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SPRING 1941

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STR. T. W. ROBINSON STR. B. H. TAYLOR

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Thomas Kelley John Dembny Frank Reinke William Heller

Adolph Sorgenfrei Anthony Mulka George C. Wing Leon Ruell

Robert Hamilton

John Modrzynski Peter Giovangorio Victor Koch

C. C. Eldridge Otto Zempel Capt. Arthur Cook Chief Frank Lamp E. B. Metzen L. S. Lee

Capt. F. F. Pearse Chief John Sparre

Capt. Theo. Dahlburg Chief Guy LaBounty

Capt. C. R. McQuinn Chief Thos. Suttle

STR. JOHN G. MUNSON

Capt. C. A. Thorsen Chief Arthur Urdal

STR. W. F. WHITE

Capt. M. R. MacLean

Chief J. A. Anderson STR. CALCITE

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CALCITE SCREENINGS Published periodically by the Michigan Limestone & Chemical Company, Rogers City, Michigan, in the interest of Safety and Welfare.

The columns of "Calcite Screenings" are open to receive items of plant news, photographs, cartoons, safety sug gestions and other items of general plant interest. Contributions will be welcomed from all employees. All such contributions should be received early before the date of publication and should bear the name of the depart ment and the sender and should be addressed to the editor.

Absence Of Safety Causes Grief And Expense. '

Courtesy And Safety Hand In Hand In Driving. Let's Eliminate Traffic Hazards

Let's Not Have Foolish Pride

Have you ever stopped to think what Safety means to voir, or to put it another way. what grid and expense the absence of safety c<>ul<l cause you? Most of us Americans revel in a sense of secur

ity. Yet when a program of safety which contrib utes to our security is suggested, one gets the im pression from soiiu- that an attempt is being made to belittle their intelligence. They feel they are competent to take care of their own personal af fairs.

A good man_\- of the so-called traffic hazards in and about our plant could be rendered compara tively harmless by the exercise of a little cour tesy and common sense on the part of the drivers. The congested condition at the Time Office results chiefly from poor parking and from thought lessness. At the end of the day all of us are in a hurry to get home, but none of us stop to real ize that the minute saved by ru.-Jiiug up to the Time Office and squeezing in between two cars,

We delight in seeing an individual take pride in ownership, his family, home and job. We believe

or parking at an angle instead of waiting in line.

it to lie an admirable characteristic

out of that same parking place.

We believe,

however, if a man shuns the suggestion of others in regard to safety because he thinks he can take care of himself, he then is entering into false pride and a perverted sense of security. We seriously doubt if anyone without suggestion and knowledge from the outside can successful ly cope with all the hazards connected with an everyday American life.

We agree that the disposition of a man's life is more or less a personal affair, within certain

limits, but to have it suddenly snuffed out in an accident which a little thought fulness, common sense or courtesy could have prevented to us utterly Useless.

seems

When we look upon safety from the humani

tarian viewpoint, we regard it from its highest plane.

Xo man can properly value human

is often lost twofold bv the difficulty in getting r>.arkimg on the main highway is also a thoughtless habit. You not only dangerously narrow the roadway, but expose yourself to injury while walk ing around your car. The traffic signs about the plant are there for

a purpose.

To heedlessly rush through a "stop'1

sign, or ignore a "Keep to the Right" sign is down right reckless. It's taking a chance that you would never think of taking while on the job.

Excessive speed is dangerous anywhere. cially many ed to about

Espe

on the plant and quarry roads. A good of them are narrow, rough and not intend be super-highways. One of the basic things safe driving that most drivers don't remem

ber is that automobiles are moving faster than

the driver realizes and that they can't be stopped instantly.

suffering or human life. While- we ai

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from an industrial point of view acci

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dents cost millions, accidents all (il us tii* >ne\. 1n additii n

they may cost

the victim

much more—so we serious

ly dottbt the wisdom ot an individual who isn't inter

ested in accident preven tion

J. A. VALENTIN, Editor.

because

thinks

safely advocates are in this great work solely to save money. Safety is a difficult subject to discuss without dealing

generalities.

This is perhaps because no one can specifically say he has prevented an accident. Ihit compared with trends, if the trend is down, acci dents have been prevented.

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Courteous driving is not "sissy" driving. It is "safe" driving. To stop at all stop streets and inter sections, to give the pedes trian a chance, to dim head

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DRIVE COURTEOUS LY AX I) BE SAFE! 1399

Community Safety Calls For The Best Efforts

Be A Leader, Not A Follower, Is The Import

Of All Of Us

ant Work Of Safety It is quite possible that instinctively we would rather enforce by precept than by example.

When we of a community hear of some local

safely campaign being organized, we ignore the idea or become only mildly interested. We just don't assume any responsibility, feeling that it is no affair of ours. That's where yon make a mis take, neighbor. Traffic safety in your community is your affair, public health conditions is vour af fair, fire protection, so too. home and local indus trial safely arc all affairs having a direct relation to you, a community member. Meeting the living problems of the present re quires a preparation. Yon art' fully aware of this as is shown during economic changes, seasonal changes and current conditions. You try to keep

the family budget straight, you prepare for com fort as the season dictates, and this all requires thought.

You meet these responsibilities and nev

er think of them as being problems for the other fellow.

Your attitude toward community safety is calling for the same effort as you put forth in these rou tine living conditions. You must give it thought,

you must be prepared, and you must give it. the benefit of your abilities. Community safety is a problem of the present age and the generations approaching, (let on the band wagon and do your part. PLANT TRAFFIC

From time to time we have

.Nevertheless, we believe that most of the time we are leaders, and it's the few limes that we are

not that spoils everything.

Every once in a while

that natural instinct to force the other fellow comes

upon us, and if we are not careful we use the club

of authority to get the point over -this spoils all the good we have accomplished in weeks of pains taking work.

There is much hue and cry these days over the rising toll of autoniob le accidents. Many com munities have set up rules and regulations and arc rigidly trying to enforce them. This may lie all well and good, but it is doubtful if such a program will not always necessitate the officer to enforce the law.

\\ e believe a much better plan would be to try and educate everyone to be safe and continue to be that way, because they, themselves, want to be

safe

not because some organization or municipal

ity wants them to be.

In spite of all we hear about safety education it must lie admitted that we still have a long way to go. There is something for everyone in a safety pro gram. The old saying. '"It is one of the true com pensations in life that no man can sincerely try to help others without helping himself," is certainly none the less true when il comes to teaching safety.

cropping up at our safety meetings the old question of plant traffic.

It is quite possible that this condition can never he remedied to the complete satisfaction of every one. I low ever, in an effort to cope with the de mands, a survey of plant conditions was made dur ing the past several months.

Generally speaking, traffic conditions through put the plant were found to be good. The .severest criticism that can be brought against plant drivers, and the one with which we are most

deeply concerned, is thai of exces sive speed. We can see no reason why a speed of _'() miles per hour should be exceeded any where around the plant at anytime, and in the more coiijested areas it is sug gested that this be reduced t<> 15

miles per hour. We sincerely hope that our men will assist in every way possible in keeping our plaint traffic safe.

SEEING AT Nil JUTâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Accident statistics show

night driving to be more hazardous than daytime driving and drivers with defects of vision are both

ered particularly after dark. Two of the most dan

gerous defects of vision for night driving are (1) low resistance- to glare, and (2) night blindness. They are not quite the .same thing.

Low resistance to glare or slow recovery from glare means thai after having been exposed to a bright light, the person is unable for some time to see objects. ( )r. while a

bright light is in the field of vision, he can't see objects elsewhere in the field. Night blindness doesn't involve bright lights at all. It is simply in ability ol the driver to distinguish low degrees of contrast in low de grees of illumination

fur instance,

inability to see a curve or a pedes trian, even when there is no inter ference from other vehicles.

We greatly appreciate the efforts

Many drivers having trouble with

of those who have helped in the past to eliminate accidents of all kinds from our operation. We know that each and every plant employee will render every assist ance and cooperate in every way

headlight glare are not defective in

possible toward better and great er traffic safety about the plant. 1400

glare resistance, but have the bad habit of looking into the oncoming

light. This can be remedied by look ing at the oncoming car "out of the corner of one eye" and leaving the central vision for the roadside where, danger may be.

The Desirability Of A Group Insurance Plan For Employees Discussed

come or Earnings Insurance."

During the past few months many of our employ ees have spoken to us about the desirability of a plan of Group Insurance which would enable them to obtain protection against the financial losses that

Frequently an individual refuses to follow his doctor's advice to go to a hospital or leaves the hospital sooner than he should because he does not

result from non-occupational

hospitalization and doctor bills.

accidents, sickness,

Protection of this

kind can be obtained at a very reasonable cost from an Insurance Company if bought on a group basis.

We have given a lot of thought to this problem and we feel that the idea warrants the consideration

of all employees. Sickness and accidents seem to be a part of the

feel he can afford to pay the hospital charges. He may be placed in a hospital following an accident or during an acute illness and have little or no con trol over the length of his stay or the treatment

he receives.

By means of Group Hospital Insur

ance the financial shock resulting from the hospital care is lessened or eliminated entirely. Even more

important, the individual will go to the hospital when his doctor advises it and remain there under

lives of all of us. .Not only are they costly in them selves, hut they directly bring about a curtailment of income. Adding the two together, in most cases,

expert care long enough to completely recover and avoid danger of relapse returning to work sooner

makes a sizeable hole in anyone's pocket. This prob lem is only partially taken care of at the present

otherwise.

time.

We have Group Life. Insurance which creates a fund for the employee's family after his death. Workmen's Compensation benefits are paid to an employee who sustains an accident while in the course of his work. Both of these forms of pro tection have functioned well for many years and

have greatly benefited many of our employees and their families.

However, we are still faced with a very serious problem when misfortunes overtake us in. the form

of accidents which occur when

we are

not

on the job. sickness (as there is no sick benefit

under Workmen's Compensation) and the costs of hospitalization and doctor's bills which usually fol

low.

Let us consider each of these problems sep

arately and the manner in which a Group Insur

ance Plan provides for it. Weekly Indemnity Insurance

One of the chief causes of anxiety and worry of employees is the possibility of the loss of time through off the job accidents, or sickness. Lost lime means loss of wages and in many cases

this

results

earning capacity.

and in belter health and spirits than

would

Surgical Benefit Insurance The fees charged by surgeons for operations are often difficult for the average individual to handle. Often he must go in debt to the doctor, pay the bill from his savings or find it necessary to borrow money.

Sometimes he is faced with more than one heavy

expenditure id' this type in a short period of time. Lew people have cash set aside for such emer gencies and this type of insurance is very help ful when emergencies arise because of sickness or off the job accidents. Through our mass buying power we can buy

this type of insurance as a Group at an exception ally low cost and secure coverage that would be much broader and unrestricted than we could ob

tain on an individual basis* Under a Group IMan all employees may be covered regardless of age or physical condition. No physical examination is required ami the Insurance Company cannot can cel an_\- individual's policy.

The employee may

go to any doctor he chooses or to any hospital in the United States or Canada.

I're-ex

the loss of

isting illnesses or infirmities are

Unite often it

covered ami there is no limit to

ends in a condition of debt wdiich

the number of claims an individ

may prove a continued drag for year after year. Statistics also

ual may have during the year. Premiums are paid on a monthly

show that from one-half to threefourths of all accidents occur

basis.

while men

cident insurance merits your con sideration ami will welcome any comments or suggestions you have along this line and will en

are not

working on

their job. Sickness causes a much greater loss of lime every year -

Hospitalization Insurance

than accidents.

Insurance of this

type pays a specified weekly ben efit to provide an income tea the employee and his family while he

We feel that group sick and ac

deavor to answer any

questions

you may have relative to group sick and accident insurance.

lives and is unable to work as the

result of a non-occupalional acci

dent or any sickness, 95% of all cases

run

under thirteen

This kind of protection

weeks.

is more

often than not referred to as "In

Drive a car as though you had no legal rights and you're pretty sure to stay out of trouble. Drive as though you had all the rights in the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;ami trouble is guaranteed. 1401

To the above group of employees working on winter construction goes the credit for a fine Safety Record. Below we have R. C. Stanbrook, (left), and Arthur Urdal, (right). Chief Engineer, Str. Munson, in charge of winter work on the boats.

Winter Repair Work On The Boats On looking over our accomplishments on 15. T. Co. winter work during the past winter, one can not help but look back to our start in 1934 when we arrived in Cheboygan with a box car full id' equipment and were greeted by a week of sub zero weather. We have many jobs to our credit since 1934. The major jobs which come to mind

the most work next to the shore, but they never

seem to linish the season in the propel' sequence so we take them as they come. While this means some

extra handling of material, the gang always comes through with some safe and handy method.

are the retubing of boilers, new and lengthened

The organization was much the same as in pre

booms, installation of slokers. straightening shell

vious years. Arthur ITdal being in charge with

plating, new lank stiffeuers. and electrifying con veyors. This past winter's schedule was by far

Cash Sobeck. I'aul Mulka. Frank Ware. Clint (ireenleaf. Xorman Henderson and Alex Malocha

the most ambitious and was started with some men

running their various gangs.

ial reservations as to how much id' our less impor

charge of materials, stores, and time keeping.

tant work we would leave undone in order to com

plete our major jobs on schedule. We had orig inally thought of having the fleet ready to sail

about April 10th. but owing to the huge demand for steel it became evident that we would have

to be rea<ly as soon as ice conditions would permit navigation. It was very gratifying to be able to have the vessels ready on time with the first loads going out on April l>t. Thinking back again to the start

al Cheboygan, we had developed into a good efficient gang, and while we

still had the WHITE at Cheboygan

Chris I5eukema took

The biggest job was reboilering the T. W. Kobin-

son and dismantling of the old equipment was started on January 6th and was completed in ten days by a crew of forty men working in two shifts.

This was hazardous work and we are glad to sav it was done safely in this very creditable lime. The next step was to clean up the lank lop and install the foundations and floor plating. Next came the boiler itself wilh ils casing and drums, and later the tubes. Kor this work we had Whitey I ley lies from the Foster

Wheeler Corporation as their superintendei t of erection, and it is a

last year, we started out at t'alcite

matter

with three

that we had such a fellow who was

vessels, and

hoped to

for

mutual

congratulation

The

so patient and congenial. We really

capacity of the lay-up basin had been

surprised him by turning out a first

increased so as to take care of five vessels b\ the fall of 1940. The WHITE was the last boat in and ev

classjob in such a short lime and he

make an even better showing.

left feeling quite proud of his job. The whole job was completed so that

eryone heaved a sigh of relief when

the ROBINSON was able to sail with

she was

her first load on April 26th.

safely

berthed.

had

planned to place the boats requiring

On the Str. CALC1TE we coutin-

ucd with the program of renewing the slopes in the cargo hold in way of the ballast tanks. This was started in the number three hold last year and this winter we finished the number two hold. The same

method was used as before by having the plates pre fabricated with their stiffeners and welding them in

place as far as possible, using rivets where neces sary. The arch angles were also renewed as before and such other work as showed up as being neces sary on dismantling the old structure. Mere again one of the big problems was the handling of ma terial under difficult conditions. Careful planning and careful handling again had its reward in "no lost time accidents."

Also on the CALCITE the

quarters aft were remodeled. assistant engineers' cabins

The stewards and

were all

rearranged.

The- old windows were replaced by ports, the steel deck and cabin sides were renewed and reinsulatcd. new shower baths and toilets installed, ami new

oak partitions erected. The dining room and pan try were also rearranged and a new tile floor laid. We have received many favorable comments on this piece id" work, and while it took a lot of lime and patience, it was all very worth while. We are sure the men using the quarters will appreciate the care you put into this work. The new type ol arch angle which was installed on the CALCITE last year was such a decided im provement over the old flat type, which had to be cleared of stone every load, that the management decided to install shedding plates on the other ves sels to make their arches self-cleaning.

This work-

was completed on the BRADLEY, M I'.\'S( ).\. and v WHITE, and partially on the ROBINSON, Paul

Mulka's gang did this work and made quite a proIductiou routine out of it. When heavy snow looked as if it would impede progress, they improvised a snow plow from one of the shedding plates and used a deck winch for motive power so that the job went merrily on. You sure beat our time allow- artce on that one and gave us a chance to fix the - M (JNS< ).\"S coal bunker. Having so many 15. T.

men on these jobs you can imagine them saying, Top (left) Installation of self-cleaning shedding plates. Top (right) Lowering the Calcite Tank Tops into place. Center (right) Boiler parts were lowered by the large - crane and trolley hoist on the T. W. Robinson. (Man ringing bell warned those below). Lower (right) Cylinder lowered through the Munson engineroom skylight.

"That is one less arch to clean" with every set of plates that went in. I he installation ol a new high pressure cylinder on the MCN'SOX was something new for us. Here tofore we have not had much work on the main

engine, but this job had to be done here after an in

spection of the cylinder at layup disclosed thai il was badly cracked. The dismantling, handling, and re-erection of the engine was done by our own

men but we lelt wc had to have some supervision when lining up the engine. The American Ship

Building Co. who supplied the new cylinder provid ed the supervisor for this lining up job. In general the work this year was of a heavier nature than usual, necessitating the use of the

derrick scow "Vulcan" and also the use of the large crane. While this might be considered routine workon the straight lifts, considerable care had to be

exercised where it was necessary to drift the load. This branch of the work was managed most ex

pertly by the crane and scow operators in spile of the fact that in many cases the signals had to be

relayed through several persons.

This seems to

be one of the cases where we recognize that we

have a hazard and therefore take the necessary precautions and so have no accidents. We more of ten get into trouble with the less important jobs to which we have not devoted so much thought. There are certain types ol accidents which seem to occur more often than is necessary, and we think particularly of the eye accidents. In spite of the fact that there are so many types of eye protection devices on the market and the management's anxi

ety to purchase everything recommended by the gang as being necessary, we still seem to have work conditions due to scale, rust or sweating of glasses where the protection provided is not ade quate. It was very gratifying that where trouble did develop, the facilities provided for treatment were promptly taken advantage of. We seemed to do a better job ol housekeeping this year and while

this was by no means perfect we realize the diffi culties involved (\u<: to snow and ice and take com-

lort in the fact thai we do show some improvement. One can always get into an argument on whether accident prevention is a matter of good luck or just plain hard work and tenacity. As far as the

winter work gang is concerned, one has only to at tend one of their safety meetings to be convinced that here is no trusting to luck. We have always taken our few lost lime accidents very seriously

so that now we have come through another season

without a lost time accident the gang must cer tainly be congratulated on a splendid achievement. The Wet Blanket

Many years ago. Ishmail, shipbuilder of the Gold en Born, gossiped with an apprentice, while melting tar for a caulking job on a leaky boat. Unnoticed, the tar boiled over and flaming drops of pitch ig nited shavings and waste that littered the floor. Instantly the men ran for water, while the blaze licked its way into an oil vat. Hurrying back, with a bucket of water, a caulker doused it at the fire.

and sent great splashes of burning oil among sail cloth, oakum and lumber stored in the shed.

The

water intended to check the flames, actually scat tered them and made further efforts futile.

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seven days the Ilames ravaged Constantinople, gutting houies. places of business, mosques and

shipyards, until a change of wind stopped the con flagration.

That was two hundred years ago. and yet some of today's fires begin and are allowed to gain headwax- similarly, because effective means of combat ing oil or flammable liquid fires at their first flash are not kept readily available.

The early effective method of quenching oil fires consisted in using water-soaked blanketsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;which

gives us today's expression, "being a wet blanket." Science has since provided efficient means of fighting fires but the "wet blanket" expression lingers on.

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ducting extinguishing agent is of great importance. CLASS D—Fire Department red with a central six-inch WHITE baud and to be used for fires of

any kind or any class. Color Code For Fire Extinguishers Used Throughout The Plant

The basic color of all fire extinguishers will be red. The various types of extinguishers can be identified by the different colored centers. Fire extinguishers with green center, (carbon tetra-chloride), can be safely used on Electrical

F ire

Fires.

revention

Fire extinguishers with white center, (carbon dioxide) can be safely used on Electrical Fires.

Fire extinguishers with yellow center, (foamite), should be used for oil and grease fires. electrical fires).

(Not on

Fire extinguishers all red. (water type), should be used for Wood. Paper and Rubbish Fires. But not on Electrical, Oil or Grease Fires. • »•

When emptied or partially emptied, the extin

liy Geo. C. "Wing

guishers should be filled, or your foreman notified.

When fighting fires, the first few moments are the most important. The intelligent and prompt

One should do nothing in private life wdiich will reflect unfavorably upon the organization of which

use of proper equipment at the inception ol a lire,

he is a part.

will often avoid heavy losses, h'.ach kind of equip ment is valuable, but all kinds are not equally ef fective upon all fires.

Electrical equipment should be made electrically dead before attempting to extinguish fire in it. All fire equipment should always be in its desig

nated places and in good condition to give efficient operation and proper protection, Fire equipment improperly maintained or not readily accessible is worse than useless.

Cleanliness is one of the most

essential factors in preventing fires. There are four classes of fires as based on past

experience, and the. Insurance Department of the United States Steel Corporation list the extin

guishers that they have selected as offering the best protection for the hazards involved. All ex tinguishers mounted in the

buildings

about the

plant will have the same painted background— chrome yellow with a six-inch horizontal red bar at the center.

The painting on the extinguisher

itself denotes its class.

CLASS A—Solid Lire Department RED and to be used only on fires of wood, paper, rubbish, etc., wdiich the cooling effect of water of solutions con

taining water will quench.

This is our Soda Acid

or AHweather extinguisher, CLASS B—Fire Department red with a central six-inch

YLI.I.OW band and to be used for fire

I like to stay up late occasionally — to listen to the radio and find out how the other half of the world lives.

Personal Responsibility We all know rules and regulations regarding safety. We all know about guards. Culess we be lieve in them and are. convinced that safety is our responsibility, and then practice what we believe we will never eliminate accidents.

We must all be thoroughly sold on the safety idea. Our personal safety is a very serious matter. To assume the responsibility of the safety of an other is a still greater obligation. 'Most as serious —as any for which we can be responsible—it af fects our whole plan of living. Safety work can never be viewed in the light that it is just something else for us to do. If we are at all insincere in our work, our efforts can never

be successful.

On the other hand a real sincere,

conscientious effort generally produces results. But il must be a sincere desire on the part of all to work earnestly and diligently toward a com

mon good before any program can become effec tive.

No outstanding safety record has ever been

achieved by the efforts of any one particular in

in inflammable liquids (gasoline, oil, grease, paint, etc.) where a blanketing or smothering effect of the extinguishing agent is essential. This is our h'oamite extinguisher. CLASS C—Fire Department red with a central

dividual. It only takes one man a second to spoil a record which might be the accumulation of many individuals over a long period of time. Any man can ruin a good safety record. When any organization makes an outstanding

six-inch GREEX band and to be used for fires in

achievement in the reduction of accidents, it is the result of the sincere efforts of all concerned.

electrical equipment where the use of a non-con

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A characteristic scene of winter stripping operationsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;removed overburden being discharged at disposal dumps.

Plant Work Of Past Winter Months Despite a severe winter with heavy snow to con tend with, winter operations closed without a lost lime accident in any department.

Stripping' operations were carried on to uncover the maximum amount of stone area in

the time

available. Our estimated stripping season was cut somewhat short <\uc to the early opening of navi

gation and its resulting demand for the shipment of limestone.

Lni jLzcvli A. O^attziion exacting customers' requirements.

Flux coiivevor

loading drives were improved by the removal of the old gear and pinion drives and substitution of rebuilt speed reducers from the old A-drives. The fines loading dock was repaired by remov ing some of the rotten wood fenders and renewing with 12x12 Douglas fir timbers. The job was done

Xo extensive construction work was Carried on

by the carpenter crew working from the heavy ice

in the mill department. Efforts were concentrated on smaller jobs which we had found to be causing delays in tin- past. Vibrating screens on the sixth floor were renewed after ten years' service and the removed screens overhauled and placed in operation

in the loading slip. Shortly after the first of the year a small crew

on a lower floor.

The flux tunnels came in for their share of im

provement by the addition of gates under the high magnesia stone storage to permit a thorough mix ing of stone in varying percentages to meet more No. 2 Shovel on a stripping operation. This is typical of our winter program when we prepare to provide cus tomers with a high quality limestone for future ship ments. To the Right: Fitting the Openhearth "A" Frame Into Place.

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of men in the shop rebuilt the 50-foot boom on the big locomotive crane. The most difficult par! was the heating and bending of the S"x8"x.'j" angles forming the legs of the boom. The job was com pleted in good time and the crane was back in ser vice soon after winter work started.

Down past the power house on the beach an addition was made by moving the old Brcdow farm house to this location as a housing for the recent

ly acquired radio telephone system. On each side of

the building are two 135' antenna towers. Proof that there is a great deal more than a trace

of mechanical genius around the machine shop was illustrated by the development of the "wire plant er." Approximately 13.000 feet of ground wire for the radio station were "planted" two feet in the ground in a little over three hours. The "planter" was a device mounted on the yoke of the bulldozer

health

condition

the

group is quite improved over what it was when examinations were first made a part ol our Health Program. Much of the credit for this is due to the fad that when an undesirable or faulty condi

tion was spotted by the physician, the individual immediately took steps to have it improved in

wire was fed into the machine over a sheave mount

correct ed.

Screenings Cover a Real Harbinger of Spring

We are forever calling the robin a "harbinger of Spring," and each year get all excited about the first ones we see. But really our own sous have the robin "all bent to hollow" at this harbinger bus iness. When most of us are still grumbling about the cold weather and raw winds, our optimistic off

Self Confidence

One may often wonder at the self-sufficiency which characterizes so many well-known athletes and marvel thai

their

trainers

have not

taken

pains to take a little of it out of such men. But the trainer or coach probably knows thai if he tried

that he would spoil the man. The moment a man begins to dmibi his ability, that moment he loses his nerve, failure is inev

itable and not far away. Defeat may come to an athlete, but defeat is only

a spur to him so long as he believes in himself. It's the same in business or on any other job-

spring are out "harbingeriug" for all they're worth.

self-confidence is ilu- touchstone of accomplish

The first sunny day after the middle of Feb;nary finds them busily engaged in kite flying. As if by magic thi' kites blossom forth with the message, "Spring is coming." On our cover this issue we have pictured that most spring-like scene: a group of boys flying Iheir kites. These boys are sons of Michigan Limestone & Chemical Company employees. From left to right they are: Everett Schmidt, son of Louis

ment.

Schmidt; Neil Johnson, son of Howard L. John son; and Ralph Erickson, son of llarry Ericksou.

Health is one of the most important problems of the laboring man. Without it. his income drops. or stops altogether, and lie and his family lose their home and gradually independence itself. It is therefore vital to him and his family thai hekeep his health.

examined, the general

which operated on the principle of a grain drill. The ed above a feeder. The feeder pipe was welded to the back of the blade which protruded some 24 inches below the shoe. The blade was sharpened on the front cl'^c and was so shaped as to pull itself into the ground when under motion. Frost, ice, roots and logs had no effect on its performance.

Our doctors tell US that despite the fact that our

employees are a year or so older each time they are

scene

from

the

Even over-confidence need not be loo severely condemned, for time, labor and trial will work to

tone it down and give a man wisdom. The man who believes in himself can survive in

numerable defeats and come back smiling to tri umph in the end.

It was dusk as she stopped at the roadside tilling station. "I want a quart of red oil." she said to the service man. The man gasped and hesitated, "(iive me a quart of fed oil," she repeated. "A q-qUart of r-r-red oil?" he stuttered. "Certainly.'' she said, "my tail light has gone out!"

Any wisdom I possess comes from not being foolisli for too long.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Ihirton-Jialdry. Me who has never been licked has newer fought.

boats

laid up in the slip. Despite the heavy snowfall of last winter which added to haz

ards, injuries were avoided.

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Twenty-Five Year Service Men ANNUAL BANQUET HONORING COMPANY EMPLOYEES OF LONG SERVICE—1940 CLASS OF EIGHT IS CORDIALLY WELCOMED.

The latest class of twenty-five year men. From left to right, we have: Cash Sobeck, John Cherrette, John Montayt, William Heller, Stephan Kelley, Joseph Penglase, and Eugene Vallee.

When good fellows get together a good time re sults. So it was at the twenty-five year banquet held in the Westminster Church dining-room on January 25. Those honored were the eight new twenty-five year men of 1940. along with fortytwo who had attained twenty-five years of service in previous years. Some sixty guests shared with the old timers in an evening of excellent eats and

Lni &f£ora£ d\. Jonsi excellent meal. Roy Flewelling's Tunesters played continuously and received some thunderous ap plause from the happy crowd.

lively entertainment.

After the boys settled back in their chairs behind a fragrant cigar. .Mr. Clymer. the toastmaster, took over and as shown in the picture above he is speak

To start things moving, song leader Joe got the boys pepped up with some of the familiar songs of yore. Meanwhile the Circle hour ladies of West minster Guild were bringing the turkey and plenty of fixings. Maybe there have been dinners as good as this one but certainly there could never be one any better. To add to the enjoyment of an

point of operation and shipments. "Everything points toward a busy season, and we are either prepared or rapidly preparing to meet any demand that may be required of our op eration. \\'e know that our working force is in shape and supports adcqualc personnel and cxperi-

1408

ing of the coming season of 1941 from the stand

euee to meet requirements, ment ready to go.

So. too. is our equip

Mechanical changes on boats

formed willingly and often. No story of this banquet would lie complete un less we mentioned Joseph l'englase' speech. Yes,

and at the plant will put us in shape for the busy year in view." Such were the remarks of the

Joe gave a speech and a good one too. lie waited

toastmaster concerning business.

a long time to make his public appearance as a speaker and wdien he did. he showed all the grace

Seven men from the plant and Captain Malcolm MacLean of the Bradley Transportation Company joined the ranks of the twenty-five year service men. Kach was presented with the twenty-five year service medal of the United States Steel Cor poration. Those honored were Joseph L'englase, Vice-President of the Michigan Limestone and Chemical Company. Cash Sobeck. Mill repairman. Gene Valley and Stephen Kelley of the Mill Dept.. William lieller. Machine Shop foreman. John Mon-

and flourishes of a veteran.

tayt. pump house lender. John Cherrette, locomo tive crane operator, and Captain Malcolm MacLean

press a hope thai all will be able to be present and

of the Str. W. F. White.

Joseph Valentin, safely director, gave some in teresting facts concerning the men of the twen

ty-five year group. Most important feature was that since the start of the company's safety pro gram in 1920. not a member of this group has had a lost-time accident. This speaks well for the ef forts of these particular men in building the pres ent program for accident prevention wdiich we have in our plant today. The average age. of this group is slightly over fifty-five years. Forty-one are home owners. Two hundred thirty-five chil dren have been fathered by the group's members. The Mill Department has the greatest representa tion with thirteen members. Three are pensioners and our old friend Hilary O'Toole has been the only member lost by death.

Besides the serious side of the program, the chairman called on some of the guests for short

talks.

Frank Thompson's travelogue on a trip

to California was the highlight when he said that it took him only ten days lo find out that Rogers City was the best spot in the U.S.A. It seems that California was just too wet for Frank this winter. Chas. Hoffman didn't have his quartette in shape luit promised us something for sure next year.

Roy Flewclling with his accordion and orches tra provided the boys with a real treat. Those ac cordion solos are certainly popular and Roy per

Everybody claimed that the evening was one of the best yet. With the group of twenty-five year men growing each succeeding year, the guest list must need become smaller.

Accommodations are

possible for just so any. and so those, present who are not in the Iweuly-five year service group will become fewer.

Looking forward to next year's banquet, we ex that the evening will be equally pleasant. Our congratulations lo the new twenty-five year men.

The Indian Trail To Happiness

We believe, there is a good bit of truth in what the old

Indian said after he had been entertained in

one of our larger cities.

Me was taken to the best

night chilis, heard swing bands, sat through a num ber of movies, and feverishly rushed from place to

place so that he might be shown how white men have their fun. and to receive a taste ol modern

life in all its phases. To all of which the Indian made this simple de duction. "White man must be unhappy-â&#x20AC;&#x201D;work so

hard for a good timeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;no have good time at all." This old Indian found more satisfaction in watch

ing the sun go down every evening as his ancestors had done than rushing here and there as the white man does.

There is much peace and things: moonlight on rippling embers on an open fire, pine gether on a hill top. flowers

happiness in quiet waters, the glowing trees whispering to budding forth in all

their splendor, the silent stars like flickering cau dle flames in heaven.

The Indian Trail to Happiness is worth consid ering.

There is healing for jangled nerves and

tired minds in

singing streams.

flowers, the woods, the hills and

pririg Ft jrever

â&#x20AC;˘A iDeliglitfiui

.lJjp.iii.il L Jiuiiins L-iir .1 oungrr 311-1:1

AJTUrlJ.lion S])ring Fever is a delightful affliction which peo ple get in the spring-time. It.s appearance is usually marked by prolonged seizures of daydreaming, ex treme aversion to work, any sort, and the urge to travel. The last two symptoms can be cured by a vacation, but the daydreaming ntu.sl run its course. (Some people seemingly never get over it.)

Spring Fever affects people in various ways. If you should happen lo see Harry Meharg sitting at his desk scooting little wads of paper about with a pencil, yrm know that he lias ihe golfer'.-- variety. Nig Joppich. Ed Radka. or Otto Xempel ma}- Inseen wandering around trying out imaginary fish poles. That is typical of the fisherman's variety. Max liellmore. however, just stands and looks at the rose bush in front of the Mill Office.

That var

iety is as yet unclassified.

Strangers are little harder to classify. If you should see a man of) the street skipping along with a queer look in his eye. it might be the "flowers in

Springtime Ira-la" variety, or it might be nothing more serious than a nail in his boot.

Grandma had the right idea: the taste id" a little

sulpher and molasses would jerk a person up pretty short and bring him back to reality in a hurry. Spring Fever can really be quite serious. Some people even go so far as to get married while under its spell. Maybe they should try the sulphur ami

molasses.

It's cheaper and can be repeated when

necessary.

11 you're planning on having spring fever this year, or if it catches you unaware, pick a nice warm Sunday afternoon, seat yourself on the sunny side of tlu- house and gel il out of your system! That

way it's inexpensive, very satisfying and quite harmless. To daydream anywhere else, such as on

the job. while driving, in walking in public, is down right dangerous. Machines don't have Spring Fe ver, They are just as dangerous and move just as

fast in the Spring as any other time. So. keep your mind alert and be more sa fety-concioiis than ever maybe next year you can take that vacation! â&#x20AC;&#x201D;William Foster Jackson.

Wiley Post, pilot ,,\ tin- monoplane "Winnie Mae" on its spectacular dash around the world, lost the sight of one eye in an industrial accident a few years ago.

He bought his first airplane with compensa tion received for the injury. Then, aided by Harold Catty, the talented navigator, he rocketed to fame.

Wiley Lost is an outstanding exception. beat the "law of averages."

Few men do.

Loss "f sight generally leads to lowered earn ings.

Therefore, no one can take loo much care

of his eyes.

Life Is cheap today on the battlefie it precious in America! 1410

-et s make

The three nonchalant young gentlemen in the below picture were snapped just a few minutes liefore they entrained for the Detroit Induction Cen

ter where a few days later they became a part of the armed forces of ihe United States.

Resides the boys pictured, Herman Steiuke of the

Time Office. Clarence F.ldridgc of the Transporlaiion Department and Paul L. Mulka of the Con

struction Department, the draft also claimed Ralph

Gapske, Bradley Transportation Company em ployee. Ralph Peppier of the Yard Department and Alex I'.eebr of the Mill.

We have heard from most of these boys and are assured that they are working hard and faring well. However, they are lonesome for news from the

home folks and will greatly appreciate a letter from some of their former companions. In order to make sure that anyone wishing it

may have the correct address, Ihe Screenings has compiled a list of them which will appear below. \\ e leel sure that in wishing our army friends the best of hick and a .speedy return home, that we will

be expressing the sentiment of tile entire plant. Pvt. Ralph Gapske Co. D. 35th Tr. Bat.

Pvt. Paul L. Mulka Co. D. 125th Inf.

Camp Craft

A.P.O. 32

South Carolina

Camp Livingston

Building 263

Alexandria. Louisiana

Pvt. Clarence Eldridge

Pvt. Ralph Peppier

Co. C, 36th Tr. Bat. Camp Craft, South Carolina

A Bat., 52nd CA.Tr.Bal. Camp Callan Torrey Pines, Calif.

Pvt. Herman Steinke

Pvt. Alex Beebe

Co. G, 7th Reg.

Bat. B, 52nd Bn. of C.A.

Quartermaster Replace

Camp Callan Replace

ment Center

Camp Lee Petersburg, Virginia

ment Center

San Diego, Calif. Barracks 817

The Wort of The Am pirn ran Redl Cross

Those Who Have Passed Away Mrs. Mary All passed away on November 25,

The Presque Isle County Chapter of the Ameri

1940, at the home of her son Alonzo All, who is em

can \<l-(\ Cross has long held a position with the

ployed in the Mill Department

leading counties of the state in the Annual \ivi\ Cross Membership Drive, in no spirit of "tooting

Funeral services

were held by Rev. J. F. Small at Greely Baptist

our own horn." we like to feel that the contributions

church, and inlerment was in Creel)- Cemetery. Charles Wenzel died on December, 25. 1940.

lie

of the employees of our companies have been of sub

was employed as Yard Watchman till the time of

stantial assistance in making ihis fine showing.

his death. He had behind him a long record of ser vice with the Company in the Mill and other de partments. Funeral services were held by Rev. Louis A. Linn at the St. John's lr.vg. Lutheran

Since "'Calcite Screenings" reaches many of the contributors to the \\i;<\ Cross program, we knowthai the local organization's present activities will be of interest to our readers. During years past we

Church.

Interment was in Rogers Citv Memorial

all have known that the American Red Cross has

given excellent service to those suffering hardships

Park.

Emil PeltZ Sr. died on January 23, 1941. In his passing the county lost one of its finest pioneers. Funeral services by Rev. C. C. Althoff at Shirtum's Funeral Home preceded interment in Rogers City Memorial Park. Mr. Pelt/: was the father ol Al fred Pelt/, of the Machine Shop.

Frank O. Jones passed away on March 21, 1941. He was a locomotive watchman and a real veteran

with the company, having been employed here since 1919. Rev. S. J. Francis held the funeral services at the Westminster Church. Burial took place in Rogers City Memorial Park. John Witulski Sr. died very suddenly on March 29, 1941. after a short illness. Since 1924 he had been employed in the Mill Department. Funeral services by Rev. C. T. Skowronski were held in St.

Ignatius Church.

Interment was in Rogers City

Memorial Park.

Michael Dembny passed away on April 13, 1941. after a prolonged illness. Funeral services were held at St. Casimir Church, I'oseu, Mich. Mr. Dem

bny was a brother of John and Jacob Dembny, both of the Drilling Department

Edwin C. Moutoux died at Boehne Hospital, Fvansville. hid., on April 8, 1941, after an illness of

because of disaster.

Then too. our local chapter

has quietly done good work through dental, eye and chest clinics. Clothes for deserving school children have been issued where most needed, along with pneumonia jackets and layette units. Most of us are unaware of the many little deeds this organi zation has done to make the load lighter for the distressed in our own community.

