"happy New Year To All"

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 Correspondent Naomi Knight n, ' f Stuart Gildart Photographers jerry Davenport 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. Volume 3. No. 3 January. 1945

Ring In The New

Before ringing out the old year and as we go to press on the first Edition for January, 1945, we would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation for the cooperation of everyone in the company contributing towards the success of "Argus Eyes" in the past year. Special thanks must go to all those department reporters who have done such a great job of gathering the news . . . to the staflf photographers (Stu and Jerry) whose pictures have added so much to the success of the paper . . . to our own "Barb" who can lampoon us and make us like it . . . to Esther Phillips who circulates Argus Eyes to every quarter of the globe and last but not least to Lucy Gridley whose never failing good nature and endurance get us to the printer on the closing date. Best wishes for a happy and prosperous New Year.

Argus Recreation Club

The usual "Financial Report" is a cold, barren sort of thing which most people steer shy of, so we are presenting here, in narrative form, an accounting of the affairs of the Club for the period ending November 30, 1944. We apologize for any figures that may have crept into the text. The first consideration, then, is Receipts. Due to the deadline for publication in this paper the figures are compiled only up to the end of November, 1944 . Our main source of income is from the Cafeteria which contributes 7% of its gross receipts to the Club. This amounted to $2,737.59 for the period April-October, 1944 - or an average of $391.08 per month. During this time, however, there were outstanding bilis due Argus, Incorporated in connection with various repairs and replacements to Cafeteria equipment. It was feit by the Representatives that this was not a proper expense to the Recreation Club. The Company, however, very generously agreed to bear the charges. The Club is now free of debt to the Company and the only expenses are those which occur normally from month to month. The only other source of income is through membership fees paid in by employees. This amounted to $83.25 up to November 30, 1944, and covers 333 names at the membership fee of 25 cents. The questionnaire distributed by the representatives in May 1944 disclosed that the majority of employees favored an increase of dues to 50 cents per month for the year beginning January 1, 1949. Accordingly a membership drive, with dues set at 50 cents will be opened in the middle of January 1945 On the expense side, the account from which the greatest number of members benefited the most was the Entertainment Account. This, which is charged with parties, dances, etc, amounted to $1,337.82 for the period ending November 30, 1944. The next largest item is for the Club share of the publication of Argus Eyes which has cost $900.00 from May to October, 1944. Previous to May 1944, the Club was charged with an average of $225.00 for each issue, but an arrangement was made whereby the cost should be set at $150.00 per month. Next on the list is the amount paid out for Softball equipment which ran up to $598.06. The account carries charges for bats, balls, jackets, entrance fees, etc. Flowers sent to the employees absent through sickness came to $161.65 for the same period ending November 30, and the score of $180.59 was run up for the Honor Roll nameplates in both plants. Finally, the amount of $150.00 was advanced to the Camera Club after approval by the Finance Committee. The cash balance on November 30, 1944 was $733.49, out of which the Club planned to spend approximately $400.00 for Christmas gifts to former employees in service overseas. This amount includes the cost of mailing and the cost of approximately 180 special Christmas greeting cards included in each parcel. The last, but probably the most important expense item is only for $15.00. This was for the fee required for drawing up the necessary papers making the Argus Recreation Club into a Corporation, and the necessary information is now in the hands of the Company lawyer whose services in this and other matters were gladly offered by the Company.

A Happy New Year

At 12:00 P.M. December 31st, everyone will be saying- "HAPPY NEW YEAR"- and despite all the solemn feelings we all must have about the war, that wish is still a good one to make. We can be realistic and hopeful at the same time. As we look forward to the year to come, it never hurts to look back as well. We've had a good production year - a year which our ARGUS service men can look to with pride. Our absentee record was good; our production to schedule excellent; and our willingness to give up our own selfish pleasures in order to see the job through was outstanding. During the year, both plants turned in outstanding performances in the clinches. We were asked to meet almost impossible schedules at various times to meet a fighting front emergency, and telegrams from our Contracting Officers, praising the results, show that we did it. The year to come will be a difficult one. The needs of the armed forces will change so quickly and so radi.cally that what is desperately needed one day may be unnecessary the next. This means periods of slack work, followed by periods of feverish activity requiring all-out performance. Sometimes it is harder to be patiënt than to give all-out performance. But whatever our task - whatever is asked of us - will depend on the individual reaction and attitude of every member of the ARGUS organization. So when we say "HAPPY NEW YEAR" this year, let's say it with an inner resolution that each one of us will continue to do his or her best. WE WANT TO WIN THIS WAR QUICKLY!

Gasoline Rationing

Mrs. Titus of Personnel sends cm urgent request to supplemental gasoline users to observe the following suggestions: 1. Have your application in her hands ten days bef ore your renewal date. If you must file an adjustment, do not wait until you are out of gas: allow at least one week. 2. With your new A Book you received a slip of paper Zlz x 8 inches, entitled 'Mileage Rationing Record'. This is to be turned in with each appllcation, together with the cover of your old B or C Book. 3. If you need extra gasoline for an emergency, such as illness in the family, dental care, etc., bring a letter from doctor or dentist to accompany your application. If you must do extra driving in the course of your work or to accommodate riders, our company endorsement is sufficient. Your cooperation will enable the Personnel Department to save you an appreciable amount of time and effort.

Membership Drive

ARGUS RECREATION CLUB, INC. A club drive for membership for the yeccr beginning January 1, 1945 will be opened during the middle of this month . . . with the new fee of 50 cents for the entire year. Get your half-dollars ready folks! OUR GOAL EVERY EMPLOYEE A MEMBER

Lens Centering, Cleaning, Coating And Cementing Dept.

Department 39

It rseemst barry Willard can t make up his mind as to when to eat breakfast at 9:20 or 9:30. It wouldn't be that "Gertie" helps you make up your mind, eh Larry? Love must be grand, if we wanted to know we might ask Mildred Henson and the little red head we hear her always talking about, but that's ok, Millie, we understand. Pajama parties seem to be the high light of the season, if you would like to know how to make one a success, see "Gracie" . . . she knows all the answers. How about that Gracie? Department 44 must be making progress since Darrow has taken over. He really knows how to economize, or would we say he really knows how to help use Ken's supplies. That's ok, Dick. Ken's shoulders are broad, he can take it. Merten has been all smiles lately, we wonder if its the new girl he has. Bet that does help. Any time you people think you' re seeing doublé in Dept. 39, don't be alarmed, you really aren't, it just Olufson and Ken. Olufson just insists on dressing like Ken. I wonder why? Special notice: Anyone interested in taking lessons in waltzing see Gracie Bultman, she's so good she can even waltz to jitterbug music, also those who are interested in the Swan dance see Edna Keppler of the Cementing department. Their rates are reasonable, all nnripr OPA. reilin? Drices.

