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Walter Pilarski
CARPENTER SHOP
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DRILLS DRILLS
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MILL MILL
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SHOVELS
TRACKS TRACKS
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Frank Reinke William Heller
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POWER HOUSE SHOVELS
Thomas Kelley John Dembny
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Leon Ruell
Fred LaLonde
John Modrzynski Peter Giovangorio
TRANSPORTATION
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C. C. Eldridge
YARD _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Otto Zempel TUGS _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Capt. Arthur Cook Chief Frank Lamp BUFFALO PLANT
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Capt. F. F. Pearse Chief John Sparre Capt. C. R. McQuinn
Chief Guy LaBounty STR. B. H. TAYLOR
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MICHIGAN.
IN
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INTER.
ESIS OF SAFETY AND WELFARE. CONTRIBUTIONS SHOULD BE RECEIVED EARLY BEFORE DATE OF PUBLICATION. AND THEY SHOULD BLAR THE NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT AND SENDER AND SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE EDITOR. J. A. VALENTIN.
Accidents Held Down In Present Season
Employees of the Michigan Limestone & Chemiean Company Plant at Rogers City, you are doing
PRODUCE FOR VICTORY
a marvelous job in safety. You have had only one accident so far this year where time was lost. It was not serious; one of your memhers lost six days
with a sprained ankle. To do such a good job takes more than luck, it takes work and thought on the
part of everyone of you. The effort that each of you puts into safety work at your plant makes one big effort which is showing real results today. You are past the half way mark in the operating season with a good start towards an enviable safety record. Let us hope that the 1944 season will be one of the best in recent years. Just keep up your good work. On August 17, 1944 the employees of the Buffalo Plant completed a full year without a lost time acci dent. Preventing serious injury is part of the op erating program at Buffalo, and this fine record will not stop at just a year or a season. It can be expected that these workers will do all they can to surpass their past record of over three years. They are well on their way and going strong. It is with regret that we must take the Str. Munson and Str. White off the "No Accident Honor
Roll." The men of the Bradley Transportation Company are making a good showing this season in stopping serious accidents. Last year at this time the fleet had sufferd four injuries whereby men lost time. This year Albin Krawczak of the Str. Munson sprained an ankle and Melvin Miller, oiler on the Str. White fractured a finger while tending a pump. Neither of these accidents was very severe for which all are thankful.
Great credit must be given the officers and crew of the boats in keeping accidents down. There has been an unusual number of new men
working
aboard ship this year. Many of these new employ ees have not only lacked experience but have been younger lads working out for the first time. They had to be trained to do a new job and how easily it could be for these men to have had their safety training neglected in the rush to learn this job. The record shows that the older hands aboard ship are keeping an eye on the new men. To proceed without any further disabling injuries in any of our organizations for the remainder of the season is the sincere aim of every employee. This attitude and interest will accomplish such a
goal. You are part of the work; do your part. It's good to have money and the things that money can buy—and after they're bought it's sound
-TIME IS SHORT . MAKE EVERY DAY A SAFE DAY Learning With Experience As A Teacher
In accident prevention as in other fields ex perience is a good teacher, however, the experience of any one individual is so limited and the penalty for an unsafe act so severe that it is wise to depend upon judgement and advice of those familiar with the experiences of many. Consider the case of the woikman who attempted to "kick" a belt from the pulley of an operating
machine. He had performed this operation without injury before, so according to his own experience the operation was safe. This time, however, his trousers were caught in the machinery, lie has now been taught by a broken leg that this practice is decidedly unsafe. The lesson could have been learned less painfully from instructions by the man agement, which knows or should know that other legs have been broken in this way.. We have no information as to the physical con dition of the equipment involved. If no belt guard was provided or if it was necessary to shift the belt without proper equipment while the machine was operating, the principal accident causes could lie eliminated by mechanical improvements.
Safety education is a valuable aid to mechanical excellence in prevention of accidents, hut lessons need not be learned in the school of hard knocks.
There is nothing in the world that remains un
bookkeeping to check up once in a while, to make
changed.
sure we haven't lost the things money can't buy.
every shadow is seen to move.
Summer, 1944.
All things are in perpetual flux, and 1799
Reviewing Accident Record Of 1943 In accident prevention we must look to the fu ture in applying the lessons of the past. A review
of the accident experience for 1943 is interesting and should be beneficial. According to data re ceived from the National Safety Council, the acci dental death toll in the tinted States for the year 1943 was 97,500, an increase of 2 per cent over 1942. Accidental injuries in 1943 causing disability be yond the day of accident numbered approximated 10.100,000 of which 350.000 resulted in some per manent disability, ranging from a finger amputa tion to permanent, complete disability. Accident costs totaled approximately $4,900,000.-
000 including wage loss, medical expense, overhead
rate was 1.44 and the frequency rate was 4.16.
We will all admit that war is a deplorable waste of lives, money and property. The money and property can lie replaced but the lives of our brave
men and boys cannot. Some people think war is necessary. Certainly we all want to preserve our country and all that it stands for and we agree with General Sherman on what it is.
With all the blood
shed and death of this present war we don't want to
belittle any of the sacrifices our brave boys are making, but it so happens that the United 'States war fatalities on all ironts since Pearl Harbor are far less to date than those who have died here at
costs of insurance, property damage in motor ve
home as the result of accidents. War is thrust upon us and we must fight to preserve certain rights.
hicle accidents and fires, and the so-called "indirect" costs of occupational accidents.
Accidents are preventable—there is no need and nothing gained by this loss of life. Should we not
Industrial accidents show some improvement despite heavy production schedules, new products and inexperienced workers. The frequency rate in industrial accidents, which is the number of dis
abling injuries per million man-hours was well be low the 1942 rate and the severity rate, which is the number of days lost time per 1,000 man hours worked, shows an increase of one per cent. The frequency rate has shown a gradual decline since 1926. the severity trends have also been
be ashamed to allow a condition like this to exist?
Waste, Safety and Security No one profits from being wasteful, ft doesn't add any money to your pay envelope. It doesn't make your work any easier. It costs your com pany money to the advantage of no one.
It is a
total loss and absolutely nothing is gained by anyone.
Wasting a few pennies worth of supplies seems a petty thing to talk about. Spoiling a little ma gradual than for frequency. Since pre-war 1941 terial may seem hardly worth mentioning. Wasting there has been practically no change in the severity a few minutes in idleness may seem quite unimpor rate. This is encouraging in accident prevention tant. But add up ail these little wastes and it's circles as almost every plant is now running at peak quite astonishing how large will be the total. And production and many with inexperienced workers. yet, absolutely no one gains by this loss. In fact During the first five months of 1944 occupational cvc.yone loses because in their time everyone downward since that time but the decline is more
accidents numbered about two hundred less than in
the same period of 1943. Motor vehicle deaths show a drop of 17 per cent. There seems little doubt that this decrease is due
entirely to gas rationing as prior to its intervention the motor vehicle death toll almost offset reduct ions in non-motor vehicle deaths. There were 32,-
500 civilian home accident fatalities in 1943, a 7 per cent increase from 1942. This seems most deplor able. Ordinarily we think of home as a place of safety. These figures will scarcely bear that out. In 1943 children under 5 years had a death rate of 70.4 per 100.000 population. 24 per cent of which is attributed to burns. In the 5 to 14-year-old group, motor vehicle accidents were accountable for
31 per cent of the fatalities and drowning is second with 24 per cent. In the age group from 15 to 24 years, motor vehicles were the chief cause of death
being responsible for 43 per cent of the total, drownings running second with 13 per cent. In the 25 to 44 year group 37 per cent of the fatalities were caused by the automobile and falls were second
with 12 per cent. In the 45 to 64 year group the automobile was again responsible for 35 per cent of the fatalities and falls were second with 23 per cent. For 65 years, falls accounted for 60 per cent of the deaths and motor vehicles were the second offender
being responsible for 16 per cent of the deaths. To date this year our severity rate at the plant is .007 and our frequency rate 1.23. In 1943 our severity 1800
sha.es the bin den whether it lie the man in uniform,
the worker in the plant or the employer. How far reaching was e practices may be is problematical. Certainly it takes little thinking to visualize that waste can easily affect our safety and security. Waste can be reduced simply by being thoughtful. careful, fair and considerate.
The results and bene
fits would be far reaching and manifold.
The Pledge To Our Stars and Stripes T he original f 1a g
pledge
was
written
in
1892 in the offices of the
Perry Mason Company of Boston, publishers of the Youth's Companion, and for nearly half a cen tury a controversy exist ed over its authorship.
The pledge was written as part of the Columbus Day Program. A com mittee of
selected
five
at
had
the
been
annual
meeting of State Super intendents of Education to prepare a program for universal use in observance of the 400th anniversary
of the Discovery of America by Columbus. Four members of this committee were state superintend ents; the fifth was Francis Bellamy, a member of the editorial staff of the Youth's Companion, and a second cousin of Paul Bellamy, editor of the Plain Dealer. Mr. Bellamy wrote the pledge at his office
one evening in August, 1892. But the family of James B. Upham, who was also connected with the Youth's Companion, claimed him to be the author of the original pledge to the flag. In 1939 the United States Flag Association ap pointed a committee to determine in the interest
of historical accuracy and certainty, the authorship of the flag pledge. This committee consisted of Charles C. Tansill. professor of American History, Fordham University, chairman; W. Reed West. professor of political science. George Washington University, and Bernard Mayo, professor of Ameri can History, Georgetown University. After carefully and impartially weighing all evi dence submitted the committee unanimously decided that to Francis Bellamy unquestionably
belongs the honor and distinction ot being the author of the original pledge to the flag. The re port of the committee was submitted to and ap proved by the National Headquarters of the U. S. Fiag Association, May 18. 1939. The original pledge to the flag read. "I pledge allegiance to my flag and to the republic for
The Lowly Peanut Has Great Possibilities To most of us the peanut i* something to enjoy at a ballgame or circus or to pinch hit as a quick. betwcen-meal snack. However, the peanut is now being reckoned with as a major agricultural product of the United States, and is ranking ahead of cotton in the South as an income producer. In 1913, over $200,000,000 in cash had been produced for the farmers from this source.
The post-war development of the peanut will be
advanced not only as a food product but in the in dustrial field as well.
The United States is not the largest producer
of peanuts—there are three countries which sur pass us—Senegal in French West Africa. In.iia and China. But in the development of the peanut a.; a food product and for its commercial value. Ame rica has taken the lead, and even in
wartime, we
find a very important use for peanut shells. For the cleaning of carbon from aircraft engines and the polishing of metal surfaces where abrasives can not be used, peanut shells are highly satisfactory. The almost unobtainable supply of cork for use as a sealing substance has opened a new market for a shell product. The substitute is trade-marke I. Moreseal. and is as reliable as cork for sealing pur poses.
One of the pioneers in the argicultural and mar ketable value of peanuts was the late Dr. George Washington Carver, whose foresight, ability and scientific knowledge have led to the development of the peanut as a money-making crop in the South. The potentialities of the peanut are still obscure to the majority of consumers, but in the reestablishment of peacetime industries new industries will evolve and a ready market for peanut products is assured.
Goodwill is the margin of service delivered to cus
tomers beyond what they have asked for. It's all right to dream of the things you are going to do if you begin to work on them right now.
which it stands; one nation indivisible, with liberty
and justice for all." Some educators later object ed to "my flag" in the pledge, on the ground that some foreign-born children and others born in this country of foreign parentage, when rendering the
pledge, had in mind the flag of their foreign native land, or that of their parents.
Accordingly, the
pledge was revised at the national flag conference heldin Washington in 1923 and 1924. so that it now reads: "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and the republic for which it stands, one nation indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." If a man can check the little worries, the big ones have a better chance of taking care of them selves. Do not flies aggravate a nervous horse more than his work ? 1801
Departments In General Repair Shop Are Making Safety Records
their thirteenth season without a man losing time through accident. With dock work, car and build ing maintenance, new construction, besides the
numerous miscellaneous tasks, this group of men has been especially careful in doing its work safely. It is sometimes said that Safety is a habit. Being a habit we look forward to more seasons of records
for this department. Our "Screenings'" cover for this issue is a view of
the General Repair Shop.
In this building are
housed three departments, the Machine Shop, Llectrical Shop and Carpenter Shop. There are approx imately ninety men employed within these three departments, although many work out from, rather than in this building itself. Many records are made in the shop and we will review the safety records
being produced there. The Electrical Shop is now boasting a period of close to nineteen years without a disabling injury. Considering the exposure to accident possibilities. this is certainly an accomplishment of which they should be proud. These men work on any equip ment throughout the plant or quarry. Regardless of conditions a "trouble-shooting" job can some times be extremely hazardous, yet this department in taking care of the job has never failed to prac tice Safety First. This accounts for such a record
being made. It takes time, thought and hard work. The Carpenter Shop or Car Repair and Mainten ance Department, a crew which includes the Car penters. Car Repair Men and Painters is another group having Safety in its every day job planning. In looking back in the early issues of "Calcite Screenings" we find that the same group was one of the pioneers in the safety movement at the Calcite
plant.
1802
On August Oth of this year they completed
With nearly eight hundred days on their safety record the men in the Machine Shop are putting their energy and enthusiam behind a real try to stop accidents. The chances for accidents in the shop are many. Even though much of the work
becomes routine and machines and tools are prop erly guarded the individual workman must keep alert or suffer injury. To these shop men we must extend credit for keeping accidents away from their job. Xot only can the General Repair Shops point with pride to their accident prevention work but to the appearance of their working surroundings inside and out as well. The Shop was one of the first im proved buildings among our present structures. It is clean, with lawn well kept, shrubbery trimmed and a special scientific color scheme started on the
interior. We think the men in the shop can be proud of their quarters—and the housekeeping. The honor roll shown at the top is displayed in the foyer of the General Repair Shop in honor of the boys from the shop who are exposing them selves to the supreme sacrifice that our country may still remain a Democracy. We are indebted to Howard Johnson Jr., lathe operator in the Machine
Shop, for the origination, design and performance of skilled workmanship. Following are those in the group picture. Front row. seated, left to right. R. Schleben. A. Wenzel, k. Benson. J. Heller. Joppich. Tischler. Morley, L.
Selke. Berg, Dembny. Peetz. Kerr, Deny, Larson, R. Kreft, Griwatsch. G. Baker. Felax, C. Hoffman. Halligan. Second row. seated, Strieker. Elowske, P. Kreft. II. Wing, Savina. Basel. A. Radka. L. Krawczak, Dietlin, Jarvis, L. Dambra. E. Lee. R. Hoffman. Micketti. J. Kapala. Schalk, Martin. Third row. standing. Reinke. Sabin. W. Radtke,
by hand. Sometimes part or all was handled ac cording to the length of moves required of the shovel.
The addition of motor drive eliminates the
Peltz, Hornbacher." L. Macklem, V. Brady, E.
reeling and the only manual labor necessary is to keep the cable from getting caught on obstructions as the power drive brings it on the reel. Number three is the dipper trip mechanism. This dipper trip formerly consisted of a small D. C.
Erickson. Rieger, Leovv. Courval. C. Link, Richards, Lewandowski, Conley, F. Lee, Wischnefski. Promo,
connected to the bucket trip by a light flexible
Ware, C. Baker, W. Heller, H. Haselhuhn. Claus, A. Wenzel. Back row, Grigg. Beach, A. Fleming, Lounds, G. Dambra, Cherette, Johnson, Carter, L.
motor installed inside the house of the shovel—
cable through a series of pulleys.
The motor
huhn. H. Wirgau, Myers, G. Pines, Miller, Kuchinski, W. Heythaler, Tulgetske, E. Pardeike, Karaim, H. Hopp, Klee, Pommerenke. Absent, L. Heythal
carrying a continuous soaking current to hold the slack in the cable and the length of the trip cable through pulleys gave its quota of electrical and mechanical trouble and delay. This was replaced by an A. C- motor driven eccentric mounted on the sticks just above the bucket and operating by lever
er. L. Wenzel, C. Curvin, F. Talaska.
direct to the bucket.
Kapala, Yarch. Pilon. Partyka, Wright, W. Hasel
Improvements To The Shovels By Frank Ware Since the last issue of "Screenings'' "something new has been added" to one of our shovels and is in
the process on two others. Improvement of working conditions is always an
The fourth improvement was small but a wel come addition to the shovel—the installation of a
small reel to handle the telephone wires necessary to maintain phone communication. This simply but sturdily constructed reel holding approximately 1500 feet of wire allows the wire to unreel as the
the first shovel available, it received the rejuven
shovel progresses without any attention. The en tire length of wire can easily be reeled by hand in a few minutes when required. Maintenance and pick-up time is eliminated and good communication
ation about a month ago.
is assured.
appreciated endeavor.
Our No. 11 Marion being
The first improvement and the most welcome to
men in the ground crew is the conversion of the steering mechanism of the shovel from a hand operated device to one driven electrically with push button control. In changing production the shovels frequently move considerable distance, an operation which formerly entailed many hours of hand work
While most of the design, construction and in stallation of these improvements was done by the Electrical Department, much credit should be ex tended to the shovel operating personnel for their cooperation and their many worthwhile suggest ions.
These installations are appreciated not only by
is eliminated and the moving time is substantially
workmen as an improvement in working and op erating conditions, but have added a great measure of safety and protection for the operating personnel
reduced.
and in some cases protection to the equipment.
before the shovel reached its destination. With the addition of motor drives and control the hand labor
The second is the addition of a motor drive to
the reel carrying the drag cable. This drag cable is a heavy portable cable approximately 1500 feet long and in shovel-moving was carried and reeled
These are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country ; but he that stands it now deserves the love and
thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not
easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with
us.
that
the harder the conflict,
glorious the triumph.
the
more
What we obtain too cheap,
we esteem too lightly; it is dearness only that gives everything its value. Heaven knows how to put a proper price Upon its goods; and it would be strange, indeed, if so celestial an article as freedom should not be highly rated.—Tom Paine.
The man who lives within his means and reg ularly and systemetically lays aside part of his earnings, and puts his surplus where it will work for him as unceasingly and as faithfully as he worked once for it, has acquired a habit of no small import in the building of his character and the carv ing of his future.—W. II. Knilfin. Jr.
Mike Gregory, pitman on No. 11 shovel, standing
If you will try to eat sensibly in the summer time,
beside cable reel. New motor drive installation can
you will find that you have more pep and that you
be seen on shovel frame.
don't think so much about how hot it is. 1803
Power Department's Twenty Year Safety Record It has been a long time since the men in the Power Department decided that accidents could be
a celebration. Something had been done which had
prevented, that a workman did not have to be in
the only department boasting such a record for that year. When a thousand days had passed it was felt
jured or killed and that hard work by all crewmembers on safety was the job to do.
As is often the case it takes a tragedy to stir the human mind and body t<> definite, determined action. On May 11. 1924 an assistant repairman in the Power House was fatally burned. The acci dent could have been prevented and all the other workmen knew it. Why not try to make the job safe? So a safety movement was born within this department with such a sincerity of purpose and a concentrated effort that today they boast a record that is an accomplishment far beyond what was expected. Again it has been shown that accidents can be and are being prevented. In the original Power Department group of twenty years ago there are six of the men still here.
George C. Wing, now General Repair Shop Super intendent. Robert Patzer. Power House Repairman, Lloyd Conley. Elmer Wenzel. Edward Greene and Otto Wenzel, Power House Engineers. The others who are no longer with us are Harry Ware, Harry Ellison. George Hanson and George Atkinson, de ceased. Leonard Lamb operating his farm and Carl Pruning working elsewhere. When a year had been completed without lost time to any department members there was quite
1804
never been done before and the Power House was
that a real record had been made and was possible only because every man was doing and giving his best to make working conditions and habits safer. Then came ten years and the record was still going on. This called for a special banquet with gifts, words of praise and congratulations. One of the
men with a far away look in his eyes, hoped that another ten years would be added to the record.
i his seemed like too much to expect but even those years have passed and the Power House Depa. tment has made an enviable record, in accident prevention. If we were asked to set a goal for the continuation of this fine work it would be a simple one and not a double of what has already been done. From now on we would ask these fellows to keep up their good work day after day and any future records will be well taken care of.
There were dark moments when near accidents could have been serious and even fatal. There were
conditions that were not regular routine when the least error in judgement or act would have resulted
in injury to one or many. But the boys were donated a few breaks and made the majority of their own.
When the old Power blouse outlived its useful-
ness and there was the change over in 1930 to the new building, equipment and system, the crew had much to learn and do. They did not forget
their safety training and responsibility and the strange work was taken over without any loss of time through accident. They do admit that there were some close calls before the new job was mas tered.
So we bow to the group of men who like to take credit for starting and setting examples in safety work at our plant. Who can dispute such a con vincing record? Who can now say that accidents cannot be prevented ? Who will think for a fleeting moment that your own safety depends on fate? These men have done a job of saving lives, prevent ing suffering and bringing happiness to their fam iliesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;just because they knew that work, interest and cooperation would make their job safe. We are proud of the Power House employees' achievement but to them goes the rewards of safe living and working which in itself pays more than even kings can buy. The upper group picture on the opposite page is the power department personnel on day record was made: Front row, left to right, G. LaTulip, R. C. Stanbrook, F. Cicero, O. Wenzel, E. Wenzel, G. C.
Wing.
Center row, left to right, H. Wagner, L.
Voda, R. Lamb, E. Viegelahn, C. Starr, L. Conley. Back row, left to right, A. McLennan, F. Lamb, A.
Gctzinger, R. Patzer, E. Greene, F. Reinke. The lower group picture show those remaining from original crew in 1924. Front row, left to right, Otto Wenzel, Elmer Wenzel, Lloyd Conley, George C. Wing. Back row: Robert Patzer and Edward Greene.
Helpful Hints - If Polio Strikes
Avoid sudden chilling such as would come from a plunge into extremely cold water on a very hot day.
Pay careful attention to personal cleanliness, such as thorough hand washing before eating. Hy gienic habits should always be observed. If possible avoid tonsil and adenoid operations during epidemics. Careful study has shown that such operations, when done during an epidemic, tend to increase the danger of contracting infantile paralysis in its most serious form. Use the purest milk and water you can. Keep flies away from food. While the exact means of spread of the disease is not known, contaminated water and milk are always dangerous and flies have repeatedly been shown to carry the infantile paralysis virus. Do not swim in polluted water.
Maintain community sanitation at a high level at all times.
Avoid all unnecessary contact with persons with any illness suspiciously like infantile paralysis. Don't become hysterical if cases do occur in your neighborhood. While infantile paralysis is communicable or catching during any outbreak, there are many who have such a slight infection that there are few or no symptoms. This large number of unrecognized infections is one of the
reasons there is no practical way of preventing the spread of the disease. But it is also reassuring to know that of the many persons who become in fected, few develop serious illness and that with good care the majority who are stricken will make a satisfactory recovery. Remember that although this is a frightful disease, needless fear and panic only cause more trouble.
There probably is no disease which leaves one feeling so helpless and is quite as devastating as in fantile paralysis. June through September is the season when polio generally is on the upswing in
Attempts to stop the spread of the virus by closing places where people congregate have been uniformly unsuccessful. The resulting disturbance to community life is a disadvantage. Today there is no way by which the spread of infantile paralysis
the United States.
can be completely stopped.
While in the past our community has been com
paratively free from the malady, several cases in 1943 were the cause of much anxiety which has
prompted us to print the following suggestions which will be helpful to residents of areas where polio is on the march. During an outbreak of infantile paralysis be alert to any early signs of illness or changes in normal state of health, especially in children. Do not assume that a stomach upset with vomiting,
constipation, diarrhea, severe headache or signs of a cold and fever are of no importance. These may be among the first symptoms of infantile paralysis. All children and adults sick with unexplained fever should be put to bed and isolated pending medical
There is no known cure for infantile paralysis. Good medical care will prevent or correct some de formities. But in about every fourth or fifth case there will be permanent paralysis that cannot be overcome.
Do not believe
those
who
for
reason or another promise to cure these cases.
one
Be
guided by sound medical advice if polio does strike in your family. If
further
information
is
desired
write The
National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, Inc, 120 Broadway, New York 5, New York
care given early may prevent many of the crippling
It's a common custom to judge men in business not by what's right with them but by what's wrong. This procedure makes the critic look like a smart fellow, but it-is a lazy and inefficient way of get ting at real hidden values and efficient and potential talent frequently overlooked.
deformities. Proper care from the onse. may mean the difference between a life of crippling and nor
welcome.
diagnosis. Don't delay calling a physician.
Expert medical
mal recovery.
Observe these simple precautions:
Avoid overtiring and strenuous exercise.
extreme fatigue from
Constructive criticism should however always be
Napoleon Bonaparte originated the method of numbering houses by odds on one side of the street, evens on the other side. 1805
Main Entrance To The Quarry Has Been Changed The expanse of leveled ground at the entrance to
the quarry was not prepared in anticipation of a new air lield to accommodate an air flivver for
every worker hut just one of the few jobs done to improve appearances, good housekeeping and
safe working conditions at our plant. In the accompanying photograph is shown part
of this process around the target house and sand house. You see a short new strip of pavement in which is built a permanent railroad crossing:. This crossing is m preparation for relocating all the track which serves as a siding around the Machine Shop to the iron and materials dock.
In recent
bank with a casing puller, or are dug out by the shovels during operations. Many are twisted and broken in the process of removal and were formerly
sold as sera]). A temporary salvage depot has been
set up near the drill house this year and much of this scrap is straightened, sawed off and welded
together. Pieces of pipe a foot long can thus be used again. This commendable reclaiming job will materially increase the useful life of the supplies on hand, reduce the purchase of new casings which are difficult to obtain and conserve the supply of steel required for new casings.
years this siding has been a hazard to pedestrian
Tucked away up in the woods on the upper level of the quarry there are three men workng on a pro
and vehicle traffic, and was also not too well laid
duction line.
out for operating the locomotive crane at the iron dock. Considering all these factors this area will be altered so that appearance, safety and efficient operation will all receive the benefits desired. W'e wish. too. that you could see some of the oth
er spots around the plant where clean-up and change has been made to help make our plant a bet ter one. The quality of product is also affected by the general clean-up. One of the interesting sights is to see the top of the quarry levels which are
It's Joe Kuznicki to Archie Plume to
Louis Heythaler and on to the pile. Drill casing salvage is their game and beating the steel mill out of scrap is their aimâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;like the pig that goes to the stock yards where they save the squeal for those pre-war squawkers. They are reclaiming drill casings down to the last inch.
cleaned down to the last bit of overburden.
Men take pride in keeping a place neat. This pride develops progress and reflects in quality of work, care of equipment, production and safety on the job. There is not a man on the job today who
is not proud <>f his company and who doesn't go to work without a little bit of vanity in his heart be cause he is part of the organization.
Reclaiming Used Casings Shortage of materials during the war has de veloped many problems of salvage and sera]) col lections to conserve raw materials.
The accom
panying picture illustrates the work of reclaiming drill casings in the quarry. These casings after the blast are taken from the 1806
In the picture we have, left to right. Louis Hey thaler. Archie Plume and Joe Kuznicki.
Improve Docks at Calcite Loading Slip As long as ships sail the lakes and seas, docks will be built and repaired. At the port of Calcite much work has been done and still we seem to report additional construction each year. It is all very much needed and renders immediate service on safe
and efficient operation. This summer we find completed a fifty-four foot extension on what is called the fines side dock at
the loading slip.
This new piece of work is very
neat and well constructed as can be seen in the ac
companying photograph. It is constructed of sheet piling, filled with crushed stone and capped with a smooth twelve inch thickness of concrete. This pro vides a safe and secure footing for dock workers and seamen who handle ship's lines and materials. Mooring posts are provided in the proper locations and with shoulders designed to accommodate short
justed to provide adequate lighting on the docks and surroundings without reflecting or hindering the vision of workers on the decks of the ships. While we have had few accidents on our docks be
cause of lighting we have had some close calls. With some of the seamen of today being unusually
young and inexperienced this improved lighting will help them do their work easier and safer. That part of the dock on the end of the west breakwall has also been filled and capped this year. So the dock work here, while never completely done, has been taken care of for the present season. Each year gives additional changes, improvements and permanency. Back under the fueling station on this same dock is a new brick house for the purpose of keeping
supplies which are consigned to the different ships
undesirable conditions will now be reduced.
of the Bradley Fleet. With boats arriving at any hour of the day or night supplies from the store house can be delivered to this point so that all or ders are taken care of conveniently and promptly. Along with this small building the loading plattorm has been enlarged and re finished.
You will notice the railing at the end of the lock. This is to keep the ship's cables from fouling in the wood piling when they are being handled by dock crews. Delay in securing lines is overcome. They are also more easily handled. This is something
is such that some repair work has been done to make the footing safe for seamen and dock work ers. These jobs have all added up to take care oi needed improvements.
lines.
Prevailing winds, when strong, have made it difficult to keep ships close to the dock causing loading delays and possibilities of damage to other ships leaving or entering the loading slip. These
new on the docks at Calcite and is well received by those working at the job.
Something you might not notice, but which is im portant from the standpoint of safety, are the new lights and special reflectors. These lights were designed and constructed at the Shop and are ad
The normal wear and tear on the clock surfaces
Too many people itch for what they want bin won't scratch for it.
Drive as if you mean it. The driver who puts his mind to his driving is not likely to be careless. 1807
County Makes Record On Bond Sales For the five national war loan drives. Presque Isle County has always far surpassed its designated quotas, but it was during the last War Bond drive
that a special rally was held occasioned by the Army tour of amphibious "Ducks."
This tour be
gan in Florida May 12th and proceeded through the eastern states to Michigan. Seven "Ducks" were used in this tour to accom
modate bond buyers for a demonstration, both on
land and in the water, of their maneuverability. Each "Duck" has a seating capacity for fifteen passengers, weighs more than seven tons and has the buoyancy of a small boat.
Most of the riders were greatly impressed with this article of modern warfare, and thousands of
local residents rode in the "Ducks" during the rally on July 1st. The total bond sales for Presque Isle County during the Fifth War Loan Drive amounted to
$361,999.25. and the quota was $201,000.
Employ
ees <>f the Michigan Limestone Si Chemical Com
pany and the Bradley Transportation Company sub
Some of the doubting Thomases say that Joe will catch fish whether they are in the water or not. Maybe so, |>nt we have our doubts.
There have been some 2245 fishing passes issued from the office but so far no detailed report on the catches. Give the photographer a ring when you have a good catch.
Sometimes he can't make it
but usually he can gel there if it's fish. Records are being made and broken in all fields
of endeavor. Good achievement records of pro duction or safety are always worth striving to at tain.
Accidents can always be prevented but humanity is not perfect so things do happen. Perfection should be our goal and by striving for this goal we break records.
The Michigan Limestone & Chemical Company has had no forest fires on its property since the property was closed some years ago.
This section
of country was about the only one in the district without a red mark on the fire warden's map until
July 7. 1944. On that date a fire started by sparks Irom a D & M Railroad engine destroyed about
scribed for War Bonds in the amounts of $38,295.50
60 acres of woods east of the track and south of the
and $12,480.00 and cash sales of $18,068.75. Plans are underway for the Sixth War Loan Drive which is tentatively set for November 11th to
when discovered and before it was brought under
December 7th.
The bond quota has not been an
nounced, but it will undoubtedly be comparable to previous drives, and bond buyers are urged to con tinue purchasing bonds as they have in the past. Our Great Out-of-doors Reports on the fishing in the lakes on the Calcite property this spring and summer vary like all fishing stories. We were never at the right place at the right time with a camera to add authenticity
to the stories but rumor has it that some nice pike and perch have been caught in the Trout Lakes. Swan Lake and Swan River. During the .summer months bullheads seem to be the main catches, most of them coming from Swan River.
Of course, there is always the unlucky fisherman who claims. "There aren't any."