In the accompanying photograph are two boxes containing twenty-five layette units to be used by

people in the countries of war-torn Europe. This is part of a second shipment id" garments wdiich have been made by women of Belknap, Millersburg. Onaway and Rogers City. We understand that a third shipment is to be made soon. The work is done by volunteers, and their work is very welcome.

This work is typical of American sympathy to those peoples caught in a disasterous war not ol their own choosing. The spirit behind this activity renews our faith in ihe human family at a time when it would lie easier to view life with a cynical

eye. At no time in the history of the \<v<\ Cross or ganization can your support and interest be of greater value than al present.

several months. He was employed lor many years as a radio operator by ihe Bradley Trans portation Company and the Central Radio-Tclegraph Company.

We express our heartfelt sympathy lo the Iriends and families of the departed.

Our Ata-ericaJa JlHIag By HENRY WARD BEECHER

Our flag carries American ideas, visualizes Amer ican history and American feelings. Legiuning with the Colonies and coming down to our time, in its sacred heraldry, in its glorious insignia it has gathered and stored chiefly this supreme ideaâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;

divine right of liberty in man. Every color means liberty, every form of star and beam or stripe of light means liberty, not lawlessness, not license: but organized, institutional libertyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;liberty through law. and law for liberty.

Knowledge and timbers should not be used until they are seasoned. 1411

February 20, 1941. Mr. Wheeler is employed in the Engineering Department. Kay Ella to Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Radtke on

February 25, 1941. Mr. Radka is employed in the Electrical Department. Carol Ann to Mr. and Mrs. Lewis C. Wenzel on

March 19, 1941.

JNew Arrivals Of i lid

ir ast oevei째al JVLonitlis

Mr. Wenzel is employed as a

painter.

Anna Amelia to Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Darga on March 20, 1941. Mr. Darga is employed in the Track Department.

To the employees the following sons were born since the last issue of Calcite Screenings: Daughters have been born to the following em ployees since our last issue of Calcite Screenings: Darlene Joy to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Altman on

October 30, 1940. Mr. Altman is a Bradley Trans portation Company employee. Delfien Margrett to Mr. and Mrs. Max Glomski

Roger Ford to Mr. and Mrs. Ford Winfield on

November 8, 1940. Mr. Winfield is an employee of the Bradley Transportation Company. Karl Norman to Mr. and Mrs. Norman Dullack

on November 19, 1940. Mr. Dullack is employed in the Dock Office.

Arthur Larry to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hein on

on November 12, 1940. Mr. Glomski is employed in

November 30, 1940. Mr. Hein is employed in the

the Track Department.

Transportation Department.

Sally Ann to Mr. and Mrs. Aclolph Filipiak on November 23, 1940. Mr. Filipiak works in the Transportation Department.

James Lee to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kuznicki on December 8, 1940. Mr. Kuznicki is employed as a

Joanne Emke to Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hornbacher

on November 25, 1940. Mr. Hornbacher is employ ed in the Construction Department. Norma Ruth to Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Zinke on

driller.

James Frederick to Mr. and Mrs. George Shorkey on December 30, 1940. Mr. Shorkey is employed in the Shovel Department. Charles John to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ohlrich on

November 29, 1940. Mr. Zinke is employed by the

January 26, 1941. Mr. Ohlrich is employed in the

Bradley Transportation Company. Julie Anaise to Mr. and Mrs. John Paradise on December 4, 1940. Mr. Paradise is a Bradley Trans portation Company employee. Ingrid Yvonne to Mr. and Mrs. Alphonse Schae-

on February 8, 1941. Mr. Richards is employed in

dig on December 14, 1940. Mr. Schaedig is a Brad ley Transportation Company employee. Karen Ann to Mr. and Mrs. Ray Eier on Decem ber 29, 1940.

Mr. Eier is Second Mate on the Str.

Drilling Department. William David to Mr. and Mrs. Morris Richards

the Mill Department.

Thomas Ralph to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hein on Febraury 23, 1941. Mr. Hein is employed in the Transportation Department.

James Robert to Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Dembny on March 19, 1941. Mr. Dembny is employed in the

T. W. Robinson.

Drilling Department.

Mary Jane to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Heythaler on January 10, 1941. Mr. Heythaler is employed in the Transportation Department.

portation Company employee.

Patricia Ann to Mr. and Mrs. Michael Idalski on

January 11, 1941. Mr. Idalski is a Bradley Trans portation Company employee. Helen Elizabeth to Mr. and Mrs. Eric Winter on

January 17, 1941. Mr. Winter is employed by the Bradley Transportation Company. Carylene Marie to Mr. and Mrs. Lawsou Mack-

lem on January 19, 1941. Mr. Macklem is employ ed as wheelsman on the Str. Carl D. Bradley. Suzanne Kay to Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Hopp on January 23, 1941. Mr. Hopp is employed in the Mill Department. Rosaline Jean to Mr. and Mrs. Victor Ricklc on

January 26, 1941. Mr. Rickle is a Bradley Trans portation Company employee.

Diane Joan to Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Wirgau on February 17, 1941. Mr. Wirgau is employed in the Track Department.

Marilyn Lucile to Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Wheeler on 1412

John Louis to Mr. and Mrs. Louis Thompson on March 26, 1941. Mr. Thompson is a Bradley Trans

James Harold to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Nidy on April 6, 1941. Mr. Nidy is employed by the Bradley Transportation Company. John Paul to Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Gordon on

April 20, 1941. Mr. Gordon is an employee of the Bradley Transportation Company. Born to Mr. and Mrs. George Lamb, a son on April 23, 1941. Mr. Lamb is employed by the Bradley Transportation Company. The "Screenings" extends its compliments to the parents of these youngsters.

Did the course in English help your boy friend any

No. He still ends every sentence with a proposi-

You don't have to tell others about it if you really do a lot of work.

You'll See It In Screenings Just "Among Ourselves" "Personals" That Come To The Editor's Desk . . No winter could go by without a comment from Waste is worst than loss. The time is coming "Doc" Bunder about the prowess of his Ford in when every person who lays claim to ability will the snow. Doc claims that he can go around any

keep the question of waste before him constantly,

it standing in the snow.

pcrity. satisfaction and security.

The only thing that Art Urdal didn't like about the Winter Work was that the galleys on the boats were closed and Art had to carry his "six times a day" coffee in a thermos bottle. Art threatened to

trade-stimulating activity. The Chamber was in strumental in bringing together Mr. Edwin Radka,

car (especially Bd Breckotf's Chevy) and leave The scope of thrift is limitless, with it comes pros

The new Chamber of Commerce reports its first

representative for Scarlett O'llara Auto Deodor izers,

get a gallon ther mos jug. but we haven't seen it yet. One of

our

whose

the

ace

drills

which

with

took one

drillers, Trapp:

"I icy

was

invaded the

cently.

one

The

size

of the deodorizer transaction h a s

not been reported officially, spokes men for the Cham

place of

auto

Kel ley garage re

morning and be gan his usual pre dicting. The fol lowing conserva

tion

M r.

K e 11 ey

vigorously attack ed by a skunk

pipefitters, (ieorge Filarski. stopped at

an d

Thomas

ber say.

our

William

Reported

der.

Bill,

en :

fice library of clas

sixty - two years ago today I can remcmbalr,

der

sic literature, con

sisting of one Es quire with wellthumbed P e 11 y girl.

h a d (lis in U c h snow !" "Yes, 1 can re member that De

cember morning. My father wanted me to work in the woods and the fol

lowing

morning

there was so much

snow, he changed his mind and I had

to go to

Maybe you think that Max Bellmore is a proud looking fellow in the above picture. Who wouldn't be with such a fine family of healthy sons and daughters. This picture was taken last Christmas Day when all were home again to help Ma and Pa celebrate the holiday season. We can be sure that it was a grand occasion for the Bellmores: From left to right standing are: Margaret, Law rence, Adeline, Orville, George, Robert, Charlotte Plowman, Leslie, Stanley, Shirley, Charles, Douglas. Seated: Mr. and Mrs. Bellmore.

school."

The strange hook to this story is that the pipe fitter in the story is only about sixty years of age and the driller is but thirty-six!

One of our stenographers enjoyed her vacation in Florida. Ardis reports a good time and says that with our early spring she has a head start on this year's sun tan. All the single men who bought "Your Income Taxâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;How to Keep It Down." have discovered that the author's advice applies to the other fellow. Next year's best seller will be "How to Live After You've Paid Your Income Tax." and after that it may

be, "Your Income

Stol

The Time Of

Equals

Your

Income Tax."

Ever since Joe Wojtoszek washed his car motor with Diesel Fuel Oil all we can hear is knocks and rattles.

() f

course,

J oe

claims that Oil took so

Fuel much

carbon off the rods and pistons that now they're so loose they rattle, lie says that in another four or five years when the car has formed enough car bon to fill the vacant spots his motor will purr like a kitten.

A Lake May blizzard nearly claimed the lives of those two famous Arctic explorers. Vilhjanuir Stefansson Jackson and Ronald Amundsen Coetsch, this winter. The two boys, known as Fos and Howard to their friends, struggled four miles from their snow covered cars to the nearest farm house, dressed in their Sunday best, while the wind howl ed about their ears. Interviewed by the press af ter reaching civilization, Fos said, "This exploring 1413

in Oxfords and a topcoat is no cinch. Of course. I can remember back in 18- —." say was "l.rrrrrrrrr!"

All Howard could

11 one of these days yon notice some member

of the Sampling Department wading around in the big pond in No. 2 shove's cut and pushing around a plank loaded with fines, be it known that that

individual has not yielded to a childish urge to play "boat." but is desperately trying to rescue some test hold samples that were cut adrift on that

plank when the drain pumps were taken out of there.

There's only one insurance that insures yotir life to last longer. It costs no money yet protects your life, It pays you while yon are living—not others alter yon are dead. It protects your life,

•ITU

health and happiness. The more yon think of it the more it pa\ s.

Insure your life with Safely.

The John Modr/ynski family enjoying a Satur day afternoon at the new bowling alleys in Rogers

Howling, we've all found is a rather expensive pastime.

However. Ernie Adrian has discovered

City. This pleasant recreation was extremely pop ular with plant and boat employees the past winter.

how to have an evening's fun at the bowling alley all lor about fifteen cents. The idea is to spot an alley where there seems to be some pretty hot

That gas smell around the garage and Oil Mouse sure is sickening on Monday morning—If you don't

yell to help that favorite win.

believe it. ask Ralph O'Toole.

competition, choose a favorite and then root and

It's thrilling Ernie

says and costs only an occasional nickel to treat the winner to a "coke."

Voice on the phone: "Have you got the time, Ernie':"

Ernie Adrian: "Ynh. I've got the time, but I

What we have done for ourselves alone dies

with us. what we have done for others remains and

don't wanna."

is immortal.

Landlady: "If you don't slop playing that saxo phone you will drive me crazy."

WC've always assumed that ski poles were safe ty devices to aid and protect the skier in emergen

Sax Flayer: "Ha. ha. you're crazy already.

Stopped an hour ago. Human nature observed at the Time Office:

cies.

It took the best efforts of lob I'ear^e to

prove the fallacy of this idea. The black eye Bob got during his experiments is proof enough.

man removing a five-pound pail id' syrup from a three-ton truck to cut the license fee.

Is thai how

some of us try to dent our safety problem?

The way Daddy Kuril climbs over the Openhcarth on the quarry roads with his Ford, it wouldn't sur

prise us a bit to see him up on the slock piles help ing the bulldozers this season.

Harry Meharg is as sorry as everyone else !o see some of our boys leave for the Army, but he thinks the situation has some advantages.

For instance,

he enjoyed the few days that he was "pinch-hitting" for Herman Steinke at the Time Office.

This was

the first time since he went into the Accounting Department that he has been able to cut loose and sing (?). or cut loose and cuss to his heart's con

tent. Oh. for the good old days!

The fellows around the Yard are beginning to wonder if Gust Schaedig has gone totally blind or

just plain color blind when they see him walking around with that bright red and yellow dinner pail of his.

I'. S.—This is just a niiimr. but we hear that his wile has to wear smoked glasses when she washes (lust's oail. 1414

Two sons of Henry Bey, shovel engineer. Arthur

on the left and Russell on the right, are following

in dad's footsteps as good fishermen.

Here they

have a nice catch of perch made through the ice during ihe past winter.

This

thirteen-

and-a-half pound Great

Northern

pike, thirty inches long, gave Joe Wasylk a 1>i g thrill when it took the bait on

Long Lake this w i n t e r. J oe caught a lot ol fish during the season fellow

and was

this the

prize of the lot.

Aaron Smith, painter, helps one of his fair guests hold her catch of fish for the photographer. We hear that the vacationists renting "Smitly's" cot

tages at Long Lake all have real luck with the rod and line.

We are. sorry to report that after a winter's illness our friends Howard "Mike" Johnson and "Clavt" Fldridge are not fully recovered so as to

be on the job- We hope the present warm spring weather will produce healing powers and help the boys regain their health again. If George Wing ever had any trouble getting his car in the garage he can now forget that problem.

know

few of our sports men

who

could

envy Joe, but as all true fisherman

they are sure that their luck)' dayis "just around the corner."

The planting of the first tree in the Yard park gives rise to the thought that if we planted a doz en,

we would have an outdoor theatre-park in

Not long ago, Chester had the car and someone

which to hold safety meetings--and if some nice grass were provided, a place in which to holdâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;just

smashed in the front c)](]: next night while George

meetings.

had it someone shortened the tail for him.

Money isn't everything in life.

No man in the

If a man isn't fired with enthusiasm, he's likely to be just fired.

world is rich enough to afford an accident. Why do

Frank Reiukc and Lenny Hoe ft. two of the stal warts on Terry's bowling team, will have to wail now until next winter to win top bowling honors. Charlie I'latz and the Dry Cleaners really did dry

At first glance we might think

clean.

we take chances?

the above

was a

]n'cture of an oldt i in e

house-to

ll o u s e

peddler.

Jlowever.

far

it froai such. The true story is that

while our

V ic e

I'resident,

Joseph

I'euglase.

was in Xcgaunee

visiting II a r r y Liscomb during t h e

Christinas

holidays, one

s o m c-

looked

thru

Joe's car and re

Adolph Radka. wdio is a member of the Car Re pair Crew, is shown here burning out old rivets on a car. A good all-around mechanic. Adolph

lieved him of his

1laggage. Jn January Joe

makes the Sparks fly regardless of ihe job he

made a trip to Milwaukeeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Stopping over in Neg-

tackles.

aunee. but he was hesitant about again trusting the

He owns a home near town and devotes

his spare time to gardening.

Did you ever try

some of bis choice strawberries?

citizenry so took the precaution of strapping the bag to his back as is evidenced in ihe photograph. 1415

r'raurJk Jl Ii'ompson, Jl rasionner To our friend Frank Thompson goes the honor

of being the fourth man from the Michigan Lime stone and Chemical Company to join the ranks of the pensioners. Having reached the retirement

age. Frank is no longer employed in active service at the Calcite Plant, but will always be considered as "one of the gang" to all of us still on the job.

be lost to some degree.

The old work hain't is

pretty well fixed by now and all play is not so good as it might sound. However. Frank says that he isn't looking for a job aid is going to spend the re

maining period of his life staying young and doing as he pleases.

Our wishes to him are that his plans prove suc cessful, that good health will continue as a blessing and that his years of retirement will be many. Good luck from the "gang" to one of our old friends.

I'M Radka recently obtained a wrench for tight ening nuts and bolts to any specified pressure. As a result he's vvvy apt to snap many bolts in two.

Say. Fd : "This new wrench has more 'zip' than the old ones."

The Screenings staff regrets its inability to pub lish certain interesting letter. Reason? Copyright reserved. Not mentioning any names, but initials of writer are C (as in Chris) and B (as in Leu kemia). It might also be added that this article of corespondcncc was lost somewhere between his place of residence and the Boat Office.

Doc Cruder, (Xov. 15th): Judas Priest, I wish Wish it would snow. I want to lake out 60,000 feet of limber this winter.

Doc Hinder. (March 15th): Judas Lricst. I wish the snow were gone in the woods. I wanted to take -â&#x20AC;˘ut oO.OUO feet of timber this winter, but Judas Priest It isn't si range for fellow workers to have a feel ing of regret when one of the crew is forced to leave. This seems to be the usual reaction, but on talking with Frank he forces us to forget that he is going to be absent from a job he has been on since

the year \l)]2. 1le impresses one as being like a boy out ol school and an entire summer vacation to look forward to.

He enjoys traveling and is anxious to begin his travels where he left off forty years ago when mar

"W hat makes you look so old?"

"Trying to keep young." "Trying to keep young?" "Yes. six of them."

Aaron Smith has done a fine job brushing up the background for all fire extinguishers at the plant.

Xow if all of ns would brush up on our equipment at home, and review our fire prevention knowledge, we might help ourselves to safer living.

riage and ihe raising of a fine family kept him busy. To start off, he journeyed to California, but the un usual, steady rainfall which was the curse of the

Sunshine State this winter discouraged Frank so he was soon back in Rogers City wdiere the weather is always ol a pleasant variety, This summer he plans on visiting a few friends and relatives and then tour the Xcw England States. Canada and the

border states on the north. The best part of all is that he enjoys belter than average health and can stand the rigors of travel and sightseeing better than most folks of a younger age. Although we know that \v\v\x\ Frank is going to enjoy his leisure time, because it is his nature tit

live life from day to day. we also know that he can't

forget the responsibilities of twenty-eight years work over night. He will miss the daily routine as a mechanic helper at the Machine Shop. He has many friends on the job and their association will 1416

Eugene King Jr.. apprentice locomotive repair man, doing a boiler job on one of the locomotives.

MGRLiU 4?fc£T£

iViarrjiages Robert Noffze of the Time Office was united in

marriage to Miss Lucille Kalilta on December 8. 1940, by Rev. F. C. Weber of Belknap, Royal Schulwitz, Oil House tendant. and Miss Geraldine Radka were married on December 21,

1940. by the Rev. Lotus A. Linn. Leon Ruell Jr.. of the Mill Department and Miss Ann Bade were married on December 28. 1940, by Justice of the Peace Will B. Gregg of Onaway. Harold Felax of the Bradley Transportation

Company was united in marriage to Miss Gertrude Altman on January 4. 1941, by Rev. Karl T. Schmidt id' Metz.

George Glosser of the Electrical Department and Miss Llna Kreft were united in marriage by Rev.

S. J. Francis on January 20, 1941. Harry Piechan of the Bradley Transportation Company and Miss Marion Schepke were married on February 18. 1941. by Rev. Francis Jurek of St. Ignatius Church.

Harry Joppich of the Bradley Transportation Company and Miss Christine Schaedig were united in marriage by Rev. Herman Lleinecke of Mollke on February 21, 1941. Julius Smolinski. of the Bradley Transportation Company, was united in marriage to Miss Margaret licatty by the Rev. Francis Jurek on April 14, 1941. The "Screenings" extends to these employees its best wishes for a happy married life.

VJiiuess

Wko? The husky young man in ihe above picture is well known bv the employees. He has worked for

the Michigan Limestone X- Chemical Company for five years, and has managed to retain his huskyfigure in spite of the shaking up he gets on the job.

Lie is a modest fellow and can't be bothered with or bv the fair sex. In fact, since his only two loves

are his shiny automobile and his radio, his mother despairs of ever having a daughter-in-law. We are not permitted to divulge the nature of his work, but feel sure that should he ever be in

ducted into army service, lhal he would speedily be assigned to the Tank Corps. Last issue's "Cuess Who" was a triple consisting of the three Bannon brothers. Ivan id' the Dock Office. Lawrence of ihe loading crews and Lester, Second Mate on ihe Str. W. F. White.

A scientist was planning a trip of 27.000 miles by automobile through an unexplored barren desert

country. The tires on his car were only guaranteed for 12,000 miles each.

What is the leasl number of

lires he could carry with him (including the four tires on the car) to carry him through the journey?

F]riKMsiiip---.A!i-i;ieficai I raclli'Uoiti Men in America have a great respect for Friend ship.

In pioneer days they banded together as friends to protect their homes against savage foes; to pro tect their ideas against foreign foes.

They join hands in loyalty to high ideals today. In such brotherhoods as orders and fraternities,

they find the unity that comes through joining with many—a friendly bond for mutual service and pro tection.

They learn thai many friends together can do more things than one man can do alone; that many individual contributions put together build homes

for the orphan and the aged, make possible many a charity that is the real testimony to America's heart.

Lrepare today for tomorrow and forget yesterday.

"Hold her. Newt!"

We could use this picture as

a "Cucss Who." but prefer to tell you that these two lads are none other than our friends Jack An

derson and Ray Luehler. This 1914 Model T is where the boys got their start as engineers. (Jack

seems to lie as proud, of this buggy as he is of the Packard roadster he travels south with each win-

ter.) 1417

O&iefy JLtssay Contest By George R. Jones

For a number of years "Calcite Screenings" has sponsored an essay contest for the high school chil dren in this community. As we have told you be fore, the response by the teachers and students has been very, very good. For this sincere interest and cooperation we are truly grateful. We feel that the expressions of the students is part of an educa

tion that will make this community more safetyconscious in future years. By the end of May or early June schools will close for the summer throughout the nation—spill

mecca of joy and hope and inspiration if it is not safe. For who can be happy in a house where someone is always getting bumped with falling ar ticles, or getting tripped on loose rugs or falling clown rickety stairs? The least one can expect from that kind of environment is a nervous breakdown.

Every day, in our newspapers and over the radio wre hear all about traffic accidents and mishaps in industrial plants taking their daily toll of life and limb.

It has to be almost a fatal accident that

happens in the home to break the front pages. And yet, statistics tell us that there are more fatal and

ing millions of children onto the streets and play

disabling accidents in the home than in any other

grounds for three months. It's an old story to every one of us, but these

to them.

children—on bicycles, roller skates, playing ball in the streets—make the job of safe driving even more difficult through the vacation season. More and more schools are drilling safety into their pupils during the school year, but we drivers

still have to do some of the thinking for these youngsters in connection with traffic safety, by an ticipating what the children on the next street cor

ner MIGHT do just as we get there, and by prod ding ourselves to keep doubly alert for children everywhere. Even this month will bring more children out of doors after school. Let's be ready to do our share to help the kids have a happy vacation.

As an example of the type of essay submitted by the contestants, we wish to present the essay, "Be It Ever So Humble ." written by Marion Lamb, Grade Twelve, Public School: "BE IT EVER SO HUMBLE" By MARION LAMB

place.

But no one seems to pay much attention

Our superiors will tell us that our education be

gins in the home. That the fundamental principles which rule our lives are taught to us by our par ents before we even enter school. If this is true, shouldn't safety begin in the home also? Doesn't

it stand to reason that if a child is taught to be careful from the cradle up, he will grow up to be more safety-conscious than the average citizen? If we are to do away with the ever-present list • of accident fatalities, Ave must not begin Avith dan gers that have sprung up during the last few dec ades. People lived in homes centuries before an au tomobile was ever dreamed of.

There is no place like home if it is a safe one.

And if our homes are safe, it is only natural that our places of business, or industrial plants, and our highways are going to be safe. Let us remember this and strive to make America a place of safety so that we can all enjoy the better things of life. Winners in Essay Contest

Down through the centuries since the beginning of time the phrase, "Be it ever so humble, there's no place like home" has been repeated and re-

Grade 8, Public School.

repeated by men, women, and children in all cor

Public School.

ners of the globe. No truer words were ever spok en. And whether they are said in Greek, Latin, or Chinese, they can still carry a message of peace to the homemaker. of hope to the wanderer in a distant land, and of longing to the refugee, driven from place to place constantly seeking a place to rest and find happiness. No, there is no place like home. We can travel to distant nations and see many strange and aweinspiring sights, Ave might go on thrilling and startling explorations, we might visit every famed spot in the world, and still we might not get the satisfaction and joy out of life that someone else would get without moving three miles away from home in his entire life.

Poets, musicians, painters—all have tried to ex press the love of home in the results of their dif

ferent professions, and they have given us some very clear pictures to remember, so who am I to complete with their noble efforts? I have only this to offer: No home can be a 1418

"Be Prepared, America,"

Marjoric Congonti,

"Safety in Industry," Roydcn Schefke, Grade 9, "Revolution of 1941," Melbourne Klien, Grade 10, Public School.

"Safetv on the Highway," Gloria Wenzel, Grade 11, Public School.

"Be Is Ever So Humble—," Marion Lamb, Grade 12, Public School.

"Safety and Progress," Gabrielle Kaniecki, Grade 8, St. Ignatius School.

A railroad man was ready to make his regular run. FJis wife instructed him to get her some tur key eggs to set.

In passing through a small town, a dirty country lad approached the engineer and asked him, "Don't you want some buzzard eggs?" Seeking to play a joke on his wife, he gave the lad a nickel for them.

About a month later he

asked his wife, "How are your turkeys getting along?"

"Oh, I decided it Avas getting too late for tur keys so I just put them in your lunch pail."

Veil anyhow ve vill soon be gedding letters from

Spring ^s ^fere Again

der relations again now dot ve are ad vork, asking

vhy ve didn't come clown unt seem dem dis last vin ter bud dey are. only tethering der nests for der summer vacation. After dot is over dey von't know you for annoder year. Veil Mitzie der Politickers are all elected again

unt all vill be peace unt quiet again until der next elections unt den dey vill vant to save us from all

iier ^inata

der ills dot der human beings (if der is such an ani

Arﾂｫ A11 ﾂｮ"M

mal left) falls heir to, bud der cure is vorse don der disease. Veil led id go at dot anyhow. Veil ve'll have to come to a close for dis time for

mama says dot der Schnitzel Vurst is on der table unt I must come. So By By for dis time, Mit regards, Schnopsie. The Need To Drive Safely One of the most commonly violated traffic laAvs,

and one that often leads to serious trouble, is the

Dear Mitzie:

failure of some drivers to signal their intentions Avell in advance when stopping or turning their ve all oud tint in production again unt now id vill be hicles on a public thoroughfare. ven vill ve lay up but der boys are happy again. DeiThe driver's reluctance to open a window during happiest vone is Christ Buchner. Christ vas so cold or rainy Aveather further increases the tend bussy getting material all vinter dot he even sent ency to ignore this important traffic laAV. in his corospondence from his lady love in mit der The Michigan Motor Vehicle LaAV requires that requisition or did Patterson double cross him dat is the driver "before starting, stopping or turning der question. Veil be more carefull mit does tutsy must sec that it can be safely done, and shall ex vutsy nodes after dis Christie mine son. tend the left arm horizontally or indicate by me Veil anyhow ve should have heard dot Charlie chanical signal Avhen he intends to stop or turn." Hoffman has taken his usual spring ducking down Please observe this law in your driving. Don't ad Grand Lake den ve can truly say dot spring is wait for some driver following to crash into the here. Dot is like a barometer for der opening. rear of your car before you realize how important it Veil Mitzie der spitzer league unt Beaver sup is to signal traffic behind you. pers are put on der shelf for der summer bud the Sometimes driving seems to bring out the worst

Veil der spring is here again tint der Boats are

smelters unt bowlers are oud in full forse.

Doc

Bruder is der King of der Smelters mit a couple of vashtub full every night. Vat do you do mit dem all Doc? Why don't you start a canning factory? Der bowlers are going strong bud id is funny how fader will exzert himself unt den ven mama

/ J

vants a couple of sticks of vood split so dot she can make der evening goulosh den he has had to vork so hard all day unt anyhow his back hurts. Veil Cordie Adrian has put in an order for a fire hose so dot id vill be handy ven hansom Floyde Urlaub veels out der clinkers from der Blacksmith

forge.

Dot is 0. K. Floidy old boy, if you don't

like der veelbarrow, why burn it up bud Bill Heller says dot id vas too bad clot you did nod burn your trousers ub.

when he Avants to make a turn. The courteous driver is the better driver and

usually gets places just as fast. He will ahvays get into position well before turning. If he plans to make a right hand turn, he pulls into the lane nearest the right hand curb or roadside and sig nals well in advance.

When approaching a left

turn, he pulls into the lane nearest the center of the road, giAres the proper signal before he reaches the corner. Fie never cuts a left turn窶馬ot only that it is a dangerous thing to do, but it is also discourteous to other drivers as Avell as pedestri ans.

Veil Mitzie I have youst found oud vat vas ment

If Ave avouUI all obey traffic laws and regulations,

by der horse and buggy days. I have come to der conclusion dot der father of our country vas only

use a little common sense and be courteous enough to think of the other fellow's welfare, there would

a piker. Vhy he only threw vone silver dollar across

be fewer automobile accidents.

der Potomac River unt look vat F.D.R. done threw Billions across der Atlantic Ocean.

Veil anyhow Joe Valentin is a bedder Spitzer player dan Boehmer is bud id is a pleasure to see Joe unt Bill KoAvalske playing mit each odder. Der is more fuss unt noise den der is ven mama gedts on

in human nature. Some selfishly Avill hog the cen ter of the road, refuse to let others pass, Aveave in and out of traffic, or cut across a line of cars

der var path, (don't Blue Pensil dis Joe)

Sailor: "Yes, ma'am.

Lady: "Indeed.

That's a man o' war."

And Avhat's the little ship' just

in front?"

Sailor: "Oh, that's just a tug."

Lady: "Yes, of course. A tug of Avar. I've often heard of them."

1419

The Bradley Transportation Company

Safety Meetings and Personal News materials which are SO badly needed throughout the country to keep the wheels of industry hum

ming. Cooperation is needed a hundred per cent from everyone, so let us all do our bit to keep "Hit" and "Muss" away from our shores and keep "Dem ocracy" over here.

Str. Carl d. Bradley -Safety Meetings

Date of Meeting: April 9, 1941.

Present: Leo Moll. Chairman: Raymond Lueh-

ler. Secretary: Martin Sobeck, Donald Lamp, Vic

tor Klee. William Hornbacher, Ford Winfield, Lyle <ioulette. and Frank Warwick.

Meeting called to order at 6:00 p. m. The ehairmau opened the meeting by calling olT the list of names of members who are to serve on the committee for the season.

Captain Pearse was then called upon and stressed the point of Safety First for another season and al so informed all crew members that this was their

meeting and if they had any complaints to make, to

After three months of idleness, the old and fam iliar laces start to gather around the boats lor the spring fit-out—thus beginneth the season of 1941.

Alfred Jarvis, veteran watchman of the Calcite

lor the past eleven years, is now a grinder on the "C.I ).i;a

Roland Crsem. former Sec..ml Mate of the Rob

inson and Calcite, is occupying a berth on the "Carl

D." Wedding; bells rang out for him during the past winter. Believe it or not--the honeymoon took them south on a sight-seeing tour, stoppingover at Craig. Fla.. fur a few days to visit a Trail-

erite. A few hours were spent at fishing, but no luck. Too much wind and weeds was the alibi the Trail erite gave.

Alfred Dwyer was taken ill on our second trip

be free to speak their minds as this was the prop

out. Al got off at Calcite for a diagnosis and medi

er lime to have it settled.

cal treatment.

Captain Pearse also warned the dcekwatchmen and watchmen, not to allow any strangers aboard

ship without proper identification. Ile also brought up the question of smoking in the dining-room and mess room during meal hours, and the crew voted to refrain from it. Me also informed the crew

that starting May 1. they may call the telephone office to find out about the boat departure time. Chief Sparre was called upon and mentioned the faet that there are some new members in the crew

this year and that if they are in doubt about any thing on the boat to be free to ask the- adviee of the ship's officers.

The chairman mentioned that if any ladders are broken or something else eomes up that needs fix ing—not to wait for a meeting, but to take care

Kay P.uehlcr is back to his old berth again after a season in the coal trade.

No wonder he is all

smiles these days.

Captain Pearse enjoyed a short visit to Florida this past winter, time enough to catch several bass around the inland waters. At present, he has a

house on wheels, but not a trailer—they are moving his new home down the street a way.

Fred Wetherton former barber of the Bradley fleet, refuses to do any more haircutting. When asked the reason why. lie replied. "When I go home

I say, 4 Ion, I never get any nnm; I'll lay up my comb and shears, before it bring too many tears.'." Harlan Piechan, porter, still wants to know if you really do have to blow up them there cream

of it immediately. The. committee suggested that the rail around

puffs.

the coal bunker be fixed, the stairs leading down to the tunnel be roughed up. and that the package bags be put in service.

Otto Sparre. the steward, spent the winter in cloudy California and rainy Rurbank.

There being no further discussions the meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p. m. PERSONAL ITEMS

We all know the reason for the early start this year—"National Defense"—so we all have to do

our part.

The government is depending very

strongly on the bulk freighters to haul the raw 1420

Wheelsman Hill llorulacher has found yon can't steer an automobile like you do a steamboat. Upon returning from Cheboygan one evening. Bill took a bearing on the scrcenhouse beacon and was com

ing into Rogers when ill-fortune and the Highway

Department overtook him.

There was a slight

curve in the road and Rill kept a true, course until

overcome by superior numbers of guardrail posts.

L. Fcla.v the oiler: Just how far in Florida do vou have to go to run into sunshine.

Lor sale cheap, Ol* will take something else in trade (.preferably cigarettes) for one six-tube I'liilco radio, gels all the Chicago stations when passing by then'. Inquire W.J.I I. ol the Str. Bradley. Vic Klee is back at his favorite Sport againseveral smell at the table each time we leave Cal

cite. Of course, now. don't get us wrong pretty good tasting. Vic. but we prefer them cleaned first. An unpleasant task is a one-man job: no one is going to do it for you. nor even help \oii. Common names for articles, equipment and nec essities aboard a boat, quite familiar with the crew, but not so with the landlubber: blocks (not lor

S t r . J o h n G. Munson-S a f e t y Meetings

children); pins (no points on them); winches (no

Date of Meeting: April 5. 1941. Time: 6:00 p. m.

colored women): timber heads (not made of wood) nor is this the log line: nigger heads (not the kinky

kind): block heads (several of these): arches (not the fallen ones): gales and fence posts (not the kind you are thinking id"): tanks (not for military

purposes); rails (not for locomotives) : hose (not the kind you wear) ; slings (not made from whis key ; tunnel (no street cars or trains allowed): el evator (for stone and coal only); hopper house (not for a shindig) : belts (too large for tile human torso) ; housings (not the F.I I.A.) ; masks (used for welding and not for gas); stringers (not for the neck); saddles (no horses needed): Iraps (used for steam and water and not

for animals or fish):

thimbles (not for sewing) : we use a palm that does not have leaves: draft marks (not caused from any wind); water glass (not for preserving eggs); still (not \\<.<^(\ as those during prohibition): nut

(too hard to eat) : elbows (all kinds) ; the good old Hash Hammer \\>v(\ to call tin- crew at

mealtime

instead of pounding hash; and at the stern you'll

find "Old (dory" fixingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Our American Flag, I have never met a man who has given me as much trouble as mvself.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Dwight Moody.

Present: Christ Swart/.. Chairman; Harry Sloan. Secretary; Fred Leebe, Marvin Taylor. James Lamb. Ilcury Xewhotise. Harold I'artyka. Charles Lister ol the Committee, and all other members of

Vessel's personnel not engaged on active duty. At the rc<|ucsl of the Chairman all members id' tile vessel's personnel not on duty retired to the dining-room where the Committee Members (as listed above) were appointed. This meeting w-as our first ÂŠ,f the 1941 naviga tion season,, the fit-ont meeting generally conduct ed not having been held because of crew not beingassigned to vessel until sailing day. The Chairman, in calling the meeting to order,

observed the generally strained and worn appear ance of the men due to the long winter session and cautioned them to take good care of themselves, to

get plenty of rest, to keep their systems clean and in order and in this way let their bodies build up so as mil to be susceptible to ihe contagious dis eases which are easily contracted when physical resistance is low.

All members of this vessel's personnel are unani mous in expressions of sincere thanks lo the man agement lor the work- done on the arches in the

cargo hold. This certainly eliminated the unsafe practice of the hard job as it previously was and also [eaves the men in a fresh and more sure-footed

condition for going into the cargo hold during clean-up.

The cleaning of arches has always been consid ered a dangeroits practice and we are pleased that Safety l'ir.-l has not only contributed to the elim ination of a danger factor, but has definitely sim

plified the job as well. The buckets to be used for luggage, packages, ilc. will be maintained at the ladders and it is ex

The Str. Bradley plowing through the ice field

off the Port of Calcite alter making her initial trip of the season. The Bradley fleet got an early start this season and all boats did a good job in battling

ice wdiich was a problem the first few days.

pected that the;, will be used when required. The use of staging and staging lines was then discussed. All our staging and lines were accepted as being in good condition ami the securing of lines is to be supervised by the department heads respon sible for the job. Men who may observe some fault)- gear in use 1421

or careless practice adopted by seamen were cau tioned against the fallacy of waiting for a Safety Meeting to present this information. When inci

stew and chow section, and Marry Sloan. Harold

dents of this kind arise a solution is to be worked

Xidy, Russell Kowalske, Xell Allen and Carl Altman

out immediately.

to the Lower. Pep and F.uergy Department. We sincerely hope these boys will become accustomed

There seems to be general disagreement of opin

deck department, Marvin Schwaegler to the Com munications

Division.

Lmil

Lict/.ow to the hash,

ion in what constitutes the safe way for descending

to our peculiar ways and learn to like us as fine

a ladder, as in the case of a ladder equipped with

shipmates which we hope to be.

rungs and having a hand rail.

We observe that in

the- case of stationary ship stairs equipped with treads and hand rails, the most

convenient and

practical way is to descend facing away from the ladder, and feel that this method is also applicable in descending a ladder provided with either rungs or treads and having a hand rail. Various members contend that it is more con venient ami. therefore, safer to walk down this

ladder in an erect position, holding to the railing as a protective measure and faced away from the ladder. Others argue that regardless of the con venience while going down faced toward the lad der, the Safely Factor is in that should the individ ual slip and fall he will immediately come in direct

contact with the ladder and would support himself with his hand while getting a safe footing. We feel that both arguments are worthy of con sideration and cannot see why either way ma\ not be practical and safe, and if this conviction may be the general opinion among us. we would like to be so informed that in the future we- may refrain from insisting that an individual be forced to use

If we didn't know Jim Lamb and Ally Schultz like we do, we would think they were trying to convince us that the conveyors are the most im portant part of the ship. All they seem to be in terested in about the boat is the sweet purring sound and the cool running bearing of the convey or equipment. We accept their expressions for what they are worth, that justifiable pride which develops in an individual when hard Work results in a job well done.

\o finer attitude can any man have.

We congratulate Harold Xidy on the new h eir to the family fortunes. .Harold didn't tell us about the blessed event. Just read it in the papers, We always smoke Safety hirst cigars and I'aby Birth cigars, that is, if we should get cigars.

If you hale your enemies you will contract such a vicious habit of mind that by degrees will 1>reak out upon those who are your friends.

a ladder in a certain manner not agreeable to him, and. consequently, not as safe. Because of the worn condition of our Safety Cable, a new one will be obtained and in use.

This

will be tested on every load to insure its being in good working order at all times. We hope to see the mooring bollards at Calcite put in first class condition this summer so that when loading during stormy weather this [all, we can rest confident that our ship will be secure and safe.

