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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1942-01-22
Builev Will Head
Local Union No. 1872
Will Use All Fines In The
Purchase Of Defense
Stamps

Local 132's membership has come to
the conclusion that the constitution of
the Brotherhood and the bylaws IF
No. 1872 should be enforced or other
wise discontinued. We can't very we'll
get along without them. SO the only
thing to do is enforce each and every
rule.
The first one to be considered is
the hiring of nOn-uniOn help. This local
has considerable trouble with this sec
tion of the constitution. 1t states that
any member hiring nOn-uniOn labor and
not seeing to it that they join the
union after one pay shall be suspend
ed from his or her local union and be
required to pay the regular reinstate-
ment Zee. We think this should be suf-
ficient warning to the offenders.
There is another matter which has
become very much of a grievance with
this local, that is the matter of attend
ance We have decided to employ the
language of the Bylaws to bring them
out. On page Z, article 6, section one
to four inclusive explains what the
local union can do. 1t has been decided
to use all fines to purchase defense
stamps. You can just be patriotic and
stay away and Well buy defense
stamps and bonds with your fines.
The trustees are figuring out just
how many defense bonds we can af-
ford to purchase. OF course if the
members continue to stay away, we
will probably be purchasing many.
There is business of vital import
ance to every member coming up each
meeting night. We are sure there is
not one of you who will object to the
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1942-01-22
Bank Night Starts
At Next Meeting Of
Salem Local No. ~
Trustees Recommend Pur-
chase Of More Defense
Bonds

Salem, o. Some months ago the
trustees of Local Union AZ purchased
five one hundred dollar defense bonds
for the local to aid in the line of de-
Tense at this critical time. Every or
ganizatiOn and individual should put
forth every effort to purchase stamps
and bonds.
ters to buy bonds They have to live
from one pay to the next, as they are
just getting over the depression. 1t
will be hard enough for them to get
the money together for their income
taxes. Next years income tax will be
even higher so they will have to try
and save little for it.
The auditing committee, composed
of Ehrhart, Reedy and Hinkly, gave a
fine report of the finances of the local.
The committee recommends the pur-
chase Of more bonds.
1t has been ordered that all shop
committees attend local next meeting
night and give reports of their re-
spective departments.
The trustees gave their report of
bank night. They expect to get it un-
der way next meeting night. Everyone
come out as the first nights prize
will be $500, thereafter $500. This
can soon mount up if people don't at
tend and claim 1t.
Another of our fair members was
marched down the aisle of matrimOny.
The bridegroom, Wilbur Barcus,
is a member Of Local 1872, Sebring, O.
Mr.. Barcus was released from the U. S.
army last November and will probably
be called again soon. Mrs. Barcus is
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Burt
Courtney.
Local Union No AZ wishes to extend
it's heartfelt sympathy to two of the
oldest members of the local, in the
loss of their brother, John Mccarthy.
We know that Margaret Clunan and
Name Voneman will accept the bless
ing Of this local in their loss.
The financial secretary requests that
those members who have left the trade
get in touch with him and secure your
withdrawal cards. He will not be able
to carry you very long before suspen-
sion. There are only 16 members who
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1942-01-22
Accepts Job With Curtis
Wright Aeropldne Works
At Beaver. Pa.
MCGOWAN TAKES OVER
Good Turnout Is Expected
At Our Next Meeting.
January 23rd

