November 1944

SOULÉ SALUTE IRON AND STEEL PRODUCTS

The SALUTE GOES DOUBLE DUTY

This month the Salute, without letting up an instant on the job at hand—winning the war—is launching an additional program; i.e., to get the Soule organization all ready for resumption of peacetime operations so there will be no time lost unnecessarily when V-Day comes. This is a job that vitally concerns each and every one of us. First of all we must continue to recognize that our primary duty is to keep the boys at the front adequately and promptly supplied, in order to accomplish the Big Objective at the earliest possible moment. That taken care of, it is our duty to get ready for the change-over with as little confusion and loss of time as possible in order to assure stable employment and sound eco-

nomic conditions. So let's each and every one of us here at Soulé pledge ourselves to see Uncle Sam through and at the same time get our thinking caps on to help our Company resume the position of leadership it enjoyed before the war in the production and distribution of steel (Continued on page 3)

VOL. 2, NO. 8 Published Regularly by and for Soule Steel War Workers NOVEMBER 1944

SOULE SALUTE

Vol. 2 No. 8

Published Regularly by and for Soule Steel War Workers

Staff: Managing Editor . . . George Cobb Los Angeles Editor . . . Bill Irwin Portland Editor . . . . . Les Poole San Francisco Editor, Fred Kappelman

Associate Editors: Los Angeles Frank Bennett Eddie Dugan G. V. Gambina Charlie LeFevre Hartman Reno

San Francisco Elaine Bradshaw Peter F. Culcasi Claire Davis Paul Hyner Emma Kochart Joe Romero Marion Sheehy

Portland John Vaile

Torrance A. M. Dowell

HARD ON CLOTHES

How would you like to have to replace your work clothes every three days? It is being done in the country's No. 1 war job, fighting. According to reports to the Treasury Department from Army Quartermaster and Navy supply officers, the average life of outfits worn by members of our armed forces when engaged in battle is three days. The statement was made in connection with pointing out that clothing for fighters is one of the many things that War Bonds will help pay for.

The cost of a soldier's complete outfit is $154.95, that of a sailor $96.40, and that of a Marine $155.94.

Below: Salute editors asked for some action pictures and this is what they got . . . the San Francisco Engineering Department going full blast during the lunch hour.

Photo: Employees of Soule Steel Company at Los Angeles show members of their families what "Daddy" is doing to help win the war.

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The Salute goes Double Duty

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**SOULE' RESUMES PRODUCTION ON STEEL WINDOWS**

An important step in reconversion was revealed in the announcement this week by Edw. L. Soule', president of Soule' Steel Company, that production is being resumed at once on center pivoted and projected industrial steel windows.

Shipments may be made by December 1st or possibly earlier, Soule' stated, orders being filled on priority ratings of AA-5 and higher in order of receipt.

Soule' sales engineers are available to advise on specification and construction problems involving Soule' peacetime products, according to the announcement.

"Build the West to Build the Nation" EDW. L. BRALEY MANAGER

products in the Western States. Soule' Steel is in a most favorable position with the probability of war contracts continuing until the last shot is fired, while in the meantime production is gradually being resumed on steel products for building, one of the most promising fields for postwar activity.

Obviously the resumption of normal manufacturing in our plants, which in turn means greater permanence of job for individual employees, will depend largely on a successful sales program. With this in mind the Salute proposes that the first plank in our postwar program be "Every Soule' worker a salesman."

All can help and participate in uncovering prospects and spreading the news of our products.

The first step is for all of us to learn all we can about the operations and products of the company. To accomplish this program, ensuing issues of the Salute will devote a part of the

space to acquainting everyone with facts about Soule' Steel, including advantages of our products, peacetime achievements and future plans, as well as plant facilities, potential markets and sales organization.

We all know that the right kind of products will sell themselves if they fill a need and people find out about them.

When the war ends there will again be plenty of need for Soule' products just as there has been for over a third of a century. The groundwork is now being laid to assure the want filling qualities and selling appeal of Soule' post-war products. Each

succeeding issue of the Salute will bring a story of a different department of our organization, describing the products so that we can all help "tell the world."

