davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
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Building at Notre Dame University.
Rockne's close friend, Gus Do
rails. advised Tregor in the model
ing. telling the sculptor as he
worked, Of the life and charateris-
tics, inner as well as superficial. Of
the great football mentor.
Nison Tregor, born OF a Polish
mother and a Russian father, be-
gan sculpting at the age Of 7. held
his first exhibition at 13. He at
tracted the attention in 1921 of
Leo j. Kenna. u. s. Consul Gen.
eral at Warsaw, who advised him
to try his luck In America, gave
him a letter to Henry Morgenthau.
ST., former Ambassador to Turkey.
He arrived here with $40 In his
pocket. could speak only a few
words Of English. He speaks Eng
Iish today with only a slight &C.
cent. His manner and his clothes
have retained a Continental ia
vor.
mir. Morgenthau was very kind,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-11

fame, and Henri Lanson. of French
champagne fame.
The sculptor went back hons
for a visit on the maiden voyage
OF the Polish liner, PilsHdsk.
Landing at Gdynia, he motored TO
Wilno by way OF Danzig and War
saw. The old city--it was estab-
lished before the 10th Century
with its historic churches and uni
versity. its quaint streets and pic
turesque people revived In him his
long cherished ambition to do
creative sculpture
I'D like TO buy place "a New
York State. prefera' ly In the Had
son River Valley" he said. and
work out ideas n clay Of Polan6's
past and Americas present Tho
tOwnspeople I remember a. q boy
and the people 4 see In my travels
about America-farmers. factory
hands. beys and girls at play. cow
boys. st0rekeepers-these I would
do. ! hope it's not far off,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-11

brated hands. they have been
called.
"Paderewski has a tendency.
like most persons. of obscuring
his thumbs when his hands are In
repOSe." he said. But his thumbs
are so eloquent l wanted them
expressed vitality i'm clay. He would
dOze off and then I would 20 over
and quietly arrange his hands"
When the work was finished the
sculptor had an impulse to en-
phasize a line or two in the face.
Padeiewski's sister. Madame Will
konska, wouldn't permit it. Don't
touch it." she exclaimed, don't
do a thing to it. It's Just right as
IL is" Paderewski. himself. was
pleased, inscribed a photograph
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-11

to the sculptor. 1t reads: ITO Mr..
N. Tregor, in sincere appreciation
Of his great art"
F. D. r. posed for Tregor in the
early hectic days of his first Ad-
lministration. II was unique eX-
perience for each. The President
found it novel to carry on the az
fairs of government. in his execu-
tive office while a sculptor. work.
ing with the deftness of a magi-
clan, transformed his likeness into
clay. AS for Tregor. he never be-
fore had had the privilege OF mod
cling the head Of a State.
They got along well together
The young Pole caught the fancy
OF the President when he did q
bust OF Marvin H. Mcintyre
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-11
Wants Sitter
To Be Natural

