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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1949-10-06
Strikers Demand
Missouri Pacific
Show Good Faith

st. Louis (LPA)-The strike OF
four rail brotherhoods against the
huge Missouri Pacific Railroad will
continue until the unions are con-
vinced the carrier is ready to make
a "good faith effort" to settle
spokesmen for the unions declared
Representatives of the brother
hoods, answering a report submit
ted to the US District Court by
Missouri Pacific trustee Guy A.
Thompson, said the latter had mode
no effort to see both sides of the
282 grievances which caused the
strike.
The union officials also said
Thompson had greatly exaggerat-
ed the cost of settling the griev-
ances, many of which date back to
the war years and earlier.
The strike, now nearly three
weeks old, was called after all the
machinery provided by the Railway
Labor Act had been exhausted in
two years of negotiating.
On strike are $500 members of
the Brotherhood of Locomotive En-
gineers, Brotherhood of Locomotive
Firemen & Enginemen, Brother
hood of Railroad Trainmen and
Order of Railway Conductors, all
Another 10000 nom
operating employees of the Miss
ouri-Pacific have been idled, and
industries along the roads 7200
miles of track have been hard hit.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1949-10-06
Green And Meany
Sound Battle Cry
OF Victory In so

st. Paul (LPA)-Top leaders Of
the AFL-President William Green
and Secretary Treasurer George
Meany-laid down the battle lines
here this week for organized
labor's all-out political campaign
in 1850. They did so in talks to the
AFL Building Trades Department
convention.
eve accept the challenge" Pre-
sident Green declared, after charg-
ing that reactionary forces which
put over the Taft-Hartley act have
as their basic aim the destruction
of the labor movement.
an our fight, we shall be moved
by the same spirit that guided our
Revolutionary fore f a hers" he
said. Were battling, like they did,
for freedom and liberty, and we
will never stop until we have won.
ave cannot, we will not, permit
the TIL act to remain on the sta
tute books. 1t must be repealed by
"a Congress elected to do that job.
eve of the labor movement must
put everything we've got into this
fight to defeat the supporters of
this notorious legislation and elect
those who stand by u.s."
Secretary Meany declared that
in the past anti-labor forces resort
ed to labor spies, thugs, vigilants
and injunctions to break unions,
but that now they're engaging in
a different kind of campaign-a
campaign of propaganda and pub
licity which reaches into every
corner of the country"
Use by Tories of such slogans
as the welfare state" and "stat
ism" is all part of the same cam
paign, Meany declared.
"How are we going to meet the
challenger" he asked. "We are 60
ing to do so by counter-publicity,
by organizing the unorganized, by
fighting in the political field"
In 1913, labor achieved great
success at the polls, but not quite
enough to elect a majority in Con-
gress, he said.
"We still have little way to go,
and we shall finish the job in 1850, )"
he declared.
Joseph Keenan,, director of
Labor's League for Political Edu
cation, delivered similar militant |
speech.
Every one of our unions must
see that every member is register
ed," keenan, said. "That's the way |
to improve on the job we did in
l948.
IF we devote all our efforts be-
tween now and election day to
electing our friends, we shall Sc
:ure a Congress committed to our
point of view. And the official act
If such Congress would be to re-
peal the Taft Hartley law"
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1949-10-06
Dues Cast on Waters
Come Back as Benefits

St. Paul (LPA)-A substantial
portion of the dues paid by union
members comes back in the way of
special benefits. This was illustrat-
ed graphically by a tabulation car
ried in the AFL Executive Coun-
ciPs annual report. 1t showed that
during the past year AFL inter
nationals and the independent
Railroad Brotherhoods paid out
over $68,000,000 in all types of
benefits.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1949-10-06

