Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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4 I ^ I w$S&s*&* p7\v , '-f. mP*''*'~ Ted Davenport, Inez Millc Nora Kirby Honored Upon Retirement Mrs. Nora Kirby retired from the Lydia Plant Spinning Department this month after more than 35 years continuous service. Nora, a Charter Member of the Old - Timers Club, was honored by fellow employees on her final day at work. She was presented a handsome set of end table lamps and a beautiful house coat. It was particularly appropriate that her daughter. Inez Miller, a 25-year Lydia em ployee, and her son Machon, a Spooler Room employee since 1963, could be present for the occasion. Nora, a fine and loyal employee. will be missed by everyone. During the years she established an outstanding attendance record of which she was justifiably proud. Spinning Overseer, Ted Davenport made the presentations in behalf of departmental employees gathered to extend their congratulations and best wishes. All employees wish for Nora many years of happy, healthful, retirement. PLANT NEWS. .. (Continued from page 3) Mrs. Leslie Auston. Mrs. Venie Austin. Brenda and Mrs. Lillian Forrester visited Mrs. Polly Lawson of Fountain Inn recently. Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Edmonds and son of Spartanburg visited Mr. and Mrs. Gene Cook recently. Mrs. Cook and Mrs. Edmonds visited Rev. and Mrs. Woods of Laurens. Mrs. Helen Gregory and Ether and Mrs. Becky James auenaea a iuneral in Ureenwood. Mr. and Mrs. "Skeet" Coleman have been visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jones of Greenville. Mrs. O. F. Ponder is visiting her daughter. Mrs. Nathalee Tucker. Mr. Freddie Busbee of Anderson visited Mrs. Lula Mae Ginn Sunday. Our depeest sympathy is sent to Mr. W. M. Pennington in the death of his mother. He is the husband of Ethel Pennington of Lydia. Visitors recently in Ninety "V | ^ >r. Nora, Machon Kirby Six were Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Patterson. Bruce Mills and Marilyn Sease visited Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Patterson recently. James Estes had a birthday March 5. We all wonder how old he is. Alton Gwinn of the Navy in California visited Mr. and Mrs. James Dean. Birthdays Alice O'Shields?April 15 Barry Hairston?April 9 Steve Riley?April 22 April Rose Brown?April 20 Dana Brown ? April 7 Mrs. Louise Brown?March 10 Eddie Brown?March 14 Barbara Tumlin?March 8 Heyward Tumlin?March 2 Teresa Tumlin?March 12 Beverlv King?March 15 Mark Satterfield?March 12 Melda Nelson?March 19 Ricky Tumlin?May 8 Tammie McGee?March 2 Sheila McGee?April 10 Wilson Ponder?April 5 Lois Knighton?April 29 Cecil Ginn?April 26 Kathy McElhannon?April 2o James McElhannon?April 22 Edward Whitt?April 21 Wally Whitt?April 13 Teddy Davis?May 16 Faye Brewer?May 19 Linda Black ? May 21 Vicki Whitt?May 22 SPINNING & SPOOLING 2nd Shift bv Lena Mathis Lydia Plant I am so glad to bo here and hope you are too. We have not had any news for the 2nd shift for some time and thought 1 would try my luck. I am proud to see it getting warmer. We sure have had some cold weather, Spring is my favorite season of the year. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Hilly from Lexington visited their daughter, Mrs. Betty Bass and family. We hope for a speedy recovery to Mrs. Gaston of Belton who is a sister-in-law to Roy Lashley. Mrs. Gaston was operated on recently. Mr. and Mrs. Billy Davis and baby were Easter guests of Mr. Davis' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Davis. Mr. and Mrs. Matt Davis visited Mr .and Mrs. Ed Duckett of Lyman recently. Mrs. Caroline Young visited Mr. and Mrs. Archie Young of Mountville. Mrs. Loreno Young, Mrs. Lessie Hodges and children were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Johnson and children. Little Eddie Hellams re THE CLOTHMAKER turned to his home after spending a few days in the hospital. Glad to have Ella Mae Bagwell back to work after being out for several weeks from having surgery. Mr. and Mrs. Joel McElhannon and children were recent guests of Mrs. McElhannon's parents, Mr and Mrs. Earnest Blackwell and family. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Martin visited Mr. Martin's mother who is in a Lexington nursing home. She is an invalid and S7 years old. Sarah Young is all smiles, she has a new T?U? 1 : j. x 1 _ aiiuuau^iilCl . lilt? 1 1 ! I 1 f? baby arrived April 7 to Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Oswald. Donald Melton recently rated 1st class airman, he is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Melton. Donald also has a five month old son which he has never seen, he is now stationed in Bermuda. We are looking forward to our son who is now serving in the U. S. Army, coming back to our good U.S.A. in a few weeks. Happy day! Please go to the church of your choice on Sunday. You will find that you can do much better the following week. Birthdays Mrs. Nellie Taylor?April 13 Johnny Taylor- April 6 Phyllis Edmonds?April 1 Armold Edmonds?April 6 Tracy Quinton?April 5 Steve Quinton?April 5 e A :i 1.1 vjoi^ ouuiui opiuuse .TV]J1 11 11 Matt Davis?April 11 Barbara Eaton?April 5 William Snow?April 26 Bobby Ginn?April 24 Allen McGee?April 23 Joan Davis?April 13 Cindy Jacks?April 6 John D. Revis?April 16 Robert Webb?April 14 A Moth J T is not gratitude, my cl Nor do I seek to mak The memory of your babyl Enchants me still: nor e\ Performed for you save loi Indeed thank you that yi Of bright felicity in all yoi And hours of grieving ?w No, do not thank me now, Yonr childhood tenderly And if in sudden sweet re You, too, find deepening Done for yonr child, or in i To one beloved, you will t "WHO'S J U WHOSE" 1^ 1 births Clinton Weaving? Paul D. Smith Daughter, February 1 Clinton Spinning? Jerry Heaton Daughter, February 6 Clinton Shop? Thomas Frady Son. February 11 FACTS About the Textile Industry Nationally, the textile industry is one of America's best examples of free, competitive enterprise in action ? with nearly 8,000 plants, 70 per cent of which have fewer than 100 employees. The four largest textile firms account for only 22 per cent of total textile sales, and business is so competitive that sales are regularly determined by bids that J'/r Tiii ? " " umer as nine as one-eigntn or a cent per yard. The textile industry is one of the oldest industries in America. It contributes greatly to one of man's three basic needs ? food, clothing and shelter -- plays an important role in the nation's military security, and its products are significantly involved in space projects. The textile industry is an important part of the national economy, ranking as one of the United States' ten largest industries. It affects directly and indirectly the economic well-being of 15 million Americans working in textiles and * 1 _ iciciifu uiuusiries. Closely oriented to the spinning, weaving and finishing segments of the basic textile industry in South Carolina are the 235 apparel and textile-product plants which in turn employ 40,000 persons with wages just under $100 million, and an annual product valued at better than $300 million. \or Speaks lild, I ask, e my will your own: lood, though you are grown cr was a task nngly; I do m have brought me days ir ways, d of tears, so few! but think upon when 1 have gone, 'membering, joy in each small thing jour ministry \ be thanking me. ?Author unknown Clinton Shop? James B. Cathcart Son. March 12 Lydia Carding? Charles M. Davis 1V/T a rnV* OR ktswil, I'UU VII 4U<J Clinton Spinning? Mary Vincent Son, March 24 Clinton Shop? James Turner Daughter. March 24 Lydia Spinning? Bcrley Dowd Daughter, April 4 Lydia Spooling? Sidney & Claudine Oswald Daughter ? MAY. 1966 1915 km v v ^ vj M The falher-in-law of two Plant No. 1 Supervisors, Mr. Charlie M. Young, deceased, was a member of the Draper loom erection team assigned to install looms in Weaving No. 1 in 1915. Mrs. C. W. Windsor and Mrs. Harry Foster vividly recall and are justifiably proud of their father's accomplishment of 51 years ago. Gk? ... ^ , > '.J -- ^ This lovely little lady is Kelly Huey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Huey and granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Huey and Mrs. Wilma Power. IS This attractive young lady is Talitha (Lucy) Dean, daughter of Mrs. Nellie Dean. Draw near to God. and He will draw near to you ?(James 4:8) We all need at least a brief period of silence each day to pull our thoughts together and to reflect on the deeper realities of life. Set aside at least a few minutes every day for reading, meditation and prayer. This practice deepens our inner life?without which external activity can easily become shallow and devoid of true meaning.