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2 The Cloth PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY CLINTON MIL PUF The Ciothmaker presents tures about Clinton Mills policies, and market con >__J. i. -l aI ll M. cnua i u airenginen me I management. An Equal Opp THANKSG Standing amidst the s highest technically advanc civilization, surveying the own hands, we would have were not proud. Perhaps the Perhaps we are vain . . . As his world grows sm closer together, almost litei neighbors. In time we hav next door as a measuring s mine our worth. Unfortunc terms of what he possesses Perhaps it is because w< justified in his pride than 1 things inside ourselves of w ever the reason, we do. Th; ac u/P flnnV r\irorlnr>lr v." ?? V.VII V W VV.1 ?UUI\ 11 ?wot li be humble. Has humility gone "out so. It was once considered the eyes of Him "from wh blessings in disguise, unwai When we sit down at c tional turkey and trimming conformity to tradition or humility and earnest thanl Is IVly Jol) You bet it is! Remembei being only as strong as i1 with businesses as it is wit your individual effort may mining how far and how 1 a big job to see that our \ the demands of the custon The work that we do today the work that we will be do today is well done, if it measures up to our high than our competitors can d will continue. Obviously, tl of us is to make sure that o have to make sure that wh or indirectly, help to satisf n 1 cn nnnool fn V?pj^v.ui IV> p uopctlivc petition that exists in our 1 important that you realize are in Clinton Mills succes Import< "Japan, chief exporter of textiles to the United States, is a prime example nf n pnnntrv fVio) va. m vk/uiivi j i,i juo vuuoiucin free trade a one-way street A package of American tobacco that costs 19 cent: in the United States is HO cents in Japan. A Ford Mustang is available in maker Q LS / EDITED BY MACK PARSONS, EXT. 54 !POSE news, information and feaemployees, plants, products, ditions. The Clothmaker inies between employees and ortunity Employer l/IU/^ '"*A i T i no ? / u superabundance of this, the red society in the annals of innovations wrought by our to be other than human if we >ugh, we are more than proud. aller, Man moves closer and rally rubbing elbows with his e come to think of that man tick by which we may deteritely we more often count in than in terms of what he is. e think our neighbor is more ve are that we seek for those hich we may be proud. Whatat search is not "bad" so long hings for which we might also ; of style"? It wasn't always a virtue to be humble before 10m all blessings flow." even ited and unrequested. >ur tables set with the tradi*s. will we bow our heads in will we bow our heads In <sgiving. ? Important? the old saying about a chain ts weakest link? It's as true h chains. In the last analysis, make the difference in drterfast we grow. You know, it's vork is good enough to meet ner, but think of it this way: determines, to a large extent, doing tomorrow. If what we it is done conscientiously, if standards, and if it is better [o, then our record of success ie job of each and every one ur work is done right. Wc all at we do will, either directly 'y our present customers and customers. The heated comausiness makes it increasingly just how very important you >s. pd Goods Tokyo for $14,000 (because of a hieh imoort tn*1 At U 1 " / " " ~ the same time, Japan is shipping 25 per cent of its total textile export production into the United States, with virtually no restrictions?textiles that are produced at a wage rate of 4F cents an hour." THE CLOTHMAKER Christmas C Received ! Six hundred seventy : received Christmas Club The checks were distribute checks beginning Novembe Christmas Savings for 1 November 8. Anyone may start, st< savings Account at any ti Office. The 1971 Christmas Sav able until December, 1971. Christmas Savings accou with week ending Novembc In the past, the payroll Savings has proven to be ? employees, as the employe himself with making week) bank. Employees who do not time may do so later. Ne> the opportunity at the tim< The Christmas Club Si to all employees. It was 1 convenience of employees a E m ploy pes Inquire Numerous Clinton Mill^ employees have inquired about the purchase of safety shoes which are offered bv the Industrial Relations Department. A full line of men and women's shoes are available in dress and work styles. Catalogues are available for interested employees to "U" Are 111 There is no question at sumers want to get the moi When we are interested it be an automobile or a 1 those products that will ins dollar. We develop an attit ing quality goods at reas plays an important part everyone. We can be certain, th serve also think in the sai looking for the best buys. . tomers will buv according t / o w So let's remember that < seek out those who serve t buy those products that w It follows, then, that v scious in order to assure will be the finest. If we ac that the customer of today Four 20 Year Presented D Four Clinton Mills empl October for having complet< Receiving awards were William V. Samples, Thomas J. Milam, and Nellie Wilkes, all of Clinton Mills Plant No. 2; and Robert R. Wyatt, Lydia. Dessie Webb and Sarah W. Nelson received the only two 15 year awards Hub Members ?277,802.50 six Clinton Mills employees checks totalling $277,802.50. d along with regular payroll r 20. 971 began with week ending Dp, or change a Christmas rv, U, . *U? T5 11 iii^r %jy nullifying lilt* I ci Y 1 ul 1 ings will not be due or payints for the year 1970 stopped ?r 1, 1970. deduction plan for Christmas l great convenience for most e does not have to concern y or monthly deposits at the wish to join the plan at this v employees will be offered 3 they begin work, avings Program is available begun many years ago as a nd is entirely voluntary. About Safety Shoes make selections from. Safety shoes are not only safe and very attractive, but provide a tremendous amount of foot comfort. Anyone interested in ad d i t i o n a 1 information on safety footware should contact Mack Parsons, Ext. 54, Clinton Mills Clinic Building. i Q "u" olity >out one fact: American const for their money. in buying an item, whether Dag of groceries, we look for ;ure we get the most for each ude which guides us in buyonable prices. This attitude in the purchasing habits of erefore. that the people we ne fashion. They too will be And we can be sure our cus o past experience. Dur customers will invariably hem best. Our customers will ill best meet their demands, ye must remain quality conourselves that our products complish this we can be sure will return tomorrow. Service Awards uring October oyees were recognized during ?d 20 years continuous service. for the month. The ten year service award went to Ralph W Lawson. Martha C. T u m b 1 i n , Charles T. James, and Catherine Thomas received five year continuous service awards. NOVEMBER, 1970 ^ PFC Ronnie Norris is serving in the 249th Medi cal Holding Company in the US Army. His address is PFC Ronnie Norris 251-84-9525 Box 5555 Ward 884B San Francisco, Calif APO 96267 He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Norris of Joanna. Mrs. Norris is the former Frances Heaton. Ronnie is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Heaton of Clinton. Mystery Photo " ' P1] ^ r LA, Can you guess the correct identity of this photo. It was made many years ago when this employee was a teenager. (See page 5 for ID) i Thanksgiving Day Paid Holiday at CM In observance of Thanksgiving Day, all Clinton Mi'ls plants will close at 12:00 midnight, Wednesday, November 25, 1970, at the close of the regular second shift and will resume operations at 12:00 midnight, Thursday, November 26, 1970, with the regular third shift. In accordance with the paid holiday policy. Thanksgiving will be a holiday with pay for all eligible Clinton Mills employees. All members of management wish for you and yours a happy, healthful and thankful Thanksgiving Day. '