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2Vo Accident Honor Roll Department, Foreman and Captain BLASTING CREWS
Theo. Haselhuhn
CARPENTER SHOP
Chas. Hoffman
DRILLS
Thomas Kelley
DRILLS
John Dembny
ELECTRICAL CREWS
Geo. C. Wing
MACHINE SHOP
William Heller
MILL
Adolph Sorgenfrei
MILL
Max Belmore
POWER HOUSE
Geo. C. Wing
SHOVELS
T. L. Kelley
SHOVELS
J. Leroy Laffin
TRACKS
N. W. Pollock
TRANSPORTATION
T. L. Kelley
TRANSPORTATION
J. Leroy Laffin
YARD—MACHINERY
Julius Zemple
YARD
Julius Zemple
GENERAL LABOR
TUGS
Capt. Walter Peppier
Chief Frank Lamp STR. CARL D. BRADLEY
STR. T. W. ROBINSON
BUFFALO PLANT
STI"
Capt. William McLean Chief John Sparre Capt. M. R. MacLean Chief Guy LaBounty C. W. Richards
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CALCITE SCREENINGS Publislied monthly for the employees of the Michigan Limestone & Chemical Company, Rogers City, M
ichigan, in the interest of Safety and Welfare.
The columns of "Calcite Screenings" are open to receive items of plant news, photographs, cartoons, safety suggestions and other items of general plant interest. Contributions will be welcomed from all em ployees. All such eontrib.itions should be received before the first of each month and should bear the name
of the department and the sender and should be addressed to the editor. Mi dsuiumer
FACTS
E D 1 'I' O R I A L S
ssue
ABOUT OUR HONOR LAST SEASON
ROLL
FOR
Plant Accident Bulletin Board, it can readily be seen that no plant department suffered a lost time injury during- last season. This is also true ol the boats of the Bradley Transportation
Company. No accidents were sustained on any of the three boats operated last season during the fit-out, operating-, or lay-up period. Not to
be outdone by these units, the Buffalo Plant op erated the entire season without a lost time ac there
Not no
only
lost time
1933
EMPLOYEES
REPRESENTATION
were
In adhering to the principles set forth in the "National Industrial Recovery Act*' sponsored
by the President of the United* States, the Mich igan Limestone & Chemical Company has in augurated a plan of Employee Representation under which the employees of our plants and operations will have a voice in regard to con ditions under which they labor and more effec tive communication and means of contact with
management on matters pertaining to indus trial relations.
The plant is divided into five groups of ap proximately 100 employ
acci
ees each, and each group will be entitled to one rep resentative. The groups elect by ballot nominees
dents but there were very few minor injuries. This record is very gratifying coming in a
for the election, each em
year generally considered
as
especially
because
the
of
limes,
the
hazardous trend
which
of
caused
interrupted employment, transferring of men from their regular line of work in to other departments and from one boat to an
other, and irregular em ployment due to curtailed production which necessi tated lay-off periods mi that a greater number of
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men might be given some
ployee being entitled to place two names of men
in his group in nomina tion. The three having the highest number of votes are
declared
nominated
and placed on the election
ballots, according
to the
number of votes received.
The groups then unite and each employee votes for one
of
the
three
in
his
own group and one of the three in each of the other
groups,
work. Interrupted em ployment makes a man an easier prey for accidents.
PLAN
INAUGURATED
To designate winners for our 1932 No Acci dent Program would present a rather difficult task. In glancing at the reproduction of mir
cident.
J. A. VALENTIN, Editor.
and the five
re
ceiving the larger number of votes in their group Our 1932 Accident Record
The man working today and off tomorrow has a difficult task to keep Up with the changes in the operation and is much more likely to become the victim of an accident. lie also is apt to be less alert to the hazards of the work lie is doing. This record is not the accomplishment of any one individual. Tt is complimentary to each and
all of the men connected with the various oper ations of our company, as all must take an ac tive interest in preventing accidents, if none are (Continued on Page 565)
are declared elected.
The company then ap
points five committeemen to act as Company Representatives. The two committees operate separately but meet jointly every other meet ing to discuss matters pertaining to safety and prevention of accidents, hours of employment and working conditions, wages, economy and waste prevention, recreation and any other matter pertaining to industrial relationship. The management will appoint a manage ment's representative who shall keep the maii(Coutinued on Page 569)
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SCRATCHES
ARE SOMETIMES WARRANTS
DEATH
BROADCAST
WHAT YOU KNOW
ABOUT
SAFETY
it's a strange fact isn't it? How we always take it for granted that if an accident is going
to happen, someone else will be the victim. It just doesn't seem possible that we could get hurt. It's the other fellow who is careless. At
Someone
has
said
that the
true virtue
of
hoi se sense is shown by the fact that horses were afraid of automobiles when pedestrians were still laughing at them. A lot of folks have never become interested
least that is tlie average reaction. If when we
in safety because they
see or hear of an accident, we would think of it
Once the accident catches up with one. it's too
as if it had happened to us, there wouldn't be
late. Most of the suffering is done behind clos ed doors, you know. Yet, if more of us realized the true, meaning of accidents, we certainly
so manv accidents.
But cold facts tell us that about 19,000 work
haven't had accidents.
ers are killed in industrial accidents each year
would be more careful to avoid them.
and
However, we all know something about such tragedies, so why not pass the word along'
about 2,500.000
other industrial
workers
suffer lost time injuries. What has all this to do with "Scratches" you might ask? Just this—many of these fatalities and lost time injuries can be traced back to a
seemingly unimportant cut, scratch or bruise. No wound is trivial when the spectre of infec tion lnrks in the background. A pin prick may carry the venom of the rat tlesnake. "Just a slight scratch" or
"A little bruise"
has proved a death sentence. Don't be foolish
about the
so-called "little injury"'. h isn't an act of bravery to let these little injuries go unaid ed.
Xor
is it wise
to
think
Most of us are a little bashful about broadcast
ing our safety thoughts. Why not discuss the
subject with the gang when occasion arises? Why not emphasize the burdens which are sad dled upon the victims and their families? Experience is a good teacher but accident ex perience is a poor way to put the lesson across.
HAVE
THOSE (UTS PROPERLY
IDRESSIliD I
your system is too powerful to
be threatened by a
scratch.
sible
a
little
will
save your buddy from a ser ious mishap. It certainly won't
hurt
him
to listen
to
your story.
It isn't necessary to "hire a hall" to broadcast safety. Just talk things over when the op
portunity arises.
little
ceed in
Much better to con
It is pos
reminder
If you suc
selling just one per the safety habit, you
sider it important until the doctor says otherwise. Put yourself in the care of the
"will be
doctor or nurse and let them
t over. "Say it with flowers" is a catch)' line but
tell
you
when
it
son
of
us
doesn't
grumble
"say it and save the flowers*' is more applicable to safety
at
teaching.
times with the natural course of events and we admit the
outlook isn't always too bright, but most of us are thankful for the privilege of living and do not
care to trade places with those who have been called beyond and are no longer with us.
accomplishing a good
bit. Thin!
amount to much.
Some
on
A
friend
been
whom you have
gaining
during
your
you ought not to be displeased with in a moment. A stone is many years becoming a ruby: take care that you do not destroy it in whole lift
So take care of this body. It's the only one you will ever have. If you receive an injury, re
an instant against another stone.
port to your foreman immediately and then go to the First Aid room at once for proper medi
When a man does not realize his kinship with the world, he lives in a prison-house whose
cal treatment.
Just remember that infections
can l>e prevented much easier than they can be
walls are alien to him. —Tatrore.
stopped. It's a fact that people eat approximately onethird less today than 15 years ago. Our houses are wanner in winter than formerly, hence we
Do not think of your faults, still less of oth ers' faults. In every person who comes near you, look for what is good and strong: honor that: rejoice in it: and as you can, try to imi
require less food fuel; and labor saving mach
tate it; and your faults will drop off like dead
inery has lessened our need for muscle-making
leaves when their time comes.
fi iods
—Ruskin.
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THOROUGHFARES
LEARN TO SWIM DURING THE SUMMER
With plant operations well under way, we wish to emphasize the necessity of adherence to traffic rules about the plant. In driving to the Dock Office, it is necessary
The summer season with all its pleasures is again with us and scarlet fever, whooping congh, measles, pneumonia and the other catch ing diseases are giving way to summer ills and
to go to the garages opposite the old main of
health hazards.
fice site before making a left hand turn. This road takes you just south of the new Power House and around the flux storage to the south side of the loading slip and Dock Office. In
Our community is privileged by being sur rounded with bathing beaches both on Lake dren as well as the older folks enjoy the water.
leaving the slip, traffic is to turn left up the
but all should learn to swim. We shall be pleased
grade between the flux and openhearth stor
Huron and the smaller inland lakes.
Tin- chil
Automobile
to supply you with the names of good
traffic is not permitted between the screen house and openhearth storage or between the
be glad to give Ires
ages and back to the main road.
instructors who will
screen, house and back end of the slip except by special permission of the Safety Committee. Traffic to the tug slip, turn left off of pave
instruction in swim
ming. Likewise, we
will be glad to pro
ment at the Time Office and continue as far as
vide instruction in prone pressure me thod of artificial
fence on north side of slip. The long grade parallel to the D. & M. tracks is to be used for automobile traffic to and from
the shops.
The road into the quarry is not open to visit ors except by special permission. All routes are traversed by pedestrians as well as automobiles, so we ask for careful driv
ing at reasonable speeds after entering plant premises.
Observance of
the above
will be
greatly appreciated.
respiration. A few good summer health hints to remem ber are—
Learn to swim and the prone pressure meth od of artificial respiration. Even then be care ful.
Avoid too much exercise and sunburn.
Watch what and where you eat and drink and avoid excessives in both.
If you drive, have the car in good condition HORSE PLAY DOESN'T PAY
Jn glancing over some accident statistics, we notice several fatalities as
the result of horse
play. It is pleasing to note that we have had little or none of this type of amusement at our plant. Horse play seems to be the accepted word for it throughout industry, but it's a slander on the horse. He uses at least a little bit of
horse sense when he plays. When plant men indulge in horse play, the mind is simply not working.
and control.
Watch your step—Stop, look, listen and live. WARNINGS should be heeded. A recent case
emphasizes this most forcibly. There was a defective electric heater in a wes tern home. Members of the
family
had
received
slight
shocks from it. Xo precau tions were taken to have the
condition remedied. Just a lew weeks ago they found the
mother in
the
bath-tub
with the heater resting on her breast.
It's hard to cure a horse
Apparently she had grasp
play addict. He ignores the fact that the history of plant horse play is a story of trage
ed it while in the water-filled
dy.
causing instant death. Severe
I le must have his little
ltd). A short circuit had sent
the current through her bodv
joke. When the boys laugh at
burns were found on her body
his
and arms.
victim, he sticks out
his
chest, imagines himself quite a fellow and feels the ap plause demands an encore. Ac tually it is more "child play" than horse play, and we arc pleased our fellows are keep ing it conspicuous by its ab sence.
-Mouth
hygiene
mean ^
mouth health, and that invol
ves cleanliness, dental repair when necessary. nutritious food to build up reistance to disease, and teeth
that func
tion normally as the first step in food digestion.
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We Win
Sentinels of Safety For Second Time
The results of the 1932 National Safety Com petition in which approximately 350 mines and quarries in 34 states were enrolled have been announced by the U. S. Bureau of Mines under whose auspices the contect was conducted.
We are pleased to reprint on the opposite page ;: letter from Dr. Scott Turner, Director of tin- V. S. Bureau of Mines, announcing the Michigan Limestone & Chemical Company as winning first place in the quarry or open-cut
mine group for the 1932 competition. This is tinsecond time we have been successful in winning this distinction and the much coveted bronze
trophy "Sentinels of Safety", the first time be ing in 1929. J'.eginning in 1925. the National Safety Com
petition has since been a yearly contest con ducted by the U. S. Bureau of Mines. The en rollment covers mines that employ at least 50
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Explosive Engineer Trophy Awarded Second Time To Michigan Limestone & Chemical Com pany/ by United States Bureau of Mines. the method that shall be followed in grading the various contestants, they also provide that the records shall be submitted to a Committee of Awards and Review. This committee consists of seven members selected from various institu
tions having prominent industrial relationships. The trophy remains in possession of the win ning company for a year. After which it is tranferred to the company that wins the following year's contest. On the front panel is engraved the name of the winning company. To receive a trophy is a great honor for any
men underground, and (juarries and open-pit
company, but after all it's not the trophy itself that is the reward for accident prevention. The trophy is the symbol of an honest and determ
mines that employ not less than 25 men in the
ined effort to relieve human miser}' so that—
pit. Companies become
the
ineligible if
live to enjoy the fruits of his labor; that his
the num
ber of employes falls below
the
minimum
stated or if the period of operation is less than 150 days. Contestants
are
di
vided into four groups of underground oper ations covering an thracite and bitumin ous coal mines, metal mines, mm - metallic mineral mines and a
fifth group covering quarries and open-cut mines. It is under the
latter the Michigan Limestone & Chemical
Company
qualifies.
The winning plant
in
each group is the mine or quarry having the lowest accident
sever
ity rate—that is, the smallest
loss
of
time
workman
shall
mother shall have the comfort of his arm in
her age : that his wife shall not be untimely a widow ; that his chil dren shall have a fath
er; that cripples and helpless wrecks who were strong men shall no longer fee a pro duct of industry. Many a line tribute can be paid a good
safety record but the substance is splendid ly summed up by Mr. E. EL Ellis, Vice Presi
dent of the United States Steel Corpora tion in a compliment ary letter to the em
ployes of the Michi gan Limestone & Chemical Company
from accidents in pro
which
portion to the number
lows :
reads
as
fol
of man-hours of work
"I am very glad to
performed by all em ployes during the year.
note the record at the
The
leading company
in
each
awarded
group a
is
"Sentinels
of Safety" trophy. While
the
contest
rules are specific as to
Michigan Limestone cc Chemical Company as made in its safety work during the 1932 season. It's a fine line of effort
in
which
win first place."
to
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Page 563 United
States
Department of Commerce BUREAU
OF
MINES
WASHINGTON
May 19, 1953
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR
Michigan Limestone & Chemical Co., 170 E. Woodward Ave., Rogers City, Mich. Dear Sirs:
The."Sentinels of Safety" trophy for 1932 has been awarded to your Rogers City limestone quarry at Rogers City, Mich., in recognition of the quarry's success in winning first place in the quarry or open-cut-mine group of the National Safety Competition conducted by the United States Bureau of Mines.
This action was based upon an examination of reports of accidents and man-hours of exposure as submitted by the contestants, and upon the unanimous vote of the Committee of Award to whom summaries of the safety records of the lead ing companies were submitted for review. Progress in accident-prevention,
in a year that was
marked by generally unfavorable business conditions that may have tempted some companies to relax their safety ef forts, was an encouraging feature of the records of a num ber of companies that participated in the National Safety competition. Your leadership in safety in such a year is a distinct honor and will doubtless be an encouragement to other companies. I wish you would express to the officers and employees of your company my congratulations on their success in the prevention of accidents during the contest period, and my sincere wishes that their success may continue. Within a few days you will receive a statement of the relative standing of all companies that were enrolled in the contest. Your wishes regarding the presentation of the trophy will be made the subject of later correspondence, as will also the matter of presenting a certificate of honor to each employee of the mine. Yours faithfully,
Scott Turner', Director.
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Seventh Annual Garden Activity
Long- before the boom days of 1928 and 1929, gardening in this community was an establish
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By R. B. Henley
ed activity with a large number of employes of
percent of the 1932 plots are in use this year by the same employe.s. The remainder and about 112 more were taken quickly for 1933 gardens.
this company. While the trend lately has been more toward vegetable gardening, it is a pleas
Every indication now points to a successful production from the additional space in use.
ure to see the results of landscaping applied ill previous years to the homes and vacant village property. This good work continues. Its effect
ings" of 1932 may provide some leads useful
is contagious and the rewards are rich.
The present peace time emergency, now ap parently clearing away, ha.s brought back into favor many expedients, ranging from Dictator's power down to more than ordinary scrutiny of the family budget. Extracting some good from a bad situation is not only a long established and excellent trait of this community, but is a national trait that gives highest hope to the fu ture.
Jlonest effort has proven to many unemploy ed and part time employed that there has not
been much I'urther to do individually toward finding a place on payrolls for services avail able.
And
to
turn
this
large excess of man pow
Reference
to the issues of "Calcite
this year. Experience last year caused the as sorted seed packages to be changed for 1933 and incidentally a large saving was made in the cost
compared to last year, alter adding the plants purchased for distribution to the 1933 garden ers.
County Agricultural Agent, Jack Brown, has arranged for Miss Irene Taylor, of the Home Economics Department of Michigan State Ag ricultural College, to hold a canning demonstra tion in Rogers City cm the 13th of July. This feature in 1932 was very much worthwhile and was attended by a large number of employes in terested in canning and preserving the products of the garden. Individual experiences of last year will no doubt,
er toward productive leis ure has
been a
Screen
if not the best, be turned into profit this year. Such
commou-
sen.se and profitable decis
facilities in the interest of
ion of many of this com munity. Working for health's sake may consist of al most an)endeavor so long as the task is rea sonably definite—by saw ing wood, painting a house, writing a song or even solving a jig-saw
better gardening in 1933 as can lie provided by the company will be provid ed. The County Agricul tural Agent will no doubt
make frequent visits and will be glad to advise the gardeners.
We're off with a good start, the weather has been favorable, the seeds
puzzle. Gardening at this time of year always has a strong force drawing us land.
The
spring of 1933 finds
back
to
the
this
and plants will no doubt: prove satisfactory and "elbow grease" applied to the round end of the pro per tools, will bring you
call being heeded as nev
er before. Backyards have been outgrown as useful garden plots to a greater extent
in 1932
when
well deserved results, sav
ings well worthwhile and also a lot of fun.
21.0
plots, 50 ft. square were Frank Mays will tell you that gardening provided for as many em reduce a winter grocery hill, and with the ployes for arden use. 90 right here, there can be no doubt.
helps proof
Planning
a
vacation
doesn't cost much and a lot of fun.
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Why Take A Chance The answer to the question "Why Physical
Examination" is best answered by our title
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physician than to trust to luck. And it is well to remember there are two kinds of luck.
"Why Take a Chance".
Sudden death whether it is caused by mishap, intention or otherwise is always a shock to one's family and friends. In case of prominent public spirited persons or those skilled in cer tain lines of endeavor their departure also con veys a distinct sense of loss.
In spile of the fact that much is being done to promote safety throughout our nation, the grim reaper annually takes a toll in external ac cidents. Abrupt internal changes are seldom the
cause of death.
What are popularly known as
"heart failure" and "strokes" are usually the culmination of disease that ha.s been under way for years. Sometimes the victim is ignorant of the exact defect but has been fully aware of danger signals in the form of physical irregu larities of some definite kind.
The period of financial disturbance with its unemployment and discouragement has been the cause of many sudden deaths and the need for strict economy has been the reason for much inaccurate self-diagnosis and ill-advised treat ment. .\lan_\- persons have delayed in receiving competent diagnosis ami subsequent treatment until too late. There seems also to be a marked
increase in superstition and credulity which makes it easy for fortune tellers, mediums, fan atical cults, faith healers and quacks to mislead people by their pernicious scheming. Those who use this method of escape from personal re sponsibility are in danger of losing both their physical and mental health. Occasional thorough physical examination
There was once a man named Charlie who owned an automobile. When the motor of his automobile knocked, he couldn't rest until he
had it fixed. He knew a knock meant trouble, and that the trouble would become serious if he
didn't attend to it promptly. But when a pain began bothering Charlie, helet it go. Said it was nothing. Thought it wasn't manly to admit. So he neglected his "trouble"
until it became serious and he had to go to the hospital to have it treated.
Pain is the knock in your bodily engine, it is the signal your body uses to tell your mind that something is wrong. When you develop a pain, don't be like Charlie and ignore it. See the doc tor.
Better still—don't wait until pain shows something badly amiss. Why not have a check up or an overhauling at regular intervals and
keep your bodily engine at top efficiency? FACTS
ABOUT OUR HONOR LAST SEASON
ROLL
FOR
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measure of reducing or eliminating the pain and suffering that might otherwise befall some employe and his family, the. effort should be deemed wholly worthwhile, comforting and praiseworthy.
We have a word of caution for our employes and that is "The Safety Job is never done." Above all things do not become self-satisfied with the safety record you have been making
will almost .always detect chronic defects in their early stages. Once the ailment is discov ered and made known to the patient a proper
as such reasoning may be the starting point of
schedule of treatment can be outlined that can
"the best safe guard is located above a man's
often effect a cure or at least provide for com parative comfort for many years. Fear is a great hinderance to the well being
of many people. There are many persons who through fear of bad news will remain away from contact with a physician until some criti cal illness is well developed. Others arcskeptical and doubt the value of the ex amination and occasionally the skill of the examiner. We must remember that
faith and a proper sense of proportion are responsible for the well being of any
aggressive individual. Most of us appreciate life and wish to enjoy it. Life is a great uncertainty at the best. Why take any more chances Avith it than are absolutely necessary.
It is much better to put your faith in a
-x bad accident record. It has well been said that shoulders. Unless he uses his own head and un
less he keeps interested and alert, accidents are certain to happen. Safety is a real job for each and all, and we are sure that all our employes will continue to make every effort to maintain the high standard they have set and distinction they have won. ELECTRICITY
is
nature's
enthusi
asm ! And enthusiasm is merely the ent of putting heart into thought action. Is it as simple as that? No is quite sure what electricity is, but genuine enthusiasm, it generates
tal and one like the
power for commerce. When harnessed, it works!
Our reputations are made by what people say of us behind our backs.
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Sunstroke Or Heatstroke And Heat Exhaustion
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If the few warm days we have had in June are any criterion of what we may expect for
or ice. If this is done, you must rub his body continually to prevent shock and bring hot
the remainder of the season, it will be well to inform ourselves regarding sunstroke and heat exhaustion, their causes, symptoms, treatment
blood to surface.
and prevention. White there is some similarity in these two
When consciousness returns, he may be- al lowed to drink cold water freely. Cold may be dicontinued when consciousness
returns, but if skin again becomes very hot, the
afflictions, there are several marked differenc
same cold treatment must be renewed, (live the
es by which they can be distinguished and the
patient no stimulants.
treatment varies. Sunstroke or Heatstroke
11eat Exhaustion
Though this condition is caused and prevent
This affects the whole body and is a condi tion produced by excessive heat. It is a very
quite different from it. IIeat exhaustion is just
dangerous one. CAUSE: Sometimes due to direct exposure
due to excessive heat.
to the rays of the hot summer sun, especially when the air is moist. Commonly due, however,
to somewhat prolonged exposure to excessive heat while working indoors, especially if overfatigued. Too heavy clothing is likely to help to cause sunstroke, and hats and caps which do not pro tect
the head
from the hot
summer sun
are
dangerous.
Drinking any kind of alcoholic liquor before. physical exertion with exposure to the summer sun is very apt to result in sunstroke. PREVENTION: Avoidance of exposure to sun in the middle of the day in summer. The
best possible ventilation of workrooms in sum mer, and avoidance of overfatigue as far
ed in the same ways as sunstroke, it is really what its name states—exhaustion or collapse SYMPTOMS: Often begins with dizziness,
often nausea and vomiting. and
weakness but not
Great depression
really unconscious
that cannot be aroused. Face pale with clammy sweat but sometimes hot bui never with the great heat terizes sunstroke. The breathing is pulse weak and rapid.
so
and covered flushed and that charac shallow am!
