argus eyesVol. 5—No. 5 ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN March. 1945

ARGUS RECREATION CLUB ELECTS NEW OFFICERS

M E W officers and representatives for the year^•^ 1945 were named in January following a gen-eral plant election. The new President and officersare pictured on this page, and representatives forthe Club and reporters for Argus Eyes on page 3.

February 12, 1945Members of the Argus Recreation Club:

I want to thank you for electing me president ofthe Argus Recreation Club, and hope that I willbe able to meet your expectations. I also wantto take this time to thank those who served asofficers and representatives during the past year,and commend them on the wonderful job theydid. They left us -with a record that will be hard tobeat. The only way the representatives you haveelected this year and I will be able to come closeto what they have done, is with your cooperation.

I hope that if at any time you have any sug-gestions, as to what we can do to make the Recre-ation Club better, please let me know, so that wemay act upon these suggestions. If you feel thatyou have a better idea for a party than those thatwe put on for you, will you advise our enter-tainment committee, for they have one of thetoughest jobs in the Recreation Club.

Remember that this is your Recreation Cluband the officers and representatives are the corre-lators of your ideas.

L. F. Schwanbeck"LES" SCHWANBECK

President

VERN HECKVice-President

LUCILLE GILLESPIETreasurer

JEANNE CLARKSecretary

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argus eyes

This paper is an employees' publica-tion. Its aims are:1. To present news of individuals

throughout the two plants.2. To keep former employees now in

the service informed as to what isgoing on at Argus, Incorporated.

3. To present up-to-date informationon all problems vital to employeeswhich the war has brought about.

4. To give all employees an opportunityto express themselves.

. No items will be used which will tendto ridicule or embarrass anyone. Humorand good-natured fun, however, are al-ways acceptable.

EDITORIAL STAFFEditor Chas. A. BarkerAssistant Editor Lucy GridleySports „ Harold Peterson

Photographers ..'. / S t u a * G i l d a r t

L Jerry DavenportCartoonist Marie Barbier

The Representatives of each Depart-ment are responsible that the news of theseDepartments reach the desk of the Editorin the Advertising Department, Plant 1.

ARGUS ISSUES FIRST RETIREMENT CHECK

Sixth War Loan DriveThe final figures are now available for

the Sixth War Loan Drive. It was a tre-mendous job for Payroll to compute thewar bond deductions by groups, and in-volved miles and miles of adding machinetape. But they were triumphant and cameup with the results.

Jimmy Barker's group, which was madeup of Purchasing, Sales, Advertising andSwitchboard, achieved the most spectacu-lar results, buying 170% of its quota ofE bonds. Elma Lundahl drew the luckynumber for the prize bond.

Joy Hartman's group, Time Study andMaintenance, was second high, purchas-ing 135% of its quota. Joy and BarbaraTitus, in the presence of Mr. Sleezer,drew numbers to assign to each groupmember: then Mr. Hiscoclc was called inasked to draw a number. It proved to benumber 12, the one which had been as-signed to Dutch Engelhardt. So Dutchwon the bond.

Third high was Brice Bennett's group—Blocking, Grinding and Prism Depart-ments. They bought 116% of their quota.We think this group deserves specialmention, because their goal was achievedthrough consistent buying by every one.Brice did a fine job and had exceptionalcooperation. Russell Wiedmeyer was thelucky boy who won the bond.

The fourth group to meet its quotawas a large one, made up of MaterialControl, General Accounting, Adminis-tration and Photographic. Lucy Gillespieassisted by Alice Blanchard and GlenHarrie, led them over the top. JoeClemens won the prize bond.

The plant as a whole did not quitemeet its quota. If total deductions hadbeen the whole story, we would havemade it by a comfortable margin, butsince only E bonds bought and cleared byDecember 31 were counted, the final figurebrought us to 94%. Naturally, there willbe another War Loan Drive in the nearfuture. With the splendid example theabove groups have set, next time we willreally make it 100%.

John Schuler, formerly of the Toolroom, is first to qualify for full paymenunder the Argus Profit Sharing-SavingsRetirement Plan.

A highly skilled tool and die-makerJohn came to work at Argus on April 281941 . . . and his efforts and high degr&of skill have contributed greatly to the excellent standard set in that department.

Coming to Argus as he did early in1941 enabled John to "get in on theground floor", as it were, when the profitsharing retirement fund was set up earl]in 1942 to provide security for Argusworkers who reach the retirement age . .with the result that when he retired onJanuary 5, 1945 he received a check for$1203.61, which represented his full crediwith the Retirement Fund.

Under the Plan, a person must be withArgus for three years before he can par-ticipate, so John qualified in January 1944,and paid in $191.23 between that time ancJanuary 1945. The balance representsWage Awards (as he was classified inGroup 2 under the original plan), inter-est, and the Company's contribution.Plan Established in 1942.

It was early in 1941 that the manage-ment of Argus gave serious thought to aplan of profit sharing. It was held that bysuch a mutual undertaking the continuedgrowth of the Company through the com-bined efforts of employees and manage-ment would be assured. Details wereworked out and the plan put into opera-tion in January 1942.Purpose of the Plan

As the preamble of the Plan reads, itwas established because Argus was desirousof distributing among its old and triedemployees a certain portion of its netearnings, thereby stimulating in them akeener interest in its successful operationand at the same time encouraging a spiritof economy and thrift, which might pro-tect against the vicissitudes of age.

By producing better and better materialsat lower costs, our customers will praiseour quality and service. By saving on ma-terials and Company property, our busi-ness will grow. This will add up toprofits and more profits . . . in turn addingmore to the Fund and increasing its valueto each employee-member.

Argus management feels that one ofthe most serious responsibilities of ad-ministration is the equitable distributionof earnings between capital and labor, andbetween various classes of labor. The oldidea that capital should get all it couldsqueeze out and still keep labor function-ing has practically disappeared. In itsplace is the new idea to give labor all that

JOHN SCHULER JOE CLEMENS

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s possible and at the same time keepapital functioning. This change of em-phasis is a complete industrial revolutionand can only be successful when laborassumes the obligations that go with thisadvance. Our Plan makes this possiblend profitable.

Each and every employee is given theight to share in the welfare of the Com-iany through the Managing Committee ofhe Fund. Every employee has a vital in-erest in efficiency, costs, production and>rofits.

We all miss John, but are glad to knowlat through the foresight of Argus man-gement he has received this tidy sum toelp make his retirement days happy ones.

The attractive little home of the JohnSchulers, on the Pontiac Trail, whereMrs. Schuler shares John's enhusiasmfor raising chickens and lovely flowers.

SUGGESTION PLANBOND WINNERS

Emergency Blood DonorsAn emergency call over the P.A. system

for blood donors brought an immediateresponse from the following: Bertha Snag,Edson Matson, Madeleine Meade, Mar-garet White. Bessie Green, Adeline Op-heim, Carlos Rososco. and Harold Wirth.To date, contributions have only beenneeded from the first two named above fora railroad brakeman whose leg had beensevered in an accident, however, the othersare still "standing by".

DAVE MARTINA method and manner of striping

boxes and packages designated for theSignal Corps was suggested by Davewhich enables everyone handlingfreight shipments to quickly segregatematerial addressed to the Signal Corps.This suggestion greatly expedites thehandling of war materials all alongthe route and won a War Bond forDave.

LORRAINE DEVLIN

A plunger-type alcohol dispenser suggested by Lorraine Devlin won her aWar Bond, and increased production in the Optical Assembly Department.

March, 1945 A R G U S E Y E S f o r V i c t o r y P a g e 3

ARGUS RECREATION CLUB REPRESENTATIVES

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Top Row—Ethel Jones, R. G. Miller, Vi Tyler, Jack Pelton, Marie Nagel, Babe Peterson (also Sports Reporter for Argus Eyes), Lucy Gridley (Assistant Editor Argus Eyes).Bottom Row—Maxine Campbell, Sally Kneiper, Jack Covey, Virginia Howard, Brice Bennett. Cecille Fitzgerald, Phil Hagopian Salley.

RECREATION CLUB REPORTERS FOR £t$ui j ot

Arvid Andresen Frances Watterworth Glen Harrie Stephena Gala Gregg Letsis Lucille Domzal Jack Webber Aline Debo

Dorothy Jacobus Marie Trenary Madeleine Meade Dutch Engelhardt Bill Fike Wilmot Gray Wilma Litteral Helen Moore

Iva Covert Jackie Schaffer Virginia Morgan Lorraine Webb Laura Egeler Loma Graham Connie Skinner

New Officers and Representatives ofRecreation Club Hold Meeting

The first meeting of the Argus Recrea-tion Club following the election of officersand representatives for the year 1945 washeld on January 26th.

The meeting was opened by Eddie Gir-van with a word of appreciation for thecooperation and support given him by theofficers, representatives and the manage-ment during his term of office . . . to-gether with bits of advice and informationto the incoming officers.

Les Schwanbeck, our new President, re-sponded, and after the introduction ofnew officers and representatives, he ap-pointed the following standing commit-tees:

Finance CommitteeChairman—Mrs. GillespiePhyllis Hagopian SalleyCecile FitzgeraldJack Pelton

Sports CommitteeChairman—Harold PetersonEthel JonesSally KneiperMarie NagelBrice Bennett

Entertainment CommitteeChairman—Jack CoveyMaxine CampbellViola TylerLucy GridleyGrant MillerVirginia Howard

Publicity CommitteeChairman—Lucy GridleyAdvisory—Jimmy BarkerCecile FitzgeraldVern HeckPhyllis Hagopian SalleyViola Tyler

The meeting was mainly for organiza-tional purposes, but before adjourning, itwas decided to publish a resume of theproceedings of the Club meetings inArgus Eyes each month in order that allmembers might be fully informed of its

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P a g e 4 A R G U S E Y E S f o r V i c t o r y March, 1945

ARGUS PROFILEBy H. J. R.