But when veteran
anglers like Charlie Griwatsch. Bill Frkfitz and Joe Chrzan persist in hightailing it to the fishing grounds, you know there are fish being caught. 1808
quarry.
The fire had covered some three acres
control ten days later it had worked over quite a piece of good swamp game cover.
A bulldozer and the secondary stripping gang worked on the burning section eight (lavs.
The
fire jumped the track several times but it was fin ally corralled and stamped out. The fire started in some brush along the D & M track. In dry weather we all know that it takes only a spark to start a disastrous conflagration. The plant property was not opened to small game hunters
last fall because of the dry season and danger from smokes and matches. Our men are safety con scious and the fire last month was no fault of theirs,
lint let's keep "iir eves open, our fingers crossed and our game cover intact. Fires start from a spark. Break that match! Watch that cigarette or cigar! "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." On the opposite page we have pictures of a num
ber of Michigan Limestone Company and Bradley Transportation Company men in service.
Gerald Greengtski
Charles Wall
Frank Filipiak
Earl Nagel
Clarence Pilarski
Glenn Burdick
William Friedrich
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R. C. Stanbrook Leaves To Accept Position With Pittsburgh Steamship Company
and experience. He will prove competent in his endeavorsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;having the satisfaction of work well performed in years past.
Friends and employees express congratulations and best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Stanbrook and
trust they will find personal contentment in their new duties and surroundings.
Nor can any man teach anything well who does not think it into life before going into the class room.
We get from people what we give.
We find in
them what we bring. The changes are not changes in them so much as changes in ourselves.
Orville Pines Recovering From Injuries We are always glad to see the boys in service when they come home on furlough. It is par ticularly a pleasure and a relief to shake hands with a boy who has returned from service overseas.
When the announcement was made recently of Mr. Stanbrook's acceptance of a position as Marine Engineer with the Pittsburgh Steamship Company.
Orval Pines went over in October 1943. Injured on the Italian front. Orval was in a base hospital in Italy for several months and finally returned to the United States in May 1944. where he spent some time under treatment in Percy (ones Hospital at Battle Creek.
it disclosed a note of regret from the employees of both the Bradley Transportation Company and the Michigan Limestone & Chemical Company. Mr.
Stanbrook
has
been
associated
with
the
Limestone Company since February 1. 1920. In 1929 he was appointed power engineer for both companies with responsibility for construction work, building, operation and maintenance of pow er units and electrical equipment.
With the retirement of Mr. Penglase in June 1942, and the subsequent personnel changes, Mr. Stanbrook was advanced to Chief Engineer for Michigan Limestone and Chemical Company and the Bradley Transportation Company. Previous to his employment with this company Mr. Stanbrook was connected with the Bethlehem
Shipbuilding Company; Smith. Hiuchman & Gryles, and the Detroit Edison Company, since 1920 when he arrived in the States from England. Mr. Stanbrook was born in Bratford-on-Avon,
England, and
received his
formal
education
in
English schools. He was graduated from Ruther ford College and Armstrong College at Newcastleon-Tyne. He also served in Britain's royal navy during World War I in the engineer's department ol the battleship Royal Oak which took part in the big naval battle of Jutland. He has been progressive in making improvements in plant and boat equipment which have materially benefitted the workers and reduced production Coits. The winter boat repair program has re
There is no place like home and when the army felt that it was safe to let him recuperate under the care of his parents, he was sent home for a few weeks. Orval is now back at Percy Jones Hospital for a final cheek-up after which he will return to service or be released.
If released. Orval intends
ceived his attention in training a working force
to enroll in G. I. School and possibly take up work in diesel engineering.
capable of handling the various maintenance and construction jobs in a practical and efficient man
hoping that lsadore. who had been in the Aleutian
ner.
His office will be located in Cleveland. The posi tion will afford new opportunities for his abilities 1810
Griffin Pines has two sons in the service and is
Islands for more than a year, will receive a long deferred furlough and come home for a visit in the near future.
News Items From The Buffalo Plant By Our Plant Reporter
Along With News Stories Of Interest To Us
Missing In Action
The Boys In Uniform
Cpl. Henry T. Podraza with the Army over in Italy was very much thrilled in having the oppor tunity to see the Pope.
William Larivey with the U. S. Coast Guard is in charge of the ice room on one of the ships. A picture was printed in the Buffalo Courier Express
Arthur Carroll. Ray's brother, is reported missing in the South Pacific. Flying Fortress.
He was a tail gunner on a
Xorman Boehmer's brother is also reported mis sing on the Xormandy Beach head.
a few weeks ago. gt. Walter J. Kowalski found an interesting article of the Carl D. Bradley fighting her way
through the ice at the Straits this Spring. It was in the Stars and Stripes printed over in England; small world after all. and it sure made him think of the Michigan Limestone Co.
(Angel) Frank Gorski was in England before the Normaudv crossing.
Lt. (jg) Steve C. Rychnowski, brother of John, is a Xavy flier aboard a carrier in the South Pa cific. Murphy hasn't heard from him lately but he can understand that by the way they are pushing those little yellows around lately. Serafino Tomani is with the Marines in the South Pacific.
Stanley Lis our loading foreman is in the Army now and we will all miss him.
Our friend Stanley
Corpus is doing a very good job taking his place. Louie Tomani, a Marine too, was a recent plant visitor looking mighty fine in his uniform.
Pvt. Eugene Hill was also a plant visitor a few weeks ago. From the stories and his description of Army life, I believe he would be glad to be back with us again, the sooner the better. Vincent DeCunza, the smallest of our Jr. Com mando's, has left to do his share for Uncle Sam
and we all know he will make a fine soldier.
Good
Air Cadet J. A. Caruana. former shipping clerk has reported to Maxwell Field. Alabama. Before Maxwell Field, he
was married.
Congratulations and good luck to both of you.
Jim kathbun's son transferred to Submarine Ser
vice in April after he finally received his orders.
Congratulations and best wishes to Lt. (sg) and Mrs. Rathbun who were married in May.
Donald Gorman is back working with us again, lie spent two years in the South Pacific and had some very interesting stories of action in the South Pacific. Wounded In Action
George L. I'cnn, wounded in Italy, is the first of our employees to have been wounded in action. His letters to Bill Sero report that he is getting along fine.
service with the Michigan Limestone & Chemical Company. The Office Gang just "took over" Mr. Mintz's office and made it into a dining room. Our table was centered with a bouquet of garden flowers. There was also a cake with white icing and silver trimmings commemorating the twenty-five years. After an hour's festivities. Miss Frary was pre sented with a leather handbag from all the office employees. Pictures were taken, and we all sin cerely hope Miss Frary has a good many more successful years in the making. The service record of
luck. Vincent.
his transfer to
On May 20th. 1944 Miss Grace Frary was given a luncheon in honor of her twenty-five years of
Michigan
Limestone &
Chemical Company is steadily enlarging to in clude nearly one-fourth of the total employees in the twenty-five year service group. This indicates an outstanding record in service and loyalty, and this year for the first time one of the women has entered this group. Miss Grace M. Frary has been at the Buffalo Plant since May 19, 1919. Working in the office since that time, she has become thoroughly familiar with the operation and administration of the Buf falo Plant. Miss Frary now fills the position of traffic manager.
She is congenial and cooperative, and to filch an expression from those who work with herâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;"she runs the place"â&#x20AC;&#x201D;implying, of course, that Miss Frary's abilities and advice are respected by all of them.
"Screenings" extends best wishes for her con tinued success and happiness in the years to come. 1811
We are glad to see John Kunik recovered and
back to work after undergoing an operation. John Cecuga. Sr.. our faithful co-worker passed away. He had won the respect of everyone and always had a cheerful smile, no matter how tough the going was. Margaret Stephany. mother of Bill and Bob, passed away June 14 and we wish to extend our
deepest sympathy to the Stephany family. At the time of his mother's death Bob was in England. Our old friend John Kroff has retired, lie had a
17 year service record with this company, and due to his failing health asked to be retired.
()ur safety record to date extends from July. 1943. a period of one year without a lost time accident.
We are again striving to break our three year record of the past. We had plant guests from the Australian Govern
ment. Mr. A. A. Parish, and Mr. W. J. Hodge, studying our methods of Pulverizing Limestone. They report that when they shipped Agricultural Limestone to the Japs, they had to color the lime stone brown, as gray was a mourning symbol, well they ought to be buying plenty of gray limestone now. .
Frazier says he went to school just two days, one day to take his brother and the other day to get his brothers' books.
grade, in active service with the Navy. Jim is a good fellow and great companion. He loves hunt ing and fishing. It has always been our desire to get Jim to come to Rogers City where he can find both good hunting and fishing. We wish to correct our statement in the sum
mer issue of Calcite Screenings in regard to Stanley
John Rychnowski and Eliseo Tomani passed with living colors the examination for 2nd class en gineers license. Our Xo. 1 eater. Xorman V'itali must have one
final sandwich to provide fuel to ride his bicycle home in the evening, and he can eat in motion. It seems Charlie Ruff is not getting his share of exercise at the plant. Our Local Gestapo tells us that Charles was skating on everything but the ceiling at Crystal Beach.
The entire office force took a trip out to the home of Mrs. Jean Hummel, who is recuperating from an injury received in a fall. John (Murphy) Rychnowski is taking his vaca tion during the hunting season to hunt Draw your own conclusions.
Tin's photograph is just to remind L. IT. "Jim" Rathbun that cold days will soon be here. Mr. Rathbun is sales supervisor at the Buffalo Plant. His son L. II. Rathbun Jr. is a lieutenant, senior
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l.is's offspring. The little fellow was born three seconds past midnight, not three minutes. All our switchmen Ed Spillman needs now is a piece of hay between his teeth, both his hat and overalls are typical "Tobacco Road Style."
Mary (Mickey) Laughiin has been added to the office force.
Alfred (Shadow) Janc/.ak was a plant visitor this morning, home from overseas for just two days and he will return again. He is serving aboard a Merchant ship.
Willis Harold could not wait till he got his va ra tion in order to go down to Kentucky. One of our many staff members spotted Willis taking a sun bath on lower Seneca St.
closer to the plant.
John Sonberg can't understand why we need re pairmen. The other day he stayed down at the l<lading platform repairing our New V-3 Loader. Einstein Sonberg worked through his noon hour.
The golfing season was ushered in with a great deal of enthusiasm by our three aces, John Kowal-
The placing of Robert Collins into the mill as oiler is proving to be very satisfactory. Bob is a con
Stanley Corpus our new loading foreman is think ing of moving back to the city again so he can be
ski. Larry Dye and John Collins.
Our graduated Commando Norman (Spongehead) V'itali eliminated all competition for having
the loudest voice. He was up in the mill repairing the carbon screens with Liz Tomani and had no
trouble at all raising his voice above the roar of the screens.
This unbelievable feat has not been
accomplished since the erection of this plant. 1812
scientious boy and we know he will make good at his new job.
I'M Spillman was having a tough time coupling cars the other day. so witty, slugger Ivowalski walked up and nonchalantly handed Ed a shoe string and proceded on his way.
On the afternoon of June 20th., during Mr. Kin-
ville's recent visit to Buffalo, the office girls
while project and we should give the boys all pos
planned and had a picnic at Chestnut Ridge Park. The party was unusual as it was raining drops big enough to pulverize and everyone wore raincoats. Everyone left the plant at intervals and arrived at the park the same way. Before the starting gun
sible assistance.
was fired, a minor detail was overlooked, the only one who knew where we were to stop was John
Collins. Upon his arrival he canvassed the entire park pickng up strays. Everyone was found with the exception of the shipping clerk who gets lost when he is a half a block fi
;n home.
Mr. Mintz
had a little difficulty getting '.here due to a flat tire. He must have foreseen this because he brought
Mr. Kinville along with him. You must admit we are not easily discouraged because a most enjoy able time was had by all, including the shipping clerk who found some sympathetic people that were
very understanding insofar as food was concerned. The steak dinner was especially good and we hope no one suffered any ill effects from the rain and cold picnic weather we had.
Scouts Have Camp On Clear Lake Clear Lake CCC camp, now controlled by the Lake Shore Scout District, was opened as a sum
mer camp for the first time this year. This is one of the first sites for a camp in the county and will be open to all scouts of this district for a three or four week period each year and at a nominal fee to cover bare expenses. The cost for each appli cant for a week at Clear Lake Camp this year was $5.00 per week and a $1.00 registration fee per week. Administraion and operation of the sum mer program was under the direction of. Carter Miller, able scout executive of the district, and two assistants and lasted for a period of three weeks. We understand that the program was a great success with some 70 scouts in residence during the
week. Six boys from Rogers City went to camp from the Westminster troop and 7 from the St. Ignatius troop. This attendance was rather small considering the size of our scout troops but from all reports the boys who went this year are so enthusiastic that we look for a record attendance
next summer. The scouts who attend camp at Clear Lake can earn merit badges for swimming and other scout activities under trained leadership.
They meet scouts from other parts of the district and thus get a new and wider viewpoint of scouting and its scope. This is excellent training for our boys and will give to the local scout program new impetus and zest.
The waste paper collection which went so well last spring has declined some due to other summer activities.
Members of the St. Ignatius troop have
been clearing up their part of town and have col lected a considerable tonnage which we hope the Westminster troop will soon increase to a car load. Carter Miller informed Mr. Kinville that he
hoped to house the scouts at Clear Lake in army tents eventually. This is an excellent chance for the scouts to earn money for the purchase of these tents when they are released by the army. This is the time to collect and sell the paper for a worth
We understand that about 15 members of the
Westminster scout troop are assigned to patrol the governor's grounds at Mackinac Island from Au gust 25th to September 2nd under the supervision of Mr. Quinn and Mr. Hoffer. This assignment must be requested early in the year so that the program can be set up for the summer. The troop is assigned to barracks, must take and cook their own food and follow a regular schedule of guard and patrol work. We will know more about it when the boys come back but we hope they will all be pepped up to clean up on the accumulation of paper on their return.
Scouting in Rogers City has an excellent foot hold with a developing group of senior scouts as a backbone for the organization. With the con tinued backing and support of parents and com
munity, scouting will turn out citizens we can all be proud of, with traits of honesty and fair play which will stand our country in good stead in the years ahead.
Cooperate On Registration For Gasoline We have all heard rumors from various sources
during the past few weeks, some of them from people who are reported to know that we have huge excesses of gasoline on hand, that the public could use without harm to the war effort.
Also
reports are out that gasoline and other equipment is being wasted unnecessarily at the various battle fronts.
These supposed facts may be true but according to O. P. A. bulletins if the gas ration to the public had been increased during the last ration period there would be no surplus to take care of the in creased requirements of the army now driving
through France and using tremendous quantities of fuel.
The result would have been a drastic cut in
third period rations which due to the above fore sight will remain the same. War is waste. The very nature of such an
emergency calls for waste. Lack of supplies in the right place at the right time may lose a battle with an unpredictable loss of lives and equipment. Thus an excess of supplies at every possible place
and every conceiveable center of present or future need is the one way of winning battles and saving lives. Half the materials so placed may never be used or be wasted but it is cheap at half the cost. War is waste so let's make every effort and sacri fice we may be asked to make, whether it appears necessary to us or not and get back to peace and peace-time economy.
The third gas ration period is in the offing. On September 18, 19, and 20 new A books will be issued by application at various schools in Presque Isle County. Be sure you take along your (1) Old A book. (2) Your old tire inspection slip. (3) your speedometer reading. (4) Your car title. â&#x20AC;˘ Save time, embarrassment and confusion to both
yourself and the people issuing these new books by going prepared with all the necessary papers and data.
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Otto Fleming on spectator's bench watching with apparent interest.
This is the second summer for a Softball league in Rogers City. After the successful season last year there was much enthusiam from players and a demand from fans for a league this year. The first game of the season was played on June 13th when "Slug'* Schlager"s Quarry team met "Flash" Chrzan's Yard boys. Two other teams entering to form a four-team league were Otis Pollock's Merchants and "Red" Lee's Shop crew, Official umpires are those who come to watch the
argument. Others still wrangling are Red Lee, Joseph Belusar. Penny Hoeft, Ralph Pines, Bernard Murphy and Jack Wheeler. This is a choice group of debaters and can really give an umpire an uncomfortable time. Everybody has a good time and Ave hope that next year man)'of our boys will be home to help make the season much better, Occasionally a game has been scheduled with teams from Alpena. The local boys have not fared so well in these contests and the Alpena boys have
game and are drafted to duty when it's time to play ball. However, Al Fink, Bruno Zemple and Bernard Murphy are some of the standbys who do their stuff with the rules and regulations. Urnpires are so scarce this year that the players treat them like gentlemen instead of umpires. Notes on this year's play are that the players now in the armed forces are really missed. There is too much work along with the play to keep a softball league going and the young fellows are needed, Meharg and Hoeft do the most arguing as one of
carried away the honors each time. There have been some interesting and friendly contests, however, and more of such games should be encouraged when travel becomes easier. We hope that there will be enough interest among players and fans next spring so that the soft ball league will continue on. It's a great game to play and to watch. With such a fine location and set up for soft ball we hope it will become a permanent sport in Rogers City. -, , , :-• . . .. ,
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Familiar Scenes on the New Bathing Beach Familiar things are often taken for granted. We live with them day after day and their value as an asset or a debit to us in our work and play of every day life is sometimes forgotten in the routine of the familiar task and surroundings. It is well to take stock occasionally of our blessings and compare our lot with that of our fellow man in other commun ities and walks of life.
Plow often have we beard strangers in passing through our town for the first time remark on the view of tlie lake, the well-kept homes, the wide,
clean and pleasant streets, the quiet peace of sur rounding woods and streams, of birds and game. They are consciously, or unconsciously comparing our life with that of crowded city streets, the heat and smoke of factories, the sweat and grime of urban life.
We can well be proud of our town. It is not per fect but year by year new improvements are adding to its attraction and to our comforts and pleasures. This year through the combined efforts of the •
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Kiwanis. Lions, the business men and Michigan
Limestone & Chemical Company, a new bathing beach has been developed which has not only im
proved the appearance of the lake front but has made the bathing much more convenient for both adults and children.
Rafts and a diving platform have been installed on the original site of bloeft's dock for those who wish to use deep water. The shore has been leveled, cleaned and filled with sand for the youngsters. Through the good offices of Capt. Buford of the Coast Guard Station a trained life guard is on watch every afternoon and evening when the weather is good. Many improvements in the bath house and shore line can still be made but the project has a good start and the City Fathers are to be con gratulated. Any doubts one might have about the
success of the beach and its facilities can be quickly dispelled any warm afternoon by driving or walk ing down to the foot of Erie Street attired either to enjoy the water or the view. •
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Ralph Gapske's Death
Staff Sgt. Ralph Gap-
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Ralph was married shortly before going
overseas to Miss Nell O'Shields.
We extend our
Ike, former employee in the Steward's Depart
sympathy to these close relatives during this time
ment aboard the Steamer Calcite was killed in ac
Enthusiasm is the difference between plodding and soaring, between learning and dabbling, be tween getting there and just thinking about it. It is the glow that comes with knowing where you're going and being happy about it. Enthusiasm implies persistence Imt its only the foundation; add energy, add pride, add integrity to persistence and the total is enthusiasm. If you're enthusiastic you're happy. If you're
of sadness.
tion on June 26, 1944 While fighting in Nor mandy. Some time ago his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Gapske, heard he was missing in action but
always held out hope that he might be a prisoner
not. settle down to the old fashioned task of count
of war.
Ralph had been in the service a long time being one of the first boys from the Bradley Fleet to be called. He is the first one of our boys to be lost and we get this word with heavy hearts. Many
ing your blessings and you will be! I have enough confidence in the fairness of men
to believe that when they know the facts and have
will remember "Gap" as a clean, gentlemanly friend
an equal voice in deciding matters that concern them, they will come to decisions that are fair and
who was a grand shipmate.
reasonable.—Walter Chrysler.
To know he is gone
grieves his many, many friends. He leaves his parents, a sister. Marjorie. and his
War Bonds are the biggest bargain and
the
wisest, safest investment on earth.
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The Rogers City High School Band The Rogers City High School band has contri buted much in the way of entertainment and en joyment to the community. Under the leadership of the director, Aldie Long, the members have been on hand to play several selections for most of the main events of the year. Besides their contribu tions on Memorial Day and during graduation week and many other occasions, they have given a fine concert on April 18. In the afternoon the young
Goulette, Pern Erickson. I'hyllis Baker, Helen Dag*ner. Myrtle Wischnefski. Aldie Long. Third row. left to right. Emil Plath, Donald Bade, Paul Vogelheim, Alfred
Schroeder, Arthur Stewart. Robert
l.al.onde. Delmar Conley, Robert Centella, Mel bourne Smith, Donald Rensou. Donald Karsten. Laurel Wen/.el.
The Rogers City High School Rami will have as its director. Mr. Josef Jirec from Urbana, Ohio. Mr.
folks attended and at eight o'clock in the evening the adults were invited to be present. There was a big turn-out and everyone seemed to enjoy it. Recently the school purchased new uniforms for the band members. The) are on the military style
Jirec graduated from Whittenburg College in Springfield, Ohio with a Bachelor of Music degree. He has had six years' experience in teaching and will bring his family to Rogers City in the near future. We are very glad to have Mr. Jirec in our
and favor the school colors which are orange and black. The majorettes also have new costumes. All in all we think the appearance of the band has been greatly improved.
community and trust his position will prove plea sant ami we are sure he will have the c..operation of all in carrying on the good work which lias been performed by the band in former year .
We do not always realize just how much time is actually sacrificed by the members of the band, for they are on hand to play for all the football and basketball games plus the time spent at pep meet ings and marching. This is aside from daily re hearsals, so you can see there's more to it than
what appears on the surface. We are sorry to say that Mr. Aldie Long will no longer be the music teacher at Rogers High for he has accepted another position at Bay City, but we trust the band will continue its good work under new leadership. In the group above we have Front row. left to right, Dorothy Leszinske, Fay Friedrich, Delmar Zempcl, James Smith. One Ba ker, Gene Breckon. George Conklin, William Conk-
lin, JoyCe Meyer, Marjorie Cherrette, Anna Marie
Rat had a great weakness for whiskey, and the parish priesl had been trying to reform him.
"Pat Murphy," he said one day. "the next drop of Spirit you drink will probably turn you into a mouse-."
"What." gasped Rat.
"Do ye mean that if Oi
touch even a small one *'i'H turn into a mouse?"
"Quite possibly," said the Father, trying hard to suppress a smile. Rat at once put on his hat and made for the door.
".All." said the oilier happily, '"so you are going off at once to sign the pledge, are you?" "X.i fear." cried Rat. "Oi'm going home to drown the eat."
Klann, Barbara Santimo. Blanche Pilarski. Donald
Forgiveness is not merely a holiday virtue: it is the practical man's everyday advantage. For he who has time for enduring enmities has only time for slight and transient accomplishments. Great bitterness is the hemlock which strong men drink
Raymond, Dorothy Plath, Ruth I'aull. Delphine
and die from before their time.
Kreft, Gisela Wischnefski. Ronald Kroesch. Mar
jorie Gapske. Patricia Friedrich. Second row. left to right. Martha Smolinski, Carl Leow. Harold
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Well, from all the stories that have been told. there were a lot of nice fish taken from Swan Lake and river this season. Some were pretty big fish
too. Our tug linesman. Ray Menton. was lucky enough to gel one of the big ones. It was really a
whopper. After Ray had landed the pike he had
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no way of tying it up. Finally he found a dog collar in his' car and slipped it on the fish, fastened it securely and went back to catch another. When he
got ready to come home and went to pick up his
fish, dog collar and all were gone. That was a real I Want To I 1 I
Be Fit To Live With Myself want to live with myself, and so want to be fit for myself to know. want to be able, as days go by,
Always to look myself straight in the eye. I don't want to sit with the setting sun
And hate myself for the things I've done. 1 don't want to put on a closet shelf A lot of secrets about myself.
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And fool myself as I come and go Into thinking no one else will know The kind of man I really am. I don't want to dress myself up in sham. I never can hide myself from me. For 1 see what others may never see. I know what others may never know. I want to live with myself, and so
Whatever happens I want to be Self-respecting and conscience-free. Arnold Ziuke and Frank Strzelecki would like to
fish, boys.
Who bought Neil Glosser's elm ties? Neil had some for sale, we hear, after he cleared up his
yard. Did you finally make the sale to Tom _arch. Neil?
Your best buy yet is War Bonds. "Ike" Xowaczyk certainly has some real soil out on his acres. Again and again we hear of the won
derful crops and garden phenomena. the latest.
Weil, here is
Last fall when Ike was harvesting his
super-size spuds his youngster lost a wiener in the potato field. The loss was soon forgotten until this spring when Ike was spading for a garden. He started to dig up Polish sausage.
He is sure that
over the winter months the lost wiener developed into sausageâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;maybe so. A man has to live with himself and he should see
to it that lie always has good company.
borrow some "No Fishing" signs so they can be
placed for Bill Torno's benefit.
It is not known
whether R.ill waded into a deep hole or got his
spear in forbidden waters while sucker fishing. Anyway his pals. Arnold and Frank, think the signs would guide him.
Some of you fellows who saw all those clouds south of town this spring will now know why it didn't rain.
Those were dust clouds stirred up by
Johnny Noble out at his garden lot. Johnny leased some land from Herman Wagner and says that he works out there every day. Some of the loading-
crew boys say that Leo Paull has a garden out that way too but you don't stir any dust in Leo's garden. One of our ardent gardeners, Karl Rieger, reports having an excessive amount of worms and insects in his garden this year. If any fishermen are in terested in securing some bait, they may find that Karl can supply their needs. Most of the real work is done by men we never hear of.
We are wondering if Theodore Yerks is consider
ing a transfer to the carpenter crew after seeing the fine job he did of putting new shingles on his house. Red Lee's new minnow net seems to lie good for
mosquitoes only. Did you try those potato bugs for blue gill bait. Red?
The shortage of cigars is very, very acute at
present. We wonder how A. L. Sabin. Ed Kelley and Fred Dagner have solved this problem.
This could easily be a Guess Who but we doubt that any of our readers would ever recognize An drea A. Santini under his crop of alfalfa. Andrea is somewhere in the Alaskan wilds working with
the Army. His address is A. R. 0. 938, Unit 2 do Postmaster, Minneapolis, Minnesota, lie said he is so busy doing his bit to end the war that he hasn't time to shave.
Andrea has a brother with a tank destroying unit in France. Both boys worked for this company
prior to entering service. Their parents. Mr. and Mrs. Angelo Santini. live at Calcite.
Augelo has
been employed in the Track Department since 1923,, We suggest yon shave before you return to the States. Andrea, or the folks won't know you. RSI 7
Do you find that it has paid well to be a safe worker?
Tell others about it.
It's good to see Adolph Dulac back on the job. Adolph had a little pimple on his elbow which be
Man is a creature who looks in the tailor's tripleview mirror to note how the collar fits, and ex
came infected and gave him no end of trouble; in
fact, I, took the better part of two weeks in the
claims: "Boy! Do I need a haircut!"
hospital to clear it up but we are glad to say Adolph
There are a few good gardens up on the old Bradley Farm this year. Lawson Macklem and Raul Thornley seem to have the jump on everyone else probably because they have spent a little more
It takes Clarence Thomas to tell you where the huckleberries are. We spent most "of an evening
lime up there with a hoe than the others.
won out.
Some
thing has been added to the Bradley gardens this year too. We dislike saying so but we have thieves. There was plenty of space up there for anyone who wished to grow a garden but it seems as though some people took up stealing instead of growing a garden of their own.
Of course, there is the usual
problem which we have had before of youngsters pulling onions, carrots and tomatoes and throwing them around for no good reason.
There are some mighty fine rainbows in the Big Ocqueoc according to George Teeples, but they aren't easily enticed by the fly. George tried every piece of tackle and artificial bait he had with him
the other day but nary a one would rise.
looking for a patch but once we ran into Clarence our berry patch was found.
We have always heard that Griffin Pines was the
champion fish eater. He doesn't do such a bad job catching them either but he can't keep up to his wife. Iva. Where he really excels is eating them but the other night we saw him stalled.
Yes sir.
he had a nice piece of trout on his plate but he couldn't get it down. stymied.
That's once we saw Griff
Have you seen Fred Dagner's garden? We doubt it. as it is a little off the beaten path. But take it from us. Fred knows his flowers and has the evi dence to prove it. We have had a fine summer but Fred Fisch is
When it comes to pinochle there are few who can win against John Dehring and Bob Kroll unless it's Mrs. Dehring and Mrs. Kroll. and we are told that they lake home the bacon quite regularly. "It's really a dirty trick to take a guy away from a wedding to act as a catcher at the ball game," moans Lewis Wenzel. Poor Lewie was just en joying the wedding feast when his pals called him back to duty on the ball diamond. The only thing that bothered Lewis was that he couldn't figure
anxiously awaiting the first of September. Seems he made a pledge on July 1st that he would take a noonday plunge in Lake Huron every day until Labor Day. There are days when the water has been cold but with Fred it's been "do or die." Only now he's getting in a hurry to have it over with.
out where the ball was.
We very much regret to announce that Thomas Yarch sold his property and he and Mrs. Yarch are leaving lor Arizona where they hope to find some relief for Mrs. Yarch, who has been troubled with
arthritis for the past several years. Tom was originally a lumberman out around Posen, and it. was while working in the woods that he lost a leg in a log jam. This never seemed to be much of a handicap to Tom, however, as he was always very active and on hand when there was anything going on. He came to Rogers shortly after the Plant started and operated a grocery store which he later sold to G. J. Kane. In 1923 Tom started in at Calcite as
a switchman : later he became a tie buyer. The Yarches had two boys. Leon upset in a canoe and was drowned just off Hocft's dock some years ago.
Louis is a mechanic in the General
Repair Shop. Tom and Louis were instrumental in building Yarch's resort on the northwest end of Grand Lake.
The Yarches have many friends in Rogers City and surrounding country who will regret to see them leave but who are hopeful that they will
We were hot at Rogers City too. These youngladies are cooling off in the spray from a lawn sprinkler and seem to be having plenty of fun. The acrobatic youngster on the left is Diane Shay, next is Ronnie Patchkowski, Loretta Przybyla, Judy Paradise and Althca Pollock. While we are inclined
to complain about the weather and its extremes of
find relief and comfort in their new environment
heat and cold it will soon be time for the woolens
and many years of pleasure and contentment. thus we say "so long" to two old friends.
and overshoes so enjoy the heat because you will soon be wishing for just what you are now getting.
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The wild berry crop has certainly been a bumper this year. The season seemed to be just right for strawberries, huckleberries, raspberries and black berries and if you like wild cherries. June berries, chokcchcrries and the like, the woods are full ot
them. The only hindrance to people getting all they want is the gas situation and that has presented quite a problem ; however, we believe it was solved somehow in most cases. Anyway, we think the fruit cellars in Rogers City are pretty well stocked. Most all of us have a few post-war plansâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;some are planning trips, others buying new cars and homes, and bonds will be cashed in for many purposes which war has restricted.
Captain Russell Lamb has some very definite plans immediately following victory. For months
he searched through building magazines lor the home to suit his needs. With the aid of floor plans and sketches and a few good ideas of his own he drew up the plans for a home. Because Mrs. Lamb could not visualize a struct
ure from the few lines on the paper, Russell began work on the model house early last winter. The model is built entirely to scale, 1 ft. to 1 in., and is built of wood, lt consists of five separate sections including a foundation, first floor, second floor, roof and garage. The floors are partitioned, all doors placed, stairs, linoleum on floors and completely decorated. An added feature is the furniture made entirely to scale. Russell
made
a
number
of
alterations
in
If we are to believe Kirby Millerâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and we do, Duncan Bay is no place to be fishing in a small boat when a squall comes up. Luckily their boat didn't swamp, Our good-natured, smiling Drill Truck Driver, Emil Pauley .and his helper. Archie Karsten, had loaded up a nice big load of drill casing for No. 1 Drill and started out with it. Emil had to put the creeper on a few- times to make a few small hills but finally got to No. I. When they came to unload the casing, found they had lost trailer, casing and all so started back to look for it and found it near No.