TREATMENT: Send for the- doctor. Remove
patient to cool place ;md have him lie down in most comfortable position with clothing loos ened. Apply no cold externally, but he may sip cold water. L"se stimulants, as tea. coffee, or aromatic spirits of ammonia.
as
possible: Light clothing for summer and light headgear with space above head for ventilation. Avoid alcohol.
If one feels the heat, he can often prevent ac
tual sunstroke by stopping work, finding a cool place, lying down, bathing face, hands and chest in cold water and drinking freely of cold water.
SYMPTOMS: Usually before actual attack, paift in the head and feeling of oppression. In.sensibility
complete,
usually.
Develops very
rapidly. Pace becomes red. Pupils dilated. Skin burning hot and dry. N'«» perspiration. Breath ing labored and sighing or feebly and gasping. Pulse rapid and full. Often spasms of muscles. Should not be difficult to determine from sur
roundings, sudden onset and
extremely high
(Temperature of the body, which seems to al most burn your hand. TREATMENT: Consists in reducing tem perature. Send for the doctor. Remove at once
to cool place. Loosen and remove as much 0,1 the Clothing as possible. Apply cold to the head and body. To do this, cold water or ice should be rubbed over face,
neck, chest and in arm-pits. It is still better to
This picture was taken
in Lake wood, Ohio,
put the sunstruck man in a very cold bath or to wrap him in sheets wrung out in cold water
last Spring and shows Chief Engineer John Sparre and his youngster in a corner of their
which should be kept wet and cold with water
garden.
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DOG'S SERMON
and the trust that comes from a firm belief thai
There is something, that a fine dog does to
"there is in every human soul a first spark, a divine element, incorruptible in this world, im mortal in the next, which good can fan, ignite and cause to glow with splendor—and which evil can never wholly extinguish!"
the man who owns him that lifts him now and
then above the level of his own clay.
A loyal
dog has illimitable faith in his master, trusts him completely, and that trust compels the same quality. Character, they say, is only a ser
—Pert liubbard.
ies of habits,
Thank a good dog for his power to throw a cape ol illusion about one's existence.
There's a story told by a dog fancier who had taught a favorite spaniel to sit in a chair and gulp down pieces of bread. It was during the World War and whenever the master said
"This is from General Pershing", the dog swal lowed the bread with gusto. "This is from Gen
eral Foch," the master called and again the ani mal crunched the bread.
Each time an Allied
general was named as the giver of bread, the dog would eat. At length, in the same voice, the master said, "This is from the Kaiser". The dog then refused to eat. I he owner was well aware that he had care
fully
taught
the clog that the word
Kaiser
meant "Do not touch this."
The humor and the illusion lies in the sequel. Jn a German restaurant patronized by the man, a waiter, hearing of the dog's remarkable bias, prodded the animal with a sly kick. The owner jumped to his feet to continue the argument, whereupon the dog growled menacingly at his
TALKING TO OUR DOUBTS An inventor tells us that he takes his doubts
out for an airing every now and then. Long before Ripley thrived or Missouri be came part of the map, the world was agitated by disciples of the doubting Thomas. They wouldn't believe a ship of steel could float up on the sea, a vessel heavier than air cruise the
clouds, a song take flight over the trackless air and arrive across the ocean ALIVE.
Well, the doubters are necessary. \Yc need them. They are spur and prod; they are the grit on the grindstone, the powdered ashes on the
asphalt highway. A little skepticism keeps the great from skidding as they lead the way. Against the most powerful doubt, the better idea, the better plan finally prevails. Man's selfful interest sees to that. GUESS WHO?
master.
"Ah", thought the dog fancier, "Prince is too fine to bear a grudge; he likes everybody." It is more than likely that Prince meant the growl for the man who kicked him, yet such was his master's admiration for the clog that he endowed him with the quality of forgive ness—and followed his example! His dog had preached an effective sermon. ILLUSIONS
Without illusions, the warm, spontaneous laughter of childhood becomes the cold, hard, forced cackle of an .age that glimpses no reward at the end of the road—and finds naught in life but the stern and harsh realities of a material istic world.
Jt is illusion or dream that transforms a can
vas and three pots of color into a masterpiece. Illusion was sire to the genius of Mozart, the brilliar.ee of Beethoven, the grandeur of Liszt. It was illusion that led Joan of Arc to victor}', Napoleon to the peak of individual power and
This chap was born in Rogers City on June 18, 1902. He attended the public schools and was a high school basket ball and base ball star. Twelve years ago he entered the employ of the
lame.
Transportation Dept. Pie is married, enjoys hunting and fishing and is one of our standbys in Interdepartment base ball and basket ball.
As lor me, give me my illusions. Let me hear my voices at the tree, find my sonata in a moonbeam, seek my destiny in a star. Let me build my castles in the air, and dream my dreams, to the end that I may carry through life the heart of a child, the joyousness of youth
Michigan
Limestone &
Chemical Co., in
the
lie still lias a sharp eye which perhaps is the reason he has so many long toms to his credit. Our Guess Who in our Pall issue was Avery Cook.
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Memories Of Those Who Have Passed Away November is an important month of each year in Rogers City. It marks the closing of opera
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work in association with the editorship of this magazine. For years, not months, our memory
tions at Calcite, the hustle necessary in the lay-
of him will be pleasant and our sympathy will
up of the plant as freezing weather approaches,
be with his family and those close to him.
the hustle necessary to get out the last cargoes
of stone, and the pleasure of recalling- a year of
It is with profound regret that we record the
good deeds well done. November brings the deer hunting season— with it the days of reminiscence of the seasons
passing of one held dear in the community. lie
gone before, the fun in the camps, the "buck-
youth and manhood that could be desired. The entire community was deeply stirred on
fever"
stories,
the
shattered
"green"' and also veteran
ambitions
of
hunters, and the
was a manly and lovable little fellow, nearly
two years of age having all the qualities of the morning of Feb. 6th by the tragic death of
mighty plans for this present year. November always found among these noble
Carl D. the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred V.
men a quiet fellow, but a pleasant and smiling
about nine o'clock in the morning, entangled in a sleeping robe. Funeral services were held at the home and
one. His office at the plant was a busy place in
the closing days each year. Many details re quired time, an association of over 20 years
N. Bradley. The baby was found dead in his bed
at Westminster Church. Rev. J. L. Kennedy of
with employes of this company,
Mt.
brought many people with mat
here officiated at the services.
ters for
his attention.
when
others
20, 1932 in the
city of Alpena.
Rev. J. J. Strike of Onaway of ficiated at the services held from the Felax home on 333 N. 3rd St. Interment was made in
may
have failed but not Erhardt.
November, 1932—it was early morning of the 28th, friends with trembling voice called oth
the Rogers City cemetery. Hen ry, a son, is an employee in the Quarry Dept.
ers to advise of his passing.
Erhardt employed
pastor
ter several weeks illness on Nov.
ers, too—plans were made—the days were set. His knowledge and persistence brought home "buck"
former
Einil Pelax passed away af
November brought the hunt
the
Clemens,
.Schtilwilz, age 35, the Michigan by
Francis
Tischler,
the
infant
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. An
Limestone & Chemical Company
drew Tischler died on March 8,
since July, 1913, successful in his duties, respected as a resi
1933.
dent
of the community,
Mrs. Augusta Wenzel, age 84, passed away on March 7, 1933,
genu
inely loved as a friend and co worker, has passed on just after
ERHARDT
at the home of her son Gustave
She was a pioneer
this county, coming here from Ger many fifty-one years ago. Infirmities of old age was given as the cause of her death. Her son Gustave and stepson Otto are plant employes. resident oi
trip.
His record with this Company began in 1913 on the 7th of July as a car checker in the Mill
Department. In 1915 he served in the Quarry Department as a brakeman. The Time Office used
SCHULWITZ
C. Wenzel.
his return from his last hunting
his
services
from 1916 to
1921
as
As
sistant Timekeeper. With the beginning of De
troit Dock operations, involving the transfer ol C. W. Richards, Erhardt was promoted to the
position of head timekeeper. As "Calcite Screenings" advanced from a
pamphlet of four pages to a larger magazine of greater scope, Erhardt moved to the Main Of fice in 1927 as assistant to Editor Valentin in
Services
were held from the home and
St.
John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Rev. L A. Linn officiating:.
Donald Danbert, the ten year and Mrs. John Danbert, passed 15th following a week's illness. held from St. Ignatius Church
old son of Mr. away on May Services were with Rev. Fr.
Skowronski officiating-.
safety, welfare and employment work. November marked many fine tributes to his memory. "Calcite Screenings" provides, in its
Earl, the- twenty-four year old son of Mr. and Mrs. John C. limning, died March 22ud af ter a long illness of heart tremble. Surviving him are his parents and four brothers, Erhardt,
many photographs, a permanent record of his
Elmer, Russell and Kenneth.
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The father of John C. Bruning passed away March 14, 1933, at the age of 89. He was a Civ il War veteran and pioneer of Presque Isle
County. He was a resident of this county for 52 years. Funeral services were held from St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church. Mrs. Valentine Sobek passed away March 31st at the home of her daughter in Alpena. She was the mother of seven children, three of whom are either employees of the Limestone
Company or are wives of employes. Her hus band is also an employee. Services were held
from St. Ignatius^ Church and interment in Rogers City cemetery.
time resident of Rogers City, passed away on
April 27th at 87 years of age. He was living with his nephew Julius Zempel.
Wm. Hagen, former foreman in the Mill Dept. and half brother of Alfred Hopp, drop ped dead on June 7th. He had been ill the past few months but his condition was not consid ered serious. Funeral services were from St.
John's Evangelical Lutheran Church and bur ial was in the Rogers City cemetery.
Lewis August Schram passed away on Feb.
Percy Lee employed in the Electrical Dept., died in the University Hospital at Ann Arbor on Dec. 3, 1932. Funeral services were held from the Westminster Church with Rev. J. J.
Strike of Onaway officiating. Interment was in Elmwood Cemetery o,f Onaway. Two brothers, Fred and Emerson are also plant employes. Gottfred Klann, pioneer resident from Moltke, passed away December 1, 1932. Funeral ser vices were from St. John's Lutheran Church of Royston. Surviving him are his widow, four daughters and three sons—Herman and Alfred of Rogers City and Otto of Hillman. The death of August Hilla, a track employee, occurred Friday, May 12th. Death was caused by cancer on the stomach. Mr. Hilla had been a plant employee since the early days of opera tion. He is survived by his widow and eight children.
David Kolitz at one time a Michigan Lime
stone & Chemical Company employe and an old
Funeral services were held from St.
Ignatius Church with Rev. Fr. Skowronski of ficiating. Interment was in the Rogers City cemetery.
Lloyd Goodin was called to his home in Can
19th. He suffered an attack of influenza and failed to recover from the effects. Services were held from his home and burial was made
in the Rogers City cemetery. Two sons, Clar ence of the Quarry Dept. and Charles of the Construction Dept., are plant employes. "CALCITE
SCREENINGS"
extends its sin-
cerest sympathy to the families and friends of the above.
EMPLOYEES
REPRESENTATION INAUGURATED
PLAN
(Continued from Page 559) agement in touch with the representatives and represent the management in negotiations with the representatives. Each representative shall be free to discharge his duties in an independent manner, without fear that his individual relation with the com
pany shall be affected in the least degree by any action taken by him in good faith in his rep resentative capacity. Similar plans have been in operation in oth er plants for a considerable period of time and have proven effectual both for employees and
ton, Ohio, due to the serious illness of his fath
management.
er, H. A. Goodin. Mr. Goodin passed away on April 29th at the age of 66 years. He is surviv ed by his widow, two sons and two daughters. Lloyd Goodin is an employee'of the Account ing Dept.
Thus far the plan has been very enthusias tically received by our plant folk. Should there be any questions regarding the plan, the editor will be glad to render you any assistance pos
Geraldine, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Paull, passed away May 7, 1933. Funeral services were from St. Ignatius Church with Rev. Fr. Skowronski officiating. Burial was in the Rogers City cemetery.
Mrs. Elizabeth Gapczynski, aged 74 years, passed away on April 22nd after a four months illness.
Funeral services
were held from
the
St. Ignatius Church with Rev. Fr. Skowronski officiating. Burial was in the cemetery at Posen. A family of eleven children survive of which John of the Mill Dept. is a son.
sible.
MAKE BIG PLANS
Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood and probably themselves will not be realized. Make big plans; aim high in hope and work, remembering that a noble, log ical diagram once recorded will never die, but long after we are gone will be a living thing, asserting itself with growing intensity. Re member that our sons and grandsons are go ing to do things that will stagger us. Let your watchword be order and your beacon beauty. —D. H. Burnham.
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What The Scribe Says About
Inter Department Basket Ball for the Season of 1932 " When the late Fall season put a clamp on the regular outdoor athletic efforts, a young lad was heard to remark, "If we don't have any Michigan Lime basket ball games this winter,
By George R. Jones
Merchants
5
7
.417
Power Legion
4 0
8 12
.333 .000
The Marines won the championship this year, flashing a fine team that well represents the
I'll just about die. Gee, what could we do?" That just about expressed the desires of both young and old in this community and if such a program hadn't materialized, a few hundred
class of the seven league contenders. Not until the final game of the season did the sailors
court fans would have had a pretty dull exist ence during the past winter evenings.
ants of the season's title.
Fans, here are some of the results of this fine competitive proposition. You look anxiously
partment has had a team in the field of contend
forward to the Wednesday night performan ces and upon arrival, one evening has gone by
around him this year that made him one of the
pleasantly. Then in every little circle where
ful leadership of Lester Raymond, team cap tain, the Marines had a good season, losing only two games—their conquerors being the
basket ball interest is at high pitch, each game
have the honors stowed away, the sole claim This is the second year that the Marine De
ers. Manager Charles F. Platz gathered a group best bets from the very first. Under the master
is replayed a dozen times or more, the why's and if's gone over and above all what the man agers should have done. Again another evening of actual play is at hand. At last the season is complete, the win ter about over, you've had a good time, your recreational appetite is satisfied and that's one of the major purposes of this court program. Now, who can deny the success of last season's basket ball? To say that the 1933 season was more successful than any thus far in the history of inter-department basket ball would be false, but we can truthfully say that it was equal with
ed in final quarter to tie the score and then nos
the 1932 season, which was considered an out standing success.
ed out by the Sailors in an overtime period. Schlager and Paully led the Quarry in this near
This year's style of play was eral young players of previous perience entering some of the first season. Likewise some of
victory.
fast due to sev high school ex line-ups for the
the games were
erratic until the newcomers became ac customed to their team mates methods. Some of the fine defensive tactics re
sorted to by the 1932 teams were miss ing and resulted in a more open game along with well planned scoring plays. The players were rapidly acclimated to the change in rules and the agitating stall game was completely eliminated. This
was a
welcome rule
to the
fans
and was a good point for more interest ing competition. The standings for the season are as follows: Won
Marines Fishermen Yard
Quarry
Lost
Percent
10 9 7
2 3 5
.833 .750 .583
7
5
.583
Fishermen and Quarry.
The following is a game by game resume of the Marines' victorious season: First Game—Marines came from
behind in the second half to take the Merchants at a 2724 score. Close but full of intense interest and sparkling comeback.
Second Game—Lead by Gross and Raymond as point makers, the Marines eked out a 34-31
victory over the Quarry. The Quarry trailed throughout the game by a light margin, spurt
Third Game—The Marines ran away from the Power in the first half, coasted through the last half to a 31-23 win. Raymond and Gross again led the scoring and the whole team looked like the coming Champs. Fourth Game—The fast and powerful Fishermen gave the Platz boys their first upset 36-28. It was an even scrap at half time with the score tied. In the
final quarter Glen Paradise and Bob
Scott gave
the Marine, guards more
work than they could take care of and the Fishermen won easily. Fifth Game—One of the most thrill
ing contests on the schedule was the
Marine overtime victory against the Legion five. The Legion registered one free throw against the Champs field goal to lose by a 27-26 count.
Sixth Game—With Capt. Raymond scoring 18 points, the Yard was just nosed out by a 29-26 margin. After the
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first quarter the Yard men otitscored their op ponents but the final whistle was too quick and the Marines considered themselves fortunate to win this one.
Yoda, A. Sclke, and L. Malocha as capable re serves. These fellows played an aggressive type of ball with exceptional ability in their floorwork and making their shots count. Their total
Seventh Came—The Merchants made a sec
ond attempt to down the fresh water crew and
ii was the same old story—three points from their objective—score 34-31.
The Merchants
fourteen counters in the final quarter made this game a •"hair-raisin" one. All these Marine con tests were typified in the same manner.
Eighth Came—This Quarry quintet seemed out to shatter all the leaders at just the wrong time. With the Marines lacking a scoring punch and the Quarry playing a steady and clever game, the outcome of this fray was 31-26 in PeLc Pollock's favor.
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Oh! did 'thai make the
Quarry rooters smile? By this time the Marines and Fishermen had every team in the League
after their scalp and the ways were tough with no detours.
Ninth Game—Now tied with tin-
Fishermen
lor first place. A win was ncecsary so the sail ors set back the Power 29-24. Not loo easy a task at that, although nothing exciting happen ed.
Tenth Came—This was the game. The sailors and Fishermen having run neck and neck ail season, and apparently one or the other with chief championship possibilities made this con test one of the most decisive to date. The Ma
rines led the way for the first quarter. Then the Fisherman five proceeded to show all their tricks and basket ball form during the second and third quarters. They had a good lead and a chance at victory as the final quarter started and right here is where the
Marines showed
their championship caliber. A final spurt and dash of fight gave the sailor boys a one point victory as the game ended. Despite the import ance of this game, all the contestants played a clean hard battle, and this class of sportsman1 ship characterized every player in last season's I .eague.
Eleventh Game—Again the Legion ran into their usual hard hick. With a comfortable lead
and all evidence of remaining drive up to the final period, the Legionnaires seemed to have th.e Champs on the run. Capt. Raymond's men soundlow scraped together enough points while the Legion was held to a lone field goal to earn a 20-17 decision.
Twelfth Game—The Marines needed this las: game for a clear title. A defeat would mean a
tie with the Fishermen for first place. However. Sorgenfrie put up one of his best games of the year and the Yard went under to the tune of 26-20.
The usual Marine line-up consisted of L. Ray mond and R. Lamb, forwards: W'm. Gross, cen
ter; Sorgenfrie and A. Malocha, guards and L.
points for the season were 346 as compared to their opponents 323. This is a very small mar gin over a period of twelve games and only suf fering two defeats. These results show that the
Sailors were a game, hard hitting crew to carry the sea.son victorious under these conditions. All their games were a battle from start to fin
ish, and it was just this type of play that made
the season a banner one "for spectators as well. We
had
Clarence
Mertz' Fishermen
back
with us this season and just as strong as ever. This team had all their flashy drive and as good a defensive as any of the Leaguers could boast. Vern Scott and Glen Paradise, forwards; Bob Scott, center; Burgie Platz, Clyde Spencer and Norman Raymond, guards; and a reserve of P. Hasenburg and D. Chrzan.
Capt. B. Platz' five totaled 387 points for the season against their opponents 338 points. The
first defeat was at the hands of a smart Quarry quintet 36-24. The second defeat was by the Yard 29-28. Their third defeat was by the Ma rines 35-34 so the Fishermen were very close to
the championship portals. Some of these expert fans
still
maintain that the Fishermen have
championship class even though they just miss the honors.
This team always a colorful organization can just run wild with their host of point makers. Every man
on the team is a clean shot and
Capt. Platz with his uncanny judgment on long "toms" has brought the spectators to their feet on many occasions. The two Scott brothers,
Paradise and Clyde Spencer always manage to squeeze through any defense for pretty short shots that rarely miss their point. The Fisher men
along with the
Marines were a
marked
team every step of the way and that makes a
hard fight for any group of players. They are certainly a team that well deserves the runner-
up position in this year's race. It won't be long until you see this same group the season's lead ers.
Next we have the Quarry sharing third place
with Zempel's Yard five. Pete Pollock always manages
to pick
up a few
men around
the
Quarry who know basket ball. This year with lots of young players eligible, Pete realized the need of more strength and took Ed. Glazer of
last season's Mill Champs, Norval Schlager and
Mike Elowsky under his wing. So his line-up of I'aully. Joppich, A. Raymond and E. Glazer as
forwards. Mike Elowsky as center, Schlager, A. Elowsky and the two Kuhlman brothers at
guard made Pete a good likely crew. This com bination was just good enough to hand the leaders some stinging defeats at inconvenient
Upper left—Legion team. Front row, left to right, F. Warwick, B. Penglasc; center row, left to right, R.
I. Hamilton, E. Shay, Bob Monroe. Upper center—Officials. Front row, left to right, Fred Bradley. L. 2rs. Upper right—Marine Team. Front row. left to right. L. Voda. Jr., R. Lamb: center row, left to r er Malocha. L. Raymond, Captain. Left center—Power Team. Seated, left to right, P. Heller. C. Cook, C. M Greene, Captain". Right center—Quarry Team. Front row, H. Elowsky; center row, left to right. L. ]o] man. V. Paullcy, Captain, A. Elowsky. Lower left—Fisherman Team. Seated. C. Spencer, E. Hascnburg. G. Paradise. Lower center—Merchants Team. Seated, left to right, F. Kroesch, Gus Kane, Manager, E.
M. Wenzel. Lower right—Yard Team. Seated, left to right, H. Noble, Capt., J. Zempel, Manager, 0.
OToole, E. Meharg, Karl Daniels, Manager, W. Mundt, Captain, H. Frederick; back row, left to right, Goodin, F. Reiuke, referees. Back row, R. C. Stanbrook, H. Meharg, timers; C. Heinzel, G. Jones, scoright, L. Sorgenfrie, Chas. F. Platz, Manager, J. Selke; back row, left to right, W. Gross, A. Malocha, L. Wing. Manager, R. Pines, I. Richwaldt: standing, left to right, R. Kowalske, A. Hopp, E. Nagle, E. >pich. A. Raymond, ''Pete" Pollock, Manager, E. Glazer, N. Schlager: back row, left to right, R. KuhlC. Mertz, Manager, N. Raymond, D. Chrzan; standing, left to right, V. Scott, E. Platz, Captain, W. Scott, Schlager; standing, left to right, R. Shirtum, L. Wenzel, L. Kowalski, O. Pollock, Captain, P. Miller,
Zempel; standing, left to right, I. Lee, R. Tank, C. Greene, L. Schefke, B. Zempel.
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times. The Quarry's early season defeats and losing their last game put them out of the run ning. With Raully and Mike Elowsky, the tall est men of the League, working together the Rock-busters had a decisive edge over most of
scoring
ihe teams. Elowsky probably developed more rapidly than any new player this year. He soon earned a regular berth and put plenty of punch
around play in the raid-court giving their op ponents a greater percentage of starting plays. As far as the ability of the squad, this same
in his team's maneuvers.
group could rate high in the standings another sea.son. We hope that Gus can always support
The Quarry's total points for the season were 366-opponents 339. They came through with seven victories and five defeats. We're always
sure of these fellows providing a good competi tive team and if someone should say that this same group has championship possibilities, his word would be seconded by a lot of fans that study this interdepartment problem.
