Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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John D The Pa Forwar "In the 1920's I use to work on the farm for Dr. Jack Young, and was paid 75 cents a day. I quit and went to the Clinton Oil Mill for the same pay, but I only had to work 12 hours a day. there," John recalled with a smile. "On January 1, 1925, I came to Clinton Mills, working the night shift. I worked in the opening and picking room, and I recalled one week earning $9.90. i mr * > ?, Br* K^B^fl L^ - '^Ku ^5*v^i C. E& PJB ^JHIHb^ * ^K <v^Bt k BESSIE Miles L Job Dra Of Atl Miles Dawson's job as Clinton Mills First Shift Draw In Machine Operator draws . the attention of anyone who takes time out to watch the precision with which he draws the many warp patterns for Clinton Plants. "My work has got to be right, or there will be many problems in the weave room," says Iawson, who avis st, Look: d To Fu Never had I ever seen so much money." I had to walk two miles each way to and from work, but I never minded that I UWJaUMi Inere weren t many cars in those days." John recalled his days working in the shop, and his moving to cleaning the offices about twenty five years ago. "The company has changed a lot," recalled John. "I . kjgJH I L* - V jB .-?* b a WEATHERS awson 's iws Lots ention has been drawing warps a little over four years. "I use to be a slasher operator, and then 1 worked some in the weave room. I know a good warp, and I know how important it is for all tlie ends to be drawn correctly." When away from his job, Miles enjoys fishing and hunting. But at work, his job "draws" all of his attention. alls s ture was seventeen when I came to the mill' and I've worked here continuously since then. John, who doesn't drive a car, walks to and from work from his Washington Street home. "I've been working a long time, but I'm planning to retire soon. I plan to continue to do yard work for a couple of people after I retire from the company." Bessie Weathers Has Big Plans For Retirement "I am planning on going to Texas later this year," stated Bessie Weathers, retiring Plant No. 2 Spinner, as she talked about her retirment plans. "I've worked as a spinner off and on since I was 13 years old, but arthritis has affected rr.e to the point that I cannot continue," added Bessie with a smile. "The hardest thing about retiring is the fact that I'll be away from the people I enjoy so much." "My husband and I enjoy camping, and we plan to travel around as much as we can so we can be active." Bessie has two sons in Plant No. 2 Weaving. Johnny & Bennie Tucker. "When I'm at home, I plan to do as much sewing as I can. This is one of my favorite past times," she added. M if* ;^k 5a6c - ^1 gj M^^Kr; >?feE ^^BHjHK^r^v '^M Pfe; > ' & m r,>. JOH Y? Wn* ^ : ^ MILES LAWSON r\ r f N DAVIS vftibi