Anyone finding a set of false teeth please return to Irene Nell in the cementing room, they're slightly worn, but I'm quite sure you would receive a liberal reward. A favorite theme song for Billie Hamlet and Doro+hy Eliio+t these days is "When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again, Hurrah! Hurrah!" Ken and the girls of Department 39 want to thank George and Helen Kennedy of Tyler, Texas, for the lovely way of remembering us with the beautiful red roses. I think we should all get on the beam and write Ralph Ridenour, he's doing his share of the writing, so why don't we all write Ralph and let him know we haven't forgotten him.

Salvage Dept.

Our congratulations go to Mr. and Mrs. Herman Bauer, who are proud parents of a baby boy - born Sat, Dec. 2nd. James Joseph is the name of the new arrival. Lois Greer killed the proverbial two birds with one stone by combining business with pleasure - Lois was able to spend Thanksgiving week with her parents in Obion, Tennessee. Freda Thompson's son did not get home as his furlough was cancelled - she received a letter dated "Somewhere in the Pacific." Edi+h Garlick was ill with a cold for a few days - Old Man flu nearly had her in his clutches. Glad to have you back again, Edith. On Wednesday, Dec. 6th, the girls in the department gave a Stork Shower for a much surprised Mr. Bauer. The Girls held a Christmas Party and Pot luck supper at O'Hares'. Lots of good things to eat with the evening spent in playing games. Helen Breining went to Detroit Christmas shopping last week-end.

Department 28

Leola Stoner is on the sick list. We all hope she gets well in a hurry because we miss her so. Marjorie Parke's brother "Binlcs" was home on leave from the Navy and had a swell time. We all think he is pretty nice. Doris Layer has left us for a while. She is inspecting on the fourth floor. Hurry back, Doris, we miss you. We sure picked a good night to have our Christmas party. The snow was beautiful and appropriate for the occasion but

it was tough on the drivers. Sixteen attended the party all dressed up like everything. What a diiïerence clothes make. After a delicious dinner gifts were exchanged. Eric received a bond from the gang and Laura really appreciated the lovely pajamas and things the girls gave her, partly because she knows how hard it is to shop, mostly because they are swell kids. After gifts every one danced (good old juke whether they had a partner or not. Eh, Gert? It did every one good to cut loose

and f orget the cares and worries of this sorry old world. We were sorry the whole department couldn't be there. Mr. Gainey and Betty Stearns were on the sick list along with Leola Stoner. We are still wondering where Marjorie Parke put all of that steak. It was actually two inches thick. She was sure they had brought in the whole cow. Herman Koegler was kept busy pouring and Marjorie Young was very generous with the ice cubes. We' 11 be glad when today is over.

Argus Profiles

Quiet, calmly-efficient cashier, in charge of General Accounting, Plant One. Close questioning does not reveal date of birth. Was born, however, at Boston, Mass., and went to Knox College, Galesbury, Illinois. Is a member of Delta-DeltaDelta Sorority. Also belongs, quite actively, to the Business & Professional Women's Club, Ann Arbor. Has one son, Curtís Kelly, age 27 who graduated from Michigan University in 1939 and is now Aeronautical Engineer at Wright Field, Dayton, Ohio. Recalls that her father, The Rev. Gillespie, who died during the influenza epidemie in the last war, was a minister at Dexter, Michigan. He helped to construct the old road between Dexter and Ann Arbor and still found time to preach three sermons on Sundays. Mrs. Gillespie has been with Argus nearly 13 years. States that she cannot remember a time when she has not been associated with the Company one way or another. Likes to spend her vacations in the East and has travelled in most of the Eastern States. Reveáis that she has no hobbies but does a great amount of reading.

Cost Accounting

We wish to introduce three new recruits to the department - Norma Braga, Isabelle Schmidke and Doris Muller. Welcome to our midst! If anyone is wondering why Grace Langstaff is going around with the effect of floating, she has just returned f rom two weeks in Richmond, Va., where her husband is stationed. Also there is a possibility he will be home for Christmas. Hurray! Hurray! Mary Jane Roberts is auntie to a brand new seven pound nine ounce niece. Congratulations M. J. Bobbie Foster, also a rather new addition to our department, has had word from the government that her husband who was in active duty in Italy has been wounded. We're not good at saying these things, Bobbie, but we are all hoping real hard that it is not serious and that you hear from him soon. Weber's did a rush business the evening of Dec. 8 when a hen party of eighteen from this department and Payroll had dinner there to celébrate the birthdays of Edna Rendel, a former employee, Yvonne Shaw, Mary Upchurch and Kathryn Pfeifle. Highlights of the evening were the beautifully decorated birthday cake, Yvonne forgot her candles again (S'pose she really has 'em?) the gathering up of steak bones for a certain dog and the almost uncontrollable desire of another member of the party to salvage the left over butter. After a most satisfying dinner we finished the evening having fun in the recreation room at Beulah Newman's. To the public at large! It is generally believed a secret cannot be kept. I hereby ■testify that that is an untruth. If there is a secret to be kept teil it to Cost Accounting and Payroll en masse - it will be kept, most definitely.

First Aid Dept.

The first Aid Department has looked like Santa Claus' Annex for the past three weeks . . . and the girls certainly qualify as Santa's helpers. Anyone who has stopped by during this period will certainly agree, we are sure. Not only have they directed the shopping for toys for the Childrens' Christmas party to be held Saturday, December l6th, but they have wrapped and wrapped and wrapped gifts . . . hundreds of them . . . and all this in between swabs, issuing pills, preparing gargles, taking temperatures, wrapping wounds, giving advice and listening to recitals of symptoms of what have you. They said there was no news from their department this month . . . Can ya beat it? Anyway, everyone at Argus appreciates the hard work the girls are doing to make the party a success for the kiddies, and we are taking this opportunity to say "thank you" for all Argusites.

Purchasing Dept.

The Purchasing Department has had an addition to the family. And we are quite happy about it too! ! ! We have none other than "Mat" Mattson with us. Consider this our official welcome, Mat. We think Gerry Fliclc has the most interesting (of all we've seen) collection of foreign souvenirs. Included among them are a Nazi officer's dress uniform, Parisian perfumes, dishes from Belgium, besides odd bits of jewelry, medals, and silks from the numerous towns Gene has gone thru. "Is yo is or is yo aint," is the question Daisy Wren seems to be pondering over these days. The question in mind is whether or not that long-anticipated furlough for hubby will come sometime around the holidays.

