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CLINTON - LYDIA MILLS Vol. 9. No. 7 July. 1960 Clinton. S. C. VOL. 9. NO. 7 PUBL IMPROVED GR A new and imnroved mm in L o f substantially increased hospitali; fits has been arranged by the C< their eligible dependents. The all employees beginning August to each employee individually surance company. The new program is in keeping with our Company's policy of providing comparable benefits consistent with our needs and competitive business conditions. A thorough study and appraisal of present insurance provisions and benefits indicated what imnrnvnmpntc should be made to better meet the needs of all employees and dependents. It is easily understandable that what was sufficient protection when the present program went into effect some eight years ago is not adequate today. Medical and hospitalization costs have risen as have all other costs. The Company will contribute to the total cost of the new program in addition to performing the administrative functions as in the past. This substantial contribution makes for unusually good protection to all employees and their dependents at minimum cosi. 11 provides all employees the opportunity to secure insurance benefits u n ci e r terms not available to individuals at cost considered Clinton Regains P H* \ HBHiBBSnHHHWHI^^Bflli At Clinton's Monthly Supervisors Safety Meeting Monday, July 18, Mr. Robert M. Vance, President of ClintonLvdia Mills, presented Clinton Superintendent, George M. Huguley, the "President's Plaque" for the second quarter, (April. May, June) of I960. Mr. Huguley accepted the nl.'imm mi hohnlf r\f nil I 1"~ ployecs and Supervisors. He said. "Without the full support and cooperation of all the employees this could not be possible. It requires the sin do ISHED BY AND FOR THE 1 OUP INSURAN< insurance plan which carries nation and life insurance bene- . >mpanv for all employees and I new program to be offered i 8th will be explained in detail by representatives of the invery reasonable in relation to the benefits provided. The new up-to-date program is considered to be much ( better than the present one and it is believed that everyone will be pleased to have the opportunity to obtain the additional protection for themselves and their families. I Honors Aivarilwl Pelaga District Girls The Camp Fire and Blue Bird girls of Clinton Cotton Mills enjoyed all of the activities at Camp Buck Horn this summer. One of the highlights of the camp was a Candle Light Ceremony around a camp fire at which time the following girls were awarded honors for completion of rank: Trail Seekers?Sue Osborne. Charlene Fuller. Debbie Williams. Sheryl Childs, Fave Sumner. Christine Taylor. Virginia , Sumner. Dianne Lyda, Sue Tucker. Sue Gilliam. Pansy Campbell. Brenda Moates, and (Continued on page 5) resident's Plaque hk jm W k# rmi'n /Incirr. ^.,^1 C U I I * UlSlll' (1IIU I'llUI I V>1 fltL'Il and every employee to work in a safe manner to be successful in accident prevention." Prior to presenting the Plaque Mr. Vance congratulated tlie supervisors and employees upon their cooperative attitude and enthusiastic support of the safety program. He said. "I am truly proud to present this plaque to the employees of Clinton Mills. You are doing a good job .... let's continue to do so and keep accidents down." raj EMPLOYEES OF CLINTON:e plan to i fempleton Attends /isitors' Day At Fort Stewart Vice-President J. B. Ternpleton and a number of other prominent South Carolinians were invited by Major General Frank V. Pinckney, Adjutant General of South Carolina, to attend "Visitors' Dav" at Fort Stewart, Georgia, during the recent two weeks Summer Encampment of the local South Carolina National Guard unit. A full day of activities was planned for the distinguished visitors including a ride in the armored tanks. During his visit Mr. Templeton talked with as many of the thirtyfour Clinton-Lydia Mills employees as possible there on military leave of absence with Clinton Battery B under the command of Captain Guy A. Tumblin. POLIO CLINIC Saturday, July 30 A polio clinic will be held Saturday, July 30. in Clinton on the square from 10:00 o'clock A.M. until 6:00 o'clock P.M. The shots are being made available by the South Carolina Health Department. A $1.00 voluntary fee will be charged. The shots will be administered by the Laurens County Health Department. A House Trailer is being provided for use as a clinic. Sales Personnel To Visit Plants Sales executives and representatives from Clinton Cottons. Inc., New York; Charles Davis & Company, Chicago. Illinois; Swirles & Company. Los Angeles. California: and the Joseph S. Caliga Company. Boston. Massachusetts, will visit our plants and attend a two day Management-Sales Personnel Conference here on October 6th and 7th. The primary purpose of the meeting is to further enhance Clinton-Lydia Mills' competitive market position. The men niv scheduled to tour both plants, to observe firsthand our modern operations and to visit and meet with our employees who provide them superior quality cloth to offer in the nation's markets. ak ft! LYDIA MILLS. CLINTON. S. ( BE OFFERED All ^I Frances Cooper Mr. Vam Best Sportsman! President Robert M. Vance 1 delighted the hearts of two 1 eleven year old Clinton-Lvdia Mills Little Boys Leaguers when he presented them with new baseballs personally autographed by all members of Clinton W oman's (Huh Comedy And Skits Program Held An evening of fun and laughter including three comedy skits was presented at Mercer Silas Bailey School Friday evening, July 29. at 8:00 P. M. This well attended program was sponsored by < the Woman's Club with proceeds going to Camp Fire projects. < "Romeo and Juliet and ' Their Papas", an improvement on Shakespeare, featured Romeo in love with Juliet. Dolores Rrookshire and Juliet in love with Romeo. Bud Tumblin. "After tHo R^ll" nn ovoornl frrv?%-? ...v , 1MI V AVVJ pi 1IW1II IIIC life of Cinderella, was pre- 1 sented in two acts. '"Hospital Blues" or "He Broke a Leg to C.et There" featured Lewis Wallenzine as Patient. The Musical Skits were presented bv Camp Fire and Horizon Girls. Mrs. Eva B. Land and Miss Mary Cunningham were directors of the program. BULK RATE U. S. POSTAGE PAID Clinton, S. C. Permit N. 59 JULY, 1960 IGUST EIGHTH m J -r^j ce Danny Hedgepath ?m mm% Da ?#?/ llllf/ MXCYVUIUCU the 1960 Boston Red Sox. The oresentation to Danny Hedgepath. Clinton, and Francis hooper, Lydia. was made at nome plate in the Little Boys League Park on Monday af ttiiiuuu ?J uiy 10. Commenting on the presentation, Mr. Vance said, "I am delighted that it was such a difficult task for the coaches >f the boys to objectively determine the recipients of these balls. We are pleased that we have depth and not dearth of boys who place as much em1 * - * * piiasis on gooa sportsmanship like conduct as they do toward winning. Since inception of iur Youth Athletic programs, the promotion of good sportsmanship and other desirable :haracter traits such as: team spirit, team work, etc. has been foremost in our plans." Danny, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Hedgepath. is an outfielder and a rising 6th erader at Mercer Silas Railov School. Francis, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Cooper, is an infielder and will attend the 6th grade at Providence School this fall. First runner-up for the Best Sportsmanship award at Clinton was Earl Turner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dorsey Turner. First runner-up for the Best Sportsmanship award at Lvdia was Terrv Crawford, son of Mr. and Mrs. Major Crawford.