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6 Lydia News... spent Christmas day with Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Bragg. Jackie Hughey, daughter of the Hiram Hugheys, celebrated her sixth birthday January 23. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Patterson spent the day recently with Mr. Patterson's parents in Laurens. Michael Blackwell, Roger H:ilp .Taplfcnn anrl T a n i o Phipps returned to John Dc La Howe School in McCormick after spending Christmas holidays with their grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Jackson. Joe Lark has returned to Clemson after spt \ding Christmas holidays with his parents, the B. P. Larks. Webb Taylor said he didn't know any news but he always heard that "no news was good news." WEAVING NO. 2 3RD SHIFT By Ronnie Pace We wish to welcome Elijah J. Tucker to the third shift. Mrs. Sophie Smith, wife of .1 no Smith lnnm fi vor in rl spent a day with his mother who is ill in Greenwood. Joe is batching. Ronnie Pace and family spent a day with his mother and dad during Christmas. Hope everybody had a Merry Christmas. I know I did. WEAVING NO. 3 3RD SHIFT By Fronie Franklin Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Prince and daughter of Marietta, Ga. visited his mother during Christmas. Ernest is a brother of Mrs. Myrtle Lanford, 3rd shift weaving. Wc sure were sorry to hear the bad news about Mr. and Mrs. John Atkinson losing their home and all furnishings by fire while they were away on vacation in Georgia. Anyone having a lot for sale on Lake Murray for "quick sale" see Mr. Leland Ha/.el, -3 Weaving 3rd shift. -3 Weaving sure seems to be having their part of the flu. This winter Ed Ledford lost almost a weeks work, now Harry Franklin :s out with same. Houston and Eileen Ellis had as their Christmas dinner guests Mr. and Mrs. Will Ellis of near Clinton. Randv Prather of Clinton and Bruce Ellis from the Naval Hospital : /-*! 1 a. AH A . in coiai lesion. umer guesis during holidays were Sgt. and Mrs. Gaval Ellis and children, Billy. Mary Ann and Tony. The word is around that Mr. John Franklin has butchnw These fine looking boys are T< Barry, age 8. They are the childi Lydia Mills. ered 2?500 lb hogs, but as far as *3 Weave Room is concerned it is only a rumor, we have seen none of it. -3 Weaving would like to take this space saying "thank you" to the officials of the mill Company for the vacation which we all enjoyed very much, also for the weeks pay which made the week ui~ niwitr cuji/yauic. Wo would also like to thank our supervisor, Ralph Blackwell, for coffee and donuts which were served us the last night we worked before Christmas holidays. Sorrv to hear that Wilford Harris' mother passed away Christmas day. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Vanderford had an anniversary December 21. Sheila Vanderford celebrated her birthdav December 26. J. B. Vanderford celebrated his birthday December 30. SPINNING 1ST SHIFT By Mary Ellison We wish to welcome Doris Estes back to work after being out for an operation. Mrs. Loretta Johnson and son, Duanc, visited her Mother. Mrs. Lorine Young, in Clover. Mrs. Peggy S. Ginn and Debbie of Simpsonville are visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Claude Willard. Mr. and Mrs. Skinny Gregory are the proud grandparents of a baby son born December 7 to Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Earl Gregory. Joe Lark, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. P. Lark, attended the Blue Bonnet game in Houston, T PYA5 Mrs. W a d e Pennington wishes to thank her friends for the flowers and cards sent during recent illness. Mis. Beula Jones, Mr. Bill Dixon and children of Greenville. Mrs. Wvone Ketron and daughter of Greenville and Mrs. Carl Hartsock of Greenv i 1 1 e visited relatives in Kingsport, Tennessee. Mr. and Mrs. Quinton Jones had Christmas dinner in Greenville with Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Keton. Sgt. Charles Harvey of Ft. Jackson spent a 14 day leave during Christmas with his family. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Ponder and son spent a recent Sunday with his sister. Mrs. Nathalee Tucker. A 1 v i n Satterfield, A. N. spent a Christmas leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mell Satterfield. Also visiting Mr. and Mrs. Satterfield and other relatives were Mr. and Mrs. Fester Harris of Orlando, Fla. A 2C and Mis. Jimmy Jlklt '' K smmy, age 13; Donnie, age 10; and en of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kitchens. THE CLOTHMAKER O'Shields and son, Mike, spent Christmas with Jimmy's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. O'Shields. T. A. 3 C Rav Riley is spending a 22 day leave with his wife Mickey and son, Ray, before returning to the Med. Mr. James Coker, father of Mrs. Wilma Colman, is a patient at Greenville General Hospital. Charles Coker, her brother, is also a patient at Havs Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. "Skeet" Colman and children spent Sunday in Greenville with Mrs. Juanita Hawkins. Our heart felt sympathy for the Walter Cato family for the death of their wife and mother, Mrs. Frances Cato. n .a Dirinaays Gladys Campbell?January 2 David Campbell?January 18 Aaron VVhitt?January 7 Buddy Howell?January 29 Mickey