Once there was a little girl Who wanted work to do Her father said, "Try Argus" They'll be nice to you. So she went to work in Sales And you should have heard the tales She told her poor Pop When she went home and talked shop "Father dear, would you believe They have a guy named Kelly Goss Who does nothing but sit and boss. There is a girl named Jackie S. She is always in a mess. Five girls, Irene, Fleurette, Laura Cathy And Kate, sit with their ears pluggec And if they moved, they'd really get slugged. Doris Strite looks awful nice, but really down deep She'd hit Ann and Evelyn if they let out a peep. Two boys named Bud and Bill act like they are boss Instead of that nice fellow, Kelly Goss. Mr. Haugh, he doesn't say much One of those new guys, mustn't touch Two quiet girls, Dorothy and Jean I'll bet when you know them they're plenty mean. Down in the corner, all by herself Elaine sits like she was on a shelf. Over at the files is Barbara Barr They say she'd get fired if she left a file ajar. Miss Lundahl moves so awfully fast That by five I'll bet she's glad it's over at last." This girl was a liar, a fraud and a cad. The Sales Department is never that bad. The girls aren't catty, the men are swell, You'd think it was heaven, they get along so well.

Camera Cliques

ïsh you'd try sitting in the center of a Camera Line and write a bit for Argus Eyes at the same time . . . Some experience! Piek up a pencil and they start coming from three directions . . . Production, Repairs, and (of course), Rejects. Incidentally, we are just a wee bit proud of ourselves. It seems that during the month of January we set some sort of a Production Record. (Ed. Note : Records indícate that during January more C3 cameras were produced than any month in C3 history. Congratulations, people!) You must know that Florence N. spent a week in the hospital having an operation on her feet. We hope she is feeling much better by now and will be back at work soon. We were as excited as John K. the afternoon he took a plañe to Chicago to a bowling tournament, but he was back at work the next morning. Quick trip, we'd say. And he never did teil us the final results. Shortly before Christmas there was quite an epidemie of weddings in Camera Assembly but we haven't had a blushing bride since then. It could be that Cupid is frozen . . . Hmmmm . . . Keep an eye on Louis and Georgia! All of us are happy with Betty Koebnick that her baby was a bouncing boy. Sure wish she would bring him in for

a visit. Wouldn't it have been wonderful if we could have all gone with Marión to California? She must be having a wonderful time. Frieda seems to be having some trouble getting her car started on cold nights. Some of the fellows should stick around and see that she gets started home O.K. This Department sure resembles Grand Central Station . . . What with the people rushing up and down the ' ' 'es, carrying parts, watching score ds, arguing, laughing, and somes even thinking! It certainly is M id that our "happy family" all get W g so well. The song of the week arond here is "Open The Door, Richard" and that being the case, now I can walk out!

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Valentine Greetings!

Cost Capers

Never, no never, let Norm Tweed order for you when you go out to eat with him. Not if you don't care for Angel Food Cake with Chocolate Icing, opped off with Whipped Cream and üherries, surmounted by broiled baby obster - au gratín. It seems Mary Jane gave him the privilege of ordering what ie wanted for his birthday (he is 21) and the above is approximately what he ordered, only he left out the "au". Our local Bookie is not taking bets on he one-legged race between Roundïouse Rockman, the Mosinee Mental iVizard, and Lucious Langstaif of the Dirty Daniel Gang. They are both makng good time considering how tough it s to race with the other foot in the tnouth - crosswise. Happy Birthday to you- Norm Tweed - 21 - Today he is a MAN! Mary Jane Rutledge - 24 - (No longr needs a liquor card) Eunice Buss - Sweet sixteen. Grace Langstaff - Ugh ! ! Roy Craik - Tongue tied- He's the oss. Our Apartment Hunters, Eleanor amsay and Janet Main, are still seekng an apartment.. In fact, they are uite seek of it! FLASH - That vibration notice in Plant No. 1 for the past few days is ot an earthquake. It is just Glenney ■lame's shivering practice for his new ransfer to the Cheboygan Plant. Kiding on the square, we have come to ook forward to seeing that smiling map f Ireland each day and we will really niss him. But it's a step upstairs and we II wish him the best of luck. Roy is so secretative about his Affairs tiat he makes a mighty poor news ource.