After making the rounds OF his
various Capital assignments Nison
lTregor-he was christened Nicolai
lTregor at his birth in the old city
Of Wilno. but an aunt had changed
| his name later TO NiSon-reported
at the White House at $50 p. m.
Ready for me. Nick?" the Presi-
dent would ask. Whichever you
are ready" Tregor would smile.
It took about go pounds Of plain
water clay to model the RooSe-
Iveltian bust, but then it was made
slightly diversified for exhibition
purposes at the Chicago Worlds
Fair. Ordinarily, so pounds, cost
ing about $500, are sufficient for
bust. Tregor buys the clay in
New York, has it shipped to wher-
ever he is working. With 1t go an
easel, a dozen tools Of his trade, a
blue electric light bulb of rs watts,
with shade and cord attached,
which he plugs into a ceiling
socket for the correct lighting.
His technique has the sureness,
the competence of all first class
art. An unusually engaging per-
sonality, he puts q subject at ease
Immediately. Then his big, agile
hands 20 into action-his hands
and an acutely sympathetic In
Itelligence which brings out faith
fully, critics agree, not only the
substance, but the spirit Of his
subject.
"AII the time I'm keeping up .
conversation. I want the sitter TO
be natural, and he's most natural
when he's conversing easily. II It
is very young children I'm model
ling / try to keep them amused
with stories. The older ones are
ma turaIly interested In the statu-
cites taking shape under their
eyes. I work first In clay. then a
plaster cast is made, after which
the bust Is cast In bronze and
coIored, under my supervision, At
q New York foundry"
Tregor charges fee OF $1,000
flor a bust. He keeps busy. During
Ibis 10 years residence In America
Ihe has lived, temporarily, in New
York, Washington. Detroit, Toron-
Ito. Montreal, Chicago and Charles
ton. 8. c. Commissions have called
him to all parts Of the United
Estates. He gave the first exhibit
Ition of sculpture ever held In
South Carolina-the display con-
sisting of his busts OF. among
Others. such noted South Caro-
llinians as Gov. Bernard Maybank.
DR.. lie Grand Query. Brig. Gen.
Martin witherSpoon Gary. Con-
federate soldier. whom he modelled
from a photograph.
His most famous photographer
spired bust, however, is that of the
late Knute RocKne, which now
sdornS the Rockns Memorial
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-11
By HUDSON NORTH

President Roosevelt is
a much finer subject today
for a sculptor than in
1888. His face, always
mobile and interesting, has
become more thoughtful,
more serious, more dra-
matically reflective of the
times we're living in"
So declared Nison Tregor,
noted Polish sculptor, in dis-
cussing his fascinating work of
fashioning uncommon person
alities into what can only cor.
rectly be termed uncommon
clay.
In q career that extends back,
as far as America is concerned. to
1922. during which he has modelled
the bustS of leading statesmen. in
dustrialists and others. he has won
q distinguished reputation for the
astonishingly life-like quality Of
his work. The striking vitality Of
his modelling is especially APP
parent In his recent bust OF Ignace
Jan Paderewski. 1t is his favorite
work.
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Glimpsing the bronzed model OF
his secretary. Roosevelt had said,
laughingly: Anyone who can DO
that face justice must be good"
Forthwith he engaged Tregor TO
do a bust of him. too.
individuals posing for sculptors
invariably are relaxed, are free Of
their customary activities. Not so
with the President. Once be posed
for two hours while busy signing
papers, talking to Government Of
ficials. While one went ahead
with his routine duties. the other
manipulated wet clay. frequently
stopping to observe at various
angles the shape Of the Roosevelt
face and features. Visitors, how
ever, were unable TO concentrate
on their White House business. so
distracting was the sculptor with
his Presidential clay.
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the spirit of Poland her

caught the spirit of Poland her
self"
The 81 year old statesman
pianist posed for Tregor in New
York last Fall. Though with the
majority Of the sculptor's subjects
five or six sittings. of thirty
minutes each. are sufficient,
Paderewski had ten sittings. The
work took longer because Tregor
decided TO extend the bust 10 the
hands-the worlds most cele-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-11
Ten Sittings
For PadereUski

His pride in it seems justified.
Polish compatriots. who have seen
the bust. have told Tregor: You
not only have achieved a fine
likeness Of the President" Poles
invariably refer 10 Paderewski as
the President) but you have
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1941-10-24
Social and Personal

