The clothmaker. [volume] (Clinton, South Carolina) 1952-1984, November 15, 1982, Page Page 5, Image 5
In Geneva
Avis Mitchel
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Proper Work /
Proper work attire can add to both your
comion ana sarety. tacn year, hundreds
of industrial accidents happen because
employees fail to wear working apparel
which affords adequate protection from
various work related exposures.
On March 29, 1982, Clinton Mills
adopted a series of Safe Working Attire
general safety rules.
The implementation of these rules
came about following a lengthy study of
those things which were causing accidents
within the plants as well as the
industry. Since these rules were adopted,
Clinton has not had a serious accident
attributable to improper work attire.
As the seasons of the year change, we
are again afforded an opportunity to review
our Safe Working Attire safety rules.
When selecting working apparel, keep in
mina your on-tne-jOD sarety.
It is important that everyone understand
and comply with the established
safety rules.
Strap sandals, flip-flops, thongs,
bedroom and open toe shoes which provide
little or no protection to the feet and
Textiles And Api
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Textile and apparel imports continued a
steady rise during the first nine months of
this year despite a 15 percent decline in
domestic production, the American Textile
Manufacturers Institute reported on Nov. 1
Imports, measured in square yards, rose
by five percent above the first nine months of
last year while the trade deficit was $5.5
billion, an increase of 36 percent. If the
present trend continues, the trade deficit
will reach a record level in excess of $7
billion.
ATMI President William A Klonman
Burlington Industries, said the level of imports
continues to be "a matter of serious
concern, particularly in view of the declining
market and the high level of unemployment
in this country.
"Through the first nine months, imports
were in excess of 4.5 billion square yards In
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toes are not to be worn. It is important
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and toes from various exposures in the
plants.
Loose fitting clothing, especially
sleeves, and jewelry such as dangling
necklaces may not be worn. Loose fitting
shirts and blouses must be tucked in.
Serious injuries could occur if loose clothing
or jewelry got caught in moving
machinery.
Shorts and upper body garments
which do not adequately cover the body
from shoulders to knees are not permitted
to be worn.
onuuiuer lengin ana longer nair,
must be pulled back from the face and
secured by a clasp, or barrette to avoid
possible entanglement in moving
machinery. A hair net is an excellent way
of preventing long hair from becoming
entangled in moving machinery. Over the
past few months, there have been numerous
reports of serious bodily injuries
where long hair became caught in moving
machinery.
)arel
} To Grow
September alone, apparel imports were 1
percent higher than September 1981 ar
imports of yarn surged by 63 percent.
"Thiscontinued growth, is making it difl
cult for the Administration to achieve i
commitment of linking import growth I
growth of the domestic market."
Figures made available to ATMI by tt
U S Department of Commerce showed th
textile and apparel imports in the first mr
months of this year were 4,526.000,OC
square yards compared wit
4,306,000.000 in the same period i
1981. The trade imbalance (
$5,535,700,000 compares wit
$4,077,600,000 in the first nine months
last year.
Both textiles and apparel showed a trac
deficit as exports were off significantly.
For Christmas
Avis Mitchell, who is employed in the Clin*
ton Mills of Geneva Data Processing Department,
enjoys making handcrafted items for
I her children at Christmas.
This year, like many employee parents,
Avis has spent many hours creating dolls for
iher 10-year and 13-year-old girls.
Using a special gray fabric. Avis has carefully
shaped the dolls for her children. Special
emphasis has been placed on facial exIpressions
to make them depict "happiness
and good health."
Designing and creating the dolls required
a minimum of eight to 10 hours time, and
then much attention had to be devoted to
I sewing clothes that would fit the completed
dolls.
Although the dolls are virtually perfect in
their design. Avis doesn't plan to mass produce
them. "I'd consider making one or two
for a special occasion, but they are just too
time consuming for production." she added.
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Jessica Ann Thomas will celebrate her
first birthday on Oct. 28. 1982. She is the
daughter of Johnny and Letha Thomas.
Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs.
Andy Johnson, Newberry. Paternal grandparents
are the late Junior C. Thomas (Lydia
Plant) and Catherine Thomas (Lydia
Weaving).
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Joe Nelson, as he presented Ethel McCI
le award. Joe Littlefield. Weaving Superin
Ethel for her dedication to her job.
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Mrs. Florence M. Alcorn
25 Years With
Sales Organization
Mrs. Florence M. Alcorn completed 25
continuous years with Clinton Mills Sales
Corp. on Aug. 19. 1982.
She joined the Clinton sales organization
in 1957 as a secretary for then President.
Norman Meyers.
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Clinton Mills Sales Corp. which is located at
111 West 40th Street, New York, New York.
Clinton United Way
Drive Successful
As the Clothmaker went to press. Clinton
employees had contributed $13,966 to the
Greater Clinton United Way campaign.
i ma (.umpcires very ravoraDiy wim ine
$13,351 contributed last year. Clinton's
4.6 percent increase over last year will mean
a great deal in the program's goal of achieving
the $92,290 ear marked for the many
agencies comprising the United Way.
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?re the remarks of Lydia Plant Manager,
endon her 40 years continuous service
tendent, expressed his appreciation to