2 shovel. Better luck next time. boys, but go easy on the creeper. We hear Martin Budnick came on the job one morning with a very pretty black eye. When asked where he got it he didn't even know he had one. so. upon looking in a mirror for himself, he gave a big surprised sigh and said. "I'll have to ask Raymond Paull." Well, how about it, boys?
the
model which will eliminate cost of changes later on in the actual erection of his home.
The project has given the Lambs many hours of entertainment, and we are all eagerly awaiting for their plans to materialize. We have it on good authority that Bob Ratzer is going to have plenty of onions for sale this fall. Bob in former years set out a thousand little onion
plants and when he reaped the harvest in the fall he had about 100 onions. This spring figuring on the usual loss, he set out 16.00U plants and ihey have all grown to the size of baseballs so Bob wants von to know he has onions.
Jack Cherrette heard how the bullheads were so plentiful and easy to get at Elowsky's dam early this summer, so he took the kids out there and went
fishing. Jack loves those nice meaty bullheads and was so anxious to get some that he over reached and fell down from the dam into the drink. Result: two bullheads and a soaked hide.
Takes Steve Martin to raise a garden. He does much more than make two blades of grass grow where one grew before. He grows bumper crops o.l tomatoes, potatoes and cucumbers in white sand
where nothing but poison ivy grew before. Arthur Voigt and Bernard Murphy may seem like
pretty tough guys but they really aren't at all. for every Friday night you can see them at the band concert peacefully enjoying the music.
This family picture was taken recently when Bernard Wagner Jr. was home on furlough. Stand ing left to right: Mrs. Bernard Wagner Jr. with in fant son, Bernard Jr., Miss Elaine, Mrs. John Lexer and Mrs. Harold Caswell. Mr. and Mrs. Wagner Sr. and two grandchildren are seated. Bernard Sr.
looks after main pumps in the Electrical Depart ment, and Bernard Jr. worked in the Track Depart ment prior to his induction. 1819
YOU will have to ask Elmer Holt to explain this one.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;He says he never plants potatoes unless he plants beans with them. It has something to do
with getting rid of the potato bugs but knowing Elmer we think that there is more fiction than logic behind this story.
Kermit Johnson, who has been working in the Yard for the summer, has received his call and will
leave for the air corps any day.
Alfred Fleming is thinking of starting a flower shop during the summer months. After looking over the beautiful bed of gladiolas in his back yard we are inclined to believe he has something there.
When we were told about Jake Yareh's potato field we wondered who to write about, Jake or the fellow who told the story. Anyway it seems that Jake is complaining about the potato vines grow ing to the unheard of length of ten feet and there being no potatoes underneath. The idea is that
Jake worked so hard and often in cultivating that the plants never had a chance to grow down.
We have had an excellent season for gardens this year and most of them have produced good crops. Due to the fact that we have had a larger quantity of rainfall this year than usual, some of the to matoes and corn seem to be slow in ripening but
Robert Kroll and soldier son, Owen, were caught by the photographer while Owen was home on a recent furlough. Bob, a locomotive engineer and twenty-five year service man. has two daughters and two sons. Joseph, the elder son. is in the Navy and Owen is in the Signal Corps of the U. S. Army. Bob is typical of many fathers today, working hard and steady on the job while sons are away fighting
produce as a whole seems to indicate a good har vest.
Our growing season is rather short for some
types of garden produce. As one victory gardener said, "If you plant your tomatoes too early they freeze and if you plant them late they freeze be fore they get ripe. You're betwixt the devil and the dee)> bine sea." Yes, the gardener has his troubles like everyone else but we all have that satisfied
feeling of well-being when the harvest moon is in the skies and we can collect the fruits of our labors.
Take a look at Emil Schaedig and you will see what we all feel like when Nature's bounty is ready to pluck. I'.mil has a fine crop of potatoes and veg etables this year and can be Justly proud of it. We all have a fellow-feeling with him.
Maybe some of
us who have not had quite so much luck or quite so much industry mav feel a touch of envy.
A man must trust his own judgment before he can afford to trust others.
We understand friend Ren Santimo came very near being a business man. Of course, we are just
as well satisfied'. Old No. 1 shovel probably would get acting up without Ben on the job to feel her pulse and keep her well oiled.
and training to fight. If our cherished ideals and standards were not at stake, there are many who would wonder why the pleasant home associations with activities are interrupted. Young men like Owen and fathers like Bob are anxiously awaiting the day when peace will be found among all nations
We wonder if any of the Shop boys will want the good wife to change the interior decorating at home now that they are having some tried on them
so our efforts will be channeled in constructive
at the Shop? Easy on the eyes but wouldn't match the davenport we're afraid.
paths. Bob spent eleven years in the L". S. Coast Guard in his younger days.
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It has been a long time since much has been said about a food shortage in this country and there is
very little concern about any of us ever starving. However, with good beef cuts hard to find Dick Hamann is all set with that new shot gun his sonin-law gave him. Dick lias been telling the boys
that there will be plenty of meat on the Hamann table now.
When it comes to sweet corn few can excel that
grown by Stanley Kasuba unless it lie his brother Joseph. who lives next door. One of the younger employees recently pulled a boner he will never live down. This Fellow (not to
mention any names) is very anxious to get his yard and garden in good condition so he even borrowed a trailer to haul ground in his backyard. In order
to keep his little daughter in a safe place and yet allow her plenty of room to play he decided to put Up a fence around the yard, so he went to work at once. Imagine his embarrassment when one of the neighbors casually asked how he intended to get the trailer out of the yard after the fence was up. Talk about red faces ! ! ! If you want to meet him sometime you'll have to pay the underground a
Peter Rose retired last fall after having worked for the company continually since 1922. Mr. Rose was employed in the Track Depart ment. His early years here were spent building
visit. No. he's not a spy. just works in the tunnels. Guess Who?
tracks and later he became a switchtender which
position he was filling at the lime he retired. Born in Roccomorice, Chieti. Italy. Pete, as heis known to all his friends, married Santa Rose in
1896 (who. while having the same name, was not related) and came to America in 1901 and since has lived in Buffalo. New York : Niagara Ralls, Out.; Sault Ste. Marie, Out.; Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan; and Rogers City. The Roses have seven children, the oldest, Grace,
born in Italy, is married to James Congouti, who is
employed at Calcite. The next is Tom. who is op
erating manager at our Buffalo Riant. Tom came along after his parents had moved to America. Dan is just younger than Tom and has been an athletic coach, but more recently is in the Navy and sta tioned presently at North field, Minn. Joseph is an engineer on the Lake steamer Arthur Orr. Philomena is married to Gust Adams and Annette mar
ried Robert French. Both these girls live in Al pena. Emmet, the youngest, is a 3rd Asst. En gineer on the Steamer T. W. Robinson, The Roses have much to their credit in being
responsible for the bringing up of a fine family of boys and girls who emulate their parents in being thrifty American citizens. The Roses have a home on Orchard Street where
they can be found working in the garden or im proving around the house. Pete can take it a little easier now but we know
he will keep busy and we wish him the many, many years of ease and contentment he so justly deserves. It is more important to anticipate your problems than to meet them as they come.
Yes sir. just you guess who the boy clad in the white shirt and overalls is and that's all we. ask.
Here is a little helpâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;very little. A good looking blond chap today, doesn't look especially old., has a nice home, a son recently entered the armed forces, works alone a good share of the time all over the quarry and has been at Michigan Lime stone and Chemical Company for twenty-two years. He is pictured here with an older brother and the
family pet. The black eye on the dog was not put there by our friend who is a kind man and a good neighbor. He is an expert first aider so has helped to teach accident prevention out on the job. Last Guess Who in the spring issue of "Sereenings" was Otto Rlemming. locomotive engineer. Ask- Otto where the picture came from. 1821
The Drilling Department lost a good weather prophet this year with the retirement of George Rilarski. Now they will just have to take the weather as it comes for George has quite a reputa tion as a weather man.
June 30. 1944. was the date of
retirement of
Frank Pretty, who was employed as a watchman at the Calcite Riant.
Air. Pretty was born in Macomb County. Michi gan, ami after serving in the Spanish-American War for three years he spent some time- sailing the
George was one of the Company's oldest em ployees at the time of his retirement. lie first
Great Lakes on cargo vessels.
started to work at Calcite in 1912 when the plant was in its infancy. Since then lie has worked in practically every department at one time or an
soevied with the Michigan Limestone _ÂŁ Chemical
other.
The greatest amount of his time, however,
was spent on the hill in the Blasting or Drilling
Department.
At one time George was the proud
owner of one of the finest teams of horse.-- in the county.
George was born on a farm near Leer. Michigan. His early days were spent on the farm and as a woodsman in the lumber camp. We believe that
this experience close to nature is responsible for his sagacity and ingenuity and good humor. Early
in his twenties George married Miss Agnes Gapszinski and in the years to follow were blessed with seven childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Barney. Eli. Margaret, Helen.
Harry. Lucy and Floyd. George likes to fount and trap and we pre:.nine if he has any spare time, aside from his gardening, he will be found back with his
first love -the woods. For he is a mighty hunter. \)cev .md bear are his meal and when they aren't to be had he will match wits with the uncanny coyote. The dog in ihe picture is George's collie-, a well-
trained cattle dog, George has been living on a farm not far from the quarry but plans on moving into his Roger:; City home this fall.
George has worked hard at arduous toil for many
years and we hope lie is. privileged to enjoy many years of retired happiness.
It was on April 4. 1928. that Prank was first as-
Company,
lie- came here during the construction
of the new screening station and worked in the Mili until
1939 when
he
was
transferred
to
the
Yard Department as a watchman. Frank purchased a home on Larke Street about
a year ago. To Frank his retirement is an oppor tunity to spend considerable lime1 and working in the yard, lie has a and takes a great deal of pride in a He can alsej be foiinel helping Mrs.
in his garden victory garden flower garden. Pretty weave-
rug.;.
A soon as rationing is lifted and Frank can buy gasoline for his new car, he ami Mrs. Pretty are planning to travel. They have relatives to visit and want lo see more of OUi" country. Mr. and Mrs. Pretty have- many active- years ahead of them to enjoy the peace and leisure of un restricted travel. They will be able to realize the benefits of their frugality and years of diligent ser vice.
We trust that the- Prettys' plans will materialize to their complete- satisfaction and that in the years
tt> come they will find happiness in the leisure of which they are so deserving. A bachelor is a man who didn't have- a car m his
younger days.
Coining in from the quarry in the hollow behind the machine shop, Frank Ware saw a large crane.
A: 1; Louis lleylhaler about the wonderful fresh eggs he left on Dave Larson's eloor step. You might ask Dave how he enjoyed the eggs too. 1822
Mistaking it for a stork he stopped his car, pelted stopes at it and drove it south toward Alpena. said he wasn't taking any chances whatsoever.
He
Recently a good old-fashioned barn-raising bee was held at Hugo Bredow's farm in Belknap.
a glance at the clock showed it was time to start
That's the time when a fellow finds out how many friends he has and, judging by the big turn-out,
see the cooks didn't have an easy time of it. All of the crew had healthy appetites, the food was
Hugo has a lot of them. All counted there were forty-three men and boys from Rogers City and neighboring farms who came to lend assistance. After one day of good hard labor the barn was up
plentiful and well prepared, so plates were emptied
and ready for use. except for the shingling which was done the following Saturday when sixteen men again came to help. The building is 34 ft. x 56 ft. and truly speaks well of the workmen from the cement block base
ment to the shingled roof.
Hugo already has 275
bushels of grain in the barn and by the time winter sets in he plans to have the barn well filled with grain to feed to his stock. The cattle are enjoying their new quarters on the ground floor at the present time. Naturally when the day was well Under way and the sun began getting a little too warm for comfort, something was needed to revive the drooping spirits and refresh the gang, so Hugo supplied them with a half barrel of beer, anel believe me it disappeared in short order.
At noon Mrs. Bredow with the help of seven other women served a big meal to the gang. Just when the dishes were washed, dried and put away.
preparing food for the evening meal, so you can
in a hurry and second helpings disappeared like magic. The men elid justice to the meal for they let out a couple notches of their belts before starting to work again. Last Thanksgiving. Hugo Bredow suffered a great loss when his barn and all of his livestock with the exception of a few chickens and hogs. Were destroyed by fire. Hugo and his wife took this misfortune on the chin and through it all managed to maintain a pleasant and cheerful out look on life. By persistence and plenty of hard work Hugo has erected a new barn which rep resents a big step forward. We know that with such determination, Hugo, his wife and young son will succeed and continue to improve their farm until it becomes one of the outstanding places in the township of Belknap. We join with their other friends in wishing the Bredows the best of luck. In the photograph below- are cooks with real reputations, left to right, Mrs. Gus Seelbinder. Mrs. Hugo Bredow, Mrs. Gus. Schaedig, Mrs. George Trapp. Mrs. Wm. Peetz. Mrs. Ed. Hoeft, Mrs. Conrael Kalitta and Mrs. Dick Trapp.
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Clarence Kelley needs a longer left leg when he plays first base because he always seems to be standing about three or four feet from the bag and what a time the umpire eloes have deciding what's what and who was where.
Art McLennan, one of the newer residents of
Fourth Street, looks as if he is having a banging good time. It may seem as though he is tearing his house apart without rhyme or reason but he does know what he's doing (we hope). Art has torn (iff an old shed and started to dig a basement on which he intends to move his home. Just when we were beginning to feel sorry enough to pitch
in ami help, we took another look through our A Letter From Paul Felax
We recently received a letter from Paul Felax
wdio is somewhere in France and gives an interest ing account of his experiences so we are printing it here:
"I am now somewhere in France and have been
for some time, still the same as ever and doing all right. It's plenty rough over here but so lar we are 0. K. When we first arrived from Eng land we got off the big ship into a landing barge and then we hit the beach. As we were unloading from the landing barge we saw some German planes shot down so it didn't take long to see ac tion. We came inland by trucks and it was around midnight and plenty dark. As we drove along the M. P. stopped us and told us to look out for snipers so there's where I loaded my carbine rifle. As we drove on we came through some small towns and it looked spooky to me since there was nobody living there. We looked everywhere for snipers. Every once in a while we heard somebody firing
telescejpe only to find Art leaning on the shovel talking with Harry Kuhlman on his left and Ray mond Paul! on his right. That's all right. Art; we know you'll get finished yet. A guy just has to catch his wind once in a while.
The twenty-year safety record is really having its effect on the other departments in the plant. The boys in the electrical department tell us that Red Kuchinski uses two sets of spurs and two b61ts to climb a seven-foot pole. We used to be hungry for what we couldn't af ford and now we're hungry for what our points won't let us have.
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a rifle in the dark but we didn't know who it was. We made it O. K. to our destination but we could
see the flashes of the big guns whenever they would fire and they keep on firing steady at the front. Vou hear it day and night besides the big guns firing at the enemy planes. We can feel the earth shake whenever the guns fire and when ever they bomb. The other day I saw 3.000 planes go over us to bomb the Germans here in France and when they bombed I really could feel the earth shake. Vou might have read about it in the papers. The sky was full of our planes that day. Never saw so many planes in all my life as I did that time. I also saw a lot of German prisoners and equip ment. There are a lot of mines and booby traps here that Germans planted so we have to watch
where we walk.
All in all it's really rough so
whenever you see the news reels in the movies
that's the way it is here.
Anybody that is still
back in the States can be glad they are not here. How is everything in Rogers City? I suppose the boats are busy hauling stone and coal. I am writing this letter in my pup tent and don't have a table to use but hope you can read it all right. Also have my fox-hole next to my tent. Whenever you have the next Calcite Screenings ready please send me one. We're glad to read the news from the plant and the boats. Will close for now and write soon." 1824
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The above bulletin hoard speaks for itself; how ever, it has a language all its own. Unless you know your way around the quarry it would be dif ficult to understand its meaning. But the loco motive engineers ami brakemcn know their way around ami. after a glance at this board, they know which way to go to find their locomotives.
The
new board is located at the target house so that men coming on shift can read it as they go by. thus sav ing time and confusion in getting tei their jobs. Our quarry foreman. Fred LaLonde, is responsible for this innovation and credit goes to Charlie Hoffman and his carpenters for good design and construction.
Wounded In Action
Pfc. Leo Hilla was wounded in his left arm during action in Italy on May 31st. lie has been awarded the Purple 11 cart.
Leo is serving with the Army engineers. lie has been in service since March 1943. and before his
induction was employed by Bradley Transportation Company. Word lias been received by Mr. and Mrs. Henry
Bey that their son.
Russell, received shrapnel
wounds in the neck while in action in France.
Rns-
s.e'l worked in the yard department at the Calcite Riant prior to his induction. We trust the recovery of these two employees
w'n' be rapid and complete-. Prisoner Of War
In consideration of the total number of men in
service from Presque Isle County, the number of casualties has heen remarkably low compared to many localities. However, when misfortune be falls some acquaintance it is of concern to all. Word came to Mr. and Mrs. Rueben Rlorip on
June 5th that their son. John, was "missing in act ion" in a raid over Austria May 24th.
He is a staff
sergeant and a waist gunner on a B-24 Liberator.
A subsequent re-port from the War Department on July 4th stated that he was a prisoner of war, in terned in <iermany.
John was employed by the- Michigan Limestone .X:
Chemical Company as a sampler from March 31. 1942 until his induction.
June and August seemed to be the- month for brides; -'it least two of our office girls decided to
take tin- fatal leap.
Lois Gunderson ami Viola
Radka are now Mrs. Harold Repke and Mrs. Ivan Soper. Congratulations to you both!
Lieut. Comdr. E. B. Me-t/.en, formerly manage-r of the Detroit Dock, has been transferred from Sault
Ste. Marie. Michigan to Seattle. Washington. Mr. Melzen enlisted in the Coast Guard in June 1942. and has been with the Sault Station for the- past year.
His son. Bud, was home (Detroit) recently from Texas on a 15-day furlough. Rud is an aviation cadet.
Rest wishes to this father-son team Sam's armed forces.
in
Uncle
The proud have no true friends. In prosperity they know nobody; in adversity nobody know.-: them.
We have all at one time or another during our fishing career- had that fascinating experience of searching for night crawlers. Pouncing on thes..evasive fish lures by the tight of a torch before they can retire into their lairs sometimes leads one From hole to hole until his sense of direction be
comes confused.
It is always desirable to take a
Frontiersman? No. Centennial Exposition? No. Well, if you've given upâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;it's Norman "Penny"
Daniel Boone. Hoeft on an outing for Boy Scout Troop leaders. (If that cap had you fooled*, it was just something extra added by the artist as a little joke on "Penny.") "Penny" has always taken an active part in community sports and various civic projects, so when the Council for Boy Scouts was organized he was in there promoting the program. lie has devoted a great deal of time to Red Cross ami First Aid work. He is especially interested in any project which will be beneficial or conducive
to welfare and pleasure of young people. Norman has been working at the Calcite Plant since. 1925.
Most of his experience has been in the
Engineering Depl.. Operating Department. Dock Office and Accounting Department. At present he is working in the Traffic Department as assistant to Air. Platz. He works as coordinator on plant production and boat loadings, and can be seen around the plant most anytimeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;daytime or even ings. After a glance at the steak he is cooking, one wonders if it is sufficient nourishment for a man
of his size, energy and appetite.
Among other things, the war and full employ ment have revealed that most people are honest and like to be out of debt.
Miller thinks that a safer method might be to use a string for back tracking.
Fishing season is at a low eld) these days. Bruno /.cmplc. Joseph Chrzan, and Louis Voda all have tried to entice the perch and herring over at the
When you have done your best, you feel pretty
"Popeye" says. "When I can't catch them they just
compass on such extended expeditions,
Kirby
good, whether you have made a lot of money or not.
Rower
House
dock
with
but
little success
and
aren't being caught." 1S25
In Memory of Those Who Have Passed Away Man -with his burning soul Has but an hour of breath
To butld a ship of Truth In which his soul may sail, Sail on the sea of death For death takes toll
Geraldine to Mr. and Mrs. Max Glomski on July 23, 1944.
Sons were born to the following parents: Robert Marium to Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Schle
ben on April 17, 1944. ' Ivan Lynn to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Buck, on April 27, 1944.
Mill Department passed away suddenly on April 28,
Ralph L. to Mr. and Mrs. William Buczkowski on May 6, 1944. Marvin Joseph to Mr. and Mrs. Philip Kuznicki on May 14, 1944. Dale to Mr. and Mrs. Roland Schaudt on June
1944.
12, 1944.
Of beauty, courage, youth, Of all but Truth. Grace Theresa, wife of Wilfred Schleben of the Funeral services were held from St. Mich
ael's Church at Hawks with Rev. Otto Koenig offi ciating.
Beverly Jane, thirteen-year-old daughter of Alva Meyer of the Drilling Department, was drowned on June 5, 1944. While playing along the lake shore with a companion she drifted into deep water on a raft. Though considered a good swimmer, she failed to reach safety when she started for shore.
Burial was in Rogers City Memorial Park after funeral services from the Westminster Church.
Richard A., the ten-year-old son of Richard Ha mann, Locomotive maintenance foreman passed away on April 28, 1944 after an operation. Funeral services were from the St. John's Evangelical Lu theran Church with Rev. Louis A. Linn officiating. Burial was in Rogers City Memorial Park. Patricia Ann, six-months-old daughter of Harold Partyka of the Str. T. W. Robinson died at the
Conrad Joseph to Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Gagen on June 6, 1944. V^_U Anthonv Frank to Mr. and Mrs. Theophil Kandil on June 23, 1944. Lindsay Otis to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Jarvis on July 5, 1944. Dennis Marvin to Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Taylor on July 24, 1944.
Ronald to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Altman on July 31, 1944.
We wish a long happy life to these new boys and girls in our midst.
Recent Newlyweds Of The Calcite Family I had sworn to be a bachelor
She had sworn to be a bride,
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Alpena General Hospital on June 23, 1944. Funeral services were held from St. Ignatius Church with Rev. C. T. Skowronski officiating. We extend our sympathy to those who mourn the passing of these dear ones.
We Enjoy Listing New Family Arrivals So in manners quaint and strange Thus the lives of many change With new hope the future gleams, New delights, new cares, new dreams, Andwith joy the old world hums When a little baby comes. Daughters were born to the following since the last issue of "Screenings": Barbara Ann to Mr. and Mrs. Elias Rygwelski on April 5, 1944. Mary Ann to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kline on May 1, 1944.
Judith Magdeline to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Bruning on May 22, 1944. Mary Jane to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hein on June 1, 1944.
Diane Kay to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Joppich on June 7, 1944. Elizabeth Jean to Mr. and Mrs. George Sobeck on June 26, 1944. Pamela Ernestine to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hel
ler on June 28, 1944. Marcia Jean to Mr. and Mrs. John Smolinski on June 29, 1944. Carol Jean to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kelley on July 2, 1944. 1826
She had nature on her side.
Ivan Soper employed in the Testing Department, and Viola Radka, employed as a bookkeeper in the Accounting Department, were united in marriage on June 24, 1944. The marriage ceremony was performed at the home of the bride by the Rev. Louis A. Linn. A reception was held after the ceremony for relatives and friends. The young
couple traveled in southern Michigan on their wedding trip. Erhardt Bruder of the Mill Department was married to Delores Tulgetske on May 13, 1944. Rev. C. G. Althoff performed the wedding cere mony.
Alcid Burnell of the Drilling Department was united in marriage to Ellen Kuebler of Petoskey, Michigan on June 10, 1944. Harold Repke, employed by the Bradley Trans portation Company, and Lois Gunderson, employed as a secretary at Michigan Limestone & Chemical Company, were married at Alpena, Michigan on August 5, 1944. Rev. Paul Moeller of St. Paul's Lutheran Church performed the ceremony in the living room of the Gunderson home which was decorated with bouquets of garden, flowers. Fol lowing the ceremony there was a small reception tor relatives and close friends. After a wedding trip to points south the young couple are now at home in the Fleming apartments. Congratulations and best wishes. May the years to come be prosperous and happy. You can't escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Abraham Lincoln.
Harry Wing is an arc welder in the Machine Shop, ami has been working at the plant for twentyeight years. The Wings also have two stars in their service flag. They are leu' John, who is in the Navy, and Betty, who is an Army nurse sta tioned with one of the hospital units in France. Walter Santimo has two boys fighting in the Army. Richard is in England and Robert is sta tioned
mi
Ascension
Island.
Before
induction
Richard worked for the Bradley Transportation Company and Robert was employed at the plant as a drill helper. Walter's job at the plant is oiling on electric shovel No. 2.
He has been with the
company for twenty-two years. Clarence Furtaw works in the Storehouse keep
ing track of inventories and records. He has twenty-eight years of service with the company in back of him.
Clarence's sons, Charles and Clarence
Jr.. are in the Army. Charles is in the infantry stationed in the South Pacific and Clarence Jr. is a
paratrooper in the European war theatre. boys are former plant employees.
Both
Lloyd Conley of the Power Department is one of the memhers completing the twenty-year no-losttime-accident record. He is an engineer with twen ty-five years of service with the company. Lloyd has two sons in service.
Donald had been a drill
helper at the plant before his induction. Lie is now stationed with the Army Air Corp's ground crew in the South Pacific area. Lloyd Jr. has a very promising career as a musician and is playing in the Air Corps Band at Avon Park, Florida. As a locomotive engineer, Fred Dagner is kept
busy hauling limestone to the crusher.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Limestone which subsequently finds its way to industries for implements of war. Fred has two sons inducted in to service; both were former employees of BradleyTransportation Company. Wallace has seen a great deal of action in the Pacific area as a Marine. Fred Jr. just entered the Marines and is receiving his basic training on I'arris Island, S. C.
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The Bradley Transportation Company Safety Meetings and Personal News Excerpts From Safety Meeting Minutes STR. B. H. TAYLOR—
Date of Meeting: July 25, 1944. The meeting was called to order at 1 :00 p. m. The chairman read the minutes of the last meet
ing-.
It was found that all recommendations had
been taken care of to date.
The committee suggested that the practice of carrying the shovel into the cargo hold for clean-up purposes be discontinued and the use of ropes be adopted for this purpose.
The chairman instructed the deck crew operating the deck engines to run the cable on the drum straight, but instructed them to use the assistance of another man in doing so. lie further cautioned them to discontinue the practice of letting the eye of the cable pass over the drum as this practice might be dangerous to both men and engine. The committee also urged that all working gear used on deck be stowed in its proper place when work is done and that hatch battenings are not left in the walkways but put in place. For the benefit of the new members of the crew,
many recommendations published in the Lake Car riers* book were read and discussed.
With no further suggestions the meeting was adjourned at 1 :30 p. m. STR. T. W. ROBINSON—
Date of Meeting July 22, 1944. Present, Rolland Ursem, Chairman, Harry Sloan, Secretary and Harold Partyka, Anthony Yarch, Win. Kunner. Win. Stafford, Louis Urban, Earl
were instructed in the proper methods to be used in the carrying out of such duties.
All members were cautioned of the dangers of injury while engaged in so-called 'horseplay'. Mem bers were asked to refrain from such practices. The question of getting on the ladder while the boat is moving, was brought up and members were cautioned against such practices. It seems that the older members were more negligent in this respect than the new ones. Mention was made of the slippery decks due to the new paint and everyone was asked te> be very careful when the deck is wet as this seems to be the time when the conditions are the worst.
Members were cautioned against using the paint spray gun without using a protective mask. Some types of paint will make the operator sick if some means of protection are not taken. They were also instructed not to use the electric chippers without using the protective shield, for an eye injury is very liable to occur.
Meeting adjourned at 1:45 p. m. STR. JOHN G. MUNSON— Date of meeting, July 16, 1944. Present, Roland Bryan, Chairman, N. Hender son., Secretary and Lister, Lamb, Y'arch, Lloar, Gabrysiak and Boehmer. Meeting was called to order at 6 p. m. Notes of previous meeting read and any suggest ions offered have been carried out.
Chief Urdal
gave all present a talk on handling of the remote controls which Mr. W'are installed on the forward
Leveck and Leo Schefke.
mooring engines.
Meeting called to order at 1:00 p. m. Reports of the last meeting showed all suggest ions as having been acted upon ami safety condi
new electric control, new as far as these boats with
tions in general being very good. The new mem bers of the crew, since the last meeting, were ad vised of the dangers in their particular duties and
Everybody is enthused over this
steam winches are concerned, not only for the ease with which the engines are operated, and the labor saved in winding in the cables, but also for the
safety factor. It is easily seen that it really is a safety device of major importance allowing the
man operating the winches to be where he can observe the man on the dock. Thus the operation of the winches by a man in position to watch both the man on the dock and the lines greatly reduces the dangerous hazards which comront the man handling the lines. We all hope Mr. Ware will be able to install the same, or similar device for our after lines.
It was suggested that the safety fender block be set in a bracket at the bulwarks where it would
be handy at all times and also not interfere with
rinsing down. That men in the engine room wear leather soled shoes as rubber or composition soles are hazardous around the engine, that men going out with our work boat take a life preserver for
William Robarge Writes From South Pacific The following is a letter recently received from William Robarge, who was formerly employed aboard the Steamer B. H. Taylor: "I was very pleased to receive your letter some
time ago. I also am glad you are sending me the Screenings as the boys on the boats don't write very often and I wonder what they are doing. The fellows on the boat here read it too and that gives me a chance to do a little bragging about the ships on the Great Lakes. Most of the boys never realized
that such large vessels sailed on fresh water and almost regarded the lakes as ponds. Yes, we are kept pretty busy but we do have time for fun too.
W^e have an out door basketball
court, ball field, and three movies here.
each man.
Meeting adjourned at 7 p. m. STR. W. F. WHIT__—
The safety meeting of the Steamer W. F. White was called to order by Chairman Donald McLeod on July 11, 1944 at 1:00 p. m. Each crew member was given the opportunity to make suggestions and comments on safety ideas to be followed.
Deckhands were cautioned about taking hold of cables on the dock until ready to shift them. It was suggested that new men be briefed on all dangers
Each boat
has a ball team and there is quite a bit of rivalry. So far, we haven't been doing so well as we have won one game out of four but are laying for the top team so we can show the others we have a good club.
Quartermaster work on PT's is very interesting and I don't think any of the boys would care to get transferred to any other branch of the navy. As PT's are such small craft we don't have the "regu lation" we would have on a large ship so the enlisted man can almost be himself.
I have been
on the boat for over 17 months and have yet to
they might encounter in executing their work. Warning was given about the habit of jumping to the next hatch after the bridle has been placed
I have been in two theatres now and am on the constant lookout for fellows from home. I have
on the hatch to be closed.
learned, through the "Advance," that many boys
This would avoid the
possibility of falling into an open hatch. They were also warned to stay out of the bight of the cable while hatches are being opened or closed. Men were warned about taking too many unnec essary chances while in clean-up operations. The safety cable is there to help them but should not be depended on too heavily. The old warning abou; running on wet decks was brought out for the bene
see a fight or a heated argument aboard.
have been in the same areas but was never able to
locate them. I did see Don Pearse though, a few weeks ago and we had a swell half hour .alk about the old home town! As Don was leaving that very afternoon our visit was cut short but it was swell
seeing him.
I watched Don take off in his PBY
and it is an honor to salute him.