part IN representing the Local at
Atlantic City.
President Fazio who, at the first
meeting in September was elected
to the seat vacated by Bro. Sibert,
appointed shop committee COM
prising Richard Frye, Mike Cole
man, Harry Hood, William Clay
pool and Ben Flannery. This COM
mittee deserves the whole hearted
support of every member of the
local.
1t is with sincere regret we re-
port the departure of Bro. Dave
Bevan from the trade and as re-
cOrding secretary of Local 80.
However, our regret does not over
rule our wishes for his great sue
cess as an organizer for the Amer
lean Federation of Labor. Dave is
a true trade union man at heart
and rightfully can be called an
apostle in the ranks of organized
labor. Many an hour of his own
time he has spent in furthering
the interests of labor in this local
ity, and in this respect, he is to be
admired for the courage to follow
through his convictions. Our loss
is labor's gain and we join with
the trade in general in wishing
Dave, the best of luck in his new
endeavor.
The Central Labor Council is
giving a dance for the benefit of
the Sacred Heart Childrens' Home
and the Kappa Sigma Pi Home at
the Columbian Hall on Water
Street, October Is. This is worthy
cause and we would like to see as
many members attend as possible.
Bro. Ben Flannery resigned as
financial secretary to accept the
recording secretary post. Richard
Flannery was elected financial sec
retary.
Work at McNicol China Co. has
been slack but there is some signs
of improvement in the near future.
One thing certain is that the firm
and the employees are going to
exert an about effort to bring
back a condition of harmonious
relationship between the two
parties. This mutual feeling of ac-
cord in our dealings will surely
lead to more happiness and pros
perity for all, as it is now under
stood that we cannot prosper with :
out each other.
Local SO has ruled all those de-
linquent in their dues, fines and
assessments must now pay up orl
face suspension. We are hoping
that it will not be necessary to
take drastic action against these
brothers and sisters at our next
In closing this correspondent
hopes to be able to tell of a sue
cessful Labor Management rela-
tionship here in Clarksburg when
we submit our next report to the
Herald -O.C. 99'
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1949-10-06
Local AZ Will Celebrate
5Oth Anniversary With
BANQUET Dance SATURDAY.

The fteth anniversary of Local Union No. AZ, Salem
Ohio will be celebrated at banquet and dance be held
the Memorial Auditorium Saturday evening, October g.
President James M. Duffy who is attending the Amer
Federation of Labor convention in ST. Paul. informed the
committee this week he will be present and will deliver the
principal address of the evening.
Also expected at the speakers table Mr. Floyd McKee,
president of the Salem China Co. and Mr. Harrison Keller
vice president and plant superintendent.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1949-10-06
New Spirit Displayed At
C|arksburg In Restoring
Peaceful Relationship

Clarksburg w. Va.-Loca Union No. 80 held it's last
meeting of the month Monday Sept 25 with President
John Fazo presiding 1t has been quite time
members left meeting in which much goodwill and
mony prevailed
Bro Ben Flanney gave very thorough report what
took place at the conference and the membership
agreement that with conditions they exist throughout
trade at the present time the conference very successful
Bro Flannery extended rising of thanks for his
Marion progress., 1949-08-25

FOR YOUR CHURCH-The famous
Minchell-Estey Electronic Organs.
One single manual. Any one can
play it. Easy terms. Magness Piano
Company, Forest City, N. c. 2t
Marion progress., 1949-08-25
|FLACK REUNION
TO BE- HELD
NEXT SUNDAY

