SPRflGUE ELECTRIC

SPRflGUE ELECTRIC
NORTH ADAMS, MASSACHUSETTS, NOVEMBER 1953
Volume XVI
110 Entertained
with Feast, Fun
at Log Banquet
Almost 110 LOG reporters, staff
members and special guests attended
the LOG's annual banquet which was
held Thursday evening, November 12.
This gala affair took place at the
Clarksburg Sportsmen's Club, where
guests enjoyed a social hour and a
choice dinner.
Each guest was presented with a
white gabardine sailor hat with the
imprint of "Sprague LOG" on it.
Harold Carson, our master of ceremonies as well as an Assistant Editor,
kept the party sailing smoothly. Kit
did a fine job and we enjoyed his
humor. He introduced our guest
speakers of the evening, who included
Messrs. Robert C. Sprague, Jr., Frederick H. Whitham and William J.
Nolan. Messrs. Robert C. Sprague
and Julian K. Sprague sent regrets that
they were unable to attend the banquet.
Special guests invited included John
D. Washburn, Norman B. McWilliams,
William G. Phelps, Courtney W.
Flanders, Ethel Lowe, George B.
Flood, Ernest L. Ward, Dr. Wilbur
Lazier, Robert E. Kelley, David C.
Cates, Kingston division, Arpiar
Saunders, Greylock Photo Engraving
Company, William Roberts and Guy
Weston, Excelsior Printing Company,
and Victor Lamb, Lambs' Printing Co.
We all enjoyed dancing to the music
of Jimmy Volatta and his boys, from
nine till twelve midnight.
Eleven LOG reporters, under the
direction of Mrs. Ann Heath and
Kenny Russell put on the "Sprague
Electric LOG Amateur Show".
Reporter Martha Clark was the
pianist throughout the show.
The show opened with the amateurs
singing "Anchors Aweigh", and Alma
Pratt dressed in a sailor suit, tap
dancing.
Kenny Russell was our announcer,
introducing the show with a brief
history of how our Log ship, "Progress", and the crew made its success.
During the show he interviewed each
performer.
Mrs. Ida Gigliotti was first on the
list, singing the song, "I Believe".
Ida reports for the Ceramic department. Next in line was Alma Pratt
of K.V.A. who was dressed in her sailor
suit as she did a pantomime of Betty
Hutton. A boxing bout by our "118pound" lightweight, Johnnie Davis,
who hails from Filters, versus our "117pound" Pete Mancuso, one of our
assistant editors. Believe us, these
boys were matched equally, and both
took a beating with tape for proof.
Lea Walden, who works in Purchasing,
sang that popular song, "Rag Mop".
John Davis and Marjorie Richer of
Filters sang a duet, "Side by Side".
Irene Dubreuil from Purchasing contributed her talent with her beautiful
voice singing, "Because".
Continued on Page 2
Harry Kalker Named
To RETMA Committee
Wins $500 Suggestion
Number 2
Award
Harry Kalker, President of Sprague
Products Co., has been appointed a
member of the Jobber Relations Committee of the Radio-Electronics-Television Manufacturers Association.
The committee deals with problems
and programs to develop better understanding between parts manufacturers
and distributors. The RETMA is the
principal trade organization of the
electronics industry.
Management Club
Installs Officers
A slate of new club officers headed by
Charles Dean was installed Wednesday, November 4, at Sprague Electric's Management Club dinner at Fort
Massachusetts restaurant.
The ceremony of installation was
presided over by Bernie Macker, of
Independent Lock Company, who is
legional director of the National
Association of Foremen.
The Company's Management Club
is an affiliate of the association.
Installed with Mr. Dean, who is
now president, were Harold E. Brafman, vice president; Richard F.
Trottier, secretary; and Louis R.
Larsen, treasurer.
The club also paid tribute to its outgoing president, Kenneth W. Russell,
foreman in Industrial Oils. Other retiring officers included Mr Dean, vice
president, Raymond Brown, foreman
of Metalized Paper, secretary, and
James Fitzgerald, Sales Office head,
treasurer.
