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Two THE MILL WHISTLE April 15, 1946 Mifitioif Ailind the Mills I'Ji. . A.? Central Warehouse Chatter-box By LeRoy E. Sweeney, Sr. Packing Department Everyone was glad to welcome back, Robert L. Whitt, to his old job this week, following his recent discharge from the Armed Forces. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Brown spent the past week-end at Randleman, N. C. with Mr. Brown’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Brown. Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Stanley entertained Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Ashworth of Draper, and Mrs. Marsha Prillaman of Stoneville, at their home in Leaksville this past Sunday. The wedding bells were “beating it out” again this week for another one of cur gals! This time it was for our very own little Doris Newman. We all wish for Doris and “hers” a long and very prosperous life. Jeff Broadnax, another ex-serviceman, has been added to our staff of workers here in the Packing department, as cleaner—and believe me, he can really do a good job!!! We’re glad to have him here,and hope that it likes being here with us. Lottie, Eggleston has certainly been wearing a mighty big smile lately! And we know why!!! Gee, but he is a hand some soldier!!!! Howard Clark was a welcome sight when he walked in the door Monday morning after his week’s vacation. We all missed him, but are .very glad that he enjoyed his week of rest. Bedspread Stock: Sunshine Caudle has been out sick for a few days. We all miss you, so hurry back. Shine! Nelda Coward has just moved into her new home. Happy housekeeping, Nelda! Itaska Brim was found running loose at the carnival the other night. Elwood (the one and only) was kidnapped by a Gypsy and held for ransome. We sent Jack Odell (hubba, hubba!) for his re lease (hey, hey!) Anyone wishing to have their fortune told (and we do mean “FORTUNE”) see Alice Williams of this department. Who was it that said the mill would have to close if they were out? Everybody was very delighted to see Dave Alley back from his vacation. Who is the “tall, dark and handsome” who is giving Mattie Whitt the “rush” these days Mr. and Mrs. Roy Elliott and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Turner visited the old “hanted- house” near Danville Sunday. Were the “hants” very sociable, folks? We were very sorry to hear that Mr. Jesse Cooper’s father, Mr. H. A. Cooper, is in the Leaksville hospital. We wish for him a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Shough and daugh ter attended the opening game of the baseball season for the Tri-Cities. We sure would appreciate a few news items from Pete Anderson. Shipping Department Mr. Nelson McBride is on his annual vacation now, and had a lot of places of interest on his mind. Wonder if he got there alright??? This week’s SAFETY SLOGAN:“Don’t tease women about their birthdays! Roses are red, Violets are blue Everybody has birthdays. And Shine Robertson, too!!!! Happy Birthday, Shine. Nantucket News By Hazel Carter Did you hear— Willie Williams enjoyed the dance last Friday night? Joe Farrell missing a short putt at the golf ball? Jack Rose getting plans for a house? Robert Bunn’s trip to Martinsville (again.) Fred Sturtevant having house trouble? Joe Arnoult isn’t lagging in the Easter parade. That new hat is really some thing—yellow feather and all. Mr. Byrd is a grandpa. Congratula tions. The new arrival has been named Linda Byrd Lovell. We have missed Virginia Winecoff for several days. Sorry to hear about those tonsils Virginia. Hurry back! Inez Land can very well sing “Happy Days Are Here Again” for Paul has finally landed in the States. (To Hazel Powell—we certainly hope your ship will be in soon.) Lee Self has been wondering if his name is still on the Sunday School list. Happy Birthday and the trimmings to Helen Litaker. Woolen Mill By Millard Winecoff Taking a stroll through and around the Woolen Mill, one will be greatly im pressed by many improvements which have been made during the past couple of weeks. Many of the departments look as good as new. The Stock Dye House with all its machinery painted, mostly in aluminum, gives it a very light and neat appearance. The Machine Shop is sure going to look good painted in white. The Piece Dye Dept, has been painted, machinery and all, and a new cement floor has been laid. Around the buildings one will notice ' much beautiful shrubbery and many pretty flowers. The pansier, tulips and hyacinths are really beautiful. The grounds have been throughly cleaned and it seems as if “spring cleaning” is nearly completed. The Card Room is nearing the com pletion of a general overhauling. During the war the Card Room wa.s producing 75 to 80 per cent government goods. At the beginning of the reconversion period, to get the mill back to civilian produc tion, it was found that a “stem-to-stern” job was needed and that’s exactly what it was given. This is probably the most comprehensive overhauling the card room has ever known. The Weave Room is continually hum ming like a bes-hive, producing many, many beautiful and fine pieces of woolen blankets and men’s and women’s wear. Much time has been devoted to the stacking and storing of filling in order to give the department a neater appearance and to properly display the equipment the department contains. We now have our own branch of the Wage Bureau and consisting of three employees: namely, Tom Dillon, Elwood Eggleston and Ernest Balser. Their office is on the north-east end of the Spinning^ Dept. It has just been enlarged a n df painted. A telephone has been installed —the number: Leaksville 692-M. Three new electric elevators have been installed and are practically ready for use. Mr. T. A. Betts spent three days in New York recently. He was with Kinard and company discussing the Fall Manu facturing plans. Mrs. English Shields and family had dinner and spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Fred Danoho. John McArthur and Walter Boyte had an enjoyable trip North the past week end—Philadelphia and New York. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Turner announce the marriage of their eldest daughter, Vivian, to Druie J. Harbour, son of Mr. and Mrs. Druie T. Harbour, Ridgeway, Va. The wedding took place in Danville, Va., March 22, 1946. Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Smith announce the arrival of a baby daughter, Persicille Garnet, April 3, in the Leaksville hospi tal. Mrs. Smith is the former Elizabeth Land. Karl Thomas, husband of Vivian Thomas, Finishing department, came home with a discharge from the Marine Corps April 6, 1946. He has just return ed from China. Miss Bessie Thornton has returned to the Finishing department after a long illness. We’re proud to have you back with us. (Continued on Page 3)
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