Officers And Representatives Argus Recreation Club 1948

Argus Eyes

Argus Eyes is published for th employee of Argus Injtorporated and their families. It is intended to be a means of iriendly communication between them, and to provide a relia ble source of information concerning the company's business. Beverly Bullis of the Personnel department makes sure that news is gathered and that pictures are obtained and arranged in readable fashion for publication about the lOth of each month. Sam Schneider and Gerry Davenport will furnish the pictures, unless they are to be made with a pen or pencil, in which case Marie Barbier and Ed Palmer are called upon. Charles A. Barker, "Jimmy" to all, will be Art Director and Art Consultant. The profile will be done by Harry Rookes. All photographs which are published in Argus Eyes can be secured by the owners or subjects after publication, by calling for them in Personnel Office.

Grinders And Shiners

Politics seems to be the big issue thi year. So, we of Depts. 27-28 have de cided to start a new party. We're calling it "The Unreliable, Unpredictable Blue Blooded Americans." Gordon Alian, our wrench-throwe is now a permanent member of the Ten Pin team. Good luck, Gordon. The reason for McCoy's short hair cut is so that his hair will not interfere with his production. Bob Billau, who recently underwent an operation, is on the road to recovery. We hope he will be back with us soon. Brice Bennett is fully recovered, after being ill a month, and is back on the job. This makes Mac happy. Pepper has housemaid's knee and dish pan hands these days. Any one who is looking for a maid contact Julius.

Sales Slips

Something unusual has happened in the Sales Department this month. Somébody, we don't know who - has hired a few new desks and moved some people in to occupy them. The desks are beautiful and last but not least these people are welcomed by the Sales Office. Wilmot Gray. who has recently been transferred from Rocky's department, Barbra Thrower, who flew in from Oklahoma; Corry Prischer from Canada; Doug MacPherson, commuting from Belleville; Jack Pelton, local man, and Carlos Chapman. who just had to return to Argus. Since Sales is noted more or less for its serious side of life, this time we have decided to switch to a more nonsensical mood. For some in the Sales Department "It's Been a Long, Long Time." That is why we hear Irene, Jackie N. and Bill singing "Why Did It Have To Happen To Me?" Not f ar from them is something a little more drastic .... Kelly humming "The Lost Chord." We've been trying to talk everyone into a "Sleigh Ride In July" but "My Dream's are Getting B etter All The Time" because after all you can't all be like Dick C. and just "Smoke, Smoke, Smoke." What difference does it make even if "The Best Things In Life Are Free" for Jackie C. because Nancy and Agnes keep singing "Happy is the Day, When We Line Up For Our Pay." Joy and Meta have just made a deal - Joy is going to "Accentuate the Positive" and Meta will "Elimínate the Negative." While back "In My Adobe Hacienda," Dorothy M. and Jackie P. sit watching for "Blue Skies." As we are "Swinging Down The Lane" with Herb H., Elma. and Marci, all we could hear was "Mañana." Then we were crossing over to "The Sunny Side of the Street" to find Del as that famous '"Million Dollar Baby From the Five and Ten Cent Store." There seemed to be a gloomy shadow as we saw Elaine and Janet on their return from the horse races whistling (very softly) "Money is the Root of All Evil" and "All That Glitters is Not Gold." Could it be that

Lee and Evelyn were trying to console them with "Who's Sorry Now?" We can't figure it out but "As Time Goes By" Walt is getting real good, in fact terrible at "Blowing Bubble Gum." "How Soon" will Mary and Elizabeth learn all the words to "Chloe?" Just remember that "Now Is The Hour" so 'Til Be Seeing You."

Annual Red Cross Drive

Every day of the year the Ree Cross services are available to the people of our communities. An example anyone who had friends or relatives in the Texas disaster knows the far reaching help and humanitarian kindness of the Red Cross. Only once a year does the Red Cross ask for our support - That time is now. The Red Cross Drive started Monday, March 1, and continúes thru March 31. As is our policy, all contributions made by Argus employees will be matched dollar for dollar to make up the company contribution. For employees there will be several of our products given away. To all employees contributing $5.00 or more, there will be drawings for 2 combination fan heaters, and 2 Minea cameras. To all those contributing $1.00 to $5.00, there will be drawings for 2 cigarette lighters and 5 sets of children's garden tools. Be sure to sign your cards; your captain will keep a record, and the drawings will be made in the Personnel Office at the end of the drive.