The principal address of the meeting
was delivered by Norman George, area
manager of the N.A.F., who spoke on
"The Positive Approach" in industrial
relations.
Hewitt, Chesbro
and Ross Win
Suggestion Cash
A $500 award
one of the largest
ever to come from Sprague Electric's
Suggestion System
has been bestow
ed on Supervisor Art Hewitt of the
Formation Department.
Mr. Hewitt reaped his rich harvest
of dollars for suggesting a new and
highly effective method of feeding
processed foil into the Formation
heating systems, cutting waste and
substantially increasing quality.
His idea
a very simple, direct and
unadorned change
proves that sug
gestions need not necessarily be highly
involved or technical to win a major
Foreman George Senecal, left, of the Formation Department, award.
presents a $500 award check to Supervisor Art Hewitt, representing one
Mr. Hewitt, naturally very pleased
of the largest such awards ever made by Sprague Electric. See story
and not a little overwhelmed by the
at right for details.
Staff Photo size of his award, said he planned to use
a part of the money for the purchase
of woodworking equipment for his son.
Winter's on the Way...Sprague Skiers
Count the Days 'Til the Snow Flies
Winter is coming, at long, at last!
Cold, clear evenings are on us now,
With
this cry, the skiers shout loud,
Biting, crisp mornings are here,
My, they're a happy, energetic
Leaves have fallen from all the trees,
crowd!
Leaving them naked till another
year.
Sprague personnel boasts quite a few,
They include John Washburn and
Autumn's bright hues have faded away,
Suzzette Lemieux;
Memories of her beauty are treasured
Francis Carmichael is a rabid fan,
by all,
Al Boyer on skiis is no lamb.
Steps are hurried, and skies are gray,
Everyone knows, 'tis the passing of
With this, we tell you, how in your back
fall.
yard,
You
can enjoy skiing, it isn't hard.
Spring, summer, fall, all now are past.
Go try it at the first snowfall.
You'll find it isn't bad after all.
Note Our New Phone Numbers . . .
Where to Call When You are Absent
Make a note of Sprague Electric's new telephone numbers for ready
reference in case of sickness, absence, or other occasions when you want
to call.
To reach the Marshall Street or Brown Street plants, call MOhawk3-5311.
To reach the Beaver Street plant, call MOhawk 3-3721.
If for any reason you are going to be absent from work, call the
Employment Office immediately on its direct line, MOhawk-4-9404.
Absence records are maintained by the Employment Office. Your
call will be recorded there, and your foreman notified.
It is necessary for you to call promptly if you will be absent, for
departments must know about such matters in order for the organization
to operate efficiently.
Employes who are absent from work have three days from the last
day worked to notify the Company.
In all fairness to your fellow employes, the Company and yourself,
call promptly if you are going to be absent from work.
In Hancock, Mass., can be found
Jiminy Peak, the nearby ski resort
which boasts an Alpine T-Bar lift.
The trails and slopes in this natural
bowl are covered with smooth turf,
usable with a minimum of snow.
Jiminy Peak often has skiing when
there is none even a mile away.
Going North, we come upon Dutch
Hill and its famous trails, the Windmill, Yankee Doodle, Christiana, and
Dyke, which are varied for the novice,
intermediate or expert skier. Dutch
Hill has been improved considerably
during the past summer, and is anxiously awaiting for the first snowfall.
We could go on and on telling you
about the numerous places which offer
skiing in this vicinity, but have taken
these two as examples. However, we
think, that no matter where you go, if
your heart and soul is in the sport,
you can have the most fun you have
ever had by getting out and joining
the happy and blissful group of persons called "skiers".
Mr. Hewitt has been with Sprague
Electric since May 24, 1933, and
recently received his 20-year service
pin.
