Page 2, Friday, April 21, 1944

WELDING SOCIETY
UNIT NAMES HEAD

Elmer Hann, Swan Island superintendent, was elected chairman of the newly-organized Portland-Vancouver chapter of the American Welding society at the second meeting of the organization held April 13.
The American Welding society, a national organization interested in advancing knowledge and application of welding, has a membership of approximately 7000 engineers, designers, executives, foremen, leadmen. professors, research men and inspectors interested in metals and metal fabrication.
Other aims of the society, Hann said, are to make available information on up-to-date methods, to be recognized as an authentic source of information by manufacturers and to serve as spokesman of the welding industry in all matters pertaining to its welfare.

More Dope Unearthed
On J.B. King Mystery
Two new developments on "J.B. King" and his famous signature came to light this week. A story from Swan Island notes that J.B. King, day shift shipfitter on the Outfitting dock, is a bit disturbed at seeing his name everywhere he turns. Chauncey Del French. Vancouver poet and writer,

claims the legend of the original J. B. King, dates back to 1900.
"Herbert Walworth's identification of J. B. King is correct concerning the World's Fair penman, but according to railroad lore. J. B. King was the yardmaster for the Kansas City Belt. Line prior to 1900," Del French explained. "He wrote his name on everything and made the "K" last."
Del French explained that in 1902 he was a call-boy at Umatilla for the now legendary Oregon Railway and Navigation company when he called a crew for an important run, a Harriman special. After each of the five members solemnly signed his call book he discovered, while registering their names with the dispatcher, that each man had written "J.B. King."
G.A. Patterson, Swan Island worker, informed the Bosn's Whistle that he noted the famous signature of J.B. King both inside and outside of thousands of box cars while railroading in 1896.
"It originated in the early 80's or 90's and most of the signatures are of the 'copy cat' type," Patterson said. "I doubt if the author is known by anybody today. Perhaps the King of Hoboes might be able to furnish some information as to its origin since it is likely a hobo insignia."

Monthly Benefit Hops Set By Steam Fitters
The first monthly benefit dance for sick and injured members of Steam & Marine Fitters' local 235 is scheduled Saturday, April 29 at the union's new building, 310 S. W. Columbia street. Dave Longtin's 10-piece orchestra wiIl furnish the music and three door prizes will be awarded. Admission for these affairs, scheduled on the last Saturday of each month, is 50 cents a person.

AVERAGE WORKER HAS $422.75 IN BONDS
VANCOUVER - How nearly ''average'' are you? For if you fall near the average amount of war bonds purchased per individual worker in the Vancouver yard, you will face the postwar world with a nice little nest egg.
That was the picture painted this week by the report of R. H. Erickson of the audit section of the War Bond department. From July 1, 1942 through March 19, 1944, Vancouver employes purchased $14,895,815.00 worth of bonds. This represents an average of $422.75 per employe. This total also represents an average monthly purchase of bonds by employes of approximately $750,000.00, or $21.50 per month per employe.

Young Gardeners If this picture may be taken as an indication, there will be plenty of vegetables at Oregon Ship Child Service center before the growing season is over. Richard Koop and Irma La Vone Bruce are shown doing their share of the soil preparation work. (Oregon Ship photo)

Sympathetic Workers Give $800 to Widow
(OREGON SHIP) - More than $800 has been donated by Oregon Ship workers to Mrs. E. Christiansen whose rigger husband died April 11 of injuries received while working here.
Christensen had worked for nearly two years on Craneway 5 and was well-known throughout the yard. In addition to his wife he is survived by two small children.

30 Fires a Month
(SWAN ISLAND) - An average 30 fire calls a month are answered by Swan Island's Fire department. Captain R. F. Balke says that practically all of these fires could have been avoided through a little knowledge and precaution against fire hazards.

Shipyard Edison Captain Harvey Fisher of the Oregon Ship Guards proudly displays his famous clam gun which he claims will revolutionize the shell fish industry. That fancy loving cup in his left hand was presented by the OSC Liars club with the title of Master Prevaricator. (Oregon Ship photo)

CLAM DIGGERS AGOG
New Gun Revolutionary

(OREGON SHIP) - Captain Harvey Fisher of the Oregon Ship guards, famous inventor of the Fisher Clam Gun, which he says is destined to revolutionize the shell fish industry, gave the first public demonstration of the device this week. He was immediately presented with a loving cup by the Oregon Ship Liars club.

The camera-shy inventor, after much persuasion consented to pose with his clam gun and explain its operation. He said three men can easily operate the commercial type of clam gun and that he is now working on a one-man model.
"One of the main features of my clam gun is the divining rod attached to the gun which locates clams under the sand," he explained. "When the clam is located, an electric impulse sets off a buzzer and turns on a flashlight. The compressed air gun is then fired over the spot where the clams are located. The concussion from the gunfire stuns the clams. Then all the clam hunters have to do is dig up the clams. Simple, isn't it?"

Red Cross Gift High
Employes of Oregon Ship, Swan Island and Vancouver yard contributed a total of $212,211.83 to the Red Cross in the drive completed recently, a recapitulation showed this week. OSC's share was $87,719.67, Swan Island's $64,487.44 and Vancouver's $60,004.72.

