Cover Picture

Now that Spring is here again, Argus Camera Club members are planning to take advantage of the È Éties of our countryside. We may expect that birds, and buds, April showers and May flowers will be the nT thems of the future, you may bs certain that msmbers' pictures will reflect the new stimulus resulting from x having at their disposal a new "lab" and the other advantages of being situated in the heart of the Argus (Siw camera industry. The current cover picture was taken by Dick Bills because other Camera Club members are é "up to their ears" in the job of getting their new club rooms and laboratory whipped into shape.

Argus Eyes For Victory!

This paper is an employees' publication. lts 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 is going on at International Industries. 3. To present up-to-date information on all problems vital to employees which the war has brought about. 4. To give all employees an opportunity to express themselves. No items will be used which will tend to ridicule or embarrass anyone. Humor anri good-natured fun, however, are always acceptable. EDITORIAL STAFF Editor Chas. A. Barker Assistant Ecitor Francés Gilbert Sports Harold Peterson Circulation Naomi Knight Photography Richard Bills The Representatives of each Department are responsible that the news of these Departments reach the desk of the Editor in the Advertising Department. Plant 1. Printed in U. S. A.

Camera Club Meets In New Studio

The flrst meeting of the Camera Club to be held in its new studio in Nickel's Arcade was a big success. Harry Crawford, of the Sales Department, gave members the benefit of twenty years of experience in the photographic business. Mr. Crawford's very informative lecture was accompanied by slides. Once a technique is established, it is a tooi with which to proceed toward our ultimate goal, the making of pictures by working on composition, lighting, and the finding of suitable subject matter. There is a definite distinction between pictures and photographs in that pictures are works of art, while photographs are the results most of us attain. About interesting subject matter - the one who is brave enough to get in there at the opportune moment and get the shot is the one who records interest. Bob Woolson and Dick Bills assisted Mr. Crawford at the projejctor. All of us were pleasingly impressed with Mr. Crawford's wealth of information and we think the Camera Club is extremely fortúnate in having such men as Harry Crawford, who is considered an authority on camera and has owned and tested almost every camera on the market. Ted Humphreys, former professional child photographer in New York, and an authority on lighting; Bob Woolson on composition and lighting; Jimmy Barker on artistic qualifications and emotional depth; and Dick Bills, who is an expert laboratory man. Some of us go into photography as a hobby, others as a business, still others are commercially interested. After the war, Mr. Crawford hopes to see the camera carried in the coat pocket much in the same manner as pen and pencil are carried now as a means of expression. The Camera Club is the nursery of our war jobs and with the dark room made to order at the disposal of members, expert consultation on each and every phase of the subject available, membership is expected to reach one hundred before the end of the season. We wish to welcome our new members: Gerry Buhrman, Joe Dianetti Francés Gilbert, Lucille Miresse and John Poeton. Here is the list of Camera Club members: Charkes A. Barker Ann Thayer Lois Conkney Jan Vanden Broek Harry Crawford Maxine Wichman Viola Curtís Virginia Williams Ervin Domzal Byrd Williams Gerry Davenport Dick Bills Conrad Ganzhorn Lillian Moore Eddie Girvan Bob Woolson Dick Guarino Homer Hilton Norm Hartman John Judson Dick Kroll Bill Patton John Long Cliff Travioli John McCombs Ray Taylor Marie Nagel Dick Wilson Verne Nelson Gerry Buhrman Verne Peterson Joe Dianetti Cario Rosasco Francés Gilbert Stanley Ruffins Lucille Miresse Ernie Sinclair John Poeton Ted Humphreys

Suggestion Box Award Winners

Suggestion Plan Advisory Committee Meeting Held

The meeting was called to order by Bill Thompson, and he explained the purpose of the Advisory Committee. Mr. Schlenker, Advisory Committee Chairman, then read and discussed the rules of the Suggestion Plan that were previously printed in Argus Eyes The Suggestions which had been approved for February and the $25 War Bond awarded were read to the committee and approved. The suggestions which had been rejected by the Suggestion Plan Manager for the month of February were read and discussed. Two of these which had been rejected were approved and the Suggestion Plan Manager authorized the award of $25 War Bonds. The balance were approved as rejections The people who attended the first meeting of the Suggestion Plan Advisory Committee of Plant 1 were: E. C. Schlenker, Chairman; Wm C Thompson Plant 1 Manager; Roy Hiscock, Office Representative; Bud Wheeler Assembly' Deot Representative; Herman Baler, Depts. 11-17-22-23-27-29 and 60, and Harold Forbes. Depts. 10, 24 and 28 Representative.

Let's Look At Insurance Protection Under Your Group Plan

In 1933, your company made j ments to offer straight Life Insurance to all employees. In 1937, Health and Accident provisions were added, and in January, 1940, Dependent Hospitalization was added to the list without increasing employee contribution rates. Your company did this by applying insurance dividend payments directly toward assuring employees participating in the plan all the beneñts of Dependent Hospitalization at no increase in rates. Every employee now has the opportunity of having complete insurance coverage by simply arranging for a small deduction from his pay check. The amount deducted is considerably less than it would cost individuals in the open market. Every employee subscribing to the insurance plan is assured of the following benefits: Life Insurance: In the event of your death from either natural or accidental cause while insured under the plan, the Life Insurance will be payable to the beneficiary named by you. You may change yaur beneficiary at any time upon written request on forms provided by the insurance company. Weekly Sickness and Accident Benefits: The indicated Weekly Benefits will be payable to you if, while insured under the plan, you become totally disabled, are unable to work, and are under the care of a physician legally licensed to practice medicine, because of (a) any accident occurring while you are not ! working for wage or profit, of (b) any sickness for which you are not entitled to benefits under any Workmen's j pensation Law or Act. (More detailed descriptions of these benefits are available in a folder which the Personnel Dept. will be glad to furnish you on request.) Hospital Expense Benefits: Benefits under this provisión are designed to take care of (a) any accident occurring while you are not working for wage or profit, ' or (b) any sickness for which you are ! not entitled to benefits under any Workmen's Coompensation or Occupational Disease Law. Dependent Hospital Expense Benefits: This provisión is made to take care of (1) an employee's wife, (2) a child over three months and under 18 years of age of a male employee or a widowed female employee, excluding, however, (a) a dependent now employed by the company, (b) and any person residing outside of the United States and Canada. Surgical Benefits: (A complete schedule of the operations covered and the maximum reimbursement is shown in detail in a folder furnished to anyone interested in the plan.) Nursing Service: The Insurance company maintains a Visiting Nurse Service. Employees insured under the plan and who live where the service is available j may obtain it for themselves without cost to them. Health Booklets and Leaflets: The Insurance company publishes from time to time booklets which give helpful information about specific diseases. These are distributed without cost to employees insured under the plan. Adequate insurance protection is a vital need today. Your company has made every provisión to assure you an opportunity to obtain liberal insurance protection at minimum cost. The hope is that every eligible employee will take immediate advantage of this opportunity.

