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FROM PAGE ONE Ecusta Mourns Death Of Pres. Roosevelt I i health and general well-being of all Ecustans. To be certain of hav ing a plan of recreation suited to most employees and their fam ilies, the Echo is conducting a contest for the best plan of devel opment and operation of Club Sapphire Recreational Center. There will be three prizes awarded to the winners of the con test. First prize, $100 War Bond; second prize, $50 War Bond; third prize, $25 War Bond. A. large box has been placed in the Gaite House, and ail entries must be in this box not later than midnight, Monday, May 14th, 1945. Winners will be annnounced in the May Echo, which will be published May 26. Here Are The Rules The rules are simple — Only Company employees can compete —judges will be appointed by President Harry H. Straus and their decisions will be final. All entries must be signed by entrant showing nams and department in ■ ,r,niiTitnin stream . which he or she works. Ideas be presented in any form the con- which feeds the ake extend testant chooses but flowery Ian-1 into of human guaee and literary style will car-1 its watershed is devoid Ty nl ^SgM Clear, staple, origi- habitation, thus -su^^ nal ideas will most likely win the hty of the water ^ beautiful 1^ I in so perfect a setting, suggesis wishing, swimming since these are obvious things I canoeing, etc. already planned. Make yourl Many Other Facilities suggestions ORIGINAL. Sugges-1 addition to wonderful Sap tions of improvements and ac-|pjji).0 Lake, Club Sapphire has tivities to benefit many employ-1 j^any other installations. From ees will naturally be considered j jack of care in recent years, many more valuable than those affect-1 are ih bad condition, but with a ing only a few. Limit your sug-1 exceptions they can be recon- Cafeteria-Canteen Chatter In keeping with the rest of the nation, Ecustens were stu^d and shocked at the sudden death of President Roosevelt, and, as JtowTth. ab«.e picture, fte large Umted SUtes Flag to lr.«t of the main office was lowered to half-mast By SULA COX The entire Canteen-Cafeteria. gang extends deepest sympathy to. Joe and Mrs. Duckworth in the passing of Mrs. Duckworth’s broth er, Clinton Greene. The gang welcomed a visit from our old friend, Eural McCrary, of the navy. “Little Bit” was our glass: man before entering the navy. He was a good one, too, as Mr. Kitch en, now, is a good one. Hurry back, “Little Bit”. A visit from any of our service men is welcome. Among our gang who are “gone but not forgotten” are Fred Mintz, Hal and Leo Roy. The last two have entered the armed forces and are now at Ft. Bragg. We would like for every one of them to re turn to us. Mr. Shipman seems to be in the dahlia business. He cerainly grew 1 some fine ones last year. I Walter Perkins is in the rabbit business. We would all like to see his Angora rabbits which are raised for their wool. We wonder. The Seventh War Loan drive 1 though, whet^ier we want to be will officially open on May 14 and around at shearing time or not. will continue until June 30. The Opal recently spent Sunday in^. E bond quota has been greatly in- Asheville, going over to' visit her creased and in order to reach it, 1 sister. everv one will have to buy all of Billie, young son of Mr. McCall!, the bonds he or she can possibly is recovering from an illness of a, afford. Ecustans have always done few weeks. So is Edith, daughter- their part in buying bonds and in I of Mrs. Olivia English. 1 supporting the war effort. Let’s Sylvia ' spent Easter week-endl not fail during this important with Bessie. While, here, she man- jjjjye aged to see several of the gang. We> ’ — I were glad to see her. She is tak-- To Hold Bowling Toumey ing Bell Telephone training ati For Me. 0« M.y 7 And 9 bowling I up. Jody actually went to churchi Buy War Bond ing only a few. Limit your sug-1 exceptions they can be recon- ^ men’s post-season bowling I up. q^jndav^ Hadn’t"we better tonl gestions to a total of 600 words, Ljtioned, and should prove a va^u- be played on the last Sunday. Hadn t we better huut in any form you please but be able asset to carrying out any l Brevard Monday and her a Dutt^. sure to include the following program decided upon. Wednesday nights. May 7 and 9, ^\7s „rSd safely in tte general points; (1) Your sug- jgnujs courts, horse-Las been announced. Utates and is now in LincolSitoa, gested plan. (2) Your reasons ^ j^a^k, baseball dia- All bowlers who