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• Men of the 630 th Ordnance Ammunition Company dis
tribute clothinf- to Korean children at the Bookhan
Mountain Orphans Music Academy. The people of
Mill 8 Employees
Vole CIO Out
Ninety-five percent of the eligible
voters in Plant K, Stonewall, voted
in a Nat 'until Labor Relation*
Hoard election February 10. The
Textile Woiktrs I'nioii of America,
("IO and "No I'liion" were on the
ballot. The CIO was voted out by
a majority of 402 to 2"» S.
In all there were 007 votes east.
Three votes were declared void and
seven were elm Helloed.
Erwin Percale
4 Dresses!
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Mrs. A. E. Barefoot and granddaugh
« ter, Becky, wear dresses of percale
cloth.
We are in the habit of thinking
•that percale is a sheeting fabric and
nothing else. Mrs. A. K. Barefoot,
wife of Adlie Barefoot of Xo. 1
Weave Room, had different ideas
about Krwin percale. She made
dresses for herself and her little
granddaughter out of our percale
sheeting. Percale is an easy fabric
to wash and iron, and the dresses
have a very fresh, crisp look.
► Mrs. Barefoot's granddaughter is
Becky Byrd. Becky's father, Willis
Byrd, Jr., works in Xo. 1 Spinning
Room. Her grandmother, Mac
Byrd, works in the Sewing Room
and her grandfather, John W. Byrd,
in Xo. 1 Card Room.
Another use for colored percale
sheeting is to make curtains, dress
ing table skirts ami other bedroom
accessories. With the variety of
colors now available in our line of
colored sheets, it is possible to use
a color scheme to please any taste.
THE ERWIN CHATTER
VoL X, No. 2
People of Erwin Donate Clothing
and Money to Needy Korean Orphans
Sometime before Christmas, a'
letter from a soldier published oil
the editorial page of the AVHN ami
Ohm-mr told how clothing was bad
ly needed by the children of Korea.
The letter asked for help from the
ptople hack home.
Mrs. K. K. Thomas, Jr., president
of tile WSCS of the Erwin Method
ist Church, brought the problem
before the ladies of her church and
they decided to do something about
it.
Many Contributed
This was not just a church proj
ect because before it was over,
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HKADQI'AKTKRS
MOTH OKDXAXCK AMMI'XITIOX COMPANY
APO :ioi
11 January 1!)">4
Krwin Mills Incorporated
Tin- People of Krwin
Krwin, Xorth Carolina
Ladies inn I Gentlemen of Krwin,
Your wilts of good cheer for needy Koreans have been received at
this organization. Knowing of the warmth and happiness they contain
should he a great joy to you.
It is ditlicult to thank anybody for opening his heart the way you have
done. We can only assure you of the good that is being done and can be
done. Xo amount of clothing sent to Korea is too much.
Generous, kindly people from all parts of our great nation have
responded to this plea in behalf of less fortunate people. Many who
have little of their own are willing to share with the people of this war
torn land.
Enclosed is a photograph taken during the distribution ol clothing
at the Bookhan Mountain Orphans Music Academy. The children ex
pressed their appreciation in many ways. At the gay Christmas party
the children turned the tables and did the real entertaining. One letter
from a litle girl said "A Happy Xew Year to you. Many thanks for
your trouble. I hope your warm and constant friendship may continue
for many years."
Clothing was received in such abundance that a large contribution was
able to be made to the Paik Clinic, a needy hospital in Seoul. We will
continue to distribute clothing received throughout the winter.
Once more in behalf of SFC Lawrence Durham and for myself
personally, I thank you for your contribution to this aid to Korea pro
gram. The open handed generosity of the folks back home has made
this a truly happy Christmas not only for hundreds of children but also
for all the men of my command.
Sincerely yours.
(Signed)
MORGAN J. WRIGHT
Capt. Ord. Corps
Commanding
Erwin responded to the call for help by sending seventy
five pounds of clothing to Korea. The children expressed
their appreciation in many ways.
people from all over Krwin had
contributed either money or clothing
for thi' Korean children. Several
snow suits were donated by Mrs.
Steinberg of Steinberg & Com
pany. Mrs. ('. I). Sessoins. Mrs.
(J. V. Fowler, Sr.. Mrs. John Whit
man and Mrs. Thomas took a big
part in collecting children's clothing:
from the people of Krwin.
The week bi fore Christinas, seven
ty-live pounds of clothing was sent,
wrapped in two blue denim bags.
The following letter will explain
how the clothing was distributed
and what it meant to the Korean
children.
FEBRUARY, 1954
Erwin Employees Buy
Farm and Building Lots
As we go to press, 2.200 acres of
farm laud and -mall tracts, ami
2iS l»t units around the town of
Krwin have been bought by Erwin
people.
In all. 152 |M*o|le have purchased
land and more are expected to buy
before the sale is over. According
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It was ccld the day land sales began! Standing outside on the porch of the
Und sale building, waiting their turn to go in, are Joe Giles, Eldridge Norris
of Spooling & Warping: Carl Byrd, Dye House; and Ernest Hare of No. 5
Beaming & Slashing. The others are unidentified. Groups went in ten at
a time during the first rush to buy lots.
"Which lot shall I buy?" That was the question asked by many employees
as they poured over the lot and farm maps. Here, studying the maps, are:
M. C. Ferrell, R. L. Pate, H. T. Turlington, T. Dillow, Bob Kelly, Paul
Parker, E. H. Bost and E. V. Ferrell.
Use of Decorator
Denim Popular
All Rooms of Model Home
In Texas Decorated In
Ertcin Sanforised Denim
Tin* January issue of LIVING
For Young llomemakers featured
a house in Tyler, Texas, draped and
deeorated with Krwin denim. As
cot-ding to the magazine, all the
rooms of this ranch-typo home were
done in Krwin denims because of
"this fabric's suitability to a warm
climate."
Hainbow >ti - i i»f«l drapes bright
ened the (lining room; a sophisti
cated color combination of citron
yellow, gold, and gray in the master
bedroom (pictured on Page 2 of
this CHATTER); while the teenage
girl's bedroom was done in red,
white and blue —popular with the
blue jean set.
Advantages of decorating with
Krwin Sanforized denims are that
the initial cost is low, the fabric is
washable without the dangers of
shrinking, and the upkeep is low.
Finally, with so many colors from
which to choose, the homemaker can
have a decorating plan as pretty as
our denim is sturdy.
Circulation 6,000
to E. H. Bo>t. Manager of the
Erwin plants. there are several
farm traets and a number of good
lots left for sale. There i- no defi
nite date for the elose of the sale
ami it is exf)M-t«l to continue for
MHiie time. The sale began the mid
dle of January.
Safety Standings
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Lower in 1954
Only four of our plants got
through the month of January with
out a lost time injury. This is one
less than the January record of last
year.
The plants which came through
the first month with Hying colors
are: Mill No. 2 & Krwin (Cloth,
Yard, Shop, Dying, Finishing &
Shipping); No. Finishing, Coo
leemce; No. 7 Mill. Neuse; and No.
S Mill, Stonewall. Since the stand
ings for January were announced.
Stonewall has reported the lost time
accident mentioned on Page - of
this CHATTKR.
Each of our other plants reported
j one lost time injury during the
month of January, making a total
j of seven so far this year.
Valentine Greetings
Cuts are red,
Bruises are blue.
Accidents break hearts
Ami bodies too.
Stay out of the red
And don't be blue.
A sweet art, SAFETY
Cares for \ou.
f.om the Safety Pen
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