Christmas In Honolulu

Our good friends in Honolulú, R. A. Howe & Company, very kindly sent us the above invitation . . . to be extended to our relatives and friends who were stationed in the Hawaiian area. The response to the announcement of this Christmas party was very gratifying . . . and we hope to have some details of the party to give you in a later issue. This gesture of goodwill and the hospitality of the Howe Company and their associates in caring for our boys at Christmas time is appreciated more than we can adequately express . . . and will long be remembered. For the boys and for ourselves, we extend our thanks and very best wishes for the new year.

R. A. HOWE & COMPANY y {) (T-. Z7 uAo TO ATTEND A -% fklT TO BE GIVEN FOR THE SERVICE g lO FRIENDS OF OUR MAINLAND fó j C I ATES. I F YOU HAPPEN TO BE IN cW LP OUR ÁREA AT CHRISTMAS TIME, AND TuC I F YOU WILL BE ABLE TO ATTEND U $& THE PARTY, PLEASE PHONE 2626 AT 7Jfr SOME TIME BEFORE DECEMBER 1 5TH jft U7 AND LET US KNOW. I F YOU CAN'T C$3 %n? PHONE, DROP US A LINE AT 816 FORT pfö STREET, HONOLULÚ 1, T. H., OR - WA BETTER STILL STOP IN AT OUR OFFICE. i$ yfe $ pleasfWñtéjípis w'üh you. Tvffiíu

Department 27

All of us in Department 27 enjoyed our turkeys and after a delicious meal decided that our sufficiency had been suffonsified. (Is that what it did to us?) We're glad to see Bill Dixon back again and while we're at it, we want to welcome Joe Riley to our department. Harold Walz is taking over Herbie Oliver's job on Termination and Meivin Birchfield was transferred from the warehouse to the big truck. Dora Eichel did her share of Bond selling during the Sixth War Loan Drive, and can hardly wait until she can dónate another pint of blood. Joan Schmidt received a lovely gift from her boyfriend in a hospital in England. Now all she wants is for him to drop in one of these days.

Marine Cemetery -- Bougainville

Suggestion Box Winners

Irene McCowan - suggested a storage rack for parts that she was inspecting. This rack eliminates possible damage to parts and speeds up her production by reducing excessive handling.

James Devlin - suggested a new method of counter sinking turret shafts, enabling us to increase production and to do a better job than previously.

Gene A. Conner - Won a War Bond by suggesting the changeover oí a foot operated lugging machine to an air operated machine. The new air squeeze machine permits turning out many more pieces per hour and with much more uniformity.

WINNERS OF LAST MONTH'S AWARDS

First Aid Hints

I. At the FIRST sign oí a cold:- 1. Drink lots of water - at least eight glasses per day2. Eat lightly of simple wholesome foods. 3. Get extra rest. 4. If you have aches, chills, or fever, cali a doctor. II. Never put anything smaller than yöur elbow in your ear.

The SMALLEST scratch can become infected. YOU should ALWAYS get FIRST AID for EVERY break in the skin.

Contract Termination Department

Kelly is the good-natured diplomat of the Contract Termination Department whose duty it is to negotiate settlement of war contracts through government agencies or prime contractors. Kelly is also expert at working crossword puzzles in other people's papers. Dorothy personifies the perfect secretary - keeps confidences - and it took considerable sleuthing to find out that she plays Badminton once a week, is interested in photography (like all good Argusites) and that her heart-interest is somewhere in Europe serving in the Armed Forces.

Wandering Reporter

Joyce Sager, the latest addition to Payroll's bevy of beauties has been making bets on the length of her better half's eyelashes. The other day, a sample of the gentleman's optical shrubbery arrived from London. Joyce measured and collected. The length - just under one inch. Lt. Sager must be a sensation with the fair sex. I understand the theme song of Ed 'Nimke's camera department is "Don't Fence Me In" - Irene "Whispering" McCowan, leading the choral group, of course. May we nomínate Rube Egeler, late presidential candidate, on the Argus ticket, for the Pencil Purloiner of the week. What do you do with all that timber Rube? At the risk of offending Mortimer, The Mouse, we are going to nomínate James "J." Lattimer for the title of poet lauréate of Argus. This dapper gentleman of the machine shop was recently creatively inspired by S+u Gildart's photographic efforts with Lulu Belle Phillips. It seems that Lulu won a war bond for a suggestion and like most of us, she was

a bit embarrassed when Stu photographed her for the Argus Eyes. Ho wever, good natured Lulu has consented to the publication of Jim Lattimer's contribution to her immortality.

The Argus Girl

Once there was the Gibson Girl, I knew not much about her. Then came the Petty Girl But Gibson was much stouter. Chesterfield and the Varga Girl Soon afterward they came Flaunting their sheer beauty And earned the world's acclaim. Now comes another girl A bright and shining carcus Many cali her Lulu Belle - But we cali her Miss Argus.

Bulletin

This is to announce the birth of a fine baby to Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Webber. The baby arrived with all the necessary worry and walking marathon performed by the proud father and inconvenience to the mother. The zero hour was Tune in on the finish to this exciting life drama next month.

Family Pet

Happy Birthday Ralph

Ralph Siíerd, our Argus cook. surrounded by the Cafetería staff. cut himself a piece of calce in celebration of his birthday . . . on the first oí November. Next to Ralph (reading írom left to right) is Mrs. Siferd. his ,wiíe; Leigh Thomas, genial cafetería manager; Orí Weatherbee, also known as "Curly"; Mrs. Redirían, who baked the luscious cake; Mrs. Leigh Thomas, master of the cash register; the' Siferds' son Bob; and Charlie Broderick with the big smile. lohnny Satterla. who patiently waits for our lunch tray while we unload it, was ill at the time and missed out on the festivities. The package in the foreground done up in newspaper, with the heading "It Happened in Michigan" - conceals the birthday gift . . . which for reasons of personal safety must remain a civilian secret. (However, the writer after due prying and prodding learned the secret . . . and suffice to say, her worst suspicions were confirmed). Many more happy birthdays, Ralph, and our thanks to the entire Cafetería staff for that delicious Thanksgiving dinner.

