Good Pictures Are Made With Argus Cameras

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 Argus, Incorporated. 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 and good-natured fun, however, are always acceptable. EDITORIAL STAFF Editor Chas. A. Barker Assistant Editor Lucy Gridley Sports Harold Peterson Circulación Naomi Knight Photography Stuart Gildart Cartoonist Marie Barbier 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.

Argus Over The Top

The willingness of the Argus family to share a portion of their wages and comfortable living with those less fortúnate has put us "over the top" on the Ann Arbor Community Fund and War Chest Drive. Our relation to the quota set for the various industries of Ann Arbor is 121% . . . well over . . . and we are grateful for your response to our appeal. Eddie Girvan, President Argus Recreation Club

Metropolitan Visiting Nurse Service

A visiting nurse reports: - A young mother was made comfortable and tiny premature twins were bathed. Instructions were given to the family for the continued care of the mother and babies. A young woman acutely ill with influenza received nursing care . . . A dressing was changed for Johnny, a ten-year-old suffering from a bone infection. The District Nurse Physiotherapist gives Johnny massage and muscle training. A visit was made to a young expectant mother. The nurse stressed the valué of early medical care. For the benefit of two months oíd Marie, formula making was demonstrated to Mrs. L. To simplify the mother's activities, the nurse and Mrs. L. worked out a schedule for the daily care of Marie. An elderly man suffering from cáncer was bathed and made comfortable. Diets for the patiënt and the family were discussed with the daughter before the nurse's departure. . . . Toledo Dis. Nurse Assoc. Annual Report. The Metropolitan Life Insurance Company now provides a Visi+ing Nursing Service which is available at no additional cost to ILL or INJURED EMPLOYEES insured under this plan who live where the service is maintained. It is not available to employees' dependents. The Visiting Nurse will give skilied bedside care under the orders of the attending physician. She will teach some member of the household how to take care of the patiënt between her visits. She is qualified through long and careful training to render valuable assistance to the doctor in helping the employee regain health more quickly. If ever you need the services of the Visiting Nurse, be sure to cali her or have your doctor, your family, or your employer do so. . . . Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. I need a 16 mm motion picture camera, - turret head, telephoto-lens and all the gadgets to complete the unit. It isn't for my personal use, because I wouldn't know how to use t, but I want to give it to a "brass hat" who is one of the tops in Government in Washington. (In spite of his official position, he is a good guy.) Yes - I know all about how scarce such units are, but am hoping some dealer knows where he can make a trade, or steal it, or something, and will then be able to sell t to me. (Somebody in Washington told me "OPA" means Other Peoples' Affairs. What do you think?) Homer Hilton

A Christmas Party For Your Boy Friend Friend In Honolulu

A friend of mine living in Honolulú is going to have a Christmas Party - an honest-to-God, old-fashioned get together with all the trimmings, for all men and women in service who are our friends. It is up to you ... all of us here at Argus . . . to be sure everyone of our men and women receive an invitation. My friend cannot issue the invitations

from his office because he does not know whom to invite. We cannot send him the names and addresses of our boys because Army regulations prohibit our sending a long list of names and APO numbers to him. So, we have to teil him how many invitations we want. He will send these to us in a bundie, and each of us may then send an invitation to our own boy or girl.

So, you teil Mrs. Gridley, Advertising Department, you want an invitation (or two of them) , leaving your name with her, so when we get the bundie of invitations she will deliver one to you for your mailing out to the one you want to be able to go to this party. Do it now . . . there isn't too much time.

Women In White

Should you happen past the First Aid Rooms of Plant I and II, and should you notice the serene atmosphere . . . it's because Roy Bird has finally arrived back in the good ole' U.S.A. When we found out he would soon be home . . . we were in more of a stew than the "overalls in Mrs. Murphy's chowder". By the time this goes to press, Roy will be home with his family . . . Mildred will come down out of the douds . . . Reata will stop seeing "pink elephants" and her blood-pressure will drop that extra 50 points . . . and Francés will heave an immense sigh of relief, gather her "brood" once again under her wing, and business will proceed as usual. (And the usually calm Vi will have come out of the rafters and once more be giving a thought to diets instead of "that man". Favorite Sayings: - The "Boss" ...."Like so . . ." Mildred "Have you heard this one" Reata "My Lord!!!!!!!" Vi "Do I look any thinner today?" Odd Sights: Mildred Bird out pushing the "Mercury" along the tracks to hasten her journey to Chicago (where she's to meet her one and only) . Those little "bugs" finally caught up with the "Boss" . . . Old man flu had her in his clutches all last week. (We are glad to report as we go to press that the "Boss" is again back with us, and though feeling not quite up to par, is right on the job gently administering cures for the aches and pains of Argusites. . . Ed.)

Suggestion Plan Award Winners

Our congratulations to these War Bond winners for their initiative in finding ways of improving their work! Sometimes an idea which may seem too simple to bother with is worth much in increasing the efficiency of a machine or your own work if put into practical application. So, regardless of how "big" or "small" your idea may be . . . write it down on a suggestion blank and put it in the suggestion box. You have every chance of

ing a winner. George Suteville, whose picture we do not have and who was with us only during the summer vacation period, won two $25.00 War Bonds for suggestions concerning his work in the electrical inspection department. Lula belle Phillips, of the Radio División, was a War Bond winner with her idea for a soldering fixture which enables her to do two operations at one time,

thereby effecting a nice saving in operations. Mary Briggs, of the Electrical Inspection Dept., Plant 1, won a $25.00 War Bond for her idea on an electrical inspection fixture which enabled her to do all of her inspection on a particular part in one operation, which has increased her efficiency. William Filce, Dept. 30, Machine Shop, Plant 2, turned in a suggestion for using

handwheels on the tailstocks of the lathes for tightening work in the collets. This improvement has brought a definite increase in efficiency over the old method. William N. Smïth, Dept. 20, of the Plant 2 Machine Shop, suggested a fixture to hold six prism shelves while polishing. The old method of polishing one at a time has been replaced with the new, resulting in a considerable increase in production.

Paint Shop--plant I

Argus Bids "schlenk" Farewell

Monday. October 9th will be remembered by many Argus employees as the date of the iarewell dinner given Mr. Schlenker. former manager of Plant I, who has left us for a new job in California. The dinner which was held in private dining rooms at the Allenel, was especially enjoyable. About eighty of Schlenk's friends were present and all gathered in one room after the dinner for a few brief, informal speeches and stories. Jimmy Barker was the very successful master of ceremonies, and quoting an old Chinese proverb

that "the first step in any journey is the hardest", endeavored to make this new step easier by introducing an international note in calling on Bob Miller, Joe Clemens, Ginney Lau, Eddie Girvan, Eric Soderholm, Erv. Braatz, Bill Thompson, and Red Conway. While these speeches were mainly impromptu, Bill Thompson openly (and unashamedly) read his, but as it led up to the presentation oí a gadget which Schlenk called the most successful of all his gadgets .... and later identified as a cigarette dispenser . . . .we all understood his preparedness.

