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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1950-01-05
Lady Members
Wont Their Age
Kept A Secret

New York (LPA) = D m e 81
They'll do it every time, but we
mere males still love'm-darn EN-!
Here's the latest. Editor of the
Hat Worker, publication of the
United Hatters, Cap & Millinery
Workers-AFL, received the follow
ing letter recently-from a lady
member:
81 am writing this for myself
and for the girls in my shop. We
make suggestion that when the
union establishes the rules for the
retirement fund, please make it so
that we don't have to give our age
on the blanks. OF course, we will
have to tell our age some day, but
We hope you will arrange it that
when member is ready to retire,
then will be the time for that
member to bring proof of his or
her age. We hope you will do this
for the sake of a lot of members.
Good luck"
Good luck indeed Fortunately
the editor could pass the buck to
union Vice-President A. Mendelow-
itz, who runs the Hatters' welfare
department. Moreover, Mendelowitz
proved to be a tolerant man. AL
though faced with the rugged pro-
blem of setting up a retirement
plan on solid actuarial basis, he
failed to tear his hair or even turn
pale.
He just suggested that the editor
tell lady unionists how necessary
age statistics are in setting up re-
tirement plans, and to reassure the
fair charmers that no prying eyes
would be seeing the ugly figures
which his department would hold
Could be his calmness
too.
Danes, though!
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1950-01-05

basis Of what is good for the econ
omy as a whole, but what seems
best to them individually. In view
of that, he said:
eff we are to have a steady high
level of employment, these periodic
effects of actions taken by indivi-
duals and firms in the pursuit of
| Legitimate self-interest must be re-
conciled with this general policy
(of maintaining employment.) Here
the government is able to play a
constructive role. This does not
mean that the individual should be
obliged to subordinate the direction
of his private investment decision
to broad social aims as embodied
in government dictates. 1t does
mean that the government should
be ready to aid in filling the gaps
where the level of private invest
ment is insufficient to maintain
employment"
Government action, Green added,
should include the use of monetary,
credit and fiscal powers, and also
direct government spending for
such things as public works, reg
ional development programs such
as IVA, urban redevelopment and
slum clearance, highway construc-
tion, and educational and public
health facilities.
The AFL president told the
committee that raising wages also
tends to increase capital expendi-
TprH 10 Page Tsve)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1950-01-05
Dinner Begins
Drive To Honor
Founder of AFL

Washington.-Vice President Al
ben w. Barkley and AFL President
William Green were speakers al
the Jan. dinner inaugurating the
Samuel Gompers Centennial Year.
AFL Secretary Treasurer George
Meany, as toastmaster, and AL
Vice President Matthew VOL, as
chairman of the Committee on the
Gompers Centenary, shared hon
ors.
More than 1000 reservations
were made for the dinner in the
Hotel Statler.
The dinner is the opening event
in a year-long celebration of the
Tooth anniversary of the birth of
Samuel Gompers Jan. q, 1850 in
London, Mr.. Gompers founded the
American Federation of Labor
Nov. 15, 1881 and served as pres
ident, with the exception of one
year, until his death in 1924.
AS the centennial year got under
way, these other events were
scheduled to emphasize the cele-
bration to honor Mr.. Gompers:
/. A year-long campaign to gain
100000 new members.
2. A drive to elect liberal Con-
gress in November 1850 committed
to repeal of the Taft Hartley law
and to win a fair deal in every
state capitol.
3. A series of organization and
political rallies by all so state fed
erations in January and following
to give impetus to the
celebration.
a. Issuance at Washington, d. C.
on Jan. 27, anniversary of Mr..
Gompers' birth, of new u. S. g.
cent postage stamp bearing his
likeness.
5. First meeting of the centen-
NAL year of the AFL Executive
Council, at Miami, Jan. 30.
6. Fifth AFL Union Industries
Show, Philadelphia, May 6-13, 1850.
Many other events at national,
state and local levels are in the
stage.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1950-01-05
Camera Presented
Floyd Mckee At
Christmas Party

