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CLINTON - LYDIA MILLS Vol 10, No. 11 Nov.. 1961 Clinton, S. C. VOL. 10. NO. 11 PUBI Let Us Be L? . ___ S \vc approach Thanksgiving reminded of our many bles We are told that on the or people gathered together and tl them. There were about 140 pe< feast of the Pilgrim Fathers, wl for more than three centuries. Even though they suffered hostile Indians, they managed t knew what it was to be thankfu of Thanksgiving really meant, i in prayer and thank God for th Thanksgiving means more to delightful meals and reunions w day set aside for prayer. Let us, give thanks with humble heart food, home, job, schools, and m; Management Mem State i Clinton Fire Brigademen Study Sprinkler System Volunteer Members of the Plant's Fire Brigade devoted their October meeting to the study of automatic sprinkler systems and fire doors. Models of a sprinkler system and fire door built by Shop personnel were used in the instruction period bv Plant Fire Chief E. P. Taylor. Maintenance and operation of the systems were stressed by Taylor following the showing of "Crusaders Against Fire", a color film on the operation of sprinkler systems. Each 1 f *?/M * 4 /\l l *Tvl ! >/-? n?m4 ,->iiiii IUUI cu 1111; ays lull l with Chief Taylor who explained its operation. % H Ho -W fCLo -ISHED BY AND FOR THE TL ?L J-\. / L nil UK j III "Jr Day \vc cannot help but be >sings. iginal Thanksgiving Day the lanked God for being good to epic at the first Thanksgiving io set the pattern in America hardships and were beset by o eek out an existence. They il. They knew what the spirit md they found time to kneel eir blessings. us than just a day filled with -ith loved ones. It is a special this day as well as all others. s lor church, tamilv, friends, any other blessings. ihers Attend 'afety Conference President Robert M. Vance and Vic?_ President J. B. Templeton joined plant production overseers and nurses for the first day of the two day 24th Annual Accident Prevention Conference in Columbia November 8-9. Claude A. Crocker. Person nel Division Chairman of the South Carolina Textile Manufacturer, presented awards to the textile plants having the best accident prevention records during the past year. Clinton and Lvdia, winners of awards in previous years, did not qualify this year. The Conference's programs of primary interest and value to textile plant personnel is sponsored each year by the South C a r o 1 i n a Industrial Commission. More than 1.000 people registered f o r the meetings. ;ppy an h 1 EMPLOYEES OF CLINTON-I Employee Christ A Merry Christmas is financially assured for 909 Clinton-Lydia Christmas Club Members who will receive al.? cicc nnn :~ /^l?; iiiws- oi?j?j,uuu in v^iu iMiiiiiS) Savings on November 24. The payroll-deducted holiday savings range from accounts of $50 to $1,200 according to Paymasters Claude Trammell and David Word. Clinton employees savings were approximately $95,000. Lydia employees saved approximately $60,000. According to President Vance's bulletin board notice of November 3rd the checks will be given out by the Overseers with the regular payroll checks November 24. Beginning week ending November 18. all collections for the 1962 Club will be continued as now authorized unless the payroll department is otherwise notified. Anyone may start, stop or change an account at anv time during the year bv giving notice to the payroll department. The savings plan is for the convenience of employees and entirely voluntary. Did You Ever... Try to tie your shoes with one arm in a sling? Try to see straight and clearly after an eye injury? Try to sleep with an infected hand? Try to walk with an injured foot? Try to button your shirt with burned fingers? Try to eat a meal with a fractured jaw? IF SO. THEN vou know that SAFETY PAYS! Providence School Halloween Carnival A Success Fun, food, fellowship and hard work were the ingredients for one of the most successful carnivals at Lvdia. Hot Dogs with the trimmings, french fried potatoes, cold drinks, Fishing, Fortune Telling, House of Horror, Cartoon Movies, Cake Walk, Country Store and the Bakery were enjoyed by the young and old alike. The Providence School P.T.A. expresses their sincere nDprcci.ition to everyone for their time, efforts and support. Tcalthful Th -YDIA MILLS. CLINTON. S. mas Savinos To Home Mortgage Life Plan to Be Re-opene< Employees who bought tl pany during or after the Hous 1959 will be eligible to enrol Plan at Lydia on Monday, No' on Tuesday, November 28th. Representatives of Palmetl in the respective Community from 8:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. to < help you enroll. This plan was arranged 1 44 c?4~4~ T :r_ 4 : J_ i menu oidLtr 10 piuviue J special low group rates. More than 700 employee: at the time they bought thei State's Top Runner LITTLETON PICKED FOR Kinard Littleton's, Clinton High's All State Halfback, recent selection to the 1961 South Carolina Shrine Bowl Football Team came as no surprise to local fans. The Red Devil speedster is expected to pace the Sand Lappers against the Tar Heels in the contest of Carolina high school stars in Charlotte, North Carolina on December 2. Kinard is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wes Littleton of Clinton. He was voted the best high school football player in the Palmetto State lasi year oy siaie coacnes and sports writers. Kinard, a four letter standout, was named the "Rookie of the year" in the fast Western Carolina Textile Baseball League this year. He played short stop for the Clinton Cavaliers, pennant runner ups. The Clinton High School Marching Band under the diA Letter of Ap On behalf of the Greater C I want to thank Clinton anc wonderful support in the C Chest campaign. Your generous and unsclf ing example for the rest of us interest and willing cooperati organization in all causes wl communities. Again, my sincere gratit each of you. F G G C I ankspivin? 1 c> BULK RATE U. S. POSTAGE PAID Clinton, S. C. Permit N. 59 C. NOVEMBER. 1961 tal $155,000 Insurance J for Enrollment leir homes from the Comle Sales Program in June of 1 in the Mortgage Pay Off member 27th, and at Clinton :o State Life will be located Houses on the above dates explain the program and to jy the Company with PalIVTnrt(TQfTo T ifo Tnciir?jnno ot I'AUi 1-ii X V. lllOUi UUVV. U V. 5 enrolled in the program ir homes. SHRINE BOWL TEAM rection of Harry Bouknight will perform at the game sponsored each year by the Shriners of South and North Carolina for the benefit of Crippled Children. preciation Tlinton Area, and personally, 1 Lydia employees for their Ireater Clinton Community ish response has set a shin ; and demonstrates again the on of the Clinton and Lvdia lich are for the good of the ude and congratulations to RANCIS BLALOCK eneral Drive Chairman reaier Clinton Community host Campaign I rj yill *j|^