: ACTIVITIES OF FIELDCREST FOLKS General Office (By Charlotte Thomas) Looks like the holidays are almost gone—Gee Whiz! Everyone sure enjoy ed the Office party Dec. 17-—isn’t that right Charlie H.??? The exchanging of our gifts on Dec. 23 here in the office was lots of fun. There were many shocked and amusing expressions — especially when Ted Spaugh received his CALENDAR for the coming year (Esquire?). Mr. Whit comb made quite a Santa—Masked but No PILLOW. Another eligible gone?—Rumors are that Charlie Boyette is almost captured —the lucky girl has that sparkler on her left hand. Our Folks in the Council Show—Won der why'Rhuney Patterson didn’t sing “All I want for Christmas is my two Front Teeth’’??? Edna Kiser was one of that SHAPELY Harem. Hilda Grogan’s daughter, Peggy, was the dancing girl. VISITING: Mr. and Mrs. Lester Brown visited in Winston-Salem during the Holidays. CARD OF THANKS The family of the late T. W. Fulcher wishes to express their thanks for all the many kind and thoughtful deeds, flowers and use of cars. Central Warehouse Office Chatter Vs. Jabber (By Geraldine Hubbard) At Last! Everyone has settled down and is ready for work after all of the rushing and exciting moments before and during the holidays. All report that Santa Claus was very good to them. Iva Pendleton is happy because her daughter, Mary Louise, is home from school for a few days. Roy Casteen, our canteen man, says he’s disappointed because none of the girls came in wearing diamonds Mon day morning. Maybe he doesn’t know that Henrietta Atkins got herself a hus band and we think that is even nicer than a diamond. She and Francis Mar tin were married December 23. We wish for them much success and happiness. Ernestine Cox has taken up photog raphy recently. We are wondering what she will do next. But after all, that might not be such a bad idea since certain people have promised to pay her if she doesn’t show their picture. Glennice Jones Cox, one of our for mer employees, paid us a visit a few days ago. Seemed like old times seeing her around. Carolyn Shelton spent the holidays at her home near Danbury. Margaret Turman and family have moved into their home on the Reidsville road which they recently purchased. ★ _ Finishingr Mill (By Rebecca Barnard) Free Cigars It was Gene Purcell who was passing out cigars so generously on Dec. 21. He and Mrs. Purcell are the proud par ents of a boy, Richard Manley. Myrtle Glasgow is sure beaming this week. Reason, naturally, is that she has a little grandson, Walter Lee Simmons, Jr., born to Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Simmons December 21. Home For Christmas Paul Wilson, formerly of Thermosta tic Blanket Department, who left us in October to join the Navy, and is now stationed at Great Lakes, Ill., spent Christmas week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Wilson, Ridgeway Road. Paul receives the Mill Whistle and re ports that he and his buddies enjoy it Baby Department Donnie Ray Bur- . roughs, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Bur- roughs, former em ployees of the Rayon Mill. Grandmother, Mrs. Esther Burroughs, works in the Bleach- ery Sewing Depart ment. Donnie Ray was seven months old when the picture was made. very much. He would like to hear from any of his friends who care to write him. Pvt. William Spencer, formerly of Napping Dept., who is stationed at Fort Bragg, visited Mr. and Mrs. Burton Haynes during the holidays. Joan Brooks, who is employed by The Equitable Life Assurance Society, Washington, D. C., visited her mother, Mrs. Sadie Brooks, and other relatives Christmas. Norma Davis, student at E. C. T. C., spent the holiday season with her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Cicero Davis. ★ Sheeting Spinning (3rd Shift) (By Leona Wyatt) Everyone seemed happy to get back to work after the holidays. As yet, no - casualities have been reported from overeating. Mr. and Mrs. Basil Cochran Visited the latter’s parents in Danville, Va. Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Rogers and baby, were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Rogers on Christmas Day. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Farmer visited the latter’s father, T. W. Davis in East Bend. Faith Ramponi is wearing a beautiful diamond. Congratulations, Faith, and lots of happiness. L. L. and W. M. Williamson, of Ashe ville, visited their brother, Dewey, in Draper, during the holidays. Miss Margaret Wilson and daughter, Barbara, visited in Ruffin. Mrs. Eliza Slaughter is really smiling now. Her little boy, who spent 13 weeks in the Polio hospital in Greensboro, is home. Miss Bettie Jane Adkins of Graham, visited Miss Hazel Law. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Chilton, and chil dren, visited relatives in Chapel Hill. Gordon Smith’s father and brother visited him during the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Eason visited in Danville, Va. Mrs. Bessie Mitchell was guest in the home of Rev. and Mrs. S. L. Riddle at Greensboro. Mr. and Mrs. Willie Atkins visited their daughter, Mrs. Paul East, at Ruf fin. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Harvey visited relatives in Price. Mrs. Perry Harris said she just stayed at home during the holidays which was a good place to stay. Mrs. Vinie Mitchell’s little daughter is recovering from diphtheria. We all wish for her a speedy recovery. Absentee Meter Two-week periods ending December 5 and December 26 Per Cent MILL 12-5 12-26 Finishing 2.8 2.2 Hosiery 3.9 2.3 Blanket 4.9 2.9 Bleachery 2.2 3.3 Karastan . 3.3 3.5 Towel 4.3 3.6 Bedspread 4.0 3.8 Central Warehouse .... 2.5 4.4 Rayon 6.3 4.6 Sheeting 7.6 7.2 TOTAL 4.8 4.0 FIELDCREST MILL WHISTLE [6] MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 1949