Behind The Front Office

Bill Bone and John Perini are on a jaunt to Chicago and points west. They plan to stay in the bridal suite at the Palmer House, but it is rumored that they took a pup tent with them. John Poe+on's in-laws spent a few days at his home on their way to California. We are wondering where Eleanor Rosema is going to get the cigars. It is reported that Al Stohrer will not win first prize at the Argus Camera Club competition either this meeting or the one following, but big things are expected shortly. Alex Pentland visited the offices recently. He worked for Bill Bone before going into the service. Jack Bffamesderfer has been very busy moving all of the Lab equipment to his

new quarters on the second floor. Not only has he been busy - but he loaded up anyone he caught headed for the second floor. We were very happy to have Bud Lingel stop in and pay us a visit while here on furlough during the past week. Nice to see you again, Bud. The sparkle in Jack Danner's eyes has materialized into a "sparkler" on the left hand of a certain young lady. Ted Schlemmer, Jim Nutt, and Bud Davis have been doing more than their share of talking about the duck hunting . . . but, as yet, no one has been invited to a duck dinner. Jan Van Den Broek has passed his written exam for his private license and will be taking his flight test in the very near future. So, everybody get ready for that FREE ride. (Better yet, how's about some of youse guys and gals signing up with the flying club and learning to fly too.) . . . Ed.)

Pvt. Larry Wren Weds Miss Daisy Harms

We can't say that this picture of Daisy represents a new trend in preparation for matrimony, but we think it has possibilities. Anyway, the tall, good-looking soldier is Daisy's husband, and in this day oí competition this sort oi training might come in handy in keeping "scheming females" away from "her man". Seriously though, Pvt. Lawrence Wren and Daisy were married on September 15th at Petersburg, Virginia, with the Rev. Mr. Witherspoon of the Presbyterian Church officiating, and after a two-weeks honeymoon in Virginia, Daisy has returned to her secretarial duties in the Purchasing Department. Good sport that she is, Daisy has consented to our using the unique picture shown above, which was taken while she was in Virginia. We extend our very best wishes to Daisy and Larry for much happiness.

Here And There With Material Control

Another member has recently been added to our office and she is Wilma Tieche of Lansing. Her husband is in the Navy and is stationed on the campus studying medicine. We all welcome you, Wilma, and hope you like working for Argus. We've been wondering what the object is of those trips taken to Chicago by Merna this last month or so. Could it be a certain party that is six-foot f our??? We hear that he will be getting a léave October 21st; now don't get any ideas, Merna! It isn't so bad having one's teeth worked on when the doctor happens to be none other than Dr. Emerson Harvey who was formerly of the Planning Department. Just ask Flo and see what she has to say about the whole thing. Mary Nelson has been showing us some beautiful scenic pictures of China sent by her brother who is on a special mission somewhere in China, and many of them were taken with colored film. They also show the dress of the women and it sure isn't much. Who says the American women wear their skirts too short? We hear that Les has been doing considerable duck hunting frorn a blind on Four Mile Lake. It has been reported that the ducks either avoid him or he fails to recognize same. Have you ever tried eating a "coot"? Another "coot" question would be to ask Bob W. if he likes roasted "heil divers". Or maybe that is a "moot" question . . . We have just received word that Elmer Miller is now on Germán soil fighting the enemy. His latest letter states that he continúes to receive Argus Eyes and that it keeps him pretty well informed on the inside news at Argus, although many of the faces are new to him now. He says that things are coming to a head over there, that it is only a matter of beating it into the Jerry's thick skulls. The French girls are also pretty, we hear, but being in a combat unit Élmer says that they are constantly on the move - "right on the rats' tails." Wherever you are, Elmer, we' ré all with you . . . and give them all you got. Just keep those (censored) running! Anybody want to buy a duck? Just ask Lee; she ought to know something about it for her husband came home with eighteen of them. Sorry to disappoint you, folks, but we' re actually out of news for now, so until next time look again for Material Control.

Helen Evans

Mrs. Evans is the new secretary to Mr. Wasem, Planning Dept., Plant 1, and replaces Peg Allen who left for school this f all. Prior to moving to' Ann Arbor a couple of years ago her home was in Jackson, where she did secretarial work for a number of years with The Commonwealth Southern Corporation (the national organization of which the late Wendell Willkie was once president) . Helen likes music (not boogie woogie) , clothes, and also sports, and now that her allergy is clearing up would like to try her hand at bowling. Has a remarkable collection of quotations . . . predominately humorous . . . which she has promised to loan us. We have it on good authority that Mr. Evans, who is a tooi and die maker at the Ford Motor Company, is really the "ideal husband" . . . but . . . Helen does have to go to concerts alone. Helen says she likes the "friendly family" atmosphere at Argus . . . and doesn't even mind when all ten phones (or is it just six) in the Planning office ring at once.

With A Dinner At The Allenel

While everyone had a lot oí fun. no one missed the underlying sincerity of wishes for Mr. Schlenker's success in his new work. Stu Gildart took the accompanying flash shots which are of Mr. Schlenker seated in the place of honor, Mr. Clemens giving his talk, and of Mr. Barker who had the floor at the moment. He has tried to convey the spirit of the affair in these candid shots of the party which was quite convivial. remembering the forward passes of brown bottles during the dinner.

Following the informal speeches. Mr. Barker presented Schlenk with a leather Gladstone and a fitted accessory bag as a token of our esteem, and the remainder of the evening was spent playing Gin Rummy. Thus, Argus said goodbye and good luck to a man who, in his five years with the company, gave his best to add to our growth and in so doing made a host of friends. Our thanks to Bill Thompson. Leigh Thomas, and all those who were responsible for the success of the dinner.

Optical Assembly

We have two new brides in Optical Assembly. Laura Purdon and Rose Mary Schosser. Each received a beautiful blanket as a gift from the department. We sure do miss Francés Hill's beaming smile around Optical, hut Della Diuble is doing a swell job of taking over. Mrs. Nina Cook was pleasantly surprised when her husband, Pv+. Wm. Cook came home for a day's visit. Pvt. Cook worked in the Machine Shop at Plant I before going in service. It was nice seeing you, Bill. Everyone agrees that the Argus Dance was really something to remember. A grand time was had by all. But, who was the little girl who danced with her shoes off? Since the night of the Argus dance we have had a certain Juliet in the No. 1 Dept. Guess who? Things were unusually quiet in our department on a certain Monday morning. We are wondering if it was because it was a rainy day or because Mary Weakley lost her voice? Who is the new 'Wolf' who waits for Optical Assembly girls every day at rest periods? Elsie Paradise called in and said she wouldn't be to work today because she just had a seven pound boy! Of course, we all knew that she was the proud grandmother. Congratulations, Elsie.

