The Washington herald., 1909-06-27

John T Noonan, trustee OF the Elec-
trotypers' Union. began his apprentice
ship in 1888 with the University Press.
Cambridge. Mass, and remained in their
employ for eight and a half years. re-
signing 70 accept an appointment as
electrotype molder in the Government
Printing once in September. 1909. In
November. 1871. he was promoted 10 the
position Of half-tone molder, which posi-
ton he now holds Mr.. NoOnan IS a
stanch member Of his union and a p0pu-
lar man with his associates.
Rumor says that a certain Paterson
C0. j. keyboard operator is investigating
the cost Of light housekeeping, and that
his coming vacation viii end his career
as one Of the boys.
Charley AIagin, Of the bindery. is using
up the balance OF his leave IN making a
record as a visitor TO the moving picture
shows. with the intention Of seeing every
one between Benning Bridge and Cabin
John.
Evan J. Fuge. OF the monotype section.
was called from the Office on Tuesday
last by the Illness Of his daughter. Bessie,
University Hospital for an operation for
appendicitis. which was successfully per-
formed, and the young lady is now In a
fair way 10 complete recovery.
Peter Blauboer has returned 20 the
monotype section from trip 70 Albany,
where he went 10 aid his father IN NOV
Ing the family 20 New York
John Barr. OF the keyboard section. has
invited a number Of his shopmates to be
his guests for a couple Of weeks IN July.
the time 10 be put in aboard his yacht.
one OF the finest boats on the Hudson
River
Albert P. E. Doyle. who went to Manila
some months ago to accept a position in
the printing Office there. evidently intends
10 make the most Of his exile. having
accepted the position Of teacher IN the
high school, the duties 70 be performed at
night. and which viii add about $500 to
his salary.
The numerous Government Printing Of
fee friends Of the old-established business
house OF ShoOmakers, in Pennsylvania
avenue, have been much amused at the
clever write-up which appeared in a re-
cent issue Of the PhiIistine. a periodical
Of protest. from the pen Of Ebert Hub
bard, one Of the many brilliant writer's
in Newspaper Row.
Foreman Bugden, press division, after
an extensive trip covering Northern New
York. Bladensburg. anS Alexandria. re-
ported for duty Monday .horning. II ap-
pearances may be taken for granted It
goes without saying that Mr.. Bugden
made excellent use OF the rest period so
generously provided by Uncle Sam.
The button sellers for the Fairgrounds
fund did excellent service in the press
division. realizing some SEQ. These young
ladies', led by Miss Minerva Carr. deserve
much praise.
During the absence on leave OF Section
Chief Cawson. Section Chief Bishop was
assigned 20 his duties.
Pressman Fogarty has returned to the
Office after several weeks lay-oh on ac-
count Of a severe accident.
Herman J. Martin. who was buried in
Glenwood Cemetery on Tuesday last was
a highly respected member OF Columbia
Typographical Union. and had worked in
the ONCE number OF times as a tenn
porary compositor.
Pressman Lednun was called 10 his
Maryland home during the last week on
account Of the serious illness OF his sis
ter.
Government Printing once Council, Ma
tional Union. viii excurt to Marshall
Han on July 10. Many attractive fea-
lures have been arranged. and the larg-
est crowd OF the season viii probably at
tend. The affair is in charge Of a COM
mittee composed Of Elmer Dement, chair
man; W. r. Love. secretary and treas
urer. and AIessrs. Charles V. Bechtel. F.
II. Berger, D. V. Chisholm, H. L. LAWS
son, and Philip Nachman, a hard bunch
TO beat
Mrs. Louise Gregory. who has been
quite III. returned TO her duties in the
press division on Wednesday last
Jerry Lange. OF the fnishers' force OF
the foundry division, is 10 be congratu-
lated on his recent purchase OF a very
handsome house in Bloomingdale. Many
& songfest viii Jerry have when he gets
comfortably located, about September
next. Many OF our once force now own
their own homes7Thich is, indeed, com
mendable.
Pressman Karnes is Of enjoying the
balance Of his leave at Colonial Beach.
Larry Costgan, known the whole build
ing over. IS spending the last six davs
OF the fiscal year recuperating-at Uncle
Sans expense.
Miss Ella NJ Pruitt. one Of the press
divisions most popular feeders, has been
transferred 70 the timekeeping division.
a much-deserved promotion
Capt Dan Chisholm has been trans
ferred to night duty during the absence
OF Reviser Massey on leave.
Charles W. Trey and Max Knoble were
two Of the readers added to the proof
room on Monday last.
The ONCE made its usual good showing
in the returns for the sale Of buttons, as
IL always does on any charitable move
ment. the ladies' who had the matter in
charge seeing 10 It that very few got of
without purchasing at least one button
bearing the smiling countenance OF our
President.