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THE MILL WHISTLE Eden, N. C., December 13,1976 No. 11 to Christmas Message From W. C. Battle During this Christmas season it is again my pleasure . greet all Fieldcrest employees through The Mill Whistle, Although mill activity on the whole has not been quite high as it was in 1975, we have had what I would 'Consider a satisfactory year. We expect to achieve •"ficord sales and we believe that the efficiency and skill our employees will help bring us to a very satisfactory pofit level. For this I want to thank each of you and *^®^Press my gratitude for your cooperation, goodwill •’u fine work throughout the year. A great source of satisfaction has been the continued Occess of the Fieldcrest scholarship and grant program or our young people. A total of 366 young people have Passed through this program and we now have 174 youngsters in institutions of higher learning, thanks 0 the Fieldcrest grant and scholarship program which, P truth, is again a result of your efforts. Also, I am very pleased with the development and ’^Pansion of our medical program. It is my desire to 0 all we can to protect you as far as possible from in- Psfrial health hazards. I hope you have found the new Program to your liking. The special programs which you have worked on, jPch as the Halston Collection in the Bed and Bath ashions Division and the new concepts in the Kara- an Division — all of which were so time-consuming Pd demanding — have been exceptionally well received the marketplace and continue to provide Fieldcrest 'th product leadership in the industry. Although our industry faces problems and there is Ofiie uncertainty in business conditions throughout Pp nation, we look forward to 1977 with confidence in Pn ability to meet the many competitive situations with hich we are constantly faced and give a good account ourselves for the benefit of the employees and own- of Fieldcrest. .But let us set aside for the moment the routine of Psiness as we turn our thoughts to the holiday season. P behalf of my family, my associates in Management Pd our Board of Directors, I extend warmest good 'shes for a happy Christmas and a healthy, prosperous P"' year for you and your families. / President ^gional Sales Meetings Held By Fieldcrest vijio^^'oldcrest Marketing C - held regional sales the weeks of iidl.PPi’ 1 and 8 to introduce 1977 ^ Vg ' Spring Line. 100 sales and rti(.jPPdising personnel ickPPted in the meetings a(j 'vere held in three '85 Ps: Phoenix, Arizona; Florida; and South- bury, Connecticut. The focus was an in-dpeth review of the large and impressive collection of new merchandise slated for spring introduction. Merchandising and Advertis ing representatives introduced the new one-look concepts and the heads of each product ‘ (Continued on Page Four) ■T,*' . ^ i"” ■ ■ • Francis X. Larkin of Karastan (at right) re- zine’s publisher. The award recognizes Karastan’s ceives House Beautiful magazine’s “Pace Set- “continuing devotion and contribution to design ter” award from Thomas P. Losee, Jr., the maga- excellence” in the home furnishings industry. Karastan Receives Award Karastan was honored with the fourth annual “Pace Setter” award presented by House Beautiful magazine for Karastan’s “continuing devotion and contribution to design excellence” in the home furnishings industry. The award in the form of a plaque was presented to Francis X. Larkin, president of the Fieldcrest Carpet and Rug Marketing Division, by Thomas P. Losee, Jr., publishers of House Beautiful, at the annual Resources Council awards dinner at the Plaza Hotel in New York November 17. This is the first time a carpet manufacturer has been selected for the award by the magazine’s editors from Resources Council members. Previous winners include Jack Lenor Larsen, the Brown Jordan Company and the McGuire Company. In announcing the award, Wallace Guenther, editor of House Beautiful, stated to Mr. Larkin: “I congratulate you and Karastan on your organization’s contribution to good design, a contribution that enhances the efforts of all in the home furnishings industry.” Mr. Larkin commented: “We are naturally honored to receive this award since it recognizes our company’s total effort over the years. This award honors the contribution of all our creative people and all members of the company who have demonstrated their dedication to quality of styling and product at Karastan for nearly half a century. Winter White Sales To Begin December 27 The annual Winter White Sales at the Fieldcrest Stores will begin Monday, December 27, and continue through Monday, January 31, with most of the popular items on sale at special sale prices. The new Halston for Fieldcrest Collection will be available at sale prices for the first lime. Included will be the Ralston’s “H” and the Ralston's Flower designs. The regular employee discount will be applicable to the sale prices in the P'ieldcrcst Shop. The Thrift Shop will offer its usual excellent values in irregulars, discontinued styles, etc.
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