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Theo. Haselhuhn
CARPENTER SHOP
Chas. Hoffman
DRILLS
Thomas Kelley
DRILLS
John Dembny
ELECTRICAL CREWS
Frank Reinke
MACHINE SHOP
William Heller
MILL
Adolph Sorgenfrei
MILL
Max Bellmore
POWER HOUSE
Geo. C. Wing
SHOVELS
Leon Ruell
SHOVELS
Robert Hamilton
TRACKS
John Modrynski
TRACKS
Peter Giovangnoria
TRANSPORTATION
C. C. Eldridge
TRANSPORTATION
Victor Koch
YARD
Julius Zemple
TUGS
Capt. Walter Peppier Chief Frank Lamp
BUFFALO PLANT DETROIT DOCK STR. CARL D. BRADLEY
STR. T. W. ROBINSON STR. B. H. TAYLOR
C. W. Richards E. B. Metzen
Capt. F. F. Pearse Chief John Sparre
Capt. Crossley McQuinn Chief Guy LaBounty Capt. Theo. Dahlburg Chief Thos. Suttle
STR. JOHN G. MUNSON
Capt. M. R. McLean Chief Arthur Urdal
STR. CALCITE
Capt. Clayton Martin Chief J. A. Anderson
CALCITE
SCREENINGS
Published monthly by the Michigan Limestone & Chemical Company, Rogers City, Michigan, in the interest of Safety and Welfare.
The columns of "Calcitc 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 employees. All such contributions should be received before the first of each month and should bear the name of the de
partment and the sender and should be addressed to the editor.
Spring Issue
J. A. VALENTIN, Editor.
May 1938
EDITORIALS
Jrower Department Saiety Record
A Tonic lor Household Safety
_ May 11, 1925, to May 11, 195«s, or 14 years,
Spring house cleaning is whole house will be turned while the famly "'camps out" a refurnished house, bright
5,113 days, 122,712 operating hours or 545,348 man hours without a lost tune accident is the
experience of our Power Department. Such a record is a real accomplishment and speaks well
ot the nel oi Six in the
here again. Tinupside down, and amid the Upheaval, and shining, will
emerge.
Superintendence, Formanship and person the Department. oi these years, 1925 through 1930, were old Power House which operated on two
H beauty alone were the object of this activi ty, the trouble hardly would justify the strain on family nerves. Put mother, trained executive in
twelve-hour shift.-, employing two Engineers,
of the past season's grime, the rearrangement of
two Oilers, four Firemen aim one Maintenance
furniture and the set of new curtains. For her this is also a time when she can view her home
man.
this domain, sees further than just the removal
three Oilers, three Firemen and two Mainten
with a critical eye, detecting the Irayed lamp cords, the accumulated oily dust Fags and rub bish in basements and closets which mvite spon
ance men working eight hours per daw 1he personnel ui the Power Department
hangings, faulty porch Failings, steps and land
From 1930 to the present time the new Tower
Plant has been in operation with three Engineers,
taneous combustion; insecure pictures and wall
is
made up of men who have been, lor the most
part, long in tin- employ of the company. George W'iiii;-. the Superintendent, completed 25 years of service on Mav 10th. George Atkinson, Sen ior Engineer, came with the company on March
28th, 1916,
Leonard Lamb, Engineer, has been
with the company since 1920. Lloyd Conley, En
gineer, since 1919. since 1921.
Flmer Wen/.el, Engineer,
Edward Greene, Oiler, since
1923.
ings, and all the other hazards to home safety which may turn her beautiful place from a "Joy
Forever" to an accident trap, grim and sudden. Spring cleanup is also a good time to clear the house of all the accumulated odds and ends of
doubtful saving, usually its only value is to clut ter ui) 1'1C home, creating hazards. 1louse cleaning time itself has its hazards which
are
to
be
avoided.
Otto Wen&el, Oiler, since
1923.
Arthur Getzing- M^^M|nn|n>
er, Oiler, since 1924. Car] Starr. Oiler, since
1(;24.
Clar
ence
Flewelling,
Fire
man,
since
Meyer. V>M.
1926.
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Maintenance,
since 1914. These fel lows have established an enviable no-accident re
cord and you can rest assured one which each
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and ever)" one will try
and
tables
are
substituted for step lad ders with regrettable re sults-
It
takes
much
less time to get a step ladder than it heal a broken
does arm
to or
leg. And then there is the
ever present desire to do the job up quickly, which
results
in
the
ertired:, and this is when accidents most frequent ly happen. When the mind is less
alert,
and
strength at low ebb, caution is usually gone with the wind, and most
persons seek the quick
est way of doing things,
in ever}' way possible to maintain.
Too often chairs,
housewife becoming ov
Robert
Maintenance,
1914.
mil
flRSTB
George FaTulip,
Oiler, since'1920.
boxes
which
Occident Bulletin Board for 1937
is
safest way.
seldom
the
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_Lhe JDicycle oeason Is^Jbiere
You JVLay JLose Your JJirthday
The bicycle season is again upon us. That means that automobile drivers and pedestrians alike must be prepared to dodge swerving, zig
Just what curious mental twist is it that gives so many bike riders an overwhelming pleasure
"You may lose your birthday" is the title of an article appearing in one of our leading period icals, and then it goes on to say that if your birth day is on the 31st day of March. May or August, you may never celebrate it again after 1938. We have had calendars since the first Egyp tian farmer planted his crops after the Xile had overflowed and tried to measure time by the river's rise and fall. Some of these yardsticks
in going through traffic like a mad man? Is
have been accurate or fairly so, others hopelessly
there any good reason, why traffic lanes that ap-
muddled.
zagging, circling, swaying, weaving, twisting hikes that pop out at you Imm nowhere, scare
you out of your wits and proceed blithely on their way.
ply to drivers of automobiles shouldn't apply to
Today there are those who think the calendar
bicycle riders as well? Why red lights that should be revamped, and a League Council at mean stop to motorists shouldn't mean stop for Geneva are now considering changing to what hikers? Why dangers of automobile driving |§ known as the "World Calendar," wherein is should be multiplied many fold when four wheels proposed twelve months, eight oi thirty days are reduced to two?
and four .if thirty-one.
There are 7,000,000 bicycles used in the United States; most of them, though by no means all. by children
.^ 1sts and will also give February a square deal
in their teens.
Last year bicycle accidents killed 700 persons and 25,000 were injured. Seeing some bike antics on the streets, you
Wonder why higher.
the toll
wasu t
lor the first time since Augus tus Caesar robbed it of three
Great Grie tFÂŽlia<3>WB
SERIOUS
ACCIDENTSJ
them.
It's
good sport and good exercise, inn lei s ride
them
with
days to make his birth month, August, as birth month The year :,'.<? days, sandwiched
long as July, the of Julius Caesar. would still have however, because between
Decem
ber 2Qth and January 1st would be a solitary day called "Year's End Day." And to even things up. each fourth year Leap Year day would he celebrated after June 30th and before July 1st.
All this may sound as though we dislike bicycles. We don t. We have ridden
This will lop off three
as
Supporters of the new cal
much skill and care as possible.
endar hope t<> have it in effect January I. 1939, as on that date
By all means lei's have bi cycle riders. Let's not deny any youngster the pleasure and
Tc new calendar coincides with the oid. This does not
benefits of a bicycle, but let's tiy aim induce him to observe
again happen until 1950. Some countries have offici-
traffic laws.
Many cities license bicycles. Every city should; then bike
; lly approved of the change as
riders who persist in violating trallic laws could be kept off the streets.
civic organizations.
Sections 18 and 19 of Ordinance No. 34 of the
Village of Rogers City state that it is unlawful to ride a bicycle on the Village sidewalks, also it's against our Village law to ride anyone on the handlebars or in any other manner on your bi
cycle. Outside of these two ordinances, bicycle riders are to be governed by the same traffic regulations as pertain to automobiles when rid ing the streets of Rogers City. Psychologists tell us that one explanation tor much of our bad driving is that certain individ uals like to get behind the wheel of a car and show off. isn't it reasonable to suppose the same urge seizes a youthful bicycle rider? Yes, we like to see bicycle riders, but we like to see them riding safely.
Just because you see its tracks is no sign that the train has just passed.
wdl
as
many
churches and
The adoption of a new calendar poses many
problems lor the law-makers. In medieval times Emperors proclaimed new calendars by edict. Ti day it can be done by the people of each na tion voting on it. by Congress and the senate and
similar parliaments deciding, or by the I'resident, the dictators and the mouarchs proclaiming it.
Whether we keep on using the old calendar, or a new one is adopted and some of us lose our birthdays, we doubt that there will be any great remonstratiou by the masses as it will make lit tle difference to the daily routine of the vast ma
jority.
We perhaps are becoming unduly catis-
tive, but why should a people, who throw discre tion to the winds, take unnecessary chances, and are careless to the end that thousands of their
very lives are lost annually through accidents, as we do, be expected to become excited over the mere loss of a birthday?
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Wliat Happens In An H
Watch Outâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;School's Out
o iii-
lt is estimated that each hour 6,200 babies are born, and about 4.000 persons are laid to rest. Two thousand, live hundred couples are married, and 85 divorced. Fifteen homicides take place
in the civilized (?) world, while 200.000 miscel laneous crimes are reported, and one perpetrat or out of ten eludes discovery. Textile industries convert approximately L000.000 pounds of cotton; 300.U00 pounds of wool; lLO.OOO pounds of silk, and 800.000 pounds of rayon into fabrics. The World consumes b5.000.00J pounds of po tatoes; 8.000.000 pounds of meat: and 80.000,000
Again parents are facing a long summer va cation when our children will be "running loose." For nine months of the year the schools in struct the children in the regular academic sub jects and in addition try to give them instruction in safe practices and attempt to build up a safe ty-consciousness. But for the remaining three months the responsibility is largely, if not en tirely, that of the parents. Children should have a sale place to play. If they haven't, they will play in the Street and this is hazardous. The surest way to protect tliein from traffic accidents is to keep them out ol
pounds of bread. Hens lay 2,500.000 eggs. While
traffic.
beer are consumed.
the vigilance of every driver. Our own children
1,500.000 quarts of wine "and 500,000 quarts of Coffee is the World's tav-
orite beverage, .i0.000.000 cups being consumed each hour.
The World's hourly tobacco bill is
Vacation months bring an added challenge m ride more with us; an accident menaces their
safety as well as others, and there will, despite every effort, be children in the street occasionally. E v e r y
S 1.500.000.00. About 700 new automobiles are built, ami more than 170.-
driver must them.
000 barrels of petroleum arc produced hourly. Automobile accidents throughout the world, mostly in America,
watch
out
for
We recognize the need [or safety education and its value has been demonstrated clearly by a lowered accident rate for
claim the lives of 8 victims. The coffers of the World arc
children.
enriched by $120,000.00 worth oi gold mined. Five million telephone conversations lake place, and over b5.000 teleg. anis are Sent,. '1 he post of
schools today where safety is not presented in some form, and in a large number of s.dioois safety has become a regular part of the curriculum.
There
are
few
fices of the world are deluged
title the
with more than 1.000,000,000 I.tiers, post cards and miscel
laneous missives, bearing post
they are out of sehool, As vacation In gins, let's all oi us lake it Upon ourselves to
age oi upwards
give the kiddies added protec
of
825,000,-
110.00.
next
three
months
tion and instruction whenever
Approximately 180.000 feet
possible in safe practices.. And
oi phonographic film are used.
it would be a splendid plan for
Taper mills produce about 2.,T'0 tons of paper, and more
parents to start a little safety campaign about the home, it
than 1.000.000 copies of newspapers, icriodicals and various magazines are printed. Mother Earth is not to be outdone. At the equator she rotates at the rate of 1,000 miles per hour, and rushes through space around Old Sol at the dizzy speed of o5.000 miles an hour. At least four major storms take place on her sur face, and seismographs throughout the world re cord at least one earth tremor.
Charity in its truest and best sense is love. is that rational
and
constant
affection
It
which
will certainly pay rood dividends. Drive Safely!
The 193S automobile
is
a
marvel of speed,
power ami safety, hut the 1938 pedestrian is the same plodding individual he was one hundred years ago. lie hasn't any all steel body: nor has nature streamlined him so he can move any fast er in this age of speed. Me has one advantage, however, if he will use it. lie can make up for his slow feet by his
quick wits.
By strictly observing all
rules
of
makes one sacrifice himself for the good of oth ers. That will not only do no harm to his neigh bor, but will strive to do him good, wdien it is within his power. Charity is more than the giv ing of alms to the needy. It is the ability to see the good in others, to bear patiently with the
safe walking he can avoid making the mistakes which brought death to more than 17,000 pedes
faults and failings of others, being conscious ol
most of us accept false information which vio
your own, in all humility.
lates common sense.
trians and injury to over 300,000 others last year. Ai'Hve Safely! One is amazed at the readiness with
which
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n
_J(tLcoiÂąLt-dvybczd C-onazts exposed concrete. Uniformity of color was also Entering its sixth year ol operation, the De troit Dock organization of this company and the E. 13, .Met/.en Transit-.Mixed Concrete organiza
tion can view with pride its' past record in furn
ishing the Detroit area with limestone and transit-mixed concrete.
Many important con
struction projects have been serviced with this material in the past several years, and are stand
ing proof of the versatility and reliability of this
economical product.
Of the larger jobs, the
Sears. Roebuck & Company Woodward Avenue store in Highland i'ark lias been completed re cently.
For the construction of the store a material
was required which would pass a very rigid Spe cification. The plans called lor solid concrete
walls having a smooth uniform finish. In order
desired and easily obtained with our stone. The E. R. Patterson Engineering Company were the contractors. This firm is headed by Mr. E. R. Patterson and has built practically all of the Sears. Roebuck stores in Detroit.
Transit mixed concrete was used throughout the contract. Due to the inaccessibility of this
building from our present location, the stone ma terial was hauled to the yard of Frank J. Knight Company in the north end of Detroit. There it
was properly proportioned and sent to the job. .Most of the work of placing the concrete was done during the winter. This required care in the handling and curing of the concrete to pre vent freezing. However, the finished building speaks for itself and is considered by the .Sears Company architects and engineers to be the last word in concrete construction.
Mr. Patterson is
being freely complimented on the efficient exe
to get this finish a material was necessary which
cution of this contract.
contained no foreign matter. Practically all sources of supply within eco
ant part on this job as it has in many others in
nomical shipping distance of Detroit were samp
the last few years.
led and tested.
I he main fault found was that in
all the gravel pits tested soft pebbles, chert or sand stone was contained in the samples.
As a finished wall was required to withstand all changes in weather, other coarse aggregate material was rejected in favor of Michigan lime stone, wdiich successfully passed the "Sodium Sulphate" tests. This test corresponds to the ordinary freezing and thawing encountered by
Transit mixed concrete also played an import Other large contracts have
been completed recently in which Michigan lime stone was used.
The Brewster Mousing Project, wdiich covers
seven city blocks, required over 25,000 cubic yards of concrete. The M. L. Bein Company, represented by Mor ris L. Bein, vvas the successful bidder on the
Brewster Project. Op to the time that Mr. Mein took this contract, he had never used transit
A iSirlo View Ol The Handsome iStructure oliown On 1 he Opposite -Page
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mixed concrete and was somewhat skeptical that a job of that size could be handled efficiently by its use.
A penalty contract was
entered
into
specifying a $40.00 per hour delay clause. There was no penalty collected on the job and Mr. liein now stales that the concrete operation was one
Davis Co. Addition; Contractor.
F.
11. Martin
Company. (.(ico Cola Plant; Contractor, Jos. Krausmann Company.
Alien Industries Xew Plant. P.tidd Mfg. Com pany Addition; Contractor, Fullertou Construc
of the most perfect from the standpoint of ser
tion Co.
vice, quality, and accuracy on the job, encounter ed in his experience. From our standpoint, we feel that Mr. Picin de serves much credit for his efficient handling of
Addition; Contractor, Bryant & Detwiler Co. Cocbel Brewery Addition. Stroll P.rewery Ad
the entire contract.
All of the work on the Brewster Project was done under the supervision of the Pittsburg Testing Laboratory. Tests of the concrete tak en at the job were uniformly much higher than requirements required.
Consistently, it has been found that by using Michigan limestone properly graded and propor
tioned, the twenty-eight day requirement of com
pressive strength of concrete can be obtained in so much shorter time that the contractor can
Harper Hospital Addition. Ainswortb Mfg. Co. dition; Contractor. P. II. Piper Company. Briggs Stadium Foundation; Contractor, \V. E. Wood Company. Radford School; Contractor, E. K. Patterson Co.
The man who is worthy of being a leader of
men will never complain of the stupidity of his helpers, of the ingratitude of mankind, or of the inappreciatiou of the public. These things are all a part of the great game of life, and to meet them and not go down before them in discour
strip forms much earlier, thereby speeding up his
agement and defeat, is the final proof of power.
work and producing a substantial saving. During January. 1938. we opened Up the River
â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Elbert Hubbard.
Rouge yard. This was done mainly to supply the Frank J. Knight Company who are constructing a sewer for the City of Dearborn. This job is under construction at the present time and will require about 12.000 cubic yards of mixed con crete. The Rouge yard will double the econom ical area in which we can deliver concrete for all purposes,
A partial list of jobs completed or in progress in addition to those mentioned are:
Chrysler Addition, .Air Reduction Corp.. Parke-
Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote: "Life is not so
short but that there is always time for courtesy."' There is more need for this sage philosophy now, than when he wrote it before the motor car was
invented. The automobile has made many of us into selfish boors.
If drivers behaved as consid
erately when behind the wheel as they do in the drawing room, the death rate
would soon be
sliced to a fraction of its present proportions. Let's have more courtesy, better manners, more sportsmanship on the road.
New Oears-l\oebiick Building On Woodward Ave., Higlilaiul Park, Detroit, M.iclii^an
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Hfawfw <Wo*l& On D& Book,--
View Ot The Bradley J. ransporta tion Company rleet JLying In JLhe Cheboygan Jtviver
By R. C. iStanLrook
The management of the Bradley Transporta tion Company is never adverse to trying any plan
CALCITE. We had a major construction job in 1935 with boom changes on the R< )lil XS( )X and
that has reasonable chances of success, so after much discussion pro and con, it was decided to
CALCITE. at which itme we had one hundred men at work. In 1930 we had five vessels at
lay up the whole fleet at Cheboygan this past
Cheboygan, providing some repair work but little in the way of new construction. We had
winter. This arrangement offered many advan tages and some healthy rivalry was manifested in seeing who could have the best looking boat.
Some problems and hazards were also presented, but the watching and fire prevention schedule
carefully arranged by Captain Pearse seemed to provide fox any contingency. The one fire we did have was quickly detected and extinguished with only minor loss.
The Cheboygan river presented a very differ ent picture from the preceding year when, owing to weather conditions at the close of the operat
ing season, we were able to get only one vessel, the WHITE, into winter quarters at Cheboygan, the others being scattered all over the lakes from Menominee to Cleveland.
With six boats
in the river, McArlhur Dock certainly present
ed a busy spectacle during the layup period from Thanksgiving until Christinas. The townspeople of Cheboygan are always glad to have any of
planned an extensive program for 1937. but as. the boats were scattered, we had to divide our forces which resulted in considerable inconvience.
We were fortunate this year in having all our
six vessels together and a large amount ol work was originally contemplated. Owing to the fall ing off in business, much of this had to be. post poned. We had planned to do major repairs in the WHITE'S conveyors and drives, but as it is not expected to use the WHITE this season, none of this work was started. We got our air compressor equipment erected during the layup period by sending some men from Calcite for this purpose and were all ready to go to work on January 31. Jack Anderson. Chief Engineer of the Steam(.:- WHITE was in charge ol the work this year.
our fleet in the river and this winter there was
much renewing of old acquaintances. With the watchmen living ashore and an extensive winter
repair program in prospect, there was a brisk demand for light housekeeping rooms ami luvnished apartments. The sudden temporary in crease ol over two hundred men to a town the
size of Cheboygan means much in the way ol business and they always give our men a Hearty
brook. M. L. & C. Co.,
welcome. By Christmas, however, all the activ ity had ceased. 'I he men had gone to their
on die left; to (lie rijjlit J. A. Anderson. Cliiel Engi
Engineer
R. C
Stan-
homes and the watchman was the only one in
neer oi die Sir. Calcite, in
evidence around the dock and boats.
charge oi winter work at C neuoygan.
The Cheboygan winter work which started out in a modest way in 1934 to provide much needed work for plant and boat men has now
developed into a regular routine. We started out in a modest way in 1034 repairing the con veyors and re-riveting the cargo hold on the
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and as this was bis first experience at Cheboy gan, he was agreeably surprised by the work manlike way in which the various jobs were ac complished. Jack was ably assisted by Tom Rose, who again took care of the supplies and helped in many other ways too numerous to men tion.
We started out with seventy-three men and the usual arrangements were made for hotel ac commodations, some staying at the Cheboygan and some at LaLonde's.
Several of the men had
their wives with them and made their own ar
and half of the rivets had to be driven under the
conveyors. Once this job was organized, it went along on a regular production basis and a ship shape job was accomplished under scheduled time.
This crew also had a somewhat different
job in the bow of the TAYLOR.
The stem was
bent and twisted, and several id" the plates buck led. Jt was decided to cut out the best part of the stem and straighten it.
This necessitated re
moving eight plates from the bow. The plates and the stem were trucked to the Machine Shop at Caleite and Bill Kowalske went to work on
rangements for rooms.
them and got them straightened out.
The men were divided into several crews un der foremen for the various classes of work.
Clint Greenleaf was second in command under
quite a job but the results justified the pains tak en. The stem was welded back into place and the plates replaced and riveted up. Alter being
Jack Anderson, and he also ran the mechanical crew. This crew was made up of assistant engi
caulked the plates showed no leakage under water test. I he preliminary planning for this
neers with oilers for helpers.
Here there were
so many miscellaneous jobs on the main engines
work was well repaid in time
saved
This was
and
the
thought given to the safety of the men at work was a credit to the salcty campaign carried on
and auxiliaries that it is hard to pick any out finspecial comment, but we must mention replacing
by the company during the past decade.
the broken air cooler tubes in the ROP.i XS( >\.
ternal plat Ionus were very substantial and the
This is a job we had been postponing from year to year, but finally decided to tackle it ami after many trials and tribulations brought it to a sat isfactory conclusion. The re-arranging of the main lubricating system was also a worthwhile accomplishment. Harry Sloan ran the boiler crew and here
again many small jobs impossible to take care of in the operating season were completed, but the outstanding achievement
was the reinsulatiug
of the Ml'XSONAS and CALCITE'S boilers and
installing new flue caps on the MUNSON. Cash Sobeck, who has been
foreman of the
The in
forced ventilation to lake care of the fumes from
burning Were factors given first importance. We wish to draw attention to our picture showing the staging on the outside and the life buoy in readiness lor a possible fall into the water. This plating job was a new departure lor us and we are quite proud of our achievement. The Hull Crew also had the usual miscellaneous loose riv
ets to take care of. but the foregoing described two jobs wen- the most spectacular. Paul Mulka supervised the Conveyor Crew made up of a nucleus of boat conveyor men with various helpers. The chief job here was a re
Hull Crew for the last five years, was again in
build of the ROBINSON center elevator.
charge of this department with a gang of twenty men. Their largest job was the redriving of 15,-
was a similar job to that done on the WHITE,
MUNSON, ami TAYLOR, and we now feel that
500 rivets in the tunnel deck of the CALCITE.
the elevator equipment ol the fleet is in much
All these rivets had to be passed and bucked in
better condition than heretofore as some new
the restricted space of I lie double bottom tanks
ideas have been incorporated during these re-
This
Boat Repair Crew, Cheboygan. Front Rows, Kneeling, let; to right, W. G:ii;er, E. Erke, U Kapaki. W. Bishop, W. Hornhacher, A. Bellmore, A. Gosselin, G. LeVeck, R. Kowalslfie, W. Joppich. W. Yareh, A. McDonald. V. Klee,
J. Selke. F. Mayes, H. Gruelke, H. Kueharski, L. Bellmore. A. Medeau, P. MnIka,.W. Kminer, B. Holt. E. Hoeit, A. Jarvis. W. Buza, A. All. .1. Seiko;. J. Sncharski, A. Varch, L Voda, G. Mint?, W. I alclikowski. .). Markey. Back rows, let': to right. J. Anderson, N. Henderson. T. Rose, C. Green'eai. E. Shay, C. Gordon, L. Macklem, H. Sloan, L. Greg
ory, S. Centella. IT. Stout, L,. Bannon, A Speeht, R. O'Toola, Geo. Kerr. E. Schaeffer, M. Richards, A. Breffa, D. Monroe, J. Lamb, J. Smolinski, L. Pines. J. Miller, A. Malxrha. .). Gapczyaski, F. Ware, C. Sobeck, V. Beebe, N. Cadwell, E. Dehuke. E. Rose, G. Halligau, W. Chain, J. Buck, R. Lamb.