Departments 43-46-48

We welcome two new fellow workers to our department. Nellie Hines, who formerly resided in Mountain View, Missouri and James Schultz, who has lived here all his üfe, which is not very long. It is a real pleasure to have Harold Morehead back. He has been ill at St. Joseph Hospital. We also missed Ross Wilson for a few days, who was absent on account ofillness. We extend our sympathy to Edward Hu+zel and family in the death of his mother. Edgar Fowler is happy to have his son, Herman W. again back in this country. Herman, an aviation radioman second class on a Grumman Avenger has been on combat duty in the Pacific, where he flew with Torpedo Squadron 31. He has participated in every major engagement in the Central Pacific since January. His plane is credited with sinking a Jap cargo ship near Chici Jima. It also inflicted considerable damage on other enemy shipping and ground installations. Altogether, Herman completed 22 missions against such targets as the Marshalls, Marianas, Philippines, Bonins, New Guinea, Guam, Truk and Palau. We share with Edgar in his pride of the part his son has taken in this war, and extend our best wishes to radioman Herman for many happy landings. Accompanied by her son David, Myrtle Bird spent a few days at Camp Crowder, Missouri, where she visited Pvt. James N. Bird. James says that it is a wonderful camp and likes it very much. Who is the new wolf in the stock room who forgets what he is going after? Happy New Year!

Department 54

We regret very much the departure of our Captain - "By" Aldrich. The Guards wish him much success in his new undertaking. We're sorry one of our night guards, Wm. Carter, had to leave because of ill health. Sam Kniesley was called to Alpena

cause of the death of his sister. We offer our deepest sympathy. We're happy to say Fred McPherson is again on the mend and back on the job. Have you noticed the wide grin Harry Letsis has been flashing around here of late, and the odd rnotions he's been going through (Like an old mother hen flapping her wings) ? It's only because he's giving his new stripes an airing. Sgt. Letsis, they calis him now. Better take extra special care of all your "chillens" now, Harry.

Cost Accounting

When Kathryn Pfeifle walleed into the house Saturday night, December 9th, she was greeted with a chorus of Happy Birthday (all in a different key), f rom 35 members of the Cost Accounting and Payroll departments. It was a complete surprise, arranged by her family with a strictly super chicken dinner for all. Mrs. Pfeifle's cooking is still the chief topic of conversation in both departments. Someone gave out wrong directions on how to get to the Pfeifle farm, and the party was nearly held at the neighbor's. But we aren't saying too much about that seeing as how the person is properly embarrassed. In spite of everything, everyone arrived before Kathryn, who nearly stood up the party by staying in town to celébrate her own birthday. Af ter everyone had completely stuff ed themselves, Kathryn was presented with a quilted robe, and several other gifts. She really had to work on one of them which had about 15 different wrappers. All in all, the party was a big success, and everyone had a swell time. ■I" I ! I wish to thank you all again for the lovely gifts and all your good wishes. My hat is off to you, you can really keep a secret.

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Argus Camera Club

There was, at a recent Camera Club meeting, a very good example of the progress which can be made by a person who wants to learn to make good pictures. Given a little guidance and some incentive, the rankest of rank amateurs can turn out prints which repay the maker many times by the pleasure derived from producing them and having them appreciated by other people. The example mentioned was one of the finest pictures we have seen in our young and inexperienced üfe. The composition was good, the subject (the picture was a portrait of a child) was relaxed and natural, and the print quality was superb. This last feature was the most impressive since not long ago the person who made the print was bringing in pictures of the type which are usually accompanied by the caption "This could happen to you." In a very few months this Camera Club member has improved to the point where he is making good salon prints. And . . . "this can happen to you." A new type of program is to be tried by the Camera Club. One such program is a photographic scavenger hunt. Each member, or pair of members will be given a definite subject to photograph and print. One way of doing this might be to load a number of cameras with film for one exposure and limit the time given to produce the finished print. Many variations of this plan may be worked out, and we foresee an interesting and amusing competition. Another suggestion for a program subject was horror pictures, entirely posed or acted, of cour se. Your reporter thinks this last assignment would be his shining chance, since he has very little trouble making most any picture look horrible. The Camera Club plans to have in the near future, lectures on composition, negative quality, print quality, etc., so those who wish to piek up a little information on these subjects should attend the meetings. Then there are always the impromptu discussions which usually develop at the meetings. These discussions are informative in that they bring up specific problems encountered in -picture making ... a thing which is diflkult to cover in a lecture. Don't forget to load up your cameras for snow scènes. Ye Olde Weather Prophet says its going to be a hard winter. (Did you even see an easy one?)

Camera Club Salon

Sales Department

S.2c Thelma Faber has been transferred from Tampa to Miami, Florida. We lope Miami agrees with her and that she svill continue enjoying her service in the SPARS. Heard from our WAC, Pvt. Marian Nichols who is coming along fine in her boot training at Des Moines, Iowa. She says she is really working now. Ted Humphreys has recently taken up hypnotism. He spent an hour lecturing to us one day and has promised to give us a demonstration soon. We wonder who the victim will be. Doris has recently returned from visiting her one and only, Tech.Sgt. Don S+ri+e in North Carolina. She had a very exciting (!) trip and we know she enjoyed her vacation, although she missed her daughter, Joyce Ann. Miss Lu n da hl whö writes poetry in her spare time is quite pleased to learn that a poem she wrote last spring appeared in the Theosophical Worker, a magazine published at Adyar, India. Like all the rest of us, Miss Lundahl also has birthdays . . . and December 12th was her day. Congratulations on both counts, ïlma. That terrific breeze feit in this end of he building the other day was Homer -lilton whisking in from Washington . . and in the twinkle of a photogenic eye and the twirl of a well groomed mustache . . . gave a cheery greeting to everyone ... set the dictaphones a humming . . . kept the telephone a jingle . . and with a dash swung on his way again to Washington . . . before we caught our breath.

Department 18b

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gasidlo are the 3roud parents of a baby girl. Bonnie Lou was born November 15th, weighing nine pounds four ounces. Lucille was a former worker on the Dial Line. Virginia Howard was all in a dither when boy friend Bob was home on furlough. The girls in this department have exchanged names and are expecting to make a party of it sometime before Christmas. Louise Koebnick reports that her son Walter has been accepted for the navy and at present is taking boot training at Great Lakes. John Kenne and family spent the little Thanksgiving vacation in Ohio. Peggy Watson received a Christmas box from her boy friend who is in France, including a lovely bracelet, perfume, and make-up set. Nice eh? Have you heard about the time the "Lee & Girts Cafetería" bowling team had at the Central States Bowling Tournament at Dayton. If you haven't, ask Ori Wetherbee, Mary Briggs, Stephanie Gala, or Mary Tucker. We hear that Mary Tucker had a 503 series, without handicap, in singles. We also hear that Joy Hartman had a couple of 500 series in the same tournament. Her team went the same weekend. Nice going girls. Have you seen the pictures of the Masquerade Party of the Twentieth Century Bowling League? If you haven't there should be a copy of the pictures floating around in this dept. somewhere. They are worth seeing. lla Sutfin expects to spend the Christmas vacation in Arkansas. - maybe.

