When the British monarchs, King George and Queen Elizabeth land today from their Canadian and American tour and open their bulging trunks their two young daughters, Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret Rose will have some “Williamsport manufactured” goods with which to have a World’s Fair party their parents planned for them.
Paper tablecloths, paper napkins, cups and other favors manufactured by the C.A. Reed Company of this city, emblematic of the World’s Fair, which attracted attention and favorable comment from King George and Queen when they visited the various exhibits when in New York.
To make sure that the special order for royalty, the first one incidentally which the local company has placed with them, could be shipped and delivered in time for the King and Queen to take their souvenirs back to England, plant employees and officials worked overtime.
As soon as the royal pair had expressed a desire to take their young daughters some of the crepe paper novelties, New York World’s Fair officials contacted the C.A. Reed plant here for an exact list of all party favors with the World’s Fair emblem.
This list was submitted to King George and Queen Elizabeth, and they made their selections. The order was rushed through and taken by bus to New York and shipped to Nova Scotia.
Employing 770 people, the C.A. Reed plant has a bright outlook, it was reported today.
“Business is better this year than last,” said C.A. Reed president this morning. “Prospects look encouraging for us at this time. We are working three shifts at times and will soon start on our busiest season.”