Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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I A A I i, ^Jt MEETS EMPLOYEES? Cecil Ande meets former Vice President J.B. Ter r Swetenburg and Barry Hooks explain tl rH/> vy" SULZER WEAVING MACHINES? Tei and Dick Swetenburg, right, inspect Plants. A.C. Young ends 50 year textile c AuPll^t 31 1 Q&3 marloflKinrnliromnni ? IMUI f\^\j 11 iv- icuiciiicni of Vice President of Marketing Arthur C. Young. Arthur, or A C. as he is known by his asso ciates, has rightfully earned the honor of relaxation and retirement. A C.'s career in the textile industry spanned 50 years, having begun his long and successful career with the Bibb Company almost half a century ago. During his 34 years association with Clin ton Mills, he played a vital role in fabric costing, physical testing, scheduling, planning. industrial engineering, sales, etc. of Clinton goods. His interest, however, extended far beyond that of the industry as he, in years nact vAir\r 1/c%r\ in 4 4' ..umtu 111 iiuiiiciuua capacities Wlin the Blue Ridge Council of the Boy Scouts. United Way. March of Dimes. Chamber of Commerce and the Kiwanis Club He has always been active in the affairs of the First . Presbyterian Church and its many commit L tees. | During his textile careet .AC served as a I member of the Textile Advisorv Committee flk X \ rson, Geneva Draw-In Operator, left, npleton, second from right, and J.R. le draw-in operations to him. mpleton, center, and Barry Hooks, left, Sulzer Weaving Machines in Geneva successful areer lottesvilie. Va., and stayed abreast of changes taking place in the industry A C. grew up with the textile industry and roiiowea closely the ups and downs which it faced Like all leaders in an executive capacity. A C had that very capable ability for making good decisions under all types of circumstances. It ha?; hppn qj?iH that minii IfiiWo.p ?w. wx.v... ^wi\j i.iwi iiiunj icaucio freeze in the face of change, wanting to hold to the past for the sake of tradition, but not AC. Young. As machinery, production, products and marketing changed, he showed his capability of adjusting to change by accepting the good in the new without giving up the good in the old. His sound judgment, his understandingot people, and unusual self confidence gained him the respect and admiration of his asso ciates Although he has retired from the company and its Board of Directors, he will lo'->p be remembered for his numerous valuable i on tnbutions to the industry and Clinton Mills ia|' w IVf > w C - k ; **% REVIEW REPORTS? Retired Clint J.B. Templeton, center, review produ Hooks, left, and Vice President of M "I've never seen a more mode Retired vice visits Clinton J.B Templeton retired from Clinton Mills in 1968. At the time of his retirement, he was Vice President of Manufacturing. Since Templeton's retirement, the industry has stepped up its pace of converting to better fiber preparation and shuttleless weaving macnines. The former Vice President, now 80. re sides in Leesburg, Fla. On August 25. Templeton visited Clintor Mills of Geneva to see first hand the pace at which the textile industry is changing Marketing planning Manager Josh f from a Lowenstein representative as wife. Marquita, is shown, left. Page 3 4^ U' on Mills Vice President of Manufacturing ction reports with General Manager Barry anufacturing J.R. Swetenburg. irn operation."?J.B. Templeton president t Millo i mmo "It's difficult to vision such an ultrai modern and efficiently operated facility," he ) remarked. "The cleanliness, neatness, and arrangement of the plant is very impressive," he ; added. "The automation, use of computers, low ends-down in the spinning department, and the low loom stops in the weaving with resulting high percentage production and exi cellent quality catch my eye." stated the t former Vice President as he was escorted through the plants. JHt j ^milton, center, receives a print bandana part of "Made in USA" promotion. Josh's