Other awards announced recently by
the Suggestion System committee include $25 to Kenneth Chesbro, also of
Formation, for suggesting a new type
of heating unit for foil drying use.
Naphatale L. Ross, of Ceramics,
received a $15 award for a suggestion
involving soldering of re-worked units.
His new method eliminates waste of
units and the danger of working with
nitric acid.
Mr. Chesbro joined the Company in
May. 1950, as did Mr. Ross.
Social Security Tax
Rate to be Boosted
Social Security taxes will be taking a
bigger slice from your earnings next
year.
The rate goes up starting January I
from the present I ' -> per cent to 2 per
cent of your earnings
with a new top
limit of tax deduction of $72 a year.
As the tax structure presently stands,
your employer deducts for you I ' •> per
cent from your gross wages for Social
Security purposes, up to a limit of
$54 a year, or the rate on $3600 of
income.
Your employer also, from his own
pocket, gives for you an amount equal
to your contribution.
Income over $3600 a year is not
now and will not be taxable for Social
Security.
Starting with the first pay period of
the new year, 2 per cent will be
deducted, with a maximum of $72 to be
taken out of your paycheck each year.
SPRAGUE ELECTRIC LOG
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Publishing Staff
November 1953
Know Your
FOREMAN . . .
Associate Editor
Sue Slater
Our "Know Your Foreman" spotCirculation Manager: Marion Caron
Social Chairman: Ann Heath light this month is focused on Bernie
Fitzpatrick,
the genial foreman of
Sports Editor: Kenneth Russell
Photographer: Albert Horsfall
Industrial Oil Final Assembly at the
ASSISTANT EDITORS
Brown Street plant
Kit Carson, Tom Cullen, Etta Owen, Jim Oldham, Dick Cloutier,
Mr. Fitzpatrick joined the Sprague
Rosemarie Tobin, Peter Mancuso, Marion Caron, Ann Heath, Kenny team in 1940 and first went to work
Russell, Al Horsfall and John Davis.
in the Paper Rolling Department on
Beaver Street. He left the Company
Marshall Street Reporters
Betty Bogus, Joan Paradis, Carmela Mancuso, Virginia Caron, Pat- for a short time after this and entered
ricia Shabot, Audrea Bowen, Cecile Trudeau, Larry Hiser, Nini Sacco, the service.
Sprague Electric and its affiliate, Ferroxcube Corporation, were well
When he returned, Bernie was in the
Mary Bernard, Dolores Domenichini, Lois Lisee, Emma Mutart, Ralph
represented at the annual National Electronics Convention held in
Fressola, Julia Desrosiers, Nick Richardello, John Walsh, Ida Gigliotti, Industrial Oil Rolling Department and
Chicago's Hotel Sherman September 28-30. Above, W. W. Stifler,
Emma Maruco, Marie LeMoine, Ceil Risch, Madeline O'Neil, Joan there became a supervisor. In 1951 he
General Manager of Ferroxcube, and Sidney L. Chertok, Sprague ElecWest, Edward Cook, Betty Fleury, Marjorie Richer, John Gallese, was transferred to Paper Rolling,
tric's Manager of. Advertising, staff the two firms' exhibits. Also at
Jennie Garceau, Cora Ryan, Susan Bishop, Florence Clough, Lorraine Brown Street, and while there, was the convention were Messrs. Neal W. Welch, Charles Wacker, Carroll
Delisle, Sidney Louison, Isabelle Jensen, Marge Hauptfleisch, Doris made a foreman. Last year Bernie Killen, William Allison, Gilbert Devy, William Galbraith, John Sheridan,
Langer, Norm Miller, Mary Mathews, Joan Bryce, Mary Cantoni, came to Industrial Oil Final Assembly, Alan Weinberger, Albert Postle, Leon Podolsky, David Peck, Ansel
Emily Gardzina, Virginia Suprenant, Jane Delisle, Therese Taft, the department he is presently in.
Ostrand, Irving J. Kahan, Louis Shuey, and J. F. Jewitt.
