Sylvania Products Available To Employees

On this page is a list of radio and televisión models made by Sylvania Electric Products Inc. which are available to Argus employees. The prices listed are employee prices. Further information may be obtained in the Personnel Services Office, second f loor, Plant I.

You Asked Andy

Two questions in the box this month. YouTre making my job awfully easy! One of the letters asked the following questions concerning Argus operations after our joining with Sylvania. (1) Will we still have the Independence Lake A rea? (2) Will we have our vacation in July as we have in the past? and (3) What about our Christmas Parties for the children? Since the letter was addressed to Mr. Lewis, I went straight to him for the information. Mr. Lewis pointed out that there would be no changes in our fringe benefit schedule except those which have already been mentioned, namely the adopting of the Sylvania Savings and Retirement Plan and the Sylvania group insurance plan, for which the Company will pay the total premium costs. As far as the lake is concerned, it is operated by the Argus Recreation Club and there is no anticipated change in the operation of this club. Vacations will continue to be scheduled in the latter part of July as in the past. An annual plant shutdown is intended and the same vacation schedules as we presently have will continue next year. It is also planned to continue the annual ChildrenTs Christmas Party. In f act, it is scheduled this year to be Saturday, December 15. It will be held at the Michigan Theatre, just as it has in the past. Argus Cafetería ftWhy doesn't the Recreation Club take over the Cafeteria, hire a manager, chef and help? It could be run and the profits go to the club. They would clear above what it costs for help and maintaining and could make good coffee for 8 cents a cup. Even coffee alone at 8 cents, with probably 1,000 people buying it three times a day would be quite a profit, since the company supplies the Cafeteria with everything. I talked with Torn Spitier about this one and this is what he told me. At one time the Recreation Club did run the Plant Cafeteria. It did not prove to be a satisfactory arrangement either from the employee or the Company standpoint. It was decided at that time that we would hire a caterer to do the job and that is the way it is being handled at the present time. As far as the quality of the food is concerned, and especially the coffee, this has no bearing on who operates the Cafeteria. As you probably would guess, there are many opinions about the quality of coffee and how it should be made. I am sure that not everybody would be pleased with how the coffee was made regardless of how weak or how strong it was. I guess about the only thing we can hope for in this case is to please a majority. Concerning the profits from the Cafeteria, the increased costs have reduced that below the minimum. That is the reason it was necessary to raise the price of coffee recently and also make some other economy moves. Contrary to general opinión, the average Argus employee does not buy three cups of coffee a day. In fact, the average is closer to one cup a day.

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Members Of 1957 Sylvania Line

Included in the new 1957 line of Sylvania televisión, radio and high fidelity sets are the models shown her e. Above is one of the two portable TV sets introduced for the first time this year. Below is a portable hi-fi unit, also one of two hi-fi portables being sold for the first time this year. These sets, as well as all other models in the new line, will be available to Argus employees.

About The Cover

Eddie Girvan contributed the cover photo, depicting typical Hallowe'en goings-on at the Girvan front door.

Argus Cameras Go 'on Location' To Yellowstone And Williamsburg

Sales promotion movies have proved to be a sound investment by the consume r products industry in recent years. In consideration of this valué, Argus has already produced one such film, entitled, "Fine Cameras," which most Argus employees have seen and enjoyed. In addition to Argus employees, close to three quarters of a million other persons have seen the film through showings at schools, civic organizations, fraternal clubs and other similar groups. Two brand new sales promotion films are in their final production stages and should be completed in the near future. While they are sales promotion films, they are of a vastly different nature than our "Fine Cameras" movie. Will Rogers, Jr. , the well-known entertainment personality, appears in and narrates the first film. The subject is a family group of f our who are enjoying their vacation in the beautiful surroundings of Yellowstone National Park. To record the scenic wonders, for future viewing and reminiscing, Dad employs his Argus C-44 camera, while Sister captures the thrills with her C-3. Mom and Sonny do their part by lending themselves as subjects for some of the shots. The point, of course, is that vacation photography is easy, enjoyable, and worthwhile in terms of results.

