International projectionist (Jan-Dec 1950)

with the first two-year contract calling a 7^2% wage tilt for the second year. Manager of the Claim Department, Organizer, Vice-President, and Acting President for a period of time are other Rotker activities in Local 306. Standout War Record Morris compiled an enviable record during World War II. He was Chairman of Civilian Defense in Bronx County, and as Zone Salvage Director he was cited for collecting, among many other scarce items needed for Uncle ,Sam, more nylon material than any other person in the country. This is quite apart from the fact that his two sons, enlisting as buck privates, emerged from the war as a Captain and a Lieutenant respectively. Rotker also served on the War Production Board, the Volunteer Firemen, the Air Raid Wardens, and topped this off by selling more than $500,000 worth of Defense Bonds. He was cited by the Red Cross for organizing blood donors. He was the only man appointed by the War Department as a recruiting officer for the WACs in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. On the fraternal side, apart from his Union, Morris is a Past Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias, for the past 11 years has been Treasurer of his Masonic Lodge, and has been Co-Chairman of the Federation of Polish Jews in America. He was one of the organizers of the 25-30 Club, Inc., of New York, being the man who obtained the organization's State charter. The first Vice-President of the Club, he was recently voted a life membership upon his retirement from a two-year term as President. Morris still is active in Local 306, in which his four brothers are also members. Borough School Board Member A Vice-President and Captain of the Tackamuck Democratic Club of Bronx County, Morris was recently appointed to the Local School Board. Upon the occasion of handing out the diplomas to a graduating class of a high school recently, he commented humorously that he thought he would take a diploma for himself. Is Morris still active in the craft? You bet: at the RKO Marble Hill Theater in the Bronx on a regular shift and where he has been for the past seven years. There are many other activities and achievements by Rotker, but space limitations forbid their listing. Doting father, proud grandfather of three boys and two girls, Morris is a fine American citizen, a true friend to hundreds of people — and a credit to the craft. IP is happy to salute him. sm»i:i: s win jti: SEALED LENS ELEMENTS ONE-PIECE MOUNT ANODIZED FINISH COATED OPTICS NO. 11 aw ARE SNAPLITE LENSES SEALED? All Snaplite Series II and Super-Snaplite lenses manufactured since January 1946 are of sealed construction to prevent entrance of moisture, dust or oil. HOW ARE THEY SEALED? This is accomplished by using a one-piece lens barrel made from a solid bar 'with no threaded joints. The front and rear lens elements are sealed by means of synthetic rubber gaskets. SHOULD SEALED LENSES BE TAKEN APART? No! Never disassemble a Snaplite Series II or SuperSnaplite lens. If any indication develops that the lenr, needs to be taken apart, it should be returned to the factory for complete examination. WHY IS ALUMINUM USED FOR SNAPLITE LENS MOUNTS? Because of its light weight, high strength aluminum alloy is preferred to brass for lens mounts, especially if it is protected by anodizing. Gold anodized finish is used for Super-Snaplites, while black was selected for Series I and Series II Snaplites. ARE PLASTIC MOUNTS USED IN SNAPLITE LENSES? Definitely not. The black anodized aluminum barrel has been mistaken for plastic, but we do not consider plastics as being suitable materials for mounting lenses of high precision. "You Get the Most Uniform Light with Super-Snaplite" 2 Franklin Avenue Brooklyn 11, New York ® OKPOKATION INTERNATIONAL PROJECTIONIST • January 1950 23