We are happy to have Doris Sherman working in our department for the past :ew days. But department 39 is still claimng her. Bud Davis is quite an asset to the asembly line. How about a white uniform, Bud? We are glad to welcome Mrs. Idessa Morris to the No. 1 dept. Mrs. Morris has two sons in service who are former employees of Argus. Pfc. Olen Morris is in the European theater of war, while Pfc. Lovell Morris is somewhere in the south Pacific. Mrs. Flossie Stanley is very proud of her son, Cedí Stanley, age 16 years, who has joined the Merchant Marines. He is taking his training at Sheepshead Bay, New York City. We are proud of him too, Flossie ! We were surprised when Rose Mary Read returned from her trip wearing a wedding band. The lucky fellow is Lt. Clare Schosser of the U.S.A.A.F., Nevada. They were married at a doublé ring ceremony on September llth in Reno, Nevada. We would like to wish them good luck and many years of happiness! P.S. We sorta' suspected something when Eddie received a telegram which read, "Delayed in Reno. Be to work Friday." Luanda Sterle's boy friend, Lawrence Lutz is home on furlough. Oh, that's why "Lucy" hasn't been around Optical. People that always keep birthdays a secret end up paying for it. How about it, "Della"? There is a girl in Kalamazoo I would very much like to say "helio" to . . . Hi ya, Peggy. When you come to Ann Arbor, don't forget to look me up! . . . Maxine. Winter certainly must be here ... a sure sign of it is when Isabelle puts on her red flannels, and I do mean red! ! So now they' re kidding her about picking out a room in an old lady's home. Anyone who wants bowling lessons should contact Miss Gertrude Hale. Why? I'll never teil! A surprise shower was given by Jean Clark and Helen Reason for Rosemary Schosser. Gifts of all kinds were given, and all had a swell time. (News from the No. I Dept. was pinned together with a safety pin when it reached the editor's desk . . . and now you have us guessing as to whether the proud grandmother, Elsie, absentmindedly attached it . . . or whether the news was censored by department head Girvan who attached this token of parenthood. The latter being the case, you may have it back, Eddie, by calling at the editor's desk for it. ... Ed.)

"van" The 3rd

Accounting

On September 28th we helped Mr. MÜler celébrate his birthday. Madeleine Smith really packs quite a wallop with the 'birthday paddie', doesn't she, Mr. Miller? Mrs. Thelma Lyons is a new addition to the office, at least for a couple of months. We hope she will like ft while she is here. Mrs. Gillespie vas in the hospital for a couple of weeks but is back on the job now. We were sorry to see her go and we know that everyone missed her but no

one missed her as much as 'her girls' did. Jessie Hack is spending her vacation up in God's country. We hope she's enjoying herself out there in the wilderness. It seems that Clem quite by accident, has been corresponding with a tall, blueeyed blond dream boy for the past fifteen months. Now that he is in the States, we're all very anxious to meet him, aren't we, Clem? October 24th Helen Damman goes back to school. Helen comes to work every summer and now that this year finishes her schooling we'd like to see her come back next summer to stay.

Recent Bride

Argus Profile

Likeable, sometimes argumentative (see favorite subject (2) below) member of the Machine Shop, Plant 1. Born in 1911 in Pennock, Minnesota, and went to school at Carleton College, Northfield. Stoutly denies that it took him several years to legally enter the United States. Blushes when middle name is mentioned. Has been with Argus since 1937 and is very happily married to Virginia Meyers, recently of the Sales Department. Formerly worked at the University Hospital Pharmacy. Was a former Vice President of the Argus Recreation Club and now edits the Argus Eyes sports column. Dates his own experiences by the sporting events that occurred during the same year. Can quote the scores in most football and baseball games during the last nine years. Invariably does. Shoots a steady game of golf in the lower eighties and qualified in the recent Ann Arbor city tournament. Bowling average about 165 ... although this is very questionable this year, he says. May be seen any evening outside his house at 505 West Hoover taking pictures of his baby daughter, Gail Ann, who is now 21 months old. Favorite subjects: (1) Gail Ann Peterson (2) The election of F.DJl, in November (3) The "Gophers"

Department 24

Francés Glesner is taking a week off to be with her son Bill, who is expected home on leave from Great Lakes on October llth. A sort of quiet has settled overKelly's department since LIbby has gone up stairs. How are you doin', Libby? Consultation hours are from 7:10 to 5:16 daily with Doe Locken. Won't be long until Gail will be going back to finish Pre-Med school. We have solved the problem why Gladys Wol+ers has her head so high in the air. She is using a new meter test panel at her table and has to use her bifocals. There is no grass growing under Larry Jones' feet these days since two of his inspectors, Irene McGowan and Florence Schwemin are on the sick list. Hurry back girls. Mary New+an is a newcomer to our department Hope you enjoy being with us.

How Long Oh Lord, How Long?

(Thoughts on Listening to the Luncheon Music at Willow Run.) "Music hath charms to soothe the savage breast," So sang the sweetest bard that ever sung : But had the poet suffered as I suffer He would have kept his mouth shut. I have heard the gray wolf and the coyote howl, The screech-owl scream, a woman in travail, An amorous cat yowling in an alley The singers and the Name-Bands beat them all! The singers tune their nostrils to a song, The drums and horns have bid farewell to cadenee. Oh, I have heard a door creak on its hinges, An injured swine squeak with his throal cut, I have known a crow croak of misfortune for an hour And infants squall for pap, But never have I heard such torment As crooners and jive-bands can inflict. Is there no rest, Oh God, no peace, no pity? Must I forever eat my food in Bedlam? I have mislaid my gun and have no drug . . . Bring me a rope, for I must hang myself, or them. I will be rid, no matter at what cost Of so-called singers and mad music!!! E.F.H. 101044 BUY A WAR BOND for that boy or girl in service

Department 17-r

Riveting welcomes Henry Christopherson. Hank was formerly with Plant 2 in the Polishing Room. Hope you like us, Hank. Lillian Yost had a very successful trip down home. Her dad presented her and her husband with a new Chevrolet. Lucky, Lillian. What's this fish hook. business Ed Nimlce is dabbling in? We thought fishing season was over. But perhaps they're for other kind of fish. Who knows. Our "wolf", Paul Eugene, has left us. Paul has purchased the former Michael Brothers fruit store on Huron Street. We all wish success for Paul in his new business. The song, "I didn't sleep a wink last night" had its f uil meaning for our Mary Watson. She received a wire f rom hubby Paul stating he was in the states. Boy, was she busy worrying about what train he was coming in on. 'Tis said some of the girls helped to hold her together and get to the train to meet him. Mary and Paul are now having a long-waited for honeymoon. They are also visiting his parents at Parkersburg, W. Va. We hope they have a grand time. Sgt. Watson has 21 days leave and then has to report back to Florida. Ida Stark has been with us for the past three weeks. Ida was loaned to us from the Paint Shop. But we sure hope we can keep her for good.