SLEEZER, Edward EgglestonGenial, obliging foreman of the Maintenance Dept, Plant 1. Was born at

Sears, Michigan, in 1883, went to Minnesota when 18 and worked there from 1901to 1907. Has been married 35 years and lives at 521 South 7th., Ann Arbor. Orig-inal association with Plant 1 building began in 1910 when he worked for the Michi-gan Furniture Co. Recalls that the site of the Optical Division was then used as alumber yard. Any similarity now, he says,—etc., etc. Helped to build furniture for18 years, came back in 1932 and found Argus in possession with a flourishing radioplant. Applied for a job as carpenter, started at 25c an hour and subsequently becameboiler engineer, plumber and electrician for 12 hours a day with every 3rd Sundayoff. Has been with Argus ever since. With over 30 years experience in Plant 1 can-not remember any great mishap or fire in the building. Claims that he has practicallyre-built and altered the place himself with a few nails and a hammer.

Proposed Amendment to the By-Lawsof the Argus Recreation Club

Any individual, group or organization, desiring a financial appropriationfrom the Argus Recreation Club shall, as a condition to the consideration ofsuch appropriation by the Executive Board, cause to be published in "ArgusEyes for Victory" announcement of the activity to be sponsored; or in lieu there-of, shall post notice of such activity on all regular bulletin boards throughoutthe factory at least five days before application to the Executive Board.

This proposal will be voted on at the next regular meeting of the ArgusRecreation Club officers and representatives.

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activities. For this reason they also movedthat the regular monthly meeting be heldon the first Thursday of the month. Tenta-tive plans were also made for a party tobe held February 24th, and each repre-sentative was asked to appoint Reportersin their various departments to gathernews items for our paper.

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At the February 1st meeting, JackCovey, Chairman of the EntertainmentCommittee gave a report, and arrange-ments were made to hold a party on Feb-ruary 24th at the Michigan Union . . .with Bill Layton's Band furnishing themusic for dancing, and cards for thosewho do not care to dance.

It was also voted to extend an invita-tion to last year's Club officers and repre-sentatives to be our guests at the party.

An appropriation was voted for amixed doubles bowling tournament to beheld February 18th.

The matter of sending flowers to Ar-gus members in the case of illness or deathin the family was discussed and a pro-cedure established which clears throughMrs. Radford's office.

Sponsorship of any activity by theRecreation Club was brought before themeeting and it was decided that anAmendment should be added to the By-Laws concerning the procedure to be fol-lowed by any group desiring an appropri-ation. , This Amendment is publishedelsewhere in this edition and will be actedupon at the next regular meeting.

Offices — Plant II

We want to welcome to Argus MissCarolyn Merion. She's working for Mr.Kagay in Timekeeping . . . comes fromDetroit . . . and from all reports, Dannyand Carolyn are getting along fine.

Aline Debo, who is the record clerkfor the Planning Department, is seriouslyill and in the hospital. She has been withArgus about two and a half years and herfaithful services are really missed. Justask Phyllis Ganzhorn and Betty Geewho are her office mates. Our most sin-cere sympathies are extended to Aline andwe hope she will soon be on the roadto recovery.

The Army officer we all saw walkingin the Ordnance Department these lastthree weeks is Lt. B. D. Ferrell, fromPhiladelphia, Pa. He's with the DetroitOrdnance District and has been studyingthe inspection procedures followed byArgus in producing acceptable telescopes.This study is being made to standardizethe inspection procedures followed in themanufacture of fire control instruments.Yes girls, he's single, but unfortunatelyhe left us February 10th. Lt. Ferrell wantsus to know he enjoyed his stay with Argusvery much.

Jim Norris got the worst of a snowball battle one night when he thought hecould compete with some boys about fif-teen years younger than he. They reallygave him a plastering. In Jim's haste tobe away he became entangled with anothercar. In the meantime Colette Schwindand Marie Barbier nearly burst withlaughter at the sight.

OPTICAL ASSEMBLY

Everyone is in a flutter today primpingfor the camera. Yes, the lights, camera,and action, men are really here! Kleiglights, cameras and all! For a newsreelthey tell me. Who knows we may havesome hidden movie talent in our midst!

Clara Dickenson is anxiously waitingthe arrival of her son Pvt. Burton Dick-enson from Kelly Field, Texas, who isgetting a 14 day furlough.

Seems good to have Ann Letsis backspreading sunshine around Optical As-sembly after her recent illness.

What with all the special dieting anddaily calisthenics so prevalent around herewe should see some glamorous figures byspring!

Among those celebrating Happy Birth-days this month were Alice Mirresse,Eliza Flournoy, Mary Wingrove andAlice Weil.

We were happy to hear of the mar-riage of "Dottie Glick" to Keith Hunt-ington of the Navy. They were marriedat Santa Monica, California, where theyare making their home for the present.Best wishes to both of them!

Three of the most faithful femininecustomers of the Lincoln restaurantstumped the proprietor the other nightwhen one of them ordered cream for hercoke! Imagine!

Laura Purdon of Ohio is visiting DottieWaggott for a few days. Seems thatLaura has decided to become a long-hair.

Flossie Stanley is back after spendingsome time with her family in Arkansas.

A group of prominent people in ourdepartment spent an enjoyable evening atthe home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fitz-gerald recently. One of the main events

of the evening was the playing of Crib-bage, only to be followed by a superlunch prepared by the hostess. The guestswere namely: Mr. and Mrs. Weakley, Mr.and Mrs. Stotts and Mr. and Mrs. Baker.We are still wondering why Pauline'sface got so red!

Alice Weir is recovering from injuriesas a result from a bad fall on the ice,Hope you will soon be back Alice.

Cecile Eubank and Thressell Conleywere sure made happy when Ann Letsisreturned—why? Because she brought acouple of "Hill Billy" records especiallyfor them. Seems that several others areenjoying them too.

Elsie Paradise had a grand visit withher son Dale of the Navy who was homefor 37 days. He has served three yearsin Honolulu. He has returned to Jack-sonville, Florida, for the present.

Well, Cheerio! folks till next month.

Crippled Children's Fund

The sum of $32.75 was generouslycontributed to the President's BirthdayPolio Fund by the Optical Assembly De-partment, and we had thought to run anillustration of this neat pile of money,but unfortunately our engraver was notwilling to take the rap and to go to thepenitentiary for reproducing such a pic-ture (it's a federal offense). So, we can'trun the picture, and inasmuch as we areshort of space this month neither can weleave a blank space which might be dedi-cated to such a picture. {James, my straightjacket!)

THE SPIRIT OF ARGUS

We have all heard that working atArgus is like being one of a big happyfamily.

Like all families, we have our "upsand downs," and when anyone needssome help, they know that some "bigsister or brother" will usually save theday.

This has been proven more than once,and the most recent occasion was whenone of our employees needed some blooddonors for a relative who was to have aserious surgical operation.

Four people, Wm. Beard, Oscar Tyre,Augusta Butts, and Harold Schauers,were the ones who gladly gave their blood.

Mere words cannot express the appre-ciation that one would like to express for

such kindly acts as these. The feelingcomes from the heart, and is somethingmuch deeper and more sincere than amere "Thank You."

I wish to thank each and everyone sovery much for the lovely gifts I receivedbefore my leaving Argus, Incorporated.

I hope to be back someday soon to seeyou all again.

Sincerely, SCOTTY.

EARNEST DARNELL would like tothank Departments 37-39-44 and the Ar-gus Recreation Club for the flowers theysent. They were greatly appreciated bythe family.

Guess Who?

Plant II

Salvage Department

Salvage is happy to welcome threenewcomers. Lester Budlong, Dean Tur-ner, and Wartley Balmerton have recentlymoved from Salvage, Plant 2, to join ourSalvage Dept. of Plant 1.

A farewell party was given for LoisGreer who has left our Salvage Dept. towork for, Mr. Johnson. We all miss yourpleasant smile around the department,Lois, but we are happy to know that youaren't too far away.

We are all sorry to hear that Edith Gar-lick and Freda Thompson are ill. Here'slooking for a quick recovery, and wehope to see you both back with us verysoon.

Have you heard about the SalvageBirthday Club? The dues are only twenty-five cents (25c) a birthday, everyone isgiven a birthday party, and a good timeis always had by all. Come on gang, let'sall belong to the club.

Did you know that we have a wintersports fan in our midst? At last we havefound the reason for Mr. Bauer's tiredMondays. Tell us Herm — Where doyou find the best places for coasting?

March. 1945 A R G U S E Y E S f o r V i c t o r y P a g e 5

ARGUS SPORTING NEWSA Photo Finish in the Men's

Bowling League

Only seven weeks remain of the 1944-45 Argus League, and it appears likelythat it will be a photo finish with theeventual winner having little to spare.

At this late date the Bears are leadingthe pack, but their position is anythingbut secure and any let-up will prove cost-ly. The league leaders took over the postspot when they defeated the Toolroomfour games. These two were tied for thetop place at the time the games wererolled, so the pressure was great on bothteams. Joe O'Donnell, Ted Doman, andMaurey Howe were all well over the 500mark while the toolmakers were just ashade off their regular form which ac-counted for the clean sweep for the Bearteam.

