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vJ^V ^D%y ^ * VjBlY M Mrs. Barnette, Claude Farmer Are Honored Mrs. Winnie Barnette and Claude Farmer both retired from Clinton Mills Plant No. 2 Cloth Room. Winnie ended a work career with the company spanning 52% years. Claude had been reemployed with the company since November 27, 1973. Daucy wiiuiars Return To School Twenty four (24) students will return to college this fall with assistance from the Bailey Foundation. M.S. Bailey scholarship recipients returning are: James Robert Dunaway, Furman; Stephen Wayne McGee, David O'Shields, and Nancy Susan Simmons, The University of South Carolina; Sandra Jean Campbell, Clemson; and Sanita Lavett Savage, Erskine. Employee sons and daughters participating in thp stiiHpnt lnan nrnprams r* wo are Cynthia Ann Boyd, S.C. State; Cynthia Joe Bright, Edward D. Sullivan, James Laurence Webb, Deborah A. Faulkner, The University of South Carolina. Also, Reginald Cox Burnett, Vickie Denise Dover, Katherine J. McElhannon, Susan Diane Lawson, and Rebecca Ann Cooper, Lander. Daria T. Cronic anc Annette Boyd, Presbyterian College; David Larry Owens, James Franklin Miller, Newberry; Guy Tumblin, Jr., David Lee Walton, and Lou Ann Rogers, Clemson; and Karen Lee King, Winthrop. Since inception of the scholarship program, the Foundation has awarded 31 four year scholarships at a total cost commitment ol $142,950. Sixty (60) college loan; total a commitment o $217,450. ' v ~ V : /1 I i< WINNIE In The Mail: Dear Editor: I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the write up you gave us in the Clothmaker and the follow up in the Chronicle on our barbecue, July 3rd. I feel that the write up you gave us was one of the main factors in it being a complete success. It is an honor to be employed by a company like Clinton Mills who is interested in the spiritual welfare of the employees. From the heart of each member and the pastor of Shady Grove, we would like to thank you for a job well done, and that I feel, due to Debbie's I Is Good S ! i i ~>EBBIE ALEXANDER r > f I->> \* > 4B7I1 // '*51# r / y the write up it will hasten the day Shady Grove will be able to start the new church. Sincerely, Truman Leopard Dear Mr. Vance, I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere appreciation to Clinton Mills for sending me, through the American Legion post, as a delegate to Palmetto Boy's State. It has been an honor and a nrivilecp tn nartirinntp in and learn about state Primary Cor ervice For ( K) ^ ^ CLAUDE government. I feel that Boy's j State provides the much needed experience and impetus to inspire the youth of today to become the leaders of tomorrow. The educational program was excellent, as were the many distinguished speakers. All together, it was an exciting experience for shaping our I future leaders, and I, for one, : was proud to be a part of it. < ! Once again, I would like to 1 thank Clinton Mills for presenting me this honor, < and to express my hope that 1 you will continue to sponsor boys my age and give them the same opportunity that icern Customers Customer service is a primary concern for Clinton Mills Lydia and Bailey Plants Shipping Clerk Debbie Alexander. "We always try to ship our customer's fabrics on time, by the most reliable freight carriers, with the quickest and most economical rates," she stated. Her shipping responsibilities require close co-ordination among cloth room, warehouse and sales personnel. "Our customer's deserve and get the utmost attention. Over the years our fabrics have earned a superior reputation, and we want our deliveries to uphold this respect," she added. Debbie came to Clinton Mills following graduation from Winthrop College in 1973. She readily admits she enjoys the challenges and demands of the job. "It's interesting working with the various groups within the company to assure our fabrics move efficiently." Away from her Clinton Mills responsibilities, Debbie enjoys raising roses and azaleas. rou have given me. Sincerely, Lou Stephens Dear Mr. Vance: I'd like to say "Thank You" for the brochure of "This Is Clinton Mills." I'm glad to have been a part of Clinton Mills most of my life. I still feel a part of it, and will always be grateful for the many nice things my family and I have received. I, for one, can say that it is one of the best places anyone could wish to work and live. fTTL l ' lIBra? againVirginia Reeder iiK\ * m Big Catch Willie Tate, Clinton Mills Tractor Operator, caught this 27 % pound red snapper while fishing in the Gulf Stream off the coast of Charleston during our July 4th vacation week.