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Philadelphia, Pa., December 26, 1944. At a regular meeting of the Directors of John T. Lewis ft Bros. Company, held this day at their offices in the Widener Building, there were present: J. W. Gardiner, President S. F. Reeves, Vice President A. M. Wilson, Vice President L. T. Beale, Director The meeting was called to order by Mr. J. W. Gardiner, who presided, and Mr. A. M. Wilson reported the minutes of the meeting. The minutes of the meeting of December 18, were read and approved with the following correction, namely, that the paragraph following Mr. Reeves* report on the comparative figures for the eleven months be deleted. Mr. Reeves presented a CAR, in the amount ef $2,650, to cover the cost of a new gasoline power-lift truck for the Metal Deportment. This truck is needed for the handling ef pig lead. By the purchase of a gasoline truck the necessity of a new panel beard will be eliminated in our charg ing equipment* A truck similar to this is in satisfactory use at our Perth Amboy plant. On a motion made by Mr* Gardiner, and seconded by Mr. L. T. Beale, it was unanimously decided to submit this CAR to Hew fork for approval. Mr. Reeves ^presented a recommendation for a Suggestion Award to MrAlexander Matuaieski, of a $25.00 War Bond in recognition of his suggestion to make certain changes in eur Oxids Department's subway lead ing platform. The alterations have been made and are proving to be vary worth whilo. On a motion made by Mr. L. T. Beale, and seconded by Mr. J. W. Gardiner, it was unanimously decided to approve thie award in the amount of a $25.00 Bond. Mr. Roeves presented a recommendation for a Suggestion Award to Mr. James Pike, of a $25*00 War Bond, in recognition of his suggestion to make certain changes in our Colors-in-Cil Department's shafting and bearing assembly that has caussd considerable vibration in the building and resulted in the continual breaking of hangers for quite some time. The alterations have been made and results have entirely corrected the problem. On a motion made by Mr. L. T. Beale, and seconded by Mr. J. I. Gardiner, it was unanimously decided to approve this award, in the amount of a $25.00 Bond. Mr. Gardiner reported that the Metal Department had received an order from the Signal Corps for 250,000 pounds of lead sleeving. This order is very acceptable at this time. NL 000040865 Mr. Wilson mentioned that the Annual Meetings of Directors and Stockholders of John T. Lewis A Bros. Company would bo hold on Monday, January 15. Proper notices will be sent to directors and stockholders. Business conditions in general were discussed* The regular report of deliveries for the week ending December 22, was submitted by Mr. Wilson. ' There being no further business, upon motion the meeting adjourned. A. M. Wilson, Acting Secretary. NL 000040866