This four game lead has been main-tained, but the schedule is definitely notin favor of the leaders who have to meetsome of the better teams of the league inthe last weeks of the season. And alsothe fact that Maurey Howe, who has beenthe mainstay of the team this year, willbe out for the remainder of the seasonwith an injured finger may prove quite afactor in the stretch drive for the title.Joe O'Donnell has been trying desper-ately to make up for the loss of the team'sanchorman by rolling some of the bestseries of the year. When the Bearscrossed alleys with a rough and toughTool Design five, the likeable Irishmanfound the alleys much to his liking andposted a new high three game total. Joestarted out with a modest 166 openinggame, but really got "hot" in the lasttwo. Going out the second line with sixin a row Joe counted 221. He was stillin the pocket to start the final line andstarted with another six in a row givinghim a string of twelve consecutive strikeswhich is par in anybody's league. Heended with another 221 game and a threegame total of 608 which was three pinsbetter than the former mark of 605 setby Rube Egeler who is considered thebest in the league.

Toolroom, Assembly, and Office seemto be the teams that will most likely givethe leaders the loudest arguments in thefinal weeks of the season. There is littledoubt but what the toolmakers boastsome of the best bowlers in the league,

and if this team gets any breaks the finalnight may find them celebrating a hardearned victory. The Office team is one ofthe hardest in the league to try to dopeout. One week they will appear as"champs" and the next night "chumps"would be the best word to use. At thelast writing this team had hit the skidsand seemed definitely out of the picture.Soon after, however, they seemed to geta new lease on life and worked them-selves close to the top. But when the teamwas close enough to cause concern theyagain fell back to mediocre bowling andare now eight games off the pace. Con-sistency has not been a characteristic ofthe Office team. The Assembly team whichhas been on or near the top all year arestill serious threats, and have hopes ofwinning the title for Plant Two. Thisteam is to be commended for its positionwhen one realizes that on many occasionsthe team captain has found it necessary atthe last moment to get a substitute becausesome member of the team had to work onthe bowling night. If this team could havehad its members bowl on each night asmost of the teams have, it is probablethat at this time the Assembly five wouldbe leading the league.

The Lens Office team has been cuttingsome fancy capers in the last month, andmoved into a challenging position onlyto have Lady Luck turn a cold shoulderwhen they made their most serious threat.The team was only five games from thelead when they jtnet the league leaders,but the breaks were all bad for the chal-lengers and as a result lost four gamesand fell back to nine games in the red.Greg Letsis is carrying high average onthis team, but all members have beenwinning his share of the games.

Although the Cubs, captained by BoPrice, are deep in the second division andhave no title hopes, the team has proveditself more than capable of taking careof themselves when they roll against theleading teams. On successive Fridaynights the Cubs took care of the two lead-ing teams and won three out of fourgames from the Toolroom and the Bears.Bo Price and his teammates have provedthemselves the best of competitors andtheir position in the standings belies theirtrue abilities. Only Price and Smith hadany experience in league bowling whenthe season started so this team deservesmuch credit for its showing this year.

LADIES' BOWLINGPlant One

As we start the third round of ourschedule there is no change in the teamstandings. Every team is holding theirown very nicely.

Eolah Bucholz has captured high singlegame of 203. Her other games were 172and 138, making a fine total of 513. Sheand Doris Lyons tried hard to top MaryTucker's 519 series. Doris had 175, 180and 158 for her 513 series. One game shehad seven spares in a row, a split in theeighth frame marked the rest of the wayout. She ties Sally Kneiper for mostspares in a row.

Marjorie Parke and Laura Egeler pickedup the 6-7-10 split one night, which is noeasy task.

We all know how much VirginiaPeterson misses bowling. She had an un-fortunate accident injuring her wrist. Thisis the first time she has missed bowlingin four years.

There are many of the Argus girlsjourneying to Grand Rapids to bowl inthe State tournament and are also takingpart in the City tourney in March. GoodLuck to all.

Laura Egeler,Secretary Argus League.

Garrie Yates, son of Harold Yates,Tool Design, offers his dad the abovesolution for the cigarette shortage.

Notice to EmployeesAny employee who is interested

in the findings of his physical ex-amination may call in the First AidRoom of Plant I.

Ladies Bowling LeaguePlant II

The lady bowlers of Plant II have beenvery quiet about their bowling, so farthis season. However, we are still in theleague and are going strong. We areproud of our efforts and of the scoresthat have been made. Everyone is havinga good time and right in there pitching,as the competition grows more keen.

Each Monday night a special prize of.00 is given, which adds much interest

to the games. The prize winner last weekwas Oecelia Jeffries of the "Polishers"for getting the most splits in the thirdgame.

At a recent meeting Maxine Wichmanresigned as president of the league andLois Bush also resigned as secretary.Norma Kauffman is the new presidentand Frances Hill is the secretary. Weextend our thanks to the resigning officersfor their past efforts, and the best of luckto our new ones.

Some highlights in our scores are asfollows:Individual single high games:

1st high single game—Winifred Fraser—2112nd high single game—AnnabelleFarmer—1931st high individual 3 game series—Annabelle Farmer—5102nd high individual 3 game series—Winifred Fraser—500

Teams:1st high single game—Spit-Fires—8182nd high single game—Big Five—7581st high 3 game series—Spit-Fires—21792nd high 3 game series—Office—2036

Depts. 18B and 18C

We all grieve with Augusta Buttsover the recent death of her father, Wal-lace Butts of Logansport, Indiana.

Several male workers of our floor recently joined the Moose Lodge. After thefirst meeting Larry Jones did not showup at work for two days. We are wonder-ing if it was the entertainment or refreshments that "done him in."

Laugh of the week: Christine Rinkecame in to tell us that she had been invited to the home of friends for dinnerthe evening before and sat in the Butterscotch pie which had been put on thekitchen stool to cool. Consequently . .no dessert.

The girls of Department 18B gavestork shower for Mrs. Ruby Courtney ather home February 2nd. She receivecmany lovely gifts.

The many friends of Mrs. HarolcVoelker, known to us as Ora, will beglad to hear that the stork biought a babyboy to their home on February 7th. Here'swishing them lots of blessings.

Bud Wheeler, our boss, has sufferecthrough a painful sinus operation and returned to work on Monday. The Department gave him a gift of cash and lots ofwishes for health in the future.

BASKETBALLAgain this year Argus has placed a

rery good basketball team in thendustrial League, and the Argus entry is

now in a battle with the Dents for theeague leadership. Our team this year

compares favorably with some of the for-mer star-studden teams of former years.(Many will remember those teams thatx>asted Mike Sinelli, Jimmie Numaier,Gus Christ, Sam Neustadt, Loue Bertsos,3o Price, and the never-to-be-forgottenVlurphy brothers.)

At the start of the season it was feltthat the loss of the towering Bob Hahnwould count Argus out as far as anychampionship was concerned, but theteam has developed team play this seasonthat was lacking in the team's attack lastyear. The team has no individual star,and Argus opponents have found it im-possible to build up a defense to stop thehigh scoring Argus team. When one ofthe members is off form some other playeris finding the range and it has been thisall-round scoring punch that has carriedthe team through a successful season.What the team lacks in height this yearis more than made up with by spirit andfight.

The league leading Dent team is madeup of University of Michigan students,and in the only game between the twothe students were the winners by thenarrow margin of three points. Argus willmeet this team twice more during theregular season and the players are con-fident that they can turn the tables andcome out the winner. Best of luck to you,fellows.

Diogenes Can Hang UpHis Lantern

We've found the men he was lookingfor . . . and in addition to the qualifica-tion of honesty he seems also to be quitea philosopher. His name . . . GeorgeByrd . . . of the night cleaning staff . . .who turned in to the Guards a sum ofmoney he found on the second floor whileperforming his duties. The sum was small,a single coin, but the gesture'worth recog-nition . . . we couldn't let the opportunitypass.

Dept. 10 Machine ShopBy Virginia Morgan

The Machine Shop has surely had itsface lifted. We have new machines, newoperators and now, the finishing touchesof paint.

We're inviting a talent scout from the"Metropolitan Opera" to hear MarthaMeyers and Jim Eubanks sing their south-ern songs.

You should hear Jim's version of, "TheShooting of the Dangerous Dan Mc-Grew."

Messers. Schlemmer, Borst and Baritteenjoyed a fishing trip at Crystal Lake. Wehaven't seen any fish but have heard sometall tales.

Elsie Ludwick has received several let-ters from her husband, who is internedin a Shanghai prison camp.

Russ Conway is stationed in CampWheeler, Macon, Georgia. Good luck toyou, Russ.

Best wishes to Ernie Davey who is inthe hospital. Hope you'll be back withus soon.

More people are on diets . . . Ed Betke,Everett Collins and Ralph Flick are fol-lowing the rules we hope. We're gladthey're back to work.

O-o-ohed to MarchThe "gentle" breezes tell of SpringOh, March, when income tax is the thingThat turns our hair and makes us stareInto space and moan, —The Ides of March. Beware!

—: Dorothy Williams

P a g e 6 A R G U S E Y E S f o r V i c t o r y M a r c h , 1945

LETTERS FROM OUR SERVICEMEN

T/Sgt. Warren MayerSgt. Mayer, at present assigned to the

Walker Army Airfield, Kansas, recentlyspent a leave here in Ann Arbor with hiswife, "Winnie", of the switchboard de-partment. An Engineer on a B-29, SgtMayer also has had an all 'round train-ing since being drafted in November of1942 which enables him to take overany station on the ship . . . including thatof pilot. After another phase of training,Warren will be in there hitting themhard, and our wishes for the best of luckare extended to him and Winnie.

Purple Heart AwardedPosthumously to Pvt.