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Shades Of The Advertising Department

Jimmy Barker had a belated vacation the last of November and took himself off to the north woods where he enjoyed a week of roughing it in a deluxe cabin in Oscoda County. Along with a new stock of hunting stories, Jimmy also got a six-point buck and, of all things, a coyote. Everyone at Argus missed Jimmy while he was gone, as this was the first vacation he had taken since coming with the company. The Department especially missed him . . . so much so that they borro wed "Oscar" . . . the skeleton who resides in the First Aid Department (all good First Aid Departments have a first class skeleton), dressed him up in one of Jimmy's many pairs of glasses, a wig (no one admits ownership of this item), and collected various and sundry cigarette butts . . . and propped him up on Jimmy's desk. The sensation he created helped to dispel the gloom caused by Jimmy's absence. The only thing we couldn't figure out was why our desks did not receive the usual janitorial dusting each evening which they had ordinarily received prior to the event of "Oscar's" visit. Anyway, "Oscar" was quite photogenic, we thought, and so we recorded him in his grand array for posterity.

Bowling

The Argus League is getting hotter by the week, and the pressure is being applied to the leading Assembly team. At this time with almost half the season gone the lead of the assemblers has been cut to a scant game. The determined Toolroom five of plant one have been whittling at the leaders, and are just one game short of jumping into the lead. The leaders, however, are showing their fortitude and have so far refused to be ousted from the number one spot. On December 8th the lead had been cut to the bare margin of a single game when the leaders crossed alleys with the up and coming Machine Shop No. 2 team. These games were rolled on the first shift, and the pace-setters were more than equal to the job and walked off with all four games. Erv Domzal and Vernon "Red" Peterson furnished the margin of victory. The final game was not decided until the last frame when the assemblers marked out to win by seven pins. It is this clutch bowling that has characterized their bowling all year. On this same night the toolmakers were facing the third place office team on the second shift, and to stay on the heels of Assembly the Toolroom knew that it had to take all four games. This was an assignment that would have been too tough for any other team but the red-hot second place team. Captain Joe Lyons, who is having the best kind of season, was an inspiration to his team, and for the first time this year the office five was given a zero in the win column for its efforts. "Li+tle" Joe started out with a 206 game, rolled 175 in the second, and then ended with a 187 despite a miss in each of the last two frames. This total was rolled on alleys one and two which has been the jinx of many Argus bowlers this year. If the Toolroom captain can keep up this torrid pace and the other members continue their determined efforts it is going to be difficult to keep them from taking over the lead position. In the third place and only two games away from the toolmakers is the Bear team which still has ideas about a title. Husky Ted Doman, Maurey Howe, and a new member "Irish" Joe O'Donnel are solely responsible for the lofty position of this team. Doman and Howe have been regularly hitting that 500 mark, and Joe after filling a vacancy left on the Bear team has been hitting his usual form. In the past few years the Bear team has been a contender but has not yet reached the money place, but getting off to a good start this season has given this team hopes of at least placing in the pay-offs.

Although the Paint Shop is not in a challenging position at this time, this team is furnishing an individual battle for the best bowler at Argus Inc. Fish Kuehn and Rube Egeler are waging a terrific fight for high average, and are now tied at 172. These are the only ones in the league who have reached the 170 mark so it is quite evident that one of these two will take the high average title. Up until a few weeks ago Fish had held the high three game total with a 597 series, but Rube caught fire on alleys three and four and posted a 605 total on games of 209, 186, and 210. This is the first time this year that the coveted 600 mark had been reached, and with bowling seemingly more difficult this year there is good possibility that Rube's mark wili be high enough to win him the title. Even though the team leading the league at this time is one from the Optical plant, the chances of that división to furnish the eventual winner are not more than even. The teams in second, third, and fourth place are all from the radio división, and their supporters are laying their money on one of these to make it four in a row for Plant One. The betting men on the other side of the street, however, feel that Assembly has the advantage and that there is no reason why they cannot hold first place. These same backers also point out the fact that the Argus Wildca+s are up near the leaders, and if any of the leaders hits a rough spot the Wildcats will be ready to move in. This undoubtedly has been the closest and most exciting title chase we have enjoyed here at Argus, and it is hoped that this will continue to the final night.

Personnel

December 11, and Christmas Carols on the P. A. Visions of sugar plums and Ruth Scharren 's Christmas party dance in our heads. We are not cheating, as society reporters do: the party wïll be on the 19th and you will be reading this later, but we won't write about it in the past tense. We know we'll have a wonderful time, every one will be beautifully dressed, we'll probably play games, and perhaps Ruth will malee us a pineapple upside down cake. Shirlee Baumgartner will spend Christmas in New York with Bob, her favorite boy friend. He is stationed on the USS Prairie State in the Hudson River, just a stone's throw f rom Grant's Tomb. He is getting just a little tired of Grant's Tomb, he says, and won't Shirlee run up and take his mind off it for a few hours. Mrs. Radford is going up into Connecticut for a couple of days with daughter Fran - daughter Kathie is visiting

there, and the three will come back to Ann Arbor the day after Christmas. Anne Boland and son Pat are in Salt Lake City with Grant. We haven't heard a single word from her - she is much too busy having fun, we assume. Cecil Corbett is with us again, until Anne's retuïn. Cecil is living at the gay Allenel, where life is all lobster and champagne. Her husband, S+an, is on campus at JAG School and spends week ends with her. We wish we could keep Cecil always, but in peace time she and Stan are members of a law firm in Sioux City called Corbett, Corbett, Corbett, Cor-'

I bett, . . . (Sorry, we have lost count. ) Roy B. is even busier than usual, counting noses and turkeys and trying to make th'em come out even. This year only people with two noses get two turkeys. He is also knee deep in last minute arrangements for the children's Christmas party. The letters from overseas have been coming through quite regularly to Virginia Fox of late - they didn't for a while. This will make her Christmas happier than anything else could, except Duane himself. What if by next Christmas none of us would be writing V-Mail letters any more?

