argus eyesVol. 2—No. 8 ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN June, 1944

"LET EACH OF US TAKE UNTO HIMSELF A BEAM AND LETUS BUILD THEREIN A PLACE WHERE WE MAY DWELL"

And so we progress. . . . Two important steps initiated early this year arevisible signs of our advance. The adoption of the name "Argus, Incorporated"has united our Company name with the product which has become world famous—the Argus camera, and the production experience of which was the keystoneof our preparedness when we had to meet urgent demands for our armed servicesin the production of vital war materials. The challenge that came with the war.

and which we so ably met, stimulated us to renewed production and developedskill which will be put to the fullest possible use in the days after Victory. Inbuilding an extensive addition to our Plant which will be used by the Engineer-ing department, we have increased our stature by not only giving us muchneeded space, but by also creating elbow room for further development. It isthen with renewed enthusiasm we look to the future in this place where we maydwell . . . in peace.

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argus eyesThis paper is an employees' publica-

tion. Its aims are:

1. To present news of individualsthroughout the two plants.

2. To keep former employees now inthe service informed as to what isgoing on at Argus, Incorporated.

3. To present up-to-date informationon all problems vital to employeeswhich the war has brought about.

4. To give all employees an opportunityto express themselves.

No items will be used which will tendto ridicule or embarrass anyone. Humorand good-natured fun, however, are al-ways acceptable.

EDITORIAL STAFF

Editor t Chas. A. BarkerAssistant Editor Frances GilbertSports Harold PetersonCirculation Naomi KnightPhotography Richard Bills

The Representatives of each Depart-ment are responsible that the news ofthese Departments reach the desk of theEditor in the Advertising Department,Plant 1.

Printed in U. S. A.

The Argus Flyers,Incorporated

A new flying club has been organizedat Argus—"The Argus Flyers, Incorpo-rated." A meeting was held early inMay, at which time the club was organ-ized and a Board of Directors waselected. Robert Isaacson, Jan Van denBroek and Vern Heck were elected tothe Board of Directors. Members are asfollows:

Vern HeckCharles ColeJan Van den BroekConrad GanzhornTheodore TirbFrederick BelserJames D. Nutt

Donald HanawaltElmer PfisterEdwin HamiltonJack DannerBruce GoulderJames DevlinRobert Isaacson

The club will be flying from the AnnArbor Airport.

A gossip is a person with a keen senseof rumor.

FIFTH WAR LOAN

Jtaitn

As President of the Argus Recreation Club, I have beenasked to say a few words about the 5th War Loan Drive.

I could have my picture taken waving the flag or Icould give you about a column of very dramatic phrases, butI don't feel that is necessary. The Argus group is an in-telligent group. You read the newspapers and understand theimportance of the Drive.

You must, by this time, realize that you are the onesto gain by buying bonds - greater security, a nice "nest-egg," a more stable country, better control of prices and,of course, the opportunity of supplying the weapons forVictory.

You are not asked to "give" except to give yourself abreak. So let's pitch in and set an example that we can beproud of.

EDDIE GIRVAN,President,Argus Recreation Club.

• SUGGESTION PLAN AWARD WINNERS •Dora Eugene has now won three

$25.00 War Bonds for her good sugges-tions. Her latest suggestion will savemany dollars on our camera lenses.Good work, Dora, keep it up!

Bill Penoyar won his award for animprovement on a Solenoid inspectionfixture, which has increased production.

Luella Bafs now has won two $25.00War Bonds. The second Bond wasawarded for an improvement she sug-gested on an arbor press fixture. Thisimprovement showed a saving of 20.0minutes per hundred pieces and alsoreduces our breakage of expensivebroaches.

Arthur Gersller won his $25.00 WarBond on an improvement to an inspec-

tion fixture, which shows a saving of16.0 minutes per hundred pieces.

Doris Layer also is a two-time winner,and her last winning suggestion will in-crease our disposing of rejects in a moreorderly and efficient manner.

Robert Sution is now leading our listof Suggestion Plan winners. His totalnow is four. They are: (1) Saving of ex-pendable copper wire, (2) Reducing re-jects of our MP-28BA, which also in-creases the operator's production, and(3) reducing scrap of toggle switches onour MP-28BA through the use of a lock-ing nut. Keep it up, Bob, and stay ontop!

Sid Weiner also has won two WarBonds. The first being a new method of

spot welding our IE-139 Meter Box,which showed a saving of 69.0 minutesper hundred pieces. His second winningsuggestion was to combine two opera-tions into one. The result showed a sav-ing of 66.0 minutes per hundred pieceson two parts.

Plant 2 Suggestion Award Winnerswere Hubert Krasny, Henry Chris-iopherson and Arthur Oakes. Mr.Krasny, Dept. 30, Machine Shop, turnedin a suggestion which eliminated fouroperations on a part he makes on theturret lathe. He sketched a form tool,which was made up in the toolroom andinstalled on his machine. The form tooldoes the four operations in one, andconsequently increases production.

Henry Chrislopherson, Dept. 36, sug-gested an adjustable iron clamp underthe swinging arm of his polishing ma-chine to prevent the breakage of lensescaused by the arm on the machine com-ing off and striking the blocked lenses.The iron clamp stops the arm fromreaching the lenses, thus eliminating an-other cause of scrap.

Arthur Oakes, Dept. 30, Machine Shop,suggested an automatic trip to bemounted on the turret lathe he operatesfor threading the end of a casting. Theold method made it necessary for him touse his own judgment in completingthe operation. The automatic trip re-lieves him of the responsibility and con-verts it to a mechanical operation, thusincreasing the production on the part.

Henry Christopherson Bill Penoyar Arthur Oakes Doris Layer Arthur Gerstler

J u n e , 1944 A R G U S E Y E S f o r V i c t o r y P a g e 3

JIM NORRIS COMES TO ARGUS

This is Jim Norris. He used to be aninsurance broker, wan'.ed to be in war work.Bud Davis and Jerry Buhman suggestedArgus. Jim came in and talked to our In-terviewer, filled out an application formand then Jim and Interviewer talked somemore.

Head of Payroll came in at request ofInterviewer, decided Jim would be an assetto his department and hired him. Theytalked for a while. ( I t takes quiie a lot oftalk.)

Interviewer and Jim stopped at Secre-tary's desk to settle details of draft classi-fication. Secretary is very technical aboutthis.

Jim and Interviewer then went over tothe Paymaster's desk to acquire badge,clock number and time card. Insurance andBond Clerk was anxious to know whetherJim would be on her list of subscribers.(Everybody liked Jim.)

Employe Counsellor met Jim and toldhim about the rules and policies of theCompany. Interviewer had previously toldhim about the Profit Sharing Plan. Washe impressed!

Employe Paymaster took him out to timeclock and showed him how to punch in andcut. If Jim hadn't he might have workedindefinitely without getling any salary.

Employe Counsellor left him with FirstAid Nurse, who signed him up for a physicaland told him to be sure and drop in anytime he had a headache, sore throat or felta cold coming on.

Next morning, when he came to work,everyone was expecting him. He knew ex-actly where to go and a week later you'dhave thought he'd been here always. Herehe is—been here always!

•

SPECIAL NOTICE

•May 16, 1944.

