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....page six What All the little things we do each day?whether consciously or unconsciously?add up to safe work ing habits. Think for a minute what you do each day to guard against accidents or injuries. Certainly you can think of a few items which you can do to be a little safer. The Clothmaker asked several employees what they did to insure their own safety. Recent Service Anniversaries 5 Years John A. Smith No. 2 Linda Williamson No. 1 Carl P. Williamson No. 1 Lois G. Heaton No. 2 Marian Coleman No. 2 Delois J. Rush ton No. 2 Patti A. Gilliam No. 2 Brenda C. Gilliland No. 2 Coley Lindsey, Jr. Lydia Eddie L. Lindsey Lydia Lula M. Suber Lydia Ara L. Watson Lydia Allie Holbert Bailey James B. Parkman Bailey (2-5)79) 10 Years Mary W. Ray Office Mack Parsons Office Joyce McWaters No. 2 Charles V. Lever No. 2 Moses J. Dillard Lydia Emily Boyter Bailey Bertha M. Dillard Bailey 20 Years Barbara R. Young Office 25 Years Delia S. Edmonds No. J James B. Vanderford Lydie FrpHI. rnnninoham I .vrii; 30 Years E.A. Lawson No.: 35 Years Perry C. Parrish Lydi; J.A. Black, Jr. Lydi Do You Do I ?& ' \ "I'm an elevator operator and it's important that I push instead of pull boxes. When the elevator stops, I attempt to always have it floor level so as to permit easy exit on the elevator." Tommy Powers, No. 2 Elevator Operator ' i Ml * PUB (*T -v?^jj* "When it comes to lifting, I get help The company has provided each of u safety glasses, etc. In addition, I'm moving machinery. To me, it's jusl precautions." - . V- >!< ' '' ^ 1 1 Employees of the Clinton Mills offic stenographers, shipping and billing cler and purchasing staff recently toured Pla No. 2 in order to become more famili with the many operations Clinton ei ployees perform each day in produci superior quality fabrics, a Special emphasis was also placed on t a processes, the names of particular pa most frequently purchased, and how ei process relates to the end product. For Safety's im^m V "You can get cut easy with a bale tie. 11 proof gloves. Ties can cut a by-stander w that no one stand close when a bale is be in - on anything that is beyond the safe limits, is with ample safety equipment?lockouts, always extra cautious about working on t important to obey all safety rules and Larry Lawson, No. 1 Weaving Mrs. Brocl' ' As Explore r v Mrs. Frances Brock, Bailey Plan - Spooler Operator, finds herself busy a I least one or two nights a week serving a an advisor to Explorer Scout Troop Post 7 at Joanna. "It's a great satisfaction volunteering t work with others," says Brock. "About 2V I years ago Scoutmaster L. A. Marsha asked me to serve as an advisor, and I'i glad I accepted." "My main concern is working with tl e, children," says Brock. "I've carried thei ks to Carowinds, camping on a number nt occasions, attended some Clems( ar football games, visited Charleston, and m- April, we're going to the Darlington race ng The only compensation she receiv comes in the form of gratitude from t he young scouts and their parents. She wea rts a distinctive green scout advis ich uniform?an immediate means of id< tification for the fine work she does. Sake? ^ ^jt ry to always wear safety glasses and cut rhen they spring loose. That's why I ask g opened." Wilson Thompson, Jr., Clinton Warehouse Employee ^ ti vW? ii ! 4 "I wear safety shoes a good bit of time to protect my feet from injury since I work around the slasher. 1 also have to use a knife to cut off laps. That's why I keep it sharp, but always in the proper place when not in use. Some months ago I had an injury, so I've learned that a little extra caution will help prevent a serious injury." Ezekiel Johnson, Lydia Assistant Slasher Operator c Is Busy ir Advisor * W h M m B MA * ^ B b^Hr; /fflHlA^B in '!f^BB B^B I BBBBBBKl.3MHBBB or ;n- Mrs. Frances Brock