Time to go home is drawing near and each day
fit of new men.
we cross off a number on the calender and listen
Oilers were warned about the great danger in volved in handling pumps of all types. The suggestion of having light life preservers placed in such vital places as the Tunnel, Engine
to any new rumor that comes our way and there are hundreds. Quite a few fellows get a kick out of giving "hot tips" and some of the stories are really amusing. We are grateful to the folks back home for buying war bonds as it means we have fresh butter instead of jam, fresh carrots instead of dehydrated, and plenty of ammunition. The war area is a hell hole and the boys really need the best. Thank you again for your swell letter and the Screenings. Sincerely yours William A. Robarge QM2c
Room and Pilot House was discussed.
Men work
ing in either of these places would not have time enough to get to his room for his own belt. It was agreed that a light kapok belt be used. Immediate action was promised. Captain McLean asked that all accidents and sick ness on hoard ship be reported immediately for the benefit of the person involved. He also warned that swimming off the boat is strictly against rules and should not be done.
The critical shortage of paper was pointed out by Captain McLean. He read a letter received from the District Coast Guards in answer to a possible way to collect waste paper efficiently. It was de
cided that all possible paper should be saved and put in large boxes on board ship to await disposal at some appointed dock. There being no further discussion the meeting was adjourned by Chairman McLeod.
Curiosity is the desire for knowledge.
To think great thoughts you must be heroes as well as idealists. Only when you have worked aio-i.e- -when you have felt around you in a black
gulf of solitude and in hope and in despair have trusted to your unshaken will—then only will you have achieved.
Thus only can you gain the secret
isolated joy of the thinker, who knows that, long after he is dead and forgotten, men who never heard of him will be moving to the measure of his
thought.—Oliver Wendell Holmes. 1829
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On June 24th our good ship Bradley left that well-beaten track down Lake Michigan and made her first trip through W'elland Canal and over to Toronto, Ontario, with a load of coal. She really took the Locks in her usual stride.
To some of
our crew it was quite an experience.
Seeing is
believing, isn't it, boys?
Congratulations. Harry and Mrs. Pilarski, proud parents of twin baby boys. Where are the cigars, Harry ?
Our waiter, Pat Lamb, says sailing would be per fect if only we had a "serve yourself cafeteria." W'e welcome aboard our former shipmate. Lawson Macklem. who at present is making some electrical repairs. Our shipmates from Ohio have always contended that thev have more sunshine in Ohio than we have
STR. T. W. ROBINSON . . PERSONAL ITEMS W'*e are sorry to report the loss of two of our
good shipmates to the armed forces. They are Walter Tulgetske and Baldy Pardike. both good men, and Uncle Sam will be ablv defended.
Anyone wishing a good fishing reel, inquire of Norm Raymond.
It is over at the Detour coal
dock but Norm knows right where it is. Norm saw a big pike and threw the reel at him but the big one got away.
Our good friend, Guy LaBounty, has also taken up the fishing hobby, but as yet he has not met with any great success.
Did you know? Piechan is still the cribbage King. Wonder what O'Connor did with the light that he was constructing? Rose—It is too long; some of it has to be cut off.
Schefke—What time are we going to get in? Hoffman—I'm hungry.
in Michigan. But after being in Lorain, Ohio, where it rained six days out of seven, that conten
Did you hear about the two new proud Papas?
tion is being disrupted by the Miehiganders. They
Jarvis and LaLonele. Thanks for the cigars, boys*
say that the song "Beautiful Ohio" should be changed to "Rainy Ohio."
Kuuner—Here I'll show you, gimme a pencil.
Stony and Harry Wielajewski have taken to sail
ing like a duck takes to water. To date they haven't applied for their Sougee papers.
Will someone please loan Beaver a landing net? Knowledge is power.
Pete Miller and Charlie Cook would like to rec
ommend Andy Nedeau for membership in that "Tall story club."
Andy claims that he has found
an ideal berry patch. He picked all day in a patch 8 feet, x 10 ft. and had to use a trailer to haul the berries home.
Chris Swarts would welcome a trip to Detroit to see his newly arrived grandchild.
W'e would like to know why Mike King, our Lake Huron fisherman, was feeding the fish on Lake Michigan. Fred Dagner. John Florip and Chester Kandow, members of our crew have been drafted into Uncle
Sam's Armed Forces. With them go best wishes and holies that they may return safely in the not too distant future.
A man stepped up to the grocer's cigar counter and bought two ten-cent cigars. A Scotchman who was waiting to be served pushed forward. Soctchman : "You sell those cigars three for a quarter, don't you?" Grocer: "Yes." Scotchman: "Well, here's a nickel. Til take the other one." 1830
Hi-de-ho and the way we go! The youngster enjoying a ride on the horse is Duane, son of Al fred Haneekow of the Str. W\ F. White; The swing was made by All' aboard the boat along with some rocking horses for baby sister. Ladonna Jean. Many of the sailors have hobbies to fill in the spare hours while sailing and have made a variety of practical and unique items. The finished articles show the same fine workmanship as their regular duties aboard ship.
things for ourselves just by giving a little thought and consideration to others?
After all, Service is mostly a determination to do the right thing for everyone we contact. That is
the policy of the crew of the B. H. Taylor. So. in doing your share of the job, give everyone all the breaks you can for in deling so you not only make this ship a better place to work but you also benefit yourself by the spirit ol good-wi.l vvmch you create.
Speaking of noisy individuals, one should hear Allen Strand and Martin Joppich arguing. Ted Strand, who became a
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Being half through another season of limestone and coal.
father last Fall, is
•expecting a letter any day now from the young son. Ted claims no sailing for this fellow. But we wonder if in about sixteen years hence we won't
Hauling nine hundred thousand tons is our goal.
have another Ted Strand as a sailor. You will have to admit that he could do worse. Ted.
To hasten our Victory is our aim, Although we are not working for acclaim. You see last year we all did our bit, Leaving us now a new stride to hit. Our best is what we must do to win, Recover our freedom, smash Tokyo and Berlin.
Herman asked Sparkey if it was alright for him to kiss his girl. Sparky replied, "If you don't—get out of the way and let someone else."
We have with us again at this writing new faces taking the places of those called to the armed
know of someone who whistled at the wrong time at Wyandotte last year—so lie careful. By the way, "Highpeickets." have you found out what makes the ship back up yet?
forces.
Now to these new men "Welcome" to our
ship. To those called to serve we wish each and everyone of you safety, and Godspeed to Victory. And we look forward to the time when we can wel
come you home again. The Sailor's Letter Home— Dear Ma:
Eugene Morliv.ynski has cultivated quite a whis tle—nice tei master this art, "Highpeickets"—but we
It is reported now that Kenny Krecl, "The Bi cycle Irishman," is not going to have his freedom much longer (these numerous trips to Detroit). This is leap year. Ken. be careful.
Just when our steward, known as 'Kid Biff" from Chi to many, had mastered the juggling of ration points (red ones), meat was taken off the ration
i take my pen in hand to let you no i guess you was mighty glad te> beer from me and find out i am doing so well. i'm still on the B. H. Taylor and things are chang ing all the time. At first all i saw was ice and snow. Now 1 see red and white and green lights and some
nursing a stiff finger. If he had only got started to play before the mishaps, it would not be so bad.
of them blink like on our Xmas tree at home. There
Better luck next time. Al.
purty Ma. We have a new mate Ma. His name is Mark Has-
sel. i spelt it rong. it should be Plaswell Ma. You no me Ma, i always was a sticker for having things rite so thats why i made the correctshunie>n. Once when we went to Lorain they shore did
something funny to us Ma. After we had the ropes out oil the water ran away e^: men walked around and looked at the bottom of our boat,
it was kinda
like when we stood on the ice and painted only i did'nt no these men. i guess it was called a ship yard, ma, only i don't no much about it. Well, ma, i kin think of lots more to rite, the swell food and stuff but guess this is all i kin think of rite now. rite soon. Say hello to the kids fur me. Your son, Bill.
"Life is a one way Street"—and none of us are ever coming back. We can never undo what we
list.
Now Al has time to indulge in a ball game
now ami then.
First he lost his teeth and now is
"Pickles" Adrian says love can be so wonderful and yet so awful cruel at times. W'e know now that she didn't mean it. Wasn't it terrible until we found
out for sure? the}- ?
How soon will the bells ring or have
"Smiling" Jack Paradise has left us to go on the Munson. Good luck Johnie, we know that you will
make good. We certainly miss that smile. Clarence LeVeck (Spooks) has learned from ex perience that they do not bounce. "Cliff" O'Connor wants to know what he is going
to do with all the pieces that Al has told him to save. He has so many now.
Harry Sorgatt was surprised to learn how weh trained the Mountaineers have their 'coon dog's.
have once done or said and we will never be able
to retrace our steps.
But as we go along through life, did you ever stop te) consider how much easier we might make
George Hoy tried to tell Cliff Tucker that rose bushes did not grow north of Bay City. Since the strawberries all froze, Cliff isn't saying a word. 1831
Glen Paradise claims that the B. H. Taylor is a home after all.
The second mate has offered to show Lyle the proper greeting to the girl friend after being on a two weeks cruise.
Is she ever cute.
Leo De Peudry claims that horse racing is a scientific pursuit. Clarence Strzlecki was quite surprised recently
when awakening the girl friend from her beauty sleep to be greeted with open arms instead of a shoe.
Douglas Huff, "The Swede," says Herman walks in his sleep. If not, how come such a pile of coke on deck recently at Ford's?
STR. JOHN G. MUNSON .
When the last crank and cross head has been tight
Kenneth Pruning, recently started a "can you top this" program by catching a 9]/\ pound pike at
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And the Third Engineer layed to rest,
Detour.
And his tools all rusted and broken.
The Chief has lost his prestige as a fisherman. His lamentable quotation lately has been, "I didn't
Divide what you think are the best. No red hot cranks or Second's pranks Will there the Third annoy
even get a strike."
But in robes of white a shining light,
Big John, our ambitious Deckhand, to Hank:
Somebody's fair haired boy.
"Better look out, or I'll have your wheeling job."
No rods to swing, no gears to sling, No bottom ends to tighten. No glands to pack, no nuts to slack. No stokermen to frighten ; But on that bright and happy shejre Beyond this Vale of tears.
night, our Deckhand Willard Radka was standing at the rail and seeing a C. G. Patrol boat without lights shouted. "Put on your light." We're wonder ing if they did.
Coming up the St. Clair River recently on a dark
Where the Second's cease from troubling And there's no Chief Engineer
Lost: One oiler; if found, please notify Norm Henderson.
Se> leave him alone in God's acre He died in his own beliefs
Detour bound : Gerald Kelley all dressed up and ready to go uptown. What's the attraction, Kelley?
That Heaven is reserved for the Juniors And Hell is set apart for the Chiefs.
—Blonde or Brunette?
Chinese visitor says: Funny people, you Ameri cans. You take a glass—you put in some sugar to make it sweet and lemon to make it sour; you put
Dan Z.: Say, "Cass" you'se a good cook.
The
wee-nees are good.
in gin to warm you up and ice to keep you cool. You
The wheelsmen will all be gaining weight from
say "Here's to yon" and then you drink it yourself.
now on with the stress and strain of shifting lines made easier.
Thanks, Frank, for the remote con
Teacher: Who gave us this beautiful school? Pupil: President Roosevelt.
trol, a goe>el contribution toward safety.
Teacher: Who keeps our roads so nice?
Uncle Sam wants us to limit all unnecessary tra vel by rail. How about that, Jim, Merlin and John?
Pupil: President Roosevelt. Teacher:
Whe>
makes
the
trees
anel
flowers
grow ? Pupil: (Jod.
Voice from the rear: Throw that Republican out. Thus endeth another Screenings.
We welcome our new steward, Jack Paradise, whose surname make one think of the meals he
has been serving. Another welcome addition to the galley force is Eddie (good sandwich) Lleller. We visit Detour so often that some of our voters
Horseplay is expensive business in more ways than one. A recent news dispatch from St. Louis
are figuring on registering there for the next elect ion.
tells of an $8,000 verdict won by a 70-year-old plant employee who was injured by moving machinery
when a fellow workman tickled him, causing him to jump to a position where his arm was caught. Horseplay is always a mighty expensive pastime, and it has no business in the plant.
That was a fine job you did. Cass, as steward recently. The stew was good. The officers anel crew of the Str. Munson are
Think of it—$8,000 for a tickle!
out to beat last year's record of elelivered cargoes to the various docks. It broke all preceding records since she slid down the fairway at Lorain, Ohio, as
We like best to do what we can do with facility.
the Str. Carl D. Bradley.
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"Poppy" Budnick says he doesn't preach against it but still he isn't for it.
Does that apply to every
thing. Poppy, or only while Germany is staggering? Almost ever}- nice evening several members of the crew gather up forward to discuss this country's financial status.
*-P»
They must agree easily because
the meeting always adjourns promptly at 7:55. S'funny, too.
STR. W. F. WHITE
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PERSONAL ITEMS
"Never say whoa in a horse-race" seems to apply to Bill LaLonde.
He has built a number of wooden
play horses. He must either have a big war con tract or a big family. Which is it, Bill? If you want to go anywhere you'll have to walk since Adolph Ganske took his reconditioned bicycle off the White.
The dairy business received a boost in Canada on our recent trip to Toronto. Many of the fellows returned from the refreshment stands with arm
loads of ice-cream to store in the ice-box. "Sarge" Zoho is thinking about charging storage or helping himself to a pint or two. S'hard to tell which would be less expensive.
It was handy for some of the fel
W'e disliked having Kenneth Burfield leave us te> lows—especially at Detour where there is "A Long, enter the Navy. A recent report is that Ken will Long Trail Awinding."
Johnny Miller is thinking of bringing a cow on board so he can have whipped cream more often. That would be a good idea, John, as long as no one got wind of it.
Nathan "Maggie" Cadwell describes a person's voice calling up from the foot of the elevator as sounding like a "mule sneezing in a flour barrel." How about a demonstration in sound effects. Mag
gie? We'd like to hear that one. " Poppy" Budnick is a magician at heart. He can make cards disappear at will. If Connie Mack would furnish the baseballs he
might develop talent on the White. The fellows have an expensive habit of throwing them over the side and souvenir-hunting fish don't throw them back for autographs, either. Arnold Speeht has solved vacation problems In
going out after the big ones in the boat he designed and built himself.
His method of launching the
craft has to be seen to be appreciated. The fish he catches might be included in that same boat, too. Right, Arnold?
be confined to the hospital at Great Lakes for six months or so. Hope your recovery will be rapid and complete, Ken.
Safety First campaigns did not start with the advent of the automobile. They were old stuff in 1808, as revealed in one of a collection of children's
books recently exhibited in Philadelphia. The old book published in that year contains a number of "cautionary stories in verse." One ex ample was:
"Miss Helen was always too giddy to heed What her mother had told her to shun,
For frequently over the street in full speed She would cross where the carriages run." The moral, of course, was reached in the final
verse when the young lady who disobeyed her mother was struck by one of the many carriages. The most unfortnunate discovery ever made in this world was that there is money te> be maele in religious prejudice. Madge is confused over Naval ratings, but she
is pretty sure her "date" the other night was chief petting officer.
Anel if vou like to argue politics just sit in with
Ray Buehler, Bill Shay and "Scotty" McLeod. We don't know what part politics plays. Imt they sure
argue about something—or everything. The service calls so many of the regular crew that
new faces appear nearly every trip into Calcite. All we can say is "Best of Luck" to the fellows leaving. It would have been so nice knowing them.
Leo Dietlin has a good cure for cigarette smok ers. Smoke cigars instead. You can't buy cigars so you don't smoke.
If you arc interested in learning how to roll your own cigarettes, Eugene Jones has it down pat. All you have to do is find Pat.
Steamboat ways are new ways to Kenny Link, but he admits he learns fast. W'e didn't say a thing, Ken. so put that sky-hook down.
Eileen Kay. young daughter of Harry Sorgatt, stokennan aboard the Str. Taylor, with her grand father. Herbert Getty. 1833
stall on our flag pole, when we wind around at Carrollton, to saw the limbs off the trees.
Roy Green and his boy go bicycle riding ma iv â&#x20AC;˘very
trip into Calcite. that is if we are lhe:e over
two hours, but wdiat do you think of a fellow who got i horseback riding at midnight? Well, 1 think he is hertz. Oh yeah? Paul Revere did. didn't he?
The wife of one of the fellows wanted him to get STR. CALCITE
PERSONAL ITEMS
Captain calling galley by telephone, and answered
by Walter Plath : What have you got for supper? Walter: Ye gotta pooched aches on da toost. Captain : What, pork steak ?
Walter:
No Captain, not poke steak, pooche.l
aches on toost.
Captain: Never mind, Walter, just make me an egg sandwich.
Joe Buck : What is the matter. Milostan? Yen arie
losing weight; your suspenders are kind of loose.
Milostan: Well, Joe, if they keep on giving us poor fuel there won't be enough of me to hang my suspenders on.
Lost.: One tomahawk.
her a new fall coat. He absolutely refused, because she wouldn't mend his socks. She didn't give a darn, so he doesn't give a wrap.
Tourist to gas station attendant: gas.-
Attendant: I used to have plenty of it. but I switched from Arm & Hammer to Bi-Sodol. Funny world, isn't it?
Finder please return to
Some peeiple just seem to have
everythingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;gas on the stomach, corns on their toes, electricity in their hair, water on lie km.', nails on their fingers, locks in their hair, a wrench in the neck, grease on their face, E-nuff sed.
Ami until the next issue of Screenings. An Rcvoir and Bon Voyage. Let's elo plenty.
Walter Plath.
How is your
Dr. yon have any these days?
Here's how:
1. Pay no more than ceiling prices. 2. Pay off all old debts at once and make no newones.
Patzer catches seagull by the legs. Seagull catch es Patzer by the throat; probably Patzer has too
3. S'.art a savings account if you do not have one, or increase your depe^sits if you alreadv have
much of an Adam's apple.
one.
Mate tp Sehefke: How ele> you feel now. Louie? Louis: Oh I feel pretty good now dat I have been
sick, tanks, and by the way, when will we be going
4. Don't ask high prices for your own labor, your own services, or the goods you sell. 5. Buy only what you need. Finally:
out?
Use it up. wear it out;
Mate: Just as soon as we are loaded.
Make it do. or do without.
Louie: Tanks, Mate, then I probably will have time to go to Posen.
Captain: Ted, do you see or hear a bell buoy anywdiere?
Ted: Veil dere is one dead ahead on the Schtarboard side.
Our head hotel clerk is a busy man these days, cheeking men in and out in most every port, making out forms, signing books, and trying to collect ration books.
Quite a few of the crew had their first trip up
Patience has its limits even with the best of
people.
"You are charged." said the judge, "with beating up this government inspector.
What have vou to
say?"
"Nothing," replied the green grocer. "I am guil ty. I lost my head. All morning I had held niv temper while government agents inspected my scales, tested my butter, smelled my meat, graded my kerosene: in addition, your honor, I had just answered three federal (juestionnaires. Then this
bird came along and wanted to take a moving pic
to the head of Lake Superior. Too bad thai the 40 mile an hour wind died out while unloading at the dock; no doubt it put a little fear into two of the crew, as they were- not aboard when we left.
ture of my cheese, and I pasted him in the eye."
Leszinske and Patzer have their ups and downs, coalpassers to firemen, firemen te> coalpassers. Oh well, when school starts again in .September, they will have a permanent job. Stick around, fellows.
at an early hour. Soak in shower daily. Dress in a
Arthur Amlotte finally got the opportunity to taker his ear back to Hillman. after waiting over four weeks.
Recipe For A Sailor
Take one civilian, slightly green. Stir from bunk blue jacket.
Mix with others of his kind.
Grate on the chief's nerves.
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with
Season with wind, rain and snow. Sweeten from time to time with chocolate bars. Let smoke oc casionally.
Bake in 110 degree temperature, simmer, and let cool below zero.
Patent wanted: Some sort of a band saw to in
Toughen
booting. Add liberal portions of beans and soup.
Serves 130.000,000 people.
flis. _JliLnqÂą (tZtzxYiaL By EDGAR A. GUEST If life be nothing but a fight For food; a place to sleep at night And fire and robes to wear; If growth be nothing metre than size And age be merely dimming eyes. Then death's the end of care.
If men, like bugs and flies and worms, But live their days on nature's terms
And in her process die. Then brute1 and beast, who eat ami drink Are belter off than men whe> think
And often sit and sigh. But age with joy a book can thumb And dream of ampler years to come, And under every care Ami back of hurt of every kind The thoughtful man can solace find
Which softens his despair. Long after nature's growth is done
A growth in wisdom still goes on.
With its attendant peace,
And something hints that worldly strifeIs but the gateway to a life Where growth shall never cease. (f'n|).vrlfjlil,
l!i:i_. liy Eilgar A. i_:m>si >
-JogzbnEX foz Jbatztu . . . . . . LlnLtza foz ^viatozu
JUk\ ^11 Q\An _74 <Wm ^cjainit ^fccicUnL SAFETY MEANS
Safeguarding The Nation, The Home And The Industry
<_^TT£ Hjou Mioina c^fLL ^ijou dan, £vmu 2_>au, -Jo IJ^is-uait <z7-fcaLas.nt±. . . .
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Calcite Screenings
Fall 1944
To live is to be thankful; to know night and day. and changing seasons, to hear golden laugh ter and even to weep softly, to be alive is to be thankfulâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;-for life, its rainfall and its winds of
storm, and a heart beat which strikes a hope of a better tomorrow to come. We who are alive
todav salute those who died in onr yesterdays.
We are today on a brink of a new and better world to come.
CALCITE
SCREENINGS PUBLISHED PERIODICALLY BY THE MICHIGAN LIMESTONE a CHEMICAL COMPANY. ROGERS CITY.
MICHIGAN.
IN THE
INTER
ESTS OF SAFETY AND WELFARE. CONTRIBUTIONS SHOULD BE RECEIVED EARLY BEFORE DATE OF PUBLICATION. AND THEY
SHOULD BEAR THE NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT AND SENDER AND SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE EDITOR. J. A. VALENTIN.
Safety Pays Dividends To All This issue of Calcite Screenings, in telling a story of the boats of the Bradley Transportation Com pany and related activities, is happy to tell of the record that is being made in preventing accidents this year. We have but two accidents to any of our sailors to report to date. These were not serious ;b.u$ of a nature forcing the injured to lose time. If this good showing, continues during the few re maining weeks this will be one of the best safety records made by the Bradley boats in recent years. To those acquainted with current man power problems in marine circles the work of maintaining a good safety record is interesting. Many new men have been placed aboard ship in recent months. The majority of them are young lads working out for the first time and naturally have a great deal to learn about their jobs. To keep a ship on top oper
ating schedule and in good condition with unskilled help is certainly a task for ship's officers and older crew members. This has been done with no serious
accidents to any crew member. We wish to praise the officers and men for doing such a splendid job in preventing accidents. Once again the men of the Bradley fleet have shown their class as being the best there is in seamanship. Our plant at Buffalo rolling along to new honors in stopping accidents continues to report no dis abling injuries. Effective methods and hard work is winning recognition for the entire personnel at Buf falo. It is our wish that they will set a real example to small plants in preventing accidents. We are pleased to be able to report no serious disabling accidents at our Calcite plant this season to date, although we must remove the Mill Depart mentâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Sorgenfrei shiftâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;from the No Accident Honor Roll since the last issue of "Screenings." Herman Ganske developed an infection after being struck in the eye with ar chip of stone. This injur) caused a loss of 16 days' time. Life and health are dear to us all. For you to stay on the job is important to those in the armed forces, to your family and to yourself. Let's make every day a safe day both on and off the job.
Think of your life as a story-book, yourself as the hero of the story. Each day you live is another page in the book. On each page is the expanding story of what you think, feej and do. Your autobiography may never appear in print but you are living it now ! What kind of a book are you living? What kind of a part are you playing in its pages? Does it record courageous living? Is the man who strides through its pages big and. line, or small and petty? Is he a builder or a destrover? Is he a lifter or a leaner?
Fall, 1944.
As A Man Thinketh In His Heart
Wc are told that more people are reading their Bibles today than ever before, and that is as it
should be. There is one passage of Scripture which has always been intriguing to us. "As a man think eth in his heart so is he." It's a justly prized Biblical text and it's true, not simply because it is in the Bible. We think it's the reverse; it's in the Bible be cause it is true.
The nature, vein or color of a man's thinking is important. The shades and hues of our thoughts bear evidence of their presence, upon us, tinting or staining our being and natures, subdued to what they work in just as our hands become stained when we work in anything that colors.
Thinkers of dark thoughts imagine despair, sub jection and defeat, when nothing is right, no one can be trusted, every man has his price, all are dis
honest. Black thoughts shrouded in gloom. drip
with doleful tears.
Malicious, envious, hateful, angry thoughts are poisonous to the mind, as they invade and destroy
the sense of judgment, justice and mercy and shove into the background kindness, thoughtfulness and benevolence. One sees red only as he thinks red In giving spare time or hospitality to craven thoughts such as would tend to evade duty or re sponsibility, we instill or create a cowardly feeling. Such a fellow is apt to be branded as yellow and mentally weak.
No matter how we strive to cover up our thoughts we'll some day disclose the inner man.
Noble thought, entertaining ideas of beauty, truth, benevolence and righteousness, are inspired by the Bible. We believe it was Keppler who said, "White thinking is thinking God's thought after Him."
In Phillipians, the fourth chapter, we find Scrip ture which is fundamental in victorious livng: "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things arc honest, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are of good re port, if there be any virtue and if there be any praise, think on these things. 'Think on those things,' says the Apostle, 'and the God of peace shall be with you'."
Surely something must be radically wrong with the thinking of this world today! "As a man thinkest in his heart so is he."
Life is made up, not but of little things, in and small obligations, win and preserve the
of great sacrifices or duties, which smiles, and kindness, given habitually, are what heart and secure comfort. 1839
Accidents Peculiar To The Home
The remark attributed to Mark Twain, that beds
are more dangerous than railway trains because more people die in them, was not altogether a joke. While in our community recently, Dr. Alexander Blain, who has had much experience in treating ac cident cases said that there are more accidents oc
curring in the homes now than in industry and sta tistics prepared by the National Safety Council in dicates that it is almost twice as dangerous to stay at home as it is to engage in industrial employment. The Council's figures show us that accidents in the homes resulted in 32,500 deaths in 1943, an in
crease of 7% over 1942; occupational fatalities num bered 18,000 in 1943 and show a decrease of 3% over 1942. Motor vehicle accidents were charged with 23,400 fatalities. In addition to the deaths there were thousands of injuries which were more or less serious.
Aside from the personal suffering involved, we are told that accidents at home cost $600,000,000 for
medical care, wage loss and overhead insurance. Occupational injuries cost $570,000,000 and auto mobile accidents $780,000,000. The grand total of this carelessness is nearly two billion dollars, all but a small part of which could have been prevented. The most frequent cause of fatal accidents at home is falling and that is often due to poor lighting and inadequate protection on stairways. We seem to be great "fall guys." Safety rules and appliances have been installed in factories which tried to pro tect the worker from the consequences of careless ness. The home, in but a few cases, is similarly pro tected ; consequently it is there that carelessness finds its most costly and tragic hunting-ground. We feel confident that should the head of every family institute in the home a program of accident prevention, teaching the hazards that are peculiar to the home and the ways in which people get hurt, incorporating in their teaching a little first aid as it pertains to the home, this type of accident could be greatly reduced. We think you will agree that it is regrettable, and
How Do Women Stand The Cold?
Summer has gone, fall is here, and winter is not far away. Already we see evidences of man bolster ing himself against the rigors of cold by the use of additional clothing. In winter a common sight is a woman wearing thin shoes, sheer stockings, thin wool or silk dress with short sleeves and over this she puts a wool or fur coat and perchance she may wear a bit of fur about the neck and a decorative hat which affords
no protection to the head. In contrast, a rugged man will wear heavy shoes covered with rubbers or galoshes, wool socks, un
derwear, shirt, collar, tie, wool suit with vest, heavy wool overcoat, muffler and thick felt hat or heavy cap with ear protection. If a man begins the season with overshoes and muffler, the chances are he will have them until late
spring, unless he takes the chance of going to bed with a cold or pneumonia. If a man puts on long underwear for the late football game or hunting season chances are he's stuck with it until spring. What we want to know is whether men are weak er than women so far as resistance to cold is con
cerned; is the wearing of heavier clothing a safe guard or a habit? In our opinion the wind blows just as cold on the women as it does on the men and
the water, slush and cold penetrate their shoes and clothes much more readily than men's â&#x20AC;&#x201D; yet women seem to survive the rigors of exposure far better than men. Why? Is it immunity? Is it good judgment? Wherein is this difference? All of which prompts us to ask â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Have you stored your winter fuel?
Can you recognize people by the sound of their
footsteps? Have you ever given much thought about the impression the sound of your footsteps makes on others? Do you walk noisily, shuffle, place all your weight on each step or have you learned to walk lightly with a spring in your step? Whether we realize it or not, the way we walk is a very personal characteristic and indicates more
than appearance our philosophy and temperment.
we Americans should feel a little ashamed in the
discharge of our responsibilities when we let acci dents run rampant.
Never say, "It is nobody's business but my own, what I do in life." It is not true. Your life is put
into your hand as a trust for many others besides yourself. If you use it well, it will make many others happy; if you abuse it, it will harm many others be
YOUR JOB IS ONLY
sides yourself.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;J. M. Pullman. No machine has ever been constructed that is so
efficient as man himself. No pump is as perfect as the human heart and if treated correctly it stays on the job for more than 600,000 hours. No telegraphic mechanism is equal to our nervous system; no radio
AS SAFE AS YOU
so efficient as the voice and the ear; no camera as
perfect as the human eye; no ventilating system as wonderful as the nose, lungs and skin; and no elec trical switchboard can compare with the spinal cord. Isn't such a marvelous mechanism worthy of the highest respect and the best care? 1840
MAKE IT
A Visit From Mr. Munson
Death Has A Thousand Doors
We were pleasantly surprised when Mr. John G. Munson, vice-president, Raw Materials, Unitea States Steel Corporation, spent a few days visiting at Calcite operations during the middle of October. The picture presented by Mr. Munson of the co ordination of the various operations which supply raw materials for Corporation plants is very inter esting. Iron ore, coal, limestone, dolomite, manga nese, tin and other materials are gathered from all parts of the United States and from foreign coun
We believe it was the seventeenth century dram atist. Phillip Messenger, who wrote, "Death hath a thousand doors to let life out," and the happenings during the past year or so indicate that his observa tion still applies today. For instance take the disasters that happen; they strike without warning. It is impossible to antici pate them; generally the victims are not responsible for them in any way and about all anyone can do in the face of such hazards is to be prepared financially
tries to be used in manufacture of iron and steel
in the event such misfortunes overtake us.
products by plants located in many states of the Union. ,{
An illustration was the disastrous Boston night club fire about a year ago which cost 500 lives. A
Mr. Munson's first association with the Steel
short time before that another disaster struck from
Corporation was through Michigan Limestone & Chemical Company in 1919. He has now completed twenty-five years' service with the Corporation.
the air, at an airplane factory in upper New York State when a plane flying 10,000 feet overhead burst into flames and plunged to earth, crashing through one of the plant buildings and killing eleven
Much of this time was spent at the Calcite Plant so we have a personal interest in him and the work he is doing and look forward to his visits.
Have you read the last issue of U. S. Steel News? The articles on the Christy Park Works, the Manu
facture of Fragmentation Bombs, and Field Wire, are intensely interesting and give the reader an accurate picture of the corporation's contribution to the war effort. As each successive issue of U. S. Steel News is received its readers become better
acquainted and more familiar with the various op erations which go to make up our corporation. Editor Lacher is doing splendid work in correlat ing the various plant operations, and bound vol
umes of these issues of U. S. News should prove very valuable for study and reference.
