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PAGE FOUR Tirttlon* NEWS JANUARY 25, 1954 Firestone's Entries In City ~ County TOPS IN LEAGUE—The Firestone Men’s entry in the City League are making a clean sweep of their opposition, having won their first five games with an average of 70 points per game. The opposition includes: The National Guard, Quality Cleaners, Belmont Abbey Volunteers, and the Gaston Technical Institute. Members of the team, from right to left above, are: John Owens, Ray Deal, George Plyer, Marcus Dobbins, Jerry Keistler, Keifer Gaddis, Bill Deal, and Jimmy Guffey. TIED FOR TOP—The Firestone Girls’ entry in the Gaston County Basketball League are currently battling it out with Rex Mill for first position, both teams having won two games and lost one. In the picture above, first row left to right, are: Glenna Ham rick, Laura McDonald, Bobbie Ballew, and Gladys Hamrick. Second row: Joyce Gragg, Betty Hanna, Barbara Ferguson, Francis Carver, and Nancy Ballard. Third row: Francis Whitaker, Geraldean Brad shaw, Carolyn Broome, Louise Brown, and Francis Caskey. Fourth row: Joyce Franklin, Elsie Gillespie, Viola Broome, and Joanne Williams. Not present were: Llew Adams. Janie Hovis, Jean Akers, Joanne Westbrooks, Carrie Ferguson, and Marie Moore. Church Envelope (Continued From Page 2) hesive developed for envelopes had to be impervious to all kinds of light, oxidation and effects of chemicals used in the processing of paper. It also had to be as good as new for five or six years in order to give satisfactory service. Many types of paper had to be considered because certain types of paper would make the adhesive turn pink, blue or other colors. The idea of using pressure-sensi tive adhesives is not new. It has been known for a long time that natural rubber in the form of a film has a property of pressure sensitivity and this principle has been applied for many years in the manufacture of pressure-sensitive tapes. Recently it has been found possible to develop a natural rub ber latex compound which has this same property. Other envelope companies use the new compounds produced by Firestone for sealing envelopes used by auto companies for storage of small parts. J. E. Trainer’s Address To Army Group Reprinted High-caliber, well-trained su pervisory personnel are essen tial if industry is to have high ly productive workers, declared J. E. Trainer, Vice-President and a director of The Firestone Tire & Rubber Company, in a talk reprinted in the January- February issue of Ordnance, official magazine of the Ameri can Ordnance Association, pub lished this week. Mr. Trainer gave the talk, en titled “The Significance of Management-Labor Relations in Mobilization”, during the 1953- 54 Course of the Industrial Col lege of the Armed Forces in Washington, D. C., in November. The course was attended bv 134 senior officers of the Army, Navy and Air Force and a few civilians from various Govern ment agencies. Service Award Presentations NINE EMPLOYEES whose combined employment at Firestone Textiles totals 135 years, received their 15-year pins from General Manager Harold Mercer, right above, in a recent presentation ceremony. Receiving awards were, left to right starting second from left, Mrs. Clara Mitchell, James Hughes, Mrs. Bertie Woods, W. R. Polston, Mrs. Pearl Cantrell, James Barker, Mrs. Ethel Robertson, Worth Honeycutt, and Mrs. Stella Connor. Superintendent Francis Galligan, left, and General Superintendent Nelson Kesseil, second from right, witnessed the presentation. Solves Problem. . . . Velon Used In New ^^Space-O-Rain^' Suit CHILDREN will no longer haveO to be persuaded to wear protective coverings in the rain, with the in troduction of the new “Space-0- Rain” suit, which transforms youngsters into Space Ship Com manders while affording head-to- ankle protection from the weather. Complete protection is assured be cause the suit is made of Firestone Velon, a lightweight but sturdy material that is waterproof and washable. The space ship theme is carried out by the use of silver- toned Velon for the body of the suit, with appropriate insignia on the red trimming and the separate helmet. “Space-O-Rain” has been especially designed to permit free dom of action without strain, and a long zipper closure in front makes it possible for children to get in and out of it with little effort. This easy on-and-off feature makes it practical for school wear as well as for rainy-day outdoor ac tivity. Air vents at the armholes and under the loose fitting back section keep it comfortable. “Space-O-Rain” is manufactured by Double Jay Company of Kan sas City, Mo., and is available in small, medium and large sizes for ages 4 to 12. It is packed individu ally in a reusable plastic bag and is priced to retail at approximate ly $3.95 including the helmet. Velon is a product of the Fire stone Plastics Company, Pottstown, Pennsylvania. “Space-O-Rain” Suits Quiz Answers (From Quiz on Page 2) 1. 55 mph and 45 mph, respec tively. 2. Curves and hills. 3. Yes. Octagon shaped. $25.00 maximum fine. 4. $50.00 maximum fine. Auto matic suspension of license of from 30 days to 12 months depend ing on speed and number of prior violations. (Note: This informa tion furnished courtesy Sgt. J. E. Mosteller, commander N. C. High way Patrol for Gaston and Lin coln Counties.) Weavers Win ■ SECOND SHIFT DUCKPIN WINNERS—The Weaving Depart ment bowlers shown above with the Men’s Club pin boys won first place in league play with a record of 24 wins and eight losses. In the front row, left to right, are Melvin Morrison, Max Cary, and Robert ^ Nash, Jr. Second row: Ken Stines, pin boy; Gary Clark, Kenny Davis, Walter Gilmer, and Eugene Smith, pin boy. SEC. 34.66 P. L. & R. U. S. POSTAGE PAID GASTONIA, N. C. PERMIT NO. 29
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