1,000 Attend Alexander Picnic
The annual picnic for employees
of the Alexander Sheeting Mill and
their families was held Saturday,
October 8, at Cedar Park with some
1,000 persons attending.
Despite a downpour of rain, the
annual softball game between the
Weave and Yarn Manufacturing
teams was held on schedule. Both
teams persevered heroically and
Yarn Manufacturing was able to
break the three-year winning streak
of the Weave team and win the
game. Following the game, the
winning team received the coveted
horse’s head plaque which will hang
in their department until next year’s
game. The losing team was pre
sented the plaque featuring the other
end of the horse.
Those attending enjoyed Bingo, a
variety of midway games, cotton
candy and snow cones. Barbecue,
barbecued chicken, french fries,
cole slaw, hushpuppies, coffee and
tea were served for dinner.
W. F. Evans, Jr., plant manager,
welcomed retirees and recognized
25-Year Club members individually,
giving each a token of appreciation
CONCENTRATING MIGHTILY, George Whitmire, Weaving, is determined to win at skillet ball-
for their loyalty and service.
D. T. Arnold, division vice
president and general manager.
Sheet Manufacturing, expressed
Fieldcrest’s appreciation for each
employee’s cooperation during the
year.
Fifteen door prizes were
during the afternoon.
CASNER FAMILY enjoys cotton candy. Don Casner is employed in the
Shop at Alexander. Mrs. Casner, Le Thi, works in the Weave Room.
JAMES LEDBETTER, 25-Year Club member, left, receives gift a’'
gratulations from W. F. Evans, Jr.
GIL MAYS, Superintendent-Yarn Manufacturing, left, accepts coveted
trophy for his winning softball team from George Howard, center, and
W. F. Evans.
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