Payroll Savings Plan

Eeny, meeny. miney, no! The eeny, meeny, miney system definitely is not the best way to separate the dollars you spend from the dollars you save. But saving can be easy - fast - automatic! Millions oí Americans have found that out. Argus, Incorporated workers are among them. One hundred and nine of them! We're talking about 109 employees of Argus, Incorporated who are investing in Savings Bonds on the Payroll Savings Plan. For several years now, they have been setting aside an average of $15.07 per week in this most giltedged of all securities. That's 13% of 843 Argus workers. Now these 109 are really in the money. The potential benefits, asuming, of course, they retain their Donds until maturity, will be in ten ears $854,400. But that's not all. Add ie profit or interest at 2.9%- another 284,500, and the accumulated maurity value is $1,138,000! Read those igures again. Yes, $138,000 more lan a cool million. If they will keep up their present ate of saving and reinvest their Savngs Bonds at maturity (first ten ears), the sum after 20 years is 2,657,000! What is the result after hirty years? Answer: $4.685,300. Employees of Argus, Incorporated ïave an enviable record. We have 3% participating at the present me. The Personnel Department will se glad to furnish further information nd service any of Argus workers in ond subscriptions.

Argus Recreation Club

Once again the Argus Recreation Club starts the year with a new group of officers and representatives. They represent you and your department. If you have any ideas or suggestions which will benefit the Club, teil them of it. It has been asked, "What do I get out of the Club as a member?" The purpose of the Recereation Club is to encourage friendly association among members and to promote sports and social functions. If you do not have a membership card as yet, go to your representative and he or she will see that you have one. Let's make this a 100 per cent membership year. The first event of the year will be a Spring Frolic. Watch for the date.

Know Your Representatives

Newly elected representatives of the Argus Recreation Club are listed below. Get acquainted with your own representative and volunteer your help and cooperation. Their appreciation will be expressed by successful activities this year, from which you, of course, will benefit. President Rus Warren Vice-President . . John Carver, Jr. Treasurer Katherine Pfabe Secretary Genevieve Wright Representatives Dept. 10 - Machine Shop, Walter Root Dept. 15- Paint Shop, Robert Alian Depts. 44 & 19 - Meivin Ecarius Depts. 20 & 44 - Optical Assembly and Process Inspection, Ellen Benz Depts. 26, 27, 28- Grinding, Ted Tirb Depts. 29 & 31 - Cementing & Cleaning, Walter Funk Dept. 43 - Maintenance, Charles Drechsel Depts. 50, 40, 41 - Shipping, General Moving, Purchasing, Planning Process Expediting - Florence Esslinger Depts. 47 & 48 - Salvage & Receiving Inspection, Wilbur Salow Dept. 54- Tool Room, Rube Koch Depts. 60, 61, 81, 89 - Accounting & Administration, Ruth Howe Depts. 65, 68- Personnel & Tabulating, Katherine Del Prete Dept. 70 - Service, William Murphy Depts. 74, 75, 78- Sales, Advertising & Photography, Del Filter Dept. 71 - Engineering, John Barnes Dept. 49 - Standards & Timestudy, Earl Dolamore

Confusion Reigns In The Service Dept.

There has been considerable amount of racket emanating close by the Service Department office for the past two weeks. However, the correspondents and dictaphone operators did not mind the incessant pounding and sawing, for they envisioned a rosy future - the day when they could actually have two 'ovely bright offices of their own, with big desks and plenty of stretching room. Wanted: A strong horse for two months. Bud Farrell. a fine specimen of masculinity, if I do say so myself, is lookng very feverishly for, of all things, a big husky Belgian horse that can be hitched to his mail cart every morning and pull his heavy towering mail up hat steep incline. He promises to feed t plenty of excelsior - the stuff that comes with those carefully wrapped cameras. We wish to announce two new technical men that have recently entered the employ of Argus ! Mr. Karl Frederiksen, camera repairman and a very good correspondent prospect, has previously worked as technical editor for the General Electric Corporation. Mr. Harold Sefton, a focometer operator, has been a student at the U. of M. 3e has majored in music for the past wo and a half years.

Something is missing ! ! ! ! Here's to the fishies in the brook How they look, and look, and look Like little children they play all day My sister has a horse. OH ! ! ! ! He has gone, He has went, He has left I all alone. I cannot come to he, He cannot come to I, Oh ! ! I cannot was. This endeavor took several hours of Herb Pfabe's time and we feel others should appreciate his tremendous effort.