Clifford Fowler

Shown above is the widow and ten-months old son of Pvt. Clifford Fowler. . . who was awarded the PurpleHeart medal posthumously. Pvt. Fow-ler, a member of the First Ranger Bat-talion, was killed in action in Italy.Before entering the service in January1942, Clif worked in the Optical Divi-sion. His Grandfather, Edgar Fowler,now works in the Receiving Depart-ment. A brother, Herman Fowler, A.R.M. 2 c, who has been in action in theSouth Pacific was wounded in the bat-tle of Truk, has also been awarded thePurple Heart. Our deepest sympathyis extended to Pvt. Fowler's family.

KEN WILCOX INGERMAN PRISON CAMP

From a prison camp in Grmany comesa "Postkarte" from Ken Wilcox (S/Sgt.Kenneth L.) formerly a lens grinder andpolisher in Department 36 . . . datedNovmber 16, 1944.

"Greetings Gang: Had a little toughluck in August but am being treated fine.Hope everything is going fine for all ofyou. Maybe before many months are overI'll see all of you again . . . Here's hop-ing! How about 4 few letters? My bestto everyone. Happy New Year."

We, too, hope it will not be too longbefore Ken can be with us, and in themeantime it must be pretty lonesomeand rugged in that prison camp . . .and we shouldn't have to be remindedto write him. So, in his own words . . ."How's about a few letters." Ken's ad-dress can be procured from the Per-sonnel Office, we can't give it here. 'Nufsaid!

Notes of appreciation continue to comein from Argus employees in the service,for their Christmas remembrances . . .along with descriptions of the way theirholiday period was spent.

Fritiie Waldron writes thanking ArgusRecreation Club, and in addition says:

"I am now in the shadow of the Sphinx,and the rigors of Persia are forgotten (thonot my many friends there) in this lushspot near Cairo. As usual, we are justrecovering from a hectic Rest and holidayseason, but everyone enjoyed it and wehad plenty to eat and drink and peoplewere as merry as possible. The burningof the greens and a steak roast for pa-tients on Twelfth Night definitely fin-ished the season.

"A Happy New Year to you one andall. Maybe I'll see you in 1945."

* * *From "Somewhere In Germany," Pvt.

Francis O'Donnell sends us a note writ-ten just before Christmas.

"Dear Friends. It's true this lettershould have been written a long time agoand the only excuse I have to offer is thatI'm doing my bit to help end the war!

"Before I continue, I want to thank allmy friends at the Club who have in anyway helped to make life just a little morepleasant for yours truly. This past weekI received your lovely Christmas gift, andit goes without saying how much it wasappreciated by me.

"Thanks are also due you for the copyof Argus Eyes which I've received eachand every month without fail.

"Usually when a letter is received froma soldier overseas, the person or personsconcerned are always pleased with a littleinside dope' as to what's going on way

over there. (We're no exception, Micker.)Time is scarce, censorship is strict and3aper is rationed . . . so how would it:>e if I just say that there is plenty of 'hell'>eing raised and the noise is more thansufficient! We've got the Jerries on the runand that is all the news in a few words.(And potent, too.)"

"Duty calls, but before I close I'd likeo wish all of you a Very Merry Christ-

mas and the happiest of New Years."We echo Pvt. O'Donnel's wish that "the

year 1945 will see Victory for us and3eace once again throughout the world."

Gratefully yours, Micker.

ARGUS VISITOR

From Bernice A. Ford, Y 3c. ,"Your Christmas package pleased me

beyond expression. It sure helps to be re-membered by folks like you, especiallywhen it is quite impossible to be at homeduring the holidays.

"It might interest you to know that Ienjoy keeping in touch with Argus thruArgus Eyes."

Captain Arthur E. Ferguson, brother-in-law of Glen Hilgie. who was homefrom the South Pacific for a short fur-lough, paid a visit to Argus recently.The Hilgie's justifiable pride in Cap-tain Ferguson's achievements is sharedby Argus.

Pvt. Eric SuttonEric is the husband of our smiling

receptionist, Gertrude Sutton, and isnow somewhere in the Dutch East In-dies . . . He formerly worked in thePrism Department. Gertrude has kindlyconsented to let us publish a lovelypoem Eric sent her recently, which isprinted below.

Pattern of Cost

We have left you behind and run to facethe fire.

Yes, you are the home, the warm, safedesire;

But we felt the dull horror of securitylost

And reasoned the indulgent security re-quired the cost.

We shall become the wind—the wind,like us, is free,

And we will hit the flame as it engulfsthe sea.

Our assault will enrage it ,and fanned,it will increase.

[t will burst forth in the fury of mad-ness unleashed.

But there is a truth perhaps the flamedoesn't know!

A fire will burn out; the wind will al-ways blow.

When we come back we will be changed,heated and tired;

But not burned out, unable to use whatwe desired.

Nor should we forget the struggle, thetrying task we've done

[t can serve us better when we rememberwhat we've won.

We will learn fast by expressing our-selves in force,

And to face the future, our struggle canbe a teaching source.

And we can in the strength of leisuretime build foundations

Of productive peace engendered in co-operate nations.

Then, must we believe the flame will bereborn,

And the future we make we will cometo mourn?

It is a logical truth, mayhap a profoundreal

But we cannot accept it as the Fate whichwe feel.

There is something secret in our en-deavor—

Like the wind, it will blow forever.

Pvt. Marian NicholsMarian, formerly of the Sales Depart-

ment, has completed her basic train-ing and has been assigned to the Til-ton General Hospital in New Jersey asa medical secretary. This work, how-ever, is not new for Marian, forbefore coming with Argus she was acivilian medical- secretary at an Armyunit in North Carolina and prior to thatdid similar work with the UniversityHospital, so is well qualified for herpresent position with the Army. We areall very proud of Marian and hope thatwhen the war is over she will returnto us. The very best of wishes from allof us at Argus, Marian.

ANDY KENDROVICSLOST AT SEA

The family of Andy Kendrovics havebeen informed that he was lost in atyphoon in the Pacific some time ago.Andy was a Radio Technician 2/C anda brother of Johnny Kendrovics. Thoughbelated, we extend our sincere sym-pathy to the family.

News from the Eastern Front

Thanks were also received from Cpl.Paul F. Haines in "sunny France where itnever fails to rain at least once a day" forhis Christmas package and copies of Ar-gus Eyes.

An eloquent pep talk from Sgt. Les-ter A. Bailey, a little in the GabrielHeatter manner, is worth repeating here,we think.

"I am always proud to say to the fellowsover here, 'my factory where I workedhaven't lost a day's work because of astrike.' They all tell me that that is a lotmore than the biggest share of the fac-tories can say. I know this too, and howwell I know it.

"This war isn't over until the last shothas been fired, and that time hasn't ar-rived £s yet. So keep up the fine work andlet me stay proud of my company there athome." (We know Les will be very happyto learn that we have won the fourth

E" award for production.)

March. 1945 A R G U S E Y E S f o r V i c t o r ? Page 7

SERVICEMEN'S LETTERS (Continued)T. W. (Ted) Tirb gives an accounting

of himself in his letter of January 25thwhich bears a Fleet P.O. address.

"Doggone it, I've meant to write soonerbut lately I've been busy as the devil. Sohelp me, it's the truth!

"I believe this is the first time I'vewritten to the Club. I've written a fewnotes to the old home department (36),but don't think they got any farther thanthat.

"I can't say much about where I amor what I'm doing, so guess all I can tellyou about is where I've been since I leftArgus.

"Well, after boot camp at Great LakesI was assigned to a Radar school at Ft.Lauderdale, Florida.

"The quarters there were swell, not atall Navy like. (We're not just sure whathe means by that). We stayed in one ofthese 'ritzy' tourist hotels right on theocean. It was still equipped with bigthick rugs, Venetian blinds, private bath-rooms, etc.

"After a long, weary month of school(classes ran from 6:00 A.M. to 10:00P.M.) we were sent to Miami for furtherschooling and assignment to a ship.

"After four months of Florida weshoved off for Texas. Orange, Port Ar-thur, Houston and Galveston being someof the places I stayed in. Finally I gotaboard the ship. It's an A.T.A. (auxiliarytug attack).

"It's a sea-going ship and its main jobis towing and hauling landing craft andLST's off the beach. So far it's been goodduty.

"We've got a darn good ship if I dosay so myself. It's got to be as they say,'a ship is no better than its crew' . . .and we've got a darn good crew.

"In the last copy of Argus Eyes I sawthat Navy Thanksgiving menu Howard(Spitz) Schwichtenberg sent you, and letme assure you it's not propaganda. In factI've had four meals like that since joiningthe Navy . . . Navy Day, Thanksgiving,Christmas and New Years Day. They alsohanded us out cigarettes and cigars oneach occasion. It's a 4.0 deal all the wayaround. {When this news get out, theNavy, I am sure, will get a lot of recruitsfrom Argus.)

"There isn't any use of me telling youto keep up the good work you're doing at'ole Argus, as from my past experienceworking with you all I know you will.

P.S. "I almost forgot the main reasonfor this letter. I received the swell pack-

age you sent and it sure went over bignot only, with me but with the rest of theboys. Thanks a million! I also want tothank you for remembering me everymonth with a copy of Argus Eyes. Itbrings back memories of 'way back when.'

"My best regards to you all."Ted.

Cpl. William Covert

Bill, who recently received his AerialGunner's wings, is at the present timespending his furlough with his wife,Iva, of the General Accounting Depart-ment. Before entering the service. Billworked in Ginny Lau's Department. . . and following his leave expects toreport for duty with a B-29 unit. Ourbest wishes to you. Bill and Iva.

A letter from Pvt. F. V. (Joe) Wright,who used to work for Herbie Oliver inthe Bendix stockroom, to Naomi Knight,states that he's now stationed in NewGuinea with a gas supply Company of theQuartermaster's Corps.