President Cobb of Local Union No. o
who has accepted Il position with the
curtis-Wright Aeroplane plant at
Beaver. Pa, rendered his resignation
at our last meeting Friday evening.
January 1G. President Cobb turned the
gavel over to Vice President Andy Me-
Gowan, who very ably took over the
duties Of the office Mr. Cobb was given
a vote Of thanks by the members for
his fine leadership during his term of
office, and the local wishes him con-
tinued success in his new duties.
After a short discussion in reference
to our purchasing Defense Bonds,
Brother (Poker) Potts, trustee. was
called upon to explain to the members
the manner in which the bonds were
purchased. With this matter cleared
up, the minutes of the previous meet
ing We're read and approved.
Cards We're received from several
dered placed on the roll.
A report of the recent meeting of the
Ohio State Federation of Labor was re-
ceived and ordered placed OH file for
the members who wished to read it.
Secretary Brown read communica-
ton he received from the Standing
Committee in regards to the complaint
registered by kilnmen from No. 8. He
stated that the written records of the
Homer Laughlin China and the evil
dence submitted by the ldlnmen before
the committee In this case does not
Union ND 8 h..sla feeoisi OF. conditions
for cOnveyOrs at Nos. and 8, when
these conveyors were started. and that
they are complying with same.
Kilnmen from the two shops were
present and took the floor in response
now is the time to thrash such matters
out. He warned the brothers that he
himself had been told of conditions
that were existing in some of the
shops, and upon investigation were
found to be miSrepreSented. When Oc-
casiOns as these arise, your local meet
ing is the place TO come and not stay
away and complain about our officers
for leaving such conditions exist, for
brothers when we set back and let at
fairs get in such state, we alone are
responsible, so lets shoulder the
blame. and not blame our officials for
our mistakes.
While on the subject of violations,
would it not be Il good time for our
apprentice members to appear at our
next meeting and have the laws gov
erning apprentices made clear to
them. 1t was reported that one ap-
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1942-01-22
N. Y. Painters
In Second Drive
For War Relief
Pldns To Turn Over Total
Net Receipts To Ameri-
can Red Cross

New York City ULNS).-New York
painters who broke traditional and
sacred rule of their union last Septem-
Der to work on Saturday and con-
tribute the days pay to various Allied
and relief causes, have organized a
new committee to raise $4,000 for Al
lied war relief.
The committee was started by some
of the local unions and has the en-
dOrsement of New York District COun.
Gil No. embracing twelve locals of
the Brotherhood of Painters, DecOra-
tors and Paperhangers of America.
"We feel that we must add to our
previous contribution for relief be-
cause the need of America and all our
allies is so great and so pressing" said
Morris GainOr, president of Local No.
9O5 and chairman of the new Inter-
Local Painters Committee Tor Medical
Aid to the Allied Armies.
although the New York painters
made a notable contribution last sum-
mer, none of us feel that we can rest
on our oars or point to our record as
proof that we have already done our
share. BY starting Il new campaign for
medical aid to the Allied armies we are
fulfilling the wishes of the painters of
New York to continue to give aid to
the maximum of our ability"
The committee is operating without
any paid personnel and plans to turn
over total net receipts for relief to the
American Red Cross, the American
Labor Committee to Aid British Labor,
Russian War Relief, Inc, and United
China Relief.
Present plans include Victory Ball
in March at one Of New York's largest
halls. Prominent representatives of the
four countries to be aided will speak.
The committee was initiated by rep
resentatives of Local Unions 9O5, S4S
and 1O11, affiliated with New York
District Council No. 8.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1942-01-22
Jones Day Is Held
By Grafton Potters
Sister Swallows Her Gum
While Making Stump
Speech

Grafton, w. Va.-It has been long
time since our last meeting, but with
the election of officers for our next
term taking place, Local Union No. 9S
members packed their hall with one Of
the largest turnOuts we have had for
some time. We are glad that our mem-
bers take so much interest in seeing to
it that the right brothers are chosen to
lead them, for in so doing, we know
best years No. SO has had for some
time.
With so much interest shown for
some of the offices, we found it neces-
sary to have several ballots taken in
order to decide One of our Sisters got
SO excited while making speech that
she swallowed her gum, but it was no
ticed that she was on the shop next
day, so guess there were no Ill effects.
Sister Barbara McTigue has been
suspended by. our union for non-pay-
ment of dues.
elected are as follows: President, Les
lie Kirby; vice president, Glenn
Jones; recording secretary, Dewey
Jones; defense secretary, Wayne
Jones; financial secretary-treasurer,
William Glover; inspector, Paul Jones
guard, Herbert FOrnash; 18-month
trustee, Wilbert Shingleton 12-mOnth
trustee, Rando Smith; statistician, K.
]. Glover, and Sister Catherine Lucas
was carried over as six-month trustee.
There was quite a lot Of other bust
ness to wind up the old year and to
start the new one on its journey, SO
that It was away past bedtime when II
was finally adjourned. o. G. 90.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1942-01-22
Organized Labor Will Serve On
Defense Communications Committees