Thus by doing our utmost now to maintain war production, and at the same time getting ready to resume normal operations, we are all playing our part in helping to shape that better world we are all working and fighting and praying for.

We hope that you will like this new feature in the Salute, and that it will find you all interested.

Watch for the feature article on Soule' Steel windows in December issue.

The above was clipped from the October 26, 1944, issue of the Daily Pacific Builder.

Photo: Let's put on our thinking caps.

Wedding bells will ring in the near future for Nick Bruno of the Reinforcing Department and Margaret Mendez, crane operator. Good luck, kids.

We don't think the picture of Joe Bellina in last month's issue did him justice. All in favor of a new picture say "aye." A prize will be given to the person catching Joe in one place long enough to take a picture.

We notice that the shadow is gone from the upper lip of Al Williams. He finally found the soap in the locker room.

by Frank, the welding foreman, to mention the fine work that is being done by his women workers.

6th WAR LOAN

Secretary Morgenthau has announced the dates of the 6th War Loan Drive, November 20th — December 16, 1944. Overall quota — $14 Billion. Individual plant quotas $75.00 cash ($100 War Bond) multiplied by the number of your REGULAR employees. As in the past, regular payroll savings deductions actually converted into Bonds during November and December are to be included in your 6th War Loan Drive sales and credited against your quota. Watch for details of the drive in your plant.

Praise for Soule War Workers

Captain C. O. Kell, until recently the Navy's Supervisor of Shipbuilding in San Francisco, has written a letter to Soule' Steel Company expressing his thanks for our cooperation during his term of duty in San Francisco.

Captain Kell's letter should be an inspiration to every Soule' worker . . . tangible proof of the part we are playing in helping to bring our fighting men home sooner.

In part, Captain Kell said: "Upon being relieved as Supervisor of Shipbuilding in this area, I wish to record my sincere appreciation and gratification to you and to the personnel of your organization, with whom I have become acquainted and worked with, for their full cooperation in the new construction program and to congratulate you and all for the very splendid and outstanding results which you have attained. You have attained these results in a most efficient manner, utilizing minimum facilities, all of which has contributed to the success of the program.

It has been a real pleasure to have known you personally, and the members of your organization, and I hope some day we may meet again."

Captain Kell is followed by Captain W. W. Hastings, U.S.N., who will take over the duties of Supervisor of Shipbuilding and Naval Inspector of Ordnance in San Francisco. It goes without saying that the members of the Soule' Steel Company will show Captain Hastings the same cooperation extended Captain Kell.

Watch for the story in the December issue on Soule' WONDER WINDOWS

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Let's take a final look around and see if we are ready for our expedition. Fred Kapelman is ready. Our photographer, Bob Skelton is ready. We're all ready then—for our trip down the Lighter bays; for our quick glimpse of the boys and girls who have been shooting our little tank-bearing darlings down the line for two years now; for a few words with them, and a flash of a bulb that will inscribe this day in their memories. For that is our goal—photo shots on the job—little mementoes of their war effort that they may save down through the years; send to their relatives; save to show their growing children . . . the little things.

But, just a word about this young man who is handling the camera for us . . . Bob Skelton . . . a fitting companion . . . discharged Marine Combat Photographer . . . 22 months in the South Pacific . . . many times aboard our lighters . . . wounded in action . . . holder of the Purple Heart.

Our first stop is the motor foundation department, where performances in acrobatic welding by Tony Schustoff are continuous and without charge. Good-natured, fun-loving, Tony is of Russian descent. He was born in Honolulu, is a devotee of Russian dance festivals, ardent baseball and football fan and a four year man at Soulé. Tony's various postures are entertainingly unorthodox but they get results for Tony stacks up as one of Lighter Assembly's ace rod pushers.

Who is this pretty miss with G. (Danny) Daniels? Why, Ruby Wilson, of course! If

Photo: *Tony Schustoff*

Photo: *Manuel Cajon, Doris Usher, Chuck Peters and*

you ever hear anyone making derisive remarks about women welders, bring them around for a glimpse of Ruby's work. Sure, this is the gal with a ready smile and a host of friends, but did ya know she is an expert horsewoman, a veteran of countless rodeos throughout Idaho and Nevada since childhood? No, we know you didn't. Dan Daniels is a leaderman with a versatile background . . . onetime amateur air-pilot, truck driver, salesman, mechanic, and welder of seven years experience.