Joe says that the native girls of theHollywood brand are considerably differ-ent from the real ones and are far frombeautiful, but that there are a few Wacsthat help the scenery. We hope by nowthat you've received your Argus Clubpresent which you hadn't when you wrote,also those long-looked for letters.

* * *That little bird that told us Sgt. Henry

(Al) Stitt was on his way back to thestates was entirely right. He is now inBurns General Hospital, Santa Fe, NewMexico, where he is convalescing from anillness contracted in France. Al spent

LIFE ON GUADALCANAL

William F. Heck (Bill) who is spending his time with the Army on Guadalcanalthese days, sent brother Vern this very interesting picture of himself and a nativeyoungster.

three months in a hospital in England be-fore being returned to the States, andhopes to have a furlough before long andpay a visit to all his family and friends.Hurry, Al, we have the welcome mat out.

The Wandering ReporterR. Gus

"Handsome Jack" Webber can beseen most any rest period seated inLeigh's Luxurious Lunchroom, surround-d by fourteen, count 'em, lovely ladies.

Such appeal, such a profile, such a gentle-man.

Speaking of looks, the March nomina-ion for Argus' most beautiful girl goes

to the sales department's gorgeous BettyJane Lund. Ah, would that I were a foot-ball hero if such be the reward!

As the Ides of March approacheth, weall look forward with fear and tremblingto our yearly reckoning with Uncle Sam.Of course, he's going to have a heck ofa time getting any more out of me. Insteadof a check on payday, the company hasbeen sending me an A.D. invoice, (A.D.,after deductions) requesting that I kindlyremit $3.73. But I finally got a raise—now they want $5.87. As Money BagsRockman explains it, I'm now in ahigher bracket.

Speaking of our genial head of pay-roll, reminds me of that rollicking crewwho are known far and wide as the CellarRats. This alcholarious group of gentle-men seem to be getting a good deal ofpublicity for their lack of ability as keg-glers. But it seems to me that we shouldfollow the suggestion of the popular bal-lad and "accentuate the positive" by say-ing that they may be lousy bowlers, butthey do have Argus' most glorious thirst.

In keeping with my usual practice, I'mclosing this literary gem with one ofJim Lattimer's Argus portraits:

Up on the floors Argus portraits:There toils a miss, we can't forget—Whose mein and manner are so fine,You guessed aright; It is Colette.

Timekeeping seems to be her meatWith figures—she's a whiz—(Speaking of figures—isn't she neat?)Her strongest drink is soda fizz.

Short Snorts From Dept. 36

(Sent in on Book-Cadillac stationery,no less.)

Who runs all the errands for otherson her noon hour? Mabel S.

Kennie Wilcox, listed as missing in ac-tion since August 22nd, is reported to bea German prisoner.

Annabelle Farmer: "What is an AirWac like?"

Ruth B.: "Just like floor wax."We hear Ann A is dusting off the cook

books. How about a home cooked mealAnn?

Ernie B. was only kidding when he saidGoodbye.

We hear Charlie C. arrived on Valen-tine's Day. Happy birthday, Charlie.

We welcome Georgia and Shirley toour department. Hope they like us.

Don H. is running close second to Sin-atra in his crooning, only Sinatra casts athin shadow.

Congratulations to the girl polishers inbowling. Keep it up, gals.

It is rumored that Dick F. carries hislunch in a peck sack.

Who is lucky at matching coins. Tip,Catherine M. I'm warning you. Plasmafor plasma was the pay off.

Headly bought another wing of St.Joseph's Hospital. Glad to have him back.

If you wonder why we have the paintwashed off our machines . . . movies,they tell us.

Lennie S. gets his jeep back. Gang way"Pen Drip"

Pvt. Harvey W. Lav/head visited hisfriends at Argus in February whilehome on leave, and we were all gladto see him, especially his uncle, ElmerLawhead. Harvey wears a PurpleHeart decoration for wounds he re-ceived in action in Europe, and fromwhich he is still recovering. Prior tojoining the Army, Harvey worked inthe Lens Blocking Department.

The Gals in White

Since the election of officers and repre-sentatives for the Argus Recreation Clubhas taken place, things have really beenbuzzing in the First Aid Room.

Vi Tyler is one of the representativesand is on the program committee.

The poor telephone has been workingover time, with Vi calling here, there andeverywhere, helping with the plans forthe big party to be held February 24th.

I, for one, can assure you that from allI hear of a one-sided conversation itsounds mighty swell.

If you see Frances Watterworth stand-ing in the middle of the floor scowlingover a blue print of Plant I, she is onlytrying to locate the various departmentsthat she is reporter for.

Mildred Bird and Reata Wilkinson keepbusiness running "as usual."

Vi1 Tyler celebrated her birthday in Feb-ruary, along with such famous people asLincoln and Washington.

Mildred, Reata and Frances helped herto make it an important event by givingher a lovely gift.

Guess Who?

P a g e 8 A R G U S E Y E S f o r V i c t o r y March, 1945

DREAMING

I had a date with you last nite.We had a lovely time.The wine and food was perfect.The music was divine.

We danced 'til almost three o'clock—Went home the longest way.And when we finally said, "Goodnite''Twas almost break of day.

What's more, you wore no uniform.The war was fought and won —The fear, the hate, the miseryWas over with and done.

O yes, it's only dreaming,A lot of which I do.But then I always add a prayer,And hope it will come true.

—Drawings by Barb.

WANTEDArgus A2F camera in good

condition. Will pay $15.00.N. T. Brotherton

BALHOFF-WINANS WEDDING

Pictured above are Seaman 1/c and Mrs. Robert B. Winans (nee Virginia Bal-hoff) cutting their wedding cake following their marriage on December 24th inthe Michigan League.

Rev. Phillip Schenk, of St. James Episcopal Church at Dexter, officiated at theceremony, and the couple was attended by Miss Helen Balhoff and Seaman 1/cC. W. Johnson.

Following his 30 day leave. Seaman Winans will report back for duty, whileMrs. Winans will continue with her work in the Designing Engineers' office inPlant II.

Timekeeping News

Army priority came first when Lt. TerryMichael claimed our "Scotty" for hisbride. The wedding took place onWednesday, February 7th, in Columbus,Ohio. Scotty has promised to send us awedding picture which may reach us intime to be printed in the coming issue ofArgus Eyes.

Our best wishes for their happiness areextended by the department to "Lt. andMrs. Terry Michael."

Seems as though the "Cellar Rats"bowling team is really dissolving since the

"Captain" has put his four co-workers upfor sale. The latest development is thatNorm Tweed, Jack Covey and JoeClemens are definitely sore at Rocky sincethey heard him say, (through the openwindow) "and please ' forgive LesSchwanbeck for the stab in the back."

Bulletin

John Kendrovice and Rube Egelerjourneyed to Chicago to participate in thefamous Peterson Classic Bowling tourna-ment last month. Even tho they didn'tget in the prize money they said the funand experience was well worth the trip.

PERSONNEL

February's differ-ent,It starts with Groundhog Day:Then follow Mardis Gras and Lent,A day when valentines are sent,The birthdays of two president,The birthday of a great invent -

(Won't rhyme no other way.)This morning our Ruth Scharren and

King-Seeley's Larry Quinn spoke on per-sonnel work in Dr. Reigle's Industrial Re-lations class at the University. Mrs. Schar-ren's talk dealt with the history of thisrelatively new field, and what she con-siders its functions should be. Mr. Quinngave specific examples from his experi-ence, and the latter part of the period wasspent in an open discussion. Although itwas an 8 o'clock class, on this particularmorning not one student slept.

In the interests of more and better beer,our neighbors, the Ann Arbor BrewingCompany, have purchased some new equip-ment. It is a special inducement to ap-plicants to come to the Employment Of-fice, with such unusual goings-on rightacross the street. A great section of vinecovered brick wall has been ruthlesslywhacked out, and a score of men are work-ing like beavers to move pots and kettlesof fabulous size through the opening.

We are planning a pot-luck for nextTuesday at Mary Haight's. In honor ofWashington's birthday there will be cher-ries in the cocktails (fruit!), and the eve-ning will be devoted principally to eating.

TOOL DESIGN

We wish to welcome Walter Brzezin-ski and Leonard Thomas to the Tool De-sign and Process Engineering Departmentrespectively. Walt hails from Aero-Auto-mobile Engineering Co., Detroit, and weunderstand is 28 and single (so watch outgirls), while Leonard was formerly withKing-Seeley Corporation . . . is marriedand has a daughter Cheyrl Cynthia.

Bill Bone and the Tool Design Depart-ment are on the move again. We are nowlocated on the first floor, Plant II.

The T.D. Bowling Team is really astrong team. It has to be to hold upunder all the other teams on top.

PLANNING, PRIORITY, AND CONTRACT TERMINATION DEPARTMENTSThe new planning department is a col-

lection of individuals from both plantswho are trying their darndest to work outa successful system of production, sched-uling, etc., to make Argus even a moreimportant part of the U.S.A. The mainhead-scratchers are:

John E. Poeton whose number onehobby is getting pictures of "Punkin"(see Argus Eyes, January edition) John'sthree loves are Gen, his wife, Punkin, andBrowny.

Ed Wasem is the very busy trouble-straighten-outer whose great pride is hischicken ranch near Ypsi. Anyone inter-ested in the raising of chickens or thelaying of eggs will find a fountain of in-formation* here IF he can get a priorityto stand in line to see Ed.

Jim Nutt is the smiling member whosehobby (?) is bowling. His team has sug-gested (shat he get a new hobby, so henow talks only of Davey, age 5 years, andVirginia, age 7 months. Virginia has justbeen christened. Ask Jim about them afteryour work is finished, not before.

