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, 7- -Ial M lifillillitairs 4 tr •=I•AN THE GOODYEAR TIRE A RUBBER •• COMPANY AKRON EDITION Vol. 55 Akron, Ohio •7 April 14, 1966 No. 15 --1 •Ii ''I'' :•.w, ./ Your Help Is Necessary 4 44 *-- ' THE GATEHOUSE You've proved it again. When the chips are down and help is needed, Goodyear-ites are there. Last week, The Clan reported the plight of Elmer Smith-a crippled newspaper vendor who stood at the corner of East Market St. and Goodyear Blvd. for 37 years to provide the morning paper, regardless of the weather. Then he was gone from his post. A childhood disease had taken its toll and the virtually destitute Elmer was taken to the Summit County Home near Tallmadge. There, lonely and confined without recreation, he was discovered by Norma Dayton, a secretary in the purchasing department. Norma called The Clan and started a chain of events that almost immediately made life worth living for the 69-year-old man who was memorable to so many Goodyearites. First, a Clan reporter visited the County Home and learned that Elmer's lonely existence could be brightened with a television set, a few cards, an occasional bag of chewing to-bacco and some candy. He also said that he'd like to have a visitor now and then to brighten his day. As a result, last week's Gatehouse column was devoted to the plight of Elmer. The paper 66hit the streets" at 11 a.m. Thursday. Barely two hours later, The Clan received a telephone call from Jim McCourtie, manager of the Goodyear Service Store on Good-year Blvd., explaining that the store was sending a portable television set to Elmer. It arrived at the County Home before the sun set the same day. But that was just the beginning. During the past few days the phone in The Clan office has been ringing constantly. The people making the calls have all asked the same question- 66How can we help Elmer?" During the same period, notes and letters from individuals and groups of employes have posed the same question. Well, Elmer has his television set. The girls in retail stores accounting have put together a large collection of candy and chewing tobacco for Elmer. To the dozens of people and groups who have inquired where they may contribute money for Elmer, we'd like to sug-gest that you send such money to the County Home, Tall-madge, with a request that the money be used in behalf of Elmer Smith. The Clan editors are hopeful that you will continue to remember Elmer and that the aboye information answers the questions that many of you raised. But, .we thought you'd like to read just a few of the com-ments received: 6<I'm sure there are many Goodyearites who will want to contribute and let Mr, Smith know that he is a part of the Goodyear family-" 46 I wonder if there is any chance that I could help to get Elmer Smith a television set?" "I'd likd to contribute $25 to a fund for Elmer Smith." 66I remember Elmer very well. He was selling papers here when. I first went to work. What can I do?" Finally, we'd like to explain what you all can do. Your money contributions will certainly help. So will Packages containing the items that Elmer might be able to use. But, more importantly, Elmer would like to receive cards, letters, and perhaps, if you have the time, a personal visit. To Meet Need For Blood Goodyearites have an op- January visit 597 pints of blood never contributed at all. portunity to prove that were collected-the second high- The 597 Goodyearites who lightning really does strike est amount ever contributed at took part in the most recent Goodyear. That was 180 pints (Continued on Page 2) twice in the same spot. over the final collection made Seven years ago this in 1965. month the Summit County The Bloodmobile unit will Ben Stephens, Red Cross Bloodmobile move into Goodyear Hall's third made a record-shattering floor community rooms Wednes- IDP Production visit, collecting 629 pints of day, April 20, for a three-day blood-enough to save the lives visit. The unit will be open from of hundreds of area residents. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. that first day. Director Dies It has been a long wait, but The hours on both Thursday and now, seven years later, Good- Friday will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ben M. Stephens, director of year employes are in a position Red Cross blood donor pledge production for the Industrial to break that record and go on cards have been sent to nnany Products Division, died in his to a new high. Goodyear employes, especially sleep of a heart attack while on The employes proved last those who have been donors in r vacation at St. January they were ready and the past 12 months. But a ma- < •.i/.A Thomas, Virgin il-••I-- Islands, April 6. willing to roll up their sleeves jority of the employes are not •'- • He was 49. for the Bloodmobile. During the regular blood donors - or have d..In' I.a, Stephens had 1=- j been manager of Thomas Is Named Leader . - the Lincoln and ...3 A-'. St. Mary:s plants Of Citizens For Progress ..Aj.. named production L-*-/I- before being Stephens director of the Edwin J. Thomas, chair- the best. I don't think we ever division in 1961. man of the executive and can be satisfied with halfway A native of Cambridge, Ill., finance committee, will be measures .. ." he was named to the Big Ten's wearing another 66hat" this Thomas outlined the purpose All Conference basketball team of CFP in Akron. ••We'11 try in 1939, while attending the Uni-year after being named to define the objective of the versity of Iowa. Dresident of the Citizens community and then we will or- He joined the company that For Progress (CFP) - an area ganize our plans to bring it year and was high-scorer during group dedicated to guiding (the objective ) about in a way one of the two years he played Akron's development efforts. that will attract the support of on tlie company cage squad. Thomas, who will record his the community." After engaging briefly in 50th year with Goodyear next Thomas said the organization sales work early in his career, i h, was elected during the will look to industry, labor, he received a series of super- 1 s annual meeting last week. church and school groups and visory assignments that led to In accepting the post, Thomas women's clubs for active sup- his appointment as manager of told CFP members that redevel- port. The objective will be a the Lincoln plant in 1955. He opment of Akron's central city complete revitalization of was named plant manager at is the most difficult challenge Akron's central city. St. Marys in 1959. they face. Also serving on the CFP A Navy veteran of World War •'But to think for a moment board is John Davies, assistant II, Stephens is survived by his that we can't solve these prob- treasurer at Goodyear and trea- widow, Jane, and a son. They lems is settling for less than surer of CFP. live at 775 Sunnyside Dr., Akron. THE GOODYEAR-SPONSORED "Spirit of America" racing car is a matter of discussion between driver Craig Breedlove and Clay Martin, 10, a visitor to New York's International Auto-mobile Show, where the car is a featured display. # * 4 I I l 4;:65 1,1,1 :.;, r * #:. h ./ ./ .#HW:+ .... ' , li: }Of .4 . 94 .. 2549 .. 6#. $1: 4 ./ .., I -