Argus Profiles

Office chief of the sales department, Plant 2, which he oversees f rom a revolving chair in a strategically placed office with views in all directions. Has been with Argus for over 6 years, graduated from Albion college then went to the University of Michigan for a while and finally wound up at the Harvard Business School in 1939. In April will celébrate an event which occurred 34 years ago at Detroit, Michigan. After office hours - which have been established and proven - may be seen stalking around a vast estáte off Plymouth road called the Oaklands, which contains cows, barns, calves, etc. Is a salty raconteur and claims that he never repeats himself, except on request.

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Profit Sharing Fund Managing Committee 1948

Trustee of the Fund: Mr. Robert D. Howse. Company members appointed were: Mrs. Grace Radford and Mr. Jay Leason. The following members were elected to the managing committeer Mr. Norman Tweed and Mr. Oscar Wheeler, Ir. Questions about the fund often arise. You all know where Mrs. Radford is - Mr. Howes and Mr. Leason can be found in the offices off the front lobby - "Bud" Wheeler is in the Paint Shop, Plant I - and Norm Tweed is in Accounts Payable, 2nd floor, Plant I. Contact any one of the committee members and they will be glad to answer questions.

Night Owls

The shock of the month occured during lunch period last week. While we were quietly munching on our sandwiches, someone came running into the Machine Shop shouting at the top of his voice, "Mr. Hindal! Mr. Hindal! your house is on fire." A wild look of excitement came into Harold's eyes. He dropped his lunch and was up on his f eet. Thru' the halls, over boxes, past the guards desk, out the door, and into the street he ran. After digging feverishly in his pocket for his keys - he leaped into his car. Then it struck him - "What am I running for? My name isn't Hindal, it's Harold Chalmersü!" Dave Gordon has decided that winter is here to stay, so5 much in need of a dependable means of transportation, he purchased a car. But, three days in a row, when he started out to work, his new automobile refused to budge. Later he found that the former owner of the car had driven it to Hoovers every day :or eleven years. Dave is now looking for someone who used to work at Argus and is now working at Hoovers who

will trade cars. Can anyone help him?? He is desperate. Because of the recent February thaw, Geo Conn is the sole owner of a huge navigable lake. He is inquiring if anyone has a rowboat for sale. His house is situated on two lots while the lake measures exactly two lots also.

Around The In-process Stock Room

Shirley Miller is back to work again after her recent appendectomy. Glad to see you around again Shirley. LaVere Austin was seen passing out cigars around the 7th. Congratulations Vern. We hear the new baby's name is Angela. An old face is seen in a new place. Harold Walz is dividing his time between the Receiving Room and supervising the In-Process Stock Room. Congratulations on your promotion Harold. Francis (Joe) Wright recently celebrated his birthday at the Moose Lodge in Jackson, with several of his Argus friends. Have you noticed the new watch he is sporting? It's a gift f rom his better half, Genevieve. Daniel Baker is the new fellow working around these parts. Hope he likes it with us.

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Basketball

Basketbal] Basketball season is on the i most of the teams have cor more or less successful season, for the Argus Team. At thi Argus is in third place with 4 4 losses. In their last two ga lost on overtime decisión t 34 to 32, and Lo the University igan Hospital Five 20 to 18. I handicapped in both games Christ, stellar guard, was los

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■H& V; j rlie Makler a fond farewell. iector Haas, Stephen Piatle, Larry Dietle, Earl Dolaid Harvey Lentz. Burrrs 3'Hare is recovering nicely recent illness, She expects to o work very sbortly. Menna Findley became the

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Accounting

"It's coffee time" comes the clarión cali and all the gals in the Cost Corner rise as one and speed to the cafetería to partake of stimulating caffeine and conversation. New to the group is Betty Cook, wife of a struggling young law student, who has taken over the bookkeeping machine. She claims she's not sure yet that the monstrous machine hasn't taken her over. Betty replaces Sue Single ton, also wife of a law student, whom we were all sorry to see leave. News of ex-Argus-ers we picked up around the coffee table is that Grace Langstaff is now the mother of a little girl, and that Eleanor Ramsay took time out from her extensive travels to announce her engagement to a lucky local man. We hear that Mary Jane is looking hopefully for an apartment; Ginny can't find time to go to bed at night; Jan is quite nervous about becoming an aunt or an uncle - or maybe both, 'cause her sister is expecting twins; Merlene is making great strides with her knitting; Will's indomitable spirit refuses to give up bowling even though it's killing him; and that Madelaine has many fascinating neighbors down in Trailer Town. There seems to be a rather unanimous feeling that week-ends are definitely the best part of the week and should come more often. Not that we don't love our invoices, accounts, and standards, but rather we love leisure more.