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NOTICE Any employee in Plani 1 who has nol had iheir physical examinalion, or does nol have an appoinlmeni, please come ío the First Aid and we will be glad to take care of il for you.

In Medical Corps

Dept. 37 News

Doris Beauch, S. lc, was a welcome visitor in our department while on leave from Washington, D. C. Norma Robinson and Beverley Harpster spent a week-end in Detroit and attended the "Skating Vanities." Dick Darow was absent f or several days when the flu bug caught up with

him. He wishes to express his appreciation for the beautiful flowers. Mary Jane Fike and Margie Criswell spent a week-end in Ohio recently. Mrs. Bessie Longbons was called to Illinois because of the illness of her father. Ralph Crug is a new member of our department.

Special Notice

March 23, 1944. The purpose behind our company policies is to insure fair treatment and uniform handling of all employees. From time to time situations arise and it becomes necessary to establish a new policy. These will, of course, be included in the next edition of our employee manual. Until we publish another manual, however, you want to keep posted on policies that are formed. We are printing here two recent policies we feel you will be interested in. If you have any questions, ask your foreman or see the Personnel Department. ROBERT D. HOWSE, President. POLICY ON CLASSIFICATION OF ALL HOURLY RATE EMPLOYEES Whenever an employee is performing several operations, he shall remain at his present classification and receive the rate for that classification until he spends 50% or more of his time performing another operation. We have standard job titles and rate schedules for these jobs. It is particularly important that all employees be classified in the correct job so that he receives the right rate. It should be noted here in case of a foreman temporarily needing to use a worker on a different job, that this does not constitute an actual transfer of the worker. If the transfer (either within a department or between departments) is of a permanent nature (30 days or more or between departments, the foreman will immediately send a Personnel Change Notice to the Personnel Department so that all employees are correctly classified at all times. POLICY ON ADMINISTRATION OF PLANT 1 Starting and Regular Rate This poliey applies to only those jobs set up on an automatic thirty-day increase basis. Stariing Rale: This applies to new employees and present employees who are being transferred who have not had a minimum of thirty days' experience similar to that required on the job. All employees receiving this rate must wait thirty days before receiving the regular rate. Regular Rate: This applies to new employees and present employees being transferred who have had a minimum of thirty days experience (employee must give proof of his experience) similar to that requiresd on the job. Mention must be made of this experience on either the transfer or hi'ring notice. The regular rate automatically applies to all employees who have received the starting rate for thirty days, except upon the recommendation of the foreman. The probationary period may be extended and the employee may continue to receive the starting rate for an additional thirty days. An employee in this exception must wait the full additional thirty days before receiving the regular rate. Exceptions must be reasonable, and foreman must have a clear understanding with employee as to the reason for extensión of probationary period. The reason shall be noted on the Personnel record

Dept. 24 News

There's a rumor to the effect that Florence Schwemmin has "a baby" (a full grown one) - wonder where she's been keeping him hid all these years that Florence has been at Argus. What is this we hear about Cario Rosasco taking dancing lessons from a young lady in the Cost Accounting Dept.

Recreation Survey For Argus Employees

This survey has been constructed for the purpose of guiding us in the initiation of your recreation program It is our desire to offer a program which will be interesting to you, one and all, and one in which you will want to participate There are two factors which demand your attention in helping us to solve your recreation problem First there are those activities in which you would excel as a leader. Our plan will comprise two fields of activity. First ïnter-plant contests and activities; second, competitive games with other industrial organizations. Please carefully read the chart below and designate the activity in which you are most interested and the first and second alternates. NAME ADDRESS ' AGE SEX DEPT NO CLOCK NO SHIFT NAME YOUR HOBBY WHAT ACTIVITY DO YOU ENJOY MOST CHECK THE ACTIVITY LISTED BELOW WHICH YOU WOULD BE INTERESTED IN LEARNING AND MAIL OR GIVE IT TO CHARLES A. BARKER, EDITOR ARGUS EYES ACTIVITY Desire lo Particípale I Leadership State Professional, Inter-Plant Competitive Ability College Experience Archery Baseball Badminton Bowling Golf Gym Class Hiking Horseshoes Skating (Roller) Softball Swimming Rifles, Pistols Tennis Horseback Riding Bicycle Riding others

Scenes Along The Trans-iran Road To Victory

Friends of Sgt. Roy Bird will recognize his good-natured smile in these pictures. The Sergeant, at the far left in the boar hunting pictuse, writes Mrs. Bird, First Aid Dept., says that hunting the overgrown pigs is a favorite sport of the Persians, and it is rapidly becoming a favorite with the Americans in Iran, too. The scènes shown here are typical of the way our soldiers in Iran live and work. The route of traffic extends over 800 miles of blistering desert road and tortuous mountain highways. It is considered one of the most amazing and one of the biggest production jobs of American industry. Before we Americans took the transportation problem in Iran, about a year ago, only a trickle of supplies was reaching the hard-pressed sians by this route. Within five months ; American ingenuity had created a truck service, renovated a railroad and cessfully moved eleven times as much traffic as the more famous Burma road carried during the peak month of its operation. Now, with hundreds of capable, experienced men like Sgt. Bird to help lead the truck convoys, the traific volume has been stepped up to a point far

exceeding the Burma Road or any other road in history. The 800 miles plow over a heavy-duty pavement built by American engineers upon a waste of sand and brackish water known as the Persian desert; and over and around and under mountainous peaks that have been fabulous since the days of Genghis Khan. A regular shuttle service of drivers has been established so that the trucks are kept rolling day and night. The "block" system divides the long haul into runs of 150 to 175 miles. At the end of each block are a rest camp and a maintenance crew. It was at one of the northern camps along this route that these pictures were taken. Strange to the Yanks are the ways of the Iranians - the sheltered lives of the women; the Moslem taboos against port, fermented liquor and dogs; the rituals of prayer and fasting. To a boy f rom Ann Arbor an Iranian dinner with its accent on rice, chopped nuts and sweet, heavy pastries, seems odd indeed. But our soldiers do enjoy the con tests between fighting partridges, wild boar hunting, gazelle chasing, in a jeep, and other exotic sports. Tomorrow new peacetime commerce linking the Oriënt and the Occident will roll over these roads of war.

Thunderbolt

Wife: "Every time you see a pretty girl, you forget you're married." Husband: "You're wrong, my dear. Nothing brings home the fact with so much forcé."

Just Unruly

"Do you know your wife is telling that you can't keep her in clothes?" "That's nothing. I bought her a home and I can't keep her in that either."