Salem, Ohio - Local Union az
held their Christmas party We'd
nesday, Dec. 21 at Memorial build
ing. A fine turnout was on hand
to make the affair a real success.
The program got under way with
the entire group singing Jingle
Bells", led by mayor-elect Harry
Vincent's daughter. Vocal numbers
by Joe Greenwood, Bertha Balsley,
Bucky Rice and the Carpenter sis
ters were well received. Steve
Navayosky rendered several num-
bers on the accordian. This was
followed by fine talk by Mr.. Nc
Kee, retiring president of the
Salem China Co. His talk was
humorous and inspiring.
Santa Claus stole the show with
his appearance. He passed out toys
and treats to all.
AS a special surprise, the MEM
bers of Local Union AZ presented
Mr.. Mckee with a fine camera.
It's hard to see one leave when he
has been a helping hand to all.
Work at the plant has been very
good under his guidance and we
hope it will continue under our
new president, Mr.. Harrison Keller,
who has big job on his hands.
Our regular meeting was held
Tuesday, Dec. 27 at Memorial hall
with President Stark, presiding.
One new member was obligated
and the following officers elected
for the ensuing term:
Robert Morrow, president; Art
Criss, vice president; William
Stark, recording secretary; Phil
Laughlin, treasurer; AL Kenst, fin
ancial secretary; William Criss,
defense secretary; George Lott
man, Inspector; John Drahulich,
guard; Ray Balsley and Risty
Krepps, trustees.
The new officers will be install
ed at our next meeting. -O.C. AZ
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1950-01-05
Congress Returns; Record To Set Stage
For The 1850 Congressional Elections

Social security expansion already
has passed the House and is pend
ing in the conservative Senate Fin
ance Committee, headed by Sen.
Walter George 3D., Ga.). 1t was
not given too much chance in its
present form when Congress end
ed. But now pressure for its enact
ment is coming from industry as
we'll as labor, as a result of coll
lective bargaining agreements plac-
ing the burden of pensions on the
companies. George and his conser-
vative colleagues are expected to
respond. The question now is not
whether we can get what the
House passed - but how much
more.
Aid to education is hung up in
the House Labor Committee, after
passing the Senate. 1t probably
will get through.
Anti-monopoly bills are all over
the Hill. The Senate Judiciary
Committee now has the Celler bill,
passed by the House, to plug the
gaping loop-hole in the antitrust
laws permitting mergers. 1t pro-
badly will go through, but the
form in which it is enacted is the
issue. Other House and
Senate Committees are consider
ing a host of other proposals for
the antitrust laws.
Most controversial issue of the
session outside of civil rights leg
(Turn to Page Tsvsl
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1950-01-05
Members On Sick
List Of Local 4
Get Xmas Check

At our last regular meeting in
December, Local Union No.
elected officers with the following
being retained for another term
Fletcher S. Williams, president;
George Brunt, vice president
Glenn Mccall, financial secretary;
Cecil Calhoun, recording secretary
James Moss, treasurer. Shell John
son, trustee; Ben Franklin, guarC
and William Ashbaugh, Inspector
wele elected for their first term.
Local Union 4 again played the
role of Santa Claus and sent letters
containing checks and the seasons
greetings to those on the sick list.
Garvin Burgess, Cecil Calhoun,
James Moss and Glenn Mccall
served on the committee.
The last few meetings have been
very interesting and of great i'm
portance to all casters. There have
been discussions concerning prices
of old and new shapes, conditions
in some of the plants, and most i'm
portant of all, the question of ap-
prentice casters going on the
bench.
Work has been very slack for
casters in the East Liverpool dis
trict. Any caster not working, or
wishing to make a change should
see that his name is registered on
the list at headquarters.
At our next meeting on Monday,
Jan. 8, the new officers will be in
stalled. Let's make this a happy
and prosperous New Year by at
tending our local meetings regu-
larly. -O.C. 4
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1950-01-05
John Fazio Winner
In Close Race
For LU Presidency