In removing particles of dirt from the eye. take a toothpick, wrap the end with a small portion of med ical cotton and then run hot water over this to ster

ilize and soften the cotton wdiich in use readily grips the dirt and does not have the abrasive effect which

may injure the eye or eyelid and cause infection. We are very glad to note that members of this

vessel's personnel are very prompt in securing First Akl for slight wounds and injuries. A little

iodine and bandage are generally accepted by med ical authorities as the best insurance <>u the market

today.

No other material of a safety nature was prcsentseuted for the consideration of the Committee and the meeting was adjourned. P e r s o n a l Items

Xcw members we take pleasure and pride in wel coming to the Muuson are Mark llaswell. Clay ton Gordon, Julian Varch. and Edward llilla to the U22

While some of our local \<>nng fellows are now experiencing service in the Army we have here three Rogers City boys win. preferred service in

the country's naval forces. Left lo right they are: Theodore King. Laid II 11a. and Clarence Rygwelski. These boys have completed their preliminary

training and are now doing duty aboard ship.

Chris Swart/, says he doesn't mind a short fit-out

period but that he would like to have enough time to finish the hull before leaving winter quarters for the navigation season.

We know you are all expecting a report on ice conditions.

Well, here goes . . . nice dean ice ex

tended about a mile outside of Calcite break water

on our first trip which was to South Chicago. On Ottr second trip which was to Cleveland, we found extensive ice fields extending forty miles from

that port and it was so dirty looking we suspect it was laying in the mud around Cleveland all win ter.

I larry Sloan will be moving back to dear old Rog

ers City soon,

lie is sincerely interested in having

his wife and family enjoy the cool, clean and re freshing air of our northern metropolis, We will

be glad to have them with us too, Harry.

S t r . T. W. Robinson -S a f e t y Meetings

Date of Meeting: April 23, PHI. Present: All members of ship's crew not on duty. Captain McQuinn acted as chairman and open ed the meeting with a reminder to the crew to re port unsafe conditions immediately rather than waiting for the next safety meeting, Some of Ihe safety suggestions received from ihe crew were as follows:

Well. Frank, we hated to leave you, but here we are back aboard the Munson.

Signed: Fred and George.

Captain Thorsen is thinking about chartering his ice smasher, the Str. Munson. to the Russian Gov ernment lor use in keeping the north passage open next winter.

1. The. railing by ihe mid-ship winches should be re-bolted as it is loose and affords no protection. 2.

Radiators in

mess room should be recessed.

As situated now. can cause painful burns to anyone coming in contact with them. 3. Wooden poles or sticks should be furnished

for the purpose of poking while elevating coal, The iron bars now in use sometimes become caught

Carl Mulka and k'niil Liei/.ow will represent the

ship's orchestra.

Carl plays a guitar and Emit, a

mouth organ. Xo wonder Fmil eals so much. None of the boys around here have really done anything very funny as yet so consequently our supply of humor is limited. A tourist asked a Texas hotel manager what at tractions the city offered. "A helium plant." replied the hotel man; "the

and inflict painful bruises and pinched fingers. The woodert material will break if caught and cause no harm.

4. It was suggested that crew members, before climbing the ship's ladder, take care to pull it out at the bottom before starling to climb, thus assur ing that the ladder is firmly seated and will not slip. 5. Skirtboards in the K-4 boom belt would [irevent openhearth from falling to the deck and ser

only one of its kind in the world. The tourist thanked him and said. "1 hope it is

iously injuring a man. The stone Frequently drops

full bloom."

And since the mates often have to be near the

while the boom belt is running with a light load. hatch, they are in danger of being struck by the falling stone. (>. The men were cautioned against using the hatches for walkways, and also against climbing up the ship's side without a ladder. Mr. Jones cautioned the deck crew .about standing under the loading boom belts before they had fully ceased running. Often stray stones are left on the belt after the main load is off and can easily drop on a man's bead. He also mentioned the traffic rules ar..nn<! the

Marvin Taylor. Henry Varch, Louis Urban, and

Philip Idalski just completing the lifeboat test in connection

with

securing

their

A. PÂť.

papers.

Through the hearty cooperation of Capt. (iellick

plant and emphasized safe and courteous driving. After a brief talk by Mr. Jones concerning the niiiid

for

less

lost

lime

from

acidcnts

and

the

spirit id" safety, the meeting was adjourned. PERSONAL ITEMS

and Inspector Jos. Change, many of our sailors were able to receive additional certificates during ihe lime ihe inspectors were at the Port of Calcite

Xow that George Lamb has become a proud dad dy, we reckon he'll have to cut down on his expen

this Spring.

ditures for colored film this summer.

We feel grateful to these gentlemen

for this very kind service wdiich consumed much of their own time.

He'll find

that raising a family and making colored movies are two mighty expensive hobbies. 1423

Lester Pines: "Ilow do you like the paiul job on

PERSONAL ITEMS

this new car of mine?"

Congratulations to our Captain.

Frank Strzlecki: "Guess it's all right, but don't

Lie has com

pleted twenty-five years service with the Bradley

accuse me of spilling that tomato soup on it."

Transportation Company.

Well. boys, it seem to me that the Str. Robinson

W e welcome all the new crew members on our

should claim some renown for having the most newlyweds since the last "Screenings" came out. Here they are: Harry Piechan. Harry Joppich. and Julius Smolinski. Congratulations, fellows, and

good ship this year. She's a home. boys, and we know yon will find ihe gang 0. K.

"Si>eed Ball" Beebe made monkeys of the pin setters at the Rogers City Recreation Alleys this

here's to clear sailing for von.

winter. They had to climb high when Virgil put his cannon ball down the alley. Jde made monkeys ol some id his opponents too. How about it, bovs? John /..ho made a quiet trip this winter lo Caliiornia, the Southwest, Texas. New Orleans, Flor

ida, and other points. John reports a good trip and a fine time. Cook up a few of those good southern dishes we hear of. John. STR. W. F. WHITE--

Vie Weiss received his fireman's certificate so it looks as il he is to be a steamboat man instead of

SAFETY MEETINGS

Date of Meeting: April 10. 1941. Committee Members Present: Roland Bryan, Chairman: William Shay. Secretary; Andrew Nedeau. Julius (ireegtski. James Selke. Edward Voigt, John Zoho. and Leopold Mulka. The first meeting of the season was called to order at 6:15 p. m. by the chairman. Most of the

buying that ten thousand dollar farm we've heard

so much ol.

Vim can marry the little farmer girl

anyway. Vic.

As far as we are able to learn, Everett Schlager is still single. We heard Don Monroe shout to one of the deck

crew were present, excepting those on watch.

hands the other day. "Five rooms and bath." Must be Don L thinking of building that new home this

The chairman and the secretary appointed six members of the crew to serve on the committee for

summer.

the season.

"Come up to ihe room, boys, I have another story." So says Sieve Chibola. We wish he would

The chairman asked for the full cooperation of every member of the crew, and slated that safety is for everyone in the crew and not for the com

help us write some of these personal items.

mittee members alone.

Captain MacLean brought t.. mind many of the hazards aboard ship and asked the men to pay particular attention to: Handling lines on docks.

A pleasant trip to the Kentucky cave district in

a new Chevy gave Iloward Morrill something to do during the ol I-season vacation.

The use of beckcts on cables.

Signals from men on deck before removing cable. Using the wings rather than the hatches as walk ways.

Captain MacLean stressed the fact that everyone must have a pass going to or from the boat. Ail packages are to be examined at the gate by an of ficer.

Station cards were reported missing from the

deckhands' room. These will be replaced as soon as possible.

The watchmen suggested the installation of a floodlight on bulwarks forward of the boiler room to use while handling lines around docks.

jw,- ,_â&#x20AC;˘

By wrapping strips of burlap around the soles of rubber boots to prevent slipping while scrubbing has proved very satisfactory.

Falls of this nature

havi- been known to be serious.

The good ship John G. Munson making headway

The meeting was adjourned at 7:$Q p. in.

through one of the numerous ice fields encounter

Man (handing over his pay envelope to his wife) :

ed during the early part of the 1941 navigating season. W'hik- such travel was spectacular, it also

'Won got a nice increase this week, dear." 1424

presented its problems.

Chief Anderson made the annual sojouni to Flor ida this winter. He reports a wonderful vacation. Well, fellows, let's show 'em that the Str. White is a real champion. Our aim is another full season without a lost-time accident. and we can do it again.

We did it last year

We are still in the stone trade, but exited that

when this goes to press we will be hauling Black Diamonds for Waterways.

However, that will

not be anything new for the Taylor as the Welland Canal. Milwaukee, Green Bay. etc.. are all on the

Log Book. We expect to lake them in stride. Rod Wilson still hands ihe lantern out at Peele

Island, and we always know when the Tigers win a ball game. 1^

Xew to the Taylor: Walter Callam from the Bradley Bill Chain from the White

Don Laugridge from the Robinson Ben Lasch from the Munson Herb Noble from the .Robinson

Leo Widajcwski from the Calcite Elmer Fleming from the Robinson Gordon O'Toole from the Robinson Rod Wilson from the Calcite Lmmett Rose from the Plant

S t r . B. H. Taylor --

S a f e t y meetings

Date of Meeting: March 19, 19-11. The meeting was called to order at 12:30 p. m.,

and attended by all the crew- members. The Ship's Committee was at once appointed. Those named to serve on the committee for the season are: Walter Callam, Chairman and Secre

Al Goodreau from the Robinson

Eugene Jones from the Plant

George Hoy from the Bradley Herb: Nelson, how are you coming along with that chicken farm?

Net: I've been swindled. I bought three differ ent incubators and not one of them has laid an egg-

tary: Theodore Strand, Nelson Free, George Hoy, Everett Shay. Stanley Gabrysiak. Edwin Lhrke,

yet.

and Albert Goodreau.

after his sad misfortune last year. and hasn't a complaint.

All boat members were urged to present any

suggestions they might have in regard to the pro motion of safety. The chairman cautioned the men of the dangers connected with fit-out work, and stressed the need

for particular care on the part of those men engag ed in painting the sides of the ship. He added that the men On the deck should exercise as much care

as those men on the stagings.

"A place for everything and everything in its place" was the general impression of the discus sion of tools, gears and materials. After some discussion on safely in general, the

meeting was adjourned. P e r s o n a l Items

Although our master. Theo. Dahlburg. didn't get

an\ ten-gallon hat or a dozen fresh smelt: uever-

the-less. we did have the honor of being the first boat out of Lorain and the first boat to enter Gary â&#x20AC;&#x201D;besides tin- first one to arrive at Calcite with a

We are pleased to see Ted Strand back on the job Ted looks fine

Jack Robarge has several skunk hides for sale cheap. He trapped these right on the boat. In fact, in ihe deckhands' room while playing cribbage with some of the boys from the Robinson. Tough. Jack, but you can'l expect to take the fleet. Famous words heard around meal time:

Two and two is twenty-two and there is no two ways about it.

Take it away.

It won't talk, walk, eat grass,

chew the fat or wrestle.

Take it or leave it or go to the Greeks. The only drawback to the coal trade is that some of us will be missing our weekly tour of <ioldblalts. Sears Roebuck and Montgomery Ward. However, we will still lie able lo get our double-dips with the big shot >d" cream on it, eh. Harry?

"When love and skill work together, expect a

cargo of coal.

masterpiece."

We had considerable ice in Lake Erie, but little trouble to gel through on schedule: however, we

The Canadian freighter XOVADOC aground near Pentwater. Michigan, is to be salvaged ami placed in commission again if possible. The underwriters recently sold all claims to the ship for $7,500 to

did find some in Lake Huron that did need some

bucking. The Taylor went at it like she just couldn't be stopped and finally after some ten hours we sighted clear water at Harbor Beachâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;from then on it was clear sailing all the way to Calcite.

persons interested in attempting the salvage oper ations.

The 253-footer, built in 1928, is broken in two. 1425

The opening in the hull will Ik- bulkheaded ami the

hull pumped out in an attempt to release it from its position in shallow- water. The Great Lakes Jour nal.

ly a short lime, was widely known on Ihe Lakes, lie-

fore joining the Hulchmson fleet Mr. Sparre was

employed by the Pittsburgh Steamship Company. A brother. John S. Sparre. is chief engineer on the Carl D. Bradley and a twin brother. Otto, is Steward on the same ship. Arthur Crdal. a halfbrother, is chief engineer on the John I ',. Munson; Funeral services w ere to be held in Burbank. where

his widow and daughter reside.—The Great Lakes Xews.

U. S. Maritime Service Training For Lake Seamen

Alter the close ol navigation last fall. Clarence

Gabrysiak and lleniw Xewhonse took advantage of the training course offered by the I'. S. Maritime STR. CALCITE--

SAFETY MEETINGS

Date of Meeting : April 0. 1941. Present: Gilbert Kcmpe. Chairman: Xorman Henderson. Secretary: Albert Hoefl. .Alex Selke. Herschel Pettit, William P.uduick. Clarence Dietliu.

Stanley Centella and John Paradise.

A keen interest was shown at our first Safety Meeting which was opened by a talk from Captain McOuiun.

Captain McOuiun Stressed that we are to have a busy season, but the fact remains thai we should not take any chances in our work.

He suggested that the Committee make a safety inspection of the entire ship to see that all railings, steps and ship's gear were not damaged during winter work and report to the various departments. Because of wood-type hatches on the Calcite. the older men were instructed to warn and advise

the new men on handling and working around 'diem. The firsi assistant engineer suggested to the new coal passers to take a light into the coal bunk ers when cleaning off ledges. All pipes, grates and other material u^c<\ in fire-

hold and engine-room should be placed securely and properly in racks provided lor them. Chains in Xo. 2 cargohold were removed during

winter work and new ones will be provided as soon as possible. New men were instructed to keep clear of all cables when making dock. Standing clear of towlines aft was stressed particularly. Signs "In" ami "Out" will be placed on forward deck engines as the after end engines work in the opposite direction. The Steward's Department suggest a chain or line to fasten the garbage barrel.

Doors leading into windlass room are reported dangerous.

This matter will receive attention as

soon as Conveniently possible.

There being no further safety suggestions, the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p. m.

Service at Hoffman Island. Xcw York Harbor. I'mler administration of the C. S. Coast Guard,

ihe purpose of the service is to provide an adequate training system and contributing benefits for sea men oi good character who serve aboard vessels on Ihe (ireal Lakes.

Whereas, in former years a minimum service of two years was required to make a seaman eligible Utv admission lo the C

service, and seamen who had served the greater part of ihe season on ; Great Lakes vessel were accepted.

The training period is three months in length. Men attending this school obtained their transpor tation and expense from port of enrollment to Hoff man Island and return, in addition to board, lodging and uniforms at ihe school and were paid at the rate of $36 per month during the course of training. In a general way the course consists of instruction in

navigation and marine engineering. The Bureau of Marine Inspection and Xavigatiou

will permit anyone who lias completed the Lr. S. Maritime Service Course to make application for a lil'ebo.-ttman's certificate.

plying for certificates as Able Seamen. Firemen or

Oilers, and in later days when sec-king licenses as pilots

engin

eers. Officers are

KTJ

also eligible to at

tend

a course

cers arc- paid $125 per month in ad lo

f-v'-l •fid >m

ing three months, and eligible offi

dition

. i

ir^^s

instruction cover

trans

X&.JP-

portation, subsist ence,

and

uni

a n d

Xewhonse

Hutchinson X- Co. operated fleet for 17 years, died Saturday, March 22, in Burbauk. Calif., according to

speak highly in their praise for

word reaching here. Mr. Sparre, who had been ill on

this

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The instruction like

wise gives men training which is valuable when ap

forms. Gabrysiak Peter E. Sparre, a chief engineer on vessels in the

S. Maritime Service, last

fall special consideration was given to those appli cations of seamen who had less than the required

institution.

It '

•

LIFE AND

MEN

By EDGAR A. GUEST Life has but little for the man who builds his dreams

on gold And all the little glittering gems he fancies good to hold.

For joys are made of gentler stuff like beauty, song and mirth,

And all the countless lovely things God made to deck the earth.

Life has but little for the man who shuts his eyes to flowers

And sees but dollars everywhere throughout his waking hours; For money has a slippery way and it is hard to keep, But beauty never plays men false and friendship's roots lie deep. Life has a store of riches for the man who looks

about;

An endless treasury of charms for him who'll seek it out.

The birds are his to understand, and every wood and stream

Have pleasure to bestow on him if he but friendly seem.

Life holds but little for the man who thinks in

terms of gold, But he who keeps an open mind finds treasures he can hold; There's beauty here to cheer his soul and friends on every side,

Unless his eyes are blinded by the lure of wealth and pride. (Copyright, 1933, by Edgar A. Guest)

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The Man Who Does His Work Well

Does It Safely Do Not Expose Yourself To Unnecessary Hazards

Summer l94l

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BLASTING CREWS CARPENTER SHOP DRILLS DRILLS

ELECTRICAL CREWS MILL

MILL

POWER HOUSE SHOVELS SHOVELS TRACKS TRACKS

TRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION YARD TUGS

DETROIT DOCK BUFFALO PLANT STR. CARL D. BRADLEY

Theo. Haselhuhn Chas. Hoffman

Thomas Kelley John Dembny

Frank Reinke

Adolph Sorgenfrei Anthony Mulka George C. Wing Leon Ruell Robert Hamilton

John Modrzynski Peter Giovangorio Victor Koch

C. C. Eldridge Otto Zempel Capt. Arthur Cook Chief Frank Lamp E. B. Metzen

L. S. Lee

Capt. F. F. Pearse Chief John Sparre

STR. T. W. ROBINSON

Capt. Theo. Dahlburg Chief Guy LaBounty

STR. B. H. TAYLOR

Capt. C. R. McQuinn

Chief Thos. Suttle STR. JOHN G. MUNSON

Capt. C. A. Thorsen Chief Arthur Urdal

STR. W. F. WHITE

Capt. M. R. MacLean Chief J. A. Anderson

STR. CALCITE

Capt. Donald E. Nauts Chief Chas. Frederick

<S*

The Spirit Of Our People The one hundred sixty-fifth anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence which we celebrated this year was of particular signifi cance to all

Americans

because our

democratic

Safety Problem Needs Effort

There should be little trouble in preventing acci dents if we ever reach the point where we keep our minds on the task at hand while we are doing it. It has been fully demonstrated time and again

way of living seems to be threatened with a most

that accidents like flood waters follow the line of

severe trial.

least resistance. This is not only true of the causes

Our Government is engaged in ;i great struggle to preserve and defend the liberties and guarantees

of accidents, it is also quite often true of the individ ual in the performance of his job.

under which we as American people have free and

It is not uncommon to find men taking chancesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;

equal opportunities to earn a living and raise our

sometimes even at the risk of their lives. "Why does he do it?" It is not because he deliberately disre

families.

It is perhaps characteristic that we Americans take our freedom too much for granted just be cause we have become accustomed to it.

While it

may be a rather remote idea that happenings abroad might be duplicated here, we believe it the patriotic duty of every citizen to support our Government in its endeavor to perpetuate the advantages we have been enjoying and to preserve the American ideals and traditions.

We Americans have survived every cri sis in the past and surely our peace and

liberty will be maintained if each of us as American citizens will face the present emergency with a united effort and an in telligent and conscientious determination so that our thoughts and acts will be wor thy of our American Citizenship. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Re

public for which it stands; one Nation, in divisible, with liberty and justice for all. Summer, 1941

gards safety instruction, rules and regulations, etc.

â&#x20AC;&#x201D;it is usually because he does not think. He hasn't built up enough resistance against unsafe practices and unsafe habits, his mind gets delving into mat ters other than the job at hand. There is a mental

lapse and someone has an accident. So far this year we have had one losttime accident at the plant. Prank Talaska inadvertently held his thumb over the end of a drill bit when pulling it into the socket of a drill bit sharpener, crushing the thumb so that amputation at the first joint was necessary. Frank started as a blacksmith \elper in 1923. His department had gone six years and three days without a losttime accident.

The Bradley Transportation Company, the Buffalo Plant, and the Detroit Dock have had no lost-time accidents this year

a record of which they can be justly proud as the safety problem needs the constant effort of every individual in the organiza tion

accidents

are

to be

eliminated. 1431

cycle; and to ride carefully at all times and be considerate of others.

Vacation time is bicycle time for millions of

boys and girls all over the country. This imposes an added responsibility on motorists as well and although everything possible is being done to teach youngsters to bicycle well in safety many regret-

able accidents could be avoided if motorists were more alert. It is well for the adult at the wheel-to look out for the child on the wheel.

May we ask that all

-Bicycling

>arents strive to make the

riders feel their responsibility to ride at all times as they should and obey all traffic laws.

Witt oalety

l'Âťic\ cling is one of the grandest sports. It has everything! It's lots of fun. It's a most health ful form of exercise. It is the cheapest form of

transportation, aside

from

walking, and

leads

the majority of our sports in being the safest. The bicycle is one of the oldest fabricated arti cles and is little changed from the original. In the gay '90 era. it was quite the thing "to ride a bike." And as they were expensive in those days, riders were numbered among the first families. With the advent of the motor car, the use of the

bicycle dwindled to the point of school children and messenger boys, but recent years have seen a decided increase in its use because more people

everyday are finding out that it is one of the best forms of exercise and pleasure in which they can indulge. Statistics show that as a general rule, cyclists have comparatively few accidents. Locally, then- has been some concern express

ed because there is a growing tendency towards carelessness on the part of many of the children riding bicycles in Rogers City. We, therefore, are offering a few suggestions which we believe will be worthwhile for those using bicycles: Obey all traffic regulations such as red and green lights, one-way streets, stop signs and hand signals: ride in a straight line (we have seen riders zig-zagging on streets and sidewalks, and this is bound to lead to disaster); all bicycles should be

equipped with white light in front and a danger

Home Ownership We doubt if there is any condition except that of marriage and the family that more closely affects the well-being of our people than home ownership. Renting houses and flats are poor substitutes. They are not conducive to personal independence, nor to the highest happiness. Neither do they foster that community spirit from which our orig inal freedom proceeded. A

man

who owns his own house

identified

with the responsible interests of his neighborhood,

whose churches, schools, theaters, political gov ernment and civic improvements are all important matters to him.

Instead of flitting like a butterfly from place to place, he is settled in one spot and can be found when wanted, and he can find what he wants.

His

family is protected against the caprices and exac tions of landlords. His domicile, though of the humblest kind is his palace and his castle. Into it he breathes his life's best aspirations. It reflects him and his wife and his children. They invest their hearts in the enterprise and imperishable as sociations of mutual love and helpfulness are born on its hearthstone. These associations consolidate the household and mark it with beautiful memories that cannot die.

In brief, home ownership is the American way and upon its widespread perpetuity depends the strength and safety of our American people. Whether or not you are happy in Inlying a home depends on the way you are financing it. It is en tirely possible to get the title to a house and lot with very little money of your own, but it ih also possible to loose that title and your savings if you have not planned farther ahead than the time to move in.

pedestrians the right-of-way; to look out for cars at crossings and cars pulling out of parking places: to look our for the opening of auto doors on traffic side: not to hitch on vehicles; not to carry another person on the bicycle, either on the front on the handleliars or in the rear ; to keep the bicycle in

A very common mistake is to buy too ranch house to start with. A very prudent family very seldom tries to purchase a hoinr which after careful con sideration proves to be beyond their means. There are now some excellent long-term con tracts which can be had through government par ticipation. If you are interested in owning a home, we will be glad to render any assistance possible in choosing and suggesting the means of financing

good condition; to use the hands to steer the bi

such a home.

signal on rear for night riding; to have satisfac tory signaling device to warn of approach : to give

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Vacation Driving

One of the worst examples of foolishness is the

person who takes a vacation as a means ol rest and relaxation and then exhausts himself in driv

ing. As highways become better each year, sum mer vacationists are steadily adding to the miles of coverage for each day of driving.

If <me is planning to drive by motor, either as a form of vacation or as part of a vacation plan, it is not wise to drive until one becomes too tired.

The motor can go on and on. but the individual driving needs rest! Sudden death still strikes on highways; traffic fatalities still continue as a major cause of death in the United States.

With the record of 35,000

killed and about a million and a hall" seriously in

jured each year in automobile accidents, the motor vehicle would seem to be our most deadly source of destruction.

An average, day last year shows that 85 people were killed and 1,500 were critically injured. Of this number approximately eighty per cent were men and boys and twenty per cent women and girls. The motor car accident is no respecter of per sons—the great and the small, the high and the lowly are all figured largely among the wreckage. In almost every case the driver of the motor car is responsible—occasionally the machine. But far more often the driver is responsible for the ac cident. For this reason the National Institute of Health

utilizing its physicians, psychologists, biochemists and biometerists has completed an intensive study of truck drivers with a view of determining accur ately the mental and nervous fatigue resulting from the actual driving under road conditions. The test showed that the driving efficiency de

creases most sharply after the first two or three hours, and thereafter decreases gradually.

It is impossible to determine the actual point at which driving drops beyond the safety line. How ever, the

Interstate Commerce Commission

now

requires that truck and bus drivers be off duty

eight hours after driving ten. Unquestionably, Safety requires the average motorist to avoid long.

uninterrupted periods of driving. It is quite impossible to tell how many accidents are caused by people falling asleep because they usually try to conceal that fact. It is not always the unintelligent man who falls asleep at the wheel—it is. however, always the careless one. Many studies have been made in an attempt to find out how to prevent sleepiness while driving. Some drivers have invented ingenious contraptions which prick the driver or ring a bell, another adopted the technique of drinking strong coffee,

assuming that your endurance is greater than the

average driver who falls asleep. Good motoring in surance is plenty of sleep and rest!

We of the Calcite plant and many Rogers City people as well, greatly enjoyed the visit of Mr. and Mrs. John G. Muuson and Alice who arrived recent ly on the Str. T. W. Robinson. It is always a source of pleasure to greet old acquaintances and discuss with them the trend of present day events and recall

past years of amiable and enjoyable fellowship. Par ticularly was this so in the visit of the Munsons. af ter an absence of some 18 months since they left for Pittsburgh where our former president is now vicepresident of the United States Steel Corporation in charge of raw material. It was like old times to have them back with us again, and we trust this can be repeated before the lapse of a similar period of time. Our only regret is that Jack could not be here to make the part}- complete.

THE COVER—During the past few weeks many of us would have given most anything to be sitting on some cool rock on the lake shore, splashing our feet in the water.

The three lassies pictured on the cover of this issue of "Calcite Screenings" may well be the en vy of many as they enjoy the pleasure of a cool ing afternoon along Lake Huron. These girls are the children of Michigan Limestone ec Chemical Company employees. From left to right they are: Anna Marie Kucharski. daughter of Harry Kucharski of the Mill Department; Lillian Yarch,

daughter of Walter Yarch of the Mill Department; and Delores Tatro. daughter of Alta Tatro of the Shovel Department.

"pep pills." All of which produce the same reac tion as whipping a tired horse by increasing the fa tigue and pushing forward the moment of collapse. One person's physical make-up is substantially

CALCITE SCREENINGS—Published periodically by the Michigan Limestone & Chemical Company, Rogers City, Michigan, in the interests of Safety and Welfare. The columns of "Calcite Screenings" are open to items of plant news, photographs, cartoons, safety suggestions and other items of general plant interest. Conti'ibutions will be welcomed from all employees. Contributions should be received early before date of publication, and should bear the name of the department and sender and

the same as another.

should be addressed to the editor.—J. A. Valentin, Editor.

others use caffeine, while some use the so-called

Don't make the mistake of

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Using Limestone In Construction By A. W. Biederman, Salesman Detroit Dock Office The Detroit Dock organization of the Michi gan Limestone & Chemical Company and the L. I). Metzen Transit Mixed Concrete organization are responsible for much of our Calcite limestone being used for building purposes in the Detroit area where we find it employed for structural and monolithic, or architectural concrete; foundation work ; and street and alley paving. Last experiences show that this type of con struction is economical and permanent, and the

be three or four extra buildings going ahead which would very easily run the figure up to eight or nine million dollars. The plant will manufacture all types of heavy guns for the United Slates Navv. and it is expected it will be in production early in

various sizes and grades of Calcite limestone aid

spring.

splendidly in blending in with this type of con struction.

In addition to a great number of completed proj ects, there are several large contracts on which work is now being done. Xow being completed is the Packard Motor Car Co. project located at Harper and Concord Avenues which consists of four large buildings, namely: office building for Rolls-Royce Motors which is 500 feet x 100 feet, four stories high ; the assembly building for Rolls-Royce—500 feet x 400 feet: avi ation building and test cells—927 feet x 200 feet;

and a new Marine Building—138 feet x 72 feet. There is a connecting tunnel running under some six or eight railroad tracks between the aviation

and assembly buildings. This group of buildings required some 18.000 cu. yards of transit mixed concrete, and was constructed by O. \V. Burke Company, General Contractors. Albert Kahn and associates were the architects.

The main job now going on. and one ol the largest, if not the largest, transit mixed concrete jobs ever furnished in the Detroit area is the new Hudson Motor Navy Arsenal project being built on a site of approximately 130 acres, located on Mound Road and Nine Mile Road in Centerline,

.Michigan. Albert Kahn and associates are also the architects on this job, and lirvant and Delwiler Company the general contractors.

The original estimated cost of the buildings is about $6,000,000; however, it is believed there will

There are fifteen buildings in this project which are known and designated as follows: 1. Gun Plant—530 ft. x 400 ft.

2. 3 & 4. Machine Stoops—each 500 ft. x 2(H) ft. 5. Assembly Building—530 ft. x 200 ft. 6. Receiving and Shipping—900 ft. x 152 ft. 7. Garage and Maintenance—300 ft. x .100 ft.

8. Tool'Shop—550 ft. x 100 ft.

9. Personnel Building—120 ft. x S.^ ft. 10. Cafeteria—31 ft. x

77 ft.

11. Office Building—100 ft. x 50 ft. (Two stories and roof). 12. Scrap Building—90 ft. x 80 It. 13. Power House—110 ft. x 80 ft. 14. Oil House—108 ft. x 75 ft.

15. Rifle Range—1000 ft. x 40 ft. In addition to the above buildings there is ap proximately 325,000 sq. ft. of eight-inch pavement around the buildings. Tt would be rather difficult at present for any one to say how many cubic yards ol concrete are used on the above job as all the plans are not com pleted, but it is thought it will run to about 65,000 cu. yds., and possibly up to 80 or 85 thousand cu. yd. Calcite limestone was also used in the construc

tion of the J. L. Hudson Parking Deck of which

Smith, Hinchman and Grylls were the architects, and Bryant and Detwiler, general contractors. On this job, Calcite limestone was specified outright to obtain a beautiful exposed concrete surface. About 2,500 cu. yds. of concrete were used. A picture of this building is reproduced on the preceding page. The Stock Cellars for the Altes Brewing Com pany—Mildner and Eisen, Architects, and F. H. Martin Construction Company, Contractors—used about 2,500 cu. yds. of concrete. The warehouse of the General Electric Supply Company—Albert Kahn, Inc., architects, and Walbridge and Aldinger, General Contractors—requir ed about 3,500 cu. yds. of concrete. The Firth-Sterling Steel Company of which Austin & Company were the contractors and arch itects, used about 1,000 cu. yds. of concrete. The showroom for the Salvation Army, planned by their own architectural department and with F. H. Martin Construction Company, contractors, used approximately 3,000 cu. yds. of concrete. In the Hinde and Dauch Paper Warehouse, Otto

Randolph Company, General Contractors, there was used 5,000 cu. yds. of concrete. The Carboloy Plant which was designed by Smith, Hinchman and Grylls Company with 0. W. Burke Company, General Contractors, required approximately 7,000 cu. yds. of transit mixed con crete. The Carboloy Company is a subsidiary of the General Electric Company. The Montgomery Ward Store at Seven Mile Road and Gratiot Avenue is a four-story reinforc ed concrete building designed by their own archi tectural department and built by the O. W. Burke Company, and requiring 5,500 cu. yds. of concrete. The Highland Park Post Office, the American

Brake-block Building, which is the top picture on preceding page, the Detroit Stamp Building and the new post office garage are also impor tant buildings for which was delivered transitmixed concrete.

Thus, we find much of our Calcite limestone, be

ing used in all types of construction.

It has pass

ed the most rigid tests and has proved to meet

very rigid specifications. Pictures such as are shown on these pages, and those which we have printed in previous issues of "Screenings," are evidence that this type of con struction consistently has proved that Calcite lime stone, properly graded and proportioned, gives basically sound construction.

Why is it that we humans flagrantly violate safe ty rules and regulations when we know it is not only contrary to good judgment and common sense. To commit an unsafe practice once when we know it is not the thing to do—it is as inexcusable as though you were an habitual offender.

The Weather And Our Health Weather is our most common subject of con versation. It has more importance than most per sons give to it. On the weather largely depend the products that give us our food and most of our clothing.

Also the weather, according to recognized medical authority, has a more intimate influence on our daily moods and on our health than is generally realized. The ancients were aware of the profound influ ence of climate on the health of men.

In the fifth

century B. C, Hippocrates, the father of medicine, wrote: Whoever wishes to pursue properly the science of medicine must proceed thus, first he aught to consider what effects each season of the year can produce, for the seasons are not all alike but differ widely both in themselves and in their changes for—with the seasons men's diseases like their digestive organs suffer change. Modern medical records show that the consti

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tution of the individual points with the seasons, and each atmospheric change is associated with psychological processes of the body.

The blood pressure of a normal person living in the storm tracks changes from day to day. When the barometer is rising the blood vessels contract and reduce the supply of blood to the tissues. This

loosing of the blood supply and oxygen is particu larly apparent in the cerebral blood vessels, the blood vessels of the skin, of the heart, of the kid neys, and of the special sense organs. Substances

are then found that dilate blood vessels through out the body and the blood pressure falls. The blood pressure rhythm is often discerned in a person's change of mood: one day energetic and on top of the world and the next day sluggish and depressed. Meteorological disturbances, according to some medical authorities, are directly associated with basic chemical alternates of the body. The weather is one of the most important influ ences of our lives.

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A Sure Cure It wouldn't work in this country where highways criss-cross each other and the traffic volume is

huge. But in Panama, where through highways run for miles without a single fork or intersection, they have an effective way of enforcing speed laws. The entire 360-mile stretch of the Pan-American

highway is marked off in 20 and 30-mile strips. When a driver enters one of these zones he must

stop at a control station, where he receives a slip stamped with the name of the control station and the time he left it. A second stamp tells when the

driver is expected to reach the next station. If he reaches the next station in less time than

Wise men gather around the table and prove that a thing cannot be done. An untaught genius, too ignorant to know the thing can't be done, will go ahead and do it.—Steinmetz.

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it would take at the maximum speed allowed by the limit, he's arrested for speeding. And, incar ceration in a Panama jail is said to be a sure cure for the worst speeder.—The Safe Driver.

Left to right, top row: Reinhardt Froelich, Louis Hornbacher, Charles Schalk, Frank Gordon, Alfred Riegei-, Eric Perdike, Albert Martin, Steve Partyka, Herman Hopp, Henry Haselhuhn. Middle row: Lawrence Carter,

Lester Pines, John Kapala, Eric Gruelke, Charles Hoffman, Robert Hoffman, Wilfred Heythaler, Edward Smith, Charles Fleming. Bottom row: Martin Lewandowski, Charles Schram, William Haselhuhn, Arthur Wenzel, Al fred Basel, William Peetz and Adolph Radka.

Ten-Year No-Accident Record A ten-year no-accident record is something safe ty leaders dream of, but not often achieve. When a plant or department does make such a record

it is only because of the work and cooperation of safety-minded men and foremen. On August 6, 1941, our Construction Department completed ten years without having an accident causing, loss of time. This is a hard-earned honor for the construction crew. The department was one of the pioneers in the safely movement at our plant, Back in June. 1926. under the leadership of V. \V. MacArthur. a Safety First Committee was organized in the Construction Department. This committee met once a week, and the entire crew met once a month. The discussions at these meet

ings provided the ground work for a sincere safety spirit. This interest has been continued through the years and because of it we have this remarkable no-accident record today. In an interview with foreman. Charles Hoffman,

he stated that no single individual gets the credit

for the department making this showing.

Every

man has been more than just a good worker, he

has been willing to do Ihat little extra to keep

the whole group interested in the safety part of the job. To those of you wh«> are not fully acquainted with the work done by the members of the con struction crew and the hazards to which they are

exposed, we will explain briefly. The carpenters in the crew do all work on forms,

dwellings, docks and plant building maintenance, which includes some conveyor walkways, stairways and small buildings. A paint crew does all the paint ing on plant buildings, conveyors and coaling tow ers. A car repair crew keeps all the air-dump cars in good condition. Re-building complete sections of the cars is nothing new for these men. The Vul

can and the are

scow is part of this departments equipment the many harbor jobs are done by men from construction crew. Boats of the Bradley Fleet given needed carpenter service while in the

Port of Calcite.

You can readily see that any group doing this type of work is constantly exposed to hazards and

can only be protected by being alert and careful, while doing the job. We feel that this is the secret of the success the boys have found—they never for got to be careful. A record has been made by them and they have already received the greatest award

safety has to offer any man—the pleasure of a stur dy, health}' body and peaceful mind. Remember that while we are congratulating

these boys, any of our departments have an equal opportunity of doing the same thing. It will lake the work of all of us.

Ask the boys in the Con

struction Department about that. "Calcite Screenings" and all the force at Calcite wish Foreman Charles Hoffman and his men con

tinued success in their safety work. Why not put another ten on top of the first one, fellows? 1437

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New State Highway Garage -- By C. J. Wheeler On or about October 15. there will be completed

another building project giving distinction and

beauty to our expanding community. Ideally locat ed is the new Michigan State Highway Mainte nance Garage on a triangular plot of ground. The "highway" triangle is bounded on each side by a highway, new US-23, old CS-23. and a cross-over road. It is located directly southwest of the city and comprises twenty-two acres of heavy secondgrowth timber, which, when landscaped, will be

one of the beauty spots along the new CJS-23. The property was a gift to the Highway Department from Kelley Island Lime and Transport Company and the .Michigan Limestone & Chemical Company.

Due to the poor location garage and the inadequate and necessary equipment, quite justified. Also, our

of the present Highway storage room lor trucks the new building was highways become more

extensive each year, requiring more equipment to build and maintain.

Maintenance equipment has

to keep up with highway expansion in order to do a good job. and it is well known that our Highway Dept. does a good job. Of special interest to us is snow removal requiring heavy equipment, the lack of which many years ago caused a certain group of our personnel a disagreeable hike from I'osen north.

No names mentioned.

Construction began on the new garage last win

ter. Several contracts were let on separate phases of construction and we are glad to note thai our

local contractors are doing most of the work. Ma terial costs and engineering are paid for by the Highway Dept., while all labor is required by W. I'. A. in charge of Mr. S. liurch. Mr. A. M. biggis project engineer for the Highway Dept. It is estimated that the total project wil' cost S'>U.OUi.).():.) 1438

to be shared about equally between W'.I'.A. and the Highway Dept.