The Army Medical Corps uses a .portable X-ray
of the firm.
Three days before Christmas a year ago a bus load of employees was homeward bound from a steel plant in western Pennsylvania. An avalanche roared down the mountain side crushing the bus and snuffing out seventeen lives. An explosion of un determined origin late one afternoon last fall re sulted in disaster to a New Jersey war plant killing twelve employees and there have been floods, train wrecks, airplane failures and many more front page catastrophes like these which are startling and in which death and disruption ride high. Less spectacular but just as deadly and causing many times these losses are the day-by-day ordin ary accidents which happen in the home, on the street, at work and at play, and of course there are the ravages of disease.
machine that can be assembled in six minutes and
Death does have a thousand doors indeed. Some
will locate foreign matter in a person in less than
accidents we can't possibly foresee but others we can avoid if, we will but consciously put our minds
one minute.
Keep Your Workplace Clean Precautions are comforting but we, the em ployees, hold the key to the whole situation. Neither
to it. Statistics show that thousands of Americans
needlessly lose their lives annually in accidents that could have been prevented by just a little thoughtfulness.
a fire door, nor a sprinkler system, nor a fire ex tinguisher, nor a pail of water can be careless, ignorant or irresponsible. But on occasion we, you and I, can be.
In many plants a certain amount of oily waste is bound to accumulate. This is potentially a cause of fire. It should be thrown into cans and not allowed
to accumulate anywhere. So often those oily rags and waste materials may be pushed under stairways just to save the little effort necessary to pick them
up and dispose of them properly. It is a proven fact that three out of four spontaneous fires in factories start in rubbish and waste. When pushed into a corner, with a minimum of air, the oil in this ma
terial generates a gas which will eventually ignite and start a roaring fire in short order. Remember we are all soldiers in the Civilian Army and it is up to us to stay alert and prevent fires. Whether it is accidental or not, a fire is still sabotage. Prevent it by good housekeeping on your part.
To avoid that run down feeling, look both ways before leaving1 the curb. 1841
Calcite Docks Greatly Improved Since Early Days Wherever there are ships there must be facilities
for docking them. Since 1911 when stone was first shipped from the port of Calcite. open navigation
The repairs were done by a Calcite dock crew who have had years of experience on the old wood
en piers and are past masters of the art. It is an
has found an almost endless string of ships tying
excellent job and speaks well of the abilty of this
Screenings we carried an article on the repair and fifty-four foot extension to the fines loading dock. Since that time the new boat repair dock pictured above has been completed. This dock originally pro
and highly commended by the vessel men who trade at this port, both from the standpoint of ship
up at our docks for cargoes. In the last issue of crew. These improvements have been well received
vided a breakwater for the tug mooring slip but
since the slip has been enlarged to accommodate the six vessels of the Bradley Transportation Com pany during the winter lay up, it now is known as
the boat repair dock, and houses the shops and equipment now used in boat maintenance and re
pair. The outer or east end of the pier is rounded and provided with adequate mooring facilities for the docking oi vessels. This dock is constructed of sheet piling, back
filled with crushed limestone with the piling cross bound and well tied into the back fill, and capped with concrete. The pier head is well- lighted, and
there is a small house on the outer end to provide shelter for the men who assist on the dock when
it is necessary for a ship to use this pier ill docking.
These repairs make possible excellent dockage for the vessels making this port as well as good protec tion for the boats of the Bradley fleet that winter here. There is also sufficent lighting and good foot ing which are of material benefit, and protection, for the men who work on the docks.
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maneuverability and crew safety. Stone was first shipped from the port of Calcite
in 1912. By the end of this season approximately 20.000 cargoes will have been transported from Cal cite to various ports on the Great Lakes. Present indications are that there will be about 800 dockings
made at the port during the 1944 season. In the early years the old wooden dock facilites were not of the best: at least they can not be com pared with present day docks. The boats would tie up to clusters of wood piling which paralleled the. loading slip. At times some of the boats came in bow first; now of course, all ships are brought in stern first. Pictures of the early days of the plant's op erations and docks used at that time are interesting,
and serve to recall many a troublesome problem which has long since ceased to exist. Tugs have always been available for docking vessels. In the early days of 1914 the steam tug, W. G. Mason, assisted at Calcite and was one of the
outstanding tugs of her time on the Great Lakes. Then there was the Duncan City, a one-time small passenger boat later converted into a tug. Both the Mason and the Duncan City served long and faith-
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itilly at Calcite and were replaced when no longer useful, by the tugs Central. Kellers and the Rogers City which are presently serving the port of Calcite. The Rogers City was built in 1927 by the American
Ship Building Company specifcally for operation at the port of Calcite. There have been many changes along the water front at Calcite since the first cargo of stone was
shipped from this port. We now have adequate dock lacilites to lake care of present operating Conditons but there is little doubt that as lime goes on there will be as many changes and improvements in
the future as there have been in the past, because wherever you find ships you will find docks, and
good business demands that we keep abreast of the
Henry Cort and sister ship breaking ice in Calcite harbor.
The besetting sin of many men is impatience; it is the unwillingness to wait until their experience hears fruit or until their thought has traversed the whole field of fact, before arriving at a final con clusion. This has always been a besetting sin of the race; men have constituted themselves arbiters, and sal in judgment on the universe when their
knowledge include^ only a few facts and covered a very small field. They were ready with the naked
eye to formulate the science of astronomy before the telescope had opened up the heavens to them: they hastened to create for themselves images of
times. Thus there will ever be changes on the water
God before their minds had yet opened to any large
front.
revelation of Him ; they manufactured systems of theology while they were still ignorant of some of
The picture at the top of the first page shows part of the tug and boat lay-up harbor as it now appears.
the most important facts concerning themselves and the world in which they live.
Below, the horizon is dotted with a fleet of ves
sels waiting for limestone cargos, anchored off Port of Calcite in 1929.
On this page, above, is the Str. John YV. Gates at flux dock and Str. II. P. Mcintosh waiting. The breakwater on the west, which is the fines side, was
Bomber cameras are synchronized with bomb re
lease mechanism so that the bombs can be photo graphed at every stage of their flight, and by means
of a flash bomb the target is illuminated at the pre
cise moment when thev strike.
the only protection these boats had in those early days.
Below, left. Str. Hennipiu. the first self unloading boat mi the Great Lakes, loading cement stone at Port of Calcite years ago. and at right the Str.
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Injury Ratios In U. S. Steel Corporation Plants A study of the injury frequency rates of the Dela ware contract companies of the United States Steel
corporation is 29.05%. It is interesting that the severity rates (days lost
company's standing at the half year mark is re
the frequency trend; that is. the steel producing units show a slight increase 1.71 to 1.74 or 1.75% as do the manufacturing units 2.15 to 2.36 or 9.77% and the mines and quarries show a decrease of 6.09
Corporation is most interesting. A chart of each per thousand man hours worked) closely parallels produced on the next page and shows remark able decreases made by some operating companies over their previous records.
The year's figures as of September 30 show the accident frequency rates (injuries per million man hours worked) in the steel producing units of the steel corporation to have raised slightlyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;3.64 to 3.80 with a slight decrease in the number of man hours of exposure. The manufacturing division also shows a slight increase in frequency from 8.02 to 11.46 with a slight decrease in the number of hours of exposure. The mining and limestone companies show a small decrease in frequency rate from 20.53 to 18.99 with a slight increase in the number of hours of exposure. The increase in, frequency over last year to date for all contract companies in the
to 4.99 or 18.05%. Practically all companies in the
latter group show individual decreases over last year's figures. However, the net increase in severity for all companies in the corporation is 3.08%. It is encouraging to note that although, due to the emergency, the pressure is on for increased pro duction and many a young physically strong work man Las been replaced by an older individual, some
who had previously retired, others who are handi capped, and many who are now doing an entirely different type of work than they had been doing previous to the war, the jobs are being done care fully with a minimum of personal injury.
National Safety Congress And Exposition The thirty-third National Safety Congress and Expositon was held in Chicago from October 3rd to 5th of this year. It was the third wartme Con gress. Even though victory against the European aggressors is assured and the day of termination of this part of the conflict is closer at hand the Con gress continued to be a strictly business affair. The efforts and accomplishments of this year's
The Congress exhibitions were of interest with the many ideas given by those agents who sell the tools of safety. The army provided something new and different, the speakers were on a par with Congresses in the past, many new friends were made and all in all the delegates were kept busy
keeping up with the many activities provided by the Congress Committees.
It can be expected that under the leadership of gathering was dedicated to victory. The objective was to help all safety leaders in every field to hold Ned H. Dearborn, newly elected president, that the
down the waste of manpower and material caused by accidents. To give the gallant members of our armed forces the best in equipment and materials at the time and place needed most is a huge task. There have been, and still are, delays in this huge
program because of accidents on the home front. Such a meeting as was just had does inflence the accident trend in our country. Reports throughout
the nation point to better conditions among mem ber companies of the National Safety Council dur ing the past five years.
Preceding the opening of the National Safety Congress there was a general meeting of delegates from the contract companies of the U. S. Steel Cor poration of Delaware. At this meeting the Safety Advisory Committee reported on the procedure of reporting accidents, a Cause and Responsibility Classification with a view to further reducing accidents, and reports and advice on phases of safety work and accident pre vention.
Further information was given in connection with the Reinstatement of Returned Veterans, Safety Records and Programs and the treatment of the
many common problems of safety departments in all industrial organizations. This meeting was surely of interest to all and an excellent start toward the program of the National Safety Congress on the three following days. 1844
National Safety Council in coming years will ex hibit powerful influence in the Safety field. Too, we can expect that our own organization, the United States Steel Corporation, will continue to be one of the leaders among the many industries with mem bership in the council. The Feel Of Success The line that divides pain from joy is extremely fine. You have to get close to pain before you ex perience pleasure. For instance, food tastes best when you are hungry. The $5 bill which is found on the street by the penniless man exults him more than the $50,000 profit made by the millionaire. Human beings are hard to satisfy. The father who seeks to spare his children all the struggle thereby deprives them of the zest of life, because joy is the product of victory over obstacles. The mistake that fathers make is in thinking that eco nomic independence is the source of happiness. The source of happiness is the fight and the winning of independence. The man who becomes economically independent through his own efforts, and has won out in a hard game, enjoys the feeling of security which is in contrast with his early sense of in security and weakness. The feel of success and victory is one of the most delightful of all sensations, and,unfortunately, no father, though he be as rich as Rockefeller, can pass this on to his son.
TOTAL ALL COMPANIES
(RANKED ON 1944 FREQUENCY RATES)
ZJ
ZD
FIRST SIX MONTHSâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1944
COMPARATIVE INJURY STANDINGS
TOTAL MANUFACTURING COS. National Tube
Columbia Steel (Manufacturing) American Steel & Wire
Tennessee Coal, Iron & R. R. (Mfg.)
Carnegie-Illinois Steel Tubular Alloy Steel Universal Atlas & Atlas Lumnite
U. S. Steel Supply American Bridge
Oil Well Supply & Cia Consolidada Federal Shipbuilding & D. D. United States Steel Products
Virginia Bridge TOTAL MINING & LIMESTONE COS.
Michigan Limestone & Chemical Oliver Iron Mining
Pittsburgh Limestone Universal Exploration
Tenn. C. I. & R. R. (Mining) U. S. Coal & Coke H. C. Frick Coke
Columbia Steel (Mining)
STATISTICAL DEPARTMENT
UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION OF DELAWARE
CO
U^&haxtms,nt
^Joxs.man ox Gatiiain
BLASTING CREWS
_____
Walter Pilarski
CARPENTER SHOP
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Chas. Hoffman
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Thomas Kelley
DRILLS
DRILLS
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ELECTRICAL CREWS
MILL
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POWER HOUSE
SHOVELS
SHOVELS
Frank Reinke
Anthony Mulka
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George C. Wing
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TRACKS TRACKS
John Dembny
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Peter Giovangorio
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TRANSPORTATION
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YARD _ _ _ _ _ - - - -
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BUFFALO PLANT
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-
-
-
-
DETROIT DOCK _ _ _ _ _ _ _
STR. T. W. ROBINSON
STR. B. H. TAYLOR
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_
_
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Victor Koch C. C. Eldridge
Otto Zempel
Capf. Arthur Cook Chief Frank Lamp
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STR. CARL D. BRADLEY _
Fred LaLonde
John Modrzynski
TRANSPORTATION
TUGS
Leon Ruell
George Mintz E. B. Metzen
Capt. F. F. Pearse Chief John Sparre
Capt. C. R. McQuinn Chief Guy LaBounty
Capt. Donald E. Nauts Chief Thomas Suttle
STR. CALCITE
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Capt. Leo Moll
Chief Chas. Frederick
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G. I. Joe Is Coming Back To His Job
cation was interrupted. Generally, men under 25 years of age are considered as having had their education interrupted.
The Government will pay not more than $500.00 per year lor tuition, laboratory, library and other similar fees. The veteran is also to receive a sub
sistence allowance of $50.00 a month if he has no
dependents. If he has a wife or other dependents, he receives $75.00 per month. This is paid while he is pursuing a course in school and during regular holidays or leaves not exceeding 30 days in a year. A veteran may apply for education not later than two years after the end of the war.
Another privilege for the veteran is that he may convert and keep in force his Government Life In surance.
Congress has passed a statute covering the reem ployment of Veterans of World War il who left their jobs to enter the Armed Services. The administration of the act is vested with the
Selective Service Board in each community, whose duty it is to see that the returning veteran is reem ployed. According to the act. veterans who previously
held a permanent position are entitled to that posi tion or one of like seniority status and pay. provid ing the_\- are able to do the work and if they apply
for reemployment within forty days after their honorable discharge from the Armed Forces. They need not start work within that time, but they must apply for employment by then.
A veteran who is unable to perform his previous duties is to be given consideration of other employ ment which may be available. An employer may not discharge a veteran who is reemployed for a period of one year without just cause.
The act provides that G. I. Joe accumulates seniority while he has been away, just the same as if he had remained on his job. The law definitely states that the veteran gets his job back even though an employee with a great er number of years of seniority is holding the job when G. I. Joe returns, and further provides, that
another employee with greater seniority may not replace the veteran once he is back on his old job for at least one year's time. The (â&#x20AC;˘'. I Bill of Rights is also considerate of the man who has been in the Service:
Veterans who have received a base service pay of less than $200.00 per mouth receive a musteringo.ttt pay. Those who have been in the service less than 60
days receive $100.00 which is paid upon discharge. Service of over 60 days in the United States re ceives $200.00. One hundred dollars is paid on dis charge; the other $100.00 a month later.
Service of over 60 days, including Foreign Serv ice, receives $300.00. One hundred dollars is paid on discharge: the balance is paid in two $100.00 pay ments in the next two months.
The Government is also going to take care of those men who entered the service and whose edu
Improvement loans to a veteran are also avail able with the government guaranteeing one-half of the loan up to $2,000.00. Thus, if a veteran wants to borrow $2,000.00 to purchase a farm, a home or a business, the government will guarantee $1,000.00 of the loan. 11 the loan is $4,000.00. the government will guarantee $2,000.00 of the amount. However, if the loan is $5,000.00. the amount of the guarantee remains at $2,000.00.
Disabled veterans may also apply for pensions, and unemployed veterans may receive Unemploy
ment Compensation, but benefits may not be dupli cated. For example, a veteran may not draw at one and the same time a full pension, a full subsistence
allowance for education and full unemployment benefits.
While benefits for the returning veteran are many, our greatest pleasure will be to have our boys back home with us and we hope that will be soon. We are all awaiting the return of G. I. Joe and are planning to make his future as happy and pleasant as possible.
A man's friendships are as interesting as he is. His most satisfactory friends perhaps are the au thors of the stories he reads, his favorite baseball
players, his favorite actors on the screen or stage. He is loyal to those friends. He will take up the tight lor any one of them if someone ventures a criticism. A sarcastic remark about one of them is
promptly resented. He gives them a loyalty that he does not realize.
These arc particularly perfect friends because they are constantly performing1 feats impossible
to their admirer. They are never disagreeable, they never ask him to dull parties, tell him long tiresome stories or try to borrow his money. They are dream friends and. like other dreams, are pleasant and happy.
All too often his other friends impose on him. bore him. annoy him with their lack of perfection. Perhaps they become too intimate and he knows too many of their weaknesses and how few are their strengths.
Perhaps somewhere in between these two ex tremes lies the perfection of true friendship. A re lationship born of years of association and appre ciation of those finer qualities which go to make up human character and personality draws indi viduals into harmonious accord. 1847
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Pvt. John Gregory
Pvt. Clarence Eldridge
T-4 Raymond Grigg and Sgt. Norman Gri^
Walter Tidgetske AS pU
Martin Gabrysiak AS
Pvt. Walter Adams Jr.
ik
& v
Cpl. Erhardt Grambau
Mrs. Leonard Haselhuhn painstakingly prepares boxes to send to Lawrence who is in the South Pa
cific area with the 182nd Infantry Division. Law rence was employed as a waiter on the Str. T. W. Robinson prior to his induction. Mr. Haselhuhn is a locomotive brakeman, and son Norman is em
ployed as a cook aboard the Str. W. F. White.
Active in community affairs, Mrs. Louis Friedrich lakes time to send parcels to her two sons in service, William and Louis Jr. William worked in the lab oratory of the Calcite Plant before his induction and is now an aviation cadet.
Bill was home on
furlough recently from California ami is at present assigned to a base in Arizona for advanced training.
Mothers' Of Servicemen In the Summer issue of "Screenings" was featured pictures of employees ivith sons in
service.
This article teas intended to show what efforts are made on the home front to
wards victory. And in the home front activities we cannot overlook ihe women whose untiring efforts are responsible for a great portion of our success. The mothers shoivn
on this page are typical of the hundreds in the community who are helping in the work and sacrifice brought on by the war. Writing letters to her sous in service takes up a great deal of Mrs. Maude O'Toole's time.
Those
letters mean so much to Ralph, who is somewhere
in France with the 795th Ordnance Company.
Ralph
was employed in the Yard Department before en listing in the army. Mrs. O'Toole has another son
One ol the most pleasant experiences for men overseas is to receive a package from home with their favorite cookies, some extra smokes and a
few small personal itemsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a touch of home.
Mrs.
Leo O'Connor is shown wrapping a box for James, who is stationed in Italy.
James worked in the Mill
m serviceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Lawrence, who we understand, is pre- loading crew until his' induction in April of 1942. paring to return to overseas duty with the Seabees.
Mr. O'Connor is employed as quarry electrician
Home Ownership Company bouses are being sold to employees.
An old slogan used by Savings Banks "Great Oaks from Little Acorns Grow" may have many
applications and may be used with reference to mat ters other than banking. In this instance the slogan can be applied to an
idea. Not long ago. one of our employees expressed the desire to purchase one of the company-owned homes.
The idea began to grow, and the company began
to make inquiries as to other employees who might be interested in buying a home. The result of these inquiries disclosed that a large number of employees desired to invest in homes of their own.
It is certainly gratifying to note that so many of the employees are inclined to own their own homes. A home is the one substantial investment
that cannot be questioned.
After these inquiries had begun to crystali/.e. the demand of employees was so great for homes ol their own that immediate steps were taken to ar
range For the sale of all the homes in the Tank Addi tion. The lots were surveyed and staked and prices were figured on each parcel according to the num ber of feet in each lot and the number of square feet in each house. This seemed to be the only fair
manner in which to arrive at the sales price. The
calculation of prices on the homes also involved the overall plan to place them at an attractive sales figure, one that would be somewhat below a fair market value for sale to the company employees of the various homes. These homes were
first
offered
to those em
Thus, the thought of one employee to own a home of his own grew into a plan whereby thirty-
two employees are now proud possessors of prop erty that they now call their own.
The sale of this group of homes was a stimulant to other employees who were also desirous of pur chasing property.
This prompted many inquiries as to whether the company would release additional homes for pur chase by employees. Wheels were again set in motion, and arrange
ments have now been made whereby the group of homes on Second Street is now available to em
ploy ec-s.
The same method of pricing has been used with a view of keeping the sales price below the lair market value of the several properties for sale to company employees only.
Employees who now occupy the property are be ing offered the first opportunity to purchase the home in which they have been living. In the event that the family now occupying the home does not
wish to purchase it. the property will next be offer ed to any employee living within that group. Then should any of the homes still be available, they will be offered to any employee.
Employees who have made purchases at this time are congratulated upon becoming home own
ers. The possession of a home is certainly a good foundation for every family, and we know that
every new home owner cannot help but have a definite feeling of pride with his new acquisition.
So. we see where an acorn of thought of one em ployees who were occupying the property. Within a ployee to have his own home has resulted in many very few days, the entire group of thirty-two homes cmplovces being proud possessors ol property that was sold.
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they can definitely call HOME, The picture at the top of the previous page show's the Tank Addition homes sold to employees. Lower left and right we have the one story ami one
and a half story type homes on 2nd Street for sale.
Improved Highway To Alpena A drive from Rogers City to Alpena on L'S-23 is truly a pleasure these days, not only because u\ the
infrequent opportunity to take it, due to gasoline rationing, but because of the picturesque scenery which was always present along the way and the smooth riding, dustless highway which has just come into being. This highway, thirty miles in length from Rogers City to the Alpena county line was surfaced with gravel for many years and, like all such highways, was bumpy and dusty in dry weather and muddy and slippery in wet weather. Maintenance costs for this type of road are consid erable; in fact, this particular stretch cost approxi mately $30,000 a year to maintain. The new seal coat which was applied late this summer cost approximately $71,000. Its construction, a job which was well done under the supervision of
Superintendent Roy Dueltgen. required a good road bed, two courses of tar and a seal of tar or asphalt. The base course consists of a coating of hot tar ap plied by a large sprayer directly to the road bed. Over the tar is spread evenly a layer of one-half inch crushed limestone. The second" course is identical with the base course. The top course is another coating of tar or asphalt over which is spread a layer of one-quarter inch limestone. The entire surlace is then rolled to compact the limestone and tar leaving a smooth hard surface. This new improvement was built under contract
by Marsniau and Tabor who started the project on August 17 and brought it to completion on Septem ber If). A period of only four weeks was needed to complete the entire job. The limestone, which was furnished by the Michigan Limestone & Chemical
Company, was hauled by truck from the plant directly to the job. A total of 10.980 tons of y2" and ,'4" limestone was used and it can be said that this stone made a beautiful job and is highly recom
mended for this work by the contractor and high way engineer. The maintenance of this new seal coat has been
nothing since construction and will be very little in the future as compared to its predecessor, the
gravel surface. It is quite likely that there will be some frost heave in spots due to poor soil in the sub grade; however, repairs to such spots are easily made in this type of surface. A primary asset of this surface is its ability to withstand rain and wet weather and give satisfactory riding qualities with no need of maintenance.
While this new construction has given us a great ly improved highway, it should be borne in mind that Highway Commissioner Ziegler stresses that this is a temporary improvement until after the war when concrete will replace it as soon and as fast as possible.
We Must Rely On Others Some people are loaded with useless information
which they assume gives them the right to patron ize and insult others who are not so sophisticated. City people smile at the seeming lack of grace of country folk, yet when a farmer mounts a culti vator or drives a six-horse team he is all grace. fitting himself perfectly to his task.
'Die speed and ingenuity of a steam fitter hanging pipes fascinates one. as does the skill of a carpenter who can hang a door, or a watchmaker who can repair a watch. This is a day of specialization, and few of us can
do many things for ourselves. We are forced to rely on others each day of our lives. Amid the complexity of modern life, to assume superiority is folly.
Things don't turn up in this world until soniebody turns them down.
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The American Red Cross Has Won The Esteem Of All
To tell what the American Red Cross has done
Because of
available
working space all
surgical
dressings were made by the workers in Rogers
throughout the world since the start of World War II would fill pages and pages. This organization
City.
has won the esteem and praise of thousands in every corner of the globe. It is amazing that such can
A list of work done and items made since the call for volunteers in 1940 is :
be done and done so well until we glance at the
small operating units of the ReA Cross. These units are made up of your friends, neighbors and relatives who give tireless efforts. This is the answer to why the Red Cross has done what it has and is doing today.
The Local Chapter has always had exceptional support in the annual roll call. We have bowed
Surgical dressings. 282.000.
Surgical dressings for O.C.D.. sponges. 3,977; abdominal pads, 42; triangular bandages, 100; ap plicators, 900; muslin bandages, 26; cotton balls, 3 lbs.; kit bags, 699. Knitting lor Army and Xavy: sweaters. 2H^:
socks, 40 pairs; gloves. 88 pairs; wristlets. 91 pairs: mufflers, 123; helmets. 360, watch caps. 54. Knitting for Civilian and Refugee Relief: sweat
and taken the honors for many years when it comes to giving of money. With the advent of global
ers, 318; beanies, 5; shawls. 34; knitted suits. 10;
war we were asked to give time, effort and money.
socks. 5 pairs; alghans. 3.
Again we can be proud that the local folks came
Materials for Army and Navy Hospitals: bed shirts. ^^: pajamas, 8; hot water bag covers, 24; bed pan covers. Id: cushions and covers. 15: bed side bags. 29; bed jackets. 2H; bathrobes. 34. Foreign War Relief Materials: layettes. 92; dresses and skirts. 514: overalls. 62; operating
through with an abundance of each. To write words about deeds is often of little in
terest to all.
To name the deeds and present facts
and figures is something we do understand, We think you will be especially interested in these items that your labor has produced and your chapter has done.
Under Volunteer Service approximately two hun dred seventy-five volunteer workers were enlisted to help fill quotas of the description listed below. Of this number, one hundred seventy-live were
from Rogers City and the remainder from I'osen. Met/.. Hawks. Millersburg. Ocqueoc and Onaway.
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gowns. 20: hospital bed shirts. 68; pajamas, 298; night gowns. 38; women's slips, 197: blouses. 166; shirts (men and boys). 211 ; layettes, for local use. 24: pneumonia jackets for local use. 30. Essentially this is the accomplishment of the Rv<\ Cross Chapter on this program.
On order at present is a knitting quota ol X7, pairs of white bed socks and a kit bag quota ol two
hundred eighty-eight. Materials furnished by the National Red Cross are those for surgical dressings. Foreign War Re lief articles, all yarn for knitting and materials for making kit bags. Materials purchased by the local chapter are contents for kit bags, supplies for Army and Navyhospital items, O.C.D. surgical dressings, layettes and pneumonia jackets. The handling, packaging and shipping of these articles was a task in itself.
Those in charge of the different sections of this volunteer work have the highest praise for the co operation given in making this program so effec tive.
We hope this short summary will enlighten our readers on what the Red Cross chapter is doing for a world at war and suffering. Endless hours have been spent to make this program a success. We wish that it were possible to name individuals and present pictures of all who have done so nobly. The pictures of workers shown in these columns were taken casually to give our readers some back ground on what their friends and neighbors are doing. This work has been a showing of the humane spirit found in a people who do not wish war but are working for good will among men. In the group picture above we have. 1st page, left to right. Mrs. M. II. Nester, Asst. Chairman Sur
To those of us living on the Great Lakes, the ("oast Guard service has become a familiar part of our environment. With their lighthouses, life-sav ing equipment and vigilance, these units have aided in the safety of Great Lakes freighters which move the world's largest tonnages. As special war time measures, the Coast Guard stations were delegated the duties of shore patrol, waterfront protection from sabotage and inspection
gical Dressings; Mrs. H. Boutin, Asst. Chairman Packing; Mrs. J. H. Meharg. Chairman Sewing; Mrs. F. LaLonde, Chairman Packing; Mrs. F. F. Pearse, Group Leader Surgical Dressings; Mrs. 1). of ship's personnel for alien and questionable char Monroe. Chairman Kit Bags; Mrs. L. A. Linn. Asst. acters. The Hammond Station performed these Chairman of Production; Mrs. P. J. Lynch. Asst. duties at the Port of Calcite and maintained contin Chairman Sewing; Mrs. R. Minton, Group Leader uous patrol of dock and facilities from 1942 until Surgical Dressings: Mrs. R. Flagg, Chairman of October of this year. Knitting: Mrs. G. Jones, Chairman of Production
Corps; Mrs. R. Rains. Asst. Chairman Knitting; Mrs. I. L. Clymer. Chairman of Volunteer Service. Not present. Mrs. C. F. Plat/, Chairman of Sur gical Dressings.
The four groups on the adjoining pages are busy local workers who have done a great work in our
Red Cross Chapter for many many months.
The duties of issuing identification cards, finger
printing and miscellaneous reports have always been done efficiently by the Coast Guard personnel, and the cooperation given to local residents, and em ployees and management of Bradley Transportation and Michigan Limestone Companies is appreciated. Our compliments to the officers and enlisted per sonnel of the Hammond Station for the services
A leader is anyone who has two characteristics: first, he is going somewhere: second, he is able to presuade other people to go with him.
which they so effectively rendered. In the accompanying photograph is the Com manding Officer James Buford, CBM. Officer In
Charge Ralph Thompson CBM. Station Machinist Gordon Higgins. MoMM 1-C.
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Your 1944 Income Tax It is no doubt a headache to you, to say the least. The best thing we can say for it is that it helps to make a head ache for Adolph Schickelgruber as well. Let us analize it. signed to simplify the paper work involved in com puting income tax payments. Many important changes have been made in the tax law and these
computed by the Treasury Department. If your withholding deductions are less than the taxes clue, you will receive a bill which must be paid within 30 days after the date of mailing. If your withholding
will be indicated and explained herewith;
deductions exceed the tax due, you will receive a
The Individual Income Tax Act of 1944 is de
What are the main features of the new act?
refund.
The most important changes, so far as wage
amount of taxes deducted from your pay will almost
How do I get a Withholding Receipt ? Before January 31, 1945, your employer will give you two copies of Form W-2, Withholding Receipt. You will file the orignal with the Collector of in ternal Revenue, and keep the duplicate for your
equal the actual amount of taxes you will owe the
record.
Government at the end of 1945. Other changes in
If you cannot qualify for computation by the Treasury Department you must file Form 1040. 1. If your income was over $5,000.00 or 2. If you received over $100.00 from wages not subject to withholding, from dividends, or from in
earners are concerned, have been made in the with
holding provisions. Beginning with January 1, 1945. new withholding brackets will be used and the
clude :
1. 2. 3. 20%
Elimination of the Victory Tax. Reduction of the Normal Tax from 6% to 3%. An increase in the Surtax rates, which will be for the first $2,000.00 of income.
4. Changes in credits for dependents. Each de pendent has a $500.00 deduction. 5. Elimination of the Declaration of Estimated
Tax for all persons whose wages are less than $5,000.00 a year. -
6. A provision that the earnings of minor chil dren are not taxable to the parents, however, if the minor child earns $500.00 or more he must file a separate return.
If your taxes are withheld you must file an in come tax return.
terest, or
3. If you received any income other than wages, dividends or interest, and your total income was over $500.00.
Any one who qualifies to use the Withholding Receipt as his return, also has the option of using Form 1040 instead. This would be to his advantage
if he has allowable deductions exceeding 10% of his income. A person with income of less than $5,000.00 who uses Form 1040, mayr use the -tax table there provided, which is a simpler method. What if I still owe the half of the "Unforgiven"
All persons whose income is $500.00 or more will 1942 Tax? be required to file an income tax return. Except The Collector of Internal Revenue will send you for the changes in the withholding provisions, this a bill before March 15, 1945. You do not indicate new Act applied to taxable years beginning after this amount on your 1944 return. December, 1943. In other words, you wall pay new
Must I file Declaration of Estimated Tax in 1945 ?
rates on your 1944 income, but the new withhold ing rates will apply to wages paid on or after January 1, 1945.
