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8 Mrs. Irene T. Davenport, long service Lydia weaver, is one of thousands of Mothers who will be honored by their children on Mother's Day, observed on the second Sunday of May. On this Sunday, which is set apart each year as a time to honor Mothers throughout the nation, scattered families once again gather together, and many churches devote their services to a recognition of Mothers. A special day, known as Mothering Sunday, was observed many years ago in England, but the first known suggestion for a day on which to honor Mothers in the United States was made in 1872 by Julia Ward Howe, who for several years held Mother's Day meetings in Boston. In 1887 a schoolteacher in Kentucky started conducting Mother's Day celebrations, and in 1904 a Mother's Day campaign was launched. Three years later an effort was begun to establish a nationwide Mother's Day obcpr\fQ n pp w n\trPx rnr TV/Trvt Day was not officially recognized nationally until May 8, 1914, when President Woodrow Wilson signed a joint resolution of Congress recommending that Congress and the executive department of the government observe Mother's Day. The following year President Wilson proclaimed Mother's Day as an annual national observance. Irene, the former Miss Julia Irene Trammell, was married to Mr. Joseph Cecil Davenport on September 28, 1929. Joe is employed in the Weave Room at Clinton as an Overhauler. They now reside at 519 N. Broad. They have seven children, six girls and one bov, who will be with them this Mother's Day. The children are Mrs. Bill Shealy (Elva Joan), Greenville, Mrs. Bobby Boyce (Pollv). Inman, SLOW ME DOWN Slow me down. Lord! Ease the pounding of my heart by the quieting of my mind. Steady my hurried pace with a vision of the eternal reach of time. Give me, amidst the confusion of my day, the calmness of the everlasting hills. Break the tension of my nerves and muscles with the soothing music of the singing streams that lie in my memory. Help me to know the magical restorative power of sleep. Teach me the art of taking minute vacations ... of slowing down to look at a flower, to chat with a friend, to pet a dog, to read a few lines from a good book. Remind me each day of the f^hlp nf tho hnrp nnrl thn tnr toisc, that I may know that the race is not always to the swift; that there is more to life than increasing its speed, l et me look upward into the branches of the towering trees, and know that they tNL (;~ g*ly3 /?Jm/ n tjXgMU >\ 11 Mrs. Truman Owens (Pal employed in the mill offic Cecil Davenport, a senior i Clemson College, Mrs. Mik Cannon (Janice), Clintoi Miss Diana Davenpor Greenville School of Nursin; and 11 year old baby Kath All a%?|r|/an? or? X'M 'Hound You One of our friends is lie because he has mastered th art of getting his fun out c things that do not cost an money. He lives in a comfor able house, has plenty to cj and good clothes to wear. Bi the point is his happiness do( not rest on his possessions c upon indulging in a mani fnr hiivimi thinnc TI o fin/ .7 *' )-, XiV. X.l.V fun in patting a stray dog, i admiring the beauty of a wi) flower, in talk with an chance acquaintance, in t h feel of the sun on his skin, i new growth on shrubbery, i the smile of a friend, in an expression of affection. H i life is enriched by myriads ( simple things that less wis people treat as if they wei waste products. grow tall because they gro' slowly and well. Slow mo rlnwn T .orrl nn inspire me to send my rooi deep into the soil of life's et during values, that I ma grow toward the stars of m greater destiny. Amen. (These words were suppo, ed to /mre been spoken an old Southern pastor in h prayer.) THE CLOTHMAKE K NrBfc. m ? C m'j fi vv *6M mpp -f mm rt^p^x*. m ytfja ; '? mtI ? j ' r- T^\^> jO^v^B J . I ' ?j [JDriu 9 6 2 ,) of the home, e. May God bless Irene ai it every Mother, young and ol ;e this Mother's day and evei a, day throughout the year, f< t, the love and guidance vvhic has been bestowed upon i iy each day of our lives. The Master Weaver "Leaving Last Cai * Off" IS Not )f l the Answer The other day, someboc was tellii?to me the story < the overly-cautious woma >r J about to go on a train tri iiel/nrl fKn or\nrlnnf rvr Jg V'*?V. UiJlWU tlic tWIIUUtlUI . "Which car on this trai ^ is c onsi d e r e d the mo dangerous?" "The last car," he replie "Then, why don't you ju n leave that car off?" sf wanted to know. [y Well, life surely would 1 * much simpler?and safer? ,e we could get rid of all tf