St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1919-01-11


from the delegates sent to Washing.
ton by Local Union No. 1896, for the
purpose Of protesting against the can,
collation. of contracts for wooden
ships in the South, as great many
men were Influenced by the everlast,
ing appeal from the Government.
These gentlemen inform us thai
they got in touch with Congressman
J. Y. Sanders and that the condition
OF affairs does not look SO bad.
Boys, we want more ships Go to
the shipyard and work hard from
start to stop whistle.
This, the boys have done in great
many cases. Now, we hope the
Emergency Fleet Corporation will re-
member these boys who are still
breathing and must have the staff
| Of life, even if some OF us feel that
we have abandoned our little homes
and farms to build ships. Those who
were not even carpenters were asked
to undergo training SO that they
might become efficient shipbui1ders.
! Now, this is all being done by the
| men in this Southern country, and
we would ask the Emergency Fleet
Corporation to reconsider the can
collation. OF the contracts for wooden
ships.
We are glad to note that most all
| the employees have returned to work
in the shipyard and things seem to
be adjusting themselves back to a
smooth-running organization again,
and We would suggest that Mr.. Joe
| Cardone stir up his ceiling and plank
ing gangs on No. 5. as Mr.. Paul Quill
ber is about ready to begin this work
on No. 6, and says that he and his
crew intend to give No. run for
the money
Mr.. John Haas, who is in charge
Of No. 4, says that he hopes the
caulkers and painters will take ad-
vantage of the good wea her and
push that part of the work in order
that he may be able to launch his
ship soon.
Mr.. Andrew Anglehart, after hav-
ing assembled and set up six frames
on No. in one day, is satisfied that
he will be able to launch his snip
some time this spring.
We are glad to note that Mr.. and
Mrs. F. M. Merritt have returned
home, after spending the holidays
with relatives in Pensacola, Fla,
where, Mr.. Merritt says, the ship
building industry is a great thing.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. Hay, of the Hay
Merchandise Co., visitNl New Or
leans on business this week.
Judging from the smiles on few
faces and the rumor going around,
wedding bells will soon be ringing in
Houltonville.
We are sorry to note that Mr.. Vic
Chatellier, our general yard foreman,
is confined to his bed with severe
attack of neuralgia in the head. We
sincerely hope he will soon be out
with Us again.
We could not keep from noticing
the smiles on Mr.. ]. C. Perkins face
when he returned from a two-Week5
pleasure trip to New Orleans, where
he was out to see the races several
times-and then some.
Mrs. H. U. Hayden made a flying
trip to New Orleans last Monday.
Quite a number of men have inter-
ested themselves in the formation OF
an organization, with quarters in the
Soldiers Barracks. The purpose Of
the organization Is to make a recre-
alton center where the men Of the
yard can come at nights, read, write
letters and visit. They have already
appointed temporary officers and are
now drawing up constitution.
Everyone ought to be interested in
this project. Come and bring your
friends at 1880 o'clock any evening.
AS the club grows new features will
be added from time to time.
We are glad to note that DR.. and
Mrs. Verdere are in town looking for
suitable quarters, with a view to 10
eating here with us. DR.. Verdere
was formerly an army oft1cer.
Mr.. Louis H. Bourdette. one Of
the most popular payroll clerks Of
the Jahncke Shipbuilding Corpora
ton, is back at his desk again, after
spending the holidays with his family
in New Orleans. No doubt the
younger set in and around Madison
vile will be glad to hear OF his re-
turn.
The Employment Office would like
to call the attention Of the employees
to the fact that 1t is always we'll to
glance at the Bulletin Board at the
gate, and the one at the Employment
Office, as each employee passes out
of the yard. Many times, besides
items of interest, names Of men who
are wanted on the phone, or by the
Western Union are posted there.