At least 200 persons are expected
to attend the annual reunion of
the Flacks and related families,
which is to be held on Sunday, Aug
ust 20, at the Alexander School in
Union Mills, according to an an
lnouncement made by R. N. Flack,
of Rutherfordton, who is President
of the organization. Through the
courtesy of Supt. w. E. Sweat, the
spacious dining hall of the school,
together with it's facilities which
include tables, chairs, ice water
drinking cups, plates, and napkins
are being made available for the
occasion. Those attending are ex-
pected to bring picnic lunch, which
will be served about l o'clock.
Following the lunch hour, the pro-
gram will be entirely informal, con-
sisting largely of renewing acquain-
tances with members Of the Flack
Clan who seldom see each other ex-
cept at these annual reunions. Flack
stated that it is particularly desired
that a large number of the older
Flack descendants and their relat-
ed families be present. These will
be introduced to the group in order
that younger members may be in
formed Of the relationship existing
between themselves and those Of
several generations ago. A definite,
authentic history of the Flacks of
this county, since coming here early
in the 17O0's, is familiar to many
of the older members Of the Clan
may prove of interest to young
sters who care to know something
of their forebears. This document
ary record of the Flack families in
this section includes seven genera
tions, which is something out of the
ordinary, according to those who
make a study of family histories.
Officers include: R. r. Flack,
Rutherfordton, president; DR.. D. H.
Crawford, Asheville, first vice-pre-
sident; F. S. Hall, Rutherfordton,
second vice-president; Miss Mary
Sue Young, Rutherfordton, secre-
tary treasurer.
Marion progress., 1949-08-25

TERRACING-Am in position to do
terracing, work out farm roads,
ditching, ETC., at reasonable prices.
Phone 258 or 1851.
Marion progress., 1949-08-25
Home Demonstration
Club Weekly Schedule

August is picnic month for Home
Demonstration clubs. The follow
ing schedule has been announced
by Miss Jean Steele, county agent:
Pleasant Gardens, 600, August
25, meet at Gibbs station and go to
the Grindstaff cabin on Lake Ia
homa.
| Dysartsville, 200, August &c,
! (place to be announced.)
Glenwood, 500, August 26, Glen
wood picnic grounds.
Chapel Hill, 200, August 80,
home Mrs. j. H. Barnes
North Cove, August 81 (time and
place not announced)
Old Fort: 700, September l.,
home Mrs. B. c.. Miller.
Marion progress., 1949-08-25
Mrs. Miller Speaker
At Rotary Club Meet

Mrs. j. H. L. Miller was guest
speaker at the weekly luncheon
meeting of the Rotary club last Fri
day. She told Of her recent trip to
Raleigh where she attended Farm
and Home Week.
Hoyt Wood, of West Jefferson,
was a visiting Rotarian.
Ed Keyes, of Charlotte, was the
guest of Charles H. Smith. Joan
Rabb was the guest Of her father,
Clarence Rabb, Marshall Dark, Jr.
was the guest of his father, Mar
shall Dark, Sr.
J. E. Peppers received three
year perfect attendance pin.
Marion progress., 1949-08-25
State Fair To Award
$35, 900 In Prizes

Raleigh, Aug. 22-Prizes total
ing more than $4,000 will be a
warded at this years State fair.
DR.. J. S. Dorton, manager of the
annual exposition, announced today
this is the largest premium list ever
offered by the fair, and is $4,000
greater than the sum of actual a
wards made last year.
This years State fair will be held
at the Playground site near Raleigh
October 1922.
Marion progress., 1949-08-25

Try a Progress w.ns ad.
Marion progress., 1949-08-25
Family Life
Meeting Scheduled
August 81

Mrs. Cori1ne Grimsley, exten-
sion specialist in family relations,
will conduct a Family Life meeting
here at 2 p. M, August 81 for Fam
lily Life leaders of this county. This
will be followed by a meeting for
the pupils at 2:3O o'clock.
In making the announcement
Miss Jean Steele, county home dem
onstration agent, said women who
heard Mrs. Grimsley on a previous
visit commended the speaker en-
Enthusiastically.
Marion progress., 1949-08-25
New Minister
Begins Duties
In Old Fort

Old Fort-The Rev. J. W. Kiser
Iof Charlotte has arrived in Old Fort
to serve as pastor of the Wesleyan
Methodist church.
He succeeds the Rev. Floyd Will
son, who served the Old Fort charge
for the past five years before retir-
ing.
Kiser studied at Marion College,
Marion, Ind, and is a graduate of
the Asbury Seminary, Wilnore, KY.
Old Fort is his first charge.
Marion progress., 1949-08-25

