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Tuesday, October 1, 2019

News From Electrical Department at Tallasee Power Company, Oct. 1, 1919

From The Badin Bulletin, October 1, 1919. Devoted to the interests of the employees of the Tallassee Power Company and the pleasure and profit of all people of Badin.

Electrical Department Sparks

We have noticed in The Bulletin recently some very interesting information regarding the water wheel test made at the Yadkin Narrows and Falls power houses. It was interesting for several reasons for it explained how it was done, and by whom. Now some of the operators seem to think we have had one or two generator tests in Yadkin Narrows power house recently, and that the generators showed up just as good as the water wheels; at which time the operators on shift and the gasoline engine was also tested. However, there was nothing serious happened, as the current was off again and on again within a few minutes, going in the right direction.

Fred Rodgers has just returned from two weeks’ vacation spent visiting in and around Fort Mill, S.C. Fred says they killed the fatted calf, and for once he forgot there was such a thing as the H.C.L. Which reminds us of Lewis Adkins’ brave attempt to keep the wolf away from the door. Of course Lewis had a garden, and he picked wild berries, and canned everything in sight; but even then he had to worry about where three meals were going to come from when cold weather came. But being a wise man Lewis had an idea. He remembered in his childhood he had read a book, “Pigs Is Pigs,” and more recently he had read in the newspaper “Packers Is Profiteers,” so he decided to raise his own meat. That was three months ago. Lewis has grown thin carrying slop to those pigs, and with it all they still persist to remain pigs, the same weight and size. Now he thinks some mean person is feeding his pigs “Anti-fat.”

We are not going to say anything about that fellow Beckham, but we will drop a hint to the effect that a certain fellow who operates at the Narrows by the name of Sturkey (bob Jones, who wants to marry, calls him Turkey) had better watch his step. Beck hasn’t gotten over that three-mile separation stuff.
One of our most prominent visitors during the past month was Dr. S.E. Stokes of Salisbury. The Doctor was very much interested in the spare water wheel, and after a thoro examination said that he had never run across anything similar houses in the human body. We now feel relieved.

We have been very quiet for a long time, due to the fact that we have been busy paint a sign to hang over the station door. The sign reads: “Old Soldiers’ Home” but “time changeth all things” so we called a meeting and decided to abandon this sign, as we are “putting out” now.

Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Crow were visitors in Baden a few days ago. Mr. Crow, before going overseas, was employed by the Tallassee Power Company, holding a position in the Yadkin Narrows power house as assistant to Mr. B.L. Gomo. We were all glad to see Billy again, and talk of old times.

Fred Childers enjoyed a two weeks’ vacation recently, visiting among relatives and friends in Blacksburg, S.C. Fred bought a lot on Tallassee Avenue the other day, and says she will graduate next June, and he hopes that building material and furniture won’t go up in the meantime.

Mr. L.B. Shoemaker, who “acted” as operator during the Turbine Test, according to the last edition of The Badin Bulletin, is also still on the job; but during his spare moments he still is whispering to himself and wondering what the Turbine Test gang call an operator.

One of our old operators had landed a job in Ohio, and writes back for the boys to stick closer to their jobs in Badin than a fly would to flypaper. He says he is coming back and buy himself a lot in the graveyard, so he will be sure to stay here a long time.

W.H. Clark was a recent visitor to Winston-Salem. While we are on the subject, we would like to suggest that Clark be elected a member of our school board, as that boy certainly shows interest when school teachers are being discussed.

We had some “Buckover” the other night. It sounded about like the Western Front two years ago. Mr. Thorpe heard it at his home, and he established a new record of speed between Thorpsville and Rotary Station 25. He made it in nothing “flat.”

Bob Jones was taken very sick recently, and went to his home at Rock Hill, S.C., to regain his health, weight, and peace of mind. Bob says she still loves him. Say, Bob, why not consult a four-leaf clover, and save railroad fare?

Mr. G.R. Randell (Uncle George) is happy now. Mr. Wheeler gave him a new fish hook, and now he is catching fish by the mouth. Of course, before this, it had been “Feed the Fish and Cuss” with Uncle George.

Our popular (especially with the ladies) poleman, Mr. Chas. Morton, has left us to again take up arms for our Uncle Sam. Charlie says he wants to see a slice of this world, and his Uncle offers the opportunity.