If your income from wages will exceed $5,000.00 for the year, plus $500.00 for each exemption other than your own, or if your income from sources other than wages will exceed $100.00 for the year, and your total income is $500.00 or more, then you- must
What forms will the taxpayer use?
You may use the Withholding Receipt (Form W-2) furnished by your employer, as your income tax return, if your total income is less than $5,000.00 consisting wholly of wages shown on Withhold ing Receipts, or of such wages and not more than $100.00 of other wages, dividends, and interest. In this case, your tax return may be extremely simple. All you need to do is: 1. Answer several questions printed on your Withholding Receipt. 2. List your dependents. 3. Attach all your withholding receipts. 4. Sign a statement that the receipts include all your income. Once this statement is filed, your taxes will be 1854
file such a declaration. This is due March 15, June
15, Sept. 15, or on the following January 15th, de pending on when the above requirements are first met.
You will receive the following credits and de ductions :
The "normal tax" standard deduction is $500.00. The "surtax" exemptions are $500.00 for yourself; $500.00 for your wife if a joint return is filed, or if a separate return is filed, but the latter has no gross income; and $500.00 for each dependent (whose gross income is less than $500.00.) In addition every taxpayer is entitled to certain other deductions, i.e., for state taxes, interest on personal loans,
charitable contributions, extraordinary medical ex pense, etc. The tax table for incomes under $5,000.00 automatically allows about 10% of your income for such deductions. But a taxpayer who uses Form 1040 may elect to take an '"optional standard deduc tion" instead of the separate items mentioned. A taxpaper whose "adjusted gross income" is over $5,000.00 may take a flat deduction of $500.00 in
Have You Written G. I. Joe
stead of the individual deductions.
What changes have been made in the withholding provisions? The rates, exemptions and the exemption certifi cate have all been changed. The new withholding rates become effective on or after January 1. 1945, and they do not apply to wages paid in 1944. The withholding deductions will be made in one of two ways:
1. Either by using "bracket tables." 2. Or by using "percentage method." The bracket rates are more nearly exact than those in effect in 1943 and 1944. The "percentage method" is so complicated, with varying percent ages on different amounts of earnings, that very few employers will use it. Must 1 file an exemption certificate?
Yes. Before December 1, 1944. you must give your employer a new Withholding Exemption cer tificate (Form W-4) on which you list all the ex emptions you claim. Later if the number of your dependents change so as to reduce the number of
Have you been doing your bit? I lave you written that boy in service lately? Remember that fellow who left some time ago?â&#x20AC;&#x201D;well, he's still in there pitching, lie's still waiting for those letters and he would enjoy some pictures. Flave you sent him some?
Remember your G I Joe is human, lit- likes pic
tures. He has an eye for the pretty girl, especially the pin-up variety, but he prefers pictures of home and the family. Even though wifie can't compete with the glamour girls, she is still the sweetest girl on earth and although Mom does take a size 42, she will always be his first love. Homesickness is the one disease that gives out
gallant nurses and doctors much trouble. Thousands
your exemptions, you must give your employer a new certificate in 10 days. If the number of exemp tions increases you may furnish a new certificate. How many exemptions shall I claim? You may claim one exemption for yourself, and
of our men suffer acutelv from it. While letters and
one for your husband or wife (unless he or she is
are the ones most treasured. Your photographic technique may not he so good but your fighter isn't
claiming his or her own exemption), and one for
snapshots from home won't always cure this dis ease, they help. FilMs may be difficult to obtain these days but they can be had. We are told that the informal poses
each dependent. If you are single, you may claim one exemption, plus one for each dependent you may have. A dependent is a person, regardless of age. closely related to you. over half of whose sup port is contributed by you. and who has an income
going to criticize your style. He'll be too glad to get a picture of the kiddies playing in the yard, sweet
of his own of less than $500.00.
used to live.
Home From Overseas Duty Home again and glad of it! Pfc. Glenn Wenzel was employed as a drill helper for Michigan Lime stone & Chemical Company from May 12. 1941. until he entered the army November 11. 1942. Glenn was assigned to the infantry for thirteen weeks
basic training at Cainp Walters. Texas. Then from
heart with a new- hair-do or Mom with his favorite
pie or Dad with Fido out for a stroll. Send him pic tures that will take him right back home where he Yes. any G I Joe will trade any of his pictures of Paris. Rome. Tokyo or Berlin for a picture of Mom
and Pop on the back porch. Have you written your G I Joe lately?
We are told that the human eye registers de ceptively to the sensation of speed, so that high
Speeds seem slow after the eye has accustomed
a camp near Greenville, Pa., on to California, he
itself to higher ones.
boarded a ship with a field pack on his back and a barracks bag over his shoulder. His company sailed
cases of deaths of persons who stepped out of auto
for the Southwest Pacific and Glenn had ten months
70 miles an hour, because they believed the car was
of the heat and discomfort of the South I'acific isles.
stopping.. It is dangerous particularly in city traf fic to attempt to estimate the Speed of your car by the eye or sensation of motion. It is regretable that with present-day limitations, restricted driving and speeds, that automobile accidents continue to take
During this overseas duty he was hospitalized be cause of acne and later returned to the States where
he is receiving further treatment at the Crile Gen eral Hospital. Cleveland. Ohio. Glenn has been home on sick leave, and with the
treatment he is receivng we trust he will soon re gain his health and be prepared to resume normal activities again. Money hoarders take efficiency from industry.
There have been recorded
mobiles going 35 miles an hour, after driving 60 and
a tremendous toll in American lives.
Though there is no scorched earth policy in America, fire annually destroys between $75,000.000 and $100,000,000 worth of farm property, ac cording to the National Safety Council. 1855
The infected person may not remember when he first became ill. so mild may be the early symptoms. The disease should lie suspected if there is a fever of unknown origin, especially if the patient is in a bettor condition than would be expected from height ami duration of the fever.
Common symptoms are sweating, fatigue, dis comfort, headache, loss of appetite, pain in the body or limbs, constipation, chills, enlargment of the spleen. Acute pain may also be present. The fever may last from one to three weeks and may be fol lowed by a normal temperature interval of the same 1 ngth. This alternation may occur for months in an
Things To Remember About Bang's Disease (Infectuous Abortion)
irregular way.
Diagnosis of undulant fever is usually confirmed in the laboratory by blood reactions, blood cultures,
Effect on Human Health. —The health of the
urine cultures, and a skin reaction which is similar
human race is a very important asset and obviously anything which may adversely affect human health should be given careful consideration. It has been established that undulant fever is produced by B.
to the well-known tuberculin test. Prevention and Control.—Milk is our most nearly
cattle.
perfect food. The consumption of pasteurized milk has enormously increased during the past decade. This great gain is largely due to the recognition by dairymen and the public that properly pasteurized
The following are just a few figures to show the growing number of cases of undulant fever reported
such as typhoid, tuberculosis, diphtheria, scarlet
Abortus, the genu that causes Hang's disease in
in the United States. In 1926, 4(> cases were report ed; in 1927, 217; 1928. 649; 1929. 952 cases; in 1930.
1420; in 1931, 1351 ; 1932. 1326; in 1933. 1659: and in
milk is safe milk. There are many other diseases
fever, infantile paralysis, dysentery, septic sore throat and summer diarrhea of infants which may be transmitted through raw milk. Undulant fever
1934. 7000 cases.
merely provides another argument to prove to
C"i>st of the Disease. — Obviously the prevalence of Bang's disease has a direct bearing on the cost
doubters the great value of pasteurization in the
of the disease to Michigan as a whole. A federal re
prevention of disease. It is indeed fortunate that the preventive measure of pasteurization is so easily
port, covering the testing of 10.332 herds containing
available.
124..S2S cattle and located in all parts of Michigan.
shows 34.2 per cent of the herds and 12.3 per cent of the cattle were infected. This disease causes an
annual loss to Michigan dairy farmers of more than $5,000,000. There is no medicine or combination of materials known to be a cure for Bang's disease. Undulant Fever.—I'ndulaut fever is a germ dis
ease caused by the Brucella organisms. The disease in man is characterized by fever, muscular pains. aches, weakness, mental depression.
The disease is a public health problem of consid erable importance. It causes much illness and loss of life. Disahilty may continue for as long as two years and in many cases longer. Diagnosis is often difficult except with the aid of laboratory tests and for this reason undulant fever has escaped being charged with its full re
sponsibility for illness and death. In the State of Iowa health authorities consider undulant fever to
be nearly as great a public hazard as typhoid fever. The drinking of raw milk infected with Brucella' germs is not the only way in which people may get undulant lever. Because of the nature of their occu
pation, soflte persons may acquire the disease
through direct contact with infected animals or in slaughtering such animals.
Early Signs and Symptoms. -The disease in man as contracted from cattle produces a prolonged fever. It is commonly of a recurring or intermittent type and not usually undulant. or wave-like. The incubation period is subject to great varia tions— from one week to four months or longer. 185c
For urban dwellers it is a simple matter to insist
on adequate pasteurization of all milk and dairy products. For those persons who live on farms, or in small communities where pasteurization is not
yet practiced, home pasteurization may be carried out by placing the milk in an aluminum vessel and heating it to 155° F.. stirring constantly. The vessel should then be set immediately in cold water and the stirring should lie continued until the milk is
cool. In pasteurizing plants milk is heated at a tem perature of between 143" F. and 145" F.. held at that temperature for thirty (30) minutes and immedi ately cooled to SO" F. or lower. Diphtheria germs are killed at 131" F, streptococci at 134" F.; typhoid germs at 137 F.; germs of tuberculosis and undu lant lever at 139' F.
Rogers City has at present five dealers delivering approximately 1.100 quarts of milk daily. These consist of three plants selling pasteurized and two producer-distributors selling raw milk, which means 7o';< of all milk sold in Rogers City is pas teurized and 22% is sold in the raw form.
Six years ago only one dealer sold pasteurized milk and four sold raw milk.
All boats which dock at the Michigan Limestone
•Iv Chemical Company's dock and purchase milk to be consumed on these boats are furnished pasteur ized milk only. It is highly dangerous to purchase raw cream from an uninspected source and manufacture same into butler as on a recent test by the C S. Depart ment of Agriculture about 5% of all herds in
Presque Isle County were found to be affected with Bang's disease.
tors and seem to be preparing plenty of acreage for next season.
necessarily
Limestone comes up wherever one goes, and to
mean the use of disinfectants. Nature has provided some very good disease germ destroyers. Sunlight,
day I was out to tools over the sand and gravel situ
Sanitation. — Sanitation
does
not
fresh air. moisture elimination, and cleanliness are
enemies of the germ. Sunlight will kill a Bang's disease germ located in a field in one or two days, but such a germ imbedded in a dark, moist place in a barn may live for months. Conclusion.—As a safeguard, use only pasteur ized milk and dairy products. For the general public there need be no undulant fever.
Truly, this great American industry working shoulder to shoulder with public health authorities, is helping America toward that day prophesied by the Psalmist: "There shall be no more thence
An infant of days, nor an old man That hath not filled his days; For the child shall die an
Hundred years old." —District Health Dept. No. 4. C. M. Killmar. Sanitarian.
From Captain Herman Steinke The following is a letter received from Herman Steinke who is serving in France: Last week when the Screenings came, it was the most welcome issue I've yet received overseas. It was the first mail other than letters that had reach ed me in France. When I came into the heart of
France, weeks after the battle, and had my first glass of champagne. 1 had to stand in silence to ask myself what 1 had done to earn the luxury of
my life over here. In Normandy I visited two of our cemeteries with their endless rows of while crosses
and dog tags. 1 saw the grave of Gen. Theodore Roosevelt, just another cross among thousands. I like France very much and would like to visit all of it. Its straight, tree-lined roads are the most
beautiful I've ever seen. Tin- people are friendly and seem most happy to have us here. I don't be lieve there will be any starvation, for most of this year's crops will feed the people here first. The sugar beet crop seems very large, potatoes and veg etables are plentiful, and apples are as endless as the earth. Clothing is rationed but it's beautiful, and smartly made, and the French women really know their dress, make-up and perfumes. There is plenty of wine and many kinds, cognac. champagne, beer. The two serious shortages, as far as demand goes, and supplies are. non-existent, are cigarets and gasoline. Fuel is scarce but.there seem to be plenty of forests and big wood cutting projects are operating now. French shops are full of pro ducts unobtainable in England and perhaps the U. S. The answer seems to be that the French denied
themselves nothing when they got into the war, and the Nazis allowed much ordinary "non-essen tial" work to go on. They seem to have about three
dozen daily papers available and the London Daily Mail's Paris edition. The land seems to be excellent
and level. Farmers use oxen, horses, and some trac
ation. My guide was a civil affairs man. British citizen, who has lived in France for 48 years, the last four inside Nazi barbed wire, till the Americans
came along a couple of weeks ago. There is little good gravel around except in the bottom of the Seine. It's dug up by bucket dredges, washed and screened in a floating plant, and the stockpiles are in the river until loaded on barges, so the best aggregates we found have a forty fot.it strip of water between them and the river bank, so we must be satisfied to leave them there.
We live in a former (ierman camp in the best style we've had yet. such as no U. S. camp at home ever
offers.
These Nazis had nothing but tile best and
ol course kept the production of fine office fur niture, cooking equipment, bedding, etc., going, to continuously improve their own set-up. have steam
heat, tiled showers and
Barracks
washrooms,
clothing" lockers for every man. Bottles lie around by the truckload. along with pictures of Hitler,
Coering. and others of the gang. The only indica tion ol a shortage of any kind is that there areplenty of empty rabbit hutches, so they must have raised them for meat. Our camp also has a fine concrete duck pond, fenced in steel, about twelve
feet high. The Nazis used steel lavishly, and even some beds are built of heavy strap steel and weigh over 300 lbs each.
1 have one. and its not bad with
a mattress and our own duck down sleeping bags.
Our food is excellent here, and much better pre pared than in England because we have smaller squadron messes. In fact, men state in their letters that they now have the best food they've seen in the Army.
We have chicken tomorrow and had it
Monday. You know, we even got away from the British marmalade here, and how good that was. It was always disgusting to eat extremely bitter British orange marmalade. We "leased" them good oranges, they "loaned" us the canned peelings as marmalade. Put now we have 100 percent Amer ican rations, which means wdiite bread too. I think, though, we will always have a good word for bread made from England's "National Flour"—it always tasted good.
Well, before 1 close let me tell you what my two roomates and I are doing tonight.
We have some
Benedictine and 3 Star Hennessey cognac which are put together, burn the top and inhale the beautiful aromatic blue flame.
As much as France has lost
and suffered, she still is LaBelle France. If her luxuries are her weakness we seem to like it that way. We feel certain that the French will be our
friends after the war is finally over, and we hope to make sure that her tragedies of 1914 and 1940 will never be repeated.
I hank you lor keeping the Screenings coming through. Give my regards to all the men and writeagain. Sincerely, Captain Herman Steinke 1857
News Items From The Buffalo Plant By Our Plant Reporter
Along With News Stories Of Interest To Us Our congratulations to the Power House Depart ment of the .Michigan Limestone & Chemical Co..
at Rogers City on completion of their twenty year Safety Record with no lost-time accidents.
Records
of this nature are not just happening; they have to be made.
We saw Ed (Hayseed) Spillman peddling for dear life down the road after fixng a fiat tire on the Station Wagon. It seems he has taken serious interest in this dairy business. On the 26th of July, the office force and rain went
Our record at the Buffalo plant was broken in out to Chestnut Ridge Park, (we keep pretty steady
August, 1943, but since then we have passed a four teen month period without a lost-time accident. The boys are safety-minded and trying earnestly to set a new record of no lost-time accidents.
Many precautions will have to be taken as we near the winter months. The boys on the tractor will have dangerous reclaiming hazards; the conveyor man will have slippery walks and conveyors to watch for: the train crew will have to watch, look
and listen during storms: loading department will have wet car floors: so each of us will have a job
to do. doing our part to make the safely record perfect. Our leading citizen. Eugene Ilill is back with us
company at picnics). The rugged individuals in the party took to a baseball game in the middle of the downpour. The group that stayed behind and hud dled around the fire considered the ball players a bit touched! ! ! Nevertheless a good lime was had by all and everyone is looking forward to our next outing.
.Mrs. Enright. the Chaplain of Michigan Limestone office clique, never refuses to lend her con fessional ear to anyone's problem. If Bill Collins keeps rubbing and polishing old 21
we are going to have to wear sun glasses to keep from being blinded by the glare.
Our plant seemed very dull when all our com
once more. Eugene was honorably discharged late in June and. after giving William St. the once over,
mandos went back to school. They were a pretty
returned to work late in July.
energetic bunch and we will miss them.
We have never seen a day pass without the ever faithful "Pal" following Bob Hagin around the yard and watching him like a hawk.
wheels touching the ground they will be given a ticket for flying low.
The only way "Romeo" Vitali will ever keep his clothes in one piece is by wearing a suit of armor.
become industrial 4-F's because of accidents. Many
Little Billy would be lost without his pipe and so would John Kunik if he didn't have that "El Ropo" between his teeth. A wager was made by members of the office force on who could talk the longest. Florence Laughlin or Ann Songiu.
The world series seemed to agree with "Junior
Carroll." He picked the right team all the way through and "Abie" Spillman was his victim. We think Charles Ruff is wasting his time at our
plant. P'oth his whistling and singing deserve a far more appreciative audience than the bulk truckers who turn deaf ears toward him.
Because of the labor situation Roy Taylor of Stone-Mix got his chest up to where it was sup
If Stone Mix drivers soon don't start driving with
Since Pearl Harbor, some 350.000 workers have of these accidents occurred in homes.
In April. 1943. The Mchigau Limestone & Chemical Co. released one of their fe
male employees (inciden tally, the. only girl soldier in the organization) to the W. A. C.
Felecia (Lee) Lekan
enlisted in
the service and
trained in Daytona Beach. Fla.. Alpine. Tex.. Green wood, Miss., and F't. Ogelthorpe. Ga. On her last furlough, the office gang spent an enjoy able evening at her home. The many hours spent to
posed to be. Now that he has the necessary help, it gether at the M. L. & C. Co. dropped once more. were reminisced and Lee re The boys in our plant are adding to their efforts in purchasing war bonds by picking lip all the waste paper around the plant and adding it to the ever flowing line of war materials.
lated some of her experi ences encountered while in the service.
A
letter
was
received
early in the week from Cor
If our variety of animals gets any larger, we will poral Lekan from England. have to charge an admission fee to all employees It was one of her greatest wishes to go on a and visitors. There are two dogs, one cat and two
muskrats on the grounds. We are now looking for ward to an elephant. 1.SJ*
and now this wish has been fulfilled.
boat
It is all very new, exciting and thrilling to her and we all wish
her the best of everything and good luck.
/// Hopp lays one down the alley.
The ladies get advice from the sidelines.
Bowling Season On In Full Blast The Bowling Season for 1944-45 is well along with a lot of the Old Timers in there pitching for
all that they are good for. The fact that many of the younger fellows have been called into the Serv ice shows itself at the Rowling Alley if at no other
Penny lloeft goes along with his Usual run of hard luck as all the fellows will agree. Lucas and Whee ler from the engineering and of the organization are running true to form. They are like all the rest of us. on top of the heap one week and in the dumps
place. Put even with all the boys away they are still
the next. Louis Voda is there with all the noise that
able to have Leagues on five nights. Two of the leagues are composed of the fairer sex. The Mich igan Lime is well represented in each of the five
he can make to accompany his bowling. Biff Joppich
leagues. There are two teams made up entirely of employees. A team in the Thursday night league is called the Michigan Lime and a team in the Friday night league is playing under the name of General Repair. It is hoped that as soon as the war is over il will be possible to have All-Company Leagues. The three men's leagues have all been sanctioned by the American Bowling Congress for this sea son. This allows the persons bowling in one of these leagues to enter in any sanctioned competition that there may be. whether local, state, or national tournaments. It is felt that some of the Teams will
take advantage of this and enter in the Central States Tournament at Saginaw this winter. Some of our teams have come a long way in the past few
years and arc getting to the place where they should be able to enter some of these events and give a
good showing. Bowling like any other sport is not only the winning or trying to win games, but much of the pleasure comes from the people you meet and associate with during the matches. Bowl
ing in the l.'niled States has come well to the front in being recognized as one of our leading sports. On the more personal side of our bowling such old timers as Meharg. Boutin, and Elowsky seem to be headed for one of the best seasons that they have ever had in their long years as bowlers. Then there is Dcmerest. Mis control has never been doubted,
and it has been said that if the pins were the size of
lead pencils he would have no trouble hitting them in the middle. Kinville says that he still wants to
has trouble getting her to hook at times but usually can have a good lime if Lounds doesn't get to the phone and have him report out for Shovel Repair duty. We have to remark on the fact that Crittendon
had to drop out of league competition this year. Ib is loo busy cluttering up the air waves. But he wants it known that he will still be around to get in a
good old-fashioned hi-low game anytime that he needs practice free. Russ Lamb, our noisy skipper, has been having trouble with the screwball that he throws, but his main trouble comes in getting Charlie Platz to schedule boats so that he can get
there on the nights that he is supposed to make tows. (Juade of the Tugs has somewhat the same trouble. Goodin and Reiger oi the Accounting De
partment are going along with everything in bal ance, lint the part that has been saved for last is the fact that our good friend Frank Reinke is backin there bowling in two leagues and making a very
good showing for himself. We sure missed Frank aound the bowling alley while he was too busy to
get around regularly. Reinke has yet to find that just because the ball passes in the shadow ol the head pin it isn't always a strike. With the girls' leagues we have Helen and Doro thy from the Time Office, one with a wide hook and the other with plenty of back up. Meharg says that they really cover all of the alley, label Strieker has a style all her own and since they told her that the pins are no longer set in the gutter she has come along fine. Gisela Platz and Helen Durecki from the Accounting Dcpt. are a tough combination. Ardis Roberts from the Purchasing Dept. says that
get in the match between the two Michigan Lime
the pins don't always stay in the place the}' belong
teams with a chicken dinner at stake. Red Lee has
after she lets the ball go. Lois Gundcrson seems to
been shying away from accepting this challenge,
have lost that scared look and is moving tip into a higher place in the standings.
but something will come of il at some future date.
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Fishes' Enemy-The Sea Lamprey Above is one of the bloodsucking eel-like creatures that has attached itself to a nick er. At the right, opposite page, Conservation Officer Cyril Nelson has a net full of the lampreys taken from the weir. Lower right, IVeir on Ocqueoc River, Prcsque Isle County, where take of sea lamprey issometimes 200 in a night, during spawning run.
Photos by Walt Hastings.
The July issue of Michigan Conservation maga zine contained the following article on the Sea
prey attacks arc- occasionally
Lamprey, which will be of interest to our readers. The public relations department of the conservation department has allowed us the use of the picture plates.窶認-ditor. "Sea Lamprey control work carried on in recent
frequently in upper Lakes Huron and Michigan.
weeks on the Ocqueoc River in Presque Isle county has supplied dramatic evidence of the seriousness of this unusual predator problem. "As many as 200 of the lampreys have been taken in one night from a weir placed in the river just be low Ocqueoc Lake. They have ranged in length from 18 to over 24 inches.
found dead.
Lake
trout that show scars of lamprey attacks are taken
"First report of the sea lamprey's presence in Lake Erie was made in 1921. That it moved into
Lake Erie from Lake Ontario through the Welland
canal, by-passing the barrier of the Niagara balls escarpment, through steady.
is
Lakes
extremely Huron
and
probable. Michigan
Its has
spread been
"Dr. Carl L. Ilubbs and T, E. 13'. Pope, writing in Michigan Conservation in July, 1937. traced the spread of the parasite and declared that: "The sea lamprey is no doubt not only spreading
"The lampreys were taken as they moved up
but als.0 increasing in numbers in the Great Lakes.
stream to spawn and it is likely that similar control measures on other streams emptying into Lakes
There is good reason to expect that it will follow the history of the smelt, eventually reaching to the limits of the Great Lakes and greatly increasing in
Michigan and Huron would produce like results. "This eel-like creature. Petromyzon marinus. is a blood-sucking vertebrate parasite that preys on game. food, and rough fishes. It clings to larger fishes with a round sucker-mouth, set with rows of
strong, horny teeth: rasping open a hole in the skin of its victim by means of its serrated tongue plates, and injecting an anticoagulating substance into Un wound to insure the free flow of the victim's blood
with which the parasite gorges itself. "The blood-sucking attacks no doubt have a harmful effect on the host fish and victims id' lam LS00
numbers. The multiplication of the lamprey lias been at a slower rate than that of the smell and will
continue so. because the life cycle is much longer." "The writers' predictions have been borne out. They had stated also that "this large and destructive blood-sucking parasite will . . . add one more im
portant factor to those already seriously depleting the supph of lake trout, whitefish. suckers, catfish and other commercial fishes in the Great Lakes."
adding that:
"It is doubtful lhat any attempt to curtail the in-
crease of sea lampreys would prove practicable. At great effort the increase might be retarded, though probably not prevented. As the species becomes abundant enough to produce definite spawning runs, however, definite control measures may be
come more effective . . . The spawning run (is) the
most vulnerable period in the. sea lamprey's life cycle, for large numbers may then be caught as they move upstream into creeks or as they build their nests and spawn/' Like the Pacific salmon, the sea lamprey spawns
only once. Describing it -'is a "primitive, parasitic 'fish." Dr. A. S. Hazzard. director of the Institute
for Fisheries Research, states that it spawns in streams tributary to the Great Lakes during late May and early June, and that "the young remain in
the muck beds, where they go after hatching from the nests built over gravel riffles, and they stay in these muck beds for three or four years. During this time they are nonparasitic. Upon transformation the eyes and the sucking mouth appear and the lampreys presumably drift down to the Great Lakes shortly afterward. Here they are parasitic upon a numbers of species found in the Great Lakes waters. especially the lake trout, and remain there until sexual maturity, at which time they ascend the
tributary streams for spawning and then die." Dr. Hazzard adds that "we have several species
of native lampreys here in the state, several of which are parasitic on fishes and the others non parasitic throughout their lives. However, none of these native forms readies the size attained by the land-locked form of the sea lamprey/' A member of the East Prcs(|tic Isle County Sportmen's Club supplied materials and labor used in constructing the weir, and members of the club have operated it much of the time., A committee
representing the club also helped in designing the weir.
The development of the lamprey trap used in Oc queoc River during 1944 was largely the work and
ingenuity of Cyril Xelson. the local game warden. with the help of a committee representing the local Sportsmen's Club and various other local individuals interested in conservation. Air. Xelson tells us that
about 6.000 of these eels were taken from the trap this season. The trap was located on Ocqueoc River between Ocqueoc Lake ami Lake Huron. We understand that the Stale Conservation De
partment is now planning the building of sufficient traps this winter to lie used profusely next season in ail streams where this parasite was found this year. Mr. Xelson has worked zealously in the de velopment of a method to eliminate this destructive pest from our lakes and streams and is deserving of much credit for the fine job he is doing.
Move^ti**^? Plant
Cap Xewhouse. while not a politician, apparently does some thinking and talking about polities to other fellows in the tug crews. A recent notice from the Bureau of Internal Revenue regarding income tax caused "Cap" to comment vehemently and. we heard, to change his political colors. We listened in on an argument the other day. on whether a buck deer will care for and protect
Personals
its own lawn after the mother has been killed and
we think our readers will lie interested in what an
To our former employees and good friends in the armed forces we say "hello" and wish you a speedy return to good old Rogers City. How we would like
to have you home again and to that end you may be sure that home folks are working hard. No hardship we encounter at home can compare with what you fellows are facing each day. At this Thanksgivng
season we pause to give thanks for these United
old timer had to say. He said, "No, not normally, at least. While the fawn is so young il is entirely dependent upon mother, the buck stays away from them both. Fven when the buck and doe are to
gether the old man is far from the gallant story book protector he is sometimes portayed. He is really a rough and lough old tyrant with his lady. He will rob her of any choice bit of food and. al
though he will fight bitterly to keep other bucks away, will desert her in a moment at the approach Many years back a man by the name of Llmer of danger which threatens his own safety, and he Holt told of the mammoth growth of vegetation has even less regard for his own youngsters." in a certain district out west of town. When Elmer Fred Radka was telling the Blasting crew about moved, the growth apparently became normal again as no more stories came from that territory until some of his birthday gifts. One gift especially
States and pray for a safe return of its citzeus.
just this year. George Waytosck had a crop of seemed very pleasing to him and that was a bottle cucumbers', which leads us to believe that crops are
of hair tonic. Albert Schultz was unkind enough to
again going to make the headlines. George has told ask Fred where he was going to use it. (Fred is a some of tiie fellows that the cucumbers were so
large he had to roll 'em on the dray with a cant hook.
A
little thin on top*) If your argument is sound it is usually not neeessarv to raise your voice.
while
back
some
of
the
electrical
crew
were doing a job over by the crusher house when along came a big hawk which had caught a part ridge. The boys chased the hawk off but the part
ridge was almost dead. Frank Reinke came along about then with his much-talked-about air gun and was told that if he killed the. hawk he could have
the partridge. Frank leveled off and shot but no soap. Again and again he tried but the hawk sat still atop the crusher house and finally flew away. While Frank was making excuses about the gun. Charlie Griwatsch was given the partridge. Did we mention about Bob Patzer's onion crop
this summer? Well. Bob harvested twenty-six bushels of onions from those five thousand plants.
Next spring he says he is gong to plant ten thou sand. Xo more onion shortage in the Patzer home again. The hunters are having their fun these days.
What a glorious fall our Northern Michigan coun try has had. Fven to be in the woods is an ex perience worth any effort pul forth. However, manv are not only enjoying the great outdoors but getting some game too. We beg your pardon, there is one exceptionâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Les Raymond is not shooting any birdsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;see 'em but no hit 'em.
Capt. and Mrs. Chris Peukema came to Rogers City about a mouth ago to visit with friends. Sincethai time. Chris has left lor overseas duly and is
now in Italy on General Staff work for the Med iterranean theatre. Chris is a graduate civil en gineer from Michigan State College and worked
We see a new garage in back of Bruno XempeTs place. Bruno says that it was no job at all building it except for the door. I guess it was too small and after planing a little off from each side it was still
a lieutenant.
loo small.
in Detroit.
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in the Engineering Dept. from June 1940 until September 1941. when he was called into service as Mrs. Beukeina is making her home
We believe this picture taken thirty years ago will be of special interest to many in this communitv. From left to right is FL M. Eddy of Republic Rubber Co., Carl D. Bradley of the M. L. & C. Co., Louis Welti, office man. J. L. Marsters. former General Supt.. Michigan Limestone & Chemical Co.,
Chas. F. Platz. office boy and now Vice-President of Bradley Transportation Co.. C. Kemble Baldwin of Robbins Conveying Belt Co., Thos. Matchett of Robbins Conveying Belt Co.. and now president of that company, Frank Ticknor, Mill Superintendent
Is it safe? Ask yourself that question before you
A letter from Earl Basel tells us that he expects to be through his training at the radio school at
start the job. We like the words of Charles P\ Kettering, vicepresident of General Motors, who makes this wise statement, "I expect to spend the rest of my life in the future so I want to be reasonably sure of what kind of a future it's going to be. This is my reason for planning." Herman Steinke writes that clothing in France, although rationed, is smart and well tailored. The newest thing in men's clothing in America, Herman, isâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;women.
Is meat more plentiful? Have we learned to live without il. or do we find our ration points sufficient for our needs? Or doesn't raising rabbits solve the meat problem? We haven't the answer, but of one thing we are sure. There are not nearly as many rabbit hutches sprinkled about town as were in evi dence a year or two ago. Alfred Tidgetske was telling the blasters a story that happened years ago. Fred Radka said he re
membered the time as if it were only yesterday. Al said that this all happened sixty five years ago so Fred being in his fifties had too good a memory.
of M. L. & C. Co.