Here And There Around Optical Assembly

The little lady with the big blue eyes has put away her funny books as Romeo doesn't come around any more - read , 'em all. She said: I know it's so, 'cause the girls in the rest room said so. Foreman (pounding fist on table): That settles it. If the girls in the rest room said so, that makes it official. Mutt: Flip ya for breakfast." Jeff: O. K. Mutt: Too bad, you lost. Jeff (feeling around in pockets): Coke bottles 'tis. Mother Hill in SAI class gave an interpretation of sparring which sounded much like the popular song, "She Said No and I Said Yes." Mrs. Hill (stalling for time): You say no? Victim: He says no. Mrs. Hill: I say why? And etc., etc. (Really, Francés!) Essence of musical comedy - Lois Bush.. That which "Red" Peterson is going to miss when he gets in Service is that good ole home cookin'. We have a Monty Wooley in our midst who is as genuine as they come. Don't mention alarm clocks to Miss Wichman if you don't want to see a miniature version of the San Franciscc fire. Two individuals standing next to Camera Club poster in hall: One (pointing to sign): You belong to that? Two: Yeah. One: How much do they charge? Two: $10 per year. One: Whadaya get out of it? Two: Use of dark room, camera, benent of lectures. criticism of prints, etc. One: Oh. Think I'll join the Rifle Club. Get more for your money. (Everyone is entitled to his own opinión.) PERSONALITY OF THE MONTH: If all I paid 55 cents to see "Madame Curie" for was to hear Walt Pidgeon say, "The really GREAT men live simply and are good," it was worth it because it made a definite impression on my mind as I was thinking of a person who is great. He is an amazing combination. clever as all get out. can exchange jokes with the best, is tougher than all of them, and yet can mellow to the needs of others - a devoted husband and father - a man who has learned to be good - one who prefers to live simply - one who is beloved by all his associates because he treats them as associates. I nominate this man who arrived "too little and too late" at Camera Club meeting for a seat in Washington, because I think he could do it.

New Arrival

John Poeton is now the proud papa of a 5-lb. 13 oz. baby girl. She was boni March 4th in St. Joseph Hospital. When asked for a statement, Johnnie said, 'Til never go through THAT again." He is back to normal now, that is, normal for a new papa, and will be glad to explain Genevieve Ann's cute tricks to anyone who cares to listen. He wishes to thank the Argus Recreation Club for their thoughtful gift of flowers and his many friends for their very lovely gifts and good wishes.

Sergeant And Friends

Letters From Soldiers

A card from TSgt. Frank Patter's son gives a new address. Glad to hear you receive and like Argus Eyes. A V-mail from Sgt. Henay Stitt (Al), stationed in England, tells some interesting facts about the people and country. Mighty nice things you say about Argus Eyes. Glad we're able in some small way to keep the happy memories that you have of Argus fresh in your mind. Letters from Pvt. Francis Wright (Joe) teil us that he's been in the hospital for an operation. He is stationed at a Prisoner of War camp and meets many of the enemy prisoners. As we go to press, i Joe is home on sick leave and has been in to see us. A letter from Sgt. Lester Bailey loaned by "Doe" Johnson) states that he's now in Italy and finds the oíd tale about "sunny Italy" is the bunk. According to Lester, it is actually rain and mud, with snow and mud for a change. Les sends an article so that we may better understand the circumstances under which it was written. This revealing report was written by a lieutenant who was in the African campaign. In a tank battle he had to extricate himself somehow from his rapidly burning tank. The only way out was for him to ampútate his own foot. After doing so he believed himself dying, but ran to get hold of some writing material and spent what he believed to be his last few minutes on earth composing a poem of rebuke to the home front. This officer was later found in time to be saved, we're glad to report. Here is his poem: WHAT DID YOU DO TODAY? What did you do today, my friend, From morning 'til the night? How many times did you complain That rationihg is tight? When are you going to start to do All of the things you say? A soldier would like to know, my friend, What did you do today? We met the enemy today: We took the town by storm; Happy reading it will make For you tomorrow morn. You'll read with satisfaction The brief communiqué; We fought, but are you fighting? What did you do today? My gunner died in my arms today, I feel his warm blood y et; Your neighbor's dying boy gave out ■ A scream I can't forget. On my right a tank was hit, A flash and then a fire, A stench of ugly burning flesh Still rises from the pyre. What did you do today, my friend, To help us with the task? Did you work harder and longer for less, Or is that too much to ask? What right have I to ask you this? You probably will say. Maybe now you'll understand, You see, I died today. Friends of Jeanne and Hal Schoen will be glad to know that they are now living in Corpus Christi, Texas, where Ensign Schoen is stationed as an instructor in the Navy Air Corps. The only fellow we know who makes anything out of running other people down is an elevator operator.

Stork Visits M. S. Smith's

Dept. 28 News

Nina Walterhouse spent a few days in the Inspection Department. Hope she i enjoyed working with us. How is the Chicken in the Rough, Nina? March 24th was a beautiful spring day. -A perfect day for playing hooky. It didn't work out that way, though, cause Laura didn't need new hose and I John Kenne wouldn't cooperate anyway. The girls used to get through early on Fridays when it wasn't so busy. Once they were supposed to get Laura some hose. They looked kind of sheepish Monday morning when they carne in. They had purchased hose for all of them but Laura. It wasn't their fault if they didn't have her size. They thought John's girls would go home early, too, this time, but no luck. If other departments work, our department has to be on the job to serve them. So everyone worked this beautiful day in March. Ann Letsis received a bond for her suggestion. Nice going, Ann. Better get the oíd bean in another good mood. Sally Kneiper -and Marjorie Parks wish to thank the Argus Club for the flowers they received when they were ill. A birthday party was held the 21st of March for Peg Ramnant. She received a compact, and ice cream and cake was served in the cafeteria. Torn Argo is back in the department after a week's absence. Sure missed you, Torn. Wish you could stay a while. Marjorie Young took a nice long ride to Jackson Saturday night. When you grow up, Marjorie, maybe you can get in some of the night clubs. Mollie Hook's husband was transferred from the Bomber Plant to a plant in California. Though she didn't want to leave us, it had to be farewell, for where Bill goes, so goes Mollie. They left for the Far West on March 18. Bef ore she left the shop in February, the department gave a farewell pot-luck dinner for her. One noon she was expecting some of the girls to take her up town

for lunch. When they started out Mollie was gently led into the other inspection room, where the tables were all laid out with baked beans, potato salad, cold meats and everything that goes with them. We had to teil a fib to keep her in the department, so she wouldn't see it all before she should, but we were forgiven. She was presented with a doublé string of lovely pearls and a separate small gift from each girl. Joe Gross and Chester Gooding enjoyed the party, too, and our foreman, Eric Soderholm, said the girls are very good cooks. We have received cards from Mollie on her way to California and she is having a grand trip. We sure miss her and hope she will return some day.

Extra Ration Book Expected

Sales And Advertising News

The Sales and Advertising Stafï extend best wishes to Mr. Hilton on his ??th birthday. We hope you have many more with Argus. Complaints are being received from I the salesmen's wives because the new ! itinerary keeps the boys away from i home too long, but now that they are gone, more work is being accomplished by the departments than ever before. The Sales Stafï is glad to extend a welcome to Millie Smith, who came back

to do some special work for us. Millie I was the second person added to the Argus Sales Staff back in '36, so she is well known to the old-timers. We hope she'll like being back in the fold so well she'll want to stay on. Jimmie Barker paid off a bet by taking Ginny Meyer, Jackie Schaffer and Thelma Faber out to dinner. They went to the Allenel Hotel, where Jimmie "obtained" some very delicious steaks. The girls won't teil what the bet was because they're not sure they won it "legally." Thelma Faber and Ginny Meyer spent the week-end of the 18th in Chirago. They stayed at the Palmer House and from all reports, they had a swell time. Fran Gilbert has talked so much golf lately and lined up so many players, it looks like she is planning to vspend the summer down at the "Rock Pile." Our Sales Manager, Homer Hilton, has been appointed a committee member of the PMDA "Committee on Government Surplus War Equipment" to devise means of disposing of surplus photographic equipment released by the Army and Navy.

