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o jT THE CHRONICLE, Clinton, S. C., Jan. 29, 1970—1-C if \ ' W*' V ^ ' > V i , * * HANDIC RAFT AT DAY CAMP 1 . V r ' T f' ’ n .11 >»»• -jr 9 * ». —.—— YMCA SPONSORED SWIMMING INSTRUCTION YMCA Touches Many Lives, Many Ways MEN’S LEAGUE BASKETSALU___ The Greater Clinton YMCA touched the lives of area resi dents at least 139,301 times dur ing 1969, according to figures compiled by John Bingham, di rector of the local YMCA. That 139,301 figure is the to tal aggregate attendance at the YMCA or YMCA sponsored e- vents during 1969. It means that’s how many times local people par ticipated in the various YMCA activities. Each time a person partici pates in one of the YMCA acti vities or visits the YMCA, it’s counted m aggregate attendance. The YMCA had a membership m excess of 1,200 in 1969 and this week made final prepara tions for its 1970 membership campaign. The drive begins Feb. 9 and will continue through Feb. 20, Bingham says that in 1969, there were 176 groups and teams involved in programs, with an enrollment of 3,538. At tendance at activities ofurganiz- ed groups or teams was 77,763. Building attendance by indivi duals was over 18,000 and at- tendanced at the swimming pools was 36,756. A total of 6,780 per sons attended the varied instruc tional sessions of the YMCA. In the swimming program, 121 persons were taught to swim and 297 persons passed major swim tests and 17 persons passed jun ior or senior life saving. The YMCA peogram ranges from knitting to athletic con tests and there are activities for all age groups. SUMMER PROGRAM The Summer program features baseball leagues for boys rang ing in age from seven to 14; softball leagues for girls 13 and over; adult men’s softball league and adult women's softball lea gues. In addition to the swimming program, the YMCA operates a playground program in the summer and sponsors day camps for boys and girls. WINTER PROGRAM The winter program features club activities for boys and girls, including Indian Guides; Gray-Y; Tri-Gra-Y; Y-Guys; Junior Hi- Y; Junior Tri-Hi-Y; Senior Hi- Y; Senior Tri-Hi-Y. Adult winter program include instruction in bridge, knitting, slim-nastics and the “Run For Your Life" health program in addition to basketball leagues for all age groups. & * -v s? YOUTH LEAGUE BASEBALL The YMCA also sponsors dances for teen-agers and is cur rently organizing square dance classes. PURPOSE Underlying the varied YMCA activities is this established pur pose of the YMCA: “The Young Men’s Christian Association we regard as being, in its essential genius, a world wide fellowship of men, women and boys and girls united by a common loyalty to Jesus Christ for the purpose of developing Christian personality and build ing a Christian society." Tri-Hi-Y Presents YMCA Program In observance of the National YMCA Day, the Clinton Tri HiY, sponsored by the YMCA, will pre sent the program “One Basic Key to Life” on Sunday, Feb. 1, at 6:30 p.m. All young people are invited to attend this special program at the YMCA building. Refresh ments will be served. Pritchard Named Collins & Aikman has announced that Carl C. Pritchard has been named assistant to the president of the company’s subsidiary, C. W. Anderson Hosiery Co. The announcement was made by sub sidiary president C. W. Anderson at his headquarters in Clinton. Mr. Pritchard previously ser ved with C & A as corporate industrial engineer in charge of planning. He was project manager during the construction of Ander son Hosiery’s recently comple ted panty hose plant at Pros per ity^SX. To Hosiery Post Mr. Pritchard joined the com pany in 1953. He is a graduate of N.C. State University with a BS in textile management; in 1966 he was graduated from the Executive Program conducted at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Mrs. Pritchard is the former Mittie Venters of Greenville, N.C. They have a son and a daughter. The family will reside in Clinton, where Mr. Pritchard will be based. Clinton Mills Employees Share Company Profits Clinton Mills shared $187,- 748.84 from company profits with its eligible employee participants during 1969. The company’s con tribution from profits to the Pro fit Sharing and Retirement Plan was the highest in the history of the plan. In 1969, the companypaid$14,- 204.02 to retiring employees as supplements to their retirement benefits under the “Minimum Be nefit” provision of the plan. Clinton Mills “Minimum Be nefit” provision is one of the most generous in the textile industry. In 1970, 130 Clinton Mills em ployees will become eligible under the plan. The Clinton Mills Profit Shar ing and Retirement Plan is cur rently valued at over one half million dollars. Clinton Mills operates four textile plants in Laurens Coun ty. Bonded cottons require no linings when you sew. Vote For Experience! VOTE FOR TALMADGE SANDERS FOR MAYOR SPECIAL ELECTION TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 POLLS OPEN 8 o.m. • 7 p.m. EXPERIENCE: Current Mayor Pro Tern 8 Years Representing You On City Council V TALMADGE SANDERS NOW OFFERING 3 NEW GENEROUS EARNING SAYINGS CERTIFICATES SIX-MONTH CERTIFICATES Zjlliectiuz Mondaif, tyeivuiGAAf, 2, 1970 ONE-YEAR CERTIFICATES TWO-YEAR CERTIFICATES EARN FROM DATE OF PURCHASE $1,000.00 MINIMUM EARNINGS COMPOUNDED EARN FROM DATE OF PURCHASE $5,000.00 MINIMUM EARNINGS COMPOUNDED THE ABOVE SAVINGS PLANS ARE IN ADDITION TO OUR REGULAR PASSBOOK ACCOUNTS WHICH EARN EARN FROM DATE OF PURCHASE $10,000.00 MINIMUM EARNINGS COMPOUNDED NO WITHDRAWAL NOTICE NO MINIMUM AMOUNT EARNINGS COMPOUNDED SYS''’ SAVINGS ACCOUNTS NOW INSURED UP TO $20,000.00 CITIZENS FEDERAL Savings And Loan Association | ^V\\