the New Year week-end in Rocky Mount, N. C., visiting friends. We, of the Spinning room, welcome the following employees back on their jobs after being honorably discharged from the service of their country: Paul Harvey, James Mangrum, Clarence Harris, and Lloyd Luther. Wedding Bells Mrs. Myrtle Clark, of the Sheeting- Spinning, is a very happy bride. She is the wife of Mr. Harry V. Barrow. The wedding took place in Danville, Va., on December 8th. We notice that Miss Louise Aaron has another fever blister, but fortunately this one is not accompanied by a crick in the neck. It probably was caused by the same thing that has caused all these others . . . ? We have deep sympathy for Mrs. Cal- lie Darnell for the loss of her son, Alton, who died in the Leaksville hospital on December 25. The Women’s Circle Drive Club in Carolina Heights held its first annual banquet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Reece on Saturday night. Mrs. Opal Reece and Mrs. Billie Williams were in charge of the games. Delicious refreshments were served after the games and a wonderful time was had by all. The women’s husbands were also enjoying this occasion. Card of Thanks I am deeply grateful to the Mill Whistle reporters for the beautiful flow ers and expressions of sympathy in the death of my mother. J. U. NEWMAN, JR.
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