Clarksburg, w. Va.-Due to the
holidays, Local Union 80 held only
one meeting in December. At this
meeting officers for the new term
were elected as follows:
John Fazio, president; Harry
Hood, vice president; Frank Leroy,
recording secretary; Richard Flan-
merry, financial secretary; Rose
Payne, treasurer; John Mellonjake,
Inspector; Maude Smith, defense
collector; Dominic Payne, ruard
Robert Allison and Paul Mazzi,
trustees.
There was quite race between
John Fazio, Roy Clutter and Rich
ard Frye for president, with Fazio
winning out in close vote.
The shop committee gave a re-
port on the various situations
around the shop causing discon-
tentment among the members and
in all cases a satisfactory agree
ment was reached with the firm.
Since 1949 was not a year of
much prosperity for the potters
here in Clarksburg, we are looking
forward to 1850 to give us more
in the way of material wealth.
There were many problems faced
by the firm and local during the
past year, some of which seemed
too big to be handled. However,
through the proper procedure,
settlements were made which re-
suited in better relationship.
1t is sincerely hoped that the
things which caused the discord
will not appear in the picture again
and any new disagreements will be
faced in a gentlemanly manner. If
both sides hold to this line of
thought things will be smoother
and more prosperous in 1850 for
all of US.
A meeting has been called by the
local Labor League for Political
at the union hall on Feb. |
10. 1t is the duty of the local to
send committee to this meeting
so a report can be brought back,
the membership just
what is to be done to kickythe "foes
of labor" where it hurts most (at
the pollsl. The writer. hopes that
our local does not fail in Volunteer
ing to help this great cause, both
and financially because it's
all for the benefit of labor and
aboring people.
We hope the members of Local
Union SO included in their new
years. resolutions, a resolve to pay
heir dues and assessments prompt
y; our officers to carry out faith
'ully the duties of their respective
,ffces to the best of their ability,
md, last but by no means least, all
# US to buy union-made goods with
lnion wages. |,
The writer, and Local 80 takes
his opportunity to wish all mem
'ers in our organization and espec-
ally our national officers, the best
# everything in 1850. -O.C. SO
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1950-01-05
Transit Workers Pay
Raised In Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh (ILNS). = A 10-cent
hourly pay boost-just in time fol
Christmas-was awarded the $500
employees of the Pittsburgh Rail
ways Co. and the Pittsburgh Motor
Coach Co.
The increase was ratified by Di-
vision IS, Amalgamated Associa-
ton of Street, Electric Railway and
Motor Coach Employees. Seven and
one-half cents of the increase is
retroactive from last May l to
Oct. 81. The other 2H cents is re-
troactive from Nov. l to Dec. 81.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1950-01-05
Puerto Rico Labor
Official Praises
Brotherhood Chief

Acknowledging the fine work
done by President James NJ. Duffy
as a goodwill ambassador of the
American Federation of Labor,
Nicolas Nogueras Rivera, secre-
tary- treasurer Of the Puerto Rico
Free Federation of Labor, praised
the Brotherhood chief highly in a
letter to President Green Of the
A. F. of L.
Serving as a member of labor
employer-government committee to
re-examine the minimum wage
rates established under the Fair
Labor Standards Act for the clay
industry, President Duffy was in
strumental in having the commit
tee recommend to the Wages and
Hour Administrator, 40-cent
minimum rate for tile, brick, sani-
tary, hotel and restaurant china,
and a 50-cent rate for chinaware.
The present minimum rate for
these industries on the island is %
cents.
President Duffy resigned from
the committee following hearings
for the clay products industry and
CIO representative Of the tex
tile industry succeeded him as
labor spokesman from the main
land
In view of the fact that a 90
cent minimum was established for
the textile industry, adds further
proof of the ability of our national
head in maintaining wage stand
ards for workers in the clay pro-
ducts industry above those Of other
industries.
The following letter was sent
to President Green:
Mr.. William Green, President
American Federation of Labor,
Washington, D. C.
Dear President Green:
at is with deep satisfaction and
profound gratefulness that we
write to you in connection with the
most timely visit to Puerto Rico
of Brother James NJ. Duffy.
Brother Duffy came to Puerto
Rico to serve in the Industry Com
mittee appointed by the Admins
traitor of the Wage and Hour Law
to investigate some industries in
cluding pottery and recommend a
minimum wage.
"We were good witnesses of the
splendid job done by Brother Duffy
in the Committee where he was
practically alone in seeking the
minimum wage of 75c an hour in
the industry Investigated. He
fought bravely and intelligentIy but
the integration of the Committee
was against him. Nevertheless his
honest position and his loyalty to
labor as represented by the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor impressed
deeply our membership, officers
and leaders.
"The experience that Brother
Duffy had in serving the interest
of American labor in the Industry
Committee perhaps will serve to
the AFL of the great nee
essity of abolishing the discrimi-
nation against Puerto Rican labor
set forth in the Wage and Hour
Law. This discrimination is harm
full to Organized Labor both in
Puerto Rico and continental United
States.
For the splendid service rend-
cred by him the Industry Commit
tee in behalf of the best interest
Of Puerto Rican labor, for his in
spring addresses delivered in the
meeting of the Telephone Industry
Turn to Pace Tsco)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1950-01-05
EMPLOYEES GIVEN BONUS