Bogie Lee Jackson of Langston,
Oklahoma. Sorors present includ-
ed Frances Brown, Millicent Bur-
CESS, Laura Jeffries, Elizabeth Nc
Cracker, Elizabeth Moore, Bogie
Jackson and Sylvia Ross. Guests
attending the party included Cla-
risse Wilson, Anita Bloedoorn,
Konnetta Putnam, June and Eliza
beth Lee, Marcella Copeland, Doro-
thy and Juanita Schuck, Louise
Howard, Crystal Burgess, Frances
English, Eddress Few, Patricia
Mallory, Lucille and Lorraine Shiv-
ers, Roberta Murphy, Marjorie
Thompson and Myrtle Vassar.
Booker T. Washington Study
Club met Tuesday, October 81, at
the home of Mrs. William Worm
ley of 3940 Fourth Ave. S. The
group continued their study of the
new book 'Negro History" and
current events were discussed. The
next meeting will be at the home
of Mrs. William Walker.
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Almost a hundred persons came
through the rain to attend a bril-
liant reception in honor of the Rev.
DR.. William H. Williams of De-
troit, Michigan, in the Guild Hall
of the Camphor Memorial Metho-
dist Church, Saturday night, Oc-
tober IS. The reception hall was
gaily decorated with halloween
colors and flowers and palms. Mrs.
Cora Parker was the mistress of
ceremony of an enjoyable musical
program. Those appearing on the
program included Miss Johnny
Mae Smith and Mark Hopkins, vo-
cal soloists; Miss Olga Anderson
played piano solo and orchestral
music was rendered by the Sepia
Lassies of Harmony, directed by
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Red Caps to
Give Retention

The Sterling Club will be the
scene of a beautiful reception CIV
en- by Local 1905 of the United
Transport Service Employees of
America and>its Ladies' Auxiliary
in honor of the Unions new mem
bers on Sunday, October 26, from
two until six in the afternoon. A
splendid program has been pre-
pared and will be presented each
hour. The members of the Auxil-
larry, of which Mrs. Susie Bowen is
president, will be the hostesses and
will preside at the table.
The U. T. s. E. A. was formerly
known as the International Broth
erhood of Red Caps and Station
Porters. The name was changed
at the 1910 annual convention in
New York. The growth and prog
ress of the Union has been phe-
nomenal since it's inception in 1888.
Officers of the local are: I. M.
Dorsey, president; N. N. Smith,
vice president; Lee Gwynne, secre-
tary; w. A. Young, financial Sec
rotary; Bishop Neal, sergeant-at-
arms; J. R. Lawrence, Jr., treas
urer.
The Auxiliary officers are: Mrs.
Bowen, president; Mrs. Brantley,
vice president; Mrs. jeanette Eng
ish, secretary; Mrs. Lee Gwynne,
treasurer; Mrs. J. R. Lawrence, Jr.,
financial secretary; Mrs. I. M. Dor
sey, membership chairman, and
Mrs. Bishop Neal, Sunshine treas
urer.
New members of the Union are {:
Leroy Coleman, Jr., Bert Shannon,
Edward Hatton, Jr., William John
son, and Cecil Neal.
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Mr.. Earl Clendinin. Mrs. Fletcher
Peoples was the general chairman
of arrangements for the reception.
The honoree was presented with a
white carnation boutonniere by
Mrs. James Rideaux. DR.. Miron
A. Morrill, (white) professor of
Bible at Hamline University and
trustee of the Camphor Church and
Rev. Clarence T. r. Nelson, pastor
of the church, were also presented
with boutonnieres. Mrs. Miron Nor
rill was presented with a beautiful
corsage of roses and pom-poms.
In his remarks of appreciation DR..
Williams said that this was the
first reception rendered him since
becoming the District Superinten-
dent of the Chicago District. DR..
Williams was appointed to the Chi
cago District last May after serv-
ing two very successful years as
the District Superintendent of the
Columbus District of the Lexington
Conference. DR.. Williams, who is
one of the outstanding ministers
of the Central Jurisdiction, served
for eleven years as pastor of the
Centenary Methodist Church, Co.
lumbus, Ohio. Before going to Co.
lumbus, Rev. Williams held pastor
ates in Washington, D. c., and
Wheeling, West Virginia.
Mrs. William M. Cassius, 989 w.
Central Ave-, entertained at an at
tractively appointed bridge lunch
con on Thursday, October 9. First
prize was awarded to Mrs. Fred
Schuck, second to Mrs. Burrie Car
michael, third to Mrs. Earl F. Kyle
and the fourth to Mrs. Charles No
BILE. Guests of the hostess includ-
ed Mesdames Palmer Jackson, Earl
F. Kyle, Charles Noble, John Shep-
ard, C. w. Glenn, Earl >Comley,
Burrie Carmichael, o. L. Alexan-
der of Minneapolis, and Gerone E.
Reed, H. Courtney Hilyard, Will
Brown, Hammond Turner, Manley
J. Rhodes, Earl Harris, Fred
Schuck and Alonzo Cotton.
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WELCOME HALL NOTES: Be-

