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CLINTON - LYDIA MILLS Vol. 8. No. 7 July. 1959 Clinton. S. C. (sqjbswdi VOL. 8. NO. 7 PUB / r a t f odu nomes Village House S D Adger Crawford. Jr.. Lydia Cc out his recently purchased home a Sale of all Clinton-Lvdia pleted. Deeds, insurance polysome 650 new homeowners on .1 by members of the Personnel new owners took advantage of the Group Mortgage Redemption Life Insurance Program offered by Palmetto State Life Insurance Company. PROGRAM STILL AVAILABLE Vice President George II. Cornelson announced v i a plant bulletin boards on July 6th that the opportunity to participate in this unique program would remain open until July 51. 1959. He said, "Any Homeowner or Husband or Wife of Homeowner wishing to participate in this program is advised to contact Mr. John L. Mimnaugh of the W. J. B a i 1 e v Insurance Agency at 200 W. Pitts Street before July 21. 1959." Fire and extended coverage Insurance for a 1 year period was given without cost to each home purchaser bv the mill Company. HOME IMPROVEMENTS Improvement of m a n y homes and lots by the new owners began prior to receipt of deeds and continues to LYDIA SPINNING ROC NEW SI On June 27th Lydia Spinning No. 1. First Shift, estab IIOIIV li (ill (ill l ill II' .Hill I .1(111 I > record with 1.119,423 safe man hours. The last disabling injury in this department was July 7, 1951 and with the enthusiasm of the employees they are determined to a d d another eight years without a disabling injury. Mr. Bodie. Spinning Overseer. said, "This has been achieved through the devoted efforts of each and every employee and 1 would like to take this opportunity to *CLc LISHED BY AND FOR TH ales Completed V -7 VI 1 Iv ^ JM ird Stripper, second shift, points t 33 Peachtree Street. village homes has been comics. etc. were distributed to tune 23, 1959 and June 26. 1959 Department. Over 75'; of the spread throughout both communities (now officially West Clinton Subdivision and Lydia Subdivision). Improvements are taking place in a number of ways, all depending upon the individual homeowners desire. PLATS POSTED Plats showing the location of each lot in the subdivision lot and street numbers, width and depth of each lot. etc have been framed behind ^jlass and permanently posteci as follows: West Clinton Subdivision Plat Location Posted: Personnel Department Reception Room Lydia Subdivision Plat Location Posted: Lydia payroll Department Reccptior Room Both Subdivision Plat; were recorded January 124 1959 at the Laurens Count\ Court House?Plat Book 12? Lvdia subdivision on pa^e 1211. West Clinton subdivision or pat?e 213. IM NO. 1 SETS HIFT SAFETY RECORD express my appreciation fo this fine cooperation. Also solicit and encourage every one to constantly strive t< perform their jobs in a saf< manner with the end resul being no injuries." Superintendent I). 11. Hob erts extended his congratu lations and said. "Wiihou the sincere desire of each am every employee to work in safe manner so as to avoi< unnecessary pain and hard ships to themselves and thei fellow employees such a ret ord would never have beei attained." ITHM E EMPLOYEES OF CLINTON From Holland Kiil!> Purchasing Offered Again As last year, the Companv is offering all employees the opportunity to purchase "Holland's Glorv" flower bulbs through a group bulk order purchasing plan. It is expected this year's program will be even more successful than last year's since there has been an increased interest in yard fceautification by the new homeowners in the communities. More than 5.000 bulbs were purchased last year. Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissus, Daffodils and Crocus in a beautiful array of colors are available. Bulbs purchased will arrive in the fall at the right planting time i for our 1 Complete information and literature c oncern in g the plan and order-blanks may be obtained by contacting the j Nurses at the Clinics or the Recreation Directors. At Clinton r IVtajja District (.rafts Exhibit An interesting demonstration of articles completed in arts and crafts bv Camp Fire. Blue Bird and Horizon Club members of Petaga District I during the previous week at Buck Horn was held Monday afternoon. Julv 13, at the j Community Building. Features of the display ineluded designs in textile paints on pillow cases and laundry bags made bv Camp 1 Fire members, pot holders and dish towels made by Blue * Birds. Slantomatic fane y stitching made by each member during a visit to the Singer Sewing Machine Company in Greenville, a demonstration of making various 1 new stitches and sewing details made by the members on a Slantomatic sewing machine recently purchased for use by the Camp Fire organization and Woman's Club, and r the notebooks of the members I who had completed ranks rliiritKf ntict vonr ? The entire program includes ing the demonstration of t crafts, explanation of Camp Fire activities as described in notebooks of the members, entertainment of mothers and t other guests, the serving of 1 refreshments was planned and a directed by the members of 1 the Organization. Appreciation of tlie usefulr ness of Camp Fire training was expressed by the mot bel li and guests. (See photo of display on page 6 hll LYDIA MILLS. CLINTON. S. A'JO'JSt Fourth Both Plants to Receive Clinton Regains President's Planue At Clinton's monthly Supervisors Safety Meeting, held Monday, July 13, Mr. Robert M. Vance. President of Clinton-Lvdia Mills, presented Clinton Superintendent. Goerge M. Hugulev, the "President's Plaque" for the best safety record during the second quarter (April. May. June). Mr. Vance commended Superintendent Hugulev on the Mill's improved housekeeping and accident record. He ssid. "We must be constantly alert for unsafe acts and conditions. and with everyone in the mills doing his or her part I am sure we can eliminate this accident problem, which is eomnletolv unneeessarv". Lydia has maintained the best over-all safety record for the year. JULY 4th PO LYDIA QUEEN W\ W r Sandra Shelnut LYDJA QUEEh W '*4 M 9 fl fm W i iW. Reading, left to right. Jo An ) Shelnut. Beverly Webb, Melda I BULK RATE U. S. POSTAGE PAID Clinton. S. C. Permit No. 59 C. JULY. 1959 State Labor Department Safety Awards South Carolina Department of Labor Commissioner, William Fred Ponder, announced last week that Clinton-Lydia Mills will receive special certificate awards from his Department for conspicuous achievement in Accident Prevention during 1958. Mr. Ponder pointed out that the Lydia Plan was 82' . below the State Industry Accident Frequency record during 1958 and 80'. below its own 1957 rate. The Clinton Plant was 64'. below the state average and 73'. below its own 1957 record he said. Attractive engraved certificates carrying the personal signature of Governor Hollings as well as Commis i : 11 l siuuei ruiiuer win ue pi escnted to representative employee groups and plant officials by Commissioner Ponder at the Plants on August 4th. OL ROYALTY CLINTON KING AND QUEEN Kenneth Lowery and Jaylene Han.ey I AND COURT 11 T*Pm ^ '-B9B T IUHl M afl J 9| jvH y n Wigley. Shirley Quinton, Sandra )ean.