The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1943-03-11
Impressive
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Inc 1atnerS, or brothers OF tlle SeTN-
ice men We're asked to answer when
the names We're read. We note Brother
Byford was present from Perth Am
boy. Brother Watson had Il suitable
comment ready for each man.
A musical interlude was next on the
program when Charles Gaudette, Tom
tanned us. Our chairman Elijah Wat
son then spoke of the cooperation of
Mr. Gaudette. Mr. Gaudette answered
him by saying it was great honor
to participate in the dedication and
empha asiZed an experience of his aS
Legionnaire officer. Every boy must
see to it that any disability received
in the war be clearly stated on his dis
charge papers, so that in case OF re-
currence he or dependents will receive
government assistance without any
difficulty"
Brother John Hancock was thanked
for his work in supplying palms and
plants for the decorators and through
President Davies and Brothers Charles
Smith, Peter DubOSki and all the com
mittees were thanked for their efforts
to make this an aUSpicious occasion.
Vice President George Newbon and
Mike Carolan of No. 80 were called
upon for Il few words. The unavoidable
absence of Mr.. Aitkens was announced
and then Mr.. Bentley was called upon
for the speech of the evening.
Our superintendent was in good
form and | only wish time and space
would permit me to report his speech
in full. He addressed us as brothers
Local Union No. 10 and cherishes it
as a great experience. He stated his
regrets of not being able to meet
President Duffy who had called at the
last minute saying that necessary bust
ness made it impossible for him to be
with us. Mr.. Bentley spoke of PreSi-
dent Dully's brother Tom and Edward
Menge in glowing terms
He said that our present organiZa-
tion has no need to be ashamed, that
we have done, and are doing II good
job and that any GROWERS should have
been in when the going WAS really
tough.
He appreciated our invitation to at
tend the gathering and turning to-
wards the Honor Roll expressed his
love of our boys who are our sons
and brothers, their cosmopolitan ori-
gin, welded together by their love for
America, not merly the geographical
territory, but America the Ideal.
He went on To say that no man is
great enough in this lahdi'to line you
up against the wall and shoot you, life
is precious. We have an absolutely
different philosophy of life than the
European and Oriental nations who
thought we were too lazy and soft 80
fight for what we stand for. Our boys
have proven they are not lazy or soft
in the battles they have been through
in the Bismarc sea, TuniSia and at
Guadalcanal, and many other spots in
This global war.
lie recalled BROTHERS Watson and
thinner in New York when they were
returning from World War /, accom-
panied by Charles Gaudctte and Wal
ter Longmirc who had come to meet
them. Mr.. BENTLEY expressed his sin
ccrc hopes that no one will let our
boys down this time rs they We're let
down iii the past and in 50 doing leave
the way clear for another tragic war
in the next generation.
Mr.. BENTLEY was continuously ap-
pIaudcd. He put our sentiments into
words and we thanked him very much.
All furcmen of the plant were i'll
Vii@d To say few words, brother
George Cook, former Fourth Vice
of Local Unions No. II for eight years,
Elmer Lewis, Harry Brammcr and
Arthur WiIdbood, .Jr.
Jim Quiglcy and Doe Faust of our
health department were asked TO rise
and then our genial First Vice prcSi-
dent Whcntley was called upon. lie
spoke of the honor of being with us
and rendered Brother Fred Hill the
sympathy of the entire National Bro
lhcrhood Of Operative PottcrS. He en-
phaSiZcd the necessity of doing all we
can to see to il that our Scrvic" men
have every opportunity to return TO
their jobs, at least equal to those they
left when the war broke out. He said
ne was sure from our agreement and
past history that we had nothing to
fear in that respect as far aS en-
ploycCS of the Trenton PottereS Com
pany were concerned, but that all
companies are not like ours.
He expressed regret that President
Duffy had To cancel his plans at the
last minute but business of great CON
Germ detained him.
Chairman Watson concluded by cX-
pressing his appreciation for the wei
coming at the end of World War l..
Thanked all who helped to make this
II truly memorable occasion. Said lhat
Friday night was Il habit to him and
just hoped that many of those present
and others of our members would get