Gladys Sullivan, Margaret Champagne, Jack Sullivan, Dolores Smith,
Lorraine Di Lorenzo, Irene Dubreuil, Lea Walden, Jennie Hirst, Betty
Mahoney, Joan MacDonald, Lawrence Clark, and Carole Clarke.
Know Your
Beaver Street
Doris Monette, Gertrude Noel, Delia Keating, Marie Rose LaFlamme,
Rita Johnson, Jane Paradise, Ann Masson, Leona Denault, Veronica
Sobon, Clifford Domenichini, Dora Landry, Lillian Stahelek, Lorraine
Duffy, Joan Farrin, Agnes Fitzgerald, Clare Shabot and Joan Horn.
110 Entertained
at Log Banquet
REPORTER . . .
Our master of ceremonies, Kit, sug- Susan Bishop reports for the General
gested that Kenny contribute his Administrative office of building numtalent and Kenny responded with ber one at Marshall Street.
"With a Song In My Heart".
Sue was born December 7. 1929 in
Throughout the program we hadNorth Adams. At the age of seven shecertain "interruptions" by Frank San and her parents moved to Clarksburg.
telli of K.V.A., who really tried to She attended the Clarksburg elemencontribute his talent. Frank was tary school and graduated from Drury
dressed as the "women of today". We High in 1947.
didn't consider his talent but he sur- February 17, 1947 Sue started work
prised us when he appeared, "ready, ing for Sprague Electric in the Field
Bennington Plant Reporter
willing and able." He tried but they Engineering department. There she
Bernie Fitzpatrick
ended up dragging him off stage with a did secretarial work for Mr. Peters and
Mildred Marchegiani
He was born in and has always lived net, to the tune of "Dragnet".
others.
Sports Reporter: Fran Brazeau
in North Adams, and was graduated
We would like to thank Anne Heath.
On July I. 1952 she was transferred
from St. Joseph's High School. Bernie
11
Betty Jangrow, Ceil Risch, Nina to the General Administrative office
"Eoery Sprague Employe a Reporter
is a member of the Management Club
Underwood and Emma Mutart, our and became Secretary to Mr. E. L.
and is one of the directors of the Emsocial committee and Kit Carson, Ward.
Publishedby SPRAGUE ELECTRIC CO., North Adams. Mass.
ployes Benefit Fund of the Sprague
Kenny Russell and those who took part
Electric Company. When asked about
in our show.
his hobbies, he explained that his hobby
for the past two years has been painting
his house. He formerly spent much
time skiing and took an active part in
With the approach of Thanksgiving and Christmas, Americans other sports.
enter a period that should be rich in spiritual meaning and ded- Mr. Fitzpatrick is married to the
former Claire Anderson, who works in
ication.
the Beaver Street Paper Rolling DeAnd unfortunately it seems that occasionally we ignore or forget partment. They have two children,
the underlying significance of the holidays, focusing our enjoyment Bruce, who is three and one half years
old, and Jean Ann, who is four months
and celebration of them only in the surface trappings.
old. The Fitzpatrick family resides at
October 3:
But Americans, happily, while sometimes lost in the morass of 137 River Street.
misdirected commercialism surrounding the great holidays, seem
Denise Singer and William Moncecchi
to be grasping more and more the truer meanings of our celebration.
Shirley Farnum and James Martin
Witness our rebirth of religion, which is daily taking more and
Violet Mancini and Francis Torchia
more persons back to the simple underlying basis from which stems
Lorraine Durocher and George Galli
the holiday season.
Sue Bishop
October 12—Mr. and Mrs. Alfred
October 10—Catherine Perenick and
President Eisenhower recognizes this rebirth and the great need Skorupski (9th)
Her favorite recreation is bowling
Edward Zelazo
for it. His message, coincident with the annual program of Religion
October 14 -Mr. and Mrs. (Lois)
with the company girls' league. She is
in American Life, provides a stimulating point of beginning for our Lissee (3rd)
October 12 Marlene Sommers and secretary of the league this year for the
PhiHp Shea
mental and spiritual approach to the holidays.
second consecutive season. She has
October 16 -Mr. and Mrs. Sam
October 17—Margaret Shibel and been bowling for four years.