"ahpas"

It has always been the earnest endeavor of the Argus Recreation Club to provide the highest type of entertainment possible for Argus employees. Therefore, the Argus Recreation Club takes pleasure in announcing the outstanding classic of the year. At 7:30 Saturday night, March 1, 1947, the "AHPAS" (Aggregation of Harold Peterson's All Stars), will play the Argus Varsity in a basketball game at Ann Arbor High School. Admission to all Argus employees and their friends will be free. Watch the bulletin boards for further information. Cordially yours,

Argus Kecreation L,1UD

Newly Elected Officers Of Argus Recreation Club

Argus Recreation Club election returns came in just as Argus Eyes was going to press. We can print the results now but will have to hold the pictures until next month. Officers and Representatives of the Club last year want to thank everyone for the splendid cooperation they received. They are sure the incoming Officers and Representatives will do a a very fine job. However, this Club is made up of Argus employees and a successful year will depend entirely upon your help. The new Officers and Representatives are as follows: President, Thomas Neff; Vice Presient, Russ Warren; Secretary, Peggy Allen; Treasurer, Sidney Weiner.

Open The Door Richard

An interesting situation developed behind the locked doors of the dark-room in the Engineering Department the other day. It seems Ginny Winans, June Preston and Helen Smith were engaged in wrapping a wedding gift the Department had purchased for Bob Beach. As luck would have it Bob tried to enter the dark-room and raised quite a ruckus when he found the door locked and unyielding. Then a polite feminine voice informed him through the oak that Helen was adjusting her garter and in view of the delicate situation they could not open the door. Bob then left, resolving to give the matter closer investigation when possible. A few minutes later Dick Foster was allowed to enter and see how the gift wrapping was progressing. He made a casual inspection of the package and emerged into the hall. Coincidentally he met Bob Beech, Eddie Girvan and Jim Meidrum at the door. He was then given the look of the week by these three compatriots who knew why Bob couldn't get in. So far as we know, Dick is still explaining it to his wife.

A Dog's Life

Isn't so bad at times. 'Specially rf Francés Waterworth is around. T'other day when one small brown mongrel pooch was hit by a car in front of the plant, our First Aider tenderly carried the whimpering dog into the First Aid Room and administered medical treatment. Anybody have any sick animáis at home they'd like to have treated by "Doe" Waterworth?

Lens Lyrics

About the luckiest girl in Optical Assembly right now happens to be none other than Rosie Schosser. The lucky gal is spending two whole weeks in Florida, swimming, dancing and even betting on the races. According to her last report, she had won $37.00. Nice sum, we'd say. We're glad she's having fun and are anxious to hear all about it. Ted and his Helen are still starry eyed ... in case any of you girls have any notions. It's good to have Cecile with us once again. She insists she's healthy for keeps. Dagney is still writing that daily letter, and that's proof that it's love. We hope Bob gets back in June if not sooner, Dag. Esther McAuliffe and daughter Carol joined Jack in North Carolina. Esther is going to remain an Army wife as Jack re-inlisted. Philadelphia seems to be their next home for some time. The Assembly Department presented her with a going away gift and she will be missed by all her friends. Helen. Alyce, Rosie and Irene haven't had any round table discussions at Buehler's lately. Wonder where the new hideout is? It's good to see : Viola and Bob Whitmore holding hands, Ma Green up to her usual pranks, the Assembly bowling teams on the Friday morning after they've won all four games the previous night, Red Peterson when he talks about his Allen and Kay. The same holds true for Eddie's Gracie and Johnie. Those proud fathers! Last but not least . . . that happy day, payday and the last day of the week !