In accordance with our plan of publishing com-

pany policies in Argus Eyes, we are printing here the

Vacation Policy, so that everyone will understand

just how his vacation is figured.

We particularly want to mention the fact that

we feel very keenly about the differences in hourly

and salary vacation plans. When we established the

hourly vacation plan last summer, we requested the

War Labor Board to approve the same plan for both

hourly and salaried workers. They changed our plan

substantially, however, and prevented us from offer-

ing a uniform plan for both hourly and salary

workers. We cannot change the War Labor Board's

ruling, but we do want everyone to understand why

the plans are different.

ROBERT D. HOWSE, President.

•

VACATION POLICYAs a part of our policy to make this a

good place to work, the company hasestablished the following vacation policyfor all regular employes:

Hourly Employes: (Approved by NWLB7/19/43)

All hourly workers of one throughfour years of seniority as of June 1receive 40 hours' vacation pay.

All hourly workers of five years'seniority or over, as of June 1, receive80 hours' vacation pay.

Salaried Employes: (Established for anumber of years)

All salaried workers of one year'sseniority as of June 1 receive twoweeks' vacation pay. (Based on 40-hour work week.)Those employed since June 1 of lastyear shall receive one day's vacationfor each complete month of service,not to exceed two weeks.

Vacation pay for salaried employes iscomputed as of the date the vacationis taken.

General:

All vacation pay is based on a 40-hourwork week or fraction thereof.

Each department head, in conjunctionwith the Plant Superintendent, willarrange a schedule among the em-ployes of the department so that thework can be carried on with the leastpossible interruption. Time of vaca-tion must be completely at the discre-tion of management because of thewar production schedules which mustbe met.

The employes who have vacation al-lowed must take the time off for theneeded rest and relaxation. No em-ploye will be permitted to work theirvacation period and be paid double,unless their presence is absolutelynecessary for the war effort and isokeyed in writing by the department.Your company believes this vacationpolicy is a permanent one and will doits part to keep it so. Yet conditionsunder which we are living today maymake it necessary to change it for thegood of everyone. Therefore, when in

the opinion of the Board of Directorsand the Management the condition ofthe company is such that the paymentof this vacation money on the abovebasis would jeopardize the future ofthe company, the Directors will usetheir best judgment in changing thisset-up to one that is fair and equitableto all under the conditions at thattime.

Employes must take their vacationsby not later than June 1 of the fol-lowing year. Vacation time is notcumulative from year to year.

Upon termination of employment, anemploye shall receive compensationfor unused vacation to which he isentitled, according to the provisionsof this policy. This means that thoseemployes who leave before June 1 arenot entitled to this year's vacation.Those leaving after June 1 will becompensated for this year's vacationbecause the whole vacation plan isbased on the June 1 date.

No part-time employes are eligible forvacation.

Instructions FollowedMan Instructor: "I am putting this

rivet in the correct position; when I nodmy head, hit it real hard with yourhammer." She did. He woke up thenext day in the hospital.

"Yes, Miss, golf is easy. All you do issmack the pill, then walk."

Lillian G.: "How interesting? Justlike some auto rides I've been on."

Blood plasma has saved manylives in our present war, and withthe coming invasion, the Red Crosswill need even more.

Any employee who would like tobe a blood donor may fill in a reg-istration blank, which is availablein the First Aid Room of bothPlants.

If there are any questions youwould like to have answered, feelfree to come in and talk with yourNurses.

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B y H. J. R.

"RED"

Myron Edward ConwaySmall, peppery, red-headed Irishman, head of Stock Room and Salvage.

Plant 1. Born in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, in 1893. Other memorable events ofthat year: Opening of the Columbian Exposition, or World's Fair, Chicago. It isnot true that he was exhibited at the Fair in the Fall of the same year. Has beenintermittently associated with this Company since 1929. Previous to this, workedas assembly room foreman at the Lullaby Furniture Company, Stevens Point.Wisconsin. Served thirty-seven months, twelve days as a bugler in World War I.Was stationed at Eastley and Southampton, England. Reactions of the inhabitantsof these cities have not been ascertained up to the time of going to press. Stoutlyaffirms that he turned in his bugle to the War Department and that he doesn't useit to herald himself in and out Plant 1. Denies that the sounds he makes in Plant 1are closely associated with bugling. Has been married twenty-five years, lives at825 South Main. His wife, Mrs. Beulah Conway, works in Optical Assembly,Plant 2. States his favorite pastime is matching for dollar bills, and claims he hasmade $3,482.00 this way. Surveys in Plants 1 and 2 substantiate this. Swearsemphatically that he likes root beer and pepsicola. Swears emphatically. Favor-ite quotations: (A), (B) and (C). "???***!!!"

Dept. 17-R NewsThis is the time of the year when most

roller skates are seeing action. Has any-one a pair to spare? Ed Nimke surelyneeds them badly with the RC line start-ing up. We are afraid the soles on hisshoes are worn thru already or perhapssomeone could give a shoe stamp for aworthy cause.

Mary Watson is busy this week enter-taining WAC Corp. Bernadine Wheeler.Bernadine is home on leave from FortWilliams, Maine. Her home was inChelsea before entering the service.

What was it that said, "Bubbles aremade from soap and water",

Paul Eugene said he wasn't aroundMichigan when there were Indians.Nevertheless, he was nearly scalped lastweek. Ask him about it.

After holding the lucky ticket on thelace tablecloth raffled off in the RestRoom, Marian Poquette has a new nick-name—"Lucky Poquette." Lucky saysthanks to all who donated on it.

Mary Dobransky has a three weeks'leave of absence. But we are afraidMary isn't having very much rest.Mary's mother has had an operation andis back home from the hospital. We allwish Mary's mother a speedy recovery.Also, Brother Joie was home on fur-lough, and Boy Friend Pvt. Floyd Nel-son, from South Carolina, is home onleave. Boy, Mary, you surely have beenbusy. Hurry back to the Dials, they arecalling.

Does anyone need some novel enter-tainment for their parties, Anyone inthe Dept. can vouch for three charmingladies. Joy Hartman, Mary Tucker andMary Watson sure can do all kinds ofacrobatics, adagio, or what have you.They will slayc you in five minutes.You're O. K., girls!

Marion Poquette entertained the girlsof the department at her home Friday,May 12. The occasion was a housewarming party in honor of her newhome. We had a wonderful time, as wealways do at Marion's parties.

Diplomacy is the art of letting some-one else have your way.

Here and There WithMaterial Control

Material Control, Cost Accounting andPersonnel departments picnicked out atMr. Hiscock's cottage the evening ofMay 26th.

It was an informal affair and washeld in Les Schwanbeck's honor who isleaving for the Navy. It was very muchof a surprise for Les, who didn't havethe least suspicion, as he helped to planthe picnic and also made the arrange-ments. He was presented with a Navyduffle bag fitted with toilet articles, ashoe shine kit, utility apron and a moneybelt with some petty cash.

Some of the employees were accom-panied by their husbands and otherswere accompanied by their wives.Among them were: Mrs. J. Clemens,Mrs. R. Ward, Mrs. R. Hiscock, Mrs.Schwanbeck, Mrs. R. Warren, Mr. C.Wight, Mrs. J. Covey and Mr. and Mrs.E. Schuman.

