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4 Putsy S:1 J . 'fc-V - " .. A* *'v< *V\ .? .'\ a?i ir.' -H * ...V. ^ ' jWijj j % " v'. . * ..o *- - " J !-> 1 V : . 1 ?'.2r J* .. ,Ws"V- :- v"r^i > < . . -. . V - 7 , * i ; r* ?* / ^. v 1 'I V U" ' > f ; --;^V : 3j! . / >** ?. r . >" t. * / ;', a # . * "-~\ " .' SL" 0*^-. _ " w;- . -r: ' . v*- * O" ' s J ' ' F> '\ I ' VW*v:V ftkjTftS '.v$*. ? >. This is tho fourth in o series men for whom the Bailey P'on of, N\. S. Bailey, W. Bailey, (lliugra/ihictif sketch rc/um/in c<l /? South" J Hutsy Silas Kailoy of ( horn into a textile family plierc, and in liis adult yea to the advanciiu'iif o!' the 1 He assumed control of the Clinton and Lydia Mills during the new era of intensive competition that followed World War II, and he guided them through their most progressive decade, 1948-1958. His understanding, generosity, and humility will long be remembered by employees and others for whom he did so much. Mr. Bailey was born in Clinton, December 8, 1004, two years after his grandfather, Mercer Silas Bailey, h a d started the second of his two successful textile enterprises, the Lydia Cotton Mills. He was the son of Putsy Silas Bailey and Fannie Copeland Bailey. He received his early education in the public schools at Clinton, the Wofford Fitf inrf QoV\ Anl nt Qnnvf onVn i r/f 11 i i ^ ci c L(WI;;uj L'i( and the McCallie School in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He attended Presbyterian College in Clinton and was graduated in 1926 with an AB degree. After graduation !VTr. Bailey or "Si" as he was known to his many friends, began learning the textile business. He started as an outside cotton overseer, was advanced to shipping clerk, and later to other positions. By 1038 he had 12 years of experience in all phases of the industry and ho was named vice-president of both mi'ls. 1 as Bailey ' ' N : J ] ?^ ' ' ; .~ll o yfmj < ... O } \i i W / 1 : / J/ , ?/ " /-^ : I.. < " i 'V! \ ? ' \ ..-^5'* V.;V ?* . 'j of bionraphical sketches of the t is named. The first three were and C. M. Qailey. i i>et mission "Textile Leaflets of the Mint on, South Carol inn, was , roared in a textile atinosirs fontributed significant\v l,,v( M/. i.wh.ol ,.,r I LJiV 1 ilvl UO I I Y He succeeded to the presidency in 1948 after the death of his uncle, W. J. Bailey. From that time until his death in 1958, he demonstrated a high quality of leadership in his direction of mill activities. The ten years of Mr. Bailey's presidency were termed the most dynamic in the history of the m- Is for several reasons. Despite the troubles that beset the textile industry in tho:.o years, he continued to enlarge and expand operations so that the productive output was increased by 40 per cent. He modernized the plant facilities and expanded the program of benefits for employees. He exhibited great confidence in the textile industry and in the ClintonLydia employees. He w a s continually justified on both counts. Mr. Bailey held numerous positions of responsibility in the business world. Besides being president and treasurer of the Clinton and Lydia Mil's, he was in 194R elected treasurer and director of Clinton Cottons, Inc. in New York. In 1948 he was elected a director in M. S. Bailey and Son, Bankers, in Clinton, and in 191)1 he was named a member of the advisory committee for the Bailey Foundation. His leadership was recognized by the South Carolina 'HE CLOTHMAKER Textile Manufacturers' Association, which elected him vice-president in 1957 and president in 1958, and by the American Cotton Manufacturers' Institute, which named him to its board of directors. Mr. Bailey was concerned about the progress of the people of Clinton. He helped advance many civic, educational, religious, and other worthwhile projects. He was elected to the Clinton city council in 1932 at 28. He was named Mavor two vears lnt.nr when only 30. During his 12 years of service as mayor, 1934-194G, many progressive measures were taken by the government to meet first the problems caused by a depression and later those evolving because of World War II. He was a deacon and later an elder in the First Presbyterian Church in Clinton, and continually strived to advance its many programs. He was a charter member and past president of the Lions Club, charter member and past governor of the Clinton Lodge, Royal Order of Moose, a member of the Clinton Chamber of Commerce, and a director of the Clinton Community Hotel. His contribuf inno 1 I'rvi i rrV* i ? ? -1 uui ij mi wu^ii lilC II II 11?) til 111 a!! these various organizations led to his recognition as Clinton's Citizen of the Year in 1951. As with most forwardlooking persons, education was of special importance to Mr. Bailey. He particularly promoted the work of his alma mater, Presbyterian