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CLINTON - LYDIA MILLS Vol. 7. No. 6 June. 1958 Clinton, S. C. (gM&snr? VOL. 7. NO. 6 PI Heads S. C. et'1?* i't-' ^y ^B ^B ^1 ^B eLji Puisy Si Clinton and Lvdia Cotton Mills' President P. S. Bailey was elevated to the presidency of the South Carolina Textile Manufacturers Association at the group's annual meeting at Sea Island, Georgia, on June 1st. Mr. Bailey, who had served the past year as vice president, succeeded Alan B. Sibley, Judson Mills, Greenville. Fred B. Dent, Mayfair Mills. Spartanburg, S. C., replaced Mr. Bailey as vice president. Honored by Presbyterian College Presbyterian College honored President Bailey on his election as President of the SCTMA with a dinner on Juno 12th. Some 150 industrial and business leaders from throughout South Carolina attended the dinner held in Presbvter i a n ' s beautifully decorated Judd Dining Hall. PC's President M a i- s hall Brown presented Mr. Bailey a citation award which read: "In recognition of outstanding achievements and services in the field of textiles which reri At - * ucci nonor upon this college.-' (St?e Page 6). Mr. Bailey is a Presbyterian College alumnus. Tin yyiAVj rBLISHED BY AND FOR THE Textile Group m las Bailey Grier Speaks Principle speaker of the evening was F. E. Grier. President, Abnev-Erwin Cotton Mills. Mr. Grier emphasized the importance the Bailey family has played in the development of the cultural, economic, and religious life of Clinton and the surrounding areas. He described Mr. Bailey as "a gentleman, an industrialist, and a philanthropist". Points Out Record The speaker pointed out that Mr. Bailey took full command of Clinton and Lvdia Mills after World War II at which time the industry was being geared for the strong competitive period that followed and continues. Under Mr. Bailey's progressive and able leadership the mills have earned positions of eminencv in the industry. Mr. (Jrier pointed to some of the family's many philanthropies. Some of these generous donations were to the First Presbyterian Church of Clinton, Thornwell Orphan age, William C. Bailey Stadium at Presbyterian College. Bailey Memorial Methodist Church. PC Radio Center, and contributions to the building EMPLOYEES OF CLINTON-I rilNKIINnMA -mm ^ ^ m m BAILEY Mary Cunningham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Cunningham of Rt. No. 1 Clinton, and Cecil Davenport, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Davenport of 519 N. Broad Street, are 1953 winners of the Mercer Silas Bailey Memorial College Scholarship. Each scholarship is for the maximum value of $2,400. Mary and Cecil will receive $600 per year for four years. They may attend the accredited South Carolina College or University of their choice to pursue any course of study they wish, provided it leads to a recognized degree. The winners were chosen objectively on the basis of character, high school scholastic records, qualities of leadership. participation in stu dent, church and community activities, their goals in life and financial need. Both were members of the 1958 graduating class at Clinton High School. President P. S. Bailey prefund of two American Legion Posts. Churches which have shared in the generosity of the Baileys are Calvary Baptist, Church of Clod of Prophecy, Fire Baptized Holiness, Clinton Church of God, First Pentecostal Church. Lydia Church of God. Lydia Pentecostal Holiness Church. All Saints Episcopal Church. Lydia Presbyterian Church. Lydia Baptist Church, and Lydia Methodist Church. Conlributes Heavily In addition, Mr. Bailey has contributed heavily to Clinton's well rounded recreation program, Mr. Grier said. He reminded the group that Mr. Bailey has served as Vice President