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APRIL, 1970 Academy Stre Many Clinton Mills emplc grade class of 1043 at Acade Front row, left to right, Jimmy Berry, Jimmy Strang Second row, left to right, Coughman, Betty Ruth Cra\ gy Ginn, *, and Evelyn Will Third row, left to right, ' Ballew, Billy Ray Heaton, Woodard. * Unidentified persons rt\ TEJ "If anyone should ask who is involved in textiles, tell them: .. The men and women working on 243,000 sheep ranches and 500,000 cotton farms who receive more than $1.2 billion each year from the sale of their products to the textile industry. . . The 950,000 men and women employed in our textile plants who share an annual payroll of $4-1 /2 billion. ". . . The 1 ,390,000 employees of the U. S. apparel industry whose payroll exceeds $5 billion per year. .. The 90,000 employees of the man-made fiber industry, splitting a payroll of nearly $650 million. "... The Construction workers and machinery manufacturers who will find an $860 million market in the textile industry this year. On the Cover It's Springtim Dogwood blossoms and qualities which personify the time. Ellen Nelson, attractiv Rob Nelson, is surrounded 1 wood tree located at Clinton Ellen is a senior at Laurens et School '43 iyees will recognize this fifth my Street School. Harold Stroud, Billy Ross, Tf? * * * )*-1 > > Myrtle Calvert, Betty Jean vford, Virginia Owens, Pegtie. Mary Johnson, teacher; Carl bam Barker, *, and Faye CTILE QllotlA. "...The hundreds of thousands employed in the paper industry who annually supply textiles with $2-10 million worth of their products. "...The truckers who enjoy a $100 million textile hauling market. .. The power and fuel producers who rely on textiles for a $420 million market. .. Even the corn farmers of Iowa and Indiana whose eroduct goes Into $31 miiiiun worth of starch consumed by the textile industry each year. "If anyone should ask, tell them that each year the textile-apparel complex spends approximately $30 billion for the products and services of other industries, and that about 15 million nersons are relvine ' on this complex directly or indirectly, for a livelihood." ic In Clinton a pretty girl are the two > wonderful season of springe daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dy the full bloom of a dog's First Presbyterian Church. High School and a candidate Memorial Scholarship. THE CLOTHM AKER Social Security Q's and A's Q.?I have been retired for several years. I will be age 62 soon. How much less would my social security benefit be if I sign up when I am age 62, rather than waiting three years until I am 65? A.?At age 62, your sor? i 1 coPiirlitr nolr nrAiil/1 v.iui jv,v.lu j wj \.iiwva vvuuiu be reduced 20 per cent from what it would be if you waited until age 65 to receive your benefit. The closer you get to age 65, the larger your check would be. The amount is reduced 5/9 of 1 r/c for each month you receive benefits before age 65. I suggest you contact your social security office before you reach age 62 for more information. Q.?My mother is receiving monthly benefits. Recently she had a stroke which has affected her both mentally and physically. The doctor says it may be a long time before she is able to do anything for herself. Is it all right for me to endorse her checks or what should I do? I am the only one to look after her business affairs. A.?No, you should not endorse her checks. You should go to her nearest social security office and file an application to receive her checks in your name for her. The people there will explain your re sponsibilities in acting on her behalf. They will want to know the name of her doctor who can furnish information regarding her condition. If you are her legal guardian, you should take a certified copy of your appointment papers with you. Q.?After I've let Social Security know, c?o I need to tell the Post Office that I'm moving? A.?Any time you are mnvinrf it is n crond idn.n ?n, -- ? *V4VM to notify postal authorities. In case social security doesn't receive your notice in time to get your check mailed to the new address, 41 a ~ rr: mi c 1 me [josi omce win iorwara the check to you. Remember. you need only to inform the social security office of your new address if you have been or are receiving social security checks. 0?ERi Fl m. fl... \ dWwi't II I .11 .'<* jLii A spinner, Mrs. Joe Am November 28, 1966. r^- ; - - ? 1 - . . - 1 ? ? - - -'- 'y . r~. I Vv'J.--' pV;!': ..;v" P?f i i I John L. Cook, Bailey Pla employed in the Carding D< Today, textiles are growing and moving faster than ever before ? new plants, new space-age techniques, new developments in machinery, advances in materials handling, a flood lu new products, and most of all, wide-open job opportunities for both men and women. Ulinton Mills offers many employment opportunities. In production alone there are dozens and dozens, ranging from positions in carding and spinning and weaving to technically oriented jobs in data processing and the laboratory. There is no limit. It depends on the individual and what he wants to do and be. The textile industry is moving fast and new opportunities are created 5 &IION JTIM i jKHKr-: i Long, joined Clinton Mills i j H& nt Drawing Tender, has been epartment since June 3, 1969. almos. every day. At Clinton Mills, add benefits like Group Insurance, Vacation Pay, Profit Sharing and Retirement, Five Annual Paid Holidavs .Tnrv Pnv Pnll-in J -*l J - 414 Pay, Death in Family Pay, and a host of others. These benefits are available now. In Laurens County, the textile industry provides approximately 607c of the county's total manufacturing payroll. Textile plants employ over 4,000 men and women. During the month of April. Clinton Mills is Dar ticipating with five other Laurens County textile plants in an industry wide campaign to spotlight the many advantages and opportunities available to men and women choosing a career in textiles.