Equal honors for third position goes to Jul ius Zempel's Yard team with seven
wins and
five losses. This team ran up 341 points as to 317 points scored against them. The Yard lost their first game to the Fisher men, took four straight, lost next one to Ma rines, won two more,
lost two the Merchants
and Quarry, set clown the Power and lost the last game to the Marines. The Yard five were unusually fast and ag gressive. Their erratic shooting lost them most of their games. This team had control of the ball during most of the games, being especially adept at stealing the ball during the opponents passing attack. Even though the team was well stocked with basket shooters, the percentage of misses were too high to successfully benefit the aggregation. The mainstays of the Yard during the season
were Noble, Tank and Lee at forward position, Greene at center, Schefke, B. Zempel and 0. Zempel guards. With the exception of Greene all these men have had lots of court experience.
Greene was another young player that soon made a showing in interdepartment circles. The City Merchants under Gus Kane's man;\gi incut took fifth in the standings with five
This
does not
indicate a
weakness in
their
guard as this team had some good defensive
work done. The style of game played by them was open allowing every player to break for position.
Their
weakness
centered
a Merchants group in any forthcoming basket ball schedule.
Sixth place went to Ceo. Wing's Rower team.
On the opening night the Power boys blazed forth all their ammunition running up fortyone was son. and
points. All the fans predicted that this team to be the high scoring machine of the sea The baskets were made from every angle for the opener, a very smooth game was
displayed. The result was that every team was out to scalp the Power as being a prospective "hard-nut" to crack.
However, with the
for
wards sewed up by opposing guards, the elec tricians failed to continue their uncanny scor
ing and lost eight of the twelve games played. er
Charles Cook. R. Pines, E. Nagle and P. Hell held down the forward positions. Alfred
Hop]) (who had been with a championship team for three years previous) and R. Kowalski, cen ters; Ed. Greene, Capt. and C. Griwatsch aguards completed the Power line-up. This is an other team that could reverse their position in the final outcome quite easily. We don't know what they lack unless it's momentary let ups in the smooth play that they are capable of per'窶｢窶｢rming. Points accumulated for the scasor were 279 as against their rivals 327. We don't know just what to say about the
team who finished in the cellar.
They gave
(.very team in the League not only concern but an honest to goodness scare. Leaders or ta.ilenders meant the same to the Legion Five.
They lost more games by one, two or three point margins than any team of the group, and
victories and seven defeats. Gus is one of the
most of the defeats wrere suffered due to a last
experienced managers of this League and has
quarter "letting-up" that was unaccounted for.
iiad work along sports lines for some time. His heart is for the benefit of any sport, and he al ways does his best to make things go for the
ed and the Legion was automatically doomed.
better. He let weaker teams have some of his
column窶馬o victories and twelve defeats.
better material to make the competition inter
spite this show some of the most exciting and
esting, and we found no selfish motives behind
picturesque basket ball of the season occurred in games where the Legion was a participant.
his team's plans. Tin- Merchants were always a team to be Ieared because of their scoring punch and abil ity to carry the fight along. The line-up con sisted of R. Shirtum, Melvin Wenzel, Otis Pol
lock forwards: J. Rose, L. Kowalski, centers; Pearl Miller. F. KrOesch, L. Wenzel, E. Schla
ger. guards.
These fellows totaled 310 points
for the season and allowed the foe 324 counters.
When the final period started something crack At least they had a clear slate on one side of the De
This was the first sea.son for a Legion Five, in the League and first year for .Manager Karl Daniels in the basket ball circles of this com
munity. The team was made veterans led by Bob Mundt, ton, E- Meharg. E. Shay, B. wick, H. Frederich, Ralph M on roe.
up of a lot of courl Capt., Ivan Hamil Penglasc. F. War OToole and Bob
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We hope that Karl and his squad aren't dis couraged because of the outcome this season. The record on paper is not very imposing but
WAS YOU THERE SHARLEY?
all the fans will swear that the Legion games
An elderly German couple decided to buy the farm adjoining their property. The price agreed upon was $10,000, and they went to town to
were thrilling ones and that this squad can go
conclude the deal.
places in a coming race. These fellows cashed in for 296 points and the rivals took 355 points. This ratio should have given a couple victories at least.
We had about the same group of officials With us again this year. Referees—Fred Brad ley, Frank Reinke and Lloyd Goodin. Scorers— C. Heinzel and G. Jones. Timekeepers—R. C. Stanbrook and L. Goodin.
Due to the exceptional sportsmanship and re gard of the players, the referees were able to officiate with more ease and efficiency than any reason to date. The understanding between of
ficials and players was such that a faster and cleaner brand of play was produced. Also the re lationship between fans and officials was of a pleasant nature and the usual rabid razzing was well in the background throughout the season. This condition has completely upset the theory that you must make someone angry or in sport terms sore, in order to have a spirited rivalry. In connection with the regular three games of basket ball every Wednesday evening from December 14th to March 15th, the customary two hours of dancing was enjoyed every two out oi three weeks. This evening provided a
They entered the bank carrying an old bat tered milk pail with a tin cover, which they seton the floor between their chairs.
When the
time came to pay, the old farmer pulled the pail up on his lap and started to count out an as sortment of money, much of which had been out of circulation for some time.
Finally, he
reached the bottom and stopped, obviously very upset. "Why, there's only $14,000 here," he exclaim ed.
J lis wife looked equally concerned for a mo ment and then her face brightened.
"Ach, papa, you brought the wrong pail!" she exclaimed.
A little city boy was visiting his country cou sin.
"What do you know about cows?" quizzed the country lad. "You don't even know if that's a jersey cow." "I don't know from here, 'cause I can't see its license.
period of enjoyment to the people of Rogers City during the winter and its success and ap preciation was evidenced by the packed gym nasium every Wednesday night.
The
BEER MAY HAVE ITS MERIT advent of beer has been the
cause
ot
much argument. Some are satisfied and think it fine—others apparently do not find that it meets with their expectation. Whether or not their anticipation was supported by a mis conception of what a good glass of beer really amounted to in the past we do not know. But be that as it may. an item of real interest is the fact that Traffic Court statistics of one of our
large cities reveal a 28% decrease of defendants charged with driving while intoxicated. has also been a
marked decrease in
There reckless
driving. It would, therefore, seem that being able to
get beer legally has made people more temper ate and if legal beer has done nothing more, it
has helped make motorists more careful, which should go far in decreasing motor vehicle acci dents.
Pol Rains, Dave Larson and Pete Giovagnoria are the three gentlemen in the accompany
ing photograph. Apparently these fellows were the three bosses of the wood bee put on for John Leveck. About fifty men gave their help to this good cause and made short work of cutting, sawing
and hauling to Jack's shed a fine winter's sup
ply of firewood. Jack was certainly thankful to
Failure is often that early morning hour ol
darkness which precedes the dawning of the
his large number of friends for their aid.
We
don't know which of the pictured fellows was
the chief boss but Dave has the pose so we'll
day of success. —L. M. Hodges.
give him the honor.
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News Items of the Month in Print and Picture
Here and There About the Plant
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"Among Ourselves"
The gardeners are at it again. Some claim it's
but we have changed ours a bit.
a hobby—others a necessity. Be that as it may
If safety wasn't for your own good, you might be excused for not being particular
but from last year's experience, we know it is profitable.
about it.
Some started spading their garden plots be fore the frost was out of the ground. We
Carl Hoch says in his judgment the Marine Dept. didn't show up *o well when it came to gardening last season, so he has entered as a gar UIHHHMIVI dener this year to see
thought them a bit too anxious but closer ob servation proved that what they were really I " after
was the little
gle
worm.
heard
of
an
We
have,
some
nice
that the Marines receive
proper
catches but have nothing to
prove
them.
Richards claims
Frank to have
fish was in the fry be fore our photographer A.
P.
Boehmer
ilAUll„l,»l,n,i„.„w........
DREAMS
has
AHEAD
joined the muck rustlers and is going to show us
What would we do in this world of ours Were it not for the dreams ahead?
all up when it comes to gardening. If he doesn't,
For thorns are mixed with the blooming
it won't
be because
he
didn't try. Nurse Shane is cutting quite a swath with her new Pontiac coupe. The ride we were promised has so far not matured.
Oh, yes, Friend Goodin has recently blossomed out in a
new Chevrolet
as has Mr. Henley and Mr. Fisch. Just how does
it feel to go riding in a nice new car?
We un
so
interested
in
that.
a
opher. He likes to com mune with nature, fuss around in the garden and in his work shop. He is in his glory while fishing but how he loves the water. He just wal
With alternate smiles and tears.
That dream ahead is what holds him up Through the storms of a ceaseless fight; When his lips are pressed to the worm wood's cup, And the clouds shut out the light.
lows in it at every op portunity.
At
least
so
say his fishing compan
To some it's a dream of high estate To some it's a dream of wealth;
ions. He is either in over
To some it's a dream of a truce with Fate In a constant search for health.
the top of his boots or takes a high dive out of
The dreams ahead are what make each
are
who didn't had
And each of us has his golden goal, Stretching far into the years; And ever he climbs with a hopeful soul,
the
wheels
those
good alibi.
Our good Captain Pearse is quite a philos
To some it's a dream of home and wife; To some it's a crown above;
front
and some of the boys had good gardens. Also (no not Marine gardens)
flowers, No matter which path we tread.
derstand they will do 75 and 80 miles per hour if kept in line. We are not
In
may not be good farm ers but they certainly can play basket ball. Well, we agree. We saw some good basket ball
caught a brook trout six teen inches long but the
could get the evidence.
recognition.
that connection Charlie Platz claims the Marines
life—
The dreams—and faith—and love!
the canoe,
but Captain
just describes it as his affinity. When it comes to car
rots, if you want to —Edwin Carlile Litsey. There is a certain pride grow them big just get of ownership that goes the recipe from Frank with a new car (at least Thompson. He knows there should be) and some of us are inclined to how—one carrot and you have a meal for the be rather envious. Perhaps that is why we spout whole family. about it.
Johnnie Noble knows all about quack grass. That's what he said last year and we didn't be
lieve him. After raising a bumper crop on his garden last season, he still sings the same tune,
We are sorry we can't give you any of the dope on Fred Bradley's new boat.
There has
been a good bit said about it, but as yet she hasn't been commissioned. Fred says, "She's a darb" and we believe him.
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Some of the boys heard Irv Clymer tell about the number of strokes he cut off his golf score
while away last winter. This might have been received with some .skepticism by some of the boys but after a few rounds with Irv, they re treated to practice up before taking him on again.
Harry Meharg (leaning on the hoe): "That's right, George. I always stop and rest before I get tired."
We tried some of that tobacco grown on the
gardens last season and have definitely decided to grow cabbages instead. Oh! the tobacco was all right, we weren't.
Mr. Munson is driving a new Ford sedan. We wonder if his experiences are in any way
similar to those of a steamship captain running a tug.
It seems the Calcite boys were not in very
good practice when they met the Rogers City fellows on the golf course the other day. Well,
eighteen holes is quite a contract to take on for
this season and if he has crops in comparison to the advice he has received, he will be well
the first day. At least that's the way Jack Kinville feels about it. Jack's hands were a bit ten der but he promises to turn in a better score
supplied with vegetables for the coming win
next time.
Tom Rose is making his debut in gardening
ter.
The other day Peter Giovagnoria was wear
No wonder the coal mines shut down. Most of
tin- chimneys in our fair town were spouting white smoke
last winter, but then
coal costs
ing a pair of heavy rubber gloves while work ing in his garden. When asked if he had some high tension wire buried there, Pete said "No, it's poison ivy roots and I'm going to get it all out
money and one could get the wood for the cutting. That is probably the rea son, too, why the backs
don't give out so quickly when it conies to spading
and
hoeing
this Spring.
That reminds us of some
thing else, we heard at the gardens quite recent-
ly: " Plaintiff:
that
There comes
good
Republican
now.
The Republican: I
don't see as these
Well, lots
GREAT GIFTS
before it gets me."
To cheer the world when things went
safety first.
wrong
And nothing seemed worth while, To help lighten life's hard load, God made a pleasant smile. To still the pain of aching heart Too hurt and sore to weep,
O. K. Falor is working lor
than
Central
Radio
us, Falor.
To dull the throng of memories, God made a dreamless sleep. To share life's joy or sorrow,
the
Telegraph Company. We are glad to have you with Safe
practices lead
to
safe habits. Get the safety habit.
Whichever Fate might send, To help him in an hour of need,
Pat was being examin ed for the police force.
G-od made for man a friend.
work up any easier in this administration
Pete
always a firm believer in
Examiner: "What is ra
they
did under the other.
bies and what do you do about it?" Pat: "Rabies is Jewish priests and you can't
We have often heard the proud owner of an automobile refer to his car as a good boat. We
do nothing about it."
never quite understood the expression until this Spring, when it was quite clearly demon strated to us by Joseph Penglase. During the Spring rains there was considerable water on
some of the quarry roads and Joe could pilot you through with amazing dexterity. We do be lieve, however, that some of the rocks should have
been
charted.
Also there were
certain
spots where soundings would have been valu
Opportunity has passed a lot of fellows be cause they were on crutches and couldn't get to the door when she knocked.
Ililiary O'Toole is driving a new Rockne. When asked how fast she would go Miliary somewhat staggered the jester with the reply —"Well, that car won't go over 40." Put then we know Hilary always uses judgment when breaking in a new piece of machinery.
able, but after the second trip, we were ready to give Joe his Captain papers. We could only advance Luke Lee to position of First Mate as he had motor trouble and was delayed several
just about all taken up. Golf may be a queer
times.
game but a lot of men swear by it. Take No Risks
George Jones: "Say, Harry, didn't you tell me you never got tired?"
N. W. Pollock sure is a busy man these days.
Between the garden and golf, his spare time is
As a man
begins to
live
more seriously
within, he begins to be more careful and thoughtful.
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s contagious and it's a good thing to cerniug mushrooms. According to Elmer, they catch.
I'.Mially there is a kick if yon park any of your rubbish in the other fellow's back yard. Such was not the case with Joseph King. He is making a fill and wants everybody's rubbish and ashes in his back yard.
have unlimited properties as a food and of course they grew exceptionally thick out his way.
Some of these fanners who were such good growers last Winter around the fireside are ac
tually proving their statement's by doing some
By the way. the yards about town certainly
look line, all clean and raked up with flower gardens lending the color. The fellows certain-
good work on the garden plots at Calcite Farm.
There are some fine gardens this year and the
products of their hard labor will soon be showtrig up.
ly have been using what spare time they have had to good advantage.
Luke Lee is the new president of the Rog ers City Coif Club. Luke brings up the question, "Why build fairways when golfers spent such little time on them?"
seem
to
be
to Ihid the embarrassing situations to bring up now and then.
Lucas Lee reports fine trout fishing on the
K. C. Stanbrook says he thinks Luke is right in his argument as most shots
Schnopsie the Snooper seems to have a mon opoly on the personals again. Leave it to him
upper
Black
and also a
good crop of mosquitoes. Luke says.that the Con servation Dept. should have a day's limit on mos
taken
out of the rough.
quito
A careless man may be
bites and then
fisherman's
happy but not for long.
the
p a r a cl i s e
would soon be achieved.
Hunters say deer will All
be plentiful next fall. This
is supported by the
fact
and
that several deer have been seen near town late
come
ly. Just recently a young buck
wandered
in
the
fishermen
are
just waiting for June 25th then to
watch the
fish
town.
Charles Platz is consid
town,
ering
about a season
&i
became excited by the people and cars and start ed jumping wood piles and fences. It finally ran
golf this year. He shouid make good with the ad vice he's gathered here
into a wire fence about a
know
block
from
and
there, and we
of
any
don't
physical
the Court j&mes Smart and his son. George, had a part- handicaps to slow him up.
House and broke its neck, nership arrangement last year—here they both Of course.
ihe fence stretches are with but a pan of die harvest. across the back of Chum
Rov
Laffin
savs that ninety percent (>f {hv hiUUyKllvs' are men.
Raymonds lot. so Chum had venison. However.
till and the remaining ten sand. We do think
we
that Roy's new beagle dog is for tracking down the little white ball in the rough, however.
understand
that
Conservation
Officer
Al
Thompson took charge of the animal and dis tributed the meat to those in need.
The deer
wei.^tx'd about eight}' five pounds.
It looks as if Pete Pollock has exchanged his mid-iron for a hoe. At least Pete can be see/,
Now that
Penny Hoeft has taken the mar
riage vows, our choice personals from the Dock Office force are reduced to a minimum. Penny was seemingly disgusted with last Fall's elec
tion
wrangle between
Democrats
so decided to
the Republicans go matrimonial
and in
stead. P.m we still have Les Raymond and Ed
Kelley free and single but willing to share this precious personal liberty so keep your eyes on these two lor some interesting accounts.
going towards the garden every evening. With Pete Pollock giving the anesthetic, Leo Kelly in charge of the instruments and the Time
Office the scene of the operation, Julius Zem
pel recovered nicely from a hair removing pro cedure without any serious physical deformi ties. Recovery wasn't complete, however, until Julius had a little more retouching bv one of the local barbers.
Lvcry duty which is bidden to wait returns
Elmer Holt, the Ripley of the Mill crew, had a few pointers for the boys this Spring con-
with seven other duties at its back.
—Charles Kingsley.
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Chester Martin to Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Wen zel on March 24, 1933.
Girls Arc In Majority
Eugene Joe to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Buschkowski on March 26, 1933.
Larry David to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lamb on
March'30, 1933. Marvin John to Mr. and Mrs. Simon Smolin-
'XtannM^Cnm'PeEi.i-
Anns Are Most Popular BIRTHS
Daughters were born to the following par ents :
Frances Claire to Mr. and Mrs. Karl Daniels on Oct. 7, 1932.
Patricia Joyce to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kline on Oct. 9, 1932.
Patricia Ann to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wasylk on Oct. 30, 1932.
Marcella Ann to Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Wen
ski on April 16, 1933. Edwin Leo to Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Darga on May 8, 1933. Frank Albert to Mr. and Mrs. Frank
MARRIAGES
Mr. Louis Smolinski of the Bradley Trans
portation
Company
Nowicki
trical Dept. and Miss Margaret Mclllaney of Bay City were un ited in marriage on Nov. 3, 1932,
by Rev. Leo R. Tooley of St.
Marie Helen to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Trapp on Jan. 3, 1933.
James Church, Bay City. Mr. Henry Dietlin of
Beverly Ann to Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Adrian
the
Drilling Dept, and Miss Margar
on Jan. 10, 1933. Barbara Ann to Mr. and Mrs. James Congionti on Jan. 10, 1933.
et Schepke of Bismarck Town
ship were married on Nov. 14, 1932, by Rev. E. J. Szturmow-
Germane to Mr. and Mrs. Alex Kandow on
ski at Metz, Mich.
Feb. 1, 1933. Frances Elizabeth to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew
Tischler on Feb. 1, 1933.
Arlene to Mr. and Mrs. George Marsh on Feb. 11, 1933.
Darline Marie to Mr. ancf Mrs. Fred Heythaler on Feb. 16, 1933.
Mary Ellen to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schefke Geraldine Cecelia to Mr. and Mrs. Leo Paul
on April 19, 1933. Caroline Rita to Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Durecki on April 22, 1933. Larona Eleanor to Mr. and Mrs. Max Wirgau on April 28; 1933.
Martha Angeline to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mulka on May 1, 1933.
Virginia Ann. to Mr. and Mrs. Emil Erickson on May 11, 1933. Rosalie Ann to Mr. and Mrs. Victor Klee on
May 13, 1933. Sons were born to the following parents: Robert Charles to Mr. and Mrs. Archie Bell-
more on Sept. 17, 1932. Russell
Mr. Norman Hoeft of the Plant Office Dept. and Miss Gertrude Nowicki of Rogers City were married Nov. 14, 1932, by Rev. C. T. Skowronski.
Mr. David Grigg of the Machine Shop Dept. and Miss Myrtle Radka of Rogers City were united in marriage at the bride's home by Rev. L. A. Linn. The date Nov. 30, 1932.
on Feb. 16, 1933.
to
Mr.
and
Mrs.
Russell
Kuhlman on Nov. 29, 1932.
Walter, Jr., to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Pelarski on Dec. 3, 1932.
Leonard Jerome to
Mr. Earl Meyers of the Power Dept. and Miss Grayce Brooks, instructor in the Rogers City Public Schools, were married on Dec. 22, 1932 by Rev. E. P. Linnell of Petoskey. Mr. Earl Nagel of Rogers City and Miss Nel lie Yarch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Yarch, were married on Jan. 2, 1933, in the Hawks Church by Rev. W. Schoenow. Mr. Eli Mulka of the Drilling Dept. and Miss Blanche Schefke were united in marriage by Rev. C. T. Skowronski.
Minute Mysteries: Who is the good looking young lady in the main office who desires Fish er "No Draft" Ventilation in a Buick car not so
equipped ? Folks, let us introduce you to the hardest
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob
Dembny on Dec. 14, 1932. Edward to
Margaret
Rev. C. T. Skowronski. Mr. Emil Dehnke of the Elec
Patricia Ruth to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Wall on Dec. 31, 1932.
Jan. 20, 1933.
and
were united in marriage on Nov. 7, 1932 by
zel on Dec. 19, 1932.
William
Wet-
kowski on May 18, 1933.
Mr. and Mrs. Archie
Plume on
working man in the organization—Harry Me harg, a smiling member of the Time Office force. Harry's quite a gardener, too, unless you talk with brother Eb.
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ta'sa\nJy
Safety Meetings and Personal Touches From the Pens of Interesting Boat Reporters
SAFETY MEETING "T. W. ROBINSON"
Date of Meeting: June 14. 1933. I'resent—C. A. .Martin, Chairman; C. Green-
leaf, Secretary ; and Capt. MacLcan, Chief La-
Bounty and all members of ship's company not (in watch.
Meeting called to order at 1:00 P. M. Capt. MacLcan addressed the meeting and spoke on
Steamer T. W. Robinson Personals
The call for boat personals for the Str. R.OBL\'S(.)X caught us rather short, but we will at tempt to dash off a few items before this issue of "Screenings'" goes to press. We are all glad to be back- on the job after a strenuous winter of dodging the collector. l>\
the real value of safety education and its pro
fact, the Limestone boats never looked better
per application. All present safety appliances, lights, etc., were reported to be in good condi tion. The following additional safeguards are to
pleasure that we welcome back to active ser
be installed:
1—Guard at cable roll in conveyor room. 1—Rails at tandem drives where steps have been removed. Steps taken out because usually covered with stone and therefore dangerous. 3—Plate walk at dunnage room to be wid ened.
-I—Control room switches to be guarded with
to this crowd of seagoing shellbacks. It is with
vice those men who have been temporarily out on account of illness or injury. Mow did you spend the winter? is a question often asked in the Spring. Well, we understand that the one and only John Philips enjoyed a
most delightful trip abroad. Pack to Bonnie Scotland and a swing thru merry England on the re'urn trip would make most anyone green with envv.
gates at each end.