The youngest guest was Sally AnnWard, 3V2 months old, daughter of Mr.and Mrs. R. Ward.

A sumptuous meal was spread out, thesight of which made everyone's mouthwater. It included potato and tuna fishsalads, deviled eggs, pickles, olives,radishes and potato chips and also plentyof piping hot, freshly roasted hot dogsprepared by our chief cook, Mr. His-cock.

After the meal everyone participatedin some of the games which werestarted, such as: baseball, horse-shoepitching, croquet and also bridge. Therewere even a few in the crowd who werebrave enough to go swimming. Maybeit was to get away from the mosquitoes.Others, on the other hand, sang old andnew tunes, accompanied by Mr. Schu-man and his accordion.

Everyone had an enjoyable time thatevening and if there were any soremuscles the n*»ct morning, it probablywas overlooked, for it was really worththe time and the effort spent in givingour friend Les a grand send-off for theNavy.

Dept. 28 NewsThe department had two birthdays

since the last Argus Eyes. LauraEgeler's was April 27 and MarjorieYoung's was May 15. We wanted Mar-jorie to try her gift on, but she was toobashful.

If your hat gets blown off as you passRaw Inspection, it won't be the wind.It will be Marjorie Parke sneezing. Any-one know a sure cure for hay fever?

We are happy to have Gert Haineswith us. Most everyone knows her hus-band, who is in the Service. Paul usedto work in the stock room. Hope youenjoy being with us, Gert.

Did you see Doris Layer with her up-sweep hair-do? Wasn't it stunning?Laura and Marjorie Parke tried it, too,but the weather got cool, so down itcame.

The girls got a chance to see one ofthe cocker spaniels that Amanda Alberraises. Doris got one for her mother forMother's Day and had it brought in sowe could see it. He was so cute wewould like to have kept him for a mas-cot.

Ann Letsis is on a long leave. Hopeshe gets all rested up.

Mary Temple gets all kinds of advicefrom the girls. She is going to be mar-ried in June. Wonder if she is still asanxious to tie the knot as she was be-fore she got all this good advice.

Leola Stoner, Nina Walterhouse, MaryTemple and Laura Egeler went on aspree one night. They had dinner to-gether, took in a movie and finished upthe evening with a few cold ones. Tryit some time, girls, it breaks up themonotony of a routine life.

Our congratulations to Mr. and Mrs.Ralph Flick on their marriage. Ralphused to work in our department.

Cards of ThanksMy sincere and grateful thanks to

each and everyone of you who were sogenerous in presenting me with such alovely table and silver cup. I was simplydelighted and can't tell you how muchI appreciate your kindness and thought-fulness.

Sincere regards,Muriel Bradley.

I wish to express my family's deepappreciation foor the flowers which theArgus Club sent as an expression ofsympathy for the loss of our mother.

Maurice F. Doll.

Waitress (looking at nickel tip left bythe close guest): "What ya trying to do,seduce me?"

He that falls in love with himself willhave no rivals.

Another Gold StarAdded to Our

Service RecordSgt. Jack W. Henlz, 23, son of

Mr. and Mrs. Max R. Heniz, of836 S. Main St., was killed in ac-tion March 19, 1944. in the NorthAfrican area, according to officialword received from the war de-partment by his parents.

According to the official notice,the report was received from theGerman government through theInternational Red Cross.

Sgt. Hentz was a second engineerand aerial gunner with the ArmyAir Force. He was believed tohave been overseas since Feb-ruary.

He enlisted December 29, 1941.His stations in this country in-cluded Fort Custer, Jefferson Bar-racks, Mo., Keisler Field, Miss.,where he was graduated from theB-24 Liberator Bomber MechanicsSchool, Alamordo, N. M., and Har-lington, Texas, where he attendedgunnery school. Prior to his en-listment. Jack worked in Depi. 34of the Optical Division.

Dept. 24 NewsFlorence Schwemmin is wearing a big

smile these days, seeing she is the proudowner of a riding horse. People can hearFlorence saying Gidda Yap "Knight,"instead of "Ho Ho, Silver." Her bigproblem is finding a gentleman to helpher on the horse or will someone donatea step ladder? He's a beauty, Flossie.

Margie Warner is planning on a tripto North Carolina, June 2nd, to see 2ndLt. Lloyd Steeb. Is it just a visit, Marge?

Bennie Kearney was really surprisedon May 19th with a birthday party.Bennie found out she could miss a lot,as the party was planned right underher nose. Many more surprises andhappy birthdays, Bennie.

Something new has been added!Thelma Livesay is with us now. Herfirst day here she sat by the door so shecould get out in a hurry if she didn't likethe department, but now she knows usand can be found in the far corner ofthe department. Glad to have you withus, Thelma!

Kelly is doiong a fine job on the 5thBond drive. That's the spirit, Kelly!

"And how do you like your new radio,Scotty?"

Scotty S.: "Mon, it's good! But thewee light's hard tae read by."

Harry M.: "I miss the old cuspidorsince it's gone."

Peggy O.: "You missed it before, that'swhy it's gone."

Happy Trio

Nine-year-old Bruce at the left and six-year-old Richard (Dicky) at theright are the sons of Mr. and Mrs. Myron M. (Rocky) Rockman. The child inthe center is a neighborhood playmate. The husky, good-looking Rockmanyoungsters both attend Bach school. "Rocky" is manager of the Timekeepingand Payroll department.

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argus

The above pictures were taken at theCamera Club's Studio during a recentmeeting when the older members gaveinstruction in the use of the Argoflex tothe enthusiastic younger camera fansand club members.

Reading from top to bottom, first pic-ture, left to right: Maxine Wichman,Eddie Girvan, Helen Balhoff. Secondpicture, left to right: Jan VanDenBroek,Viola Curtis, Marie Nagel. Third, left toright: Alice Kerr, Helen Balhoff, JoeDianeiti.

The Camera Club would like to takethis opportunity to thank Tex Williamsfor the excellent job he did in gettingthe organization started. Unfortunately,Tex has found it necessary to resign asChairman, due to a change of circum-stances which result in his not beingable to give the Club the time requiredto do what he considers a good job.

At the May 11th meeting, Norm Hart-man was elected Chairman and the fol-lowing committees were appointed:

The Darkroom Committee: John Poe-ton, Erv. Domzal, Pat Abbott. Tex Wil-liams.

The Ways and Means Committee:Dick Wilson, Dick Kroll.

The Program Committee: Bill Paticn,Jan VanDen Broek, Vernon Peterson.

The Camera Club's darkroom is nowfinished and equipped with two enlarg-ers, trays, contact printers, film tanks,developing trays and a print dryer, andis at the disposal of all club membersand can be used by making arrange-ments with John Poeton.

The Company has made it possible forthe Club to use some cameras for in-

Her First Print

Marie Nagel, from Dept. 39, whois a Camera Club member, is veryproud of this first print she made.It is of her daughter, Margaret. Shehas an Argus A-3 camera and used35 mm. Plus X film.

Dept. 19-B NewsWe extend our sympathy to John

Kenne, who was called to Ohio on thedeath of his father.