No Use

"We are having a raffle for a poor widow. Will you buy a ticket?" "Nope. My wife wouldn't let me keep her if I won." Goebbels has stomach trouble - probably from having to eat his own words.

Civilian Service Emblem Presented To Ordnance

The emblem for Civilian Service was given to the six Detroit Ordnance District employees pictured here tor compieting at least six consecutive months of satisfactory service with the War Department, and for maintaining a consistent efficiency rating of good or better. The recommendations for the awards were made by Major H. A. Anderson, and were presented by Mr. Leo F. Fowler, Chief of Inspection Section. All in this group have been in Ordnance here two and one-half years or more. Mr. Domzal, Director, has had over three years of service. He carne to Argus after completion of training in Ordnance work at Frankford Arsenal, Philadelphia. The group is to be congratulated for their cooperative spirit and win-the-war efficiency which deserves the honor bestowed upon them in the War Department's Civilian Service Emblem.

Pvt. Eunice J. Truax

"spriq -- Spriq -- Jeddle Spriq"

Machine Shop

Cari Swickerath, former Argus employee, has been promoted to the rank of Captain in the U. S. Army. Captain Swickerath is now recovering from wounds received in the bitter battle at the Anzio beachhead. This is the second time that the Captain has been wounded in action. Andy Anderson is again with us after an absence of over a year. During this time Andy was a civilian worker in Alaska and also at Pearl Harbor. Andy was at the Naval Base soon after Japan's sneak attack. Sailor Steve Jardno was home on a short leave recently and came in to see his many friends. Steve is now located at Shoemaker, California, awaiting orders for active duty. Plant 1 will not have the chance of using Frank Manner in their bid for another softball championship. Frank was given a medical discharge from the Army, but after fully recovering, Frank has again enlisted in the armed forces. Amos Kline will most likely have his fill of soup before he has his new set of "ivories." Amos had been having trouble and it was traced to his teeth. After

having all extracted, it was found that two infected teeth had caused all the trouble. When it comes to lunching, Harold Forbes has a combination all his own. (It is doubtful if anyone else would want it.) At rest period instead of the regular lunch, Harold has himself some popcorn and milk. Gertrude Sutton has returned to work after a leave of absence of six weeks. Gert traveled out to Oregon to be with her husband at Camp Adair. Barbara Lewis is one of the new employees on the punch press. Barbara knows the real meaning of this war, having a boy friend who has been in combat in the Southwest Pacific for two years. Her brother is in the U. S. Navy. Ralph Flick will most likely be a steady customer at the Bowery in Detroit. Jerry Lester is now MC at that night spot, and Ralph tells us that he is tops. Every years about this time a big change comes over Maurey Howe. Instead of spending his leisure time at the PB and like places, "Mo" decides to see ' every show that comes to Ann Arbor. Ted Doman and Bill Zoellner feel that they should enter the city doubles j nament. Churchill Doman carne through !

with a lusty 84, while Bill was warming up with a sizzling 99. Rhea Paulson and Margaret Ivanso have been added to the Inspection Dept. to help out with the increased production and give Perry Gainey some much needed aid. Jerry Spiess has donned a shield and is now learning the art of spot weiding. After a shaky start, Jerry is progressing very well. Fritz Lepins has decided to take it easy on rounding the corner when leaving the toolroom at rest period. Fritz started ala Torn Harmon but did not I have the sure footing of the former AllAmerican and was tossed for a loss. Betty Crim has returned to work after a six weeks' visit with her brother, who is with the Coast Guard on the West coast. We are all happy to hear that Myrt j Jones, who recently had an operation on a trick knee, is getting along very well and should be with us soon. Myrt wishes to thank all those who have remembered and have been up to see her.

Optical Division

Too True

"Oh, Mary, how did you break that vase?" "I'm very sorry, mum; I was dentally dusting."

Dept. 18 News

A stork shower was given Margaret Crumly Friday, March 24th, at Vina Daniels' place. She received many ni ce gifts f rom the girls. Those attending were: Faye Leppens, Mae Bucholz, Eolah Bucholz, Betty Reddiman, Dorothy Kielwasser, Mrs. Reddiman, Gretchen Meaker, Marión Clement and Sadie Fisher. Lunch was served and a wonderful time was had by all. It seems Dept. 18 has some good bowlers. You see both Mary Tucker's Dials and "Farmer" Kendrovics' Radio Wildcats are in first place. Nice going, kids. Have you heard the Dial Line quarj tet? Well, if you haven't, just come around most any afternoon and hear them croon. The kids surprised Christine Hegeman by dropping in one evening f or a I pot-luck supper. Had fun, but oh, we ate too much. Malina (Merz) Uphaus is back now af ter spending quite a spell with her husband in New Jersey. Glad to see you back, kid.

The Important Question

"You can't get cufïs on pants." "Can I get pants on the cuff?"

Management And Engineering

Dept. 40 News

Sylvia Moss enjoyed a brief visit f rom her son, Merle, in March. He finished his boot training at Great Lakes and is now on a sea duty assignment. Eddie (the Girvan) had a birthday last month and thought he was going to get away with that "added" year. But the department got "wise" and surprised him with a lounging robe as a reminder. Spring is "spring." The grass is "riz. ' I wonder where the flow'rs is? Helyn Ebright was honored at a shower given by Doris Lyons, March 24th. Those attending were Connie Skinner, Lucille Miresse, Petey Letsis, Dottie Waggatt, Laura Dick, Elsie Brice, Helen Fraser, Chris Bezirium and Ruth j enhut. The girls presented Helyn with a lovely blanket. Cooty was played and prizes won by Helyn Ebright, Helen Fraser, Laura Dick, and "booby" prize by Lucille Miresse. The cakes made by Huida Burns were delicious. Ruth Finkheimer was missing from the Assembly for a week. She spent the time with her husband at Camp Breckenridge, Ky., bef ore he was sent on a new assignment. Our Isabel Watson was a very happy mother last week when her son, Bob, arrived home for a fifteen-day furlough. Bob is stationed at Boca Ratón, Florida,