Lights Out

Jimmy Barker has a futuristic model Buick - sans fenders, bizzare spiral bumpers and all-over hot-red design; it seems to be definitely something of another World. Before it had its face lifted it was just like any other Buick. AND it ran. Last month sometime Jimmy and two passengers, Mac McCoy and Homer Hilton hit a patch of icy pavement and in no time at all were neatly pressed against a nearby telephone póle. Everybody is fine now so the humor of this Keystone Cops episode is the latest talk. After the lights went out on Wayne Road, the three men found

themselves in unfamiliar settings .... Mr. Hilton and Mr. McCoy in Eloise Hospital and Jimmy Barker in the Wayne County Jail. In no time at all Jimmy had everything cleared up at the Jail, that is. But no one would believe the other two. "Come and get us - we're in Eloise" brought nothing but laughs. For Jimmy's sake, we hope the Buick will soon be out of the hospital too. With the warm days of Spring close at hand, we understand Jimmy will purchase the latest in roller skates. The snow will be cleared and the sidewalks clean and it should be a nice coast down Williams Street.

Maintenance

Ernest Tomford and William Hitchingham have been added to the Maintenance staff. Their duties will be performed at our Chelsea plant. We hope our newcomers will like being with us as much as we like having them.

Fourth Floor Facts

In the Spring a young man's fancy, and our Jim Devlin is no exception. In fact no one was ever quite so fancy as Jim is in his new argyles. Have you heard them? They are red, green purple, blue and yellow, and were knitted for him by Ruth Adams. It may well be that these very socks have inspired him to play winning cribbage. To date he is at the top, with Babe Peterson second. Torn FitzGerald is back after a serious operation and is almost his old self. We are very glad that he made such a good recóvery. How happy we are to have Coddie Lowery back in the fold. We all missed her cheerful smile. Mei Ecarius, alias the Frisco Kid, is our new Argus Recreation Club representative. We expect great things. Edna Frederickson's new baby has arrived and is exactly what the Fredricksons ordered : a little son to go with the little daughter they already have. Jim Finan left us last week to take a job in Detroit.

Argo-neophyte

I am number 1693 and since February 23, 1948 have been answering Line 339 and saying: "Advertising Office!" in my clearest, and most pleasant voice. On the other end of the line the voice says : "Becky?" with a rising inflection and a somewhat perplexed tone. And then I say, "No, this is Sally Fors. just a moment and I'll cali Becky" or I am even more efficiënt and say "You may reach Becky on Line 338." If you have ever been the voice-on-the-other-end, and even if you haven't, this is to explain that I am a new member of the Advertising Department. By the time this issue reaches you I know that I will have partially mastered the files here in our office; located the pencil sharpner, memorized my way to and f rom the Cafetería; learned to balance a hot coffee cup (and walk at the same time!) AND especially learned to keep the Helens, Margarets, Bettys, Bills, Walters, and Richards straight in my mind. I like the energetic activity in our

partment ! I like the be-bop and Nelson I Eddy floating down from my ceiling during the day ! So if you are a Dorothy and I have, been calling you "Virginia" or a William and I have been saying "Good Morning, Dick" to your face, please come down some day and we'll shake hands and. start all over. With all the patiënt in-, straction I am being given I soon hope. to be good Argus material.

The Hello Girls

Evelyn Loy and Ruth Kalmbach' are the girls you constantly hear but' se klom see. Although these two per-l sonalities aré hidden most of the timel behind a buzzing switchboard, they do come out of hibernation at times. Since Ruth's trip to the altar last summer, she spends the greater share of her time planning a future home for her and Bob. If you are redecorating and are stuck for ideas, you might ask her to give you a few suggestions. Evelyn recently became an Aunt for the second time a few months ago when her sister Louise presented her with a little nephew. Louise, former switchboard supervisor, and husband Stuart Gerrard have moved into their new home. Their f our year old daughter Sue and four month old Jimmie needed more space in which to grow.

Personnel Personals

Birthdays arrive relentlessly, and we grow older in years but never in heart. We celebrated the birthdays of Beverly Bullis and Vi Tyler last Wednesday with a dinner party at Francés Watterworth's. The food, which we ate with healthy young appetites, was delicious, and the games we played were suitable for twelve year olds. We had fun. The men of our department, and the husbands, had a party of their own, independent of us women, at Bev's hoi' y Mr. Reid cooked a gigantic kettle of' j famous spaghetti, and there wasn't sü much as a shred of it left. The dessert, provided by Bev, disappeared, too. Betty Steffy and her husband have gone back to school for some more book learning. George is going full time and Betty on Saturdays. Bev's Russ is also a student again. Roy B. has a luxurious new Ford. It's red!

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