"artie" Weid

Card Of Thanks

I want to thank you íor the ílowers you sent to me while I was sick. Your thoughtfulness was greatly appreciated.

Genevieve Ann Poeton

Stork Shower

On the evening of November 17th a delightful shower was given in honor of Mrs. Mary Upchurch and Mrs. Ruth Donaldson of the Cost Department at the home of Yvonne Shaw on Hutchins Avenue. Mary Jane Roberts and Kathryn Pfeifle assisted Yvonne as hostesses. The girls all had a lesson in child care by participating in a relay in which they dressed and undressed baby sized dolls. It is generally agreed that it will be a lucky thing for the future generation if they all take a few lessons on "Avoidable

Cruelty to Babies" or there will be some fractured skulls, plenty of scratches, not to mention pulled ligaments and dislocated joints. Fruit suckers were won by the fastest team, then the losers were presented with identical rewards. Mr. Stork was there in person to receive the gifts and to present them to the honored guests. There were plenty of Oh's and AH's as each gift was unwrapped. During the unwrapping of the gifts a photographer, "Stu" Gildart, presented himself and took two or three promising

pictures of the gifts, guests and the table. The table was decorated with a centerpiece of pink and white pompoms and a corsage of the same colors was at each place. Yvonne is still weeping and says they have to have the party again because they forgot to use the pink candles and crystal holders she shopped all over town for. A delicious lunch was served and a very pleasant evening was had by all.

Greetings From The Service Department

Service Department

The department had a Christmas party during the afternoon rest period on the 2Oth. Gifts were exchanged by the members and refreshments were served. Doe Benson also was presented with his gift from the department at that time. Charles Miller spent Christmas with his daughter-in-law and grandson in Milwaukee. Harry Smith visited relatives in Iowa over the Christmas holidays. Doe Benson spent Christmas with relatives in Chicago . Ma ble McLean who has been an Argus

employee for three and one-half years has decided to resign her position as camera repairman in order to devote her full time to the domestic duties of housewife. Our loss will be S+ewar+'s gain - especially in his home culinary department. Good luck Mabel! The Service Department wishes to extend best wishes for the Holiday Season to Jimmy Barker and his "Argus Eyes" staff, who have done a commendable job in publishing a paper that is indeed a credit to Argus Incorporated. Last but not least - we extend our Holiday Greetings to all members of the Argus family and especially to those who are in the armed services, wherever they may be.

Ain't It The Truth

As each day comes and passes by I wonder at this life. And ask my-selí the reason why There's so much storm and strife. Our noblest thoughts, it seems, are naught But reason for regret. And with our hearts and minds we've fought In trying to forget. Then comes a day when we are sure We've found the answer true - But everythin's so insecure At best. Perplexing too. Yet searching and always hoping To find some guiding clue. We go on just blindly groping - That's life to me and you. So why should we fret or worry. Or ask the reason why - Let's bide our time and don't hurry - For in the end, we die.

Department 44

"Sandy" Watson is absent due to his wife being in the hospital. We all wish her a speedy recovery. Also, hurry back, Sandy. The Salvage Department welcomes Dean Turner, a new worker in their department.

A few of the girls decided they liked Jackson better than Ann Arbor to do their Christmas shopping. (Wait 'till the Chamber of Commerce hears of this.) We had a nice Christmas party December 22nd. We had lunch brought in and exchanged gifts. All had a wonderful time. Mrs. Bessie Coon received word her son, Sgt. Cari Coon, was missing in action. He is a tail gunner with the 8th Air Forcé. A few weeks later, she received news that he was a prisoner of Germany. We all hope it won't be too long bef ore he is f reed.

Departments 36-37

To Pvt. Lauren Lu+z we send wedding congratulations. And speaking of congratulations - Mr. and Mrs. William Huffman are the proud parents of a son, William Lee, born December 3rd, while Mr. arnd Mrs. Bud Roberts' bundie was a daughter, Stormy Lee, who arrived December 9th. The girls are always putting on their faces, but one day it looked as though Leonard had tried to reverse the procedure and remove his. Jack Suddarth and Bob Kelly visited us recently. It's swell having Bob Haines back working with the grinders again. Was that Pat dressed in his SundayGo-To-Meeting's ready to go to Toledo the other night? Although we' re going to miss Doshie Hoff, we hope that living in California will be pleasant for her and will improve the health of her husband. The Polishers, both Ladies' and Men's bowling teams have shown much improvement since the beginning of the season. The Ladies' team has even succeeded in staying at the top for at least two successive weeks. According to the way in which Ernie Billau handles that hose in the Polishing Room he'll probably be joining the fire department some day.

The four roller skating girls, Annabel, Ru+h, Kay, and Wilma had quite a time at Sand Lake one Friday night. The centering department has lost a valuable member now, since Arnold Blackburn has returned to the teaching profession. However, it has a new member, Paul Wal+ers. Hope you like centering, Paul. Bessie Long bons was very happy to have her son, Cpl. Earl Longbons, .who has been stationed on the Aleutian Islands, home with her f or Thanksgiving. December llth the centering department enjoyed a potluck lunch in the little nook they work in.

Welcome To Patrick James Hartman

Letters From Our Servicemen

A G.I. Christmas card to the Editor of Argus Eyes from Lt. C. R. Van Aken was very much appreciated. We wish you god-speed Charles, and hope that by another Christmas there will be "peace on earth" for all men and that you and your buddies may be home with your families. From George De Wolfe, formerly Centering Operator in Department 37, comes the following letter from the Philippines: "Dear Ken and Gang: "Well, gals and guys, I received your swell xmas card about a week ago, it was the first mail cali we had had in over a month and was sure glad to hear from you. "I also received your letter, Ken, while I was on the boat, but couldn't get time to answer it. We were on water for (censored) days, so you can imagine we were sort of glad to hit land even if it was the Philippines. It was pretty rough the first couple of weeks and they really had us working. "Not much exciting has happened lately . . . a few Jap air raids and some beautiful dog fights. About fifteen came over the other night and our (censored) got them, all but a couple. I saw three of them knocked down, one1 about two or j-hrfp hnndred vards from here.

