Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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2 y*t, CLOTHMflKE aWTW. imu a Published monthly undei Claude A. Crocker, Direct and Employee Relations. J>ear Felloe Employees: At this season cur thoughts qo back o !n our mind's eye we see the ster hov directing the feet of men of thnt tirn miracle was to take piece. The birth Christmas Day brought to the world th and "good will to all men." Over the centuries this hope has er.du sparkling eyes of children. We hear laughter. We feel it through the inn engulfs the heart when we recall the profit by it when men of goodwill con use their talents to promote and perp their fellow ran. This is the true s Vay I express to each of you making u my deep appreciation for your loyalty very real part you have had in making organization that It is. I wish for you and yours all the Joy, that a true observance of Christmas c throughout the Sew Year. Since vet WE CAN'T ST> We at Clinton Mills sim- Mi ply can't afford to stand cor still. The competition is too c great today for any major p textile company to stand still, or even slow down. c It is up to every one of r us as Clinton Mills employees to do our best to d make our superior quality ii fabrics competitive with those of other textile com- c panies. Ths will assure us d of job security and enable ii us to continue our growth. \ How can we as Clinton car New Year's Dav P 7 As the New Year and Yei New Decade approaches, wil Clinton Mills is pleased to nig announce the adoption ber and observance of NEW wil YEAR'S DAY as the fifth o'cl company paid holiday, ef- da> fective January 1, 1970. P The five paid holidays a Y now observed by Clinton eli? Mills are New Year's Day, C Easter Monday, Labor Day, tini Thanksgiving Day, and paj Christmas Day. wo In observance of New 4th R ' the direction of or of Community x " CHPIfTMAF 1969 ver two thousand years and frln? over Bethlehem and ie to the place where the of Christ cn this first e hope of "peace on earth" ired. ".Ye see It In the It In their happy excited er peace and calmness that birth of the Tavlor. Ae bine their efforts end etuate the well being of plrlt of Christmas. p the Clinton Kills family , your good work, end the our Company the fine happiness, and success an bring, both now and re 1 y , / iND STILL I 1 - 1 1 1 us employees neip our npany? By keeping the quality >f our fabrics as high as >ossible. By keeping waste in ur plants to an absolute ninimum. By aiding in keeping lown manufacturing costs n every possible way. By encouraging each of ur fellow employees to lo their best toward keepng us competitive. Ve can't stand still. We i't even slow down. aid Holiday ar"s Day, 1970, all plants 1 close at 12 o'clock midht, Wednesday, Decem31, 1969, and operations 1 be resumed at 12 lock midnight, Thursr, January 1, 1970. Jew Year's Day will be loliday with pay for all jible employees. !linton Mills will conje its policy of premium ' (time and one half) for rk performed on July THE CLOTHMAKER Men in Service Captain Leslie A. Williams, son of Mrs. Meda Williams, has been discharged from the USAF after 8 years service. Captain Williams received six air medals while serving his country. Two of these, the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal, were receieved by him just prior to being discharged. The Flying Cross medal was awarded for his par ticipation in aerial flight as a B-52 Navigator of the 4133rd Bombardment Wing on 20 December, 1968. On this date he was the Navigator of the second aircraft of a six aircraft wave on Bravo 851, a vital support mission. Although severely hampered by a total loss of pressurization within the aircraft and adverse weather, he successfully navigated the aircraft Science Day In Textiles Lydia Plant Manager .1 n. _ a i r* _ m uick oweienourg, rsaney Plant Manager Carl Rogers, and Vice President in Charge of Manufacturing Dave Roberts accompanied students from three Laurens County High Schools to "Science in Textiles Day" at Clemson College in November. The overall project, which is sponsored by the Clemson Liaison Committee, works throughout South Carolina to interest young people in the opportunities and careers available ?n today's textile industry. Christmas Vacation Pay Eligible Clinton Mills employees received Christmas vacation pay totalling $76,534.49 this year. In June, Clinton Mills paid summer vacation pay totalling $120,470.71. The total vacation Dav for the two pay outs totalled $197,005.20. Mixetl Som* Coorte . . . Som# Fm? . "Too many grown ups and not enough kids believe in Santa Claus." * ? Judge: "How did the trouble start?" Bewildered Mechanic: "Well, she said she wanted to play around, and I didn't B t B t through air refueling, the target area, and then assumed responsibility for providing navigational information to a second dis abled aircraft. The Air Medal was awarded for his meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight from 3 February 69 to 1 April 69. Captain Williams is a 1957 graduate of Clinton High School and a 1961 graduate of the Citadel. Christmas Gifts Over 1700 Christmas gifts were distributed to Clinton Mills employees on Decern ber 17. The most popular items were the Teflon Cookware Set (91); Vacuum Cleaner (80); Stainless Flatware (78); Socket Tool Set (72); Dual Control Electric Blanket (67); and the Baker Broiler (66). The gifts were especially selected for Clinton Mills employees from Smith Enterprises of Rock Hill, S. C. < r Ifa/inA. | . . Some with a Different Twi?t C know she was a golfer!" # ? * j. Lady: Do you charge bat- 1 teries here?" i Garage operator: "Yes, 1 madam, sure do." 1 Lady: "Then put a new i one in this car and charge it to my husband." i DECEMBER, 1969 Safety Banner To Fly Clinton Mills Plants will ly the annual safety banters January 2nd through anuary 31, 1970. The colorful cloth banters once again remind ach and every employee o be a safe employee hroughout the year. fefi SMS B. E. Hamrick will romplete 25 years service n the US Armed Forces in filly, 1971. He has served n Alaska, England, France, rurkey, North Africa, and Vietnam. At present, he is serving vith the 81st Tactical lighter Wing at Beatwaters ^AF Station in England. He is married to the ormer -Marjorie Hill of England and they have two een-age girls and a son 12. Bill is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Hamrick. Wins HS Honors f'j w Miss Connie Brown, iaughter of Mr. and Mrs. tommy crown 01 wnnnire, has been named Miss Merry Christmas at Whitnire High School. Connie, a senior, is a cheerleader and the reignng T. and I. Quetm. In addition, Connie has oeen named recipient of ive senior superlative twards: Most Attractive, Most Athletic, Most Popuar, Cutest, and Best All \round. Her mother is employed n *2 Weaving.