Everyone will surely miss EffieWhisenhut and her Texas drawl. Wewish you luck, Effie, and hope you willreturn to "good old Argus" later on.

There are quite a few new faces inthis department. We welcome everyoneof you.

Julia War received a telephone callfrom her husband, Noble, one day lastweek. The reason he hasn't written isbecause he broke his collar bone. Noble,as you know, is stationed at CampCrowder, Mo. Julia says that his shoul-der is practically healed and he expectsto have all the tape off soon. Nobleteaches Judo and Jujitsu two hourseach day, and also drills the platoontwice a week. He finishes his BasicTraining June 17 and will then go intoSpecial Training. Julia expects himhome for a few days about the middleof August.

We extend our sympathy to LaureneClinton on the death of her mother.

Johnny Albertson did a pretty goodjob of being boss during John Kenne'srecent absence.

A birthday party was given for Mam-mie Fisher Monday, May 22, by her hostof friends of Plant 1. She was presentedwith a nice gift, and late in the after-noon a beautiful bouquet of carnationswas delivered to her. Cake was servedin the cafeteria.

Mrs. Fisher wishes to thank all thekind friends for the wonderful party andthe presents given her. She says itmakes her feel one year younger insteadof older.

We wish to congratulate Rita Trudeau,who was married May 20 at St. ThomasChurch. She will return to work aftera three-weeks' honeymoon. Loads ofluck and happiness, Rita.

The marriage bug must have bit Lor-raine Bothman. too. She returned towork one Monday morning a Mrs. Nor-man Gross. Congratulations. Lorraine,and lots of luck and happiness.

If a girl doesn't watch her figure, theboys won't.

structing new members in the properway of taking pictures. After a shortbusiness meeting on May 25th, the bal-ance of the program was spent takingpictures, and instructions. The newmembers are learning fast and in a shorttime will be making their own prints.

We believe, with the interest createdby the new members and those who jhave had a little training, we can bringthe Club up to a standard soon that willenable us to have a traveling exhibitand also exchange ideas with otherclubs.

EMPLOYE RATING PLANAll of us, every day, are being judged or "rated" by our

friends, fellow-workers, and our superiors. You "rate" others—and you form your opinion of them from your judgment.

There are a number of reasons why rating is important toyou in connection with your job. Your work rating affects you ina number of ways. It is an important factor in:

1. Promotion to a better job.2. Recognition of the progress you make in learning to do

your job well.

3. Job security if reduction in working force becomes neces-sary (this work rating is referred to as skill, efficient serv-ice, and ability on Page 19 of the Employe Manual).

Because your work rating is so important to you, we are estab-lishing a procedure of systematically rating employes once everythree months. This will give you the protection of a clear-cut workhistory record over a period of time. Without a systematic plan ofrating, snap judgments cannot help but occur.

Reproduced below is the form that has been adopted, aftercareful consideration and study.

Ratings will be held in confidence, as a part of your personnelrecord. If your foreman feels your record is outstanding, he'll giveyou a good "pat on the back"—and if it falls below normal, he willtell you how to improve your weak points. If you have any ques-tions about your progress, feel free to talk the matter over withyour foreman.

R. D. HOWSE, President.

KUPLOYB RA.TINO SHEET

Name

Job

Date

Department

Please oheok onei

Factor

Quality of work

Quantity of work

General attitude

Versatility

Above Avarago

SO

30

10

10

Average

16

16

6

6

Poor

0

0

0

0

To be filled in by Personnel Department!

Absenteeism(for last 3 months)

Tardiness(for last S months)

1 day or lass1Q

S timos or less10

1$ - 3 days5

4 - 6 times6

3o daysor more0

7 or moretimoa0

Total points

Is this employs suitably placedT

Remarkst

Foreman

What It Takes

The Program Committee is spendinga lot of time preparing programs thatwill be instructive and interesting. Anouting is being planned, but the date isnot set. More about this at the nextmeeting.

'What is the secret of success?" askedthe Sphinx.

'Pull," said the corkscrew.'Push," said the button.'Take pains," said the window. z z'Always keep cool," said the ice.'Keep your temper," said the drill.'Be up to date," said the calendar.'Never lose your head," said the barrel.'Make light of everything," said the fire.'Find a good thing and stick to it," said

the glue.'No absenteeism," said the Argusite.

Definition of marriage: When bushelsof kisses are reduced to little pecks.

"How is it you don't like the

'Oh, they're too biased."Herman: "What do you mean biased?"Darold: "It's bias this and bias that,

until I'm broke."

Herman:girls?"

Darold:

Once there was a oailor namedPRACTICE. He met a girl named PER-FECT.

"She's as pretty as a picture!""Yes, nice frame, too!"

Eloquent"Do you think the senator puts enough

fire into his speech?""My opinion is he did not put enough

of his speech into the fire."

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PLANT PROTECTIONThe Plant Protection guard force was organized on December 8, 1941, under the direction

of Mr. Earl Allmand and Byron Aldrich. By had just been released from active duty with theArmy of the United States and his several years' training in the Army and previous experi-ences with various Police and Fire Departments fully qualitned him for the job.

The first guard force comprised 22 men, whose prime duty was the protection of the*facilities and employees against fire, sabotage and all subversive acts against the Government.Each man is sworn into the Army of the United States as an Auxiliary Military Policemanand, while on duty, they are subject to military law and discipline. They receive training infire protection, use of firearms, how and where to watch for sabotage, and in all phases perti-nent to the job. In the event of an emergency concerning the protection of Government prop-erty, their authority supersedes any local or state law enforcement department.

Most of their training was given to them by Captain Aldrich and the Company enjoysthe distinction of having one of the best guard forces in this area. Captain Aldrich was re-

called to active duty and servedabout seven months in Englandand received thorough training inair raid work with the NationalFire Service of England. He wasagain released and returned toArgus, Incorporated, as Superin-tendent of Plant Protection andSafety.

The Company has indeed beenmost fortunate in that they havenot had any interruptions causedby fire or sabotage and full creditcan be given to the men on theguard force, who are on the jobtwenty-folr hours a day and sevendays a week.

Captain By Aldrich

Cornelius Fox—Sgt. Charles Dresschel

Cpl. Harry Letsis

Cpl. Lyle Baker—Chas. B. Burger

Virginia Buss—Harry Smith

Chas. Smith

General AccountingNews

Iva Covert is having a month's leaveof absence and is visiting her husbandin Denver, Colorado. Bill worked inBendix Dept. and is now with the AirCorps Ground Crew.

Mary Frances Womack has just re-turned from visiting her finance, who isstationed at Camp Lejeune, North Caro-lina, with the Marine Corps.

Guards"By" Aldrich and Sgt. Dreschel at-

tended a safety meeting in Detroit, May25 and 26, at the Book-Cadillac Hotel.We hope you learned a lot of things,boys.

Is it "Jeanne with the light brownhair?"—Guard Hearn?

Our gentleman farmer, Guard Bur-ger, is making hay while the sun shines.

You will hear from this departmentin the future.

Our Slogan—Let's Co-operate.

I see no evil,I hear no evil,I speak no evil,Boy, am I a sissy!

A good husband is one who feels inhis pockets every time he passes a mail-box.

