Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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6 h fl j^^kJ a ?^h Plant #2 Weaver HORACE ROGERS I Horace Rogers, Plant No. 2 weaver, enjoys raising calves in his hours of relaxation from Clinton Mills. Rogers, who has always lived on a farm, became interested in raising calves both to sell and eat several years ago. As his interest grew, he began to build a barn and brush up on his farming knowledge. He admits he's farming on a small scale, but the enjoyment is still there. He's with his animals so much, they practically become pets. In addition to his calves, Rogers attracted much at? H4J|_?_pi WHERE DOES THE TETANUS COME FROM? From penetrating wounds: a scratch while working in your garden, a minor cut at work, injury in an automobile accident, prick of a rose thorn, a rustv nail a tin can. The germs are present in dust, in the earth, and particularly in garden soil fertilized with manure. Even a wound so small it can hardly be seen makes it possible for the infection to develop. Tetanus toxoid has been IAS "TWO BEEFS" tention this year as he portrayed Clinton's version of "Jack and the Bean Stalk." Believe it or not, Rogers had a colored butter bean vine which measured over 65 feet tall. He harvested several bushels of beans from fVlic nnn trine He particularly enjoys raising the beefs because they are usually slaughtered in the fall to feed his family. Those not killed for personal use, are sold on the market. Recently he acquired a two hour old Holstein calf and has been feeding it on milk. "This is quite an experience," noted Rogers. d the NT NURSE'S DESK called "the perfect immunization." Its effectiveness was proved during World War II when only four tetanus cases occured among more than 2.5 million wounded soldiers who had received the complete toxoid scries plus a booster at tho tirrtD nf ir>inr?? Yet, many people have not taken advantage of this simple protection against this disease, one of the most deadly. Over 60 percent of those contracting tetanus will die. THE CLOTHMAKER Son of Retired Employee Land Receives Medal Joe E. Land, Jr., son of Mrs. Eva B. Land, was recently awarded the Legion of Merit Medal. The award was presented Lt. Col. Land in a special ceremony at Navajo Army Depot. The citation accompanying the medal notes that Col. Land "distinguished himself by exceptionally meritorious service during ine period /vugust iyt)Y through June 1970, while serving with the U. S. Army Material Command." Col. Land was assigned to NAD in May 1967 and served as director of transportation and services. He is presently attending Northern Arizona University where he is studying for a Master's Degree in Education. Completes Basic X rainitia PFC Richard Flackwell recently graduated from the Ft. Gordon signal school and is presently stationed in Germany. He is the son of Agnes Blackvvell of Lydia Spinning and the late Ernest Blackvvell. Christmas Mailing Deadlines*' What are the deadlines lor Christmas mail to soldiers overseas? The United States Post Office suggests these: November 6 for surface parcels. November 12 for cards. Air mail letters, packages, etc. should be mailed prior to December 11 to insure delivery prior to Christmas. As for mail within the United States, the Post Office suggests December 1 for parcels to distant states and December 11 to those nearby. BULK RATE U. S. POSTAGE PAID Clinton, S. C. Permit No. 59 1 \m2btiC OLA HEATO Paul Foster presented M several nice gifts from her retired September 30 from Spinning. IB M k t y Retired Clinton Employee Celebrated 50th Wt Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. E golden wedding anniversary 1 P / \ rv> nr>i4 if ? ? P * v uiiiiiuiiuiy uuihuul; uii ol'jjl Hostesses for the occasion Christine Campbell, Mrs. M< Dorothy Garrett. The English's also have b English, all of Clinton. They also have sixteen gra grandchildren. They were married Septe Ga. Mr. English is a retired i a member of the Old Timer's One way to separate men from hoys is to ask who remembers metal toys. * * * When freedom is at stake we'll choose the crew-cut soldier in the Green Beret over the long-haired demonstrator with the yellow streak. OCTOBER, 1970 G i I i 1 N RETIRES ts. Ola Bell Heaton with fellow employees as she Clinton Mills, Plant No. 2 Hiding Anniversary nglish, Sr. celebrated their A'ith a drop in at the Lydia ember 20. were their daughters, Mrs. mteen Workman and Mrs. vo sons, Junior and Bobby indchildren and seven great mber 23, 1920 in Jefferson, Clinton Mills employee and Club. Julius Caesar, upon seeing Cleopatra for the first time: "Wow! A perfect XXXVIII, XXII, XXXVI!" * * Ad in an East Berlin paper: "Will trade my luxurious lakeside villa for a hole in the wall."