You See That Star?

When you are homesick, dear, Remember that I warmly hold your hand And chat of home, the things you love And understand. When you feel all alone, Please let me share that empty loneliness Bringing you comfort, happy smiles And tenderness. When in an alien land, You feel that all is bleak and drear, Cling f ast! My prayers will Keep you safe and ever-near! You see that star? The brightest one In all the midnight blue? It winked because I threw A Kiss at it - for you! Naiad (Detroit News)

Mr. And Mrs. Wm. Scott

This picture was taken iollowing the wedding of Miss Nettie Rice and Mr. William Scott, which took place at the Zion Lutheran Church on Saturday, October 7th at 2:00 P. M. Rev. E. C. Stellhorn performed the ceremony in the presence of the immediate family. and the young couple was attended by Mr. and Mrs. William Phillips. Following a wedding dinner and party held at the Gleaners Hall. Bill and Nettie left for their honeymoon at their new home on Silver Lake. Nettie formerly lived at Whitmore Lake and Bill is employed in the Machine Shop. Plant I.

Card Of Thanks

Many thanks to the Argus Club for the lovely flowers I received while I was ill, and the cards and gif ts f rom f riends were deeply appreciated. Thelma Livesay It is with sincere pleasure that I wish to thank the many friends and co-workers that were so wonderful to me during my illness for all the lovely cards, flowers, Derfume and other gifts given to me. Víany, many thanks. Helen Breining MISCELLANEOUS All the strength and force of Man comes from his faith in things unseen. ríe who believes is strong ; he who doubts s weak. Strong convictions precede great actions. The man strongly possessed of an idea is master of all who are uncertain or wavering. Clear, deep, living convicions rule the world. James F. Clarke (Detroit News)

Hiscock Cottage

Argus

One of the most interesting and instructive meetings of the Camera Club took place on October 12th. There were 18 prints on display for the "Portrait" assignment, and af ter the voting a discussion followed as to their merits. The print submitted by Eddie Girvan was winner in the advanced group, and the print by Verne Nelson in the beginners group. It is interesting to note that the entry by Verne Nelson compared very favorably with the best in the advanced group and proves that the beginner, giving his work some serious thought and planning, can produce excellent photographs. The balance of the evening was given over to those who wanted to try oil coloring prints. The venture ws very successful and some very good results were achieved. Jerry Davenport conducted the beginners lecture, "Developing Film", on Thursday, October 19th and according to the listeners gave a very instructive talk and demonstration. These classes are proving a great help to the beginners. The next one is "Making Prints" on November 2nd. YOUR BLOOD . . . s needed to save the lives of our fighting men. When did you make your last donation? Register at the First Aid Office.

Paint Shop No. 32

A ten pound daughter was born to Lyle and Evelyn Baker, on September the 15th at 6:30 A.M., so now Peck Loy's baby boy has a little girl friend. Just in case Dale Loy wants to know, her name is Judith May. The girls from the Paint Shop and Ron Kaufman's eldest daughter, Mary Jo, drove to Detroit to the opera, Carmen. We are deeply grateful to Mr. Whitley for the map of Detroit, but by the time Vivían had us driving the wrong direction on a one way street, another member of the party reading the map upside down

we were headed for all points opposite Ann Arbor. We were all at work the next day, and as most jnen would say about women drivers and back seat drivers . . . "that's a miracle".

Personnel News

The members of the Personnel Department are an unusually reticent group of people. Not only does nothing interesting happen in their lives, nothing happens at all, they'll teil you. Anne Boland told me that very thing, and I said, "How about your husband being commissioned a first lieutenant and going to Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania and you and Patty going on a two weeks' jaunt with him before he left?" She said, "Oh, yes, that." . . Ruth Scharren wouldn't talk, either, but she did show me some snapshots from her vacation on Lake Superior. The most interesting ones were of her, surrounded by a lot of scenery and fishing tackle and fish. Mrs. Radford was an exception - she talked freely in describing a repair job on her car, but her conversation was too technical for me to understand. I thought the fact that she had recently acquired a new son-in-law much more interesting. Roy Hiscock is just fine, thank you, but all he would contribute was that there is going to be a big party pretty soon. It so happened that last week I had occasion to enter Plant I by the front door. I showed the receptionist (the one with platinum hair) my badge, which she examined carefully. Then she said sternly, "And now I should like to see your birth certifícate, your marriage certifícate, your toupee, your wooden leg and your dental plates." Since then I have taken to sneaking in the employment office door.

Birthday Holiday

Donnie Sinclair

Timekeeping News

On September twelfth the girls of the Timekeeping, Cost and Payroll departments were delightfully entertained by Mary Jane Truax in her apartment on South State Street. A very pleasant evening of games was enjoyed after which a delicious lunch of fruit salad, cake and coffee was served. As you know, Mary Jane is leaving us to finish her studies at the University of Michigan and, she will certainly be missed by all departments, especially plant one. We wish you the best of luck, Mary Jane, and hope you will be thinking of us as we try to figure out some of the cards. SURPRISE! Mrs. Kenneth Hurst (Viginia Marsh) was pleasantly surprised one afternoon after her return from Gainsville, Texas by the folks in the Cost Accounting, Material Control, Payroll and Timekeeping departments. Roclcy called Virginia on the phone and asked her to come to his desk. Virginia politely said, "I'm quite busy," to which Rocky replied, "Better come out immediately, it is very important." Everyone waited patiently, watching the stockroom door for the appearance of Virginia. When she reached Rocky' s desk she said, "Well, what do you want?" Just then Mary Snell stepped up and presented a beautiful blanket to Virginia on behalf of the offices of the plant. About the time that Virginia started to get the ribbon off the package Photographer Davenport put in an appearance and got two or three

good shots. What say, Virginia? You'll come running next time, won't you? FLASH . . . SPARKLING NEWS. Mildred Mascotti, "Scotty" to us, returned October third from h'er vacatipn in Greenville, Mississippi wearing one of the prettiest diamonds we've seen. Scotty tells lic 4-V-iif Á' n ■"rrr'orívlJ 'V2fi n-A 'rh-Z. j Ui.. Sxiv. iu.i a. vt;'ïij.-.i.iiilLï1iic "aliI-Tirá.L the lucky fellow is Second Lieutenant Terrance Michal. Congratulations, Scotty, to both you and "Terry". BUY A WAR BOND NOW!

Bob Schaffer

Seaman lC Robert Schaifer gave his mother, Mrs. Esther Phillips of the Mailing Department, and sister Jackie Schaffer oí the Sales Department, a grand surprise when he walked in at Argus to see them a couple of weeks ago. Bob has been on duty in the Altantic and Mediterranean areas since July and his family had no idea that he was even in this country .... and when given an eight-day leave. Bob lost no time in getting home. Before receiving his overseas assignment. Bob was stationed at Charleston Navy Yard, near Boston, on board the historie, 150-year oíd ship, "Ola Ironsides."