Argus Eyes for Victory.Dear Friends:

Received the Argus Eyes yesterday,and it sure looked good to see some ofthe old gang again. I won't bother youwith a lot of stuff that you must hearevery day, but just wanted you to k nowthat the paper sure looked good. It's notCpl. Ward now—just plain Pvt. Thanksa lot for the paper and keep it coming.

By now,Pvt. Noble W. Ward.

Joe Pettit Edgar Fowler Gus Schmidt Paul Stotts (Truck Driver)Clarence Bross

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ARGUS, INCORPORATED

Fourth & William Streets

Ann Arbor, Michigan

TO ALL EMPLOYEES OF ARGUS:

CONGRATULATIONS ON A TREMENDOUS JOB WELL DONE. YOUR PRODUCTION

EFFORT ON TRANSMITTER RC-186 FOR MONTH OF MAY CONSTITUTES ONE

OF FINEST PERFORMANCES OF ANY SIGNAL CORPS SUPPLIER, THESE EQUIPMENTS

ARE NEEDED OVERSEAS AT ONCE. SIGNAL CORPS EXTENDS ITS DEEP

APPRECIATION FOR ALL YOU HAVE DONE.

Colonel Hannahi Commanding Officer

Dayton Signal Corp, U.S.Army

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•WELL DONE . . . IN TIME

EDITOR'S NOTE: Next month the full story of this fine achievement by theRadio Division of Argus, Incorporated, may be told. Until then, with the im-mense importance of D-day unfolding hour by hour, we can rest assured thatthe long hours on the production line were not in vain, and we can feel intenselygratified that we delivered these vital instruments on time.

Industry—Quick ChangeArtist

If you were suddenly asked to changeall your habits overnight, and develop allthe attributes and the skills of some otherperson, it would probably strike you as ahighly difficult task.

But that's what has happened to a largenumber of American companies as a resultof the defense program. More important,they've succeeded in accomplishing thejob set for then*—and doing it in trulyastonishing fashion!

This is the situation: When the defenseprogram got under way, American in-dustry was not equipped to make weaponsfor defense. It had been devoting itselfpractically exclusively to the manufactureof products to raise the peacetime stand-ard of living. As a result, under thepressure of our new national needs, manycompanies were faced with the suddenand novel task of changing over rapidly

to the making of entirely new kinds ofgoods.

The way in which the change-over waseffected will stand as one of the truly re-markable stories of our times.

In a flash, wooden "taps" for shells sud-denly started coming from a plant thathad been making wooden spindles; makersof sewing machines turned to the produc-tion of pistols; a maker of lingerie beganweaving mosquito netting; a linoleum fac-tory went into production on makingshells; a typewriter factory, machineguns; a tobacco machinery plant, dieselengines; a lipstick maker, shell casings;and a. lawn mower company, fuses. Allover the country, changes like these arebeing made with a minimum of fuss andfeathers.

Industry has proved two things in thesemyriad cases. First, it has shown theadaptability and the ingenuity of free menusing their own intelligence. Second, ithas shown its very real patriotism in for-getting about the "easy way" and doingwhat is best for the national security.

Both demonstrations do the heart gocd.

The Oath of a Free Man/ {A. B.) being by God's providence an

Inhabitant, and Freeman, within the juris-diction of this Commonwealth; do freelyacknowledge my self to be subject to theGovernment thereof: And therefore dohere swear by the great and dreadful Nameof the Ever-living God, that I will be trueand faithful to the same, and will accord-ingly yield assistance and support there-unto, with my person and estate, as in equityI am bound; and will also truly endeavor tomaintain and preserve all the liberties andprivileges thereof, submitting my self to thewholesome Lawes & Orders made and es-tablished by the same. And further, that Iwould not plot or practice any evill againstit, or consent to any that shall so do; butwill timely discover and reveal the same to

law full Authority now here established, forthe speedy preventing thereof.

Moreover, I doe solemnly bind my self inthe sight of God, that when I shall be calledto give my moyce touching any such matterof this State, in which Freemen are to deal,I will give my vote and sufferage as I shalljudge in mine own conscience may bestconduce and tend to the publike weal of thebody, without respect of persons, or favourof any man. So help me God in the LordJesus Christ.

(From the Louis Allis Messenger.)

Mrs. Thomas of Argus Cafeteria: "Oh,I know you—you're one of the threetramps I gave pie to last spring."

Tramp: "That's right, ma'am, I'm thesole survivor."

Detroit buses have a new motto: "ThePublic be Jammed."

Mac Hearn James Munday Henry Conley Fred MacPherson

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RECEIVING INSPECTION

Requirements of girls in Receiving Inspection are many and varied.They must know how to check with blue-prints and precision gaugesand instruments, all the parts used in our production. They must alsoknow the different types of plating and whether it is acceptable or not,how to dispose of good and reject parts and numbers other things thatkeep our production going.

This is a serious, but happy group. They have a party for everybirthday that comes and nine of them belong to the Ladies' BowlingLeague.

Mrs. Egeler has been with the Company almost thirteen years. Shehas a son in the U. S. Army.

Laura Egeler, Supervisor

Ann Lelsis and Gertrude Haines Lillian Siuizman and Nina Walterhouse Doris Layer and Amanda Alber

Dora Eugene and Leola Stoner Marjorie Young and Mary Temple Sally Kneiper, Marjorie Parke and Clara Schallhorn

J u n e , 1944 A R G U S E Y E S f o r V i c t o r y P a g e 9

SECRETARY TO THE PRESIDENT

Catherine Rosborough

Mrs. Rosborough is the new Secretary to our President, Robert D. Howse.Although new to Argus, she is a lonp-time resident of Ann Arbor and formerlyworked for University Microfilms as Executive Secretary to the owner of thatfirm. Mrs. Rosborough was born in Aberdeen, Scotland. She was seven when shecame to America, and so remembers little about 'auld lang syne," but there is akindly, humorous Scotch-Irish twinkle in her eyes, which reveals her nativeheath. Mr. Rosboroughh is in Construction-Maintenance Department of WillowRun, and they make their home at 2800 Brockman Blvd. Welcome to Argus,Catherine, and may you like us as much as we already like you.

Ann inspects a lot of the camera parts. She is a very talentedsinger and cuts a fine caper on the dance floor. Gert is a newcomer inthe department, but it seems she has been here a long time, becauseshe is such a good inspector. She is helping her husband, Cpl. PaulHaines, win the war.

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Lillian also can be proud of a record. She has never been tardy inher three and a half years with Inspection. Nina has been in the de-partment only a short time, but has proven herself one of the gang.Lillian is inspecting dial windows for light leaks and Nina is watchingfor any cracks she may find. They also check camera lens in milometers.

Doris was a radio tester in the days before the war and has been inInspection three and a half years. Amanda has been here eleven years.She raises pedigreed dogs as a sideline. Both girls can use any kind ofprecision instrument and gauge in the department. Amanda has a sonin the Navy.

Dora checks all the knobs used on our units. She has never workedbefore and has learned a lot since joining Receiving Inspection.

Leola is the Group Leader. She has worked for the Company sevenyears. Leola inspects anything and everything that comes into the de-partment and keeps things moving to the stock room and the platers.She is a busy girl and is a great help to the department.