Williamsburg, Virginia serves as the site of the second film. It too depicts a family enjoying their vacation at a favorite sightseeing location. This film, which is narrated by radio and TV announcer Cari King, concerns the ease with which a precisión camera may be used. The

C-44 is used with all three lenses- wide angle, telephoto, and the regular 50 millimeter lens. The C-3 is also used with its interchangeable lenses, as are other Argus products, including the L-44 exposure meter, the variable power viewfinder and the automatic projector. Rob Wilson of the Sales Department served as Argus technical advisor on both films and appears in the Yellowstone film. He explains that while the two are separate in location and story, they will appear on the same reel, which will provide approximately one-half hour of viewing time. (See more photos on next page . )

Argus Cameras Go 'on Location' To Yellowstone And Williamsburg

On the Williamsburg Scène

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Twenty-six Celebrate Anniversaries

NOT PICTURED: Rhea McLaughlin Accounting 20 years

Carriage Trade

David Michael Freckelton, son of Cari, Service, was born June 22. He weighed in at 7 lbs. , 2 oz. Charles Tighe's (Screw Machine, Nights) daughter Cynthia Lou was born August 2. She weighed 6 lbs. , 7 oz.

A son, Cari Allen, was born August 9 to Evelyn Faircloth, Machine Shop (Nights). Cari weighed in at 7 lbs. , 12 oz.

Lynne Marie Stuart, new daughter of Alan Stuart of our Canadian office, was born August 31. She weighed in at 9 lbs. , 4 oz. The photo above was taken when Lynne was 45 minutes oíd. Ed Waggonerfs (Engineering) daughter Cherie Nanette was born September 1, weighing 7 lbs. , 14 oz. Cherie has three sisters, Sharron, 13; Michele Suzanne, 4; and Jene Marie, 2.

A daughter, Margaret Ann, was born to Don Haworth, Maintenance, on September 7. Margaret Ann weighed in at 6 lbs. , 1 oz. Ted Little, formerly of Sales, has a daughter Virginia Scott, born September 27, weighing 7 lbs., 7 oz. Thefourth additionto Paul McCoy's (Suggestion Plan Office) family was a son, Mark Philip. He was born October 18 and weighed 9 lbs., 3 oz. He has one brother and three sisters.

Bob Gramprie, Engineering, has a daughter, Linda Diane. She weighed in at 7 lbs., 13 oz. on October 24.

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Wedding Bells

Eugene Pieske, Grinding; was married September 15 to Clara Campbell of Portage Lake. The wedding took place at the Bethlehem Reformed and Evangelical Church. Official photographer at the wedding was Eddie Sayer, who took the photo shown above.

Florence Russell, Camera Assembly, was wed September 22 to Edward Brownlee of Detroit. The candlelight ceremony took place in the Grosse Pointe Baptist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Merrell (Ralph works in Service) were attendants at the wedding. Co-workers in Camera Assembly presented a wedding gift of silver serving pieces to Florence bef ore she left Argus. (See photo below. )

Kiddie Korner

20 Years

Lament Of A Camera

I am an Argus "Seventy-Five"- The unhappiest camera that was ever alive. Let me teil you my tale of woe, And you'll sympathize with me, I know. It was in Ann Arbor, Michigan, I was born ín those days I wasn't quite so forlorn. I was shiny and new and in lovely condition. In the camera field I held a good position. I was happy and maybe a trifle smug With my master, whose name was Mr. Shugg. He owned a big clean bright drug store. But alas! FU see dear Mr. Shugg no more. But back to my story. One sunny day I sat on my shelf in my usual way And I watched through my lens the people stroll by, Then a woman entering caught my glass eye. What a horrible sight! Her hair was so frizzy And her face so lopsided it made me half dizzy. She wore a red coat and a bright purple dress And green shoes (to match?). My gosh, what a mess! She shuffled along and stopped near my shelf. She kept staring at me, and I though to myself, "She sure is a sight! "-not giving a thought To the notion that any time I might be bought And this one could do it. Yes, sure enough, When my master walked up, she said with a snuff, 'T want a camera. " Down Mr. Shugg brought me For her scrutiny. And the old battleaxe bought me. A big tear rolled down my shutter that day As Mr. Shugg wrapped me and sent me away. My new owner, as soon as she reached her house, Phoned a friend of hers, a Mrs. Hermione Grouse. This is Ruth. "Come see what I bought!" she squealed. At the sound of her voice my film almost congealed. Mrs. Grouse arrived within a half hour. Her face would have turned the sweetest cream sour. Well, they played with me all of that long afternoon, Till I thought, MTheyfll break me if they donTt stop it soon. " They pointed me at each other by turn And they toothily grinned while I did a slow burn. At last they were done. Ruth sent my film out For developing. Meantime, I just lay about And rested my shutter. Finally one day My mistress, Ruth, phoned her dear friend to say, "The pictures are here. TheyTre terribly bad. "That camera's the worst one I ever had! "Fve a good mind to take it back to the store, "And ask for my money back. And, furthermore, 'T don't look like what those pictures show. "There's something wrong with that camera, I know!" But my mistress did not take me back to the store. Instead she tossed me in a dark cluttered drawer. And here I've been for nigh unto a year And here Fll stay forever, I fear. It's all because I cannot teil a lie That I've been forced to teil the world goodbye. My lens is heavy with unshed tears For all of my many wasted years. There should be special cameras for folks like Ruth That could lie a little - or varnish the truth!

