FJirestone Fibers & Textiles Company P.O. Box 1278 • Gastonia, N.C, 280S3-1278 i E CARPENTER 4900 GEEENHAVEN M GASTONIA NC 28052 BULK U.S. POSTAGE PAID RA'^'E at Gastonia, N.C. PERMIT NUMBER 29 A HELPING HAND ★ ★THE* ★ We are pleased to announce that we exceeded our 1984 United Way Campaign goal of $40,500 with pledges totaling $44,046. Many thanks to Gail Cook and Earl Cunningham for heading up this successful campaign! WINNERS IN THE FAIR SHARE DRAWING 13” Color TV - G.E. Dixon, Treating; AM/FM Radio-TV - Wanda Hallbrook, Weaving; Cor dless Telephone - Johnny Sikes, Twisting; Picnic Basket - Bernie Farmer, Sales - Emergency Kit - Elaine Henson, Twisting; Drip Coffeemaker - Beatrice Jenkins, Twisting; One-Step Camera - Larry Shute, Sales; Coffee Mugs - Joyce Boone, Twisting. Our car was built by Brian Schroeder, Alonzo Setzer and lack McCarter. Firestone participated in United Way's Old-Fashioned Great Race. We won second place ior our slogan. Fibers & Textiles Company Gastonia. North Carolina December 1983 Hopewell. Virginia € III III iniipr Vire^tone FIBERS AND TEXTILES COMPANY RONALD E. NOBLE PRESIDENT Dear Fellow Employees, The holiday season is upon us, and It is a time for celebration in all of our homes with every member of our families. The past year has been particularly difficult here at Firestone, but I’m happy to report that I can see improvement and have a real hope that 1984 will develop into a successful year for all of us. I'm very proud to be associated with the Firestone family of employees and wish to thank each of you for your past and continuing loyalty to our plant. May I wish the very best during this holiday season and continued good health for you and your loved ones during the coming year. -ill 0 *