Washington, d. C.-Labor will re-
ceive full place on the committees of
the Defense Communications Board
which are to plan the work of the
country's communications system S
under war conditions, James Lawrence
Fly, DEB chairman, said.
AS result of recent meeting be-
tween the Labor Advisory Committee
and DEB, the board will invite repre-
sentatives from labor to act on seven
committees, handling the problems of
aviation, cable, domestic broadcasting,
international brOadcasting, radio COM
municatiOns, telegraph and telephone.
The attitude of the DCR was out
lined in letter to Robert J. Watt of
the American Federation of Labor,
Paul f. Griffith of the National Fed
Grafton of Telephone Workers and Jo-
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1942-01-22

seph +. Selly of the American Com
municationS Association.
You gave complete assurance" Mr..
Fly wrote, that you would use great
care in selecting nominees for the
various committees and would certify
to the board American citizens of re-
sponsibility and competence in the
particular fields concerned, who would
have the single aim to serve as best
possible the interest of national de-
fenSe and security.
"The board members as whole
were impressed with the spirit of unity
and loyal determination for construc-
tive work in the prosecution of the
war which was reflected by each of
you as the leaders of different, and, 1
might add, heretofore differing, labor
organizations"
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1942-01-22
Plans All Set For
Annual Banquet
Local Union No. IS
High Class Entertainment
Promised BY Members
Of Committee
AT WEINMAN'S HALL
Bowling Match With Local
Union IS Was Real
Thriller

Trenton, n. 1.-THE Quarterly Re
port read at our last regular meeting
showed membership of 3l4. We were
glad to hear that with the exception
OF few, all are paidup members in
good standing. Now, word to yO,
members in arrears, notices will be
sent out notifying you to pay up. and
unless you do so Immediately you will
be suspended and your names published
in the Herald.
The auditing committee composed of
Brothers Harry Miller, Howard Walk.
er and Lance AnSell reported finding
our Locals finances in first class con-
ditiOn.
Quarterly Buttons, for all paid-up
members in good standing. to be worn
in the shop was discussed pro and con.
The matter was left in the hands of
Brothers Watson, Gevak and Stewart
who will make Il report at our next
meeting.
Brother Ford, our delegate to Cen.
tral Labor Union gave very inter-
esting report of the good work that is
being accomplished by that body.
Albert Marzluft, better known as
Katie, was recalled to the army last
week on "a hours notice. Many others
are being called for physical examina-
tiOns.
Brothers Marks and Guynee are on
the sick list but we hope they will
soon be back at work.
President Cooper reported that q
very enjoyable time was had at the
bowling match with Local Union No.
45, which was held at Bernie's alleys
on January 10th. There was some con-
fusion in the scoring so we hope our
rivals will make a statement on that
in the near future, however, there will
be a return match on February Z, we
hope some substitutes will be on hand
as well as Il good turnout. Tom Ayers
was the big star of the evening, top
ping the pins for 226 score Keep it
up Tom.
Well all is ready for the big affair
of the year, our annual banquet which
will be held ut Weinman's hall, Sat
urday evening, January oath. The COM
mittee has spared no expense in secur-
ing the best possible entertainment,
for the evening, so fall out brothers,
for real treat.
TrentOn's weather has been flirting
with the zero mark the last two weeks,
but we are glad to say that we have
not allowed it to interfere with our ac-
tivities, especially our union meetings.
O. c. As.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1942-01-22
500 In Attendance
At l. u. IS Party
Held January 18th
WhedtleY And Scion Rate
Special Attention
From Committee
QUARTET ENTERTANS
Grand Murch Was Led Bv
Edna Jones and
lack Briel

