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OCTOBER 15, 1952 p 7j, 'I jr -*4 THIS IS THE NEW LYDIA P] dicated late last month with imp beauty adds much to the Lydia vil fhrictian a ; ? * u ~ ? NEWS ITEM: First Spinning, Spooling By Billy Willard Mrs. Tommie Chalk celebrated her fiftieth biithdav August 1. Homer Fuller, husband of Mrs. Jewel Fuller, celebrated a birthday September 13. Other birthdays included Frances Lawson, September 18; Linda, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mart Satterfield, was ten September 2; Lois Webb. September 30; and Tony, son of the J. A. Blacks, had a birthday October 4. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Galman flnr) familu iricito/T 7 V Forristers in Union. The Claude Willards visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank Billings in Ware Shoals. Mason Coleman, Billy Willard, Bubbie Creswell and Ira Bailey enjoyed the stock car races at Weaverville September 7. Mr. and Mrs. Mart Windsor and their grand - daughter visited their son, Tommie, in Marion, N. C. The Jim Deans visited Etheridge Geiger in New berry. Sharon O'Shield, Johnnie Reeder, Lillie Belle Crawford and Bobby Bennett attended the Clemson football game. Sharon, daughter of Mr. I TV/T T r* * * ' <wiu mi s. j. i3. v anieid, Mas been selected a majorette at Clinton high. Mrs. O. H. Miller visited her daughter in Laurens over the weekend. Mrs. Clarence Fiilmer, of Huntsville, Ala., visited her mother, Mrs. O. H. Miller. Gene Alexander of No. Two spinning enjoyed a weekend fishing at Santee Cooper. We want to welcome the newcomers on our first shift, Ralph Samples and Jerry South. First Carding By Verner Dees Friends of the Harveys regret to learn of the death of their uncle. Mr. John Douglas, of Gray Court. We welcome back to our department Mrs. Alice Snyder and Jesse Duckett, both of whom have been sick. Friends of Mrs. Hern ice McElhannon will be interested to learn she is back at work after a two-weeks stay at Blalocks clinic. Tracy Dees, Jr., (if Ml. Holly, N. C., visited his mother and sister, Mrs. Verner Decs and Kathleen, re cently. Spinning, Spooling By Evelyn Haupfear Mrs. Louise Thompkins from Anderson visited Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Martin. I resbyterian church which was deressive ceremonies. The church's lage. and its work will add to the inity. S AT LYDIA Mrs. Bertha Wilson and her daughter-in-law spent a weekend in Union. Mrs. Bertha Wilson's brother has two sons just back from Korea. We wish a speedy recovery to Dorothy Martin who is out ill. On September 14 Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Parish, Jr. and Carol attended a birthday dinner in Greenville honoring Mrs. William's father. Mr. W. W. Ball. Mr. Ball celebrated his 85th birthday at the home of his son. There are five generations in this family but only four were able to attend the celebration. Happy birthday department: Mrs. Evia Shockley, September 30; Mrs. Lena Bailv, Mr. Pierce Shockley. Sept. 15 Glenn Hairston. Septber 17; Red Williams, September 19; Mrs. Lydia Starnes. September 18; Bobbie Caldwell, September 22; Mrs. Lillian Mitchell. September 28, and Frank Birchmore. August 10. First No. 1 Weaving Mrs. G. C. Mclnvaille attended the Presbvterian church rally at Smyrna church. Mrs. J. H. Walker of Pied mont spent a Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Abercrombie. Mr. and Mrs. William Mottes announce the birth of twin daughters at Hays hospital September 27. Their names are Linda Fay and Brenda Kay. Mrs. H. C. Brocton from Augusta. Ga. visited her son and daughter - in - law. the Jimmy Mays. Birthdays: Carl Medlock, October 5: Vickie Todd, October 18; Rosabell Patterson. October 14; Mrs. W. A.Mills. 74 years old on September 14; Mrs. Fannie Crawford. Octo ber 4; J. T. Lanford. October 18; Cloo Abercronbia, October 14; William Mottes. October 6 and Carl Abercrombie. October G. Cloth Room By Virginia Wilson Miss Roberta Chanev and Mrs. Hallie Campbell spent a v ?ekend at Myrtle Reach. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Yarboroujjh of North Greenville Colleee visited their narents Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Yarborough and Mrs. Hallie Campbell over a weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Will Hampton. the Harold Hamptons and Mrs. McAbee of Enoree visited the William Thrifts. Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Parish, Jr. spent a weekend in Newberrv with Mr. and Mrs. Edward Williams. f H E CLOTHMAKEI Know ^^1 A JW Km 1> I* v\i t A, MR. AND MRS. GUY PARR in the Lydia community since 19 right, Mrs. Parrish, Mr. Parrish, Parrish, grand-daughter Carol in Lou Parrish. first Weaving?2 and 3 By Annie Lawson D. V. Rhodes, second hand in No. 2 weaving, has received word that his son. Major C 1 i n e Rhodes, radioman aboard the USS Melvin, sailed from Norway September 23 and was to arrive home October 10. Radioman Rhodes has been on a six months cruise. Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Fennel and the Billy Fennels attended the Fennel reunion at Pelzer recently. Annie Lawson spent a week end with Mr. and Mrs. Monty Wright in Laurens. Martha Ann Stone was the guest of honor at a surprise birthday party given bv her aunt. Mrs. Martha Motte. Se 1 _ C 1 C--1 1 - _ a. A 1-1 vcrai ui ner irienas auenaeu and she received many lovely gifts. Delicious refreshments were served by Mrs. Motte and Mrs. Stone. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Rhodes of Spartanburg visited Jessie Cwens and family recently. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Coker. Loretta Coker and Geraldine Greer were visitors to the fair in Shelby. N. C. Friends of Dick Fennel will be glad to know he has returned home after serving two vears in the armv. Dick had nine months of comba* service in Korea. He says the army is all right but he is certainly glad to be home. We're glad to have you back. The J. C. Meeks attended the Holmes reunion in Cross Anchor. I). V. Rhodes, Jr. of Morganton. N. C. spent a few days with his father and grandmother. We extend a hearty welcome to Mr. Posey Fincher who is employed in No. 2 rnnm Rr?fnrr? mmini* t<1 ton. he was in the navv for four and a half years serving in both the European and Pacific theaters. He was married August 29 and he and his young bride are making their home here. (Cont'd, on Page 7) I Your Nei The Guy Parrish Family ISH. the Clothmaker's family of the 26. The popular family is shown ab Mrs. G. C. Parrish. Jr.. Mrs. Perry the foreground, daughter of the G. This month we introduce you to the G. C. Parrish family, a group well-known in Clinton and particularly in the Lydia village where thov havr> 1 ivprl 1Q9R 'ihe immediate Parrish family group consists of the mother and father, two sons, two daughters, two daughters-in-law and one grandchild. Living at 92 Palmetto street, Air. Parrish works in the Lydia roller covering shop, a job he has handled for the past eight years. Mr. and Mrs. Parrish moved to Lydia in 1926 when he began work as a doffer. They were away from here for two years, returning in 1931. All of the family belong to the Lydia Baptist church. Guy Parrish. Jr. and his wife, Mary, live at 106 Locust street and have a daughter. v^aroi. iviary wortes in ine L.ydia paymaster's office. Ernestine and Betty Lou live at heme and are in school. Charles Parrish and his v. ife, Annie Mae. live at 176 Locust street. Charles also works in the Lydia cloth room on the first shift. The Parrish family has taken part in many activities around the Lydia village. |Hl a * j LACY GINN was thrpp years old September 30. the attractive daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Millard Ginn, No. 2 weaving. Clinton Mill. 3 ghbors 9 1 A ! "'t ' -J ~!3l ?* r month for this issue, have lived ove in the pa?>nt's home, left to Parrish, G. C. Parrish. Jr. Perry C.. Jr's, and Ernestine and Betty Guy, Jr. is a member of the T . 1 l_f S ^ ' L.yaia lvien s c-iuo, Ernestine is a member of LeSeurs and Mary is a member of Club 16. Mr. Parrish played baseball at Lydia until 1945 and also was manager of the Lydia baseball team. Both Guy, Jr. and Charles Parrish served in the navy during World War II, serving in the Pacific theater. Mr. Parrish. Sr. is a native of Spartanburg county and his wife was born in Del Rio, Tennessee. Both later moved to Enoree. S. C. where they were married 31 years ago. Raising flowers is the favorite hobby of Mrs. Parrish, Sr., and despite the hot weather of the past summer, the yard of their home on Locust street shows the results of this hobby. Bake Sale Successful A very successful bake sale was held late last month by the ladies of Lydia Methodist Church in the lunchroom of Providence school. A musical program also was enjoyed which included selections given by Mrs. Billy Word. Mrs. lone Wallace and Benny Huey. THIS MAN with the bow tie is James Paul, four-year-old son of the James B. Meadors, Clinton weaving department.