The glamor gal on the wall isn't the only one in the department,as you can see. Tiny Marjorie and Mary work and smile together asthey carefully inspect the bevel gears used in our assemblies. Mary isa talented singer and dancer. She is taking the big step sometime inJune, when Sgt. William Raymond comes home to claim her as his bride.

Marjorie is a faithful worker, having been with us three and a halfyears.

Clara has been here about three years and has never been tardy.Sally and Marjorie say they haven't been tardy either, much. Thesegirls also check bevel gears and centerless, ground shafts, besides manyother parts. Sally has been here almost three years and Marjorie ayear.

"NEW LAMPS FOR OPAL"

To Opal Sloane, who has left to join her husbandat Aberdeen in OCS

The girls in Accounting want you to know,You have our best wishes today as you go.

Here's Gerry, Jessie and Dorothy three,Peeking around so they can see.Millie sits holding the box at her knees.As you gracefully pull out the lamp with ease.

Jeanne and Clem stand alongside of you.Mrs. L. G. would like those dolls, too.Maddy sits on the desk rather hes'tant;Frannie and Katie could not be present.

May all in the future with you go well.This poem is corny—it sounds like Hell.

Here and There AroundOptical Assembly

(No. 1 Dept.)

By Fearless, Jr.

Isabell came in with a stiff neck theother day and decided to call up a friendof hers who just had an operation. Shesoon found out that she had the wrongnumber as a nice masculine voice said,"Sorry, lady, this is the graveyard."Isabell said, "I may be stiff, but I'm no'stiff enough for that yet!"

Who is the girl who found a new wayt<5 wash feet?—even if it's "unavoid-ably" so. (I'll never tell.)

It was found through experience thatthere is a lot of GOOD musical talent ina certain section of Optical Assembly.Or, is there more yet? Who knows, may-be time will tell!

Why are the mirrors in O. A. so cleanand shiny. Is it because all the girls aretrying to imagine what they will looklike in a Spar's neat uniform?

Sooo, you gals want to take up horse-back riding? Well, I suggest you consultwith Lois Conkey first, as evidently shehas had a lot of experience. What say,"Loie," all kidding aside, though we'reglad you're O. K.

The person I envy is the fellow whocan stay up all night and have only onehour's sleep and come into work fit as afiddle and looking rested as you please.Believe it? I do , 'cause I've seen it!

Let's all keep smiling and remember,"Life Can Be Beautiful."

Madeline Smith

Miss Smith, formerly of our PrioritiesDept., is now working in General Ac-counting, where she is a stenographer.She is a graduate of Lake Linden HighSchool, Class of '43, and lives with hersister and brother-in-law here, Dr. andMrs. L. S. McCleery. Madeline has twobrothers in the Armed Forces; one hasbeen on active duty in the South PacificSubmarine Service for over a year, andthe other is in Navy Training in Florida.There could be another reason why thischarming young lady has more than apatriotic interest in D-Day. Welcome toAccounting.

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PLANT 2 OPTICAL PRODUCTION SERVICE

Clifford Travioli. Foreman

Capers Wilson

Hiram ReadHarold Morehead

Myrtle Bird

William Clemons

Merton Olufson, Assistant Foreman

Frederick Mowry

Fred Belser

Rollie Ranson

Elmer Myers

Ward Peterson

William BoothRuth Wackenhut

Madeline Shawn

Samuel Knisely

John Lochey

Roy Hoyer

Edward Hutzel

Mildred Henson

Virgil Brian

Paul SlpiisArthur Alderman

J u n e , 1944 A R G U S E Y E S f o r V i c t o r y P a g e 11

Brothers

Frederick Louis Doll, four and a half, and 16-monlhs-old Bruce EdwardDoll bear a striking family resemblance, which is only natural, for they arebrothers. Their parents are Mr. and Mrs. Maurey Doll. Maurey is in Engi-neering, Plant 1. Frederick obviously has aspirations toward a Navy career.We are not quite so sure about young Bruce, but if he has made up his mind,it looks as though he leans toward the Commandos.

Machine Shop, Plant 2In remembrance of Helen Brazee's

birthday, Ruby Gunderman entertainedby giving a small dinner. The guestswere Donna Jean Rice, Lucille Brazeeand Helen Brazee. A good time was hadby all.

What is this we have on PontiacRoad?? It's quite an attraction. Thereseems to be a Victory Garden. But onlyone man and two girls! No wonder "HE"looks tired!

What happened to all the Wolves inthe Machine Shop?

Looks like somebody is going out forsun baths this summer. The excuse forit was playing golf.

The Machine Shop welcomes a newmember to its circle. Her name is Flor-ence Rebecca Thomas (Becky to you).She hails from Tennessee. Hope you'lllike us, Becky.

Going HomeBy Helyn Ebright

Oh, to be going homeFor a week-end in July;Why doesn't the train go faster,Dear, if we could only fly.

The gang'll be there to meet usWith the ancient Model T.Covered with banners of welcome,All for you and me.

We'll stop at the drug on the cornerAnd have a coke or two,And exchange tales of excitement,And romances old and new.

Then we'll spin out to the farmTo see mother and dad;Who are waiting with outstretched armsand tears. They are so glad.

Success is the ability to get along withsome people, to get along without somepeople, and to get ahead of some people.

"LOOK, DEAR, THE JONESES ARE NEGLECTINGTHEIR VICTORY GARDEN-HERE ARE THOSEPEAVINES AGAIN ! "

Dept. 27 NewsWe are very happy to welcome Lois

Greer into our midst again after beingaway for almost one year.

Gee! Freda Thompson sure is luckyin living so near to our company. Shecan get up at seven bells and still punchin on time, or don't you mind getting upin the morning, Freda?

We really have home talent in our de-partment—painters, farmers, fishermen,bakers, cooks and dressmakers. Any-body want their land plowed, housepainted, cake baked or summer outfitmade, please call extension 26. We areready—and willing.

Plant 1Ladies' Bowling Banquet

Seventy-three girls attended the an-nual bowling banquet held at the Amer-ican Legion on May 3rd.

The tables were very attractive withdecorations of red, white and blue andthe floral piece of snapdragons, thanksto the banquet committee. Rhea Mc-Laughlin, chairman of her committee ofthree, Thelma Livesay, Virginia Meyerand Marie Smiley, did a fine job in mak-ing the banquet a success.

After the dinner the prize money wasgiven out and names were drawn for thedoor prizes. Carrie Benke, Marian Po-quette, Sally Kneiper, Leona Smith andAlice London were the winners.

A business meeting was then held forthe election of new officers for next sea-son. Those elected were: Rhea Mc-Laughlin, President; Sally Kneiper,Vice-President; Frances Soderholm,Treasurer, and Laura Egeler, Secretary.

Imagine our embarrassment when wehad adjourned the meeting and foundwe had forgotten to give our swell pastPresident her gift. I am sure PetieExelby has forgiven us anyway. Thefloral piece was also given to her.

The dining room was cleared and theremainder of the evening was spent indancing and entertainment. Music wasfurnished by several of the girls at thepiano. Mary Temple entertained thegroup with several clever tap dancesand Ann Letsis gave out with a littlejitter-bugging. The famous Adagio team(I'm just fooling), Joy Hartman andLaura Egeler, gave the audience a thrillwith their intricate steps and acrobatics.