5—Rails
across
front
of
upper
conveyor
We are still a bit at sea regarding the mat
room.
rimonial status of Norman Mac Lean. He neith
()—Suggested that additional lights be pro vided to light boom drive. Pill Runner talked about the danger in work ing on conveying machinery. Suggested thai
er admits nor denies that he has added respon
main switches be pulled before making repairs. Warned of keeping clear of storage batteries and liiv.li tension lines, especially when handling
or splicing cable. Crew were also cautioned that large fire extinguisher in switchboard room is not to be used on electrical fires.
Two safely
hats are to be ordered immediately for convey or
men.
Meeting adjourned at 2:10 P. M.
[nspect tools and machinery; respect work and man, and then you can expect safety. W'P ALL make mistakes of course: but we
don't have to respond to encores.
Accidents wreck purses and persons.
sibility, but
we are
sure
that
senile
radical
changes for the better must have taken place last winter.
We are. all pleased to go to Lorain, especially those members of the crew wdio live in or near
Cleveland.
It was an impressive sight to see the "Orand Old Man" Capt. Wm. McLean of the "BRAD-
LLY" taking her out of Lorain on his first trip this season. Still wearing the same old smile
and looking exceptionally well. We hope that he brings back with him the glory of past \ ears.
On a recent chilly night o . Lake Michigan, the boys who were not alrea.L acquainted with the so-called electric heating system, spent a very unpleasant night trying- to keep warm: (Continued on Page 584)
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Following Are the Crews of the Bradley Transportation Co. for 1933 Str. "Carl D. Bradley" Wm. J. MacLean F. F. Pearse
Theo. Dahlburg
Captain
M. R. MacLean
Crossley McQuinn
First Mate
Second Mate
C. A. Martin
Boatswain
George Beck
Clarence Thorsen
Wheelsman
Donald Natits
Leo Moll
Wheelsman
Norman MacLean
Roland Bryan Leon DePudry
Watchman
Donald MacLeod
Watchman
Francis Bacon
Theo. Strand
Watchman
John Miller
Chris Swarts
L
Str. "T. W. Robinson"
Donald Langridge
Deck Watch
John Phillips
Clare Wade
Deck Watch
Archie Beebe
Lester Bannon
Deckhand
Alex Malocha
Louis Voda
Deckhand
Howard Morrill
Wm. Joppich George Leveck—Radio & John S. Sparre
Deckhand
Oscar Miller
Deckhand
Roland Ursem
Arthur Urdal
J. A. Anderson R. G. Buehler
Norman Henderson
Harry Sloan Henry Miller
Chief Engineer
Guy H. LaBounty
First Asst.
Thos. Suttle
Second Asst.
Chas. Fredericks Wm. Kunner
Second Asst. & Radio Third Asst.
C. T. Greenleaf
Conveyorman Asst. Conveyorman
Martin Birk
Fireman
Jas. Gatons Henry Herman John Lamb
Harold Nidy Wm. Shay—Stokerman
Fireman
Louis Smolinski
Fireman
Wm. Patchkowski
Fireman
Walter Ellefsen
Fireman
Jas. Frye
: Steve Chibola—Stokerman
Robley Wilson—Stokerman
Fireman
Gerald Smith
Ray Eier
Oiler
Frank Berg
Stewart Church Isaac Rauha
Oiler
Bernard Beauvais
Oiler
Walter Eggleston George Kerr
Coal Passer
Otto Sparre Harold Lozen
Coal Passer
Wm. Schwertz
Coal Passer
Edwin Ehrke
Steward
Albert Goodreau
John Leonard
Second Cook
Chas. Lister
Porter
Alex Selke
Jas. Selke
Porter
Louis Leveck
Following Will Operate the M. L. & C. Co.Tugs r Season of 1933 CAPTAINS
Walter Peppier ^ E. Cook : EjvG. Newhouse
John S. Purdy
ENGINEERS Frank
Lamp
Frank Weisnewski Frank
Flewelling
A. P. ]3oehmer
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Steamer Carl D. Bradley Date of meeting, Saturday, June 10, 1933. Those present: Captain Theodore Dahlberg, chairman; George LeVeck, secretary; and Ray Buehler, Chris Swartz, Clarence Thorsen, Otto Sparre, Stuart Church, William Shea and Harry Sloane, other members.
Proceedings of meeting on date above nam
Calcite Screenings curing ports in quarters and elsewhere and ad vised to use botn chains and toggles provided for the purpose. The danger of inserting hand and arm be tween hatches when closing after loading to re move stones was indicated, this due to the pos sibility of man operating hoist winch accident ally closing contact and it was suggested that
ed were as follows:
bridle be released from hatch covers until stones
The meeting was called to order by Captain William MacLean at 12:30 p. m. and members of the Ship's Safety Committee were appointed as follows; Captain Theodore Dahlburg, chair
are cleared. In future this practice will be
man; George LeVeck, Secretary; other mem bers, Ray Buehler, Chris Swartz, Clarence Thor sen, Otto Sparre, Stuart Church, William Shea and Harry Sloane. Mention was made of the Safety Meeting called by Joseph Valentin and Charles Platz while at Calcite on May 24th. As various mem bers of the ship's personnel were not present at the meeting Chairman Theodore Dahlburg dis coursed on different subjects of that meeting
impressing the Officers and crew with the real ization that although their employer was at all
adopted.
Swartz suggested taking men into tunnel and showing them location and usage of emergency control for stopping tunnel cargo belts. This is a wire along both sides of the amidships stan chions extending through the length of the-tun nel and when a strain on this wire is taken the
belt on respective side of tunnel is immediately stopped. It was also suggested that all running gear, wire runners, blocks, sheaves, etc. be inspected, overhauled
and
lubricated
as
an
assurance
against faulty gear giving away. Chief Engineer John Sparre warned everyone about the ever existent hazard around electrical
times ready to use time and money to restore us to health they would in all probability not be able to place us in our physical condition prior to a serious accident. All members of the Officers and crew pres ent were then separately asked for safety sug gestions which resulted as below: Use, application and location of Fire Extin
equipment and of the possibility of creating great damage and danger when acting with lack of knowledge of same, advising that where there was any doubt of certainty with regard procedure to acquire information from a pro
guishers was discussed with special empha
danger in shifting the fairlead block while open ing and closing the hatches. This source of dan ger has been eliminated by the welding of a hand grip on the sides of the cheeks of the
sis brought to bear on those in vicinity of car go holds, paint and lamp lockers. Members Chris Swartz and Ray Buehler were appointed to see that First Aid Cabinets
in respective departments were properly sup plied at all times. The men were also advised to procure and employ prophylactic preparations as a premier safeguard against venereal dis eases. This should be seriously considered at all times.
per source.
Prior to the holding of the meeting it had been
observed that there
existed a continual
blocks.
Note: The majority of hand and finger acci dents aboard ship are caused by the hands or
fingers becoming fouled in block sheaves and shackles and running gear in general and this accident precaution is worthy of mention. Captain William MacLean then discussed the
It was recalled that when the vessel is moor
principles and reasons for maintaining a Safe
ed port side to, the mooring wire from No. 1
ty Committee and expressed gratitude and sat isfaction with the interest shown by the Offi
starboard leads over the manhole exit from the
forward cargo hold and that men when ascend ing should bear this in mind and use required precautions. Men at electric winch control levers on the
forward main deck whose attention may be come diverted should take care in turning so
that clothing will not become fouled in levers possibly resulting in serious consequences. It was suggested that Quadrant Stops in fan-
tail be painted a conspicuous color to remind the men oiling and working around steering
engine of the danger hazard existing there in event of hard over wheel being given. All hands were cautioned to take care in se
cers and crew of the vessel.
He also recalled
that as yet we have had no accident to mar our safety record and expressed his hope that the standard would be maintained throughout the
year. Mention was made of the fact that the men at present aboard ship have all been em ployed in higher capacities and this being the case are well in a position to remedy the errors they made previously while in their present rat ing. No other items of a Safety nature were avail able at the present time and the meeting was
adjourned by Chairman Theodore Dahlburg at 1:35 p m.
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Steamer Carl D. Bradley Personals
Ann: "Oh, I suppose you're just like all the sailors—a girl in every port." George: "Not me," Ann : "No?"
George: "No. I haven't been to every port.'
After hearing technocracy discussed so much
this Spring, allow us to quote Senator William
And how we look forward to those trips to Lorain. Let's have more of them, Charlie.
George Leveck and Roland Bryan are com peting for the hand of one of Rogers City's fair est. We don't know who is in first place at pres
ent but George seems quite confident. Rob Wilson, the prince of Pelee Island at
plow. Naturally he thought it would put hun
present serving in the capacity of stokerman. suggested that a chain falk be installed in each boiler for pulling clinkers, but Bill Shay said it is quite unnecessary. All you have to do, says
dreds of men out of work."
Bill, is press the button.
!•:. Borah. "The first real technocrat, says he. was the cave man who became disturbed be
cause bis neighbor used a crooked stick as a
A liar is one who has no partition between
his imagination
and his
information.—Daily
Who
were
the two
courteous sailors
who
stepped off the sidewalk in Lorain and signaled the baby buggy to go by?
Cardinal.
Lost: One half per cent of C02. Finder please notify John Sparre and receive sub
Ranke is going to get his en gineer's license this Fall so
stantial reward.
he won't have to work so hard
We
understand
that
Ike
in the future. (? ? ?)
Members of onr "Anglers Club" — Art Urdal, Harry Sloan and Geo. Beck, report
Responsibility. and
what Daniel
The
word
says—state
fishing at Ocqueoc Lake quite good. So far we have only
of being responsible as for an obligation. That for which
seen two fish
one is accountable.
to substantiate
their report but fish or no fish, it unit be great sport.
"Who's on the bridge this year? Well, there's Capt. Bill
We notice Jack Anderson shining up his golf clubs in
OH BOY/
preparation to defend his title of champion of the Limestone Navy. Good luck Jack and look out Charlie
Platz.
This is no time to
be laid up with an
Ray Buehler, we are glad to report, has left Hercules, his favorite pipe at home this
accident
summer.
According to the Akron, Ohio, Beacon Jour nal friends of E. I\ Tomlinson have received this announcement:
The Tomlinson Production Company 44S Malvern Road, Akron, 0.
Announces the 1933 Tomlinson "Baby Boy" Model No. 1
K. 1*'. Tomlinson. designer and chief engineer: Dorothy Tomlinson. production manager; Dr. Leslie E. Bottsford, Technical assistant. Model released Jan. 19. 1933.
MacLean, Capt. Frosty I'earse and Capt. Ted Dahl burg laying out the courses, and
Mates
Clarence Thorsen
and Leo Moll aided by the "Iron Mike" keeping the big ship on the course line. Poor mike is alloted most of the work but he is not so hot in the channel waters.
The proverbial sailor may have a girl in every port. Bill Joppich has one in Calcite but he is like the rest of us moderns
in other ports—no girl at all. To see Otto's rundown hack the other day af ter some of the boys had been working on a newly thought of painting contract, would have either made you laugh or reminded you of that similar affair owned by Harold Teen of the comic sheet.
The management assures the public there will be no new models during the balance of the
Seeing Captain Bill come over the shipside and shape course in the general direction of the galley reminds us that the term "seagull" might be applied to seamen as a whole. Note "sea gull" is a term relative to those from Rogers City who after hibernating throughout the win ter are naturally rather pleased with the near
year.
ness of Otto's cook stove.
Two lung power—free squealing—scream line body—double bawl bearing—economical feed ing—water cooled exhaust—changeable seat cover.
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li Capt. Dahlburg could not use good gram mar in vocal eloquence, he might be heard to
say "First me put here, then me go there, now me come here." Well, anyway, while here he as sumes responsibility for the neat, clean and shipshape appearance of the Str. CARL D. BkADLLY.
Tis the same old joke—Calcite to the lower end of Lake Michigan with a fog bank from end
lo end and three short blasts on the whistle day and night. What a life.
All of us are mighty glad to see you. and look
ing fine too. We are glad to see you again Cap tain and to sail with you is a reininder of years gone by.
Otto, with his worthy aides, still persists in doing the thing in a big way. Always and al ways thai little thought and touch that goes to make the food prepared more delicious and pal atable. If all mankind could put their hearl and
soul in their work as Otto does, the accomplish ments of our race would be great. To the man who talks and talks ami talks.
To see Captain I'earse throwing heaving lines, doing this and doing that, one would nev
This motto should appeal
er know he was once out of the harness.
"The steam that blows the whistle
With the advent of this new shipping season, we are possessed with pleasing dispositions
which it is hoped will be retained until lay-up lime this Kali. After the part ing of the ways, carry on.
Will never turn a wheel."
The admirers of the fair Ann Howe on re turning to Rogers City find another admirer striving to acquire her heart and love. A most lovable crea ture, says he.
After an uneventful fit-out, we
are back
in our
summer
Leo Moil is trying to dis
home once mure. Let it suf
fice to say that we are glad to be on the job again. In spite of the fact that to date only the Steamers BRAD LEY
and
ROBINSON
have
been
fitted out, we notice
a
better spirit among the crew. Last what
year
we
all
wondered
was to come next
pose of a few lit lie
KNOCKTHE worn out of
^fc*MEN
but
now we are more optimistic and feel that before long we can say "Wasn't the depres reports
them
trinkets
on punch
board auction. What a man?
To see Captain Bill bring die big ship alongside reminds us dial knowledge acquired is knowledge retained. Don Langridge still lhat far away look but not done anything about yet. Don't wait too long A vote
sion terrible?"
Lveryonc
by placing
was taken
has has it as Don.
among
the crew to ascertain which we would rather have our sec
having
had a pleasant winter, al though in most cases a rather
ond cook do—sing or whistle,
(juiet one. Jack Anderson was
The
vote
for
neither.
one of the exceptions as he spent part of the winter in Miami. Florida. Ray Lier also did some extensive traveling, visiting bis parents in Norway. Much to our surprise he came back un married.
From all indications there is still an attrac tion for Ike in Rogers City.
Mr. Valentin came aboard during our firs!. work along that line and pledging his co-opera-
unanimously So
Harold—
E A S E
We have a head on us
lor Ihe same reason
lhat a pin has: to keep us from going too far, and so we bring this to a close hoping lhat it will be accepted by tin- crew in the same spirit that it was written. Just a bit of sense and 11011eu.se to make our life aboard ship more cheer ful. Reporters, George Leveck,
Irip in to Calcite and gave us a short but inter esting talk on safety, urging us to continue our lion to the fullest extent.
was
Leo Moll.
Steamer T. W. Robinson Personals
(Continued from Page 580) Has Harry Sloan told you about his boy? Yes. Harry's name is proud fathers.
now included in
particularly
those whose feet find
accomoda
of
tion outside the end of the bed. Even Capt. McOuinn had to be tucked in bed by Capt. Mar
MacLean.
fortable. We are hoping a suitable heater will
the list
tin, who borrowed blankets to make him com
Well. well, we greet you Captain
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be secured before cold weather sets in for good. Fishing through the ice was exceptionally good down the St. Lawrence River near Ogdensburg, N. Y. The writer got a real thrill in Landing; a 14 lb. great Northern Pike.
How Ann Howe, Roland Bryand and George Leveck are making it these days is a question Pete Miller would like answered in the next
issue of "Screenings. Yes, we're pleased to welcome our old pal Heine Herman back as assistant conveyorman. His shore friends in Rogers City and other ports, no doubt, share with us the pleasure of
Plant Personals
Mr. Clymer is driving a new Ford Sedan and Fred V. N. Bradley is sporting a New Chevrolet Sedan. It certainly cannot be said our boys are not doing their bit to bring back prosperity.
Not all of our sport fans are playing golf. The Tennis Courts seem to be filled regularly and it is understood that Vic Koch is throwing out a challenge to all comers. Not to be outdone by any of the others we have mentioned R. C. Stanbrook bought a New
DeLuxe Ford Coach and to use Stan's expres sion "She's a darb."
seeing him again in the harness.
The boys of the soog\' brigade arc wondering if this is the last boat they will scrub this sea son. Alex Malocha admits there is consolation
in knowing; that the next boat will be smaller. Our poet laureate of the Str. ROBINSON. Francois de la Bacone, promises a few sonnets and
some
blank
verse
in
future
issues
of
"Screenings" so be prepared. To date the mu
ses have not inspired the author in question, but we are sure that in the near future his star will
rise and shine for the limestone publication. in closing we want to report the fall of the hampion—Chess Player—Bill Kunner. Yes sir, e fell and what a sight to see him helpless af
t ter two defeats at the hands of our new champ. )on Nauts. They say mother hasn't spoken to lather since.
Before you go camping, collect and pack with your luggage all the ends of burnt cand les and broken combs you can find. No matter
f you are compelled to use quite damp wood, die candle ends lighted and scattered among
Every person is responsible for all the good within him, the scope of his abilities., and for no more, and none can tell whose sphere is the largest.
Four thousand years ago King Solomon the wisest of the wise, preached: Keep Sound Wisdom and Discretion: Then shalt thou walk in the way safely and thy feet shall not stumble. Proverbs 111-21-23. Today
the same gospel holds true. THINK: Use your brain, Be Careful in your work! Then you will not meet accidents nor will you have cause for regrets.
A young visitor from the city watched the farmer milk the only cow he had. The next morning, the farmer was much ex
cited, as the
cow had been stolen
He's miles away from here by now." Little Girl: "1 wouldn't worry 'bout it. Mis ter, they can't get so far away with it, 'cause you drained her crank-case last night."
:wigs will dry the wood suf-
icicntly to start a quick )laze. The combs arc very inlammable as well
as
water
proof and will help in starting brisk lire in
any kind
of
v eat her.
Plant
Personals
As we go to press we are nformed that Fred Heythalcr las the record for catching die largest Brook trout of the season. On June 23rd, Fred •aught one trout \7]/2 inches ong and another nearly that arge. A catch that many an
tngler viewed with envy. Sincerity amounts to little inless you are sincere about omething worth while.
during the
night. Farmer: "Drat the thief that stole that cow.
Once in awhile when we are
trying the hardest to live ec onomically it seems things just don't break right, and so it
was
with
Fdward
Green
while weeding in the garden the other day. He was taking a few stones off
his lot and
throwing them back of
him,
he threw one a little too hard
and heard a crack, on looking around found it had gone through a window in his car,
and that's just the way things work out sometimes.
George Wing says the mo squitoes out at Grand Lake are as large as seagulls and
much more plentiful.
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THE BOYS HAVE BEEN BY AL SCHNOPSIE
DOING—
My dear Mitzic: Again 1 vill take my pen in der hand tint write you a ledder. Yould have did it sooner
to der vorld's Fair at Chicago unt shure enough dere she vas sailing along just as nice as could be. She looked very near like Rankie's vaders ven
he
had
dem
full of
valer.
Some
of
us
thought id vas der inflated dollar dot vas sail
bud der banks vent kerfluie and der vas a tie
ing up. Veil, you know dot old saying Mitzie—
up of every ding. Von know no postage for to Veil, der fishers have bad de grate time dis
a dollar saved is a dollar made. Dot is all hlute now id is a dollar save is a dollar in a bank do is more modern den dem olt chestnuts vas. Veil.
spring;. Cap Purely and Cap Pearse ard der champers for finding der deep holes. Dey got vet for every fish dey caught unt Cep he finds
der clouds are nefer so black do dey don't have some silver lining to id, so ve do not vant to go lay down on der job but get up unt fight id out.
mail dis.
all
der beaver
der
are up
holes
til
ter
Yell, Mitzie, der time for dis tedder vas youst twenty minutes (Liberty magazine) unt ten seconds so 1 vill knave to come to a close for
neck in der vater unt der vaders full of dot
dis time.
nice
time.
guey
mud
unt
Vill write you some more
As ever your three point two, Schnopsie.
such.
Frank Rankie is in der class to ven lie
goes und mit Purdy pull up der anchor unt Frank pulls unt it von't come
up so
he
takes a
dive
id
off
deck
der
der
boat to
see
holds id down.
for
der next
He was showing her through the locomotive works.
"What's that big thing over there?" said she. "That's a locomotive boiler."
"Why do they boil the locomotive?" "To make the locomotive tender," he replied.
of vot
Veil
just iniagen trying to get Frank into der
"My wife says if I don't chuck
golf
she'll
citron
mel
leave me."
"Hard luck, old chap." "Yes—I'll miss her."
boat mit No. 11 vad
ers on full of water. Youst like trying to get a submarine on board.
Veil, der tug boys vent down to Middle Island
to pull some fellow off der beach vot vent on in der fog. Talk about thwwing post holes. Carl I loch is der katzpajamas at dot job. Cap Cook lived ul> to his name, he done der cooking fol der crew. Veil, some of her boys got real fat vile der vere gone.
Most of der folks have der gardens looking fine only dey had quite a time to get a start— id rained so much, dot some of der boys had to
put on snow shoes so dey could get on to do der plowing but you can see der improvement over last year by der vey dot tings look. Prac tice makes der experience every time. Yell by de looks of all der new cars arount T tink der boys have decided to spend money theinselfs insted of having her oder fellow do
it for him. Dot is right boys keep id in circula tion, ve need der dough.
Joe Valentin had der busy time mit der gar dens unt welfare unt der road work. Also ha.s
got to reroot der tree blanting army for Roose velt unt besides dot he has to get out der "Screenings" so ve can get der news. Da oder morning Hilary OToole came rush ing down to der dock mit his hat off tint yell
ing at Cap Pep to get der tugs ready for der Ma con was coming in to get a load of stone to take
When ons
it
comes to growing
Wm. Fulcher has the
<^<\iXv on
them
all.
Most people in this locality have difficulty in growing these melons but Bill grows them suc
cessfully on beach sand and Calcite fines. They make excellent preserves and the three largest of these weighed 55 lbs.
The Value Of A Smile It costs nothing but creates much.
It enriches those who receive, without impoverish ing those who give.
It happens in a flash and the memory of it some times lasts forever.
None are so rich they can get along without it, and none so poor but are richer for its benefits.
It creates happiness in the home, fosters good-will in a business and is the countersign of friends.
It is rest to the weary, daylight to the discouraged, sunshine to the sad, and Nature's best anti dote for trouble.
Yet it cannot be bought, borrowed or stolen, for it
is something that is no earthly good to any body till it is given away! For nobody needs a smile so much as those who have none left to give! â&#x20AC;&#x201D;E. X. C.
6&S*
I
That Men Shall Live To Enjoy Life Is The Reason For SAFETY
ACCIDENTS Are Not Companions of Contentment And Happiness
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PROGRESSoSAFETY MUST CO HAND IN HAND
\LL ISSUE
3
3
jVo Accident Honor Roll Department, Foreman and Captain BLASTING CREWS
Thco. Haselhuhn
CARPENTER SHOP
Chas. Hoffman
DRILLS
Thomas Kelley
DRILLS
John Dembny
ELECTRICAL CREWS
Geo. C. Wing
MACHINE SHOP
William Heller
MILL
AdoJph Sorgenfrei
MILL
Max Belmore
POWER HOUSE
Geo. C. Wing
SHOVELS
T. L. Kelley
SHOVELS
J. Leroy Laffin
TRACKS
N. W. Pollock
TRANSPORTATION
T. L. Kelley
TRANSPORTATION
J. Leroy Laffin
YARD
MACHINERY
Julius Zemple
YARD
GENERAL LABOR
Julius Zemple
TUGS
Capt. Walter Peppier Chier Frank Lamp
STR. CARL D. BRADLEY
Capt. William McLean Chief John Sparre
STR. JOHN G. MUNSON
Capt. Crossley McQuinn Chief Arthur Urdal
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CALCITE SCREENINGS Published monthly for the employees of the Michigan Limestone & Chemical Company, Rogers City, Michigan, in the interest, of Safety and Welfare.