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There was also, of course, the ususal
miscellaneous jobs such as chute relining, newlagging, etc. Prank Ware again look charge of the electri cal work and this crew seems to get larger every \ ear and to increase m importance. We keep
adding to the electrical equipment on our boats. and the old wiring and lighting is continually in need ol replacement and rearranging. Frank and his gang have earned such an enviable reputa tion for well planned work ably executed that
improvements over the existing equipment are continually being asked lor. The electrical main tenance ol the equipment ol our vessels is be coming increasingly important to such an extent that the management decided to give some of our junior licensed engineers some intensive electrical training at the plant. These men were later absorbed in the electrical crew and gained
lurther experience at this work. This should be invaluable to them and result in improvement in our maintenance on board.
Frank's work consists in
Not
the
least
ol
servicing the other
crews, and his gang is m continual demand to
hook up welding machines, small motors, and lights.
Emil DelinkŠ, with a small crew, had a special consignment altering and relocating the main control on the ROBINSON, wdien he broke- in
several inexperienced men and made a very cred itable
showing
under
somewhat
unfavorable
working conditions. This change is a prelimin ary step to more extensive electrification of the auxiliary equipment, wdiich will be proceeded with as the present steam driven equipment be comes in need of major repair. Alex Alalocha's crew of huskies are elected for
special mention. Their task was to keep all the tlillereul crews supplied With material and no
job was too large or too small lor them to do with a smile,
i he handling of heavy material
over the decks is no mean task, and the iact that
this was accomplished without breakage to ma terial or personal injury speaks volumes lor tnc
thought and planning behind the multiplicity ol tasks involved.
1 he original plan when we first started work on January 31 was to work three weeks ol live days each and then lay off for a week. This was in order to equalize the work as mmdi as possi ble as men at the plant were working only four days per week. This plan was changed and we worked six weeks continuously until March 11. then laid off for three weeks, starting up again
with a reduced crew on April 4. Some of the- un completed work was taken over by the after end crew with their fit-out
work,
and
the
winter
work gang was gradually tapered down and fin ished tip on May 13. Cpon looking over previous accounts ol our winter work, we notice we have congratulated
ourselves on our splendid safety record <>i no lost time accidents, but this year we have one such accident to report. This occurred to Stan
ley Centella, a very careful worker, who wdiile burning in a restricted space, got a spark of met al in his ear. This resulted in a very painful in fection, but we are glad to report that there was
no permanent injury. Had we been able to fore see this accident, it could have been so easilyprevented.
The work on our vessels is quite hazardous,
and this should keep us on our toes for accident prevention, it is a challenge to us which our past record proves we can meet successfully if we give it the thought and attention which it
merits. We were becoming prouder and proud er of our safety record, and it i^ said that pride goes before a fall.
Our one accident did
not
prove to be so serious although it had the mak ings of a bad one.
Eet us be duly warned and
redouble our efforts in the future.
We have been fortunate in having so little sickness this year. The previous tendency to stay on the job without reporting to the doctor when not feeling well seems to be overcome to a gnat extent, but we cannot emphasize this too strongly. This service of a medical check up is provided free by the company and should be tak en advantage of by everyone in the future. A fellow has to be a contortionist to get by
these days.
First of all he's got to keep bis back
to the wall and his ear to the ground. JJ.e"s ex pected to put his shoulder to the wheel, his nose
to the grindstone, keep a level bead, and both feet on the ground. And, at the same time, look for the silver lining with his head in the clouds.
Making Repairs on the Duw ot tlie olr. R. H. Taylor
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Paye 1127
(Winter <!0od
UL <PLnt--
Panoramic View ol the Stripping, Dump, and Plant In tlie Background 1938 winter operations at Caleite began Jan uary 27th with four shovels stripping overburd en and one shovel removing the higher magnesia stone to provide for the extension of a third cut. The repair shops were busy with the usual jobs of shovel, locomotive, mill, drill and boat repair. Two Mill crews overhauled that equipment and there was a (>U foot extension rebuilt on the
I lux galleries. In addition to tlie men used
for
the
above
work, about twenty-five Mill and Construction
men were used on boat repair in Cheboygan. The above schedule look care of all the men
at guessing how
fast
we travel.
We cannot
wholly depend for our judgment on the rapidity with which trees and telegraph poles pass the windows of our cars.
In city traffic twenty miles an hour may seem faster than thirty-five in the country because both moving and stationary objects are closer
and seem to be traveling by with greater speed. Many accidents on curves are the result of
drivers underestimating the speed at wdiich they are driving. It's good driving to occasionally check your driving with the speedometer. .L.xten.sioii On Gallery Ot Flux Storage
who had worked at the plant prior to April 1. 1V37. giving them four 8-hour days per week
from January 27th to May 24th when the plant went into regular production operations. Weather conditions in this locality were not conducive to good stripping operation last win ter. Por the most part it was not so very cold, wdiich resulted in the thawing and freezing in of
IfciiH' -T
tracks, and made bad ice conditions, at times it
being so icy that it was almost impossible to walk on the level without the aid of calks or
creepers. And the material being stripped would freeze in and then later push out. making rather precarious track conditions.
However, the stripping and winter work pro gressed fairly and safely until the George Zen/, accident, it being tlie first lost-time accident in our plant this year. CHECK WITH THE SPEEDOMETER
As a glance at the speedometer will show, we often go much faster than we care to in our smooth-running, comfortable, modern cars. The
changing of quality and width of roads play hav oc with whatever natural abilities we mav have
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donoExnina £Pzokt± cy~f)id Uaxz±-Taxes for 1937 Required an Outlay of $330 For Each "Worker In tlie Steel Industry Taxes levied on the steel industry during 1937
took 42 percent of the net earnings of the indus
try after all other expenses of operation had been met.
In 1929 taxes took less than 19 percent of
the net income.
The increase in the industry's tax burden is revealed in "'Steel Facts" from reports made to the American Iron and Steel Institute by approx
By H. S. Lewis Other Federal taxes, including the tax on sur
plus and excess profits, amounted to $67,000,000 in 1937 as against $36,600,000 in 1936. The total of $68,400,000 in miscellaneous state and local taxes paid in 1937 compared with 859,100,000 in 1936.
The relation of taxes to earnings of three spe
cific companies is shown in the following table:
imately 100 steel companies producing more than 90% of the total output last year.
The relative amounts of profits and taxes in
tlie years 1929 and 1937 is shown clearly in the reproduced illustration from "Steel Pacts." Tax es of $169,000,000 in 1937 were an increase of
Year 1937 Allis-Chalmers Th. Borden U. S. Steel
Item Net earnings All taxes Ratio
Mfg. Company Company Corp. $7,S41,1G7 $(5,290,(552 $<)4,9!>4.35S 5,221,000 5,705.-".LG S8.0-1S.237 66.5% 90.7% 92.7%
65% over the tax bill of S103.000.000 in 1929. Net
profits of the industry after all charges includ
Plant
ing taxes but before dividends, however, were
All
l(p; lower in 1937 than in 1929.
The total amount of taxes paid by the steel industry in 1937 was equivalent to an outlay of $330 fo'r each of the 513,000 wage-earning em ployees on the payrolls during the year, or to a
vear's pay for 108,000 men. This means that an
123.617,832
5,4(52.828
expansion
5.221,000
uixes
88,048,237
5,705.51(5
71.2%
95.6%
Ratio
All taxes Employees Tax per employee
$5,221,000 17,728 294
5,705.51(5 29,000
$S8.048,237 2(51.254
197
337
We (piote several interesting conclusions from
additional 108,000 men could have been gainfully
the above table:
employed for one year for the amount of money which was paid to Federal. State and local tax
"The earnings were in excess of the total tax es. Actually, government received more- in taxes
collecting agencies last year.
No doubt a por
than the stockholders received as dividends be
tion of 108,000 men received some of this tax
cause not all earnings were paid out as divi
money in the form of relief or other government
dends.
aid.
before taxes, now approaching a 50-50 split be
Tax payments in 1937 were 60 percent higher than the total of $ 105,441.000 paid in 1936 by the
same group of companies.
About 37% of this
increase in total taxes paid between the two
years was represented by the use of S23.500,000 in social security tax payments, which amounted
to 833.300.000 in'1937 as against $9,800,000 in 1936.
<»—i rrofit p (* otael Dollar
Xot only is the distribution of earnings
tween government and stockholder, but based on present indications, government might easily de mand and get, in future years, a much larger per centage than its present split. The sums which went into plant maintenance
ami expansion were comparable to the total tax es paid. Every new plant cGdmiwWed <>" xvxi Pftew
Profits aind Taxes k^ .-».—_
1929
1937
15\ $455,000,000
fPROFim afterra
AXES
232,000
$169,000,000
Steel Profit Dollar
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^Jtuaitlj- JlCTE UeCIZI Of <z£s%(JLGt By R. B. Henley
111 the history of this company there have been many celebrations. The Safety Records have provided the reason for larger celebrations, the arrival of new boats has been duly celebrated,
John (i. Munson was toastmaster and presented each of the twenty-two guests of honor with a service medal of bronze, each inscribed with the
name of the employee. Brief speeches of accept
and on many other occasions small groups and the entire organization has participated in pic nics, dances and banquets.
ance were made by many of the men, and remin
But it was on the evening of January 27th, 1938, that a most distinguished group of em ployees oi this company were guests on an oc casion that marks a real milestone in the history
ol respect for those employees who had passed
of the company—a memorable ami important date in the life of any organization. Erwiu Adrian. Max Bellmore, C. C. Eldridgc. Roman Idalski, Victor II. Koch, (.dare .Macklem.
Anthony Mulka. John Noble, IT. B. OToole, C. F. Hat/.. George I'elarski, Leo Paull, C. W. Rich ards. Frank Rygwclski. John Schultz, Adolph Sorgenfrei, Henry Shorkey, Watson Sicinski,
Frank Thompson, Gustav YYenzel, Jacob Yarch. and Mike Yarch were the guests, They had served this company in various capacities for twenty-five years or more. Their records, rath er than the words Spoken, were their true ex pressions of sincere loyalty to the organization. Ihe evening was a pleasant one.
President
Concerning .Profits And JLaxes (Continued from Pnoeecttng Pajjej and every expansion to an old plant becomes at once a consumer of new raw materials, an em
ployer of labor, and a new source of taxation, dims, their benefits are continuous, broadly di vided, and only end when the expansions are ob solete. It is this type of expenditure which tends to end depressions. On the other hand, insofar as taxes have been
iscences of the days gone by recalled many in teresting, as well as amusing incidents. Tributes away in the twenty-five year period were ex pressed.
ITofcssor W'm. I). Henderson. Director Emer
itus of the Extension Division, L'niversitv of
Michigan, Was the featured speaker of the even ing. Professor Henderson used as his theme, "1 he Power of Personality' and delivered an in spirational address.
The meeting was held in the gymnasium of
the Westminster church.
Ihe hall was appro
priately decorated and an excellent dinner was served by Circle Two of the Westminster Cuild.
Entertainment consisted of music, comedy and songs, and in the night the honor guests, depart ment representatives, foremen and officials left
with pleasant memories of an enjoyable evening together.
neighbor and requested that it be passed on from hand to hand to the King. By the lime it reach
ed Frederick it was about the size of a pea." The figures under the heading of I'. S. Steel Corporation are more forcibly impressed on us when we stop and realize their significance. For every employee, whether working or not. on the
Michigan Limestone and Chemical Company's payroll and Bradley Transportation Company's payroll, there was paid to various tax collecting
used for education, for protection to property,
agencies §337 in FAV or approximately $30 per
or for the growth of personality, they have been well spentj but along with these ideal uses have gone huge wastes, political payments, unproduc tive doles, and numerous futile social experi
get your next check and remember that no mat ter what size your check. TAXES also get §15
ments in housing now so much in evddencc. This waste can best be illustrated by a story recalled from the Reader's Digest: "At a state banquet given by Frederick Ihe Great of Prussia to his courtiers ami noblemen,
the monarch asked those present to explain why his revenues continued to diminish despite in coming taxes. An old general remarked dryly. "I will show- your Majesty what happens to the money." Procuring a piece of ice, he lifted it high for inspection; then he handed it to his
month per employee, Think of this when you for the half month von worked.
Any year is a safe year for those who are will ing to use a little extra thought and energy in making it so.
Speaking of the Forgotten Man. the depres
sion doesn't seem to have forgotten anybody.
Some people who aim at telling the truth, are darn poor shots.
Take safely seriously; it's no joke to get hurt.
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Continued Untexzit Un Safety ^Poitez Content 13 y Lreonje ix. Junes
As in pieviotis years, the Rogers City Public first year, This program is organized by the
terest in this contest from year to year is not necessarily surprising, but it does cause one to unconsciously analyze the causes for the interest
Automobile Club of Michigan wdiich provides literature, general rules and helpful hints. This is a worthwhile project and the schools are to be complimented on the intense interest they are showing. Sister Mary Eileen, Principal, is in charge of the program at St. Ignatius School,
teachers have much to do in this regard and that
the Public Schools.
School and St. Ignatius Parochial School have entered the Essav and Poster Contest promoted
by CALCITE SCREE1NGS. The continued in
being retained. We have concluded that the and Mrs. Dora Brady heads the organization at their teaching from day to day has aroused a
safety consciousness in the present generation wdiich has never been there before, or at least not as general as at present.
Along with the regular curriculum of Science, Arithmetic. History, English, etc., slowly but
surely enters courses in safety, especially in the field "of automobile driving and traffic hazards.
With the present accident rate, the teaching of safety and accident prevention is bound to be
practiced. Because of the publicity given traf
fic accidents, the subject of home accidents has been given more than usual attention, and this is a thing that safety workers have written and talked about for some time.
To be sure, the worthy cause of safety educa tion has its critics and dissenters. These folks
are basing their arguments on the actions of a relative few of our youth who, despite teachings,
ddiese schools are listed in group one, there
being twelve groups in Michigan's lower penin sula. It is with pride that we can point out that St. Ignatius School won the loving cup and first honors in group one. This achievement was lurther rewarded by the Automobile Club send ing the Patrol Captain of that school, Lloyd Conley, along with other Captains from schools throughout the country, to our nation's capilol. Our contest this year, as heretofore, has been open lo students from grades seven to twelve. 1 lie length of the essays vary as to the grade, the higher grades being asked to write longer essays. The response has been very good and we lhank those in charge for their splendid co
operation and time on a work we feel will pay big dividends.
l'o the prize winners will go a eash award. To those not fortunate enough to be winners, we wish them success in future attempts.
continue to cast caution to the winds. So all the more reason for less fault finding and more co
operation as a substitute. One cannot help but note, as these essays are read and posters view
ed, that present day youth has greater knowl edge of safety education than any group in past years, and some of the most impetuous and careless individuals can
give one the best ideas, wdiich
is a point for parents, teachers and individuals to think of.
A
little more effort would con
vert these same youngsters in
One
)f the most commonly violated traffic
laws. and a violation that often leads to serious trotibl e.
is the failure of motor vehicle drivers to
signal their intentions well in advance, lief ore stopping or turning their vehicles when
operating on a public thor oughfare. The driver's reluc tance to open a window dur ing cold or rainy weather fur ther increases the tendency to
ignore tin's important traffic
to the best safety boosters.
law.
One of the safety education al features in our city school
law requires that the driver,
systems is the safety patrol
well known organization
which, through its group lead
ers and patrol squads,, bring all grade pupils in touch with a daily reminder of safe living. St. Ignatius School 1ms been under this system for some time, ami the Rogers City PubIk School is just finishing its
ddie .Michigan motor vehicle ''before starting, stopping or turning, must see. that it can be safely done, and shall ex tend the left arm horizontally or indicate bv mechanical sig nal."
Observe this law. Don't wail
for some driver, following, to crash into your car. before you realize its importance.
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c^rfuont df\adio DntEZjEZEnaEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; vVliat Can We Do To Help In Getting Better Radio Reception 15y C. A.. Jtorms With summer approaching, vve are faced again with the problem of poor radio reception. There are many things which contribute to this poor reception. In the first place, we are outside of the "efiective range" of even the nearest station and many miles from the "efiective range" of ilie best stations. In the second place, there is much
more
natural
static
due
to
electrical
vice, for such filters may now be obtained for
from fifty cents to one dollar each.
The proper
filter is. in most cases, a double condenser with
the midpoint connected to the case and the out side ends terminating in wires which may be connected one to each line from the device caus
ing the trouble, and the case or neutral of the Idler connected to the metal of the device.
One
storms, in the third place, the volume control has to be turned higher during most of the sum mer than during the winter m order to receive
important point is that the filter musl be con-
11 oin the same stations.
at the end of the cord. These filters can, in most eases, be installed by any one who is handy with
biuce vve are outside the effective range of our favorite stations, vve have our volume turned up to where ordinary switching on or off ol lights causes a loud "pung" in the speaker. In Detroit, Cleveland, or Chicago, such switching would be
hardly noticeable. This lower noise level applies to all noises made by all interfering devices. Some power and light companies in the large cities spend considerable money chasing down com
plaints from their customers.
A large power
company can, ol course, do that where a small
company has neither the income nor the equip ment to carry on such a program. In the el fort to eliminate all power line made noises, one company found that in investigating all com plaints, only 11% were due to their own lines
ncccd very close to the source of the trouble.
In many cases the filler will do no good if placed tools or who has repaired an extension cord. Resides the installation of filters, there are oth
er things worth doing to improve your reception and that of your neighbors.
You can be sure
your extension cords are properly insulated and that there are no loose connections. Replace any light switches or sockets which do not operate properly and which cause you some interference when operated. Check your electric iron if it is an automatic to be sure it causes neither you nor your neighbor any trouble. It is easily repaired ii it is a source oi noise other than the click on
and off. You Should have your own set checked as it may be causing you or even your neighbor
some trouble . Re sure your antenna and espe
and that 18% was due to trouble in the custom ers' radio receivers. Other troubles ran all the
cially the ground are solid with no loose connec
way from telephone bell ringing, worn out light
For any problems you may have, you are re ferred to your power and light company, vvho
switches and vacuum cleaners to industrial mu-
lois, belt driven refrigeration and worn exten sion cords.
11 such a variety of troubles can bother in a
city right at a broadcasting station and relative ly near other good stations, you can see that here we may expect many additional small noises to
detract from the enjoyment of radio programs, d here is much that can be done to help the situ ation, but the solution is not at all simple. In the first place, the human tendency is to put off do ing anything not absolutely necessary: and
tions.
will be gk"l t" advise you ami help you get the best results at a m in i m u m cost. The writ er also offers his services for
what they may be worth.
While a
lire
though you may be willing to do anything ne
was being changed on a
cessary, your neighbors may not help by doing their share. Of course, the complete elimination of all radio interference would be very costly and all we can hope for is the reduction of the
gasoline truck r e c e n t 1 y it caught fire, ddie fire dept. put
noise to a
out
reasonable level.
We will have to
bear those noises due to turning lights on and off. pumps, refrigerators, and vacuum cleaners starting, providing the noise does not last more than three seconds. In case the noise lasts long er, it is worth while to put a filter on that de
the
luckily,
blaze,
before
the 7500 gal lons of gas in the
truck
be
came ignited.
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Paee 1132
Jb>omz ÂŁfrztEZEÂątlnq flnrozmatlon CL//2 Lpaint By N. H. Caprihome Paints are combinations of dry powdered pig ment and a liquid vehicle or binder. The pigment is ground with part of the vehicle into a paste which is then further thinned to the desired con
sistency with more of the vehicle.
The object
of grinding is not to produce finer particles of pigment because modern pigments are finely ground when manufactured. The pigments are ground into a paste with part of the vehicle in order to thoroughly incorporate the pigment with the vehicle or binder. In a well ground
paste, each particle of pigment is surrounded with the oil or varnish vehicle.
If the vehicle is linseed oil. it will produce a
in a paint of standard consistency. They are very slow drying in a linseed oil paint but very long lived in the weather. Graphite is another form of carbon pigment which requires less oil than
lam]) or carbon black, but like the other black
pigments it produces durable paints in the weath er when compounded with linseed oil.
Iron oxide and linseed oil produce a very dur able paint. It dries quicker than the carbon blacks and forms a harder paint coat which is less subject to abrasion than the black paints. Red lead is a lead oxide basic pigment which reacts chemically' with linseed oil in the paint and forms lead soaps which are water resisting.
paint which requires months to become thor oughly hard by the absorption of oxygen, and.
Rv(\ lead is therefore useful as a priming coat foi sted, and for surfaces to be exposed to moist
for that reason, it makes the most durable paint
conditions.
for exposure to the weather. On the other hand, linseed oil paint is not very satisfactory for paint
ors are chrome yellow and chrome green, para
ing a manufactured product which requires handling soon after being painted, unless the coat is baked dry. If the vehicle is varnish, it will be of a grade of from "short" to "long." A short varnish con
The principal colored pigments or tinting col red, lampblack, raw ami burnt umber and raw and burnt sienna, prussian blue, and ultramarine blue.
The fillers are translucent in oil and are inert.
ddie principal fillers are barytes. asbestine, china tains gum and very little oil. and forms a hard, clay, silica, and whiting. Fillers thicken the coat brittle" coat, while long varnish contains a large of paint and reduce the cost per gallon, but they do not have any hiding power. portion of oil, and forms a tough, elastic coat. Varnish is composed of gum and oil cooked
into a heavy mass which is thinned with a volatile solvent such as mineral spirits or turpentine.
It
dries hard both by the evaporation of the volatile thinner and by oxidation. On ac
Pigments differ in their oil absorption proper ties. Therefore, they require, different propor
tions of oil or vehicle to produce a paint of any
given consistency. Generally speaking, a paint containing 28% pigment by vol
ume in the dried paint coat is
count of the gum content, it dries hard in a very short time com pared to linseed oil. The pigments are in various
the harder the paint coat will be
classes.
in the same vehicle.
White lead and zinc ox
ide arc white opaque; basic pig ments which are inclined to re
act chemically with the vehicle. Fithopone and titanium dioxide are neutral
white opaque pig
ments.
Lampblack is a carbon black produced by the incomplete combusition of petroleum oil. The pigment known as carbon black is produced by the incomplete
combustion of natural gas.
d he
gas carbon black is considerably
stronger than the lamp or oil black. Lampblack and carbon black are chemically stable and do not react
with
the
vehicle.
They have very high oil ab sorption properties, and there fore only a comparatively small amount of pigment can be used
well balanced.
Idle
higher the
proportion of pigment by volume, Of
course,
volatile
thinners
such as mineral spirits and tur
pentine do not add anything to the dried paint coat, ddierefore a paint of high pigment concen
tration can be brought to as thin in consistency as desired by add ing volatile thinners, and the per
centage of pigment in the dried coat will remain the same. It is the excess of oil or var
nish binder that produces gloss.
Therefore, a paint having a high percentage of pigment will have less gloss.
Dryers are metallic soaps pro
duced by compounding metallic oxides with rosin or linseed oil.
ddie compounds formed are resinates with the rosin and linole-
ates with the oil.
As a matter of
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convenience for mixing, the solid soaps are thin
ned with volatile solvents such as mineral spirits or turpentine.
