Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-04-26
BRANCH NO. "a, GLASS BOTTLE
BLOWERS UNION.

Regular meeting of Branch No. "a
was held last Sunday with a very
large attendance present.
A communication from National
President John A. Voll was read urg-
ing all branches to set aside a certain
| length of time each meeting for the
discussion of war topics, and particu-
largly the best means through which
we can give individual and collective
help to our soldiers and sailors who
are fighting for US and our allies; he
also urged all members to save and
sacrifice in order to buy Liberty
Bonds.
Our business committee reported
on various matters that had been
adjusted.
Safety first committee reported a
number Of improvements had been
made in the way of safety at the
factory.
Delegates to Trades and Labor As
sembly made a very able report of the
proceeding of their last meeting.
That part Of the report relative to the
stand taken by President William
Morgan at the executive board meet
ing of the Ohio State Federation Of
Labor was discussed by several mem
bers. A motion prevailed that the
report be received and that Branch
No. "a endorse the action of Mr.. Nor
gan in his official capacity as men,
Der of the executive board of the
Ohio State Federation in endorsing
the proposed amendment to the state
constitution providing that amend
ments to the constitution of the
United States coming before the state
legislature shall be subject to the
referendum.
Our tobacco committee reported
the sending of another shipment of
tobacco, ETC., to the boys in the can
tonments and that another collection
would be taken up next week to re-
plenish the fund.
Our thrift stamp committee re-
ported S100.50 worth Of stamps sold
last pay day. The spirit of patriot
ism is growing among our members,
as the report shows a big increase
over the last one. A large amount
of credit is due this committee for
seeing that no member is deprived of
the opportunity to do his bit. In ad-
dition to the above amount $4,000
worth of stamps were ratified off at
the close of our meeting.
By unanimous action Of the Branch
the treasurer was instructed to sub
scribe for another Liberty bond of the
third bond issue.
Unexpectedly Brother P. F. Casey,
of Branch No. 20, Of GAINESVILLE, with
% committee from that Branch
dropped in on us. Brother Casey
made very able address and stated
that all arrangements were about
completed for the annual convention
which convenes in their city on July
8, and extended our Branch a cordial
invitation to visit their city at any
time during the convention, especially
on Sunday, July IA, as on that date
the monument in honor of our late
president, Denis A. Hayes, will be
dedicated. This occasion Wtu no
doubt be a great event, which will
go down in the history Of the Glass
Bottle Blowers Association.
Motion was carried that we extend
Branch No. 20, through the commit
tee, our thanks for their invitation
and that we attend the dedication of
the monument in honor of President
Hayes in a body. 1t was also decided
that our Branch send a full quota of
seven delegates to the convention.
The delegates will be elected at our
next meeting.
A social session having been ar
ranged by the business committee all
members present retired to the ban
quet room where a very appetizing
lunch was served.
FRED RAIL. Secretary.