Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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2 CLol fr , . _ Published i T( H m employ 1 a 1 and Lydia 4- i, Clinton, S. | , direction ... , . Crocker. I Member nf South , Atlantic Council of liens Industrial Killtois Calvin Cooper E. C. Huffstetler The publishers of Th< items of interest from to your departme perso Textile Indu The United States texti 750,000 annually in federal c its employees. This include: brought on by a hike of one1 of this year. State unemployment ta> those who become unemplc federal sum is $10,500,000. C contribute in like amount as security program emp in any way lu Lilt: prugiam. Clinton-Lydia employees other fringe benefits provic to the above provided by 1; The Tempo: Old Gus Swensen was tl His reputation as a crafts known for miles around. "< out nothing but the best." When the new road oper were unable to keep up with It seemed that every family wagon. Business was booming, business and hire more wc cepted. Bui still they couldi customers, who had grown t< product. One night fire swept thi stroyed most of the seasoned Old Gus to the extent that 1 The sons, although discours back in shape. When the a sented their findings to the "the only way we can keep sonal lumber. There isn't e lumber to dry. When the start using it then." But Old Gus woulH Vi ways been "only the best." for their suggestion and 1 established procedure in m? But the boys, without using green lumber. The y* workmen were hired. Cu wagons were literally rollir their father the good news i was happy again, but still i was stronger. After a short period of plaints from the owners of warping and cracking beds, The news was not good. Mc and the owners demanded tomers, when they heard c when time came to buy ni stopped completely and th< returned vehicles, was force l ~;,i ^ff * u ' idiu uu, even inu men wnu two boys were born. No 01 When the news reached was grief-stricken and suffei stand it," he mumbled feeb! Then one day he hobblec inspected the wagons that h at the sight of the warps and the cause. Because of their ? the bovs had forgotten one business, his reputation. an< and associates were destroy* given a temporary back seat (From Old Hickor; nonthlv bv and _ ees of Clinton /** -? Cotton Mills, LfihwAjfcf C., under the of Claude A. "V ndustrial RelaDir^rtnr Member of American uxrecior. Association of Industrial Kdltors Editor Staff Artist e Clothmakcr will welcome i its readers. Turn them in ntal reporters or to the nnel office. stry Pays Out le industry now is paying $78,>ld age (Social Security) taxes for 5 an annual increase of $8,750.1)00 -fourth per cent effective January :es paid yearly by the mills for yed is about $35,000,000 and the )ften, some employees think they the employer to the employment loyees do not contribute any part and their families enjoy many led by the Company in addition aw and supported by taxes. ary Back Seat ie best wagon-maker in the state, man and quality workman was Did Gus," his friends said, "turns led nearby, Gus and his two sons the old man at the hospital he ed a relapse. "I just can't underly 1 out to the deserted factory and ad been returned. He shuddered cracks, and immediately realized *reat hurry to #ct out production, important thin#. As a result, his :1 the jobs of his closest friends ?d ? all because QUALITY was y Celophane Observer) the demand for Swensen wagons, along the highway wanted a new The boys wanted to expand the )rkmen, a decision that Gus aci't make enough wagons for their a respect and admire the Swensen rough the Swensen yard and dei lumber. The loss distressed poor ie suffered a nervous breakdown, iged, set out to put the business ppraisal was completed they preold man "Father," said the boys, > up with orders is to use unsea nough time now to wait for the new supply gets seasoned we'll ? none of this. His Motto had alHe remonstrated with the boys left strict orders to follow the iking wagons. their father's knowledge, began ird was humming atiain and new stomers grew in numbers and lg out of the lot. The boys told ibout the orders and the old man remained at the hospital until he time the salesmen reported comthe new wagons. They told of of rims that came off the wheels, inv of the vehicles were returned their money back. The old cus>f these reports, went elsewhere ew \\ agons. Finally, the orders 3 wagons yard, now filled with d to shut down. Employees were had worked for Gus before the ders, no business, no jobs. THE CLOTHMAKER Clinton Horizons Attend Better Homes Show By Kalhy Snelgrove Cn Thursday afternoon, March 31, the Junior Horizon Group of Mrs. Freeman went 1o Greenville to a Better Homes and Paris Fashion show. Cur tour began when A 1 A 1 A All 1 we emeieu ine lexuie nan where tickets were sold. We were first greeted by the Aunt Jemima Company, where we registered and were given a lollipop with the picture of Aunt Jemima on it. Next, Bob Poole was putting on a radio program where everyone could see him. Tiles, Paints, Bricks, and finishing materials were then shown. The Necchi sewing machine was demonstrated making pretty designs of all kinds. We were shown through a trailer and then on the second floor we met the Royal Crown Queen and given a c-l i; ~ ? ? - -- __i.i land, Sandra and Nancy, Mrs. L. B. Chandler and Mr. Edward Bright of Spartanburg. S. C.; Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Blight, Mr. and Mrs. Lefoy Bright, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Chandler. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Dobbins and children, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Warren and children, all of Startex; Mr. and Mrs. Wilber Weir and Johnny of Greenville; Mr. and Mrs. Marcell Barker and Carroll, Mr. and Mrs. William Weir and children, Mr. and Mrs. David Word ana ^>ue, Mrs. weir and Marie, all of Clinton. oiijj tnuuill^ US IU cl CUJU drink. In another booth sponsored by the Bell Telephone Company, we were given books to keep numbers, and leaflets concerning the New Dial and color phones. Many meat companies were giving away free samples of their products. There were so many things to see I couldn't begin to tell you all of them. Jt seemed that everywhere we went, we were given samples, leaflets and registered for prizes. Ann Dalton, commentator of the Fashion Show presented fashions, all cotton. A very lovely show was given with many beautiful models, including the present Limestone College Queen. After the show we had supper and arrived home about 11 % i i O ClOCK. Mrs. William Terry and Mr. Charles Leatherwood assisted Mrs. Freeman. Family Gathers For Weir liirt Inlay Mrs. J. F. Weir was delightfully surprised recently with a birthday dinner in her honor. Two sisters, Mrs. L. B. Chandler and Mrs. G. L. Bright, whose birthdays Come in April, and Mr. C. L. Smith, her brother, were present. Those present for the occasion were: Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Smith; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Smith and children, all of Hartsville, S. C.; Mrs. Cecil Spurlock and David ol Charleston; Mrs. J. C. Hoi ELEVATO |BP from tripping "SPIN enterin6 or having elevator aunays place one put on top of door * ' i r flmxs t c ?? ? mm : Like food prices elevators go up ... unlike food prices, they also come down. As our only vertical means of transportation they are essential to the operation of our mills. To assure safe and efficient transportation of men and materials via elevators requires considerable knowledge of this type equipment, plus caution and care on behalf of the operator or employee who may be riding while accompanying materials. As it is with fire prevention equipment, electrical controls. pressure vessels. (boilers, slashers, etc.) elevators require constant attention and a rigid preventive maintenance schedule. Our elevators are given thorough periodic inspections by elevator engineers whose job it is to detect and correct or have corrected any thing which appears to be in anyway unsafe. Eighty-seven (87) percent of elevator accidents are the Lydia PTA 1 mp w j " [ft B ft ? Dr. James Walker, assisted by Joe Coleman, son of Mr. and M physical examination. A Prc-School Clinic under sponsorship of Providence School Parent-Teachers Association was held Tuesday, April 2, from 12:20-2:20 P.M. in the Lydia Mills Clinic. Twenty-one children were offered Polio. Diphtheria, and Small Pox shots and a thorough physical examination. Assisting Lvdia Nurse Dor cas Copeland and County Nurse Annie Waldrop in giving vaccinations, weighing, taking medical histories, etc. were Mrs. Edith Crisp, Recreational Director, and Mrs. J. T. Lanford. Mrs. B. B. Bal APRIL. 1957 R SAFETY *1 > ^ikSM t tP^W' 1 >U I ^ i AV H Ah 9 I ur mue m n FORBIDDEN TO * < OPERATE j THIS ELEVATOR "fti 1 * ~ . , *< * *> r i results of falls into the shaftway or persons riding or entering upon a car. All care should be taken before entering or leaving a car. Be sure to step on the bi-parting door, not over it. Occasionally they will bounce up when you attempt to cross. Note the bottom of the top door and the top of the bottom door have a three inch yellow line to warn you against the guillotine action that occurs when the doors are pulled together. . . .Keep hands clear!! Inside the car is another three inch yellow line, about six inches from the front of the car, to caution the operator and rider to stand back from the nip point created between the car and shaftwav when the car is in motion. In compliance with federal regulations "No One Under 18 years of AGE May Operate an Elevator." If your work requires you to ride an elevator then do il with all care!! Activities Dorcas Copeland. R. N., are giving rs. Mason Coleman, his pre-school lard, Providence School first grade teacher, was on hand to register the youngsters for school as Dr. James Walker comnleted tht> nhvsirnl <>v animations. A sight c o n s c r v a t i o n screening program, designed to detect visional defects, was recently completed at Providence. One hundred and twenty-four (124) children were examined, 27 of which needed referral to the optometrist of their choice. Several of the children have recently secured the needed glasses.