Manganese and lead dryers are
the most reliable for general use. Cobalt pro duces a very strong dryer which is useful in white paints where a smaller amount of strong dryer is desired because a larger amount of dry er will discolor the product. Cobalt dryer must be used with a geat deal of care because it pro duces surface drying which may be responsible for unsatisfactory results. Most ready mixed
Page 1133 ferent types of resins are on the market under various trade names.. In many instances these resins are mixed with limed rosin or glycerine ester rosin which are comparatively lower in cost.
While the qualities of the various synthetic gums are of interest to the varnish and paint manufacturers, the industrial engineer can rely on materials which have the characteristics he
desires without attempting to specify too closely compositions as there are almost an unlimited number of possible combinations. In most dur
paints contain all the dryer necessary for the type of service the paint is intended for. An ex cessive amount of dryer will some times retard drying. Linseed oil dries almost entirely by the ab sorption of oxygen and is therefore in a tacky condition longer than china wood oil (tung oil). China wood oil or tung oil dries partly by the absorption of oxygen and partly by polymeriza tion. This polymerization process covers the changing of the liquid oil to a solid comparative ly quickly and free from tackiness. China wood oil or tung oil requires special cooking treat ments and compounding to get it into condition where it is practical to use. Raw linseed oil requires about 72 hours to dry but with the addition of 5% manganese and lead dryer, it will dry to the touch in about eight hours. Boiled linseed oil will dry to the touch in from eight to twelve hours. It is produced by heating raw oil to approximately 220 degrees
able varnish formulas the oil is in larger propor tion than the gum. The pitch paints are simply solutions of asphaltum pitch or coal tar pitch in volatile sol vents. Asphaltum is soluable in mineral spirits, but coal tar pitch requires coal tar solvents for solution. These pitch paints are not equal to pigment and vehicle paints for protective pur poses, and are only to be recommended for use in special instances .where standard paints can not be used satisfactorily and frequent applica tion of the cheaper pitch paint is practicable. In regard to steel protection, there are so call ed rust inhibitive and rust stimulative paints. The rust inhibitive paints are those made with pig ments which retard rusting by chemical action in water, and the rust stimulative pigments stim ulate the rusting action in the water. Basic
Fahrenheit with the addition of dryer. When linseed oil is used as a vehicle, the dif
hibitive pigments. Lampblack, carbon black, and graphite are examples of rust stimulative
ferent qualities in paints are produced by the characteristics of the pigment used. For instance,
pigments.
white lead forms a compound of lead soap with linseed oil which produces a paint coat that wears out by chalking off. Zinc oxide forms a com pound of zinc soap with linseed oil which pro duces a hard paint coat that wears out by crack ing and peeling. For an example of a good ex
terior house paint, use 75% white lead and 25% zinc oxide.
The zinc is used to retard the chalk
ing of the white lead coat. The darker the shade of paint, the more durable it is in the weather, other conditions being equal. When varnish is used as a vehicle, the quali ties in the paint are almost entirely due to the type of varnish used. Most manufactured ar ticles that are painted prior to sale are painted with varnish or enamels. An enamel is a paint made with varnish.
At the present time a large amount of syn thetic resins are used in producing varnishes for mixing in paint. They are produced by combin
lead chromate, sublimed blue lead, zinc chromate, red lead, and iron oxides are examples of rust in
The actual protection of steel is accomplished through the durability of the coating applied as well as by the particular characteristics of the pigment in regard to rust inhibition. This ex
plains the satisfactory service often obtained by the use of good black paints which are rust stim ulative in nature.
In regard to nitrocellulose lacquers wdiich are compounds of solutions of nitrocellulose, var nish resin, and coloring pigment, there is no
probability of this type of coating competing suc cessfully with linseed oil paint for general pro tective use. The pigment content of a paint is
largely responsible for the durability. Lacquers are composed of approximately 25% solids wdiich includes the combined proportions of nitrocellu
lose, pigment and resin. The balance of 75% is volatile solvent. A linseed oil paint contains over 90% solids, which includes pigment and linseed oil, the balance being volatile thinner.
Lacquer finishes are durable when many coats
ing glycerine with pine rosin or phenol with pine rosin. The Glyptal or Rezyl type is produced
are applied on the job under favorable condi
with glycerine and phthalic anhydride. The Cumarone type is produced by polymerization of coal tar light oil, and the Bakelite type is pro duced with formaldehyde and phenol. There are also chlorinated rubber and rubber hydroxide
an example.
resins which are acid resisting. All of these dif
tions.
Automobile finishing in the factories is
Hard times sometimes compel a change in ob jectives.
Taking the other fellow's dust is better than "To dust returneth."
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Xoaal BizcL— Obm cJfa. ^\l{anij Sfudx* eS** By Howard Johnson Jr. Almost everybody looks for the first robin, lie is one of the most welcome indications of
spring. And probably if the truth were known, he is as glad that he's back as we are, for he has spent a very dull winter in the southern states. Instead of having a merry time during his winter vacation, he has put aside his care-free ways, ITc has given up his quest for earthworms and lives on other food, lie doesn't sing for his southern
from England to kill insect pests.
When it be
came too much of a nuisance the starling was im
ported from Europe to control it. Now we have two nuisances. The English sparrow is merely pugnatious while the starling will also resort to egg eating. They have been seen destroying all the eggs in a martin house. The starlings have been in our county tor three years and are rap idly increasing.
friend as he does for us, and in some cases he
Less is known about the wrens than about the
may even make himself a nuisance. He is at his best only in the north. Even here, though, he is
martins. However, there is a bit of gossip (there always is) to the effect that Jenny Wren is some thing of a gold-digger type. The male wrens ar
quite independent and usually refuses any aid in his home-building. It is for this reason that the wrens and martins receive more attention than
rive on the scene first and begin the nest build
ing. Later Jenny comes along and visits each
he does.
nest, finally pairing off with the male who has
In regard to these latter birds, it isn't until April 20th or so that fun begins. It is then that bird fanciers may lie seen anxiously scanning the heavens. At this period they will watch their bird houses eagerly and promptly investigate ev ery new twi liter that
the best. She doesn't hesitate to desert a part ner for one more attractive. She doesn't marry
for money, but she probably would if Johnny Wren had any. The citizens
prised
'I he lirst purple martins are hailed with joy. Some of the things
flue is the home of hun
dreds of chimney swifts. just before dusk large
the latter part of April
numbers of these birds
and usually on the wings snowstorm.
begin spiraling about the
Con
chimney, dropping into
sequently many are froz
en on their way north. They get down to their nest building about the middle of May. Appar ently they use the same rooms year after year. Some owners of martin houses
that
summer months this big-
known that they arrive here some time during a
learn
ing more or less than the chimney of the high school building. In the
about
their favorites are migh ty interesting. It is
of
to
house in this section, i l is avian hotel is noth
that local martin "fans" discovered
our
some years ago they built the largest bird
comes out of the blue.
have
of
• community may be sur
find
that
the
its sooty depths in a steady stream as though poured down a giant, invisible funnel. In fifteen or twenty minutes the last twittering bird has ihi tiered out of sight.
rooms are kepi clean by the birds which have been observed to carry refuse two hundred feet
Another type of bird that is interesting to stu dy is the shore bird, of wdiich we have several
away from the nest. When the young are old enough to fly, they undergo about a week's flight training before they permanently leave the place
I'lovers and Sanderlings all inhabit our beaches. 'J he illustration accompanying this article is a
oi their birth.
Only one brood is raised each
season. In September the martins gather into large flocks and then fly south to their white, home in Brazil Some o\ them make this trip year in and year out. One observer has seen one
particular bird at his house for nine successive seasons.
The martins have two enemies
in
the
bird
kingdom. They are the starling and the English
sparrow. The English sparrow
was imported
species. Killdeers. Spotted Sandpipers. Wilson's
photograph of the offspring of the Wilson's Plover and was taken on the beach near Caleite.
The birds pictured here were but a few days old and although they couldn't fly. they certainly could run. All shore birds apparently leave their HCSts the same day they are born, and return to
it only at night for a short period. However, they develop very slowly so that it is quite some time before they can fly. 1f you are interested
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ctjovj dyood czrf J^'iivzx czry'iE, HJou? However else vve may differ in opinions and actions, if called upon to rate ourselves as auto mobile drivers, we are all alike, with few excep tions. That is, most of us think we are just a little better
than average when it comes to driving. We can readily see the
other fellow's
Driver is usually the one who is found in trouble. Even extra good drivers and what motorist
docs not consider himself better than average? —can improve their high way behaviour by practicing all the safe driving princi ples covered in the following
faults
self-test.
in operating a car, but are not always conscientious of our own and herein downfall.
The
maximum
score
for
each point is indicated in the column at the right. Give yourself whatever proportion
lies our
The average automobile dri
of this perfect score you hon estly believe you deserve. A
ver is the one wdio is most of
ten in trouble, ddie good driver
total score of 90 or better in
has learned the difficulties and hazards connected with hand
dicates that you are an excel
ling a car and is governed ac cordingly, ddie poor driver us ually knows by experience of his inability to cope with cer tain situations, takes things a
driver; 70 to 80 a fair driver; and under 70 a poor driver.
little easier and becomes a bet
think you deserve, ddiis should be interesting.
ter driver.
lent driver: 80 to 90 a
Score, your own percentage, then ask someone who has rid
den with you; score wdiat they
But Mr. Average
1.
Do you alwa}'s drive at a reasonable speed, giving due consideration to traffic, road conditions, weather, etc?— 10 2. Do you make sure that your car is at all times in good order, particularly as regards brakes, steering gear, lights and tires? 8 3. Do you pass other vehicles on the brow of a hill or on curves?
4.
5. (>. /'. 8.
9.
•
Do you cut in and out of traffic with out adequate regard for safety? • Do you ever drive when you are not in full possession of your faculties? • Do you give pedestrians, particularly children and the aged or infirm, the right of way ? Do you let your attention wander, ei ther through conversation or sight seeing? Do you slow down when handicapped by approaching headlights?
8
8 7
ticularly blind intersections, with your car under complete control? • 12. Do you get into the left lane before
turning left and into the right lane before turning right?
+
4
13. Do you pull into traffic without look ing or giving proper signals? 14. Do you speed up instead of making way when a car wishes to pass?
15. Do you cross grade crossings cau tiously? distance from the car ahead?
7 0 5
17. Are you inclined to insist on taking your "right of way" even though it may result in a collision?
18. Is your windshield wiper in good working order ? 19. Is your rear vision mirror O. K.?
20. Do you park your car so that it will
turning,
slowing down or stopping?
5
not interfere with traffic?
21. Do you lock your car when parked? -
10. Do you strictly observe all traffic lights, stop signs and warning sig nals ?
11. Do you approach intersections, par
lo. Do you keep at an adequate stopping
Do you always give proper and ade quate hand signals before
good
-
o
Total
-100
Stop Saving Seconds and Losing Lives—Nearly every automobile accident is the result of thought lessness of one form or another. This lack of thought coupled with haste is the cause of most tra gedies of the road. The secret of accident-free motoring is to anticipate situations before they develop, learn where the danger spots are and watch carefully as you approach them. After an emergency has develop ed, it is often too late to avoid a collision. So 'ake it easy—think, live and let live!
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J^xadlzti ^J%an±(io%tation Comfianu L/rew Last —1938 STEAMER
STEAMER
STEAMER
CARL D. BRADLEY
B. H. TAYLOR
JOHN G. MUNSON
Captain
F. F. Pearse
Theo. Dahlburg
M. R. MacLean
First Mate
Leo Moll
Chris Swarts
Donald Nauts
Second Mate
Roland Bryan
Roland Ursem
Gilbert Kempe
Third Mate
Lester Bannon
John Miller
Alex Malocha
Wheelsman
Donald Langridge
Donald Monroe
Wheelsman
Wm. Hornbacher
Wheelsman
Lawson Macklem
Wallace Soney Louis Gregory
Norman Raymond John Sucharski
Watchman
Clayton Gordon
Martin Adrian
Watchman
Edwin Hoeft
Theo. Strand
Fred Wetherton
Leo DePudry Oscar Jacobson
Watchman
Hilton Gould
Allen Strand
Lester Gordon
Deck Watch
Hilmer Piatt
Ivan Lee
Deck Watch
James Selke Herman Vogler
Theo. Werner
Charles Pahelia
Deck Watch
Ford Winfield
Clarence Mulka
Louis Urbon
Deckhand
Martin Joppich
Gordon OToole
Albert Schultz
Charles Vogler
Deckhand
Herbert Fricdrich
Julian Yarch Harry Pilarski
Chief Engineer
John Sparre Harry Sloan Alfred Dwyer
Deckhand
First Assistant Electrician
Lyle Goulette
Thomas Suttle
Arthur Urdal
R. G. Buehler
George Hoy
Second Assistant
Eric Winter
Wm. Shay
Steve Chibola
Third Assistant
Ray Eier
Stewart Church
Stokerman
Herbert Stout
Harold Nidy Joseph Buck
Stokerman
George Kerr
Wesley Bishop Everett Shay
Stokerman
Russell Kowalske
Walter Buza
Fireman (Handyman) Fireman (Wiper)
Wm. Mooney William McKay
Wm. Patchkowski Em met Rose
Fireman
Oiler
Eugene Dwyer
Walter Ellefsen
Frank Kelley
Oiler
Robert Lowe
Anthony Yarch
Arthur Brunk
Oiler
William Gross
Stanley Nowicki Eugene Jones
Martin Sobek
Coal Passer Coal Passer
Carl Wenzel
Julius Grcengtski
Coal Passer
jack Hoch
Glen Paradise
Wm. Schwartz
Conveyorman Asst. Conveyorman
Clarence Curvin
Edwin Ehrke
James Lamb
Victor Klee
Gerald Burns
Nathan Cadwell
Steward
Otto Sparre
Louis Leveck
Second Cook
Edward Schultz
John Selke
Porter .
Sylvester Halligan
Leo Schefke
Porter
Marvin Adrian
Merle McLean
John Zoho Henry Haselhuhn Harold Fleming Frank Strzylecki
Frank Saerer
E. G. Moutoux
Radio
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<^J\auiaatlort domfianij (L//2 Jkz±s. <^kih,6, Ckaztztsa Jdu Jks,m STEAMER
STEAMER
T. W. ROBINSON
CALCITE
Captain
C. McQuinn
C. A. Martin
First Mate
C. A. Thorsen
Alfred Tyrell
Second Mate
Donald McLeod
Walter Callam
Third Mate
Mark Haswell
Wm. Chain
Wheelsman
Oscar Miller
Wm. Joppich
Wheelsman
Henry Kaminski
Wm. Hursh
Wheelsman
Herbert Noble
Bernard Lasch
Watchman
Fred Beebe
Watchman
Albert Hoeft
Virgil Beebe Alfred Jarvis
Watchman Deck Watch
Howard Morrill
Dean O'Connor
Deckhand
Harry Piechan Ralph Davidson Stanley Idalski Elmer Fleming
Deck Watch Deck Watch
Alex Selke
Charles Cook
Leo Widajewski Lindsay Hawkins
Deckhand
Donald Dullack
Deckhand
Walter Hincka
Chas. Smith
Chief Engineer
Guy LaBounty
J. A. Anderson
First Assistant Electrician
Charles Frederick
Norman Henderson
Second Assistant Third Assistant Stokerman Stokerman Stokerman
Earl LaLonde
William Kunner
C. T. Greenleaf
Robley Wilson
Frank Berg Arnold Specht John Lamb
Earl Schaeffer
Richard Haneckow
Alphonse Schaedig Roland Tulgetske John Bredow
Fireman (Handyman) Fireman (Wiper)
Erhardt Felax
Fireman
Victor Rickle
Wm. Budnick
Oiler
Laverne Bruder
Oiler
Phillip Muscynski
Carf Hagedorn Sylvester Sobek
Oiler
Merlin Perdike
Rex O'Toole
Coal Passer
John Hoeft
Robert Monroe
Coal Passer
Everett Schlager
Clarence Modrynski
Coal Passer
Clarence Dietlin
Edw. Oisick
Conveyorman Asst. Conveyorman
Lester Pines
Stanley Centella
Andrew Nedeau
John Leonard
Steward
Albert Goodreau
Second Cook
Charles Lister
Frank Warwick
Porter
Wilbert Bredow
Quenton Dullack
Porter
Wilbert Zempel
Farl Leveck
Radio
Henrv Guthman
John Esch
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jMay Vve Oiler Our Congratulations... Alfred Hopp of the Mill Dept. was married to Ingrid Anderson on August 29, 1937. The cere mony was performed by Rev. L. H. Raholt. Lawrence Carter, Jr., of the Mill Dept. was united in marriage to Nina Carroll on August 27, 1937, by W. B. Gregg, Justice of the Peace. Clarence Mulka of the Bradley Transportation Company was united in marriage to Elna Hagen on November 20, 1937. Chas. Dettloff, Justice of the Peace, performed the ceremony. Henry Haselhuhn of the Bradley Transporta tion Company, was married to Berthina Mertz
on December 30, 1937. Rev. Louis Linn per
December 9, 1937. Mr. Bruning is in the Drilling Dept. Anita Grace to Mr. and Mrs. Herman Karsten
on January 3, 1938. in the Mill Dept.
Mr. Karsten is employed
Estclle Irene to Mr. and Mrs. Frank W'etkow-
ski on January 20, 1938. Mr. Wetkowski is in the Transportation Dept. Janet Kay to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Getzinger
on January 25, 1938. Mr. Getzinger is employed in the Power House.
Nancy Katherine to Mr. and Mrs. Norman Duhack on February 9, 1938. Mr. Dullack is in tlie Dock Office.
Loretta Esther to Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Durecki on March 3, 1938. Mr. Durecki is employ ed in the Shovel Dept.
formed the ceremony. Louis Urban of the Bradley Transportation Company was united in marriage to Elinor War ren by Rev. C. T. Skowronski on November 27,
J r., on March 14, 1938. Mr. Carter is in the Mill
1937.
Dept.
Edward Erke of the Bradley Transportation Company was married to Clair Hilla on Novem ber 27, 1937, by F. L. DeGowan, Justice of the
janet Carrol to Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Bell more on February 6, 1938. Mr. Bellmore is in the Mill Dept. Janet Ellen to Mr. and Mrs. George R. Jones
Peace.
Carol Ann to Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Carter
Lawson Macklem of the Bradley Transporta tion Company was united in marriage to Miriam
on April 1, 1938. Mr. Jones is a chemist.
Schultz on December 26, 1937. Rev. Louis A. Linn performed the ceremony. Wilbert Bredow of the Bradley Transporta
April 30, 1938. Mr. Robarge is a member of the'
tion Company was married to Cecelia Dietlin by Rev. J. Boguslawski on February 19, 1938. Ivan Lee of the Bradley Transportation Com pany was married to Pearl Hawks on February 26, 1938, by Charles Dettloff, Justice of the
Junior to Mr. and Mrs. Herman Vogler on August 27, 1937. Mr. Vogler is employed by the Bradley Transportation Company.
Peace.
New Arrivals ol The Past lev .Months... Daughters were born to the following parents since our last issue of "Screenings"â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Lucille to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Smolinski on August 27, 1937. Mr. Smolinski is employed in the Shovel Dept. Denna Dorothy to Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Joppich on September 4, 1937. Mr. Joppich is in the General Repair Dept. Constance to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Richards on
September 19, 1937. Mr. Richards is in the Shovel Dept. Betty Ruth to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cicero on
September 18, 1937. Mr. Cicero is in the Drilling Dept. Eileen Betty to Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Holt on June 13, 1937. Mr. Holt is employed in the Mill Dept. . Bonnie Jean to Mr. and Mrs. George Dagner on November 25, 1937. Mr. Dagner is employed in the Transportation Dept. Elizabeth Joan to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schefke on November 22, 1937. Mr. Schefke is in the Track Dept. Carol Fay to Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Bruning on
Bonnie Gail to Mr. and Mrs. John Robarge on Paint Crew.
Sons were born to the following parents:
David E. to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Boehmer on
September 26, 1937. Mr. Boehmer is a Tug En gineer. John Martin to Mr. and Mrs. Martin Joppich on October 7, 1937. Mr. Joppich is employed by the Bradley Transportation Company. Edward Joseph to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Glasier on October 9, 1937.
Mr. Glasier is in the
storehouse Dept. James Ira to Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Conley on October 18, 1937. Mr. Conley is employed as an engineer in the Power House. Ihorbin Clare to Mr. and Mrs. Colin Pauley on October 27, 1937. Mr. Pauley is in the Drill ing Dept. Robert James to Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Urlaub on December 15, 1937. Mr. Urlaub is employed as a Tug linesman. Ronald Wayne to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Morley on January 8, 1938. Mr. Morley is employed in the General Repair Dept. Richard Anthony to Mr. and Mrs. George So beck on February 13, 1938. Mr. Sobeck is in the Mill Dept. Gerald Louis to Mr. and Mrs. Julius Budnick on March 23,. 1938. Mr. Budnick is employed as a Truck Driver.
Guy LeRoy to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Haneckow on March 29, 1938. Mr. Haneckow is em
ployed by the Bradley Transportation Company.
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lalks on xiealth—O pnng This article was prepared by D. C. Ensign, M. D., of the De partment of Medicine, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, and ran in a
recent issue of Ford News.
With the coming of this season, the annual questions about spring fever and spring tonics are heard. During the winter, which for so many of us is a period of hard work and accomplish ment and, in this climate, an enforced indoor ex
istence for the most part, we are likely to ne glect some of the things which are fundamental to really buoyant health. Small wonder, then, that a generally let-down feeling should occur after a few months of this sort of living, a feel ing so well known as to need no description oth
er than the universally applied term, "spring fev er." When it does appear, the first thought too often is of the need of a tonic, whether it be the
traditional sulphur and molasses, sassafras tea or other herbal preparation, or one of the more recently advertised cure-alls.
The practice of thinking about overhauling the human system once a year may be an outgrowth of the yearly session of housecleaning indulged in by so many housekeepers. And yet, every one who stops to think about it at all must real ize that a great deal more than this sort of spas modic attention is needed by houses; how much
more important it is to think about matters of health more than once a year. In fact, if care ful attention is paid to the known facts about
healthful living throughout the year, spring fev er need not occur and a spring tonic in the form of a medicine is certainly not necessary. Spring fever is not a disease so much as it is a frame
of mind; and the only effect dosing with home made or commercial remedies might be expected to have would be, perhaps, to cause an upset stomach.
And can we be sure that we do not
sometimes use the words "spring fever" because they sound so much better when applied to our selves than does "laziness" which may well be the real condition?
Fortunately, the very things we crave most in the spring are those things which are most help ful in getting away from any tendency to this feeling we know as spring fever, when it does occur. Plenty of exercise in the open air should be followed by adequate rest and sleep—at least eight hours daily, as during the entire year. There should be no need for a diet differing from that of other seasons. In spring, however, it seems easier for many people to turn from the heavier and richer foods, and to place that em phasis on fruits and vegetables, especially raw foods, which insures abundant intake of vitamins and minerals so necessary to excellent health, an emphasis which should be kept up throughout the year and not be limited to the spring months. With increased ease of obtaining fresh foods during the winter, due to improvements in re
frigeration and transportation, many authorities
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ever
an
d s pnng T
onics
feel that spring should be characterized by a feel ing of renewed energy and vigor, rather than lassitude. This should be true particularly if consideration is given to the other essentials of
good health during all the months of the year. As has been recounted in other articles in this
series, much has been accomplished in
recent
years in raising the general level of health of the population, but there can be little doubt that only a beginning has been made in this direction.
There is one form of spring clean-up, however, which can accomplish much good; it consists of a thorough overhauling of the bathroom medicine closet, with wholesale throwing away of halffilled bottles of medicine no longer needed, the very reason for whose existence may not be re membered. It is a fact that certain drugs lose much of their value on standing for some time exposed to air, as in a partly-filled bottle, and that others—for instance, the commonly used antiseptic, tincture of iodine—may have their strength dangerously increased by similar stand ing, due to evaporation of the liquid in which the medication is dissolved.
