The clothmaker. [volume] (Clinton, South Carolina) 1952-1984, November 15, 1980, Page Page 10, Image 10

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Page 10 Old Timers R 25th Anniver Clinton Mills 25th Annual Old Timer's Gathering was held October 5 in the Presbyterian College Dining Hall. J.R. "Dick" Swetenburg, Vice President of Manufacturing, served as master of ceremonies for the dinner, recognizing over 400 active and retii ed employees who have completed a quarter century or more continuous service to the company. Clinton President George H. Comel4 son recognized the incoming 25,40, and 50 year members as he expressed his appreciation for their loyal and dedicated support over the years. Entertainment for the occasion was provided by Kelly Patterson who pre * *3 1T V " '1 s Kellv Patterson entertains irroun with a host of songs. HLji /X V Everyone enjoyi VP * * Group enjoys r ecognized At sary Banquet senteu a variety ot religious and country-Western songs for the group's enjoyment. At the close of the banquet, Presbyterian College Food Service Director Vernon Powell served a special anniversary cake to those club members wishing to have a slice. The cake, which was a replica of Clinton's corporate flag, was on display as the 400 plus Old Timers and their guests arrived. Dr. William Redd Turner, Pastor Emeritus of the Clinton First Presbyterian Church, was also recognized for his many years participation in the Old Timer's activities. Dr. Turner has given the invocation and benediction at many of the banquets in prior years. President George Cornelson greets Old Timers as they arrive. r'. . ed the delicious food. ? f ffr- r1_* ! mJ emarks by President. 11 gyj| r ^8 B A Incoming old timers were seated 1< man Owens, Louise Brown, and Dor Silas Campbell, Claude Crocker, J( Jerry Heaton, Ray Gossett, Bailey D H. Cornelson, and Harry Lanford. A1 ford Samples, Carroll Baker, Claren< Arthur Byrd, Pearl Wyatt, Paul War Wyatt and Thomas Motes. ? 4mmbh Recognized for completion of 40 ai Marshall Samples, Marcell Barker, 50 years: and Sarah Powers, Absen I sr ^ 1 ^ A aw. , Many husband/wife Old Timers fa their guests. ' '*fl^ m:" xa wm a eft to right: Talmadge Sanders, Truothy Garrett. Back row left to right: >sh Savage, Dr. Wm. Redd Turner, ixon, John Cooper, President George bsent were Furman Humphries, Wil;e EUedge, George Clark, Ruth Lark, d, B.P. Lark, William Snow, Thomas HI 1. jfll -y l/vaSI^ AflE^Ui W >?^^?-'U?3 f, Hh^ /J HA fW r_j| rid 50 years service were left to right: President Cornelson, Dan Dunaway, t was Inez Miller. p. + 'A rought children and grandchildren as