The building is 110 ft. x 113 ft. made of mono lithic concrete except the roof, which is featured by the use of precast concrete beams and slabs. The northeast

corner is of circular construction

giving distinction to the design. Through the cen ter there is ample room for trucks and heavy equip ment with added storage room on each side for

smaller equipment. At the front are offices, show ers and lavatory. Set well back from the new high way it allows plenty of room for truck maneuvers without interfering with passing traffic. This con dition is particularly bad at the present garage. The coarse aggregate was produced by Calcite to

conform t<> 10A Specifications required by the Highway Dept. This aggregate was taken from Storage during freezing weather by running con veyors P-l-2, F-13 and deflecting the stone to the ground from the fines loading bin by a special chute made by Max and his gang. It is interesting to note

that

Calcite

contracted

local

truck

drivers

to haul this stone and over 600 lÂŤ>ns were loaded

by No. 21 shovel, hauled ami dumped at the build ing site three miles away by seven trucks in eight hours.

Considerable landscaping is to be done on the "Highway" triangle and in this connection the Highway Dept. has put one n\ its own shovels in

the vicinity of No. 7 shovel to dig lake storage stone for use as fill. A fleet of highway trucks is hauling the stone and approximately 5.000 cu. yds. are required. For several years this project has been anticipat ed and now its completion will mark another step in the progress of our community.

Changes Made In Boat Fueling Station Lnj ^/eoicjs. <zf\. J.OHZ5. Hack in the year of 1925. the idea of coaling ships at Calcite harbor was entertained.

Several studies

of the problem were made, and in the season of 1927. construction was started on our present coal ing plant for ships. The essential parts of this plant are ground stor age piles for coal, a track hopper, a loading tower with bins on each side of the loading slip and a sys tem of belt conveyors to transport coal from the track hopper to the required points. During the course of the years one of the ad ditions to our plant was a lay-up harbor for boats

of the

Bradley Transportation Company.

This

area was conveniently located and happened to lie adjacent to the ground storage coal piles and di rectly in the area over which the tracks ran from storage to points in the lower Yard. As the layup harbor became larger, the tracks and related

coal-handling equipment interfered so a change had to be made, and the old equipment was re moved.

The many people using the plant highways to the loading docks were surprised recently to see some swift changes taking place at the parking space on the fines side of the loading slip. Gone was the old viaduct and railroad fill leading to the coaling station hopper. Heretofore, coal was loaded into hopper bottom dump cars by crane or small shovel,

(lone was the track with its wonder

ful but fearful curves. Replacing this equipment are the Yard trucks and a newly constructed ramp.

We now have a larger parking space and more room lor plant traffic.

We have an easier, more

economical and more efficient method of handlingboat fuel and the good housekeeping angle with its relation to safe practices makes this change in our plant's countenance a very agreeable one to all. To those unacquainted with the facilities for

coaling ships at the Port of Calcite. we might ex plain that there is a four-bin tower on each side of the slip where lump or slack coal can be stored.

Each tower has a 400-ton capacity. The load ing shuttles on each tower are lined up with the loading shuttle from the stone storages so that most ships can be coaled while they are taking on cargo. The shuttle conveyors carry the fuel at a rate of

800 tons per hour so you see that a boat requiring 200 tons of fuel can lie serviced in a very few minutes with no delay in loading cargo. About 65,000 tons of fuel per year is handled through this equipment. Some other changes relative to the storage and

handling of coal has been the change of the lump

This method of supplying the coaling station has proven so satisfactory that the method has been

coal storage from the west to the north break wall.

permanently adopted instead of it being a tempo rary measure. Two new fifteen-yard dump trucks will soon arrive to provide sufficient transporta

boats and the replacement of steam locomotives

tion.

Because of the increased use of stokers on

the

at our plant with the Diesel-Electric type, the ton nage of lump coal handled has been reduced so that a smaller storage will suf- (Continued on page 1452)

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ing the markers was used!'"

And we understand

that they were placed to make the flow of traffic steady, but safe. Certainly they wen- not placed with the idea of placing hardships on anyone. The effectiveness of the stop signs depends en

tirely upon us as individuals. Having to stop might irk you at the time, but it is always protecting you.

Stop streets are definitely established. now no excuse for not knowing.

There is

You asked the

council to act. They did. It's our turn to "STOP."

Those Vv no Have Passed Away The following deaths have occurred in the fam ilies of our employees since the last issue of "Cal cite Screenings": Mrs. Anna M. Peltz on June 2. 1941. Mrs. Peltz was the mother of Alfred Peltz of the Machine

Shop. Funeral services were held by Rev. C. G. Althoff.

Interment was in Rogers City Memorial

Park.

William Cruder on June 25. 1941. He was tinfather of John Bruder of the Drilling Department. Funeral services by Rev. S. J. Francis preceded burial in Rogers City Memorial Park. Mrs. Ernest Meyer on July 10, 1941. Mrs. Meyer was the mother of Walter Meyer, drill foreman;

Alva Meyer of the Drilling Department and Earl Meyer of the Power Department. Rev. S. J. Fran

"STOP"—The citizens of Rogers City have seen this word often of late. Recently stop signs were

cis held the funeral services.

installed throughout the city—every intersection

in Rogers City Memorial Park.

has its markings. We can remember not so long ago when the city fathers were roundly criticized for not taking a definite stand on marking the streets of our city so that the flow of traffic could be controlled Safe

Interment took place

The father of Charles Pohelia of the Str. W. I\ White:

The father of George Hoy of the Str. B. H. Tay lor ; and

The father of Albert Goodreau-of the Str. I'.. II.

ly and systematically. Usually all governmental agencies are swayed by public opinion, and so we have the present stop signs with the system ol traffic control that goes with them. Now we have a few people at least who are condemning the city's law-making agencies for sowing stop signs around

Taylor passed away this summer.

town

rather than what not to do—to be positive rather

at random

with

no consideration

for

the

poor motorist. Because we go on record as being interested in the safety movement everywhere and because we

know why and how the city council acted on this measure, we offer these few lines in explanation. First, an increase in traffic on our city streets can be expected, especially during summer months. While we have not had many accidents, an increase of uncontrolled traffic would certainly bring acci dents to our door. Citizens' lives and property are at stake and so the protection of stop signs. A

very good reason, don't you think? Secondly, no high-powered salesman was respon sible for the purchase of these many signs, but they were obtained after a thorough survey had been made of city traffic. This survey was made with

the help of state highway department traffic en gineers.

Thirdly, some of you ask—"What system of plac 1440

"Calcite Screenings" extends its deepest sym

pathy to the bereaved families of the deceased. Safety Instructions It is said that the general policy of safety instruc tion should be to tell the individual what to do

than negative. In some instances where workers were told to

do some things and not to do others in order to be safe, they became confused when emergencies arose. They did what they should not have done and refrained from doing what they should have done.

"We thoroughly believe that if there were more DO's and fewer DON'T's, the result of safety cam

paigns would be more gratifying. A simple campaign of DONTs does not explain to the individual how to cope with the situation. We have many different types of goggles avail able at the Storehouse. Every workman should see to it that he has the type best suited for his particular type of job.

For defense, buy United States Savings Bonds.

United Service Organization Drive A

ship is near the $1,200.00 mark, exceeding our quota by $350.00.

trreat ouccess AFTER the induction of men into the

service of army and navy, it became ap

parent that some way had to be found to furnish recreational and religious facil

This is the service that the Civilian Army is per

forming in our defense efforts. A service for the boys in the army and navy to help develop morale, by programs of recreation, religious service and

It was decided to

education, which is as important as the military

erect about three hundred large buildings in cities

training in camps. It's because every one realized the need of this program, that the committee received such fine cooperation, in assisting us in this campaign and the generous response by the people of this com munity that made the campaign the success that it was. This was a Patriotic Duty, and we believe the citizens of this community have fulfilled it.

ities for these men.

adjacent to the training centers. The Federal Government will build and equip the necessary club houses and community centers; however, some other method had to be found for

the raising of funds to staff and operate these buildings. A meeting, of the leaders of the various service

and religious organizations, was held and at this meeting it was decided to pool all the efforts and energies of all the organizations into one single or ganization which would assist in the Campaign Drive, staff and operate these service centers. The

Campaign Chairman: J. S. Blasky. Campaign Director: Rev. L. A. Linn. Publicity Chairman: W. H. Whiteley.

"I Think" And "They Say" Gossip, half-baked ideas, superficial opinions, ex pressions of remorse are almost invariably intro duced by "I think," when actually how many of us really think? The popular concept of "thinking" may be divid ed into three parts—worrying, wishful desire and the rare art of thinking. Let us consider "worrying." This can be divided into remorse, regret for what might have been, and anxiety over things that may happen, but seldom do. Obviously, worrying is remote from thinking. Far too many say "I think" when, in reality, they are simply worrying. "Wishful desiring" is quite another aspect of "thinking" and can be day dreams; ability disabled by laziness, either mental or physical; queer men tal quirks- or lack of motivation because someone hasn't taken the liberty of a well placed kick prop erly adjusted to the posterior parts of the human

Treasurer: S. E. Salomon.

anatomy.

A meeting of this committee was held a few days

What then is real thinking? Well, we would say there are two channels of thought. One tears

result was UNITED SERVICE ORGANIZATION.

The goal for the National Fund was set at $10,765,000. Our quota in Presque Isle County is $2,500.00 and for Rogers Township $850.00. Upon receipt of a letter from Thomas E. Dewey, National Campaign Chairman for the United Ser vice Organization, asking for our cooperation in Presque Isle County in assisting to raise our quota towards the National Campaign Fund, a meeting, of a number of the interested citizens in this com

munity, was held in the Post Office Building on June 2, 1941, and the following committee was elected:

later at the Brooks' Hotel to which were invited.

from this source will amount to about $190.00. To date, the amount received for Rogers Town

some of the representatives of the various town ships in Presque Isle County, and it was decided at that meeting that each township should organ ize their own campaign committee and be respon sible for raising the quota assigned to their town ships. A special Gift Committee started the drive in Rogers City. This committee consisted of Rev. C. T. Skowronski, Rev. L. A. Linn, and John S. Blasky. This committee received contributions in the amount of $520.00. It was decided by the local committee that the town should be canvassed by lady solicitors, and a meeting was called at the St. John's Lutheran School for that purpose. About thirty ladies re

sponded to the call and assumed the responsibility of soliciting funds for the United Service Organi zation.

To date, these solicitors received contribu

tions in the amount of $520.00. Voluntary contribu tions on the various boats of the Bradley Transpor tation Company have also been received. A total

down and is destructive, the other creates or builds.

Both are worthwhile if headed in the right direction. By destructive thought we do not mean aimless criticism—anyone can criticize and snicker "it won't work." Destructive thought is valuable only when it opines that a project will not work and points out with irreputable logic why it will not. It acts as a brake when we become too optimistic. The greatest of all thought process is that which creates, constructs or dreams of future real ities.

THINKING—we leave it to you. What a vast majority of us really do is worry, regret, criticize, envy, indulge in wishful longing and then lure our selves into believing that what "I think" and "they say" is the real thing. "They say!" Who? Well, those of us whose an swers are predicated upon nothing stronger than the mental offerings of "I think" and "they say."

Doing what can't be done is the glory of living. 1441

Dpealong Of

AiMLatteiuir I JkotograpJ ly Lnj tzs-foivaid J-. J.olm±on When we speak of amateur photographers, most

of us, no doubt, think of the fellows who gp about with liny candid cameras "shooting" pictures of people in embarrassing situations, or standing on their heads to get some unusual "angle" shot. True, this type of fellow is an amateur, but he is

hire?

Is it interesting?

Does it tell the story?

In the picture of the group with lamb, below, the background is kept simple by using a low camera angle, thus making the sky the background. The grouping is unified to center interest on what the

only a part of the great brotherhood of amateur

people and lamb arc doing. When taking pictures, watch these two things—backgrounds am] subject

photographers.

arrangement, and you will sec your work improve!

The man

with the cheapest of

box cameras belongs as well as some of the finest

pictorialists of the day with their expensive equip ment. Amateurs might be roughly classified by: (1) the type of equipment they use, (2) by the

amount of developing and printing they do for themselves, and (3) by the kind of pictures they make.

Now. most of us belong to the box camera school, or use cameras that are relatively simple to operate. Xot many of us go out picture-taking

loaded down with an exposure meter, range finder, depth of focus scales and tricky cameras, so we shall confine ourselves to fundamentals. There are some of us who have discovered the fun of

processing our own film and making our own prints. Photo fans of this type are apt to make a dark room of the family bathroom ever so often, taking over wash bowl and bath tub and staining

the best bath towels with hypo and developer. But most of us simply take our exposed film to the nearest drug store and then wait impatiently until our prints are finished. So. since we do not have

complicated equipment or do our own processing, we need only to consider what kind of pictures we take and how to improve them. Before we can do any real picture-taking, we must understand our cameras. livery camera, no

matter how inexpensive or how costly, has its limitations. So let's not expect our equipment to do good work when lighting conditions and dis tance are not

favorable.

the

directions

that come with the camera and do a little experi menting to determine its capabilities. The above

picture of an old fence in a farmyard illustrates one type of picture that is easy to get with a simple box camera.

Xow that we know our cameras, let's begin tak ing some really good pictures. Perhaps careless ness spoils more shots than any other failing. To aim and snap is not enough ; aim and consider—then shoot. How is the background? Is it cluttered up and messy? Mow is the grouping in the pic1442

In order to stimulate

an interest

in amateur

photography among employees, the Michigan Limestone & Chemical Company is offering a fivedollar prize for the best picture submitted by an employee between now and October 1, 1941. Only employees, other than office workers are

eligible. Any type of camera may be used. Any size picture is acceptable. Photograph the sub jects you like best—your children, your pets, your

fellow workers, etc. The winner and runners-up will be announced in the next issue of the "Screen

ings."

We look for a number of entries.

It s JinapoFtant

'afety In Vacation kj m&am \f01U1 Â§aak Vacation time is to most of us a period of free dom from worry and work, a chance to play and to enjoy the beauties of nature. But all too often, the grim figure of tragedy enters the scene. An overturned boat, a demolished auto, painful burns, a bandaged limbâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;all mute reminders that some where, somehow, carelessness crowded out good judgment and the inevitable accident resulted. Next to automobile accidents, water and beach

sports are perhaps the most hazardous vacation time amusements. Each year thousands of peo ple suffer needlessly from sunburn. The cardinal rule for acquiring a mere tan is to take it easy! A little exposure each day until the skin has become sufficiently pigmented to withstand long exposure to the sun's rays will not only prevent

the possibility of dangerous burns, but will pro duce a more even and lasting tan. Jf the skin is particularly sensitive, there are several excellent sun tan lotions and creams on the market which

are efficacious in preventing undue sunburn.

Inexperienced swimmers are very apt to get into difficulty. The tendency to show off and swim out beyond their depth, and overconfidence in the safeness of water balls, water wings, inner tubes, etc.. account for a good share of the water accidents.

No one. particularly children, who cannot swim should be allowed to float out beyond shallow water while using one of the above-mentioned contraptions.

The young lad in the picture above agreed to illustrate this point. As long as he hangs on to the iunertube. and nothing happens to deflate it, he will be perfectly safe But should he forget fully float out into deep water and accidentally slip out of the tube his life would be jeopardized. The overcrowding and inexperienced handling of boats also accounts for a large number of summer time accidents.

If you own your own boat it is undoubtedly strongly and well built, and you know its capacity. But if you must rent a boat, be careful. Insist on sturdy boats with plenty of free board and. above all, do not overload the craft.

Most ordinary rowboats are designed to carry three or four persons safely. With each additional passenger over that limit you increase the hazards

twofold. There are plenty of so-called suicide crafts around the lakes which Unscrupulous dockmen will attempt to rent to you. They are nar row, shallow, old and poorly constructed. Avoid them if you value your life!

Very few people ever die of poison ivy. But an interesting point to remember is that NO ONE is immune to it. Some persons have gone for forty years without being affected, only to break out with severe cases of the poisoning. Learn to recognize it and avoid it when possible. If you should become exposed to it. wash the affected parts in strong soap water and report to a phy sician immediately. The signs, "pasteurized milk" and "drinking water approved for public/' are posted for your safety and health. Watch for them. The comely miss in the picture. Alice Klee. daugh ter of .Mr. and Mrs. Victor Klee. typifies countless thousands of vacationists all over the country. She is enjoying the cool lake breezes, the warm sunshine and clean air of the great out of doors. By exercis ing just a little care and caution she can hope to re

turn to her work-a-day activities healthy, happy and ready for what the next year will bring;. 1443

we provoke patience, therefore, we should exer cise it on the part of our children. Praise them for the efforts they make and think twice before

criticizing them too often, and if you see you must make an issue because of a happening or condition see that you finish it. follow it through. Hell) them to see the right from the wrong. A good heart to heart talk now and then by father and son or mother and daughter will clear the stormclouds from many a sky.

A List Of New Arrivals Since the last issue of "Calcite Screenings" daughters have been born to the following em ployees :

Jacqueline Jill to .Mr. and Mrs. Glen Paradise on April 24, 1941. Mr. Paradise is employed by the Bradley Transportation Company. Carol Ann to Mr. and Mrs. Louis P. Urban on

x ride And Jratience This business of building future citizens for our country is not so easy as it at first may seem. It isn't a new experience. It has been going on for years, and our parents and those before them had the same difficulties and perplexities that at times seem so momentous to some of us present-day par ents. And as we live through this experience it becomes more and more obvious that

we should

occasionally look at life through the eyes o!" the little fellow and that if we want pride we must have patience, Many times it is easier to find fault with chil

dren than to praise them.

Children get under the

feet of parents so much, both literally and figur atively, that we very easily slip into the habit of constant reproof. We do not easily slip into the

habit of approval for the many sweet and pleas ant things the}' do. Children as they grow older, make many efforts we do not recognize. .Many times they show self-restraint toward teasing rel atives or family friends. We seldom notice this

and seldom praise them for it.

How little of this

same self-restraint we would show under similar circumstances we would hate to admit.

There are many kinds of parents, and some of us have traits more peculiar than those of the children. Some parents enjoy their children most when they are babies, some when they are in their early teens, and some when they are really grown

Up.

Luckily most parents have love and patience

and understanding all along the way. We believe that too often parents expect too much from their growing childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;are too quick to blame and too slow to praise. The nearer our children come to us in maturity the more critical we are prone to become. Children should grow in judgment as they grow older, but they do not do so over night. The wider their activities and

the

more inde

pendent they become, the more mistakes they can make. 1444

In our own actions there are times when

June 10. 1941. Mr. Urban is a Bradley Transpor tation Company employee.

Claire Frances to Mr. and Mrs. Philip Kania on June 22. 1941. Mr. Kania is employed in the Track Department. Janice Carol to Mr. and Mrs. Lester Banwon on July 1, 1941. Mr. Bannon is employed by the

Bradley Transportation Company. Carol Lee to Mr. and Mrs. Emil Schaedig on July 5. 1941. Mr. Schaedig is employed in the

Transportation Department. Geua Frances to Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Jones on July 9, 1941. Mr. Jones is an employee of the Bradley Transportation Company. Kay Eileen to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Piechan on July 19, 1941. Mr. Piechan is employed in the Storehouse.

Cynthia Joan to Mr. and Mrs. John Smolinski on July 24. 1941. Mr. Smolinski is employed in

the Mill Department. Sons were born to the following employees: Neil Earl to Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Wenzel on May 20, 1941. Mr. Wenzel is employed in the Power Department.

Edwin Joseph to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Smolinski on June 10. 1941. Mr. Smolinski is employed in the Shovel Department. Donald Wayne to Mr. and Mrs. Herbert liaselhuhn on June 22. 1941. Mr. Has

elhuhn is employed in the Yard Department. Michael Thomas

Mr.

and

Mrs. Eli Mulka on July 17. 1941. .Mr. Mulka is employed in the Mill Department. Best wishes to these new ar

rivals and their parents. Rememberâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;it's not much consolation to tell the

friends who visit you in the hospital that it was the other guy's fault. You must be on guard every min ute against the mistakes of the other fellow. Look out for the driver who doesn't look out for you.

We think the above picture will be of unusual interest to our local readers.

This is the crew at

I locft's Mill back in the years of 1907 or 1908. Most of these fellows are still alive and many arc em

ployees of the Michigan Limestone & Chemical Company. We hope the picture will revive many pleasant memories for the older residents of Rog ers City. The youngsters seated in front from left to right are Walter Meyer. Ernest Meyer Jr.. Lrvin Kuhlinan. Richard

Hamann,

Max

Kuhlman.

Max

Kramer. John Heller, Reuben Schultz and Arthur Voigt. Those in the back from left to right are Ernest Meyer. Minard Dawson. Alfred Gruelke. Win. Hoch. Erwin Adrian. Ed. Adrian, Fred Heller,

Rhinardt Zinke, Henry Koehler. Win. Dode, Fred Radka. Wm. Adrian. Walter Kuhlman, Gus Ham ann.

Alfred

Kuhlman.

Wm.

Hamann.

Wm. F.

There are 150.000 blind persons in the United

States. 15.000 are completely blind because of in dustrial accidents. Wear your goggles when chip ping or grinding. Gus Schaedig started construction on a runny looking piece of equipment this sprim Hi's friends thought he might be trying to develop the long-sought after perpetual motion, but it has turned out to be a Ferris Wheel arrangement for displaying flower boxes on his front lawn, (ins is one of our proud home-owners and keeps his place looking ship-shape.

Will somebody kindly inform Louis Rickle that the reason his work trousers and

truck seat are

worn out is because he does too much squirming around in one spot. Arlo Bruning says that Louie's

Schultz. Oswald Voigt, Harry Manke, E. B. Rich ards. Ed Voigt, Ehinold Dode. Alfred Erkfitz. Al fred Basel. George Wenzel, Louis Reiger, Fred

shoes never wear out.

Walters and Dan David.

pared to work another hour when the shovel crew left the job. Lie still thinks that the other fellows only put in a seven-hour day as his watch said three o'clock when the crew called it quits.

We are indebted to Arthur Voigt, crane oper ator in the Yard Department, for this interesting

photograph, It was a surprise t" us to hear that Dominic. Micketti was such an expert fisherman. We have al ways known him as a good gardener, but never a fisherman until some of his freinds in

the track

crew told us about Dominic's big catch of bull heads out at the Spratt Dam. Me fished long and hard catching enough to fill a big milk can, and then with the excitement and all he tipped the can

Is your watch still slow, Jimmy?

Jim Congonti,

the energetic pitman on No. 7 shovel was all pre

Jake Dembny has never gone trout fishing, has he ever tasted this good variety of fish. all know that "Porky" Bruning is one of the ter or at least lucky trout fishermen, and he kind enough to bring Jake a few nice ones so

nor We bet was that

he could have a taste of what real fish are like.

Well. Jake was certainly glad to get the fish and forgot to take them home . . . at least he forgot

over losing most of his catch back in the river.

until his nose told him that something was wrong

Dominic was so anxious to reclaim his losses that

with his shanty. He wondered who was pulling the smelly trick until he discovered the forgotten

all fish other fellows caught after that was claimed by him.

brook trout. IN 5

Carelessness and accidents go together, just like bacon and eggs.

We are told that the absent-minded professor and the love-smitten young man have much in common.

And we were also told that friend Chris

Beukema spent a delightful week-end with the girl friend and "somehow or other" carried his roommate's pocketbook away by mistake. And on that same trip the young man with head in the clouds had to be excused for not seeing all the signs that he should have seen. Oh, to be young

and enjoy the opportunities of youth! As told by George Pilarskiâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Mrs. Nowaczvk says to husband. Ike. "Our pet rooster is fat and ready for the pan. Let's get him in shape for Sunday dinner." Being a kind-hearted man and devoted to his pet. Ike decided that a shotgun death would

be the least painful to bird and executioner. Using a little cracked corn for bait. Ike coaxed the bird

within range and let fire.

He just caught the tip

of the beautiful red comb, and across the fields

went mister rooster with Ike in pursuit.

Finally

the kind-hearted man had to use the old-fashioned

block and hatchet to be sure of having his meal of golden brown fried chicken.

Joe Waytosck may be quite a bear hunter, but when it comes to porcupine, Joe has to admit de feat. All he could bring back to the Garage as a trophy of his encounter with one of the spiny den

izens of the forest was a quill, firmly imbedded in his head.

A pair of pliers soon relieved his dis

comfort, however.

Aaron Smith claims Long Lake is still a good

producer of the finny tribe.

Must be it's slipping

though as we haven't heard a thing from Noah or Harold Pollock, and Griffin

Pines has been con

spicuous by his silence this season. There is quite a race on for honors as to who is the best fisherman at Lake Nettie.

Edwin Radka and

Erwin Joppich claim the honors, but your inquiring reporter found out that it is Reverend Linn and Fred Schmekelâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;so don't believe those other lads.

Did you hear the tale of the burned shirt?

One

of those nice warm days our good friend Joe Pcnglase was out to Grand Lake giving some instruc tions to his landscape gardener, whom he noticed gestulating more or less wildly at him which Joe interpreted as the gardener's way of acknowledg ing instructions until suddenly he was taken with a severe burning pain in the pit of his stomach. When he sought to relieve by rubbing, he found hewas on fire. Better put a spark arrester on those cigars. Joe. Albert Schultz told Theodore whether the word was incision,

Haselhuhn that decision or ad

hesion, it all meant hospital and doctors to him. We are glad to report that after being hurt in ;i bad automobile accident. Albert is able to return to the job again. 1440

We have a striper in our midst of no mean ability, and suggest if you wain a good job of painting and striping done on your boat that you see Ernest Adrian.

Remember the tent show that came to our town

this summer? They had some very convincing ad vertising about the all-girl program and more beauties than one could count. Well, being a city father. Fred Fisch had to attend to see that the

good citizens got their money's worth of clean amusement, and

to make sure

that

Fred didn't

forget his duties. Ella Reinke was there to do a little checking . . . Marry Meharg said it was a good show.

When a man strolls away from home of an eve ning with just his house slippers on. we know that he didn't intend to go very far. However, when Pat Patterson returned the house slippers were worn through and some of Butch's fair cousins

out around llillman way had enjoyed an evening of dancing with Pat. It's a wise man that knows how to overcome a

poor memory. Says Tori Kelley to Happy Hopp one morning. "I just found a memorandum on my desk for you to take a load of drill casing to the other end of the quarry. 1 think I wrote that memo to myself yesterday."

We all enjoy seeing a well-kept house and yard, and Adolph Redman has beautified his home by thoughtful planting and careful gardening. The rose bush he displays here is one of his most prized possessions, and one he can well

enjoy.

With a smile of contentment after his winter's

work. Arnold Nagle says this is all the finest lum ber now. The pile no doubt is higher than it looks

and if we could see on the other side we probably would see a crew of men and a

team of horses.

Arnold nevertheless isn't following lumbering as a trade.

Estate

For we hear he has turned to the Real

Business.

Lie

is developing twenty-one

acres in the City Limits.

The

former

property and the Bradley Estate.

Maurer

Good Luck,

Arnold!

We are told of a celebration, and we all like cel ebrating especially should the occasion be our 25th wedding anniversary. The folks gave the William llcllers a rousing time, and we all hope to be around when they make it their fiftieth.

Even with the modern methods of transporta

tion, the youngsters of today still like to "play

Robert Hamilton, quarry foreman, doesn't have to tell us that he is proud of his first grandchild. The young man is the son of Mr. and Mrs. "Cully" Hamilton, and is named after grandfather Robert. Bob is also happy in the arrival of a second grand child. Mr. and Mrs. William Calder (Dora Hamil ton) of Detroit, announced the birth of a son. John Hamilton Calder, on Thursday. July 24th. so Bob and Mrs. Hamilton are doubly happy. Two mariners. Raymond and Lee. went to sea in a skiff.

If the wind had been stronger, we would

chronicle no longer of these two fishermen. May be some day they will learn to run that motor.

Bob Pat/.er is one who believes in making hay, or rather growing wheat,' while the sun shines. Bob took this way of making sure that his family

would have plenty of bread this winter.

Besides

the comfortable feeling it gives him to contem

in a group they have a train. This is one of the long slow freights and is carrying quite a load of happy boys and girls. Remember those summer

plate the full larder. Bob says that he got a good many enjoyable hours out of working in his wheat field during his leisure time. We're still waiting to hear whether Bob got the four barrels of flour he predicted, or the two bar

vacations of the years gone past?

rels that some others predicted.

train." Any time they have more than one wagon

V When it came to erect

ing the new towers for the Radio Station at Cal cite. the Work fell to Lawrence Bellmore ami

John Smolinski Jr. And a very good job they did of it. too.

I .awrence and

John seem to be most happy when they are up in the air working on a job of this kind. The erection was com

pleted in record time with only the two of them working on it. and better still, without a mishap—

all of which bespeaks well of the plan and

This his listeners could not

so informed him

said. "Honest to gosh,

whereupon Frank

fellows, that's right.

haven't had a word since Saturday noon." And everyone knows there isn't any mail on Sunday in Rogers City but it was a long time to Frank. Andrew Wiesnewski carries so much cherry pie in his lunch pail that he is called "Lilly Roy" after the pie eater of story and song.

Pilarski and his

member of the Str. Bradley's crew . . . The young man pictured in the inner tube on page 1443 is Billy

track crew down by No. 7 shovel are not bothered by animals, but they have difficulty putting in track on account of the gulls' nests and young. All wild love Nature she loves in return, and will

richly reward with the best things of this world— not money and titles, horses and carriages—but with bright and happy thoughts, contentment and peace of mind.

The summer population around Lake Nettie is growing by leaps and bounds. Bill Streich employ ed all his cement mixing ability for the neighbors and then built a beautiful basement for his own

Bill says, "The foundation is the main

thing." His better half, however, thinks the carpenter work is just as important and knows how to make a saw and hammer talk, too.

believe and

Our photograph on page 1442 shows Mrs. Martin Joppich and daughter Gail. "Hubby" Martin is a

two young men.

cottage.

n't heard from them."

these

workmanship Frank

There comes a lime in the affairs of man when

he is apt to lose all sense of proportions . . . for in stance, at 'LOO a. in. on a Monday morning, a prom inent personage in the Power Department was asked how the vacation trip of a certain young lady (Who. during the school year looks after the intellect of our Rogers City offspring) was pro gressing, he replied, "Gosh, I don't know. I have

At last we know

why some of these cottages, and homes as well, get

finished so fast. The secret is the good wife knows how to do things. Close up of John and Babe on Radio Tower.

Palchkowski. sou of Slokermau

Patehkowski of

the Str. Munson . . . The gang of water splashers

on page 1444 are Dale Basel, Dick Wing. Fred Liedtke. Tom Land). Bill Dagner. Jack Spiekhout, Art Stewart, Ralph Lrieksou and Durwood Joppich. All but Jack Spiekhout are sons of Bradley Transpor tation and Michigan Lime employees. "Screenings" photographers are always grateful for those who so willingly pose for our pictures. Your coopera

tion helps to make an interesting magazine. Alter all is said and done—it takes fellows like

Rudolph Kreft to catch the big fish, and he doesn't make much fuss about it, either. And those Lake Xettieites just can't see how he does it.

The topic of conservation out around the drills is Waller Meyer's wonderful garden. We didn't see the place as Walt keeps his property well hid den, but some of the boys say it is a show place

indeed. One fellow tells that the cabbage crop is good for six kegs of sauerkraut and the others tell of the wonderful easy chair with foot rest that is used by Walt while the "Missus" does the weed ing and watering. More and more do wi hear of Security, anil after all it's what we are all striving for. but when it comes to a sense of security we believe George

Wing has it personified.

The day before fishing

season opened when all the boys were wondering how the fish would lie biting the next day. friend

George pipes up and says, "Well, boys, tomorrow night at this time I'll be sitting down to a nice fish dinner." And sure enough the morning following. George came back from the lake so stuffed with fish—the bones were sticking through— and he couldn't gel his clothes off. Must be nice to be

able to plan ahead just when you're going to eat fish, eh fellows? In this particular instance, how ever, we think the wife and Chet delivered the fish. 1448

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Caught in action! Theodore Llaselhuhn, Walter Pilarski and Ernest Bruning doing some of the work preparatory to a blast. We have all heard of Jacob's Ladder, haven't we? Well Earl Nagel has tried to reproduce it at his cottage—32 steps from the lake to the front porch—straight up. Earl says it's quicker to slide down. Quicker it may be. but safe, we doubt. It's a nice place. L.arl.

Without trying it, how many dimes can be placed

on a half dollar without any of them over-lapping or extending beyond the edge of the larger coin? Center picture below—The pride of Second As

sistant Engineer Harold Nidy of the Sir. John G. Munson. Mrs. Nidy and son James Harold proudly pose for "Screenings" photographer.

Ably supervised by his young son, George Sobeck of the Mill Department is busily engaged in raising some "vittles" for next winter's table. We hope that they taste every bit as good as George antici pates.

Henry Fleming is the strong man of the garage crew. Ralph O'Toole proved it one day when he asked Hank to lift the tongue on a carry-all scrap er. It was an easy-looking job, but Henry soon found that Ralph had a big grin on his face when the tongue wouldn't lift. Some foliage on bushes and trees block out visibility on corners and turns. It is well to al low for it.

Llorn is seen here piloting one of these modern

The Summer issue of Screenings would not be complete without at least one fish picture. But it is seldom that we have the opportunity of pictur ing as fine a specimen as the one Cash Budnick of the Drill Dept. is holding. Evidently Cash knows

"iron horses" into the crusher house.

where the big ones are.

Below is the first photograph we have obtained of the interior of our new Diesel locomotives. "Tim"

1449

Adolph Radka is the proud owner of some twin calves. While working with his crew, he expressed the need for some articles and immediately John Kapala and Nick Carter had a solution for Adolph's

tV« Jl roanisc

1 o JL/Ove, iioiioF, amu

wants.

John has a lot of old bricks that he doesn't

want and thought they should be worth at least one calf. Nick was willing to supply'Adolph's wants for some second-hand tires and would strip those of his car for the other calf.

Wilbert Pardike and Mrs. Edith Zentpel were united in marriage on May 4. 1941, by Rev. Louis Linn. Mr. Pardike is an employee of the Bradley Transportation Company. William O. Cherette of the Mill Department was united in marriage to Evelyn O'Dell on Mav 10. 1941. by Rev. C. T. Skovvronski. Mr. Harold Partyka was married to Theresa Kapala on May 10. 1941, by Rev. C. T. Skovvronski. Mr. Partyka is a Bradley Transportation Company employee.

Julian Yarch and

Evangeline Smigelski were

married on June 7. 1941, by Rev. Dean John Gatzke at Alpena. Mr. Yarch is employed by the Bradley Transportation Company. Stanley Gabrysiak was wed to Julia Darga on June 21, 1941. by Rev. C. Szyper. Mr. Gabrysiak is employed by the Bradley Transportation Com pany.

Ferd Limberg of the Bradley Transportation Company was married to Miss Betty Hein on June

25. 1941." by Rev. Louis A. Linn. Foster Jackson and Marion Town were united in marriage on June 26. 1941, by Rev. Paul R. Havens of Detroit. Mr. Jackson is employed in the I.aboratory Department, William L. Conley and Clara D. Rieger were married on July 26, 1941, by Rev. Herman lleinecke. Mr. Conley is employed in the Electrical Department. To all our newly weds we extend our heartiest congratulations and best wishes for a happy mar

"Mose" Basel, who

was considered the legal authority on the deal, was

willing to settle for the milk thai Adolph didn't need after the calves were gone. "It all sounds like

gangster methods to me," says Adolph. Never overload a scaffold.

John Darga of the Track Department is another of our many employees building a home out on the acre lots at Petersville. The large white house with the blue roof belongs to John. Howard Goetsch found out that he was so tall that the Coast Guard couldn't use him. but that

the army has been around on schedule. to you. I toward.

Good luck

The word "shingle" may mean anything from a type of haircut to a skin affliction, but to Eric Pardike and Louis Hornbacher of the Carpenter gang, a shingle is something to put on a roof along with a whole lot of others in order to keep out weather. We didn't ask the boys how many nails they pounded (or missed) or any of the other vital statis tics usually associated with a roofing job. but we do know that they accomplished a tricky job effi ciently and safely. More power to them !

ried life.

Bill Streich (an experienced fisherman) giving Charles Ohlrich a little sound advice: "Pike are too wise to bite on all these artificial

baits. The only way to catch them is on frogs. You- know one time when 1 was pike fishing at Lake Nellie. I was using frogs for bait and after a half hour of fishing I had so many ah, ah . . ." "Well/' said Charlie, "that was Lake Nettie. Now out at Sunken Lake when T was fishing with frogs, I put a frog on the hook and left the bobber drift out about fifty feet. "Well, after about an hour and a half of fishing. I didn't even have a nibble so I drew my bait back to the boat and what do you think? The frogs in Sunken Lake are even wiser than the pike in Lake Nettie because there was the frog sitting on top of the bobber."

Exit—Bill.

Pedestrians should be seen and not hurt.

1450

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This picture proves that Edwin Radka can keep more things than motors in good trim. Under standing that LM spends most of his spare time luring the big bass out of Lake Nettie, we feel fortunate indeed that the photographer was able to catch Ed so industriously occupied about his at

Like many another employee, Martin Budnick. enjoys puttering around his house, making im provements here and there. We see him here nail ing- the siding on a new vestibule he is adding to his place.

tractive home.

Those who are acquainted with Fred Radka know that he usually has a fine team of horses

Louis Mulka, driller, is a proud man these days! He has a beautiful new home just out of town which occupies most of his tune and thoughts after working hours. Louis says that it's quite a thrill to finally have it finished and ready to live in. There was one cottage put up at Lake Nettie that would even put the fast housing units of our army to shameâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and that was John Bruning's. Started on the night of July third, and all the fam

and is considered to be an excellent teamster. With

prospects of a busy season on the farm and at the plant this year, Fred decided to buy a tractor. Trac tors are very useful farm equipment, but they cer tainly must be tricky to an old-time teamster as the neighbors tell us that Fred hasn't a fence post left on his farm, and Fred himself told some of the

boys that he has climbed every apple tree at least once since he has driven the tractor.

He still must

teach the beast what gee, haw and whoa means.

ily and half of the neighbors slept there the next night. Methinks there was perhaps a certain fem inine touch to that job . . . probably more than one. And speaking of that feminine touch, it's what Otto Zempel and John Bruning didn't have when

ion da}-. Lie has every reason to be proud of these

they tried to start the outboard.

members of his fine family.

Malina and Ger

Here we have Sylvester Durecki proudly posing

with two of his daughters on their First Commun

trude said they had a nice drift anyway, and they

never knew the boys could coax ami plead the way they demonstrated on that poor little out board.

Play safe now. enough!

You'll get a bar]) to play on soon

We found out the other day why we see so much smoke wherever the Quarry Clean-up Crew is work

ing.

Not all that smoke comes from burning tie

piles as yotl think, but from Ross Thornley's pipe. Elmer Radka told us confidential!) that the pipe is one Paul had in school years ago and the tobacco \\>,i:A must have been purchased at the same time. The gang say "Whew."

Leave stunts to the acrobats and do your workas safely as possible. 1451

he lias hL license of i membership in the local sportsmen's club meam< nothing—his attitude and

his actions are all-important.

Why then- are so

many game hogs and violators today when the need for conservation ami cooperation is so ob vious, is hard to understand.

What can these men

be thinking of when they have before them stark

examples of what greed and carelessness have done to our natural resources in the past? There is m> need to go into detail about game violations and greediness in the woods. We all

know plenty of examples of both.