Many persons are tempted to save any unused portion of a medicine which has proved to be helpful, in order that they may have it on hand in case they should feel ill again. However, it is important to realize that a return of symptoms similar to those for which the remedy had been prescribed in the past may be on an altogether
different basis, and hence call for radically dif ferent treatment, so that the old prescription which has accomplished its purpose
should be
discarded.
From every standpoint, then, it is advisable to check over the contents of the family medicine cupboard at this time and to make certain that
nothing that is useless or unnecessary is being preserved. And it is of even greater importance to take stock of our health habits, and to make
such changes in our ways of living as may help us to take fullest advantage of the possibilities
for increased health and happiness not only in spring but throughout the year.
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two hour* after meal* Wimmi
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^LJoii LL <£->&£ Lit Dn <^ax££,nlna± Personals That Lome To The Editor s JDesk
Just Among Ourselves "Porky" Bruning has given us the best trout story so far and we just have to give him the title of "The Best Caleite Fisherman." He caught his limit and knew that there were still plenty of fish just waiting for the worm, so he went back after midnight and caught another limit. Ed. Radka has always carried the self-given title of the Number One rod and worm man, and he
Lake (west side). Joe Penglase is building a fine cottage out there and from all we hear, it's to be a real place. After some of Joe's helpers found out that a concrete mixer won't run with
out gasoline, progress on the job has been re markable. We should get a lot of good stories out of these spitzer parties and fish fries that Joe is sure to be having.
suggests that "Porky" must have a fish pond. It couldn't be that Ed arrived at this conclusion
A good ball player makes a safe hit. A safe workman "plays ball" all the
after all these years of ex perience unless he knew that it's possible for such good catches to be gained chat way. Regardless, we
°TBHE Hills ahead look hard and steep
still want to listen to these fish stories.
Often we behold them with a sigh;
"Doc" Bruder
is
one
of
our plant watchmen and it's his duty to see things. He is acquainted with all the items around the plant and is a pretty good authority. He reported the appearance of two beaver in the loading
slip this spring to some of the fellows at the garage. Whether they were having some fun
with
"Doc"
or
didn't believe his story, they
asked him if it wasn't Hugh Lewis or Jack Wheeler sweeping the slip and not beaver. "Doc" said, "No, I don't think it was those en gineer fellows."
THE HILLS AHEAD
time. ty-
Hit the trail for safe
A warning to sport fans *•
and high.
But as we near them, level grows the
—if you want to keep your spare cash, don't make a bet with Dominic Mauti, he can pick the winners. Dominic
is not a second guesser, he
road.
We find on every slope, with every load, The climb is not so steep, the top so far.
The hills ahead look harder than they
seems, on the contrary, to have second sight, so one of the fellows claims who lost
a dollar on a ball game re cently.
are.
And so it is with troubles, though they seem so great That men complain, and fear, and hesitate, Less difficult tine journey than we dreamed, It never proves as hard as once it seemed.
There never comes a hill, a task, a day,
But, as we near it, easier the way.
When Pete Pollock start
ed his building project, it
•—Inklings.
looked like a cozy little | place just for two. As the building goes on, with an addition here and an enlargement there, some of the boys are asking Pete if he plans on raising a family. They get a good answer when he says that he is just get ting ready for his grandchildren. For two years now Lake May has been get ting a lot of publicity in these columns because of the activities of Butch, Louie and Ben, but it
looks now as if the Wing, Yarch, Penglase com bine will shift all the advertising toward Grand
As you think and work for safety, act for three,— you, him, and me. Les Raymond and Jack Kinville don't need a lot of
training to get in shape for the golf season. They have started in right where they left off last year—buying the orange pop for Meharg and Valentin. (Make Har ry choke on those words, boys). Erwin Adrian must have
read the newspaper accounts that more folks should resort to farming as he returned to the soil this spring. He is renting a laiin this season and says that he should raise
a few things and it's a great place to keep the kids busy.
Now we know why Claire Heller has been learning to drive a car. She just bought a new Chevy coupe. Her instructor was very efficient, she says, but some onlookers say that he should have put a sign on the dash—Keep Off the Grass.
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Paue 1141 0 Ur m a n Griffin
isn't be
fisherfriend Fines
going
to
accused
of
bringing home undersized
fish this time. I [ere be is shown With
l h r e e
great Northern pike, and we can vouch that ill ere
are
BO
small ones hid den under his
jacket, All
either.
three
of
these big fel lows scaled around twelve pounds and this pic
torial proof should keep the boys quiet for this season. "Griff.'*
The person who pays no attention to the sign, "Look Out," may find himself under the sign, "At Rest."
\ ic Koch anil Frank Hamilton are seen mak
ing i;e(|Uent trips to ihe golf course. Frank has about four years the start of Vic. but from all reports, this Koch fellow isn't going to let i'.auk's experience remain a handicap. A.t Getzinger's newest project is raising Beagle hounds. You rabbit hunters must remember J is mxt fall when you need a good dog. Li win Joppich and Howard Johnson might be in the market for a good dog as they are prac ticing up on a bull's eye they made. To date they are having trouble hitting the thing where it should be hit. but by next lall they should be in pretty good shape. We just saw a letter on the editor's desk from the old news hound Schnopsie. We missed him in
Fathersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;you're gambling with your family's
the last issue.
didn't return.
He went out for news and
Even Schnopsie needs a vacation
welfare when vou are careless workers.
once in a while.
Oh. yes, we had our smelt fishermen around here, too. Some got smelt and some just smelt
After the showing "Russ" Pollock made as a colored parson in the Kiwanis Minstrel Show,
the smell of the well-known skunk.
we think it would be wise for "Kuss" to change; his vocation. They say these "colahed pahsous" get plenty of good fried chicken.
Twenty-five years is a long time to wait for a good feed, but the way some of the boys did jus tice to the excellent dinner served at the twentylive year banquet, one seems to be able to work
up a pretty good appetite in that length of time. Today is Safety Day.
Oswald Voigt spent the winter period in Cleve land, Ohio. Upon his return he said that he had a good visit, but give him the Rogers City cli mate and the old home pork and beans.
Penriy Hoeft thought that stenographer Eva Dambra was taking her morning ealesthenics when he found her hanging by her chin on one of the top shelves in the vault, but before Penny could get a camera, Eva called for help and
Strong Man Penny helped the lady in distress. Butch Elowski is the real conservationist out
at Lake May.
lie took thousands of minnows
out to see that the perch are well fed this sum mer so they won't have any use for the bait us fishermen serve up to them. Last year he plant ed a vegetable garden and helped the rabbits survive, and we hear that even the skunks are
well taken care of when Butch throws his spitzer parties. John Modryn/.ski celebrated his silver wed ding anniversary recently. From all reports his I",in. sis had a wonderful time with lots to eat and
good music for dancing. John has accomplished a lot in twenty-five years, having a nice home and familv.
Orville I'iechan and Harry Cicero claim that Hawks has a real ball club this year. After these boys do a little more talking we should hear from that crack Bruningville nine.
The fine looking youngsters have as their proud parents Air. and Mrs. Emil Dehnke. From left to right they are Elizabeth, Dick, and Pa
tricia.
In the foreground is their dog "Bingo."
Lmil is one of the old timers in the Electrical
Dept. and is certainly proud of these young folks and well he can be.
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Remembrance Ol Those VV ho Have .Passed Away
It is with profound regret that we have to re cord on this page the large number of deaths among our employees and their families since the 1937 Fall issue of this magazine. There are no finer words than those used by
Edgar A. Guest in his poem, "Remembrance," to express to the bereaved families the sympathy and condolence shared by all of this organization. Mrs. Robert Hamel, age 45 years, passed away August 29, 1937. She was the sister of Walter,
the company, was suddenly stricken and passed away on October 31, 1937, at the age of 64 years. He was the father of Howard McVeigh and Mrs. John Schultz.
Wm. G. Zemple, age 44 years, passed away suddenly on November 6, 1937. He was the son of Alex Zemple and brother of John, Bruno, Ot to, Mrs. John Wirgau and Mrs. Joseph Buck. Mrs. Ursula Resteiner, mother of Mrs. Clay
Alva and Earl Meyer, Mrs. Arthur Getzinger
ton Eldridge, passed away November 11, 1937,
and Mrs. Walter Santimo.
at the age of 91 years.
Mrs. Fred Heythaler, age 29 years, was injur
Mrs. Catherine Valentin, mother of Jos. A.
ed in an automobile accident which resulted in
Valentin, passed away on December 6, 1937, aft
her death on September 12, 1937. Mrs. Heythal
er an illness of several weeks.
er was
the
wife
of
Fred
Heythaler and daughter of | John Witulski. REMEMBRANCE
Mrs. Bertha Horn, age 75 years, mother of Fred Horn,
By Edgar A. Guest
and sister of Otto Quade, passed away Sept. 17, 1937.
Shed not too many tears when I shall leave;
Mrs. Agnes Mulka passed away on September 20, 1937
Be brave enough to smile. It will not shorten, howsoe'er you grieve, Your loneliness, the while.
at the age of 50 years. Mrs. Mulka was the wife of An
thony Mulka and mother of Clarence, Henry and Carl of the Bradley Transportation
I would not have you sorrowful and sad, But joyously recall The glorious companionship we've had
months.
Mrs.
Frances
Pokorski,
age 95 years, passed away on October 7, 1937. She was the mother of korski.
Martin Po
Valentin
was the mother of Mrs. Rob ert Kroll. A
car
accident
resulted
fatally to Carl Mielke, age 25 years, on December 15, i93/.
Carl was a
brother-
in-law of Henry Bey.
And thank God for it all.
Edmund
Company.
Janice Ann Smolinski, in fant daughter of John Smo linski, Jr., died on October 4, 1937, at the age of 2>4
Mrs.
was 77 years of age and had been a life-long resident of this community. She was of an exceptional personal ity and enjoyed the respect and love of many in this vi cinity. Mrs. Valentin also
Don't let your face grow tear-streaked, pale and wan; Have heart for mirth and song; Rejoice, though for a little time I've gone, That I was here so long.
For if I thought your faith would fail you so And leave you so distressed,
That sobbing to my body's grave you'd go, My spirit could not rest.
Mr. Wilfred Besson, age
46 years, passed away October 19, 1937, after a long illness. Mr. Besson had been forced to re tire from active employment with this company some time affo because of ill health.
Friday, October 22, 1937, marked the passing of Mrs. Carl D. Bradley who had been in poor health since the death of her husband, the late
Carl D. Bradley, former President of this com
pany.
Mrs. Bradley resided in New York since
1928.
While here, she took an active part in
community affairs and endeared herself to old and young. Her sons, Fred Van Ness of this city and Ballard of Chicago, survive her.
Bruce McVeigh, one of the older employees of
Mulka
died
of
pneumonia on December lb, 1937, after an illness of short duration.
He was the
son of Anthony Mulka.
Mrs. Mary Ann Torno, age 58 years died on De cember 18, 1937.
Mrs. Tor-
no was the mother of Wil liam Torno of the Mill De
partment.
Clara Buza, daughter of Joseph Buza and sister of Ed., John and Walter of Bradley Transportation Co., passed away on January 3, 1938, at the age of 18 years.
Joseph Bonnard, age 82 years, passed away on January 10. 1938. He was the father of Victor Bonnard.
After a long illness, death came to Mrs. Louis
Voda, Sr., on January 24, 1938, at the age of 59 years. Mrs. Voda is survived by her husband, a :-,on, Louis Voda, Jr., and a daughter, Mrs. Stan ley Okolowicz.
Friends were sorry to learn of the death of Captain Wm. J. MacLean at his Florida home on
January 21, 1938. Captain MacLean had left the
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employ of the Bradley Transportation Company a number of months ago due to illness. He was
treorge -Zenz xatally Injured
Senior Captain of the Bradley Transportation Company fleet, and was the father of Mrs. Jean Kempe and a brother of M. R. MacLean, Captain
On Friday, May 6th, the crew on shovel No. 12 was installing a new casting at the base of
of the Steamer JOHN G. MUNSON.
pair Foreman. The work had progressed to a point where they were taking down the safety cable from the "A" frame preparatory to lower ing the boom. Ihe crew was on the "A" frame with the exception of Lounds who was on the shovel roof directing the work. Thomas Tulget ske was half way up the ladder where he could relay signals from Lounds to George Zenz, who
Wm. Hopp, brother of Albert, Herman and Edward, died January 27, 1938, at the age of 67 years.
John Leveck, who, because of ill health, was forced to retire some time ago from active em ployment with this company, passed away on February 10, 1938. Mr. Leveck was the father of George, Earl and Louis. Mrs. Martha Tiedermann, sister
of
August
Wiedersheim, passed away on February 22, 1938, at the age of 48 years.
Reynold Dumsch, a former employee of this company, who had been at the Michigan State
tlie boom under the direction of Ben Lounds, Re
was in the operator's cab awaiting signals to
manipulate shovel movement. Lounds gave a signal. Tulgetske, who relayed it to the operator's cab, when there was no re sponse, investigated and found George lying on tlie runway outside the shovel cab on the oppo site side of the cab from the control room.
He
Sanitarium at Howell, died February 25, 1938, at
was found lying on his face and unconscious. He was taken to the Rogers City Hospital where it
the age of 39 years.
was disclosed he had a skull fracture.
Mr. Dumsch was the son-
in-law of Frank Thompson.
Death came to Mrs. Mary Smolinski on March 6, 1938, at the age of 60 years. She was the mother of Simon and Joseph, and a sister of John Zielinski.
Bertha Tulgetske, daughter of Alfred Tulgetske and sister of Gerald, was fatally injured in an automobile accident and passed away March 18, 1938, at the age of 28 years. A fatal automobile accident claimed the life of
Ray Smith, age 19 years, on April 11, 1938.
Ralph Zemple, age 26 years, and son of Jul ius Zemple, met death in an automobile accident on April 11, 1938. Mrs. Eliza Rose, mother of Frank Rose, passed
away at Millersburg on April 19, 1938, at the age of 82 years.
George Zenz died May 12th at the Rogers City hospital from the effects of a skull fracture. Funeral services were held at Rogers City and Anderson, Indiana, and he was buried in Alex andria, Indiana.
Disraeli, the English Prime Minister, once told Ouccn Victoria that he didn't like a certain man
whom she wanted to appoint Archbishop of Can terbury. Disraeli said the man had too much enthus
iasm, "a quality which ought never to be pos sessed by an Archbishop of Canterbury." He added: "This man sympathizes with every
thing that is earnest; but what is earnest is not always true; on the contrary, error is often more
He showed considerable improvement for the next few days, but could not at any time ex plain what happened, and suddenly taking a turn lor the worse, died on May 12th.
Just what happened to George will perhaps never be known.
He had been seen a. few min
utes before on the runway on the opposite side of the shovel apparently inspecting the cable on that side.
George had been with the company since Ap ril 11, 1917, coming here from Monroe, Michigan. He was an experienced shovel operator and was always efficient, conscientious and careful about his work.
George Zenz was born in Port Recovery, Ohio, December 17, 1884. He spent the early days of his life at Alexandria, Indiana, where his marri
age to Miss Elizabeth Born occurred, on July 4, 1910. He had worked on the speedway at Ind ianapolis in 190o, later going to the quarries at Monroe, Michigan, and he came to Rogers City as a shovel operator 21 years ago. Surviving George are Mrs. Zenz, one daughter Geraldine, two brothers, John and Sebastian of Monoe, and two sisters Mrs. Barbara Bloom of Monroe and Mrs. Bertha Frimark of LaSalle.
George was a member of the St. Ignatius Church, the Knights of Columbus and the Moose and Eagles lodges. Funeral services were held Saturday morning, May 14th, from the St. Ignatius Church at Rog ers City, and from St. Charles Church in Ander son, Indiana, on Monday, May 16th. Interment was made in the Alexandria, Indiana, cemetery.
It
George was a faithful, valued employee of the company and always had the good will, respect
does seem that some of the most enthusiastic
and admiration of his fellow workers who, with
people are the most erratic.
a host of friends, mourn his untimely departure.
earnest than truth."
Does enthusiasm often impair judgment?
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Clint Ie a f .
Greensecond
from the right, is asking Tom Rose
\v h e r e
ibat man is who
Tom
promised
to have for him
the day before.
larled the best of friends at the end of the day.
Acquire the safely habit—il is one habit that will never hurt you.
George Breach, one of our members of the Engineering Department, has established a rep lication as being quite a golfer. Since he learn ed ihe game in the state of Colorado, our hills on the local course offer him no handicap.
Friend Thomas
sure looks wor ried, but we
know Clint
he gave a good
answer.
On
we
the
lei l
have Jack
Anderson
hid
ing Paul Mul camera,
ka from the lie must have been real confidential to
Spring—Gardens.
We can't think' of garden
ing without bringing up the name of our out standing gardener, Cordy Adrian. We're waitbig io see this new garden tractor thai Cordy is milking from a washing machine motor and a few steam shovel parts.
Hick Haniann and George Alkinson are having a close race on who can keep their car the most shiny. We will venture to say that either one
lias more miles on the polishing cloth than on
have turned his back to the photographer. No doubt Jack was telling about how nice it will be
the car.
lo substitute the overcoat lor a beach robe when
interest 'way down in Toledo. Ohio. That's a long way. George, and she must be all right lo take a fellow that far away from home. Our
lie goes to Florida.
All four fellows helped to do a good job on
Giorgc (ilosser. o! the Electrical Shop, has an
boat repair work at Cheboygan.
tioiiie :•iris
During his spare time Steve Martin decided lo paint hig house. He got an idea from one
more care makes mishaps rare.
of his neighbors to paint his window sash with
never get the breaks.
Our stenographer just told us
that
a
little
At least dial's
a mighty good safely thought,
aluminum paint, so he climbs on the porch roof, gets ail sei lo try the job on a window, when .'v.. goes the paint can. Xow he wants advice on how lo doclor up thai porch roof.
Must he
paiilt ihe entiie lool ur put on a new one? Any way. Mi ve has a leal job to tackle now. : peaking of painting, can you imagine Harry
Schelk'C spending this valuable time painting his house when the perch at Ocqtieoc river aie so anxious to be caitght? He should do his paint ing whe:i ihe perch aren't so hungry. We're glad to see switchman Tom Montyeh a'.ouud again alur his long layup with a broken leg. Tom doesn't know how il all happened, but brother I'ete says he was trying to play hockey on a sliimerv floor.
Harry Meharg's good wife was helping Harry paint their house, and of course the boys had to do a little ''kidding." Harry's comeback was that ihey now knew who was the boss at his house,
We now know who does all ihe work at
last.
i oni Rose says he hasn't any personals to re port on the crew at Cheboygan. He claims that ihey were a bunch of hard workers who thought
only of their job and getting il completed.
If vve
There was some heavy pushing and pulling on the boat repair job at Cheboygan. But Lonnie All. Frank Mayes. Bill Gager. Morris Richards,
could record some of the conversations between
Cash Sobeck.
Greenleaf and Tom. we would have lots of per
could do it with a smile as evidenced picture.
sonals for this column.
However, they always
Steve
Centella
and
Al
(iossline
by
this
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JLocal ijirds
xSy JcToward Johnson Jr. (Continued
iioni
Pago ilfclJ
iii nature study, don't miss the grand opportu nity you- have to learn more about birdsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;even right in your own back yard. There are many more birds in our county than the ones mentioned. It would be safe to say that there are at least fifty species represented. One bird lover identified over thirty kinds of birds in her own back yard in one year. Others have seen forty in this and Alpena counties. Harold Nidy, of the Steamer BRADLEY, worked in the Electrical Department this win ter. As most of you know, this Department has a good safety record and Reinke put it pretty strong to Harold about being a careful worker. After the impressive lecture, Fank loaded the new man into his coupe and started for the job. A patch of ice, a curve in the road, and over went Ihe coupe. Rather embarassing for Frank after his advice, wouldn't you think.'
Norm Dullack used to be the authority on tlie best centers of entertainment in this locality, but
Walt Meyer was all ready to call the State Po
lice the other day when he couldn't find his Ford coupe.
After looking around, he came to and
realized that he had driven the Olds to work that
morning:. Red Lee is an electrician and a mean man on
ihe horse shoe courts. As a paper hanger, he says he has lots to learn. A little more speed, Red, and yotl won't lose a night's sleep. Watch your "Step on It." Little did Walter think that
a
witness
was
nearby when this scene was enacted. The wit ness not having a camera proved to be a good artist in showing us what had taken place. As you local sportsmen know, Walter is Chief Conservation man in the
Trout
Lake
District
with full authority to patrol the territory as he sees lit.
He has often told us of the abundance
of game and fish there, and all we could do was
take his word for it as thai game refuge is closed to the public.
now his authority has been shifted to one of in fant feeding. If you need any information mi loimulas, give "Dulle" a ring.
The fellows down at our Italian Village have a new playground built for entertainment of ihe
young and old.
We should see some pretty good
ball players come out of that group of youngsters soon.
The careLss man may be happy, but not for
l"iig.
W'e are pleased to report thai Ray G. I'.uchler is doiu:; well at ihe United States Marine Hos
pital at C'evcland wdiere he recently underwent an operation. TRUE ENOUGH
I'rolcssor: "Can you tell me what would hap pen il an irresistible force would meet up with an immovable object ?"
Student: "Yes, the same that would happen if two women drivers met in the middle of a one
way bridge."
Mr. Croucho: "Why isn't my supper ready?" Mrs. G.: "I've been down town bargain hunt ing all the afternoon and I just couldn't get home in time." Mr. G.: '"Huh! Lookih' for soinethin' for noth-
in' I presume."
Mrs. G.: "Yes, looking for a birthday present
Being closed to the public doesn't stop the dis trict Game Warden from doing a little checking up. and as a result we are able to show you this
prize scoop.
The Warden, being a kindly man
for you."
as you can see, believed the story that our friend
"What you need is an electric bath." "Nothing doing. Docâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;I had an uncle drown that way up al Sing Sing."
was just checking up on the health and social conditions of his charges, so this happening nev
"Honey. I'm knee-deep in love with you." "All right, I'll put you on my wading list."
er did come out in the local courts.
Hereafter
we will nod our heads and smile when we hear
stories about all the big ones being seen (but not caught) around Trout Lakes.
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1146
spring
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Boutin and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Warwick took a trip south this winter with .Yew Orleans their objective. They say it's a great city, especially the men think so. It seems ihe wives wanted to keep traveling, thoughâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; those famed Creole beauties must have made an
impression.
Drive right and more pedestrians will be left.
(unless Who; Caleite Screen
ings
attempts
to
be
news
worthy, and in line with the Chinese a u d
Spanish Veil, der 1938 is here mil der politickcrs vill r..,oii be on dev run again unt den der free che
s h a r pshooter. While Ibis pic
roots unt mine good German friend mil a slap on der back.
ture was taken
Veil, all der lies unt der oder ba-
a few years ago when the
lonie vill be flowing like der vater off der duck's back.
fellow slin w n was about to "iiell the band its on the Mex-
Veil. Lewis mil Cap Cook have joined der
fishers dis year. l'robly Cap I'urdy has been telling dem aboiid der lish he catches unt dot gave dem dev feefer but so far dev have not
ica n
caught noddnigr-. Mabey der same to cap I'urdy. \ 01, der oder day ve thought dot George Wing had joined der WTA for he vas leaning on der handle of a shovel olid on der dirt und vas he
of
Oh. yes. Boehmer says lie is going to call his
time
for our imag ination. T i in e and C i r cum stances
her own vay up der by herself efen in der fog.
h a v e altered Ihe looks and
Yell, Mit/ic dere is nod much to write aboiid
as der news is quite scarce ad present mil ve have nod quite thawed oud yet, for you- know dot ve
why dot lady does nod spike der English to him. Yell. Mit/.ie. 1 vill have to come to a close for
dis time for I vant to get dis ledder off by del" air mailer. All der town vas up ad der airport to see her come in.
So auch vider saen.
Aler Lebesten Schuopsie.
are
lands. So much
Anudder trip or two und she vill be able to find
A lady vas telling Larson aboiid her daughter
who
doing the same thing in other
oil und gas. also insurance; und his vife Shehasta have her too. So der you are. You know ven der Var department vants anything, dot goes. Yell, der tug has mad quite a few trips up lo Cheboygan dis spring to get der boats out.
taking a prize and someding or oder mil very much pride. Larson said to her. "I can under stand your pride. I remember ven I vas a kid how pleased ve all ver ad home ven our pig look der prize ad tier show." And now he vonders
the youths
in our present
car Shehasta on accound of dot Shehasta have
more der next time.
