Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1950-09-08

Herb caught a large-mouthed
bass weighing 4A pounds and
measured % inches in length.
This kind Of fishing story makes
good reading, boys.
Irene Sobczak celebrated her
birthday on August 9th. She
and her husband, Casimer, had
a private party in honor of this
occasion. Since Casimer Is a
committeeman and temporarily
on the Bird shift, they like to
make the most of the opportun-
ity of being together. Best wishes
Irene.
Fern Medley had a birthday
on Saturday, August 10th. Her
friends on the 3rd shift surpris-
ed her with a party on Friday,
August 18th. She received many
gifts, two birthday cakes and ice
cream was thoughtfully proyid-
ed for those In attendance. Con-
CALCULATIONS.
Ulva Howard and Elmer (Roy)
Clifford are a brother and sister
team, who have w k d for
Champion for a total of 81 years
Jointly. Elmer came here in 1922
and Viva In 1927. According to
their custom, each year, they
spend 80 days travelling at va
cation time. This year they went
on a long tour in the northern
states and British Columbia.
Irene Cameron received cards
from them from various points
along the tour. Very interesting,
Ulya and Roy.
Mildred Gray's mother is con-
~valescing in Flower Hospital fol-
lowing an operation. We wish
her a speedy recovery.
Velma Farrell returned 10
work last week after an absence
of 2 months caused by illness.
Her friends were happy to see
her again. Velma wishes to thank
those who sent get we'll cards
and those who contributed to a
collection for her.
Forest Hickman birthdayed
on August 26th. Many happy re-
turns, Forest.
Florence Splitter came on days
this week and received a cordial
welcome from her many friends
in this department.
English Borglin Dept ID LIST Shift
/ hope you have noticed that
this Is the second consecutive
week that we have not had any
blood donors TO thank. Let's
hope II continues that way.
Sailor" Lewandowski return
ed to work two weeks ago and
Is feeling much better since his
operation.
Sure would like to see Fred
Townsend, George Ovitt, Sybil
Plugfinger, Cora Pat" Johnson,
Ella Keene, Mile Egan back to
our department and working
They have all been off
work for some considerable time
now, so let's hope we see them
in the very near future.
Katherine Mengel celebrated
her birthday last Saturday, Aug.
26th but the previous Friday she
received some gifts from her fell
low workers and she, In turn,
passed around some very nice
A very charming couple name
ly Don and Irene Rice have bid
on the second shift, also, Walt
err Engler and Herman Erdman.
Stella Stereff was looking
very unhappy for a couple of
days, two weeks ago. The reason
being a kitten that she was at
TO, passed away. Sorry
10 hear such bad news. (Please
note: Stella: RHY's kids have an
extra kitty you a have IL you
20 desire.)
While your reporter was in
he mems restroom one day last
he was partially blinded
by the very loud shorts that John
Duke Bost was wearing. Girls
You should have seen them.
Roman Augustyniak was the
lappiest guy In department ID,
,n Friday, August 25th when he
vas surprised with a large bottle
If wine and a nice birthday cake
given to him by Dorothy Dus-
,eau, Nina Schmidt, Mildred
Oippman, Marie Fought and
Harold Hoover. Incidently, III
Years ago, to the day. Roman ,
vas hired at Champion. / sure
wish my birthday was any day
out when 1t is, December 31st.
.Borglin followers, please note.