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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1945-04-26
Coast Potters
Discuss New
ShOpmates Hold Party
For "Ma" Henderson

Pomona, Calf. - Local Union No.
1919 convened in regular session April
10 with Brother Fred Fox presiding
with fifty members Of the local union
present. Nine new members were
given the obligation by Second Vice
President Frank Hull.
Brother Hull was with US for the
purpose of assisting in preparing pro-
positions to be presented to the COM
pany when the agreement will be
opened May g. We intend to put forth
another effort to have our wage scale
increased to commensurate with in
creased living costs. This of course
will necessitate filing a Form Ten
Application with the War Labor
Board and we are hopeful the War
Labor Board will render a favorable
decision. In all events we intend to
put forth the effort.
At the conclusion of the business
session the social committee treated
the members to very delicious
luncheon in celebration of the Gath
birthday of Mrs. Ruth Henderson,
better known as "Ma" to all en-
ployees. In the center of the table was
a large white and pink birthday cake
upon which was engraved Happy
Birthday, Ma, and Mrs. Henderson
proved that her Ga years had not in
any manner deprecated her power to
blow out candles. With great gustO
she succeeded in extinguishing the Ga
candles with one great puff. The
event was touching to say the least
and Mrs. Henderson was moved deep
ly when the members sang Happy
Birthday To You, Ma, and we could
detect tear or two on "Ma's" cheeks.
Mrs. Ostby and Mrs. Trimble officiat-
ed in the cutting of the cake and pre-
senting to the honored guest large
corsage of flowers. Mrs. Henderson
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1945-04-26
Wheeling Scribe
Seeks Information
On Woshing Ware

Wheeling, w. Va. = Just to let the
trade know that Old Warwick, despite
the attempts of Old Man River to
interrupt our Progress, the last one
resulting in photo-finish, in which
the Warwick won, is going places. In
fact we have actually increased pro-
duction. And this in spite Of the tight
est labor situation in our history.
In our opinion, there will have to be
an increase in the minimum day wage
paid girls if potteries hope to operate
efficiently. Now that 55c minimum
has been arrived at for the Textile
Industry, it seems that the least the
potterieS can do is to get permission
to jump to that figure from it's 40c,
and ninety day probationary period
before a raise can be considered.
There is one thing we would like
to hear about from those china shops
that wash their bisque ware before
decorating it, and that is the price
paid for this brand of labor. Would
also like to know if work is done by
men, as was formerly the case at
this plant, or by girls, as it is now
done. In the two years that this in
cumbent has been an inhabitant Of
the Warwick's Sky Parlor, where the
bisque is stocked and washed, there
must have been at least fifteen girls
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1945-04-26
Local Union 7O4
Met In SpecioI
Session. April II

Ford City, Pa. - Local Union 104
called special meeting on April II
when we were informed Seventh Vice
President Charles Jordan would pay
us visit, to iron out several contro-
versies which have been hanging fire
for some time.
The attendance was very good and
the spirited discussions on the ques-
tions at issue provided Brother Jor-
dan with the necessary information
to familiarize himself with our prob
lens. Through his wise counsel and
the efforts of the shop committee, we
are looking forward to having our
problems adjusted to the satisfaction
of all parties involved.
We are always glad to have any OF
our national officials drop in on us,
and in Brother Jordan's visit we well
come an old friend and former MEM
ber of Local Union 104. "Charlie"
placed kiln at the Jackson China and
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1945-04-26
Trenton Local
Pays Homage
To President
Joins With Nation In
Mourning Loss of Leader

Trenton, N. j. Out of respect
for our late president, Franklin
Delano Roosevelt, Local Union As
cancelled their meeting on April 18th.
On April Goth we had fairly we'll
attended and very interesting meet
ing.
Shop matters owing to the resump-
ton of a 48-hour week have been
'ironed out and there is a better
spirit of harmony in all quarters than
there has been for a long time. We
hope this will continue and see no
reason why it should not, if all will
do what they should. A safe rule
where anything is doubtful-"DON'T
DO IT..
Delegate Michael Dziwok to Cen
trail Labor Union gave a very good
report, dealing mainly with the Kid
dies Summer Camp and the Free
Trade Union movement.
Brothers Ed. Planter and Frank
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1945-04-26
Sunshine City"
Anglers Paradise