Does Merv Rivers appear a trifle nervous here? Well, it's explainable. Unknown to anyone, Merv was on the verge of matrimony when this picture was snapped. It's all over now! Congratulations, Merv. Mr. Rivers' former profession was as a riding instructor. Another horseman! Who is that chap coming out of the porthole? It's Carl Hansen. What—you never heard of Carl Hansen? All right, it's Moon then. Everybody knows Moon, who has eighteen years service at Soulé Steel.

Photo: *Merv Rivers and Carl Hansen*

Photo: *Milt Otwell and Tony Romani*

A big husky man and a little husky man, Milt Otwell and Tony Romani. On the job Tony is one of the old "dependables," a fellow you can count on in any phase of the job. Otherwise, Tony's heart lies in the great outdoors, enthusiastic hunter and fisherman that he is. If the company ever misses a lighter they'll probably trace it down to Tony running deep sea tours out on the bay. And GIRLS, he's fancy free and free for anything fancy. Milt Otwell hails from Arkansas and whenever he gets to boosting his state, the natives tell him he hasn't seen anything yet. So his postwar ambition is a few exploratory trips through the magnificence of our California.

Our two old seadogs, Henry Parker and Tommy Sosa. Four trips around the world for Vienna-born, Welder Hank Parker. In Viennese tradition, Hank has deep love of classical music, abhors jazz or swing. Tom Sosa spent thirty years eating salt spray. He was connected principally with the old Dollar Line. Well, Tom has been on board ship every day he has been working at Soulé Steel, too.

Photo: *Henry Parker and Tommy Sosa*

Photo: *Ethel Rudman*

Here he is—Johnny . . . and the girls! Surrounding (and how) the popular young leaderman of fabricating welding are Edna Wilson, Mary "Alabam" Hicks, Mary Taylor, and Irma Cassady. Mr. Garibaldi says he'll be keeping the dog company when his wife reads this issue.

Ethel Rudman, our premier lady crane operator, is a Pennsylvania Peach, born and raised in the Quaker State. Ethel is a shining example of that great feminine army that has pitched in with the tools while hubby is out there fighting. Frank Rudman is a Seabee. We hope you'll be seebeeing him soon, Ethel.

Photo: *Johnny Garibaldi and Edna Wilson, Mary "Ala-*

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*Photo: Pop Wilson and Frenchy Marchand*

*Photo: Charlotte Rozzi, Chief W. R. Merrill*

*Photo: Ed Powell, Frankie Maza and Joe Chiantelli*

*Photo: G. (Danny) Daniels and Ruby Wilson*

*Photo: Cliff Norton, Alzena Carpentier, Emaline "Rusty"*

Cliff Norton, one of our handsome young shipfitters, gets tired of people telling him he looks ten years younger than he actually is—even if he does. On his right is Tacker Alzena Carpentier, on his left, Emaline "Rusty" Brown. Cheerful, kindly, Alzena is the type of person everyone enjoys working with, a credit to any group. "Rusty," certified welder, is a cosmopolite, having traveled most of the states. She recently visited home (Bismarck, North Dakota) and helped her family change headquarters to Waterloo, Iowa.

Champion cream puff maker and burner deluxe . . . that's our petite little Charlotte Rozzi. Her skill with the torch is unsurpassed and the cream puffs are running a close second. Charlotte is a champion bond-buyer, too, so that makes her 100% for the war effort. That big hunk of man dwarfing Charlotte is Chief W. R. Merrill, our Navy Inspector. Thirty years service! A peek at that physique convinces us that the Japs are fortunate the chief was assigned shore duty.