Receiving Inspection

Congratulations to Stuart and Mrs. Plettner on the birth of a son. Know any lullabye's, Stuart? We want to welcome Archie Smith in the Gage Room who replaced Ralph who is now in Engineering. And welcome to Eileen Grennen. Willie Salow, Rudy Born and Ann Carson. We were awfully sorry to see Bill Martin, Bob Terry and Helen leave Argus. Bill returned to Philadelphia, Bob accepted another position and Helen went to Dearborn to live with her mother. Good luck to all from their pais at Argus. Naomi left us too, but she didn't go far. Just across the hall to the Burr Room. We're sure she'll come back to "visit". Of late, Ida, Stoner and Mary T. attended a movie and would you believe it, Ida and Tucker enjoyed eating their popcorn "outside looking in", rather than have having it at home. Must be they bribed the theatre manager! Glad to hear that Francés is doing fine now after her operation. We sure hope she will be back at work soon. We are missing Mary Jane who is also in the hospital. Hurry back Mary Jane, we miss that smile. Bessie says she is glad to be at work again. She wants to thank everyone for the lovely cards and gifts she received during her illness. Beware! To those of you who go out for spaghetti dinners and take Eileen L. along. Be sure and order yours first or there may not be enough. Just ask Ida, Stoner or Mary Jane!

The Pencil Pushers

Robert Beach was married to Ellen Summerbays, of Rochester, New York on February lst. The entire department extends its best wishes, Bob and Ellen. "Smitty" is leaving us in the near future, to move to West Virginia. We wish him success in his new venture. Bob White is driving a Packard now . . . It seems the Oldsmobile he had wouldn't push her way through the snowdrifts any more. Almost the entire Engineering Department went to Cleveland, February llth for the 22nd Annual Photographic Convention. The trip was a big success. Don Feder had a little accident while skiing at Cadillac recently which necessitated 15 stitches in his forehead.

Argus Eyes

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 Becky Matson Sports Harold Peterson , Sam Schneider Photographers . . . . jerry Davenport „ . . , f Marie Barbier Cartoomsts Ed Palmer 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.

2 Foxes And 1 Dog

Thanks From Grateful Children

The Argus Ladies Bowling League played Santa Claus again this year to the children in the University Hospital. Each bowler grought a beautifully wrapped gift and put it in the large red box in the corridor here. . The Argus Recreation Club also donated toys to this good cause and our trucker saw that they were delivered to the hospital. Since the League has been organized, they have been doing this service willingly and generously. To them go the heartfelt thanks of all the children that benefit, and the sincere admiration of everyone at Argus.

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How To Read Your Pay Check

With the advent oí social security and with-holding taxes, our paychecks have changed from the simple check of name and pay to the complicated check and stub which you now receive. The stub or statement which you get with your check contains a great deal of information which is helpful and keeps you up to date on your earnings and deductionsIt is the purpose of this article to explain to you just what each item on the statement is. The check at the top is self-explanatory. The bottom is a picture of the statement on which we have numbered each item. The figures are shown as examples only and any similarity to figures which may appear on your own check stub is purely coincidental. Beginning from left to right, top line first, her e is what we have: #1. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER- 333 09 3999- Check this number with your own card. If it is wrong, please report it at once. If your number begins with a zero, for example, 033 09 3999, your statement will show it his way, 33 09 3999. This is all right. Because of a mechanical setup on our machine, the first zero in this case does not print. #2. HOURS - 87.5 - This is the total number of hours you have worked n the 2 week pay period. #3. OTHER PAY- $15.75- Normally this represents the bonus earned. The space will also be used to show other special pay such as vacation pay, suggestion awards, etc. #4. O.T. PAY $3.38 - This is the extra pay for overtime, that is, at '2 your rate 'applied on hours over 8 in any one day, andor over 40 hours in any week. The full rate is shown in your regular pay in #5. #5. REGULAR PAY- $78.75- Here is the regular pay for the Z week period. It is obtained by multiplying the total hours worked by your regular rate of pay per hour. . . . #6 W H. TAX- $12.50- Accor ding to your tax class this sum which is obtained -from a with-holding tax table furnished by the Government is a deduction from your gross pay. The tax is withheld and paid to the

