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AUGUST, 1963 WEAVING NO. 1 1ST SHIFT by Alta Riser Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Oxner and girls of Aiken. S. C., were recent visitors of Mr. Oxner's mother, Mrs. Ruth Oxner. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Neal were Sunday visitors of Mr. Meal's aunt, Mrs. E. E. Neal, of Taylors. Mr. and Mrs. James Wells and family visited relatives in Athens, Georgia recently. Miss Bobbie Jean Seaeros ? O" of Charlotte, N. C.. spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Donald Kidd and family. Mrs. Sybil McCall and Mrs. Dewell Proffitt and son were recent visitors in Greenwood. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Kidd celebrated a n anniversary August 18. Nolan Lancaster has been in the hospital having his tonsils removed. Bubba Creswell savs that he is glad to be back at work aft or hpinrt a nnfinnf i Rn>l?" V* ^UViV.ill c* L Memorial Hospital. WEAVING NO. 3 1ST SHIFT by Emily and Grace Mr. and Mrs. Dave Lawson and Mrs. Billy Lawson were thrilled to get a call August 8 from their son and husband, S. Sgt. Billy Lawson, telling them of his arrival in the states from North Africa, Tripoli Air Base. Billy reached Charleston Saturday, August 10. where his wife was waiting for him. He has been gone 18 months during which time Mrs. Lawson and the children have made their l - 1 ' * * * nome wun nis parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Lawson. Billy, after a .'10 dav leave, will be stationed in California where his family will join him as soon as possible. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Dillingham, the daughter and son-inlaw of the Clarence Brookshires. and their small daughter will make their home in Q. 1 ')\ 4^,. W. ' ^.... Karen Malpass observed her first birhday August 14. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Lucille Woody. Clinton now, while Dick is attending P. C. Dclores has taken a job with Azalea Mobile Homes. Mr. and Mrs. Bootsie Allman and Ken visited Ghost Town in Maggie Valley recently. A 1 C Jimmy Barker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Barker, received his discharge from the Air Force August 22, just a few days too late to attend the wedding of his sister. Verle, who was united with Wallace Putman. son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Putman at Calvary Baptist Church after the morning worship service. August ih with the Rev. J. W. Spillers officiating. We of Weaving No. 3 extend our heartiest best wishes to this young couple, both of whom we have seen grow up here in Clinton, and congratulations to Wallace on his promotion to Assistant Manager of the Winn-Dixie Store in Woodruff where they will begin their married life after their honeymoon. Glad to report that Wade Reekham, S?\, is back at work after a weeks stav in Bailey Memorial Hospital. Also that Dessie Jean, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ellison Roberts is able to be home again following her stay in the hospital. The Clinton Little boys Dixie Youth All Star Team recentlv played in the State Chamnionship in Florence in a double elimination tournament. The Clinton boys lost in the semi-finals but received a runner-up trophv as the 3rd best team in the state. To earn a berth in the state finals Clinton had to win the Sub-district tournament held in Clinton and the District tournament between Clinton and Chester. Even though Clinton was defeated in the semi-finals they had the honor of handing the State Champs their only defeat earlier in the tournament. Mark Phillips celebrated his first birthday August 7. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Ray Phillips and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Hobart Phillips, Clinton Weaving. THE CLOTHMAKER The little boys, coached by Sam Owens and Wallace Patterson, were in Florence the entire week where swimming, golf, movies and facilities were entirely free to the team. In three tournaments our boys won 10 and lost 4 games. We think the boys and their coaches did an excellent job in representing our home town and though they lost out being 3rd best team in the State of South Carolina is quite an honor and Sam says the best part of it is that all three of Clinton's front linp pitchers will be eligible next year. Congratulations, boys, from Weaving No. 3. Jimmy Kernells, son of the Claude Kernells, Jr., is at home and doing fine after undergoing surgery at Bailey Memorial Hospital. Patsy Henderson and Mr. and Mrs. Wilmot Shealv are vacationing at Garden City near Myrtle Beach. Mr. and Mrs. David Gregory have moved from Spartanburg to Shelby, N. C. Mrs. Gregory is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Kennedy. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Harrill visited the new airport in Spartanburg recently. Dick says it is really beautiful. We are glad to report Mrs. Fern Hardman is at home and doing fine after being a patient at Bailey Memorial Hospital where she underwent surgery. Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Barker observed a wedding anniversary August 17. Birthdays Debbie Wooten. (10 years old) September 18th Willy Wooten. (9 years old) September 13th Polly Fallaw. September 9 Wade Beckham. Sr., July 27th Nancv Blease, (13 years old] September 4th Dixie Simmons. (9 years ^pntpmhoi- QtV? Douglas Campbell, Augusl 10th Patsy Henderson. August 5th Louise Campbell. August 1st Births Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Cokei proudly announce the birtl of a daughter, Linda Kay born July 30 at Bailey Me morial Hospital. Mrs. Coker k the former Miss Earline Whiteford of Cross Hill. Cynthia Dcnise Clibbs is the new granddaughter (noi daughter) of Doris and Joe Clibbs. She is the daughter ol JETjf ?sC Nancy Blease celebrated he 13th birthday September 4. Thi attractive young lady is the siste of Mrs. Gholdie Simmons. Teresa Foster is the lovely daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Foster. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Gibbs. Jr., born July 13 at Bailey Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Gibbs is the former Miss Frankie Strietman. Mrs. Missouri Wilkie has announced the birth of a grandson in Dallas, Texas. Chadwick Wendell Wilkie was born July 13 to Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Wilkie. Mother is the former Miss Patricia Sell ell 5. Congratulations to all these new parents and grandparents! SPINNING NO. 1 3RD SHIFT by Ida Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Thomas and family of Patterson, New York visited Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Osborne and family last Sunday. ; Mr. and Mrs. Charles V. Young of Atlanta. Georgia ) spent a few days the past week with Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Windsor and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Foster. ^ /r: _ _ T"* * - TT _i _ i miss lassie numpnries oel came the bride of Larry Landrith the 3rd of August. i Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Humphries celebrated their 36th wedding anniversary August 6th. Carl Campbell celebrated a birthday August 25. SPINNING & SPOOLING 1ST SHIFT by Mr. and Mrs James L. 1 Osborne announce the birth of a son on August 11th. We of Spinning No. 1 were 5 sorry to hear about the death - of Mr. J. W. Smith. Birthdays i Mike Jennings. August 17th t Martha Jennings. August ; 14th f Mimi Braswell. August v r Dixie Ann, daughter of Mr. is and Mrs. Gholdie Simmons, will r observe her 9th birthday September 9. 3 I Itrfg J Anifr * B.*^. k, jh Cm?| "* ,(ll A^ *>? David Earl Woodward is the handsome son of Mr. and Mrs. Doc Woodward. 22nd Steven Heaton, August 31st Mrs. Carolyn Ruth Avery had a birthday August 17th. She was 20 years old. She is the sister of William Burden of Spinning No. 1. SPINNING & SPOOLING 2ND SHIFT by Evelyn King Hi Everyone, Well here is what news we could round up. Mr. and Mrs. Joad Ballard and daughter, Chrissie. of Gleenrock, Pa. visited Mr. and A/Tri FrpH K"incr and nthor relatives recently. We would like to welcome Mrs. Lona Petty to the 2nd shift. She was on the 3rd. We are also glad that she has gotten well from her recent illness. By the time you read this your reporter will be on the first shift. Mr. and Mrs. Johnnv Butler celebrated their wedding anniversary August 8th. Birthdays David Earl Woodward was two years old August 13. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Doc Woodward. J. D. Hanlev, August 18th Harry Foster, August 31st CLOTH ROOM NO. 2 by Dorsey Turner Mr. and Mrs. Claude Wallenzine. Mr. and Mrs. Maxie Wallenzine and pirls, Kim and Lorie. visited Lillian's mother. Mrs. Geneva Coker. in Greenwood on Sunday recently. Also they visited Claude's mother. Mrs. J. H. Wallenzine. in the Little River Community. The Alston Murrell family and Monty and Wayne Murrell of Johnston and Mrs. L. (Lontinued on page 5) A /V* \ _ A "Pat" Wilkes, age 7. returned to Cedar Springs School in Spartanburg September 2. She is the daughter of Mrs. Nellie Wilkes.