The columns of "Calcite Screenings" are open to receive items of plant news, photographs, cartoons, safety suggestions and other items of general plant interest. Contributions will be welcomed from all em ployees. All such contributions should be received be Core the first of each month and should bear the name
of the department and the sender and should be addressed to the editor. Fall
Issue
EDITORIALS
1933 oAccidents son to date, wo find we have had two lost time accidents. One on the Steamer T. W. Robinson,
which happened when a repairman fell into a hole in the boiler room, scraping his leg rather severely but causing only a few days lost time.
The other accident occurred at the Buffalo plant when a repairman fell from the second rung of a ladder, causing a strained shoulder. The two accidents resulted in 21 days of lost time. The Calcite plant so far this year has been free
Under the spur of an inspirational message from President Franklin D. Roosevelt some 5,UOO safety delegates met in Chicago the first week in October at the Twenty-Second Annual Safety Congress and Exposition to formulate plans and exchange ideas for the prevention of accidents in all fields during the coining year. President Roosevelt's message read: "The conservation of human life and the pre vention of accidental injury is of vital import ance
cate our no accident rec ord of 1932. There are
only a few weeks left to go and with a little inten sified effort, we should be lost
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severely hurt. Near
accidents
are
vi
good deal like near-beer— nothing happens; and yet
to
our
welfare and
happiness. W h i 1 e much progress has been made in accident prevention during the past two decades, par ticularly in the field of in dustry, there is still much
from lost time accidents, 'and we are hopeful that witli the co-operation of all we will be able to dupli
While
1933
Safety Congress
In reviewing our accident records for the sea
dents
J. A. VALENTIN, Editor.
that should be done.
We sacrificed 8 8,000 lives through accidents last year. Approximately 9.000,000 people were in jured. The economic costs run close to two billion dollars. The social cost is
immeasurable.
Brief] y
stated, that is our National
accident problem, and it certainly offers a most serious challenge to the American people. I extend my cordial greetings and best wishes
Can we duplicate this in 1933?
with the hope that you will find abundant inspira-
they should always teach a moral. Why the
tion for intensified efforts in all fields of human
"near" part of it? Why do we have to have close shaves? \\ accidents aren't necessary, nei-
activities throughout the coming year.
their are near accidents.
Very sincerely yours, Franklin D. Roosevelt."
A near accident is always a good clinical sub ject. It is evidence of some kind of failure either human or mechanical but in either case a fail ure that can and should be controlled.
The National Safety Council's objective is the. elimination of accidents to men, women and
children. Accidents are construed as being de
IThe Chinese pay doctors for keeping them
plorable, wasteful and unnecessary. At the meeting of the Twenty-second Con
well. It's cheaper than paying for sickness. Real safety progress is made by studying hazardous
gress, it was suggested that we seek safety
(Continued on Page 592)
(Continued on Page 592)
through education rather than through a series
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1933 oAccidents
Facts and Figures
Continued from Page 59/
Facts and figures as a rule are not very inter
and accident conditions beofre the accident bap-
esting to many of us, and we are loath to spend much time digesting them. However, we would like to tell you in a few words just what the ac
searchlight on conditions needing to be remedied
cident statistical report for 1932 reveals.
The Spirit of Safety is giving rather than 1 cciviug, and if we give a little extra thought, a
There was a reduction of accidental deaths
throughout the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;but 88.000 people were killed, 15,000 of these deaths resulted from in
dustrial occupation, 28,000 in the homes, 29,500 were killed by automobiles and 18.000 were pub lic accidentsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;not motor vehicles. By adding the
above figures you will note that the total is 90,-
pens.
A near
accident invariably turns
the
immediately.
little more consideration to the other fellows
welfare and safety as well as our own. we will do much to keep our plant free from all acci dents.
The light of safety burns brightest when all are tending to the light.
500. This is because 2,500 persons gainfully em
ployed lost their lives in motor vahicle accidents. This figure (2500) was added to both industrial deaths and motor vehicle deaths places to show the true condition.
Jn the final analysis you are much safer at home than when riding in an automobile or walking in their path, and about twice as safe when you are at work than you are when home. All of which leads us to beseech, implore and beg of you to start a little safety campaign in your
Employees Representation Committee Reading from left to rightâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Arnold Nagel. Harry Meharg. Lawrence Carter, Daniel Kelley and Edgar Breckon. To give the employees of the Michigan Lime stone & Chemical Company a voice in regard to Ihe conditions under which they labor and to
provide
more
efiective
communication
and
means of contact between management and em
home and exercise much more care while on the
ployees, the above committee were elected on
highway whether as a pedestrian or motorist.
the best way from the standpoint of human sat isfaction as well as efficiency and economy; and
June 30. 1933. Mr. Meharg represents the lugs. Yard, Con struction, General and Clerical Departments. Mi-. Carter represents the Shops. Mechanical, Electrical Lower Plant and Car Repair Depart ments. Mr. Breckon represents the Mill Opera tions and Loading Departments, Mr. Kelley rep
thereby seek safety through those ways and means that satisfactorily fit into the practical
Departments. Mr. Xagel represents the Quarry,
affairs of life.
Drills. Blasting and Track Departments.
Safety Congress
Continued from Page 591
of don'ts and do's and to demonstrate in
our
teaching that the safe way is the right way and
Council leaders pointed out that last year sta tistics reveal a total of 88,000 lives sacrificed in
accident toll, and that while it is gratifying to note industrial accidents have been greatly re
duced, it is alarming to note that home accidents and automobile accidents are still exacting an unreduced toll and asked that industrial leaders
do more in promoting safety in the home and on the street.
The exhibitors section where safety appliances were exhibited and demonstrated were very in
structive and much appreciatd by those in at tendance.
The Congress included sepcial program ses
sions planned and conducted by more than twen ty-five different cooperative sections of the Council. Each respective section represented an entire industry or public safety group. With elective officers and special committeemen, all of whom are serving voluntarily without pay. Mr. John E. Long of the Delaware and Hudson Railroad Corporation, Albany, N. V. was elected President and Mr. W. H. Cameron was re-elect
ed Managing Director of the Council for the coming year.
resents the Quarry, Shovels and Transportation
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New Michigan Law The new Michigan Financial ResponsibilityLaw went into effect on October 16th. This
:tatute provides that every motorist who causes
. personal injury accident, regardless of how se.ious, or property damage within certain limit ations, and has final judgment rendered against him, MUST PAY. The law provides that when a driver injures a person, or damages property in excess ol $300, for which judgment is secured, he must pay within 30 days. It is mandatory for the Secretary of State to revoke the driver's or chaufleur's license and the registration of the car if a judgment is not paid. Until satisfaction is obtained the individual may not drive again, the
car may not be licensed AND IT MAY NOT BE 1RANSFERRED FOR THE PURPOSE OF EVADING THE ACT. Even with the settlement
of judgment, the driver involved must file with the Secretary of State ample proof of his ability to meet future judgments to the extent of $10,000. Several forms of proving this financial re sponsibility are included in the Act.
Experience with such a law, particularly in those states and Canadian provinces where it is
. efficiently enforced and adminisitered, affords conclusive proof that it is achieving its objec tives
oAnother ^Accidental Electrocution A boiler room employe recently lost his life
at a plant in Philadelphia when a 110-volt light ing circuit accidentally grounded through his body. Carrying a water hose in one hand and an extension cord in the other, the man had just started to enter the combustion space of the boil er I." was to clean when the ground occurred. 'Flier.*. have been so many similar accidents, in some of which defective or lightly insulated extension cords have been involved, that we feel
justified in publishing again this oft-repeated warning:
A person whose clothes are damp from per spiration and who is in contact with the metal oi a boiler makes a path of low resistance for
any electrical current with which he may come in contact. Under such conditions a voltage even
as low as 110 may prove fatal. Obviously only ex tension cords heavily insulated should be used for boiler room work but great care should be
taken to see that fittings, tools and equipment .in all lines of work are kept in good condition.
What's The Outlook For
Plant Basket Ball On Page 599 of this issue is a commentary by George je>nes on the possibilities of basket ball during the coming season. It could well be the solilocpiizing of any ardent basket ball fan de sirous of promoting interest in the game. There is no doubt but that the fans would enjoy an other season of basket ball. The ejuestion isâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;
are the players anxious for more of the sport? Thus far a goodly number have signified their desire for another schedule. Once assured the
majority are for it, the Company stands ready to do what they can in promoting this activity. Things that I felt absolutely sure of but a few years ago, I do not believe now ; and this thought makes me see more clearly how fool ish it would be to expect all men to agree with me.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;F. D. VanAmburgh.
No Substitute For
Watchfulness When you are handed a ticket by a traffic offi cer and show up in court, what happens? If you have been there before, if you're one of the old familiar faces, you get it. But if yon can say truthfully: "Your Hon or, I have been driving for eight years, have nev er been in an accident, and this is my first arrest. There was a good reason why I was running fast when the officer stopped me,'" 'you may get off with a warning or a suspended sentence, which is what may foe called administering the law with judgment. But did you ever hear of the law of gravity be ing administ e re d
If you
make
a
Ro
Cross deserves t
Call of the American Red
epport of every citizen able
to spare a dolla; and there are not many of us who can't do this much.
mis
step,
o r
a
plank betrays y o u r confideuce,
you
drop
and
a
hundred feet,
you're just as dead if you've been careful
for t w ent y years, as if you've always been reckless. N o
The annual
that
way?
allow
ance for pre vious good conduct.
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cPorwer department Completes Eight Years Without Lost Time Accident We publish on the adjoining page a picture of the personnel of the Power Department who on October 10th completed eight years contin uous service without a lost time accident, a rec ord of which they are justly proud and for which
the Management and "Calcite Screenings" ten der them their heartiest congratulations and best wishes for a continuance of their very fine performance. The Power Department comprises all the men in the power house, electrical crews and pipe fitters under the supervision of Mr. George Wing. The power house, which originally was in a separate bracket as far as safety work was concerned, has an even more enviable record—
each member of this department having receiv ed a watch fob for the 1925 season no lost time
accident award and kept this record clean to date. They have not had a major accident since May 1924.
The last accident suffered by the Department as a whole was to Pat Lamb on October 10, 1925.
On pulling the accident card from our files, we find that he was employed as a motorman in the
old mill and on going up S-5 slipped and hit right knee and side. He lost 18 days. For that year, 1925, we find the Department charged with five lost time accidents.
The April 1927 issue of "Calcite Screenings" published a picture of the Department over the following opening paragraph:
"The above electricians, pipe fitters, power house and pump house men who compose the Electrical Department are responsible for the enviable No-Accident record they made last year in going 365 days without a single lost time accident. Incidently, this is the only department in the entire plant that attained a perfect score in Accident Prevention last year, and is an achievement that every member of this depart ment-can be justly proud of."
Five accidents, in 1925 was anything but a good record and to improve from that to the only nolost time department in 1926 was certainly a worthy achievement. This improvement necessi tated much effort on the part of all concerned but, the continuance of the effort day by day for eight years shows real tenacity as records of this nature cannot be made by being a safety first man one day and being careless the next. The Power Department has been a busy de partment during these eight years, the work, engaged in being quite hazardous. Besides the
<By R. C STANBROOK operation of the power house and the usual run of maintenance on electrical equipment through out the plant and quarry, the department has had a full share of the new construction. All the elec
trical and piping work o onn the construction of sc the machine shop, crusher house, screen house and power house, and the erection of No. 1 No. 12 and No. 1 shovels, was accomplished du mg this period besides the installation of the high tension line and transformer stations in the quarry. It is not so difficult to work safely at a routine task but, it will be seen from the fore
going that the work has been of such a nature as to present new problems every day. That
these problems have been successfully overcome demonstrates the fact that safety education and pi actice are very much worthwhile. While we are thus giving ourselves a "pat on the back", let us not forget those near accidents. Let us not forget that Frank Reinke got a poke of 13,000 even as we are thankful that Red Lee
knew artificial respiration and practiced it to ad vantage. Let us not forget that Nelson Pelon got gassed even if he was brought out successfully. If the piling up of no-lost-time accident years become prosaic, let us concentrate a little more on the minor accidents. PREVENT THEM. If
they occur, have them properly treated and re ported.
It is much better to have Bob Patzer spend money out of your fund for wedding presents than for flowers.
The Challenge In 1932, eighty-eight thousand were killed by accidents—eight million five hundred thousand accidental injuries—two billion dollars economic loss.
From any angle this was the major disaster of the year. Each year the story is repeated but its very repetition makes it common place and oth er less tragic and shocking calamities hold the
public spotlight. The earthquake centering in Long Beach, California, claimed the headlines
and rallied public support and sympathy for days —yet its total life destruction and damage did not compare with any single day's accident toll. To save the lives of thousands of accident vic
tims—to stop the continuous maiming of millions
of lumian-bodies—that's The Challenge. Organiz ed universal safety is the one effective weapon.
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oA Few Suggestions On
substantial}- riveted at all joints and have good supports and securely fastened in place. They
Winter Hazards
should not pass through combustible walls or roofs or through windows unless provided with
There are a few check tips that should be made m the early Fall of each year, with regard to heating equipment. All furnaces, stoves, fire
places and flues should be inspected, repaired, if
necessarv. and thoroughly cleaned of combus
tible material. Special care being given to chim
neys and flues, particularly if buildings are of combustible construction.
Stoves and all other heating devices should be
thoroughly inspected to guard against cracked bowls and loe>se fitting doors, and wherever pos sible should be at least three feet clear of any woodwork on all sides. Woodwork, where less than three feet distant, should be protected by sheet asbestos or metal on non-combustible
nailing strips, leaving at least an inch air space between it and the protecting material. Wooden
floors under stoves should be protected by metal mats (.r plates extending eighteen inches beyond the sides and back of stove and at least two feet
in front. None other than proper metal recep tacles should be provided for storage and remov al of ashes.
Numerous fires have resulted frenn defective-
rlv installed stove pipes, so great care should be exercised in installing them. They should be
metal collars with good clearance on all sides. it is also desirable that outside premises be free from rubbish, leaves or dead grass and simi
lar material which may have accumulated during the summer.
Fires are similar to accidents in that they are
likely to leave in their wake hardship, suffering and regret. So as a timely safeguard, we suggest you make a thorough inspection, and repair of your winter heating equipment. Never mind wdiat has been. Remember that
every morning begins a new day. a day for fresh endeavor, a day, that may and should be filled with hope and gladness. Don't add to your blunders by condemning yourself too harshly for your errors and shortcomings. Better folks than you have made worse mistakes and big ger failures. Forgive yourself as fully and freely as you would forgive another, and go cheerily on, leaving the shadows of regret behind. The man who loses his enthusiasm is out of the race.
Money makes us comfortable, but it doesn't always make us happy.
Members of the Power Crew Department Standing I. to Râ&#x20AC;&#x201D;F. Reinke, L. Lamb, E. Dehnke, L. O'Conner. 0. Wenzel, M. Johnson, A. Getziugcr, G. I'urdv, R. Patzer, E. Lee, N. Felon, G. Wenzel, H. Rusch, 11. Wagner, C. Griwatch. [. Montycli, E. J. Noble, C. Stott, W. Wischnefski. A. Dullack. G. Atkinson, G. Fines. Seated L to Râ&#x20AC;&#x201D;G. Brooks, E. Meyers, H. Wagner, G. LaTulip, R. C. Stanbrook, G. C. Wing, C. A. Storms. C. Bruning, L. Coiiley, R. Lamb, F. Lee, F. Ware.
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Employees Gardens Labor And Attention Brings Fruitful Harvest By R. B. HENLEY the difference between a well balanced and a poorly balanced meal. Sometimes a can of food will make a whole meal, when it is used in con
junction with a few accessory food products. Canning reejuires processing of the food at a temperature not lower than boiling. Some
bacteria can stanel a great amount of heating. Botulism is a poisoning by bacteria which thrive on food, in spite of a high degree of heat. The
ends of tin cans are bulged instead of slightlyconcave when the food is spoiled. When the can
is opened, the liquid or gas spurts from it. The i;ict that no warning odor or unpleasant taste accompanies this form of spoilage makes it ex tremely dangerous.
Surgical cleanliness will prevent the introduc tion ol needless bacteria of various kinds into the
iood as canned. The pre>cedure for successful canning as outline! by Susan Beach is as follows: "The Iood is gatherd fresh and firm and is in' excellent condition. It
Angelo Santina not only gets 'em to grow but takes good care- that the tomatoes reach the â&#x20AC;˘'cannery*' in good condition.
As a second consecutive season of group vege table gardening on a large scale draws to a close, we find a successful season ended with a
harvest reaching unusual proportions.
And with the prices of commodities on an up ward trend, with variety of products exceeding last year, the material reward is even greater than before.
Nature was more favorable in 1933; And let's'
say also that gardening conditions, due to the 1932 war on "cjuack grass", were better, for
most of the gardeners. And even the bugs and
pests must have been somewhat discouraged by their losing battle of 1932. At any rate they must have moved to fields of less resistance for
ihcir summer activity this year. Next to the art of producing the vegetables, cratsfmanship in canning is an art which it is well worth the housewife's effort to cultivate.
If spoilage results from the canning process, no economy has been gained. But often a small
store of home-canned supplies makes precisely
is useless to can
food
which is partially decayed; cutting out the spots does not assure safe keeping of the part that ap pears to be good. Freshness is essential to good keeping. Before cutting the surface, scrub vege table thoroughly in running water, if possible, with a good stout scrubbing brush. Peel, cut and
"If you arc canning the food in glass jars, put
new rubber jar rings in place, fill the jar with
hot food, seal tightly and put them into a hot canner to avoid breakage. Remove the jars to a wooden table, wire rack or folded towel, instead of placing the hot jars directly on a cold metallopped table.
"Fruits and tomatoes may be canned by the open kettle method, but the hot pack is recom mended for all vgetables." Too much good weirk has been elone in the garden plots to allow it to go to waste, and while
at this time but few employees have expressed a desire to cemtinue the gardening project in 1934, arrangments will be made to have the ground available, should the demand increase to justify it.
Jones: There seems to be a scarcity of Scotch jokes on the market lately.
Smith: Yes, it's becoming more difficult every day to laugh at men who save money.
The biggest coward in the world is the man who is afraid of a new idea.
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Q>W Weather oAnd Health Our records of sickness show that the winter months are far the most danger ous. This is not due to the cold directly but to the fact that we are crowded to
A
gether so much in closed rooms where contagious diseases have a good oppor tunity to spread.
Reasonable precautions can do a great deal towards preventing colds, grippe and pneumonia at this time of the year. It is good for the young people to be in the open. Exercise in cold weather is ex hilarating and promotes a healthy reac tion. However, they should be kept dry.
4. d
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A
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In their diets it is well to increase the
fats and sugars of all active children. Give the first sign of colds immediate attention and if prolonged symptoms ap
pear call the doctor. As far as possible keep the children with any suspicious illness, however slight, away from others until they have fully recovered. In other words, obey quarantine. In older folks the slowing down of the body's function makes physical activity dangerous and
prevents quick adjustments to change of tem
Presque Isle County Tobacco Paul Knopf has his tobacco patch each year. From what the writer knows of home grown
"long green" he will venture that Paul is not bothered with the "gimme boys" as some of us use a milder blend.
perature.
s
A uniform indoor temperature sufficient for .â&#x20AC;˘omfort is best. Fresh air should be supplied day and night but draughts must be avoided. A run-down condition due to age or sickness makes easy going for germs of grippe and pneu
The winter should be the time lor ample rest
and simple food in strict moderation. The rules of cleanliness apply to everyone in the house hold.
The right man can make a good job out of any
monia A healthy mental life is of value to youth and age.
job.
We Entitle This The "Spirit ofLoyalty" We've heard of the "Spirit of St. Louis", the spirit of this and the spirit of that, but this we
entitle "The Spirit of Loyalty". Pete Grovangno ,ia. track foreman, goes in for more than vege tables, at which job he is also an expert.
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Electric Shovel
No. 9 -:-
~
By R. DUELTGEN Jr. ". *i*U5?*^
-
Excellent Safety Record on Repair Job of No. 9 Shovel The purpose of this article is to briefly des cribe the work done during the winter of 1933 in repairing and making changes on No. 9 electric shovel and to emphasize the fact that it was completed without a lost time accident.
must be completed in ample time prior to the beginning of work in the field or shop to allow ior ordering and delivery of new materials. The repairs and changes made on No. 9 elec
tric shovel during the winter of 1933 was a job
So much stress has been laid on the safety and welfare of workmen in the present day by a ma jority of employers throughout the country, that
of this nature. This work consisted mainly of rebuilding and strengthening the boom, repairs
no work is considered successfully executed if
which cables supporting the booni are fastened,
personal injuries and lost tune occur.
During the winter shut-down period of plant operation is the time when most major repair jobs are accomplished. These jobs usually in clude changes in the equipment to lie repaired,
often necessitating considerable engineering work. The design and drawings of new parts
to the lower frame, rebuilding the gantry to and installing a new roof on the house.
Work on the boom was done in the Shop while the other work was done in the quarry where^* the shovel was located. Winter weather condi
tions prevailed, which added to the accident haz ard. Cutting, burning, welding, riveting, block
ing up of heavy members and handling same
Members of the No. g Shovel Repair Crew Back row, left to right—R. Kreft, B. Santimo, B. Founds, II. Felax, E. Lee, H. Rusch, J. Slav es, F. Dost, C. Link.
Center row. left to right—F. Reinke, F. Hamilton, A. Savina. E. Schieffler, N. (dosser, L. Dem-
bra. L. Heythaler, C. Derry, G. Halligan.
Front row. left to right—H. ley, L. Varch. H. Wing. E. Merchant. J. Cherette.
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with hand rigging presented many conditions which invite accidents if "safety first" is not
practiced, The upper structure of the shovel was supported on timber cribbing while the lower frame
was removed. The deck
of the lower
frame was completely removed and also the four side girders, weighing approximately ten tons each. Broken angles were then replaced and the
top deck was reinforced by the addition of a */\ inch steel plate. The old gantry was removed and a new one of increased width installed. This re
What's The Outlook For
Plant Basket Ball -:-
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-:-
-:-
<By GEORGE R. JONES
What's the outlook for Plant basketball games this season? In another month the organization should be underway, a few days of practice and
quired much work of structural steel nature, some sixty feet from the ground. A new steel
then to tackle the winter's schedule.
roof was installed. All this work was done with
the Marines going to do with all their mater
out the use of a crane or power hoist but was ac
complished by erecting scaffolding and hand rig ging. However, when such a job is about to be started one of the most important points to be stressed is the necessity of safety precautions to be taken during execution of the work to pre vent personal injuries to the workmen. This job was no exception to the rule and much effort was exerted to complete it without an accident resulting in personal injury or lost time. This was accomplished and perfection of the job more nearly approached the 100 per cent mark as a result of the perfect safety record. The crew of men who worked on the No. 9 shovel re
pairs was made up mostly of quarry and shop men. Whenever a job which presents unusual hazards to workmen or by nature of the work
requires alertness almost every moment to avoid accidents, is completed, without personal injury or lost time it is worthy of commendation for the workmen and those in charge.