played on any States, and is now in Lincou^ for believing that your Plan L^j^,^ j-ange, and there for- Lf the teams in the regular season Neb. Pity these other gals will appeal to Ecustans and their ^ nine-hole golf course, are eligible to participate in this have their boy friends come home„ families. I These, when reconditioned, could tourney and all entries must be ° • chown as monev Policy Of Health And Happiness go„d, healthy outdoor ex- L the office of the Recreation ^e- Ethel S^ Franc^lnd^eSS for man. Ecu,Ians. Pa*»e« Jy ^ llie LUUllia _ _ , I nPUl? l\llf in aauiLiuxi ii-o Eercise tor many £icu;ii.ciaa. taining the best possible working I mountain acreage can afford conditions, the Company has Pr°'I trails for hiking and even horse- vided a varied program of recrea-1 riding. Many buildings are tion and entertainment for all em-1 g^ailable such as the gymnasium ployees for the past several years. I affords space for indoor While the recreational .activities enough for bas- during this period of time have j^^gtball. The Lodge (formerly used been successful, they have a play, or game room), dining been extensive enough to P^videKgu kitchen, office, and cabins recreation for all Ecustans. I sufficient to accommodate 2001. 304 based in iiaiy, nas jusii— The purchase of Club people, suggest the possibility of Lamed his plane for his daughter you § singing “I’ml and its subsequent Ec»stans and their families spend- l-Kathryn Jane”. He says he LrMTSv” W^^^ if’ . the nurpose of| a fine re-Ling to see Charlie Russell soon^ « ?at"getSS to sort near at home. _ 1 and will take some Brevard papers singles and doubled and the par* ticipants will bowl against their season averages. Prizes will be awarded to winners. NAMES PLANE FOR BABY “Speedy” Jones, crew chief on la B-24 based in Italy, has just from THE Sergeaoit across, but the one we envy is a bottle - of perfume from Paks. Ethel D. has; a husband across and from the number of letters she receives, things must be go ing 0. K. We are glad, Ethel. Opal is not so lucky. She has not had much mail lately. We hope. is being done for the purpose of providing recreation for every em ployee. With each employee con tributing his ideas in regard to the development and operation of this beautiful place, the hope of recreation for every one should become a reality. Location Of Camp Club Sapphire is ideally located on the site of beautiful Lake Sapphire, at the foot of Elk Lodge Mountain, about halfway between Ecusta and Brevard. The mam Brevard-Asheville highway runs by the main entrance, making it easily accessible. The club P^eP" erty consists of approximately 300 acres, bordering on the great Pis- gah National Forest, permanently protected as to pure water supply, gorgeous mountain scenery, vir gin forests and the charm of real mountain trails. Lake Sapphire Has Pure Water Sapphire Lake covers nine acres, and its depth ranges from a few inches in the shallow part to more than fifteen feet opposite th# COMPLETES TRAINING With VE-Day near at hand, and | to him the thought that in the near fu ture building materials and other equipment will again be available, one’s thoughts and imagination we learn that Pvt. A1 Montville, can move a long way in dreaming j,, the Marine corps, is at Camp up a plan to make our new Club pgndleton, Calif., having recently Sapphire Recreational Center the completed his training at Camp finest thing of its kind. Lejeune. Fellow Ecustans — here’s our — challenge—CLUB SAPPHIRE IS| . HIS IDEA OURS. Let’s PLAN it the way we want it. Let’s BUILD it the way cO: “Who brought you here in we want it. Let’s OPERATE it the | this disgraceful condition?” fly to Italy? She and Lillian spent: last week-end with her sister. Mrs;. Joe Parton, of Canton. A GOOD IDEA! He: Can you see all right? She: Yes. He: Is there a draft on you? She: No. He: Is your seat comfortable? She: Yes, very. He: Let’s trade seats! way we want it. LET’S MAKE OUR I CLUB SAPPHIRE THE BEST RECREATIONAL CENTER THERE IS, BECAUSE THAT’S THE WAY WE WANT IT, and the | way Mr. Straus wants it to be. PVT; “Two MP’s, sir.” CO: “Drunk, I suppose.” PVT: “Yes, sir,—both of them.” | Honor medals and war saving! bonds are being offered to winners in the National Dairy Foods Dem onstrations, open to all 4-H dairy] girls. BiiyWarBen^ ‘—-TODA V ' •I'or Future Needs- NOTICE TO ALL DEPT. REPORTERS Deadline For May Issue .Is Tues., May 15 Please get copy in early, if possible.
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