Erwin, Tenn. - Well folks, here is
greetings from the sunny south, the
land where you fish every month of
the year. l read recently where the
boys from the other locals are prais-
ing their Isaac Walton's, so you will
expect to hear from us as soon as
Brother Mcintosh gives his report
Our trade questions are just nor
NAL. We have the general routine but
our members don't show up often
enough to thrash them out. The latest
report being on the jiggered dish. We
wish these prices were settled, but
we are content to wait, as we feel
haste, may make waste.
We are very proud of our under
glaze. 1t is still growing in leaps and
bounds and from all indications, an
extension to the plant is contem-
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1945-04-26

VIII TtHldHl III Lne ndnus OF the mill
tary leaders chosen by Roosevelt =
unchanged and unhampered.
At the same time, he appealed to
all Americans to Support our efforts
TO build strong and lasting United
Nations organization" to establish
and safeguard world peace.
Of special interest to labor were
the new Presidents expressions with
regard to the social policies Of the
New Deal He said:
Tragic fate has thrust upon US
grave responsibilities. We must carry
on.
"Our departed leader never looked
backward. He looked forward and
moved forward. That is what he
would want US to do. That is what
America will do"
Again ne said:
with great humility, | call upon
all Americans to help me keep our
nation united in defense Of those
ideals which have been so eloeuently
proclaimed by Franklin Roosevelt.
81 want, in turn, to assure nay fell
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1945-04-26
f female Minimum Rate Among
Propositions Submitted NWLb

For the information of all
members of the National Broth
erhood of Operative Potters, the
Executive Board included the fe-
male 55c minimum rate in the
propositions approved by our
National Conference Committee
which were submitted to the Ma
tiOnal War Labor Board.
Our list of grievances remain
ing unsettled after completion
of our conference efforts with
the manufacturers are pending
before the National War Labor
Board, due to the fact that we
are one of the few organizations
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1945-04-26

Committee. In its third annual re-
port, made public year ago, this
committee warmly praised labor's
contributions to the war effort and
silenced labor's critics with facts. Re-
ferring to labor's production achieve
ments, the report said:
"The job that has been done not
only assures that victory will be won,
but it assures that it will be won more
quickly and with fewer casualties.
Our armed forces have more and bet
ter equipment than our foes.
"Unquestionably there have been
excesses which are subject to the Sc
verest condemnation. However, we
must not allow those excuses to OBJ
scure the fact that, on the whole, the
performance by labor has been very
good.
Strikes receive a very great
amount of attention in the press be-
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1945-04-26

voiced confidence Truman is Loyalty
devoted to the Roosevelt principles of
social and economic progress and
"will keep the banner of America fly
ing high and victorious"
"Will Be Forever Revered"
President Green said in his address,
over the Blue Network of the Ameri-
can Broadcasting Co.:
Americas best-known soldier now
takes his resting place beside the I'm
known Soldier.
Franklin D. Roosevelt will forever
be revered by the people of all the
world as one of the great war leaders
and peace leaders in history. His mil
itary strategy is now leading the
United Nations to victory over the
foes Of human freedom. And if We
follow his inspired wisdom, we can, |
am confident, soon unite all the ma
tons of good will into an information
al security organization which will eff
fectively Danish future wars.
at is the personal duty of every
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1945-04-26

This measure was defeated, but it
may be confidently expected that as
President of the United States he will
recommend to Congress that such
legislation be enacted now to protect
the workers of the nation from the
ravages of unemployment during re-
conversion.
1t should not be assumed that Tru-
mans record as a Senator was per-
feet. He did vote against labor on in
frequent occasions, but these omis-
sions were more than overbalanced by
his generally cooperative position. 1t
was therefore no surprise that lead
ers of the American Federation of La
Dor strongly supported him for the
as Vice President during
the Democratic National Convention
in Chicago last summer.
Perhaps Truman's strongest claim
to labor's loyalty results from the
record he made as chair
man Of the Senate War Investigating
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1945-04-26

that has a national or industry
wide agreement. The usual pro-
cedure Of a panel Or hearing Of
ficer and then the regional War
Labor Board director, has been
by-passed and the case goes di-
rect to the National War Labor
Board, giving us the same
status before the national board
as the mining, steel, and a few
other industries.
The 55-cent minimum rate
will carry the same retroactive
date as the other propositions
when finally approved by the
War Labor Board and, will ap-
ply to all general and chinaware
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1945-04-26
SocioI SeosonTo
Get Underway At
clorksburg Local