Having Bob and Sandy both down at the bowling alleys probably accounted for those "high games." How about it, Isabel? The sparkle is back in the eyes oí Alice Weir with the arrival of Scotch Tape she's back at rollin' cones. The girls wish Girvan would stop worrying about babooshka's and especially cutting out paper dolls for models. By the time one is found that's satisfactory, Eddie, the war will be over. We hope! Alyce Miresse and her bright smile was welcomed back after a tonsilectomy this month. We really missed you, Alyce, and are glad to see you around again. The Assembly No. 1 bowling team is still in first place for the eighth consecutive week. Although once tied with Optical 2, they took four games February 14th and are now tied with Office as we go to press. Some f olks in the Assembly are getting worried over the wear and tear a certain green club coupe is giving the pavement between the Plants. Maybe Katie could teil us why. How about it, kid? In addition to doing a war job, many in the department are much closer to the war. Other than those already mentioned having sons in the service are: Alice Weir, Elsie Paradise, Mary 1 grove, Sylvia Moss, Clara Dickinson and Winnie Fraser. Those who have

bands or brothers include: Helyn Ebright, Audra Stotts, Virginia Ross, Elsie Brice, Viola Bemis, Doris Skelding, Maxine Wichman, Dottie Haines, Lila Lange, Paula Kapeleris, Gertrude Haines, Helen Snyder, Edith Flournoy. Beatrice Letsis, Helen Fraser, Thressal Conley, Helen Bybee, Francés Hill, Loh Bush, Virginia Burt, Dottie Waggatt Flossie Stanley, Red Peterson and Norm Hartmann. This may be one of thereasons why Optical Assembly now has a placque for outstanding contribution in the 1944 Fourth War Loan drive. It adorns our wall along with the stars and stripes and the Bull's Eye flag for 100% of the employees taking out 10% or more in War Bonds. Helen Fraser and Ruth Wackenhut spent last week-end in Detroit visiting Helen's aunt and also shopping. Although once caught in a rain storm, they survived to have a thoroughly enjoyable time. Pfc. Paul Duibb, brother of Della Duibb, was home on a ten-day furlough recently. He is stationed at Camp Bernice, Texas. "Where is Mr. Lutz?" was the theme of Plant 2 for almost a week. Now the secret is out. Mr. Lutz and Miss Wanda Mouser of Flint were married Saturday, March 25th. We hope to teil you more about it next month, but meanwhile we extend our best wishes to the newlyweds.

Argus Wave

Newly-weds

On Saturday, Maren llth, at seven P. M., Miss Betty Williams became the bride of Earnest M. Billau. Mrs. Billau is the daughter of Mrs. Audrey B. Williams and Mr. Billau is a son of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Billau, Sr. The wedding was performed by Rev. F. Schwede at the Britton Lutheran Church. The attendants at the ceremony were the bride's sister, Ruth, and John E. Billau, Jr., brother of the groom. Mrs. Billau wore an afternoon dress of powder blue crepe with accessories of the same shade. She wore a shoulder corsage of red roses. Only members of the immediate family and close friends attended. Af ter the ceremony, a reception and dance was held at the Britton Hall. Friends from Milan, Saline, Cone, Tecumseh, Adrián, Ann Arbor, Britton, Detroit and Ohio were present.

No Stretch

"Can't you stretch the music a little - just a dance or two more?" "Sorry, this isn't a rubber band!"

Dept. 27 News

On March 8, a birthday party was held for Freda Thompson in the cafetería. Ice cream and cake was served and the honor guest received two gifts from her co-workers. Some time in the near future this gang is planning a bowling match, fellows versus gals. Watch the fun - the losers sure have to pay the consequences - and how. Boys, you better start saving your pennies - or by chance, will it be the other way around. The girls in this department enjoyed a very delicious pot-luck supper and delightful evening at the home of Ruth O'Hare on March 25. Too, too much to eat, but oh! so very good. Several weeks ago Helen Breining received the following poem from her son, Cpl. Oscar M. Breining, who is stationed somewhere in England. It's cute and we hope you like it - sorta makes me wish harder than ever that this terrible war was over with. Sitting on my G I bed, My G I hat upon my head, My G I spats upon my shoes, I wish they would issue G I booze. G I razors, G I comb, G I wish that I was home. They issue everything you need, Paper to write on, books to read. Your belt, your shoes, your G I tie, It's all free, nothing to buy. They issue food that makes you grow G I want a long furlough. Everything here is Gov't issue, G I wish that I could kiss you. You've heard of Harold Walz He smokes his pipe and talks. We all have our faults, But he just puffs and talks. He is not too young, He is not too oíd, If he don't get to work, He is sure to get told.

He don't make much money, And he looks pretty thin, But he's a darn good guy For the shape he's in.

Miscellaneous

"Your morning thoughts may determine your conduct for the day. Optimistic thoughts will make your day bright and productive, while pessimistic thinking will make it dull and wasteful." - William Pack. Steno: "May I have my next week's salary in advance?" Boss: "No, I promised my wife not to make any advances to you." "Is this a healthy place?" asked the stranger of a native of a certain región in the West. "It shore is," replied the native. "Why, when I came here I couldn't utter a word. I had scarcely a hair on my head. I hadn't the strength to walk across the room and I had to be lifted from my bed." "That's wonderful," exclaimed the stranger. "How long have you been here?" "I was born here!" Few people realize that health actually varies according to the amount of laughter. If you could X-ray yourself, you would see astonishing results - your diaphragm goes down, your lungs expand. You are taking in more oxygen and that passes into the blood exposed in your lungs. As you laugh, the rate of exposure to oxygen is tripled and a surge of power runs from head to toes.

Sgt. Warren Ross Missing In Action

Warren L. Ross, a former Argus employee, was reported missing, according to a telegram received by his mother, Mrs. Ellen Ross. He had been stationed in England since last November and held the rank of technical radio sergeant. Warren worked in the Material Control Dept. before entering the service.

Married

On February llth, at 7:30 P. M., in the West Side Methodist Church, Miss Marguerte Guild became the lyride of Mr. Bernard Fischer. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A. L. Stringer, and the attendants were Miss Ruby Gunderman and Robert Isaacson. The bride wore a powder blue suit with brown accessories and her corsage was of white gardenias. After the wedding a reception was held at the home of Charles Fischer, brother of the groom, after which the newly-weds left for Seymour, Ind., where they spent their honeymoon. They are now living at 810 Brown Si, Ann Arbor. The best wishes of many friends here are extended to them.

Dept. 36 News

Wedding bells rang for Betty Williams and Earnest Billau on Saturday evening, Maren 11. Best wishes to a swell couple. Carol Stevens spent several days at her home at Traverse City. Did you notice the excited tone in her voice on her return? Guess why? Fred Leeman enjoyed a few days' visit with his parents in Florida. Cpl. Robert Whitmore, Pfc. Harold West, Pfc. Linus Knieper and Pfc. Kenneth Mitchell were welcome visitors in our department recently. George Nelson returned to the lens polishing job af ter being away f rom it several months. When you see Ted Tirb with a gleam in his eyes, you can make up your mind that a certain blonde is not very far away. Your cooperation in the recent Red Cross drive was very much appreciated. Keep up the good work. The Argus Polishers Men's Bowling Team are certainly making a good attempt to allow some other team the privilege of finishing at the bottom. Come on, fellows, don't let us down! In case anyone desires a nice easy chair, you might speak to Merton Olufson. We hear he doesn't mind sitting on the floor in Jack Danner's office. Reason - no chance of falling. Lillian Davis and John Schwartzwalder were absent on account of illness. We're glad to see them back at work again. Have you observed that Ross Wilson doesn't miss a thing since he found a pair of glasses? Now that Spring has arrived, people in the Polishing Room seem to have forgotten that house cleaning craze. It looks much better, too. Viche (Esquire) Rumsey has been furnishing us with some very amusing poetry. Don't be surprised if you see Connie G. standing in the doorway of the precisión opties room with that "far away" look in his eyes. He won't look any farther than J. D.'s office.