Reading it, we think we may all face up more realistically and Spagnolo (16th)
Salvatore Jammalo
Besides all her secretarial work, Sue
humbly to the days ahead.
October 22 Mr. and Mrs. John P.
October 26—Sylvia Burdick and is secretary of the Republican Town
"I believe there are many indications in American life today Ryan (25th)
Committee in Clarksburg.
that faith is reviving. Faced as we are with difficult times, conOctober 22 Mr. and Mrs. Antonio
Speaking of pride and joy, a two
fronted with much uncertainty, we are beginning to recognize that Bonneville (21st)
year old Scottie dog named "Jamie"
October 31 :
we are no more self-sufficient than our forbears were. More frankly
is one of hers.
October 24 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph
Helen Whitcavitch and
perhaps than in less disturbed times, we are beginning to acknow- Guertin (24th)
This past spring Sue purchased' a
ledge that, like them, we need God's help.
Norman Harvey two-tone blue two-door Ford which she
October 26—Mr. and Mrs. Charles
takes very good care of. Also she does
"That, I believe, is why our churches today are more crowded; Roy (13th); Mr. and Mrs. (Josephine) Lillian Blair and Emery LeCIaire
quite a bit of traveling, having put on
why religion is more frequently talked about; why faith seems, more Dean (7th) and Mr. and Mrs. Harold
Cecelia Folino and Harold Dufresne 9,000 miles in six months
and more, to be something men and women and young people Burdick (20th)
Sue enjoys dancing, does some
frankly try to live by.
October 27—Mr. and Mrs. Henry
knitting and loves living in the BerkThilabeau.
shires.
"One of the undertakings dedicated to such revival of faith is the
Brown Street
Isabelle Witherow, Rita Brooks, Jean Levy, Chick Currant, Sam Vince,
Alma Pratt, Jeanette Cady, Adela Smith, Lydia Lewis, Corena Tatro,
Helen Jones, Mary Timothy, Erminia Sweeney, Isabelle Fuller, Martha
Clark, Mary Messier, Florence Lang, Blanche Tatro, Justine Miner,
Charles Felix, Betty Barcomb, Frank Santelli, Marion Andrews, Ace
Samia, Betty Jangrow, Lillian Forbush, Ruth Richmond, Marg Greene,
Art Van Steemburg, George Paquin, Herbert Hafner and Margaret
Petrovice.
EDITORIAL
"I DO" NOTES
She has been reporting for the LOG
October 31 - M r . and Mrs. LeoHint:
non-sectarian movement known as Religion In American Life.
since late 1948.
Through each November this movement calls our attention to our Moreau (26th)
One way to make a bed spread
religious institutions and their essential place in the life of every one
November 3—Mr. and Mrs. (Julia) serve both a double or single bed is to
Alfred (8th)
of us. I am happy to have a part in that undertaking.
pleat it. Make two pleats, one on each
Nov. 5—Mr. and Mrs. (Mildred) side the full length of the spread with Hint:
"I should like to feel that, in every American family, some place
a large running stitch. Pleated, you can
is made for an expression of our gratitude to Almighty God, and Mativi (15th)
use the spread on a single bed. When
To prevent curdling when cooking
for a frank acknowledgment of our faith that He can supply that
Nov. I 1—Mr. and Mrs. (Marguerite) you wish to use it on a double bed, eggs, add hot liquids or mixture to the
simply pull out the thread.
additional strength which, for these trying times, is so sorely needed." Chittenden (7th)
beaten egg a little at a time.
