A Message From
W. C. Battle
(Continued from Page One)
help us meet the challenging economic problems.
In addition, in December we reduced the quarterly
dividend to our shareholders by 29%.
In spite of present conditions, there have been
a lot of things on the bright side this year.
You, the workers of Fieldcrest, have done a
magnificent job. Seconds produced were drastically
reduced this year over last. The styling of our new
American Treasures Collection, developed in co
operation with the Smithsonian Institution, has un
doubtedly resulted in the finest products seen in
department stores in many a day.
For the thirteenth consecutive year we were able
to give a general wage increase and an improvement
in fringe benefits.
The educational program of the Fieldcrest Founda
tion continued to succeed, adding 55 sons and
daughters of Fieldcrest employees to our list of
those presently enjoying the benefits of higher edu
cation through Fieldcrest grants, bringing the total
to 144.
In conclusion, be assured that the economic steps
we have taken were taken with great concern for
your well-being and in an effort to make your com
pany stronger and more responsible in the future.
I am confident that even though this year may not
be a year of plenty the employees of Fieldcrest will
find a great deal to be thankful for. I wish all of you
a very, very Merry Christmas, and I pledge to you
that I will do all in my power to achieve for all of
us a very happy New Year.
Otha Shelton, left, and Gary Hundley, both of the Fieldale
lowel Mill, were recently saved from serious foot injury
by wearing safety shoes.
Saved From Foot Injuries
Two 1 ieldale employees were
recently saved from serious foot
injuries by the fact that they
were wearing safety shoes
Gary Hundley, a loom fixer in
the Weave Room at the Fieldale
Towel Mill was removing a part
from a loom when the part
slipped from his grasp and
dropped on his foot. Since he was
wearing safety shoes at the time
of the accident, his foot was not
injured.
01 ha Shelton was working on
his automobile at home when the
car rolled on his foot. He was
unable to move his foot from
beneath the car wheel and was
forced to dig under his foot with
a pocket knife in order to
extricate it. He suffered only a
small fracture and a bruised
instep, but could have suffered a
completely crushed foot had he
not been wearing safety shoes.
Both men have been
nominated for membership in
the Golden Shoe Club, a national
organization made up of persons
who have been saved from foot
injuries by wearing safety shoes.
At blood donor drawing at Bedspread Mill, Gladys Gant of the Weave Room handi
to D. T, Arnold, plant manager. Looking on, from left, are Patricia Dunn, Insp
Phyllis Whitt, Carding and Spinning; and Bobby Harris, Yarn Preparation.
81 Employees At Bedspread ii
Offer To Donate At Bloodmok
When the Red Cross
Bloodmobile visited Eden
Friday, November 22, of the 309
persons volunteering to give
blood 237, or 77 percent, were
employees of Fieldcrest Mills,
Inc. Outstanding among those
were the 81 employees of the
Bedspread Greige Mill who
offered to donate blood.
In recognition of the excellent
response of the Bedspread
employees, the mill conducted a
drawing among those who
volunteered to give blood. The
winner was Lewis T. Drane, a
management trainee, who
received an Imperial Rose
bedspread.
In a message to employees, D.
T. Arnold, plant manager,
expressed appreciation to all
who volunteered to give blood.
“This is another example of
the outstanding spirit and
generosity shown by Bedspread
employees when calW
help others. I am esi
proud of the large tumil
the Bedspread Greige
Mrs. Rosemary t
executive secretary of 111
Red Cross chapter, said!
pints of blood donated Ni|
22 “puts our collecti((
usage about in balanctj
calendar year.” Thenesj
mobile visit is schei
January 21, 1975.
Buy .Sell .Swap
FOR SALE; A six-pronged
diamond ring in Tiffany
setting. One-half carat, new.
Will sell at less than cost. Call
635-8021.
GUITAR lessons for beginners
Call 623-2495.
FOR SALE; Counter-top electric
range, avocado color, ex
cellent condition. A bargain
for someone. Call Fieldcrest
extension 7764 from 8 a.m. to 5
p.m.
FOR SALE: Firewood already
cut and split. Call 635-1614 and
leave telephone number and
message.
FOR SALE: Men’s 27” 10-speed
AMF Pursuit bicycle. $75. Also
Paragon ceramic kiln, $ioo.
Call Jerry Jones, Fieldcrest
Extension 9927.
Top Fieldale Bowlers
FOR SALE: AM-FM stereo
radio with reel-to-reel tape
recorder and record player. In
nice cabinet. May be seen at
536 Washburn Avenue. Call
623-6704.
Bobby Joe Joyce, left, and David Joyce rec
trophies as members of the championship
Friday Night Bowling League at the Fieldal
Not present for the picture was Wimp Hollar
a member of the championship team, who won
high game and high set. Bobby Joyce is in th
partment, David Joyce, Slashing Departmer
Hollandsworth, Plant Services.
FOR SALE: Chevrolet wheels
14”. Two for $10. ET Uni-lug
Mag, two for $40. Chevrolet
chrome reverse, 15”, two for
$25. Also a Sears 17
NCF Completes United Fundi
chain
saw, $80. Call
extension 53256.
WOOD FOR SALE: Fireplace or
stove wood. We haul or you
can haul. Call 635-1949 after 5
p.m.
The employees of North Caro-
Finishing Company have
Fieldcrest completed their 1975 United
Fund campaign with an increase
1 P^i’cent more than
pledged last year.
The total amount given and
pledged is $11,176.74,^ including
$2,200 given by the Fieldcrest
Foundation. .
M. D. Rochelle, in
the results of j
said that he was
proud of the manner
employees had
United Fund, parti jj
view of the tightening ^
situation.” /i
the mill W '