cause of previous arrangements the
meeting of the Mckinley P. T. A.
Council with Mrs. L. J. Buyse as
guest speaker has been changed to
Thursday, Oct. %, in the place of
Friday. Mrs. Buyse is a returned
missionary and a survivor. of the
canaan. Vocal selections will be
rendered by Mrs. Douglas Green.
The Charlotte Marvin Lewis
Foreign Missionary Band of the
Central Presbyterian Church were
the guests of the Cosmopolitan
Girls Saturday, October 18th, at
the Ober Boys Club. A real chal-
lenge was given not alone to the
Cosmopolitan Girls but to most of
our Missionary groups. It was in
deed inspiring to hear these young
girls give the history of their Mis-
sionary Organization, and tell of
the very definite work which they
are doing. The Cosmopolitan Girls
met at $50 p. m. and under the
supervision of Mrs. Regina Morris
made very delicious ginger bread,
which was served with cocoa to
the group. The newly elected off
GERS of the Cosmopolitan Girls are:
Doris Massie, president; Muriel
Holiday, vice president; Edith
Camp, secretary; Gloria Williams,
program chairman; Francis Sledge,
treasurer.
The Mckinley School P. T. A.
Council will meet Thursday, Oct.
Goth, at Welcome Hall. Miss Allen
will lead a discussion on "Habit
Forming" Miss Allen has done
extensive studying in Child Be-
havior, beside actual work with
children. Young mothers and per-
sons working with children will
find that the hour and half spent
in meeting with this group will pay
we'll in dividends in their home or
elsewhere. Please note change of
day.
The Scribblers are scribbling
themselves some very nice pic.
lures. This group which is still
open to a few more youngsters
meets each Friday at $3.50 p. m.
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Social and Personal
. ST. PAUL
By Estyr L. Bradley
693 Carroll Avenue-Dale 9612

entertained at a fishing trip to
Lindstrom. Mr.. and Mrs. Moss en-
tertained guests with an indoor pic
mic, sight seeing trips and other
courtesies. The Chicago visitors
left for home Monday after a ten
day visit in the city.
The Fifty-Fifty Friendship Club
held its first social meeting of the
month at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Wallace Johnson, 315 N. Grotto,
Wednesday, October 8. After a
brief meeting the evening was
spent playing games. A buffet
luncheon was served. Members
present included: Messrs. and
Mines. Clifford Combs, Godfrey
Rawlings, Cecil Robinson, William
Massey, Haywood Kemp, Mr..
Lawrence Walton and Mrs. Rose
Duncan. The next social meeting
will be held at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Haywood Kemp, $40
Fuller Ave. All interested young
couples are invited to join the club.
Mrs. M. V. Littlejohn, 698 Rondo
Ave-, will entertain the members,
husbands and friends of the Pro-
gressive Club on Monday, October
27, at a Halloween Party. Games
will be played and prizes will be
awarded.
THE FISK JUBILEE SINGERS
ARE COMING TO PLEASE Low.
ERS OF FINE MUSIC.-advt.
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The husbands and sweethearts of

The husbands and sweethearts of
the D. Y. w. Y. X. Club will en-
terrain the members of the Club
at a dinner on Saturday, Novem-
Der II, at the Fireside Tea Room.
Mr.. James Green is chairman of
the committee on arrangements as
sisted by John H. Hickman, Jr.,
Curtis Raymond and William Han
ma. Mr.. Charles Miller has charge
of the decorations, Mr.. William
Ridley is treasurer of the commit
tee and Mr.. Henry Johnson is sec
rotary. The committee met at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Ridley of St. Anthony Ave-, on
Tuesday, October IA, to make the
plans for the affair.
Harold w. Beasley, 499 st. An
thony Ave-, and Wylda Moore, 252
Rondo Ave-, have filed intention to
1,ad
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Say It With Flowers!

