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Hi Walter A. Sigman, Jr., (right) has Clinton Lions Club. Presenting the a f m3fe< Mr. and Mr I Dunaways Obsen K Mr. and Mrs. Dan Dunaway were honored I with a 50th anniversary drop-in recently at I the Clinton Community Building. The drop-in was hosted by their children V Richard Dunaway of Augusta. Ga., Linda i Lu"*> * r' ' m&BL ; Deen named Uitizen of the Year by the ward is Club President Vaughn Renwick. r: ?*;V 1/. : V % ; * hi / N s. Dan Dunawav /e 50th Anniversary Gilstrap of Greenville, Roger Dunaway of Chesnee, Delores Jones of Simpsonville and Janice Woods of Laurens. Dan is a 50-year plus retired employee of Clinton Plant No. 2. Emma is a retired Plant No. 1 Old Timer. Slgman Honored Clinton Contrc Lion Club's M< Clinton Mills Controller Walter A. Sigman has been named Citizen of the Year by the Clinton Lions Club. Members of Sigman's family were present to hear him honored by the Rev. Marion W. Clark, pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church; Thad Williams, vice president of Clinton Mills; Jim Von Hollen, president of M.S. Bailey and Son, Bankers; and Lion Rembert Truluck. Rev. Clark noted Sigman's previous role as church treasurer for many years, service as lay chairman of the church, dedication to church council and contributions as a teacher in various capacities at the church. Williams called Sigman, "An accountant of exceptional ability." He also praised Sig LAmer MK Vj "Made in US; to be L( "Made in USA" is a program being launched as part of a nationwide communications effort. It is a positive program designed to make consumers and retailers more aware of the American industry, take pride in American craftsmanship and to encourage the buying and promotion of American textile and apparel products. In communicating the program, reasons will be given why consumers should be interested in American goods. Emphasis will be placed on the advanInformation You Shouli Imports of textiles and apparel during the first tour months of 1983 were 2234 8 million square yard equivalents, up 22 per cent from a year earlier. Cumulative imports for 1983 broke the record high of 2167 million square yard equivalents set in 1982. Thousands of Americans are faced with lay-offs and reduced work weeks as a result of imported goods. Annualized, imports of textiles and apparel for 1983 are projected to reach 6.7 Page 9 HIer Named in Of The Year man's ability to deal effectively with employees as well as his abilities as an executive within the company. Von Hollen outlined Sigman's contribu uons 10 ine unuea way, cnamDer ot commerce and other civic organizations. Sigman's service to the United Way includes being treasurer, commercial chairman and head of the budget committee, previously. In addition, Sigman has been active in medical care delivery in Laurens County through his faithful service as a member of the board of the Laurens County Health Care System. Truluck noted Sigman's role in the Lions Club, especially as chairman of the annual broom sale program and also as editor of the club newsletter, The Tailtwister. IUAN 4 TILES/ Promotion lunched tagesof American design, quality, workmanship and the many contributions the industry makes to the consumer and the economy in general. The promotion is scheduled for implementation in early summer. A national slogan and logo are being developed which will be incorporated into labels, hang-tags, product advertising, packaging, etc. to help identify American goods. This is to provide the consumer a clear and visible choice at the retail counter. d Know About Imports billion square yard equivalents, a <ecord and about 1 billion SYE over 1982 levels. * * * Trade Deficit Sets Record The U.S. textile/apparel trade deficit for the first four months of 1983 was a record high $2.6 billion, increasing 37% over last year's deficit for the same period. Imports grew 15% to $3.7 billion, while exports dropped to $1.1 billion, a 16% decline.