The programs for the year 1944-1945 reflected the spirit of the war period. The industrial obligations and difficulties confronted by management under government control were outlined by three of the members of our club. On August 15, 1944, Ernest Ferry gave a talk on the activities of the Ferry Machine Company and its contributions to the war effort. Paul Davey, of the Davey Compressor Company outlined the difficulties experienced by a small company under war time restrictions. One of the honorary members of the Kent club, Roy Smith, President of the Lamson and Sessions Company told of some of the difficulties in bringing their product up to the new Army and Navy specifications occasioned by the heavier demands made upon mechanical equipment used in the world wide war. They manufactured nuts, bolts and screws at their plant on Mogadore Road.Illustrating the prevalent feeling among leaders in the industry, each speaker pleaded for a maintenance of the spirit of Americanism which was inbred by our ancestors.
During the month of December 1944, the Committee on International Service was instrumental in collecting 1780 pounds of clothing for shipment to the London bomb victims.
Service to others, even during the war years!
Jim Myers
During the month of December 1944, the Committee on International Service was instrumental in collecting 1780 pounds of clothing for shipment to the London bomb victims.
Service to others, even during the war years!
Jim Myers
