Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-12-31
LOCAL 4o7, UAW-CIo
STEVE ]. NOVAK, PRES.

We believe the best way to wind
UP the old year in order to look
forward to better new one is to
express our appreciation to those
who helped make our Christmas
season brighter.
Local 497 members and all en-
ployees of the company enjoyed
being the guests of The Standard
Products Company for a Christmas
Dinner served lis in the plant cafe
terra at noon Tuesday, December
81. This was our Christmas gift
from the Company and it was not
negotiated for.
We wish to give big "thank
you" to those people of the Chill
dren's Christmas Party Committee.
The Party was Jointly sponsored by
the Standard Products Company
and Local 497. But sponsoring a
party doesn't necessarily make it
good party; thee committee
workers should take a bow for
what we can safely describe as the
best party yet.
Credit goes to Carl Keller, Com
mittee Chairman Ray Coleman and
committee members: Mary Brown,
Steve Adams, Bob Calm, George
Migala, Dolores Snyder, Lois Held,
Eleanor Perry, Evelyn Zbrizeny,
Elizabeth Rupp, Guy Cover, Bob
Stevens, Jack Riddle, Beverly Kirk,
Beverly Johannsen and Pat Sulli-
van.
Liz Eldred) Rupp did the huge
realistic snowman and snowmaiden
that were on stage near the bright
ly trimmed Christmas trees. The
choirboys were also of LIS handi-
work and a good example of her
talent. She even did the decora-
tions for the curtain. Yes, Liz dc
serves our special thanks.
The Firemen were on hand to
insure good order and safety They
are always dependable and helpful
and we still owe them thanks
from our Thanksgiving Feather
Party.
The children and their parents
enjoyed Christmas cartoons and
several short films. John Holly,
son of Andy Holly, sang Frosty
the Snowman" for everyone's en-
joyment.
The Barbershop Chorus of eigh-
teen men and their director Harold
Reltz was an extra special surprise.
Say, we can't leave out our Santa
Claus, Jack Riddle, the center of
attraction of every child from the
moment he made his entrance. He
has been our Santa every year and
does fine job. We did hear that
a few dads were worried how they
would ever live up to those prom
lses Santa made when he assured
the kiddies they would get what
they wanted for Christmas But
that proves what a convincing San
ia he was. All kidding aside, you
did a good job, Jack, as always.
Last but not least we mention
the clowns, George Migala and
Ray Coleman; those ever enjoy
able, frolicing funnymen who
brought so much laughter from all
the children and growh>upS as we'll.
Now the Committee and Carl
Keller have asked us to express
their appreciation for the fine CO.
operation of children and parents.
So that should make us all feel
good.
Ike Says Unions Help Strengthen
The Nation
In message read by Secretary
of Labor Mitchell at the CIO Con
vention, the President said in part:
"Throught the opportunity af-
forded by the presence of Secretary
of Labor Mitchell at your meeting,
| should like to extend to all at
tending it my warm personal
greetings.
TRADE unionism has become a
vital part Of American life The
activities of the American labor
movement have brought about So
cIal and economic reforms which
have enriched the lives not only of
union members but of millions of
other Americans.
Union efforts to help strength
en- our general Welfare, our ma
tlonal welfare, our national pros
perlty, and our democracy have
earned sincere gratitude among
our people.
You have my good wishes for
a highly successful convention.
! Sincerely,
/ DWIGHT ID. EISENHOWER"
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! An Efficiency Expert in fac
tory in neighboring town was