College, and the Thorn well Orphanage in Clinton. He served on the board of trustees of Presbyterian from 1950 until his death, and was one of the leaders in that school's million dollar development program in the middle 1950's. lie was a trustee of the Thornwell Orphanage and the Tnstitute of Textile Technology in Charlottesville, Virginia. jry i 1 ? - i ii 11l" nau noi ueen a successful businessman, Mr. Bailey doubtlessly could have made a good living as a cattle farmer. Next to education his greatest outside interest was raising pure-bred cattle. Tie established t h e Creekland Polled Shorthorn farm. Creekland Lancer, a product of this herd, gave South Carolina its first native - bred national champion at the International Livestock Show in Chicago in 1955. Mr. Bailey was an industrious worker when on the job, but he enjoyed relaxing on his farm, and he was devoted to his wife, the former Miss Ouida Carolina Cox, and their daughter, Emily Frances TTn \I7ftC O cunennnfi.l gardener and enjoyed working with the flowers and shrubs around his house, as well as with his vegetables. Many tributes were paid Mr. Bailey at his death. Charlie Garrison in the Anderson Independent particularly cited his open door office policy, noting that there was no record of any employee over failing to see "the bend man" when lie needed !o for Home reason, Mr, Carrlrmn described hlrn as a man among men, and said: "He came as near being an individual without guile as any that my memory recalls." The Greenville News noted that Mr. Bailey was synonymous with Presbyterian College and the textile industry. Clinton Mayor J. P. Terry spoke of his great friendship for all. "Mr. Bailey was a great friend not only of the people who work in ClintonLydia Mills," the Mayor said, "but of the people of the entire town. He worked rpacp lessly to make the mill villages and town better places in which to live and work." The Clinton Chronicle said that the real worth of the man was exhibited in his personal relations with his many employees. It noted, "He was intensely interested in their welfare and constantly supported and instituted moves to improve their physical, moral, and spiritual welfare and happiness." In the Chronicle's words, "Si Bailey did not stand on ceremony. He was easily approached. Many of Service Award Selections ScetoSetecj A Selections <?t" service awards jewelry accessories Iiv 171 eligible employees was rompleled lasl week. Shipment of the awards is exported to arrive in approximately six weeks. The new program offers a select ion of att raet ive and useful jeweled accessories to employees upon completion of 10, 15, 20, 25 and 40 years of continuous serv;'PI... inl.r I I t.1 M i-, i ne im\ g,<?iu enimeilis are in-set with genuine stones to designate the years of servirc and to heighten their elegance. Five years service employees will be presented Sterling Silver Pins. All the awards, with the exception of those representing 25 or more years service, will be presented onthe-job by a member of management within one month of the employees anniversary date. IManl No. 1 Weaving Sim (# \ r 'M (rn \j/un X !' 4' Ovuraoir Tlnhurl IIihjIio* hihI lltfli A y ??? tllMIMMlul "h| HWHt pmiinrod (lUplny i?m? nt n nnd AtcoaoiIhh. OCTOBER. 1966 his employees called him 'Si' and his dignity suffered not the least bit because he was a man with a common touch." Si Bailey had a great family tradition to live up to, and he did it well. The continued returns from his investments in people and progress are a memorial to his achievement, among them the Bailey Memoral Hospital, a "living" testimonial to the generosity of the Bailey family and, above all, a reminder that Si Bailey and others had greater objectives in life than the mere accumulation of large estates. The Bailey family, said to have come from North Ireland and to have lived in Clinton for more than 100 years, has been the financial bulwark of the community for years. But in P. S. Bailey, who died as a comparatively young man after a brilliant career in textiles, the family probably made its greatest contribution to humanity. . . I t .|AX-| When announcing the expanded program on July 22 President Vance said, "The award of an appropriate service emblem is of equal significance to the emnlovee and the Company. It denotes that both parties have carried out their responsibilities to a mutual benefit. More meaningful, however, is the fact that a milepost in tenure holds promise of greater productivity in the future. This is the real value of experience. I trust everyone will wear their new service emblem as proudly as it is awarded." pvier Emblem Selection IP^ jrrx^^.S7^* ' 4 *~J HHilie I'iiwbh, WeHfBf, ??l?nl?r{ tin Ihm| iuhhIi l|i<|l| 111 m ?|)Ki lullf' mV Ullllltlll Mill* tihMleH Aw Mill*