Sohio News April 1947 Page 3

This was a big task for Ann. She had been a Sohioan only since June of 1942 and her duties did not give her the opportunities which she later developed, of personally knowing many of the employees in the division.

Today Ann's regular full time job is serving as secretary to Mr. Packard and to L. E. Merydith and E. E. Koenig, Assistant Managers. But serving as a reporter for The Sohio News is still an enormous task, for the Cleveland Division has more employees than any other company unit, a total of 1,139. The next largest unit is No. 1 Refinery where a few over 700 persons are employed.

Charming and Friendly

But immediately following her initial appointment as reporter Ann, a charming, friendly person \vho likes people and^ is interested in them, cheerfully accepted the challenge. After trying various methods of gathering the news from 1,139 Sohioans scattered throughout her area, she found that mimeographed reminders mailed regularly to each service station and department brought results.

During the war over 500 girls and boys in the Cleveland Division left to serve Uncle Sam and Ann was also given the job of keeping track of them. She kept records on their addresses and compiled a news letter for them telling of events happening in the division and news about the others in service. Hundreds of grateful service men and women wrote to express their thanks to her.

As for the hours after work— they are truly active ones for Ann. She rides horseback, ice skates and bowls. She doesn't care to vacation in cities, and usually spends her "two weeks" at a summer resort where she can swim and enjoy other outdoor sports. For several years now she has been dreaming of a vacation at a dude ranch—and this summer she intends to do something about that dream!

Her Team Is Tops In Cleveland Bowling

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is over, he will return to his regular job.

A twinkle comes in Edna's eye when she modestly and quietly tells you that hubby has another unusual talent and that is COOKING spelled in caps. She says you should taste his escalloped veal and spaghetti.

When the girls enter the Na tional Bowling Tournament at Grand Rapids, April 26-27, you can be sure that Christy will be there cheering for them.

Five Sohioans Die

Three Are Annuitants

Esty V. Millirans, 48-year-old Lima Refinery employee, died March 7, at his home in Lima. He was born in Gallia, Ohio, on September 27, 1899, and employed at Lima Refinery in [923 as a laborer. Since that time-le worked as a lead burner, pipefitter helper and assistant still-man at the Coke Stills. In 1934 he was transferred to the Pipe Still as assistant stillman where he was employed until Jan-u a r y 9, 1946, when, on account of poor health, ic was transferred to the Labor Department. In June, 1946 he was assigned the duties of watchman and held this position until 3oor health forced him to stop working in November, 1946. All Sohioans extend sympathy to his widow, Clara Belle; daughter, Mrs. Louis Turner; and two sons, Robert J., and Harold Eugene, who is stationed in Italy with the AAF.

C. L. Goldbach

Word was recently received of the death of Carl L. Goldbach, annuitant of No. 2 Refinery since June 1, 1929. Carl was born January 31,1871, and lived in Cleveland 55 years. His employment with the company began in 1893, and upon his retirement he had completed 36 years of service and held the position of labor foreman. His wife preceded him in death by 14 years. To his survivors we express sympathy.

John Miller

On February 4, John Miller, annuitant of No. 1 Refinery, died. Mr. Miller, a yard sub-foreman prior to his retirement, March 1, 1940, was employed by the company on October 14, 1920. He started as a laborer and worked up to the position of sub-foreman. To his surviving children we extend sympathy.

Ertha Nehls

Ertha A. Nehls, Home Office annuitant, died March 13. She had been enjoying the leisure days of retirement since September 1, 1935. On that day she was pensioned from Standard Oil after 26 years of service. In June, 1909, Miss Nehls joined the organization as substitute stenographer and worked in several departments. But a year later she was permanently established in the Order Department and for the next 25 years she capably handled the stenographic duties for that department. Just 8 months previous to hrr retirement she was transferred to the Credit and Collections Department. To her survivors, we join in extending sympathy.

James Gatons

A heart attack suffered while in Detroit on a business trip ended the life of James E. Gatons, 51, sales engineer representing the marine division in the Great Lakes area for Standard Oil. He iiad been with the company since March 17, 1941, just three days less than six years when he died.
A veteran of two wars, Mr. Gatons joined the Navy during World War I as a lieutenant (j. g.). He was recalled by the Navy in December, 1943, to serve as a commander in the Maritime service, sailing in the Atlantic ind Pacific. Surviving him are his mother and four sisters.

Family Deaths

We extend sympathy to these Sohioans in the recent loss of their fathers: Louis Urschalitz, James and Frank Kocab, No. 2 Refinery; Eber Spencer, maintenance foreman, Sohio Pipe Line, Michigan;Fred L. Mueller, Akron service station manager; Wilford and Noal Belkofer, Toledo Refinery; William Heffner, Dayton; George Phillips, Norwalk; Charlie Kruger, Cleveland dealer salesman.