Newsgirl's Portrait This study of a Bagley Downs newsgirl was painted by Serge Kockkin, Vancouver Outfitting dock spray painter. Kochkin will show his works in the forthcoming All Oregon show to be held at the Portland Art museum from May 26 to July 2. Kochkin, born in Russia, was reared in China. He has been in the United States only a few years. Exhibition entries may be submitted between May 10 and 14. Entry blanks are available at Bosn's Whistle offices. (Vancouver photo)


WELDING SOCIETY UNIT NAMES HEAD Elmer Hann, Swan Island superintendent, was elected chairman of the newly-organized Portland-Vancouver chapter of the American Welding society at the second meeting of the organization held April 13. The American Welding society, a national organization interested in advancing knowledge and application of welding, has a membership of approximately 7000 engineers, designers, executives, foremen, leadmen. professors, research men and inspectors interested in metals and metal fabrication. Other aims of the society, Hann said, are to make available information on up-to-date methods, to be recognized as an authentic source of information by manufacturers and to serve as spokesman of the welding industry in all matters pertaining to its welfare. "Every time I punch this thing a piece of toast pops out". More Dope Unearthed On J.B. King Mystery Two new developments on "J.B. King" and his famous signature came to light this week. A story from Swan Island notes that J.B. King, day shift shipfitter on the Outfitting dock, is a bit disturbed at seeing his name everywhere he turns. Chauncey Del French. Vancouver poet and writer, claims the legend of the original J. B. King, dates back to 1900. "Herbert Walworth's identification of J. B. King is correct concerning the World's Fair penman, but according to railroad lore. J. B. King was the yardmaster for the Kansas City Belt. Line prior to 1900," Del French explained. "He wrote his name on everything and made the "K" last." Del French explained that in 1902 he was a call-boy at Umatilla for the now legendary Oregon Railway and Navigation company when he called a crew for an important run, a Harriman special. After each of the five members solemnly signed his call book he discovered, while registering their names with the dispatcher, that each man had written "J.B. King." G.A. Patterson, Swan Island worker, informed the Bosn's Whistle that he noted the famous signature of J.B. King both inside and outside of thousands of box cars while railroading in 1896. "It originated in the early 80's or 90's and most of the signatures are of the 'copy cat' type," Patterson said. "I doubt if the author is known by anybody today. Perhaps the King of Hoboes might be able to furnish some information as to its origin since it is likely a hobo insignia." J.B. King Monthly Benefit Hops Set By Steam Fitters The first monthly benefit dance for sick and injured members of Steam & Marine Fitters' local 235 is scheduled Saturday, April 29 at the union's new building, 310 S. W. Columbia street. Dave Longtin's 10-piece orchestra wiIl furnish the music and three door prizes will be awarded. Admission for these affairs, scheduled on the last Saturday of each month, is 50 cents a person. AVERAGE WORKER HAS $422.75 IN BONDS VANCOUVER - How nearly ''average'' are you? For if you fall near the average amount of war bonds purchased per individual worker in the Vancouver yard, you will face the postwar world with a nice little nest egg. That was the picture painted this week by the report of R. H. Erickson of the audit section of the War Bond department. From July 1, 1942 through March 19, 1944, Vancouver employes purchased $14,895,815.00 worth of bonds. This represents an average of $422.75 per employe. This total also represents an average monthly purchase of bonds by employes of approximately $750,000.00, or $21.50 per month per employe. Young Gardeners If this picture may be taken as an indication, there will be plenty of vegetables at Oregon Ship Child Service center before the growing season is over. Richard Koop and Irma La Vone Bruce are shown doing their share of the soil preparation work. (Oregon Ship photo) Sympathetic Workers Give $800 to Widow (OREGON SHIP) - More than $800 has been donated by Oregon Ship workers to Mrs. E. Christiansen whose rigger husband died April 11 of injuries received while working here. Christensen had worked for nearly two years on Craneway 5 and was well-known throughout the yard. In addition to his wife he is survived by two small children. 30 Fires a Month (SWAN ISLAND) - An average 30 fire calls a month are answered by Swan Island's Fire department. Captain R. F. Balke says that practically all of these fires could have been avoided through a little knowledge and precaution against fire hazards. Shipyard Edison Captain Harvey Fisher of the Oregon Ship Guards proudly displays his famous clam gun which he claims will revolutionize the shell fish industry. That fancy loving cup in his left hand was presented by the OSC Liars club with the title of Master Prevaricator. (Oregon Ship photo) CLAM DIGGERS AGOG New Gun Revolutionary (OREGON SHIP) - Captain Harvey Fisher of the Oregon Ship guards, famous inventor of the Fisher Clam Gun, which he says is destined to revolutionize the shell fish industry, gave the first public demonstration of the device this week. He was immediately presented with a loving cup by the Oregon Ship Liars club. The camera-shy inventor, after much persuasion consented to pose with his clam gun and explain its operation. He said three men can easily operate the commercial type of clam gun and that he is now working on a one-man model. "One of the main features of my clam gun is the divining rod attached to the gun which locates clams under the sand," he explained. "When the clam is located, an electric impulse sets off a buzzer and turns on a flashlight. The compressed air gun is then fired over the spot where the clams are located. The concussion from the gunfire stuns the clams. Then all the clam hunters have to do is dig up the clams. Simple, isn't it?" Red Cross Gift High Employes of Oregon Ship, Swan Island and Vancouver yard contributed a total of $212,211.83 to the Red Cross in the drive completed recently, a recapitulation showed this week. OSC's share was $87,719.67, Swan Island's $64,487.44 and Vancouver's $60,004.72. Newsgirl's Portrait This study of a Bagley Downs newsgirl was painted by Serge Kockkin, Vancouver Outfitting dock spray painter. Kochkin will show his works in the forthcoming All Oregon show to be held at the Portland Art museum from May 26 to July 2. Kochkin, born in Russia, was reared in China. He has been in the United States only a few years. Exhibition entries may be submitted between May 10 and 14. Entry blanks are available at Bosn's Whistle offices. (Vancouver photo)