BIG PIANO SALE-Two car loads
of nice used pianos, $65.0O up.
rOne lot of new Estey Spinet Pianos,
$4,000 off. Easy terms. No inter-
est or carrying charges. Drop us a
card. Magness Piano Co., Forest
City, N. c. 1t
Marion progress., 1949-08-25
POTATO SURPLUS COST

The potato price support program
cost the Government and the tax
payers 1924, 100000 in 1948-with
$64,0O0,O00 along going to farmers
in Aroostok county, Me-, according
to the Agriculture Department. The
Government spent $199,000,000 to
buy up surpluses of the crop and
the rest to dispose of them.
Marion progress., 1949-08-25

STOLEN-from my barnyard shed
three rolls ten rod 4-foot wire.
Any information about this will be
appreciated. Contact G. W. Chap
man or sheriff's office. 2tp
Marion progress., 1949-08-25

BOYS SCHOOL PANTS -$1.48
to S2.9S. Knit shirts Acc to 79c.
Boys Overalls and Overall pants
$1.59 to s1.9S-Boys' Sport Shirts
79c to $1.79-Save at The Bargain
Store.
Marion progress., 1949-08-25

LADIES COATS AND SUITS-in
new colors and styles-Price only
$13.95 to $24.50. Many values
never offered before. Us our Lay
Away-Plan. The Bargain Store.
Marion progress., 1949-08-25

CHILD'S COATS-In newest styles,
colors, only $5.95 to $12.95.
Some as low as s3.95. Use our Lay
Away-Plan at The Bargain Store.
Marion progress., 1949-08-25

IT'S WORTH A TRIP TO MAR
ION-to see for yourself the
many values in clothing at The Bar
gain Store.
Marion progress., 1949-08-25

FOR SALE+One electric stove in
good condition. Ais South Gar
den street, telephone 422. 1tp
Smyrna times., 1949-11-17
Farrow-Erschen Wedding

The wedding of Miss Betty Far
row, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Clarence Farrow, Townsend, and
Mr.. Glen Erschen, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Erschen, Pontiac, ILL.,,
took place Friday, November 4, at
A pm. in Townsend with the Rev.
Bundick officiating. They were at
tended by the parents of both the
bride and groom. The bride wore a
suit of teal blue and navy accessor-
les. Her corsage was white ORCH
i'd. The brides mother wore gray
with black accessories and cor
sage of yellow rosebuds. The
groom's mother wore purple with
black accessories and corsage of
yellow rosebuds. After the cere-
mony reception was held at the
home of the brides sister. Mrs.
Perkins Staats. After wedding
trip through Pennsylvania and
Illinois, they will be at home at
210 East 18th Street, Wilmington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Erschen are engaged
in business in Wilmington.
Smyrna times., 1949-11-17

The board of education of the
Smyrna Special School District has
approved resolutions from the state
board consolidating Taylors Bridge
District Sc NC and approximately
a third of Cheswold District 83 K
with the Smyrna area. 'These con-
solidations materially increase the
size and the extent of the Smyrna
Special School District, according
to Superintendent George w.
Wright, "and will definitely in
crease the assessed valuation of
real property. and the number of
capitation taxes for school tax pur-
poses.." He added: "Just when the
referendum can be held in Smyrna
Special School District for this
proposed increase in facilities can
not be definitely forecast, inasmuch
as the consolidation of the Taylor's
Bridge School District will have a
considerable bearing upon the cost
of building program and such as
sessment figures will not be avail
able until late spring or early sum-
mer." At a special meeting of the
Smyrna times., 1949-11-17

has to date been one of the main
stays of the team. His fine tackling
and rugged blocking have won him
the praise of all opposing coaches
as well as many fans. Smith, one
of the four seniors on the team
will lead the squad in its last game
of the season on Saturday against
Milton. The entire squad feels con-
fident that this will be the game
to win. The Leaders Club of the
school is arranging for big repre-
sentation of Smyrna students to
journey to Milton in support of
the team Saturday. The buses will
leave Frazier Street side of the
school promptly at 1:30 pm. Game
time at Milton is at pm. Fans
who are making the trip are al
lowing ample time so that they
will not miss the kickoff and will
see every minute of what promises
to be a great game.
Smyrna times., 1949-11-17
CAFETERIA. AT
PLAYTEX PARK
Latex Company Builds Cafe
terra and Recreation Hall
for Employees
MEALS SERVED AT COST