The Bowling Season At Argus

There have been quite a few changes in team standings and high scores since you heard from us last. Rolfe's Pinbusters advanced into first place over the Five Aces who held that place for some time. They are now in second place with Schuon's Service following in third. There is only one game difference in these three teams. Ci+y Slickers, Jolly rive, Victory and Accounting follow close behind. Planning, Heli's Angels, Machine Shop and Challengers are all tied up with five games won and the Jitterbugs are valiently holding up the cellar. High scores are as follows: High game without spot - Schuon's Service 761 High game with spot - Jolly Five 682 High 3 games without spot - Schuon's Service 2111 High 3 games with spot - Jolly Five 1962 High individual series - Laura Egeler 495 High individual game - Verald Adams 193 Most strikes in a row - Clem Donner 5 Most spares in a row - Francés Soderholm, Ruth Howe and Laura Egeler 6 Low game - Dorothy Williams Of course, things will be different after this week with all the teams so close together. They are pretty evenly matched and so competition is very keen.

My apologies to the Five Aces for not changing the score board the week they were in first place. I am sorry but it won't be changed very often unless the GoldDust twins, Ozzie and Schnitz, get time to move the board over where my short legs can reach it. Let's hope it will be soon. League Secretary, Laura Egeler.

Departments 36-37

Lennie carne back f rom that vacation mighty happy. Who is the new taxi driver from the polishing room? It couldn't be Bud. Although the Men's bowling team defeated the Ladies' one Sunday, everyone had plenty of fun, especially Ernie with that 200 game. Arlene was certainly amazed at the things men hoard when she helped Ray move ... of all things, an empty cracker box! When Romeo left, the girls had almost decided there was no further use for cosmetics until they heard about a certain group of lieutenants "who were visiting the plant, and oh my . . . didn't the compacts fly open then! (Looks like a case of the Army keeping up civilian morale.) For sale . . . one farm northeast of Ann Arbor. Reason for selling . . . shortage of gas coupons. Anyone interested inquire of the smiling fellow of the department. Catherine, Marie,. Lllllan and Wilma were always curious to know how Celia would be for a chauffeur. Now they know . . . she's not bad either! Bet that Fred Hartwig will change his

method of picking World Series ball game winners. So Esther Su+ton agrees that she had a good time at the dance! We enjoyed having Fred Bentz, Loren Lutz, and Bud Lingel back to visit us. A letter from Ralph Ridenour informs us that he is with the Air Corps at Buckley Field, Colorado. We were very sorry to receive word that Cpl. Kenneth Wilcox is missing in action in Italy, and extend our deepest sympathy to his family. Jan Gala is working in the centering room now. Roy Hoyer helps out there on nights. Doris Beauch, Slc is expected home on leave soon. Since Connie is back in the grinding room it's rather quiet in centering. However, when things go wrong, Connie usual - ly comes through with a laugh.

Optical Division

To begin with we wish to welcome three new employees, Jack Pelton, Thomas Doll and the last newcomer, Sam Ross. We hope they will like it here as much as we do, and no doubt they will, especially on pay day. Karl Seitz did such a good job on fixing his Plymouth that the first day he drove the car to work, after repairing it, he discovered that he had driven almost all the way from Whitmore Lake to the shop in second gear! Probably the only way he could keep within the thirty-five mile an hour speed limit . . .

Jack "Wanna bet" Pelton is a little more cautious about making bets since he did nothing but pay and pay after the Michigan-Minnesota game. Neighbors reported him prowling around the house that night, but we think the kids had the piggy bank hidden. Foremen have to come in for their share of ribbing too. Cari Bates rose bright and early on the first day of duck season to go hunting. After using up all the precious shells he had, with no ducks killed, he rushed into town and bribed a dealer to sell him some more shells. Carne more shooting, still no ducks. Well, cheer up, Cari. Pheasant season is coming and you didn't want ducks anyway. If you've noticed Hugh Krasny picking his f eet up high lately, here's why: Chuck Colé, our flying enthusiast, promised to fly over Hugh's house some day. One Sunday, Hugh heard a plañe flying over and rushed to the door. He opened the front door and feil flat on his face. He picked himself up while the neighbors tsked, tsked, and murmured something about his being looped again. But poor Krasny was innocent. He had forgotten that he had hung the glassless frame for a storm door the day before, and had tripped over the bottom frame. The question of the month is: When is Harlow Pullen going to have that house warming? For those who miss the cheery "Hi ya fellow" of Phïl Youngerman, we wish to say that he has been ordered to rest at home for two or three weeks by his doctor. Take it easy, Phil, we' re all looking forward to seeing you back on the job.

Is In Full Swing

Bowling Notes Optical Division

With the men's bowling season five week's along, there have been some changes in the first place spot but is to be expected and proves nothing. The one game lead the Tool Room team holds over Production Laboratory and Optical Assembly (the No. 1 Dept. Team) could be erased by the time Roy Hiscock gets the finals of our sixth Friday night. In fact, any of the teams could be leading before the season is half gone. Yes, we know the last place teams don't look too good right now, but they may start to click any time, and if we might give some unasked for advice, perhaps some instruction to smooth out those deliveries would pay off on the winning side. There is no need to have 23 teams start gunning for the first place aspirant this early, time enough for that when a definite lead is established, but we know who will finish in first place. All we dare say right now is that it will be a Plant II team. Are we out on a limb? Maybe. At present, Rube Egeler's Paint Shop team and Pepper's Lens Prisms seem to be holding highest team averages, while Bo Price's Cubs,, Lee Skinner's Chubs and the Sniper's seem to be at the bottom of the list. A team with a handicap difference of 10 to 15 marks per game is hare to overtake, but they should have an

vantage throughout the season as they ought to raise their averages while the 170, or better, bowlers may be hard put to stay up. After a good start, Al Johnson's Lens Office five have lost ground steadily, and Maintenance, captained by Erv. Braa+z is also well into the second división. Come, come, Erv, let's make it a good race. Fred Hartwig, who captained last year's Lens Polishmg team, left the company to enter the Army before the bowling season got under way, so this year's Polishing team is a new unit headed by Leo Wiederhof t. However, Fred has been given a temporary discharge of four months and is classified as an I.R.T.C. and is filling in with Leo. Ernie Billeau has also returned under the same conditions and is bowling with Elmer Pfister's Woodchucks. Twentieth Century Recreation is having trouble getting pin boys at present. Rube Egeler and Les Schwanbeck filled in as pin setters last Friday night so the league could bowl as usual, but more surprising, we found the alleys closed at 6:30 p.m. Saturday when we suddenly decided the time was ripe for some much needed practice.

