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CLINTON - LYDIA MILLS Vol. 4. No. 10 October. 1955 Clinton. S. C. <E3MP?S VOL. 4. NC. 10 b) HV v HEAD CLINTON MILLS' WOI Club are shown above. Front row: Posey Taylor, second vice presiden Hancock, secretary; Mrs. George E Clinton Women In The Womans Club of Clinton Mills met at the Community House September 20 for a covered dish supper. Mrs. Oscar Kinard, the president, welcomed a large group for a very delightful dinner. During the social hour, gifts were presented bv the club to the retiring officers of the club. After supper was served, the club members held a business meeting. At this time Mrs. J. B. Templeton installed the new officers for the coming year in a very impressive manner. In reviewing the du JOE LARK, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. P. Lark. Lydia Mills, has jus! received his Eagle Scout award, top honor in Boy Scouting. Mr. Lark is a Supervisor in the Lydia Weaving Department. do PUBLISHED FOR EMPLC Tl jm 4AN'S CLUB?Newly elected office : Mrs. William Terry, treasurer; M t. Back row: Miss Kate Milam. c< Illis. reporter, and Mrs. J. W. West. ictall Offirorc !??? W l%VI <* ties of each officer, Mrs. Templeton presented to each one a large key, assigning each a definite responsibility in unlocking the doors of success and opportunity for the club. The following officers were installed: ri .1 A n * m \T rresiueni, mis. 10m morns; first vice president. Mrs. Posey Taylor; second vice president. Mrs. Eva West; secretary. Mrs. Frank Hancock; assistant secretary, Mrs. Grady Arnold; treasurer. Mrs. William Terry; assistant treasurer. Mrs. Vera Smith; reporter. Mrs. George Ellis. Jr. After the installation of officers. the newly elected president welcomed the new members and read the committees for the coming year. Mrs. Shower 1 ionors 1/rt S>i/'/ornT</> ' * ' 1' VV f V # L / '/ V I. CI Mrs. "Bill" Snelgrove was honored with a "I'ink and Blue" shower September 20 by the Clinton Mills Cloth Room. About 42 guests gathered at the Clinton Mills Community House. Mrs. Eland Harriss directed the games. Mrs. Snelgrove received many attractive gifts. A number of outof-town guests attended. iff!! )YEES OF CLINTON-LYDIA I B * flflwr ?BpKMV^- ^ V mf?* L rs of the Clinton Mills Woman's rs. Tom Norris. president; Mrs. jmmittee chairman; Mrs. Frank first vice president. Land appealed to all members to come regularly, cooperate and share ideas for the promotion of club work in the village. Mrs. Taylor closed the meeting with prayer. Adult School Is Is Again Possible An Adult School will be conducted in the Clinton Mills community this year, similar to those held the past two years, if there is enough interest in such a school, according to Mrs. Joe Land. Community Director. Mrs. Land says the school will be continued if as many as in people indicate an interest. Anyone desiring to enroll in this school may register in person or call 959. the Community Building. Clinton Women Set Oct. Meet The October meeting of the Clinton Mills Woman's Club will be held October 18. it is announced by Mrs. Tom Nor lis, president. It will be a business session held in the Community building. After the business session, members will participate in a style show at Belk's store. frcER 4ILLS. CLINTON. S. C. UNITED CHARITT m am Tf\ ruir rLAn IU UIYE Red Feather Week is just ar Lvdia Cotton Mills, October 24urged to contribute at least $2.! while charitable and character next twelve months. The goal of $2.50 per employee is exactly the same as for the past two years when employees proved they were "A Good Neighbor" and came through with flying colors in raising the funds. Also as in the past two years, this is the only solicitation for funds made in the entire year. For this reason, employees have welcomed the opportunity of giving their charitable donation in one drive instead of the many drives, sometimes almost every week, which used to occur in the mills. Deductions Can Be Made Employees may make a cash donation to the United Charity Chest, or they may have deductions made from their paychecks over a two weeks period, making it possible to contribute more without having it taken out of one week's pay. Employees also may make a cash donation when solicited, followed by payroll deductions for one or two 1__ ...L* 1 A weens, wnicnever is most convenient to you. A card will be given to each employee so he or she may designate how much to give and how they wish to pay it. A receipt will be given for all contributions. (Incidentally, contributions to the United Charity Drive may be deducted from your income tax returns next Spring.) Supported Organizations Following are the agencies which your contributions will support for the next twelve months: Salvation Army. Crippled Children. Red Cross. Cancer Fund, American Heart Fund. Hoy Scouts and Cub Scouts at Clinton-Lydia Mills, Clinton-Lvdia Emergency Fund. Campfire, Blue Birds and Horizon Girls at Clinton - Lvdia Mills and Emergency Relief A small amount also goes to administrative expenses of the Greater Clinton Community Chest of which the ClintonLvdia United Charities Drive is a part. The Emergency Fund is an important reason why no further solicitations have been found necessary in the mills. Sec. 34.5C, P. L. & R. U. S. POSTAGE PAID Clinton, S. C. Permit No. 59 OCTOBER 15. 1955 p DRIVE OPENS; YOUR SHARE ound the corner at Clinton and 29. when all employees will be 50 each to support nine worth-building organizations for the GIVE the || wy UHftED r >111111 ^WAY UNITED COMMUNITY CAMPAIGNS Quite a number of families in both villages have been helped through this fund when emergencies befell them. Remember the dates for the Red Feather ? October 24-29. Help your mill to be 100 per cent. Share a few of your dollars to help lift some family or child when they need it most! It is always a good idea to keep your words soft and sweet, because you never know when you will have to eat them. It takes just about as much effort to escape work as to do it. JOE NEELY. son of Mr. and Mrs. Carlisle Neely, was presented his Eagle award at ceremonies last Sunday. Mr. Neely is Secretary of Clinton Cotton Mills.