Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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6 CLINTON COl b In July 1948, P. S. Bailey office. Prior to this time the C several concerns, but now the would be to sell the products o purpose. 15 Y??ars of Sei Meyers Clinton Cottons President, Norm was presented a Clinton-Lydia Mi award pin by Mills President, Robe visit to the mills. 1949-271 Clmrcl 1? bL 1952 ? 40 rTONS, INC. y Norman G. Meyers, President, Clinton Cottons, Inc. and W. Carlisle Neely came linton and Lydia mills had bet time seemed ri.^ht to have a se f Clinton and Lydia mills and rvice Recognized O Vance tan G. Meyers, author of this article, lis fifteen years continuous service >rt M. Vance, on Mr. Meyers' recent Ii Street, New York ? a4^ ,, - . .... *iS jfw^m Worlli Street THE CLOTHMAKER CELEBRATES to New York to open a sales ?n represented in New York by lling office whose only function to devote all their time to that After considering the various problems of the situation from every angle, and interviewing many people, they finally selected Norman G. Meyers, with whom arrangements were made to open an office as quickly as possible. /\i inai lime, lmmeaiaieiy following World War II, desirable office space was almost impossible to find, stenographic, clerical and other personnel was very scarce and in great demand, the telephone company had a waiting list of applicants, and stationery and supplies were hard to get. In addition, the details of founding a new corporation, filing papers at the State Capitol in Albany, New York, selecting a name for the corporation, employing personnel, purchasing of desks and such equipment, and the establishment of a business, all had to be accomplished quickly. On the 8th of September 1948. Clinton Cottons, Inc. opened its offices and took its first order. The photograph of the original office, taken at Christmas time in 1948, shows that in addition to Mr. Mey ers, tnere were tour young ladies, Mr. Kelly who is now Vice President and Credit Manager, and Mr. Walter , Regan. Clinton Cottons, Inc. has recorded a steady growth over the years, and moved from 271 Church Street to larger quarters in 40 Worth Street I in 1952. These photographs show the office of 1952, and indicates the great progress , made in the first 4 years of its existence. Meanwhile, the mills in South Carolina were expandin ??. more eoods were heint? Q, o " ? o produced, and a superior quality product was being ( turned out. The growth of the mills has been steady and continuous, and in January 1960 Clinton Cottons. Inc. moved , to the newest and most modern textile building in the country, at 111 West 40th Street on the 24th floor. The picture of the new offices speaks for itself. A fine sales organization was being welded pMll Skr 2 ? ? 1 FIFTEENTH AN ?u. ^ i WL 194J 196 together to form a team that ] is second to none. In the < spring of 1960 a sales manage- i ment conference was held at 1 Clinton, South Carolina, with < the salesmen from the New York offices and various out- 1 of-town representatives, along 1 with the officials of the mills. 1 Clinton-Lydia goods are ; well established throughout j the most important markets ] in America. Clinton Cottons. < 11 ii'. ;s letugiiizeu as rep re- : senting mills that produce < superior quality goods and ; whose products have a repu- , tation for reliability. Each < season brings something a little better, a little newer and a little more outstanding from the mills, and officials of Clinton Cottons are confident that they will continue to be able to sell the products of : Clinton and Lvdia to the finest trade. Personnel in the 963? 111 West 40th Strc OCTOBER. 1963 INIVERSARY IMH HI I flH , HEn^E^ /I m B ^Jk I pg 1 Mew York office are frequently told by customers and rriends that they perfer Clinton and Lydia products because they are truly superior. None of the success of Clinton Cottons. Inc. could have aeen possible without the backing of the management and all the employees of these fine mills. The cooperation received bv the New York ^11 ice from those who are responsible for the actual production of the goods has made a team that is recognized as a leader, and stands at the top of its industry. We are far from the largest in our field, but whatever we do is done right, and Clinton and L.vdia have a solid reputation for delivering a good product, the sale of which is conducted on the highest plane of morals and ethics. 7TMB1 el