Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Page 8 Facts You Shoi About The Texti South Carolina's textile industry currently employs 137.281 workers, 37% of all manufacturing workers in the state. The 1980 payroll totalled $ 1 5 billion for textile emolovees. In reiated industries, the apparel industry employs 42.617 people and the chemical producers employ 26.329 people. Minority employment accounts for 34 per cent of the textile work force in South Carolina. The South Carolina textile industry produces some 25 percent of all fabric made in C(S1\ Energy Conservi Nothing has gone up more than gasoline. The less gas you use. the more money you'll save. These suggestions can help: Drive slower. Usually 35 to 45 miles per iiuui is me mubi eincieni range, un tne nigh way don't exceed 55. Drive smoothly. Accelerate smoothly, moderately. Maintain speed with steady pressure on the accelerator. Avoid stop-and go. Don't idle. You shouldn't idle longer than 30 seconds. Warm up the engine by driving at a moderate speed for the first few mi nutes. Keep windows closed. Open windows in crease wind resistance at highway speeds Use flow-through ventilation. Use moderate heating or cooling settings. Pi 11 J onare ine riae. Join a carpool When you shop, take a neighbor. Labor Day Recc Individuals' Free Instead of associating the word "labor" with toil, fatigue, exertion or strenuous efforts, how about associating "laboi" and Labor Day. which is only a few days away, with the freedom that we eniov in this coun try to select our own fields or professions? Think, too. of the benefitsand opportunities which you get from your particular )ob. whatever it may be. here at Clinton Mills. Take a moment to consider the following suggestions which may help to make your |ob a little more satisfying and improve the way you do it. Look for new ways to do your |ob Add some creativity. Make some innovations. ild Know ile Industry the nation, including 42 percent of all the cotton cloth. Forty percent of all dyeing and printing done in the United States is also done by South Carolina. More than 1 5 million bales of cotton are consumed by the South Carolina textile in dustry. The value of the textile products shipped m iwu luianea 3>o.a Diilion. Textiles are second only to steel in importance to national defense during a military crisis. The industry manufactures over 22.000 items for the armed services. ation Important Plan your trips. Accomplish several things on one outing groceries, bank, cleaners. Use the telephone or mail to eliminate trips. Vacation close to home. An attraction close by may be as much fun as a faraway place. Don't overfill. Filling the gas tank to the top can cause spillage. Lighten your trunk. One hundred extra pounds in the trunk can reduce mileage four-tenths of a mile per gallon. Maintain your car. Keep tire pressure at highest recommended levels; use radial tires; keep wheels aligned and brakes ad lusted; change oil and filters at recommended intervals; keep the engine tuned Consider walking. Walking or riding a bike uses no gasoline at all. Select carefully. Look for the most energy efficient car in the size and style you want. Choose only accessories you need ignizes (dom & Efforts Improve your efficiency. If you do. you'll find that even the most routine |ob will be more enjoyable. Enjoy the people you work with. See your co workers as people, not just as bodies who work next to you. Take advantage of the chances that are offered to enjoy all parts of your job. Set high goals, and work toward them. Self satisfaction can be very enjoyable. The average adult spends about 36% of his or her waking hours each week working. So you see the tremendous potential that your job has to make you happy Make an effort to appreciate and enjoy your work. Happy Labor Day -every day! ** | f i Sen . | Annive 5 YEARS JoeWilkie Geneva Vickie McMurtury No. 1 Margie Strickland No. 2 Billy R. Simpson No. 2 BobKinard No. 2 RachelS. Mims Lydia Pearline McJunkin Lydia Glenda M. Toland Lydia 10 YEARS nanybuiiivan Engineering Horace E. Howell ...No. 1 Oril D. Swayngham No. 2 TonyC. Williams No. 2 SaraT. Heat on No. 2 Margaret H. Boyd No. 2 Company Purchases Clinton Mills has purchased two Jones Pulmonaire 10 spirometers equipped with Datamite III microprocessors. The new systems are being used in the company's pre-employment physical program. The medical testing devices are used in detection and monitoring of normal and dDnormai Torcea expiratory air volumes and forced vital capacities. Plans Underway For Annual Textile Week Plans are well underway for the annual Textile Week celebration to be held Oct. 19 25. A new event, the "Textile Bowl." has been added this year. This title has been given to the Clemson North Carolina State football game which will be played Oct 24. Since Textile Week is a joint venture of South and North Carolina textile manufacturers, and since both Clemson and N.C. State are tex tile-oriented universities, it is hoped the Textile Bowl will become an annual event I wL Eric and Joshua Clayton celebrated their second birthdays July 5. They are the sons of Eric and Sylvia Clayton. Eric is a Plant No. 1 employee and Sylvia is a secretary in Tech meal Services. dee.~W rsaries iiimiM^imiiTi?ann? J v 15 YEARS Luther Franklin No. 1 Thomas Young No. 2 Carrie F. Gallman No. 2 David J. Martin No. 2 Jimmy South Lydia 25 YEARS Alexander R eerier . . ??W?IIVU3C 30 YEARS Lucille Dunaway ......TrainingCtr. Paul Arnold ..Lydia 35 YEARS InezBlackwell No. 2 45 YEARS Rex Harris Lydia New Equipment Since beginning its pulmonary function testing program in 1976. the company has performed thousands of pre-employment, annual, and six months follow-up "breathing tests." The new spirometer and related eauin ment will add a new dimension to the precision, speed and validity of the pulmonary function tests in the clinics where they are used. Hooks Chairs Alabama Textile Week Clinton Mills of Geneva General Manager Barry Hooks is serving as Chairman of the Alabama Textile Manufacturer's Association's Textile Week Committee. In this capacity. Hooks will be working with representatives from the various textile plants in promoting textiles in Alabama. Tpxtllp WpoL hac Koon . I ^ * - - ?-uj i/wcii ouncuuicu lur 18-25 in Alabama. South Carolina and North Carolina. W g <j S 2|?1? 32211 ?2 is