Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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wmmw Mi W I My Job I / Oi "I work with just about everybody in the plant," says I^arry Smith, Lydia's Chief Supply Clerk. Working in the supply room gives me a lot of perspective on the entire plant operation." 1 urnr ic IAIII; 1<3 IJUILH HI JJU1III UUl that to adequately perform his job duties, one has to be familiar with parts, good at arranging and categorizing items, and at home with figures. "I've got to be able to put my hands on one particular part out of the thousands that we normally keep in inventory. I have to be able to find it in a relatively short while to avoid waste in manpower and machine production," he pointed out. I^rry tries to keep adequate supply parts on hand. He, as any good supply clerk, must constantly check supply bins for supplies so that the proper orders can be submitted. On the first shift, he receives all supplies, notifies the respective departmental superintendents when items arrive, and files all purchase orders. "Many times someone H _ ^ M ^LM UbI i FERRY FARRISH I lave To Find One lit Of Thousands comes by with a mainte- mine the part being sought." nance problem, but doesn't In his spare time, Larry, a know the exact name of the graduate of Newberry High part. I have to be able to take School, enjoys hunting, fishthe description and deter- ing, and boat riding. LARRY SMITH Perry Parrish Enjoys Fishing "I've worked for Clinton Perry has recorded some Mills since March of 1944," ^rge catches in his fishing iays Lydia Cloth employee history - a 33 pound catfish at Perry Parrish. San tee and a 9 pound 14 "In the spring, I fish ounce bass at Lake Greensveryday at Lake Green- wood, wood; and on the weekends, "Several years ago, I gave my wife, Ann, also a Cloth "P hunting, and now I just Room employee, and I go to about fish the year 'round," San tee fishing. continued Parrish. mk Jm At Bailey: I Get The Last Look / At Fabric Going Out "I get the 'last look' at the fabric we ship each day", savs Henrv Hart. Railpv Plant Roll Coverer. Henry is not a designated inspector and grader, although he is responsible for being certain all bales and rolls are neat, free of oil spots, strings, etc. "I also must correctly label the rolls and bales after they are properly packaged," said Henry, who *1 n-!1 van*: iu uk oauey riant following graduation from Clinton High School five years ago. Cloth Room Superintendent Ray Lane described Henry as an excellent employee, who strives to maintain a good work and attendance record.