Engineering details of the repairs made to No. 9 shovel were worked out by Lucas Lee, who
also supervised the work in the field. The work was completed within the estimated cost and with the safety code entirely complied with— the two word code "Safety First". We like the friendly, kindly man. No matter what his race or creed;
His is the one redeeming plan. Of which this living world has need. —Bert
Morehouse.
How many teams will be entered? What are ial 1 Will last year's champs repeat? Who will i?e eligible for play? Will there be a complete change in the personnel of this year's teams? these and many other epuestions are now being asked or thought of by the many basketball fans. Until there is a meeting of last season's mana
gers and officials and it is learned how many players are anxious to participate, the exact number of teams in this year's schedule will be unknown. The cmestion of available material as
submitted in the manager's lists will determine the eiutcome.
Charles Platz has made many young fellows of the community sailors this summer and has
enough to start a league of his own so we're sure of another Marine team. The runners up
last
year, Clarence Mertz'
Fishermen
Five
should be back as strong as ever. Julius Zemple should produce his same organization, that made them all step during the final games. Another de pendable forward will make this team one of the lavorites. Then, Pete Pollock's "rock-busters" are sure to have a Strong entry. All his material is with him and, Pete has a technicme of his own
at getting new prospects. Gus Kane should man age a Five under the banner of the City Mer chants, despite some of his talent being under Charles Platz' wing at the present. George Wing will certainly put another team in the race and, undoubtedly a much stronger one: while Karl Uaniels will be in a position to draft recruits to bolster up the year old Legionnaires. Lack of re serve strength made this team a lot of trouble in their first season's running.
•DbtfT
NtfAH
FOR
kH Acamm TO TEACH YOU ' VAlUE OF SAFETY
Just at a glance there appear to be plenty of
eligible players to keep these seven members of last year's organization cemiplcte. The class oi players playing today are sure to make the games fast and interesting. A balance of power is all that is needed to make the coming race a
"nip and tuck" affair. We won't play the part of a prophet or dopester as to who will be the champ. We'll let Kelly and OToole, figure that, out on a financial basis and maybe an occasional cigar bet with Pete Pollock. It's going to be one hard tussle to say the least.
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The American
R.ed Cross
By R. B. HENLEY The
Roll Call Chairman
Presque Isle County Chapter of the
American Red Cross has participated during the last year and a half in a Nation wide relief pro gram in which the American
\i<:<\ Cross dis
tributed 85,000,000 bushels of wheat, 844,000 bales of cotton among more than 6,000,000 fami
lies after spending $610,000.00 in the milling, processing and distribution of these commodities
furnished by the Federal Government. The Prese|tie Isle County Chapter distributed
12,149 25-pound sacks of flour, 6,548 readymade garments and 11,102 yards of cotton goods â&#x20AC;&#x201D;more than 29,000 units among 2,080 families, the value of these articles being $8,073.74. Presque Isle County divided into 27 units for the 1933 Roll Call is contributing more liberally this year than in any of the preceding eight. An index representing general county conditions
following year fourteen nations negotiated a treaty for the formation of the first societies. By 1914 thirty-eight national societies were fen'med and within the next ten years the total reached sixty national societies bound by a neutrality treaty participated in by forty-three nations. So the organization knows no nationality on er rands of mercy and in the World War Red Cross nurses of each belligerent attended without dis
crimination, em the battle field and in hospitals, the wounded of all other nations.
The Red Cross Society of each nation is sup ported cither by Government appropriations or by volunteer contributions or by both and the
symbolâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a Red Cross, with wide arms of equal length on a square white back ground com mands neutrality and respect.
The American organization was originated by
for the recent years, converted to a comparative
Clara Barton in
Roll Call response is as follows: Year Relative Response
teacher then aged sixty years who was a Gov
1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930
13 12 13 13 8 7
1931 1932
11 21
1933
43
May we not give credit for this splendid rec ord equally to the faith of Americans in Amer ica; to the spirit of unselfishness toward the
millions still in need, of which Presque Isle County has its share, and to a rededication and endorsement of the principles of this nation
wide, indispensable institution, manned locally by more than three score volunteers who have
contributed thousands of hours of service, and
stand ready and inspired by the support of 1933 fund contributors to continue this me>st neces
sary work.
The Red Cross Societies, represent in general a group of organizations found throughout the enlightened parts of the world whose original policy was to render aid for sick and wounded
on battle fiekls anel in military hospitals in time of war. The societies in different countries
are not officially connected but work in harmony through an International Red Cross committee which was organized at an international confer
ence in Geneva, Switzerland in 1863. During the
1881. a Massachusetts school
ernment clerk at the time of the Civil War and'
saw the w,-cd of nurses and engaged in that work. Her contact with families searching for husbands or sons of whom they could find no trace at hospitals, caused her, when the Civil War was over, te> set to work to search for miss
ing soldiers and through her these many fami lies came to know where their soldier heroes
lay at rest, a very wonderful consolation.
Congress in 1905, largely through the influ ence of Clara Barton incorporated the American Red Cross Society by which act the Govern ment practically controls its operations and by which act the organization was bre>adened so that it could go to the aid of sufferers from anygreat calamity.
Seventeen years ago the Presque Isle Coun ty Chapter of the American Red Cross was or
ganized and membership contributions through sixteen years from 1917 to 1932 amounted to $13,335.50 of which $:>,394.25 was sent to the
National Headquarters as their portion and ad ditional remittances to National Headquarters were $525.00 for the 1926 Mississippi flood re lief. $300.00 to aid in the 1928 West Indies dis aster and $300.00 to aid in the Southwestern
drought relief, making a grand total of $7,519.25.
Receipts from the National Headquarters from special funds raised during the war of $5,-
785.90 were received by the local Chapter and $2,548.25 was raised by the local Chapter for Continued on Page 6U(i
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Let's Take a DipLlk_
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Rogers City's New Bathing Beach By GEORGE R. JONES
The bathers of Rogers City manifested their choice of a bathing beach location in the sum mer of 1932 by consistently using the shore
facing Washington Avenue. So early this sum mer the project of improving this site was started under the supervision of Norman J. Smith, City Marshal and Street Commissioner, and the City Council. Marshal Smith used labor employed on the Work Relief payroll. First the beach was leveled and prepared for
a drive and ample parking space. This necessi tated the services of a scraper and the haul
ing of Calcite fines to provide a hard surfaced road bed. Next equipment was assembled lor "the pleasure and convenience of the bathers. A large high dive was constructed and anchored in eight to ten feet of water. The dive carried two spring boards—one twelve feet high and the sec ond about four feet. This dive was a great source
of pleasure to the majority of bathers using the beach.
Another small raft for the smaller children was anchored in four feet of water. A stand was
erected as a lookout for the life guard, and he-
was also provided with a boat and life lireservers.
A still further convenience was a dock paral
leling the shore which eliminated the sand filled bathing shoes usually encountered. The lumber used in these constructions was generously provided by the Hist. Highway Dept.
For the first time a beach guard was employ ed to sale guard the many bathers using the new beach. Theodore Lee of this city was secured for
the work. Ted provd to be a very capable guard and had special training in this work through the co-operation of the Red Cross. He had a Senior Life Saving certificate issued by the Red Cross Organization for ability to handle this line of work. His life saving record for the sea
son was rescuing twelve folks; four who at tempted to swim to the high dive raft and eight children who were carried about a mile and half oh shore on a smaller raft that broke its anchor
age. Ted's work was well done and parents felt a security in permitting their children to enjoy bathing with Ted on the job.
This preq'ect which provided amusement for many hundreds during the summer was the re
sult of pleasing co-operation of city officials and Relief workers. Many tourists used this facility
during their stop over in this section, and its
popularity among the local folks was attested by the large number present on the beach every day. The water was ideal this season, the tem
perature being above average for this section of Lake Huron.
At the present time the City Council plans on additional improvements in equipment and shore line for next year. This project is one of many that has been inaugurated for the beauty of the town and the pleasure of its inhabitants.
Early Afternoons Brought Lots of Young Folks For a Good Dip
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Personals" That Come To The Editor's Desk
Just "Among Ourselves'3 Carbon monoxide gas is an unseen killer that
lurks in closed garages. The deadly poison flows from the exhaust of running motors. It gives no warning and its victim is usually in serious con dition before he is aware of its presence. Its one enemy is fresh air—a weapon always at your service. Keep the garage doors open always when running your motor—know how to effect the prone and pressure method of artificial res piration for the protection of others. We know that Ben Santimo likes to hunt and
his ambition along this direction sometimes leads
him far from home. The other day while hunting in an unfamiliar section of the county, he became a trifle mixed in direction and after some futile ef forts to relocate himself decided he had better
make plans to spend the night
under
the
stars.
About the time Ben had a
nest made, along came a cow that seemed to know
Several large flocks of geese have been seen
flying south—another indication of. the fast ap proaching season when it will be necessary to go forth garbed in muffler, overcoat and galoshes. The other day a traveling man sat in the office
and commented on the pleasantries Rogers City and vicinity must hold for those fortunate in liv
ing here during the summer months and then with a note of apology for reminding us of the seemingly endless dreary hours we must spenel in the winter, he says—"But your winters must
be terrible, What do you poor people do way up here in the winter?" We all have heard the same
thing so our feelings at that particular moment need not be related. We
did try, however, to be
The
civic,
Home
where she was going so Ben proceeded to follow her and sure enemght the
Serene
cow wasn't lost, and Ben soon landed in a farmer's
back yard, and he found that he was semie six or seven miles from where
Edgar A. Guetf
he had left the other men.
A home where quarrels never rise
has written his last letter
And bitterness is never known ; This is the dream of all the wise.
The joy that all men long to own.
to girl friend Mitzie. It seems
that A.
P.
Boeh-
mer has been cutting in on "Al".
Of course we
know that boy friend Boehmer raises the larg est cabbages and catches
the most herring.
A honie where faith and love abide
Ariel lovely laughter oft is heard:
This is the deepest source e>f pride By which the hearts of men are stirred. A home where anger has no place And hatreds never pass the door. Where never enters dark elisgrace: The greatest man can gain no more.
Clarence Osborn is an
ardent disciple of safety measures but for himself
he says: "It would be just to bad for a hammer head
if it flew off a faulty han dle and hit me."
for
his
con
and
social
activi
ties, of basket ball games, dances, card parties and Spitzer teams, and hunt ing and fishing for those
who want it. Tu support all tin's, we were able to
produce tickets for six or
By
"Al" Schnopsie says he
cenirteous
cern over our plight and told him of our church,
A home where dwells contentment sweet
In spite of grief and loss and pain. To lose this is to know defeat,
To win it is success to gain. (Copyright, 1933, by Edgar A. Guest)
seven of the coming weeks activities covering harvest
suppers,
home
talent plays, elances, Spitzer parties and the oth ers. That's' one time we were thankful for tickets.
Our friend thought this over
a
while
and
then
said, "Well, you fellows aren't as baci off as 1
thought. What do they charge for rent around here ?"
Human failure causes more accidents than does mechanical failure.
It is better to lose a
minute in avoiding a pos sible
accident
than
month in nursing an in jury.
a
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At this late time of the season we finally found out where Neil- Glosser has been getting all his
nice pike. Neil claims there was good fishing all summer at Lake Avalon and brought in some
nice catches to prove it but last Sunday Neil did not get a strike. When asked if he couldn't get his regular bait, Neil said "Yes, but the lake was so rough we couldn't get on it." Don't let that worry you, Neil, you will soon be able to walk out on the ice.
Luke Lee looks the part of the mighty hun ter but Luke's first efforts to bring home the
goods were futile. We are glad to report that Luke finally brought down six birds during a week-end trip in the Black River territory. Fred
Bradley
and Charlie
Hoffman
are
bringing down their usual share of ducks this year. Charlie says you can at least shoot your live decoys if nothing else turns up.
thing about hunting and when he wants a fowl for dinner he can have it without tramping the woods all day looking for it and then perhaps have to eat steak.
Just how things will turn out for you some times was clearly exemplified in Fred Fisch's maneuverings the first day of bird season. Overruling his wife's objections, Fred went hunting determined to bring back a feed in spite of advice to the contrary. Well, Fred roamed the woods all day and covered a good share of the western part of the County with out any luck. Along towards evening Fred grew tired and thought he might as well submit to defeat. However, fate didn't rule it so, within a half mile from home a partridge, tired be
cause of being chased all day by the cunning huntsmen, made an error in judgmnt and flew
A few of our golf fans persisted in playing aft er work, until darkness finally put an end to the affair. The last few weeks it was more of a game
to beat the on-coming shades of night than that of turning in a good score.
Even though the snow flakes have not yet ap
h
We saw Guy Halligan feeding his chickens the other night. Guy claims he doesn't care a
peared, people who climb on rickety stepladders should be getting ready for an early fall. Frank Rubeo came into the office all smiles the
other day. When asked the reason he said he just came in to say good-bye and that he was leaving for Aquilla, Italy, to bring back his wife. Frank was married while visiting the home land two years ago. During the past summer he received his citizenship papers. Do you wonder Frank was wearing a smile.
directly in the path of Fred's car and commit ted suicide by striking the fender. Too bad for the bird, but anyway Fred won the argument.
Among the hunters who got their limit of partridge the first day of the season were Wal ter Meyers, Frank Flewelling and Chum Ray mond. Rumor has it that these fellows know all
the favorite feeding grounds in this vicinity for this particular species of pot roast. We are judged by what we do and not by what we claim we do.
We noticed quite a few of our fellows walking in a stooped position. So finding Hec Hawkins and Bruce McVeigh in like posture the other day, we asked them if it was an epidemic. We were informed that condition was caused by
carrying home the vegetables they raised in their gardens this summer. Well, all we can say is we are glad the boys had such bumper crops and no doubt by the time they have the carrots, beets and spuds all consumed the kinks will be gone too.
One
man's efforts
toward safety may
be
small but all together we can do a great deal.
Well boys it's all over—Robt. Kroll's pet bean is no more. Having been fussed with and nurs ed all summer, the pod finally attained the
growth of sixteen inches in length. Then one evening Bob neglected to tuck it in properly and the frost rang down the curtains on Bob's pet bean. Well, anyway it was some bean.
The Boy Inside O' Me There is a feller that I know,
Born just about as long ago As I; and with me bound to grow— The boy inside o' me. Sometimes I wish he were not there,
For when in games I'm not quite fair He says to me, "Stop! Is that square!" That boy inside o' me. It really does no good to hide A thing from him, b'cause I've tried, And so I'm glad I'm on his side— That boy inside o' me.
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Biffer Joppich, Fred Bade and
take the honors in herring fishing.
Al Boehmer
They also
report catching a few smelt. For some reason
or other when George Jones is trying his luck, the catch is always poor. Think George must use objectionable bait. No machine is safe in the hands of a careless
veniences of a hotel except a bath.
Frank Reinke is having a hard time trying to get his quota of birds this year.
George Pilarski, our good weather prophet, depending on his subordinates such as the squirrels, muskrats, trees and moss as tale
man.
The old Buick just wouldn't perk any more so Charles Platz is sporting a new Ford coach and now Charlie has plenty of zip. We have heard quite a bit about Chuck Storm's riding horses, but didn't know first
hand how Chuck was making out as custodian of these trotters until the other day we saw him in his car being pushed home. Of course, we don't put gas in a horse, but it is necessary to have gas in the tank of the car if we are to tra vel, so we are wondering if Chuck made a mis take and gassed the horse and fed the car.
Capt. Purdy
Getzie must plan on staying til he gets his buck this Fall as his new trailer has all the con
and Capt. Peppier
have been
having fairly good success spearing shoal trout. Their last catch was two of about nine pounds each..
During a recent demonstration on the effec
tiveness of carbon dioxide gas in extinguishing fires, A. L. Kowalske was pretty well convinc ed that the product was O. K. He even passed up the opportunity of getting a good cigar if the extinguisher would perform efficiently on his
bearers predicts an open winter. He has discov ered that the muskrats are building low houses
which means not so much ice. That the squirrels are not storing up their usual great quantity of nuts. That there aren't many nuts. This might somewhat affect the above statement.
That moss is light,
showing that trees will
not need much protection.
That the hunting moon was yellow, not white. A white moon means much snow.
And that the deers' hoofs are dull showing they will not have to paw through deep snow or heavy ice.
Well, we may have a light winter. Old George certainly knows his weather but we wouldn't
neglect putting in our usual supply of winter fuel.
Timid wife (to husband who has fallen asleep at the wheel) "I don't mean to dictate to you, George, but isn't that billboard coming at us awfully fast."
Lcs Raymond reports a shortage of part ridge this season. All day long and never a bird.
forge fire. Maybe Pete Pollock offered the ci gar and Adolph was skeptical about the out come, regardless.
moved back to the city.
Can a champion come back? All the Spitzer sharks are wondering if Ty Rains will make a
Griffin Pines moved back to his residence on North Sixth St. We understand that it took
comeback this season.
nineteen trailer loads to bring down his farm produce. Grif is evidently a good farmer.
Speaking of Spitzer, if anyone wants a play er who will guarantee a 300 point score or bet ter during an evening's play, see Harry Me harg. Some say that
Harry is a better book
keeper than an actual Spitzer player. Anyway after all's said and done the score talks, doesn't it, Harry?
Clarence Stott bought a
new home beyond
Murphy's Store. Dick Lamb injured his thumb on a buzz saw while cutting some wood and is now able to be on the job again.
Elmer Wenzel lives so far out in the country that nobody could afford to go and get him for the Power House picture and Ed. Green was the hero and stood by the machines so both are missing in the picture this month.
Ernest Vieghlan is sporting a new Chevy.
Leo
O'Connor has
deserted the farm
and
Chuck Storms has recently moved into the former Fred Bradley home, but we understand that he left his horses in the same location.
There are no satisfactory spare parts for the human machine.
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Fritz, your essay on "My Mother" was just the same as your brother's. Yes, sir; we have the same mother.
According to Fred Bradley they have had some good duck shooting at Grand Lake this Fall. The stories lack evidence though as Fred
usually has pictures, and we haven't seen any
Dory Markey isn't worrying about spuds for
so far.
the coming winter. His little potato patch net Since golf came into prominence many ten
ted him over seventeen bushels.
nis fans have switched
The Guess Who in our midsummer issue of
"Screenings" was Alvin Raymond. Rather than keep you in suspense all winter, we have dis pensed with Guess Who in this issue. The envy of many a housewife might well be found in the aptitude of Victor Koch in cul inary achievements. While washing some month or six weeks ago, Mrs. Koch accident ally caught her finger in the clothes wringer, injuring it quite severely. And did Vic go to the restaurant? Not Vic, he just turned to and took care of all the housework,
washing, cleaning,
baking, dishwashing and all—nothing excepted. Vic can prepare all the staple as well as fancy dishes. When it comes to Angel and Devil's food
cake, they are all the same to Vic and if any of our good Germans would like a piece of old fashioned cheese cake, it's our bet Vic wouldn't fail you.
Going by Jack Cherette's house the other day, we were attracted by considerable commotion
in his back yard. On taking a peek we find he has spent his spare time administering to the needs of a flock of ducks and can they make a racket when they see Jack coming with some
thing to eat. Jack claims the drake will weigh
sport.
to the less strenuous
Tennis still has its ardent
supporters,
however, in the form of Ivan Hamilton, Thomas Rose, Bob Mundt, Guy Hardin and George
Jones. We haven't heard of any upsets in the line-up so presume Ivan is still champion, al though Mundt was doing some strenuous train ing in the early part of the season. A man is known by his safe or unsafe prac tices.
Ed. Radka is a partridge hunter of unusual ability. He says that the limit of ten birds per season is only a matter of an hour before sun down on two consecutive days. Some of the boys can't creep as close to them as Ed. can
though. He has a way with birds—they perch right on his gun barrel and the rest is easy. Harry Meharg
wonders if all these
large
cars start hard in cold weather. A battery a day is not a bad average during the cold months, Harry.
Quality remains long after price is forgotten. NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESSIMPORTANT
pounds—some duck—what do
The other day a request was made of the Em ployment Dept. to have a certain man come out on an off shift to do a piece of work. Upon go
The temperature took quite a drop the other night. In fact it froze ice and as a result all the gardeners were out the next morning gathering
ing to the home of the address supplied by our
close to seven you say?
in their roots. We were told Fred Lalonde and
Chicago's second World's Fair is fast passing into history. Its gates will soon be closed. Mil lions have visited the grounds—some for pleas
great
others for education.
contribution to
amount of
It would be a
education if the
information gathered at
vast
the Fair
were assembled in book form.
The golf fans are all talking about the big Golf Ball to be given Friday, December 29th. It's supposed to be quite an affair. Luke Lee, President of the Club says there will be prizes
and everything, so perhaps we had better keep that date open.
The Bank of Safety pays fails.
Inquiry being made, it was found that the man and his family had moved on a farm some six miles from town.
Frank Lamb had a bumper crop of spuds.
ure and
files, we found this man no longer lived there.
100% and never
During the past twenty-four months, we know there has been a good bit of moving around. We are quite certain this is not the only case in which our files are now in error.
During the coming stripping season there will be less regularity of shifts. There will be occas ions to call men out for extra work and if our address of a certain workman is incorrect,
there is a possibility that he might lose extra work. Then, too, it might be necessary that we have correct address in case of sickness, tele
grams or other urgent cases. So if you have moved during the past two years, if you have any reason to believe our ad dress files are not correct or if you want to make certain we have your right address, stop at the Time Office and have the Time Keeper fill out a correct address blank for you.
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The Hot Stove League Panning the Left Handers Coif claims a considerable portion of the leis ure time of quite a number of pur employes dur
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d\\(\ we have to report that we were on the los
ing end twice, although the score showed only one point to the advantage of our opponents in the last match. We hope to even up matters another season.
J. P.. Kinville.
ing the playing season. Ye Editor asked us to
write a short article on this subject, and to com
plicate matters, handed us the accompanying: picture to write about. Nearly all or most golf ers play the game right-handed but the trio pictured here attack the little white ball from
the opposite side, each being a left-hander. One member of this trio is famous for his
drives from the tee. He has developed an "eelttcated slice" and the path of the ball in its flight
after the drive nearly makes a complete circle,
Do You Gamble With
oAnothers Happiness? If you have children, a
wife or Other loved
ones, you should be careful for their sake if for no otiier reason. Von are responsible for the
ties between you, and therefore you should reckon with their peace and happiness.
Perhaps you don't slop to consider your own
returning almost to the starting point. Pie is
physical welfare and peace of mind but if there-
working hard to correct this defect and hopes
is anyone else entitled to your love and com
to accomplish this in the next forty years.
panionship, you also have a sacred duty to work carefully all the time.
For they suffer, too. when you get hurt. The pain of sorrow and regret is just as real as the suiiering that comes trom physical ailments. In many ways it is equally depleting. It is too late to think things over after the accident has happened. What's done is done and
no earthly being can undo it. may resolve to be more
Of course you
careful in the future-
(providing there is going to be a future) but why wait until alter the mishap has occurred to sit down and calmly appraise the situation? Certainly safe working is essential to the
maintenance of a well operating plant, but we should not forget that personal safety is equal ly essential in maintaining a happy home. The love of a child for its parents is erne of the greatest of our pleasures and to Father there is no call quite likeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;"Dad!" AMERICAN RED CROSS Continued from Page 600
Another illustrious member of this trio ex
periences the same difficulty on his drives as does the aforesaid, but excels on the green with his putting. He is continually complaining to the Greens Committee that the regular cups of about four inches in diameter should be at least forty
local use from the proceeds of teas, dances, bake sales, picnics, hall games and other similar ac tivitiesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;these occurring largely in the War and earlier years of this Chapter. FIVE MISTAKES OF LIFE
inches, just another left-hander. Leo Kelly, on the other hand, handicapped as
is made by crushing others.
lie is by playing left handed, plays the course as it was laid out and intended te> be played.
cannot be changed.
