Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Imployee Recognition Service anniversaries 5 Years Douglas Pitts No. 1 Freddie B. Cunningham No. 2 Joseph G. Helligas Lydia Allen E. Gregory Lydia Richard L. Howard Lydia Kenyon Roberson Lydia Glennis P. Watson Geneva Bobby T. Tillery Geneva Sophie J. Stacy Geneva Kenneth B. Tyrues Geneva 10 Years Jerry J. Simmons No. 1 Denise M. Thompson No. 2 Emma J. Blakely No. 2 Calvin N. Floyd Lydia Johnnie L. Brown No. 2 Steve Coleman No. 2 Carlton B. Gregory No. 2 James W. Lindsay No. 2 Ralph Watson Lydia Steve Tucker Lydia Edward A. Jordon Geneva Sara M. Mahon Geneva Eugene A. Taylor Geneva Lucille S. King Geneva Ken Dies Bailey 15 Years Lois A. Setzer Office Ann Lancaster EFA 20 Years Roosevelt Kinard No. 2 Shirley A. Winphrie No. 1 James E. Price No. 2 Leila M. Anderson No. 2 25 Years Bobby Quarles Lydia 30 Years Fred B. Smith Lydia Otis C. Young Lydia Stonebridge assumes EFA position Bruce Stonebridge has joined EFA as Director of Market Development. Bruce is located in New York and has direct responsibility for all wide elastic product development. He is also charg ed with increasing the Company’s penetration into new markets. Bruce was previously associated with Milliken & Co., where he was Development Manager for elastic warp knits for utilization in the intimate ap parel, swimwear, bodywear, and ac- tivewear markets. Prior to that, he was employed by J.P. Stevens & Co. from 1972 to 1983 in research and develop ment for elastomeric knit fabrics. Bruce Stonebridge Congress proposes salute to textile industry bicentennial Members of Congress have launch ed a year-long celebration of the bicentennial of the U.S. textile indus try by introducing a resolution that pays tribute to this country’s first industry. Introduced in March, the resolution would designate Oct. 13-20. 1990, as “American Textile Industry Bicenten nial Week.” It authorizes President Bush to issue a proclamation urging citizens to celebrate the observance with ceremonies and activities. “The textile industry has played a major role in the development of the American economy, social system and political history over the past 200 years,” the resolution says. The legislation kicks off a year of activities and programs that will pay tribute to the U.S. textile industry. In 1790, Samuel Slater, an immi grant mechanic, began producing cot ton yarn via water-powered machi nery in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. His sucess led to the establishment of the textile factory system in the United States and, subsequently, to the U.S. industrial revolution. Today more than 700,000 people are employed in textile plants in 30 states. The industry is now highly moderniz ed and the most productive and effi cient of its kind in the world. Employees reach important milestones in work career Russell Bigham Billy McGee Several employees reached signifi cant milestones in the work careers with the company during recent months. Billy McGee, Plant No. 2 Spinning, earned his 40 year service award. Billy joined the ranks of many other long service employees who have remained loyal and dedicated to the Company for almost all of their entire work careers. The Clothmaker also pays tribute to James Estes, who retired earlier this year from Lydia Spinning. Estes had been associated with the Com pany since 1951. Russell Bigham, Plant No. 2 Spin ning, ended a career that has spand- ed more than 43 years. Frank Kingsborough, Plant No. 1 Weaving, ended a 17 year career when he retired on March 30. Dorothy Lanford, Plant No. 2 Weav ing, earned memberships into the ranks of those enjoying rest and relaxation during retirement. Dot Dorothy Lanford Frank Kingsborough had been with the company over 39 years. The Company recognizes the many contributions each of these loyal employees have made during then- career with Clinton Mills. page 4 • Cloth Maker