Ed Powell, Lighter Bay leaderman, poses with two of the outer shell boys, Frankie Maza and Joe Chiantelli. Ed is an ex-dental technician, so watch your fillings. Frank hies from Mexico City way, where at one time, he was a bank accountant. Frank is the man for you to consult when those horrible little forms marked 1040A, etc., start rolling around. The man in the suit is Joe Chiantelli. Joe graciously posed for this picture the night before his aged mother passed away. Ed and Frank didn't want the picture taken without Joe . . . he's that kind of a guy.

Invading the lair of the mechanics, we snap Manuel Cajon, Doris Usher, Chuck Peters, and behind them Antone Jackson. Manuel's father was born on the island of Leyte, first Philippine Island captured by our forces. Doris is a leaderwoman and when our lighters stand, spick and span from stem to stern, give Doris and her gang the bouquet.

(Editor's Note: This portion of the article was written by Fred Kappelman.)

Paul Hyner's articles have been appearing every month in the Salute. We have been getting so many compliments we thought a few words about Paul's background would be in order.

He was born in England and was brought to Canada at the age of nine months. At five, his family came to this country. While attending school on the peninsula, Paul became interested in journalism and wrote for the school papers and later for peninsula papers on high school activities. Paul was associated with Linde Air and Pennzoil Co. before coming to us.

For the benefit of the ladies Paul is not married, is good looking and has personality plus. (Cupid's little helper.)

Art Crosby, our livewire crane rigger, Ed Dutton (a poet, B'Gad, if you read your Salute) and Martha Freitas. Martha is an Oregonian and a daughter of the soil, a real farmer.

Pop Wilson and Frenchy Marchand, our pipefitters, are a couple more horsemen, by gosh. Pop is an old time buckaroo, once held the record for the fastest man in the world on and off a horse (still can't figure out what he meant by that). Pop is Ruby's papy, and is he fond of his family!

Frenchy rode under the Tricolor of his native land for three years . . . cavalryman . . . occupational forces in Germany most of that time. Had a record, too . . . three spills in three years.

EVERY MAN A COMMITTEE FOR THE SIXTH WAR LOAN

Again we are faced with the task of helping Uncle Sam raise funds to pay the Victory bills that will buy the lasting peace we all look forward to. Buy an *extra* Hundred Dollar Bond—that's the minimum goal for each and every one of us in the Sixth War Loan Drive.

You are the committee to call on *you*. The big military drives are on in the Atlantic and the Pacific. The big drive is on here too—right here in our own plant. Success depends on *you*—how well you sell *you*. Here at Soule Steel we are all staying on the job to finish the job. Let your dollars too stay on the job and finish the job of financing it.

*Photo: Art Crosby, Ed Dutton and Martha Freitas*

*Photo: Paul Hyner*

HAIL AND FAREWELL By F. W. KAPPELMAN

C. J. Munier, Civilian Lt. Com. H. R. Aaron, U.S.N.R. Lt. (j.g.) J. F. Halstead, U.S.N.R. Lt. A. O. Tate, U.S.N Ens. T. F. Robinson, U.S.N.R.

Above is the roster of Assistant Supervisors who have been assigned to our San Francisco plant during the past 2 1/2 years. We teach them fast and away they go.

All joking aside, we have been most fortunate in the type of men sent us by the Navy Department. The fact that we have the Army-Navy "E" pennant with added stars every six months speaks well of our Assistant Supervisors. It is a "waving" testimony of their cooperation.

Our present ASOS, Lt. A. O. Tate, is being transferred to the Supervisor's Office. Ens. T. F. Robinson has been assigned to us.

Lt. Tate has been with us but a few weeks, yet we have become much attached to him and to his ways. We are most happy for him in his transfer. The Navy, in our estimation, has not made a mistake in giving Lt. Tate the added responsibilities and we know that success will attend his efforts.

Ens. Robinson is a graduate of University of Michigan and has been employed by some of the Eastern yards. He grew up in an atmosphere of ships. His father was engaged in shipbuilding before the Ensign was born. We welcome Ens. Robinson to our plant and assure him of our heartiest cooperation.

THANK YOU! By RICHARD H. CAIN Los Angeles Plant

During the past year and a half, when the demands of our armed forces compelled full attention to the manufacture of mechanized landing craft, Bill Irwin and I have had the relatively thankless job of keeping the shop manned.