So What?

Toity poiple boids a-sittin' on a coib, A-chopin' and a-boibin' and a-eatin' doity woims, Along came Boit and squoit called Goit, Who woiked in a shoit factory in Joisey. When Boit and the squoit Goit Saw the toity poiple boids a-sittin' on the coib A-chopin' and a-boibin' and a-eatin' doity woims, Boy, were they poitoibed!

U. S. Coastal Command Lauds Automatic Compass

In a special release the United States Coastal Command praised the efficiency of the radio sets installed in the Liberator and Catalina aircraft. ' "A first-rate job," is how Flight Lieutenant McKechnie, No. 12358, of a Coastal Command Squadron, describes ít. "lts quickness and efficiency are unbelievable," he says. "For example, some time ago, I flew to this country from Newfoundland. About two hours out I picked up a British beam and we were able to home across the Atlantic on this beam for the whole or the remaining distance - approximately 1,400 miles. "Silent service is its great quality. It not only enables you to preserve wireless silence; you can transfer ït to the navigator by simply pressing a switch. This is a God-send. "Many times when we've been flying in a cloud, without astral and unable to get driwts, I've been able to get a perfect flx. The quadrangle error corrector is unique. It allows you o eliminate completely that bugbear of quadrangle error."

Welcome To Argus

Waiting For Algie

Depts. 39-44-37 News

We're glad to have Billie Hamlet back. She was called home by the illness of her little son. She was away a week but returned to report Billie Gene is doing nicely. We're sorry to lose Lydia Coleman. She and her husband have returned to Tennessee to make their home. Any time its raining and your girls would like to ride home, "Chuck" would be glad to take you, but you'd better watch him just a little bef ore five because he has a habit of breaking promises. Isn't that right, "Chuck"? Doris Sherman and Grace Bultman sure have looked nice lately. We wonder if their hair makes such a difference? Did anyone happen to notice Wilma standing while gauging lens recently. She went roller skating and from all reports, she did as much skating sitting down as standing up. Don't give up, , Wilma, "practice makes perfect." Bet Edna Kappler's daughter hasn't seen much of that candy she's been buying for her lately. The reason: Edna is home with a bad toothache. It's bad for the waistline, Edna. "Maybe we should look into this, Betty? Adeline Opheim has been sick again. j We have missed her and hope she will be back to work soon. Blanche Ranson is a "iucky ole gal" i getting time off to visit her relatives in Iowa. We know she'll have lots of fun. j Be careful, Blanche, and don't forget to come back to Raleigh and Argus. Looks like Betty Billeau will be a widow soon. Ernie passed his physicsl. One consolation, Betty, your husband is in A-l condition, maybe I should say I 1-A. The girls in the Cementing Room have j added another occupation to their ular jobs. Last Saturday they washed all the tables and cabinets and ending '■ up scrubbing and waxing the floor. Of ■ course, the girls are new at it, and with a little practice should make good on the job. So they've decided to take bids on dutside jobs. Anyone wanting to help out these "poor little girls" can contact Ken Kaufman, their business agent. Billie Hamlet would like to express her appreciation to all the kids that sent Billie Gene the beautiful roses. He was very pleased and wishes to thank you also. We had a handsome "gent" by the name of "Charles" working in the Cementing Room, but looks like we're losing him to the Tool and Gauge Dept. Sure is too bad, it was fun while it lasted. Any time you mothers would like to go out for the evening, Ralph Ridenour would be glad to take care of the baby. We hear he is getting lots of experience these days. We're all wishing Bob Kelly lots of luck. We know he'll be tops as an air cadet. Work real hard, Bob, and the war will be over soon. Pvt. George DeWolfe is now stationed in the land of our dreams. He says

everything is fine, and the quarters, food and climate are of the best. However, he made no reference to any young lovelies in grass skirts. We wish to extend our sympathy to Mrs. Lucille Swick, whose father passed away recently. We're glad to have Virginia Boettiger back with us in Dept. 39 again. She has been visiting her husband for the past month. Kenny Wilcox is in Florida. He's a ball turret gunner now. We're all very much interested in Kenny's career and would enjoy hearing f rom him any time.

Very Happy

First Aid Department

It would be an education in human relations if every employee could spend an hour sometime in one of the First Aid rooms watching humanity - you and I - come in with our troubles piled high on our backs. First of all, our First Aid nurses greet us with a smile. And that's important. We begin to feel better right away. Then they listen sympathetically to our plaints - everything from headaches to minor surgery, including such extra-curricular activities as helping bowlers fingers and thumbs to stay in shape. First Aid's chief aim and interest is to keep every employee on the job - for his sake as well as the company's. No one knows better than they how a "little scratch" may mean the loss of a finger, hand, or even life. And it may mean days away from work, smaller pay checks, as well as the usual unpleasantness of being ill. That's the big reason why ALL cases, no matter how seemingly trivial, are EQUALLY important to First Aid. The department is here for one purpose only, and that is to help people. And most of us have experienced their kind, considérate attention at one time or another and extend to them our most sincere thanks.

Definition

"Pop, what is a philosopher?" "A philosopher, son, is a man who is trying to kid himself into believing that he is happy though poor."

Cards Of Thanks

I wish to thank the Argus Club for the beautiful plant which they sent while I was in the hospital. Maurice F. Doll. Eddie Girvan would like to thank his co-workers for remembering his birthday with the beautiful lounging robe. Alice London wishes to thank the Argus Club and her friends for their flowers and thoughtfulness in thinking of her duties during her recent illness.

Dept. 45 News

As much as Bill Patton would like to dispose of his Chevy - the best way is not to forget where you parked it, Bill! With the advent of Spring, all those feminine eyes will have to stop following Gerry Buhrman's shiny green convertible. We regret to report that he won't even wave or sound a horn at the gals he knows! Clarence Meyer recently spent an enjoyable day at the Detroit Induction Center as a guest of the United States Government. As much as his hosts pressed him to make it a longer visit, Mr. Meyer returned safely to Ann Arbor and his deferment card. We welcome Joe Dianetti to our department. Joe is an Optical Engineer and will work in our department as a lens designer. He is a gradúate of the University of Rochester, Rochester, New York. For precisión lathe work see Verne Nelson in the Gage Department. Has anyone seen the "Flying Dutchman" of Department 45? "I have lived a long time, but I have yet to see a man lost on a straight road." Help is really scarce. Postoffice sign: "Man Wanted for Robbery."