"The Philippinos are quite a race and I was very surprised at them. Most of them can speak some English and some of them can speak it pretty good. Quite a few of the women have pretty good shapes and some are very attractive, or at least that is what I am told. They are a hardy race though, and I believe the women do a little more work then the men, which is the way it should be. (Here, hete, George!) "Two or three of the natives built us a house of Bamboo poles and woven coconut leaves . . . two rooms, and five of us have our cots in it. The women do our laundry at the river for a little food, or an article of clothing or cigarettes, etc. "There is lots that I could teil you, but I haven't the time or space to write it. If any of you could see one of these operations though, you would realize what a wonderful job the boys over here are doing and how necessary it is for you folks on the home front to keep up the splendid work that you have been doing."

We hope that any of our boys in service who happen to be near Paris will avail themselves of the kind offer of our photographic dealer, Henry Tieman, who sent us a postal card in October (delayed enroute) reading as follows: "Gentlemen: We hope you received our postcard of September 21st and we beg to state that, if a member of your firm or a friend of yours, actually member of the U. S. expeditionary forces, happens to stay in Paris, we are of course entirely at his disposal for showing him the town or for giving him all help or information he might desire. "Mr. Tieman will be present in our offices from 3 to 5 p.m., sarurday and sunday excepted. In the morning, 'phone GAMbetta 03-81. "Hoping to have the opportunity to render you service, we are . ." The address of TELOS, of which Mr. Tieman is the manager, is 35, Rue de Clichy - Paris (9e) Telephone: Trinite 53-48. Incidentally, the postcard was addressed to "International Research Corporation," and any of our boys responding to Mr. Tieman's kind invitation will no doubt want to explain that our firm is now known exclusively as ARGUS, INCORPORATED. Sgt. Wesley Osborn, formerly of the Service Department, writes of his war experiences and of his meeting up with many Argus cameras . . . also in the service. "Dear Gang: "I though that I had better settle down and write a letter your way or I might be forgotten, and that I wouldn't care to have happen. "I have finished my aerial photo work and now work only as a ground photographer along with the usual lab work. I like it, but not as well as shooting from a ship. Sailing around up in the clouds gives a fellow a front seat view of what is going on in this crazy war. I have been grounded because of the injury that I received to my spine. In case I ever had to make a jump I would have been up that well known river. "As I have written bef ore, I see quite a few Argus cameras. There are three fellows here at the lab who were with Agfa, and we have many pro and con talks on the merits of cameras. So f ar in my travels in the army I have repaired 50 Argus cameras. The last one being a C-2. It had a cracked and chipped case. I reglued the case and filled the chipped corners with the material from inside a flashlight battery. When melted it works very well. My work in the Service Department has been very handy and a big help. "I bought three cameras and used parts to make a swell camera for myself. All I have to do is find time and weather permitting. Some job. "Well, I hope that we can be together again soon. Until then I wish the best to all." Yours, Wes. (The whole gang sends you their best, Wes. and echo your wish that you can be with us soon.) From Pvt. Robert H. Davis: "Dear Argus Club: Here's a few lines to let you know that I have been receiving all the copies of the Argus Eye o.k. It sure is swell to be able to look thru it and see and read about all the good friends back home. It makes a soldier feel closer to home and all of his many friends. All the fellows here read it and enjoy it very much.

"I am on special guard duty right now at the 2nd Army Headquarters, but hope to go over seas and get this over before long. I like the Army very much, it's a good life and I have gained weight. Any of my good friends who care to write, can at the above address. (This address can be procured from the Personnel Department or Eddie Girvan.) I used to work on the guard forcé, and then Red Conway when I left for the Army, "Most of the big planes I see here use Argus equipmént, so keep up the good work. Here's hoping to hear from you soon." We're sure Bob will be glad to know that everyone at Argus s doing his best to put the 6th War Loan Bond Drive over the top ... in order to make more of the Argus equipment and all other needed war materials available to our boys who are fighting for us.

Sgt. Carl Coon

Sgt. Richard Gainey

Navy Menu

A carel whichr the Army might consider propaganda, was received from AS H. S. Schwichtenberg, one of the latest Argusites to oin the Armed Forces, who sent us a copy of the Thanksgiving Day menu from Great Lakes Training Center. He says, "Believe me, it's better than BEANS ... the Navy's great." And following is the menu which he sent us . . . believe it or not. (The Army probably will not.) Cream Soup Saltines Roast Tom Turkey - Oyster Dressing Fresh Cranberry Sauce Giblet Gravy Candied Fresh Sweet Potatoes Buttered Green Peas Celery Sticks Sweet Pickles Ripe Olives Mincemeat Pie Ice Cream Parkerhouse Rolls Assorted Nuts Butter Coffee

Football

Only the various New Year's Day bowl games remain to bring to a close a very successful football season. Many fans feit that because of the war-time conditions the brand of ball this year would be mediocre, but it is doubtful if any previous year furnished any more thrills than this one. The Big Ten enjoyed one of its best years and the title was not decided until the last game of the schedule when Ohio State won a hard fought game from the Wolverines of Michigan by the score of 18-14. After losing to Indiana in its poorest showing of the year, the Wolverines kept improving each Saturday until at game time they were almost an even choice in their annual battle with the Buckeyes of Ohio State. This Ohio State powerhouse had gone through eight games without a defeat and the smallest margin of victory had been a 14 point edge and was being heralded as one of the best elevens ever turned out at the Buckeye institution. In the final game with the Big Ten crown weighing in the balance, the Scarlet Scourge was up against one of the most determined Wolverine teams in years, and the Buckeyes needed the nod from Lady Luck to come through with a spotless record. On the record for the year it must be said that Ohio State had the better team, but all the Michigan players and the coaches deserve praise for their showing this year. With only a few lettermen returning, the prospects of a winning eleven were anything but bright but through determination and fight Michigan placed on the field one of the best to represent this great university. Members of the Machine Shop were pleased to have a visit from Lt. Geo. Winans, formerly a member of their department, who has been a co-pilot on a bomber operating over Europe. Lt. Winans, whose plane was forced down in a neutral country, was fortúnate in being able to make his way back to Allied lines.

Jack Bergren (somewhere in the South Pacific) is the lucky boy who will receive this handsome knife made by Raleigh Snyder and Bill Beard. Jack, who was mail boy at Argus at one time, wrote his mother recently asking her to find him a knife, and when she was unable to lócate one, Raleigh and Bill carne to the rescue. Raleigh made the sheath by hand and it took five hours to complete it. Each of the stitches is knotted, so it will surely wear well. Bill really did an artistic job on the knife and handle, especially the latter, as it is composed of bakelite, lucite and leather, and the workmanship on both the knife and case is superb. With this knife Jack will be well equipped to handle any situation which may drise involving the Japs.