SPRAGUE ELECTRIC LOG
November 1953
Robert C. Sprague Company
Retires as AIM
President Oct. 22
Art
HELPS
United Fund
Robert C. Sprague, founder and
Chairman of the Board, retired from
his two-year tenure as president of the
Associated Industries of Massachusetts
at the group's annual meeting October
22 in Boston.
Mr. Sprague served as chairman of
all sessions of the AIM'S meetings,
which were conducted at the Hotel
Statler and the auditorium of the John
Hancock building.
Speakers at the various sessions and
the group's banquet included Norman
Vincent Peale, noted religious leader
and writer, Harold Stassen, Mutual
Security Administrator, Gov. Christian
Herter, and Clifford Hood, president
of U.S. Steel Corporation.
The Mistletoe
In ancient times, before the Christian
era, mistletoe was gathered during the
winter solstice and reverenced as a
symbol of future hope and peace.
Enemies, meeting beneath a spray of it,
would drop their weapons and embrace,
in a gesture of friendship
Thus today's custom that a maid under the
mistletoe may be kissed?
United
Fund
Campaign
Sprague Electric's Advertising Department gave a lift to North
Adams' United Fund-Red Cross drive last month by designing these
posters for distribution to contributing merchants for store-window
display. Printed in colorful red, white and blue motif, the posters
were designed by Sidney L. Chertok, Advertising Manager, and Charles
Wacker of the department. H. Lindauer, New York commercial artist,
did the final art finish work.
Christmas party plans are under
way in the Metal Clad Department. A
dinner is to be served at Petey Dink's
December 9. A grab bag and games
will follow with dancing and group
singing. Music will be furnished by
the Royal Harmoniers. Those attending may bring their wives or husbands
provided reservations are made in time.
Misc. Paper Finish
by Gert Noel
A party was held October 14 in
Miscellaneous Paper Assembly in honor
of Lorraine Galh, who was married
October 3. A spaghetti dinner was
served under the direction of Rose
Blair, Pearl Walker and Ida Scaia.
Lorraine was presented a set of dishes
and an electric toaster on behalf of her
co-workers
It's sure nice to see
Charlotte Haas back after her sojourn
with Mr. Stork, and were glad little
'Susan is coming along fine . . A speedy
recovery is wished to Mary Alice
Lefebvre, who has undergone a minor
operation at the North Adams Hospital. Edith Scrivens was presented a
silver gavel pin by the Petersburg,
New York branch of the Eastern Star.
May we extend our wishes for her
success in the upcoming election of
officers. . Helen Harrington and her
daughter, Joyce Richard, were hostesses recently at a pink shower in
honor of Helen's daughter, Connie
Nassif, formerly of the Sales Office at
Marshall Street.
The Sprague Electric Company has
opened a new sales office in St. Louis,
Missouri.
Company Flight
Dept. Gives the
City Helping Hand
Announcement of the new office,
which will supplement Sprague Elec
Sprague Electrics Flight Departtrie sales branches in Washington,
New York, Chicago, Dayton and Los ment played Good Samaritan recently
Angeles, was made by Neal W. Welch, to give the city of North Adams a
Vice President in charge of sales.
helping hand in its feverish battle
George W. King is manager of the against vanishing water supplies.
new office, which is located at 39 !0
One of the Company's Beechcraft
Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis, 8
Bonanzas, piloted by Vassily De Samsonow, turned the tide in a race against
time to replace a vital check valve for
the new gravel packed well at Greylock.
The sending of Christmas cards
seems to have begun in England about
the middle of the last century, among
members of the nobility who didn't get
around much The idea was taken up
by the King and Queen; they commissioned famed artists to decorate
their missives of greetings.
The
custom came on down to us today and
we've made much of it ask any mailman!
The emergency arose on October 20,
when a check valve being used to raise
water from the new well broke. City
officials, fighting a tense battle against
time to get the well in operation, called
for help.
The nearest replacement for the
valve was at the plant of the R. E.
Chapman Company, at the other end
of the state and the replacement was
reeded immediately.
