Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Focus C Focusing on 1978, there's always an important question which should be in the minds of all employees-that question is, what can I do to make the year 1978 a more successful one? Where should each individual's efforts be concentrated? For pflrh Ctf lie nnr inh ic ^?UU, U Ui JWU IJ one of the most important I BERNICE NELSON Bernice Nelson ( 42 Cents Per W< Bernice Nelson has been working in textiles for over 41 years, and recalls her early years with quite a pleasant attitude. "i came lo work in Clinton in 1936, earning 42 cents a week. I continued to work until 1948 when I quit and went to work at Joanna." "When the Bailey Plant was built, I came here in 1969 and wouldn't think about working anywhere else," added the Roll Picker. "Bernice is one of twelve children in her family. Four others of us are working JAMES MARTIN James Martin Pride In His V Building Technician, James Martin, takes pride in keeping his assigned areas as clean as possible. A Lydia employee for the past 8 years, James finds his job rewarding as he goes about his routine of caring >n 1978... areas to devote our attention. Satisfaction, job security, and a positive attitude are the building blocks that most people can use to develop a good feeling on their job. Doing the job right the first time is one important area everyone needs to concentrate on. As we enter 1978, each one Br ll^L. j '-"jft i niu - n ai wok Dnce Earned *ek here," added Bernice. "These include Gus, No. 2 Carding; Earl, Lydia Cloth; Ralph, No. 2 Spinning, and Bob No. 1 Carding." "Over the years I've tried to do a good job as well as be at work each day," stated Nelson as she carefully picked away at her rollers. "Away from work, I keep hllQV Ifppnino knucn fr\ It~ wvwj iiuuOV 1UI 1UU1 batchelor brothers," commented Bernice, "and that in itself is a good job. When I do get caught up, I like to knit, crochet, and embroidery." * s w r Takes York for employee canteens. Like many of his fellow employees, he was associated with numerous mobile home manufacturers before joining Lydia in the late 1960's. must remember that it takes every member of the Clinton Mills employee team doing his or her job right the first time to keep our Company competitive and growing. The First Time?when every job in the production process is done right the first time, the inspection of our fahrirc nrnvoc tho nnH ?V - .v. uct to be of superior quality. Doing The Job Right 1st Time Elizabeth Murray, a Bailey Plant Inspector, has been with Clinton Mills as an inspector for 11 years. Prior to joining the company, she was an inspector in a I^aurens plant for 23 years. Elizabeth, like her fellow employees, knows the value of doing the job right the first time. Annie Smith Jo Annie Smith was twenty years old when she got her first textile job at Clinton 1 Mills. Her stepfather, the ' late Ix>u Wash Williams, was working at Clinton at the time and he insisted that his step daughter come to work j also. "I'm really glad he did," I says Annie, "because I just couldn't ask for a better place to work." "They've trained me to spin, operate quillers, and change travelers. Whenever my supervisor needs me on J another job, I'm always glad to help out since I can do different jobs." j Annie, who lives with her parents on Route 1, Kinards, takes a keen interest in her job-always trying to keep a steady pace and follow her supervisor's instructions." ] ' This is as good a job as | you'll find anywhere," added Annie. "I just do what I'm suppose to do, and I don't have any problems." Jimmy Jacks Can For Jimmy Jacks, being t able to run almost every job 1 in the carding department is quite an accomplishment. "Six years ago I came to Clinton Mills and I didn't know anything about textiles." "I had just completed the adult education program and wanted to find myself a job that offered good pay and that was near my home. i That's why I came to Clinton Mills." Jimmy, now a Bailey Card Technician, was employed as a spinning service operator, and later learned to operate drawing, combers, cards, and pickers. "Being interested in mechanical jobs helped me," says Jimmy, "when away from work, I really enjoy doing various repair jobs, especially on mv car." A resident of Oakdale ft ELIZABETH MURRAY tined CM At 20 ANNIE SMITH Run Many Differei \cres, Jimmy is quite a lunter, fisherman, and supJ ? T &rVf w L it Jobs porter of Clinton High School Athletics. IS JIMMY JACKS