Plan to Buy an Extra War Bond during the fortheoming SIXTH WAR LOAN DRIVE

You Name It

THEY carne to me with this request "One item, please, we' re going to press" To write one then, I tried my best But only wound up with this mess. NOTHING seems to happen here Our existance is not dull, no fear Now and then a joke we hear Thanks to Mr. Bone, Head Production Engineer. WE arrive all full of vim and zest But at 9:50 we have to rest And listen to gossip at its best And drink coffee? You know the rest. WE have fun, but we work too, Honest, that is realy true But there's just one thing left to do Wring this off, and say . . . YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE CRAZY TO WORK IN THIS OFFICE BUT IT SURE HELPS!

Bowling

The Argus League is now in its sixth week, and at this time there is a mad scramble for the post position with no team able to gain much of an advantage. At this early date the Argus Wildcats of the Optical División have engineered themselves into first place, but their margin over the second place teams is a scant game. This team is defmitely proving that their spurt of last year in the late weeks of the season was no flash, and that they are a strong possibility for the championship. The Wildcats are captained by Bob Bultman and boast a well-balanced team. There are no individual stars on this five, but each has a respectable average. This is the type of team that is favored in any handicap league. Their confidence is good,

and one cannot overlook this threat even though the season is very young. Close on the heels of the leaders are four teams with only one game between them and the top. Assembly, another team from the Optical Plant, is one of those four and this team seems to have an excellent chance of coming home in front. This team is captained by Ron Kaufman, and with Norm Hartman doing yeoman work, the Assemblers are moving along at a smooth pace. Ron says that he is sure his team can maintain this winning percentage and has already made the statement that his will be the team to beat in this hot title chase. Only time will teil just how correct Ron is in the estimation of his team. Three teams from the Radio División

are also only one game behind the leaders, and upon one of these three Plant One will pin its hope for gaining another championship. Office No. I, Toolroom, and Production Lab are the three representatives f rom the radio división.., The office team had won two championships before losing out last year, but this team was dealt a sever blow when it lost the services of Lef+y Schlenker. Schlenk had been one of the mainstays of this team since it was first organized, and there is no doubt that his loss will be greatly feit. The Toolroom with Joe Lyons as the captain is keeping up its pace of last year and must be given more than a passing glance. In the first few weeks Joe and Big Bill Zoellner were the big guns in this team's attack, but in the last few games the other three members have been "rocking the timbers". This is especially true of Loren Bement who has found the groove after a rather

slow start. In the first three weeks the Cellar Rats (where did they get that name) started out in much the same fashion as they did last year. In the first twelve games this team was on the short end only once, but in the past few weeks the road has been rather rough and the rodents are slowly making an early exit in the title chase. Perhaps Captain Les Schwanbeclc can rally his team, but the job will not be easy and the general opinión is that this team will land in the second división. The re were other teams in the first few weeks that made their bids, but the league has now leveled off with only four games separating the leaders f rom the team in twelfth place. As the season progresses averages and handicaps will become more established, and one will be able to judge better the merits of the teams.

In the individual records the InspecKon team which is captained by Larry Jones has rolled the high single game wítfa t very good 925. Don Cramp had 166, Cario Rososco 175, Jimmile Meldrum 203, Larry Jones 190, and Brie "Swede" Soderholm 191. Last yetl the tutte winning Radio Wildcats estabüshed an alltime high for the Argus 'League wlieo they rolled a 1002 game,, but I is dbubtful if this mark wil be attained tMs year, so if is possible that even this early iiigii gaine of the Inspqctors wil hold up.. In. the individua t game Lof en. Bcrnent .really gave the league something to shoot it by

ing a scintillating 242. This is not alltime high for the league as Rube Egeler of the Paint Shop had a 275 game two years ago, but it is quite probable that Loren's game will win the title for him this year. In the high three game series "Fire" Ed Kuehn is setting the pace with a 597 series. In the last two years Ed has had the highest average for the year, and the way that he has been hitting the pocket aga in this season Fish will make it three in a row.

Argus Flying Club

This picture of the Argus Flying Club ship was taken as Norm Tweed took off of the North runway and maneuvered around so that photographer Dick Bills could give us an idea of how the ship looks in its new coat of paint. Some of you may already have seen the Argus ship flying around town or near the stadium during football game time, but for the benefit of those who have not seen it . . . the wings are finished in silver with the word Argus painted on the underneath side in Argus Blue, and the blue fuselage has the Argus trade mark in silver. In addition, the plañe has had a complete fabric recovering and a hundred hour check, so is in fine flying shape. Les Schwanbeck and "Rocky" Rockman are getting ready to sprout wings in the newly decorated ship, and are reported progressing rapidly by bounces. Glen

Hilge has completed his solo cross country time after passing all of his written examination, and is contemplating taking his flight test very soon for his private license. The Argus Flying Club is sponsoring a course of study this fall and winter to assist those who are preparing for license examinations, and the classes are being held in the conference room at the "school house" on Thursday nights. Instructor Dudley True is teaching the courses in Navigation, Meteorology, Aerodynamics, and Civil Aeronautics Regulations, for which there is a nominal charge. One need not be a member of a flying club to take advantage of this instruction, and anyone wishing to attend the classes should contact Norm Tweed, President of the Argus Flying Club.

Playing Make-believe

Departments 43-46-48

Since the Methodist Church of YpsiJanti have again started their Fun Nites of square dancing, wiener roasts and other games, Harold Morehead is seen driving towards Ypsi every Friday night. It is also rumored, because of reasons which he does not care to mention, that Mr. Morehead will not be taking any more trips to Flint for a while. What about the strawberry blonde? We were pleasantly surprised a few days ago by a short visit from Bill demons. He left to visit his relatives in Arkansas, from there he will proceed to Florida to spend the winter for his health. Bill sends his thanks to the Argus Recreation club for the beautiful flowers . . . also to all the employees of Plant 2 for the gift. It has been reported by Myrtle Bird that her son, James N. Bird, is receiving his basic training in the Signal Training Battalion at Camp Crowder, Missouri. Any owner wishing to rent his income house please contact F. D. Mowrey in Stock Room, Plant 2. The soaking room is now Production Control. What of the man in white who worked around the corner?

Chili Sauce

(Madge Shawn's own recipe) 5 Tbs. tomatoes 3 large onions 3 green peppers 3 red peppers 1 cup sugar 3 T's salt 1 t dry mustard ï2 t cayenne pepper 1 t ground cloves 1 t ground cinnamon 3 cups vinegar Peel and core tomatoes, peel onions, chop all together. Add all ingredients, except vinegar, and boil gently two hours, stirring occasionally. Add vinegar and cook slowly until thick. Pour into hot sterilized jars and seal. If you have sugar, you might like to try this. (This recipe has not been tested and tried in the editorial office of Argus Eyes, but it sounds "yummy" and well worth trying. . . . Ed.)

