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CLINTON - LYDIA MILLS Vol. 7. No. 11 Nov.. 1958 Clinton. S. C. ?5MMTO VOL. 7. NO. 11 PU OLD TIMERS, 1 Thorn we II Dining "The intelligent use of the talents the Almighty has given us is Clod's measure of man's success in life", said Dr. John McSween. speaker at the 3rd annual "Old Timers" Service Award Dinner Friday evening. November 21. President Bailey expressed his gratitude to all the long service employees for the many contributions they have made through devotion to their jobs, their communities, and to the Company, fie paused during his brief remarkv: to r>r?11 " ?- Koiuvin^s atten' ~>n to the section of the program dedicated to the deceased members of the Club and to recognize the retired members present. He then presented engraved watches and jeweled service award pins to H new members who complete 25 years of continuous service this year. They were: Oddest Thomas, Willie Kinard, Grover Sanders, and Charlie Barker of Clinton; Mart Satterfield, J. B. Neal. All * * ~ /Mice mee/ravey, and J. David Word of Lvdia. Mr. Word spoke for all the incoming members when he said, "we greatly appreciate the watches and pins we received tonight at this lovely dinner and we consider it a very high honor to become a member of this distinguished Club. An unannounced highlight of the occasion was the presentation of a printed "Expression of Appreciation" by Mrs. Kate Riddle on behalf of the Club's members. Mr. J. B. Templeton, Vice President, served as toast wCLo BLISHED BY AND FOR THE 0, 15 and 20 ^ EIGHT NEW OLD TIMERS HIJI ML 'j 'hi <-* J IrfBr vCl IB Hall SfPnP nf 25 Annual United Campaign Sets Employees make ex< to 1958 The 1958 United Fund Campaign at Clinton-Lvdia Mills has been completed w i t h overwhelming success. Once again Clinton-Lvdia employees proved in a tangible way their sincere interest in the welfare of their communities. As in the past, employee par ticipation \v a s exceedingly high. The total pledge gifts Mills to Give Week for Christmas Holiday Clinton and Lvdia Cotton Mills will close for the Christmas holidays at 8 a. m. on Saturday. Dec. 20, and will resume operations on Sunday night. Dec. 28. at 12:01 a. m. The announcement has been made bv P. S. Bailey, president of the mills. All employees who have been continuously employed for five years or more will receive one week's pay. Christmas savings totalling approximately $143,000 were distributed on Friday, Nov. 28. master. Vice President Robert M. Vance introduced the speaker. Invocation was by Mr. Clyde R. Trammel 1. the Benediction by Mr. Horace C. Smith. ?THM EMPLOYEES OF CLINTONrriD rrnu irr I L M W JCI\ ? IvL P" - JSnWB UW? jJK Year Initiation Charity Fund New Record ^ellent contribution fund fro m employees was far greater than any previous year total. Much Credit Due Solicitors One of the primary reasons for the success of this year's drive was the effort put forth by the men and women who solicited contributions in the plants. These employees in each department worked hard to bring the facts of the United Fund to those in their department. These men and women gave generous contributions themselves, and then put a lot of time and work into the campaign. They deserve a large share of the credit for the great success of the drive. United Fund President. Robert M. Vance, cited each employee solicitor (See Page 2) for his or her outstanding achievement in serving the human needs of the community. Plant solicitors, listed by departments, were CLINTON: Cloth Room?Horsey Tur i iri . Shop Walt MeAlister. Carding -1 ? 1st shift James Crain; 2nd shift?Floyd Madden; 3rd shift ? James Ray King. Carding r2?1st shift?John Bigham; 2nd shift ? Joseph Cothran; 3rd shift ? James McMillan. (See United Fund. Page 2) 4 kER LYDIA MILLS. CLINTON. S. A IAI A D V> C DAI fi VI H H 1/ J U MV One hundred and eight en service awards at a banquet (see Friday evening. November 14th, Following a bountiful Thanl< (*rt'rnville Ttmrhilmvn (.lub Player of the WEEK Coaches at the University of Georgia and other major colleges have expressed deep interest in a Clinton High School center who plays good football consistently. Ken Trammell. son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Trammell. Lvdia Mills, was recently named the Greenville - Piedmont's selection from the AA - AAA schools as Player of the Week. Trammell is 17 years old. six feet tall and tips the scales just a little past the 180 mark. "He's very definitely a col lege prospect . said (Joach ''Buzz" Teddards, who lauded him not only for a fine performance in Clinton's 7 to 6 win over Gaffney recently, but for his performances all season. "He's an excellent student with better than a B average in his studies. And being only 17 years old, we think someday he'll probably weigh over 200 pounds." Trammell played end last season, but fell victim to a broken arm. He came out to play this season, and, thus far. has been the stalwart on Clinton's defense. Against Newberry this \ CI i. lit: lllicitcpicil l\VU passes to stop drives which may have changed the course of the game. "I'd say he figures in about 50 per cent of our defensive plays," Teddards said. "He's the middle linebacker and he does a fine job. He's intercepted four passes this year." Trammell is co-captain of the team. He was honored recently at the Greenville Touchdown Club's luncheon for Plaver of the Week. v? / ith BULK RATE U. S. POSTAGE PAID Clinton, S. C. Permit No. 59 C. NOVEMBER, 1958 IQUETS HELD iployees received continuous page 6) held in their honor on in t Vin Thfirnnrol) Tlininrr Hall ;sgiving dinner the gathering was entertained by "The Silhouettes," a vocal group comprised of Presbyterian College students. Next. President Bailey, assisted bv the respective departmental overseers and Superintendents, presented the service pins. Vice President J. B. Templeton served as Toastmaster for the occasion. In a printed word of welcome to the honored guests. Mr. Bailey said: "A highlight of each year is the privilege of joining together with you and expressing to each of you my sincere appreciation for the fine work done in building Clinton and Lvdia Mills into the strong organization it is today. A nation, state or city is no stronger man us people ana the position of eminence that Clinton-Lydia has achieved in the field of textiles is living proof the fine group who make up our organization. The pins you receive tonight carry with them our heartfelt appreciation for your loyalty, your faithful service, your cooperation, your excellent example ? in other words, for the splendid character that makes each of you a valuable member of the Clinton-Lydia family. The textile industry has experienced and is continuing to pvnpripnrp nnp of tVio mnct ? r ^ ^ difficult times in its history, and I am proud of the way in which Clinton-Lydia is weathering the storm. We. and I speak for our entire management, deeply appreciate the faith and confidence you have shown in our leadership and we pledge anew our best efforts to keep Clinton-Lydia an organization where you want to remain forever because you are proud of it and enjoy being a part of it. May the coming years bring to each of you happiness and an increasing ttnse of satisfaction in a job well done." Those honored included: Clinton?20-Year Pins Mayfield Copeland. Jones B. Samples. Robert Adams, George Lydia. I. O Rav, Carlisle Neely. Andy Hames. Hubert Leopard. Arthur Davis, Wade Beckman. Sr.. Robert Vance, Rene Crotts, Virginia Holtzclaw, Dora Leopard, C. C. Heaton. W. P. Burdette. Clinton?15-Year Pins George Gossctt. Fred Gallo(Sce Service Awards. Page 4)