of the SCTMA. Director of the ACMI, and a trustee of the Institute of Textile Technology at Charlottesville. Virginia. He is a charter member and past president of the Lions Club of Clinton and charter member and past governor of the Clinton Moose Club. He is a member of the Clinton Chamber of Commerce and a director of the Community Hotel Corp In 1951 the town honored linn u\ nutrwiiL; mill v immii > Citizen of the Year. The speaker closed with these words. "I know of no one in the textile industry who commands more respect and admiration that docs Si Bailey. All of us in this section of South Carolina are fortunate to have Si as a close neighbor, a man who can always be counted on to do the right thing at the right time." IkEB -YDIA MILLS. CLINTON. S. < M AND DAV SCHOLARSHII sented the scholarships at t Graduating exercises on Mav t 26. Mary, presently employed at ^ Clinton in Community Activi- 1 ties work, will enter either f Furman or Limestone in Sep- s Whitmans and Spr Yard Impr (see photos Mr. and Mrs. DeWitt Whit- ( man. Clinton Mills, and Mr. f and Mrs. C. E. Spradley, Lydia r Mills, won first place prizes of $15.00 each in the recent yard improvement and village \ beautification contest which J ended this month. Attractive 2 plaques have been placed in } their yards indicating the first J place awards. ? Mr. and Mrs. Whitman live } at 201 Bailey Street, and Mr. < and Mrs. Spradley live at 41 ? Peachtree Street. j Second prizes of $10.00 were 1 awarded to Miss Elizabeth Woodard. 505 Jefferson Street. r Clinton, and Mrs George ? Howell. 215 Magnolia Street. I Lvdia. 1 Third Place awards of $5.00 I went to Rev. and Mrs. J. L. r Slaughter, 200 Beauregard. ( ????i?? I SWIMMING LESSONS UNDER WAY HnnHronc q rn \rnnH\- t joying swimming in the Clin- r ton and Lydia Pools. i To enable more to safely c enjoy the pleasures and benefits of swimming, free swimming lessons began at both ( pools on June 16th. 1 The pools' morning hours' i session, 9 A. M. til Noon, are given over to instruction i periods by the lifeguards. ] Any employee parent who wishes to enroll his children 1 in the classes may do so by 1 registering at the pool concessions window. BULK RATE U. S. POSTAGE PAID Clinton, S. C. Permit No. 59 C. JUNE. 1958 'ENPORT ? WINNERS ember to further her musical raining. Cecil is working in Clinton >Veave No. 2 on the third shift, de will enter Clemson this all to pursue engineering studies. adleys Win ovement Contest page 4) Clinton, and Mr. and Mrs. dorace P. Carroll. 244 Sycanore. Lvdia. Honorable Mentio.* The following were awarded lonorable mention at Clinton: dr. and Mrs. Paul Quinton, !10 Pitts; Mr. and Mrs. Rufus / : mo \ _ A1 T*/r__ i \ing, duo niizaDein; ivir. ana tfrs. Joel Cox, 307 Pitts; Mr. ind Mrs. A1 Lancaster, 311 3itts; Mr. and Mrs. William shelgrove. 500 Academy; Mr. ind Mrs. Joe Gibbs. 209 Washngtrn; and Mr. and Mrs. W. [\ O'Shields. 302 Academy. Those receiving honorable nention from Lydia were: Mr. ind Mrs. B F. Harvey, 119 3oplar; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Middle. 117 Poplar; Mr. and ^Irs. J. B. Vanderford, 81 Palnetto; Mr. and Mrs. Adger Crawford, 33 Peachtree; and Vlr. and Mrs. Jimmie South. [4 Peachtree. Established Yards Numerous yards in the Clinon Community are well esablished and well kept year ound. Among these are the /ards of Messrs. and MesV?.r, WT^* 1 ~ iouico u \ d *? I'M, V. IdUUU rrammell. Clinton West, Rev. 1. P. Roquemore, Annie Mae raughman. James Craine, Dorsey Turner. Roy Holtz:law. Joe Terry. A. C. Young, James Traynham. J. R RevTolds. Rov Cannon. Herbert Hughes, and Coley Turner. In the Lvdia Community the well established yards were those of Messrs. and Mesdames Roy Snider. Claude Willard. and Donald Vanderford.