Southwest Washington labor press. [volume] (Hoquiam, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1923-08-31
PROSPEROUS YEAR
FOR CARPENTERS
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community at heart as proven by their
cooperation in building some of the
community projects in Grays HarbOr
county, the most notable and worthy
being the grand stand at Stewart field
dedicated to the high school students,
and the addition to the. Sanatorium
at Elma, dedicated to tubercular chill
dren of the county. This alone was
great undertaking for labor to con-
struct and at no cost to the taxpayers
for labor; but we are pleased to an.
nounce we were well supplied with
good things to eat by the hospital
authorities. well served by the nurses
and enjoyed by all who partook of the
hospitality, basking in the smiles OF
the nurses waiting on US.
Organize Pile Drivers.
One addition to organized labor on
the Harbor is Local 1897, Pile Drivers,
Pier and Dock Builders of Grays Har-
Dor county, affiliated with the Build
ing Trades Council of Aberdeen and
HoQuiam. All the members have been
in the game for some time and quail
fled to fill the bill thoroughly on any
work under their jurisdiction. They
are growing steadily and expect to
have every man who is qualified a
member before September 1. This Is
the prophecy of the writer.
Now, just a few remarks in regard
to affiliation and brotherhood. We as
members of the brotherhood should
be more brotherly and closer affiliat-
ed as it is one OF the teachings of
organization, utilization and coopera-
ton; so let's adhere to our obliga-
tons for more closer utilization and
brotherly feeling for our fellow man,
and we will all feel better toward
ourselves and fellowmen in general
Therefore, let's all try the coming year
to be a more pleasant and happier
group, without one kick towards and
brother-for a smile will do more
good and make everyone feel happier
When called upon to do some com
mittee work, just smile and dig into
it; get into the harness and pull with
the others who are doing what they
can to help, and do not let just few
do all the work, as it is to your inter-
est as we'll as the rest of the men,
bers' interest that we must work all
the time to keep out of the rut Let's
see If 1t is possible to have better con-
ditions the coming year, and it is pos
sible, If the membership at large will
10 40 hot Asvkx
John, Jim, Jack or Jerry to do Just
the thing they ought to do themselves
Let each one take home resolution
to do his bit in the interest of organ
lied labor; then we will feel better
toward our brothers and ourselves.
Good Officers.
We are doing fine, but always we
want to aim higher. never lower. we
have a good local, second. to none for
the size OF the city. At peace with all,
growing better every day, and year,
We have the support of all the repre-
sentative citizens Of the city and vi
cinity, so let's not fail to give value
received so we can always command
the respect and admiration we now
enjoy. and have enjoyed for some
time, and want to continue the COM
ing years. The retiring officers Of To-
cal 317 are due for a great deal OF
praise for the able and courteous man.
ner In which they have conducted the
affairs Of the local. Too much can
not be said in favor of the past pres
ident, Bro. r. d. Oson. resigned, for
his able and efficient term. Always
considerate and patient in cOntrover.
sizes. Also Brother Frank Burlington
who ascended to the throne on the
resignation of Brother Olson, merits
praise. in fact, every officer and men,
Der has done his duty in the interest
OF organized labor And last. but moi
least by any means. must not forget
to mention Brother H. w. Gibson
Building Trades business manager and
finalcial and recording secretary Of
local S17. He is in the harness ever
day and every week OF the year foI
the benefit OF labor as a whole, IRE
gardless Of craft. and we as union
men know how to appreciate his abil-
ity and good offices In the labor move.