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Mr.. w MRS. CHILDRESS... Over 25 Years.' Mrs. Chi Enjoys H Mrs. Martha Childress completed twenty-five years continuous service November 4, 1975. "I came to Clinton Mills from the Clinton Shirt Plant," stated Mrs. Childress. "In my spare time, I enjoy reading and keeping house," she continued. "I'm also active in the Elizabeth Street Church of God." m A mm a wmiams For Regu "I came to Clinton Mills because I needed to have a steady job," says Ben Williams, Plant No. 2 Cloth Shearer Operator. "It was 1950, and I had just gotten out of the Army. I went to work for a Greenwood textile plant, but they just couldn't give me enough hours to make a living. That's why I moved my family to Clinton." Williams enjoys gardening and hunting when away from his job. "I like the outdoors, and I'm happiest when I can hunt squirrels and rabbits." He lives on 111 Milling Street, just a "good walking distance to work," he added. For his service award, he chose a Ladies Accutron watch and a set of cuff links. LI WILLIAM SAMPLED Mac George, Supt. Spii Asst. Supt. Spinning; and I Manager. 'I've Enjoyed My Work For Idress ler Work "I also enjoy my three sons, . and of course, my five grandchildren." i I Mrs. Childress added, "I've certainly enjoyed my job at the "Mills". I always try to do everything I can to help us make superior quality fabrics." She is a Lydia Loom Filling Supplier. Moved ilar Job BEN WILLIAMS ../I Had Just Gotten Out Of The Army.* > COMPLETES 25 YEARS rjning; Samples; Billy McGee, )ick Swetenburg, Plant No. 2 Mrs. Wilkes Completes 25 Years October 26, 1975, marked the twenty fifth year of Clinton Mills employment for Mrs. Nellie Wilkes, Plant No. 2 Goth Inspector. Nellie, who will be 66 in November, says, "I have thought a number of times about retiring, but I always seem to feel better when I work every day." Clinton Mills has been almost like home to Nellie, who lives on 900 Elizabeth Street. "I came to work originally back in 1934, but during World War II, I worked as a welder in the shipyard at Savannah." Nellie, the mother of four children added, "For quite a few years I've had my desire to complete twenty five years and receive my Old Timers' Award. I'm really happy my health has permitted me to work every day." Tom Milam Enjoys His Farm rpL ten * i nomas muam Decame a member of the elite Old Timers' Club on October 16, 1975, following completion of a quarter century of loyal and dedicated service to the company. "I enjoy my work, but I still like to farm. Each year I plant corn, soybeans, and a crop for hay," remarked Milam. "Over the past years, I've been a sweeper, hauled filling, and now I operate the Plant No. 2 elevator," he added. Milam was once an avid hunter but during the past few years, he has just about "retired" from hunting and fishing. He lives on Route 1, Clintin. samples Started Career At Age 16 October 9, 1975, marked William V. Samples twenty fifth continuous year with Clinton Mills. "I came to work here when I was 16," he added, "but I quit for two weeks in 1950. This is about the only place I've ever worked." samples, age 40, enjoys playing golf when away from the plant. He also enjoys fishing and hunting. William is a Plant No. 2 Spinning Technician; his wife, Martha, is employed as a Plant No. 2 Spooler Operator. The Samples live on 1012 Sloan Street. Nothing in the world is friendlier than a wet dog. Recent Old Ir MRS. WILKES...T Came To 1934.' m THOMAS MIL AM...T Enjoy Like To Farm.' BULK RATE U. S. POSTAGE PAID Clinton, S. C. Permit No. 59 ADDRESS CORRECT* Timers Work Originally Back in -- My Work But I Still G ON REQUESTED