The clothmaker. [volume] (Clinton, South Carolina) 1952-1984, October 15, 1978, Image 8
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Clinton Mills recently honored over 535
of its active and retired employees who
have completed 25 or more years continu
ous service to the Company.
In his welcome to the group, President
Robert M. Vance said, "It's always a
pleasure for us to gather together annually
and honor you who have given 25 or more
years of your working career to our
company."
"Clinton Mills is proud of the honor,
loyalty, pride, and hard work which each
Old Timer has demonstrated over the
years."
Vice President of Manufacturing D.H.
Roberts served as Master of Ceremonies
in guiding the event through which most
attending called "the smoothest banquet
yet" as the hundreds of Old Timers and
guests were served and seated in the
Presbyterian College Dining Hall in a
minimum of time.
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Greetings at the Door--President
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Old Timers and their guests at the dining
hall entrance. Vance is shown chatting
with retired Old Timer Walt McAlister,
left, and his son Ronnie.
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Clinton Mills' President Robert M.
Vance paid tribute to those incoming Old
Timers who gained membership into the
club this year. Seated left to right were
Nellie Dean, Helen King, Daisy Moore, i
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Incoming Members
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Jr., Louise Blackwell, Maudine Rowe, 1
Cleveland Campbell, Houston Ellis, and 1
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Back row: left to right, D.H. Roberts,
President Vance, Ralph Nelson, S.S. Williams,
Glenn Gaskins, Doris Hughey,
Perry Sumeral, and A1 Lancaster.
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