ernment on your income tax accounx. -ie #7 O A. B.- $.98- This figure is 1% of your gross pay for Social becuritv Tax, sometimes known as Oíd Age Benefits Tax. Incidentally. your gross pay is the sum of #3. 4, and 5; in this case. $97.88. When your gross pay for the calendar year reaches $3,000.00. no further deduchon is made here until the beginning of the next calendar year. #8 PSF- $4 89- If you are a member of the Profit Shanng Plan, this s your contribution to the Fund, which is credited to your account in the Fund. If you are not a member, no figure appears here at all. #9 OTHER DEDUCTIONS- $9.38- Normally, this is your deduchon for Government Bonds which are purchased for you at regular intervals. This space will also include other miscellaneous deductions such as your donations to the Community Fund or Red Cross which you have pledged. No figure should appear here unless you have signed for a special deduction. #10. INS.- $1.90- This is a deduction from the Group Hospital and Insurance Plan you have. . . -,- Hl NET- $68.23- After adding items 3, 4 and 5 which gives the gross pay añd deduction items 6. 7, 8, 9, and 10, we obtain the net pay figure. This is also the amount of your check and the two items should agree. 12 PAY PERIOD ENDING- 12347- Our payroll penod covers Z weeks." This date indicates the period for which your pay has been calculatïd13 YEAR TO DATE GROSS- $195.36- Here the total amount of earninj You have made since the beginning of the calendar year is shown. It should always equal the sum of items 3, 4 and 5 of the current pay added to item 13 as shown as your previous pay check statement. # 14 YEAR TO DATE W. H. TAX- $24.70- The sum of item 6 of this pay and item 14 of your previous pay gives us this figure. It is the total amount ol TfaxeTwithheld from your wages and paid to the Government since the beginning of the calendar year. #15 YEAR TO DATE O.A.B.- $1.95- Here again, this is the total ol social 'security taxes paid to the Government since the beginning of the calendar year. Adding item 7 of this pay to item 15 of your previous jpaj gives us the new total. Up to the time the figure m item 13 reaches $3 000.00, this total O.A.B. should always be approximately 1% of the figure in item 13. #16 YEAR TO DATE P.S.F.- $56.84- Since our Profit Sharing Fund is on a fiscal year basis beginning August lst. the total here is the amount of your savings in the Fund for the current fiscal year. that is, the amount you have contributed to the Fund since last August lst. We hope we have given you a clear picture of how to read your statement of earnings which you receive with each paycheck. We suggest that vou compare your next statement with, the one of your last pay and go over each item as we have done here. See for yourself how it adds up. It is unnecessary to keep any but the last statement after you have satisfied yourself that the totals add up right. If you have any questions, please contact the Personnel Omce.

Argus Profiles

Quiet-spoken, likeable supervisor and set-up man in the Bakelite Drilling Department, Plant 1. Was born in Detroit in April, 1919 and after a few excursions into other states, finally settled in Ann Arbor and owns a newly-constructed home at 8345 West Ellsworth Road. Refers modestly to his estáte as a "one acre ranch" and spends a lot of his spare time on additions and improvements and is impatiently waiting the return of better weather when he can dig with more accuracy. Began his career in June, 1938 with a slight but well-organized interruption by Uncle Sam f rom August, 1944 to July, 1946. Spent a lot of this time as a corporal in the Air Corps but recalls more vividly certain spells of gunnery, armament and airplane mechanics' school. Has a good working knowledge of Colorado, Arizona, Texas and California. Was married in August, 1941 and has a boy and girl 4 years and 1 year respectively. Close questioning reveáis an amazing hobby involving minature railroad trains, cars, stations, etc, the layout of which appears to take up most of his ranch. Ardently belongs to the Ann Arbor Minature Railroad Club with headquarters at the Red Coach Inn in town where 30 keen members gather monthly to discuss their various outfits and so forth. Complains bitterly that the children bother him while he is engrossed in the more interesting phases of his hobby.