Sports Review

After the first five weeks of bowling, the team known as the "Pin Poppers, " captained by Bruce Fraser, has claimed first place by winning fifteen out of a possible twenty points. Other members of this hot team are Torn Trumbull, Bob Barsantee, Jr. , Don Hinz and Raymond Buss. In second place and only one point behind the front running nPin Poppers, " are the "Hi Liters, " captained by Ron Arnst, with 14-6 record. Al Nowall, a member of the "Hi LoM team, has rolled the highest single game to date with a striking 246. Jim Fraser has put together games of 211-191-214 for the highest three-game series of 616. All scores reported are actual pin f all. Although the 'Thirsty Five" team has two ver y fine bowlers in Max Putman and John Shattuck, they still miss their dependable anchorman, Les Schwanbeck. Your teams, and the entire league, hope to see you back in action soon, Les. The honor roll will consist of bowlers who bowl games as follows: Men - 230 or higher Women - 190 or higher The standings so far this vear:

Women's Bowling League High single game - Mary Jane Rutledge 194 High three game - June Osborne 469 High team game - Shutter Bugs 741 Standings so f ar this year:

Night Shift Bowling Standings so f ar this year:

BOWLING HONOR ROLL

Women Golfers End Season With Banquet At Town Club

The Women's Golf League wound up this yearTs season on September 13 with a dinner at the Town Club. The titles of Professional Golfer, Amateur Golfer and Sunday Golfer were awarded at the dinner. Professional Golfer was Liz Clapham; Amateur Golfer, Dick Leggett's wife Ann; and Sunday Golfer, Rachael Rodriguez. The girls received very nice prizes in addition to their titles. Officers for next year's season were elected. They are: President, Marge Brinkerhof f (Jim's wife); Secretary, Rachael Rodriguez; Treasurer, Jan Moore (Roy's wife); and Golf Chairman, Terry Courtright (Bill's wife).

Halloween Party

October 20 was the date of the Argus teen-agers Halloween costume party. Photos below were taken by Dick Leggett.

Argus Eyes

Published monthly for the employees of Argus Cameras, Inc. and their families. Editor - Millie Haynie REPORTERS: Machine Shop - DOROTHY LIXEY, Camera Assembly - RUTH O' HARE, Purchasing - BETTY FORSYTH, Lens Processing - BETTY SHATTUCK, Maintenance - EMIL JOHNSON, Optical Assembly-Inspection, JEAN FITZGERALD, Engineering - JIM MELDRUM, Standards - VIRGINIA BIRNEY, Production Planning - PATT DUCHARME, Tool Room - BILL FIKE, Shipping - HILDA WHITE, Accounting - BEULAH NEWMAN, Service - TOM KENTES, Suggestion Office - ART PARKER, Jr. , Govt. Opt. Assembly - THRESSEL CONLEY, Sales - IRMA THIBODEAU, State Street Warehouse - LIZ CLAPHAM, Paint Shop - RON ARNST, Night Shift - ART SELENT and LEO WIEDERHOFT. Feature writers: Robert Lewis, Andy Argus, Don Crump, Art Parker, Jr. Photoprinting: Jan Gala

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Five Employees Win Sylvania Products At Company Dinner

NOT PICTURED The fifth winner was Wilmot Gray, Sales, who also won a Sylvania table model radio.

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