He drives them straight and misses the putts regularly but keeps plugging away, hoping thatsome day he may turn in a creditable score. Like
all port-siders. he does not realize the futility of his efforts, but we admire his spirit in sticking to it.
The Calcite golf team engageel in three matches with the Rogers City Business men
1.
The delusion that individual advancement
2. "I he tendency to worry about things that 3. Insisting that a thing is impossible, be cause we ourselves cannot accomplish it.
4. Attempting to compel
other persons to
believe and live as we do.
5. Xeglect in developing and refining the mind by not acquiring the habit of reading fine literature.
A boy does as father does, not as father says.
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Those Who Hare Passed Away
Important Members of Our Household
William Malcolm MacLean was fatally injured August 16th on the Str. T. W. Robinson while making a trip with his father Capt. M. R. Mac-
A daughter, Arlene Jane to Mr. and Mrs. Louis Smolinski on July 30th. Mr. Smolinski is employed in the Bradley Transportation Co. A daughter, Mary Lee, to Mr. and Mrs. El mer Holt on Sept. 19th. Mr. Holt is employed in the Mill Dept. A son, Robert Eugene, to Mr. and Mrs. Rey nold Dumsch on June 27th. Mr. Dumsch is em ployed in the Shovel Dept. William Arthur, a son, to Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Leszinske on July 8th. Mr. Leszinske is a radio
Lean, master of the vessel. Raymond the six year old son of Mr. and Mrs.
Clarence Furtaw passed away on the evening of August 16th. Death was caused from complica tions arising following an attack of scarlet fev er. Funeral services were held from St. Ignatius Church with Rev. C. T. Skowronski officiating. Fred H. Tatro died July 31st. Services were
held from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gager and he was buried in the Ocqueoc cemetery. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Wm. Gager of Rogers City, Edward Tatro of Detroit and Alta Tatro of Rog ers City. Alta is employed in the Shovel Dept. Mrs. Wm. Mitchell of Negaunee, Michigan, died on October 13th. She is the sister of Mr.
Joseph Penglase, General Supt. Joseph King of Stanbaugh, Michigan, passed away on October 18th. He is a brother of Eu gene King of the Shovel Dept. "Calcite Screenings" extends its sincerest
sympathy to the families and friends of the above.
J—
In pleasing people there is no such thing as luck. We prefer to think of satisfactory service as depending mostly upon fair practice and com mon
sense.
Whose Afraid of the "Big Bad Wolf
•»
oo>
Marriages
c**^s>
Miss Malina Haselhuhn became the bride of
.Mr. Otto Zemple on August 5th. The ceremony was performed in the Belknap Church by Rev. Louis Heinecke. The bride and groom enjoyed a trip to Chicago and the Century of Progress on their wedding trip. They are now making their home in Rogers City. The marriage of Miss Violet Wenzel to El mer Bruning on August 26th took place at the groom's home. The ceremony was performed by Rev. L. A. Linn of St. John's Evangelical church. Mrs. Bruning is the daughter of Arthur Wenzel of the Construction Dept. Mr. Bruning is employed in the Transportation Dept. Miss Sally Paull of Pulawski and Mr. Edmund Mulka were married at St. Dominic's Church,
Posen, by Rev. Kwasigroch on August 21st.
Following the ceremony a breakfast for the wedding party was served and at seven o'clock that evening friends and relatives were guests at a dinner and dance.
'Calcite Screenings" extends best wishes to these young folks.
operator.
A son, Leonard James, to Mr. and Mrs. Stan ley Kasuba on July 11th. Mr. Kasuba is employ ed in the Drilling Dept. A son, Richard Alvin to Mr. and Mrs. Richard
Hamann on July 15th. Mr. Hamann is employed at the Machine Shop. A daughter, Joyce Lelah to Mr. and Mrs. Emil Schaedig on July 18th. Mr. Schaedig is employed m the Transportation Dept. A daughter, Evelyn Marie, to Mr. and Mrs. John Gapzynski on July 23. Mr. Gapzynski is employed in the Mill Dept. A son, Joseph Roy to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Tulgetske on July 23rd. Mr. Tulgetske is em ployed at the Machine Shop. Ruth Elizabeth, a daughter, to Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Conley on July 3th. Mr. Conley is em ployed as Power House engineer. A son, Frank, to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Flewel-
ling on August 4th. Mr. Flewelling is employed as engineer in the Tug Dept. A daughter, Patricia Marie, to Mr. and Mrs. Emil Dehnke on August 4th. Mr. Dehnke io employed in the Electrical Dept. A daughter, Leona May to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Liedtke on August 14th. Mr. Liedtke is emlpoyed in the Shovel Dept. A son, Richard James, to Mr. and Mrs. Steve Kelley on August 22nd. Mr. Kelley is employed in the Mill Dept. A son, Charles William, to Mr. and- Mrs. James Soper on Sept. 6th. Mr. Soper is employed in the Shovel Dept. A daughter, Elaine Mary to Mr. and Mrs. Casimer Budnick on Sept. 11th. Mr. Budnick is employed in the Drill Dept. Deane Audrey, a daughter, to Mr. and Mrs. Everett Shay on Sept. 20th. Mr. Shay is an em ployee of the Bradley Transportation Co. A daughter, Joyce Roseline, to Mr. and Mrs. Phil Kuznicki on Sept. 25th. Mr. Kuznicki is employed in the Yard Dept. A son, Norman Leonard, to Mr. and Mrs.
John Zielinski on Sept. 26. Mr. Zielinski is em ployed in the Track Dept.
No thoroughly occupied man is unhappy.
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The Bradley Transportation Company Safety Meetings and Personal News A FEATHER IN SOMEBODY'S HAT
A visitor stumbled while going aboard a ship, lie lost his balance and fell into the water. Dock
employes working in the vicinity of the accident promptly negotiated a difficult piece of rescue
his crew rescued ; there was nothing further he could do to save lives or save his ship. Yet the last sight the rescuers had ol the I'etrol was that of the ship sinking with Captain Sears on
board. The captain, refusing to leave, paid with
work. After getting the man out e>f the water
his life the stern toll of the sea.
and lifted to the dock, there were willing and knowing hands which immediately started the methodical work e>f reviving him.
modern inventions have rendered obsolete? Yet
After some minutes of artificial respiration an ambulance arrived, but instead of taking pos session of the "Body" as in the old days, the ambulance attendants "assisted" in the resusci
tation work by applying an inhalator and cheer ing the man who was performing artificial res piration.
It was nearly twenty minutes before the pa tient started to breathe. First-aid treatment was
continued until he was pronemnced to be in a
safe condition for transportation to the hospital, instead of the morgue. The dock workers were trained in first-aid.
Examples such as the above are becoming so common, so much a part of our every-day ex perience that we think but little of them unless they happen in our immeeliate circle of family or friends. Are you prepared to render such a ser
vice if the saving of a life depends on your knowledge? We will be pleased to give you in struction in artificial respiration at any time vou make votir wants known.
TRADITION OF THE SEA
Foolish loyalty to
an
outworn code which
seafaring men still observe it. Probably it is no more based on reason or necessity than the old belief that a commaneler should take his own
life if his army lost a battle. A fine exhibition of courage, yet a practice so cruel and so costly
in valuable human lives that civilization ought to outlaw it. PIRATE SHIP VISITS CALCITE
Captain Alvord, and Professor Krttse of Ro
chester University, Department of Biology, an chored their ship, the "Eugie" at Calcite for a few days recently with exhibits of some 1,500
marine oddities including a 45 ft. whale shark weighing 15 tons when captured. Captain Alvord tells us his ship is an old Ches apeake Hay "Bug-eye", a former sailing vessel, even faster than the competing Glouster Schoon ers of over seventy years ago and states that the ship was used as a blockade runner in the
Civil War and has been converted to represent "Black Beard's" pirate ship. In addition to the Marine exhibit the ship car ried many old relics including money chests, guns and old papers of many years ago. A number of people of the community visit
A tradition of the sea is again upheld. A cap tain has gone down with his ship. This time is was a burning ship, an oil tanker in the Atlantic off Wilmington. N. C. Captain F.
Eventually every married man learns to look at the gasoline register before he backs the
1.. Sears of the I'etrol had seen 34 members of
car out of the garage.
ed the ship while here.
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Safety Meetingsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Str. Carl D. Bradley Date of meeting, October 2nd, 1933, 7:00 P. M. The sixth Safety Meeting of the Str. Carl D. Bradley was called to order by the Chairman at 7:00 P. M.
Present: Captain William MacLean, Chief En gineer John Sparre, Clarence Thorsen: Chair man, George LeVeck: Secretary, Ray Buehler, Otto Sparre, Leo DePrudry, Charles Sauve, Ar chie Beebe, George Kerr, Russell Kowalski and other members of ship's personnel not engaged on duty.
The minutes of meeting of Sept. 1 were then read. It was observed that newly suggested practices were being adopted by the members
out a link or two of the anchor chain so as to
make it possible to heave anchor in breaking ice which may form in hawse pipe housing. No other material of a safety nature was available and the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 P. M.
Report of the Secretary, George L. LeVeck. Screenings Reports Overheard in the tunnel.
Don: How do you like my warbling Bill? Bill: Thought you were yowling. Don You mean yodeling Bill. Bill: No I don't. I mean yowling.
of the crew.
New suggestions of this meeting are listed below.
Prayer for Sea-faring Men
By Edgar A. Guest
Guess this must be the
It was suggested that care be taken in deck
winch operation not to heave in wire too rapid ly possibly catching men on dock in bight. Men in walking on
For all who go to sea in ships I keep a prayer upon my lips. God keep them safe and make them brave.
precaution as a preven tion against falling due to slipping on ice. This is one of the greatest dangers on the deck of a ship and a general practice of caution should be followed by all members of the ves
sel's personnel. It was s u g g e sted consistent with the above that salt
be procured to be used when necessary.
dead sea.
Otto says that he is of the opinion that if Les
And let them master wind and wave.
ter Gordon were drown
For ships however great they be
ing in a Lake of Ice
Seem small upon an angry sea.
Cream rather than cry for help he would try and eat his way out. Nothing like ambition
deck are advised to use
r
Every time we come to a locality where Leo Moll's pet radio fails to bring in the stations Leo says dead spot.
For sailormen whose courses lie
Beyond the edge of sea and sky Upon my lips a prayer I keep. God strengthen them upon the deep. For ships however large they be Seem puny in a storm at sea.
Wisdom and courage Lord I pray, Bestow on sailors day by day And grant to all sea-faring men The joy of getting home again. For ships however strong they be Seem frail upon a storm-tossed sea.
(Copyright, 1933, Suggestion was made that there be a general inspection of all running and movable gear such as blocks, deck clamps, boom stays, landing booms and ladders in an effort to bring the dan ger hazard from this source to a minimum. It was suggested that all dead light backing ports be inspected, the threads of studs cleared of paint and the ports placed in ship shape con dition ready for use in case of necessity. On washing down upper conveyor room the
men were advised to be certain that hoods were
in place on tandem drive motors thus preventing their becoming damp and wet and possibly burn
by Edgar A. Guest)
Lester.
Well the Bradley is looking like the pride of the Great Lakes. We don't know if it's be
cause of the capable management of Chink or the exceptional vital ity of the crew but who ever
heard
of
a
crew
with so much vitality. Any way the old boat is looking fine.
Gerald taken
Larke
down
being
with
an
acute ailment commonly termed seasickness, Herbert Fredericks sighting a nice big red apple
in Gerald's locker. Says Herbie; "guess he won't need this now" and he eats the apple. That is shipmates eh?
Harry Menten says that if the Bradley does any more fancy performances, such as we are told come from Hawaii he is going to ask for a transfer to one of the harbor tugs.
John Smolinski wishes to employ the medium
ing out. . In future after anchor is hove up into hawse
of these columns to inform its readers how to
pipe hotising it was suggested that same be paid
head with sand and then with alcohol or some
do away with head lice. He says first bathe the
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other intoxicant. The alcohol will get the lice drunk and they will throw stones killing one
Nice work Captain. One can not help but note the graceful beauty with which the Bradley per
another. Thanks for this most valuable infor
sists in sliding into her berth.
mation John.
The crew painting the Pilothouse deck.
Some times I wonder if Ed. Wynn, the fire chief and Chink Thorsen are not similar person
Louis Voda: l"m telling you Chink, this is
ages. Von would have to see and hear Chink dur
ing one of his happier moments to get the drift.
some paint. Chink: Your telling me Louis?
Archie Beebe is preparing for a command. During the hours off" duty he can be found hard at it preparing for the examination this winter. That is the spirit Archie. The road to success is hard work. Keep at it. Bill
Hornbacker
Otto says his set seems to work better with out an aerial. That's news. Am glad to hear that it works Otto.
Captain Bill sports a new cap. It's a dandy and quite in order. Louis Voda has his eye on the old one.
was
Joe Mann is quite a
sure sore the other night. After running the wash ing machine for a con siderable
time
Bill
help to Otto. We would like to show you the ar tist's conception of the
re
Str. Bradley as depicted by Joe.
moves the cover to find
that he had forgotten to attach the plunger. Aw
The boys once again
Heck says Bill. Still Bill's
greet Charles Sauve and John Smolinski with a
best half says he is quite
a help around the house. Members
of
the
smile since the installa tion of the new tunnel
deck
belt has been completed.
department who reside in Rogers City think it would be very nice to have a loading crew at
Chink does not profess to be a philosopher how ever his statement "nec
that port. Well that's a nice thought anyway. Otto and the boys sure are falling down on the job. We have not bad a
essity is the mother of invention"
(/i o
strawberry shortcake for Sylvia Jean Kemp, daughter of Gil Kemp, sec
some time.
ond mate on the Steamer TAYLOR and grand
We had the good for tune of passing close aboard the
Bluenose re
cently. Some of the boys were surprised that she
daughter of Capt. Wm. J. MacLean, poses in the life ring for the hoys on hoard the Steamer CARL D. BRADLEY. The hand of Capt. Bill so compe tent in guiding the destiny of ships can here he seen guiding the safety of Sylvia .lean.
did not give the appearance of a palatial yacht. I wonder what they expect a fishing schooner to look like?
it certainly is nice of a cold frosty morning to go down to the galley for a cup of nice warm coffee but it is much nicer to be greeted with a smile.
With reference to Pete Miller's question in the spring issue of Screenings, please wait a little Pete and we shall try to give you a definite an swer.
Have you detected the sailing ship appearance of the Str. Bradley? All the boys are getting ra dio sets and radio sets must have aerials.
is
food
for
thought.
Compliments being in order permit me to say that with the acquisition of experience Russell Lamb
is
destined
to
be
quite a sailor. Gerald
Larke
demon
strating his recently ac quired gun with an ad justable sight vane for lowering and raising the angle of elevation. Lester Cordon: What's that twenty for, twen ty miles? Gerald: No that is rods, do you think I want to strain the gun ? George Brooks is with us this voyage renew ing the electric winch controls. We are glad to have vou with us Mr. Brooks.
Bill Joppich says he is kind of sorry in having worked so hard the fore part of the season cause now there is nothing left to do. What's that? George answers when being addressed by his usual titles and breaks out in a smile upon being
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called brimy, admiral, salty, Singapore Joe and
James: The white race.
also when Anne calls him darling. We cannot
George: That's fun.
vouch for the last.
Needless to say we will be waiting for the Screenings. It is a far greater pleasure to read the Screenings than to procure material for it. Both are a pleasure though, Mr. Valentine. How ever we sort of get an idea of what you have to do.
It is generally conceded that the fellow who can hold his breath and peace of mind while the other is telling his lie and then go ahead with his will have won the contest. There sure are a
great number of prevaricators aboard the Carl D. Bradley this year and the most of them are from Rogers City.
Mr. Munson advises Captain MacLean that we are scheduled for a trip to Lorain. Does that make the boys happy? 1 II say. Just like making
Russell Kowalski says that when the day's work is done he likes to sit and talk and Rus sell does sit ami talk and talk.
On approaching Calcite Gus Hagg said, Veil, vat a funny looking port, I must get my camera, lets eat. Gus is a Swede with a pleasant smile who joined us some time ago at South Chicago. Welcome to the fold Gus.
Bob Shaw: Where are you going, Harold? Harold Nidy: Up to see my sweetie. Bob: Since when have you a sweetie? Hatold: Since she first saw me.
The time being 7:30 P. M. of a Sunday eve ning your reporter will retire to the gallev to see if the ice cream can has been set out yet. So long until next Spring. George LeVeck.
landfall after the storm.
A little sea the other day made Gerald Larke,
Harry Menten and John Smolinski feel like, pas sengers crossing the Atlantic. Don't answer the call of the ocean boys, she's rough. There are several different kinds of good sail ors, ihose who growl about the food, those who
complain about their work and those who know and do their work. Let us be the latter of the three.
Louis Voda: Say George were you there when we were arguing about who had been larthest away? George: No Louis, that is one thing the don't argue about with me. Herbert Fredericks and Lester Gordon have both
recently joined the ranks of good seamen
Laving purchased pocket knives. Among other deep sea practices George hi uoduced is Coffee time.
The World Series are over. Herbie Fredericks
and Leo Dei'udry have a few more clinkers for 11.c bank. \\ e won't tell you Leo Moll placed his o>.is en the Senators.
Leo says well that's some dough I made on
you guys when I raffled oft my radio, gun and knife.
Lorpchy Simons, loving friend of Don Lang. idge made a trip down to Bu ffington from the C.n.u.y oi Progress to see her sailor boy friend. Was "Don the happy man?
James Sclke: This certainly is a bad day for Lhe race.
George Kerr: What race?
Safety Meetingsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Str. T. W. Robinson
Safety meeting 1 P. Iff,, July 7, 1933. Those present were Capt. M. R. MacLean, Chief Engineer LaBounty, F. Bacon, Chairman; C. T. Greenleaf, Secretary: John Miller, Norman MacLean. Louis Smolinski. Henry Llerman, John Sclke and several members of the crew. Minutes of the last meeting were read and discussed.
Capt. MacLean gave an interesting and en lightening talk on economy and asked all mem bers of the crew to cooperate to the best of their ability.
The
following subjects were discussed by
members of the Committee and crew:
1. As we have quite a number of new men on board they were warned as to the hazards of h a n d 1 i n g cables on deck on t h e
a u d
doc k. T h e y were risked
to
pay strict at tention
to
all
safety m e t h ods.
2. No one ex
cept
an
able
seaman
is
operate
hatch
to
engines. 3.
A i r a n d
gas tanks to be
placed in room â&#x20AC;˘ in
deck
and
properly secur ed. 4. Men were warned of dan-
One Accident
May!
One |
Too m^ny It mightbe your last
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ger of walking under shuttle while loading at Calcite.
5. It was suggested that baskets be installed at the pigeon holes in hopper house to catch any stone that might fall while unloading. 0. Fire bold crew to be notified when taking on
is standing in a precarious position at any time. 5. When pulling off hatch covers, always walk between the hatches.
8. Men to be warned about conveyor controls. If the conveyor should stop the man at the con
6. When the meat in the ice box is used, the hooks are to be turned away from the center of the ice box and then in case of a slip or fall there will be no sharp hook to land on. 7. In paying out the forward towline, always have two men to handle this operation. If a man were in the windlass room alone and anything happened, it wouldn't be known until too late. 8. The necessity of personal hygiene and hav ing working clothes in good condition was
trols should find out the cause of stopping before
stressed.
fuel.
7. Chief Fngineer LaBounty suggested that screens be placed over center conveyor to keep stone from falling out. These in addition to a raised skirt board.
starting up again. 9. Chief LaBounty gave a talk on the opera tion of the unloading machinery for the men to be careful and not try and make repairs while machinery is in motion. Meeting closed at 2 P. M. with invitation to
Meeting adjourned at 2 P. M.
Date of Meeting—Sept. 4, 1933. Present Francis Bacon, Chairman; C. T. Greenleaf, Secretary; and L. Smolinski, Lester Pines, John Miller, Howard Morrell, John Selke.
all members of the crew to attend all of the
meetings and help in our safety efforts.
The fifth safety meeting was brought to order at 1 I'. M.
The following items were suggested: 1. (joggles will be supplied for the coal passers
Date of Meeting: August 31, 1933. Present—Francis
Bacon,
Chairman;
C.
T.
Greenleaf, Secretary; and John Miller, Louis Smolinski, John Selke, Howard Morell, Lester Pines.
Meeting was called to order at 1 P. M.. Capt. MacLean read a letter from the office in which the hazard of walking- under the loading shuttles was pointed out. The following suggestions were made in an ef fort to promote a safe operation of this steamer: 1. The Captain told of a recent accident at the Soo where a man being lowered via the landing boom was crushed between the steamboat and
the concrete dock. lie suggested that a short but stout block of wood with an eye bolt and line at tached be kept at hand while making dock, to be lowered between boat and dock in case of the
and the fireman on watch shall see that the coal
passer uses them when breaking up clinkers. 2. All loose articles to be secured. Thi.s is a
general practice on steamboats but more than ever necessary at this time of the year. 3. That hook on the ice box door be repaired so
the door which is extra heavy will stay open when entering the ice box. 4. It was suggested that a sign be placed some
where near the steps to the foremen's quarters. The head room is low and a shocking bum]) can be received by one going up the stairway. 5. It has been noted that all previous safety suggestions have been taken care of. There were no more suggestions on mechan
ical improvements. This fact, the Captain point ed out, proved an efficient operation.
above mentioned incident. A man on the boom
would be less apt to be crushed to death. This block would also be of service as a
T h e
m e n
w o r k i u g on
fender in
deck were told
making many of the tight squeezes during the
0f the Go1d
season s operation. 2. The men were Cautioned about the danger m running cables of the winches forward of the
weather to be with us soon. This m e a n s
boiler house, over the side. If it is deemed neces
slippery decks,
sary to straighten the cables on the drum, run
docks and that a 1 1 concerned work with the
the cable from one winch to the other and there
will be no danger of the cable getting into the wheel.
utmost
3. The members of the Safety First Commit tee were again told to warn, caution and if nec essary force all persons to go up and down lad ders properly. 4. The dangers in handling cables on deck can not be stressed too greatly. All members of the crew connected with the operation of winches must exercise the utmost care. See that nobody
tion. The deck crew were told of
the
cau
neces
sity of having plenty w a r m c 1o thin g on hand.
Xow
is
the time to get
jfl* MAN vA» lis intake /
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it, not wait until you you've been half frozen. Meeting adjourned at 1:45 P. M.
Meeting was called to order at 12:45 P. M. Those present were Capt. MacLean, Chief En gineer LaBounty, F. Bacon, Chairman; C. T. Greenleaf, Secretary; Louis Smolinski, John
letters a day ought to satisfy any girl. Only after this, Norm is going to mail them himself. Some how six of the letters sent were three days late. Here's a tip to the next reporter. I'm now smoking a luscious dime cigar so I can't write ttiat about Henry Herman this time.