Object Description
Title | The Wingfoot Clan (Akron edition), Vol. 55, No. 15 (April 14, 1966) |
Creator | Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company |
Date Original | 1966-04-14 |
Date Notes | April 14, 1966 |
Description | The 'Wingfoot Clan' is the employee newsletter of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. The publication consists of numerous editions including the Akron Edition, the Aircraft Edition, and special editions. |
Subject Terms |
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company--Periodicals Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company--Employees--Periodicals |
Location | Akron (Ohio) |
Type | Text |
Publisher | Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company |
Digital Publisher | University of Akron. Archival Services |
Copyright Statement | This publication is protected by copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code). Copyright to this publication lies with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, which has permitted The University of Akron to make it available for personal use for private study, scholarship, or research. Any other use of this item including publications, exhibitions, or productions is prohibited without written permission. Please contact Archival Services at archives@uakron.edu for more information. |
Source Collection | Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Records |
Identifier | 04-14-1966.pdf |
Medium | Periodicals |
Format-Extent | 8 pages |
Collection Category | Rubber Industry |
UA College | University Libraries |
UA Department | Archival Services |
Website | http://www.uakron.edu/libraries/archives/ |
Contact Information | The University of Akron, Archival Services, Polsky Building, Room LL10, 225 South Main Street, Akron, OH 44325-1702, Phone: 330-972-7670, Fax: 330-972-6170, E-mail: archives@uakron.edu |
Description
Title | 04-14-1966 1 |
Type | Text |
Copyright Statement | This publication is protected by copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code). Copyright to this publication lies with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, which has permitted The University of Akron to make it available for personal use for private study, scholarship, or research. Any other use of this item including publications, exhibitions, or productions is prohibited without written permission. Please contact Archival Services at archives@uakron.edu for more information. |
Source Collection | Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Records |
Medium | Periodicals |
Collection Category | Rubber Industry |
UA College | University Libraries |
UA Department | Archival Services |
Website | http://www.uakron.edu/libraries/archives/ |
Contact Information | The University of Akron, Archival Services, Polsky Building, Room LL10, 225 South Main Street, Akron, OH 44325-1702, Phone: 330-972-7670, Fax: 330-972-6170, E-mail: archives@uakron.edu |
transcript | , 7- -Ial M lifillillitairs 4 tr •=I•AN THE GOODYEAR TIRE A RUBBER •• COMPANY AKRON EDITION Vol. 55 Akron, Ohio •7 April 14, 1966 No. 15 --1 •Ii ''I'' :•.w, ./ Your Help Is Necessary 4 44 *-- ' THE GATEHOUSE You've proved it again. When the chips are down and help is needed, Goodyear-ites are there. Last week, The Clan reported the plight of Elmer Smith-a crippled newspaper vendor who stood at the corner of East Market St. and Goodyear Blvd. for 37 years to provide the morning paper, regardless of the weather. Then he was gone from his post. A childhood disease had taken its toll and the virtually destitute Elmer was taken to the Summit County Home near Tallmadge. There, lonely and confined without recreation, he was discovered by Norma Dayton, a secretary in the purchasing department. Norma called The Clan and started a chain of events that almost immediately made life worth living for the 69-year-old man who was memorable to so many Goodyearites. First, a Clan reporter visited the County Home and learned that Elmer's lonely existence could be brightened with a television set, a few cards, an occasional bag of chewing to-bacco and some candy. He also said that he'd like to have a visitor now and then to brighten his day. As a result, last week's Gatehouse column was devoted to the plight of Elmer. The paper 66hit the streets" at 11 a.m. Thursday. Barely two hours later, The Clan received a telephone call from Jim McCourtie, manager of the Goodyear Service Store on Good-year Blvd., explaining that the store was sending a portable television set to Elmer. It arrived at the County Home before the sun set the same day. But that was just the beginning. During the past few days the phone in The Clan office has been ringing constantly. The people making the calls have all asked the same question- 66How can we help Elmer?" During the same period, notes and letters from individuals and groups of employes have posed the same question. Well, Elmer has his television set. The girls in retail stores accounting have put together a large collection of candy and chewing tobacco for Elmer. To the dozens of people and groups who have inquired where they may contribute money for Elmer, we'd like to sug-gest that you send such money to the County Home, Tall-madge, with a request that the money be used in behalf of Elmer Smith. The Clan editors are hopeful that you will continue to remember Elmer and that the aboye information answers the questions that many of you raised. But, .we thought you'd like to read just a few of the com-ments received: 6 |