University of South Carolina Libraries
2 A CLoti _ Published rue "jbT r??for employee a 1 and Lydia rf ?A Clinton, S. C I -?- > ? ) direction of ... ... Crocker, Inc Member of South . ?_ _ T Atlantic Council of uons 1 Industrial Kdltors Calvin Cooper E. C. Huffstetler Truman Owens The publishers of The < items of interest from i to your departments personr ^rasmt'a T 4- Is /s A A /s r-% I VJ I I ic I V1CI I of CIint< Christmas is near. 1 am s observe it in his own way w look over the year, each of u for. More important, perhaps, in America is bright, too. With the warmth of the C easy to forget that there are whose most wanted gift this work, to speak, to worship, to way and without fear. For them, no material ble for things which we so often Day. we'll attend our churches good citizenship and respect f These are expressions of free cnlnnlinn nf tiiihlir* tn that was freedom. As we enjoy the holiday si Christmas nearly 2,000 years that have been an inspiration to God in the highest, and 01 men." By living these words, we Christmas we want but also ourselves and for our childrei Within our own plants, I t of how men of good will can the other's talents and all ben plishments. Let us sincerely pray tha men and women everywhere that yv'p Ampvirans hnve oni< With this thought, I exte sincerest wishes for a very Mi and Prosperous New Year. To tli<> Motoring Pubi Season's G Clinton The above colorful Billbo one of the first things seen b\ Clinton from the west side ( fluorescent colors has drawn employees and the public. Ir from our Company to its vie\ suggestion (JIVE (III IwM 1TOm >nthly by and 'S of Clinton A */n Cotton Mills, Z., under the lustrial Rela- M . *; Member of American Director. Association of Industrial Kdltors Editor Staff Artist Photographer Clothmaker will welcome ts readers. Turn them in al reporters or to the lei office. (grprtuutii and Women Dn - Lydia ure each of you is planning to ith family and friends. As we s can see much to be thankful is the fact that our future here Christmas Season upon us. it is millions of people in the world ; year is freedom?freedom to rear their families in their own ssings can provide a substitute take for granted. On Christmas >. Our children are being taught or the dignity of the individual, dom. Last month we made our represent us in government, and ?ason, let us remember that first ago when angels spoke words throughout the centuries: ''Glory i earth peace, good will toward can have not only the kino of the kind of world we \ ant, for a. hink we have set a fine example i work together, each respecting lefiting from each other's accomt the day will soon come when will know more of the blessings yved during 1960. nd to you and your family my ?rrv Christmas and a very Happy Sincerely, }ic reetings from Lydia Mills & ImMmSSm mmmmmmmmmtmmmmmmmmmmm . . - i S_l_! i L-l L_ & en us un wusi v_aronna nvenue is hundreds of people as they entei >f town. The sign highlighted b\ i many favorable comments fron i addition to conveying Greeting! vers, il offers a splendid shopping FTS OF COTTON TEXTILES. THE CLOTHMAKER . A*1 Br The Legend of the Christmas Tree Today, the Christmas tree is a center of our festivities. Topped with a star, and glittering with lights and ornaments, it is a part of the beauty and meaning of the Christmas season. How did the Christmas tree come to play such an important part in the observance of Christmas? There is a legend that comes down to us from the early days of Christianity in England. One of those helping to spread Christianity among the Druids was a monk named Wilfred (later Saint Wilfred). One day, surrounded bv a group of his converts, lie struck down a hugh Oak tree, which, in the Druid religion, was an object of worship. As the Oak tree fell to the earth, it split into four pieces, and from its center there grew a young Kir tree, pointing a green spire toward the sky. The crowd gazed in amazement. Wilfred let his axe drop. and turned to speak. i ms little tree shall be your Holy Tree tonight. It is the wood of peace, for your houses are built of the Fir. It is the sign of an endless life, for its leaves are evergreens. See how it points toward the heavens. Let this be called the tree of the Christ Child. Gather about it, not in the wilderness, but in your homes. There it will be surrounded with loving gifts and rites