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^ CLINTON - LYDIA MILLS Vol. 11, No. 4 April, 1962 Clinton, S. C. ?LOT*?! VOL. 11, NO. 4 PU1 RECEIVE R Clinton Supervisors, Herbert Hughes, Sam Williams, Joe Sam Caughman and Billy Snelgrove have been promotA ed to Assistant Departmental Overseers according to a recent announcement by Superintendent George M. Huguley. Hughes, a Weave Room Supervisor for the past sixteen years, was advanced to Assistant Overseer of Weaving. Herbert's employment dates back to May 1, 1933 when, the now uic-timers Club Member, was employed as a Slasher Tender. He filled successive job assignments as Loom Overhauler Helper. Loom Overhauler and then Loom Fixer for seven years. He was promoted to Supervisor on March 31, 1948. With his wife, Ada Bell, a n d daughter. Iris, he makes his home at 401 Francis Street. His son. Jimmie. is attending Presbyterian College where he is preparing himself for the ministry. Sam Williams, who was promoted from Spinning Room No. 2 Supervisor to Assistant Overseer of Carding, was employed as a Sweeper and Blow-Off Man in the Weave Room on June 6, 1953 while attending Presbyterian College. Several months later he was transferred to the Slasher Room w here he worked as a Slasher Tender on the second shift until his graduation from Presbyterian with a B. S. Degree in early June of 1954. Later in the month he was transferred to the Industrial Engineering Department where he remained until January of 1958 ^ VACATION SET WEEK Ar TTTMr on VI J UllLi JU Plans for Clinton and Lydia's July 4th vacation week closing were announced in the plants April 10th for the convenience of those desirous of making their vacation plans early. According to the bulletin board notice by President Vance, operations in the plants will cease at 8:00 A.M. Saturday, June 30th and will resume Monday. July 9th at 8:00 A.M. Vacation pay will be paid Friday. June 29, at the regular pay period and on the same basis as last year the notice stated. sCLo 3LISHED BY AND FOR TH ECENT PRO Herbert Hughes Weaving Billy Snelgrove Cloth ai which time he was transferred to the Spinning Department as a Trainee. On October 10. 1960. Overseer Hov L. Holtzclaw promoted him to Supervisor. Sam, his wife Anne, and their three young daughters. Debbie. Melody and Kim. live at 106 Oakland Street. William "Billy" Snelgrove, a Clinton High School football standout who later attended Presbyterian College, was named to head the new Cloth Room. Billv was em ployed May -9. 1947 as a utility man in what is now Weave Room No. 4. lie swept, blew-off looms and smashed until the following year when he accepted an opportunity to overhaul looms. He overhauled for the next two years. In 1950 he was promoted to Loom Fixer, a job he ran for the next eight years. Overseer J. R. Reynolds promoted h i m to Supervisor in 1958. Billv is married to tin4 former Miss Bcttv Sullivan. They have three attractive daughters. Myra, Kathy. and Robin, residing with them at their home at HI5 Pitts Street. "Joe Sam" Caughman. the new Assistant Overseer of Spinning, is a member of the Ole - Timers Club. Joe Sam E EMPLOYEES OF CLINTON MOTIONS Sam Williams Carding r v ^b Joe Sam Caughman Spinning was employed as a Roving Hauler in July of 1933. He laid up roving and oiled spindles until leaving Clinton in 1941 as a Private in the Clinton National Guard Unit to fight in World War II. Shortly following his honorable discharge as a Master Sergeant in 1946 he returned to the Spinning Room and in his spare time continued u : _ a: - c _a i__ ...Li.i ins piaeuce 01 siuuv wnicn he developed in the service w h i 1 e attending training schools. Within a short period of time he was placed on a Section on the third shift. He remained on a Section until May 14, 1950 when Overseer Roy Holtzelaw promoted him to Supervisor. Later he studied Cotton Textile Manufacturing (Carding and Spinning) and taught Spinning Frame Calculations and Fixing Classes. He resides at 402 Pitts Street with his wife. Eunice, and their lovely children, Linda, Susie and Jonie. Loom F i x o r s Reginald Check and Hardy Cannon were named to fill the Weave Room Supervisor vacancies. Cecil Lawson and William E. Hcaton Spinning Room Section Men were elevated to Spinning Room Supervisor. Ikl -LYDIA MILLS. CLINTON. S. June 12 Elections Offer Chance i //nt rn r \aiii i \a#ii VVJI CKD WILL WI INFLUENCE ON CC AND U. S. GOVERI Eligible voters of South C; Clinton-Lydia employees will their presence felt in their gov< aries on June 12 and general e Offices to be filled range from two County Commissioners to nomination of a United States Senate Candidate. The opportunity for voters to piav a vital role in their government at all levels is great. Candidates seeking nomimation for the general elec Hons in INovembcr have filed their candidacy with the proper authority and are now actively campaigning for nomination. Where and When to Register To vote in the primaries, those who are not already properly registered in the precinct in which they now live must register in their precinct by May 11th. They m a v do so at the Laurens County Court House from May i through May 11. The Registration Board which visited our plants earlier this month will be in session there to issue new and duplicate certificates. Offices To Be Filled Laurens County ? CandiMay 11 and 12 Lydia Is Chosen Spring Camporee Some 120 Laurens County Boy Scouts will pitch their tents around the Lydia Troop Cabin-Caboose May 11 and 1 Oil, 1 > t t r - ' i^ui wnen inev gainer ior tne annual Spring Camporee. Seven troops from throughout the County will participate in the overnight training event. The scouts will begin coming in around 2:30 P. M. on Friday and continue to roll in until about 6:00 P. M. They will check in with Bill Brackett. Scout Representative, and select their camp sites for ttio wonk *?nH Rv ft-00 mm if V/ II Jm Troop 90's Cabin-Caboose to BULK RATE U. S. POSTAGE PAID Clinton, S. C. Permit N. 59 C. APRIL. 1962 to Take Part In Government ELD POWERFUL >UNTY, STATE MMENTS arolina, including hundreds of have an opportunity to make ?rnment with the spring primdections in November. dates are seeking nominations for Two (2) House of Representative Seats, County Supervisor and Two (2) County Commissioners Posts. There is no opposition for the other county offices. State of South Carolina? Governor, Lt. Governor, comptroller General. Adjutant CJonpral Attnrn#?v Hpn eral and Superintendent of Education. United States Government One (1) United States Senator Nominee, and one (1) Congressman (4th Congressional District). What Should I Do Before I Vote? 1. Study the issues ? the major issues facing our county, state and nation. Read the newspapers. Listen to radio and watch TV. Discuss the issues with people you know. 2. Know the candidates Read about the qualifications of the men who are running for office. Listen to and read their speeches. Determine (Continued on page 2) for Boy Scout Site P. M. tents of all descriptions will have been erected throughout the camp site area. Lvdia Troop No. 90 and xt 1 on v_iiiuun iviiu i roup ;>o. 1.50 will be co-hosts for the event. Nineteen Lydia Scouts and seventeen Clinton Scouts will participate in the training sessions and recreational events. The public is cordially invited to visit the camp and observe the boys in their cooking, camping and other activities. v r HP1 be Site of Spring Camporee