Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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2 The Threshold of The Future High school and college graduates today are interested in going where the action is?and some may not reali 7 p ihnt thp rp ic n n nhunrlnnrp of room for excitement and achievement in every industry and every line of business?if the young people have what it takes. There is always room for those who can face the challenge to get things done ? through enthusiastic work rather than the mere following out of orders, through competition rather than compulsion, and inventiveness rather than inertia. There is room at the bottom and all the way to the top. But this enthusiastic drive must be nurtured and encouraged, for the transition from educational theory to practical application is not always u : iL. .L:IK..I cu^y. it require) iiic aniinui uircvnuii of management and the cooperation of each and every company employee. As high school and college graduates enter the working force, some will blend smoothly into the office or plant team. Some will come up with ideas for new and better ways of doing things; many will be content to sit on their hands and watch the world go by. The one way for all to grow is for the experienced employee to give a helping hand to the newcomer. Re _ _ # _* _J f memoer your rirsr aay, your Tirsr Tew weeks, on your first job? Remember that kindly fellow who reached out to give you a lift over a tough spot? You, too, can help make the change from a sheepskin to a paycheck an easier and a better road for all concerned. We certainly encourage all graduating seniors to consider the textile industry for their future. Five Complete 25 Years Service Or More Five Clinton Mills employees completed twenty-five or more years continuous service with the company during April. They were Henry Lawson, Jr., Plant No. 1, (25 Years); Robert Bifiham, Plant No. 2, (25 Years); Harold Hairston, Lydia, (30 Years); Andy Hamcs, Plant No. 2, (35 Years); and Charlie Barker, Plant No. 2, (40 Years). Calvary Ki ajft jG ImM Members of the Calvary . aptist C year May 26. Members of the 1972 class Jeff Babb, Todd Owens, Lou Thompso Danny Rogers; second row, Mechelle 1 Fran Quinn, Debbie Turner, and Melod Lanford, Kevin Alexander, Kenneth Ful Craine, and Wayne Templeton, Jr. Recent Clinton J9HHB Venie Austin, Alma Harvey, and E. W. Mitchell retired recently from Lydia spinning and spooling. When these three loyal employees retired, they ended a combined continuous service record of over 103 years. Venie joined the company in 1926, Alma, 1936, nnrl Mi* M itrholl 1 04U All three employees noted their re tiremcnt day is the hardest days work in their employment history. G CLOTHMAKER ndergarten iwi. Ihurch kindergarten ended their school ; were 1 to r, front row, Cindy Callahan, in, Teresa Tyson, Douglas McCall, and A Anderson, Beth Compton, Donna Winn, ly Shepard. Third row, 1 to r, Tommy ler, Chuck Childress, Eric Flemin, Allen Mills Retirees j gfJJT? Venie Austin i W ' v | y&RJ m t* , ~ Alma Harvey ( ^ / ; r