Department 28

Welcome to Esther Hawor+h who is a newcomer in the department. We hope she likes this crazy gang. She has replaced Dora Eugene who has left us to prepare for a blessed event. Marjorie Parke was greatly impressed with the Great Lakes Naval Training Station when she went there to visit her brother, Binks. "No Letter Today" is our theme song now. We are hoping some one will invent a machine to send thought waves so Amanda Alber, Mary Raymond, Laura Egeler and all the others won't worry so much when they don't get a letter f rom their husbands and boys in the service. When we leave for home at night we are sure there will be a letter there, but no, so we keep singing "No Letter Today,,' but we know the boys are pretty busy doing a job for those of us at home, so we keep our chin up and wait 'till the next day.

Department 30

The biggest news in our department is the lack of cigarettes . . . so the girls are "rolling their own" with genuine "Buil Durham". No kidding . . . ask Beclcy and Lilllan. The girls of the burr room had a farewell dinner for Maxine Pierce at Metzgers.. Good Luck, Maxine. Poor George finally had to give up . . . 3ut Junior has taken over, eh Bo?

Argus

F L Y E R S , INC .JfThis month the club welcomes a new member, Richard Guarino, foreman of the experimental shop, engineering department. At the time of this writing, Dick has an hour and a half dual in his brand new logbook, and is already counting out on his fingers how many more days it will be before he will solo. It didn't take him long to catch on to the club's terminology either. He properly addresses fellow members as "brother ace".

It looks as though the club is going to lose one or two more members. Both Conrad Ganzhorn and Jim Devlin report that the draft board is right on their heels. We'd hate to see them go, but when duty calis . . . Jim Nutt is so darned busy taking care of his job as head man in the planning department that he can scarcely find time to take care of his job as secretary of the club, much less fly. We' re all with him in hoping for more "flying" time. Our ship just underwent another 100 hour inspection. That's not only required by law but also helps keep flying safe. On a car one can have something start rattling and just let it rattle until the part falls off, and chances are you'll never miss it. On an airplane it's very different. There are no parts on it that could be spared. A training plane is all business. Your periodic inspection catches any weaknesses before they can develop into anything serious, and they are properly taken care of right then and there. Then when you take the plane up for a ride you can be confident that the pieces are all there, and that it's going to hang together. It makes flying a pleasure that can only be appreciated by those who do it.

So That's What It Is!

Rita And Bob Krebs

Mrs. Krebs was the former Rita Mae Graybill. of the Personnel Office, prior to her marriage to Cpl. Robert C. Krebs, at a very pretty wedding in the Congregational Church. Appleton, Wisconsin. on September 16th. The church was beautifully decorated with flowers and palms for the occasion, and a program of vocal and organ music preceeded the ceremony. The bride's gown of white satin was fashioned with a close-fitting bodice full hoop skirt extending into a long train, long sleeves which carne to a point over the wrist. and a sweetheart neckline edged with seed pearls. Her veil was fngertip length held in place by a juliet cap of pearls. and her only jewelry, a single strand of pearls was a gift from the groom. The bridal bouquet was of white orchids, gardenias, roses and baby chrysanthemums. Mrs. Rolf H. Arneson, of Chicago. Illinois, sister of the groom was matron of honor, and Miss Olive lean Royce of Ann Arbor the bridesmaid. Mr. Rolf H. Arneson, brother-in-law of the groom. served as best man. and the ushers were Sgt. Donald Gliskey and Sgt. Marshall Teier of Appleton who returned with the groom from Italy. Bob returned to the United States after having served twenty-eight months overseas in Ireland. África and Italy. and has now reported to Hot Springs. Arkansas. In the meantime, Rita is spending some time in Ann Arbor and will join Bob as soon as he is re-assigned. The very best wishes from all of us here at Argus go with you. Rita and Bob.

Machine Shop News

Clifford Olson had a birthday October 9th. Mrs. Olson's gift to him was a car radio. Lucky lad . . . nice gal! Among the things that keep Mac so busy weekends are his two beagle pups that are positive life is much more interesting on the other side of any fence he puts around them. Bill Filce doesn't seem to lack company when he leaves for home each evening, or at least nearly every evening . . . and good looking company, too. Sandy and Mrs. Watson celebrated their 26th wedding anniversary on the I4th of October. They cer-tainly are a grand couple and we extend our best wishes to them for many more happy anniversaries.

Oh, Yeah

Af ter his medical examination had been completed a mountain boy from Arkansas stepped up before an officer at the draft induction center. The officer asked what he wanted to be. "What are you?" said the inductee. 'Tm a captain." "Well, that's what I want to be." "No," explained the captain, "I mean where do you want to go?" "I want to go home," the youth replied. "But who'll do your fighting for you?" asked the officer. Replied the mountaineer: "The same guys who are doing the fighting for you." Contributed by Depts. 43-46-48

Picnic In The Park

Service Department

Last month we saluted three members of our department who have boys in the armed services, and at this time want to add a salute to our new member of the department, Harry Smith, who has two sons in the south Pacific area. Harry spent some mighty anxious weeks and months during the past year when he did not hear from one son for eight months. We are glad that news comes through quite regularly from the boys now. Ray Nemamch, formerly of plant 2, and recently honorably discharged from the Navy, is a new member of our

partment. Welcome, Ray. Rumor has it that Bernie Highfield is spending every weekend at her farm in northern Michigan. How's that painting and varnishing coming, Bernie? We wish to welcome Evelyn Belleau to the Department. Evelyn' s husband, Louie Belleau, formerly of the Machine Shop Plant #1, is now stationed with the Army Air Force, Lowry Field, Denver Colorado Wedding bells will ring on October 28th at Ironwood, Michigan for Eleano Strom and Owen Johnson. Congratulation and best wishes are extended to you both from all of us in the Service Department. The department presented Eleanor with a wool blanket and pillow cases. The Christmas spirit has been with all

of us these past few weeks ; we have been alking about and preparing Christmas )oxes f or our loved ones and f riends overseas. We recently received a very interesting letter from Bud Farrell, formerly of our department who is now in New Guinea. [t was swell to hear from Bud and we will write him a nice long letter soon. Ma bel McLean lost a day's work last week. It is rumored that she waá hit by a piano. Funny thing ... we didn't even know she owned a piano. Marian Quackenbush, whom we have neglected to mention in previous issues, has been with us about five months. You're so quiet and industrious, Marian, that we almost forgot you. Bet+y Rossi+er, who was Betty Wurster when she started with us, is so quiet and noncommittal we can't say much about her. Why not break down, Betty, and give us some news about yourself? Bill Murphy formerly with the. Fram Corporation has been a member of our service staff for the past six month. Mr. Conway - meet Mr. Murphy.