Fair Warning

A tall, tough-looking sailor entered a Loop rifle range in Chicago with a pretty girl on his arm. They took turns knocking down pipes. The sailor scored five out of 20. Then the young miss amazed onlookers (and her escort) by knocking off a perfect score. "There you are, baby," she said serenely, taking his arm. "Now behave yourself."

Guess Who?

Men's Bowling

Congratulations to the Radio Wildcats. The Wildcats have clinched the crown for the 1943-44 Argus Bowling League, and in such a decisive manner that there is no disputing their superior - ity over the rest of the league. Their margin over their closest rivals has now been widened to twelve games, with a very good chance that this will be even greater when the season ends in three weeks. The Wildcats moved into flrst pleace near the half-way mark in the season and have held unto the leader's position ever since. The Inspection and Lens Maintenance teams proved to be the biggest headaches to the new champs, but in the last few weeks these two teams have found the pace too fast and have steadily lost ground to the winners. The members of the winning team are Tommy Langlois, Kirk Fisher, Gene Livesay, Gordon Stevens and Captain Lefty Kendrovics. With the Wildcats winning the crown the league is focusing its interest on the fight for the second and third place money. At the present time Inspection and Maintenance are tied for the runner-up spot. These two. teams have waged a bitter battle all year for the challenging position, but neither has been able to gain any distinct advantage. If either of these teams hits a rough spot, there is a strong possibility that the Argus Wildcats will move in to grab the second place prize. The Wildcats of the Optical Plant are now only two games back and are going to be tough to. keep out of the second slot. It is doubtful if any team in the league has been as hot as they in the last two months. If the Argus Wildcats had been off to a decent start the first half of the season, the title race would most likely have been between the two Wildcat teams. With the Wildcats having the championship securely tucked away for the Radio División, the Cost Accounting team is trying to make it a sweep by nailing down the cellar position. After an early season spurt the accounters hit the skids and have finally landed at the bottom. Despite their position, the Cost Accounting team has perhaps had more fun than any team in the league and the members have proved themselves the I best of sports.

Ladies' City Tournament News

The Argus Paint Shop placed well up ! in the prize money in the team event j with a 2374 series. Annabelle Farmer, ] substituting for Ethel Soli, set the pace i for the team with a fine 476 series. Leola Stoner's R and S Shoes team also carne in the money with 2305. Leola Stoner, Clarice Lytle, Opal Stevens, Ethel O'Leary and Laura Egeler make j up this team. They took the championship two years ago. Leola and Laura are regulars on the Inspection team in the Argus League and the other three girls are Argus substi tutes. The R and S girls were very pleased with the beautiful corsages given to them by Jack Neilson of Neilson Flowers and want to thank him very much. Other team scores in the tournament were: Engineering 2230 and Cafeteria 2175. In the doubles event Leola Stoner and Ethel O'Leary took top honors in the tournament with 1185. Leola had 540 and Ethel 468 in actual pins. Their handicap was 177. Other doubles in the money were Thelma Livesay and Lillian Hagöpian with 1118. Annabelle Farmer and Alma Fox 1101, Opal Stevens and Laura Egeler 1093. Doubles not in the money were Ori Wetherbee and Mary Briggs 1027, Dorothy Andrés and Marie Huhn 1022, Irene Crippen and Vivian Schultz 905. Singles scores were Annabelle Farmer 590, Laura Egeler 574, Leola Stoner 558, Opal Stevens 545, Alma Fox 545, Ori Wetherbee 527, Dorothy Andrés 537, Stephanie Gala 516, Ethel O'Leary 502 and Mary Briggs 499. Annabelle and Laura will receive prize money in the singles event. There were other Argus girls who took part in the tournament, but time did not permit your reporter to see these girls to get their scores. - Laura Egeler. Definition of an Optimist: Anybody who tries to borrow a match or cigarette from Frankie Stirton. Note: Does anybody know of any insurance laws that prohibit a man from carrying a few matches? Signed: The iNite Gang and a few Day Men

Now In Florida

Argus Ladies' Bowling News

Paint Shop now has high single game of 802 and high three games of 2128, i without a handicap. Annabelle Farmer, subbing for Ethel Soli, who has been ill, put together games of 155, 202 and 159 j for a 516 series. This helped the Paint i Shop win two games from the mighty j Dials team and to tie Inspection for i fourth place. Inspection helped the Engineers along by losing three games to them. Must have been too much pressure for them with Opal Stevens subbing on the Engineering team, or else Thelma Livesay's 477 series was too strong to overeóme. We had a lot of fun anyway. Accounting is still in second place and Cafetería is third. (Dials in first place.) j i Paint Shop and Inspection are in fourth ï with Engineering following close behind. The other teams f olio w in this order: Planning, Victory, Sales, Machine Shop, Personnel and Riveting. We have two very consistent subs. ! One night Annabelle Farmer had three i games of 151 each and Doris Lyons had 136 for each of her three games. We have a number of new subs and are happy to have them with us.

Assets

"Goodness, George, this is not our baby. This is the wrong carriage." "Shut up. This carriage has rubber tires on it." Ration points are a lot more comfortable than bayonet points.

