Clipper, Vol. 1, No. 5, August 1944

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Copyright 19 UU, by Pan American Airways, Inc.
AUGUST, 1944
New Orleans joins the swing to stewardesses with the training of ten attractive women to take over on the Transgulf Route. Taking their instructions from Donald S. McCorquodale, supervisor of the traffic training section, Latin American division, are, left to right, top row: Mildred A. Bass, Fannie M. Lambright, Mary Frances Devine, Mary Camille Barefot and Mary Lou Moran; bottom row: Erin E. Mason, Frances Hopkins, Claire Ferran, Wilma A. Berniser and her sister, Maria T. Berniser. They received their first ride in the Transgulf Clipper on July 11, when class was held in the clouds. Purpose of the three-hour session in the air was to familiarize the group with the ship and the conditions under which they will work.
Money From Cokes Goes To Red Cross In Miami
Gift of $1,000 to the Dade County Chapter of the American Red Cross by Pan American employees in Miami through their Benevolent Fund has been acknowledged in a letter to George H. Yessman, secretary, from H. H. Hyman, local Red Cross chairman.
“We are deeply grateful to your splendid organization for this material assistance. It is the unselfish cooperation of such true Americans that makes possible the continuation and expansion of the many Red Cross services to all war fronts,” wrote Hyman.
The donation was voted by the employees at the last dance sponsored by the Fund at Dinner Key. The Benevolent Fund, which collects its money from the sale of Coca-Cola in the various machines in Pan American offices and hangars in Miami, is used to send flowers to deceased members of families of Pan American employees. The Fund is also used to finance picnics and entertainments for the workers.
PAA’ers Present Dances, Magic, At Miami’s Birthday Party
The City of Miami was 48 years old on July 28, and employees of Pan American World Airways joined other local defense workers in a giant celebration that night in Bayfront Park.
Miami PAA’ers drew from their ranks three professional acts, a dancing team, an international comedian and a magician, who won the applause of assembled Miamians.
Mr. and Mrs. James Gallagher opened the Pan American part of the program with two Gay Nineties dances. Petit 'Mrs. Gallagher dressed in a black and white costume with all the ruffles and feathers of the era both on her dress and her large hat. The Gallaghers have danced all over the country but since the war both have been working in the Maintenance department.
A comedy act by Walter Lennon, now in the Communications department at Continued on Page 7
No Money Worries Now-Insurance Plan Adopted
Operations are now “on the house” for employees of Pan American in the Miami area.
The new group hospitalization insurance plan, which relieves workers of the financial worry connected with illness and surgery, went into effect at 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 14, W. Overton Snyder, manager of the Latin American division, announced.
All employees on the payroll who signified their intention to subscribe to the plan by that time, are now fully covered by the program. Employees who have not yet signed up have until August 14 to subscribe without taking a physical examination. After that date, examinations will be required. Plans to include other stations in the division are now underway, but participation will be dependent upon local legislation.
Taking immediate advantage of the plan was one Traffic employee whose wife gave birth to a baby the very day that the plan went into effect. Another PAA’er had a minor eye operation on. July 15. Both cases will be covered by the insurance.
With the system assuming a portion of the premium payment, the new plan assures a low cost to the employee of $1.06 monthly for individual coverage and $2.18 monthly for dependent benefits. Reimbursement is made directly to the employee who then makes his own financial settlements with hospital and physician. Although the plan went into effect July 14, collection of premiums from those who had signed up began two days later.
HABLA USTED ESPAÑOL?
In the Latin American division is published an excellent magazine written entirely in Spanish and called Caminos del Aire. If you are taking Spanish or speak the language, you will probably enjoy this colorful magazine and learn a great deal from it.
It’s yours for the asking. Just send your name and address to Press Relations Office, 1144 Ingraham building, Miami, Fla., and your name will be put on the mailing list.