Say it tactfully! Say it grace
fully! Say it with our flowers to
convey your message of remem-
brance, affection, gratefulness and
best regards. We keep fresh cut
flowers and plants on hand at all
times and will send them to any
address with your card.
The Posey Shop, 468 Lexington
Ave. at University. Dale 6700.
Gladys Lewis Harris, represen-
tative, Dale 1291.-Advt.
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ENTERTAIN CHICAGO
VISITORS

Mrs. w. J. Meacham, DR.. Celica
A. Strong and Mrs. Sullie Webb of
Chicago were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. P. D. Moss. Entertaining for
the guests were Mr.. and Mrs. w.
Eastman at dinner; Mrs. Lucille
Ellie was hostess for a midnight
Oriental luncheon for twelve and
gifts were presented the out-of-
town guests. Mr.. VIM. Harding
and Mrs. H. Vassar, his mother,
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Eta Chapter, Alpha Kappa AL
pha Sorority, entertained all wom-
en- students on the University of
Minnesota campus, Saturday eve
ming, October Is, from z to 10 p. m.
at get-acquainted party. A Hal
lowe'en motif was carried out. The
members of Eta chapter were sur
prised with lovely corsages of
roses presented them by Soror
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MU CHAPTER TO BE
HOST TO STUDENTS

Mu Chapter of the Alpha Phi
Alpha Fraternity will be host to
the students on the various col
lege campuses of the Twin Cities
at a Get-Acquainted Mixer dancing
party to be held at the Sterling
Club, st. Paul, on Friday evening,
October "a, from nine until one.
All local college students and High
School graduates Of 1910 and 1941
are invited to the Mixer. The AL
phas attempt each year to see that
the local collegians meet each other
and thereby bring about good fell
lowship among those of the college
group of the Twin Cities.
During the party the student
guests will be introduced and their
respective colleges announced.
Likewise the officers and members
of Mu Chapter will be presented.
Mu Chapter will meet on Sun
day, November 2, with DR.. Clay
burn Hill, 1853 st. Anthony Ave.
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THE FISK JUBILEE SINGERS
ARE COMING TO PLEASE Low.
Frs OF FINE MUSIC.-advt.
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Fer Pow-wows for Steak
Fries IS. for any Outdoor
ssthsrins...the new Schmidt
Sixpac is the ideal way 10
carry your refFeshmenG.
The next time you heed for.
the Outdoors just sdd the
Schmidt Sixpse to your Iist Of
GOOD things to take along.
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Are the reasons why this paper
is the Northwest's most readable
and enjoyable weekly newspaper.
Bannarns timely challenging
cartoon, Inquisitive Sal, Milady's
Fashions, Able Wallace, OF Har-
rington's famous comic cartoon,
Ozark Laughter" with the mimi
table "Bootsie," excellent coverage
of local happenings, widely quoted
editorials all going to make up a
real good newspaper.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1941-10-24

Messrs. Gerome Reed, Billy
Hyde, James Hughes and w. B.
dad" Walker went hunting the
first day of the season and came
back with the limit.
, 1941-11-26
Pump Boys
All Deserve
Raises