hazards by "leaving off tf last car." _ But we must keep on doir w the necessary things as saf ly as we can, while tryir d our best to do away with ui ts safe conditions. Most acc i- dents are really not acciden y at all. They are mishaj y caused by human careles ness a no resulting in injui s- to people. >y No one ever becomes s is skillful that he can afford 1 be careless. R Employee , Assist You Can Learn Costs of Job-related C Sharply Reduced Throug An educational assistance by the Company to encourage to enroll in courses of study performance of their present j( sume greater responsibilities i pany. For example through a with International Correspond* of approved courses can be re The Plan Works As Follows: A 11 regular full-time employees with one (1) or more years of continuous service are eligible for consideration to participate in this Plan, provided that all the following conditions are met: 1. Interested employees should make application to the Personnel Director. 2. An Educational Assistance Committee appointed by the President will be responsible for reviewing and approving all applications. After the Committee completes its review of an application, the employee will be notified bv the Personnel Director whether he qualifies or does not qualify under the provisions of the Plan for participation in its benefits. 2. For approval the course of study taken by the employee must be, 111 the Committees judgment, related to his current job or to another job to which he c a n reasonably id aspire, or to one which the d, Company may contemplate y for him. >r 4 The educational institu h tion selected bv the employee is for engaging in a course of study must be an accredited institution or correspondence school which, in the Committee's opinion, fulfills the purpose of the Plan in its contrir bution to the employee's development. 5. The employee must be acceptable to the institution selected for study during non working hours. |v 6. The cost of tuition for any 3f course taken by the employee in is not provided by the govp ernment under the Armed " r. /2fa> - M\ ?. " ^ pr* if le Welcome to the new arrivals ie and congratulations to the lucky parents! >g John (Spinning ? Clinton e- Mills) and Mrs. (Spinning lg Clinton Mills) Banks, a daughi tor, March 8. i- Sam (Weaving ? Clinton ts Mills) and Mrs. Owens ? a 3s daughter, March 12. s- William (Weaving ? Weav'y ing ? Clinton Mills) and Mrs. Barbery, a daughter, March so 11. to James (Weaving ? Lydia Mills) and Mrs. Deitz, a son / mi MARCH, 1962 Educational ice Plan While You Earn Correspondence Courses h Company Co-operation I program has been established and assist employees who wish vhich will benefit them in the Db, or help nrepare them to asn their future with the Comirrangements by the Company mce Schools (I. C. S.) the cost duced as much as 69 per cent. Forces veteran's benefit laws. 7. Employee must authorize institution to send records of his grades to the Personnel Department on a continuing basis. PLAN The Company will advance cost of approved courses to the educational institution. Employee will sign wage deduction order and obligate himself to repay amount advanced weekly. The Company will retain ownership of courses until fully repaid. The Company has right to cancel courses at any time and transfer money equity to any of its employees it wishes or to receive a cash refund on any or all courses for which it has made advance payment. In case of cancellation, Company will pay institution only for services rendered. The Company will rebate 50'. of amount paid by employee for course upon successful completion a n d presentation of diploma or certificate. Employee must be in the employment of the Company at the time of course completion in order to qualify for rebate. The Company reserves the right to change or terminate this Plan at any time. All who are interested in further details about the Educational Assistance Program and home study of courses in textile subjects may contact A T.. l,.;^ A n ivu . ^ ill\ 111 i"\. VUUpLI , I LI sonnel Director. He will be ^lad to discuss the Plan and courses with you. ?K. ' ^ Jo)-?s QMyr March 15. Henry (Spinning ? Clinton Mills) and Mrs. Finley?a son. March 18. John Wayne (Carding Clinton Mills) and Mrs. Samples, a daughter, March 14. Hoy (Carding ? Clinton Mills) and Mrs. Roach, a .1 .Ul HO UdU^IIU'l , iVlctl C 11 Robert (Spinning ? Clinton Mills) and Mrs. McWatters, a daughter, March 27. James (Spinning ? Lydia Mills) and Mrs. Estes, a son. March