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CLINTON - LYDIA MILLS Vol. 13. 3 March. 1964 Clinton. S. C. VOL. 13. NO. 3 PUI I B Truman Leopard. Roy Ginn. ai the Old-Timers Club by Old-Time: Three Join Olt at Ninth An Susie Banks, Truman Leo ceived into the membership c Timers Clubs at the groups' 91 Thorn well, February 28 th. The senior group, now numbering 152 active members, heard an inspiring talk by Dr. Charles Gibboney of Augusta, Georgia. He was high in his praise of the group and of the unique employee-management relationship here. "Good people working together toward a common goal of a progressive, profitable Company are essential to the best interests Easter Egg Hunt, K 'CiCSrf^k^^J MgyMftMI^W^ -? iT^Z/ Hw.^/*4^ap*l Kites in the March winds, and gaily colored Easter eggs in the fresh green grass of Spring are the things happy moments for youngsters and happy memories for parents are made of So it was this month in the Communities Recreation Programs. The wind and kites were high Wednesday afternoon, March 18th, as 62 boys par ticipatcd in Kite Flying Contests in the Clinton Baseball Park and on the Lydia Foot *CLo JLISHED BY AND FOR THE Ba jl nj id Susie Banks are welcomed into Robert Vance. 1-Thners nual Banquet pard, and Rov Oinn were reif the Clinton and Lvdia Old :h Annual banquet meeting at of all. Teamwork, cooperation, and understanding of every individual on the team is the only way a Company can prosper and in turn offer greater job security to its empolyees," he said. J. B. Templeton was toastmaster for the occasion. Mrs. Eva B. Land provided organ dinner music [ite Contest Highlight R I i( _ \ vjl ball Field. Baseball and bat prizes were awarded to winners in several divisions by Athletic Directors T r u in a n Owens and Jimmie Braswell. Good Friday t h c Easter Bunny hid 3,000 candy eggs in the Lvdia Picnic Shelter and the Clinton Baseball Park Areas for Community youngsters. Over 500 children, bubbling with energy and cxcitment, took part in the massive Easter Egg Hunts sponsored and conducted by the Companies f o r Elementary School children. fimt JL JLliTli EMPLOYEES OF CLINTON-1 During the Month of April Annual Yard Community Beautif ication Contest x nc company will again sponsor a Yard - Community Beautification Program during April. Cash awards will be made to the homeowners whose yards are selected as showing most improvement, most attractive and neatest or best arrangement. First Place Award will be $15.00, Second Place $10.00, Third Place $5.00. We are a 11 exceedingly proud of our Communities. Visitors are always favorably impressed with the order and neatness of the homes and yards. With the continued cooperation of each homeowner our communities' reputation for cleanliness and orderliness can be maintained and im kit nuui. The two $3,000 Scholarships are made available annually by The Bailey Foundation in memory of the Founder and First President of Clinton and Lydia Mills. fm w Your neighbors are depending on you. So join in and enjoy the results that a few odd jobs and a little extra effort will give. It will take practically no time and you'll be proud of yourself and of the results. ecreation Programs *uC ? v*t>^X7?^H ^%>x^^aiy<gM|MiiiMM Klevrn Apply for Mailcv Scholarships Eleven sons and daughters of employees have made applications for the 1964 Mercer Silas Bailey Memorial Scholarships. All are graduating seniors at Clinton High hM LYDIA MILLS. CLINTON. S. Representative of the 163 emj Louise Lamb accepts her pin from 163 Employee at Awards Ba The ninth annual banquet and women who have complet year of continuous service mile March 6th. The annual event ] only to the quantity of servic< but also to the quality of that s? Prior to presenting the specially designed gold pins, President Vance expressed appreciation from all members of the management to each Of the honnrppe Plant Superintendents and Departmental Overseers extended their congratulations and best wishes to each employee after Mr. Vance presented the pins. The "Gleemen" from Presbyterian College entertained following a bountiful buffet dinner. Employees receiving pins were: CLINTON: Plant No. 1 10 YEAR AWARDS Carding Charles A. Shepard S. S. Williams Spinning Louise E. Blackwell Jesse J. Finley Sanford D. Foster Maggie L. Griffin Andrew McCall Sybil M. Osborne Weaving E. E. Ballew J. R. Cole J. D. Kidd Nettie D. Proffitt Clolh Charlie F. Grogan Georgia S. Tumblin 15 YEAR AWARDS Spinning huth Y. Dunawav Ilarry L. Foster C. W. Windsor Spooling William E. Heaton Weaving Homer Lawson Loree D. Lawson Lillie M. Motes Gholdie W. Simmons (Continued on page 5) BULK RATE U. S. POSTAGE PAID Clinton, S. C. Permit N. 59 ft Wftftft E\ in u iL/UM C. MARCH. 1964 16 * jloyees receiving service awards. President Vance. s Honored mquet honoring Clinton-Lvdia men ed their 10th, 15th, and 20th stones was held at Thornwell, is recognized as a tribute not ; rendered by the employees. ?rvice through the years. Registration Board Here April 15 & 20 The Laurens County Registration Board will be in session at the Clinton Community House on April 15 and in the Old Paymaster's Office in the Main Office at Lydia on April 20th. New and duplicate voting certificates will be issued by the Board. This is a convenient opportunity for all employees who have misplaced their certificate to obtain a duplicate and for those who have not obtained one previously to do so. The Board will be in session from 9 a.m. to 12 Noon and from 1 to 5 p.m Vacation Week Dates Set July 4th Vacation Week Schedule for 1964 was announced by President Vance on February 12th. The early announcement was made for the convenience of employees in planning early for the vacation period. The Plants will close for vacation Saturday, June 27th, at 12 o'clock midnight. Operations will be resumed Mondav. July 6th, at 12:01 o'clock A.M. (Sunday midnight). Vacation pay to all eligible employees will be paid June 26. at the regular pay period on the same basis as last year.