However, we

Would like to ask all thinking men and women

to help in combatting these evils by assuming a more sportsman-like attitude, by cooperating in conserving our wildlife so that all may enjoy it.

man snip

Have You Ever Saved A

Life?

Years of training and years of experience lie behind the deft stroke of the great surgeon's knife,

as he performs a delicate operation. What is real sportsmanship anyway? this term used so often;

What

does

We hear it

mean?

Sportsmanship is a matter of attitude. Perhaps il is a personal matter. We know that different people have different ideas about what constitutes "real sport."

For some the mere joy of getting into the woods or out on a lake is real sporl. Others are not sat isfied until they have their limit or more in fish or game. To some a sportsman is anyone who roams the woods With a shotgun or rifle or fish ing gear regardless of what his attitude might be on matters of wildlife.

We are no longer living in the "good old days" when it was considered quite all right to slaughter game without a thought for the future. Times have changed in matters of wildlife and sports

manship.

Time was when there were relatively

few hunters and fishermen and an abundance of

game. Xow game and fish of all kinds are limited in number—but the army of hunters and fishermen has increased tremendously. It is no longer a matter of supplying a camp with food, but one of providing the most fun for the greatest numlier

of people.

death are in the balanee.

apprehension. Finally, after anxious hours—suc cess! The supreme ability of one man in a mil lion has saved another life.

Most of us can never save a life that way. The surgeon's skill is not ours. Put. by preventing ac

cidents, every one of us can just as surely save lives and safeguard our fellow men against crippling in juries.

We can teach our children the enduring princi ples of safe living. We can correct unsafe prac tices in the places where we work. We can Uphold the authority of our public officials in scientific en gineering and impartial law enforcement. We can

help in organized efforts to spread the gospel of safety to everybody. And. most of all. we can re solve in our own minds to perform no act danger ous to others or ourselves.

Great skill and long training are not needed for this kind of life saving. What we do need—all of us—is a new realization that "I AM my brother's

keeper." Will you accept your personal share of this national responsibility'-'' Will you save a life?

Changes Made in Boat Fueling Station

We must take these tilings into con

sideration when we try to define sportsmanship. The man who enjoys the out-of-doors ; who likes to fish and to hunt ; who is content to get a few fish or rabbits or birds even when he could take

more: who has a thought for the other fellow and for the future—-lie is your true sportsman. For tunately, he represents the vast majority of those who are to be found in

nature's realm.

Men of

Life and

Loved ones tremble in

M'.iiiiiiiucil

lice.

fi'.iii

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The territory that was once a storage for

lump is now to be utilized as a material dock asso ciated with off-season boat repair. A track will be maintained here to provide crane service in hand ling material both on and off ships. The establishing of a winter lay-up harbor for tin- Bradley boats has brought changes in the ap pearance and lay-out of our plant. While the

this type are the ones responsible for the advance

change.^ have been minor, they have been progres

ment of conservation.

sive . - . today they have made a big showing in the developments of the Michigan Limestone ec

On the other hand, there are all too many selfstyled "sportsmen" who break the game laws when they think they can get away with it. The fellow who is a game hog is to be condemned. He is vio

lating every principle of good sportsmanship as it applies to present-day conditions. 1452

The fact that

Chemical Company. We are proud of jobs of this character because it is typical of the ever-progres sive spirit the men and management of the lime stone company have shown towards a better and safer plant.

•

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The following challenge signed by Norman Hoe ft and Harry Meharg issued to Chris Beukema and the engineers: It is understood that you have some golfers in

your group who are pretty cocky and blown-up •

over recent events and scores that they have been lucky enough to make. Now in line with this feeling the accounting end

of the organization feels that they have at least six or seven persons who would consider taking on your bunch of sod-busters some evening this week. We feel that we can take any or all of this elated feeling away from your group. A friendly challenge, don't you think? Well here is the answer, and we think that it is "enufl

said."

The team of After End made up by R. H.

Lucas. P. Ashursl. R. C, Stanbrook, C. J. Wheeler,

C. F. Beukema. L. J. Patterson. George Jones and I). C. (iillanders just took the challengers' team of Forward End composed of Norman Hoe ft. J. H. Meharg. J. P. Kinville. Les Raymond. C. F. Platz, P. Duellgen. F. Fisch and Lloyd Cioodin bv ten holes!

Must be Rogers City is growing . . . new houses

(nice ones, too) springing up all over town, and yet you can't rent a place of any kind. They say that the week-end of the Fourth, whole families

were sleeping in cars. Pete and Tom Montych. the two brothers who work at Calcite and winter in Met/, are prepared for some pleasant auto trips. That nice, new shiny Oldsmobile will sure take you places, boys.

Nice plump broilers for sale by Charles Griwatsch. Charlie says he has about fifty choice chickens to sell each week, and they arc expertly cleaned and ready for the pan. We wondered why Charlie hadn't been doing any fishing this season. You can buy parts for your body, but the legs won't run. the fingers won't feel and the eyes won't see.

Not all the bombing is done in the war areas of Europe- Somebody planted one in Steve Okolowicz' car and along with the noise he had a dis abled motor until a mechanic got the wires un tangled.

have

purposes;

others

Good looking

.Single Good looking, loo

Brunette

Eyes of Blue Large

Lyes (Beautiful) Not too large

Car Owner Pleasant Industrious Devoted

Accommodating Well known—popular

Car Owner

Charming Industrious

Particular Accommodating

Well known—popular

Employed by ML&CCo. Employed by ML&CCo. Likes to travel.

Likes to travel

It is rather unusual to be able to give you a broth er and sister combination for our "Guess Who?"

have

They are both well-known locally and arc our good

Mose Lightfoot. one of the best hod carriers on

eral and meager, but we think sufficient for our

"Great

minds

GIRL

BOY

Single (at present)

wishes."

the job, lost his footing and fell to the street, four stories below.

Mose hit on his head, struck the cement pavement

md went through to the basement. When the foreman went to the basement, expect

ing to find Mose cold and stiff, he met Mose coming up the steps. "Great Scott, man. aren't you killed?" he cried.

friends.

Because of this the above clues are gen

readers to make a perfect score. Our "Guess Who?" in the last issue was Merlin

Peetz. well-known bulldozer operator.

The bicycle season is on again with grown-ups and children, males and females, finding their way onto the streets with their two-wheelers. Bicyclists

may annoy you and they are unpredictable in traf f'uess dat concrete pavement musta broke my fall." fic, but be patient with them for safety's sake.

"X'o," Mose replied, dusting off his clothes. "I

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The Bradley Transportation Company Safety Meetings and Personal News Max: How did you enjoy your vacation. How ard?

Howard: Boy am I glad to get back to get rest ed up! We notice several new and old faces around the

dining-room and mess room tables—among them Charles Lobelia. Glad to have you back. Charlie! After End going on watch: Joe. your clock's fast. S t r . W. F. White--

s a f e t y meetings

Date of Meeting: July 13, 1941. Present: Roland Bryan. Chairman: William Shay. Secretary: Andrew Xedeau. Clarence Elewelling. James Sclke. Edward Voigt. John Zoho, Leo pold Mulka. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p. m. The minutes of the previous meeting were dis cussed. Everything has been carried out with the exception of a small plate to be welded to bulk heads in cargo holds.

Captain Mac-Lean gave a summary of the im portant safety suggestions taken from Lake Car riers' Association Bulletin. The safe operation of the deck machinery was given short discussion. While fueling at Calcite, there is danger of fall ing coal to those on deck. Crew members were

warned to keep clear of coal bunker.

Watchmen

are to notify firemen before starting shuttle belt. Coalpassers made a suggestion of putting guard around test plug in steam line leading to tunnel. Gates in No. 1 compartment reported in bad. con

dition.

Repairs will be made soon as possible by

convcyorman.

There being no further matters for discussion, meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p. in.

know

different,

don't

"Billy"?

On entering tin- dining-room several days ago. we noticed all eyes travel towards the steward's door. There hanging for all to see Avas a '"hock-

shop" symbol. Come. on. Joe. a little explanation? But all we could get was—Ask Herbic.

We notice every time we pass the Calcite or the Taylor. Beebe gets that longing look in his eye. What's the matter. Beebe, do you miss the coal trade?

Our Second Mate is a proud father of a baby girl. Now we know just why Lest had that tilt to his head and gleam in his eye. Congratulations, Lester!

THINGS YOU HEAR EVERY DAY-

Sarge: Bring the picnic basket. Earl: Let's flip a coin to see who buys. George: Thirteen flies with one blow. Wirgau: Do you need a haircut? Tarzan: When do we eat?

Roland Bryan : Where did we lose all the time? John Gordon: Let's play spitzer. Third Mate: Where did all the grease come from ?

If any of the crew wants to know how to kill flies, just ask George Freed and blank Yarch. It seems that Fleming u^(] the spray gun filled with

water to shrink paper. George and Ilank thought they would spray flies with the same gun ... a few

days later Fleming told them the gun contained water.

fellows get together on

your time.

Louis Thompson: What boat next Herby: One ice cream sundae, please.

We noticed our night cook walking around with a '"shiner." Our chief coalpasser says he refused coffee, but

clock's 'way slow. Joe: Why don't you

Leon Dietliu: Who will win the pennant?

P e r s o n a l Items

him

Forward End coming off watch: Joe. your

George claims he didn't kill many, but

he drowned a lew.

We, the crew of the Str. W. F. White, claim to

have tin- biggest and smallest coalpassers of the

Ossie: No one knows but Maggie. Andy: How do you like your new room at the

sharp t'\\<\y Are you getting as much sleep as Mag gie? Bill Shay: There's only one man that could get

more sleep than Maggie and that's "Old Rip." W. F. White's theme song: "Buffalo Gal, Are You Coming Out Tonight?"

Beebe was leaching Earl LaLonde how to plav

fleet—Bill Schwertz. weight 110 lbs. and height

chess.

5 feet 2 inches, and Carl Hem, weight 240 lbs. and

Why did Andy quit playing spitzer? It couldn't be the three little skunk-; in a row, could it. Andy?

height 0 feet 2 inches.

Now LaLonde is teaching Beebe.

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everyone will be on the alert for such conditions

that exist, and will be aide to Spend the winter months at home rather than in the hospital or

pushing up daisies. The same goes for the speed demons ashore. racing back and forth to the docks. Csc a little "horse sense" instead of horsepower.

To date. July 31st—40 trips—and hope to pass S t r . C a r l D. B r a d l e y - S a f e t y Meetings

Date of Meeting: July 9. 1941. Present: Leo Moll, Chairman; Ray Buehler. Sec

retary; Martin Sobcck. Donald Lamp. Victor Klee, Frank Warwick, William Hornbacher. Ford Win-

the millionth mark by the end of the season—De cember. Modern design makes the difference as the Bradley moves ahead.

Si. boy. if you don't like my Mulligan slew you will get it in meat pie tomorrow night.

field, and Lyle Goulette. Captain I'earse Opened the meeting and men

'"How about this steak. Otto, it's burnt?" "Oh, think nothing of it. I put some L'ngentine on it."

tioned that he was very much pleased with the boat's safety record, but that the crew should not get lax and to continue to think of safety at all

memories to (?).

times.

Wheelsman to Mate: What is the draft?

As we have some new members in the crew, he

informed them to feel free to ask any questions when they are in doubt about anything on the boat. He also informed the crew that the)- will re ceive a twenty-five-dollar per month bonus for continuous

Wanted: A female saxophonist to bring back

service

this

season.

also

stated

that any member of the. crew wishing to take a va cation may do so. The question of boats blowing boilers when over-lapping in the slip at Calcite was brought up. It is a very dangerous practice and may result in an accident if the practice is continued. Some of the crew members are becoming neg ligent in that they put only one chain on the dead lights in the quarters. They should be held up with both of the chains at all times when the dead

light is open. The mates have furnished a sign for the stew ard's department to be placed over the sink warn ing the porters, and anyone else, to refrain from putting sharp knives in the sink. It has been noticed that too many men go down the ladder at the same time upon arrival at Cal cite. This is a very unsafe practice. It was suggested that if men have to go ashore on the boom while unloading, that the boom belt is to be stopped until the men are off the walk.

Mate: 21 to 27 for defense.

Scottish Cops—Buys a nickel cigar and smokes it to a butt. Uses the butt for chewing tobacco— dries it out when finished chewing and smokes it

in his pipe—uses the ashes to polish his silverware. Gives goldfish at a Golden Wedding. Wanted—a two-carat diamond ring. Inquire John Gregory. Str. Bradley. We wonder if the curfew will be ringing for him? Get sun-tanned gradually.

There is little ex

cuse for taking the chance ol a serious burn and agonizing discomfort. Pictured below are two of the reasons why sailors

in the Bradley Transportation Company answer the dinner bell with alacrity. Otto Sparre. steward, and Frank Warwick, sec

ond cook, on the Str. Carl I). Bradley are busily engaged in dishing up heaping platesful of tasty food. Is it good? (Or two!)

Just ask the man who eats one.

Deckhands were warned of jumping off onto the dock instead of going down the ladder. It was also suggested that some means be de vised to get a hold on the cable when there is a long lead out and the boat is away from the dock so that the men can take a round turn on the spile. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1 :30 p. m. PERSONAL ITEMS With one-half of the season finished, and no lost-

time accidents, we hope to finish the balance of the season likewise.

We all know that the future

months are the most hazardous, and hope each and 1455

"Hep-cat" Horubacher says he prefers record music to that of the radio. We've been wondering if THAT orchestra had anything to do with it.

£.

Limberg. our night cook, had the occasion to feed a few others besides the crew the other night on our recent rough trip from Gary. Don't give up the ship. Fcrdic.

Did you know that we have a nobleman in our midst? Yes sir. he's Baron von Terpit/,.

Thimble Theatre is here again and Director Moll is back on the job with a nice selection of movies.

Did you hear about Gregory getting stuck in the sand in the woods? He says that he had no one to help him shove, either. The

new

Sears'

and

Ward's

"bibles"

are

out

again. Some of the boys have been spending a lot of time "wishing." Hincka says he is afraid that the white cover

alls that we are getting won't fit.

Maybe we can

borrow some canvas from the mate and splice a piece in them, Walter.

Lots of sunbalhcrs out these days. Reminds us of Coney Island. Don't overdo it, boys.

S t r . T. w. Robinson - s a f e t y meetings

Date of Meeting: July 24, 1941. Present:

Alex

Malocha,

"Munchausen" Winter is at it again. Did you hear the one about the time that he drank eight

dock and should be used.

gallons of liquid refreshment in four hours with

ported leaking in cargo hold. at the earliest possible time.

out gelling Up from the table?

We didn't, either.

Chairman;

Arnold

Specht, Secretary; Richard llaneckow. Edwin Hoefl. Lavern Mauler. Harry Piechan, Percy Heward. Harry Joppich. John lloeft. Merlin I'erdike. Louis Leveck. and other members of ship's crew not on duly. The safely meeting was called to order at 6:00 p .m. in the dining-room. The minutes of the previous meeting were re viewed and all items were reported satisfactorily disposed of. There has been increasing carelessness of late in the use of ladders, making it necessary to warn the personnel to use both hands. The parcel basket is always in readiness at the

The overflow pipe from number five tank is re It will be repaired

It is suggested that signs be made and put up

HEARD As'tHEY PASS— 1falligau :There it was standing out there like a wart on a glamour girl's nose. Midi: Have you got that stuff for the Screen ings?

0. Sparre: I shouldn't have tried to fix that lawnmower.

R. Buchler: What do you mean you smashed the trunk of your car getting pulled out of the ditch? Horubacher: Have you got any good swing rec

mi the openhearth side of slip to warn visitors to keep clear of cables.

When carrying guests aboard, it is suggested that the steward's department see that passengers are warned against walking the deck while the boom is in motion.

The personnel of the Robinson wish to thank and to compliment the Buffalo Plant on the fine land ing platform erected there. Meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p. m.

ords ?

Fleming: Roy. did 1 burn up the bunk! Bob Stephenson : Menominee was never like this. Limberg: What time Calcite B. Joppich: Have you signed the articles yet ." J. Gregory: The pistons are falling out. Erhardt Felax : Make it snappy.

F. Kelley: Flow much ice today? Chief Sparre: Any war news?

As we come to press, we are glad to report that

our new boilers are proving themselves very sat isfactory. They must be by the way we are pass ing all boats.

First, a distant smoke smudge on

the horizon ahead, then the smudge becoming a

ship, then fading far astern.

Steamer Bradley,

look to your laurels !

Warwick: Hi ya." Buck Shot! Radtke: How about some white bread?

MacTavish had taken up riding. He had just completed buying his riding outfit—all except one thing. He entered the harness store and with the assurance of a veteran asked for one Spur. "One spur!" exclaimed the clerk, "we never sell

a single spur, you will have to buy a pair." "Coom, lad, I dinna need but one spur.

Personal Items

If I can

get the right side of the horse a-goin'. the left side weel coom right along."

Chief LaBounty is just as proud of his brand new boilers as the chief engineer is of his on the S. S. Queen Mary. Harry Piechan is out trying to sell his skunk

hides that he has collected from playing crihbagc with Lester Pines and John Hoeft.

Coincidence: Our three oilers. Clarence Gabrysiak. Merlin Perdike. and Stanley Bellmore were classmates in Rogers City High School and were graduated in 1936.

1456 •

What the WORLD NEEDS is more FRIEND SHIPS and less WARSHIPSâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and more THINK ERS and less TINKERS.

John Hoeft and William Kunner. our ingenious inventors, have finally finished their first tractorcultivator. Their first attempt to start it created a lot of excitement, it jumped over several timbers and sent John and Bill climbing the walls. It fin ally came to a stop by breaking down. John says that it certainly was a lucky break for him that it did. But we are glad to say that they have ironed

Merle -/Vlc-Leari

out the "kinks" now.

Anyone in the market for oneâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;see John ami Rill. ' xolice

"Clint" Greenleaf and his boys really present a stunning picture when they are all dressed up in their white coveralls, a gift from the Poster Wheel er Company. Quick, George, the camera!

Old Maid: Captain, why do they call ships "she"? Captain: If you ever try to steer one you will know why. There must be a reason for the smile and ex

pectant look in Percy Howard's eyes when we get near Calcite.

(live us the low-down. Pat.

Earl Leveck claims that the shedding plates on the arches emancipated the deckhands and hopes that the balance of the arches will soon have them.

With all the bowling enthusiasts aboard. Alex Malocha says he will have a winning team this winter. When asked why the Robinson finished near the bottom of the league last winter, he re plied. "How could she do any better when she did n't have any boilers?" Since Stanley Bellmore came back from his va cation he has certainly been giving Hubbard Lake a lot of praise. Could it be fishing, or that little girl with the twinkling eyes?

Phil: Man alive! Harry, you're not going to eat all that, are you?

Harry : Sure, don't you know I only eat two meals ;i day.

Lester Lines and John Hoeft have really per fected their crocheting and knitting since last year. It really makes the fair sex envious when they see the work they put out. Don MacLean the "Rocky River Kid"' hasn't

decided yet whether lie likes the Robinson or the While the best.

Officer

Previous to his appointment to the Michigan State Police. Trooper Merle McLean of the Jack son detachment, was employed by the Bradley Transportation Company. He is a fine example of the type of young man recruited by the State Police for service in their arduous task of maintaining law and order through out the state.

We hope that Merle's appointment will bring home to people of this area the fact that the State Police are a group of conscientious men whose sole object in life seems to be that of keeping our State a safer place in which to live. Contrary to popular opinion, the State trooper's job is not merely to see how many arrests he can chalk up in a day. He is intensely interested in the prevention of crime and accidents and thusly is a prime exponent of the Safety program. To the law-abiding citizen and careful driver, the State Police is an ever present source of aid.

He is courteous, reliable and quick to lend a help ing hand to them in need. The State trooper is your friend and mine. Be cause of him the highways are safer for you and me. Through him children learn the rudiments of safety for play and school. From him come countless suggestions that improve our roads.

eliminate "death traps" on the highway, and pre vent many serious accidents. In short. Safety First is his creed. All of us would do well to respect his advice, heed his sug gestions and remember that in the State trooper, the careful and courteous driver has a

Mrs. Jones was spending a 'lay in bed with a severe cough, and her husband was working in the back yard hammering nails into some boards. Pres ently, his neighbor came over.

valuable

friend.

A man wants only enough freedom

make

temptation interesting; give him the freedom of

"How's the wife?" he asked.

the city and he's homesick.

"Not very well," replied Jones. "'Is that her coiighin'?" "No, you fathead, it's a hen house."

never in a fight.

The man who has never been licked was probably 1457

We are given to understand there are efficient remote control units made for use in conjunction with steam mooring winches and believe some of these devices are in use on vessels calling at Cal

cite. We would appreciate having our Safety Di rector become acquainted with these units and consider the possibility of installing same aboard our ships. Some of our men have been failing to run the

water out of the after mooring winches prior to putting them in use.

In the future, water will be

run out of all winches immediately before docking. In renewing the old worn steps id' ladder from main deck to atop after cabin, treads four inches shorter have been

S t r . John G. Munson-S a f e t y Meetings

Date of Meeting: July 13, 1941. Present: Chris Swarts. Chairman; Harry Sloan.

Secretary; Fred Beebe. Lamb, Russell

Marvin Taylor. James

Kowalske. Wm.

Patchkowski. and

Charles Lister of the Safety Committee, also Cap tain Thorsen. Chief Lrdal and all other members

of vessel's personnel not on duty. The meeting was called to order and with the reading of a circular

letter

used.

This leaves the ladder

of sufficient width and gives the additional space between ladder and fair.ail winch which space has served as a narrow passageway. A new ladder lias been obtained for use aft. This

is a ladder equipped with hand rail and regular treads as used on stationary ladders. We now have a ladder of this type both sides aft, and although they are a bit heavy to handle they certainly pro vide the maximum of safety in boarding and leaving the vessel.

opened

Personal Items

relative to

men missing the boat. The company is desirous of eliminating, as much as possible, the situations

Since the last issue of Screenings several of our shipmates have taken wives unto themselves, and

whereby crew members miss the boat, but when

others have become daddies.

these instances do occur they also wish to render ever}' assistance in getting men back to their

We wish the best in

the world to these gentlemen, and hope these wives and children will never cause our shipmates

work.

any unhappy hours.

In addressing the men on this subject, the cap tain expressed n's desire that the crew of the

candid camera, and now our dear friend and radio

There was the day of the still camera, then the

Str. Munson would make a practice of allowing themselves plenty of time so that they would not lie left on the dock at the departure of the vessel,

operator.

and instructed them

on the A frame, behind stanchions, around cor ners, and in doorways taking movies of everything from the antics of Carl and Kenny to the passing boats and soaring airplanes. By fall, there will

that if

some unforessen

cident should develop whereby it was impossible to join the ship that they should promptly inform the Personnel Department or contact the ship by radio and spare no effort consistent with safety to catch the boat at its next port of call. Perhaps the most dangerous practice engaged in aboard our ships, and one which has not been giv en the attention it deserves is that practice where the winch operators, the wheelsman and watch man operate the. mooring winches from stations Located amidship where they cannot see over

the shipside and consequently in paying out and heaving in the mooring wire they can never be sure that it is all clear and that the man on the

dock is getting along alright, nor can they get the dock man's signal when he indicates that line has been secured to bollard and should be hove in.

Until present we have not had any serious trou ble on this account, but the Safety Reports of oth er vessels definitely indicate that more seamen become ruptured and lose their fingers because of

this hazard than by any other practice which might be engaged in aboard ship. 1458

Marvin Schwaegler,

leads off

with a

movie camera. Lie has given hall a dozen others the bug and we. have projection men perched up

lie enough movie film around here to stretch from the earth to the moon.

Fred Daguer: All men were born free and equal, Eddie.

Eddie Llilla: Yes, Fred, but the girls smile at you and they laugh at me. Chris: Come on. Ivan, let's go.

Ivan: OK. but Rome wasn't built in a day. Chris: Perhaps not, Ivan, but I wasn't Male oil that job.

Emil Luetzow. our genial midnight host let it be known that he was losing some of his hair won dering about what nice things to prepare for the boys, and of all things, Fmil has since been receiv ing hair restoring advertisements from .all over the country. Looks like Lmil will be able to get in a good crop of fuzz before fall.

Always be careful or you may always lie crippled.

Judging by the noise Carl and Fmil have been making on their musical instruments, we thought they were a couple of amateurs, but Carl says he plays in an orchestra and Lmil contends that he is a member of the Community Band. we were wrong there !

So guess

Our unsung hero is Mike Idalski. He has trim med the boys so bad at Deck Quoits that he has a hard time getting a match. Mike says he is ready for all coiners for a championship playoff. Mathematical Ouiz

Johnny: How many fish have you caught, bred? Fred: When I get another, I'll have just two.

STR. CALCITE--

SAFETY MEETINGS

Date of Meeting: July 22. 1941. Present: Gilbert Kempc. Chairman;

Norman

Henderson, Secretary; Alex Selke; Albert Hoeft, Murphy, who was the local athletic champion, had been holding forth at great length. None of the club regulars'could do anything about it. But pres ently, one of the visitors looked Up. "I'll bet," he said cheerfully, "10 dollars that I can wheel some thing in a wheelbarow from one street lamp to the next, and you can't wheel it back !" Murphy looked him over â&#x20AC;&#x201D; not a very hefty sort of bloke. Lie thought of bags of cement, bricks and old iron, and concluded that whatever the stranger could do he could do better.

"Taken," he said.

The stranger smiled, and with a couple of wit nesses they set out. A wheelbarrow was borrow ed and taken to the nearest street lamp.

The stranger rubbed his hands, picked up the handles. " Get in, Murphy, old man," he said. Captain Malcolm MacLean was one of the for tunate people who spent his vacation in Florida last winter. Captain "Mac" brought back many inter esting pictures of his sojourn, included among them were many maritime pictures of sloops and steam vessels on the ocean. The most interesting to our readers, we believe, is the one reproduced which

shows our good friend indulged in a little bowling on the green. Captain says that it is a pretty good sport, and the people one meets on trips of that kind are human individuals just like the rest of us.

Herschel Pettit. Stanley Centella. William I'.udnick.

Steve Vacoff. John I'aradisc. and other members of crew not on duty. The fourth meeting of the season was held at

6:15 p. m. on deck, and the various suggestions were made and discussed.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and the suggestions made at that meeting were

found to be in favor and repairs made wherever necessary.

Suggested by Mr. Llenderson that all members of the crew and especially new men read and brush

up on knowledge of whistle signals regarding fire and boat drills. It is very vital to safety. Mr. Henderson also suggested that when rinsing off after deck to lie careful not

to allow

water

from deck line to come in contact with drinking water tank. Because of short trips in and out of rivers a little bit of bad water could contaminate

the drinking water.

It was brought up that some of the crew were getting lax in safety by allowing new men to place themselves in dangerous situations. One most fre quent example is men sitting on the after rail and guard fence. The third mate warned men about standing be

neath heaving lines and cables when being pulled up going through the Welland locks, and men opcrating deck engines should heave in slowly when eye of cable shows up as the end may snap over chalk and catch someone near by.

A suggestion by firemen to make different ar rangements of the after ladders so as to move ventilators easier. The present system prevents ventilators from being turned without first mov ing ladders.

Meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p. m. A man need not write his name on the pages of

history to achieve public admiration. No one re members the name of the county sheriff after we have written an X on the ballot and only the inti

mate members of the family remember who was governor of the state a generation ago. It is the man who has brought good cheer and laughter into the lives of the people whose personality leaves its imprint upon the heart. 1459

John.

Personal Items

In this issue of the Screenings, the ship's Person als will be in the form of a letter to our represen

He is thinkiin

Rats. Hawkins says, der the galley table."

about joining the Galley f you need John, look un-

tative of the Str. Calcite in the Armed Forces of

Pete O'Toole has himself a car. It's a fifty-fifty proposition says Pete. Live quarts of oil to five

Uncle Sam. Ralph Gapske.

gallons of gas.

His car is heavier in the stern

Aboard Ship.

than the bow. the broadside.

Lake Erie,

cooking school this winter so watch out. Gap! He

August 31st, Payday. Dear Gap: We were all glad to see you last trip in Calcite.

but you were so busy answering questions put to you by the crew concerning the army and your work that you didn't get much ship's news.

First off. we lost our skipper! Captain Nauts left us in Cleveland the other night to skipper an other company ship, and we have Captain Moll with us now. Lie got off the Bradley, drove to Traverse and caught a plane to Cleveland. We all wish both of them the best of luck.

Vacation time is just about over. Gap. and we've reached the halfway mark in the season. From now on it will be downhill and easier going. We

only have four more weeks with Waterways, and

It always goes around corners on Pete is going to Hoffman Island

says his pies will be better than yours. Wcs Sobeck. the old professor, has his son a new football for this fall.

He's undecided whether to

make him a quarterback or a blocking back. John Miller is second mate now and he really likes the Calcite this year. John says. "The first year a fellow is on the Calcite. he hates it. The sec ond year he likes it. The third, he loves it. and

from then on try to get him off it! Ask Al Jarvis, the 12-year man." Gil Kempe is the first mate and all settled in his new home in Lorain. As settled as a sailor can

be. Gil has the ''peanut" looking like a yacht, and between you and me. Gap. he'll be passing out ci gars soon,

(iood luck t ) you all. Gil!

Pete Miller is our third mate and is the ship's

then go over to Michigan Limestone for the bal

barber.

ance of the season.

"Must keep busy." says Pete.

First time in the stone haul for

Went to school in Cleveland last winter.

eight years for this ship. The first of September is the deadline, but we all have the "tongue in the cheek." Mr. Clymer says he'll lake all bets from

second.

the Calcite that it's true.

everybody has fun.

Things are going great this year. Season is really rushing by and we're doing the same thingtrying to get in the tonnage. No lost-time acci dents and no damage to the ship. Crew all on their

these days. Stock market on the up-tuni. He's looking at Alaskan vacation folders. Going to

toes and making dough for Uncle Mike.

Great

out-fit. this Waterways. We all hate to leave this run. Made real sailors of us. lots of strange ports, long runs, poking around in frog ponds and stink ing creeks.

One thing about the stone haul, the

skipper will get some sleep. We've had some great fun in Sodus Bay this spring.

Because of the Ford Strike, we couldn't

Norm Henderson is first assistant. Prank Berg, our chubby little Taffy and the coco-cola buyer is Never a dull moment on the Calcite and

make a trip, Steve? Alaska is a good place to cool

off after all those years in the firehold.

Have Johnny Kerr. "Scratchy" Yarch. Slim "Cry

ing Towel" Modrzynski and George Browning, the

"motor cycle kid" with us and our dear pa] "Poppy" Budnick. Poppy is a Russian now. Says he and Pal Joe are going to put that fellow back hanging paper. Well, Gap, we're speeding feBB up and down the

get coke and our coal was slow in coming because

Lakes

of the coal strike so we hauled Sodus-Toronto hard

r a w

coal. Lots of time to load so we played ball at the park in the village. Frederick's "Boozers" against Xauls' "Tee-Totalers." What games! Pitchers' battles all the way. Scores mounted in the 80'sâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;you'd think we were playing golf. Home

to make you fry ing pans a n d

best of luck and

runs, triple plays, skinned arms and legs, sprained fingers and what appetites at the supper table. All

ly have to cook

the cook got out of it was an increase in meal costs and had to buy a gallon of Sloan's linament. We finally found the spots in Toronto to have fun. We hit the I totel Picadilly and visited with the fliers from Little Norway. Great bunch of fellows.

bringing materials

cake

tins.

wish

you

the

hope you'll on for soldiers, not

wa r prisoners across the pond. Make the best of

it. learn all you

A COUple of the boys came to Canada via Russia. Siberia. Japan and the United States. Frank Berg

can.

brushes up on his Norwegian there. John Lindsay has gone in for nature study now

job is waiting.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

around Sodus.

Calcite.

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"Sodus in the Spring! Ah! says

Mr. Vacoff has a big smile

and

come

back to us. Your

The Gang on the

the very capable leadership of Captain Crossley McOuinn. For some who have never been in the coal trade,

they will for the first time view the Welland Can al, made famous in our fleet by the Str. White— this and many other sights will be a revelation to their eyes, for in the coal trade we make the rounds and slight none from Lake Superior to Lake On tario.

Our crew comes from the coal fields of Penn

sylvania, from the Ohio fruit belt, and the lime stone beds of Michigan, and indeed they are an

outstanding crew that any skipper would be proud of.

S t r . b. H. Taylor --

s a f e t y Meetings

Date of Meeting: July 22. 1941.

Present: Walter Callam. Chairman; George Hoy. Secretary; Theodore Strand. Jack Robarge, Edwin Ehrke, Everett Shay, Stanley Gabrysiak. Albert Goodreau, and other members not on watch.

The meeting was called to order by the chair man at 1 :00 p. m. The minutes of the last meeting were read, and all recommendations have received attention.

A general discussion was held on the proper way to handle cables, both around the docks and around

the hatches. This was considered a very danger ous job and the greatest care should be taken both by the man at the hatch winches and the men

putting on the cables.

Men were cautioned to

use a light at night and to signal by hand in the

day time, also the man on the deck to keep good watch of the man on the dock.

A rubber matting was recommended to lie put on the thres'hhold of the icebox. This is slippery and considered a hazard.

The ladder to the cargo hold was repaired and straightened. The crew were warned when entering the fire

hold to go slow as the stokermen use the steam hose and have to cross the passageway from the tunnel and the entrance from the engine room. The stokermen were asked to give warning also. Some sort of sign will be put up and the committee will investigate. Watchmen were instructed to see that the ca

health, wealth, and prosperity! Rumor has it that Vernon Henry and a certain girl in Rogers are that way about each other. Good luck to you, Vera ! Nelson Free, our erstwhile aspirant to a chicken farm, has reconsidered and thinks that he will be

doing a stretch in the army in a short time along with Hank Greenberg. James Stewart, and so many other notables who have been called on in this hour

of need. They are giving up their friends, for tunes and their freedom so that freedom may be ours forever. We all hate to see you go, Nels. We do realize that your going at this time is for a noble and good cause; we all know that you will always hold up your end in anything that you may be called on to do. In leaving, you may be assured that your friends on the Taylor will miss you, and we wish you all the luck in the world. Uncle Sam is getting a darned good man!

We. nil the Taylor wish to extend our Sympathy to George Hoy on the death of his father who pass ed away on June 11th; also to Albert Goodreau on the death of his father and aunt.

We have with

us several

new crew members

since the last issue of the "Screenings." Dean O'Connor,

watchman,

with

There is

that smile that

The crew was asked to keep their doorways clean and to pick up anything on the deck that may

even coal dust will not rub off—especially when our orders are Fords for coke. No use going into detail on this, but wfe did hear that a certain younglady has forsaken the Upper Peninsula and teaching school for the Detroit area. It may be the climate,

cause an accident.

but we have our doubts!

bles on the wenches were straightened and ready

to put out when the boat was ready to dock. Fail ure to do so can cause a very serious accident.

The cigars were passed around and the meet ing was adjourned at 2:15 p. m. P e r s o n a l Items

And so as the tide of world conquest surges ever higher and ever onward, so likewise is the

May we take this opportunity to congratulate Stanley Gabrysiak. who has just returned from that fateful plunge into matrimony. We wish him

Thomas Derry, deckhand, says that he really

likes it too, especially when we canal where he can work and have his portable radio on the scuttle hatch. S'funny when it rains—we can't tell wheth er Led is coining or going with his sou'wester on.

B. H. Taylor surging ever onward, seeking new

Chubby Pardike and Paul Fclax were grumbling

docks, sailing new waters, keeping the boom down as is customary at all coal docks—in short, creat

because we have only one more load into Glad stone this year. Now, boys, don't take it too seri-

ing a name for ourselves in the coal trade under

ouslv.

LK.l

Mate: "Get ready for the clean-up, Red." (Red was found in his room cleaning up. was the first trip—he knows better now.)

That

Arthur Urdal, coalpasser . . . some one was heard calling him "Too Tall." He answered so Arthur seems to fit into the picture very nicely. Congrat ulations, Arthur, for having obtained your oiling ticket!

Vork Veil he vill get double use from dot Saddle so he can Ride der nightmare. Jim Gardner says dot St. Pete vill not keep him in heven for he Snores

so loud dot he Vould keep all her angles avake.

dey tell me dot Norm Dulack is in der Red mit

Bill Robarge has returned to us after a week ashore. He has a month's reprieve from the Draft Board. He really had a smile when he set foot on the deck again. Bill has been seen talking to the soldiers at the Soo Canal, and he really has the

jump on Uncle Sam. Bill says, "I have all the an swers and it is going to be a cinch." We know that Bill will get along anywhere and we hate to see him go. Elmer Fleming is plying his trade on a large scale these days as our ship carpenter. Elmer ex cels in ladder-repairing, cabinet-making, and he says that he will have a dog house built before we get to Fords. Captain McQuinn seems to take to the Taylor as a duck to the water.

ERS CITY so he vont fall oud at home dey make him sleep in der Back of der bed so dey can keep him off der floor. Any how Floyd likes his Job so veil dot he gets up at 3 a. m. to go down to

When asked how he liked the

Taylor, he replied, "She is just another boat." He seems to take them as they come—big or small. To us he is the little man with the big punch. Delmont Shorkey, coalpasser, says that these boats ought to run all winter. When he was asked what part of sailing he liked best, he replied, "I like those great big steaks with mushrooms and plenty of French fries."

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der Marine Department Veil vhy dont you pay up Norm unt dont get der bill marked in red You know Mitzie dot I think dot the most of our

Peoples do not possess der dignity of der own Indi viduality unt must be Spoon fed by der Govererment. unt dot der Sence of individual Responsi bility is Voide of course money to take care of dcse Hangons is veil Spent in der minds I do think dot every Royal american should do one of three things—Vork fight and keep off of der Goverment pay roal do you know Mitzie dot I think dot dere are too many Military experts in congress unt nod Enough in dare Army unt dot dare are to many People dot Van to run der oder fellows Job unt can not run vone of der own unt der army of Com mentators. Wow are dare some Including myself unt der most of us dont know a darn thing aboud id or Vat ve are talking aboud Dey say dot der afrage amount of Cash in Cir culation is $72.39. Veil I am looking for der guy dot has got my $72 Bucks. Mitzie I vas reading in der Paper dot a Cow dot colided mit a auto unt done $75.00 damage unt valked avay unhurt Just imagine Chewing vone

of der Steaks off from dot cow!

You know dot der Vorld is geting faster unt faster ven you look over der.jCausility lists over der Veek end in der Good old days der ven der only Veek end Causilitys ver ven der fellow unt his Sveetie turned turtle in der hammock or father

got der Sleave of his Sunday shirt in der cogs of der Ice Cream freezer or der old niulely cow kicked der milk pail unt spilt der Milk over mas polka dotted go to meetin dress.