Clarksburg, w. Va. - The regular
meeting of Local Union 80 was short
and sweet with only urgent business
being transacted in order that the
members could witness the army
show, "Bastogne Speaks"
Although the drive for the Free
Trade Union Fund is still in progress,
1T was decided to send in what money
we have to date, ($135.00) so that it
could be put to it's intended use. We
feel proud of our members in the
cheerful way they responded to this
cause and feel sure the same response
will be shown i'm the Seventh War
Loan drive now i'm progress.
At a previous meeting, the Labor
Management committee reported that
social activities are in the making
and we are looking forward to the
first event which we understand will
be banquet and dance.
The committee. would like to re-
ceive suggestions from the members
in regards to staging social events
regularly. We feel these events are
forward step in creating unity
among all concerned and the commit
tee deserves your fullest support.
The flower fund solicitation is un-
derway and any member who has not
been contacted can have their name
placed on the list by getting in touch
with Dave Bevan.
Gus Knicely is confined to the Vet
erans' Hospital at Aspinwall. Our
best wishes for his speedy recovery.
Brother Wick Martin was seen in
the middle of the trading group at
the court house last Saturday morn
ing. Well bet he came out with the
best penknife in the crowd. How
about it Wick?
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1945-04-26

shops covered by the agreement
between the United States Pot
ters' Association and the Ma
tional Brotherhood of Operative
Potters.
Where a shop agreement is in
effect application will be made
to have the minimum rate apply
at the earliest possible date.
This should be good news to
our members because it will re-
suit in a decision in our case in
considerably less time than if
we were compelled to follow the
procedure required in the usual
case.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1945-04-26
Limoges Committee To
Sponsor BingO Party

Sebring, Ohio. = The Labor Man
agement committee Of the Limoges
China Co. will sponsor bingo party
for employees, their. families and
friends, Wednesday evening, May g
at the American Legion hall on East
Ohio Avenue.
Tickets are now on sale and can be
purchased from any member of the
committee or from the foremen Of the
various departments. The price is
only 80 cents.
The program will get underway
promptly at 500 o'clock and will in
clude Is games of bingo, with cash
award for each game. Refreshments
from the plant cafeteria will be on
sale throughout the evening.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1945-04-26

1HC HcW agreement was explained
to the membership by Vice President
Wheatley and Organizer James Solon.
The new agreement provides for 1Oc
an hour increase to practically all
day-wage employees, one-week va
cation, based on the total earnings
and hours, 32-hour week for holi-
days, premium pay for shift work of
Be extra per shift, and 55c minimum
per hour for all female work. These
wage adjustments were subject to
the approval Of the Philadelphia War
Labor Board, and up to the present
writing, all have been approved ex-
cept the general increase for hourly
workers. That is job, revaluating
shop wide propositions to relieve any
wage inequalities for inter-related
work. The management, which was
represented by Mrs. Hexter and Mrs.
Slep and their attorney Mr.. Levine,
met with Committee headed by Vice
President Wheatley, and a closed
shop clause was also added to the
agreement.
Due to a man-power shortage at
the present time in the Trenton area,
there are only about rs employees
working at the Bay Ridge plant. With
the cooperation Of the company Off
cials, Organizer Soipn has now prar-i
tically accounted for the enrolment |
Of the entire force into the union.
Local 1876. is also made up Of en-
ployees of the Cook Ceramics Com
pany and the employees of the
Stevens Peterson Company, both of
Trenton, who are also manufacturing
artware and novelties.
The members who are employed at
Bay Ridge have expressed their ap-
probation in behalf of the fairness
exhibited by the Company .represen-
tatives during the several conferences
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1945-04-26
Awaiting Green Light
For Annual Convention