Virginia Hawks Weds Julius B. Jacques

A lovely doublé ring ceremony was read by Rev. William R. Shaw in the Ypsilanti First Baptist Church when Virginia Hawks became Mrs. Julius B. Jacques. The bride's embroidered taffeta gown was accented by her fine mist nnw gertip veil, and a colonial boquet of white roses and carnations centere' with an orchid. Miss Shirley Hawks, gowned in canary yellow marquisette, attended Virginia as maid oí honor. Four bridesmaids were dressed in pastel shades of pink and blue while four-year-old "Vicky" Riper, also in canary yellow served as flower girl. Following the wedding, a reception for 100 guests was held in the church parlors. , After a southern wedding trip, the couple made their home at 513 North River Street. Both Mr. and Mrs. Jacques are Argus employees and have the sincere best wishes for happiness and success from all their Argus friends.

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January And February 5 Year Anniversaries. Congratulations, All!

Fifteen Year Anniversaries! Congratulations To Art And "ginny!"

Arthur Gerstier of Receiving Inspection and Ellsworth "Ginny" Lau, Camera Assembly Superintendent have reason to be proud of their record at Argus. They have both been employed here for 15 years ... In fact, they worked for the company which preceded International Radio Corporation, several years ago. Art lives at 520 Fountain Street with his wife, Alice. They have two

children, Clara Eooperman and Arthur, Jr. Mr. Lau and wife Violet, lives at 1706 Abbot. They have one daughter, Patricia. Our hearty congratulations to Art and "Ginny" . . . And best wishes for many, many more happy anniversaries at Argusl

Believe It Or Not

Sorry Fellas, She's Spoken For

That cute Betty Kappler from the Mail Room is now sporting a sparkler. She answered in the affirmative to a question pöpped by Lyle Bott from Plant II and now we all are waiting for wedding bells and Lohengrin. No date has been set for the wedding but in the meantime, here's our best wishes to Betty and Lyle.

Yea Team!

Returned Veteran

Down In The Alleys

Only nine weeks remain of the 194647 Argus Bowling Schedule, and last year's Championship Methods five have just about put the clincher on the title again this year. This team is now sporting an eleven game margin and only a complete collapse by the leaders could dislodge them from the top spot. The interest in the final weeks will be the battle staged to gain the runner-up spot and the other pay positions. At the present time the Cellar Aces and Office are tied for second place, but other teams are so closeíy bunched that both of these will have a battle to maintain its present position. Tool Inspection, Skunks, and Haawks are trailing these by only a few games with Paint Shop and Machine II only one game in back of these contendèrs. So even though the title has been tucked away, the interest should remain high in the last weeks. During the past weeks, some of the best bowling of the year has taken place with high single game for the team and individual high three game series being set. Office is now the proud possessor of the highest single game ever bowled in the league. Roy Hiscock started the fire with five in a row and a smart 222 line. Jess Cope caught the idea in the fifth frame and went all the way for

a blistering 239 game. Tony Rupas also found the alleys to his liking and marked 219. Bill Thompson, who was having split trouble, counted only 155, but Tom Nefí rolled a good 187 game for a team total of 1022. On only two other occasions has a team topped the thousand mark and then by only a few pins. On this same night, Tony Rupas posted the high three game series when he rolled all of his games over 200, scoring 210, 205, and 219 for 634. On the evening that Methods and Office battled, the gallery was given a thrill when Rube Egeler started out his first game as if he were going to roll a perfect game. Rube was in the 1-3 pocket with solid hits in the first eight frames, and with his ball hooking beautifully everyone feit he was an even bet to go all the way. In the ninth frame, however, a stubborn five pin refused to fall when Rube's hook came in just a little light. This was converted into the spare, but with his chance for the perfect game gone, "RubinoH" was careless in the tenth and had his only miss. This is the second time he has come close to turning the trick in league competition. A few years ago Rube had a string of nine only to be denied in the tenth frame.

The "chip" And The "block"

Toolmakers seem to run in the Fraser family. Bill is one of long experienc while ex-Navy man Jim is starting out in the trade as an apprentice. This father son combination in the Tool Room is a fine example of the families at Argus.