Mr. S.M. Garrison, electrical engineer for the Hardaway Contracting Company at Lugolf, S.C., was a business visitor to Badin recently. While here, Mr. Garrison was the guest of Mr. L.J. Adkins of the Mountain Club.

By the way, we had a visit the other evening from some of our new teachers and what do you think? They were interested more (besides ourselves) in a comfortable chair. You see they had walked from Badin.

Mr. C.P. Johnson, who looks after the gates and who has been having it so easy “Dreaming in the Pale Moonlight” has also resigned from the Home, and is “Putting Out” operating the oiling system.
The rotor in one of our motors has been sick for some time. After several consultations with different doctors, “Shorty” Bumgardner says he thinks it needs about two hypodermics of 2300.

If the Narrows Power House Operators want to know the quickest way to separate No. 3 generator from the Southern Power Company, ask Mr. G.R. Randell, who is now operating at the Falls.

Mr. H.F. Mintz of Blacksburg, S.C., has accepted a position with the Tallassee Power Company as operator at the Falls Power House. We are glad to have Mr. and Mrs. Mintz with us.

We have two gentlemen with us now by the name of Mintz, and it seems that we will be compelled to name them like the Scotts—“Dam and Farmer” Mintz respectfully.

Regardless of old man H.C.L., some people in Badin can save money. Mr. Rockfield asked to be off long enough to make a deposit in the Bank of Badin. He returned 10 days later.

Mrs. G.C. Truesdel and children have returned to Badin after an extended visit to her parents in Camden, S.C. Truesdel is now wearing his best “at home” smile.

Paint! Paint! Everywhere; and none is in the right place, according to Mr. I.L. Roberts. It is time to “duck,” Ike. You were a member of the “Home” a long time.

Work on the trestle leading into the power house is progressing nicely, and we hope the day is not distant that the One Spot will be able to pay us a visit.

John DuBose has been transferred from the Electric Shop to the Rotary Station. We miss Johnny in the shop, and wish his success in his new place.

Mr. Sam Morgan, formerly employed by Uncle Sam in shipyards located in Wilmington, N.C., has accepted a position in Yadkin Narrows power house.

Ask Bradford if the D.O.K.K.’s handle “fresh meat” like it was a newborn babe. He sure ought to know; that is, if he can remember all that happened.

Mr. H.B. Rhea, Chief Operator of the Rotary Station, has tone to Texas for a vacation, and a wife.
J.A. Fagg is also in Texas, and was “best man” at Mr. Rhea’s wedding. We would give three yen to see Fagg in a “swallow-tail coat” and a “plug” hat.

How about all the big tomatoes we have heard of in Badin? Mr. McConnell claims to have raised one that his wife canned in 14 quart jars.

Someone reported seeing “Farmer” Scott, Rex Kelly, and “Shorty” Bumgardner at Church. The Home Mission Board evidently has been at work.

It seems our little “squib” about vacations had the desired effect as several of the boys have been enjoying blissful days “down on the farm.”

E.T. Russell’s suspenders, after serving him faithfully for four years, broke. This explains why E.T. can ride around in a Dort.

Colin Tuttle paid one crate of dopes to learn that Fort Leavenworth is in Kansas, not Texas. Ask Rex Kelly about this.

Talk about luck—B.J. May caught six pounds of carp, and his wife presented him with a nine-pound boy, all in one day.

Dick Hardin stopped a runaway mule, and the owner of said mule gave Dick a jug of “Unadulterated Buttermilk.”

Latest news from Texas: “Happily married, and merrily on our way. Mr. and Mrs. H.B. Rhea.” Gosh!

The construction is about completed at Yadkin Falls Power House, and the plant is running day and night.

Daddy Curran says when the Transformers get up 70 pounds of heat it’s time to go fishing.

Mr. DuBose and his smile are holding the Rotary Station down, in the absence of Mr. Rhea.

Claude Mask says: “To have a good complexion, use Palmolive soap and stop eating meat.”

“Fatty” Corbett washes his socks every day. Here’s a chance for some good Badin girl.

I am sure everybody would appreciate a nice rain, especially some of the operators.

Talbot says if we want to shut down Station 19, pray for rain.

J.B. Sheppard is away on his vacation. Helms goes next.

Where did D.D. Dry get that bracelet?


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