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r/AVJLJ LilVJl 1 A 1 nu E, V E-iNliNCa I ninUINL, ALDLI\ 1 LLM, IVIUNC*.Actual Banner Award High Point in Armory ProgramImmediately after accepting the coveted OrdnanceBanner, symbol of high quality production, from Major A. V. Stallard, Kenneth Hagen, pictured at right, and President Joe Pihl, standing at left, proudly held the banner so that the audience could see the actual award which was won by the cm-•*■•••* lia rn •um photo in«iiv.n«ployes of Enderes, Inc. In addition, each employe of Enderes will receive a personally autographed card from the ordnance department which they can keep as a constant reminder of duties well performed and opportunities for increased warproduction.Yesterday Albert Lea paid richlyer\ed r lt;ocr.dion to the management and employees of lOnderes, Inc, for thlt; r out .'landing production record that won for them the Ordnance Banner. In winning this high award the Fnderen organization bring honor to Albert Llt; a as less than 3'; of the thousands of plants engaged in war production receive this award. The presentation of the banner culminates long months of untiring work by efficient employees under capablemanagement.Early yesterday out-of-town jobbers, supply men and friends of the Enderes plant started arriving in Albert I-ea. At. noon they were entertained at a dinner in the Spanish Dining Boom of Hotel Albert.Parade.At 4:30 p.m. beaded by a PoliceEscort the parade started Its waytip Broadway which was lined by Interested spectators. First In line of march was the lt;‘olor Guard furnished by the American Legion. Next came the snappy Albert High School Band with their colorful uniforms, precision marching And high quality musical numbers. Nine carloads of Enderes employees, and visiting guests led by Pres. Joe I’ihl and Factory Ruperln-tendant Bob I)a\ics followed the band. Marc hlng in close formation with arms shouldered a group of tho Naval Aviation Cadets came next representing the WTS unit located here in Albert I*a. The newest uniformed group in Albert Iu», the Civil Air Patrol Cadets, brought the parade to a close.Armory ProgramStanding at attention an appreciative audience saw the colors printed on the stag*- of the Armory and under the leadership of BillChamber of Commerce to work with the management of Enderes In staging the festivities were chalrmanned by George Wolf. Arranging parade and program details were: Mayor Ostrander, CityIt refutes complacency, it denies Jndiff* retir e, it scorns absenteeism, and challenge* negligence. Vet, as it wave* over your building, itexhorts performance, it testifies to accomplishment, it extol* atdance. This was a fitting climax I to a big day In the history of Enderes, Inc. and the City of Albert,Lea.Solution to Boypower ProblemKnoxville, Tenn.—CTV-James A. Gleason, Knoxville business man,tendance and proclaims tribute to Manager Jones, Supt. Halvorsen, B.O. K Hudson. Bill Brant en, Jvlfaithful duty. None who heard these words could return to hisjob without a tremendous challenge to *71 o better still.Huyek, lt;r. Zila, and ( hamber Sucre- displayed some psychology In pre-tary Homer Ludwick.Plant Party.I/ist night the activities of avery busy day were brought to apleasant close in the Eagles Hall when the employees of Hnderes gathered for a chicken dinner and; venting looting of his office. Hewaited until street urchins attempted an entry after dark, succeeding in catching a frightened youngster. Then he hired the boy, along with some of hi* friends, at 10 cents a to guard his place. Every-IMajor Mob elln also directed theattention of hi* listeners to the lmportnnee of the Third War I/ran Bond Prive taking place this month all over the nation. He reminded them that many men are giving their live* and that every loyal worker in putting not merely that which can he ststred out of their abundance hut every last dollar into war bond* so that our na tion can continue to give its people freedom, liberty, happiness and peace. Larry On. This Is Your Battle Station the slogan appearing In many war plants Is notonly true hut In It 1* the secret of our eventual success.The Inspiring programeluded with the singing Bless America.Committees.I be committees appointed by thew eekthing has gone peacefully since.was con-nf “GodScheduleServing you1450 KilocyclesWEDNESDAY AFTERNOON V.OO- Prayer, Phillip Keyne Gordon5;1V- Matinee Mefodie*f»M0 Evening Tribune New* 5:3a Treasury Sony Parade 5:40 Austin Drily Heraldb 45 Superman MRSMBSBraatcn : mg 'I h«* Star Spangled Banner with rnuMc by the HighSchool Hand. Prof. I* J Em-monn, Bandmaster, directed a tbort musical program which Included Glory of the Trumpet* by Brockennhier and AmericanLegion* by Parker.Chamber of Commerce President n (. Knudson k» noted the meeting with the worda, “We are met todo honor to one of our industries who has brought honor to our cityby fining It* full share In the home front war of production against aggression and tyranny. He termf*d tho worker* “Soldiers of Lro-loction* and * II# thlt; arc notmaking airplane*, tank* or gun*they are making the tool* that arenecessary to keep our military equipment in repair. Iteclaring that the high award wa made po* nble not by the effort.