Camp Truax near Madison. Wisconsin, within the next few da vs.
Some blame the reason for not getting any birds this fall on the scarcity of the feathered delicacy. Others say there are too many dry leaves and there are a few hunters who admit they just can't hit them. The latest one we have heard blames it on the
war. This fellow says. "The army takes all the
powder, and the shells loaded for civilians aren't loaded as heavy as previously." We know a few fellows who've had no trouble in getting their limit. No. we didn't see the birds but we'll take
their count, even though we know there are fewer birds reach the frying pan than the count of kill would indicate.
The personnel department boasts three spitzer players. After the showing they made the other night we think they do a real good jobâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;with safe ty first. Tug Duncan City when she first arrived at Calcite.
Tug G. W. Mason in her early days at Calcite.
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There are potatoes of practically every known va riety grown in Presque Isle County but we believe Flerny Felax raises as good as are grown. Well, the harvest is all in : some of the boys got a little too much rain on the latter end of the season
to suit them, but by and large the garden crop was a bumper one this year and as a result root cellars and fruit cupboards hereabouts are well stocked. It's that season again and our little black and white smelly cats are back with us. Imagine the
surprise and consternation of one of our people the other evening when she opened the back door and was about to pick up what she thought was their little black and white dog, only to find it was a skunk.
We were told by Aaron Smith the other day that he agrees with Van Coevering that partridge were
scarce this year. He claims the old eye is still up to the old standard when there is anything around to draw a bead on.
George Teeples is the man to see if you want any work done in the line of redecorating. Recently he did a little papering job at his home but obviously
Guess
something went wrong for the pattern seemed to be up side down when he was finished.
Who
Louie Heythaler had the floor, as is the usual thing.
Traveling to the swedge drill one noon hour.
and Joe Kuznicki started to say something. That's as far as Joe got. as Louie said. "Please don't in
terrupt. Joe. You are always butting in when 1 have This chubby, neat and well dressed young lad is well known to employees of the Michigan Lime stone and Chemical Company and the Bradley Transportation Company. It was eleven years ago that he started with the Bradley Transportation Company. Before his days as a sailor he worked at the Calcite plant in the Yard Department. At pres ent he is in the Engine Department and has served as an engineer for seven years. So much for his job. During his leisure, hours he likes to bowl and is considered pretty clever with the playing cards. Our informant didn't say which card game he was best at but we assume it was the local game of spitzcr. An added hobby this winter layup season will be a young son to entertain and care for. You will find this lad to lie a full grown chap since the picture was taken at least thirty-five years ago. Fie looks much
something: to saw"
the same now as then and not a whole lot older.
Enough has been said; it's your turn now to guess. Guess Who in the last issue of Screenings was
congenial quarry electrician. Martin "Puck" John son.
Some say the partridges were scarce this year. We must disagree. There were plenty flushed around us during the season; the trouble was we couldn't hit them.
I he sailing season is Hearing an end and our
and Alex Durecki get together. Those of us on the outside admit that Alex is the louder; he won
sailor friends are looking forward to the enjoyment of their homes and families. Mrs. Elmer Fleming and son Douglas are waiting for dad to come home.
everv round.
Elmer is a wheelsman on the Str. W. F. White.
There is never a dull moment when Al Poehmer
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Talk about hunting dogs, well, Gustav Schaedig is all set for the season now that he has a new hound
dog. Gus is a hunter of the old school and a master at the art, but his misfortune has been to keep a
hunting dog. Seems that no sooner has he a dogtrained than the dog is lost in those wooded hills of Moltke. so this summer he sent for a dog from a kennel down South—a real "wobblenocker."
The flog arrived on the D&M express, nailed in a little crate no bigger than the dog itself. It has taken Gus quite some time to get the dog accli mated and to ptlt on a little fat to withstand this northern
climate—but
man
oh
mister!
Gus
has
Coyote Hunter
himself a real hunting dog and will set some rec ords now.
Our old friend. Al Boehmer, ran afoul of Dame
Hard Luck the other day. Al, as we all know, is known to be Chief Engineer on the Frederick T. Kellers when she is in commission.
The signal that all steamboat men watch for is two whistles or bells. This at all times means back
up regardless of any other signal previously given. It seems that the other day Al came up to the "Stop" required by law when crossing First Street at the Bayview Corner, and behind him came Harold Streich and Harry Meharg in the Mercury. With out thinking of the dangerous effects, Harold sounded two little honks or peeps on the horn and Boehmer true to all of his many years of train ing came right back with plenty of power in re verse and really did things It) the snoot of the Mercury. There is a moral in this little tale:
Never blow
your horn at a Tug Man—just duck when you see one of them coming. We don't know who can smoke the most cigars. Fred Dagner or Sam Smolinski. They both seem to enjoy them.
The above picture ol Lt. Betty Wing was sent to her parents from France. Betty is an army nurse and has
The fellow whose picture is shown here is our nominee
for
the title of "the luckiest
man
we
know." It has been bantered around the bowling
alley for a long time that he is the luckiest fellow in seven counties, but after recording the latest event in a long string of breaks we will leave it to
you just how much more territory should be added to his title. At the bowling alley he is known as
the perfect jockey. His spurs are always sharp and he knows just the proper time to use them to ad vantage. It has been said that he could hit a pin in the middle if it were no bigger than a lead pencil. This can't be all good control. On the other hand
ask any of the fellows who gather occasionally around the table for a little of the game that is known as "two pair." They will all tell you that he always gets his cut there. The only way he could get more out of the boys at poker would be at the point of a gun. But this latest demonstration of what it is to lie luck}- really is the prize. The other day while on one of his little jaunts around the outer edge of town he saw an animal
on the highway. Using his usual quick judgment he stepped on the gas and bang! he hit the poor crea ture. He stopped the car and got out. and picked up one very dead coyote. This little thing meant just $15.00 in his pocket—the State of Michigan pays thai for the destruction of such an animal. No more
been stationed in England
need be said. There should never be any comeback from now on with regard to his luck. Il has been said that Penny made the remark that if it had been
and
his good luck to hit some animal on the road il
France
for
nearly
a
year. She arrived in France
probably would have been some farmer's cow and
with the invasion forces.
that with his hard luck, he would have had to pay the damages not only to his car but to ihe farmer
Betty has two brothers in the navy. John is a MMS3e stationed
in
Hawaii,
for his cow.
and
How high do wild geese fly? Lloyd Goodin thinks
Robert RT3c. is receiving training in California. Their
father. Harry Wing is a welder in the General Repair Shop.
Mr. and Mrs.
Wing can well be proud of their three members in the armed service of our country.
they must be about a half mile up, judging lay their size, lie is quite concerned about what might hap pen to some of these pursuit planes we see around here if they ran into a flock of geese. We know what would happen to the geese. 1865
Last October 14th in the Oddfellow's Hall with
flowers, friends, refreshments and dancing, Arthur and Gladys Voight celebrated their wedding an niversary.
Everyone had a wonderful time.
informed us afterward that it was even a
The following item was received by Mr. Clynier from Joe Valler. one of our California readers. "Years and years and years ago. a king was very
Art
sick. The doctor had done all he could do and told
more
the king there was no help for him. The king heard about a wise man who sometimes healed people, and the wise man was brought before the king. Pic
gala occasion of gifts and well-wishers than on that auspicious day twenty-five years ago the loth of October, when, with fluttering heart, he promised to love, honor and protect his blushing bride until death do them part.
looked the king over and said that if the king would wear a shirt that had been owned and worn by a
happy man, the king would get well.
"The king sent forth a gang of men to find a hap py man. They searched a whole week before they
found one. but the happy fellow did not have a shirt to his name and so the poor king died. "I'm sure that if some of the king's gang were hunting for a happy man right now. they could find at least one in Rogers Citv, Michigan."
Bill Trapp says the Charter Commission job has loo many sixtv-four dollar words to suit him.
We wonder how well Jack Cherrette likes corned beef sandwiches. We heard they were his favorite brand. Fact is "Chuck" Perry had to spoil it all one day when he told Jack that he was eating eggs. Somebody had offered Jack a nice juicy sandwich but Chuck reminded Jack too soon about the day of the week.
Looking at the young couple in the picture we find il difficult to believe that twenty-live years
have slipped away since they were married. Arthur was employed at the Calcite Plant in June, 1922, has spent most of his time in the Yard De partment and has made a good record on many jobs. The gantry crane has been his special pet. and her aging but well-oiled joints never failed to respond to the touch of her master's hand.
At present Art
is operating the Mobiloader for loading coal trucks. We hope time and youth will treat the Voights as well in the future as in the past and bring them many happy returns of the day. After weeks of painting and fixiu' up. Jim Soper and his family moved into their new home on North Fifth Street.' When
Elmer
MeCutcheon
was asked how
he
was getting along with his truck driving he said, "I'm doing all right. in the slow group.
I think I'm the fastest driver
more said. "You won't have to water that lawn this
from the boys overseas indicate that they to get into the fight, clean things up. home again. The above picture repre of the reasons why Robert Haneckow way. Bob, who worked for Michigan Limestone and Chemical Company as a drill helper,
morning. It is going to rain this afternoon." Alex said. "Did you have breakfast this morn ing?"
and at present somewhere in France. He has never had a chance to get acquainted with this fine new-
One dark morning when it looked as though it might rain by afternoon. Alex Durecki was going to water the lawn by the storehouse. Archie Bell-
Archie answered, "Yes."
Alex then asked, "Then why did you bring your dinner pail V 1S66
Reports are eager and come sents two feels that
has been overseas for some time, first in England youngster of his. but we hope it won't be long now
before Mona. Bob, ami Bob Jr. can pick up the loose strings and live a normal life again.
Fall Hunting Season Opens
Fall Game Season Entices the Hunters Into the Woods.
At the right Archie Karsten and Herman Schaedig with some of the bear baged in Moltke township. How many birds? That seems to be the burning
question of the day and answers are as varied and contradictory as ever. Are partridge as plentiful this year as last? The answer to this question also seems to be highly debatable. The only authorities we have to go to in order to settle the question are those
gentlemen who roam the woods every available waking hour of daylight in search of the elusive pat. His veracity is beyond doubt and we should be able to settle the question without delay. Strange to say, these authorities do not agree and we are still in doubt. We will give you a few hunting ex periences and let you decide for yourselves. Most of us know Jack Van Coevering and read and enjoy his daily column in the Free Press. In his article of October 26, after hunting with good dogs in some of the best bird country in Presque Isle County. Jack made the following statement. "We
believe that the pats have struck the low of their ten-year cycle." On October .ft), Mr. Van Coevering had apparently returned and covered the same terri tory and had much better luck. Like a good prognosticator he still clings to the theory that partridgeare scarce but his tone is not so certain.
Our local hunters are on the job more regularly
partridge scarce? We wouldn't know! The question is definitely mercurial depending on the individual whom you are talking to at the moment. We do wish, however, that these authorities would get to
gether and organize the partridge flock so that we would know when, where and how to have a de
pendable shot at five good birds that would oblig ingly turn feet up al each crack of the gun. Over a period of seasons of blaming trees and poor shells for our ?'â&#x20AC;˘< average, some of US begin to have a lurking doubt of our alibis and vaguely wonder in our own minds if it could possibly be tiiat we arcpoor shots.
Some of the Moltke farmers are contemplating a change of livestock. The sheep herds have been molested by marauding bear packs. Herman Schae dig after losing some dozen sheep decided to do something about it. The large bear in the above pic ture walked into his trap about three weeks ago. This bear is one id" several that Herman has ex
than the author of "Woods and Waters." Their re ports should be more consistent but stories seem to
terminated in an attempt to save his sheep. About
conflict. Tom Kelley informs us with disgust that he walked the highlands below the D and M tracks until his feet were sore the first Sunday the sea-on
playing in the woods back of his house and their dog treed the other three. The dog kept the bears
opened and only saw three birds. Hob Lucas some time later over part of the same area flushed grouse from the wrong side of every evergreen clump he
passed, only the beggers wouldn't stay put long enough for him to bowl them over.
Grace Harbor and vicinity, a spot that never fails
the same linn-
Frhardt
Karsten's
children
were
in a tree while Hardy borrowed a gun and brought all three down. Black bears are not pugnacious as
far as humans are concerned and will Usually re treat. However, a mother with cubs is something else again and not at all the kind of playmates for your children in the back yard. Althogether the 1944 season bag of bear for our
for some of us, seemed devoid of all trace ol our
Moltke friends has been seven. Herman Schaedig
feathered friends when the season opened but on the week-end of October 28 Frank Reinke picked up ten for the pot. Frank did not say how many liesaw but for some of us a bag of ten would mean a
informed Us the oilier day thai his sheep are still being pestered.
bird behind every blade of grass.
Incidentally,
Reinke is not quite as good with his car as Harry
M. L. & C. Compain land was opened for small game hunters for the first time tins season although no official report on the amount of game shot and
sc en has yet been reported. No dogs are allowed be
Eoutitt. A big buck with a three-foot spread of
cause as stated last season the dogs might run deer
antlers sneaked up on him when he was coming home and kicked the glass out of his headlights. Maybe that load of birds made the Buick a little unwieldy. All these reports followed the same trend. Are
off the property and spoil the hunting for these ani mals. Company property will be open to employees again this season for deer and bear. Fach hunter
must obtain a tag and permit at the Main Office with rules and regulations the same -is last \ ear. l,Sf.7
This is part of the crew that works art the con struction and maintenance of docks. Much has been said about docks at Calcite this year, so meet some
of the boys who have done the work. Left to right. Charles Hoffman, William Peetz, Vic Klee. Les Pines, Eric Gruelke. Frank Gordon and Charles Schalk.
are certainly made easier these days, for out at No. 11 shovel there is an assistant car spotter. Fie is an energetic fellow for he stands perched on the tail car and rides the train until it is loaded.
It is Alex Kandow's pel sea gull.
"Hec" Hawkins is always kidding Ferd Dost so when "Hec" asked Ferd if he just got a haircut Ferd says, "Xo. just lowered my ears." It is heard round about, that Happy Flop]) is playing his fiddle again.
There were rumors that another quarry was being started near Mauer's pond. Later it was learned that it wasn't a quarry but Arnold Nagel's basement under way. Yes. Arnold is going to have a new home for sure now.
Boats come and go at the Port of Calcite on regu
The foremen have been notified of certain rules
in regard to parking around the shop. Judge Kelley has an eagle eye for violators as the fine is cigars for the crowd. Otto Zempel was the first one caught. Ile paid Up too. It has been told thai Bob Lucas shot seventeen
times and didn't get a bird. We suggest that Bob see "P'oxy" Ferris Dullack. who makes decoy grouse, to steady down on.
lar schedules.
To help keep the schedule is the work
of many agencies, one of which is the tug crew. The boys pull 'em in calm or storm. Personnel from left to right: Captain Sherman Barnard, Cap tain Arthur Cook. Louis Smolinski. Captain Russel Lamb. A. Boehmer. Alfred Quade. James Cook, Ray mond Menten, Floyd Crlaub. Harry Menten. Walter
Buza. Frank Flewelling. Captain Edgar Xewhouse, (Absent: Frank Lamp, Andrew Weisnewski, and Arthur Christiansen.)
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One of the familiar sights in autumn is the large flocks of wild geese winging southward, and at times a few hunters are successful in bringing down oik of these birds. We regret that it was too late for this issue of "Screenings" to get a picture ol
Left to right:
Gerald Grohowski, Norman Kar-
sten. Donald Raymond. Paul Les/.inske. Chester Kuchinski and Anthony Micketti. Sailors Back To School Our sailing days are o'er And it's back to school once more.
When the school bells started to ring this Sep
tember the Bradley fleet was minus a considerable group of workers from every department. They w re the school boys who answered the call for seamen to man the freighters during the war emer gency.
Naturally being in no position to wrangle with Lucie Sam as to who was going to fill the vacan cies left by experienced sailors, who were called to the ranks of khaki or navy blue, it was imperative that some other measure be taken at once. Under
no condition could the shipment of limestone and coal cease, for both of these products are vital to the war industries bordering the Great Lakes. What to do? That was the serious question that con
Frank Thompson holding the wild goose he shot. The fellow weighed over ten pounds. As in former years. Frank is still an active hunter and fisherman. His game report so far this season is one goose eight ducks and one raccoon. Frank is one ol the old-timers of the Calcite
Plant, and since his re
tirement in 1941 he spends his leisure hunting, fish ing and traveling.
Those happy faces we see lately reflect pride of ownership. Fred Lee said, "I should have owned that home long ago. I've lived in il for twenty years." We know those who recently bought homes are going to thoroughly enjoy owning them. Il has been said that Walter Meyer knows where the choice hunting spots are. After tramping the woods with him for several hours and not seeing a single bird. Jack Wheeler is convinced that Walt does know where the birds are.
An article in the October issue of "Air Trails"
entitled "Tranports Without Engines" stated that gliders will probably continue to be a permanent and valuable member of our air family and post
Despite everything the boats left the harbor at Calcite with complete crews at the beginning of the sailing season. The man power shortage was taken care of for the time being but replacements were still missing. That was the situation in mid-June
war gliders will provide really economical handling of air freight. The article was written by Chauncey J. Lake, a former Rogers City boy. His father was at one time Chief Engineer at the Calcite plant. Chauncey is now directing public relations for the Waco Air Craft Company. We know there are mamold friends of the family who will be pleased to learn
but no sooner had the last examination been turned
ol his accomplishments and whereabouts.
fronted us.
in when the solution to the problem turned up in the form of eager high school boys. Some of them were "old timers" who had sailed for the Bradley Transportation Company during part of the "43" season. Anthony Micketti. Harry Widajewski, Pat rick Lamb. John Siecinski and Sylvester Kuchinski being in that group already had the necessary
Bob Kroll was pretty downhearted when his Tigers didn't come through in the American league and the Browns took a beating in the World Series.
papers and could lie placed on board immediately; however, the new fellows had to go through a set procedure which involved a trip to Saint Ignace to apply for the discharge book properly endorsed. 'Ihe newcomers who were given jobs were: George Patzer. Wallace Mulka. Paul Lezinske, Gerald Gro howski, Donald Raymond, Kenneth Friedrich, How ard Wright. Clifford O'Connor. Hector Smolinski. Kenneth Link. Leon Olsen and Earl Schaedig Irom
Rogers City. Of the surrounding country came Lowell Storms and Alan Olsen from Minnesota and
Arthur Nichols, Jr., from Chicago. Illinois. All of these young men have been very con scientious in the carrying out of their various duties and even though their inexperience may have been
a handicap at times, they were willing workers and t; uly did a fine job in helping to make this season a successful one despite the prevailing conditions. Cur hats are off to these young sailors who stuck
by us and we hope they will lie as ambitious and
energetic in school as they were as employees of
the Bradley Transportation Company.
The man of the house while Daddy is away. Mer
lin Jr., takes care of Jimmy and runs errands for Mother when he comes home from school.
The
father of these two men of the picture is Merlin
Pardike. repairman on the Str. John (i. Munson. 1869
Fred LaLottde found out that Fords are not the only cars that have fuel pump trouble. Butch Elowske's Pontiac has the same thing. Thanks to the young fellow with the bumpy tires and a towline it was not necessary to hike five miles to Onaway, which would have been quite a walk.
Anybody wanting an expert timber scout contact Sparky Fleming. Sparky couldn't see that a cer tain eightv acres was worth $400.00 so his dad
bought it 'for $500.00.
He sold $2200.00 worth of
timber from the land and then resold it for more
than the first cost.
Perhaps this was the day Sparky
was looking for bee trees instead of timber. Whenever you see a cloud of dust coming rolling along down the street, don't be alarmed and run for cover with thoughts of a hurricane or tornado
The boys in the service always have a good word for the Red Cross. They get service and what is more they get a chance to look at and talk to some one like Ora Hamilton. Ora is the daughter of
Michigan Limestone's quarry superintendent, Rob ert Hamilton.
She left for overseas on November
7. 1942. and served in a Red Cross canteen in Eng land most of the time since then.
However, since
because nine chances out of ten it
will be Allan
Bruder going for a ride on his motorcycle.
Joseph "Dory" Markey. Jr.. prominent property owner of the Tank Addition Settlement, has been an
ardent worker in the Lion's Club of Rogers City. With such an active member, there is little doubt that the chili will continue a success.
the invasion of France, the Red Cross unit has fol lowed the army and Ora is now somewhere in Bel
ol a rifle to use be sure to see Joe Wavtosck.
gium.
claims he never shoots a
When the rains came and the potato crop was
in danger oi being lost there was a lot of talk con cerning how to come to the rescue liefore the po tatoes would rot. One of the bright ideas was to use a submarine but evidently some other more
practical method was used to save the day.
For information on hunting deer and what kind deer more
than
Joe three
times in order to bring him down.
Alaska has but one person for every 10 square miles of territory, in contrast to 413 to every 10 square miles in the United States proper, 6.850 in Great Britian and 3.750 in Japan.
Received a letter from Lewis Patterson aboard
ship somewhere in the Atlantic. He says he has that old feeling which he acquired sounding Calcite harbor with Art Wenzel's tug boat. Chris Beukema is also over there and we think the boys
are a little homesick. They are a couple of swell guys. Let's write them a few letters. Clarence Stewart would like to beg, borrow or
steal a bell to use on his hunting pal George Dagner. George gets himself lost easily and Clarence wants to spend time hunting something else besides George. Roaming the streets of Petoskey with a big cigar in his mouth was Frank Witkowski's idea of real
pleasure. But every time Frank thought of that twenty-eight cents he paid for the ten cent cigar took a lot of the joy out of the smoke. There seems to be quite a few arguments among
potato pickers on how many bushels some can pick in a day.
Some of the boys who really have been
picking up potatoes say the others are a bunch of windjammers.
If you want to gel rabbits and don't mind ing them, go hunting with Flugh Lewis. very modest about his shooting but we learned that he got five rabbits with live Ask Peunv Hoe ftâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;he went along. 1870
carry He is finally shots.
During the past summer the lakes on Michigan Limestone property were opened to employees and their
families
for
fishing,
catches were reported.
and
numerous
large
The young lad in the pic
ture. Russell, son of Arthur Weu/.el. is showing off a string of pike taken from Swan Lake one Sunday afternoon. It has been reported that Mrs. Weu/.el and Mrs. Robert Hoffman can always make a bet ter showing with rod and reel than either Art or Boli.
Births Since the last issue of Screenings daughters were
born to the following employees:
Janet Ann to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kasuba on September 12. 1944. Theresa Ann to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dietlin on October 1. 1944.
Diusilla Daphne to Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Joppich on October 24. 1944. (ill Sue to Mr. and Mrs. Glen Paradise, on Oct ober 24. 1944.
Melvina Kav to Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Yogler on October 24. 1944.
Sons were born to the following employees:
Joseph Max to Mr, and Mrs. Alex Malocha on September 11, 1944. Frank Nedo to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rubeo on
September 21. 1944.
Congratulations and best wishes to fond parents and the new babies.
Pvt. Theodore Paul Urban, former employee in the Track Department died of wounds received in Germany. Flis family was notified that he was seriously wounded on September 29th, he died of his wounds the next day.
Ted worked for both the Michigan Limestone ct Chemical Company and Bradley Transportation Company from May 1937 to March 1943 when he was called to the army. He had many friends among his fellow workers and in the community because of his cheery and friendly nature. He received his army training at Ft. Lewis, Washington, and was a truck driver with a com bat engineers unit. He went overseas the latter
part of January. Pvt. Urban was married to Shirley Pelt/', on Oct ober 24. 1939. who survives him along with his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Urban and three brothers. Pfc. Clement Urban in England, Cpl. Ber nard Urban in France and Louis Urban on the Str. T. W. Robinson.
Ted is the first Michigan Limestone & Chemical Company employee to have lost his life in World War II.
While we sorrow as his friends we cannot
begin to appreciate the grief suffered by his family. Our sincere sympathy is for them.
Deaths Adolph Redman former janitor passed away on August 20, 1944. Adolph had been off work for almost a year due to his health. During his years of employment at Michigan Limestone & Chemical Company he served as a pitman, trackman and shop worker. He was fifty-nine years of age at his death.
Funeral services were held from St.
John's Evangelical Church with the l^evercnd L. A. Linn officiating.
Burial was in Rogers Memorial
Park.
The father of Clarence "Doc" Furtaw passed away on October 15. 1944 at his home in Oscoda, Michigan.
Melvin Smelesky former Bradley Transportation Company employee lost his life when the destroyer Warrington went down off the Atlantic coast in a hurricane. Nelson Smelesky of the Str. Robinson is a brother.
Mrs. Sylvia Richards aged resident of Rogers City and mother of Morris of the Mill Department passed away on September 24, 1944. We express our sympathy to those mourning the loss of these loved ones.
Never slam a car door when the window is at a
Some people have been wondering if the safety shoes Jack Wheeler wears down at the plant could be the reason why he hasn't been getting many birds. Seems those shoes squeak so loudly the birds hear him coming and 1*1 v away to safetv.
Marriages Albin Krawc/.ak of the Mill Department was mar
half-way position.
You may break the glass.
Seventy persons are killed each day by falls, ac cording to the National Safety Council.
Do you recall the fabled blind men of Hindustani who examined the elephant: One of them put his hand on the elephant's side and said the animal re sembled a wall.
Another felt a tusk and said the
ried to Victoria Tartuta on October 29. 1944 by the Revi-rand Joseph Gorski. Our best wisues to the newly-weds.
elephant was like a spear.
When unearned fortune comes to a house, the devil escorts it to the door, ami then hangs around a while, just in case.
"Why, it's like a fan!"
A wise man reflects liefore he speaks.
A fool
speaks and then reflects on what he has uttered.
A third felt the trunk
and was certain that the animal was like a snake.
A fourth touched the elephant's leg and said it was like a tree.
A fifth clutched an ear and exclaimed.
A sixth caught hold of the
tail and said he was sure the animal looked like a
rope. All of them were right, as far as they went, and because they went no further in their indididual
analyses, their points of view conflicted violently. 1871
The Bradley Transportation Company Safety Meetings and Personal News Excerpts From Safety Meeting Minutes
Rise In Tuberculosis Is More Serious
Members of the deck department were cautioned
Every day the war continues, the threat of a
not to use their hands when taking off hatches but
wartime rise in tuberculosis becomes more serious.
to use the bar al all times.
Only through the concerted efforts of the public,
It was recommended that the tunnel walkway be extended and
made
movable at
the after tunnel
sump.
As a reminder, the deck crew was again cautioned about standing near the cables when shifting along the docks.
Tlu- committee recommended that all stagings and falls used for lay-up as well as other working gear be carefully inspected to make certain they are in good condition. It was also suggested that bilge suctions and
syphon wells be kept clean so that they will be in good working order at all times. The crew was cautioned about cabin doors be
ing caught by strong winds. Be sure to keep hands and legs in clear. It was suggested that life ring buoys with waterlights attached be inspected to make sure that the cans are properly hung so that the cap can be torn iill" when buoys are taken off hangers. The suggestion was made that the man operating the mooring winches make certain that the safety blocks are at hand on the dock side of the ship, that one string of lights be kept on in tunnel and the broken hopper in No, 10 hatch be repaired to pre vent any stone from falling into tunnel. (Str. John (j. Munson.j The male suggested that the chains in cargo hold
lie tested and checked over to see that they are all in good shape. The question of dead light chains was brought up and the mate was requested to have bars made to hold up the dead lights and do away with the chains. The men were asked to see that the bidder falls
are pulled up tight before going down the ladder. The question of broken gate racks was brought up again, and it has been decided that whenever a gate is run n\\ the man in the tunnel shall call the conveyormau and have him put il back on again.
It was suggested that the stack stays be properly secured after fueling and that any hatch clamp screws which might not be working properly be re placed and tapped out to a full thread if necessary, \H72
the I'. S. Public Health Service, stale and local de
partments, the National Tuberculosis Association and its affiliated associations and all allied groups, can the United States hope to hold the spread of the disease to a minimum during the next few years. Tuberculosis last year killed 56,000 people in the United Slates, at the rate of one person every nine minutes.
In Michigan last vear tuberculosis killed
1,802 people.
Tuberculosis is the No. 1 Disease Killer of persons between 15 and 45â&#x20AC;&#x201D;the vital productive years of
life, years of youth, the years on which the country's security and survival depend. Tuberculosis not only exacts its heavy toll in American health and life, but presents a staggering bill to American taxpayers. While the disease rec ognizes no age barrier, no color line, no bank ac count, no 1.0.. il does strike harder at the lower
income group.
The annual Christmas Seal Sale is the sole sup port of the National Tuberculosis Association and its affiliated associations. Ninety-five per cent of the Seal Sale income remains in the state where it
is raised. Five per cent goes to ihe National .Associa tion.
Christmas Seal income is not used to pay lor treatment for the poor and needy patients. In place of treatment. Christmas Seals finance an extensive
program of prevention and control in this country. The associations early realized that the cost of
hospitalization for indigents was completely be
yond the power of any voluntary organization. Hence the}- have worked, are still working, to secure tax-supported institutions to meet this problem. The Sale opens November 27th and closes on
Christmas. In the interest of a safe and healthy community we are urged to contribute to this fund. The National Safety Council reports that 7.000 to 10.000 deaths per year are caused by burns and scalds. One-fifth of all fatal burns are' to children under five years of age.
Captain Chris Swarts Of Str. White Captain M. R. MacLean Retires Captain Chris Swarts of the Steamer White was Captain M. R, MacLean entered the service of the Bradley Transportation Compnay in 1915 as appointed as master of that ship last September on Mate on the Sir. White. In 1917 when the company
the retirement of Captain Malcolm MacLean.
purchased the Str. Munson his brother. Captain Bill
Chris may be a new skipper but he is not a new
MacLean. then Captain of the White, was moved to
man in our midst. When the Bradley Transportation
the Munson and Malcolm was promoted to the com
Company bought the Steamer Calcite in 1922 Cap tain Pea'rse. at that time First Mate on the Steamer White under Captain MacLean. was promoted to Captain of the newly purchased ship, Emph.yed April 22 of that year as First Mate of the Steamer
mand of the White.
Since 1917 Captain M. R. MacLean has served at one time or another as master on every boat in the
Bradley fleet but like all skippers he retained a last
ing affection for his first love which no other ship Calcite. Chris has been with the Bradley Transpor of the fleet could cpiite replace. Boats like men de
tation Company ever since. He has since served as
velop characteristics all their own and Captain Mac. mate on all the ships in the fleet so the decks of the knowing the Str. White through long association,
preferred and by request retained command of her for the past several years until his retirement in September 1944.
Quiet, dependable and honest, the Captain is a
typical descendant of those sturdy Scotchmen who have done so much to settle and develop the do minion to the north of us. He was born in Coderich.
Ontario, and became a naturalized citizen id' the United States when his father took out papers in 1880.
The lore of the Great Lakes is an open book to Captain Mac and he has passed this knowledge on as a heritage to many of the young men id" the Bradleyfleet. Sailing modern steamships requires consider able technical knowledge but the efficiency, speed of transit and the phenom enal lack of accidents on the
Great Lakes during the last two years of war shipments has been a direct result of
the experience and training passed on by those men like Captain "Mac" who gained much of their seamanship tin- hard way. Respected and
liked
by
his men and all those who worked with him we miss
liis pleasant face from our midst but hope that he can drop in and see us occasion ally.
