The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1915-04-01
ALLEN NAMED AS PRESIDENT
Officers of Former Year Reelected and
Reports Show That Business of Ke-
nosha Industrial Concerns is Ad-
vancing at This Time.

The eighth annual meeting Of the
Manufacturer s Association Of Kenosha
held at the rooms of the association on
Main street Tuesday afternoon proved
one of the most interesting sessions in
the history Of the organization. Firms
comprising the membership and repre-
sentatives in attendance follow:
American Brass Co. (Kenosha branch)
Observation-Disclosures. George I'll. Allen
Simmons Manufacturing Company.
z. G.. Simmons
The Thomas B. Jeffrey Company. -.
Observation-Disclosures. Jerry w. DeCou
Cooper Underwear Company .....e
Ralph Y. Cooper
N. R. Aliens Sons Company $500.
................... M. B. Ketcham
Hannahs Manufacturing Company.
............. Lynn 7. Hannahs
The Balm Wagon Company ......
E. A. Hatfield
Vincent Award Company .........
........... w. W. Vincent
Macomber and Whyte Rope Company
Geo. S. WHITE
The report CT the secretary showed
the addition in membership of one firm,
the Macomber and Whyte Rope Com
pany and the 5oss of the United Re-
frigerator and Ice Machine Company.
which discontinued business. Owing to
duh times, the number of operatives
employed during the year showed a
considerable reduction over that of
former years. The last month noted
a large increase in the number of
workers placed in the various plants.
Tribute was paid to the memory of
the late William L. Yule, who was
present at all meetings up to year
ago and whose labors in behalf Of the
association meant much for it's growth
and development. hi
The treasurer s report Indicated that
although receipts for the year were not
as large as formerly, there still re-
mains a large balance with which to
commence the fiscal year Expenditures
were made during 1914 for fire proof
safe cabinets which gave to the office
equipment standard of safety and
stability which it did not have before.
Funds will not be required during the
present year for any additional office
furnishing, and with the prospects
ahead of slow but certain increase
in the forces at most Of the factories,
the treasury is in no danger of being
depleted.
Although the past year has not prov
ed very profitable for the manufacture
ers, all divisions of association work
have received careful attention. Mem
bers Of the organization are CO.
operating with the bureau in the matter
of employing labor and the system is
being strictly adhered to in every de-
tail. During the year past, applicants
for employment registered numbered
1850; operatives, 400; calls for shop
help, 500; operatives hired, 40SS; and
dismissed 1900 The complete registra-
ton to date totals $4,000. The employ.
ment bureau is used extensively by all
classes of workers, and during the win.
ter months, the daily callers averaged
more than hundred The reading
table has also proved very attractive
and receives regular patronage
President Allen has been. most active
in matters pertaining to the welfare Of
the association. He was instrumental
in securing better equipment for the
offices and devoted much time to MAX
ing the rooms more sanitary and COM
Portable His work with members of
the executive board has been of consid-
cradle value to the organization, and
no member is better posted on legisla-
tive affairs affecting manufacturers.
The nominating committee appointed
by the president to, name a slate of
officers for the ensuing year, recon.
mended the same officials for a second
term: George Fl. Allen, president;
Walter ]. Frost, vice president; Com
rad shearer; Secretary treasurer, C. c..
Allen w. w. Vincent, Chas. T. Jeffery.
2. G. Simmons and F. G Hannahs.
executive board.
Miss Grace Ravens was continued in
her present position as bureau assist
ant.