A. N. Spaniel, founder and board
chairman of the International La
tex Corporation has made public
details of the new cafeteria and
social hall now under construction
at Playtex Park, Dover. Scheduled
to open shortly after the first of
the year, the building has been de-
signed as one of the most modern
industrial cafeterias and recrea-
tional centers in the country. The
fully air-conditioned building will
provide all employees comfortable
and relaxing surroundings during
meals, rest periods, social events
and special occasions. Plans has
been perfected to serve Playtex
employees the finest food obtain
able at absolute cost and without
profit. A wide selection of hot and
cold dishes will be available, max
ing it possible for employees to or
der anything from snack to a full
course dinner. Employees who pre-
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Smyrna times., 1949-11-17
WILL NOT ACCEPT BOWL BID
u. of ID. Has Removed Its Football
Team From Prospect List

The University of Delaware,
which has lost only one of eight
games so far this season, has re-
moved its Blue Hen football team
from the prospect lists of bowl pro-
moters with the fiat statement it
would accept no bids. Athletic
Director William D. Murray said
that after receiving a bid from one
bowl promoter he had presented
the issue to the Board of Trustees
Committee on Health, Physical Ed
ucation and Athletics. Murray said
the committees vote, in which he
concurred, was against playing any
post-season game. The ruling, he
added, will apply as a principle and
was not directed at any single
bowl. The decision was based, ac-
cording to Murray, on several fac
tors, including the prolonging of
the season for the large squad at
the expense of the players studies.
Delaware's undefeated team of
1916 played in the Cigar Bowl at
Tampa, Florida.
Smyrna times., 1949-11-17
DIR. WHARTON
DIES AT DOVER
Onetime Candidate for Gov
ernor of Delaware Died
Monday, Age 81
FORMERLY OF SMYRNA

DR.. Charles M. Wharton, former
State Senator, onetime candidate
for Governor of Delaware, and for
many years director of athletics
and football coach at the Univer-
sity of Pennsylvania, died Monday
at his home in Dover at the age
of 81. Private funeral services were
held from his late residence We'd
nesday afternoon with the Rev.
Paul Kellogg in charge and inter-
ment was in Odd Fellows Gene
terry, Smyrna. DR.. Wharton, a resi-
dent of Smyrna in his youth, serv-
ed as State Senator from 1914 to
1918, and was the Democratic NOM
inee for Governor in 1928. He was
connected with the University of
Pennsylvania's athletic activities
for 81 years, an for IL years of
that time served as director of field
athletics and assistant professor of
physical education, resigning in
June, 1881, to become head of the
newly-created Department of Ply
sical Education at the University
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Smyrna times., 1949-11-17
LADIES NIGHT AT GRANGE
Ladies to be in Charge of Program
Tonight

The last of the Kent County Wis
iting programs for the year was
held at Fruitland Grange, Camden,
Monday evening, November a..
Smyrna Grange presented the pro-
gram which was arranged by the
Lecturer, Mrs. Mary Fleming.
Those taking part were Mrs. Fred
Heinold, Mrs. Joseph Ennis, Mrs.
Harry Virdin, Sr., Mrs. Harry
Johnson, Mrs. Arthur CHM, and
Mr.. E. T. Heinold, all of whom gave
readings, poems, and Bible quota
tions. The topic of the program
was Love and Loyalty" Mrs.
Ernest Blendt and Mrs. Norman
Short sang a duet. 1t will be
ladies night at the Grange tonight.
The ladies will fill all chairs and
will present the program. Mrs.
Harry Johnson will preside as mas
ter. The men will serve refresh
ments with Master George Blendt
as chairman. All members are
urged to be present.
Smyrna times., 1949-11-17
Death of Mrs. Jane shelton