of kindness." And to this day, that is why the Fir Tree is one of our loveliest symbols of Christ mas. A Christmas Quote Let no pleasure tempt tliee. * no profit allure thee, to do r anything which thou knowest to be evil; so shalt thou ali ways live jollily; for a good s conscience is a continual I, Christmas.?Benjamin Franklin. Dear Santi Dear Santa Claus: A long time ago I used year, and you never once fail* one spoiled a very beautiful you never came back again, up to believe that it was pos: abroad in the land, bringing girls; and sure enough, as I ce; 1 have tried very hard to to the experience of the visib not found anything to take t of a simple and childish faith and asking to share in your b aim ii iiirvv io, ui ct11 \ iiil. little child of its joy; I am i to the grown-up children, tl increase the abundance. Please, Santa, give me so tion toward my household. C among those with whom I v Give me sympathy for those to use unsparingly in all my Give me friends. There ai 1 do so need them. Restore battered and shaken by the Give me ideals. I have lost n after the other is shattered, li me a new conception of hones one square in business rela straight and be mentally hoi Give me courage, I need i life, and especially when thir Give me industry that I m; Dciore me. uive me patience lems that daily confront me. Above all. give me undt about me whose problems a that a little understanding r and render real service. Give me strength suffici< burden of life is heavy and fail. Preserve my loved one flicted. Give me gentleness l From the LAURENS AI 3t'a ahat It's that time again, that When Children sing - thei Oh happy happy day agai Every where you chance There's holly and mistletc Every where you go - yoi Merry Christmas - and 1 Everyone's as busy as bee Buying presents, and Chi i A Jolly Santa Clans, on ev Snow covered cottages. 1 Rich and poor - both far Are oh so anxious for him That - Slightly - overweij With the twinkle in his e on his back - Oh - His fae< When across the house to Down the Chimney conn (How many little peepers Oh ves it's gonna be exci May gladness bring, and But - Let's not forget th< of this tiling - It's the Purl Many years ago they savin a manger bed he lay? The stars shown bright a: Sh< pherds came to kneel Were led by tin* beautifu And gifts to Jesus brougl the thought - Of? Santa Claus and Christm That wonderful time each When gifts bring jov anc So come and let us sing (Tommie Kuth Nelson Spinning 2nd Shift, comf for the Clothmaker. Sin sideration bv recording i DECEMBER. 1960 to write a letter to you every L*d me. And then one day someillusion, and when 1 lost faith. Suddenly, I became too grown >ible for the spirit of love to be gifts to all the little boys and ased to believe, you ceased to be. ,..,4 nlnnn K.r 5cl "lullb "J twimmiig ilc, tangible realities, but I have he place or bring the happiness . So I am turning to you again, >ountv. I am not asking for toys things that might deprive some in need of things more suitable ie giving of which would only mething to sweeten my dispositive me a little kindness for use rork and come in daily contact, in distress. Give me kind words relations. *e so few real, genuine ones, and mv faith. The one I have is so unfortunate experiences of life, aost of those I once had. As one 4iwv r1: lit' llUVfl l|UUU lilt1 aclIIIC. VIIVI' sty, the kind that not only makes lions, but enables one to think lest. it to meet the uneven struggle in lgs seem to be going against me. ay do well the task that is set ?. I need it for the vexing probfistanding. There are so many nd troubles are unknown to me night enable me to lend a hand ent for each allotted task. The often 1 stumble and sometimes s and restore those that are afoul till my heart with charily. Your "Grown-up Son" )VERTISER. December. 1959. aim? Again wonderful time again ir voices ring? n? to go? >e? i hear? lapvp New Year? s? s tin as trees? ery street corner it seems? ooks like a dream? and near to get here? iht - Ciuv? ye - A pack e will be black? ps lie's gliding? ?s a sliding? i, a-hiding) ting, for - Santa about him kiddies sing? c real meaning. thdav <?1 our king? s clay? and pray 1 star? it - That's where we got ias Time? yc ar i cheer Happy Birthday to our King. . wife of Ralph Nelson, Clinton xised the above song especially ' has several songs under con ompanies.)