Poison Iva unt all of der things dot go vid id Sum

dey Say dot an Iowa Storm blew a frate car Ten miles down der track vhy not get Mr. Ickes to make one of his famous speaches und blow id back again der old Say dot Trade follows der Flag I dont think dot id vould be good to buy unt Deluge Iceland mit Electrick rifrigators or Pom leaf Fans Dey say dot Deek Warwick has been promoted to ships Optician now dot he Scrapes und digs der Eyes oud of der Spuds Veil Mitzie Our old friend Alice Munson vas up here to See her old friends again unt id vas shure good to See her again, der same Alice as always ve vould like to see Jack also. Veil Alice ven you

mer visitors dot come to See you unt der Bathing Beauties tint id Vill soon be Vinter mit Spitzer

vant a breath of good old lake huron Air yau just come up vare life is worth living

<A1 jicbttopsie My Dear Mitzie: Veil der Summer is here unt der hot Vedder mid

Coal buying unt der Christmas Present. Oh Mitzie dey is going to buy a Saddle for Floyd Urlaub so dot he can ride der bunks on der ROG 1462

Veil Mitzie vill have to come to a close for dis

Time as I here dot Velcome Call—Soup is on. Bye Bye—Schnopsic.

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OUR

FOREFATHERS

EDGAR A. GUEST

j There w:is a need for strong men

\\ hen our country first was born. There was a need for courage That could brave a tyrant's scorn, And the making ol our nation Was in, easy task to dare,

But when freedom's cause was ready, Freedom's warriors were there.

God wh<> strengthened our forefathers. Strengthen us to meet the test. "I'wixt the easiest and the best vvav -

Let us bravely choose the best. As our fathers did before us â&#x20AC;˘

Let us dare the rightful <\cvi}. Let US build the sort of manhood Which shall serve our country's need.

(Copyright 1U29) "

If You

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BLASTING CREWS

Theo. Haselhuhn

CARPENTER SHOP

Chas. Hoffman

DRILLS

Thomas Kelley John Dembny

DRILLS

ELECTRICAL CREWS MILL MILL

POWER HOUSE

Frank Reinke

Adolph Sorgenfrei Anthony Mulka George C. Wing

SHOVELS

Leon Ruell

SHOVELS

Robert Hamilton

TRACKS TRACKS

John Modrzynski Peter Giovangorio

TRANSPORTATION

Victor Koch

TRANSPORTATION

C. C. Eldridge Otto Zempel

YARD DETROIT DOCK

BUFFALO PLANT STR. T. W. ROBINSON STR. B. H. TAYLOR

E. B. Metzen

L. S. Lee

Capt. Donald E. Nauts Chief Guy LaBounty

Capt. C. R. McQuinn Chief Thos. Suttle

STR. JOHN G. MUNSON

Capt. C. A. Thorsen Chief Arthur Urdal

STR. W. F. WHITE

Capt. M. R. MacLean Chief J. A. Anderson

STR. CALCITE

Capt. Leo Moll Chief Chas. Frederick

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Boats Of Bradley Transportation Company Win National Safety Award

Our Accident Experience.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Our Safety Ship Encounters Rough Weather

Hats off t<> the men of the Bradley Transporta tion Company! With a record of one disabling in jury while working 519,254 man hours, the Bradley Fleet takes third place honors among Great Lakes cargo vessels in the Marine Safety Contest sponsor ed by the National Safety Council. Vessels of Stand ard Oil Co. of Indiana and Chesapeake & Ohio Rail

Cruising along to the last quarter of our season with an accident record not perfect, but not too bad.

way Co. divide top honors with no disabling injuries. The contest is for one year starting July 1 and ter minating June 30. The one lost-time accident charg ed to Bradley Transportation Co. occurred July 14. 1940, just 14 days after the 1940-41 contest started. The record from there on was perfect and the boys deserve praise for an exceptionally good job.

we suddenly hit some rough, tough weather and our

safety ship has taken a severe beating. Since July 14. 1940. the Bradley Transportation Co. has had a perfect record. However, on Oct. 2. 1941. Xorman Fleming, deckhand on the Str. Carl D. Bradley had both hands severely injured when caught between the eye of a mooring cable and to]) of a mooring post. We are glad to report he will nut be crippled, and sorry the Str. Bradley must be removed from the "No Accident Honor Roll.**

The

tion Co. can feel proud of their efforts to prevent accidents aboard ship and also during the winter

cable had a becket for protection, sailors are warned repeatedly, job training has been adequateâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;it shows that working safely is a full-time job. At the Calcite plant we had one lost-time accident early in the year. We had every reason to believe

work season.

that at season's end we could show a record better

The officers and men of the Bradley Transporta

October 2, 1941, a deckhand on the

Str. Carl D. Bradley severely injured his hands when he caught them between a cable and mooring post.

Up to this time the fleet was credited with 444 days without a lost-time accident, a good record.

How are accidents prevented within the Bradley organization? Interest in safe conditions and prac tices by every member of every crew! Also alert leaders, training men for their jobs, good health habits, and the placing of careful men on the job.

than last year, but we have failed.

He has lost six weeks, but is now back with no bad after effects.

On Oct. 3. 1941. Daniel Kelley sprained his back by falling from the gangway of a locomotive to the ground. \'o complications, although it was painful.

The bright spots are the Buffalo Plant and Detroit

The award was a cer-

tificate of merit signed by the president and manager of the National Safety Council.

THE AMERICAN'S CREED

I believe in the United States of America as a govern

Co. that the Bradley boys will continue to

ment of the people, by the people, for the people; whose just powers are derived from the consent of the govern ed: a democracy in a republic; a sovereign nation of many sovereign states; a perfect union, one and insep arable; established upon those principles of freedom, equality, justice and humanity for which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes. I, therefore, believe it is my duty to my country to love it; to support its Constitution; to obey its laws; to

eliminate

respect its flag; and to defend it against all enemies.

It is the wish of "Cal

cite Screenings" and the members Limestone

Fall. 1941

Michigan

Chemical

all

accidents.

Tug linesman,

James Cook, received an injured wrist when a line snapped off the horn of the forward mooring post.

Dock. Our accidents this season have been too

frequent compared to our better years. From the viewpoint of sever ity, we can be more cheerful.

Loss of time

will not be great. With six weeks to go we must add more effort,

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Defense Bonds For Savings

On March 1. 1935. the first United States Savings Bond was issued to the President of our country. The primary interest in these bonds at that time

was the "safe investment" attitude of a small group of investors.

Within recent months, however, the

Savings Bonds were brought out in a different light. They were presented to the people as a way to serve their country and conserve their earnings. As a result of this "new angle" on Savings Bonds

Prepare!

Newspaper headlines, blaring radios, brightly col ored magazines, public speakers from lecture plat forms all tell us to prepare. This preparation is for defense and possibly for war. It is all very timely under conditions now existing, we are all for it as our country's leaders emphasize the necessity. While this type of preparation is planned' in a

long-range program, we are thinking of a prep aration closer to our daily activitiesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;that of get

they have become better known as "Defense ting ready for the approaching winter. There are Bonds." Millions of people are purchasing these .many who never make plans and never seem to bonds in an effort to speed the Defense Program. suffer, but there is a multitude of individuals who Nearly one hundred bonds, ranging from $25 to have untold troubles because a simple precaution $1000 maturity value, have been issued locally with was not thought of and taken beforehand. in the past several months. This is indeed a cred Furnaces, stoves and other heating devices are itable beginning in our effort to further the cause facing hard service for a long winter and will per of national safety. form better after a good inspection. This in For those of our readers who are not as yet fam cludes checking grates, fire pots, doors, stove pipes, iliar with this type of savings, we wish to offer the flues and chimneys. Defective pipes, flues and

fense bonds, so they, too, may help to serve their

chimneys are the greatest causes of fires; while a furnace or stove leaking gas and smoke is a def

country. These bonds may be purchased at United

inite health hazard.

States Post Offices. Federal Reserve Banks, desig nated Sales Agencies, or direct by mail from the Treasurer of the United States or from any Federal

gerous as those defective because of old age or

Reserve Bank.

leaks and see that any part of equipment that is

following information, in brief, relative to the de

The most popular bonds are the $25 and $50 ma turity bonds which may be bought for $18.75 and

$37.50. respectively.

New units incorrectly installed can be as dan rough service.

Simple advice is to check all for

hot is far enough away from combustible material such as is usually found in walls, ceilings and floors.

The bonds can be registered

There is the age-old tale of the grasshopper

only in the name of one individual; two individuals

and the ant that we can apply to us humans all

as co-owners, or of one individual and one individual

too often.

as beneficiary. The owner is limited to $5,000 (ma

season we coast along, and forget that now is the time to fill that coal bin, fix those windows, repair the creaking door steps and take care of the many, many little chores that will make us nave equal comfort and safety in the less desirable sea

turity value) of these bonds (Series F) issued in any one calendar year. A good feature of these bonds is that the owner

During the comfortable, easy summer

may redeem them at any time after 60 days from issue date of bond. (A table of Redemption Values

sons of fall and winter. Our advice isâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;don't play

appears on the face of the bond.)

grasshopper, but lie wise like the industrious ant. '

For those eager to serve their country, but un able to make payment for one of these bonds with

out considerable inconvenience may do so through Postal Savings. This is a very simple method of saving for a bond, and cards are issued for as little

as ten cents per stamp. All that is necessary to obtain one of these defense stamps is a visit to your local post office, and upon the purchase of the stamps the album will be issued in which these stamps are to be pasted. When the album is com

It's so easy to preach; so hard to get into action.

Being prepared is the safe way. yet \ve all are guilty of putting things off until given a jolt. Then we pre pare in a hurry. Our plea is that you will not wait

i'or a 'â&#x20AC;˘jolt." but

pleted, it may be exchanged for a stamp of larger denomination or a savings bond. Even though this

check your heating equipment, fill the

may appear to be of little financial help to the Gov ernment in the Defense Program, yet the moral support to the Government is of the greatest value.

coal bin, fix those

iEFENSE

BUY UNITED STATES SAVINCS

fiONDS ANDSTAMPS

The desire to do all one can to fur

ther the cause of national security brings out the American ideals of freedom and safety for everyone

within its jurisdiction. We prepare lor our country's security by pre paring lor our own security and pro tection of our rights and possessions.

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steps so they won't collect

ice,

all

the little jobs that are

necessary

make your sur roundings pleasant and safe.

Good housekeep ing is one of Safetv's

friends.

Each year about this time, the Red Cross begins its annual membership drive in an effort to obtain funds wherewith to carry on its splendid work. Fire, famine, flood, the ravages of war, sudden

in every school within the city limits is eligible to competeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;that is the Public School, St. John's and St. Ignatius parochial schools. The topic of 3'our essay should center around this theme: "What Can We Do to Make Rogers City a Safer Place in

death, and desolation have all found the Red Cross

Which to Live?"

ready and willing to serve the needy and afflicted. Their aim is to provide shelter for the homeless, food for the hungry and clothing for the destitute. In addition to these emergency activities, the local Red Cross Chapter has taken an interest in assisting the various agencies such as the Michigan Tubercu

safety. Take your choice. We will let you decide on how much you wish to write. Two prizes will be given for each grade entered from each school.

Annual Red Cross Drive

losis Association, District Health Units, Social Ser vice Centers. Maternity and Child Health Associa tions, in their efforts to combat disease and relieve

suffering.

Most of the above work is possible because of the fact that one-half of each membership dollar stays

in the community and county, and this provides the local Red Cross Chapter with a working capital wherewith to accomplish its aim. Nationally, of course, the interest of the \Iq(\ Cross is centered on Defense. The recruiting and organizing of nurses for army and emergency duty, the establishment of recreational facilities for ser

vice men. and the entertainment of hospitalized sol

diers make up a good share of their efforts. Then, too, the food and clothing and medical aid sent to the unfortunate and needy of warring nations was never more in evidence than it is at present. Recently, the Home Service Committee was or

ganized by the Red Cross to investigate claims for release from the Army of men in service, on the basis of dependency, or other reasonsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;or who asked for furlough because of illness or death at home. The report of each local committee deter mines whether or not the men are granted these re quests and thus eliminates a good deal of unnec essary red tape. When one stops to contemplate all that is accom

plished by the Red Cross, it seems impossible that so much could be gained for so little given. Surely the Red Cross deserves your support. You can rest assured that your contribution, large or small, will be used for a worthy cause. Safety Essay Contest Are you proud of your school? Certainly.

Are

ydU proud of your athletic teams? You surely are. Do you brag about your town to your outside friends We know you do. So we know that the youth of Rogers City is interested in its community affairs. The city fathers might run the local gov ernment, but the opinion of its citizens will lead them in their decisions.

Youth has not a back seat

â&#x20AC;&#x201D;your opinions are worthy and are reflected in your elders whether you are conscious of it or not. So "Calcite Screenings" is pleased to continue the annual essa}' contest and give all the boys and

girls a chance to express themselves on the Safety Problems of our town and its inhabitants.

Here is

the plan. All students from the seventh grade up

Now this subject has many variations such as health, sanitation, fire protection, traffic safety,

pedestrian safety, bicycles, playground and home

Past contests have been received with interest.

The topic for this year is such that a good response is expected and some very interesting remarks should be found in the many essays. Your opinions might arouse ideas of safety never thought of be fore, and while you are thinking you will become interested in your town and your community which is the duty of all citizens, young and old alike. Rest of luck to the contestants, and many thanks for your efforts in this contest program. Hunting Accidents There is every indication that there is plenty of game in the woods this fall. Our ambitious ama teur weather prognosticators say we will have good weather for hunting. How accurate they are remains to be seen. With these conditions prevail ing there is bound to be more hunters in our woods than usual, and on that basis more hunting acci dents, so just a word of caution. Of the 11.2 hunting accidents recorded in Michi

gan last year. 35 were fatal.

There was nothing

new or startling about the causes of these accidents. They were caused in the same way that has taken

thousands of lives before, the strange thing is that we humans do not learn to avoid making these sim ple little mistakes that cause so much grief each hunting season.

Listed among the chief offenses contributing to these accidents are

playing with fire arms, crawling ov er fences and drag ging the gun be hind, tripping and falling accidentally discharging gun. getting in line of fire, not being sure of target, the fall ing of guns from where they were leaned insecurely against s t u m p s. trees, and running boards, handling a gun by its muzzle, hunting with the safety o f f a n d many more simple little mistakes. 1469

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The diagram above shows the arrangement of the boiler itself. Note the waterwall headers and tubes which together with the front rows of boiler tubes enclose the furnace. The arrange ment of superheater, boiler tubes, and economizer is clearly

the ash discharge pump.

ash hopper, down the chute to the sump where it is picked up by

The diagram at the left shows the coal supply at the service bunker, the chute to the stoker and the dump grate. The method of handling the ashes is indicated, the ash being jetted from the

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Str. T. W. Robinson Ijij <^. C. Jbtanbxook Last fall it became evident that it would be

necessary to install new boilers on the Str. T. \\ . Robinson. Engineering and placing of contracts was started immediately. The work was planned and executed at Calcite. giving winter employ

ment to a large number of men. In arranging this new boiler room equipment, one of the main objectives was to make the lirehold a cool, clean, habitable place and to elim inate the laborious work of manually handling coal and ashes. Safer, cleaner and better work

ing conditions are always the aim of the engineer ing and operating departments, and we think conditions in this firehold are quite a step for ward from the standard practice. Many com

pliments have been received from people who know, on the fine job done and favorable com

parisons have been made to many fuel oil jobs. The picture at the right is of the forward end of the boiler room showing the fire-hold door.

It is difficult to keep coal handling clean. "

boiler room, the boot of the elevators was closed

dust and it is giving an excellent account of itself. Once every four-hour watch the stokerman dumps the burned out ashes from the grate into the ash hopper below and turns on the water to the ash quenchers for a few minutes to cool them

off into a separate room. From the service bunk

off.

ers the coal is fed through shut-off gates and pipe chutes to the stoker hoppers, two to each furnace.

there being no shut-off gate between them. There are four ash hoppers, two to each boiler serving

Here again everything was kept closed ami dust

each of the four stoker units so that only one-fourth

tight. The stokers are Hoffman Firite with hand-op

of the total grate surface is burned down at a time before dumping. The steam pressure and temper ature remain constant during this operation and

this case we used

the

existing

coal

elevators,

handling coal from the bottom of the bunkers

up to the service bunkers, one port and one star board. To stop the dust from working into the

erated dumping grates. The Bradley Transporta tion Co. is no stranger to these spreader type stok

ers, having made the original marine installation

in the spring <Âťf 1930 in the Str. John G. Munson. This installation on the Str. T. W. Robinson is the

The ash hopper and windhox are common.

the amount of carbon in the ash is kept very low.

The ash handling system is very similar to that installed in the Str. Carl I). I'.radley. which has

proved itself very satisfactory through the years. On the Robinson ashes are pumped out about once

original marine installation of l)lTMI' (IRATE spreader stokers. Two stoker units are installed every twenty-four hours. The ashes from each of at each furnace, the spreaders throwing the coal

the four hoppers is sluiced out one at a time by

evenly over the grate in front of it, the amount of means of a jet of high velocity water and flows coal being fixed by the travel of a reciprocating down a sluice way to a sump built into the lank

|op, From this sump the mixture of ash and wa ter is pumped by means of a four-inch dredge eliminate wear with its attendant spillage of coal pump and discharged overboard above the water feeder which is controlled by the combustion con

trol.

This stoker has recently been redesigned to

1471

line. Tt is necessary to shut off the forced draft, and therefore the coal feed from the section of

the other surfaces being black.

There are four

water-wall headers, one at the bottom and top of grate over the ash hopper Avhich is being sluiced, each wall. These headers are joined together by but no difficulty is experienced in carrying the full two rows of two-inch tubes and the top header is load on the operative three-quarters of the total joined to the steam drum by rows of two-inch tubes grate surface. The flyash is settled out in large forming the roof of the furnace. The waterwalls hoppers, two in each boiler at the bottom of the

last pass. This flyash is also sluiced to the sump and pumped overboard in a similar manner to the ashes.

The boilers are Foster Wheeler "D" type which were developed for use with oil fuel and are ex

tensively used on ocean-going vessels. Oil fuel has supplanted coal in nearly all ocean vessels as oil

are backed with refractory tile and well insulated

from the furnace casing which is made of quartetinch steel plate. This makes a good robust ar rangement, and there is no air infiltration into the

furnace and very little heat loss through radiation, the casing being comfortable to the hand. This fine job of tight casing and good insulation is car ried throughout the remainder of the boiler cas

has many decided advantages. Practically all ocean

ing, resulting in maintaining the cleanliness and

vessels used to be coal-fired. In many cases the coal had to be carried on board by hand, and even when it was mechanically handled, it had to be trimmed into the bunkers manually. The firemen had to hand-fire and clean their furnaces, and the ashes had to be quenched and shoveled into the

comfort of the boiler room.

The boiler proper consists of Upper steam drum and lower water drum joined together by bent tubes. The three rows of tubes nearest the fur nace are two-inch as in the waterwalls, the other

tubes being one and one-quarter inches.

There

ash hoppers much as is done in the standard hand- Belowâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Control Panel Showing Gages, Recording Ther

fired steamers on the lakes. The coal passers had a much harder job than on the Lakes as when the coal from the bunker in front of the boilers had been used, the coal had to be trimmed from remote bunkers, and much of it had to be carried in wheel barrows to the fire-hold floor.

The change to oil fuel eliminated all of this hard work. The oil is pumped on board the vessel and

stored in tanks which do not take up valuable space. The oil is pumped from the fuel tanks to the burn

ers and can be hand-controlled by simple valves

and dampers or a combustion control can readily and simply be applied to maintain constant steam pressure. Coal burning vessels have now become a rarity. Fven in cases where coal is the more economical fuel, oil is being used because of its greater convenience.

Because of the proximity of large coal deposits to most Great Lakes ports, coal is the natural fuel

for us here. Our problem has then become that of handling the coal and the ash in such a manner

that we can have the simplicity and convenience

of the oil fuel job and still use our economically priced coal. In the solving of this problem we have borrowed a little from the coal-burning shore pow er plants, a little from the oil-burning vessels, and

with the use of a little ingenuity have developed such installations as those of the Bradley and the Robinson.

One of the things we borrowed from the oil fuel

user was a modification of the "D" type boiler,

which had been developed to a highly satisfactory degree.

This boiler has been used in a few cases

on the Lakes, the Robinson boiler being practic ally a duplicate of that used on the car ferry "City of Midland."

The arrangement of the furnace provides amide furnace volume and allows for almost complete water cooling of the furnace walls.

The front wall

is the only refractory showing to the furnace, all 1472

mometers, Meters, Motor Push Buttons, Etc.

are sixty-two 2-inch tubes and six hundred and six lj4-inch tubes in each boiler. This is clearly shown in our cut of the boiler on preceding page.

The top drum is forty-two inches in diameter, eleven feet six inches long, one and five-thirty-seconds inches thick.

The drum is all fusion welded,

no rivets being used in its construction.

The in

side of the drum is uncomfortably filled with equip ment. There is a desuperheater to cool the steam

coming from the superheater before going to the auxiliary steam line to be used in the steam driven -

not we improved the appearance is still being de flated. We did try however to provide reasonable ventilation and to keep dirt out, and in this we have succeeded.

While we have written at length of the clean liness, etc., the only function of the boilers is to make steam efficiently, and we are pleased to say that this is being admirably accomplished as is shown by our monthly coal reports. Calcite Screenings has already carried an ac count of the work done by our winter crews on

auxiliaries such as deck winches and steering en

this installation.

gine.

cellent arrangement and good housekeeping con nected with the job. Congratulations are in order as well, to the crew, who has operated this equip

There is an internal feed pipe taking hot

feed water from the economizer and distributing it in the drum. There are three swash plates to

prevent the water from surging and a deck of grating to prevent carry-over. It is necessary to remove all this equipment if you wish to clean a boiler internally, so that every effort is made to keep the boiler clean and make washing unnec essary.

The lower drum is similar to the top drum but is thirty-six inches in diameter, nine feet nine inches long, and one inch thick. Fortunately it does not have any internal fittings. While we use only 315 pounds pressure, these drums are designed for 390 pounds working pres sure.

Visitors have remarked on the ex

ment in a most efficient and safe manner. Doubtless it is true that wre are in one of the

great moments of history. Those who have the gift of imagination and the correct diagnosis of human nature have front seats at the play. The curtain is already up. It is a good show and it will prob ably last as long as we do. Only this thought: be tween the acts, let us enjoy the intermissions and occasionally

take

stroll

under

the

stars,

lest

there be too much talking going on.

JLeit s Drive iVlore Jb&iely

The superheater is of the convection type and consists of two vertical square headers joined to

Incidents like these even though no one is in jured or killed, have a direct effect on all of us

gether by one hundred and three lj^-iilcli diameter

as motorists.

tubes, each bent in the form of a hairpin.

ter what the cause, helps to boost the accident

The

Each automobile accident, no mat

superheater receives steam from the top drum of

ratio for the State.

the boiler at 427° F. and heats it up to 650" F. be fore going to the turbine. The economizer is made up of one hundred and ten steel tubes two inches diameter and eight feet long. Cast iron rings are shrunk on the out side of the tubes, giving them an appearance sim ilar to an automobile radiator, only, of course, much larger. The function of the economizer is to heat the feed water before going to the boiler and to abstract some of the heat from the hot gases leaving the boiler. The water enters the econo mizer at 225° F. and leaves at 320° F. while the gas

piled by a national rate-making bureau, that de termines how much automobile insurance premi

enters at 620° F. and leaves at 370° F. It will be seen that the water enters the econo

insurance premiums that all drivers will have to pay. Let's all of us drive more carefully and save lives as well as money.

mizer, then goes to the boiler wdiere it is convert ed into steam, and then to the superheater where

It is this accident ratio, com

ums will cost.

The accident ratio for this year, has increased 50%—indicating that accidents have risen propor tionately. Consequently, every motorist who buys insurance for his car must pay a higher rate—all because of someone's carelessness.

Even if you cannot imagine the results of an accident in terms of human life and happiness, try thinking of it in terms of dollars and cents. The fewer

accidents all

drivers

have,

the

lower

the

the steam is heated up. The air for combustion enters the forced draft fans and is forced through the grate where the coal is burned, the gases pass ing from the furnace through the three furnace rows of boiler tubes, then through the superheater, boiler, and economizer to the uptake when it is picked up by the induced draft fan and discharged up the stack. The stack was fabricated by the Wickes Boiler Works to our drawings. It was received knocked down and erected in place which was quite a job. The outer stack was made semi-streamlined for

appearance only, and the question as to whether or 1473

Limestone And Its Uses

Plast r^

1CS

*4* Here Is Shown One of the Finished Products, Stain Proof and Easily Cleaned. Lower Cornerâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Raw Limestone, One of the Basic Ingredients for e. New Plastic.

^JLaJ^SP The fact that limestone plays an important part facture of synthetic elastic products such as rain coats, table covers, paints, awnings, belts, suspend

chloride at ordinary temperatures a sweet-smelling gas which can be liquified merely by cooling it to 70Â° F. Under proper conditions many units of vinyl chloride consisting of the shortest possible chain

ers, shower curtains, etc., sounds incredible to most

of two carbon atoms will add to one another end to

of us.

to end, and on opening his pressure tank the chem ist finds not a liquid nor a gas but a hard solid ma terial produced by this chain-building process,

in the production of a material used for the manu

But it is true.

The basic ingredients for this new product, tradenamed "Koroseal" by the B. F. Goodrich Company are coke, limestone, salt and water.

The part that limestone plays in the production of the material is as follows: The raw limestone is first burned in a kiln to form calcium oxide: the

calcium oxide is then mixed with coke, subjected to intense heat and becomes calcium carbide.

The

calcium carbide is treated with water and becomes

acetylene gas. This acetylene gas when exposed to

Hydrochloric acid gas, which is obtained by burn ing chlorine gas (from salt) in an atmosphere of hydrogen, then becomes a gas

known

as vinyl

chloride.

The further treatment of the vinyl chloride and subsequent synthesis of the rubber-like product is aptly explained by Mr. J. W. Schade. Director of Research for the B. F. Goodrich Company, who says: "All man-made, rubber-like synthetics fall in a class known to the chemist as chain polymers. In simple language a chain poly mer may be described as a struc ture formed by joining end to end a large number of short groups of atoms, the building blocks of all material things.

Thus, it is be

lieved, rubber is formed in plants from short chains of a few atoms

into long chains of many hundreds of atoms.

Thus

was

built

the

synthetic "methyl" rubber pro duced in Germany prior to the Eu ropean war. thus is formed the American synthetic, Neoprene, and in similar fashion all other rubber

like materials.

"One of the chemical composi tions which thus readily polymer izes is a substance knoAvn as vinyl 1474

â&#x20AC;˘*

-j.

"poly-vinyl chloride." J'.V.C. as it is called for brevity, may be made as desired in chains of differ ent lengths. Some polymers are readily soluble in ordinary solvents such as acetone. Under selected

conditions, however, a polymer is formed which is tough, heavy and heat-stable and insoluble at at

mospheric temperatures in practically all ordinary solvents. At higher temperatures, however, and under sufficient pressure it will dissolve in many liquids. On cooling the P.V.C. does not separate as salt does from water on cooling a hot saturated so lution, but there results a rubber-like, extensible, resilient material. To this plasticized insoluble polymer, invented by Dr. Waldo L. Semon of the

B. F*. Goodrich Company has been given the name "Koroseal."

"Koroseal is a generic name applied to a variety ol compositions intentionally varied in their con-

tent of P.V.C., the kind and amount of plasticizer or the dry powders added, as with rubber, to mod ify toughness, stiffness, softening point or other properties. In fact, Koroseal compositions are graded for different uses from materials similar to hard rubber to those having the consistency of a stiff jelly. For many uses the flexibility, resilience and strength of Koroseal are made similar to those of medium soft rubber compositions, but its insol

ubility, and chemical stability permit its use for types of service to which rubber is entirely tinsuited."

one-half per cent of carbon. Scrap steel used in open-hearth furnaces has had most of its carbon

and other impurities removed when originally man ufactured. A mixture of steel scrap and iron is more quickly brought to the proper analysis than iron alone without the addition of scrap. Aside from the saving in time thus achieved, the use of scrap results in saving of large quantities of coal which serves as fuel, and of limestone which

is used as a purifying agent. It is estimated fur thermore, that each ton of scrap used results in the saving of almost two tons of iron ore.

In general, the proportion of scrap used in openhearth furnaces ranges from 20 to 75 per cent of the total charge of metal, depending upon practice in individual companies. In addition, scrap is used in blast furnaces and electric furnaces, and to a limited extent in making Bessemer steel.

Safety cannot be served to you on a silver plat ter. You must learn to help yourself.

Milwaukee Clipper The Clipper Line running between Muskegon and Milwaukee offers the thrills of an ocean voyage on its luxurious, new "S. S. Milwaukee Clipper."

Scrap Shortage Is A Threat To Present Steel Operations One of the most difficult problems facing the steel industry (according to STEEL FACTS) in its effort to maintain production at peak levels is the serious shortage of steel scrap. Currently, the industry is consuming scrap at the annual rate of 42.000,000 tons.

Present prospects that the amount of scrap avail able will fall short of the total needed is causing deep concern in the steel industry, and various companies are adopting unusual measures to ob tain scrap. Some of them have appealed to the

employees and to the public at large for help in collecting scrap. And it would certainly help our national defense program if each and every one of us would keep in mind our country's need for steel scrap and lend a hand in seeing that whatever iron we may have to discard gets back into industry.

About 55% of the tonnage of scrap consumed by the steel industry is produced within the steel works through the cutting of ingots, blooms and billets, also the cutting and shearing of rolled prod ucts. The remainder of the requirements is bought

During the summer this ship makes two round trips daily with a special round trip continuous cruise.

For years there has been a demand for a larger and faster passenger ship between Milwaukee and Muskegon on Lake Michigan. The "Milwaukee Clipper" which is streamlined and outfitted in the

most up-to-date fashion at an investment of ap proximately a million dollars, is now giving the patrons of this company quicker dispatch than they have ever before experienced. This ship was built in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, and was commissioned on June 3, 1941, and is un der the command of Capt. Allax Hoxie. The ship was christened at its launching by burst ing a bottle of cream over its bow. The clipper is 360 ft. in length, 45 ft. in width,

is painted all in white, and will carry about 900 passengers and approximately 75 automobiles. It

is an oil-burner and makes about 18 m.p.h.

Her

lounge, dining-room, wash-rooms and children's

play-rooms are modeled after our ocean-going vessels. A new feature installed is the pullman berth section which is unique on a Great Lakes passenger steamer.

in the market.

Steel scrap is desirable because a mixture of cold scrap and newly made pig iron is more quickly

made into steel than 100% charge of pig iron. This saving of time arises from the fact that scrap steel already has been refined once and therefore

contains fewer impurities than pig iron. When charged into the open-hearth

pig1 iron contains about 4% carbon.

furnace,

Most of this

carbon must be eliminated since a large portion of all

steel contains

than

one-fifth to 1475

•d^ssl^^^ Lnj &f£o%q& <zJ\. lons.6. Some 11,000 re]>resentatives of the safety move ment in the United States attended the five-day ses sion of the 30th Annual National Safety Congress

in Chicago. Many new faces were in evidence and the attendance indicates that the meeting was of unusual interest during these troublesome times. You would not be interested in the many statis

tics given although such satisfies are vivid evi dence that a big job is in store for those interested in safety's crusade. People are continually being killed, maimed, injured, and inconvenienced be cause of dangerous acts and habits of themselves and others. It is because of these ever-present ac tions that there will always be something of a safe ty job for all to do.

Impressions gained at this meeting were these— that those in attendance are not a group of vaca tionists "on the loose" for a few days, but they are there to exchange ideas, listen to the experts and study trends in accident problems and accident prevention. That while many noteworthy speak ers do not give you concrete facts and formulas to serve as a guide to bring back to industries and communities the)- do have a method of inspiring their listeners to become more interested in task ahead.

the

Col. John Stillwell, President of the National Safety Council, opened the Congress with the re marks that this Congress is the most significant in the history of the safety movement. It comes at a time when much of the world is in the throes of

war and when our own defense program is rapidly placing us on a wrar economy. It comes at a time when accidents are rapidly in creasing with the prospect of more than 100.000 accidental deaths in 1941, and upwards of ten mil lion injuries. This rising accident toll is a challenge to every industrialist, every civic leader, every public offi cial. We must decide whether the troubled times in which we live shall make us callous and indiffer

ent to human suffering, or whether we will face the problem squarely and stop this unnecessary wastage of human and material resources. The seriousness of the challenge has been rec ognized by President Roosevelt who issued a safe ty proclamation calling upon the "officers and di rectors of the National Safety Council to mobilize its nation-wide resources in leading a concerted and intensified campaign against accidents." "In the final analysis this challenge can be met, 1476

and the accident curve turned downward, only through the abilities and energies of the delegates at this Congress, and their associates and co-work ers throughout the land." These were the words of the Council's president. Under the slogan of "Help Defense—Stop Acci dents" the Congress held meetings from Monday morning through until Friday noon. Over five hundred speakers were listed for the many ses sions

and

to four

thousand

listened

Speaker Dr. Victor Short give interesting details on "Human Engineering." or in plain English "Howto get along with the other fellow." This man was extremely interesting and entertaining. Since presenting and maintaining a safely program is largely a matter of salesmanship, he gave the del egates some very good information. As to the war situation and its ultimate effect on

the safety work in this country, very little was heard. It was still the human angle that received the attention, that is preventing pain, sorrow and embarrassing expense by reducing accidents. The worker must still be reached by appeal to his own loss and what he has at stake.

Until a definite all-

out stand on national defense reaches the fancy of industrial workers, promoting safety from that

viewpoint will not be very effective. One of the Congress highlights was the annual banquet. Speakers for the evening were John Davis of New York, a man that many of our Rogers

City people will remember as he spoke at one of our plant banquets not many years ago, and the Hon. Frank Knox, Secretary of the Navy. Mr. Davis was very good and highly entertaining with his clever humor. Mr. Knox did emphasize the need for a rigid safety attitude in view of the need for conservation in men and materials during the unknown trials ahead of our country. Ending the session Friday was a luncheon for all delegates associated with the United States Steel Corporation of Del ware. Discussion at this meeting concerned the Corporation's past accident experience, keeping ahead in safety work by honest, sincere interest and effort, the importance of healthful working conditions and keeping workers equipped with latest protective devices. The week was very interesting to your delegate

and it was a privilege that would be appreciated by any man in our plant. The National Safety Coun cil does a good job in running this convention and we know that it is helpful in the promotion of the cause of safety in this country.

Overweight And Dieting By W. Foster Jackson At once the boon and curse of the American

way of life is the bountifully laden dinner table of rich meats, hot breads, starchy foods, liquors and heavy desserts. Trite as it is, the old saying that the American digs his grave with his teeth is all too true . . . particularly when this self-same American is mid dle-aged or older. For it is when a person ap proaches middle age that his bodily processes be gin to slow down. He is not as active at 45 as he was at 25. No longer does he play baseball, or swim or play tennis or hunt for hours on end— nor does he work as hard.

He either has an easier

job than formerly, or else years of experience at one job have made it easier for him to do. Because he is so very much more active, the young person can eat large quantities of food and not become excessively fat. The extra food that he consumes is "burned up" by exercise and growth. In the middle-aged, however, growth processes are at a minimum, activity is consider ably lessened and the extra food cannot be used

up.

Therefore, it is stored in the body as fat.

This fat accumulates in the liver, around the in

testines, under the skin, and even around the heart. A certain amount of the fat is natural, and is used

by the body as a storehouse for energy to be used whenever the body needs it. Thus it is that the human being can go for several days without eat ing and not die for lack of food. But while the extra fat proves beneficial as a storehouse of energy, it also adds an extra burden to the heart which must force blood through the extra blood vessels that each layer of fat con tains. Since, also, middle-aged persons, particu larly those who are overweight have a tendency towards high-blood pressure, physicians and dieti tians generally advise that it is better for middle-

aged or older people to avoid excess weight and try to maintain as near as possible the ideal weight for their age and height.

that while you cut down on the fat-producing foods that you do not lose the necessary vitamins and minerals so essential to good health. The above advice is for those people who are already overweight and seek to lose some of it. For those persons who are just starting to tip the scales on the heavy side and who in another five years will be definitely overweight, there is one course of action to follow'—that is to modify your diet so that you do not gain any more weight, or if possible even lose one or two pounds. A few less sweets, smaller portions of desserts, less alcoholic beverages (which are very fattening despite ad vertisements to the contrary) and the trick will be turned.

It is almost impossible for anyone to establish a diet that will work with every person who tries it. There are fat people who eat very little and still gain weight in spite of it. There are those people who eat huge amounts of well-balanced meals and cannot gain weight try though the)' will. That is why it is wise to consult your doctor be fore trying a diet of any kind. And one more word of advice, if you do get a diet list from your phy sician—play fair with him. Believe it or not, it is possible to diet without discomfort. You can lose weight without going hungry or starving yourself, and you will be well hungry or starving yourself, and you will be re warded by better health, better looks, longer life. How Do You Rate On Thjs

Matter. Of Ueight ?? /

which are either utterly useless or downright dan gerous. Many people endanger their lives and risk

severe illness by trying liquid diets. 18-day diets, half-meal diets, or diets that they make up them selves. Others try strenous exercises and succeed

only in damaging the heart. The important thing to remember is that there is no short-cut to losing weight. There is only one safe and sure method—that is to seek your doctor's advice. He will examine you and tell you whether or not you should lose weight. If so. he will tell you how to diet safely and sanely, and see

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The

United States Coast Guard

Rightâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Forty-Mile Point Light house, north of Rogers City. The

United

States

Belowâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;U. S. Coast Guard Station

at Hammond. Michigan.

large

Coast

number

peacetime

Guard service was originally created by Congress in 1915.

duties, most of which are hu manitarian in their character.

and this Act combined the then

Its most important function in time of peace is that of render

existing United Saving Service

States Life and United

ing assistance to vessels in dis-

States Cutter Service. In 1940. it was extended and now takes in the Lighthouse Service. The Act specifically provides that the Coast Guard shall be a part of the military operating forces of the United States and shall be operated by the Treasury Department in peacetime, and becomes a part of the Navy in time of war or when

tress and saving of life and property at sea. It also is used in case of floods for rescuing life and propcrt.v- The Coast Guard clears away derelicts that constitute danger to ships at sea, it maintains the international ice patrol along the transatlantic steamer lanes to warn the vessels of icebergs, it maintains aid to navigation along all our coast lines,

the President shall see fit to so direct.

on the waters of the Great Lakes and on all other

The forerunner of the Coast Guard, the Revenue

Cutter Service, was organized under an Act of Con

gress approved in 1790, to prevent smuggling.

is one of the oldest bodies of the Federal Govern ment.

The President appoints the commandant of the Coast Guard.

Its officers are trained at the Coast

Guard Academy, New London. Connecticut.

navigable waters. Among its thirty thousand navigational aids are

lighthouses, light ships, radio beacons, fog signals, buoys, and aids in the enforcement of navigation laws and customs laws along with numerous other duties.

There has been a transfer of many members of

The

the Coast Guard Service to the Atlantic seaboard

army and navy flying schools train the Coast

during the present national emergency. They are

Guard aviators. The pay al lowances of Coast Guard

personnel are the same as in the Navy, as also are

the rating and insignia ex cept for the distinguishing shield worn on the lower

arm of the enlisted person nel and above the stripes of the commissioned offi cers.

addition,

the

Coast

Guard is charged with the 1478

been romantic with its members experiencing thrills and excitement and braving the attending dangers. Aviation is now an important part of the system and continues with the typical exploits of heroism.