Workers of the Dayton Pump
Co. r getting wise to the meth
DDS Of the company to forestall
organization in the UE-CIO. In
an effort to stop organization the
company gave a few wage in
creases. These wage increases
were given, of course, to only a
few whom the company thought
would do a good job in stopping
organization. AS a result of these
well chosen wage increases, the
workers of Dayton Pump decided
to put on an extra special effort
into the organizational campaign
so that all workers of Dayton
Pump will receive wage increases
that are so long overdue.
Wage increases are of great i'm
portance, but that is only one of
the reasons for organization. There
are many other benefits to be
gained through organization for
the workers of Dayton Pump. One
is the improvement of the working
conditions.
, 1941-11-26
Turkey Strut
Huge Success

The Ladies' Auxiliary, Chapter
l, gave a grand party on Satur-
day, November IS. The event was
one of the most enjoyable ever
held in the UE Hall. The capacity
of the hall was taxed to hold the
many members and their families
that attended the festivities. Dane
ing throughout the evening was
enjoyed by young and old.
Part of the proceeds of the
party will be used to finance a
UE band. Chapter No. 1, Ladies'
Auxiliary, UE, is sending out a
call for members and their mu-
sically inclined children. Turn
your names into the chapter so
a nucleus can be built to start a
UE band.
, 1941-11-26

We have always felt that no
man is over paid for his work!
However, the salary involved in
this mans position is considerably
more than the rates of the private
detective agencies that we called
before going to press.
A strange sight to see is a dig
nified (paid ADVERTISEMENT gen
tleman peering into the private
lives of his workers. Remember
the c. Fl. Blues of management?
Well, we have a new "Bard of the
Blues" Leering Larry!
, 1941-11-26
Cal PorIey
November ~

An announcement has been is
sued by Arthur Garfield, Inter-
national Representative of the UE
that a conference is being called
on Monday, November "a, 1941, al
Gibbons Hotel, involving repre-
sentatives of small industries un-
der contract to the UE in Dayton,
union representatives and govern
ment officials.
The purpose of the meeting is
primarily to establish a city wide
seniority program for the transfer
Of employees from non-defense in
dustries to defense industries.
Government representatives from
the Labor Supply Division, Con-
tracts Division and Training With
in Industry, will also be present
to explain the program of the Of
flee of Production Management to
secure maximum National De-
tense production in this area.
Representatives Of IL plants
have given assurance that they
will be present at the conference.
Full representation from unions
with bargaining rights in these
plants is expected. It is hoped that
both Industry and Labor will get
a clear picture of the defense
needs after hearing reports from
the various OPM officials. It is
also possible that additional de-
tense work in Dayton may be Sc
cured in the smaller industries
which will provide jobs for the
many people recently laid off be-
cause of Defense Priorities.
, 1941-11-26
. LOCAL 754
Always work
for Wednesday

Why Is it that on the End and
4th Wed. mite of every month the
group leaders always find so much
work for the boys to do? End and
9TH Wed. mites are UE meeting
mites and late work keeps
machine IL members out of meet
ings keeps them from having
their just say in the running of
their own union. Are the foremen
and group leaders AFRAID to
have the men run their own
union? This practice is hardly
bargaining in good faith!" Let's
put a stop to this, boys. Organize
and put the pressure ON NOW.
, 1941-11-26
Metal Finishers
Wanting Action

Frigidaire metal finishers are
becoming inpatient over the Ma
tional Labor Relations Boards de-
lay in ordering an election. Hun
dreds of post cards and letters
are being sent the Board at
Washington, demanding immedi-
ate action.
The AFL bargaining unit at
Plant 2 has caused serious eco
nomic loss to the Metal Finishers.
Many of them, with years Of
seniority were laid off as a result
of the AFL seniority rules, and
this has caused deep resentment
against the AFL. The Metal Fin
ishers are overwhelmingly in UE
Local 8O1, and it is expected that
the letters and cards to Washing
ton will bring speedy action.
If you are a Metal Finisher,
write to the National Labor Re-
lations Board, Washington, D. C.
Help overcome the AFL's obstruc-
tons to collective bargaining for
Plant 2 Metal Finishers.