Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

Below is the OCR text representation for this newspapers page. It is also available as plain text as well as XML.

4 r^gl^, < i Fro Mj|<5g M WHAT ABOUT INFLUENZA? G. IIow is influenza spread? A. wnen n person has influenza, or is iust coming down with it, the fluids in his nose and mouth contain viruses. They are expelled into the air when he sneezes, coughs, talks or laughs. Then they get into the noses and m o u t h of other people and cause disease. Q. Why do some people say you should stay out of crowded places during an epidemic? A. When there are a number of people in relatively close quarters like classrooms and buses, the air can become heavily loaded with *: _i _i . - virus panicles during an epidemic. It s almost impossible to stay out of the path of coughs and sneezes. Q. Will a flu shot build up your resistance to colds? A. No. It is effective only against influenza viruses, and sometimes against only one particular viral strain. O. Can 1 get flu from the vaccine? A. The virus used in producing the vaccine lias been killed and cannot cause disease. Sometimes a reaction to the killed virus resembles SALUTING OUR. V'X-4 . ! k ? - ' j t y> v /,' w ':. * l v. V' ..- /', ,j ? ;V <; ..?. ' ! '7 r':'^ - ' ---Cx-V *? * *T" "ft OV " ... - < \ \ w>. /< ; v * i PFC Walter P. Moore, Co B 2nd 506 Tnf. 101st Airborne Division, lias rejoined ..is company after recuperating from wounds received August 5 in Vietnam. Walter is a 1967 graduate of Bell Street High School. Tie was employed in the Lvdia Plant before entering service. 11 is p a rent s, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Moore, are Lydia employees. I m the iNT NURSE'S DESK - - *l f!u, but it is not the same tiling. Q. Can some people get other allergic reactions to flu shots? A. Because the virus used in making the vaccine is grown in eggs, people who are allergic to eggs should not take it. 0. Can't they make a vaccine that doesn't cause reactions? A. New procedures have been developed to remove the proteins that cause allergic reactions from the vaccines. They are just coming into use. Q. Will vaccine protect me against "intestinal flu"? A. So-called "intestinal flu" may be caused bv a variety ol' bacteria and perhaps by some viruses, known or unknown. In- , uuenza vaccine is eitec live only against viruses which do not cause "intestinal flu." Q. How long does immunity last after a flu shot? A. The best immunity lasts for about six months and can be restored by a "booster shot." Because i we can't predict what changes will occur in the v i r u s strains or has beeen good for several years may suddenly need to be up-dated. MEN! !N! SERVICE i - \ 0 - O ,/? ? -- 1 T An vw^. r- i Y>. -V c*? ,VS" /d* ;. . " : *< ' > / * \U. AH**"*"' U f *'4X'P>'? ' v":??^ , Sp4 John S. Cooper, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Cooper, was selected Battalion Soldier of the Month during September at Ft. Bragg, W C. The selection was based upon a selective recommendation after a rigid screening process and appearance before a highly critical and minute selection board. THE C LOTH MA K E R Textile !rr'?stry The textile industry in Laurens County provided fir.'; of the wages paid tc the county's manufacturing employees during the last 12 months. The figures on the industrial progress of the county were released recently by the South Carolina Department of Labor in the agency's annual report. rm _ i 1 i ne repori aiso snowea that the number of hourly employees in the 14 textile plants in Laurens County averaged 4,445 during the year. There were 55% ol the county's industrial labor force engaged in the production of textiles. Textile plants, in addition accounted for (?4'.I or $59,7211,7111) of all capital invested and 57'/? or $94,376,939 of the value of all manufactured goods made ir, Laurens County. Statewide, the textile in -? ? S! f wpj ^ 1" ^ > * s ; ^-tu. V *?$ Zt v , *??. Corpora1! Johnny E. Bull recently received a combat Achievement medal foi meritorious service in the United States Marine Corp^ from May 1968 to June 1969. u trOi" ' ? ~V \ ' ' ' 'l f Airman Apprentice Dor K. Johnson has satisfactorily completed the Naval Aii Technical Training School Don is the son of Mr. anc Mrs. Joseph H. Johnson, #1 Spinning. Don is a 19G' graduate of Clinton Higl and a Bailey Scholar. Doi also received a navy cita lion from the Reerui Training Command at Or Iando, Kin. Totals 5S7? Of Laurens C ! / ^ 1 /Fountain Inn - J Enore< ( Gray Court : Jmmm ^Princeton Laurens \ Ware Shoals ? (lustry continued to lead v the economic growth of i: South Carolina last year. The labor department re- b l ports the W.V/t of the wage- r earning personnel were p employed in the spinning, e ^ I : ' : >r K v^p; (p/l]0 m ; sHrVV ' * +.. *-* ' r, ?. il-:c v r-m> : : rp|PlT!7? ~'w ^4UU;,:t : For Stile?Ponies?Will hold u and up. For information conti , ards Department. Call 682-3462 . S. C. Wanted?"Clintex," a Junior I sponsored by Clinton Mills, w< ? shade holders from discarded j electric lamps, please call Si C i Whitman, 8.33-3676. We do not i the holders. t For Sale: Chrysler Airtemp casement windows. Will sell cl 6 p.m. OCTOBER, 1969 ounty Payroll 3. COUNTY" Clinton Joanna Kfnards SAountville^^l Cross Hill J /caving, knitting, nnd flnihing of textiles. Textile employees numer 142,543, and they earned icarly 57% of the wages aid to all manufacturing mployees in the state. ; ? ST 'yggp ! ?- ? OT??M lut m it ws ntil Christmas. Priced $30 let Jared Sullivan, Standor write RFD #2, Laurens, Achievement Comnany, :>uld like to have old ..nip lnmn? Tf vnti Vijufa nlr) ampbell, 833-1805 or Barry need the lamp shades, just room air conditioner for heap. Phone: 833-1212 after