John Perini, the Chelsae Flash, dashesin to work about 1:00 p.m. after expedit-ing Federal Screw Works. Even with hisbulk he is able to dash about and accom-plish tasks throughout lower Michigan.

Bill Thompson leads our Time Studycrew. Every Friday evening Bill will befound at Kroger's on So. Main Street.No, he doesn^work there. He just spendshis time returning the articles that his son,Robert, has placed in the basket. Robert,

like most boys, has eyes larger than hisstomach. Bill is well assisted by Rhea Mc-Laughlin, Jesse Cope, and Joy Hartmanwhom we all know very well for theirtime studies which are often spoken of inan unprintable sort of a way.

Eric Solderholm is the very likeable,slow moving head of inspectors. His eve-nings are spent practicing or playing theviolin with the Civic Orchestra, bowling,or checking and repairing 'his hunting,fishing, and golfing equipment. His spareevenings are spent with his very pleas-ant wife.

Glen Hilge is our mechanical engineerand jack-of-all-trades. Often his jobswander far from his official title, but youcan always find a smile and a willingnessto help from Glen.

The Priority Department has requestedsilence, so don't read the following abovea whisper. Fred Livermore is the headof the group and can usually be seenhiding behind a big cigar looking verygrumpy even though he is always pleas-ant. Verna Frost is his sophisticated as-sistant, but don't let her poise fool you.She is a true sister of the Argus Family.Lee Heuer is the attractive assistant toboth. Maybe next month they will let mespeak more boldly.

Gene Mathews is our magician androuting sheet genius. His present task isto teach his wife to roll cigarettes withoutbiting her tongue. Arey Wardwell, thequiet, likeable chap who rests his bones

just in front of Gene is Gene's able as-sistant, and Arlene Britten is the prettytypist who doesn't care for a Widow'speak on her forehead.

Kelly Goss, Argus's most eligiblebachelor, is just counting time with hisquet secretary, Dorothy Meinike. Theyare to be moved again soon. In the mean-time Kelly has gotten new filing gadgetsand Dorothy is having her troubles know-ing where to place them and still be ableto get to her desk without climbing oversomething.

Emil Johnson is in charge of all theclerks and is like a mother hen trying tokeep them happy and busy. Off and onEmil is found looking for a pint. He saysit is for his cold, but he seems to get alot of colds and always looks healthy.

Leona Breisch, our latest gain (Mate-rial Control's loss), has added life to thePlanning Coffee Time which meets twicedaily at Thomas's Joint, second floor,south. Everything was going fine untilAnita Bedard mistook a picture Leonawas looking at (picture of ConnieSkinner's husband) and complimentedLeona on having a fine looking son.

The new planning office has finallysettled down enough so that we can stag-ger in sleepily each morning and plop intoour own chair. Up until the first of Feb-ruary so many desks and places weremoved, we all had to stand out in thecold an extra five minutes to wake upcompletely.

If Dick Fuller has to resort to a formthat is an inch or more longer, he willhave to requisition an extension on hisdesk. As it is his desk drawers are aboutone-third long enough. If and when AnitaBedard starts walking, Argus, Incorpo-rated is going to have a minor workstoppage. It will be the first time mostpeople will see her because now she nevergoes anywhere without going as if on a100 yard dash or like greased lightning.

Patricia Will and Harriet Lemble camefrom Plant No. 2 to be with Mr. Johnson.As yet they have pulled no noticeableboners and neither will give the lowdownon the other. I think they got their headstogether before I could get to them.

Muriel Raaf is still Planning's moody |sweetheart. When her Jack writes fromBelgium or Germany or when she hearsa really good joke, she sails high and isthe life of the party. But when Jack's mailis held up or slow she drags her hearton the floor. We all feel for you Muriel.Please don't mistake our attempts to helpyou over a low spell, for we all pray forJack's letters too.

Helen Evans seems to be the planningsecretary—at least—she does all the sec-retarial work for all the head-scratchers.Of late she has been considering joiningCary Grant's aunts of "Arsenic & OldLace." Helen's hubby works that *?*Xshift at the Bomber that ends at 2 a.m.and has awakened Helen every night (ac-tually morning—3:00 a.m.) to visit.

March, 1945 A R G U S E Y E S f o r V i c t o r y P a g e 9

10th AnniversaryWith Argus

Oswald Hoeft (better known as"Ozzie") celebrated 10 years with Ar-gus in February. A plumber's helperin the Maintenance Department, Ozziestarted with Argus on February 1, 1935.It can be said of Ozzie that he has avery even disposition, and his favoriteexpression seems to be "How's abouta game of cards."

Mailing Department

Could someone please donate a pair ofnumber ten shoes to Laureen Clinton thenew mail girl or else she won't be able tomake five deliveries a day.

We wish little Millie lots of happiness.She has joined her husband in Kansasand writes that she is very happy but alittle bit lonesome for the mail route.

Ask Esther how she liked carrying themail the two days Laureen was ill. If shehad her way there would only be onerun a day.

Department 61What tall optical Engineer hung his

fraternity pin, Friday, February 2nd,Groundhog day?

Virginia Winans (nee Balhoff) has justreturned from New York after spendingtwo weeks with her husband. He is a§eaman First Class and will be goingoverseas again shortly.

Since Dean Wheelr was elected Chair-man of the Camera Club, the camera bughas been busy in Department 61. Recentvictims to fall, catch the itch, are ClifConway and Wilfert Graf. They stillthink an extinction meter is somethingthat you put fires out with.

Department 6l prides itself on havingboth a composer and a musician withinits ranks. Warren Kay writes the musicand Dean Wheeler plays it. The Argusfolks in plant two hear the recording ofKay's Michigan Song every so often.

The folks in the Department wonderedabout the steady stream of visitors untilthey discovered it was caused by Van'snew calendar. It has figures all over it,but you have to hunt like everything tofind the day of the month.

A peace and quiet (disturbed from timeto time by Dean Wheeler) has settledover Department 61 since the Tool De-sign "Gusses" have vacated the littledrafting room to the north and moved tonew quarters on the first floor. We wishthem all success in their new location.

We hear that Rodney Mast has justundergone an operation at St. Joseph'sHospital as this paper goes to press. Allhis friends at Argus wish him a speedyrecovery.

SIGN UP NOW FOR THEBLOOD BANK

First Aid Rooms

MOTHER AND DAUGHTER

Mrs. Eleanor Anne Nemanick and boby daughter, Raellyn Mary, have their pic-ture taken by the proud father, Raymond, who is a member of the Service Depart-ment. Raellyn was born on her mother's birthday . . . 1-23-45 (Note the sequence ofnumbers . . . we're sure they have some special significance . . . and hope it signi-fies a happy and prosperous life.)

A "TYPICAL" PROUD FATHER

Les Schwanbeck and son. Leslie Donald. Les (the one with the tie) is the newPresident of the Argus Recreation Club. The little tike who resembles his fathereven to the big tummy, seems to be giving the "Pres" a big argument and isprobably putting les in his place (and does Les love it), with a reminder that histimely arrival on December 31st provided a nice Income Tax deduction. s

DEPARTMENT 28Such a din! Such a clatter!Goodness sakes! What's the matter?Building up, tearing down.It's no wonder that we frown.Moving chairs! Moving tables!Out go air hoses! Out go cables!Where's the blueprints? Where's the

guages?It's a wonder we're not in cages.Where's my coat? Where's my hat?My gosh! what are they doing with that?Painters come and carpenters go.Now the place is all aglow.New faces shining all around.More new friends too now are found.Do you wonder what it's about?Well, Department 28 wants to shout,

Hello everybody!!!We, the girls of Department 44 from

Plant Two wish to thank each and everyone in our new department for their kind-ness in making us feel at home. We knowwe will be happy here.

We wish Alice Hand congratulationson her latest addition answering to thename of John Arthur.

We are all happy to have Leola Stonerback on the beam and feeling much better,thank you. After being away so long shesort of had to get acquainted all overagain.

Although we haven't all met EstherAllen we know she is back too work tooafter being ill. She is one of the newgirls who has joined us from Department44. I am sure we will all know her bythe time this is read. Glad you are feel-ing better, Esther.

Whenever we see Mr. Reese setting athis desk with a dreamy expression on hisface, gazing around the department, weknow a brainstorm is brewing and presto!it's not long until some handy gadgetgoes into effect.

Our hearts go with Bessie Coon eachday when she goes home for lunch to seeif she has any word from her son who isa German prisoner of war. We hope and

pray it won't be long, Bessie.Laura Egeler has an awful time finding

her way around the shop since it's beenchanged so. Her feet just will trackaround the corner by Personnel eachmorning. Maybe she is just in a dazethinking about that terrible score shebowled last night.

We are all pleased to know that SallyKneiper is our new Argus Club represent-ative for this year.

And who should walk into the depart-ment one fine afternoon but youngRonnie Webber with his Dad taggingalong behind. With all the confusion of"Oh's and Ah's" and all the faces aroundhim he never batted an eyelash, just lookedbored to death and tried to get nourish-ment out of his fingers. He is a fine boy,Jack, bring him again to see us. Jack,none the less, acted like a veteran father.

Gene Connors finally gave in and pro-duced his adorable daughter in the flesh,no less. She is a very friendly and happylittle bundle, not a bit frightened at allthe faces that were around her. Or maybeshe laughed out loud at all the funnypeople. Bring her in again Gene, she sureis sweet.

If any one has any babies to give away,bring him or her to Receiving Inspection.We will take charge immediately.

We are quite proud of our new depart-ment and welcome you to come and visitus.

In the Sick RoomEveryone at Argus has missed the viva-

cious red-haired Katie Rosborough, secre-tary to Mr. Howse, and the reason is thatshe has taken herself off to the big hos-pital on the hill for an operation. Havingsurvived the operation . . . although shewasn't too sure at times that she had . . .Katie is somewhat bored by her inactivity,and we are all hoping with her trut shewill soon be able to join us at coffee tirne.