This has involved some of the usual functions of a personnel department, not the least of which was (and is) listening to the men when their mood was something short of pleasant.

However, now that the pressure is relieved and we view the past in perspective, it seems appropriate to offer an expression of thanks to the shopmen for their tolerance, understanding and, for most, their cooperation.

We commend each of you for your loyalty and remind you that the company's activities continue to be directed in support of the winning of the war. But, as our manufacturing capacity becomes available for other items, Bill Irwin's and my efforts may be directed more and more to service calls to the architects and contractors who will want the items we manufacture for essential work.

In the future, we may not see each of you as often as in the past but the pleasant memories of the times we have shared in a common effort to do a good job will be long remembered.

Foreman Facts By ELAINE BRADSHAW

ROY FISCHER is one of the real old timers with Soulé Steel. He's been with the Company fifteen years. He started with the original plant and has worked his way up to Sheet Metal and Shear Foreman. He can be seen chugging around the corner from his home on Bayshore each morning in his little Willys. Roy is the proud papa of three lovely children: Lillian, Melvin and "Butch." He is an accomplished accordion player and owns a really beautiful accordion. As a matter of fact, said instrument set him back over one thousand hard earned shekels.

TED KOVACEVIC, our quiet spoken Sash and Punch Press Foreman, is another member of the old guard. He, too, has been with us for fifteen years. We might call Ted "Mr. Transit" because he commutes daily from Oakland where he and Mrs. Kovacevic and Teddy Jr., reside. He takes an active interest in all types of sports, but is especially fond of soccer and bowling. We learn, also, that he's another member of the Soulé Steel Company who likes to go fishing.

GENE MAIER started to work for Soulé Steel in 1929 and is now our Die Shop Foreman working under the able advice and direction of Earl Pingrey. Gene, Mrs. Maier and their little girl, Lorraine, live in San Mateo in the home Gene built himself without any outside help. This is quite a feat and one of which he can be justly proud. To design and construct your own home can only add to the pleasure of living in it.

EARL PINGREL is also a member of the firm who has been here fifteen years. He is designer of all dies and practical changes in Machinery and equipment. He and Mrs. Pingrey make their home in San Mateo where Earl is an ardent tiller of the soil. As soon as he gets home each evening he can be seen hopping from his car onto his tractor. It's no small job to maintain the super-deluxe gardens the Pingreys have. Aside from being an excellent craftsman, we suspect Earl is a farmer at heart.

P.S. The above foremen, along with a number of others still with Soulé Steel, worked together at U. S. Metal Products Company prior to 1929.

ORCHIDS and THANX to Arlo Israelson for doing the above sketches for us.

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YOUR ENEMY the JAP

*Photo: DESPITE OUR AIR VICTORIES THE JAPS ARE DEPLOYING PLANES FASTER THAN WE CAN DESTROY THEM. THE POPULARITY OF THEIR PLANES IS INCREASING.*

*Photo: JAPAN STILL HAS A POWERFUL FLEET OF 10 BIG BATTLESHIPS, 10 CROSIER LARGE AIRCRAFT CARRIERS, MANY SMALL CARRIERS, HUNDREDS OF OTHER WARSHIPS.*

*Photo: THE JAP IS A FANATICAL FIGHTER. HIS MOTTO IS "WIN OR DIE." THERE ARE 4,000,000 OF HIM UNDER ARMS, WITH 3,000,000 MORE READY IF NEEDED. HE DOES NOT YET HAVE THE MAN-POWER OF THIS HUGE TOUGHEN NATION.*

*Photo: BEFORE THE WAR THE AVERAGE JAP ATE A POUND OF RICE A DAY. TODAY HIS RATION IS 1/2 POUND. NEVERTHELESS, JAP WORKERS ARE PRODUCTION MORE THAN TWICE PEOPLE JAPAN'S PRODUCTION STRENGTH IS OUT PROPORTION TO HER INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH.*

*Photo: 8 MILLION JAP WORKERS ARE TOTALLY MOBILIZED FOR WAR. MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN WORK FROM 12 TO 16 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK. IN ADDITION TO THESE, JAPAN CONTROLS 400,000,000 ENSLAVED PEOPLE.*

Did You Know

*by Joe Romero*

That the Sailor Boy who walked through the plant recently was not Clark Gable. It was Ed C. Mushner, BM 2/c, who was in charge of the receiving end of the Sash Dept. before the War. Says he has spent 19 months in the Solomons. Boy, these kids really get around, don't they?