Mixed Doubles Tournament

The Mixed Doubles Bowling Tournament sponsored by the Plant 2 Girls' Bowling League held on March 5th was a "huge success." We had 52 couples taking part and of these 23 couples received prizes in addition to two individual and three door prizes. The prizes awarded were gifts from local merchants. Jim Nutt and Ethel Wagner - the first place winners - had to be "coaxed" into entering the tournament because they feit that they couldn't bowl well enough. What will their excuse be next time? "Red" Weid was rejoicing over the fact that he and his wife were prize winners - even though it happened to be "booby prize." To say the least, they did have a good deal of competition! The tournament was sponsored to raise funds toward "Wings of Mercy" ambulance planes, and through the good "team work" of all members of our League we were able to accomplish our goal. One of our "high-spirited" members - Mrs. Isabel (Scotty) Watson, contributed a pair of Nylon Mesh hose on which we sold chances at 25 cents each and netted $19.50. This was added to our tournament receipts, which enabled us to contribute $50.00 toward the "Wings of Mercy" and $25.00 to the local Chapter of the Red Cross on the War Fund Campaign. The following were prize winners: MIXED DOUBLES TOURNAMENT March 5, 1944 lst- $10.00 Cash : Jim Nutt Ethel Wagner 1366 2nd - Two Dinner Tickets - Allenel Hotel Russ Conley $5.00 Flowers- Nielson's Thressel Conley 1361 3rd - Sport Shirt- Safïel & Bush Merton Olufson Permanent - Ritz Beauty Shop Mrs. Olufson 1347 4th - Two Dinner Tickets - Mayflower Norm Hartman Satin Slip - Campus Shop Helen Fraser 1326 5th - Book Ends - Seyf ried Jewelry Bud Davis Picture - Michigan Chandelier Phyllis Northrup 1325 6th- Bill Fold - Fiegel's Ron Kaufman $2.00 Cash Norma Estep 1310 7th- $2.00 Gift Certifícate - Wild & Co Bill Bone $2.00 Gift Certifícate- Elizabeth Dillon Lois Conkey 1302 8th- $2.00 Gift Certifícate- Goldman's Roy Hiscock $2.00 Gift Certifícate - Cunningham's Peggy Allen 1292 9th - Two Decks Cards - Mayer-Schairer A. Schwictenberg Toilet Set - Eberbach & Son Annabel Farmer 1291 lOth - Bill Fold - Mayer-Schairer Merv. Smith Compact Schlanderer Jewelry Ori Weatherbee 1262 llth - Cartón Cigarettes - Leigh Thomas Harold Peterson Box of Candy - Leigh Thomas Virginia Meyers 1261 12th- $1.50 Cash B. Huggman Cologne - Eugene Beauty Shop V. Huffman 1259 13th- $1.25 Cash Wm. Price Large Box Stationery - Mayer-Schairer Winnie Fraser 1258 14th- $1.00 Cash Jack Danner Large Jar Hand Cream - Fisher's Pharmacy. . Maxine Wickman 1256 15th - Necktie - Fiegel's Dick Guarino Cosmetic Kit - Budget Shop Mrs. Guarino 1255 16th- Two Theater Tickets - State Theater A. Push $1.00 Cash- Mrs. Simms Mary Tucker 1254 17th- Two Theater Tickets - State Theater R. Weir Black Carneo Pin - Budget Shop Katie Bauer 1248 18th - Two Theater Tickets - State Theater L. Skinner Pearl Pin and String Beads - Kay-Jay Connie Skinner 1247 19th- Two Theater Tickets - State Theater "Red" Conway Small Box Stationery - Mayer-Schairer Beulah Conway 1246 20th- Two Theater Tickets - State Theater Joe Lyons Pair of Skuffs - Cousin's Shop Doris Lyons 1244 2 lst - Two Theater Tickets - State Theater Henry Millage String of Beads - Kay-Jay Irene Bell 1244 22nd- Two Theater Tickets - Orpheum Theater C. Baker Two Theater Tickets - Wuerth Theater Eva Baker 1241 BOOBY PRIZE Two Thermometers - O. D. Merrill's "Red" Weid and Mrs. Reid 1055 HIGH INDIVIDUAL GAME- LADY Bath Salts - Campus Drug Joy Hartman 188 HIGH INDIVIDUAL GAME- MAN $2.50 Cleaning - Greene's Ceilon Hill 229 DOOR PRIZES 9" Two-Layer Cake - Quality Bakery Ruth Wackenhut No. 37 9" Two-Layer Cake - Quality Bakery "Red" Conway No. 1 9" Two-Layer Cake - Quality Bakery A. Schwictenberg No. 55

Camera Club Meeting

Champions Of The Industrial League

In an earlier game, ihe Fiegel five had defeaied our boys and, with Doyle and Bikoff, former Michigan players, in ihe line-up feli confideni of repeating and winning ihe crown. However, ihe Argus ieam played iis besi game of ihe year and won wiih comparaiive ease. Bob Hahn again proved io be ihe big gun in ihe aiiack - scoring 27 poinis. This was more ihan ihe combined efforis of ihe iwo Michigan stars. Despiie Hahn's brilliant performance, the viciory was achieved by ihe ouislanding efforis of all ihe players. Bill Huffman and Jim Devlin were especially effeciive. In winning ihe Industrial League tiile Argus earned ihe righi io meei ihe UMCA Ieam for ihe city championship, ihe winner of ihis game io represent Ann Arbor in ihe siate tournameni. The Y fïve had gone ihrough ihe entire Fraternal League schedule without a defeat and had one of iis best teams in recent years. The Industrial League champs pui up a siubborn fight, bui were finally defeaied by the well balanced Y ieam. The score: 47-37. Even in defeat Argus gave a good account of iiself and need feel no regrets in losing io a ieam ihat has noi yei been defeaied. Congraiulations io the coach and all ihe players.

An Unknown Soldier's Poem

Somewhere beyond the Southern Cross above the seven seas, Along the bitter far-off roads, their piriions fetch the breeze. White wings are black against the sky by desert, sun and dune. The ancient lullaby is lost against a rougher tune. Some flew East - some flew West - and some will fly no more; Far, far out from the eagle's nest Their mighty motors roar. And wing by wing their rule will grow Above all sea and sod, Until they strike the final blow For country and God. Faintly I hear the old old song when golden dreams were young. But louder still I hear the wings where sudden death is flung. Bravely the eagle rides the air, but in my fading dreams, The dim lost lullaby returns How far away it seems. Some fly East - and some fly West - They take an endless tract. Through flame and steel they face the test Around the world and back. Their golden youth blots out the sky, They let the comets plod, As each one flies to live or die For country and God.

Machine Shop, Plant 1.

Dept. 17r News

Huida Burns, íormerly of John Kenne's Dept., is now to be a permanent member of Riveting. Welcome, Huida. Our little Mary Watson has a stiff neck. We bet she has been watching too many airplanes, especially B-24s. You've heard of Arthur Murray teaching dancing in a hurry? Try attending an Argus party with a certain one in our department, if you want to learn. What's this we hear about a wolfess entering our fold? Carrie Behnke is back with us again, looking very much rested. Paul Eugene says his blood type is 4-0. We guessed wrong. Thought it was 4-F. If the betting persists in this department, our slogan will be, "Here today, gone to borrow." Dumbbells always go in pairs.

Hooked

Her smile is so nice, Her walk so divine But the stripes on her arm Are twice what's on mine. She's dark and she's tall She's poised and she's swank But, gosh darn it all She pulls her rank. It's a heil of a note I'm sorry to say But you can't date a corp On a Buck private's pay. So here I sit Now who do I do? She'll just have to wait Till I get two too. Go get it, big boy.

Courting Trouble

"Yes, it took me six weeks of hard work to learn how to play tennis." "And what do you have for your pains?" "Liniment."

Walter Winchell: A woman's idea of a bore is a man in love with another woman.

Victory Gardens

EACH SYMBOL ÉÉP = MILLION CARDCNS jl942li5 MILLION 1943 20 MILLION (GOAL WAS 18 MILLION) 1944] 22 MILLION GOAL

Merritt-lane

Mr. and Mrs. James J. Lañe, Sr., of Marien, 111., have announced the marriage of their younget daughter, Novella Lañe, to Clarénce E. Merritt, S. lc of the Seabees. Ihe marriape vows were spoken bef ore Rev. Schwiman of the Evangelical Church. The single ring ceremony was períormed at 6:00 P. M., Mon March 13, 1944, in the church parsonage. Mrs. Sherman and Mrs. Deal attendants. Aí'ter the ceremony the newlyweds drove to Britton, Michigan, where a delicious supper was served in their honor. Guests at the wedding party included: Mr. and Mrs. Ted Root, Mrs. Jean Hall and the groom's foster parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Vealey. Mr. Merritt left March 15th for Qamp Parks, California, where he is Camp Recreation Manager. Bef ore joining the Seabees he worked in our Receiving Dept. Mrs. Meriitt is staying at present with Mr. and Mrs. Vealey. After the war, the young couple plan to cettle in this locality. Many friends extend to them sincere good wishes.