Miller, Howard Morell, Lester Pines, John Selke and other members of the crew.
Capt. MacLean gave a talk on first aid and use of stretchers; also the care of slight injuries. It was suggested that emery wheel in Con veyor room be placed in a more convenient place, Dead lights to be placed in fire room door lead ing from fire room to lower engine room so as man can be seen opening manifold valves. Knife that is used for night lunch should be kept in its proper place and not in the sink so as galley crew will not cut their hand when cleaning up in the morning. Bridle for handling hatches be put in good condition.
Stage planks be removed from lower con veyor room to their proper place. Chief LaBounty gave a demonstration of the proper use of light rings with water light. He also called attention to the proper way to go up and down the ladder while laying at the dock, i and also one of the hazards of men sitting on the fence while boat is underway. The following items have been reported fin ished since our last safety meeting.
I don't like to mention a man's name more
than once in this column. You know he might get to feeling too important, but Geo. S. Backovitch said that Francois De laBaconne was going to write some poetry for this issue. Since George made that statement Baconne has gone to the barber and alas has lost his inspiration. Before reading this I want everyone to know the writer has Alex Malocha (the Terror of Tank Addition) and Spike Lamb (the wild man
of the north) as bodyguards so get mad if you dare.
Our electrical engineer Wm. Kunner has taken unto himself a big job for the winter. He has promised to wire Alex (tunnel boss) Malocha's
shoes for running lights. If the Light Company of Rogers City should miss any large amount of high tension cable, they will most likely find Bill using it on the aforementioned contract.
The mates on this craft are wearing large smiles these days. The Cleveland and Toledo
business proves very satisfactory to them.
Railings have been placed around switchboard
It look as though Lester Pines is figuring on
in control room and also in conveyormen's store room. Baskets have been placed around pigeon
taking up farming. O'Toole says he has a lot of farming implements in his locker.
holes in hopper house. Skirt boards have been placed on center elevator. Air and gas tanks have been removed from fan tail to proper place on deck.
Meeting closed at 1:45 P. M.
O'Toole—I feel like socking that big Smolinski in the eye again. Phillips—Again ? O'Toole—Yes, I felt like that once before. Our boat
Str. T. W. Robinson Personals
swain John
Due to the many changes that have so rapidly taken place in the last month, we find the good
Miller is also blessed with
ship Robinson with a new reporter but not much news. The said reporter has been making quite a nuisance of himself, trying to dig up enough ma
a
The
terial to fill his column.
ing conversa-
While visiting the after end, don't' forget to stop at the radio room and inspect Bill Kunner's tailor department. Bill has this sign tacked up— "Open for business Wednesday night only—from 6 P. M. til 10 P. M. Overalls patched, hand rags
place while he and John Phillips were splicing a
embroidered and all other urgent repairs." The boys have just found out why Francois De laBaconne has been going around with such a long face. He misses his old pal, George Beckovitch. No one to argue with now.
Norman MacLean is doing all he can to keep the postoffice from running into a deficit, Two
great
un-
d e r standing.
t i o n
follow took
cable:
Phil lipsDid you ever travel in West?
the
Miller—No, but I'd like to sometime.
THOUGHT FOR TODAY (AND EVERY DAT)
Itsnotontythe
knowledge of \ - SAFETY m" buffhepractice that c, k'A: counts":,M
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Phillips—If you do, be careful you might get
operation of the whole crew. He also brought
those clogs of yours caught in the Grand Canyon.
out the point that there were certain natural hazards, citing in illustration, the conveyor ma
John Miller calling to deckhands on
dock
'"Don't step on that third rail any more than you have to."
Scotty—Were you ever so mad at a girl you couldn't kiss her?
Smolinski-—No, 1 never did get that mad. I've killed two cops though.
Since Gerald Smith has been promoted to oiler, who is going to scrub Spike Lamb's back? Scotty. the fireman, and his partner were con tentedly puffing on cigars (presents from one of
the boys on his birthday) when Scotty said to his partner: "Let's not stand under the ven tilator. It makes the cigars burn too fast." Francis Bacon, Reporter. A Scene in Gary
1 went uptown in the city of Gary and wanted to see if I could pick up a Packard and a nice pair of shoes at one of the several ten cent stores in that town.
Failing to find anything suitable, 1 was stand ing near the entrance wondering whether or not 1 should take a chance on a show, when I was
approached by a Red Cross worker. I proudly displayed my membership card. She then spoke to a woman standing near me. This individual first pursed her lips in a righteous manner, dropped her chin and created that familiar sound called a sigh: followed this time by a worn speech, "If I thought the ones who get the help were deserving of it I wouldn't mind giving, but etc." There were also many more objections. I don't know what they were as 1 found it necessary to walk away, my ire was getting the best of me. How many times have we heard those very words? In the first place they aren't even orig inal. It isn't a reason—it is a worn out excuse.
chinery. The men were warned of the dangerous places and the operators at the head of the belts were given instructions in regards to shutting
down the machinery. He closed his speech by im pressing the fact that every man is his own safe ty committee and suggesting that each man adopt the slogan "Be Careful". George Beck next gave a talk on the proper handling of lines which was made very force ful by his excellent demonstration. Where ever
possible demonstrations should be staged as one good demonstration will impress the facts bet ter than an
hour's talk.
Gatons followed with suggestions regarding actions around machinery in operation bringing out the suggestion that, when feeling around moving parts, to always feel in the direction of motion. Loose clothing and trailing rags are not to be tolerated.
All tackle and lines are new—lights in the car go hold have been repaired—Life ring in fan tail to have bracket moved to make it instant
ly accessable. All safety appliances reported in good order. Due to the number of new men thi.s year safe ty in general was reviewed and a great deal of ground was covered, making this one of the most complete meetings we ever witnessed. The crew turned out 100 per cent except those neces
sary to keep the boat running. Safety First meeting September 21st. George Beck, Chairman, James Gatons, Sec. Ed Schaum. Carl Lindstrom, Andrew
utes
of
last
meeting were read and also
Mr. V a le la tin's letter to
Anyway who has the right to ask if a starv ing man is justifiably hungry? If we have any spirit of charity, our duty is to put a man on his
Safety
teet if we can, not take advantage of his faults, in proving that, "I am holier than thou."
Safety ap pliances r e -
Safety Meeting, Str. John G. Munson August 9. 1933,
Present—George Heck, Chairman; James Gatons, sec; E. Schaum, Win. Shelley, D. Monroe. C. I.indstrom. fireman ; A. I'eterka. oiler; I). Sylvestre, A. Urdal.
Chief Urdal opened the meeting with a very good talk on general safety. He brought out the thought that safety was to be taken serious ly and was no joke at any rate He said the Cap tain and he were here to eliminate every pos sible hazard but could do so only with full co
Pe terka.
David Sylvestrc. William Shelley and Doc roe, members all present. Meeting called to order at seven thirty,
Com
mittees.
po r t ed in s h i ]) s h a p e condition.
A
pipe railing is to be installed in front of air
compressor in port fire-hold. A guard is to be pi a c e d o v e r
star
board
stoker
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soon as supplies are procured. Mr. Beck spoke of hazards pertinent to deck • routine and also talked on the added precau tions which must be taken at this season of the
year. He instructed boatswain to see that stack "stays be tightened before leaving port. Caution galley crew to have everything ship shape in the evenings to guard against weather that may come up during the night. A
bolt on
eccentric rocker arm
in tunnel
which makes dangerous operation of one gate is to be changed.
Pyrene lire extinguishers for forward hold ers are to be ordered. These extinguishers evidentlv were lost during time of Munson's lay up.
Firemen and others working aft were warned
against running around after cabins as the decks in the fall of the year are usually wet.
No additional safety suggestions were offered. Meeting adjourned at eight thirty. James Gatons, Secretary.
Safety meeting held on the Str. Munson Oct.
4, 1933.' Meeting called to order at 1 P. M. George Beck Chairman, James Gatons Secre
tary. Andy Peterka, Ed Schaum, David Sylvestre, Carl Lindstrom, Wm. Shelley and Doc Mon
some from near and some from far—but, one and
all we are glad to be back on' the job. To the new members of the crew we extend a
cordial welcome to join our happy family. And now that's over with let's see what we
can find in the way of news. Don't expect any
wild happenings from us, for, while we may have "01c Man Depression" on the run we are going
to take the precaution of getting our "wolf traps" in good repair. Speaking of such matters reminds me of a couple of niggers down home. They were discussing high and low finance, wages and such. One said to the other, "Well, brothah, ah ain't makin' much but ah at least
kin keep mah credit good." Captain McQuinn again comes to the front in his role as Life-Saver par-excellence. On July 27th about 1 :40 A. M., the Yacht Memory out of Chicago was sighted sending distress signals. Capt. McOuinn brought the Munson alongside and took the yacht and its anxious passengers in tow. proceeding to Buffington. where they were safely landed much to their relief.
Our steward, Mr. Otto Mauer, while breaking in a new porter asked him if he had ever sailed before. "Sure", was the reply, "I was a gunnersmate in the Navy". "Well let's see you shell these
peas then". Whereupon said porter fell upon the peas with great gusto. In fact he shelled them so
roe present.
Minutes of last meeting were read. Letter from Mr. Valentin to Safety Commit tee was read.
Resume of personal injuries in Lake Carriers Bulletin and discussion of these was held.
Safety appliances reported in good shape. Captain McOuinn talked on health of men from standpoint of illness. Requested all of crew to provide themselves with adequate cloth ing, boots, etc. Also that all cuts and bruises be given immediate first aid. Some of the men were warned of improper use of ladder in leaving and boarding ship. Also were requested to use care in descending ships stairways. Deck crew warned to shut steam oil" hatch engines when these are not in use to
prevent accidental starting of engines. Men in fire hold told to be extra careful in
handling of firehold tools and boiler doors when ship is rolling. Meeting adjourned at 2 P. M. James Gatons, Secretary. Steamer John G. Munson Personals
Greetings, friends and fellow workers. At last we have emerged from the depths of the sea of ghost-ships, once more to take our place in the unromantic but paying business of hauling the rock known as Limestone.
Quite a few of the old crew are back again—
hard that we had split pea soup for dinner. You will find guest stars on the radio, guest stars on the stage, guest stars in the heavens and guest stars anywhere you may care to look. So. now we come forward with the bright idea
of having a guest reporter. Inasmuch as variety is the spice of life perhaps we can inject a lit tle pep in this column and get away from the routine
rub
ber- SVt a m p items.
Now
the big ques tion is WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE R P. I' 0 R T ¥. \< ? As a s t a r t e r we
place for your approval t h e name
of
Mr.
Lloyd Bogart who formerly Winchelled-i't on
the
Str.
Ev2 SAFETY EVERYWHERE
reporter for
ATWORK-ON THE STREET-IN THE
each issue of
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the Screenings. All other applications, nomina tions and donations will be kindly received.
Quite a few of the fellows are wishing for an opportunity to get back to Lorain. It seems that
several of the fellows have a penchant for spag hetti. We place this notice in the hopes that Charlie may be able to do something for the boys along this line. One of the boys claims he left some shirts in a laundry down there but we doubt that statement very much to say the least.
We're all pretty well acquainted on the Str.
Munson now and complete harmony reigns. Thoughts of everyone turn more and more to the time of laying up now that our warm weath
er seems definitely of the past. Yet, we regret that this season of 1933 couldn't have been
longer and our pleasant associations of more lengthy duration. Certain it is that new and. we hope, lasting friendships have been made. The more friends we have the fuller life do we live.
August 17thâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;on this date a bit of a roll on
All we need is a parson and a dentist other wise we are well fixed. We have a barber, a lawyer and an undertaker aboard. As I under
stand the Captain can perform the nuptials, it is easily possible for us to shoot the works in a day. Get married, trimmed, divorced and if you're not
Lake Michigan caused a slight indisposition on the part of Watson Malocha. Observing the young man winding his way (on all fours) from the tunnel to the deckhand's' room, your corres pondent with solicitude concluded that he had
the tough places.
lost something. He hadâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;but he wasn't looking for it. Our bantering tone is only a mask to cover a deep sympathy which we feel, for upon occasions all too frequent a real appreciation for his point of view is forced upon us.
Our good friend Lloyd sure plays in hard luck. His girl friend came up to see him at Toledo
waxes right witty oft and anon. Witness bis re
satisfied then, well, there's the undertaker. The
dentist would come in handy to pull us through
when we were there loading coal. Only she did not arrive until we were pulling away from the dock. Then to make it worse, that old meanie,
George Beck, had to rub it in by giving the poor lad the horse-laugh. Lloyd says it's no laughting matter, therefore we extend our sym pathies.
The battle over the cribbage board rages strong once more. The leading contestants at the present time are Johnny Rcckzeigl and flank Miller. At times the battle waxes hot and there
is much excitement and cheering from the gal lery. A tourney is in the process of formation. Look for the results next month.
First
Assistant
Engineer
Jimmy
Gatons
cent remark concerning the noble function the
boats have performed in "straightening up" some of the natives of Lanse, Pa. Upon the Oc casion of which we speak, Pete Miller, listening intently, unleashed a veritable torrent of guffaws as the rare humor of this outburst assailed him.
We hesitate but slightly in venturing the opin ion that Carl Lindstrom would have joined heartily in the cheering had he been present. Ci vic pride is no myth with these boys, it transcendeth all.
"Take we away to the ball game" Bryan is
now basking in the light of a greater popularity than ever among the fair damsels of Rogers
City. Resumption of a place among the ship's of That handsome pair of lads, Bryan and Miller, wasted no time in visiting the fair city of Rog ers, "Lest oulde acquaintances be forgot", is their battle cry. Now boys are you sure it isn't visiting the "Fair of Rogers City".
And now, as all other good ? things, this must come to an end. Next month you will be honored, we hope, by flashes from the scintil lating pen of Mr. Lloyd Bogart or whoever is honored by being elected to write this here column.
E. G. Moutoux, Reporter. Taking up the battle where "Sparks" left oil', we wade in with many misgivings concerning
our ability to carry on with the dash and daring of our predecessor. However, we hope you'll like us; we hope our attempt to put life and per sonalities
into
this
contribution
occasions
no
ficers has brough a return of that awe-inspired prestige, and he has accepted it in his usual mod est
manner.
But
boys, behind that quiet and self-ci"facing exterior he has
an
indomit
able spirit and a will
to
win
des
pite spirited op position. Realiz ing this fact and being acquainted slightly with the trend of events, your correspond
ent tried desper ately for a statein e n t. Complete
rancor and bring forth no wrath upon a guilt
success cannot be
less head.
claimed, bow-ever,
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^addySafeAlwau
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lent quickly asserted itself, and the most sen sational news we have for you, therefore, is that all rivals will be given a battle worthy of a Bryan. Rumor has it that the second mate and his
fellow Romeo, Pete Miller, are very much "in the swim" romantically in the limestone metrop olis.
f Gentlemen the game is over, the jig is up. ' there s no use battling further—any lingering doubts concerning Mr. Moutoux's claim to the championship are now dispelled. And here's the how of it—he was strolling down the street one day (we have the steward's word for it). Twas in Gary—the girls, three of them, gazed upon him in undisguised and amused amazement, almost losing their battle against a desire to stop and marvel. The boy just naturally radiates
personality. Even "Cap" Akers and Leo Kowalski must admit that they are only among the "also rans" when Sparks faces the barrier.
Our tarzan, Stanley Shako, advances as a novel and entertaining cure for rheumatism, chillblains or name-your-ailment, swinging by the hands
out." "But," objected Hank Miller coyly, "how about the deckhands in the cleanup?" "Say, Mr. Policeman, can you direct me to the place where Sally Rand is dancing?" "Thanks." 'Oh, by the way, I hear you have a WorkT's Fair here in Chicago, also." "That's just fine, we'll drop in to see it if we have time." just a bunch of the boys from the good ship Munson whooping it up in the windy city. The deckwatch reluctantly lays claim to the fore going by reason of the fact that he had no one to whom he could pass on the privilege of inter rogation after it had come down to him through three previous hands. Our trips to South Chicago and Gary have made it possible for many of the members of the crew to see "A Century of Progress". Of necessity their visits have been of short length and few of the multitude of worthwhile sights have been seen but the opportunity to make a hurried trip or two there has been more than welcome.
Conclusions we've reached—
discourse on the benefits of Alka Seltzer which
That, the deckwatch might appreciate .the installation of self-unloading bunks on these self-unloading boats. That, Leo Kowalski has a girl friend in Rog ers City.
we hear over the radio so frequently—"Of course", he qualifies, "the proper preliminary
That, Rogers City-ites aren't so bad judging from the representatives which we have on the
measures must be taken."
Str. Munson.
and other varied trapeze stunts. The demonstra
tion which he gave recently at South Chicago
^impressed the boys nearly as greatly as does the
The mustache growing epidemic here has as sumed alarming proportions and those of the old guard such as Mike and Bernie must look to their laurels as competition of no uncertain na ture is turnished by George Beck, Rol Ursem, Eddie Schaum and other worthies. Considerable
concern is being evidenced by innocent bystand ers as they wonder what devastation will be wrought before some check is brought upon this tendency.
Oh well, hope and optimism spring eternal in the human breast, hence, a culmination of this
mania is not considered impossible (an orchid to me—the fever has completely abated and I can definitely align myself with the crusaders). Thanks to Frank Steele this one is passed
along to you. The discussion was concerned with cargoes and their unloading. After some talk of the varying facility with which different kinds of stone were run out, the mate ventured
as his choice of an ideal cargo, cue balls. Ob viously, this idea is hard to beat from any point of view but Eddie Schaum, ever on the alert,
stepped up and announces as his selection, pigeons. "For then", says the Wooster kid, "'we
could merely open the hatches and they'd fly
That, Chief Urdal exhibits a most pleasing graciousness and is a decided asset as a social entertainer. These duties are shunned by so many, it is a pleasure to find among us one who is both willing and capable to assume them. That, Otto's date cookies are a triumph of which he can be justly proud. They are, consist ently, the most delectable of morsels. That, we aren't suffering much from the heat these days.
That, the watchmen would welcome an appli cation of "Doc" Monroe's inventive genius to the problem of rinsing down. That, it's darned unhandy to arrive in Calcite on Monday when in need of a haircut and 50c is too much for a haircut while the taxi fare is also
unreasonably high. That, Hank is teaching Jimmy or Jimmy is teaching Hank, or—well anyway, they're play ing Bridge.
That, Adolphe prefers his eggs "crumbled". That, the one the mate pulled about furnish ing the watchman with an awning when he was seeking the shade in Toledo was a good one. That, if anyone has been able to read this far, he deserves a rest and an endurance award.
Reporter, Lloyd W. Bogart.
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quick sand down at Presque Isle. Zemple is der hard vone of der bunch. He sleeps on der hard heads. He says id makes him feel better den
he knows dot he has been some place. He said
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dot vonce vas enough, no more for him ven he can get dem down at der fish dock much cheap er. Cap. Purdy is nod so hot mit der shoalers but Cap. can shure gedder rainbowers at Burt Lake
so ve must take off our hats to himâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;eight in vone night. Veil, der hunters vill soon start now as der bird season unt rabbits vill start soon. Charlie Plats
says dot he is going to buy a forty out by der hard voods unt put a few rabbits on it and get Boehmer up der to hunt dem so he vill cut all der brush down. Six shots to clear der brush unt
vone to hit der rabbit. Veil any how Jack Mun son is der boy to get dem mit his 22. Charlie vould not get much brush mowed down by Jack. My dear Mitzie: Vel), I vill half to wride you a ledder. Veil, Mitzie, der summer is gearfinished unt all der relations under freinds dot are from some place
ellse half vent home after spending a good time at your house for a couple of veaks, unt you foot der grocry bills unt dey tink you are Scotch be cause you did nod give dem chicken every day unt buy der gass for deir car. Ven you go down to der city to see dem why dey hang out der small pox or hydrafobia placard on der door unt say now isnt id yust to bad der kids have der
measels or somethin unt you vould have to stay
a whole veak unt after you have gone dey say der darn hicks have swalered id again.
Mitzie, der bading beuties have all gone indo vinter quarters so der boys dot drive to der plant drive safely again dy do not look so crosseyed as dey did by trying to keep vone eye on der beach unt vone on der road, but let me tel you Mitzie der seanery was beautifull. Veil, Chick Storms has gone indo der horse riding buisness. I dont know if he vants to be a
Tom Mix or a Don Quioxot or vot but by der vay he rides dem I vould say he-is-making-agood-bouncer for ven der horse is coming up Chick is going down unt dot may be der reason dot he valks so stiff after der ride. Veil it vill be
-all right if he does not try to put on vone of his electrical devices like remot controls or somding like dot.
Der herring snapers are at it again. Ven der lights are on der breakvall Fred Badey is der cats pejanas at id. He has got Boehmer skined a hundred vayes at id unt a sticker. Veil as long as
Veil der gardens are all harvested und dey vare sure fine for der start dot dey got dis spring unt dey sure had some fine gardens. Der flat Dutch unt tomatoes, beans, carrots, unt spuds all der vegatable family vas dare. by by as ever, Schnopsie.
Safety Meetingsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Buffalo Plant Date of meeting, August 11, 1933. J Meeting called to order at 2:00 P. M. John J. Collins, Chairman; William Collins, John Gorman, Eliseo Tomani. The committee made an inspection of the
plant. All machinery was found to be properly guarded. Recommendations ing were taken care of.
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The following recommendations were made: Repair stairway leading from mill to new stor age ; repair floor in dryer room at dryer dis
charge. Keep door closed when air compressor is running. Repair guards on mills. Eliseo Tomani was appointed to see that all recommendations made by the committee are carried out.
The meeting adjourned at 3:05 P. M. Date of Meeting, Sept. 15, 1933. John J. Collins, Chairman; Eliseo Tomani, William Collins, John Gorman. The meeting was called to order at 12:30 P. M.
The committee made a thorough inspection of the plant.
vife vill not bring his meales down to him or he
All guards were found to be in place and stairs throughout plant were in good condition. Mr. Tomani reported that all recommenda tions from the last meeting were taken care of. The following recommendations were made by
vould nefer come home.
the committee.
der fish stay you vill see Fred down dere but his
Oh, yes, Cap. Peppier unt Cap. Purdy unt Julious Zemple dont vant to bother met such small vones as herring. Dey go after shoal trout unt spend der spare time diging Peps car out of der
Put new covering on screw conveyor in stor age.
Mr. Richards gave a short talk on safety. The meeting adjourned at 1:40 P. M.
Thoughtlessness By Edgar A. (Jiiest
A little bit of hatred can spoil a score of years And blur the eyes that ought to smile with many needless tears.
A little bit of thoughtlessness and anger for a day Can rob a home of all its joy and drive delight away.
A little bit of shouting in a sharp and vicious tone Can leave a sting that will be felt when many years have flown,
And just one hasty minute of ill-temper can offend And leave an inner injury the years may never mend. It takes no moral fiber lit say harsh and bitter things. It doesn't call for courage to employ a lash that stings: And cruel words and bitter any fool can think to say,
But the hurt they leave behind them many years can't wipe away. Just a little bit of hatred robs a home ÂŤ>f all delight And leaves a winding trail of wrong that time may never right.
For only those are happy and keep their peace of mind Who guard themselves from hatreds and words that are unkind.
(Copyright, 1983, by ESgar A. Guest)
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