Everedy Women Help Build War Goods At Army Navy Plant
Basil C. Lewis, Everedy production manager, describes how the plant quickly hired hundreds of women to meet Army Navy ordnance contracts. Many were first-time workers, drawn from housewives and office staff, forming shifts to produce grenades mines and other items while sharing canteen duties and family support roles. The article notes equal starting wages, good overall performance, some absenteeism, and nurse support for safety.
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Basil C. Lewis
Everedy Company
Itgel
Lewis
Everedy
Greenies
Mrs. A
Snes
Haseen
Exagt Cimnatiae
Treasurer With Long Experience Named Everedy Company Officer
William Bennett Lebachers enters Frederick residence as vice president and treasurer of The Everedy Company. A graduate of St John’s Institute, he worked with Helfenstein Insurance, Ox Fibre Brush, Royal Brush and Broom, and Palmetto File Industry before joining Everedy. He gained roles in accounting and finance, with European assignments and wartime service. became Everedy vice president and treasurer in 1926.
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William Bennett Lebbers
Frederick
Everedy Comy
William UE
Margaret S. Lebaers
Lebaers
St John's Literary
Frederic
Helfenstein Insurance Agency
Lod
Ox Fibre Brush Company
New York City
Congvern
Othes
Wits
Gany Batic
Ter
Royal Brush and Broom Company
Toledo
Liter
Tac
Bullato
No Yo
Munud
Lebherey
Gallaudet
Ancatt
East Greenwaca
Re Op
As Ods
United Ao Mat
Tye Sas
War Production Award To Be Marked At East Street Plant
A colorful ceremony is planned tomorrow at 2:30 PM in front of the East Street plant to honor Everedy Company workers with the Army Navy Production Award. Distinguished military and naval officials will attend along with employees and their families as the firm celebrates its wartime production record and community impact. The Lebherz brothers built Everedy from a small medicine fact to a nationwide maker of home bottling gear, screen door hardware, and chrome kitchenware, marking a long history of growth and innovation through Depression and war.
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Army-Navy
East Street
Frederick
Phaedenick
Nat
Fredleniel County
Keverery
Avila
Everedy
Everendy
Hares J Lebhers
Robert W. Lebherst
William B. Lebhers
Harry J Lebhers
Willian 3. Lebher
Robert W. Lebhers
Sum
Lenser
Tarra
Bill
Bob
Canada
Fein
Hite Medicine Factory
Adel
Golume
Busness
Leichert Brothers
Uap
Tauravidinurs
Eacn
Bill Wws
Tre Brothers
Harry
Bos Ganings
Saturday Evening Post
Liberty
Clrcks
Newark
N. J
Baltimore
Hagerstown
Boig
Vitt Ware
Mexico
How To Get The FE Army Navy E Award
The Ordnance Department uses multiple criteria beyond production to grant the Army-Navy E. A plant must show low absenteeism, good labor relations, solid protection, and strong management. The plant is rechecked every six months for potential award renewal or withdrawal. Lew Basic is noted for earning his first E in World War I while in the Navy.
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Ordnance Department
Lew Reduction
United States Navy
Industrious inventor H J Lebhert and the Everedy Company
H J Lebhert organized the Everedy Company and led its growth in Frederick after 1901. A noted inventor and patent holder, he partnered with McClintock Young in Ox Fibre Brucy work and later managed the Lady Mog factory and the Everedy Company offices. The firm, known for household items, expanded to occupy a full block facing the Pennsylvania railroad station.
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Larry J Leanes
William H
Margaret S$. Lebberg
Wasnesboro
Frederick
Everedy Domine
United States Patent Office
Haz
Igus
Pr Sv
Ana
Plor
Tas Vizan
Lady Mog
Brusn
Opuen
Lesners
Everedy Bowter Copper Company
Everedy Company, Inc
Treagtaite
Everedy Company
Pennsylvania Railroad
Maryland State Guard Band E Award program excerpt
The program lists the Everedg E Award introduction by W Clinton McSherry of Western Maryland Trust Company, with Colonel Houseman presenting, Harry Leichert accepting, and Lt H R Stone assisting. Awards pins are given to Lahey, Draper, Harper, Orme Schaffer, Drummill, Yinger, and Leichert for management, followed by Draper’s acceptance address. Stars and Stripes Forever, raising of the Army Navy E flag, color guard, and Star Spangled Banner conclude the event.
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H. R. Stone
U.S.N.R
Lebherz Ledger Highlights Everedy Co Founding Years
The Lebherz family ties to Everedy are detailed with Robert W Lebherz born June 28 1890 in Frederick and a 45 year life in the company. His career spans engineering purchasing and leadership roles including secretary and director. He served in the Army 1918 to 1919 then joined Fred Engineering before joining Everedy Co.
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William H
Margaret S. Lebherz
Robert W. Lebherz
Frederick
Mt. St Mary's College
Camp Hancock
Georgia
Army
Fred Engineering Co
H. I. Leb
Everedy Co
Hahan
Sue Oda
Incorporatin 7S
War Production Board
Industriy Engineering
AntreTank
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Navy
Uncle Sam
Everedy Social Club
Mrs. C
Frederick High School
Everedy Plant
William B. Lebbert
Af Webbery
Europe
Gallaudet Apreritt Corporation
Carateay
Evereds Company
William B. Lebhert
H. J. Lebhert
Frederick Business
Harry J. Lebherz
America
Maryland State Guard Band
W. Clinton McSherry
Western Maryland Trust Company
D. N. Houseman
Philadelphia
Harry J. Leichert
Lahey
Edgar Hulsworth Draper
George Henry Harper
Erma Orme Schaffer Leonard M. Drummill George Roger Yinger
For Management
Robert W. Leichert
Secretary
Edgar Ellsworth Draper
R. W. Lebherz
Tye
Robert W. Levhers
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