So the bowling season ended and wehope we have as good a time next yearas we did this one. See you next season.

Laura Egeler.

Note of ThanksThe Argus Ladies' Bowling banquet

committee of Plant 1 wish to thankMarie Barbier and Jimmy Barker formaking possible the attractive teamplace cards that added so much to thetable decorations. Jimmy made the de-sign which cartoonist "Barb" carried ouivery effectively.

Leona Eichel will enter the WilliamRandolph Hearst shooting match againthis year as a member of one of thewomen's team from Ann Arbor. Eachteam is composed of members of thf»Washtenaw County Women's Auxiliaryof the sheriff's department. The matchwill be held June 4 in Detroit.

Ruth O'Hare is enjoying a week's va-cation at home and no doubt time isflying for a busy gal like Ruth.

Eulala Miller and family had a verynice trip to Kentucky several weeks agoto visit her husband's folks and take herbrother-in-law, Tech. Sgt. Sam Miller,back home. Sam was here on furloughbefore going to Kentucky and visitedwith many of his friends here at Argus.

Pearl Kelly has been added to ourgroup of Department employees, and weare hoping she will like being one ofour gang.

Anything worth having is never cheap.God has no bargain counters for evenHis poor and weak. It hurts to falldown, but it strengthens us to pick our-selves up. L. H. Talbot.

Keep your heart free from hate; yourmind from worry. Live simply; expectlittle, give much; sing often; pray al-ways. Fill your life with love; scattersunshine; forget self, think of others.Do as you would be done by. These arethe tried links in contentment's goldenchain.—McLeod.

No Oil Shortage Here"This lady says you tried to speak to

her at the station!""It was all a mistake, your honor, I

was looking for my roommate's girl,whom I had never seen before, but whohad been described to me as a vivaciousblonde with classic features, beautifulcomplexion, perfect figure, smartlydressed and—"

"I don't care to prosecute the gentle-man. Anyone might have made thesame mistake."

Truthful ReportIt was 2 a. m. when the club telephone

rang and a bachelor member answeredit.

"Is my husband there?" demanded anangry feminine voice.

"No, he's gone home," was the reply."How do you know?" snapped the

voice. "I didn't even tell you his name.""You didn't need to," was the retort.

"When this phone rang, every darnedmarried man in the place grabbed hishat and ducked out."

Dept. 18-C NewsDonelda Murray has taken a month'

leave because her husband, S/1C Nor-man Murray, is home on furlough afterbeing on active duty in the South Pacificfor seventeen months.

We wish to congratulate Evelyn Blackwho became Mrs. Charles Ceransky May9 at Gainesville, Texas. We wish youboth much happiness.

Plant OneLadies' Bowling* NewsIt is a little late to talk about bowling,

?ut the season wasn't finished when theast "Argus Eyes" went to press. So,Dowling is over for Plant One girls foranother season.

A lot of good scores were bowled anda lot of bad ones, too, but we all had agood time anyway.

Thought you would like to see theswell prize list, so here 'tis. Thanks tolieigh Thomas for making it larger thant was.1st place Dials $62.002nd Accounting 55.003rd Paint Shop 49.004th (tie) Cafeteria 36.505th (tie) Inspection -36.506th Engineering 35.007th Planning 32.008th Sales 29.009th Victory 26.0010th Machine Shop 23.0011th Personnel 20.0012th Riveting 17.00

High team, single game,without handicap:

Paint Shop—802 $10.00High team, single game, with handicap:Planning—807 5.00High team, 3 games, without handicap:Inspection—2146 10.00

High team, 3 games, with handicap:Engineering—2142 5.00

High individual game:Leola Stoner—217 5.00

High individual, 3 games:Dorothy Jacobus—545 5.00

Low game:Marian Poquette 1.00

Most strikes in a row:Mary Briggs and Verna Frost—5. 2.00

Most spares in a row:Alma Fox—9 2.00

Girl raising average most:Daisy Harmes—38 pins 2.00

Dept. 53 NewsMrs. Watterworth's Mary Jane now

knows a man's best friend isn't alwayshis dog. Mary Jane is awaiting the ten-day period required for possible rabiddog.

Mrs. Reata Wilkenson spent herweek's vacation shining up the home-stead—which goes to show a woman'swork is never done.

Girl Scout "Jackie" Bird did her gooddeed Saturday by being up bright andearly selling poppies to Plant 2 em-ployees.

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Triplets

Jackie Shaffer, of our Sales Dept.,is the photogenic young lady, andthe kittens belong to "Argy," well-known character about Plant 1 andunofficial mascot of the whole Argus"family." We interviewed Argy inher main office opposite the en-trance to Plant 1 Women's Lounge,but she refused to comment on theblessed events. Her nonchalant airand sly smile lead us to believe thatshe is covering up a perfectly na-tural family pride in her progeny.

My BirthdayDo I like birthdays? Sure, you bet.But I thought they were for the younger

set,'Til my birthday came, then I changed

my mindWhen the MN line asked me to dine.

I want to thank you girls so muchFor all of the hankies, cards and such.The dinner was swell in every way.Just how I can thank you, I really can't

say.

Two lovely salads, potato and maccaroni,Both were delicious and that's no bo-

logny.Celery, too, and deviled eggsGave you added strength to stand on

your legs.

Buns and jello made it complete,Except the cake, which was really a

treat.It was a masterpiece of its very own

kind,A nicer cake I never could find.

An angle food all pink and white,It really was a gorgeous sight.I know it was six inches tall,Now I'm not fooling you at all.

It looked just like that candy fluff,You know what I mean—that carnival

stuff.It peeled right off like flakes of snow,And makes you want just mo' and mo'.

Well, let's call this to a cheerful end,And let me say as friend to friend—Thank you each and every oneFor the beautiful thoughts and all the

fun.—Leota Power.

Beginning now, I deliver your paper to-dayand salvage it to-morrow!"

Dept. 36 NewsWe are rightfully proud of that score

which Catherine Miresse and Ted Tirbmade in the mixed doubles tournament

Frances Gee, Edwin Clark, CharlesGerstler and George Olds are new mem-bers in our department. Welcome, fel-low workers!

Have you noticed how Annabel's beenfixing her hair lately? Wonder if it coulcbe the new heart interest in the polish-ing room.

Marguerite Lockey wears a big smilethese days. There's a special reasonthough.

The latest reports are that ArleneHoltzman and Don H. are just aboutthrough feuding. We sure hope so.

Louise B. got that long looked-for let-ter that she's been expecting. Do yousuppose Lewis knows about it?

Can it be that eating so many orange:gives Henry C. such a healthy color?

There was great commotion and Leon-ard and Bill H. certainly became ex-cited one hot afternoon when a few ofthe girls who were wearing play-suitsremoved their skirts.

We like Irene V's feathe r cut. and sodoes Earl. Who do you think was thebarber?

The shade of lipstick Mrs. Tirb wearswas very nicely displayed by her son.Theodore, recently. Ted, are you sureit wasn't like that of a certain blonde?

Rumor says that Ross W. is cam-paigning against F. D. R. since he wasphotographed the other week.

It's amazing that Connie should takea solo trip to Buffalo. Why the suddenillness, Coonnie?