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STAFF MEMBERS OF ARGUS EYES

GERRY DAVENPORT—photographer—member of the Advertising Departmentas well as a contributor to Argus Eyes—and engineer of the photostat ma-chine . . . which makes him a busy man.However, not too busy to come forthnow and then with a practical joke.We think Gerry's pictures are a bit ofokehl Happily married to a very nicegirl named "Libby".

MARIE BARBIER—our half-pint sizedmascot has been with us nearly threeyears and has turned out enough blueprints to reach from here to there andback again. Very soft voice and browneyes belie her "red" hair. Has a ter-rific sense of humor and does a month-ly cartoon strip and illustrations for"mortimer the mouse".

ESTHER PHILLIPS—the nimble, good-natured director of the Mailing Depart-ment who has been with Argus 13years, and whose myriad duties in-clude the sending of Argus Eyes to allcorners of the earth. Ever fearful ofgaining a pound, but never does. Hasthree children . . . son Bob in the navyis at present at sea.

STUART GILDART—photographer—al-so of the Advertising Department.whose pictures grace the magazines ofthe country as well as the pages ofArgus Eyes. Outstanding exponent ofthe Windsor way of tieing neckties . . .and preaches what he practices. Isfond of quoting "Alice in Wonder-land", "Accentuate the Positive", etc.Appears to enjoy his single blessed-

NEWS FROM DEPARTMENTS 33-37-39-44By Wilma Lit+eral

Elizabeth Kanysas passed candy aroundto everyone the other day. We just won-der what the occasion was. Can you helpus out any, Lizzie?

We have some new representatives inthe Departments: Blanche Ranson is thenew "A" representative for 37 and 39-And Marie Nagel for the Recreation Club.We welcome both of you and we knowyou'll both do a good job.

The B.I.M.'s bowling team will reallygo to top now as Virginia Buss startedbowling with them last week. Of course,they'll have to bowl hard to out-bowl theLucky Strikes as most of this team are inour department.

We hear Viola Curtiss is getting to bea regular "hep cat," but, of course, Violanever drinks anything stronger than milk,or does she????

Have you noticed the glow of sunshinein Adeline Opheim's eyes lately? Thereason . . . she received a letter from herhusband saying he was on his way homeafter twenty-five months overseas. Wedon't blame you, Adeline, and we're allhappy for you.

We should all get busy and write toour boys in service as they need lots ofencouragement from the people at home.We get letters from time to time sayingyou aren't writing like you should. So,let's all get busy and write them.

Dick Darrow is awfully careful what hesays now. According to him, "everythingI say goes in Argus Eyes," but don't lethim kid you, we wouldn't dare put it allin the paper, so until he says somethingwe can put in we'll have this little spacereserved just for Dick.

Eugene Jones from Blocking has beenabsent from work. We all know he's hadan operation and hope he will be backon the job soon.

Have you girls noticed how tiredBlanche Ranson looks lately? She's beengoing home and slaving every night fora week, making preparations for specialcompany. The occasion is to be a "chopsuey dinner" for Doris and Wilma.

Wilma Kennedy sure gets a kick outof eating with Dorothy Elliott and CeliaJeffreys. Wilma can eat all she wantswithout getting fat, and poor Celia andDorothy have to be so careful and watch-their diet as they know what will happen

if they don't. Wilma says it's especiallyhard- on Celia as her mother serves suchnice dinners.

We wish to extend our sympathy toEarnest Darnell of Centering. His motherpassed away recently, and we hope hisfather is improving as he had a stroke ofparalysis shortly after the death of Mrs.Darnell.

Wilma Kennedy recently spent the weekend in Cass City, Michigan. She wenthome to see her brother as he is leavingfor the Army soon.

Celia Jeffreys is up to something butwe don't know what. She came to workwith her car washed and shined so spicand span that everyone is wondering whatthe occasion is. Can't you help us just alittle, Celia?

Wilma Kennedy received two freetickets to the Argus dance. We overheardher say who she was going to invite, butshe doesn't dare repeat it because we'resure she's afraid someone else will beather to it.

You will probably see the "Guess Who"pictures in Argus Eyes this month, so takea good look at them and next month I'll

tell you who they are.We wonder if "little Chester" of Cen-

tering is of Scotch descent. He has beeninviting all the girls to go to Detroit fordinner and a show, but insists each paytheir own way. Some of them wonder ifit is really worth it. (We had no idea themanpower shortage was that bad. Ed.)

* * *As a representative for the Argus Club,

I want to thank Wilma Litteral for beingour news reporter last year. She did aswell job of it, so she was nominatedagain.

Marie Nagel* * *

Marie Nagel recently received a letterfrom Pvt. Louella Mclntosh of the U. S.Army. She is stationed in New Mexicoand she asked Marie to giwe the "gang"her best regards.

Ah! Shall we take a look into theCrystal Ball. Yes, we see Ralph Krug ofCentering will be leaving us. He's to takea long trip with a dark headed lady. Say!Ralph, shall we congratulate you or feelsorry for you? Well, the least we can sayis, we hope you have a nice trip.

Last month we ran a picture of a snow bank in Calumet . . . Wilmot Gray'shme town . . . and according to her story, people were tunneling into their homes,so she gave us this picture as proof. Up to the first of February 125 inches of snowhad fallen . . . 42'/2 inches having fallen in December and 68'/2 in January. All wecan say is . . . some snow!

DEPARTMENT 17

We want to welcome some new mem-bers to our department and hope theywill enjoy being with us. They are LauraSnearly, Jessie Steeres, Edna Farner andBetty Dicks.

The girls wonder how Edith got thatfish in her glove so fast when she sawthe game warden coming while she wasice fishing one Sunday. More wonder ishow she got it out. If she had been onthe level she wouldn't have had so muchtrouble and had such a smelly glove. Shethinks we don't believe she went fishingbut we will take her word for it ratherthan to smell that glove.

With meat rationed the way it is, RubeEgeler's beagle hound, Victory, is in direneed of protection. Rube has worked somany week ends he doesn't get time totake Vic out for exercise.

Lauretta, Rube's sister, says he lookslike a fat porker out there in the backyard and she is afraid she might get thebutchering tools out, better take some timeoff, Rube.

Little Freddie Hartwig is the son ofMr. and Mrs. Frederick Hartwig andlooks mighty happy about everything.His dad is in Department 36 and hismother was formerly employed in PlantII also.

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March , 1945 A R G U S E Y E S f o r V i c t o r y P a g e 11

THE "HELLO" GIRLS OF ARGUS

MAYZO KLAGER—chief operator—withthe company for nine years, has seenmany changes. Her hubby. Sgt. PaulKlager, is with the Army Air Corps inEngland, and they have a handsome11-year old son, Donald. Along withher household duties and her work atArgus, Mayzo is an active Nurse'sAide and a contributor to the BloodBank.

PATRICIA ABBOTT — the youngestmember of the Switchboard depart-ment, recently celebrated her nine-teenth birthday and her first year withArgus. Is married—and very proud ofher husband, Cpl. Wonnell Abbott, whois with the Air Corps in France. Isvery sympathetic, so she seldom givesus a wrong number.

"WINNIE" MAYER—is tiny, quiet andmild mannered, but we have it fromher own lips that she can be sharpupon provocation . . . this we haveyet to see. Her husband, S/Sgt. War-ren Mayer, recently paid us a visit, atwhich time we inveigled him intoletting us take his picture . . . which isshown on the Servicemen's page.

VIRGINIA ILLES—"Tommy" — newestmember of the department, was former-ly with the Lockheed Air Terminal.Burbank, and later at the U. S. NavalAir Station in Alameda, California.Has a pretty little l'/^-year old daugh-ter, Sharon Ann. Shares the ambitionof the department for Walkie-Talkiesfor the hard-to-find people at Argus.

Cost Accounting Chatter

At long last I can breath again! I'vebeen holding my breath for lo! the tenthof the month has been slowly, steadilycreeping closer and closer and no news.What to write about????? However, a fewblessed event anniversaries are being cele-brated this month—to my rescue.

Dinner out and dancing later at theVilla Bee helped celebrate the birthdays ofEunice, Grace, and Mary Jane. The"paddle" has been much in prominence,worked to full capacity on the above men-tioned, plus Roy Crailc. There are stillseveral to go this month so we are all prac-ticing our swing.

Strange, weird noises have been com-ing from the direction of the stock roomlately so an investigation was in order.It developed that the gals do not likefriend rat who walzes about out therenow and again so they have coaxed pussymeow down there with tid bits from thecafeteria. Pussy, a trusting soul assumesall customers to the stock room will be assolicitious of his welfare as his caretakers,parks his carcass anywhere and gets histail tromped on—thus strange noises.

We have a champion in our midst.Mary Jane Roberts not only walked offwith a couple bowling prizes in a lodgetournament but won first prize in thecooty game at a party given by YvonneShaw last week. . . . Note: Rememberthose candles from a while back? Wefinally saw them!! They were on the tablebut as she forgot to light them anotherparty will have to be had. We're gladyou brought those candles, Yvonne. . . .Bobbie won second prize and I gaveMary Snell a close run for low score.

A certain blond who does fine dupli-cating work for all of us can give firsthand information on how to while awaythe hours if you miss the last train outof Detroit.

A certain department head, a little tootall to come in late and not be caught,added something new to our book of ex-cuses. With red face and mumblingsfrom his beard we heard what soundedlike he ran out of gas.

