Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Page? Thousands Tour Bailey Plant Clinton Mills Bailey Plant Open House was a huge success on Oct. 19, as thousands of employees, retired old-timers, customers, suppliers, their families and friends viewed the “recent advances in tex tile manufacturing technology" that have been incorporated into the Bailey Plant modernization program. The Bailey Plant renovation represents a two and a half year program involving capital expenditures of over $18,000,000 in order to make it one of the most modern and efficient textile plants in existence. Many employees took this opportunity to show family members how cotton and synth etic fibers are transformed into apparel, home furnishing and industrial fabrics. President George H. Cornelson, who pres ided over the opening ceremonies, recog nized the corporate officers, directors and the Bailey Plant Manager Gregg Link and praised each for achieving their positions in the company by providing many years of out standing leadership in their various areas of responsibility. Each of the more than 400 active and retired “old-timers" received a special rib boned name badge to identify them as spe cial guests for the occasion. Special recognition was also given to Robert Cobb, the Bailey Plant senior em ployee, with 37 years continuous service, and Louis Butler, a Clinton plant no. 2 loom technician, who has 45 years continuous employment — the longest in terms of an active employee. A special recognition was given to Charlie Gertz, the chief meteorologist for WYFF, channel 4. Charlie passed out “Charlie’s Angels” certificates to hundreds of young children attending with their parents. OPEN HOUSE CEREMONIES — Clinton Mills Inc. officers; directors; Dr. William Redd Turner; Robert Cobb, Bailey Plant’s senior em ployee; and Louis Butler were re cognized for their contributions to the company. TIME TO BEGIN — Charlie Gertz, chief meteorologist for WYFF (channel 4) checks his watch as the Bailey Plant open house ceremonies begin. On Charlie's left is Clarence Oakley, a retired old-timer, and general manager Jim Coleman. OVER 45 YEARS SERVICE — President George Cornelson recognized Louis Butler, a Plant No. 2 loom technician, for being the active employee with the longest continuous service (45 years).