Fred Hartwig became the proudfather of an 8-pound, 5-ounce son, byname, Frederick Richard, on May 15th.

Those shopping trips which Ralph R.makes to Detrooit don't seem to be verysuccessful. Maybe he goes to the wrongplaces.

We've been missing Fred Leeman, BillGillespie and Loren Lutz since they wentinto the service, but we know they havea job to do.

George Kennedy would make suite abachelor, it seems, but he is surely gladwhen his wife's vacation is over.

Scratches caused Fred B. a lot ofanxiety one morning, but that is onlypart of the story. Ask him what femalewas interested in how he polishedLenses!

Celia hasn't been able to figure outwhich whistle in the grinding roomsounds best. However, we understandthat Chester does all right.

Speaking of sunburns, you've got tojo some to beat that one Ross acquired.The problem is how he got it.

At the present, Harry Sparks is lead-ing in the GI haircut race. However,Red and Ted should at least have honor-able mention.

StoppedHe: "Say, whatever became of those

old-fashioned gals who fainted when aDoy kissed them?"

She: "Huh! Whatever became of theold-fashioned boy who made themfaint?"

General Are CommonAn executive of one of the service

companies in Houston wishes to talkwith the General Crude Oil Companyoffice at Esperson Dome, so he requestedlis PBX operator to place the call. She,n turn, rang long distance and said:

"We want to talk with General Crude,at Esperson Dome."

The long distance operator replied,oatiently, "What are the general's in-tials, please?"

ScienceIt was at Mount Wilson Observatory.A distinguished scientist was scanning

he heavens through the huge telescope,intent upon the sight, he remarked tolis colleagues, without turning his head,'It's going to rain."

"What makes you think so?" querieda brother scientist.

Still peering at the heavens, the as-ronomer replied:

"Because my corn hurts."

I Am ArgusWhat's that? A Company?

Nope. It's a man or a woman.It's a father, brother, son, daughter,

mother.It's a man running a lathe, in a factory

building in Ann Arbor.It's a girl typing a letter in an office.It's a school teacher with five shares o"

stock teaching school in Podunk, Neb.It's a man who's president of a company

with almost a thousand people on thepayroll.

It's a college graduate with his first job,anxious to make good.

It's a famous scientist, with honors bythe score.

It's a toolmaker, die cutter, stenog-rapher, engineer, salesman, electrician,

• home owner, citizen—it's me, ARGUS,. .a man or a woman, about nine hun-

dred and ninety-nine of us.YOU SURE ARE SOMETHING.

Where'd you come from?I came from a little farm out West—

my folks, they came from the old coun-try.

I'm from the city myself.Me? I'm from a little town in Ten-

nesseeBUT WHAT'S YOUR HURRY?

WHERE ARE YOU GOING?See that fellow there? He's manager

of this whole ding-busted plant. I'm go-ing to have his job someday.

Mary and I want to buy a little placein the country and settle down.

Mr. Jones doesn't believe there's abetter way of doing this. I'm going toshow him a few things.

Bill wants to go to college and I'dsorter like to see him get the chance.

SEZ YOU? HAVEN'T YOU HEARDOF A FELLOW NAMED HITLER?

We've seen people doubting, and we'veseen people crying . . . BUT LET METELL YOU SOMETHING:OUR COMPANY'S BIGOUR COMPANY'S STRONG.OUR COMPANY'S HELPING IN A

VITAL. IMPORTANT WAY TO WINTHIS WAR.See those trucks—they're loaded with

optical fire control instruments that willbe mighty inflfluential in stopping theAxis.

See those crates waiting for shipment?They're heavy with stuff that helps tokeep radio communications straight—stuff that ain't healthy for Hitler andTojo's minions.WHO TOLD YOU?Nobody, but I make 'em.AND WHO'D YOU SAY YOU WERE?I AM ARGUS.AND I AM PART OF AMERICA, A

GREAT, BIG, FREE AMERICATHAT WILL WIN THIS WAR.

ManMan is still the world's most mirac-

ulous mechanism. In seventy years oflife, a human being eats 1,400 times hisbody weight, over 100 tons of food, andhe spends five full years putting foodinto his mouth. If his weight is average,every day of his life his heart beats103,680 times, his blood travels 168,000,-000 miles, he breathes 23,040 times, heinhales 438 cubic feet of air, gives off85 degrees F. of heat and moves 750major muscles; his nails grow 0.000046inches, his hair 0.01714 inches—and heutters 4.800 words. The average personblinks 25 times a minute and scientistssay each blink takes one-fifth of a sec-ond. Thus, if he averaged 40 miles anhour on a ten-hour motoring trip, hewould drive over 25 miles with hiseyes shut.

The body can take a lot of punishmentand still keep on functioning. Man canget along fairly well, apparently, with-out his gall bladder, spleen, appendixand bladder. He can dispense with onekidney, two quarts of blood, half hisDrain and all his teeth and still live.And when he dies, he does not die allat once. The brain survives 10 minutes;eyes, 30 minutes; ears, 1 hour; bloodmolecules, 18 hours; bones, 3 days andskin, 5 days. —Kalends.

True EnoughOne subject in the examination was:

'Name two Indian tribes of the South-west and give details as to their customsand habits."

The applicant wrote: "Two Indiantribes were the Casseroles and the Semi-olons. They wore feathers in their cus-

toms and their habits was bad."

ZoologyDid you ever observe the quadruped?rie wags a tail and has only one head,Two ears, two eyes, one mouth, one nose.And generally smells wherever he goes;:Ie doesn't wear clothes, but he never

minds—rle has two fore legs in front and two

behinds.

Guess Who?

What AboutSummer Vacation?

Mothers, are you wondering how tokeep your youngsters happy and occu-pied during the long summer monthswhen school is closed?

What about a couple of weeks at campfor Billy or Jane?

Or a supervised program of fun andgames here in town?

Are you working? Worried about thechildren, and wishing there was someplace you could send them for the daywhere they would be under supervisionand at the same time have a good time?

The answers to these and many otherproblems may be found in a consulta-tion with the Family and Children'sService. Mrs. Schreiber has all the infor-mation about summer camps and pro-grams for children in and around AnnArbor and in other parts of the state.

She will be glad to talk with inter-ested parents at the office which is lo-cated in the Perry School, 330 Packard,any week-day between 8:30 and 5:00P. M. The telephone number is 2-3157.

There is no charge for the informationservice.

A. C. Assembly NewsLeona Ward tells us that her husband,

Sgt. Athol Ward, who served in theplant protection force in 1942, is nowstationed somewhere in England.

We understand that Swickerath isnow working on project number 15—the lawn. Project number 14 being therecreation room in his basement, butstill not completed. Which will it be,"Swick," a lawn party or the recreationroom?

Husky Youngster

Douglas Arthur Gerstler will cele-brate his second birthday next Sep-tember 8, so you can see he is quitea lot of boy for only 21 months orthereabouts. Douglas is the son ofPvt. and Mrs. Arthur A. Gerstler.Pvt. Gerstler formerly worked inPlant 2 and is now in pilot's train-ing at Sheppard Field, Texas. Thegrandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Ar-thur E. Gerstler. "Grandpa" worksin Dept. 24, Plant 1.