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In the spirit of an Eternal Message... THE GIFT of money which overseer R. S. Conrad delivered to Mrs. Morrison on her lasl day of work, meant added enjoyment to her first days of retirement. Money was from fellow workers in Weaving (synthetics). Lula Morrison: She Enjoys Life’s ‘Many Nice Things’ In November Lula E. Morri son spliced her last piece of syn thetic tire cord. Then she went home to her favorite hobby which is much akin to the work she did here for many years. Her sewing machine now stitches out many of the nice things she has wanted for a long time — dresses, quilts and fancy work for her own use and for some relatives. The retiree entertains mem ories of around a quarter cen tury in the textile trade, most of that time as a splicer here. She came to work at the old Man- ville-Jenckes plant in 1923, later took a break from the job before returning in the 1930s to stav until last month. TWENTY YEARS were spent as a Weaving (synthetics) splic er, the last three years on a sew ing machine in that department. Her husband, deceased since 1937, was a welder at Firestone, and two of her sons worked here several years ago. Mrs. Morrison’s working years saw changes for progress. “I was too busy to notice many of the changes, but some of the big ones I saw — like improvement in quality of products, modern ization of machines and other equipment, and the general lay out of my department.” Her home at 205 South Liber ty street was one of the first to be purchased from the company. BESIDES SEWING, crochet ing and other handwork, Mrs. Morrison finds time to tend an every-summer crop of flowers, watch TV and keep abreast of the times through reading. She is active in the program of Pis- gah AR Presbyterian Church, where she has worshipped since childhood. For added variety, there is traveling in her plans. In the first week of retirement she went with relatives on a tour of 'the “Sapphire Country” of Southwestern North Carolina. “The beauty of autumn land scape,” she recalls, “with the clear streams and waterfalls, made me appreciate the many nice things there are to enjoy— even a few miles from home.” Thoughts While Laying Up Roving ■ The only way to learn to re move mountains is by beginning on grains of sand. Looking ahead is a good way to keep from falling behind. DECEMBER COVER His Prayer Is Christmas Itself St. Francis of Assisi, Italy, traditionally exemplifies the spirit of peace and good will which found fulfillment in the birth of Jesus of Naz areth almost 2,000 years ago. One of the great figures of Christian history, the saint’s original name was Giovanni di Bernardone, but he was called Francesco (French man) because of his father’s travels in France. At 22, he turned to a de vout life. Setting out to preach in the year 1209, he won others by his humility, joyful poverty, singular de votion to mankind, and his religious fervor. The oft-quoted prayer of St. Francis has suggested the front page theme for this year’s December edition of Firestone News. Plant pho tographer Charles A. Clark recorded the arrangement by Mrs. W. H. Chastain of Weaving (cotton), who is a member of Variety Garden Club of Firestone. Artist James Barnette of Charlotte added the color and com bined the elements with the first portion of the St. Francis prayer. Concluding words of the classic petition are; “. . . O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled, as to console; to be under stood, as to understand; to be loved, as to love. For it is in giving that we receive, it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.” To The Men And Women Of Firestone Textiles: Shepherds watched their flocks and Wise Men followed their Star to the place where a Babe was born almost 2,000 years ago. In 1959, another Day of Commemora tion brings renewed need for reverent observance. Our preparations for the Advent Sea son naturally remind us that Christmas is the most joyous time of the year. It is a time to pause in a busy world, to be humbly thankful for the countless ma terial joys that have enriched our lives during the year. But beyond this, let us remember that we grasp the deeper meaning of Christ mas only after we have lifted up our eyes to spiritual values. The birth of Jesus Christ is humani ty’s greatest Gift. Similarly, the anni versary of His coming is traditionally a time of sharing with others—of dedicat ing ourselves anew to the eternal ideals of Peace and Good Will, and to the prin ciples which champion the dignity and worth of every individual. As we think on these things, we are forcefully reminded of how fortunate we are to live in a country where the teachings of Christ have profoundly in fluenced our individual and national lives. Remembering this blessing, we are reminded also that there are vast areas of the world where His birthday is not observed. His message unheard and His image erased. As powerful forces threaten to deny and destroy human freedom and brother hood, each of us is challenged to resist these dangers with all our material and spiritual strength. Looking toward the New Year, we can be grateful for the opportunity to pro duce for ourse’ves and our loved ones, to work ably together at our jobs and in our ccmmunities, and to share what we have with those less fortunate than our selves. With these thoughts, made in the spirit of that Message which is age-old yet ever-new, I wish for you and your family a Christmas rich in the joy of blessings received, glowing with the promise of happiness through all the years to come. General Manager Home Fires Can Strike Many Ways Home fires can attack you in hundreds of different ways. Unfortunately, too few people take these dangers seriously en ough to stay alert to the causes of fires. Last year, fire killed more than 11,000 persons in the TJiiited Statcj aTi>j. caused liiOit: than a billion dollars property damage. Ninety per cent of these fires could have been prevented, safe ty observers point out. As a part of off-the-job safety month observance for Firestone employees, safety leaders offer these timely reminders; o One-fourth of all fires are started by carelessness with matches or smoking; a large number by the misuse of elec tricity. Home fires are more frequent in winter months, with defective heating units causing a lion’s share of them. Take these pre cautions; o Never overwork a heater or furnace. Keep open fires screened; keep wood, coal and other flammable materials away from the furnace or stove. Dis- "PLEASE, PAD, DO StJMETHING BEFORE SAWTA CLAUS COMES!" pose of trash regularly. Be care ful with portable heaters; never fill them with oil when they are hot or in use. Vent gas heaters; have plenty of fresh air in the room. Keep all heating units a safe distance from bedding, furniture, clothing. o Use care in wearing loose clothing around heating units. o Don’t overload electrical circuits; keep fuses the proper amperage. Let only competent repairmen correct trouble in electrical installations. FIRE HAZARDS at Christmas time are oft-repeated. Always practice safety measures which have to do with Christmas trees, remembering to stand them in water, and to get them out of the house as soon after Decem ber 25 as you can. Completes Term As NCRS Chief Plant recreation director Ralph Johnson presided over business sessions of the 15th an nual conference of the North Carolina Recreation Society, at V/llmington, November 15-18. The meeting, which drew 300 leaders from all parts of the State, developed the theme, “Recreation for Community Happiness”. Among those cp- pearing on the program was Jesse Reynolds, president of the American Recreation Society. At the meeting, J. B. Gillette of Wilson took over as president of NCRS, succeeding Mr. John son. The Firestone man had served a regular one-year term as top leader of the State organi zation which exists to further the cause of recreation in indus trial, business, civic, church, school, military and municipal circles. Follow instructions on safe lighting of trees. Keep them away from heat sources. Inflam mable decorations of glass or metal and fireproof “snow” add safety. Dispose of Christmas gift wrappings outside of the house. FIRESTONE TEXTILES P. O. BOX 551 GASTONIA. N. C. POSTAL MANUAL SECTION 134.1 U. S. POSTAGE PAID GASTONIA, N. C. PERMIT NO. 29 THE LIBRARY OF UNC CHAPEL HILL, N. C. PAGE 6 MIIWS December. 1959 Form 3547 Requested
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