The Executive Board has not
issued a call for our 1945 an
nual convention because they
are still awaiting the green
light from the government. In
the event of any change in the
governments policy, the men,
bership will be notified of the
action and arrangements can be
made for the annual gathering
to be held late this summer.
In view of the above circum-
stances, locals are not to elect
delegates until after the official
call is issued for convention.
Section 9 of the national con-
stitution provides that delegates
shall be elected between the lst
and 18th of the second month,
prior to the convention.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1945-04-26

To Continue Fight For
Common Man, UphOlds
War And Peace Aims

Washington d. c. = President Harry Truman in his first
address to Congress- pledged himself the and
peace policies of Franklin d. Roosevelt
Let me assure the forward-ookng people of America he
sad that there will be relaxation improve
lot of the common people"
Confident that fate had placed the leadership of the
the hands OF able Chief Executive organized
offered him its fullest support in the great tasks of
winning the and the peace
Of
y President Truman
in
Needless of
Franklin
couraged by his successors attitude.
of of
President Truman of the
He served notice the entire world that the
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1945-04-26
Trumon's Fine Sfond On Labor
Matters Revealed By His Record

How President Harry s. Truman stand on la
sympathetic
in
when abors endangered
significant of his labor the
in
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1945-04-26
Pres. Green Hoiis Trumon's Ability;
Labor Guarantees Him Full Support

d. tribute President Roosevelt
William president of the Amer
follow
of
lively banhng the of
of
legislation peshabe
his memory"
ending support and
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1945-04-26
Local 185 Signs New
Contract With Bav
Ridge Specially Co.
LIST ADJUSTMENTS EMBODIED IN
NEW PACT; PRESIDENT DUFFY PAYS
FIRST VISIT TO TRENTON LOCAL

Trenton N Quite large turnout present at Local
1858 last meeting held March 18TH celebrate signing
new agreement vote the primary elections and participate
toned. "
The big surprise of the evening the unexpected
President Duffy who made his first visit 1885, Pes
dent Duffy was introduced by Vice President Weaey
the members present nice talk organization the
benefits that are derived through trade unionsm
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Milford chronicle., 1945-06-08
HARRISON

Miss Charlotte Lingo spent the
past week in Wilmington and Phil
adelphia visiting relatives and
friends.
Miss Annabcllc Prcttyman and
friend. Mr. Robert Walistnn of Ne
Wark spent the week end with her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. William
Prettyman.
Mrs. 5. p Hudson spent the
week end in New York and Rosclla
Park, New Jersey.
Miss Esther Joseph of Wilmins-
TON has been the guest of her par
cntS, Mr.. and Mrs. Guerney Joseph.
A reception was given our New
Minister. Reverend and Mrs. ]. l..
Jones by serving a large supper 10
about 100 guests at o'clock
thursday evening, by the ladies of
our church. The occasion was very
much enjoyed by all.
Mr.. Bate Baker and family en-
tertained on Sunday MIR. Paul Bak-
er and family OF near Milton and
Technical Sergeant Russell Dono-
van and bride.
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Phillips
ana little daughter. Irene of Reho-
both were Friday evening guests of
Milford chronicle., 1945-06-08
NIIFORn ct tRDNHE\
WIN GENERtI'S PRAISE
rContlnued from First Pase)

