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PAGE SIX THE ECHO JUNE, News And Gossip From Our Various Departments BiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiQ I Snooping Around The Office I —By—, i Sniff and Snoop May flowers—June brides—but perhaps you had better ask Ruby Brown—Brbokshire about this mat ter; however her marriage took place in Spartanburg, S. C., on May 1st. Why was Ruth Orr so excited over a certain telephone call that she got the other day? Could it be that a tall, dark and handsome person who has been overseas gave her a buzz? Have you heard the song, Three Little Blisters, well if you haven’t we know three young ladies who would be glad to sing it for you Welcome to the office force Veli cia Edwards in the accounting de partment, Gladys Burnett in the Payroll department, Betty Aycock in Jack Driscoll’s office, Emmie Neuberger and James S. Jones in Mr. Spinning’s office and Patsy Grimshaw, in the personnel office. “Chris” Johnson was all smiles the other day when she found out that her better-half was on his merry way home. Howard Schmidt is not as happy as he could be, perhaps it’s be cause his wife took little “Weather strip” to New Jersey. Can you imagine Ann Howell staying up until 1 o’clock celebrating her birthday — nothing this side of Texas could keep you up that late, could it, Ann? We hope Gracerose Zieverink is having a good time in Chicago. What girl made a non stop flight to Fayetteville for a week end and came back ail smiles, “one if by land and two if by sea?” Katherine Kirk was the hap piest one when she found out that her mother would spend ten days here with her. Leonard Bauer is all smiles now that “Dottie” has returned from her vacation. Did Bob Johnson go to sleefp in the sun or was he ‘Kidding,” just look him over folks and you will see for yourself. It seems to be a habit with a certain young lady that she travels all the way to Fort Jackson every other week end. What magnetic power beckons “Information,” M. Carpenter to roam through the. hills and valleys of Tennessee so much of her time? I wonder? Kathleen Ricker is spending a week of her vacation in Spruce Pine. An unseen face but a famili ar one, was that of Blanche Pat terson who paid us a visit recent ly. What could “Hank” Newbury have been doing on his knees at the reception desk in the main office? Madame Steppe is still re cuperating and her many friends will be quite happy to see her smiling face about the office again soon. Rose Alice Rozier is spend ing a quiet week of her vacation in Hendersonville. See you at the July picnic. THE OLD HOME TOWN By STANLEY Af=TER ITS AU_ OVER - -/M OUK NEW HOMe SO(N5 TO HAVE A UTTL.E MACHIAJE SHOP all MY VERV OWAi--Rtc5HTOFt= THE SEW//^0 eooM ANI> NURSERY.'/ THE HARCr SHIFT COPYWOHT. mi. KWO fKATURES 8YND1CATB, Inc. WORLD RIGHTS flESEKVED Gumming Chatter Swim For Fitness Swinuning is the grandest body conditioner we know of so plan to go to the pool near yfur home often. Make the most of every hour that you spend there.. You’ll love the smart, new bags that hold lunch, knitting, sewing and that new book you’ve been meaning to read! Make up a gang to go, it is more fun. Use a protective sun preparation generously so you can soak up all the health giving rays that come your way. Always wear shoes around a pool—remember that old pest, athlete’s foot! Here we are again folks. Gee, but the summer air makes us so sleepy we can hardly go. I saw Evelyn, Wilma and Christine sleep ing while at work the other day. I don’t know how they do it. The Gumming and Repse Dept, was very glad to hear from Tony Sansosti who was foreman before he was drafted the first of the year. Tony is now in Radio school for operator and mechanic in Sioux Falls, S. D. We are glad to hear that Alfred Galloway has recovered and re turned to work from his operation last week at Patton Memorial hos pital. We want to welcome Mitch Taylor back to our shift. Very glad tc have you with us, Mitch. There seems to be quite a change m Goode Loftus these days. He even talks to the girls now. Won der what changed him so much, his foreman or just the girls. We were glad to have Howard Payne as a visitor the other day. He is stationed in Florida now. Mr. Eric Neuman is running normal now. Must be the new son lets him sleep. Weldon Misenheimer is now training to be a gunner on a bomber. We wish you luck and keep up the good works! Harold Erwin is expected home on two weeks furlough in July. John Ashworth is sure doing better work since he got a “red headed helper.” We are very glad to have Kath leen McCrary on our shift. We hope she will like it and stay with us. Violet McCall is all excited and “can’t do her work as well as usual” because her husband, who is in California, is coming home on furlough. B. S. is hostess to service men who visit this department. She never fails to get introduced. How she does it—well, just ask her. Bob and Ed do lots better work since Byrd runs the Bobbin Ma chine. Qulin is losing weight since she shifts around from one ma chine to the other. Somebody