Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Q DECEMBER, 1971 jggk Hazel Named ? Assistant Overseer Sidney Hazel has been named Assistant Overseer, Plant No. 2 Weaving, according to Departmental Overseer Bill Hill. Sidney, who was promoted to the new position from loom fixer, rejoined Clinton Mills June 21, 1971. He is a member of the Joanna Pentecostal Holiness Church and is married to the former Florence Gresham. They % have two daughters: Debra, 11; and Mrs. Cynthia Hazel Carter, of Joanna. Sidney has taken numerous courses in electronics and considers this field his only hobby. The Hazels live on 405 Blalock Drive, Joanna. Sr> riihM'ii Kinployrcs q Kirrivr Srr\ir?' Awards Seventeen Clinton Mills employees completed five or more years continuous service with the company during November. Charles II. Templeton and James E. Estes received the only two 20-year awards presented. Both are Lydia employees. Paul D. Tyson of the Data Processing .........H.? ....I., ir, ?.... L/v pill UIIVIII ? vvvn in 11IU 1IIIIV 1U\>LUI W award. John T. Banks received the only 10-year award. He is employed in Plant No. 1. Receiving 5-year awards were Bertha M. Rice, Willie J. Hill. James T. Watts, all Lydia employees; Leroy Wells. Jr., James Cunningham, Joann Long, Johnnie H. Williams, Virginia S. Wilburn, Elizabeth S. Murray. Frances L. Simmons, all Bailey Plant employ0 ees; and Nelson Garner, and Lula B. Young, Plant No. 2 employees. Observe Safety Rules I Christmas trees, lighted candles, arrangements of evergreen sprigs?traditional decorative touches which spread the holiday atmosphere throughout the home ? can also spread the horror of lire unless great care is taken. This is the warning from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) which urges everyone to keep fire safety high on the list of important things to remember this time of year. Follow these suggestions from NFPA when planning Christmas trees, lighting. decorations, wrappings and gifts: TREE?Select a firm, fresh one, and put it at once in a cool place with its base in water. Before setting it up, cut about an inch off the base to help the tree absorb water, then place the tree in a sturdy stand containing water. Be sure water level stays above the cut ? check it daily. Take it down as soon as possible after Christinas?the more it dries out, the more of a hazard it becomes. Honu' Safety lifts Do you use only the p oper size fuses ? not more than 15 amps for lighting circuits'.' Are there a sufficient number of electrical outlets for all appliances to avoid "octopus" wiring and prevent overload circuits? Are extension cords used properly ? not under rugs or hooked over nails? Do you have a strict family rule against smoking in bed? Are matches and lighters kept out of the reach of small children? Does everyone know that ashtrays should never be emptied into waste baskets? Do you dispose of rubbish daily in metal containers outside your home? Do you practice good housekeeping in storage areas, such as attics, closets, basements, and garages, by keeping them free of combustibles?old cloth inn. furniture, newspapers, and magazines? Before your family's luck runs out. take the neeessarv action to make both your home and your family fire safe Don't gamble with your family's safety and well-being. Protect both your family and you home from fire by knowing and following all fire safety rules. 3 During The Holidays LIGHTING ? Never use lighted candles on a tree or near any evergreen decorations. Check sets of electric lights closely for worn insulation, broken plugs, loose bulb sockets, and I ICO on I \r cote TiritVi I T V/.1.J OV.VO Willi uuuci WlllCld JL-idUUratories (UL) or Canadian Standards Association (CSA) label. Use extension cords sparingly. DECORATIONS ? Use materials which are non-combustible, such as glass and asbestos, or which are flameretardant. Keep natural evergreens and polystyrene foam decorations away from candles, fireplaces, other open flames. WRAPPINGS?Pick them up while opening gifts and put into covered trash containers. Never burn wrappings, cartons, etc., in the fireplace. GIFTS ? To meet safety standards, electric toys should carry UL or CSA label. OUR CHILDREN Dinky Angela Dinky Josnson is the 10-year-old son of Mrs. Loretta Johnson, Lydia Traveller Changer. Angela Gilstrap is the charming oneyear-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Gilstrap. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Gilstrap, both Lydia employees: and Mr. and Mrs. George Vaughn of Union. Dina Lisa Dina and Lisa Black are the charming daughters of Lydia Spinner Linda Rlarlf Needless to say. all of our children are anxiously awaiting the arrival of Santa Claus.