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The MILL Issued Every Two \Veeks By and For the Employees WHISTLE MARSHALL FIELD & COMPANY. INC. Manufacturing Division, Sprav North Carolina Volume One Monday; January 18, 1943 THOMAS M. KIRKPATRICK Karastan Has A Party For over a week the New York Sales M Force at 295 Fifth Avenue was the ls|| scene of wild and varied activity. The ^ lighting was adjusted, new signs put up, the walls and floors were stripped B and cleaned, new displays were made. ||:| Working feverishly day and night, the- unsung heroes of the Sales Force M wrought a major miracle of charm and decoration. When the party opened to the press on December 29th, the Karas tan showroom sparkled with light and color. The beautiful new patterns and colors in the new Karastan Cotton line were gorgeously arrayed. The hand some new cottons were displayed on both walls and floors in many of the « 1^ bays in the large Karastan showroom. W An interesting presentation of the man ufacturing processes involved was set up in a large three-paneled exhibit. Editors and writers of most of the major home magazines were present as well as many from the trade press and the New York daily papers. The enthu siasm accorded the new line was unanimous; in fact the next day’s New “• Not only Marshall Field & Co. people, York World Telegram featured the new the entire Tri-City community Karastan line on its woman’s page and grieved to learn of the sudden additional articles have already appear- death on Wednesday, January 6, 1943, ed in the Journal of Commerce, Retail- Thomas Mi Kirkpatrick, ing Home Furnishings, and Rug Profits, Mr. Kirkpatrick had been in very with other stories and editorial features good health and his death was a great scheduled to appear shortly. shock to the thousands who knew and Sales Manager E. A. Raventos and admired him. One of the friendliest his staff saw to it that Karastan’s ^°ss is one that cannot be ^ guests were properly entertained. estimated. Among the many magazines represent- Coming to Marshall Field & Co. in ed were: House Beautiful, House and 1919, Mr. Kirkpatrick thus spent near- Garden, Parents’ Magazine, Woman’s ly a quarter of a century with the Home Companion, Ladies Home Jour- company. At the time of his death he nal. Mademoiselle, McCall’s Magazine, was pipe inspector, and had spent prac- ■Good Housekeeping, American Home, tically the entire term of employment Better Homes and Gardens, Charm. in this line of work—which he knew Certainly every member of the Karas- tan organization is to be congratulated Robust, energetic, with a twinkle in on the excellent shO'Wing made. The his eyes that belied his sometime stern beauty of design and perfection of features, Mr. Kirkpatrick was one of finish of the new cotton rugs is the re- the most familiar, best liked men in * suit of the coordination of all the mem- the organization. His loss will be keen- bers of the Karastan organization. Let ly felt and our sympathy goes out to his due credit be given to every member bereaved family. He was 72 years old. for the beautiful presentation made V . . . — and for the fashion acceptance given Help Axe the Axis-Buy War Bonds to the new line. . Stamps every pay day. Number 14 We Need More Help, Readers! Once again we are appealing to you to help us keep addresses of our service men up-to-date. In the list below are names of men whose Mill Whistles are being returned to us for want of a bet ter address. We’d appreciate your in forming us as to the correct address. Last known address appears opposite name. Benjamin Meeks, Quanset Hut, Nor folk, Va.; Edward Booker, Camp Clai borne, La.; Noah V. Swiney, Jefferson Barracks, Mo.; Manuel Sowers, U.S.N. T.S., Norfolk, Va.; Wm. M. Horseley, Holabird QM, Baltimore, Md.; James W. Mangrumf Camp Wheeler, Ga.; Wil liam Spencer, Fort Eustis, Va.; Haroid W'. Thompson, Fort Bragg, N. C.; Harry V. Hailey, Fort Bragg, N. C.; Lloyd K. Soverin, Sheppard Field, Texas; George E. Booker, No. 1 Firehouse, Norfoik, Va.; Percy C. Isley, APO 801, care Postmaster, New York -City; Wm. F. Duggins, Fort Jackson, S. C.; Robert T. Ingram, Camp Lee, Va. V . . . — Marshall Field Men Promoted In Army We note with a good deal of pride that two of our men have recentiy been promoted by Uncle Sam. Earl Kribben, treasurer of the company, has been made a Major, and Ralph Going, former overseer in Sheeting Mill, has been made a Captain. No, you can’t keep good men down. Mr. Kibben’s place is now being filled by John Anderson. V . . . — A Note Of Thanks I want to take this method of thank ing our friends for the nice gifts and attentions they have given my wife during the past year of her illness. Mrs. Going is very much improved now, al though it is impossible for her to get out yet, and she would love to have all of her friends with her at any time. Sincerely, Fieldale. J. H. GOING. V - . . — Kissing a girl is like opening a jar of ■ olives. The first one is always the hard est. After that—
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