** of the man ftgement nor by the diligence of the workmen alone but by the combined effort * of all working as a single, cooperative unit. Mr. Knudson con gratuled the l)nd* i* lt;oiganifation on their achievement and statedthat now that the award had been won It must be earned anew' each day until the time of the unconditional surrender of our anemia*.On behalf of tin* manufacturing group In Albert Lea, Howard l ast wood, Manager of Wilson K Co., Mat'd that he wai very pleased tobe pi»*»ent on the occasion when Albert fir h t business firmrelt; elved the distinguished award.e Wa! I ongra lated t) ralt; hie\emer t and ended hit i «*marks with best wish#* for con*tinned mici » ♦ In the b»ttle of pro-Auction.Joe Pthl President of Kndere*, Inc , wa* introduce*! as “a lovablg Swede by the chairman. Mr. Kihl thai k«d all those who helped Magethe preBt nuitlon program and gave * per ini thank* to the American legion and Prof F’ntmon* and the/KDailyAT18 hoursIdailyWIDN1SDAY EVENING6.00 Fulton Lewi*. Jr. MB* 6:tV~Lum and Abner6 10 Lone Ranger—- BlueLOO—Spoilt Parade7i15—fasy Ace*Take a Card — M B§Of Bradley Talk Bond Proyt amSafety Program U S Marine Proyram Special Mu*'John B. Hughe* MBS Sony* by Sunny Skylar-Treasury Star Parade Headline* of Tomorrow’ ■ s ! r I MusicBuddy franklin Orth — MBS 10:30— News, Duke Ellington Orth.10 4S Mil Hallet Orch MBS1 1 OO i Art k istsl Oreli U (1C7:30 8:00 8;1S 8 108 IV-8:4VV no v9 10 9 4510 OO 10; IVHigh School Band. He declared that he was exceptionally proud of the award that had come to hi* organization and told hi* loyal workers that they no longer wereworking “for*' Kndereg but. wereworking “with Enderes, Inc. and its management.. Since Hear! Harbor he rmealed that their small plant had turned out over 4 million tool* on schedule and with their customary rate to achieve high quality standard*. Tool production*for Army Ordnance will continue to have first call at the Enderes Plant and judging from past performance* He* Ordnance Banner will become a symbol of high qual By production of tools for the war effort and will be further a be * when output Jh channeled Into regular peacetime outlets. Mr. Pihl furnished his sincere remarks withproven philosophy. “That the best money making scheme In the world Is embraced in the one word “Work.0 He paid tribute to the n vmiteen workers who have left Kndereg far active duty and wished i tin m a speedy return to their job*. J Before presenting the Ordnance Banner, Major A. V. Stallard of the Army Ordnance Oepartment, complimented the employees of I;n*dere* on the quality of their production which met the standards of the 0 nance Itepai ? me? I He stated that production schedules % ere met by Enderes and that their sincere cooperation has made relationship with them very pleasant. He frankly admitted that there i* little glamour or glory con* fiected with everyday factory job* hut it In the American workman, the men doing these everyday jobs that make victory possible. “When the whole score is in and added up, it is the American workman who Is making possible our eventual victory/' He cautioned the employees that the war is not yet won and that there was a big production Job ahead and tools can not beslowed down or put away until final vic tory Is complete.The Ordnance Banner was accepted from Major Stallard by an 1 ndenv* employee, Kenneth Hagen, who received tin* banner with th« sc words, On behalf of my fel low workers and myself, also themanagement of our company, Ivery gratefully accept this most coveted banner. The upper most thought in our minds has been findwill continue to bo the winning ofthis war.Capt. Beyer of the Army Ordnam o Hcpartrncnt and FactorySupt. Bob Pavies were introduced and received hearty applause, Representing the Seventh Serv Jre Command, Major Win, Moiselle, Labor Officer of the C. S. Army, was presented by Chairman Knud son and In a modest and sinceretalk told hi * audience that it washi* great, honor In the absence of his distinguished military superiors to 1m* present in Albeit lea os ai♦ piesentatIve of the Army. lie congratulated the workers of theKnderes plant on their well deserved reward foi superior production but cautioned them to regard the banner a* a symbol w hich signified that their plant was a fountain from which the Armed Forces could evpert a great flood of parts and products for the successful prosecution of the war, lie couti i * led that their deliveries of war goods to date Is only a sample oftheir ability and to think otherwise would be to deny that the futureheld promts* of progress.An outstanding part of id* talkwan My friend*, this flag flie*only over plants which produce in satisfactory volume. It Is not to be found at the race track, the pool hail, or where Idlers congregate.Tribute to the Enderes Production RecordMany Distinguished Guests and Army Officials Joined With Albert Lea Citizens in PayingReceive Ordnance BannerGiven Enderes, Inc. as TheyColorful Parade and Program
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Albert Lea Evening Tribune
Albert Lea, Minnesota, US
Wed, Sep 22, 1943
Page 8
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Clipped by
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