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Six THE MILL WHISTLE February 4, 1946 Gerald K. Kendrick, S 2/c, entered service in September, 1945. Trained at Camp Peary, Va., and is now stationed on the U.S.S. “Guam.” Seaman Kenrick is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Ken drick, Leaksville. Nantucket Building Hazel Carter Lib LaMar looked swell wearing one of the red roses commemorating her wedding anniversary. Too bad Runt wasn't here to celebrate, but we under stand he is to return soon. Shades of catterwauling—it just seems as though Nantucket is being hammered into a face remodeling, and interior overhauling, between carpenters, plumb ers, electricians and painters—this cor respondent has taken a barrel of aspirin plus nose drops. However, when one sees how well it is beginning to look, it almost seems worthwhile. Everyone is invited to visit Personnel and see the new reception room, interviewing sec tion, offices, and last but not least, the new Colonial entrance. At present writing, genial Mr. Peg Smith’s department is having quarters built and cannot report in detail as at the present time it is just one symphony of carpenters’ hammers. Lois Shelton returns from a long ill ness and from her appearance, the rest certainly seemed to help her. Welcome back, Joe Farrell—the Arm ed Service loss is certainly our gain. We welcome Gaynell McCollum to the Engineering' Department. Mary Hundley was a week-end vis itor at Lenoir, N. C. David E. Simons is back at work from the Army. Ernest Balser received his discharge last Sunday and will be back to work after a rest. Dorothy Grogan—new employee in Personnel. Formerly worked at Tele phone Office as cashier. Dorothy wears a diamond!! Ruth Brown, Personnel, Jane Reyn olds, Medical, have returned to work after illness. New-comers to the Laboratory: Hilda Sharron, Hazel Powell, Inez Taylor, William D. Crowson, and John Rose, Jr. Greetings to one and all. Nantucket welcomes you. Don’t forget to give news items to the Whistle. Central Warehouse Chatter-box By LeKoy Sweeney, Sr. As old father time staggers on, so does ye olde chatter-box reporter, but it seems that it is only in circles, so here goes for this issue!!! Thanks a million. Uncle Sam, for an other good man! That is, Thomas Pratt, who has been added to our honor roll of discharged veterans now working in the Packing Department. We’re glad to have you and hope that you like it here with us, Tom. Attention, Charlie Hams! We all ad mired that suave-looking mustache that you were sporting for several days. Too bad the razor blade slipped!!! Martinsville, tfa. has a great attraction for Belle Nelson these days. I wonder why? Yours truly was very grateful for be ing put back on his old job last week. The one he was on for several days cer- What Is The Worth Of A Man’s Eyes? If your work involves an eye hazard . . . even for a few mo ments during the day . . . think of the worth of your eyes before you decide, “Goggles aren’t necessary.’’ The next time you see a blind man, ask yourself, “What are my eyes worth to me? What would he give to regain his vision?” The next time you’re enjoying a movie, a ball game or a good book, pause a moment to con sider the value of your eyes. The next time you start your daily work, ask yourself what you’d be doing if you were par tially or totally blind. The next time you see your wife or children, try to evaluate the worth of your eyes to yourself . . . and to them. Then, the next time you start to think it’s “too much bother” to wear goggles, think about the worth of your eyes. If you do, we’re pretty sure you won’t take chances with your priceless vision . . . even for a moment. A New Year baby is Ronald Louis Gauldin who celebrated his first birth day on January 1st. He’s the son of Pvt. and Mrs. William L. Gauldin. Dad worked in Woolen mill, and is on his way home after IV2 years overseas. tainly had its ups-and-downs.” Get it?? Wow! It nearly got me. Everyone was very pleased to see Lottie Eggleston’s smiling face onc^ again, after being sick for a week or st. Long time no see, Lottie, welcome back. Bill Payne, formerly of Jim Hankins’ staff, was recently added to Elmer Boyd’s list of ready, willing and capable boys. Hope you enjoy your stay with us. Bill. We know you expect to join forces with Uncle Sam in the near fu ture. A Golden Rule For Safety—Be careful around others as you would have them be careful around you. We all extend our heartiest congratu lations and best wishes to Dorothy Mar tin of the Print Shop on her proposed marriage. Very glad to know that Homer Rat liff’s wife is steadily improving following her recent illness. “Self-Perfection” Good, Better and Best, You should never let them rest, ’Til your Good is Better, And your Better is Best. CARD OF THANKS Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Hankins and fam ily wish to express their appreciation for the kindness and the flowers that were given during the sickness and death of their daughter, Nancy. Approximately 271,000 adults in tlS. United States collect stamps as a hobby? The total collections are valued at $109,000,000.
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