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That Val Stepnik, who is with the Army Air Force, was also strolling around the plant not looking for a plane, mind you, but some of his old friends, who were very happy to see him. He looked pretty sharp at that.

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That Pawl DeMartini entered the San Mateo Public Golf Tournament and reached the finals in the first flight, only to lose the last and final game. Should have won it, says Pawl.

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That the Hula-Hula originated in the Islands. But we have a Machine Operator in the Reinforcing Dept. who is an old master at the art. I asked him if he didn't think he was too old for such a strenuous dance, but he merely replied, "No bother me."

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That the Fisher Brothers who do all that fancy work around the big break, are quite musical. "Yes, sir," they even played over the air before the War. Rhythm while you work, that's their motto.

A Peek at the Creek

*By PETER F. CULCASI*

Glancing around the CREEK month we find . . . a newly constructed locker room . . . a lot of new faces . . . more YF barges taking shape . . . and the same old, thriving, little community. . .

Best suggestion of the month . . . to make chipping guns out of rubber . . . or would I be stretching the point . . . I don't get it. . .

Possible Invitations???? . . . from Clarence Sealand, the hustling Shipfitter, who is building a brand new, extra modern barbecue pit at his San Bruno home . . . Sounds okay to me . . . from Roy Jacobs, the CREEK handyman, who is currently putting the finishing touches to his fishing boat. Any Sunday will do, Roy. . . .

Our sympathy is expressed for M. McIntyre, the welder—whose mother suffered a heart attack . . . after the government informed her that her other son had been killed—"somewhere in the line of duty." . . . Hope she gets well soon. . . .

Question of the month . . . What is the most practical use of a hide???? . . . Why to cover a cow's back, of course. . . .

Newcomers . . . M. Gegovitch . . . F. Grgurich (no more itches) Tobleman . . . Acra Lund . . .

Zimmer. . . . Welcome, fella's. . . . I know you will like it at this busy little shipyard. . . . Facts you didn't know . . . that some of the biggest fish to be caught in the bay waters were caught by O. Cornell and P. Iorio—and myself . . . that J. Fairbanks used to was a champ sprinter—ran against Eastman, etc. . . . that Bob Harder used to was a photo engraver . . . that C. Fix owns a 15 ft. boat. . . .

There is a guy down here who, I understand . . . is so dumb . . . he thinks every time he hears the word Einstein . . . it means . . . one beer. . . .

Hats off . . . to Ed Troest . . . who started the Creek War Chest Drive . . . by donating one whole day's pay . . . helping the poor ones over there . . . as well as . . . over here. . . .

Scoop of the month. . . . On review before the NBC Song Publishers . . . is a very splendid tune, "The Day You Walked By" . . . and you will never guess who wrote the music and lyrics . . . none other than Herb Anthony and Pat Iorio. . . . In fact the tune is so good in my estimation . . . that I will venture to come forth with a prediction . . . that this song will be published . . . and . . . will become a big hit. . . .

Safety First

*By J. F. BENNETT*

The posed photo below was designed to show us one of the short cuts to the hospital.

We think, as we look at the picture, any one would know better than to pull a stunt like that! But take a look around, let's see if you see this happening. I think a good common sense rule for using a grinder is, "Keep your mind and eyes on your work, and your goggles on your eyes."

Remember, Fellows, you can walk on crutches, you can eat with false teeth, but you can't see with a glass eye.

*Photo: A worker in overalls and a cap holds a long flat piece of metal against a grinding wheel while two other men look on; one man on the right appears to be assisting or steadying the workpiece.*

Thanks and Three Cheers

*By MARION SHEEHY*

To Minnie—when we are at work she watches over us like a mother hen does her chicks.

