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Page 16 Scholar: Clinton Mills and other area textile industries and Piedmont Technical College participated in activities for observance of "Textile Week," on Oct. 24, where Joseph L. Jennings, president of the South Carolina Textile Manufacturers Association, spoke at the college's second annual Textile Scholar^hin AuvarHc I imrhonn President and chief operating officer of Mt. Vernon Milis, Jennings emphasized the importance of the texjile industry to the state and nation in his remarks. "Few people realize," he noted, "that textiles and textile-related industries employ more than one-half the manufacturing people in South Carolina. A total of 114,000 are employed in textile manufacturing in the state," he said. (Clinton Mills, Inc. employs approximately 3,000 in its various operations.) Jennings commented that the textile industry is the oldest industry in the country, and is some ways the newest. The industry is making fabrics that represent the most advanced technology ? everything from fabric which weighs one ounce per square yard to a glass-laminated fabric with electronic circuits printed on it. The textile industry has locations in all 50 states, he said, and it's the biggest in the uuuiki; in iciiiio ui giuas I lauundi pruuui^l. "The textile industry added $40 billion to the national economy last year," Jennings "Made in U (Continued from page 1) to truly reflect the quality and style of the garments. Belk of Clinton supplied the mannequins for the display, Mrs. John Dickens of Carolina Interiors, Simpsonville, supplied the lighting and accessories, and Fuller Contract Carpet, Clinton, the floor covering," sair communications Director Mack Parsons. . "We?are pleased to have had these individuals support as well as other retail merchants' willingness and cooperation to supply needed items for our promotion." Textile research makes its clear that consumers prefer to purchase American-made merchandise, but most U.S.-made item*, are sis yN L ship Recipiei explained. "That's bigger than the automotive industry, which added a total of $30 billion." To the scholarship recipients, Jennings offered a challenge. "Your choice of a textile career is a 'good bet.' Textiles fulfill at least two of the three basic needs ? food, shelter and clothing. The fact that you are here is evidence to your ambition. You're not iucky if you succeed; you're successful because you contribute to your own destiny. In order to get. you have to give." Claude Crocker, Vice President for Industrial and Public Relations for Clinton Mills, introduced this year's nominee for the SCTMA "Textile Student of the Year" award. Steve Wright. Wright is a 1983 graduate of the Textile Management program and an employee of Clinton Mills. Bob Templeton, head of Textile Management, Industrial Managemet and Industrial Engineering Technology programs at TEC. recognized recipients of scholarships for the 1983-84 academic year. Clinton Mills employees receiving scholarships are Nancy Robinson and Andrew McGee. Clinton Mills joins other area textile companies in providing the textile scholarships. Personnel Director Calvin Cooper serves on the Piedmont Technical College Management Advisory Committee. .S.A.". . . not adequat.!/ indentified. "All apparel items displayed," said Parsons, "had the 'Crafted With Pride in USA' hang tags on them. This was done to acquaint the general public with the labeis and hang tags that will soon be appearing on apparel 'Made in the USA.'" The new labeling program promoting Made In USA will bring a patriotic approach to the industry's battle to maintain its postion in the world market. Currently, foreignmade products coming to the United States must have labels Droclaiminp thpir national origins. Domestic goods do not. The red, white and blue labels will readily identify American-made goods. I'fty tf '/sssr^ % $ I c J. O-' its Are Re< I m , mmmmmrn mm v^lIiK >1 iiai. LMB3M jiwiyrtwy,>| v .; Hf . > ggggv HII H U^K ) Two Clinton Mills employees were? ored recently at Piedmont Technical Jennings, second from left, South Ca President and keynote speaker at the ship recipients Nancy Robinson, cent< both Clinton Mills employees. McGee and Robinson is a 2nd shift Plant N< With them are Clinton Mills Personi Plant Manager Joe Nelson, far right Industrial and Public Relations. Textile Week Is Observed Textile Week was observed Oct. 24 through Oct. 29, with a variety of events scheduled to focus attention on the import ance of the industry to local, state and national economies. Clinton employees participated in local observances and the statewide promotion of the week. The annual Wooden Nickel discounts to textile employees by-sponsoring merchants were replaced this year by the American Textile Buck. The Buck was a card-size plasticized version of a dollar bill with the inscription, "This buck symbolized the payroll dollars earned by local employees of the American textile industry." It was distributed in the Clinton plants and offices and entitled holders to store discounts at participating businesses. Two big athletic events were featured again during the week: the third annual Textile Bowl football game between Clemson and North Carolina State was played in Clemson and the annual 10,000 Textile Roadrace was staged in Clinton. The race for runners in different age categories was scheduled Oct. 15 and was sponsored by the South Carolina Department of Physical Fitness, Clinton Family YMCA and Pepsi-Cola It included a mile "fun run," 5,000 meter and 10,000 meter runs for marathoners. Individuals and textile firm teamscompeted for different awards. The Oct. 22 football game featured a pre sentation again of two $ 1,000 scholarships in the name of the-most valuable player on each squad durine the game The PLnnth Carolina Textile Manufacturers Association made the award to the Clemson textile school and North Carolina Textile Manufacturers Association will give the N.C State textile school scholarship. cognized I- In i Mm >. -frl m WmM . L, imong textile scholarship recipients honCollege's annual awards luncheon. Joe irolina Textile Manufacturers Association kickoff luncheon, congratulates scholar... * -j a ^ i? ??? ;r, duu nnurew nncuee, second Trom right, is a second shift Lydia Drawing operator 3. 2 spinning doffer. lei Director Calvin Cooper, left, and Lydia , and Claude Crocker, Vice President of ?r^r 3 ?/> ^ * 1 z ac | M i o o < Payne Selected Bailey Scholar Christopher Todd Payne has been selected to be a member of the Newberry College Madrigalians, a popular singing ensemble. He is a junior who plays the drums and has been with the group since September of 1980. The group has 12 vocalists, a pianist, a percussionist, and a bass player. Phi I id Jenkins, assistant professor of music, serves as the director of the choral group. The Madrigalians will take their annual fall tour in November; they will be singing in high schools and Lutheran churches in the upstate and Atlanta areas. Payne is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Payne, Route 1, Clinton. John is a Plant No 1 Assistant Carding Superintendent.