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MAY, 1957 mtSw Hu^ ^Ar' , BSFi r v i f y ^ WEAVE ROOM 1st Shift By Sara Jenkins Hello again, fellow workers! Another month gone by and aren't we enjoying this beautiful spring weather? But it sure will give you the spring fever, won't it? Mr. and Mrs. Donald Boozer were weekend guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Boozer. Also visiting the Boozers recently was Mrs, Ruth Gillian of Greenwood. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Burdette spent a recent weekend with their daughter and son-inlaw. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Campbell and children in Spartanburg. Friends will be interested to know the Campbells are moving to Charlotte at an early date. Mr. and Mrs. F u r m a n Bratcher and Mr. and Mrs Sam Owens visited in Greenwood Saturday. Recent supper guests of the Bratchers were Mr. and Mrs. Culbertson of Greenwood. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Milam were called to Swannanoa. N C., recently due to the death of Mr. Milam's brother. Dougloo A/f i 1 o rv-\ KIO 1V&11C1111. Mrs. Sara Jenkins, Mrs Harold Crowe. Mrs. Elaine Cannon, Mrs. Jerry Holland and Beverly Buzhardt re cently visited the gardens in Charleston. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Cokei spent the past weekend in Greenville with their daughter, Mrs. Juanita Hawkins. Boy Scout Troop 90 enjoyed a pleasant outing recently with their hosts, Mr P rv K ?' r* V iu IV u u c i I o, 1' Ul Uldl Bratcher, Abe Williams and Ira Bailey. They motored tc Greenwood State Park where at the coaxing (?) of theii leaders they consumed 9f hot dogs. Wonder how many had tummy-aches later? The boys wish to thank Mr. Roberts and assure him that they are ready to go again anytime! These three bright faces i They are: (L. to R.) "Pete", twe Our Secret-Pal Club in Weave Room ~2 had another lovely party recently at the home of Mrs. Furman Bratcher. Gifts were exchanged by the members and delicious refreshments were served. Several of our co-workers have been ill in the past few weeks and we wish for all a speedy recovery. These include Anne Zogg Everett, Jim Hughes, Vivian May (who is now a patient at Laurens County Hospital). We wish to extend a hearty 1 welcome to Tom McCarson, who comes to us from the second shift. Also, a belated welcome to Bill Campbell, recently of the 2nd shift. Welcome to newcomer Doyle Emery. [ Mrs. J. H. Crowe has returned home from Blalock's Clinic, where she has been a patient for the past two : weeks. Happy Anniversary to the John Motts, who celebrated 1 their 17th anniversary, on May 10th. The John Gallmans will celebrate their 10th anniversary on May 30th. Happy Birthday to: Linda Patterson, 15 years old on May 10th. Bill Campbell, April 27th. Butch McLendon. May 25. Sara Jenkins, May 1st. Mrs. Eloise Cannon and Sara Jenkins attended the showing of "The Ten Commandments" in Greenville recently. That's all for this time, i folks. Be real nosey next I month, so you'll have lots of ' news u> leu me. worK saieiy: P.S. Ralph Blackwell says . that if anyone needs a babysitter. please contact him. Due to the fact that his wife has gone to work on the third shift, he says he is getting plenty of practice and will soon be an expert! V> 1 above are all children of Mrs. Narvis lve years old; Jeanette. ten, and Patri* rHE CLOTHMAKER WEAVE ROOM 3rd Shift By Margaret Donald We welcome Mrs. Hughey to the 3rd shift even though it is only for a while. We really are enjoying her company. Mrs. Ruth Ammons has been out a few days sick. Mr. and Mrs. James Amnions were called to Anderson due to the death of an aunt. Ann King has been in Hays Hospital with measels and pneumonia. Mrs. Grace Coker was a visitor in Greer recently. Her brother. Melvin Smith was home from Spokane, Washington. James Larry Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Smith, was seven years old Mav 2. Vivian Darlen Vanderford will be one year old June 9. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Vanderford. Granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Vanderford. Lola Mae Overstreet has a birthday May 21. Jimmy Overstreet celebrated his birthday April 28. Mr. J. W. South spent the night on Broad River, but didn't catch a single fish. (Poor guy) Little Mike Campbell is visiting his grandmother in Greer. S. C. Garel Satterfield will celebrate his birthday May 13, and Boots. May 15, and her mother, Mrs. Bertha Tavlor, May 18. Jimmie Carol celebrated his 22nd birthday April 20. Mr. and Mrs. Harley Culpepper were visitors in Union recently. Mr. and Mrs. Skinnie Gregory will celebrate their 24th wedding anniversary May 27. Congratulations. Mr. Jim Cauble will celebrate his birthday May 4. Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Donald and children and Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Con we 11 were visitors in Anderson recently. Mrs. Donald says the best way to clean a fish is not to hold it by its tail. The Lakes are swarmino now-a-davs and most of us are having pretty good luck with our fishing so news is out for this month and 'til next month "Good Fishing to All". SPINNING 1st Shift By Mary Ellison BM1 C and Mrs. James Satterfield and son. Russell. wmamm ?& &.* w^V^K # Godfrey of Lydia Mills Spinning, cia. seven years of age. Ann is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chestley King of Lydia Weaving. She was one year old April 5. ?> Little Carol Ann Bailey is the lovely daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Bailey, of Lydia Carding. spent a weekend with their parents. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. O'Shields. Mrs. Hugh Ballard and Peggy visited in Spartanburg recently. William Thrift, W. R. Allen and Carol spent a weekend at Santee Cooper fishing. Mr. H. C. Edmonds and children of Spartanburg spent a week with her sister, Mrs. Jennings Cook. We are glad to see uFat" Wyatt, Cecil McLendon and Nina Howell back at work after illnesses. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Dean and oU i 1/^ rnr> srtcifn/4 A T r- o A T *- r? V. 1 1 1 1 V4 1 V. 1 1 \ lOllUU ivil . C1I1VI 1V1I 3. Harvev Dean in Spartanburg. We welcome Joan Hanna to the first shift. Joan Hanna attended the funeral of Ruby Dunnawav's grandmother in Moore. S. C. Mrs. O. H. Miller and Mrs. Clyde Mitchum visited Mrs. C. R. Tullner in Huntsville. Ala. They also visited the Smoky Mountains. Verner Lee Nelson wishes to thank everyone in the Spinning Room for the lovely gifts she received from them. "Granny" Bailey spent a weekend in Piedmont with Mr. Ed Grace and family. Mrs. Alma Harvey visited her daughter. Mrs. Hazel Tuner, who is in the hospital in Greenwood. Mrs. "Pat" McCavlv. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Windsor, is improving very much after a stay at Joanna Hospital. Mrs. Nettie Beal is home after a stay in Blalock Hospital. Anniversaries Air. and Mrs. Bill Bailey had an anniversary May 9 Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Gregory have an anniversary May 27. Mr. and Mrs. Jennincs 5 jB ( Mary Jane Dean is the eight months old granddaughter of Mr. ana rars. neutxn Uverstreet, Lydia Mill Weaving. Andy Ellis is the five year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Houston Ellis. Ldyia Mills Spinning. Cooke celebrated their 11th ? ; * * ? ?i cuumg aiiiuvcisdi v iviay 5. Their son, Robert, will be 8 years old May 31. Birthdays Mr. George Howell was 66 years old May 3. Claudine Whitt. May 14. Douglas Gregory, May 28. Carol Templeton, May 24. Edward Whitt and Walter Whitt. sons of Mrs. Tessie Whitt Davis, had birthdays April 21 and 13. Frankie Nelson was 10 years old May 8. Lucille Estes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Estes, will be 8 years old May 16. Linda Estes. May 21. Mrs. Dotie Estes, May 15. SPINNING 2nd Shift By W. N. Nabors We regret to report so much sickness on our shift this month. Mrs. Essie Reynolds has A l 1 < - * jusi iciumeu nome irom tne hospital and is still under the doctor's care. Mr. Horace Colins has been off due to personal sickness. Mrs. Lola Brown has been out several days due to the serious illness of her husband. Mrs. Julia Frick has just returned to work after four days of sickness. Mrs. Jessie Hairston has also been on the sick list, but has returned to work. Your reporter attended services at Welcome Baptist Church Sunday night and had the privilege of hearing a very good friend. Rev. J. B. Abercrombia, preach. He formerly lived at Lydia Mills. Mrs. Mac Nelson has been on the sick list the past few days. (Continued on Page 6)