We all join in hoping that
Steamer White are no stranger to his passing feet. Born in Denmark. Chris decided when he was
twenty-two that the ways of life in the Old Coun try were not for him so he turned his eyes toward America and landed in New York, September 23. 1910. What the New World looked like and how he felt when he faced an unknown land with strange
people, an unknown language and wide open spaces, you will have to ask him. However with the ad venturous spirit of youth. Chris surmounted all difficulties and came through with flying colors to
the top of his chosen profession. Home ties are deep. Chris felt that if he only had a little bit of Denmark with him life would be bet
ter,
so
back
to
the
little
peninsula he went, and brought back Mrs. Swartz and two fine boys. John and Kaj went to high school in Rogers City and then both graduated from college, John as a chemical engineer and Kaj with a doctor's degree in mathematics. Both young men are a credit to both their mother and father and
the country adopted. Chris
they
sailed
ha ve
for
t h e
Wyandotte Transportation Company from 1917 to 1921. Since
that
time
he
has
and a well earned rest will
served the Bradley Trans portation Company faith
im p r o ve
"Mac's"
fully and well. A good man
health and give him many years of relaxation to pur sue those pleasures ashore
who knows his job and is
a release from active duty
Capt.
of which men ol
his voca
tion of necessity see and do so little during their active careers.
Motor vehicle accidents accounted for over 20,-
000 deaths and 800.000 injuries in 1943. In the home 32.000 civilians lost their lives and almost five mil
lion were injured. The cost of home accidents alone was So00.000.000. People at work contributed 18.000 lives and 1.850.000 injuries.
liked by those he works with. Captain Swarts will keep his ship up to her effi cient record. We congratu late the Captain on his welldeserved promotion. While buying a picture the other flay the sales man said: "I'ictures are really holes in the walls of your home through which you can look out and see beautyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;ships sailing through foaming seas, mountain tops covered with snow, a cathedral, a cottage at the end of a winding lane." 1873
Meet the crew of the Str. Bradley. The newest
and largest ship of the fleet is naturally the flag ship. With this title goes the responsibility to the crew in keeping their ship spic and span, well oiled and in shape to speed past others. When the season is over they boast amount of cargo carried in rec ord-breaking porportions. This the Str. Bradley has done since her launching in 1927. She is 915 feet
In the above picture seated from left to right is D. Shorkey. II. King. R. Lott. W. Derry. K. Sabin. W. I lornbacher. A. Nedeau. II. Lilarski. A. Altman.
M. Sobeck. C. Fie welling, M. Llorip. Standing from left to right is R. Buehler. C. Cook. (i. Atkins. L. Langlois. C. Brege. son. R. Schumni, J. Selke. L. Winfield. R.
R. Stone. S. Chibola. B. Steven Tidgetske.
long, with a 65-foot beam and a cargo capacity of
O. Spare. A. Radka. C. Gordon. L. Widajewski, O. Miller. W. Blair. A. Malocha. Chief Sparrc. Capt.
16.000 gross tons.
I'earse.
STR. CARL D. BRADLEY
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.
PERSONAL ITEMS
Well, here it is time for the fall issue of the "Cal
cite Screenings" and its a welcome issue for us sea men as it marks the lime of year when we can saw "it won't be long now." It certainly seemed nice to get down through the rivers again, and by the looks of the smile on the engineer's face, he didn't mind it a bit, or was it our destination that aroused so much interest ?
We had always heard that the new coal loading rig in Sandusky was one of the fastest on the Lakes, and after a recent trip down there we have a few members of our crew who will verify this statement. Our 1st mate is the proud father of a baby boy. born Sept. 11. congratulations. Alec. Now that the berry picking season is over, we are wondering what our newly appointed 2nd mate is doing with all his spare time in Calcite. 1low about picking beechnuts. ()scar? Dean O'Connor is a
new member ol
our crew.
from lhe\ had built two nets and sold three.
For the past few days we've noticed Clarence (h'luky) Flewelling carrying a piece of strap iron over his shoulder. After making inquiry about it, we find that he is just getting himself in shape for winter work.
Bill II.: Say. Oscar, how come you have to have three calls to get up at midnight? Oscar M.: I'll tell you, Bill. It must be because I don't hear the first two.
Three hundred and seventy-three million dollars went up in smoke last year! This is the estimated cost ol
lire accidents the National Board of Lire
Underwriters reports. "Give ns a religion that will help us to liveâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; we can die without assistance."
A pessimist is a man who refuses to be happy today because he fears he may be miserable to morrow.
All I can say is that our gain is the Robinson's loss.
Str. Calcite loading at Flux Dock before installation
1 couldn't help noticing tin- sad expression on a certain watchman's face as we passed Calcite on our way to Gary with coal. If we had been in a little
of present dock.
closer
1 think
Mrs.
Winfield
would
have
had
a
boarder for a lew days.
We are getting reports that a few members of our crew are buying stock in the New York Central railroad.
The King and I'ilarski fishing company is making great strides in its net building. When last heard 1874
gers in our midst. Nevertheless we have not for gotten them and are still proud to call tlu-iu part of
surprised to hear reports of popularity of the. Str. Taylor in other ports besides Rogers City. The Taylor has a 10.000 gross ton cargo capacity and was built in 1923. Crew members in above pic ture are left to right. Modrzynski, Depeudry. A. Strand. Erhke, Partyka. T. Strand. Paradise. Radka, Chief Suttle. Mulka'. Adrian. W. Hincka. Luetzow.
the family circle. From the well groomed and good looking men in the above picture we would not be
II. Hincka. Haswell, Heller. Strzelecki, Capt, Nauts, Vallee, Freeh Gould, Joppich. Langridge, Sorgat.
A salute for our representative to all the nooks and corners on the Lakes, the Str. B. 14. Taylor.
Being assigned to the task of hauling black dia monds and with getting back home every two or
three weeks practically makes these fellows stran
PERSONAL ITEMS
Clarence Strzelecki says that he has often heard
Winter is just around the corner now. De I'eudry has been wearing his sheepskin for about three weeks. This is always a sure sign.
that the influence of women was worse than alco hol. Now he knows. Her name is Susie and from
all reports it must be love.
Sparky is taking orders for children's furniture for Christmas. And we will say that he does a swell
Louis Dembny saw her first and is now getting a little opposition. But don't feel bad. Louis; get
STR. B. H. TAYLOR
.
.
.
job.
Recently Ted Strand received proof of Mrs. Strand's trying efforts in her Victory garden. But we still think that the potato was grown in Maine or Idaho and not in the back yard.
It has just been learned that "Never Again" Modrzynski and Herman Wolgast have had a political argument. You're sure it was political,
him this winter.
Harry Sorgatt is still looking for intelligent cat. They can be had, Harry.
Where did Paul Heller go after the Detroit Times? It was only three days old. that was all. What Makes A Man Be A Sailor?
boys?
What makes a man lie a sailor.-' Is it the wake that weaves
Kenny. "The Bicycle Irishman." was recently seized with some sort of malady at Detroit and became quite worried. Kenny, that was just "Love" striking with a bang. Anyhow a poor excuse is
Itself through his days In a frosty white tape L'ntil he finally believes That his life must be made up
better than noneâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;besides it was a new one.
Of limestone and coal Of calm seas and roll
Bud Stedinan says that the water gets cold in Mauinee Bay as well as any place else. You should know. Budâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;were vou thinking oi her?
Joe Partyka has just learned what the pin at
that well-
trained coon dog and has become interested in an
()f routes that repeat In a rhythm so neat Calcite to Detroit, and then Toledo What makes a man lie a sailor?
tached to the chain at each hatch is for. What makes a man choose the lake lore?
Hilton says it is in the bag for Dewey this time. We have heard ibis prediction from you before on other elections, Gould. Mark
Haswell
wishes that he
had
been
born
Then pray for the season to fly Perhaps out of the distant past A boy remembers a sunny shore When he watched a gray ship glide by Laden with cargo, a flag from her mast
Polish for reasons all his own. You did all right at
A desire at that moment created
that. Mark.
And the sailor on his ship, a desire fulfilled. 1875
More Truth Than Poetry
What's The Score?
11 we hand in jokes people say we are silly.
I notice when a fellow dies,
No matter what he's been,
If we don't, they say we are too serious. If we clip things from other magazines. W e are too lazy to write them ourselves.
Some saintly chap or one perhaps Whose life is stained with sin.
11 we don't, we are stuck on our own stuff.
liis friends forget the bitter words They spoke but yesterday And now think lip a multitude Of pretty things to say.
11 we don't print every word of all contributions. We don't appreciate true genius. If we do print them the columns are filled with junk.
If we make a change in the other fellow's write Up, I'crhaps when I am laid to resl
We are too dog-gone critical.
Someone will bring to light
Now. like as not some person will say, We swiped this from some other sheet.
Some noble deed or kindly act Long buried out of sight.
WE DID.
But if it's all the same to you. my friends. Just give to me instead The boosting while I'm living. The knocking when I'm dead.
Philosopher—Wonderful, isn't it. how nature pro vides so bounteouslv for the manifold needs of man kind?
Realist—Yeah,
for
instance,
think
how
useful
ears are to hang spectacles on.
Lyle has heard of the fighting Irish but had the pleasure (or was it?) of coming in contact with one
recently. It happened to be of the Opposite sex at that.
Lulav is the tomorrow vou worried about veslerday.
Goodreau says to lay Up any time now; he has
Some people try to get something for nothing, then kick about the quality.
the fruit cakes all made. He is just working now to wear out his old clothes. "The Chicago Kid" has
There is always something wrong with the man as with the motor, when he knocks continually.
it in the bag.
Pickles wonders at how quickly his ulcers healed up. Sure they did after you two made up. You never had theili to begin with—that was love -ask Kenny. Harry Hincka says thai he is dizzy all of the time. They have another name for it too. Harry. Kadka — "'i'o Whom It May Concern" •—has turned over a new leaf. So long as we do not load
Coke at Ford's in the evening.
"Where's the hostess?" asked the Colonel, as he entered the reception hall. "I think she's round behind," said the draftee. "I know that." said ihe Colonel, "but where is she?"
From Corporal Bernard Urban Recently we received a letter from one of our former employees who is now stationed in France, Bernard Urban worked for Michigan Limestone &
Chemical Company before he was inducted into the
Ed Jackson—These damn fast loads at Calcite. Cheer up, Ed; the stone will soon be frozen.
army. Bert has the rank of corporal in the Quarter master Corps. "I realize it's now some time since I have written
George Hoy says that the Greeks had a word for it—and still do. They call it hash.
to you and also realize that you are very apprecia tive in hearing from any of the boys, i received your letter of June 26th and the reason I did not answer
Wisdom is knowing what to do next. Skill is knowing how to do it. Virtue is doing il.
sooner was because we were to move. Yes. it was France.
"Since that time I covered practically all of France. I had the opportunity of visiting some of the largest cities including Paris. I found Paris to
The Scotchman's Prayer Oh, Lord, we come to thee, this morning in the attitude of prayer, likewise o' complaint. When we
be one of the most interesting cities I have ever
came to this land of United States we expected to
seen. I will not try to put into words all there is to
find it running with milk and hone}", but instead
say. What struck me most were the people; how-
we found it peopled with that race o' people, the
glad and appreciative they were to be liberated. "At present the mail, including the Calcite Screenings, cannot keep the pace we are setting. We are in the Third Army and you've probably
Ungodly Irish. Oh, Lord, drive them to the fartheresl pairts o' this country and make them hewers of wood ami drawers of water and don't allow them to
be rulers among people. But if ye have ony guid laud to gie away gie it to your own peculiar
people, the Scotch. Make them magistrates and members of congress and rulers among the people.
heard of (icncral Patton. "Before I close 1 must add a few words about the
weather: it's always important, even in the army.
Bui as for the ungodly Irish tak them by the heels
Seems Autumn is here with quite a bit of rain and especially if ^na has to sleep on the ground it makes
and shake them o'er the mouth o'Hell.
one wish for the weather of a month or two ago.
But dinna
let them fall in. And all the glory shall be thine forever. 1876
Amen.
As ever.
Cpl. Bernard Urban.
Many of the Robinson's original crew have been called to the armed forces since the beginning of the season. Those remaining are carrying on with the
kind of spirit necessary to make the home front ef
The Robinson is one of the large self-unloading cargo carriers on the Great Lakes having a capacity of approximately 14.000 gross tons. Crew members seated left to right are, Tulgetske,
fort a success. It seems that we have not seen much
Idalski, Lamb. Horrocks, Ursem, S. Idalski, Yarch,
of the Robinson and her crew this year. Between hauling coal and limestone for Uncle Sam's war in dustries and arriving at Calcite for a load of flux at midnight this ship and crew were kept busy all sea
Jarvis. Lietzovv, Smelesky, Grubb. Standing left to right are Raymond, Capt. McOuinn. Sloan, Broni-
son.
STR. T. W. ROBINSON
.
PERSONAL ITEMS
As another season draws to a close it brings with it that time of the year when the winter sports are
kowski.
Bannon,
Mulka. Klee. Smolinski. Tatro,
Urban, Schultz. Piechan, Bruder. Stafford. Londe. Le Veck. Pines. Schefke, Kunner.
La-
When Tony Yarch wants to win in playing cards he has to warm up his brains by twisting his cap on his head, two turns to the right and one and a half
again brought to mind. Every morning in the mess-
to the left.
room, after breakfast, the talk of the wilderness liegins with a deadly barrage of verbal bullets and
Ray Kowalski: "What time Detour?" Ray Eier: "Three o'clock in the morning." Ray K: "Holy smokes, won't we ever get in at eight at night?" Ray E: "School starts at nine in the morning; why don't you help her with her reading?"
spears being laid down by Tony Yarch and Beaver Idalski concerning their experiences in hunting and fishing.
When Ray Kowalski gets off at the coal dock in Detour he carries a shotgun to the nearby village, in order to protect himself from the Indians. (At Bar Point light downbound for Buffalo) Bob (Jrubb: "Say. Reuben, what time will we be at the mail boat?"
Rube Klee: "Oh, about two and a
half days from now."
Bob: "Two and a half days!
Earl Leveck claims there is no sleep for the wicked. Didn't someone say that the good die young? Harry Sloan really admires the beautiful Mich igan weather.
Where are we?" Rube: "You are not in Ohio so
Hotel (iuestâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;"Set the alarm clock for two."
you'll have to mail your letters early."
Night Clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;"You and who else?"
Norm Raymond: "Harry, how many points do you have?" Harry Piechan : "Two."
Norm: "Every time he plays he has two points." Marry: "Gee whiz. I can't make an ace out of a seven."
Norm : "That's (). K. Harry: you're not playing
He: "Can I take you home? 1 love to take ex perienced girls home."
She: "But I'm not an experienced girl." He: "Well, vou are not home vet either."
Vanity and pride are incomparable.
cribbage now."
Doubtless it is true that we are in one of the great moments of history. Those who have the
Broiikowski. "Boy it sure is nice to gel up in the morning." What's the matter. Browncy. is Leo using a bigger bucket or is the water getting colder?
gilt of imagination and the correct diagnosis of human nature have front seats at the play. It is a good show and it will probably last as long as we do.
Chief LaBounty is looking for a twelve inch
fishing plug because the one he has been using is too small for the fish that he is going to catch.
Only this thought: between the acts, let us
enjoy the intermissions and occasionally take a stroll under the stars, lest there be too much talk ing going on. 1877
The original spring crew of the Sir. Munson has been broken up too by the demands of Uncle Sam
for good men to the armed forces. However, you must admit that the ship still has a good looking crew despite the loss of some glamour to the army. navy and marines. The Munson is another of our
ships hauling considerable tonnage of coal this year. Detour, Michigan, saw a lot of the ship delivering coal there and the crew saw a lot of good fishing at this port. For once the fisherman had as much or more fishing as sailors than if they had been laud STR. JOHN G. MUNSON .
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PERSONAL ITEMS
Everybody seems to have lost their knack of fishing at Detour, so far. the third mate has been
lubbers at home. We must believe the stories as lit
tle was seen of the fish. We greet a swell bunch of officers and crew and wish them the best of sail ing.
Seated left to right is Smolinski. Selke, Zeilas-
kowski. Hoar. Boehmer, Cross. Perdike. Gabrysiak. Makowski. Lafrinere. C. Gordon. Standing left to right is J. Cordon. Voglcr, Chain. Capt. Thorsen. Malkowski, Taylor. Kelley. P'uhrmaii. Idalski. Mo drzynski. Paradise. Lamb. Caswell. Closser. Fred erick. Bruning. Milostan, Radka. Chief Urdal. The officers and crew of the Str. Munson wish to
extend their sympathy to our shipmate, Henry Ka minski. in his bereavement over the loss of his fa
the only man to bring home three nice pike without
ther who died recently al Kewaunee. 111.
even i^oins: on the dock.
No man can be provident of his time who is not prudent in the choice of his company.
The only difference between Half-Hitch Selke
of the Str. Munson and Half-Hitch of the Navy, is he hasn't got that mischevious id earn in his eve. "Cuess who?" looks like General MacArthur on
\i you're having difficulty with your Christmas shopping list. War Stamps and Bonds are still popular gifts.
the Str. Munson ?
Joe Malkowski and Ed. Cross of Detour had lost all hope of ever seeing their home town again be fore layup. when their prayers were answered.
James Lamb. John Gordon, Henry Kaminski and Slim Modrzynski claim to lie the best Spilzer play ers in the Bradley Fleet and challenge anybody who doesn't agree. What are the odds, boys? Harold Nidv. our 2nd Asst., left us for a brief
time to get a physical checkup. We hope it is nothing serious and of course we are not suspecting that the steward had anything to do with your getting off.
We miss the familiar question of "What lime
This picture was taken back in the days when the Str. Bradley was new. The year 1927. Some of these men are well known to our readers.
Left to
right sealed are: Andrew Caveridge. Moise Bros-
Calcite".' That is because Casey, our second cook, got off lo have a minor operation. Hurry back.
soit, George Hoy. present First Asst. Engineer on
Cass.
Str. Taylor: Charles Frederick, present Chief on the Str. Calcite: Norinau McLean. Isaac Kauha and
Capt, Thorsen cautioned the men not to stand out in the Open unnecessarily with all those stray bullets flying around, because there is so much
Otto Sparre still Steward of the Str. Bradley, Cap
shooting and so little game bagged.
Chief (if the Str. Bradley.
1878
this man unknown.
Standing left to right are
tain William J. McLean and John Sparre. still
If only the White would get a load of openhearth.
have attractions. Although built in 1915 the White
How it's a load of flux, four belts, hello mama. toot.
is well kept. Cleanliness is the watchword with
the good Ship White is moored fast in the lay-up
nick, (ianske, Haneckow, Sobeck, Miller, Selke. Beebe. Yarch, Zoho. Standing left to right are Shay. MeLeod, Wollack. Chief Anderson, Jones, Modrzyn
goodbye, see you next trip (some more flux). These these boys. Best wishes for an early lay-up. fellows. Crew members seated from left to right are Budhome-loving "boys will soon have their wish when harbor for the winter season.
The White has been going to Detour with cargoes of coal this year too. We haven't heard much about
ski. Jackson. Fleming. Haselhuhn, LaLonde. Pilar -
the good fishing up there but it seems that some
ski. Dietlin. Caldwell. Yoight, Rickle, Pilarski, Capt.
crew members missed the boat so the port must
Swartz.
STR. W. F. WHITE . Norman "Best Man" owner of a flashy model for love or moneyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;well,
. . PERSONAL ITEMS Haselhuhn is the proud A. Norm wouldn't sell it at least, not for money.
Bill Shay tries to keep us informed on the weath er at all times. Bill's biggest headache is trying to Convince us he has the straight dope. We'll get that zero weather vet. we fear.
Adolph (ianske would lie very happy if the "White" would lay up in Alpena. He won't tell us why. but it wouldn't take three guesses. Carl Carlsen. deckhand, amazes us with his super man
stories.
His
characters
twirl
one
hundred
mechanized equipment must place his order early to avoid the Russians.
Raymond "Do-da" Modrzynski. and Gerald "Bong" Pilarski say they would rather eat than sleep. Maybe so. but why do their bunks demand time-and-a-half?
Modern mystery: Bill Freel and Carl Carlson made it from Millersburg to Calcite in ten minutes (They said). It's amazing how they managed to stay under thirty-five at the same time. Bill LaLonde has turned from making wooden
horses to carving out a set of bob sleds. Seems as though snow is the coming thing.
pound dumb-bells as if they were batons, lift six hundred pounds with ease, and toss heavy timbers
Carl Carlsen is the only one on the "White" with a five dollar hand. Every time he gets m an argu
around like matchsticks. We are just a bit skeptical until Carl assures us that the Millersburg climate does things to you. Boy, you can say that again!
five, bucks!" We'll take you up on that, Carl.
Victor Rickle has a system for remote control painting his house. We can see how he can get the windows and possibly the doors, too. but when it comes to the sidesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;what then ? Vic says he'll wait until he gets next month's copy of "Popular Me chanics" to find that out.
Alex "Shine" Selke has his troubles, too especially when he rinses down aft. lie continually gets the hose tangled up with the night cook. Norm Hasel-
buhii. So far. the battle is pretty even with "Shine" winning by a nozzle. Alfred Haneckow is helping Santa Clans over come the shortage of toys by starting up a toy tank arsenal. Anyone desiring tanks, trucks, or other
ment he sticks out his hand and declares. "Bctcha
Caution: Never mail a letter without first putting the message inside. For further details interview
John. "Honest Joe." the people's choice. Zoho. Leading furniture companies are losing business since Arnold Specht began carving on wood. He recently completed a cedar chest that looked as though it had made it's debut at Grand Rapids. Two of our younger crew members. Norm Hasel huhn and Raymond Modrzynski were recently ac
cepted for Army service. We sincerely hope they may be permitted to finish the season before getting their call. However, we take this opportunity to extend our best regards and express the hope that they as well as the many B. T. men already in the Service, may have a speedy return. 1879
Here's a toast to the cornerstone of the Bradley Fleet. The Str. Calcite, even though the smallest, is
the grandparent of the Greyhounds. Short trips, long trips, coal and limestone, this ship gets them all and is assigned to many ports. Being the size she is makes her a hard boat to catch either at the
home port of Rogers or at the other end of the line.
Many of this ship's crew is sailing for the first seasou, having come to the lakes in response to a call for lake seamen. With many of our regular men
called to the colors the officers, older crewmen and
newcomers are to be praised for the job they have done in keeping cargo moving on the Great Lakes. Seated left to right is Karsten. Feldt. R. Crecn. Lewandowski, Amlotte, Schefke. Wirgau-. W.
Green. Standing left to right is Heller. Plath, Scheffers. Bredow. Mulka. O'Toole. Dwyer. Joppich. Baur. Selke. Centella. Werner. Schepers. Wicks, Capt. Moll, Vogk-r. Kempc. Comfort, Kerr, Win, Joppich. End-res, Sucharski. Brege.
PERSONAL ITEMS
il). Zee famous h-uioii pie (and the lemon snaps),
Captain, calling to a stranger on the dock : Say.
asparagus tips in drawn butter (tips you off us to whom the artist is that draws the butter), short
STR. CALCITE
do you want a job? Stranger: Why. are you getting off?
Wicks: (lee Whiz, all you got to live for on a boat is to try and figure out how to get home once in a while.
Coalpasser to Mate: How fast you gonna load today. Mate?
Mate: Just as fast as they gimme the rock. Is that OK with you ? Second Mate: Boy, if I'd decked like that, in my lime. I wouldn't have had a seat in my jeans.
ribs which are very short, meat balls and spaghetti (with pepper sauce), baked whitefish (With the sca'es to see how much each piece weighs), brussels sprouts which make you sprout out; if you doubt our word, take a look at the crew's tummy, so all in all. we all enjoy it immensely. Pretty soon the excuses, alibis, toothaches and backaches will start coming from the crew, and a very simple one to solve, in case you don't know. Well, the hunting season is approaching fast for bear, deer and dears. Be on the alert. Mr. George Jones.
How do you like sailing. Schepers? It's alright for saving money, but vou ain't living.
Steward to karsten: Tonight I want you to kill the flies. He did but not with the sprayer; it took all night with the fly swatter.
A book occasionally seen around the pantry. The Way to a Man's Heart. For Famous Recipes a la Carte. On the Cart. And Heart Burn, by "Uketchum Uffenbachskee." (Never heard of him.) Famous pepper soup, roasted bananas, baking powder biscuits (without baking powder),, pound cake (a lb. per cut), ice cream (without sugar). Colfee Flag (4 beans per cup), Johnnie cake (by kiddie), raisin bread (still raisin), layer cake (lays around), rare steaks (on rare occasions and still breathing). P soup (the nearest thing to A soup), fillet of trout
(no bones about it), diced carrots (no dice added), new potatoes (yeah, a new bushel each trip). spring chicken (springs back when you try to cut IKW i
(While unloading at the Last dock al Detroit): Sucharski to Beebe: Let's go ashore, Virgil. I would
like to see my brother-in-law. Beebe: OK let's go. (The results: ()ne day lost, bus fare to Alpena, no sleep, and plenty of explanations.)
"Walter, do you know how they arouse the in mates in a
deaf and dumb institute
when
there
is a fire?" Walter: "No I don't, how do they?" "Why they ring a dumb bell." Anybody want a free box of candy? Very easily
done: you gel two boxes for one dollar at Bay City, and Lcroy lleller will pay you one dollar for one box. Lncensored: Cordon O'Toole. in the. near future,
lias plans for the final plunge into the headloek. wedlock, and matrimonial affairs. Good luck, and yours till Niagara Falls.
Hobby Lobbies Arthur Amlotte (hunting) : Boy, when I see them wood's. Boy OH Boy.
Lawrence FTirtau (Sleep, sleep, sleep): He says nothing else to do off watch. Lewandowski (through interpreter) : 1 vould like
to get on the 8 to 12 watch. Why? Veil, the rest are from Posen.
Alfred Dwyer: A big cigar, radio on from 8 p. m. till 4 a. m.. and a wild west story. Henry Mulka: Making boat models, and missing the boat.
Roy Green : Riding his bicycle to beat the taxi fare.
Harry Joppich: Sheep herding, farming, and figuring out how to get to Ocqueoc. Melvin Vogler: Automobiles (the speedy kind), and figuring out how to get trips off. Julius Baur: Big cars and playing Santa Clans. John Shelters (traveling): I've been all over. All over where? Well, Rogers City and the piers at Manitowoc.
Louis Schefke: (Diary) Never misses a thing, sees all. knows all. and tells all.
Leroy Heller: (Money) Always counting the Irish flags, spends nothing but the evening.
Joe Buck: Strong coffee, and it's strong enough to walk.
Michael Kerr: No hobbies at all; gave up rabbit raising, and looking for 12 noon at Calcite.
Walter Plath: Making belts, horse swings, and baking powder biscuits.
Wilbert Bredow: (Being ashore) and cooking for 38 of the hungriest men in 48 states is no hobby of mine.
Janus Selke: Who wants a hobby; you have to work anyway. Ldmund Karsten : Trying to learn to be a waiter,
(wait a while) which we generally do. William Joppich: Most anything but work. Virgil Beebe: Back home down on the farm;
anything but steamboating and that's no hobby. Often heard over the radio: And now we will give you the news from the four corners of the world
(since when has the earth got corners on it?); Max well House Coffee. Good till the last drop (what is wrong with the last drop?): Philip Morris cigar ettes, and no other cigarette can make that state ment (since when can cigarettes talk?).
Schefke to Chief Engineer: Say. chief, where do you get the water for the cooling system? Chief: Why. don't you know? Just follow the pipes and see. Later on: Oh. I know chief, you get it from the lake, don't cha? (and then they shoot men like Lin coln and McKinley). And now we come to a close, like the season of
nineteen forty-four. We hope to see you all at an
early lay-up. which is not very far away.
Au
revoir.
There isn't much coasting on the road to success. Success isn't in that direction.
Francis Wallace (slow motion) : Look out, Stepin Seven million persons pass through our courts Fetchit, competion. (Still washing dishes at 9 p. m.) annually for traffic law violations, according to the
Captain Moll: Collector of pre-war merchandise, cigarettes, and you guess the rest.
Gordon O'Toole: Always has the time figured out
for arrival at Calcite. (3'and 4 trips ahead.)
Automotive Safety Foundation.
Sir. W. F. White unloading coal at Port of Calcite.
Theodore Werner: Collecting newspapers and magazines for those cold winter nights at home. John Sucharski: (Cribbage playing) The best cribbage player in his room.
Wilbert Wirgau: Collecting junk for his newfarm, and brushing up on electric wiring. Bill Comfort. James Wicks, and Robert Schepers: No hobbies at all; just have time for cat naps, work. eat. and rest up again, what a life.
Loading pulp wood on a barge in the early days.
1881
The Schooner Is Gone From The Great Lakes
The old fast sailing cargo ships played a great part in the com merce of our nation until the day when sails became economi cally unsound, as a financial venture. They are gone forever.
The days of the old fast sailng cargo ships On the Great Lakes are perhaps gone forever. There have been several attempts to revive them but the
dies and they needed for this a ship with a sharp
competition of safety, speed, dependability, ease ol handling ship and cargos have made sails economi cally unsound from the financial venture and thenare few, if any, who care to take up the art simply
that could be handled with fewer hands.
The first ship built in the new departure was a two-master of about ninety tons which was launched about the year 1710 by Captain Robinson
for diversion.
of Gloucester.
For many years trade on the Great Lakes was carried on exclusively by the sailing vessel. Forty
summer when there is little danger of a severe
During the next century the schooner developed by leaps and bounds and the Ames of about 500 tons was the prize ship of the year 18fi(>. About this time they began to add more spars, subsequently there were ships launched having three, four, five, six ami one. the Thomas W. Lawson. built entirely
storm. Tin- manipulation and navigation of the once so pupular square rigger and its three, four.
off the Scilly Islands.
five, six and seven strike fore and aft rig schooner is last becoming a losi art. Flistorians of the fore and aft rig from Captain
masters continued to be used. The Wyoming was a typical six master launched in 1908â&#x20AC;&#x201D;380 feet long
Clark on, have endeavored to trace the antecedents
having a beam of 50 feet and hold depth of 30 feet.
of the American schooner back to the lateen rigged vessels of the medieval Mediterranean and ships
It is said -die could carry 5.500 tons of coal. She was constructed of six-inch square yellow pine planking
built by the early Creeks. Romans and Egyptians.
and was strengthened by an arrangement of steel girders. The Wyoming had four staterooms fin
years ago sails could be Spotted on the horizon almost any hour of the day.
Today we see only
the occasional sailing yacht and these only in mid
Vet the schooner as we know her with sails spread between the gaff and boom of two or more masts, topped by gaff topsails and as in the glouster fish erman type, by a large stay sail will two or more
head sails between bowsprit and foremast is a type of Yankee ingenuity. The schooner was born out of economic restrict
ion impared upon the American settlers back in
llu- colonial days.
Being barred from hauling their
bow which was fast and could beat or take into Un
wind: shortages of man power necessitated a rig
of steel carried seven masts.
She was lost in 1907
There were no more seven-masters built but six
ished in mahogany and oak and steam healed. The six lower masts were 120 feet from the keel, carried
12,000 square feet of canvas and was a fast sailer and est $150,000. A ship under full sail is a beautiful sight. There is nothing more graceful, stately or majestic but we must now content ourselves with pictures for they are gone, relegated to the past by the advance
produce to the European markets, our sailors specialized in interrcolonial shipping that extend
of lime.
from Newfoundland fishing bank to the West In
and to the hearty men who sailed them.
1882
But our hat's are off to these staunch
majestic-ships which once carried on our commerce
Happy Christmas Nappy, happy Christmas that can win Us back to the delusions of our childish days; that can recall to the old man the pleasures of his youth; and transport the soldier, the sailor, and the traveler thousands of miles away, back to his
own fireside and his quiet home. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Charles Dickens.
There is a pleasure in the pathless woods, There is a rapture on the lonely shore; There is society, where none intrudes, cBy the deep sea, and music in its roar.
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