Argus Crossword Puzzle

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Optical Assembly

It's a boy! Yes, Norm is at ease once more and the proud father of a seven xnind baby boy born on December 5th. 'he little fellow has been named Patríele ames Hartman, and has already had his )icture taken. Looks like Eddie will have ome competition now! Dorothy Glick has left for California or a few weeks. Have a good time Dottie, but hurry back. Word has been received that Lucinda Sterlie is very happily married to Pvt. .auren Lutz. They were married on November 25th in New Jersey where he is tationed. We'll have to wait till Lucy eturns for the details. 'Tis good to see Dons Smith back on he job after a siege of tonsilitis. Helen Bybee is looking forward to pendng Christmas in Columbia, Kenucky with her brother who is going in ervice in January. Rumor has it that Katie Bauer suffered a sad birthday on December 6th. Too ad, Helen and Ann couldn't get that Dresent out of hoek on time. But the credit laws are tough nowadays. Fishing licenses are rather popular in Optical Assembly, they teil me. Our thoughts are with Helen Fraser hese days while she is home nursing tonsilitis. Alice Weir helped her little grandson, Chuckie London celébrate his first birthday on December 3rd. Chuckie thinks lis grandma is pretty swell. We do too! What little girl has dancing toes, sparkling eyes and a cheery smile for everyone these days? Is it love, Gravel? Cecil and D. Schallorn had anticipated a rather dull bowling season this year. 3ut after acquiring blanks from a Hurón St. store, the sport has been very hilarious. Millie Morrison's daughter, Dorothy, is spending the winter in Florida with her aunt and grandmother. How about sending a little sunshine up this way? If you're wondering how you can have a slim and trim waist line, just ask Audra Stotts. She has a method all her own. We only hope the landlady doesn't find out. It seems that with so much Friday night celebrating, the Saturday morning music isn't too well appreciated. Take it easy gals! Optical Assembly would like to send a cheery word to Isabel Watson who is in St. Joseph hospital. Her beaming presence has been greatly missed these past weeks, and who else around here wears red flannels! We are all looking forward to seeing her again.

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Machine Shop

The employees of the machine shop wish to take this opportunity to thank President Howse for again furnishing each of us with a turkey for Christmas. This is indeed appreciated by all. Clyde Melton was in to see his many friends in the machine shop. Clyde has now finished his basic training and is being sent to Camp Meade, Maryland for further training. George Klíne has again proved himself to be the best marksman when it comes to getting his buck. Last year George was the only one from the department who returned with a deer, and he repeated this year with a 200 pounder. Elmer Lawhead, who is bowling in Jackson this year, posted a three game total in a match recently that one usually reads about. Elmer opened with a 235 game, rolled a sensational 259 in the second, and then finished up with a 232 for a 726 total. Elmer did not have an open frame in the three games. One person who is sorry to have the football season come to a close is Ralph Fliclc. Ralph is an ardent Ohio State fan and on each Monday morning the inspector could be found collecting his bets. In the final game with Michigan Ralph made himself a tidy sum. Al Baff is the enviable owner of what is perhaps the most complete collection of records in the shop. Al goes in mostly for the solid jive and has all of the best jazz recordings. As Al is a musician himself he is a pretty fair judge of the best in the way of records. Our production scheduler Sid Weiner has been absent from work for the past few weeks because of an operation. Sid has again returned to work and is slowly regaining his strength. Perhaps bd Wasem could have an office for his stock-chasers in the machine shop. It seems that always there is at least one of his stock men in the department wanting parts. Ben Bergman has taken up amateur photography and is doing very nicely at it. Ben has rigged up a dark room at his home and some of his exposures and prints are the very best. (See his picture of the family pet in this issue.) Al Tessmer has much to be thankful for this holiday season. Al's son George, who has been in the European theatre of war for more than a year, has returned to the states and will be home for thirty days. Frank Sinatra had better look out or Maurey Ho we is going to move in on his following. If you have not heard Maurey' s rendition of "I Don't Want To Set The World On Fire" - you can be thankful. Be+ty Crim has received word from her boy friend Pv+. Bill Halford of the Paratroop división that he is now located at a base in Honolulú. Pvt. Halford was in the invasión of the Marshalls and also Saipan. It was in this latter campaign that he was wounded. Betty reports that he is recpvering rapidly and that there is a possibility that he may soon receive a furlough. We all sincerely hope so. Alice London's many friends will be happy to hear that the Londons are expecting a visit from the stork. Alice was a visitor recently, and she and Sgt. Robert London are anxiously awaiting the arrival of Robert, Jr.

Wil ma Ba ley was a recent visitor to Wisconsin. Wilma became acquainted with a girl there whose husband is located at the same base in the Aleutians as Wilma's husband Harold. Wilma enjoyed the days very much and is expecting a return visit as soon as possible. The department wishes to thank the Argus Recreation Club for the wonderful Children's Christmas Party that was given by the club. It was a well-planned and conducted party and all had a marvelous time.

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Ladies Bowling

Rolfe's Pinbusters were finally no„ out of first place when they lost a game to the City Slickers. The Five Aces slid right into first place when they took three games from the Jitterbugs. The teams are all pretty close together and any one of them winning or losing three games would change the standing quite a bit. Leona Eichel on the Pinbusters team put together games of 185, 135 and 151 to malee a fine 471 series. The team had 2166 without a spot. Marjorie Young on the Jitterbugs gets an inspiration every three weeks and bowls over 400. She is quite happy because her team bowls the Pinbusters on one of those nights. We shall see. It was a tough break for Laura Egeler when she had her bowling thumb on the sick list. She had to be satisfied with keeping score for her team. Ethel Soli on the Five Aces team had a nice 466 series. She had games of 142, 135 and 189. Muriel Raaf on Planning finally hit the 400 mark, having 137, 150 and 139 for 426. Nice going, Muriel. Laureen Clinton of the City Slickers had 417 one night to get in the 400 class too. Mary Tuclcer on this team had games of 187, 137 and 171 making a grand total of 497. She had 479 the week before. She now leads the league in average. Mary Jane Roberts on Challengers is improving right along having raised her average from 90 to 101. Beulah Newman on this team thinks there is surely a future in bowling. When she hit her first 400 series she didn't fooi. She had 160, 160 and 149 for a swell 469 series. Margaret Davis on Heli's Angels belongs with the 400 now too. She had 412. Seems like last week was split week for the Pinbusters and the City Slickers. Seven out of the ten girls had splits in the first frame of one of the games. After that they stopped counting because there were so many.

Barb