Border,
we feel that it is of unusual in terest because
true to form !
have six months vinter und der rest of der year is dam late in der fall, bud ve vill try unt write
situa
tions we liresent this young
Dear .Mit/.ie:
temperament ol our hero, and he is now one
of the good looking younger men employed in our Machine Shop and on Shovel Repair. He lias been around since the spring of 1924. He's a good fisherman, an enthusiastic dancer, and has an eye for business. We know you will nev er believe this desperate looking warrior has been one of your fellow employees for nearly fifteen years. Whatever rebellion he was pre pared for or participated in seems to have had its steadying influence so you can expect a dif ficult task ahead in identifying our "Guess Who." Our "Guess Who" in the last issue of Screen
ings was our good friend Robert Boutin.
and
fellow
worker
cLT-favE. \jaltk in ins zJutwu Be done with the past save where it serves lo inspire you to greater and nobler effort. Be
done with regrets over vanished opportunities, seeming failures, and bitter disappointments, except insofar as they warn and safeguard you against their repetition. Be done with the "might have been", and think of the "shall be." In all development, physical or mental, there are progressive stages, and what seemed to you failures, obstacles and disappointments,
were probably disguised opportunities for your ultimate good and advantage. Let your motto be to look ever ahead, expectant of great things yet to come. Trust God that no good is ever lost or withheld. Direct your best im pulses and inspirations to worthy work, with
the assurance that all will be well with you. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Grenville Kleiser.
That SMen Shall Live
To Enjoy Life Is The ^ason For Safety. . . U^3
You Cant Depend On LUCK, Tlut You Can
Depend On SAFETY
^.
Summer 1938 ^ii
<d\o czfyaaiazYit cjjoyiox <J\oll
J^zhaxtmsnt
\jco i l m a n
BLASTING CREWS
ox
(lahhxlti
Theo. Haselhuhn
CARPENTER SHOP
Chas. Hoffman
DRILLS
Thomas Kelley
DRILLS
John Dembny
ELECTRICAL CREWS
Frank Reinke
MACHINE SHOP MILL
POWER HOUSE SHOVELS
William Heller Max Bellmore
Geo. C. Wing Leon Ruell
TRACKS
John Modrynski
TRACKS
Peter Giovangnoria
TRANSPORTATION
C. C. Eldridge
TRANSPORTATION
Victor Koch
YARD
Julius Zemple
TUGS
Capt. Walter Peppier Chief Frank Lamp
DETROIT DOCK STR. CARL D. BRADLEY
STR. T. W. ROBINSON
STR. B. H. TAYLOR
E. B. Metzen
Capt. F. F. Pearse Chief John Sparre Capt. Crossley McQuinn Chief Guy LaBounty Capt. Theo. Dahlburg Chief Thos. Suttle
STR. JOHN G. MUNSON
Capt. Clayton Martin Chief Arthur Urdal
STR. W. F. WHITE STR. CALCITE
Capt. M. R. McLean Chief J. A. Anderson Capt. C. A. Thorsen Chief Chas. Frederick
Published by the Michigan Limestone & Chemical Company, Rogers City, Michigan, in the interest of Safety and Welfare
Th<> (.â&#x20AC;˘olumiis of "Calcite Screenings" are open to reeeiv.- Hems of plant news,
phoiogniphs,
cartoons,
safety
suggestions and other items of general plant interest. Ccntriiuilions will be welcomed from all employees. All such contributions should bear the name of the department and the sender and should be addressed to the
editor.
J. A. VALENTIN, Editor.
Summer Issue
o
E I)
September, 1938
A L S
Our Accident Jxecord
The Law Of G ravity
Since the last issue of Calcite Screening was released, we regret it has become necessary to re
All that goes up must come down! So yells the mischevious youngster playing pranks with a cup of water and giving some innocent by-
move from our
No Accident
Honor
Roll
the
Shovel Department Hamilton Shift, the Mill De
slandcr an unexpected shower.
partment Sorgenfrci Shift, and the Buffalo Plant. The George Zenz accident of the Shovel De partment Hamilton Shi it was reported in the last
Why must all that is forced away from the earth return to it if unhampered. That's the question that Sir Isaac Xewtou asked when he
issue of Screenings.
saw the apple fall.
The accident in the mill
was the result of a fall and happened to Alfred
Hopp when he lost his balance while working on a screen platform, falling al><nu live Eeet to the floor and sustaining head injuries which caused him to lose four days work.
His meditations led to the
discovery of the law of falling bodies, and a bet ter understanding of the influence of gravity in the motion of heavenly bodies, which leads one into a problem too complex for the most of us.
John Y'alovic, who was cleaning around belt con veyor idlers and his left arm was caught between
Will anyone ever discover a way to insulate or overcome gravitational pull? If so, what would happen? If one would dig a hole through the earth and drop a ball into it, where would it
conveyor idler and stone chute, resulting in a lac
land?
erated left arm.
fetched questions to the physicist. It will be much more practical for us to be concerned with the falling of human bodies, and how we may Lessen the number of injuries and
The accident at the Buffalo Hani occurred to
That we firmly believe these accidents could have been prevented, goes without -_:iying, as all accidents can be prevented. What circumstance is responsible lor the injured placing himself in position to get hurt is not clearly or readily un derstood, but certainly in each instance there must have been an absence of thought about
personal safety. When plants are made as safe as they possibly can be, when every safeguard and every precaution and safe
Let's leave the answers
to
these
far
deaths from that cause.
The older we are, the more susceptible we be come Inward injuries by falls. Last year fatali ties as the result of falls ran 6 for 100,000 population in children up to five years of age; and 110 for 100,000 population for those over sixty-five years of age. Out of 26,000
measure is instituted, if ever that goal can be and is ac compli.-lied, there will still be
deaths 18% can be attributed
plenty of places where a work
ousness could be increased in
man can get hurt. Man's greatest safeguard lies strictly within himself. Other agencies and devices can con
the home to the point it has reached in the factory, many a painful violent death could be
tribute to his safety, but his mind and thoughts must be
constantly alert to the possi bilities of an accident or he is riding for a fall. Some
workmen
become
to industry, which leads us to believe that if safety consci
avoided.
Any condition representing
the possibility of a fall, is a po tential hazard; and much pain and suffering can be avoided il we will but be alert to these
possibilities.
safety minded by familiarizing
Happiness, say what we may,
themselves with conditions, and
paying attention to safety edu
is the chief quest of all animate creatures; and happiness is the
cation and instruction. Others learn the cconthiued on Bage usoj
siderate acts.
fruit of friendly, kindly con
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Your J: ride In JDrivmg
Tlie Accident ProLl e m
A great many drivers, particularly men. pride themselves upon their driving skill, and rightful ly so because a person who takes pride in his driving is usually attuned to highway hazards and has schooled himself in safe practices. We have nothing but praise for this sort of fellow up to this point: but he usually makes one mistake.
Mow serious is the accident problem? For those who require statistics so that they can vis ualize a situation, we submit the following from
He also takes pride in his ability to "keep going" behind the wheel, traveling long distances, often from dawn until long after dark, often covering as much as <S00 miles. Their pride in demon strating an ability to "take it." hour after hour, is perhaps best understood as an example of the human characteristic of desiring to excel! even
though in such cases it is nothing mure than a demonstration of physical endurance. One fact so often overlooked, is that as phys ical exhaustion increases, mental alertness and
responsiveness to driving con
figures compiled by the National Safety Council: All Accidental Deaths—1 every 5 minutes: 12 each hour: 290 per day: 2,000 per week; 106,000 killed during 1037.
All Accidental Injuries—1 every 3 seconds: 19 per minute: 27.000 per dav; 190,000 per week: 9.900.000 in 1937.
Accident Costs—$115.00 per second: $10,000,000.00 per day: $3,600,000,000.00 per year. .Motor Vehicle Deaths—1 everv 13 minutes;
108 deaths per day: 39.500 fatalities in 1937. Motor Vehicle Injuries—3 per minute; 3,700 per day; 1.360,000 in 1937.
Accidents during 1937 were the fatal equiva lent of a Los Angeles flood every 12 hours—a llindenburg Zeppelin explosion —I
ditions decreases. After 10 or 12 hours of continuous driv
We would be horrified if we
ing, the handling of a car liecomes
almost
When this
picked up a newspaper to read that the entire population of .Miami, Florida, Gary. Indiana,
mechanical.
stage
is
every 3 hours.
reached,
continued driving is positively
Canton Ohio, or Duluth. Minn
dangerous.
esota, had been wiped out by
The
steady
mo
notonous sound of the motor
a hurricane or tornado, yet the
becomes
nation's 1937 all-accident death toll of 106.000 lives was as
a
song,
lulling the
driver into a sleepy state.
In
this
mental
condition
great or near the population
one
does not think clearly, and if suddenly confronted with a situation demanding split sec
of these cities.
ond judgment to save himself
lust how safe are we?
After reading the above we might well ask ourselves—
from injury or death, his men tal faculties are likely not to be
Always regard your health as of great importance—have a physical examination yearly to see how you stand. Re
attune to the situation and the
results may be disastrous. It's a pleasure to have peo ple take pride in their driving:
member fresh air and sunshine
but one should not become incensed
with the
idea that covering man}- miles, with hours at the wheel, constitutes good driving. It is true that
good driving may enter into it. but that ability to "keep going" is nothing but physical endur ance, which, when at its best, has a limit.
There, should be more people who pride them selves in their driving ability.
However, if it'.s
pride in physical endurance, they should enter some athletic contest which would be less haz
ardous than trying to demonstrate it behind the wheel of an automobile.
We all know people who are till their lives an nouncing that they are going to do a certain thing, but they never get at it. They are always wailing for the most favorable opportunity, for just the right tools.
are your best friends. Inaugurate the morning bath, a valuable health habit. Be sure you get eight hours sleep every night. Take brisk walks twice a day. to give healthful exercise. See that your menu is properly balanced and varied. Put aside worry and haste, which are foes of good health. Drink a quart of milk every day. Be cheerful, for cheerfulness begets good health.
When a bit of sunshine hits ye, after passing of a cloud.
When a fit of laughter gits ye. and ye're spine is feelin' proud. Don't forget to up and fling it at a soul that's feelin' blue.
For the minit that ye sling it, it's a boomerang lo VOU.
Sooner a hard job is done the easier it is to do.
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Plant Traffic-â&#x20AC;&#x201D;A Warning To Plant Visitors In The Interest Ol Safety The management has always been pleased to have the public enjoy the pleasure they might receive from visiting the docks and plants at Cal cite, with a desire of course that certain regula
lie parked well back of the cement dock. Tin- land between the Screen House and
the
tions governing plant traffic and visitors be ad
openhearth storage is only to be used for traffic leaving the docks, and at very low Speeds. Tlie highway leading to the fines side and tug
hered to.
basin should be used with particular care.
That people, enjoy this privilege is evidenced by the large number that drive to Calcite daily, for no other reason than just lor a visit. That
fence which parallels the slip. The roadway bordering the rear of the slip is
the great majority appreciate this privilege is
not to be used by automobiles.
evidenced by their expressions and courteous ad herence to our plant traffic regulations. Occasionally, however, some one steps out ol
docks at all limes.
line. We are not inclined to think him a wilful violator; but rather believe he doesn't under
stand our wishes.
Our traffic regulations are
not difficult to remember and follow.
To fresh
en the memory of those who should know, and to acquaint those who don't know our regula tions, we reprint the following: "Traffic about the plant should be of moderate
speed and the car under control at all times. Those wishing to visit the flux side of the load ing slip are to go by way of the Power House Gates. Only when these gates are closed are they to use the passage through by the oil house, going, between the flux and opcnhearth storages. When stopping on the flux side, cars are to
Parking on the fines side should be outside the
Parents are to keep their children off the. Visitors should keep well clear id" mooring cables.
Xo fishing will lie permitted in the loading slip. Xo swimming will be permitted from any of plant docks or breakwater at any time. The plant watchman is on duly at all times and we hope that any suggestion he might make with reference to plant traffic will be courteous ly received." We believe that by keeping these few regula tions in mind, and a little application of Jimmie Stevenson's "Care. Courtesy and Common Sense" our people and visitors will enjoy going about the plant, and at the same time be keeping well within the limits of safety!
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Cnanazs, and Omkriouzmznts, ( Within tnz ^viilaa, By Lloyd Jx. Goodin Within the last year or two Rogers City has had its appearance changed and improved by a building and clean-up program which has been
quite; extensive.
Every street has its freshly
painted and repaired homes. New windows, doors, porches and bright fresh paint. Yards and lawns also have come in for their share of
beautifying. Trim fences, more shrubs and new varieties of flowers are seen in many yards. A few home owners have been brave enough to tear up old yards and make new lawns. Every where we see evidence of interest and pleasure in attractive homes.
Not only have old homes been improved, but many new houses have been built. Where, only a short time ago there were lots standing empty or were over-run with weeds, now stands a new
home, with the surrounding grounds landscaped
the place where you spend the hours of work and play.
You want an attractive house to live
in and enjoy. A home is not just a piece of prop erty, it is a personal thing. The desire to own a home is prompted by our longing to possess something ot our own and also our desire for a hobby which will give us pleasure for the rest of our lives, there is no more satisfactory hobby tnan a home.
A house is the most expensive single purchase any one of us makes and it is usually a once-in-
a-lifetime purchase. Good low-priced housing is a question oefore the country today. The whole building industry is aware that better building materials and equipment speak for themselves, it is extremely interesting to see what Rogers City people prefer in building materials.
we drive
One ot our local builders tells us that the modern trend is toward brick veneer as the com
around the town we can not help but notice the changes that have taken place. All of them help to make our city a more beautiful and better place to live in. Michigan Limestone & Chem
pletely satisfactory solution to an outside finish that nas everything, attractive in appearance, permanency and little or no expense tor upkeep.
ical Co. employees have had a large share in cre ating these improvements. Within the last two years the following Mich igan Limestone & Chemical Co. employees have
Kogers City has been in a number of cases, fire resisting asphalt and asbestos material for out
with trees, flowers
and lawn.
As
built and moved into new homes: Emil Dehnke,
Norman Dullack, Lloyd Goodin, Alfred Hopp, Earl Meyer, Noah Pollock, Harold PoIIock, Frank Reinke, Arthur Voight, Bruno Zempel and Otto Zempel. Also W. J. Mundt has a new home in the process of construction at the present time.
A few of these homes are shown in picture on the opposite page, giving an idea of the type of home which many of our employees are striving for.
Number one is the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Lloyd Goodin; number two, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Hopp; number three, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Viegelahn; number four, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Meyers; number five, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Dehnke; num ber six, Mr. and Mrs. William Buczkowski.
It takes much interest, time and thought to prepare plans for a new house in order to be sure to have the finished home exactly as you have hoped it to be. Only people who have built or remodeled know how many winter evenings have been spent in putting up and taking down walls, placing and removing windows and chang ing size and location of rooms. For of all the things you buy or make, your house is the most important, most lasting and most needed. It is
Oi course, brick is not within the price range or everybody.
The choice of recent builders in
side finishing. This has the attractive appear ance oi wooden shingles or siding, is very dur able, requires no painting and, its manufacturers say, costs practically nothing for upkeep. Third choice, ot course, is wood either in wide clap board or shingles. Although used less in the more recent homes built, wood still remains a
general favorite with many people. It is cozy looking for small homes and its initial cost is reasonable. However, to get a true picture of its cost, upkeep in the way ot painting every tour or five years must be added to the original cost. Many of the above mentioned materials are combined with each other to make the outside
of houses more interesting in appearance. This fact is well illustrated in observing several of the new Rogers City houses. The Reinke house very interestingly combines a brick house with asphalt gables and roof, while Alfred Hopp's home has brick combined with wood siding. The Zempels used fire-resisting asphalt shingles and siding with a brick trim, the result of which are
houses decidedly good looking. Wood siding and shaped limestone from the Michigan Lime stone & Chemical Co. quarry were combined on the Goodin house.
Story and a half houses and bungalows are
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the two types chosen in recent years,
it is in
teresting to notice that no full two story houses have been built. Perhaps the reason for this is, that people demand less floor space for their
money but a better built home, d hey want good insulation, good electrical wiring and equipment, modern kitchens and bathrooms, and very im portant, here in northern Michigan, a good heat
ing system,
Today people would rather own a
good small house than an inconvenient larger one. At present the story and a half house leads all others in popularity. Undoubtedly the eco nomical use of all available space appeals to many people.
One of the most important questions asked by people who plat! on building, is what kind of
a heating plant shall I buy?
The most popular
for small homes is hot air. There are three dif ferent kinds used in the new homes in this local
ity.
One is a solid fuel furnace, manually con
trolled.
The second is a solid fuel furnace with
a circulating fan and controlled by a thermo stat. Either of the above furnaces may have a
stoker attached.
I he third is a completely auto
matic oil burning unit controlled by a thermo stat and humidstat. This is designed to keep an even temperature and proper humidity through the entire house at all times.
Two of the new
homes are equipped with the automatic oil burn ers and 1 have been unable to find out what kind of units were used in the others.
In commenting on home building it is both in teresting and enlightening to see how the aver age builder's dollar is spent: General
Construction
-
-
Plumbing, including fixtures Heating Electric Wiring ... Electric Fixtures
-
Wall Decorating
-
7Q,Q%
-
9.0% 5.0% 3.5%
-
3.5%
1.5'•
-
-
-
2.0%
Driveway and Sidewalks Grading and Sodding Planting - - - -
-
-
-
-
2.0$ 2.0% 1.5%
Finish
Hardware
-
100
%
In many towns there is an old and new sec tion. This is certainly not true of Rogers City. The new houses are located all over the city.
wherever vacant property has been available. Also there seems to be no particular street or lo cation that has any number of them grouped to gether. This building of new homes, planting of new lawns and the fixing up in general of houses ami yards all over the city has greatly improved the appearance of. and 1 believe shows the con fidence of the people in the future of Rogers City.
To admire golfers, you must play golf—or try to nlav it.
Our Accident Xvecord (Continued
from
Pago
I Kill
hard way—that of experience; and while exper ience may be a good teacher, it is not to be re commended in the cause of safety as one acci dent may be one too man}-, and it may be your last. One may not be here to profit by that ex
perience. So again we ask our employees to develop thinking Safety First and Safe Practices. As
safety consciousness and a safe mind is truly our greatest safeguard against accident injury. We were pleased to note an editorial in the June 2nd issue of the ALPENA NEWS with ref erence to Calcite Screenings which was compli mentary of our efforts, gratifying to read, and much appreciated. Some horses and chickens are in a barn; the
total number of heads and wings equals the number of feel. Now many horses and how many chickens are there?
Vacation Over—Urive oalely With the re-opening of schools in a matter of a few days, motorists are reminded that added vigilance is necessary when passing near schools or playgrounds to avoid the possibility of injur ing school children.
Children
lack
judgment
in crossing busy
streets and highways and may suddenly and without apparent reason dart from the curb or shoulder o! the road directly into the path of a moving car. The actions of children are wholly unpredictable and for that reason motorists must exercise particular care when near them. A careful motorist always reduces his speed and sounds his horn when approaching a child or children on or near the roadway. By sound ing his horn he gains their attention and then, should they make some unexpected move, he is in a position to stop or avoid striking one of them.
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Uisnd Of UfiE Uimss.
BORROWINGS
FROM
(REPORTING MEMBER
BANKS
BANKS)
_Dy JHL. o. Lewis Government in Business—This is recognized
indirectly by the relationship of Borrowing by Government to Borrowing by Business. The chart reproduced from the Cleveland Trust Com pany bulletin shows the Government has become our greatest borrower, our greatest lender, and our biggest business. It is the most active cus tomer of our banking system, but it is disquiet
ing to observe that as Government borrowing increases, the borrowing of private business de creases. The reports of member Banks of the Federal Reserve system show that since the be ginning of the depression Federal securities held by the Banks has tripled, while in the same per iod business loans have been halved.
Until the end of 1934. borrowings from the banks increased almost steadily while the use ol
bank credit by business decreased nearly con stantly. The changes were almost directly op posite, for while one had increased to three times the 1929 figure, the other had fallen to one-third of the 1929 level. During the recovery period. 1935 to 1937, business borrowings increased mod erately, and until the middle of 1936 government borrowing also continued to increase.
In recent months, however, the
Government and the decrease by business has started again. There is every indication that the old process of the earlier depression years is under wax again.
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
increase by
As Government continues to
borrow more heavily, it consequently acquires a more active interest in business, as the money borrowed from banks is directly and indirectly used to finance certain industries unable to carry on through the depression. When these indus tries fail in spite of Government aid. then the Government has that industry on its hands and becomes the owner, and enters into direct com
petition wih private enterprise. Then Govern ment, after entering into competition, continues to regulate private enterprise and further hamp
ers its possibilities for recovery and progress. In fortunately, this tendency appears to be on the increase.
Industrial Production—The black silhouette in
the industrial production diagram shows the monthly changes in industrial production since 1929. The figures near the top of the diagram show the percentages by which production rose above normal or fell below
it
for
each
month
dining the ten-year period. The fall in volume of industrial production since last August is already more severe than any we have experienced with
1929
1930
1931
1932
1933
1934
I93S
1936
1937
1933
1939
in the time that it has been under way, and in dications are that it will probably prove to be the longest one without a reversal that we have ever had, except possibly the year 1932. Indus trial production in that year averaged more than -10% below normal, the lowest in our history. The first six months tcoatiwea •>•> Pas« ussj
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Third Street, First Con crete Pavement Build
In
Roger. City In 1924.
<z/\oazzÂą Clitij (LontLnuzi Lf\oa%EiÂąL(jE ^Hzst LImlixouzrnznt <U~^tiOqtiani On July loth citizens of Rogers City took an other progressive step by approving a bond is sue for further paving and lighting of streets. Since 1924 the paving program has gone stead ily forward keeping pace with improvements in homes, schools, churches and other civic im provements. No community stands still; there is either progress or retrogression. We have seen the decline of many northern Michigan towns
with the passing? of the lumbering industry in this section. However, with the development of the limestone industry Rogers City has continued to grow with a steady march of civic improve
pavement hullI by the State was 20 feet wide, however, a portion through the business section was increased in width, the additional cost being met by the village and adjoining property hold ers. This was the beginning of concrete paved streets in Rogers City. First Street was paved a distance of seven blocks and
Ira Street for two blocks between
First and Third Streets in 1929. In 1930 pave ment was laid on Woodward Avenue beginning at Third Street eastward to Lake Avenue con
tinuing on Lake Avenue to the highway leading to Calcite. In this year paving the highway be
tween Rogers City and Calcite was completed.
ments.
The first cement pavement in Rogers City was constructed in 1924. This constituted the paving,
by the State Highway Department, of U.S. High way 23 along the route through town on Third and Erie Streets respectively. Through the ef forts of the village officials the pavement was
continued by the Stale Highway Dept. on Third Street from Erie Street to Depot Street.
By R. Dueltgen Jr.
This
This was an improvement greatly needed to ac commodate the steadily increasing auto trafficbet ween Rogers City and Calcite. The year 1937 saw a considerable amount of pavement constructed and financed partly by ' llorton Money.'* This is money received by the County Road Commission from the State, a por tion of which is allocated to municipalities for
IQ2A
Jl:-'.i
JVla|> ol Rogers City Snowing Existing and I roposed Pavement and Dates of Construction.
Proposed 1936. _333
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street improvements and maintenance. It was ac tirst thought the money derived trom this source would be considerable more than it act
ually was.
A bupreme Court ruling, early in
i935 however, clarified the law governing the
amount to be allocated to municipalities in the county. This necessitated additional tinancing by the village to carry on the pavement program, the citizens ot .Rogers City were in the mood to continue paving in J.yÂť58 and the village coun cil made application tor a PWA grant tor turther street improvements. This grant of $40,950 was approveu by the Federal Government and a bond issue ot $2tt,0UO was approved by the voters. The entire program consists ot three projects, name ly: (l) Paving, (2) Lighting Third Street, and
(3) Widening Third Street Tavement. The es timated cost is as follows: Widening
Paving
Lighting
Third St.