naior in The Army and several
others hdNv attained the commits
s.Oucd ranks
Promotion 10 first nculcuunt Of
William H. kimmcL COMPANY &
Milford, from the rank ot second
Iieutcnant effective Monday -.
Ills week was announced hN Bri.-
Gen. Paul H. Riuard Adjutant
-ourral OF Delaware First lipltc-
naut KimmeI entered The Guard as
4 private. advancing stcadiiy
tlUou4h the non commissioned
2rades and then 10 a commission
as Il second Lieutenant
InStructorShip assignments for
the state Guard School for OFFICERS
ana Mont Commissioned Officers To
lie conducted 10y Colonel Hcincl at
bethany Beach June I6 and H..
Eayc been announced bl Man.
I,alph +. BuckalcW plans ana
training officer of tho Guard. WIu
Grew up the program Tor the
school II is a preliminary To Nh
annual summer cncHmpment OF the
Guard AUGUST IL at Bethany
Leach.
Lieutenant Francis J. Reese.
Company f, Wilmin2tou. Will hc
instructor OF infantry drill in This
school. and will have rs assistants
staff Scr4eant Edward Ions ana
Sergeant William Duffy. both ct
Company f.
capt. Jacob H. Rousa. Jr.. Com
rany E, Milford will hc instructor
III Interior Guard Duty. and his
assistants Will bc First Scr.caut
Leslie &. GrceulE. Company { and
Sergeant John f. Allen. also OF
that company. capt. j. G.. Wells. Jr
"0nmanding officer of Company \.
Wilmington, Will be instructor in
extended order drill and riot con
trcl. He will has aS his assistant,
First Sergeant John !. HAN. COM
Iany + and Technical Srr&can,
Walter Bcrin2cr. GrcuHdior Pa
toon. headquarters Company.
FIRST Lieutenant Nelson :. Ever
hart will install and operate Il pun
lie address system fer The school
period Through this system rec
ordS OF all calls and music iul
narchrS raradeS and other occa-
sionS Will he available in the all
#cnco ot tn" band which Will not h,
IN the @rouuds until tie rc4Ular
summer camp Aulu~t IL.
icut2nant-C olonel Victor Clark.
executive officer of the State
Guard, and Capt Leroy W. Lowe.
l..
supplies and Hssi%nmcnt vi hal.-
racks for the June Is and l.
school. pluin@ the school period
they also will select quarters fol
ne different units for tie summer
camp August 1-I2. buildings for
mess and supplies; parking areas
and store rooms
Ma. Raymond \. Lynch. com
manGin" officer OF the Medical De
tachmcnt. State Guard with his
taft, viii arranS" facilities for i
rev camp hospital ana infirmaIv.
A* the old one is includrd II The
grounds noW occupied by the Ger
nah prisoners IF Var at Bethany
EcaCh. Ndjor Lynch has also ar
r3nSrd t0r an ambulance to he MS
go ddlln@ tn" camp period. mcluu-
ln2 tn" traEsportin9 Of simulated
casualties" III tactical problems of
III" Guard. Can't i. Norris Robin
sen, commandin@ officer OF The
state Guard Band, is aIranain2 for
IT'S duties at the August i-l2 camp
ltrl"d. 1t will furnish huglers for
AL calls; full band for raradcs and
evening concerts; and for Guard
Mounting.
Milford chronicle., 1945-06-08
Pilgrim Holiness Church
South East Front Street
Charles w. Baker. Pastor
Sunday. Hum, 10

?:t3 a. m SUNDAY Schnol. iIuhrtt
lH~SWaicl.'. superintendent ID
II .uh a m I'rcHrhIu&
q" y ~. Mu>lcal. Song ana rIajs,.
A:tm D. an hrcHrh>ur.
ih"N'' meeting Wednesday, tVcuin1
At 80 U'"lork
W" Want to invite yen To o,u sei.-
vices: also ON Sunday school We hay,
rlH>S'.s for all ac"~
Ia no church school We invite Nn,l
com" with rs. get acquainted With
"ur fn' group Of hoy and GitlS and
E"dlN teachers. Parents cuuld not do
nUhlcr thing for their children th,u
send or bring thcm to SUNDAY school
Awards are given To each worker.
Work -
Milford chronicle., 1945-06-08
The Avenue Methodist Church
"Thc House of Happiness
Kew frank Herson, D. D., Minister
Su.I I,t, M

Sunday Iuuv Ia
t. q. nl Sessions ot TIN. Churrh
N'li""I thlidT"u'S Day Nfhodi y
~ 'd'nl pay, NlI departments IN thc
yhImch han. Parents and friend, cof
daily invited
u %" a. m. Morning Worship and
), r'n"n Suhi' It. The P,rIl. Of thu
Sh"it -"ut Seasonal music hv thr
r,haur' rholrS. Always u W, lcon,
here.
-" =. m Evening Worship and
Srlnou Subject "'rh" Tyr1unN of
Things. tlttN- minutes OF inlor-
may worship Spend the evening hour
here.
Tn" Su~aunnh Wesley Circlr VIII
n"'t "t th" hum" of Mrs ,Irhn Hall
on TurSdnY evening.
Thu MIdW"rI Church service on
Thursday cVruu@ at : "a o'clocl,