Airplanes cooperate with surface craft and with the various Coast Guard stations located along the seaboard. They also carry out many independent missions and are particularly useful where speed and the consequent saving of time are controlling factors. This part of the service was placed under the Coast Guard in 1934. The use of aircraft in humanitarian work for the

benefit of the public at large becomes more appar U. S. Coast Guard Cutter on Patrol Duty

trained in war time tactics of defense and offense,

they learn this business as if they were regulars in the Navy. This is not something new as Congress authorized the

President in 1797 to increase the

ent as time goes on. There were 1.258.344 miles cruised in 1940. 113 medical cases transported. 12

persons transported from disabled vessels. 223 per sons assisted, persons and vessels warned of dan ger and 29,322 vessels identified.

•

strength of the cutters and their crews and to

The functions of this branch of our Government

employ them "to defend the seacoast. and to repel

are far flung.

Rear Admiral R. R. Waesche is the

any hostility to their vessels and commerce." In 1799. after the Navy Department had been es-

zation is quick to give him the credit for the

popular commander of the service and his organi

-3g

Uncle Sam's Big Battleships, Our Protection Against Aggressor Nations

tablished. the President was authorized to place

acclaimed success of his charge.

the cutters

Everything having to do with the safety of per sons and property—afloat—and within the marine

the naval

establishment.

.Act

passed five days later provided that the said rev enue cutters shall, whenever the President of the

boundaries of the United States, is entrusted to

United States shall so direct, cooperate with the Navy of the United States, during which time they

this organization, whose motto is "Semper Paratus"—"Always Ready" and so we salute the United Stales Coast Guard and every man in its far-flung

shall foe under the direction of the Secretary of the Navy, and the expenses thereof shall be defrayed by the agents of the Navy Department. During the 140 years which have elapsed since the passage of this Act. the Coast Guard has participated as a

organization. There are two kinds of discontent in this world: the discontent that works, and the discontent that

part of the Navy in every war that has threatened

wrings its hands. The first gets what it wants, and

the nation.

the second loses what it has. There's no cure for the

History of the Coast Guard Service has always

first but success ; there no cure at all for the second. 1479

Important Stronghold To

Defense

By Ethel Strieker

The Locks At the Sault Ste. Marie On October seventh, shippers on the Great Lakes,

most importance in bringing the ore supply to the

especially those engaged in the transportation of

mills where it is processed into steel.

iron ore. had cause for grave concern when the

may well reach the ÂŤS0.000.000-ton mark of iron ore is not now far from fulfillment. And of this amount

Sou Canal bridge collapsed. This casualty in the program of defense prepar ation proved to be really serious to the steel in

dustries as it halted shipments sorely needed ore supply for the The Department ol" Commerce 1.000.000 tons of ore because of

for several days of production of steel. estimates a loss of this tie-up.

As each month's shipments soar to a new high

A goal that

more than 70% is rushing furnacewanl from the Lake Superior region. In addition to the tremendous ore cargoes, ship ment of such commodities as coal, limestone, lum

ber, wheat, grain, copper, sera]) iron and general merchandise must pass through the locks to their destination, either north or southbound, in ever in

and succeed in breaking .my and all previously es

creasing tonnages.

tablished records, we can readily discern that the

give ain- accurate figures on shipments of these

passage of ships through these locks is of the ut

materials, but only those familiar with the already

1480

It is impossible at this time to

heavy peacetime tonnages can visualize the even greater shipments to meet the increasing demands

â&#x20AC;˘ Through these locks passes "the commerce of a mighty empire." The tonnages carried through

of a national emergency. The history of the "Soo" locks is both interest

through the Suez Canal, London, Liverpool and the

ing and inspirational in that it portrays the Ameri can trait of overcoming a natural obstacle and thus making possible one of the greatest transportation

Panama Canal.

routes in the world.

Truly the Soo locks is the gateway of commerce and industry in our country, and its importance in the national defense program is realized by all.

It was known that copper existed in the Lake Superior region and deposits of iron ore were soon

Bowling Hits New High Among Local Fans

discovered, but these valuable ores would be al

most worthless unless means were found to get them to the industries.

The first action taken in an effort to make pos sible a canal for the boat transportation of these raw materials was taken by Governor Mason in his first message to the Legislature after Michigan became a State. The Legislature responded by making an appropriation of $25,000. With this amount, the preliminary work such as surveys and plans was made. In 1839, the contractor arrived at the Soo with his workmen, tools and provisions. After

considerable

hindrances

were

overcome

with the help of the Federal Government, work was resumed with a young engineer, Charles T. Harvery, supervising the construction of the locks. Harvey's problem of getting the necessary mater ial and men for this construction job was indeed a big task, but through his great energy and effi ciency, the first lock was opened on April 19, 1855, by Harvey, and the waters of Lake Superior flowed into the canal, and the boats were soon passing up and down through the locks. In 1881, these locks were transferred to the Federal Government, and in that year, a new lock known as the Weitzel lock was opened for traf fic. This new lock, too, was soon found insufficient

to accommodate the growing traffic and so the original locks built by Harvey were torn out and replaced by the Poe locks. Commerce

the

Great

Lakes

continued

grow and the demands were met by the building of two more locks in 1914 and 1918.

the Soo locks far exceeds the total volume carried

This latest lock lies north of its three companion locks, and it required over two years for building and cost $3,500,000. It is 1,700 ft. long. The dis tance between the gates of the lock chamber is 1,350 ft. in comparison to the 1,000 ft. chambers of the Panama Canal locks. Two of the longest lake freighters placed end to end may be lifted twenty feet at one time, only one lift being necessary to raise a vessel from Lake Huron to Lake Superior. The walls of the lock are made of cement. They are 75 ft. high, 26 ft. thick at the bottom and taper off to 8 ft. at the top.

(It might be of interest to our local people to know that such personages as Vice-President Jos

eph Penglase, R. B. Lounds, A. L. Sabin, Steve Martin, Karl Daniels, Walter and Benjamin Santimo, Vincent Brady, and Eugene King, who are employed by this company, worked on the con struction of the last two locks.)

By Marion Lamb

Once again, as autumn appears and the long win ter season approaches, Rogers City's sports fans have returned to what has become the outstanding local sportâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;bowling. There are many reasons why we can say this particular pastime is out standing. As sports go, bowling "has everything." Among its particular virtues are: exercise, an op portunity to accpiire and exhibit skill, sociability, and uniform equipment plus inexpensiveness. Local bowlers, both masculine and feminine, dur

ing the past year have made the most of the op portunity to use our clean, modern bowling alleys to their best advantage. Leagues have sprung up from several teams, until at the present time there are four men's leagues, comprised of twenty-four teams; and one women's league, comprised of six teams engaged in active competition. These week ly contests have been made exciting and interest ing by fine sets of rules and a handicap system that does much toward putting the experienced and the not-so-experienced participants on a more even footing. As is the case among most other local groups, bowling has become the pastime of the hour for Michigan Limestone & Chemical Company em ployees. From the men sailing the Great Lakes on our steamers, together with plant men and the members of the office forceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;all share an enthusi

astic interest in the game. To relate to you who has the highest series or the highest game or who throws the fastest or trickiest ball would be only to repeat what is usu ally the talk of the day following an important bowling session. The important point is that local townspeople are receiving a great deal of healthful benefit as well as loads of fun from this invigorating pastime; and that the coming season is going to bring out plenty of pitch and determination from those who intend to break through the top-notch competition which is certain to result from such active partici pation in any sport. Nothing is gained by waving a red flag at a bull, but warning signs mean "Be Extra Careful" to the intelligent workman who is not "bull-headed."

The first steamboat on the Great Lakes, "Walk

In The Water," plied between Detroit, and Buffalo in 1818.

When the sweat has dried the labor is forgotten. 1481

1 aLqui&meiioii

ami having a capacity for eight hundred passen gers.

Meals and refreshments are available aboard

the boat.

This part of the journey is one of the

highlights.

When the boat docks, its passengers have a short walk through the forest and the beauty of the Falls is at their feet. The Tahquamenon upper

Oceanic JtJcamiiies olf JViicIiiigaai

Ltu (f^zoxcjE. <d/\. Q.ons.6.

falls are fifty feet high and two hundred feet wide. There are few sights in the modern vacation coun try that can compare with this magnificent water fall in its natural setting. To visit the wonderland

Those who have traveled afar and have advised

us to see America first have not forgotten Michi gan. For all-around beauty regardless of season, they claim Michigan is of first rank. As natives we are inclined to brag about our state, its beau ties, climate and opportunities while others heart ily agree. We of this district are particularly aware of the outsiders' appreciation for our beautiful state be cause of the thousands who travel here in the sum mer, the hunters who roam the beautiful woods

in the fall, and the winter sports enthusiasts spend ing their week-ends in the cold, crisp, snow-cov ered North. Local residents become so engrossed in the commercial possibilities of Michigan's beau ty that they pass points of interest by with too little thought.

One place in particular can be sought for and it is Tahquamenon Falls, located in Luce County in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. This is a scenic spot visited by hundreds each year, and we know of very few of our local folks who have ever made the trip. As you see by the accom panying pictures it is a place of natural beauty. To visit the Falls one can make

an unusual, but interesting jour

ney.

Starting from Soo junc

tion, a narrow gauge railroad is known to the sightseers as the "Toonerville Trolley." On this trip through swamp and woods is seen plant and animal life in profusion. Those who have made this trip term it a real experience. From the landing one trans fers

to a

turn-screw river boat

built especial!}" for sightseeing 1482

is a pleasure we all should take. Through virgin wilderness of the Lake Superior state forest a new motor highway is under con struction to the Big Falls of the Tahquamenon River.

To keep the area around the Falls in its

natural wild state, the new road will stop half a mile away. From there a trail will lead through the wilderness to a point of view above the Big Falls.

Due to the fact that automobiles do not go near the Falls, there has been nothing to destroy the wild beauty of their setting. Not a hot-dog stand nor a gas station.

Not a tin can or other evidence

of "civilization."

Tourists exult over the beaut}- of Tah<|tiamenon Riverâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the original Hiawatha River. Lven today the visitor can imagine that the spirits of Hiawatha, wrinkled Old Nokom-

is. the lovely Minnehaha and oth er

Indian

characters still haunt

the locality. The big marsh where they shot wild geese, harvested wild rice, felled ash for baskets, is very much as it was in their day. Any trip to this natural attrac tion is sure to be pleasant and in teresting. To those of nearby states we recommend a vacation

in Michigan; to local residents we sayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;"See Your Michigan."

Xtose YV Lo Have Passed Away Arthur Buck of Mason, Michigan, father of Jos eph Buck, who is the third assistant engineer on the Str. John G. Munson, passed away on August 26, 1941.

William Beebe, a one-time employee of the Mich

igan Limestone & Chemical Company, and father of Fred and Virgil Beebe of the Bradley Transpor tation Company, passed away on August 14, 1941. Martin Andrzejewski, father of Philip of the Shovel Department, and Anthony of the Mill De partment, died on August 10, 1941. Frank Nedeau, brother of Andrew Nedeau, as

sistant conveyorman on the Str. W. F. White, de parted on August 24, 1941. Mrs. Elizabeth Pearse, mother of Captain F. F. Pearse of the Str. Carl D. Bradley, passed away on September 6, 1941. Mrs. Louise Palmer, mother of John Palmer of the Transportation Department, passed away on September 20, 1941. Margaret Karsten, sister of Herman Karsten of the Mill Department, departed on October 1, 1941, after a long illness. Gerald Kline, young son of Joseph Kline of the Drilling Department, met a tragic death on October 19, 1941. Mrs. Albert Dietz, mother of our plant nurse, An

na Nagel, passed away suddenly on October 20, 1941.

"Screenings" expresses a sincere sympathy to those sorrowing for the departed loved ones.

JN ew Arrivals In 1 Ike F amnily

Daughters were born to the following employees since the Summer Issue of "Screenings": Mabel Ruth to Mr. and Mrs. George Kerr on Au gust 10, 1941. Mr. Kerr is employed by the Brad ley Transportation. Joan Mae to Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Bredow on August 22, 1941. Mr. Bredow is employed by the Bradley Transportation Company. Betty Lou to Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Centella on August 29, 1941. Mr. Centella is employed as con veyorman on the Str. Calcite. Kay Clair to Mr. and Mrs. Norman Gruelke On September 23, 1941. Mr. Gruelke is employed in the Mill Department. Sons were born to the following employees: Ronald Henry to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kuznicki on August 1, 1941. Mr. Kuznicki is employed in the Mill Department. Wayne Louis to Mr. and Mrs. Louis Mulka on August 14, 1941. Mr. Mulka is employed in the Drilling Department. Milton Paul to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Tulgetske on September 29, 1941. Mr. Tulgetske is employed in the Shovel Department. Richard Thomas to Mr. and Mrs. Archie Plume

on September 22, 1941. Mr. Plume is employed in the Blasting and Drilling Department.

Howard Franklin to Mr. and Mrs. Howard War

wick on September 22, 1941. Mr. Warwick is em ployed in the Transportation Department. John George to Mr. and Mrs. George Leveck on August 30, 1941. Mr. Leveck is employed by the Bradley Trans portation Company. Many happy days to the little folks and congratulations to the proud parents.

When climbing—either up or down—always face the ladder.

The more reasonable we are in our expecta

tions, the fewer disappointments we will have in life. Pur

ib Animals

Safety is a funny thing. Dumb ariimals take to it naturally. It is born and bred right into them. But man, supposed to be way up on top in the social order, often gets to thinking that only "sis sies" practice safety. It is said that beavers always detail one of their number to watch out and warn the rest of the ani

mal tree-choppers when the tree is about to fall. Yet, how many times experienced woodsmen fail to take the same precaution! Ducks fly in a "V" formation for safety, and it is said that if any source of danger is spotted, a scout flies out to investigate. Yet how blindly we human beings often walk right into danger. If you have ever gone crow hunting, you know that it is almost impossible to get a good, close range shot at the flock. Why? Because they have sentinels placed at advantageous spots, and these warn of men's approach. Now it never occurs to us to call an animal a

coward or a "sissy" just because it takes all these precautions. In fact, we give it credit for being pretty darned smart. Yet many of us scoff at the safety precautions taken by man. It makes one wonder sometimes if we aren't

the ones to be placed in the "dumb animal" class.

r© ionise

William J. Cook of the Yard Department was married to Alice Schultz on August 9, 1941. Rev. E. C. Weber performed the ceremony. Arthur Santini of the Electrical Department was

married to Mary Micketti by Rev. C. T. Skowronski on September 29, 1941. "Calcite Screenings" extends it very best wishes to the newlyweds. 1483

ÂĽ on 11 u>ee M In ocreeiungs "Personals" That Come To The Editors Desk . . Just "Among Ourselves" Steve Widajewski believes in promptly returning photography we think Captain is well past the amborrowed property. The other day he was driving

out in the country to return a pair of tin snips. On the way he became involved in a wreck and had to use the snips to cut his way out.

Incidentally, has Bruno Zempel received his lec ture stand that he ordered last Christmas?

The other day when Tom Kelley and Clarence Blair were out duck hunting, they came to a small

ateur stage. Oh. yes. he's a fisherman, too, but then that's another story, as is his woodworking.

The Karl Riegers of the Accounting Staff cer tainly are getting all "ritzed up." They have been busy during their spare time, ever since last April, on the remodeling of their home. When are you holding open house, Ruth and Karl ?

From what they tell us. and we can vouch for

lake. After a hurried confer

one good catch. "Speed" Hoeft

ence, they de

on the Str. Cal cite catches the

cided to sepa rate, complete

big ones when

ly encircle the

Jake, and then to meet on the other si d e. Their conver sation w e n t

the

St.

Mary's River, a nd " Poppy" Hudnick isn't far behind.

something like

I f there were be a short

this:

Kelley: If I get on the oth

age of gasoline

er side first 1*11

igan, we won

hang my hand-

der how some of these fel lows w o u 1d

in North Mich

kerchief on

that

old

pine

tree.

Blair: O. K..

and

get

there first, I'll

With us again this year was a crew ot* men known to the men at the plant as "Thornley's Gang." Responsible for cleaning up the quarry and remov ing the debris, these fellows succeeded in improving appearances around the

take it down !

quarry in a very creditable manner.

We all get tangled up once

rence Carter Jr., Eugene Dembny and Wallace Bruder; back row: George Osborne, Otto Ross, Victor Luetzow, Philip Henry, Eugene Kitchen, Clem

in a while and don't

The faces smiling out at us from the above picture areâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;first row: Law

s p e n d their evenings if they couldn't gel to Alpena. Could you tell us.

Do n a 1 d

Con ley?

ent Urban, Elmer Radka, Emil Zielaskowski and Paul Thornley, foreman.

kno w

just which way we are headed, and our printer, Hal Whiteley. is no exception. Seems he took our "Screenings" photographs down to Kalamazoo to be sure we got a good job on the pictures. After

As we go to press we hear of cupid's activities with a well-known member of the Electrical Dept. So when you read this, or soon after, our good friend Frank Reinke will be all tied with the matrimonial knot.

November 8th is the

finishing with the engravers, Hal jumped in his

day. Congratulations to you. Frank!

car and drove home forgetting all about his grip and also the hotel bill where he had stayed all night, until he was well on his way home. Well. perhaps with the big wedding, the "Advance." "Cal cite Screenings," and hunting season coming up, he did have reason for a mental lapse.

Hoys were treated to an extra helping of pie. Johnny Heller, however, wandered away by him

If we were to offer a prize for the best amateur movie photographer, there is little doubt from

what we have seen the award going to anyone else but Captain Moll. Captain certainly has a very in teresting collection of scenic beauty, home life and trick shots, and when it comes to talking 1484

After the Highway Garage dedication the Band self and not only missed out on the pie, but also missed seeing Nig "Pie-in-the-rough" Joppich in the role of serving maid! Ernie Adrian of the Time Office has Ed Radka worried. Ed has a beautiful model windmill at

his cottage at Lake Nettie,

ft works so well that

Ernie threatens to hook up a generator to it and get some current free-for-nothing.

Must be that Bernard Murphy should carry a barometer with him. or at least listen to George

Pilarski. The other day Bernard came down to the Time Office during a terrific rain storm clad only

in light clothes and house slippers. That night he reported for work fully equipped with rubber boots,

of inland lakes, fishing for the big ones, picking berries, following the favorite ball team, gardening and many, many other pleasures. Now comes au tumn and we hear story after story from the boys at the plan of how to get the most fun out of the hunting season.

rain coat and sou'wester hatâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and it didn't rain.

Marty OToole and Earl Nagel claim to be me chanics, but we know of one time on a return trip from Detroit that they just couldn't make the car

go.

Was it coil or 'goil' trouble, fellas!

Walt Meyers has for years maintained his repu tation as an experienced hunter, and so when he told his wife and boys on the opening day of bird season

day

Our friend Chris P>eukema being a reserve offi cer in Uncle Sam's army was called to service on September 15th. We all hated to see Chris leave: we miss his ever-ready humor and jaunty air. We remember once this summer when Chris went on

a trip that pal "Pat" Patterson missed a pocketbook.

When Chris left this time. Pat missed his

best pair of trousers. Of course, Chris was mar ried soon after his departure and Pat had to have some

that the

was

represen

tation

t oo

th e

wedding.

windy for good hunting, he ful ly expected that they would fol

When

shovel

engineer Frank Richards gets

low his advice. H o w e v e r, his

into those insura n c e salesman

family, ignoring his advice, as all

togs of his. he

good families do

sure looks like the ambassador

at some time or another, w e n t

of good will. A big smile will sell anything. Frank, even in

hunting anyway. On his return from work that

n i g h t,

W a 1t

f o u n d twelve nice birds that the family had

surance.

brought h o m e.

Aarnt Haanas of Detroit, Mrs. Ray Thompson of Detroit, Mrs. George

Russ Kuhlman knocked at out door the other

W e

Cheever of Litchfield, Mrs. Martin Hoffman of East Tawas, Mrs. Oscar Fritz of Walled Lake, Mr. Martin Hoffman of East Tawas, Mr. Roy Hoff

"Here

w o n d e r

what'd happen on a real good

day. By the way. Walter went out himself that

The 60th Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Hoffman was the occasion for this family gathering on May 4, 1941. Left to right: Mrs.

man of East Tawas, Mrs. Norman Bell of Birmingham, Mr. Charles Hoff man of Rogers City and Mrs. Guy Dunham of Detroit. We know that Construction Foreman Charles Hoffman is thankful that his parents can enjoy a long full life with such excellent health.

evening but re

day

and is

proof." h a d

said. the

And he five

nice

partridges. Russ says

that

most

of the boys do a

turned empty-handed. Now what does that prove!

lot of talking but very little producing, so he was presenting the evidence with his story. We hope

Well finally the plans have all been drawn, the final O.K. has been given and the masons, carpen

that the season brought you more of the same luck and sometime we might show the picture proof to

ters and plumbers are busy trying to put into effect

"Screenings" readers.

that which Captain Nauts has been spending most of his spare time the last year and a half putting on paper. When finished we think you will agree

Don .McLennan, who has quite a record among local deer hunters, has acquired a reputation dur

it will be a swell home and a distinct credit to our

fair town.

The Captain and friend wife are the

architects.

A world series is past and lucky jack Wheeler pieked up all the spare pennies bet. The bets were hard to get says Jack with the Yankees a dead cinch.

Summer has slipped by rapidly. Some of us have

enjoyed the beautiful Lake Huron shore, the quiet

ing this year's duck season. An inquisitive report er got to the bottom of these new honors and found that Don got one duck this year. Priceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;seventyfive cents and no charge for being allowed to shoot the duck in the farmer's barnyard. We still think Don to lie a mighty good deer hunter. We notice that Joe Penglase, our genial vice-

president, has a new automobile first-aid kit for his car. That's the stuff. Joe. we all should carrv them for emergency that might happen anytime. 1485

Leo Moll, former first

Wm. A. Marshall, Chief

mate on the Str. Carl D.

Engineer on the Pittsburgh Steamship Co. freighter,

Bradley, has been promot ed to a captaincy in the

Bradley Transporation Co. Fleet and is now master on the Str. Calcite. Leo is

"Percival Roberts Jr." lives in Lakewood, Ohio, has been following the Lakes since 1898, and has been a

chief engineer for 27 years.

a resident of Rochester, New York, for a short time during the year, but spends

grandchildren. As soon as the sailing season

most of the winter months

he pursues his chief hobby—that of traveling.

in Florida and the summer months in Rogers City. He has been with the Bradley Transportation Com pany since October 1, 1920, starting as a deckhand. We all wish Captain Leo Moll the best of luck with his new work and responsibilities. Bob Patzer was praising the joyous music on the Scotsman's pipes, and Dick Lamb not being able to stand the praise any longer said, "You know, Bob. it was the Irish who invented the pipes." "That so?" says Bob. "Yes. sir." answered Dick, "and they took them to Scotland as a joke. The Scots haven't caught on yet."

Our ranks are full of enthusiastic sportsmen, but we found one of the super variety in Art Getzinger. Art says that these other fellows get their birds sitting, but he always goes up and kicks them in the tail feathers so that he will have to shoot them

on the fly. Maybe that why Getzi's wife gets more birds than he does. Three to one they tell us. Wm. Peetz and Eric Gruelke still insist that

He has two sons and three closes

The bowling season is on again with the pins and talk flying at opposite ends of the alleys. One of the most watched teams is the Pinewood Bar

bers which bowls and talks one of the best games shown to date. This group has what the sports writers would call color, and three Michigan Lime boys help provide the color, namely. "Butch" Elowske. "Hank" Fleming and "Fritz" Dagner. The boys are afraid that "Fritz" is going to be a casu alty if he continues to smoke that long cigar while bowling. They are afraid that he will "swaller" it some night.

It's a little puzzler called "Ladder Legerdemain." See how quickly your brain cells can whip out the answer:

A ladder, fastened on the side of a ship has four teen rungs, each spaced one foot apart. At low tide the water is exactly l1^ feet below the lowest run on the ladder. The water at this particular point rises twelve feet at high tide. Plow many rungs of the ladder are submerged at high tide? The answer is on page 1491.

somebody pushed them overboard, and then made

a quick disappearance when they got a ducking while working on the boat harbor dock job. We don't know of anybody who would be so mean or even so careless.

Even though we can't have all we want, we ought to be thankful we don't get all we deserve. If you should walk into the Electrical Shop or into the Power House, you would see some dates

painted on the locker.

These dates serve to re

mind the men that on that date they will have

Ask the boys at the storehouse, they will get you safety shoes that will fit. They are worth trying. It seems that one of our stenographers has taken quite an interest in bowling lately. At least they have a good-looking instructor up there, haven't they. K.F.?

And now at the time of this writing. Fred Bade and Joe Dehring have captured seven of these bun dles of olfactory dynamite. They say this will be a good spitzer season.

worked 20 vears without a lost-time ac-

cident.

We sincerely hope that these

crews will make this record them the best of luck.

Schnopsie,

the

and wish

"Screenings"

letter-

writer says that "the politicians has got what it takes to take what you got." Must be taxes, eh, Schnopsie? Some of the prettiest dahlia blooms we have ever

seen

were

found

in Frank

Hincka's garden this year. Needless to say, Frank was mighty proud of those tall, healthy plants with gorgeous flow ers—any gardener would feel that way.

Many changes have taken place since the day when the Indian paddled his canoe on the Great Lakes and tributary waters. The canoe has given way to the larger craft we now see, but there was a time when these little birch bark canoes reigned supreme.

1486 •_

CApr-AfcTWR tod* GUESS WHO?

Big

oaks

from

little

acorns

grow,

and so do big men s p ring from

lit tl e

boys. This chap looking

brave and de termined d e-

spite the pecu liar garb of the early 90's, is now

o n e

those big fel lows.

He was

born in Bay County, Michi gan, where we think

quired an early interest in lum

William Ktinner. electrician on the Str. T. W.

Robinson and one of the older Bradley Transporta

tion Company employees, is another of our marine men who can boast a fine home.

Bill is proud of

this house and its pleasant surroundings, and who wouldn't be?

We don't know if it was with a spirit of econ

omy or out of consideration for the luckless rab bits and partridge, but Elmer Wenzel says that

the good wife rations him to only three shells for

ber barges, tug boats and such equipment found along the water

each hunting trip ever since he brought home

front.

four birds with three shots.

This interest has never waned as he can

still be found around the tugs at Calcite most all hours of the day or night. We can't tell you wdiat his job is without making the guess work too easy, but the tuginen do let him take the wheel occasion ally. When and if you guess his identity, you will agree that he is a fine chap with a smile for every

a dead skunk. Being anxious to avoid any unpleas ant odors. Wilson finally hit upon the idea of pour ing water down the hole which the striped pussies

body. Our last Guess Who in the Summer Issue of

called home. It took about four tubs of water, but Wilson said that it did the trick.

Screenings was Ella and Frank Reinke.

It is a bad plan that admits of no modification. Wilson Pines believes that the only good skunk is

Keep your temper, no one else wants it. They Come in Stringsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sometimes.

Every once in a while one of the break-wall fishermen comes home

with a string of perch. However, when Bill War

wick holds up a string of fish like this, we strongly

suspect that Bill's wife was the one who actually caught them.

Tom Kelley wishes to let us know that all the peaches are not grown in Georgia. At first we

Leo

Smolinski

claims

peaches that grow on trees or the other kind, but the picture removes all doubt and establishes Tom

that a person would have to go a long way to find a more tasty dish than fresh perch. Leo ought to know, he's caught

as a fancy fruit grower of the first order.

enough of them.

didn't know

whether Tom

meant

the Georgia

1487

Pvt. Howard Goetsch, former

ly of the Drilling Department is doing some drilling of different variety these days. Inducted into the army on August 4. 1941. Howard was as signed to

the 29th

Battalion,

Company A. Engineers' Replace ment Center. Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri, and will be stationed there for the duration of his basic

training.

Howard's job is to keep rec ords of all clothing issued to the men. Also, he has charge of is

suing tools and equipment. Two days of the week he takes care of the company's laundry, and bus ies himself down at the Quartermaster's for cloth ing and repaired articles. We all join in wishing him lots of luck and a speedy return to Rogers City.

Tolerance is the first requisite of every friendship. Congratulations to Trofim Polohniuk and Stan

ley Okolowicz on having obtained their citizenship papers on October 27th.

Bob Hamilton is looking around for a good mem ory course, it seems that Bob promised Pete Kel ley that he'd take him to a chicken dinner out in the country. Pete got all dressed up for the oc casion and waited for Bob to pick him up. He wait ed and waited .... Finally when Bob did come, it developed that he had already gone out and had his dinner. Bob kept his promise, however, and took Pete out to the dinner at the expense of a flat tire. Our good friend Captain Russell Lamb may be able to throw a good left hook on the bowling alley, but the good wife can throw

hook

that

brings home the pro verbial

bacon

which

in this case is fish as

I evidenced by this pic ture. a

Mrs. Lamb

fisherwoman

considerable

is o f

experi

ence ; it's a smart fish

that can escape end ing up in her frying pan. We wonder when and if we'll ever get a picture of a fish that Russell caught all b}' himself. Prob

ably never as long as the wife keeps catching the biggest ones, as she appears to be doing. 1488

This fellow was in the velvet when this picture was taken, but there won't lie much velvet in his life for the next few weeks when he and others like

him become the target for guns of thousands of hunters who swarm into Michigan woods. We weren't aware that Doc Bruder and Norm

Dullack had ever studied medicine, but they swear by some of their home remedies. Bob Patzer Jr. can testify that while some of their treatments

might be rather rugged, the results are all that can be desired.

should

have

mentioned

last

issue of

"Screenings" that Marion Lamb is now working in the Accounting Department, but she was such a timid, quiet girl that this fact was overlooked. How ever, when we notice her riding to work in a differ ent car nearly every day. we are beginning to won der if we could have misjudged her at first.

Gene King has just about made up his mind that it pays to go slow when selling property. A while ago. Gene sold his cottage to George Wing. The transaction was completed on the spot with the understanding that the cottage was to go as it stood. A few hours later. Gene remembered that a new

straw hat and a good pair of fishing boots had been left in the cottage.. We wonder if they'll fit George. The Steamer William McGonagle of the Pitts

burgh Steamship Company's fleet is a frequent caller at Calcite. during the summer season.

The boys in the blasting crew thought that Al

Herbert Dom-

bert Schu'ltz was a real patriot when he began gath ering up all that scrap iron this summer, but it

ke (left). Bob Z em pie (cen ter) and Jack

turned out that it wasn't intended for Uncle Sam's

guns and battleships. Albert claims that he feeds it to his apple trees. Well, anyway. Albert, there

Paradise, best

is sure to be someone around who will maintain

in the Bradley fleet according to this proof backed up 100 per cent by fel

that any man who can grow better apples by giv ing them a little scrap iron is doing his bit for na tional defense.

Those much-discussed fifty-cubic-yard cars can't

get here any too soon as far as Fred LaLonde is concerned. Not so long ago. he got to practicing a little bit to get his hand in for those new cars, and the result was that No. 105 engine wasn't able

to pull away from Xo. 1 shovelâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;so heavily had he loaded her train. This incident proves that Fred has the right spirit for these times: "P>e prepared

the

fishermen

low crew mem

bers of the Str. Calcite.

These

galley boys on the Calcite have a smooth line, every tale a thriller and plenty of action. Nobody men tioned Kane's Market so don't you start thinking that way, too.

for ali eventualities !"

Automobiles these days require both hands on the wheel and both eyes on the road. Young lovers who ignore those facts may go down the aisle of a church

all right, but in a way contrary to expectations. It isn't every land-lubber who makes a sailor as our congenial exponent of the Engineering Depart ment. Lewis Patterson, will tell you. Pat was sup ervising the sweeping of the basin where the Brad ley boats lay-up in winter, and whether he thought he could do a better job walking on the bottom than taking soundings from the raft, we do not know. He did say. however, that he found the water sever

al times over his head besides being disagreeably cold and rather wet.

Accidents seldom happen at convenient times. Fred Wetherton and

Roland I'rsem,

formerly

wheelsman and first mate on the Str. Carl I). Brad

ley, and now third mate and first mate of the Strs. B. H. Taylor and W. P. White, respectively, were caught in a conservational mood by the camera

man. This picture was taken while the}- were ship mates on the Str. Bradley. Otto Zempel and Ed Kelley decided to cut some logs that Otto had in his yard. The}' borrowed a saw from Henry Ley and set to work. It was pret

It must be nigh unto the spitzer season. The skunks are afield in spirit and in truth. Jack Schultz and Tv Pains, beware!

This picture proves that ev en romance is not safe from

t he

prowling

candid camera About the

ty heavy going though, and about one log was all

on 1y

that Ed and Otto could manage.

mendation

They decided that

the saw was dull and told Henry about it. Very obligingly. Henry sharpened and re-set the cross

cut and the boys started out again . . . this time with no more success than the first time.

Now there is

a questionâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the fellows claim that the saw was no good: Henry says that the saw was all right but Kelley and Zempel are too soft and can't stand hard work.

Young drivers who speed along a highway with one arm around the girl are courting disaster, not

the object of their affections, the National Safety Council warns.

Worthwhile thinking about.

recom we

could make to a certain dark-

haired

young

man of the Ac

counting Dept, and

certain

s h o r I stenog

rapher of

the

Personnel

partment who are fond of taking moonlight boat rides on .ake May. is that they either stay out of the moonl ight or keep well out of camera range. 1489

Captain H. Johnson of the Str. .'\ugtist Ziesing. first came with the Pitts

burgh Steamship Company in

1904.

In 1912. he was

master of the Str. Manaloha and came to Calcite to take one of the first car

goes to be shipped from this port. On this trip the steamer carried about 3.500

tons and it took approxi

mately thirty-five hours to load the ship. Captain Johnson is one of those friendly and congenial in dividuals whom we are always pleased to have stop in and spin a yarn or two.

This type of sailing vessel is another which is

Friend John Anderson. Chief on the Str. W. F.

White, is always glad to get a ride to the plant af ter he puts his car in the garage, but he doesn't care anything about riding the after end of a motorcycle. Safety First.

almost extinct.

However, there was a time when

sail boats like the one pictured above played a large part in our Great Lakes transportation,

freighting and fishing activities. But a few years

and except for a few sporting craft, we fear the sailing vessel will have bowed out to the mechan

Men are apt to believe what they least understand.

Jane and Bobby Poheliaâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and why should n't Papa Ch a r 1i e.

ized forces of the age. Yet a more graceful craft has never sailed the Lakes and many an old sailor will witness their demise with a sigh of regret.

wheelsman on the Str.

White,

One of our

former

ployees who was inducted

proud man ? Got to go a long way to beat this pair for charm. It won't be long now" be-

into service early last spring, is Pvt. Ralph Pep pier. Ralph is presenting

lore the sailor dads will all be home for an

picture. The pups certainly

other winter with fond iamilies.

Nothing is really work unless you'd rather be doing something else.

One of Rogers City's attractive show places is

the camp's mascots in this

are thriving in California's healthful climate.

For those employees who would be interested in dropRalph a line, his address is: Battery I. 19th C. A., Fort Rosecrans, California.

the new home of John Sucharski, wheelsman on the

Str. John G. Munson. Many of us can envy John his happiness in owning such a fine home as tin's. One of the many reasons that we want the free

Must be Al Boehmer has started the spitzer sea son a little early this year. At least we saw a dead skunk lying in front of his house.

dom to live as found in our United States Democracv.

Hold that tiger! Oopâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;just a piece of steer or pig or some thing that Steward "Al" Goodreau

will

fix up for the boys on

the

Str.

Taylor. See "Al" for one of the best pea soti|) formulas ever put together. You will be able to rec

ognize him

by the

bright red head cov ering he wears. 1490

CALCITE SCREENINGS—Published periodically by Karen

Does Ihe Work.

Wheelsman Charles

Cook, of the Str. W. F. White, getting a

the Michigan Limestone & Chemical Company, Rogers City, Michigan, in the interests of Safety and Welfare. The columns of "Calcite Screenings"' are open to items

of plant news, photographs, cartoons, safety suggestions and other items of general plant interest. Contributions will be welcomed from all employees. Contributions should be received early before date of publication, and should bear the name of the department and sender and should be addressed to the editor.—J. A. Valentin, Editor.

Screenings Cover—The cover design for the Fall Issue is one calling for considerable artistic thought and labor. The front page we might designate

large amount of mor al support from his daughter Karen while building a house for his purebred white leghorn chickens.

"looking out the porthole." It is a view of the Str.

Charlie is one of our sailor men who be

porthole of a ship out in the lake. The back cover

lieves in the security of a good farm home and regardless of any economic disturbance, food is food and the

farm is the place to get it.

Mrs. Albert Hoeft, mother of John. Edwin, and Albert of the Bradley Transportation Company, and Mrs. Adolph Sorgenfrei, passed away on Oc tober 28. 1941.

Carl D. Bradley and surrounding harbor back ground with Str. Gov. Miller of the Pittsburgh Steamship Co. in port, as it might appear from the is rather striking with the tall tower of Presque Isle lighthouse a safety beacon against the dark back ground of a fall day. The artist's work and photog raph}" was carried out by Howard Johnson, Jr. A court order has been issued authorizing Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Kowalske. daughter Doris and son

Russell to adopt the name "Sabin," as the family name.

The staff of "Calcite Screenings" is very grate ful to the officers and men of the Bradley boats

who supplied us with many splendid pictures and much of the copy used in this issue of "Screening."

Avery Cook, shovel operator, has some nice look

Such contributions make the publications more in

ing chickens out at his suburban home. This is not a tip or a hint lor a feather party, fellows.

teresting to all. The staff photographer tried to schedule the crew pictures so everybody would be in on them, but we couldn't get them all for which

If any man seeks for greatness, let him forget greatness and ask for truth, and he will find both.

Among the many inventive geniuses to lie found

we are truly sorry.

Answer to Puzzle Question:

(None. The ship rises with the tide. Sorry.)

in the Machine Shop is Rudolph Kreft.

His latest efforts result

ed in a tilt-top vise for machine work.

Built on a sturdy pedes

tal and equipped with heavy jaws and turn-screw, the vise will doubtlessly give a good many years of service. Already some of the boys around the plant have laid covetous eyes on Rudy's pet, but Rudy has it firmly bolted down. After a somewhat less than

average success as a bowling team last year. Alfred Peltz and his Machine Shop pin spillers held a victor}1 banquet before the start of the present season. We think that there are others The men who operate the tugs at Calcite and are responsible for about 1,000 who should follow suit and pass tows per season. Front row, left to right: Arthur Christiansen, Harry Menton, this along to friends, Hoeft, James Cook, Theodore Werner, Frank Flewelling, Floyd Urlaub, and Captain Goodin, Reinke, and Meharg. Edgar Newhouse. Back row, left to right: Alfred Boehmer, Frank Lamp, Cap and perhaps there may be oth tain Russell Lamb, Alfred Quade, Raymond Menton, Frank Wiesnewski, Louis ers who should celebrate first. Smolinski, Captain Arthur Cook, and Captain Frank Morgan. 1491

The Bradley Transportation Company Safety Meetings and Personal News

We present the ever-changing view in the winter lay-up harbor. This season's changes are principally a bet ter materials' dock and installation of piling to provide permanent mooring facilities. It will soon be the season

when this particular spot will be the busiest place around the Calcite plant. The men of the boats will be glad

to be laid up in the home port once again after the completion of a successful navigating season. Str. Carl D. Bradley -SAFETY MEETINGS

Date of Meeting: September 17, 1941. Present: Roland Ursem, Chairman; Alfred Dvvyer, Secretary; William Hornbacher, Ford Win field. Lyle Goulette, Martin Sobeck, Donald Lamp. Vic tor Klee, and Frank Warwick, members of Ship's Safety Committee.