Miracle Happens In 20th Century

The "Anti Q's " bowling team had a field day in the 2Oth Century Bowling Alleys recently when they turned on the steam and won all three games from the Harmony girls. Mary Tucker, subbing for Rose Fike, set the pace with a 429 series and Ida Trombley had a 192 game and a 403 series. Doris Layer had a nice 414 series. These girls have a team average somewhere in the 500's and their three games that night were 717, 642, and 706. They received a 40 pin handicap. Their team has been in the cellar all season and we are all mighty proud of their grand performance. Keep up the good work, girls ! Bessie Coon was a former member of the Anti "Q's". We're all sorry she had to give up bowling for the season.

Just Between Us Girls

Many changes have taken place in the Argus Ladies Bowling League since the ïolidays. The City Slickers were in first place or some time but Hickey's Service orged ahead and are now in that poition by a two game lead. City Slickers are now tied for second place with that up and coming team, he Atom Busters. The Alley Wrens is nother team coming from behind to ake over third place from Harmony lestaurant. The latter dropped into ourth place. The Happy Gang went a game up on the Pin Poppers with whom they were tied. They now hold fifth and sixth places respectively. In seventh place is the Screwballs. followed by the Machine Shop, Paint Shop. and Pin Ups in a tie, and the faithful Anti Q's are in the cellar spot. Here are the high honors to date : High team series with handicap - Screwballs 2148 High team series without handicap - Hickey's Service 2186 High team single game with handicap - Machine Shop 776 High team single game without handicap - Hickey's Service 775 Opal Conley has a high individual game of 211 and high individual series of 557. Sally Wentworth has 5 strikes in succession and Leona Eichel has 8 spares in a row. Eileen Lewis still holds a low game score of 44 !

Your Benefits Don't Stand Still

To make sure you get all the benefits that may be due you under old-age and survivors insurance, you should get in touch with the nearest office of the Social Security Board when you reach 65, regardless of whether you intend to retire or not. There are some important matters you should consider. Maybe you should file your claim for benefits even though you intend to keep on A working. The amount of a benefit does not stand still. Benefits are tied m to earnings. They depend primarily on the worker's average monthly wage in covered jobs. And after 65 earnings from such jobs are apt to be less than before. After 65 you are apt to be sick more than before. Obviously when you are sick. you are not earning; so your average monthly wage goes down. After 65 you are apt to work for less pay on the same job, or be shifted to a job at lower wages. This again reduces your average monthly wage. You are apt to lose your job altogether and be unemployed for longer or shorter periods of time. You are apt to shift over from time to time into uncovered work, where the wages do not count towards old-age and survivors insurance benefits. Yet the months of unemployment and the months in uncovered work are all added in and they reduce your average monthly wage. For any of these various reasons it may be wise for you, if you are fully insured, to file a claim for benefits as soon as you reach 65. If you continue to work steadily after filing your claim, you may be able to raise your benefit amount by filing a request for recomputation at a later date. However, if after 65 you continue to work steadily at pay which is as high as, or higher than, your past average under social security. there is no advantage in filing a claim immediately. On the other hand. it is generally to your advantage to file claim if you pay begins to drop. or if you begin losing time on covered jobs, or if you work in noncovered employment. The Social Security Board office which serves Washtenaw County is located at Jackson, Michigan. The telephone number is 25588.

Service Scoops

Merriem Hussel! is connneü in tne University Hospital for a tonsilectomy. Hope you get well soon, Merriem. Art Dersham is a newcomer to the Service Department. Art is a discharged veteran of the 8th Air Force. Torn Marshall is a new member of the Service Department. He was in the U. S. Infantry during the War. The boys in our Sales Department who attended the Show at Cleveland brought back highly commendable reports on how quickly we have been able to service cameras for dealers and return them. I want to take this opportunity to show my appreciation for the combined efforts of al[ members of the Service Department who have made this possible.

Eddie Gets The Horse Laff