Total
Amt. of
each project _$74,000 $13,000 $ 4,000 $91,000 PWA Grant _ 33,300
5,850
1,800
40,950
Balance $40,700 $ 7,150 $ 2,200 $50,050 To be paid by Village ___ 19,536 7,150 2,200 28,886 Balance paid by adjoining Owners $21,164 None None $21,164 It will perhaps take the greater part of the year 1939 to complete the entire program as out
the person making a first visit. However, at night the view is not so impres sive and the reaction to the visitor is only that ot approaching another town. With this thought in mind it is hoped the citizens of Rogers City and the otficials in charge of selecting the new lighting system will "dress up" Third Street, making it stand out as the best lighted street in northern Michigan. We have no concrete sug gestions to make as to the kind of lights to be installed, but we know much advancement has been made in the past few years in street and highway lighting. Various lamps are now on tne market and in use which are designed to re duce glare and shadows to a minimum. Eleva tion, spacing, cost of operation, and many other
tactors enter in the layout ot a good lighting system. Our only advice at present on this pro ject is "make haste slowly" and be sure the best is obtained tor the money provided. This article has brieily described the progress of street pavement and lighting in Rogers City in the past and outlined the present projects. Civic pride is largely responsible tor the steady
progress along these lines. The labor provided by this construction should take care of many of the unemployed of this community for the next two years. The program is consistent with the ability of the town to finance these projects, and the additional taxes incurred should not be
too burdensome to be paid promptly.
lined above.
With cement pavements the necessity of oiling or treatment with calcium chloride to lay the dust on the former gravel surfaced streets is elimin ated.
Cleanliness due to dust elimination is wel
comed by everyone. Not only is dust eliminated in dry weather, but the village is out of the mud in wet weather.
It was noted above that $13,000 dollars was
provided in the 1938 program tor street lighting which contemplates a new lighting system for Third Street. This presents a problem different than pavement as there is not much new in pave ment except the improved machinery and meth ods for construction, while street lighting is con stantly changing, with new types of lights and new and improved methods of mounting the lamps. Many Rogers City citizens remember when the streets were lighted with kerosene lamps mounted on wood posts at the street corn ers. These lamps were replaced with the present
JLreno Ol JLne limes (Continued from Page 1157)
of this year show an average of over 40% below normal. There is, however, some encourage ment in the fact that so far this year the rate of indusrial production has not reached the extreme lows of over 50% as recorded in July 1932 and March 1933. Our general operations at Calcite where our production is used in so many dif ferent lines are dependent on improvement in general business conditions. A real improve ment in the demand for iron and steel products will very naturally help our operations. Eight boys were wearing the numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9 respectively on their backs. They divided themselves in two groups. Those bear ing the numbers 1, 2, 3, 4 constituted one group and those wearing the numbers 5, 7, 8, 9 the oth er.
It was observed that the sum of the numbers
electric lights installed in 1913. When one is approaching Rogers City in day time on U.S. Highway 23 either from the South
in the first group was 10 while the sum of the numbers in the second was 29. Can you rear range the boys in two new groups so that the
on Third Street or from the West on Erie Street
sum of the numbers in each group will be the
the blue water of Lake Huron appears first in
the background and then the wide streets with trees and well painted buildings of the town in the foreground presenting an impressive view, always welcome to local people and a thrill for
same ?
Don't go into debt trying to impress the Jones family, who are probably in debt trying to im press you.
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On OL Xak^
-Robert I. Crittentloii
At Operator s De.sU.
The July 21st issue of the ALPENA NEWS
had a 500 watt installation; and the Steamer "R>.
ran an article which started off as follows:
H. Taylor" and the Rogers City station operated
"When the twenty-eighth and last ship of the Mackinac race fleet dropped anchor here Thurs day afternoon, a modest almost mysterious
on 1,000 watts.
Guardian of the Great Lakes sailors ended his
simplify communication between ship and shore.
vigilance for its safety.
The Rogers City station was one of the first stations to have a license entitling it to experi ment on short wave. Much work was done: by
"lie had seen the leaders go by his station at
Rogers City and nearly all the rest of the com peting yawls, ketches, schooners and cutters: but his interest in them had started when they
started off at Gratiot Beach on Saturday.
It
went farther back than that—back to the first
race held by the Bay View Yacht Club fourteen years ago; and from his radio he has followed all the races held."
The XLWS very graciously was referring to our Chief Radio Operator, Robert F. Crittendon who started with this company as an electrician in 1920, and helped build our first radio station in
1922. assuming charge when the station was completed.
Originally the Rogers City radio station WI.C. was a private one, but in 1923, after the govern ment had closed their coastal stations which they
had taken over during the war. a commercial license was obtained
which
re-established
a
means of communication between ships on tinGreat Lakes and shore.
That
station
originally "gave
twenty-four
The radio telephone now in use
on the Steamer "Carl 1). Bradley" is a step in the direction which we believe may some day
Mr. Crittendon and his assistants in this field.
Bob, as we like to call him, was Radio Instruct or at the Great Lakes Training School in Illi nois in 1917 and 1918. He has been manager and technician of the Rogers City station since it was built. Originally three men each worked an
eight hour shift giving twenty-four hour service. Now, however, Bob is assisted by Adolph Leszinske and the station is open fourteen hours out of the twenty-four, giving service
to
marine
traffic on the Great Lakes.
That station is completely modern, and uses
both high and low frequency apparatus. It is estimated that approximately 125*000 messages of every kind, including S.O.S. calls, have passed through this station. The Xews was very kind in its writeup about this station and it is very gratifying to those in
charge of W.L.C. to know their services are ap preciated by the small pleasure craft operator as well as the large freighter.
hours service"—and ran on that basis until 1936.
when they kept open from 7 a. in. until 11 p. m. in 1936 and 1637; and this year changing to the hours of 8 a. m. until 10 p. in. Many a thrilling message has been received by the station from out across the waters; and often the station has been in the position of sav
Old Kastus settled himself in his chair and ad
dressed his wife, "Yas. sail. Gal, dat boss done
cut wage.- half in two again.
Some ob de boys
is kickin' might pow'ful *bont it. goin' to kick none.
But I ain't
Way I figures it—half of
sumpin' is betlcr'n all of nuffin."
ing both lives and ships from destruction. This station established the first radio tele
Each man has an aptitude born with him to
phone communication used on the Great Lakes— the service being between the then Steamer
do easily some feat impossible to any other. Do your work. I have to say this often, but nature
"Carl D. Bradley," now the "John G. Munson,'*
says it oftener.
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^fxoufi c^TCcldznt and <^lakns±± ±Jn±u%anc£ By Arthur W. Greenfield Xote—We have had a request from some oi our employees for Sick and .Accident Insurance. The following article by Arthur W. Greenfield of the General American Life Insurance Comp
any is printed for the purpose of acquainting our readers with Group Sick and Accident Insurance. Should the majority of our people feel the need for this type of protection, the final plan under which the policies are written will require addi tional study and investigation to determine the most satisfactory type to best meet our local conditions and the wishes of our employees. In the time it takes you to read this article 100 persons will be injured. In the next five minutes another will be killed!
They are part of the annual accident toll: 10,-
Savings are soon gone and debts incurred.
For many years employers have recognized the need for a continuation of income for em
ployees at those times when they are totally dis abled due to accidental injury received on the job. They have provided lor this and have dis charged their moral and legal obligation through Workmen's Compensation Insurance with which you are all familiar.
However, since this covers only 10% of the disabling accidents and illnesses of workmen, there remains 90% of such disability for which no provision has been made.
Provision for this then becomes the obligation of the individual workman.
Recognizing this need, the insurance compan ies have devised a plan whereby employees of an
000,001) injured and 106,000 killed. Approximate
employer may make provision for the continu
ly 30,000 accidents occur daily, the victims of which are disabled (unable to pursue work of
ance of a portion of their weekly wages, at a nominal cost through the co-operation of the
usual activities for one or more days). As a re sult of these accidents, which disabled persons
employer. This plan is called GROUP ACCIDENT AND SICKXESS INSURANCE.
for varying periods of time, there are, on an av erage day, in excess of 500,000 persons who artkept from their usual pursuits as a result of in jury thru accident. But these figures are only for accidents, and accidents are accountable for a comparatively small amount of the total time lost from gainful occupations. Read these facts:— Of every four (4) wage earners, one (1) is dis abled by accident or sickness each year.
1. Provides a stipulated amount of weeklybenefits when totally disabled due to non-occu
pational accidents or illnesses.
(Occupational
accidents and illnesses are covered under Work
men's Compensation Benefits); 2. Low Cost.
3. Premium paid monthly through authorized deduction from your pay by your employer. 4. Certificates of insurance issued to each in
Of these—
sured employee bearing his name and amount of
85'/v are disabled by sickness: 10''' are disabled by accidents at work : 5% are disabled by accidents awa\
weekly benefits.
.->. Xo medical examination required. from
6. Age limit 70.
ar As you will see from the above figures, the greater percentage of time lost from work is caused by sickness. Statistics show that 172 out of every 1,000 persons are disabled for a
surance company.
7. Individual certificates non-cancellable by in
work.
minimum of one week during every year—84.3%
8. Claims paid promptly, 9. The insurance plan can be made effective only when 75% or more of the eligible employ ees apply.
on account of illness and 15.7% from accidents.
Group Accident & Sickness benefits together
The annual economic loss from disabling ac
with Workmen's Compensation Benefits assures an employee a continuation of income during periods of total disability whether it be from an accident or illness occurring either on or off the job. Group Accident and Sickness insurance provides weekly benefits for 90% of the disabil ities suffered by workmen. Although we cannot entirely prevent accidents ami illnesses, we can, through group insurance and the co-operation of the employer, insure
cidents and illnesses is a staggering figure.
In
1937 accidental deaths alone cost the people of the United States $2,550,000,000 in medical ex
pense and loss of wages. We all recognize the fact that even though onr income stops due to a disabling accident or sickness—our expenses go on just the same— often they increase. Meat, light, clothing, shelt er and food must be provided. Medical attention must be secured and doctor bills must be paid.
against them.
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Unfantdz LPa%aLu±i± czfynd £lt± L^ka%aa£s%L±Ua± By Dr. -Phillip .Levin Infantile Paralysis is a disease characterized by an acute infection usually occurring during the late summer or early autumn and revealing itself by certain signs and symptoms, such as a stomach and intestinal upset or a nervous at tack, during the course of which, or soon there after, there may occur a weakness or paralysis of the muscles of the arms or legs, or both; or of the muscles of the abdomen and back. A
similar condition occurs in adults and can
be produced in certain animals. The name acute anterior poliomyelitis de scribes the parts of the central nervous system that are inflamed. The word paralysis means weakness, which may range from easy fatigue to complete paralysis. Infantile paralysis is not a new disease. It was not until 1840, however, that a clear con
ception of the disease was established. The first important epidemic in America occurred in Ver mont in 1894. Dr. John Ruhrah, professor of diseases of children in a Baltimore medical col
lege, contracted this disease while he was trav eling in Europe three or four years ago. Presi dent' Franklin Delano Roosevelt was taken ill with it while on a vacation in Maine in 1921.
The cause of infantile paralysis is unknown; but the symptoms are well known, and
Stiffness of the neck is an ex
tremely important symptom, as is also tender ness over the spine. Convulsions or delirium may
occur. The eyes usually have the "glassy stare." The local manifestations are weakness of the
muscles of the arm, hand, shoulder, thigh, foot, back or abdomen. This weakness may be slight or so severe as to constitute a real paralysis. Tenderness over the muscles and skin
vermin,
unwashed
fruits and vegetab1 e s , unpasteurized and uncertified milk, sick
children.
"Polio" carriers, are individuals who har
bor and pass on the infection, although they themselves are not ill.
The disease may
begin suddenly or come on gradually. The list of symp toms would include most of the reactions
of children to any illness, and any
of
the
arms and legs is usually present. The most important stage of the disease is what is known as the preparalytic stage, which is the period before paralysis occurs. It is in
this stage that the child has no paralysis but has many or all of the
POSTULATES OF "POLIO"
already
mentioned, chief of which
are
restless
ness, fretfulness and
The alleged
factors included in the transmission oi the disease are flies,
and
or a headache.
symptoms
the treatment is on a definite scientific
basis.
combination of these indications might occur in infantile paralysis. The general symptoms in clude a feeling of drowsiness, stupor, loss of ap petite, lack of interest in the surroundings, ir ritability, fretfulness and restlessness. The child may be cross or suffer a fhange in disposition. He may have a flushed face, muscle twitchings and trembling of the hands on attempting to reach for objects. A sore throat and fever are usually present. Vomiting may occur. There may be inactivity or overactivity of the intes tine. Retention of urine is a common sign. There may simply be a cold or a running nose
1. Avoid sick children at all times.
2. Avoid gatherings of children during the sum mer and autumn months, especially baby con tests.
3. Avoid unwashed raw fruits and vegetables.
4. Avoid unpasteurized or uncertified milk. 5. Call a reputable physician; and if he is per plexed, ask him to call another doctor in con sultation.
6. Prevent deformity by maintaining joints in a neutral or normal position by simple band ages, splints, sand bags, salt bags and pillows. 7. If a child has contracted infantile paralysis, he needs rest and still more rest.
8. Avoid fatigue of nerves and muscles. 9. If the back and leg muscles are extensively affected do not allow the child to stand or
walk for one year. 10. Have patience; never give up, and always keep up the patient's morale.
expression of anxi ety, stiffness of the neck and back, tend erness
over
the
spine, tenderness of the
muscles
of
the
arms and legs and sensitiveness of the skin of the arms and
legs. A symptom that is especially im
portant is that the child does not want
to
be held, played
with or fondled. This should indicate to the mother that the child has not a sim
ple illness. The
combination
of fever, headache, drowsiness, restless-
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ness, irritability, apprehension, trembling, vomit ing, constipation, flushed face, unusual perspira tion, stiffness of the neck,
tenderness
of
the
spine and retention of the urine is sufficient to make one strongly suspicious of infan tile paralysis and calls for a withdrawal of some fluid from the lower portion of the back, which usually clinches the diagnosis even before paral ysis has occurred. It is the doctor's duty, not the mother's, to diagnose infantile paralysis. The doctor should be called in all cases of fever, head ache, vomiting, stillness of the neck, tenderness of the back, trembling, drowsiness or irritability. Xo one can predict an epidemic of infantile paralysis. It is impossible to run away from the
tion won for him many friends in this commun ity. As a musician he was active in band and or chestra, a loyal sport fan and willing worker for any of our plant activities. He had a keen in terest in
first-aid
and
safetv
and
contributed
much to CALCITE SCREEN INGS in the way of personals and safety suggestions. Ed leaves bis wife and six children. Harry Wing of the Machine Shop and Adolph Leszinske. Radio Operator, are his brothers-in-law. Mass was said by Rev. C. T. Skowronski and burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, Alpena.
<lisease: therefore the aim is to concentrate on
its early recognition and immediate treatment. When an epidemic threatens, all healthy recov
We Have Just
ered patients should be ready to give blood for new cases. It is the hope that by early diagnosis and the prompt use of serum, the paralysis can be taken out of the disease called infantile paral ysis.
Arrived
JLliose Wlio Jtlave xasseo Away Clarence Osborn, for twenty-two years em
ployed as a Shovel Operator, passed away sud denly on May 20th, 1938. Death was due to a heart ailment. During Clarence's many years on the job he made a host of friends, and was ever active in community and company activities. He leaves a wife, three sons and many friends to mourn his loss. Burial was in Rogers City
Daughters born to the following were: Delores Mary Ann to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kasuba on June 25, 1938. Mr. Kasuba is em ployed in the Drilling Dept. Lillianna Marie to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rubio
on June 9, 1938. Mr. Rubio is employed in the i'rack Dept. Janet Joan to Mr. and Mrs. Louis Urban on
Memorial Park with Rev. C. T. Skowronski of
May 18, 1938.
ficiating.
Bradley Transportation Co. Joyce Jean to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hein on July 18, 1938. Mr. Hein is employed in the Transportation Dept. Sons born to the following were: Ervin John to Mr. and Mrs. Leo Mulka on
Frank Radka, father of Albert Radka. of the
Drilling Department, passed away on April 11, 1938.
Ruth Ku/.nicki, seven year old daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Phil Kuznicki, died on May 30. 1938. Burial was in Rogers City Memorial I'ark with Rev. C. T. Skowronski officiating.
Mr. Urban is employed by the
June 10, 1938. Mr. Mulka is employed by the Bradley Transportation Co. Gary Chester to Mr. and Mrs. John Gruelke on July 8, 1938. Mr. Gruelke is employed in the Drilling Dept.
Alfred Gruelke, brother of Erie Gruelke, pass ed away on July 7, 193S. Burial was in Rogers City Memorial I'ark with Rev. C. T. Skowronski
July 10, 1938.
officiating.
Bradley Transportation Co.
John Lamb, for many years employed by the Bradley Transportation Company, passed away on |ul\' 23, 1938. lie was 39 years of age Leon ard, Power House Engineer, is a brother. Bur ial was in Rogers City Memorial I'ark with Rev. R. D. Malany officiating. The death of Edward Gla/.er on July 25, 1938, was a severe shock to his family and many friends. Ed, a young man of thirty-seven, had been an employee in the Storehouse Department for seventeen years. His gay and happy disposi
Edwin Albert to Mr. and Airs. Edwin Erke on
Mr. Erke is employed by the
Xeil Howard to Mr. and Mrs. Howard John son on July 13, 1938. Mr. Johnson is employed in the Laboratory. Win. LeRoy to Mr. and Mrs. Everett Shay on
July 23, 1938. Mr. Shay is employed by the Bradley Transportation Co. "Calcite Screenings" congratulates the parents of the new youngsters. There's one sure cure
for
the
blues
in this
world. 1 recommend it to youâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;go and do some thing vou don't want to do for somebodv else.
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<zSafz£u Lpo±t&z and {Zaau (Lontz±t—ig3S 15y Croor^e ja. .'ones press before the final judging on this year's post er and essay entries was completed. We are
The last issue of "Calcite Screenings" went to
to contribute much to society's welfare. On the back cover of this Screening's issue is the prize winning poster of LaVonna Radka.
pleased to announce that the winners have been
Look it over—and think of it's message.
determined and a summary of this contest is completed. In the essay contest a prize was awarded to the best contribution from each grade. In the
I'.ch.w is given the prize winning essay sub mitted by Zelna Stewart, grade ten, Public
poster contest a first, second and third prize was given covering all entries in this division. We are pleased to announce the essay winners as follows: Adeline Bellmore, grade twelve, Pub lic School: Hazen Smith, grade eleven, Public ,. School: Zelna Stewart, grade ten, Public School;
John Wing, grade nine. I'ublic School; Harold Courval. grade eight. I'ublic School; Roy Yoda,
School.
It's title is "Diamonds and Life." Diamonds and Life
How careful should people be with their lives? This is asked many times. Kor example, let us lake the diamond—one of the most valuable stones ever found in Africa.
When dug, it is cleaned, cut, and placed wdiere later it is formed in the most beautiful shapes
and appearances ever seen. Some Boar children were playing on the shore f the Orange
grade seven, I'ublic School; Ed ward Vogelheim, grade eight, St. Ignatius School. The poster winners were La Vonna
Radka,
grade
how beautiful the
seven.
was,
mother. She took the pebble and laid it carelully away. One day she took it out and showed it to a neighbor named VanXiekirk.
VanXiekirk
of
fered a large sum of money for this pebble. The people all
ners.
Not only does "Calcite Screenings" feel proud of the
laughed at him and asked if he
were going to sell it for a for-
winners but also the efforts oi
year's essays was the greater percentage of original ideas presented. There are always a
stone
took it carefully home to his
I'ublic School, first prize; Lloyd Conley, grade eight. St. Ignatius School, second prize; Marjorie Heller, grade seven, I'ublic School, third prize. Congratulations to the win
the entire group of contestants. The outstanding feature of this
River in South
Africa. Suddenly one of the children found a beautiful peb ble. The child, thinking only of
*f;S; .* '.'w;™:Y
'•''
nine.
VanXiekirk took this
*+•.
vaUuil>lc pebble and tried to sell
First prize poster winner, Lavopna Rsa$ka ;1I1(I he>" (i°S. "Skipper." Levonna is the daughter of Ed. Radka
ji to a storekeeper. The storekeeper took one glimpse at the stone and said. "It's a very pret-
certain number of "do and don't" ideas which are good but so commonplace
ty stone, but who's going to pay money for a stone.'"
that they provoke little if any thought on our personal safety. An original idea in writing on
Nevertheless. Van took the best of care of the stone. Finally he gave it to a trader to sell lor
"Safety" is what makes interesting and educational reading and adds another step toward
him. and the trader sold it to the government agent for two thousand five hundred dollars. It
helping to reduce accidents and save lives.
was sent to the Paris exhibition ol 1867. This
Subjects covered in the essays were spread over a wide field including safety in the home, which in itself is broad, fire prevention, automo bile and traffic problems, sports, industry, avia tion, playground, good health, first aid and safe ty in the school. The essays on general safety
diamond weighed twenty-one carats, A (reek once tried to make a diamond. ITe found that the diamond was made of cryslalized carbon, but he soon found it was adamas (that means "The Unconquerable). Many attempts
seemed to be the best with those on the auto
ceeded.
mobile a close second.
Future contestants will
remember that the world is wanting and waiting for new ideas to make its people more safety conscious. You have an excellent opportunity
were made to make diamonds but no one suc There
were ten thousand diamonds found
in
Africa and they were carefully split, sawed, and
cut. then shined in their own dust. Hours are spent on a single diamond. (Co»titiu««i m Mm M$M
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age
^czzznLnqi a± czrf-ffEctzd ui\ tfis -Jxzncl of J3u±im±± By R. B. Henley The prevailing impression is that since the Cal
cite Plant of this Company began operations in 1912, a large accumulation of "by-product" screenings had been deposited at the lake front. This impression is in error in several respects.
First, the accumulation is not large when com pared to the tonnages usually shipped from this quarry. The recoverable tonnage today repre sents only a few years supply, when the demand
of the Cement industry reasonably approaches a normal operation. Second, the impression that the storage of this liner sized stone is a "by product," is erroneous because such designation Implies this product will not eventually be usable. This storage of surplus screenings is valuable. Its value is proportionate to its comparative chemical analysis, and in the development of the limestone industry it is a recognized fact that all markets are demanding a more closely con trolled analysis, and values and prices are in
The development of smaller stone sizes for the
aggregate market is rapidly growing. Lime stone is so highly satisfactory in this field that this demand will continue to increase. As this demand increases, and the various sizes are
marketed, there will be less quarry run screen ings for the cement market.
This condition de
cidedly emphasizes the importance of well plan ned storage in the better operating years and judicious use in the leaner years of the small screenings storage. The more fully the stone resources available
can be used, the better average cost can be main tained, and this reflects favorably to both con sumer and producer.
Oatety Jroster Contest n-Miiiiini.-ii
iii.in
Page
in;i;
Your life should be like the diamond in every respect.
People spend years growing to maturity, but
direct relation to this basis.
The
it takes only a few careless minutes to destroy life. You should give it great care. When you
difficulty has not been the entire absence of a
are awake or asleep, keep healthy and free from
market for fine stone, but rather an excess de mand for large stone.
all injuries.
The "by-product" designation has also inferred that there was no market for this material.
When the steel and
chemical
industries
are
running full, sufficient small sizes have, in the past, been produced to more than meet the de mand for the smaller sizes of stone.
It was dur
ing these years that the accumulation of surplus screenings was made. At the present time, and
in other years of similar operating conditions, the demand for large stone is so low that it is
Would you say safety was adamas? Never. Why not consider your life and compare it with a diamond? Diamonds are precious, but there are no words to express the human life. Since the clay of our birth till we are full grown our lives have been carefully shaped and devel oped with utmost care.
