February 18, 1946
THE MILL WHISTLE
Three
Sheeting Mill
Bt BlUie WUlUnu
Oh, my, how times does fly! Here it is
Mill Whistle time again. I guess I’ll
have to go snooping and scooping all
through the alleys trying to find out
some news around here. Honest, folks,
now is the time for all Mill Whistle
lovers to come to the aid of their col
umn.
Mr. Robert Moore, Misses Lillie and
Oneva Meadows, Mr. Matthews and
Miss Vernell Roberts enjoyed an oyster
.supper Saturday night at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Billie Williams.
Since there is a shortage on all drinks
and wo have gone on a milk diet, there
has been a rumor going around that the
“dope boy” will just lead a “cow”
dhrough the mill, instead of the wagon.
Thomas Eaton, Sl/c, is at home with
his parents and friends of Draper, en
joying a 22-day furlough after being in
China and the South Pacific.
Wedding Bells
The vows of Miss Gladys Summers
and Mr. Richard Martin were spoken
in Danville, Va., on February 6. She is
the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Sum
mers of Draper. Mr. Martin is the son
of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Martin of Spray.
They both hold a position with Mar-
I shall Field & Co.
Mr. W. H. Richardson is out on sick
list. Hurry up and get well. We miss
you lots.
Mrs. Charlie Hill has been ill for
some time at her home in Draper.
Friends of the Spinning room wish her
a very speedy recovery.
There is a certain little girl who
works in the Weave room and likes to
be teased. They call her “Red.” She is
the former Mrs. Donald Light and she
is approaching another wedding day. I
wonder who the lucky fellow is?
The Carding and Spinning depart
ments wish to welcome back Mr. R. A.
Goings who has recently been discharg
ed from the armed services.
Bleachery
By Charlotte Martin
Whee, Time sure does fly. Here it is
time for more news, and it just about
catches me without any again—but I’m
gonna try to have a little bit; not much,
but enough to fill up some space.
We have some more new faces in the
Sewing Room. They are: Grace Odell,
Christine Hobson, and Catherine Price
Odessa Taylor. We are glad to have you
folks with us and hope you’ll’ enjoy
your new work.
Those on the sick list this issue are
Pearl Shough and Pearl Thompson.
Hurry back, “Pearls,” we miss you.
Those who have returned to work
after being out are Opal Baughn, Mary
This young fellow will perhaps make
some school a fine football player some
day. He is Frederick Boone Hudgins, 10-
months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry
Hudgins. Dad is employed in Canteen
denartment.
Ward, Katie Johnson and Molly Priddy.
Glad to have you back with us, girls.
Sarah Eggleston went all a-dither
Wednesday morning “ ’cause her Guy’s
come home from Japan.” Welcome back,
“Woodie.” Hurry down and see us. We
don’t blame you, Sarah. We’d be all
excited, too.
Chatter vs. Jabber
By Glennlce Jones
At last, John Eggleston has come back
from vacationing, in Florida, complete
with tan, and memories of many good
times. The men over here received
beautiful picture post cards, which they
promptly put in prominent places so
that everyone could help enjoy the
lovely scenery. Otis Koontz likes his so
well, that we notice that it is tacked up
beside his desk, so that we can notice
it more conveniently.
Nancy Matlock and Christine Martin
played Santa Claus after their excur
sion to the City of Danville. Les Barks
dale received his long awaited bow tie.
Now Joe Lindsay will have someone to
share this fashion item.
Minnie Gilley has returned from
dazzling the Norfolk sailor boys, or
should we say sailor boy?
The topic that is causing the most dis
cussion over here is the steak supper
in Danville Friday night. We have final
ly received statements about this meet
ing:
John Eggleston: You can’t get anything
from me.
Nelson McBride: I’m sorry, I’m too
nervous to make a statement this
morning.
Robert Joyce: I can’t remember a thing.
Ed Martin: Otis and Robert made a
speech.
Otis Koontz: I want to’ o. k. everyone
else’s statement.
Jesse Burton: I promised 1 wouldn’t tell.
Mildred Hodges has been especially •
sad the last week. We finally found out
that her Clarence (Martin) is ill at the
Marine base in. Norfolk. Wo hope we'll
see some smiles soon, Mildred!
Facts and Fancies from Fieldale
By Faye Warren
“Town Drag”
Bill Hylton being so generous toward
the Leaksville team. .1. H. Ripple spend
ing a few minutes in a game of bridge.
Neil Dalrymple handing out those cig
ars. Fannie Hundley observed parking
in the middle of the street. 'V’irginia
Minter making a speech. John Hager
signing up veterans for membership in
the American Legion. Leonard Settliff
wearing plaids. Estelle Shaw waiting
for a ride. Mr. and Mrs. .1. A. Jackson
■ losing three daughters at the altar of
matrimony. Nathan Harlowe taking off
to New York. Harvey Ncster building a
house. Ruth Adkins Price joining her
husband at his base in Maryland. Lt.
Albert Moore and his bride, the former
Miss Grace Thom of Worchester, Mass.,
paying his family a visit. Miss Marion
Mullins beginning those knitting class
es at the “Y.” May Perry beaming with
happiness these days. Joe Shelton trying
to buy another dog. Dorothy Arledge
seen with that certain someone. S. S. .
Fly the enjoying another ball game. .
Gene Ensley broadcasting again. Dr.
Coffey speaking at the Methodist church.
Bobby Copeland, four-year-old son of
Mr. and Mrs. Gene Copeland, singing
the “Lord’s Prayer” at the banquet
given for the returned servicemen from
the Methodist church.
Did You Know—
That La France hosiery, made by
Marshall Field, first started with four
machines in the Finishing department
of the Towel Mill?
That Joe Hunter was the first baby
born in Fieldale?
That H. W. Nester was our first post
master?
That Bert Sigmond was the first
cashier of our bank?
That David Lindsay was the first
superintendent of the Towel Mill?
That Miss Gillie Koger was the first
principal of our school?
That our school was started in the
house which is now the residence of
Mrs. Lou Martin?
That E. Sherrill has been the fore
man of the Sewing department since.
its beginning 26 years ago?