keeps her awake on graveyard. Wonder whom? Think I’ll sign off now since to day is payday. See you next month. STITCHING GAB A 60-page booklet, issued by the Nazis in Poland, contains only the titles of Polish authors’ books that are prohibited reading. Sally Jackson quit Friday to go to Washington, D. C. Good luck, Sally . . . Teddy looks more like a farmer every day since he is acquiring a coat of sun tan . Can anyone tell us why Ruby D. visits in Greenville so frequently? Could it be her hero from North Africa calling? Thelma S. likes Nashville, espec ially the grand Ole Opry. Ask her, too, if she likes peanut butter crackers. Leota Bell and Helen Duncan are our new packers. Wei come, girls. Has everyone noticed that extra smile on Kate S.’s face this week? It’s a secret, but we heard she got a long distance call from Camp Stewart, Ga. My, but Lillie S.’s boy friend has quit writing letters; he sends tele grams. By the way, Lillie, tell us about that bicycle you see passing your door each night. First our sailor, Phil, breezed in, then L. C., of the Army Air Corps. Both boys looked fine. Phil has been back before, but it was L. C.’s first visit. He has one stripe, a good tan, and still has that old familiar smile. Phil is a proud sailor; he has been assigned to a ship. Congratulations, John! There is a new baby girl at his house. Evelyn T. would like a swim ming pool at Ecusta, yet when she goes to the beach, she doesn’t even wade. Bill N. has a new hobby— shooting rubber bands. Myrtle P. came back looking fresh and new after a week’s vacation Van 0. couldn’t find a doll for his baby so he just got a dog. Frances W.’s husband is leaving for the Navy. We would like to extend our sympathy to Edna W. v/hose grandfather died recently. Jimmie can piece up notes and figure out who B. N. A. P. is. “There ain’t no flies on him.” Maye W. looks like an outdoor girl with her tan, especially around the forehead. Thelma isn’t the only one who has curls, just ask Dot G. to take off her cap. Martha H. recently underwent an operation in Transylvania commu nity hospital. We wish you a speedy recovery, Martha. Mae 0. seemed to be quite pleased over her parting gift. She leaves June 18th. A heavy bomber, cruising at 250 miles an hour, burns 3 1-3 gallons of gasoline every minute. Blockers Chatter And Late Gossip For months the blockers hf? been so busy no one could fio“ time to chatter about our g* Finally the dead have come life. Two of our girls left to Joi” their husbands, who are in sef vice. Good luck to both and Sara . . . I’m surprised, didn’t you know walking down highway with your shoes off is way to catch that soldier. Oh, dainty feet . . . Just a bit ” eve-dropping and I hear Bernic« N. is heading back Chicago Lula C. was caught wonderii^» why the girls whistle at her friend. Just to see her blush? lay off, you girls, you can’t him . . . Don’t be too surprise® if Jessie M. makes a rushing to Nashville. There’s a possibili^- eh, McGee?! Why is Eula Gray so supers^*' tious about wearing flowers in V® hair? Jeanne G. has been havjjj troubles here of late. What’s trouble, Jeanne, can’t he with a broken finger? Iris Wil“ is back after an absence of months. Welcome back. Iris. Edith S. developed a sudd® decision to go to Chicago. A ^ of advice, that is a dangeroj place, Toppy. Ruth B. goes in boys in a big way. And, too, don’t have to be in uniform , 0. K. . . . Why does a certaij Greyhound bus driver blow as p passes Reba S.’s home? Now up, Reba, I know all about the trj to Greenville. I have nosed aro|^ . and can’t find out a thing ab® Edith M., Mary H., Margaret ' and Ethel A. Why don’t you speak up? Estelle J. and Ruth ^. were home for the week end. the visit was pleasant. Does Gla® H. wear a long face? Jesse j is all smiles since her husba made a visit home. Glad to p® . Margaret M. has decided to S j v/ith us. Sammie H. has returi’ to work after a week’s ,,oy Louise S. has found a neW ^ j to cool off. Careful, Louise t* the pebbles don’t hurt your t®J Frances P. has lost a day. ji it soon, Frances, so you can > up on the sleep you have ^ Wish some one would tell about Pearl J.’s boy friend. A * of ice cream would hit the these days. Ask Clara M. and _. . . . Gladys W.'and Myrtle report a vacation worth whil® ’'jf Helen N. and Lillie G. do tP ^ part of the work, yet you never know they were aroU > Come on girls, speak up for month. COULD IT BE OLD Last year a great deal made to do about a special ev for the picnic which, howe^ ' did not take place. This was much talked about race Wilbur, Denton, Jones and pers. The stakes in this were one dollar for the and a good ducking in the for the loser. Of course this y , Speedy Jones is not with ' however if the remaining should feel that they are ^ too old to partake in contest, one could easily the interest and enthusiasn* j, the part of the spectators observing the submerging loser. How about it, boys> you game? Hopeful Spectator ARE YOU DOING YOUB BY BUYING WAR BONDS STAMPS EVERY PAY DA»^
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