Our sympathy goes to these co-workers in the loss of their mothers: Jim Webb, Jr., Toledo; S. W. Smith, Latonia Refinery; Forest Krieg; Ernest and Ferdinand Angst, and Lester C. Nau-ert, Cincinnati; E. C. Robinson, Home Office; John Malenich, Cleveland Maintenance, and Al and Herman Lehnart, Cleveland Tank Wagon; Virginia O'Loughlin and Drenna Blackburn, Sales Accounting.

Sympathy is also extended to Peter Weckesser, No. 2 Refinery, whose wife died; to Wm. P. Tighe, No. 2 Refinery, in the loss of his father-in-law; to Marty Schultz, Toledo, whose sister died; to Zeno Gregory, Toledo Bulk Station; whose sister was killed in an auto accident; to Shirley and Scott Green, Latonia, in the death ol their uncle; to H. H. McCowen and Charles Hutsel, Latonia, in the deaths of their fathers-in-law; to John Anderson, Latonia, who lost a sister, and to Carl Schmeing, Latonia, whose grandfather died; to Frank Ra-del, Cincinnati, in the death of his step-daughter; to Mrs. Neva Finch, Dayton, whose husband died; to Annuitant J. Ellis Gil-lespie, Dayton, in the sudden death of his wife; and to Bob Bevis, Cleveland Order Board, and Fitzhugh Wbodford, Cleveland Auto Shop, in the deaths of their brothers.

E.M.B.A. Has Paid $1,167,575 In Sick Benefits Since 1928

Little known facts about a well known organization were revealed when William Scott, E.M.B.A. trustee since 1928, presented his annual analysis of the Employee's Mutual Benefit Association at their last annual meeting.

His report showed that since the E.M.B.A. was organized in 1928, the sum of $1,167,575 has been paid out in sick benefits to members. The total number of benefit cases taken care of by the E.M.B.A. from 1928 to 1946 was 9,765.

Also of interest and indicative of the confidence employees have in the association is the fact that $1,204,925 have been paid as con tributions since the inception ol the plan.

In the last issue of The Sohio News in which the E.M.B.A. an nual meeting was reviewed, A. C Mondiek, who received an appointment to the association's ex ecutive committees was erroneous ly listed as a Lima Refinery employee instead of Latonia Refinery

MISS DORIS JEAN HOLE, daughter of Ralph Hole. Stock Department, Sales Accounting, has won a four-year scholarship to Baldwin Wallace. She maintained straight A records throughout four years of high school; and therefore tied for first place with one other to top the list of honor, graduates in the Lorain High School class of 1947A. Here's proof that she's also pretty. Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph C. Hole.

Annuitants Recount Experiences

THE AMIABLE LOOKING couple are Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Lofton, and the dog is Troub, another member of this annuitant's family. "Bo" as Mr. Lofton is familiarly called by Dayton employees has discovered that Florida has many possibilities for a retired Sohioan, not the least of which is fishing.

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Leslie D. Ross

Les retired June 25 1934. because of ill health. In May of 1936 he and his family moved to Blanchester, where he has an 8 acre farm and a small dairy.

W. A. Bilikam

He has been an annuitant since November 1, 1936. In the summer months he keeps busy taking care of a garden of perennial flowers. This past summer he started a patch of strawberries and he is looking forward to lots of shortcake and jam next year. During the winter he goes to Florida, where he fishes in the Gulf of Mexico.

I. H. Hartley

"Ike" retired June 5, 1939. In 1941 he purchased a cottage at Indian Lake. He and his wife enjoy fishing and do some travelling, as well as lots readingp "IKE"-has been suffering from arthritis since last August.

Edgar Lofton

"Bo" Lofton retired from active service about 9 years ago. One of his life's ambitions was to live in Florida, so after retiring he built a small home down South. He, Mrs. Lofton, and their dog, "Troub", have lived there each winter absorbing the sunshine, fishing, and taking an occasional run out to Hialeah. This winter they stayed with one of their sons at Orlando. During the summer months he and his wife travel to Dayton and Chicago to visit their children.

Canton Safety Committee Confers

Pictured above, three members of the Canton Bulk Station Employees Safety Committee inspect a ground line which is used to remove static electrical charges from trucks as they are loading.

"Sparks caused by static electricity which is not removed might easily start a fire," said Clark Smith, warehouseman, and Chairman of the Safety Committee. Earl Sweitzer, warehouseman, is on his left, and Niles McMacken, dispatcher, on his right. Two other members of this active Safety Committee who were not present when the picture was taken are Carl Cocklin, construction mechanic, and George Schuster, truck driver.