Riley?January 8 Jimmy O'Shields?January 7 Mrs. Nathalee Tucker?January 9 Anniversaries Mr. and Mrs. Harold Johnson January 17 SPINNING 2ND SHIFT By Lena Revis Happy New Year everyone. Here's hoping that 1960 brings you lots of happiness and good fortune. Hope everyone had a nice Phri?ct mji?j ;inrl rparlv (n ct?i back to work again. Employees of 2nd shift enjoyed cake and coffee again this Yuletide, thanks to Mr. Moore, our supervisor, for the cold drinks he served us. We enjoyed them very much. Erline and Brenda Austin accompanied their brother, Harold, and his wife back to Norfolk, Va. for a few days visit during the holidays. Mrs. Jewel Creed and children and Mrs. Dorothy Wright were visitors of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Cothran. during the holidays. Mrs. Arzetter H a n d b a c k was a recent visitor of Mrs. Cleasaer Martin. 1 * ^ il--i w (tic piimu in itrpori inai Marv Ellen Patterson is recuperating at home after being a patient at Blalock Clinic. Mis. Vera Patterson had a* guests on Christmas day Roscoe McGinnis, and Mrs Shealy from Greenwood, a 1st Mr. and Mrs. Joe Harris ol Fountain Inn. Vera said thev all had a real good time anc a big Christmas. The Gilstraps visited ir Greenville Christmas. Sara Owens visited Mr. anc Mrs. J. W. Wren for a week thru the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Browr wore recent visitors oi Mr Patti Carroll is swinging in thi breeze. She is the five month old daughter of Mr. and Mri Preston Carroll, Lydia Mills. and Mrs. J. W. Wren. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Brown had as their guests on Christmas day, Mrs. Lidia Nelson and daughter, Jack Nelson and family of Greenwood and J. D. Brown, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Matt Davis are sick at home. We wish for them a speedy recovery. We welcome to the 2nd shift Stanlv Alexander, Joel McElhannon and Abner Kellv, one of our former employees. Mr. and Mrs. fcunie Lamb had Christmas dinner with their son, William Lamb, and family of Gastonia. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ivy and Ralph Putnam were recent visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Eunie Lamb. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Edwards of Charleston spent Christmas day with Mrs. Edwards' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clark, of Clinton. We are proud to have Mae Kelson back with us after being out sick several days. Mr. and Mrs. Fred White had Christmas dinner with Mrs. Whites mother, Mrs. Evelyn Teague. Sam and William Jones with their sister. Lvdia, were Christmas visitors of the Blackwells. Mrs. Woody, Mrs. Queen of Cowpens, also Mrs. Howard XT' :i 1 ~ T?1 iiuioiiu ui uvaiiaviuc, inu. were recent visitors of Mrs. .Tosic Boyter of Clinton. Mrs. Gladys Teague had a lot of company Christmas day. There were 35 present. Mrs. Agnes Boyter said Santa Claus brought her bovs a bicycle lor Christmas. After receiving them one of the bovs asked his mother what old Santa was going to bring next Christmas. Our sympathy to Mrs. Eula Quinton in the loss of an uncle, also to Mrs. Bill Cauble on the behalf of an aunt who recently passed away. Mrs. Addie Pearson was made very happy on Christmas day when 5 of her children called from different locations to wish her and Mr. m 1M. i vui ov/ia ct i?lUI I N LIU lMIIlctN. On Christmas cvo Mrs. Alsic Wood had as guests for supper . Mrs. R. C. Wilkie, Mrs. Faye Medlin and son, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Wilkie and family, Mr. ; and Mrs. George Phillips and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Scott and daughter, R. C. > Wilkie of the University of [ S. C., also Mr. and Mrs. Otto Woody and son. Alsie said I they all had a real good time. A birthday dinner vv a s i given in honor of Mr. Marvin Corley bv his sister Mrs. Mae 1 Nelson. Guests were, Mr. and ; Mrs. Furman Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Rumfelt, Mr. and i Mrs. J. D. Oakley. Mr. and TV 1 * * ^ ~ " ivirs. iviarvin Lor lev and Mr. and Mrs. Pat Nelson. All had a good time. Wilfred Williamson visited Mr. and Mrs. Robert Williamson thru the Christmas holidays. Friends will be glad to know that Bobby Williamson is home from the Navy on a 15 day leave. Mr. and Mrs. Fred White and children enjoyed a Christmas Eve party with Mr. e White's family at Princeton. s Luella Morgan had all her (Continued on Page 8) JANUARY. 1959 it fjuM The two cowboys above are Davy Roberts and Freddie Burnett. son and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Roberts. Lydia rams. ^ fN? v via ^Hl i Jimmy Nelson, age 12, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Odie Nelson, Lydia Mills. "I see you but I am too tired to move." says Cinthia Marie McElhannon. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Claude McElhannon. Lydia Mills. [f ft This fine looking young man is Danny Ray Neal, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Neal. Lydia Mills. Danny celebrated his first birthday December 25. Ronda Simmons is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Neal. Lvdia Millc 9^ca8Br A Michael Wilson, age 4, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Wilson and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Teague, employees of Clinton and Lydia Mills.