Diamonds are priced, but life is not. It is price less !
necessary to draw on the surplus storage to furnish the cement and other small stone require
A good workman first sharpens his tools.
ments.
While no one claims that this storage was ac cumulated with the foresight that present con ditions would exist, we do claim that use of the
present storage and well planned segregation of future storage of this product does give us an opportunity to serve our customers more satis factorily in the lean years, and at less cost to
them over a period than would be the case if we had to base our prices entirely on direct quarry
T h e s e
three
youngsters are the children of Mr.
and
Stanley
Mrs.
Kasuba.
Mr. Kasuba is em
ployed as a driller. James, Jacqueline, Leonard and their
production. The limestone industry has labored long under
dog spend many
the impression that any screenings or small sized
their
product is a cheap product. Actually, the small er sizes pass through more screens and equip ment and are handled more in the segregation of various sizes than the larger stone, and therefore the product is comparatively high in cost.
happy
hours farm
at
home.
Stanley has plen ty of playground around home.
his
new
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^UouLL <3zz U.t On <3ta%£snuia± V Is That Come To Tne Editor s Desk
ersona
J ust .Ai.mong \j\xyselves Ourseh Who is responsible for the fair young damsel losing her return fare to Chicago? Coming up for a summer vacation and having a round trip ticket so one will be certain they will make it home, and then when time to get back rolls around, discover the return ticket missing— that's a dilemma! But then the boy friend prob
ably didn't wish her to leave town. We heard minors that Ralph Smith and Bill Cotter were under suspicion; but to think that either of these astute gentlemen would so
missed her cooking so that he just couldn't get filled up, consequently he was eating all the time and the additional avoirdupois made him pretty Joggy. There is a smile on the countenance of Jack
Wheeler again. Friend wife and family were away on a vacation for three days and Jack was plunged into the depths of despair Poor Jack lost weight; and when a fellow does that he's ailing.
embarrass a young lady, we
believe would require an imagination, or do we?
I KNOW SOMETHING GOOD ABOUT YOU
Frank Reinke should be good at checkers when he
finishes moving all those lit tle squares of sod around, and finally gets them in place. Frank has put in a good bit of time on that sodding; but he certainly will have a beautiful spot when it is all finished.
to show our readers, but there are too many trees to
get a good picture of the house.
With all the grasshoppers we have had this year, we should have nice fat turkeys this fall. Clayton Eldridge, the Czar of Turkey raisers, says his will be just about perfect by Thanksgiving.
Bill Heller Hugh Lewis or Robert Hoffman is no match
Wouldn't this old world be better M the folks we meet would say: "I know something good about you," And then treat us just that way? Wouldn't is be fine and dandy,
If each hand clasp warm and true Carried with it this assurance,
"•I know something good about you"?
We
would have liked a picture
When it comes to pitching nickles, Charles Hoffman,
Wouldn't life be lots more happy If the good that's in us all Were the only thing about us That folks bothered to recall?
Wouldn't life be lots more happy If we praised the good we see, For there's such a lot of goodness
In the worst of you and one.
for that pitching
arm
of
Frank Reinke.
That new ball game Peter Giovangnorio has in his back yard must be strictly Ital ian as no one else seems to be able to win at it. Well—
Pete isn't so good at it eith er; but we understand Al fred Savina is the champion. This soft ball league is getting into difficulties, ac
cording to Arthur Santini, who is star pitcher on his own team and relief pitcher for the other teams in the
Wouldn't it be nice to practice That line way of thinking, too!
You know something good about me! 1 know something good about you! —'Poet Unknown.
league.
We have
been
told
by
those who should know that
it is a bit early to make any
j prognostication as to the
Some say it's a cottage, some say a summer home and then again we hear it referred to as a man
this year, mild, moderate or severe! One thing
sion, when speaking of the building Joseph Penglase is doing at Grand Lake. Joe says it is go
is certain, however, .our fellows are taking no chances; they believe in preparedness and they
ing to be all right and we believe him, as that is his usual style of doing things. We. understand the fireplace is built of rocks of almost every
are fueling up. Coal and coke have been flow ing into basements in steady streams for the past
known kind and description.
kind of winter we will have
three weeks.
She
We have seen many a good crop of tomatoes in our time, but beyond any question of doubt, the garden of Angelo Santini is par excellence.
will probably put him back on a diet where he belongs. While Mrs. Meharg was away, Harry
Those who saw the U. S. Steel picture "Steel
Harry Meharg's golf game should be getting better now that friend wife is back at home.
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—Man's Servant," a talking motion picture in
men. We have stories of fishing, hunting, spilz-
technicolor, enjoyed a pleasant educational show.
er, berry picking, and gardening. At the present
This picture is well prepared and shows the mak ing of steel from the iron ore mines to the fin ished product.
the boys and their families go out and do justice
Soft Ball games have again become quite pop ular in our community. About eight teams have been playing two or three evenings each week all summer and have created a lot of interest with the fans. Teams in the field have been the
County Road team. Red Lee's Shop team, Drill ers, Pine wood. Hagensville, City team, Harry Meharg's Office team (don't mention this one). and Art Santini's Calcite team, pictured here. Pinewood seems to have the edge so far, although the Calcite team provides the excitement and seems to be the scalp that all others are after. Their record so far has been eleven wins and five
losses Many of our plant fellows make up the personnel on these teams and have a lot of fun with this form of recreation.
we are entering the church dinner season when
to the food prepared by the best cooks we know
of. An awful slaughter of chickens is going on, both in the poultry yard and later at the ban quet table, "mil" Heller, "Pill" Kowalske, and
"Bill" Gager, can "put it away." These "Bills" .seem to crave chicken.
Pete Pollock thinks that these public chicken dinners are too far apart so he has started rais
ing some fowl to keep him in training. George Pilarski says that he is looking forward to some good fox hunting right in his own back yard since Pete has been so kind as to supply these nice tempting birds for Mr. Fox. We're glad to see Charles Baker back on the job after a serious car accident over the Fourth
of July week-end. Chas. says he feels fine again and is a lot wiser on the ways of the other driv
Eugene King says it's luck. John Henry (Har
er.
ry) Meharg says it's good judgment in picking
a winner. Anyway, it looks as though Harry's Boston Red Sox are going to finish well in the lead of Gene's Detroit Tigers. Gene wasn't alone in wishing the Tigers would finish in the lead,
but they just don't seem to have what it takes!
Early expectations do not always materialize! So it was with Edward Kelly!
He was going to
play a lot of Golf this summer, but home re modelling, home ties and trips to Grand Rapids have taken up all his spare time this season. Well, the summer is just about gone. ns had gardens, some painted or fixed up the house, some put in a lawn, some fished and some golfed during the spare time. We fisher men and golfers are in a class by ourselves, as a glance at the yard
Some of
The bank of Safety pays 100% and never fails.
Bill Gager has been asking how to kill the worms on his cauliflower plants. Last year he loaded the plants with poison and was afraid to eat them. Hilary OToole has given him the only advice on how it's done. Hilary had a tree that was unrmy so he cut it doAvn.
Some fellows have all the luck. Others buy
expensive fishing lures and tackle, spending all day under the hot sun in a boat and with never a bite. Ben Santimo is the lucky £niv. While-
will readily show!
The interest of our employee's and readers in these personal items has always been marked. The enter taining value of these bits of humor depends entirely on the fellows around our plant who act as con tributors.
Our
friend
and
fellow
worker, Ed Glazer, was one of the
ace contributors spending consider able of his time in gathering news for ns. Mis early departure from this life will be felt in many ways. "Calcite Screenings" has lost a loyal worker and supporter.
Art Santini's Calcite Soft Ball Team—Front row. left to
Many of our personals revolve
right. Ed, Smith, "Butch" N'owak, Donnie Micketti, Mascot Joe Micketti, Leo Yarch and Andrew Santini. Back row, left to right, Art Santini, Manager Pete Savina, Clem Urban,
around the seasonal doings of our
Frank Micketti, Joe Idalski, Leonard Matiti and Joe Micketti.
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fishing for some minnows out at Lake May, he had a four and three-quarter pound bass o>me up and take the minnow hook, line and half the
pole. Ben was so excited he forgot about con tinuing his minnow fishing and went to show off the prize fish. As you readers know, Ed Radka is known as quite a fisherman. His luck wasn't so good so In- thought a little help from the clergy might do
some good. The pastor proved to be a good fisherman but Ed's luck didn't change a bit.
He
tographer got such a warning while shooting same of the drillers the other day.
He failed to
take heed and the camera is broken.
Of course
such guild looking fellows as Clarence Blair, Cash Budnick. and Collon i'aulley should not be blamed for this accident.
We've been told that Boehmer will soon pull that WOaden goose off his porch after a few
charges of bird shot clatters through his bed room window.
Some of the boys might think
it is the real thine during the dim Eght of dawn.
has decided that one must live, better or some
thing . Since this story came out. we have learn ed that Ed caught a big bull frog, claimed to be
eighteen inches in length. It looks as if this good living has started paying dividends. It is evervbodv's business to be careful.
Stanley Modrzynski has joined the group of new home builders and has a nice place out at
Vic Koch does things in a hurry. When a man wants a bride, a five-day law can't interfereâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; especially when Ohio is only ten hours away. Congratulations. Vic! And did the newly weds eret a serenade?
"My first V-S was as good a car as ever was made and it puzzles me how any car could be manufactured as good as this new V-8 of mine."
the Symoiis farm addition.
Quoting Daddy Ruell. men. in case you hadn't
Harry Kucharski is bidding for first place as OUr most prosperous dirt farmer, lie has plenty of opposition, but from all Harry's stories about bumper crops and large herds, he is going to give
made the right guess.
the boys a hard race. Earl Nagel and Jake March helped him mark off his potato field but Harry says the rows are so crooked he will have to muzzle his horses to keep them from eating the
crop out of the back end of the potato digger. Louis Varch has quite a layout for entertain ing tourists at Grand Lake. We were surprised that Louie had to resort
to an
almanac
in
order
Tom Kelly was spending some dreamy hours
fishing from the new- Ocqueoc Bridge.
We don't
know whether the big fish he saw was the pro duct of bis dreams or an actuality. Anyway he declined to hook the big fellow. As it was such a monster, he was scared to get near it.
After all. Harry Boutin is a shovel operator and not a house painter. We can see how he
to
tell his customers just when the fishing was best. He should knowall about the habits of the fish out
his way without any help. The next time Al Boehmer wants
to tour Zempel's Quarry, we wager he will do it on foot and not with
the Buick.
When you need help to
get out, one has to take too much publicity along with the accommo dations.
We haven't heard of Capt. Pep
pier seeking any more publicity by means of firecrackers. Guess we'll have to wait until next Fourth of
July. i\'o initiation fee and no dues in
the Safety movement.
Photographers are always being warned about breaking their cam-
Lake Huron attracts the daily attention of the young dur-
eras if they take pictures of certain ing our hot summer days. The public bathing beach retained individuals'. The "Screenings" pho- its usual popularity this season, as the above picture attests.
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might have made a mistake by putting the second coat of paint on his house first and then wonder-
repairman Ed Radka in our neighboring citv, he was all smiles, saying, "Ah. Ed, how good to see
ing why it didn't dry.
you.
Harry Wing thought that big bass swimming around the dock wanted to be caught, so why about a man calling for a landing net instead of
"Happy" Hopp tries what others have failed to do, substituting water for gasoline in the truck. It didn't work, so "Happy" is sure he'll never be in such a hurry that he gets the water
bait, was there. Harrv?
can instead of the gas next time.
bother with a hook and line?
Nothing funny
Walter Meyers—Exterminator of Rats—Pric
es reasonable.
We do it just for fun.
Now I know I'll get home."
The cheapest life insurance is
to
be
a
safe
worker.
"Where are those brakes?" said Ililarv as he
In the gray of the mist preceding a summer
pushed the floor boards and ground his gums.
dawn two bulky, portly figures move and fumble
Remember this, young fellow, three-fourths ol preventable accidents occur among workingpeople 45 years of age.
time was set and terms were made to govern the
Hugh
Lewis
and yawn, each knowing full well what daylight means—the race is on !
bet.
expert
So now the con
testants are getting set. Suddenly — all
says
that he can qualify as an
The evening before the
fumbling and yawning
mountain
ceases ; all eyes are cast expectantly east. The
climber after inspect ing and watching our
dawn!
storages this season.
The day
has
come; the race is on,
the race is on!
Speed
sport shirt our golfing
on !
Work
friend
hard ; the race is long!
That's a nice yellow Ralph
wears.
Smith
Splash,
Who is the col
the shoulders?
If the spot wasn't so large, we'd say it was the start of a polka dot design. However, these
modern
morning.
one.
You
embrace
From his front porch Tug Engineer, Al Boehmer keeps an eye on inc oming lioats? NOTE: The bathing beach manages to get into the line of vision.
oppor
don't
know
whether
it
tion, desire for company or need
es are often consulted and
each
consultation
is followed by a new burst of speed. Speed ! Speed! Speed! Give
the sun no heed! Iligh noon, afternoon—go rac
tunity—but who wants to be armless: We
the
Coats are shed. Watch
can't
Even an armless man
may
into
The sun ris
es higher and higher. Sweat begins to roll.
artists
fool your public this time. Ralph.
slash!
pause the hectic activ
ity stretches
will try anything to de ceive
swish,
Keep up the pace and we'll win this race, splash, splash, splash! W i t h scarcely a
or artist that put the rouge colored spot on one of
Strive on!
was
devo
of help
that
prompted .Arnold Xagle to have bis wife with
him when he was hauling his winter's fuel. May be friend wife was along to see that Arnold did n't make a winter's job of it.
ing by. The pace gets slower but ever more de termined. The swishing and splashing are less brisk, but more and more determined.
The ten
sion grows, the anxiety grows. The shadows grow longer and longer. Many a glance is cast
at the declining sun. It threateningly dips low er and lower. But wait—a shout goes up: "The work is done, the race is won!"
Julius Zemple was giving his face the old dry wash the other day when he couldn't find his cement mixer.
Was it lent, borrowed or stolen?
The splashing has stopped. The tension relax es. So does Irwin Joppich. He wipes the sweat
from his face and smiles in a crafty way. "By gosh, we did it." he says, "we did it all in a day."
Wm. Wischnefski seems to be a man of little
faith.
He worried about the Essex getting him
to Alpena, and after
a
safe
arrival,
worried
whether he would get home again. When he met
"Yep," says Ed Radka. "I told you we could paint this cottage of yours in a day. X'ow when are you going to pay lap? You owe me a case of beer."
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^Zfks S%adUu ^J%anÂąfio%tation Comfianu Safety JVxeetings and .Personal .News at the time, confining him to a Cleveland Str. Carl D. Bradleyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Safety Meetings cessary hospital for several weeks. Date of Meeting, July 26, 1938. Present: Leo Moll, chairman; Alfred P. Dwy-
er, secretary; and all members of the Safety Committee, Captain, Chief Engineer and 12 members of crew.
Proceedings of Meeting on date above named were as follows:
Meeting called to order at 12:45 P. M. The minutes of the previous meeting were
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: There are now 83 vessels of 600 feet or more on the Great
Lakes, all of them of American registry, with the
exception of the Canadian Steamers, DONNACONA, which is 625 feet long, and the LEMAYNE, 633 feet long. Of the American ves sels, 35 are 600 feet in length and the balance
range from 601 to 639 feet, the latter being the Steamer CARL D. BRADLEY.
read and discussed.
There were several small children at Calcite
on July 4th who sat on a mooring cable after it had been slacked off.
This is a dangerous con
dition and should be remedied at once.
A discussion on the idea of stretching a cable fore and aft in one cargo hold and using a snap hook and line to enable a man to go along the side.
The line to be tied to the man's belt.
Chain is to. be ordered for use in place of the
rope in the after corners of the cargo holds. The chain will be safer as the coal and stone will not
be so liable to damage it.
A general discussion on the procedure of get ting on the landing boom. It is understood that the seat shall be pulled up and a turn taken on the line before the pole is swung in for the man
to go on the dock. The man is not to get on the seat until the man in charge says it is all right to do so.
Meeting adjourned at 1:35 P. M.
Rogers
the port side? She is taking quite a list. Mate: No, it is just the crew over on the port side trying to get a glimpse of the town.
"Corrigan," not Halligan, flew the Atlantic. Halligan may be giving flying lessons to some of the crew when he wants to sleep. Ask Curvin about it, he flew through the deckhands' door with a forced landing. No mistakes about the course he took.
Captain Pearse seems very much pleased with "the operation and performance of the radio tele phone after one year of service which proved very successful and economical. Of course there are times when the static is very bad, but the same conditions exist over the receiving sets of
The receiver is left on 24 hours per day, ready
By the time this issue goes to press, we will your pay, the winter months are long; or you'll
Thanks for the coal trade.
passing
the wireless apparatus, which cannot be elimin
be starting on the last half of the sailing season, at least we hope. A late start in May, so save "Where's
upbound,
ated.
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hear the same old wages?"
A cargo of coal,
City: Wheelsman: Are there any tanks leaking on
my
summer's
to pick up our signal at any hour of the day or night, therefore being on constant duty at all times. When a signal comes in for the BRAD LEY, the Mate on watch listens for the channel signal, it is then relayed to the Captain's room over the call bell, which is answered by the Cap tain in his office.
We can consider
An extension telephone had been installed at
ourselves mighty lucky to be holding the posi
his desk at the time of the installation.
tions we now have, at such times as are now in existence. We thank you one and all for the
er forecasts are sent out twice daily.
ones responsible in getting these cargoes to haul.
Weath
Captain Pearse received his Radio Telephone Operator's license last January, and is the only one aboard ship authorized by law, to operate
On our arrival in Lorain, July 9th, the entire crew welcomed our First Assistant Engineer,
Raymond Buehler. We were all glad to see him with a broad smile, ready to join the crew of the BRADLEY. During the fitout Mr. Buehler was taken ill and rushed to Cleveland for med
ical examination.
A serious operation was ne
and receive calls.
Mate to Wheelsman: See what she's drawing forward.
Wheelsman: Sixteen feet, six and a half inches. Mate: Well then, watch for seventeen feet, six and five-eighths inches.
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Twenty-three married men among the crew
of the Steamer BRADLEY, but not for long. Rumors are that our Third Assistant Engineer is preparing for a honeymoon trip to Florida this coining winter. Bon Voyage, Mr. Mooney and
low as well as yourself. If you drive, don't drink; if you drink, don't drive. There are
thousands and thousands of garages that take the dent out of accidents, but they cannot take the dent out of you. Nevertheless, who wants to
spend part or all of his vacation time waiting around a garage or laid up in some hospital? Do I wonder who darkened the hair on the blond
girl's picture on the calendar in the First Mate's room :
Queer world, this! Over in Germany they eat horse meat, and over here we smoke camels.
Otto (palling on a large pipe) : This pipe cost me $12.00.
vou ?
Well, here is hoping that we finish the season without a lost-time accident. Co-operate at all times and show a little courtesy. Not very hard to do.
E-Nuff sed.
So until the next issue of Screen
ings, Au Revoir.
Joe: What kind is it?
Otto: A Dunhill, it's a good one. (Buy Ameri can).
Str. B. H. Taylor—Safety Meetings
Joe: You know, from the way it smells, it re minds me of the time I was visiting back of
board the Steamer B. H. Taylor was called to
Poscn.
Vic: Well, when I get my trip off, J think I'll go to Drummond Island, Lake Emma, The Lone Pine and Grand Lake to do some fishing. Curvin (after Vic's vacation) : Well, what did you do on your vacation? Vic: Aw ! I just hoed in the garden and bought ice cream cones.
order at 7:00 P. M. on August 22nd, 1938. Present were, the following members: Chris tian Swarts. chairman; Frank Sager, secretary; and committee members as follows: Theodore Strand, Julian Yarch, and Edwin Ehrke for the
forward end; Harry Sloan, Eugene Jones, and Walter Buza for the after end: and Louis Leveck for the galley. Present also were members of the crew off watch.
Hornbacher; How
come you bought
that
house trailer, Leo?
Mate: Ha, ha.
The fourth Safety Meeting of the season on
It's the gypsy in me.
OFTEN HEARD AROUND THE SHU'— How's the corned beef?
Hey Rick, she's smoking again. How is U. S. Steel this morning? When will this put us back in Calcite? Oh Boy, she smiled at me! Hub! If anything she was laughing at you. Si Boy, it ought to be good, 1 made it myself. When will she be loaded? to her marks.
How about more pressure?
When she's down
The meeting was opened by a review of the
minutes of the previous meeting on July 26th. In connection with old business it was reported that new hatch cables had been put into opera tion. Nothing was done concerning the condi tion ol some of the chairs in the dining room. It was reported that the heaving lines are being hung up on the rail over the boilers now as they should be.
Opening new business it was stated that per sons
should
when
Nothing doing.
Here goes another three bucks for him. Breaded pork chops or bock and kraut? Can't
eat pork, what will you have then?
Eggs or
lamb chops?
—
.—.
be c a r e fill
walk
ing down the deck
there
lot
MAT
w h e n
are
of
a
peb
<
••MET
'. T#
bles on deck
XOW OVER ON THE ROBINSON:
Oh yes, mentioning about the ROBINSON. Attention Chief, is there a cable tangled in your wheel or just poor fuel?
Kaj Nielsen is "spending his vacation" on the
BRADLEY as a waiter until school opens up in September. It sure must be in your blood, Kaj, to ride these greybacks each year. This greyback is fed electricity, not oats.
around the *'A" frame
just after un loading. Al
IE
CAKEFIL
so the walks
going
in t o
Pnit
the tunnel s h o n 1 d be
kept clean of small stones which ml 1 •
Vacation time, recreation
time
everywhere.
pleasure trips in your car. Watch the other fel-
underfoot. II
a
r
r
v
• NCE
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Sloan reminded that the fly-ash should be kept
A couple of eribbagc experts have invaded our
rinsed down around the after cabins as much as
domain.
possible as it even gets on the dining room table
roe.
when the wind is right. Donald Monroe informed the chairman that
the reverse lever on the forward port winch
sometimes jumps into neutral position when running the winch. It was decided to weld a support to the guide lor this lever which is loose.
If vou don't believe it, ask "Doc" Mem-
Ed Erhke, erstwhile convcyorman, recently
became a proud papa.
It's a boy. Congratula
tions, Ed.
Geo. I'ilarski, our crooning deckhand, is some what handicapped this year. He seems to lack
JJonald Monroe also said that he has noticed that a lot of the lellows are not careful when on
an accompanist for his vocal wanderings up and
the ladder coming aboard and going ashore.
ing of buying an accordian.
down the scale.
It is rumored that he is think
Give us the lovv-
Some of them walk down without using their hands and others jump on the rungs. Also it
down, will you, George?
was noticed that sometimes fellows come up the ladder when the watchman is trying to raise it
We are pleased to welcome Frank Ware to our fold. Recently Frank was the cause of a near tragedy. On one of our recent trips to Gary, Frank requested (jokingly), a call upon
so as to shift the boat.
.Men were warned not to stand in the bight of the boom cables near the shives when the boom
is being swung.
It was suggested that some
sort oi guard might be provided over the boom cable shives but this was rejected as impracti cable.
Rolland L'rsem again reported that several lights are missing in the cargo hold. It was sug gested that there should be more sockets for lights in the cargo hold also. Lights do not. seem to last very long in this cargo hold. Harry Pelarski stated that one of the awning stanchions by the drinking fountain back aft was broken.
This will be welded.
In closing Captain Dahlburg reminded the new men aboard to be especially careful when work ing around cables and to always report any in
our arrival at the dock.
As we landed there in
the wee hours of the morning several of the members were only too willing to oblige. We trust that Frank won't make that mistake again. Ted Werner thinks that Scbmeling would have won the fight if it hadn't been for that one punch.
Leveck is at ii again, interior decorating is his latest achievement. Keep it up Louis, the results are really very good. OlW barber, Micky, is doing quite a business in his new career.
Watch
out
for
the
close
shaves, boys.
juries, no matter how small. This being all the business on hand motion was made and seconded that the meeting ad journ at 7:30 p. m.
