Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Be I 9b BB**' LETTER: She Like Anniversa me toiiowing letter is representative of the many comments Clinton Mills received from employees and other Clothmaker readers regarding the recent 80th Anniversary edition of the Clothmaker: Mr. Parsons, I thoroughly enjoyed reading the history of Clinton Mills, Inc. and of its founder, Mr. M.S. Bailey. m % m _ _ _ nre Of Your Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, "A man is relieved when he has put his heart into his work and done his best." Are you the employee who has this feeling of relief or are you one who wouldn't even sign your name to the job you just completed? That's a pretty good question? Are you willing to sign your name to all the worn you complete: In simple terms, do you give your best when performing your job? Do you take pains in your work? Are you proud of your fellow employees and your company? I II I ilR t ' : m\ m d 80th rv Edition I was born and reared at Clinton Mill Village, (now known as West Clinton) and I am employed with Clinton Mills, as my mother and father have been for many years. Being a part of Clinton Mills is a way of life to me and its history and progress has a special meaning to me. Sincerely, Mrs. Peggy Gilmer No. 2 Spinning Proud Work? It has been said that one knows a company by the work that company turns out for its customers. And we all know the customers only spend their money where they can get the best product at a fair price. It's safe to say that in the long run, the man who does poor work hurts himself the most. Ac I Q TTnnfairui o wioo t -- kJM A VIIM41IIV J a TTIOt Frenchman, once said, "By the work, one knows the workman. It's strictly up to the individual." But only work good enough to stamp with your name is good enough work. mm Pleaz Pi HBH With Mi K ' Clinton Mills manufacturing, administrative, and PsgHjigl^: executive personnel send hundreds of pieces of mail Hfii'yu.;Y< between the offices and Pleaz Reid, Clinton Mills courier, is responsible for delivering the huge volume v/i UIUU fcV tut pi upt I destination each week. "I really enjoy my work. Many times I have to look at the mail itself to determine where it goes, since some mail carries only the receivers last name." Some mail recipients have the same last name or same initial, and some decision has to be made to assure an accurate delivery," he added. v Approximately $.5 Paid In Insurance , if t ^ Qmpkvw^S^lnvna T ytf M Dependents Life Insurance I> ^^Lll muywjw, wemtqr lliunuiiii; K Bask Medical Benefits: /V7Hospital Room and Boarc fcv, SlA Hospital Extras r\ ?"vf i Out^afient Hospital Bern ^ l' 10 S Ambulance Expense Ben W v W Maternity Hospital Exper A ' , vlj Surgeon's Fees ?% 4*/t v. Anesthetists Fee Benefits Ml I |? tTnMili.il Mill ?- tf| xi/ I tiHHoipiiai mjrnciMia vi ^jjy [ Sup^em^^ M i * ? leased til Job "I try to be on schedule as close as Dossible." said Pleaz. "People get accustomed to on time delivery and that's what I try to provide," he added with a pleasant smile. Fishing takes up much of the Clinton courier's time when he is away from work. "We have five children, said Pleaz, "and they require much of my time." "I'm also active in Flint Hill Baptist Church and the Masonic Lodge." For Pleaz Reid, job satisfaction is being here every day, and providing fellow employees with mail deliveries with a minimum of delays and improper deliveries. _ gg jfit8