Trenton, \. J.-At the last meeting
OF Local Union No. 81. held January
II, the business session was cut short
and brief to enable the annual jam
bOree to get under way.
Brothers HibbS, Caren and Mitchell
were appointed to the Resolutions com
mittee to whip into shape any resOlu-
the next convention Of the Brotherhood
which will he held sometimes in July.
There were approximately 800 in
attendance at the jambOrpp The or
chestra opened the party playing the
national anthem with the entire audi
ence singing. The program is as fol-
lows: Fancy dance. Victoria Thomp-
son, and Steve Matye: song, when
Irish Eyes are Smiling, Bill Lenox :
Russian dance, Edna Maziraz and
Fred Drum; song, "Unhappy", Harry
Miller. y quartet composed of members
of 35 also entertained us with several
numbers. Thompson, Reeves, Lenox and
Drum are singers when they want
to be-
The grand march was led by Edna
Jones and Jack Briel. Eddie of the
professional team of Otto and Eddie en-
tertained us with letter reading Dane
ing and entertainment were enjoyed by
everyone throughout the evening. There
were plenty of refreshments for all
Even though Vice President Wheatley
was late there was still plenty left
for him. Brother Jim Scion, organizer
wasAceEainly, wek- taken care of by
the refreshment committee.
Members and guests enjoyed them
selves so much that they have request
ed the local to put these jamborees
on monthly.
Miss Dorothy Fischer, secretary to
Congressman Delane Powers of Wash
ingtOn, ID. c., recently spent several
days with her parents Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Fisher Brother Fred "Midge"
MellOr was called back to service in
the army. He left last Monday for
Fort Dix where he expects to be sent
on to Aalabam to rejoin his old regi-
ment.
Following are the scores of the bowl
ing match between Locals a and 81
rolled on Bernie's alley January 10.
You can see 45 is only ten points bet
ter than our team.
Bernie Health Center Alleys:
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1942-01-22
Members Pack Hull For Ad.
dress By National
Head
CITES EARLY HISTORY
SdfetY Service Director VIII
liam Wdtkins Talks
On Defense

With President Armstrong inform
ing the members of 124 of the appea r.
ance of our National President, James
Nj. Duffy, who later in the evening
would address the local, the routine
business was taken care of in short
order.
Reports from the different shop com
mittees were received and the menl-
bers were instructed to appear before
the Standing Committee, which meets
Wednesday evening.
Several cards were received by Sec
retary Harold Williams and upon re.
ports being made of their standing.
their names We're ordered placed on
the roll.
The worthy Brother who had failed
to answer to summons to appear before
the local on two previous notices, was
present and made arrangements to set
tile up his difficulty with the local.
President Armstrong informed the
Brother of the penalty that could be i'm
posed on members who fail to appear
when notified, and further stated that
his attitude as shown in this case was
not in accord with the policies of our
union.
Going back to the early history of
the National Brotherhood of Opera
tive Potters, President Duffy called
to the attention of our members the
many hardships that confronted the
pioneers of our trade, and the benefits
which we are deriving today was the
result of the never say die spirit which
was prevalent throughout the trade ut
that time.
From 1900 when the agreement was
put into effect and leading up to the
present day, he pointed out that
through our Democratic form Of gov
ernment there are many benefits that
still can be achieved if we show the
true spirit of union wOrkmen by living
up to the Constitution Of the National
Brotherhood Of Operative Potters.
TO many members of our Local,
President Duffy's remarks can be
taken to heart, for conditions that ex
ist in some shops today are brought
about by our own members, who in
thinking of themselves only, place hard
ships upon the Brotherhood as
whole.
With the beginning of new year,
now is the time to make resolution,
and to keep that resolution, that we
will conduct ourselves as real union
men and women, and take up the
duties that have been entrusted to
us, and strive for better wages and
better working conditions.
BY practicing our Democratic form
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1942-01-22
Medals For Workers And Unions
Asked In Bill By Congresswoman