To Frank Menges, a guy that thinks enough of his fellow workers to let no grass grow under his feet when it comes to taking up a collection to help them in their time of need.

To Gus Ahrens, the referee in all battles who also lends a sympathetic ear to everyone's troubles.

Cheers for Fred Kappelman, who looks pretty "spiffy" in his new Warrant Officer's uniform (Boatswain). Congratulations, Fred, we feel the Coast Guard is getting a break.

*Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Bolicek with their three sons: James, Jr., Ronald and Donald . . . this picture was taken at the Soulé Plant in Los Angeles.*

*Mr. and Mrs. Morasky and their children: Barbara, Betty, David, Doris, Thomas and Fred. Mr. Morasky is an employee of Soulé at Los Angeles*

THE UNSUNG HEROES

*By JOE ROMERO*

You have all heard about the quarterback and the halfback who romps up and down the football field on a Saturday afternoon, but you very seldom ever hear about that gang of men on the line who are giving everything they have to make it possible for these men in the backfield to go places.

It very definitely has happened here—you have heard of the gang in Reinf. Whse. putting it out, but you have not heard of a gang outside headed by Spike Dennisen putting their steel in place. Here are a few names of the most rugged looking gang this writer has had the opportunity of laying eyes on: Robert Henderson, Charlie Dennison Jr., don't let that Jr. fool you; Frank Wallick, Mike Spoon, Harry Bruton, Jerry Patchin, Robt. Shoo, Mike Wabnig, and Harrison Shrouth.

No, this is not the Notre Dame football squad, it's a great gang of guys who work together as a team (and I mean work) to put together such jobs as Hamilton Field, Moffett, Port Chicago, Alameda Intransit Depot, New Carrier Pier, Sea Wall Job, and many other jobs under construction.

Each one of these men quarterbacks one of these jobs, and of course, Spike Dennison does the catching. Well, I'll throw my hat in with them, I don't see how they can be stopped.

I, too, am a steel worker, AHEM!

ANY REMARKS YOU'D LIKE TO MAKE TO THESE THUGS?

WELL—SAY IT IN THE ONLY LANGUAGE THEY UNDERSTAND—WAR PRODUCTION!

STAY ON THE JOB — FINISH THE JOB

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OF NEWS ABOUT OUR PEOPLE

Paul Graham of the San Francisco plant sends his new address:

P. D. Graham, S.K. 3/c 27th N.C.B. (Spec.) Co. B.—3—Fleet Post Office San Francisco, California

Among many interesting experiences Paul explains that he has seen YSD-63 in action where he is, and states that it is a beautiful looking craft, and it is used for big things. He has talked to the Chief-in-Charge, who indicated the ship handled perfectly.

Paul sent his best regards to all his friends in the San Francisco plant, and would like to hear from them.

Genial Gus Ahrens has recently been promoted to supervisor of ship-building activities in the San Francisco plant. This adds considerable scope to his activities, but he's just the man to take it all in his stride and do a bang-up job while he's at it. Our congratulations and good will to Gus.

The accounting department of the San Francisco Office extends to the Navy inspectors their thanks for the ice cream and candy which was so generously supplied during the HOT days we had.

This issue of the Salute extends a hearty welcome to the following new members of the San Francisco Office: Claire Davis, Jeannette Ray, Wayne McClain, Glenna Dean Simpson, Treva Cruse, Helen Travis.

Claire Davis, a newcomer in the Sales Office, San Francisco, is hereby declared to be new Associate Editor. Claire has had some experience in house organ publications and is welcomed to the San Francisco staff of the Salute. Watch for her articles.

"Sil" Selig, Purchasing Agent at the San Francisco Plant, has just returned from his well earned vacation. "Sil" so wanted to be away from Purchasing problems on a vacation that he would not even go shopping with his wife.

Charles Ubigau, Reinforcing Department Engineer, San Francisco plant, is on his vacation. He would not say where he was going but we understand he has a ranch up Sebastopol way and that the apple crop needed care.

Mrs. Evans, San Francisco Office Printing Department, is away on her vacation. She is spending it at Vancouver, B. C., with her son and his family.

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