Argus Cross-word Puzzle

ACROSS 1. Purchase 3. Interest bearing certificates 6. At this moment 9. An article 11. To work at 13. To be 14. A very small quantity 17. One's own dweiling place 19. Devoured 20. Head of Planning Dept., Optical División 21. A suffix 23. To repose 25. Over again 26. Denoting the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter 27. The Buckeye state 30. An Elf's child 32. Adjustment for distinct visión 35. Also 36. An expression of mirth 37. Emptiness of space 39. First name of head of Maintenanc Dept. 41. Barred (French) 42. Of or belonging to it 43. Pressure

OCTOBER'S ANSWER DOWN 1. College Degree 2. To bring together 4. Ofïicer of the day. 5. Negative reply 7. Very fat 8. Pronoun 10. Preposition 12. In that or like manner 15. Fraternal order 16. Morning 17. A cry of surprise 18. A small copy 19. Popular Argus camera 22. Couples 24. Act or process of thinking 25. Army Post Office address 28. A burden 29. A small shield 31. Plural of twice two 33. Possessive pronoun 34. Forbidden 38. Vehicle

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Machine Shop News

The very likeable Jim Lattimer has taken over the duties of time clerk in the machine shop. Jim is replacing Jack Webber who is now working for Ed Wasem in the Planning Department. Walt Root has been burning up those precious coupons the past few weeks in traveling over to Walled Lake to see his "gal" who has been ill. Walt reports that she has now recuperated and is doing nicely. Olive Knowlson had a marvelous time on her month's vacation in New York. Olive spent most of her time with an aunt who has a home on the Hudson, but she was also in New York City for a week staying at the Hotel Roosevelt, which was the headquarters of Governor Dewey. Leona Smith has returned to work after a short absence because of an operation upon her nose. Dr. Meyer of St. Joseph Hospital performed the operation, and Leona says she feels very much better. The three machine shop bowling teams would all like to have Elmer Lawhead bowling for them this year. Elmer lives in Jackson and is driving in the Argus so naturally cannot bowl in the Argus League. Elmer is in a league in Jackson and is carrying a 187 average. That would surely be a help to any one of the three teams in the department. We have two new employees in the buffing department and each one has a husband in the service. June Newton's husband is a metalsmith in the Navy and is located at Rhode Island. Betty Smith tells us that at the present time she does not know just where her husband is. He

had served for some time at New Guinea, but has been transferred and as yet has not been able to inform his wife. Elsie Ludwick is taking quite a bit of razzing from the other members of the bowling team, because in the past few weeks she has had quite a bit óf trouble maintaining her average. She has been threatened with rather drastic treatment, but she shows very little worry about it. Dick Towner has been asking when the Argus Recreation Club is going to give another dance. Dick was out to the Washtenaw Club dance and had himself the best kind of time. Walter Back has been taking some good-natured kidding about his sense of time. Some time ago when the buzzer sounded for the morning rest period, Walt proceeded to eat most of his lunch. When the buzzer was sounded ending the rest period Walt remarked about the short noon hour. Better get a better watch, Walt. With the coming Presidential election only a short time off, the arguments for and against each of the candidates have become rather heated. There are supporters for each in the department, so one does not have to want for an opponent to his or her argument. On the whole most of the arguments are rather calm, but tempers do fiare every once in a while. Roy Hamlin celebrated his 25th birthday lately and the party was a huge success. Roy and his party started their celebrating in Ann Arbor and then went to the Villa Bee where Roy reports no liquor shortage. The machine shop challenges any other department to produce anyone who can sing hill-billy songs like our Martha Meyer. Martha can really swing out with that "mountain music", and solid southern jive. Virginia Morgan has so many political stickers that one might gather hers was a political headquarters. Betty S+earns tried hard to explain her absence from work on one Monday morning. It seems her boy friend was home on furlough and had to leave on a Sunday night. Must have taken Betty a long time to say goobye because she didn't show

up the next day. Many members of the department had victory gardens during this past summer, but the honor of the best must go to Everett Collins. Everett did himself proud and he and the Mrs. have canned enough of all the vegetables to carry them very well through the winter months. Another employee of the machine shop has left to join the service. Jeanne Finlayson, who had been employed only a short time but had won many friends, has joined up with the Marine Corps. The department presented her with a gift and all wish her well. Harold Sweet of the toolroom gave a picnic at his cottage at Pleasant Lake for all the members of the toolroom and their wives. Harold had a keg of beer on tap and all enjoyed their afternoon very much. Joe Lyons proved the best at hoseshoes, while husky Gus Kirchner walked off with the boat rowing contest. Bill Zoelher celebrated his fifth year at Argus, Inc. on October 13th. Big Bill has done a remarkable job here and has gained a host of friends not only through his ability but with his winning personality. One cannot report the news of the department without giving credit where credit is due. It is doubtful if there is any more conscientious worker in the shop than Ray Imus. Ray is never idle and is never too busy but what he can take time to do any of the many chores that he is asked to do. Joe Lyons, who has been bothered with a troublesome nose condition the past few months, is going to enter the hospital on the 22nd. of October to have an operation. Bill Dobransky and his wife have moved into their new home on Berkley Avenue. The couple had their house-warming lately and all who attended were treated to a swell time. Maurey Lyon's many friends will be glad to hear that Maurey and his wife, the former Madge Souders of Toledo, will be visiting in Ann Arbor shortly. Maurey is in the Army Air Corps and is located in Louisiana. The cold germ has been raising havoc with the production of the department in the past few weeks. There have been

many colds and it is the opinión of the First Aid Department that some of these could be materially lessened in severity or even avoided if at the first sign of a cold we reported for care at the First Aid room. Harold Forbes has received a letter from Red Poe who is now stationed in the southern part of France, after having gone through the Sicilian campaign and served in Italy. He likes France very much and is especially impressed by the attractiveness of the French women.

Marine And Wave

Marine Barbara Schimke and Wave Doris Skelding (both former members oí the Argus optical división) met just recently in California, and besides doing the town together (San Diego) also had their picture taken to send their íriends here at home. Doris has been stationed in California for about two years and we understand has a hankering to go to Hawaii, while Barbara who has been in the sunshine state since January has a yen for an assignment nearer home.

Chit Chat

By Aldrich attended the National Safety Congress and Exposition at Chicago last week. By was tending strictly to business until he ran across Homer Hilton in the Old South Room at the Stevens Hotel. From then on, anything could have happened. Florence Aldrich (By's better half) is now in the Mechanical Inspection división of Ginny Lau's department. Having completed harvesting the farm crops and lined them up neatly in glass jars on her fruit cellar shelves, so that there would be plenty to eat at Aldrich Acres this winter, Florence decided there was more that she could do in our all out war effort. And everyone at Argus is glad to have her with us again. You heard about "Red" Conway's warning against drinking water, didn't you? . . . "Never touch it, rusts your stomach and rots your socks." And then there was that graphically descriptive phrase of Bob Woolson's . . . "She looked like she came in through a wind tunnel."

Department 23

Roberta Jones and also Ed Kuehn are back from their vacation. Boy, the trouble Ed has when Esther is away . . . even for the two hours that she took off the day her son left to go back to the Navy. Why don't you bribe her not to leave until the mail's out, Ed?

Buddies

California