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CLINTON - LYDIA MILLS Vol. 9. No. 9 Sept.. 1960 Clinton. S. C. ?MM??! VOL. 9. NO. 9 PUB Clinton-Lydia Emergency Includt COMMUNIS ! R -<? IBs THE UNI1 1960 "Kick-Off" One (woul ? One "Give Enough For All' Instead Voluntary No Cost Basis FLU SHOTS GIVEN Mnrp f Klin 1 000 nn-\ r*nc received the first of two flu shots last week. Influenza Vaccine was made available to all employees on a no cost basis earlier this month. The vaccine has proven effective in the past three years and is being improved each year. It now protects against a larger number of influenza virus strains than ever before. It is difficult to accurately evaluate the effectiveness of the vaccine due to the multiplicity of virus and the lack of an exacting definition of influenza; however, our doctors told us last year they observed a notable difference in the percentage and sever* A <* ? nv oi cases amonjj employees who took the shots and those who did not. Those taking, as well as those not taking, the shots are reminded that influenza vaccine does not protect against the common cold and ? Everyone i 'zClo LISHED BY AND FOR THE ;u f CHEST APP * 'V v. rEbivAY - 1961 October 4th Time One Gift ' In this 1 Campaign of 20! "Lydia Boys" king:, McKlliannon Klcrtctl (laptains Of 1960 I{<m! Devil* 4 Phil King, son of Mr. aiyf Mrs. Hall King. Lydia MiJIs, and Joel McElhannon. soj# of Mrs. B e r n i c e McElhaiwion, were elected captain ani alternate captain of the Cllrttfenp High School Red Devil |fbm uau ii'Ulll UV (t vuie HI lllt'U teammates. 1 King. a letterman, is sorting his third season as qi\rterback, while McElhannon^ also on his third year of var\ sitv competition at a tackle position. Phil and Joel are employed at Lydia. it must not be expected to do that for which it is not int tMldf'fl but it VY-ill nrntort against a large percentage of influenza and e v e r y o n o should take advantage of the excellent vaccine which saves so much suffering, expense and lost-time from work. Is Requested to EMPLOYEES OF CLINTON-1 >EAL BEGINS Good citizenship involves affairs, including contributior improvement agencies. Clintc citizens. This has been proven contributions to the Greater C All employees, along with other citizens of Clinton, will be given the opportunity of supporting twenty worthtirh 1 Id iac V-? *?/ vi i rtV-? 4 MIlllV. lUto till \ IIIVJ Greater Clinton Community Chest Campaign during the month of October. Every employee is requested to seriously consider his obligation to his community and to donate as his heart dictates. We are fortunate in our Communities that the Community Chest Organization has relieved us of the responsibility of choosing most of the Charities deserving of our support. The annual campaign conducted by the Communitv Chest nrovides tor these worthwhile Charities, thereby eliminating the need for conducting individual campaigns. The Community Chest admission and budget committee consist of responsible citizens who determine the various individual budgets and who see that the funds are properly administered. MONTHLY DEDUCTIONS CAN BE MADE Ncv. 1. 1960-Nov. 1. 1961 Clinton - Lvdia employees are double fortunate in that an easy monthly payment plan through payroll deductions is provided to take care of iinl ijnwi itnnMiiHiiTi n erajje^this enables al^Ma11? contnbiile ^no?Kx MhA| IwMrnight find U411 la 1 to IdJiUf in one c^ih gift. Employ lis may elect to l*4'e as $ft|fl j ii donation 11 Ullnr asJAIjjl an amount! Iliwlby i*;iy chooeo deducted <?n a nv>nl ily b ?sis. ffiCish lor iti< Of. of CMimefrill also 1? (grate fully rea-ijtp. mjm Bmpioyee Solicit(? ^iSce beU >.<$ cted to coiftlili 1*1lo\f|4U^tmontal orapUyfos New Film To Be Shown A new color film showing the works of the participating agencies will bo shown to all emp.ovees. Following the film a payroll deduction card win dc given to each employee so he or she may designate the amount they wish to contribute to the twenty worthwhile causes. A receipt CjU'C - - - 1V0 M LYDIA MILLS. CLINTON. S. OCTOBER 4 participation in community is to worthwhile community )n-Lvdia employees are good 1 l A l ? M;ai uv yt-ai uy irieir generous linton Community Chest. will be given for all contributions. (Incidentally, contributions to the Campaign are deductible for income tax.) Participating Agencies Twenty service agencies will be included in the one time drive. They are American Cancer Society, American Red Cross. Bov Scouts and Cubs, Clinton Council of Camp Fire Girls. Crippled Children and Adults. Emergency Fund and Administration. Salvation Army, United Health and Medical Research foundation, Cerebral Palsy, Carolinas United Organizations which includes U.S.O.. Florence Crittenton Home, Mental Hygiene. American Hygiene Assoc., Travelers Aid Assoc., Fairview Center. National Probation and Parole Assoc.. National Recreation Assoc., National Social Weliare Assembly and American Hearing Society. Fire Prevention Week - October 9-1 S Fire Prevention Week is observed each year during the week in which occurs the anniversary date of the Great Chicago Fire, October 9. 1871 a conflagaration which desr^yed an estimated $175,00(^000 in property and 250 liveak Fire Prevention should be practiced day by day through^ikLLiht year in the plants and ffiUiJbij homes. Eacl year in our country we Ymve over 550,000 home firesAmore than 1.500 daily). Ovof 5,500 people are killed ii^nomes by fire (about 6 Jrnes more are hurt). Home ^property losses exceed over $300 million each year. Our job in the plants and in our homes is to Prevent Fires before they start. Firesafe Housekeeping, correction of faulty wiring, and unsafe heating systems, proper storage and usage of flammable liquids and practicing of "fire safe" smoking habits will eliminate much of the needless and terrible waste caused by fire. One Is Require BULK RATE U. S. POSTAGE PAID Clinton, S. C. Permit N. 59 C. SEPTEMBER, 1960 Handback Named Lydia Cloth Room Overseer Mr. Rufus Handback was recently named by Superintendent D. H. Roberts to succeed Mr. Leslie (Abie) Williams Hpppaiprl as flnth Room Overseer. Mr. Handback has been continuously employed by Clinton Cotton Mills since 1942 where he began work as a folder tender. He served in the U. S. Army from 19431945 during which time he participated in all five European Operations including the invasion of Normandy. IW>.?* Mr. Handback. 37. completed his high school education through correspondence studies. He attended Supervisory Training Courses at Clemson College during the summer of 1958. He successfully completed courses in Job Relations Training. Waste Control. Industrial Engineering. Spinning Frame Fixing and Calculations and First Aid Courses offered by the Company. In addition he has completed correspondence courses in Carding. Spinning. Weaving. Slashing. Cotton Manufacturing and Condensed Business Practices. Mr. Handback was Cloth Room Supervisor at Clinton from 1953 to 1959. In July of last year he embarked on a training program in the Weave Room where he performed all jobs. Mr. Handback was fixing looms on the third shift when he was promoted to his present position. Mr. Handback is married to the former Miss Joyce Braswell of Clinton Mills. Joyce is a first shift Battery Filler at Clinton. They reside at 505 Elizabeth Street and have two teenage sons, Ned (Continued on page 2) d to Give