Employees of the Pioneer Pot
terry Co. were hosts of the firm at
turkey dinner at the Travellers
Hotel on Dec. %. Following the
dinner officials of the firm pre-
sented each of the seventy guests
with a Christmas bonus check.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1950-01-05
NOTICE LOCAL UNION 172

Election of officers will be
held at our next meeting on
Friday, Jan. Is. All members
are urged to be present.
Evening star., 1950-11-08

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, 1950-05-18
SHIPPING NEWS

The SIS "Runa" sailed
from Mobile, May 9th. and
New Orleans, May 18th, and
is due at Frederiksted on or
about the 23rd Of May, 1850,
accepting freight for Guade-
loupe and Barbados.
G CO.. Inc
Rob't L. Merwin & Co., Inc.
AGENTS
, 1950-05-18
MODERN ETIQUETTE
by Roberta Lee

9. # the employer of a girl SCI
cretary should drop a handful Of
papers, should she help him to
pick them up?
A. Certainly. Business etiquette
does not extend all the little cour-
tesies a girl usually expects in the
social world.
@. What should one do when
he finds that another persons
opinion on some subject is direct
~ opposed to his own?
Al. Immediately change the sub
ject Of the conservation. Above all
do not enter into an argument.
@. IS it all right for a guest to
use any receptacle in sight for an
ash tray?
A No; he should Away ask
for one if there is none at hand
, 1950-05-18
H AVIS joins all the Viz.

THE AVIS joins al the Viz
gin Islands and groups every
where in congratulating young
Mr.. Farrelly on his election to
the presidency Of Phi Alpha
Sigma, and Skull and Circle.
May the same force which led
to his election, mark his presi-
dency with understanding, pro
gressiye work during his pre-
sidency Of this P~an-American
fraternity, and pave the way
, 1950-05-18
THE VIRGIN ISLANDS 81

THE VIRGIN ISLANDS should justly be proud Of one
Of its sons who scale the heights, particularly in the type Of
human relations which helps to remove barriers and eSase
lines. Such examples are particularly significant to his fellow
Virgin Islanders, for it points to the ever increasing need to
recognize the fact that a new world is emerging, one in which
world citizenship is rapidly becoming goal, and sectionalism
and divisions pushedn the background. No doubt, as aide
to DR.. Bunche, young Farrelly has a most excellent opportu-
nifty to observe at close range the workings Of that agency
whose program IS tobring about world peace through tie re
moyal Of barriers. Exemplfyng this ideal, his fellow students
rewarded him BY recognizing il, pushing everything else in
the background.
, 1950-05-18
ALEXANDER FARRELLY MAKES A MARX
THE ELECTION Of Alexander Far

HEELECTION of Alexander Farrelly Of Frederiksted,
St. Croix, to the presidency of Phi Alpha Sigma, Pan-Amer-
can fraternity at St Johns University in Brooklyn, is another
step in the growing tendency throughout the world TO cut
across all lines and look to the individual himself, and what
he represents in ideals, character and accomplishment. Not
long ago a college fraternity at Dartmouth elected to mem
bership q Negro, and the resulting flareup is well known,
with the Dartmouth chapter refusing to give ground, and de-
handing that its action stand.
Mr.. FARRELLY is the first Negrot to become a member
Of Phi Alpha Sigma, and the first Of his race to head this chap
ter at St. Johns. "A veteran, and aide to DR.. Ralph Bunche,
United Nations Mediator, Mr. arrelly undoubtedly took to
the college a freshness of outlook and aggressiveness of ath
tude which quickly put him in good stead with his fellow stu
dents, and particularly the members Of his fraternity. Cons
cious that this World War, in which he took part, could be
the turning point in active and effective democracy, he ev-
IDENTIFY lost no time in living what he thought and felt, with
the result that it impressed those with whom he came in con
tact. At home here he headed the Veterans Comittee, and
fought to give meaning tothe platform which that group had
adopted. In addition to being the first member Of his race to
be admitted to any fraternity at the college, he has also been
elected to Skull and Circle, a senior honor fraternity.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-07-27