I was sorry to lose my next door neigh-bor Yvonne Shaw of payroll who has gonebark to housekeeping, but it brought backon old friend and former employeeThelma Quigley so I'm not too lonesome.Welcome back Thelma!

TOOL ROOM AND MAINTENANCE NEWS

Since the first of the year, the toolroomsof Plant I and II have been combined andwe are doing business in what formerlywas the Machine Shop in Plant II.

"Bill" Zoellner is foreman of produc-tion toolroom, and Carl Bates is foremanof experimental tooling.

A few days ago Jack Pelton and JoeMajeski were talking about the Russianadvance in Germany. Jack said, "tell youwhat I'll do. I'll bet you $100.00 theGermans will be in Berlin by February1st." Joe immediately came back with,"O.K.! O.K.! It's a bet." Everybody heardthat, and then it began to dawn on Joethat things were not as they should be.

Mary Jane and Kathryn went to theblood bank last Friday. This departmentshould be better represented. Why notsign up at First-Aid now for next time?(Yes, why not!! Ed.)

We have a lot of dog fanciers in thesedepartments. Irv Braatz and CharlesDeschel each have new Springers, and LeeSkinner a Bull dog. Oh, yes, GordonHarvey has a St. Bernard he can ridewithout dragging his feet. How about it,Shorty? Maybe he can get you to worksome morning when the car doesn't start.

One of our members was recently ini-tiated into the Moose Lodge. He reserveda nice corner behind the juke box as hisprivate seat

Joe Lyons and Harold Sweet were re-cently on the sick list. Where were theexcuses, boys? (You mean you have tohave an excuse before you can get sick?)

Mr. Oscar Clymer recently startedworking in our Department. Welcome,Oscar.

The snow finally got too deep forKrasney and he had to stop riding thatmotorcycle. But Smitty's little car still

Mildred Mascotti (Scotty), of the Timekeeping Department, received a farewelland wedding gift of a lovely nightie and traveling bag from her co-workers. Inspite of persistent coaxing from all present, Scotty would not don the gown. Sheis engaged to Lt. Terry Michael and they planned to be married in Columbus, Ohio,and has promised to send us a picture of their wedding.

makes the trip. Better get a motorcycleon four wheels, "Kras."

As this goes to press a lot of the boysare planning a northern fishing trip. Hopeyou have good luck, fellows. I couldstand a mess of fish.

Last week the Cubs bowling teammade up mostly of members of the tool-room took three from the ToolroomTeam . . . which made them rather un-happy as it brought down their standing.But Bill Zoellner was back in the groovebowling up to his old form first timein several weeks.

The Pleasant Valley Boys, Carl Seitzand Harlow Pullen like to ride in Earl'sPlymouth in second gear. Takes the snowbanks easier.

Hank Millage had the misfortune toget his car in the ditch after the big snowthe 8th of February. (Now he knowshow the rest of us feel.)

GUARDS

Mrs. Esther Sutton has had to leavebecause of illness. We are all sorry tosee her go. Esther's smile will be missedby all who used to pass her way.

Mrs. Gertrude Blades, a former em-ployee of Argus, is our new receptionist.Welcome to the department.

Mac Hearn transferred to Mr. Con-way's department. He is busy pushingtrucks around and every once in a whileyou hear him say, "where does this go?"I'm sure he will soon know where all thenuts and screws go. Lots of luck, Mac.

Edward Northrup replaced Mac on theforce. Glad to have you join Argus.

We have been told that Clarence Brosshas joined the Moose. Now he is aMooser. But we are all wondering if may-be there might be a Lady Moose in thepicture! (An ye Editor is beginning towonder too why the sudden pining withthe Moose . . . some from nearly everydepartment, it seems!)

Harry Letsis passed another milestoneon February 10th. Although Harry hasreached the. "retiring age," we all hopehe won't do anything drastic, becauseHarry is definitely a part of Argus andwe couldn't do without him. Congratu-lations.

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SERVICE DEPARTMENT

Miss Phyllis Hagopian, of our offiostaff, and Joseph Salley were united inmarriage on February 7 at St. ThomaChurch. The department wishes to extend their congratulations and best wisheto Phyl and Joe.

Harlan Appleton formerly of MrSwickerath's Department is now with usHarlan is learning the intricacies o:Camera repairing. Welcome to the department Harlan!

We have a new member on our officestaff, namely Gail Ueberhorst. WelcomeGail!

A letter received recently from Corporal Louis Farrell, formerly of this department, indicates that he is now in thePhilippines. We were all glad to hearfrom Louis and hope he will be homeagain soon.

Sgt. Gordon Fleming, our formesupervisor, was home on furlough recently after serving twenty-three months inthe Aleutian Islands. Gordon has beenin service for two and a half years. Uponcompletion of his furlough he reportecto Camp Hood, Texas, and since then hasbeen transferred, to Camp Polk, LouisianaGordon paid the department several visitsand we sure were glad to see him. It wacertainly good to see and talk to youGordon, and we hope it won't be anothertwenty-three months before we'll see youagain.

LaVeta Shaw has been on the sick listand we hope that by the time the papergoes to press that she will be well andback with us again.

CAFETERIA

Orry Weatherbee left for Chicago,February 4, to meet her husband who ishome from nine months of over-seas duty.At last, Orry's long weeks of waiting areover. Lot of luck kids, and we're all wish-ing the best for you both.

Have you been wondering who the cutefellow is, now working in the Cafeteria?Well, we are happy to introduce JayDeVeal to Argus. We are all happy toknow you, Jay, and hope to be seeing alot of you.

Anyone who is interested in Antiques,please visit the Siferd Antique Shop. Wehave learned that Bob Siferd, Plant 2, hasgone into the Antique business, and willbe opening his new shop February 15.The shop is located on Main Street, op-posite the Post Office. Store hours willbe as follows: Monday through Friday—12 p.m. till 8 p.m., Saturday—9 a. m.till 5 p. m., Sunday—1 p. m. till 5 p. m.Good luck in your new business, Bob, andwe're all anxious to visit your new shop.

Thank YouI would like to thank every one per-

sonally who took part in the "Wings ofMercy" mixed doubles and helped makeit such a success. Argus took a large partin this event and I know you all feel asI do that we just cannot do enough tohelp win the war.

Thank you all again.Laura Egeler,Treasurer of Benefit Fund.

FEBRUARY NEWLYWEDS

Phyllis Hagopian, of the Service Department office staff, and Joseph Salley wereunited in marriage at St. Thomas' Church in Ann Arbor on February 7th.

The happy couple are shown above ready to cut their wedding cake at thereception at the bride's home following the wedding. Congratulations and bestwishes are extended to Phyl and Joe from all at Argus.

PURCHASING DEPT.

The girls in the Purchasing Depart-ment are a group of amateurs in the Cul-nary Art. The latest fad is baking

cookies. We have had to sample each andeveryone's specialties, and we have com-pared (and argued) favorite recipes andhen each has walked off with the firm

conviction that HERS were best.Our own Daisy June has proved her-

elf quite the cartoonist and has gener-ously supplied us with birthday cards thatare, shall we say, ORIGINAL? Watchhis column for future sketches. We may>e able to coax her to let us print one.

It seems as though poor Matt doesn'tlave Irish luck. As an innocent bystanderwe'd say that he has to buy coffee forviatthews and Wardwell every day. May->e they are pros, Matt?

Peggy seems to be having a little harduck during this snowy season. She is

getting to be quite an expert at gettingout of the deep ditches. Anybody need-ing any help kindly contact the Purchas-ing Department.

Jimmie SwickerathJohnson of 1965.

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ARGUS EARNSFOURTH "E" AWAR^

That each and every member of Argusis pulling together for the common goodis shown by the fact that our Companyhas received the Army-Navy ProductionAward four times in a row . . . and thattakes team work.

In advising Argus of the Award on Feb-ruary 3rd, Robert P. Patterson, Under-secretary of War, wrote:

"By maintaining the distinguished rec-ord which previously brought you distinc-tion, you are once again proving yourleadership on the production front.

"This third White Star added to yourArmy-Navy Production Award flag carrieswith it the thanks and congratulations ofour Armed Forces.

DEPARTMENT 27

We are all sorry to hear that HarryAxelson has been ill. We all missed you,Harry, and are glad to see you back.

Claud Brewer is the newcomer in De-partment 27. We are all glad to knowyou, Claud, and hope you'll be with usa long time.

We are pleased to report that Mrs.Deanhofer is now home from the hospital,and we are all wishing her better healthin the future.

What's this we hear about the men'sbowling team? Department 27 is proudto announce that the boys have really beenclimbing for top place. We also hearthat Harold Waltz has been going strongwith all those 500 series. Keep up thegood work boys—we're all rooting foryou.

What's this we hear about Bill Dixonbecoming an Indian giver?

Who's the second Crump we have inDepartment 27? Better be careful, Don—we hear he's becoming a close runner-up.

ExperimentalOptical Shop

That ever so sweet aroma in Experi-mental Optical must be from the pipesof Dick, Tex and Frank, or could it bethose long stem cigars that Tex pickedup somewhere.

Howard McCombs received a letterfrom his son recently, who is stationedsomewhere in India. He is a flight officerand first pilot in the A.T.C., flying thehump route to China. He says that outsideof elephant stampedes, looking out forCobras, and the howling of jackals atnight, everything goes pretty well incamp, in spite of the 90 degrees in theshade they had on Christmas Day. Weare all very proud of him and hope tohear more from him soon.

Wonder why Tex Williams makes somany trips to Detroit, could it be he islooking for an early thaw for his boat?

Famous QuotationsFrank Hotzel says: In regard to Elliott

Roosevelt's dog, when a man leads a dog'slife that isn't news, but when a dog leadsa man's life, that, my friends, is news.

"Gregg"