The clothmaker. [volume] (Clinton, South Carolina) 1952-1984, November 15, 1970, Page 2, Image 2
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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;
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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
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news, information and feaemployees,
plants, products,
ditions. The Clothmaker inies
between employees and
ortunity Employer
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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)
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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. '