does now declare the intention OF
said Board to transfer to the
General Fund of the Town Of
West the balance of $2467.91,
now remaining to the credit of
the Street Bond Sinking Fund of
said Town of West.
Section ii
That notice of said intention
be given by publishing copy of
this resolution for three success
i've weeks in The Lexington Ad-
vertiser, a weekly newspaper,
published at Lexington, Holmes
County, Mississippi, and having
general circulation In said
Town of West.
Section III
That said fund will be so trans
ferred on August Z, 1850, unless
on or before August S, 1850, a pc
tition against said proposed
transfer, signed by not less than
twenty per cent of the qualified
electors Of the Town Of West re-
siding in said Town of West,
shall be lodged with the Mayor
and Board of Aldermen of said
Town of West.
Section Nv
That for cause the necessities
of the Town of West demand
ing it, this resolution take effect
and be in force from and after
its passage.
ATTEST:
James r. Bowie, Clerk of the
Town of West, Mississippi.
APPROVED:
A. J. Stevens, Jr., Mayor Of the
Town of West, Mississippi.
State OF Mississippi
Holmes County
/, James r. Bowie, Clerk of the
Town of West, Mississippi do h ere
by certify that the foregoing re-
solution is a true and correct
copy of resolution passed, ap-
proved and adopted by the Mayor
and Board of Aldermen of the
Town of West, Mississippi on the
5th day of July, 1850, being a
regular adjourned meeting of
said Board, as the same appears
of record in Book 2. Page 112 of
the Minutes of the Mayor and
Board Of Aldermen of the Town
of West, Mississippi.
Witness my signature and seal
of office on this the 5th day of
July, 1850.
James r. Bowie, Clerk of
Town Of West, Mississippi.
13-4np
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-07-27
NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL
PRIMARY ELECTION

Pursuant to action of the Dem
ocratic Executive Committee OF
the Town Of Tchula, Mississippi,
notice is hereby given that on
Tuesday, the 22nd day of August,
1850, the Democratic Primary
Election will be held in the
Town of Tchula, Mississippi, for
the nomination of municipal cleo
tive officers of the Town Of
Tchula, Mississippi, to participate
jim the general election for mu1,-
cipal officers. Should a second
primary election be necessary,
the same will be held on Tues
day, the goth day of August, 1850.
The names Of all candidates to
participate in said primary elect
ion shall be furnished to Mrs. E.
j. Sheppard, Secretary OF TIE
Democratic Executive Committee
of the Town Of Tchula, Missis-
sippi, at least thirty days before
Tuesday, the 22nd day of August
1850.
This the 10th day Of July, 1850
Mrs. E. J. Sheppard, Sec
rotary Of the Democratic
Executive Committee OF
Town of Tchula, Missis'
J sippi. 13-4nr
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-07-27
H Ell p!
| MAKE
! OUR
HIGHWAYS
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SUPPORT the Mississippi Safety Council

YOU ARE INVITED TO BECOME A MEMBER OF
THE MISSISSIPPI SAFETY COUNCIL Just clip the
coupon below and mail with your check receipt VIII
be issued for your contribution and Membership Card
mailed to YOU
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-07-27

She buys clothes easy to wash
and iron; she presses work shirts
and overalls dry, and does not
iron bath or tea towels.
She puts cooking utensils to
soak as soon as they are emptied.
She serves one-dish meals or
serves food directly onto the
plates from the stove. She
brushes vegetables well and cooks
them with peeling on.
She dusts thoroughly once a
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-07-27
How To Plant

Here's how to plant during dry
weather. ~ open trench in row.
(2) fill trench with water. 90 let
water soak in. (4) sow seed. (5)
cover seed with dry soil. (6 pack
drill with back of hoe or rake.
Don't water again until plants are
up.
Add four 20 rive pounds OF 81
10-5 fertilizer to each 100 feet OF
row week or ten days before
planting fall vegetables. Work
well into the soil.
Are You A Good Manager?
The good manager streamlines
her housekeeping so she can have
time for other things.
She has well organized storage
space and keeps articles close to
the place where they are used.
She knows how to get cheerful
cooperation from her family. She
has jobs lined up for the family
when they come in to help her.
She lets the family help with
meals. She plans her meals
week ahead. She sees that things
are ready for breakfast before she
goes to bed at night.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-07-27

been fully carried out; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and
Board of Aldermen of the Town
Of West do now find and deter
mine that it will be to the best IN
terest of said Town of West 70
transfer said balance tn the Gene
raj Fund of said Town OF West'
now
THEREFORE,, BE TT RESoLV-
ED by the Mayor and Board OF
Aldermen of the Town OF west
Section ]
That the Mayor and Board Oh
Aldermen of the Town OK west
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-07-27

week, straightens the living room
every night before going to bed.
does mending and sewing in day
time, and gives after-supper time
to her family.
She streamlines all work and
arranges to save steps and energy.
She is ready to join children when
invited, and she helps them en-
terrain with candy pulls, corn
poppings and other social activi-
ties.