Louis Leveck. our good-natured steward, is gradually establishing a reputation as an in ventor. To date he says that he has found a use for every part of a watermelon except the seeds. We would suggest that you keep on the lookout
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for a Chinaman, Louis, We are sure that he would be only too glad to take care of your sur
With the advent of another sailing season we
plus stock of melon
seeds.
find ourselves entrenched on the Stmr. "B. II.
Taylor." F"or some this is a repetition of exper iences of past years, and for others it is a newone. As we glance down the line-up of the crew, we find that new- faces are scarce. It might be termed a reunion of old Iriends. There being so
many friends and acquaintances here brings us, of course, to the many and various tales of ex
periences during the past winter. Some took trips for pleasure, others were gainfully em ployed, still others combined the two. Have you heard about the beaver-trapping activities ol Lon Gregory and Tony Yareh : We understand that boiled carrots have been recommended, by the foremost beaver dieticians, as excellent bail.
We haven't been able to find out just exactly what went wrong with the expedition for it seems that they returned empty-handed.
We h a v e
been
ering
wond
how
this works. It Se e m s there was ;i small trail' >aclion i n -
v o I v i n g :i
pair of shoes. For the price of one dollar
they w ere entirely t o 0 s m all. bul w he n the
price
drop-
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FOUNDATION
of SAFE AND PLEASANT WORK
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ped to fifty cents, they were a perfect fit. May be Ted Werner could help us out on that one. We have
been
advised
that
Mrs.
Stewart
Church and family have arrived in Rogers City to stay for the balance of the summer.
Things to guard againstâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;
Present: Al Tyrrell, chairman; George Hoy,
That candid cameraman who has been on the
go lately.
Str. W. F. White-Safety Meetings Date of Meeting: July 30th, 1938. Present: D. E. Nauts, chairman; Wm. Shay, secretary; and Howard Morrill, watchman; Ed
gar Newhouse, deckhand; Carl Hagedorn, oiler; Andrew Nedeau, ass't conv.; John Zoho, steward. Chairman opened July meeting at 7:00 P. M., and called upon Capt. MacLean who gave an in structive talk on Safety, also stating he had ob served no breach of the rules during the past month.
The first mate again brought up the subject of the proper way to go down a ladder, which
was discussed at our last meeting, warning that walking down facing the dock is not only a very dangerous practice but one which will not be He also instructed deck
department in use of new master control just installed by Frank Ware for controlling the tun nel belts trom on deck, which is a decided im
provement from Safety and operating standpoint. Howard
Morrill
recommended
Str. John G. Munsonâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Safety Meetings Date of Meeting: July 31, 1938.
LeVeck and his "Ammunition."
allowed on this vessel.
Reports of Ships of the Waterways Navigation Company
that
thresh-
secretary; and Lamb, conveyorman; J. Leonard, steward; Martin Sobeck, oiler; I. Lee, watch man; Lyle Goulette, seaman.
Meeting called to order at 7:45 P. M.
Meeting opened by chairman reviewing min utes of last meeting. All suggestions reported as having been taken care of. It was suggested that a ladder and falls be re moved from cabin ladder aft.
Deck department suggested to try safety cable pulls in tunnel at regular periods to make sure they are in working order. It was suggested that guard rails be installed forward of number one hatch.
It was suggested that due to the large number of visitors who come aboard while unloading at the various ports, that special precautions be taken to insure their being guarded against any possible injury. It was also brought out that due to the warm
weather the men have been sleeping on the boom belt. The conveyormen were instructed to make
sure there is no one on the belt before starting the boom belt.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45 P. M.
holds at firehold doors be painted white with di agonal red stripes, as a stumble there would be
serious due to fact there are no landings inside doors. Albert Hoeft added that a chain with hook across door wouM be an additional safe
guard, as the man going down would have to pause, unhook and hook chain before descend ing.
Second Mate Gilbert Kempe requested anoth er thermos jug for men on cargohold cleanup, and that men should add a small amount of salt
or oatmeal to water to help overcome exhaustion due to excessive perspiration. Also pointed out the "WHITE" was the only vessel in the fleet with out protecting guards back of anchor windlass wildcats. Chairman will take this up with Mr. Stanbrook at first opportunity. Andrew Nedeau pointed out the advantage of having the switch for the after sump pump clos er to the motor. In its present position possible damage or injury might
occur
before
motor
could be shut off. The attention of Mr. Storms or Mr. Ware will be called to this on their next
visit to the ship. No further matters being presented for dis
cussion, the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 P. Ml
These rails are
to be installed as soon as possible.
Personal Items This is one time at least when this personal column is going to serve a very good purpose. It's begin ning to look as if this is about the on
ly contact we are going tc have with our m a n y
friends in d e a r old
Rogers. Since leav-
i n g Rogers many chang es have been made in
the
p e r s o nnel. Captain C. A. Martin is now in com-
CAREFUL ., a- you are
HOW
LUCKY
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maud, replacing Captain MacLcan who left to
and refuses all efforts to gel him into argument.
bring out the White. Alfred Tyrrell is 1st Mate and George LcVcck 3rd Mate. The galley de partment is now under the able direction of Jack
Boyj he must be low. have him stopped,
Leonard. Pari LeVeck and James Leonard are also new men in this department.
In the engine department Harold Xidy has been promoted to second assistant and Joe Buckis now third assistant engineer.
While we haven't
been
able
to
do
much about the heat and mosquitoes, Charley Vogier has the fly situation well in hand. He keeps his secret pretty well guarded, but by con sistent prying we have been able to obtain the information that he fills the spray gun with vinegar and pickles "em.
The boys have been wondering whether Cal cite was still on the map. George says it is as he saw it with his binoculars the other dav.
John Clans, our flag waving coal passer, is go ing to a lot of trouble making sure they won't miss us when we pass Calcite. John has a nice big flag fastened to a nice long staff. Lots of
people wouldn't appreciate the fine work that John is doing but we want to say right here and now that he is taking care of this important task in a most satisfactory manner.
The mail boat is certainly doing a rushing bus iness since we started in the coal haul.
If this
keeps up we ought to be able to get a special rate.
Jack Leonard, our steward,
was
pleasantly
surprised by a group of friends with a dinner party on the occasion of his fiftieth anniversary. I he evening was spent in listening to the radio and eating oranges. Jack passed the cigars.
Lyle Gotilette just can't get used to the fact
As is usual about this time of the year, we are having our troubles with the heat, mosquitoes and flies.
The Indian fans really
It takes just about three men to haul the
mail aboard.
that it isn't necessary to put a nickel in the new-
pilot house telephone. Lyle always get the wrong number and when his party finally does answer, he is generally on the fioor looking for his nickel.
The steward's little boy, Jinunie, is an inven tive geniusâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;his latest invention being a fly trap made by stretching netting around his bunk. After he lures all the flies inside the netting he climbs out and sleeps on the floor. Robert Taylor of the Munson, Ed Berg, has a terrible time answering all the fan mail from the vicinitv of Mel/.. Who is she. Berg? The boys will be glad to see the snowflakes fly again. They will be a comfort after all this
beat down here on Lake Lric. Don't worry, boys, it won't be long now, tarp season is just around the corner.
Shorty Strelecki is having a lough time be tween trying to raise that soup strainer and answering all those letters from Rogers. Frankie says she is going to throw a big party for him when be gets back in the old home town and he is just grooming himself for the occasion.
Sailing must agree with Billy Schwcrt- -he seems to lie getting younger every day.
Johnny Sucharski is right proud of the royal reception the home town folks gave us at Che boygan. It couldn't have been better if it had
The engineers are still looking for the fellow who left the air compressor run. We wouldn't want to mention any names but Leo might know
Queen Mary
b e e n
t h e
coming in.
something about it. L e s t e r
Some of the boys are getting quite air-minded. Alex Molocha recently made his solo flight ;it
'Gordon and K e n n e t h
Toledo,
Pruning arc busy draw
lie was well attended by Don I'ear.se.
who is quite a veteran in the air, and Freddie W'etherton and Eddie Moutoux. Personally we think the latter two were there to conduct the
ing plans for their hunting
post mortemâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;just in case.
cabin.
We wonder if Ralph Peppier ever found the
spike with which to "spike" the clock. While the rest of the boys might be longing for dear old Rogers, l.'ncle Tosky Jacohson says nothing will do but Washburn.
Our Tiger fan, "Gashouse Willie." is regusled. lie doesn't even listen to the games anv more
have
They it
about ed
out.
just
figur now-
all they have to flo is build it. The
<_
.Mun
son seems to
SAFET TOE SAVERS
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The Chief must
Str. T. W. Robinson—Safety Meetings
Gordon O'Toole. Xowicki. Joppich were more new
Klee and Harry
men to the "ROBIN
SON," but they are all "old timers" now, eh fel
Date of Meeting: July 27, 1938. l'reseni: Mark Has well, chairman;
Wesley
Bishop, secretary; and I'hiiip Muszynski, Richaid Haneckow, nerbert Noble, Llmer i'leming, ITarry i'lechan, Albert Uoodreau, Lester I'mes and other members.
i.lie louriii saiety meeting of the 1938 sailingseason was caned to order at seven litteen to-
nigiu by Chairman Mark Haswell.
from the TAYLOR, and Bill Mooney went to the BRADLEY. Good Luck—yon guys.
the minutes
lows?
Captain "Chink" was our First Mate at the start of the season, but left to take over the
Skipper's duties on the CALCITE. glad to have you with us, "Chink."
•"Bad News," gentlemen, our radio operator is back with us again this year, with more riddles and tricks.
oi tne previous meeting were reviewed and it was round that all issues discussed at tnat time
bad been adjusted.
there was turtber discussion about tbe platloini midsbips, wbere present planking is bowed considerably and not apt to stand much weight. It has been decided mat planking shall lie re newed and stayed somehow it possible.
We were
Several Rogers City girls have been asking if "Pete" Miller is still on the ROBINSON.
Don't
get discouraged, girls, Pete promises to come up town in the near future.
"Scotty" McLeod has offered a reward for in
formation leading to the disappearance of a newpair of coveralls which he hung on the. boom to
Committeeman Herbert NoDle suggested a loose cable should be watched more closely than
dry.
a taut one.
dust so thick you couldn't even see the end of the
It you must step over cables, lor
While unloading al Gladstone, with the coal
which there should be no reason, btop, Look and Listen. Man handling deck engine may not be able to see you and tighten cable just as you
boom, "Sparks," who had been ashore, came aboard with a great big smile. When asked wdiat
step across. A light is to be placed in the near vicinity ol the boom swing canles while unload
sign out by the gate saying "Dustlcss Coal'."
n was all about, he says, "You know, there is a
Chief LaBounty (talking to tbe Mate): "Did
ing at night to afford better visabihty to those passing along deck. Lester Pines asked that loose planking lelt around tunnel be removed
belore unloading as it may be foul of machinery. During the unloading ot a very dusty load ol coal, Chief Lngineer Ouy LaBounty deemed it bad practice to smoke in tunnel, for if dust ap proaches a suitable mixture with air, it may ig nite and an explosion of serious consequence oc cur. Captain Crossley McQuinn verified this by relating an experience of his where that very thing happened al the Peerless Cement plant. So, men, if you must smoke at this time, lei's go on deck and smoke in safety.
you see anything of the BRADLEY?" Dynamite—Nttff said.
We regret the unexpected death of Captain McQuinn s brother and wish to express our sin cere sorrow to those who suifer the loss of a loved one.
It is with deep regret we record the passing of John Lamb on July 23. 1938. at the Jefferson Clinic in De
troit. J a c k Lamb known to everyonc-
The remainder of the Committee members seemed to be well satisiied with conditions at
as
this time, but let's not get careless and keep our
was
minds alert to SAPE I Y FIRST.
A motion to adjourn was in order at about 7:50 P. M.
"Spike," a
past
Personal Items With Captain McQuinn in command, we are in our fourth season with "L'ncle Mike" in the coal
trade. Except for a few new faces. Captain MeOuinn's "boys" are all back on the job. "Pete" Miller, who was on the CALCITE last year, took over the Third Mate's duties, replacing Bill Joppich who is Third on the CALCITE. Wesley Bishop. Third Assistant, came to us
mem
ber of the R OB IN SON Crew for the
twelve
years. W e
a i- e
glad to hear t ha t Ra y Buehler h a s r e c o v ered
from bis ill ness
and
back
on
is
the
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job.
Nice going. "Diz."
We think we have the best hatch cables on the
lakes.
Ilaswell and Llcming are considering a
patent.
A smooth step on the Kirehold stairway ami a broken step on the stairways to Tunnel were found. A cracked rung was noticed on one ot the ladders.
I he crew was cautioned as to the recent un
Bill Rieger will be leaving lis soon to resume his studies at Michigan State. Good luck. Bill.
Llerbie: "How many steaks did you eat for
tidy and dangerous practice of leaving pop bot tles lying around loose on deck. Tbe suggest ion was made thai hereafter, be fore the conveyor is started up :ill-e1' ;l temporary shut down, care is taken to make sure that all is clear in the tunnel.
supper, Walter?" Walter: "Six."
The necessity for deckhands to stand clear im
I Eerbie: "Is that all?"
Walter: "Well, that's all I kept track of."
mediately after placing cable on spile instead oi trying to unlie the heaving line first was stated.
Lester Pines was discussing the trip which he
It was brouglu out that all of onr cables have beckets in good condition and there is no excuse for accidents to fingers, etc., if the simple re peated safety rules are observed.
plans to make to Scotland this winter with sev eral of the boys. When "Scotty" told him they didu't have any beef in Scotland, beef being Les ter's favorite fruit, he decided to call the trip oil until someone suggested taking a steer along. So if you see l.es with a steer on the side of his
car this winter, you will know he is Scotland
Replacement of broken cement on some of the cargo hold ledges as a safety measure was re commended.
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bound.
"What's (he matter, Scotty, you're not whist ling very loud today.'" "Oh, my fingers are dirty."
Mrs. Thorsen and her three year old daugh ter Carol enjoyed a trip up to Ontonogan, We all hope that they will be aboard again soon.
Str. Calciteâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Safety Meetings
We made four trips from Sodus Bay to To ronto and two from Sodus Bay to Milwaukee.
Date of Meeting: August 10, 1938, 7 I'. M. Present: Walter Callam,
chairman:
Henderson, secretary: and Alfred
Norman
Jarvis,
Rex
O'Toole. Alphonse Schaedig. Leo Widajewski. Chas. Lister and other members.
The meeting was called to order by the First Mate. Walter Callam, who gave a general Safety Talk on the handling of Hatches and the proper wsc of I latch Clubs.
lie also mentioned the necessity for extreme caution while rinsing out the Cargo Hold.
Captain Thorsen asked for the Comniitlee's re port on the suggestion for a guard around the Center Elevator at the walks.
The suggestion
was unanimously approved by the couiiuiiu-c. who made a careful study of the situation.
Captain Thorsen instructed
the assembled
crew how to stop the unloading machinery in
The boys all got their annual ear setting at the toiisorial parlor of onr good friend, Charlie, whose twenty-four hour service policy is with out parallel. During the sojourn at Sodus Bay, Al TyreJl and four of the lads went fishing. Sail ing down wind to the other end of the bay was
great sport and a few fair sized fish managd to lind their way from hooks to boat to heighten the enjoyment of all concerned. The row back lo the M'""d ship Calcite was such however, that none of those participating could be coaxed near a lifeboat aft e r w a r ds.
The blistered \< a -'i 11 s are lualed. I) u l
the
memory
lingers on.
cast' of accident and how to work the Compres sor on the boom swing wenches. The crew was cautioned to stay out ŠI the switch board room except when necessary to
( >'(' o n no r
ihrow switches.
a nd
The deckhands were told to always wail unti the landing boom is made fast and the order ha; been given by the Mate on watch before swing ing out of the boatswain chair. Tile advisability of relocating tbe tunnel water line valves, so as to obliviatc the danger of smashing bauds when pounding, was mentioned.
R o s e
The presence of grease and tools leii on the deckwas also mentioned a.- an unsafe practice.
R o 1 a n d
Bryan. Dean
J a Ek were
reported b e
to
looking
over
I h e
housing
sit
uation in ():i-
loiiogan.
In
view
of
re
cent
events.
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we would not register too much surprise if in-
for "Silver" to keep the poor nag quiet. Rumor
formed of a change in winter address of the above mentiond Romeos.
has it that said quadruped (?) is on duty practically twenty-four hours daily. Hi Ho Silver!
In the presence of several reliable witnesses, precocious Carol Thorsen was heard to attach
Does .Nice Job ol R
the endearing cognomen "Money" to Walter Callam. Carol says that Walter has a swell dog and also four sons.
Walter maintains that he
has a wife.
Jt looks as though we will all be enjoying some good old havana "two fers" in the near future.
Al Jarvis and Shine Selkey are walking around with that far away, dreamy look that calves arcsaid to assume when led to the slaughter.
Tom "Chrysler" Hawkins wins first honors and not a little jealousy in the ability to spread it
and make it stick with the three young and entic ing passengers who were led to believe (among oher things only slightly less extravagant) that Mr. Hawkins was the sole owner of the M. L. and C. Co.
esctie
Work
Alex Becbe, a member of Frank Pilarski's Yard
crew, is credited with do ing some nice rescue
work when Ray Kowalske and two companions overturned in a speed boat at the
break wall.
end
Ray's
of
the
com
panions used the available
life preservers and Ray headed for shore without
help. Alex, working near by, saw that Ray was tir ing, and when he heard his cry for hell), went to the rescue. Ray, who was within two hundred
Ben Lasch just returned from his vacation all sunburned and covered with scratches which he
contends were received picking berries.
No eye
witnesses being available we have our own idea
as to how he got that way. After all Cheboygan is decidedly Cheboygan. Wilbert Wirgau showed tbe boys a new knot
the other day. He called it a Miller's Bend but after all hands struggled vainly trying to untie it. we came to the. conclusion that it was just a good old lashioned Chinese bowline and suggest ed that Wilbert leave an ax handy when he ties knots in the future.
feet of the shore, was glad that such an able swimmer as Alex was on
hand, as he certainly was in need of assistance.
Man}' of our men have had good first-aid training,
It is not often that
one is called upon to put bis knowledge to use, but when it is needed, the occasion is usually a real emergency. That is the one reason why a little practice will keep you first-aiders in shape on your first-aid methods.
We congratulate Alex on preventing
what
might have been a tragedv.
Our forward spar is covered with notches and
Cruess VV Iio?
our record this season remains unblemished. In
cidentally, we gave the Bradley (Greyhound of the Lakes), a stern view all the way from Point Betsie to Rogers recently. Ask Frank "Deacon" Warwick about the traf
fic police situation on L'S-23 between Saginaw and Bay City. The burly bobby on watch taxed our champion hot cake mixer a fin for informa tion as to speed laws, etc., etc.
William "Poppy" Budnick blew bis nose the other day. Now this act is not in itself unusual
or even mildly interesting. The part of this story that is distressingly true however, is that sixty-seven bucks (dollars to you), were rolled up in the same pocket that contained the hand
kerchief. Naturally said somolians were gently wafted over the side into the deep blue waters of Lake Huron.
"Kismet," says Bill.
We are figuring on Chipping in and buying a couple of bales of hay and a set of rubber shoes
H e r e is our '"Guess Who" and
we wager you will
have a tough time guessing the iden
tity of this young fellow. He with
has the
served Lime-
s t o n e Company for 14 years, is 32 years of age, mar ried and works in
the Power Department. His hobby used to be fishing, but has been shifted to landscaping and gardening. Tbe reason for this is ownership of a new house. To tell you any more would make it too easy. Our "Guess Who" in the last issue of SCREEN INGS was Louis Yarch.
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pnititea, l&mimm unit
(Eljirluut Suutrra
better since der fall election iss coming on. Der Administiation has put on aboud von hundred thousand on der Government payroll in der last two months.
\ er vill der taxes come from ven
ve are all vorking for der Government? See George Jones mit Stanbrook's slid rule der oder day trying to figure otid his golf score, Ian it vould not come olid right. Der rule vas
not big emit" to get all der figures on id. Yell I vill haf to give you a liddle poetry und den come to a close, so here goes:
Dey had a foolish liddle fuss. lint in a day or two
They made up and be paid up. As husbands always do. lie bought her roses unt champagne Unt now she vanls to fight again.
I suppose our old friend Larson vill be sore My dear Mitzie: Veil I vill haf to write a few lines tint led you know dot 1 am still alife unt veil.
Say yoil know der Irishers are some tvisters. Look at 'lot fellow
Corrigauâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;started for der
city of Fisco tint landed in Irckind. Ye also haf one it]> here at Rogers City Hillary started for dis place from Detroit, nut if it voiildn't of been
dot be did not get into der headlines dis time, but he alvays lays low youst aboud der time dot 1 vant to write you a ledder so dot ve don't get noddhigs on him. Veil I vill haf o come to a close for der War
Department is shouting for me to get to bed, unt ven det" gentle voice iss calling me I must go. So sweet dreams unt
Auch Yicdersehn,
Schnopsie.
for Lake Michigan, he vould haf landed on der vest coast.
Veil Mitzie. der politiekers an- ad it again unt
all der scheanis dot you efer heard ofâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;id vould
drive you ferickt. like killing der liddle pigs unt den paying thirty-fife- cents a pound for pork to feed der velfare peoples. Veil der farmers don't get any of id because dey haven't any pigs left, so dey import dem from some oder country unt den day say serves you right, vy were you so dam dumb.
Veal at 608 unl der loaf of bread still
Tvlay We Oner Our Congratulations Donald McLennan of the Electrical Depart ment, was united in marriage to Vera Jean Aikens on June 25, 1938. Rev. S. J. Francis perform ed the ceremony.
Lawrence Bannoii, of the Sampling Depart ment, was married to Adeline Resaw on July '). 1938, by the Rev. Louis A. Linn. Carl Weuzel, of the Bradley Transportation
Company, and Grace Brege were married on Say Mitzie I haf been trying to find Olid vol July 28, 1938, by Rev. E. C. Weber. Victor Koch, Train Dispatcher, ami Mabel der meaning of der Status Quo dot der lawers Cnnimings, were united in marriage at Bowling tint der politiekers are hollering so much abortd, mil I haf youst come to der conclusion dot it iss Green, Ohio, on August 6, 1938. Alex Selke, of ihe Bradley Transportation Latin lor der mess der vorld iss in. Look at der terinendoiis upsurge of der hn>- Company, was married to June Schaeffer on Aug at der same price.
iiuss.
If der farmers could only get for der veat
vol der politiekers pay for der voles!
ust 25. 1938, by Chas. Dettloff, Jr.
Long and happy married lives are wished by CALCITE SCREENINGS to these newly mar
\'oii of der sights yon should haf seen vas Boehmer, Joe Valentin. Harry Meliai'g unl Wall er Meyer olid al der chicken dinner al Metz. Dey shure can mow away der chicken; \ alter especially. He did not go from soup to mils, but from chicken lo pie unt den back to chicken again. Der ladies lost money on dem guyes al
of a mountain. So are many things learned in adversitv which the prosperous man dreams not
right. Vou know .Mitzie if Clioe der F.dilor don't let me off from writing dease ledders dot I vill hai
The more extensive a man's knowledge of what has been done, the greater will be his pow
to go on von of dem sildowu strikes vone ol dease days, bnl he say yoiisl von vord. "come acrost." unt den id iss all off.
Veil der imemploymenl situation iss getting
ried folks.
Stars may be seen from the bottom Ot a deep well when they cannot be discerned from the top
oi
er of knowing: what to do.
Six feet have awaited many wouldn't give an inch.
a
<I river
who
^LLfz± €Jy\l%%o9t Give love, and love to your life will flow, And strength in your utmost need; Have faith, and a score of hearts will show
Their faith in your word and deed.
Give truth, and your gifts will be paid in kind, And honor will honor meet;
And the smile that is sweet will surely find A smile that is just as sweet. For Life is the mirror of king and slave, 'Tis just what we are and do;
Then give to the world the best you have, And the best will come back to you. —Madeline S. Bridges.
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