Mrs. Jane Shelton, age 90 years,
of Smyrna, died at her late resi-
dence on November IL. She was the
daughter of John Crossley and Mrs.
Crossley. Funeral services were
held on Tuesday, November 10 at
2 pm. at FAIRIES Funeral Chapel
with the Rev. Van Herscher in
charge and interment was in Glen
wood Cemetery, Smyrna. She was
the widow of the late Joseph Shell
ton, Sr. She is survived by the fol-
lowing children: Joseph Shelton,
Smyrna; Fred Shelton, Chester,
Pa; and Mrs. George Langrell,
Smyrna; IL grandchildren and IA
great grandchildren; three sisters,
Miss Martha Crossley, Smyrna;
Mrs. Wilhelmina Brown, Philadel-
phia, Pa; and Miss Henney Cross
ley, Philadelphia.
Smyrna times., 1949-11-17
PLAN APPROVED TO ENLARGE
SMYRNA SPECIAL SCHOOL DIST.

local board of education held Mon
day night, the bid of T. t. Weldin
and Sons, Wilmington, for the in
stallation of oil burners and domes-
tic hot water heating equipment in
the Smyrna school for the sum of
$1,000 was accepted.
Other Bids
Other bidders were as follows:
O'Connor Brothers for domestic
hot water heating equipment only,
$1,953. Installation of oil burners
and domestic hot water heating
equipment. Leon Wilkins, $8,514;
Frank Tumey and Son, $9,394;
Alexander H. Mcdaniel, Inc, ST.
571. For the installation of oil
burners only: Esso Standard Oil
Company, $7,250; Diamond Burner
Company, s6,394. Present plans
call for the immediate installation
of the oil burners without interfer-
ing with the normal school opera
ton, and it is expected that the
work will be completed by Christ
mas or shortly afterward.
Smyrna times., 1949-11-17
FRANK GREENWELL MARRIED
Weds Miss Betty Curnutt of Iowa
November IL

WeuS MISS DetUy OurluUI Oh lOWa
November IL
The marriage of Miss Betty Cur
mutt, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Guy
Curnutt, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa,
and Mr.. ]. Frank Greenwell, of
Smyrna, son of the late Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry T. Greenwell, took
place on Saturday, November IL at
the home of the Rev. Disston w.
Jacobs, Rehoboth Beach. The cere-
mony was performed by Mr.. Jac-
obs, cousin of the bridegroom. The
attendants were Mr.. and Mrs. Hen
ry r. Shapley, Smyrna. The bride
was graduated from Roosevelt
High School, Cedar Rapids, and is
a member of Sigma Chapter, Beta
Sigma Phi Sorority. Mr.. Greenwell
an alumnus of the University of
Delaware, and formerly an ac-
countant for the State of Delaware,
is now associated with Townsend
Brothers, Dover. He is a past pres
ident and charter member of the
Smyrna Lions Club, and is treasur-
er of the Kent County Young Re-
publicans. The bride wore beige
suit and hat and white orchid
corsage, and the matron of honor
wore Riva blue suit, with match
ing hat, and gardenia corsage.
The mother of the bride was at
tired in brown crepe dress, with
green accessories, and wore COR
sage of yellow roses. A reception
for 125 guests was held at The
Paddock, Smyrna, following the
ceremony. Mrs. Henry R. Shapley
was hostess at shower for the
bride at the home of her mother,
Mrs. Norman Coleman. Mr.. and
Mrs. Curnutt had previously enter
tanned at an informal reception for
Mr.. Greenwell at their home in
Cedar Rapids, and a dinner party
and shower was also given by
friends of the bride while Mr..
Greenwell was their guest. Follow
ing wedding trip to Florida, the
couple will be at home early in
December at 135 Mount Vernon
Street, Smyrna.