The meeting was called to order at 6:10 p. m. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.

Captain Pearse opened the meeting saying that we should keep our no-accident record clean for the rest of the year and that the chances for accidents

been warned to use the tunnel in bad weather and

not to take any unnecessary chances of being hurt when the waves are breaking over the deck. A suggestion was made for a sign to be placed at the tunnel door to be used only when the grating was up when cleaning the after end of the tunnel. The deck crew was instructed always to use the lantern at night when signalling the hatch winch operator.

A new and shorter steam pipe, to prevent the water freezing in cold weather, will be installed in the drinking water tank the next time the tank is cleaned out.

brought up the question of whether we wanted to

The engine room crew had the occasion to use the new and excellent wheelscow recently while working on the wheel in Calcite. The matter of re

use sodium chloride or to use calcium chloride and

placing the old one was brought up at one of the

would increase as the season went on.

Lie also

sand mixed on the icy decks, say ing that the calcium chloride and sand was messy as this was easily

Safety Meetings last fall while lay ing up. They would like at this

tracked into the rooms and the sodium chloride seemed to be the cleaner of the two.

the person or persons responsible

Chief Sparre said that the metal caps should always be replaced when through using the portable outlet boxes, also, that any of the movable deck lights that are found to need repairs should be brought to the engine room for immediate attention.

In a recent storm a heavy lad der that has been stowed on the

last hatch at the guard rail was hit

by waves and stanchions were bent. It will be placed on the upper deck alongside the coal bunker. All members of the crew have 1492

time to extend a vote of thanks to

for its fabrication.

The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p. m. PERSONAL ITEMS

By the time this edition goes to press the season's end will not be far off. Most of the boys will lieWe have morn

for which we should be

glad when they see the lines go out for the last time. Gregory has a far-away look in his eyes and

thankful. But we should

while

be especially thankful that safety has saved us.many injuries.

date, we are sure that it will be

we don't

know

sometime this winter.

the

exact

Good luck

to you both, John.

Even those

little

white

pills

won't help Hornbacher's neck this

Stafford: "Gee, I wish that we would load opentime. Maybe those hurried trips to Cheboygan and hearth this trip so we could have a couple of hours watching for those little white posts on the curves has had something to do with it.

home."

Frank Warwick says that if a few more are call; ed in the draft he may be able to find a girl friend

recent trip to Lorain. Did you forget, Ford?

this winter.

Halligan thinks that the girls don't appreciate a

new car any more so he is just going to buy a new motor for his.

Bill Joppich wishes that someone else would fin ish the loading once in a while. Cheer up. Bill, one foot lighter now-.

Bob Stephenson thinks that this eight o'clock Calcite stuff is all right. What is the attraction, Bob?

It is believed by some members of the crew that Herman Vogler knows more than he lets on about the 7th and 8th Books of Moses. Come clean, Herman.

Crew of Str. Carl D. Bradley: Front row left to

right: Roland L'rsem. Wm. Halligan. Lyle Gou lette, Tim Stafford, Reuben Klee, Martin Joppich. Wm. Hornbacher, John Gregory. Ford Win field, Alfred Jarvis. Back row: Capt. F. P. Pearse. Al fred Dwyer, Robt. Stephenson. Howard Stott. Har old Felax. Otto Sparre. Roland Hulgetske, Wm. Joppich, Donald Langridge. Frank Warwick. Don Lamp, Geo. Kerr, Nerval Schlager. Joseph Micketti. Martin Sobeck, Arnold Zinke. Victor Klee, Alvis Radka. Frank Kelley, Eric Winter.

This weather we are having lately reminds Wal ter Hincha of the time that he left the imprint

of his hand on one of the guns aboard the battleship

"Mississippi." At this time he played football, too, and was the smallest man on the team. Boy! What a team !

Lyle Goulette says that when the snow comes it will be very easy for the deckhands to hide right out on deck for the new coveralls will blend nicely.

How come the second mate had no lunch on our

How come there were some bunks not made at

noon recently. Don't let it get you down, Clarence.

Just so long as one does not think out loud, Mar tin Joppich thinks it is all right. Silence is golden, Martin, but what good is it at a football game? Reuben Klee was asked what he was carrying on the wire. 'Oh. it is the darn starter off my car.

I'm going to take a correspondence course as a gar

age mechanic so I can keep it running," he replied. Otto doesn't believe that there are rabbits that

weigh twenty-five pounds. Jf you don't believe it, ask Leo Moll" as he was filled up on that kind. Don says that he is going to see that Otto gets his fill

this winter and if he has to deliver them to Rogers himself.

Al Jarvis wishes that he could bring his dogaround after one of Otto's steak dinners. Maybe the steward will save some of the scraps, Al. It is better to be dead sure at a dangerous cross

ing than to be sure dead.

Stub Fleming lost all confidence in Tim Stafford's ability as a tailor.

It seem Tim measured Stub

Up for a sweater. Stub received the sweater and it fit Halligan but not Stub.

The result was that

Halligan got the sweater at a big discount and Staf ford got the label of a Fifth Columnist. There have been considerable tall stories told at

the mid-day meal in the crew's dining-room. The stories ranged from bear and fish stories, about men and their ability in doing their day's work. This has been going on for quite some time, but 1493

recently this pastime has stopped. It seems a fewdays ago one of the galley crew sauntered in and

listened to a few choice tales and the subject finally

got around to bowling. The galleyman had his turn and told of the time he was bowling in the

old alleys where they didn't have the modern pin-

Personal Items

Max Inglis, our waiter, is always sure of getting

a shower every time he goes forward. He says he wishes the deckhands would keep their nozzels to

the groundstone.

setters. It seems this time there was a shortage Two sea gulls sailing over Lake Michigan. Says of setters and his alley was being served by a one- one to the other: "Do you see that gray streak down armed pin-setter who was also setting pins on the there? I'll bet it's a Bradley boat." adjoining alley. This fellow was setting the pins The second flew down elose. soared back and on their proper spots by hand in one alley, then remarked: "Vnp. it's the "W. F. White. I just jumping to the next alley and doing the same. The spotted her." story went along all right until he told about this

fellow rolling the balls back with his crutch. It seems that this fellow as well as being minus an arm

was also legless. The crew is still waiting for Third Mate Joppich's reaction on this one. A stranger in the messroom would be at a loss

if he didn't know the proper steamboat terms used in

asking for food. Below is a list of pet adjectives us ed daily in the messroom :

The crew of the Str. While wish to express its re gret on the transferring of our first mate. Roland

Bryan, who took the position of first mate on the

Str. Carl I). Bradley. In the past six months that Roland has been with US he has made many lasting friends, A great amount of cooperation has been shown by his department. Although, we the crew of the "White" are sorry to see you go, Roland, we wish you much success!

Gravy, stock oil 600W; green peas, ballbearings; butter, polarine; maple syrup, Norwegian honey; In our last edition of the "Screenings" we made wieners and kraut, dogs in the grass; baked potato, the boast that we had the largest and smallest coalMrs. Murphy in her kimono; coffee, boiler com

passers in the fleet.

Now, wonder of wonders, we

pound: pancakes, stack covers; hamburg, Scotch have just such a team in the galley窶認'erd Limberg, tenderloin; cream of tomato, brass polish; hash, our genial night cook, is 6 ft.^2 in.'and George King clean out the ice box; milk, chalk water. Jr.. porter, is 5 ft. 1 in. Ferd and George hit it off very nicely. Ferd handles the higher equipment STR. W. F. WHITE-- SAFETY MEETINGS Date of Meeting: September 24, 1941.

Present: Roland Bryan, Chairman; William Shay. Secretary; Andrew Nedeau, Clarence Flewelling,

James Selke. Edward Voigt, John Zoho, Leopold Mulka. and other members of crew not on duty. The meeting was calledto order at 6:15 p. m. Attention was first given to the minutes of the last Safety Meeting. Among the many suggestions discussed at the

meeting was the noteworthy suggestion given by the Ship Safety Committee of the Str. John G. Mun son. By this remote control unit, steam mooring winches could be operated similar to the electric machine which has proved very efficient. The in stallation of this device would eliminate one of the most common hazards.

Prior to the meeting, the Shi]) Safety Commit tee made its usual monthly inspection of the ship, and the following recommendations were made

by the committee: Renew landing boom chair and the chains on the side of hoppers in the cargo-hold should be lengthened. William Shay cautioned deck crew that when

using after sump to be careful of the exhaust pipe from steam trap running into sump well. Captain MacLean complimented those present on the crew's clean safety record.

He also stressed

the importance of being prepared for rough and freezing weather.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p. m. 1494

while George watches the floor.

Team work is

what the boys call it

Hank Varch, our star deckhand, tells the boys he is in the market for a new car.

Since when are

they putting fence posts in the center of our high ways, Hank?

If anyone should want a good job of lubrication done, just let "Gus" Wirgau know.

The life of a sailor isn't all bright skies and sunshine as will be seen by this picture. The cold

fall weather makes heavy seas that cover the ships

with spray which fast forms a coating of ice wherever it hits.

Under such conditions most of

us would much rather be. at home by our fireside, but ships' cargoes must reach their destination and our sailors are the boys who see that deliveries are made.

Several weeks ago our coalpasser, Billy Schwert, had a little misfortune. Seems as though some pip

know it means "tarps."

The deckhands think any

ing let go in his room sending a spray of water

one would have to be pretty smart to pull the wool over their eyes, but from now on we know they'll

over the entire room. All we heard from Billy was,

have "bats" on their minds.

"Oh, my clothes!" In the excitement, Billy grab bed a drawer and shouted, "Gangway!" Sort of curious, we looked into the drawer. All we saw-

Str. T. W. Robinson - • SAFETY MEETINGS

was one pair of shoe strings and one box of safety

Date of Meeting: September 22. 1941.

matches.

Present:

Seems as though Billy got excited and

grabbed the wrong drawer, or so he says. George King Jr., our porter, claims he has grown four inches since coming on the Str. White. George

lays this to so much reaching for dishes. A Pull man ladder would be appreciated by George. We hear Charlie Cook is going into the chick

Alex

Malocha,

Chairman;

Bruder. Edwin Hoeft, Harry Piechan, Merlin Per-

dieke, Harry Joppich, Percy Lleward, John Hoeft, and Louis Leveck.

The safety meeting for the month of September was called to order at 1:00 p. in. The Chief En gineer, all committee members and also members

en business as soon as he finishes the hen house

of the crew off watch were present.

which he started building last winter. looking for, Charlie, an early lay-up?

What you

Valentin.

Why the change to spitzer, Beebe?

Too much

We had as our most welcome guest, Mr. J. A.

Among the items brought up, use of the parcel

bag was again strongly advised by Alex Malocha.

competition in chess?

_/*

Arnold

Specht. Secretary; Richard Haneckow, Lavern

~* Crew of Str. W. F. White: Front row, left to

right—Vern Henry. Earl LaLonde. John Bredow, Theo. Richardson, Win. Schwert, Howard Morrill,

Bernard !.)arga, Edw. Voight, Henry Yareh. Vic tor Rickle, George King, Harold Fleming. Back row. left to right—Wm. Shay, Carl Hem, Lester P.annon. Clarence Flewelling, Robt. Monroe. Steve C'hibola. Victor Weiss. Chas. Pohelia. Chief J. A.

Anderson. Wilbert Wirgau. Chas. Cook.

James

Selke, Virgil Beebe, John Gordon, Alfred Altaian, Andrew Nedeau. Roland Bryan. Ferd Limberg,

Nathan Caldwell, Max Inglis, John Zoho, Capt. Mal colm MacLcan.

We on the Str. White wish to extend our sym

It has been decided that goggles be furnished for the men at the boom while unloading. Fly ash and dust make good vision impossible. Steam deck winches are to be warmed up thor

oughly no more than one-half hour before using. Sufficient salt will be purchased to take care of icy decks.

We are glad to report that a new heater has been ordered for the mess room.

The conveyor men report their welding mask to be unsatisfactory for further use. A new one is to be ordered immediately. Some of the sockets for holding the dolly bar

are in need of repair.

The Mate intends that all

pathy to Chief Anderson on the death ol" his broth er who passed away the middle of August, and to Virgil Beebe whose father passed away in August,

of them be repaired before the close of the season. Mr. Pines reports the job of installing screen over the elevator comiileted and proving very satisfac

and to Charles Pohelia whose father passed away in July. When Fall rolls around, we on the steamboats

tory.

The business of the meeting taken care of, Mr. Valentin took the floor.

He complimented the 1495

Bradley Transportation Company as a whole on their efforts to make their work safe.

He warned

of the hazardous period of the year close at hand when icy decks, cold rain, snow, fog and extra cloth

ing impede physical activity. lie also brought out very precisely the matter of promotion and of sen iority of the men.

Mr. Valentin's visit was greatly appreciated and we wish to thank him for his remarks.

The meeting was adjourned at 2:00 p. m.

a minute wasted is never regained.

Ts Gordon O'Toole trying to impress a certain young lady what a great help he would be around a house? We understand that he is a whiz at do ing dishes.

What a blessing it would be if all the warringNations could emulate the comradeship and toler

Personal Items

Here it is "tarp" time again with vacations and

their pleasant memories all behind.

making, knitting, crocheting, and making useful gadgets for the household. After viewing the fin ished products, we must admit that the boys have considerable talent. Keep up the good work, boys,

Our sailing

ance that we of many racial heritages have for each

other on board ship. Regardless of the many views

now enters that final stage with storms, ice and

on the European conflict, we are all in accord in

snow which requires every one to be constantly

one aim—the preservation of the American way of

alert to dangers caused by those uncertain weather conditions.

1 will study and prepare myself and some day my chance will come.—A. Lincoln.

With the season drawing to a close we are again hearing those tall talcs as to where all the good fishing and hunting are, but when it comes to be shown—that's different.

The Deckhands after seeing John Hoeft's culti vator on its trial run, churning up the limestone in

the tunnel, want to charter it to help them clean up the tunnel. John was sorry to disappoint them be cause there is a potato patch at home waiting for it. Louis: I eat only one meal a day. Ray: Sure, one continuous meal from 7:00 a. m.

to 7:00 p. m.

life.

•Since the. Mate purchased

Crew of Str. T. W. Robinson: Front row. left to

right Walter Tulgetske, Richard Haneckow, John Hoeft, Louis Urban, Plarry Joppich. Earl Leveck. Phil Idalski, Percy Heward. Stanley Idalski, Merlin Perdieke. Edwin IToeft. Back row, left to right— Stanley Nowicki, Clarence Gabrysiak, Harry Piechan. Anthony Yarch. Stanley Bellmore, Wm. Kunner, Lester Pines. Willard Giddings, Louis Leveck, Helmuth Schultz, Gordon O'Toole, Geo. Lamb, Ray Eier.

Lawrence

Haselhuhn,

Mackleni,

Bounty, Alex Malocha. Norman Raymond.

Walter: Why can't this boat get in Calcite earlier

the moves in the present international situation. To date his average is above par.

that time.

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Lawson

Capt. Don Nauts. Don MacLeod. Chief Guy La

than midnight ? Merlin: Why. Walter?

To while away the time between ports members

window-

ing is a pleasure—almost.

"Scottie" McLeod, our first mate, philosopher, and prophet, is spending his spare time predicting

of our crew have taken up some very interesting hobbies such as model making, cabinet making, toy

that new

cleaner the Wheelsmen claim that window clean

Walter: Well, the Moltke girls are all in bed by Salesman: We have a car that will climb any hill. Harry: I don't doubt it. the car you sold me last vear tried to climb a tree.

For a while it looked as if George Lamb was doomed to be the smallest man in the galley, but Fate intervened and sent Lawrence Haselhuhn.

now George is heard saying, "We can lick any one man on this ship."

Laverne: Hey, Stan, where are you going with that tent?

Stanley: That's no tent, those are my coveralls. Walter: The waves are sure high. Dick: They are not so high; wait until we start that little game known as "pitch and toss." Louis Leveck wants someone to give George Lamb some lessons in playing cribbage so he can have some competition. The 8 to 12 watch claim they have set a record for loading the ship the most. Two of the younger members of our crew, name ly, "Bud" Schultz and "Pat" Heward have contract ed a curious malady. Symptoms are a vacant stare in the direction of Rogers City, insomnia and the in capability of concentration. "Si" Davidson, who is an authority on such matters, having been a victim innumerable times, has diagnosed the case as a cer tain type of heart ailment, commonly known to the layman as Love.

Peace and quiet reign supreme again. "Scottie's" and "Clint's" boys have finally completed the huge task of removing all the paint from hatches, deck, boiler and engine room with electric chippers. Af ter viewing the results we feel that the discomfort we went through was worthwhile.

"Each pretty hand Can steer a ship becalmed; but he that will Govern, and carry her to her end, must know His tides, his currents; how to shift her sails;

Where her springs are, her leaks; and how To stop 'em." â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Ben Johnson.

We were all very happy to have Mr. Valentin with us for a trip recently. While aboard he gave us one of his inspiring safety speeches and we all hope he will make more trips with us in the future. Lawrence Haselhuhn claims our new whistle is so loud that he has to hold on to his bunk when it blows.

Louis LaVeck has been seen playing with a toy train lately. When questioned about it, he said that he brought it aboard to recondition for his son. From the amount of enthusiasm which he is putting into the job we have come to the conclusion that Jun ior is going to have a new Engineer on his railroad this winter.

Str. Calcite

Safety Meetings

Date of Meeting: September 20, 1941. Present: Gilbert Kempe, Chairman; Norman Henderson, Secretary; Alex Selke, Albert Hoeft, Herschel Pettit, Stanley Centella, William Budnick, Steve Vacoff, John Paradise, and other mem bers of ship's crew not on duty. The sixth meeting of the season was held in the dining-room at 6:00 p. m. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and the suggestions made at that meeting were found to be in favor and repairs made wherever necessary.

All members of the crew not on watch gathered in the dining-room and together with the Safety Committee had an hour's discussion of the ship's condition and safety in general. Every one took an active part in the discussion and many fine points were brought to light. Captain Moll gave an excellent talk and ended with the warning that all radios, loose furniture and material in rooms and everywhere about ship must be secured and lashed firmly in place. Several suggestions came from the firemen and coalpassers concerning leaks in and about the ship side and about the ash gun. Water is several inches deep in the firehold during storms, and in shovel ing wet coal into fire some fear a kick-back from the water hitting the hot fire. This will be taken up with the proper authorities and repaired in the ship-yard. Every one was warned by the First Mate of Fall sailing conditions. Ice, snow, wind, tarps, ladders, placing of salt buckets at dangerous points about the ship, boom guys, warming up of deck engines, heater lines, dead lights, and debris on deck were some of the things talked about in general. Captain Moll ended the meeting with the request that no one put out a line when making a dock without first receiving an order to do so. The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p. m. Personal Items

We were requested by the Editor of the "Screen ings" to make this Marine Issue the biggest and best number ever to be produced and we are tak

ing him at his word. We had the pleasure of the Editor's company aboard the Calcite on a short hop to the Soo. We enjoyed having you- "Joe," and the welcome sign is always on the door mat for our visitors.

The fishing fever has swept the crew of the Cal cite. With Captain Moll of Florida fame, Roy Green, veteran fish tug man, "Speed" Hoeft, of "those lakes back of Hawks," Poppy Budnick, Elowsky's Mill Pond star and Slim Modrzynski, the fellow who takes trailer loads out of Lake

ing through the catalogs lately. Is it that he ex pects to start house-keeping soon? Give us the

Augusta, Pete Miller, the brook trout champion from Pennsylvania, and Rex O'Toole and "Big Stoop" Zemple we challenge any and all fishermen

low-down, Stanley.

of the fleet.

We wonder why Stanley Nowicki is so busy look

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ability of these men that we even extend this chal lenge to that ace fisherman, the Commodore. The proof of one catch is on films in the Editor's office.

A 10-lb. great northern pike, 35 inches long, out of St. Mary's River at the Soo by Speed Hoeft. A smaller one was caught by Roy Green. Of course. Poppy lost the biggest one. England is not the only place with a Mr. Church ill. The Str. Calcite can also boast of one, Mr.

Churchill Lindsay! Boy! When John gets on his officers's cap and a cigar in his mouth—no differ

with a COUple of the fair sex keeping his mother company l,,r the winter, he's afraid to go home when the boat docks. Why, they'd never hurt your, Stoop! Plerschel Petlit expects to be in California short ly after New Vear for a visit with his father. "I'll lie there." says Hersch, "if Uncle Sam doesn't dent

my bank roll too badly." And believe it or not—Hersch is a grandfather now !

Herbert Donike. chief swing man with the mop

ence.

A certain fellow of this crew breathes a deep sigh every time a flock of ducks are seen winging South. The cold lake winds bring a glint to his eye. Ah, yes, DePeudry, it won't be long and you can point that red coupe of yours on a southern course. Florida with its sunshine and warm winds beats shoveling snow all ways, eh, Leo?

and broom, makes it out to Moltke in 9 minutes

flat.

How come so fast, Herbert?

Anxious to

get home or visit the neighbors?

All the boys really do appreciate running for Michigan Lime. Just think, we have all of an hour and a half up town every other da} . Much better

than two hours every three weeks previously.

Some tall tales are ground out in the Mess Hall at night lunch and in the dining-room at dinner.

Crew of Str. Calcite: Front row. left to right— Albert Hoeft. Geo. Br >wning. Louis Yarch. Roy

Speed Hoeft holds the undisputed title of "Verbal

Green, Win. Luft, Ernest Adrian.

Matador." which in Spanish means some one who has something to do with bulls. There's the story of the bear, the big Alaskan salmon and something to do with splitting shingles at forty rods. Don't tell us you are a knife-thrower, too. Baron!

Harry Pilarski. Melvin Vogler, Harry Be}-, Paul Stone. Alex Selke. Herschel Pettit. John Lindsay.

Hammer Gould had planned to spend his winter in Pittsburgh, but since "dem bums" beat out his Pirates, he has decided to go native in Rogers. Is it the winter work on the boats. Hammer, or are

you going to crown week-end Snow Oueens with the rest of us?

"Big Stoop" Zemple has it all figured out—six steps and two stoops and he's from the galley to the dining-room. "Stooper" can't understand why doorways on steamboats are so small. Perhaps "Stoop" is a bit loo tall! And he has his troubles ashore, too.

Gould.

Back row. left to right—Lawrence O'Toole. Robt.

Zempel, Herbert Donike, John

Paradise, Edw.

Schultz, Herbert Freidrich. Stanley Centella. Oscar Miller. Clarence Modrzynski. Rex O'Toole, Leon De I'cudry. John Kerr, Lindsay Hawkins, John Mil

ler, Gilbert Kempe. Xonnan Henderson. Capt. Leo Ah>ll. Clarence Mulka. Chief Chas. Frederick.

Jack Paradise and the rest of the boys in the galley did a fine job for a few trips when the cook took a vacation. Good work, gang! .And Bey, the eoalpasser, finally got rid of that cowboy belt. How did you-know Detroit would finish ahead of Cleveland. John Kerr? Or did they?

The kid brother found out how to dis

connect the speedometer on the "Green" job. and 1498

Hilton

Latest reports of Chief Frederick's ranch is that

the apples and pears are all harvested, the ducks and turkeys are gaining weight, and all the Fall plowing is done. There are others on this ship, Chief, who are going to follow your example. Cappy Yarch borrowed another gallon can from the cook last week. The first one is full so watch

out, Florida, this winter!

George Browning has himself a new motorcycle to make his trips from the boat to Rainey Lake. George's friends seem to have more fun with it than he does, but "California, here I come" for George this winter.

Anyone who wishes to take casting lessons see Paul Stone. Stoney is an expert in form and de

livery, but he must think he's still playing football. He forgets to hold onto the pole. Then there was r

minded of the seriousness of accidents which can

and do sometimes happen because of this kind of carelessness.

Seamen were again reminded of the urgent need to use the beckets provided on the mooring cables when handling the lines on the dock. For the pur pose of showing the men that frequently it becomes necessary for an individual on the job to take the initiative and use his own judgment, a recent acci

dent was explained to show that with full regard for all other considerations the accident-could have

easily been avoided had the individual been a lit tle more observing of the condition which existed and a bit more thoughtful in performing the duty outlined for him.

Occasionally in heaving in the mooring lines, they have caught on the guards which protect the

the time the third mate told Stoney to clean out the

stem and wheel of the valve in the winch exhaust

hallways this Spring.

line.

Stoney did—including the

third mate's boots, clothes and ice skates. FAMOUS LAST WORDS "Hello-o-o-o-o!". Mr. Vacoff. "You see what I mean?" L. Hawkins. "Watch the flies!"

Schultz.

"I'll pack my sea bag, and—." J. Lindsay. "Don't mess wit me!"

Donike.

"It won't take us long to do this." Selke "I'll tell 'em!" Slim Modrzynski.

"How's your whole family?" Skipper. "She runs good—it's a good car!" O'Toole. "Plug it in! Plug it in!" Kemp. "I work hard on this boat." Lindsay. (ftr

very strongly disapproved, and the men were re

"When are we going back to Toronto?" J. Miller. As we go to press, it's a 7^£-lb. baby boy at the Kemps in Lorain. Thanks for the cigars, and good luck, Gil! Str. John G. Munson -s a f e t y meetings

Date of Meeting: October 2, 1941, at 6:00 p. m. Present: Chris Swarts, Chairman; Harry Sloan, Secretary; Fred Beebe, Marvin Taylor, James Lamb, Russell Kowalske, William Patchkowski and Charles Lister of the Safety Committee, also,

Captain Thorsen, Chief Engineer Urdal, and all other members of vessel's personnel not on duty.

The meeting was opened with the reading of the minutes of our last meeting. All suggestions were approved as written. An article contained in the "Bulletin" relative to

Athlete's Foot, an itch sometimes common where

men are grouped together, was read and discussed. A case of this type was found aboard ship and the individual is using every precaution to prevent the

spread of this itch. The shower used is being kept in good sanitary condition and necessary disin fectants are being used. Any further development

will be reported immediately and it is believed we will have little difficulty checking this outbreak. Running on deck and horse-play in general was

This would have a tendency to prevent the

line from running free on the guide bar and would sometimes cause the cable to build up in the center of the drum. These valves have now been inserted in the horizontal section of the exhaust line and the

guards have been lowered considerably and this permits free, unobstructed passage for the mooring cables and should have the effect of elimiinating another possible danger hazard. The watchmen were reminded of their responsi bility on leaving dock to insure that stack guys, were secured, ladders lashed down and loose equip ment and material stowed away. It was suggest ed that these things be taken care of immediately on leaving dock so that regardless of weather the ship would be in a good seaworthy condition. Captain Thorsen then complimented the men on their safety record to date, at the same time re minding them that the next two months of our

sailing season will require more effort on the part of all of us because of the generally unfavorable conditions encountered throughout this season of the year. In conclusion, he asked every man to do his part to keep our record as it stands today.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p. m. PERSONAL ITEMS

Radio Operator Marvin Schwaegler now invites all the boys to try their skill on the Rifle Range recently constructed. Other active members of the Range are Lester Gordon, Arthur Breckon, Ken neth Bruning and James Lamb. We are wondering if they are getting ready to rid the area around Calcite of rabbits and deer this winter or whether

they are practicing up for National Defense. We wish to compliment our three coalpassers on having obtained their Oilers' and Stokermen's Cer tificates and also Edward Hilla on having obtained his A.B.

and Lifeboat Certificates.

Our other seamen are studying for their tickets and will obtain them as soon as they have suffi cient time in to meet the requirements of the In

spectors.

The effort is to your advantage. 1499

The Beebe family were viewing with pride a globe of "The World" obtained by Fred to enable him to keep up with the news commentators on world events. "That's where Daddy sails the boat," says Norman, pointing at the broad expanse of the

Harry: Rain, hail, sleet, thunder and lightning. Ed. Comment: (This is what Harry has to sayabout the weather when none of us Rogers City fellows are listening in. The above conversation took place in Cleveland).

Atlantic and Pacific.

"No. that isn't—here it is right here," says Artis, pointing at the little blue spot representing the

Carl Altaian says: "Our experience down here on the farm tells us that things would be different in

Lakes.

this troubled old world if those bad dictators had to get out here and dig taters themselves."

We haven't much of a Golf Course on here but

almost any day Chief Urdal and Second Mate Has-

She: "I maintain that lovemaking is just the

well can be found out on the hatches with their

same as it always was." He: "How do you know?" She: "I just read about a Greek maiden who sat and listened to a lyre all night."

practice set. running up scores which in the movie

world would be termed Colossal, Magnificent, Stu pendous, etc., right down to the last synonym. Note: These gentlemen have no caddies to check

their reported records and we might just add that they keep their own score cards.

Emil Lietzow: I hope we get in right after sup-

per so I can enjoy a nice evening with my girl. Baldy Pardieke: Yes, but how am I going to get to enjoy the evening with my wife? Why, I hope we get in shortly after eight tonight. Russell: Say, you fellows, how about me? I hope we get in right after midnight. 12:00 a. m.. Harold Wagner: "Boys, is she blow ing! Now we will see who the sailors are on this boat!"

3:00 a. m.. Harold Nidy: symptoms are not uncommon.

"Well. Henry, the I would diagnose

this ailment as a case of seasickness and stomach

trouble.

Give Harold two pieces of fat pork and

The woman autoist posed for a snapshot in front of the fallen pillars of an ancient temple in Greece. "Don't get the car into the picture," she said, "or my husband will think I ran into the place."

Crew of Str. John G. Munson: Front row, left to right—Henry Newhouse, Russell Sabin. Carl Altman. John Sucharski, Leo Schefke. Wm. Patchkowski. W'ilbert Zemple, Wilbert Perdieke, Zell Allen. Fred Beebe. Elvin Schaudt. Lester Gordon.

Back row. left to right—Geo. Leveck, Plarold Wag ner, Edw. Plilla, Kenneth Burning.. Clayton Gordon. Jos. Buck. Chas. Lister, Mike Idalski.'Harold Partyka. Albert Schultz, Julian Yarch, Ivan Lee, Julian Kowalski. Fred Dagner, James Lamb, Marvin Tay lor. Chief Arthur Urdal, Chris Swartz, Emil Liet

zow. Harry Sloan. Edw. Langlois, Arthur Breckon, Marvin Schwaegler, Mark Plaswell, Capt. Clarence Thorsen.

send him to bed."

Teacher: "What is the "Order of the Bath'?"

Women's faults are many, Men have only two: Everything they say. And everything the}r do.

Mrs. Sloan: I'm going shopping today, What does the paper say about the weather? 1500

Kid: "Pa. then Ma, us kids, then the hired girl." Two duelists agreed, rathe rthan face each other,

to toss a coin, the loser to go behind a tree and shoot dear.

himself. There was a loud report and the winner of the toss rushed to the tree. "Great Christopher!" gasped his erstwhile enemy, "Ive missed myself!"

Str. B. H. Taylor-- Personal Items Freddie Wetherton, our new third mate who

hails from the "Bradley," is a welcome addition to the crew, and he says he likes the coal trade . We wish every success to these men. -

Al turned the jar over. Paul was once more as

tonished. "Why. the bottom is gone, too"

The boys all seem to think, one more month with Uncle Mike in the coal trade is too good to be

true. But to mention it brings a smile anyway. We wonder!

Quite a lot of rivalry the past month in the din ing-room between our Chief Engineer Suttle, George Hoy, and Bill Chain in a pickled pigs' feet contest. At this writing we hold that Hoy is two points up on the boys. Al to Pardieke: Did you get a letter

Str. B. H. Taylor --

Safety Meetings

Date of Meeting: September 28, 1941. Present: Walter Callam, Chairman; George Hoy, Secretary: Theodore Strand, Jack Robarge. Ever

ett Shay, Stanley Gabrysiak. Edwin Ehrke, Albert Goodreau. and the rest of the crew who were off watch.

The meeting was called to order at 1:00 in the Windlass room.

A general discussion pertaining to the hazards which come with the fall weather, this covered ice

conditions on deck and on the docks, was the open ing subject. The crew members were warned to watch doors

while passing them. Some one may be coming out and one could get a nasty knock, especially while running.

Special caution will be taken when placing lad ders on the docks which are not level.

The wdieels-

Pardieke: No. she thinks I'm too fat.

nien and watchmen were asked to warn anyone who

Crew of Str. B. H. Taylor:

was going ashore to proceed with caution. Parcels are to be put in the bag made for that purpose so that the hands are free for grasping the ladder.

Front row left to

rightâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Frank Martin, Dean O'Connor, Allen Strand, William Robarge. Hilmer Piatt. John Robarge. Carl Mulka. Everett Shay. Ed Ehrke, Thos. Derry. Back row. left to rightâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Al Goodreau, Wilbert Bre dow, Paul Pelax, Capt. Crossley McOuinn. Theo. Strand, Robley Wilson, Eugene Jones. Stanley Gabrysiak, Geo. Hoy. Leo Widajewski, Chief Thos. Suttle. Adolph Lietzow. Bernard Lasch. El mer Fleming, Glenn Paradise. Wesley Bishop, Delmont Shorkey, Walter Callan, Wm. Chain. We wish to bid goodbye to Donald Langridge who has left us to take over his new job on the Str. Carl I). Bradley as second mate. We have lost a very able and congenial shipmate. Frank: What do yon want for dessert? Al : Oh. pest, are you around again?

Paul, our porter, seeing a jar turned upside down on the sink exclaimed, "Gee, Al, this jar has no mouth."

It was decided to use sand on deck when it is

necessary. The crew was warned of the weather conditions when called to come on watch.

Glass of several port holes was reported cracked. These will be replaced and new gasket rubber in stalled.

A new light was installed in the rear of the smokestack on the boiler house. This lights up the deck forward of the stokermen's cabin and is very satis factory.

The railing on stairs aft has been repaired. All lashings and covers have been examined, and lines replaced where necessary. All spare parts, paint barrels, everything that may get loose in a roll has been lashed and secured for heavy weather. The deck crews were warned again to keep away

from open-hearth shuttle while putting on hatches. The meeting was adjourned at 2:00 p. m. 1501

flbfas nrktTS

Qlljtckeits

der trouble mit der Yorld to day is dot Ve have to many Modren Moseses dot Vant to lead der

People to der Promised land of Milk unt Honey but vill Ye have to Yander for forty Years in dot Vilderness of uncertainty unt pass threw dot red Sea of \'ar unt blood shed to arive dare?

dey say dot a Democracy is a Place vare an Elect

AH far

ed official spend half of his Tearm learning DeiJob unt half Banbozling der People in Electing

Bcr Brfonsc

him again

mit Pork Chops at Forty Cents a lb. Oh vare Oh vare are all does slaughtered liddle Pigs.

Veil fall is here tint Chas. Hoffman has given up der deep sea fishing unt is now Duck hunting, veil cr §

JV1 J§cljitopst£ My dear Mitzie:

Charlie stay on der Y.tters vare you are acquaint ed unt let lake Superior alone any how dot old body of Vater is to rough a play fellow you know for you vare dare Charlie. you know der fellow dot brags dot he is der boss ad his house also tells oder Lies

Vill have to write you a few lines to let you know how evary ding is going on around here. veil any how der Robison has vone of does modern

Deck Swab in der Bradleys Mess room—dis meat

tastes like burnt leather My my vol funny tings you have Eaten in your young life vas Deac War-

vissels so der Vives of der Crew vill know ven she

wicks anser.

is coining in bud vill probably get fooled ven a

Der Agricultural Department says dot Ve must Boost der yeild of Chickens unt Cows der Sheep

Pitsburger boat comes mit vone of der Same vis sels

Oh yes der Boys on der Bradley have on der nice new vite coveralls unt do dey look nifty I used to Vare der Same Kind vonce on a time only 1 vas a Pilit.

Veil der Natives thought dot Scottie McCloud der Mate on Der Steemer Robison had imported a Deck Crew of Zulo Varriors der Oder day after dey got through unloading der Cargo of Coal. Idalskie vould have made a good Cheif or End Man for a Minstrell Show dey vare so Black der fantail engineer on der Munson vas com plaining to der Cook aboud der Quality of der

Meat der oder day say dis Stake is as Tough a

unt goats should be able to take care of dem selfs. Some of dese Politickans dot Vant to Save der

face better look oud dot ilcy dont loose der Pants

Der Egg Production must lie running away behinde according to der Price Ve have to pay veil Ve vill have to have Ickes talk to der hens. Veil Mitzie 1 will have to close for dis as der time

is Short nnt den id vill soon be time to go to Vork. so by by for dis time Schnopsie. No matter what the other fellow does it will al

ways pay you to work safely.

leather unt der Knife is so dull id Vout cut id. Veil

WEATHER WISDOM

why don't you strop id on der Meat den pipes up

(lulls are great weather prophets. When we find them flying far out at sea. we can generally lie cer

Zemple heard in der Taylors is Someting wrong mit count of der Shortage der Cows cry tint dot is

Galley—Say Goodrow der dis milk. Oh dot is oh ac of der grass dot id made how der Vatter got in der

tain of clear, fair weather.

If we find them far in

land and flying high, we can look for a storm.

milk from der Tears vas Als Iixplanation veil Mitzie der Past Summer has revealed dot

TO A SEA GULL

more dan vone family Skeleton got oud of der

Here's to the graceful soar ing gull,

Closet tint vas Seen on der Bathin Beach.

With

Der best Hobby dot can be Sugested ad dis time is der Collection of defense Stamps id Can also be Safely stated do der last sacrifice to be made for der national Defense vill be Politicks

Veil after Ve get rid of Hitler how are Ye going to get rid of all der oder Lndisirbles any how. I fil ler Should remember dot monking mit traffic in der Ke<l Sea brought bad luck to Pharaoh do you remember der fellows dot always Said clot der Yorld owed dem a living Veil dey vare Mistaken id is der tax Payers 1502

lots of sail and not

much hull,

The acme of beauty against the sky, Still I am glad when he passes by. When he is wheeling over head

Something

fills

soul

with dread,

For past events bring to my mind—

He needs a zipper on behind.

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1 LIVE TO MAKE A LIFE By WILFRED PETERSON

Do not live to make a living. Rather live to make a life,

For the measure of succeeding Is your service in the strife. All that you will leave behind you, When your soul has crossed the bay. Is the good you've done to others As you tarried by the way. Build a life as pure as crystal! Build a spirit full of love! Build your mind by noble thinking! Build a faith in God above!

Build your life with care and patience. As the sculptor hews the stone: With the Master as your model, And your eyes upon the throne. Noble lives have been the beacons

Lighting mankind's upward way. They who serve are the immortals. Fathers of a better day. Let your life shine out in service. Noble living窶馬oble deeds. And until time's course is ended. Good will blossom from the seeds.

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ADVANCE PRINT. ROGERS CITY.

MICH.