during the sweat of production. Much
of the production is extremely difficult,
and is performed under very trying
conditions I think Congress should
provide distinguished service labor
cross, that we may during this great
emergency express our deep apprecia-
ton to those who make possible the
materials essential to the winning of
the war.
1T has been proposed that industry
provide cellulOid buttons for workers
who render unusual service, but this is
not sufficient. The mere commonness
of these buttons makes them valueless.
There ought to be an award of real
distinction. 1t could 60 to union, or
to an individual, and should carry real
honor on the basis of outstanding serv-
ice to the nation" II
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1942-01-22
Spence Is Elected
New President Of
Ford City Local
Less Arguments On Trifling
Subjects Will Help
Attendance
SEEKS COOPERATION
Employees In New Addition
Seek Cover From
Flood Waters

Ford City, Pa.-IOcal Union No. 1Os
membership held their regular meeting
in the SOckel hall, electing Officers for
the ensuing six months The election
took up so much time that the repor,
on the Sanitary conference, held re-.
Gently in New York City. was held over
until the next regular meeting.
The newly elected president. John
Spence gave talk and asked that all
members support the local If they
don't support 1t. they cant expect af.
fairs to be taken care of in the proper
manner and everyone get Il square deal
More regular attendance by the mem
hers and less arguments on some tri-
fling subjects will aid the local attend
ance great deal.
The shop has been running full pro.
ductiOn, but they are beginning to have
some difficulty getting the necessary
fittings for some of the articles. OF
course this is to he expected as some
of the metals will be needed for war
production.
The local committee took up a col
lection for the Red Cross and the sum
of $500 was collected. The firm gives
the same amount, therefore the total
subscription for the Eljer Company
and employees was $24OO We are quite
proud of this amount.
The men have started sick club
fund. We are going to try and elimi-
nate the collections on the shop for
members who unfOrts tRetely are laid
off due to sickness SO boys if you
expect any help hereafter you had bet
ter join now.
January 8 the men employed in the
new addition had setback. Everyone
was working when suddenly water be-
gan flooding the place. 1t came so
quickly that all the men had to get
out and stay out until it could be
cleaned. They didn't get back to work
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1942-01-22
Shop Committees Named
By Wurehousemen Local

Regular meeting of Local Union No.
S6 was called to order by President
Joe Hester. Vice Presidents chair was
filled by Harry Kennedy.
A large crowd attended despite
rainy weather.
Brother Okey White has returned
from California due TO illness In the
family and has resumed his former
job.
Motion for 4 Fish Fry was put on
the floor for the first reading. Read
ings will be held for the next two meet
ing nights.
Chairmen of Shop Committees We're
appointed in different shops, each
choosing their own. committeeman.
Kenneth SimcOX's name was call
ed in the drawing for Bank Night,
and not being present it was auto
matically held over until the next meet
ing night
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1942-01-22

Washington, D. c. Distinguished
service medals for workers doing an
exceptional job in producing defense
materials are provided in legislation
offered by Congresswoman Edit h
Nourse Rogers (Rep., Mass.).
Awards may be made to individuals
or unions where excellent perform
ance" is rendered, in the same way
that awards are made to soldiers and
sailors who distinguished themselves in
actual combat. In support Of her pro-
posal, Mrs. Rogers said:
Every one of us knows that the war
cannot be won with men alone, no mat
ter how brave and gallant they are.
We know that it must be won with the
materials of war.
I'VE know that there is no drama
there is often agony of spirit and mind
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1942-01-22
$5.000.000 Defense Bonds
To Be Bought BY Hdtters

Washington, D. C.-MaX Zaritsky,
president of the United Hatters, Cap
and Millinery Workers, announced the
opening of drive for the purchase of
$5,OOO,OOO of defense savings bonds by
the members of that union. Mr.. Ia
risky wired President William Green
that the members of the union will
subscribe for these bonds to the limit
of their ability.