The Company quickly volunteered
use of a plane, and within minutes
Pilot De Samsonow and Public Works
A Shock for Santa
Commissioner Henry Galipeau were
Then there's the modern-day story winging toward Fitchburg.
about the department store Santa who
There, they picked up Francis
fell over in a faint. Seems a tot last
Sullivan,
engineer for the Chapman
of a long line of moppets who had sat
on his weary knee that day whispered concern, and the needed valve and less
in his ear: "I love you, Santa, and I than an hour later, the valve was being
hope you have a Merry Christmas! " placed in operation.
N E W S
stockroom reporter saying, if you can't Blue Heaven" Le,o Lussier; "Lucky,
participate in sports you can always Lucky Me" Tony Zwiercan Ray
by Marie Rose LaFlamme
be one.
Colo, our song thrush answered our request and learned a new song Now
A belated but big welcome to our
that the Series is over, all is quiet in
new supervisor, Lyle Blanchard. Hope
the Pilot Plant. Dot was very happy
you enjoy your stay with us . Frances
Ind. Oils Final Assembly
because the Yankees took it again.
Roy's son, Alfred, spent the weekend K V A Stockroom
by Belle Fuller
Delia had only one comment, "Wait
at home from his base in Virginia. . .
by Ace
till next year".
Josie Sikorski attended her niece's
Welcome to our new co-workers.
Hear ye! Hear ye! After three full
birthday party Sunday, October 25.
matches the KVA Stockroom bowling Sterling Hewitt and Gordon Langley. .
Judging from different comments,
team has finally copped its first point. Glad to have Lois Adams back at work.
Josie had the most fun.
Keep it up, boys, and you will wind Lois has been out on a leave of absence
We're all wondering what Ma Industrial Oils Cover
up where the Yankees are. Frank
Osterhoudt, who is an ardent golf fan, Perkins was looking for at the Boston Assembly
plays a mean game, and has won Store the other noon time. Guess you
by Flo Lang and Isabell Witherow
numerous trophies Harold Brown were not looking in the right direction,
Metal Clad
went fishing off Cape Cod, but we still were you Ma?. . . Bobby Oglesby is This has been a "getting and giving
by
don't understand how he could mistake thinking of going to visit his folks in month" in our department. It all
Jane Paradise and Lorraine Duffy a turtle for a crab Enough of sports, Greenville, South Carolina, for the started
when Carolyn
Caudle's
holidays. Bob drove to Troy the
Belated birthday wishes to Jack we don't want to detract from Kenny other night, but Donald Jones had to husband, Bill, took a 10-day business
Birthday greetings
trip to Long Island. He promised her
Gajda and Mike Stefanik. They were Russell's column
to
Julia
Dolle
and
Marie Ducharme. go after him. Trouble was that Bob a big surprise and even we were in
presented with a birthday cake and a
had run out of gas . The girls of the
purse of money. Many happy returns What's the recipe for looking so young shipping department of the Industrial suspense. On his return he brought
and
healthy,
even
on
Monday
mornher three gifts but according to
to both of you. . Julia Morin went to
Oils held a house warming at the home
New York City on her vacation and ing? . We hope Marie Dargie will soon of Eileen Shipcot, in honor of Eileen Carolyn, having Bill back was the
spent a few days at a convention be back with us Fran surely looks and Cecilia Maximillian. Both girls best gift of all When we gave Emma
there. . Lea Perras spent a weekend in lost. Is it because Al Guisti will soon moved into their new homes recently. Barschdorf her cake and gift she
If anyone
surprised us by really being surprised!
New York City with friends and saw a be driving a new car?
wants his personality analyzed, he They received many beautiful gifts. . She forgot it was her birthday
Red Sox-Yankee game.
should see Angelo Righi The short Get well wishes are extended to Frank Patricia Bontempi received her 20and the tall of it that's Alcide Lineberry, who was operated on recent- year service pin and Mrs. Kelly her 10.
Guisti and Ralph Burdick walking ly and is recuperating at home. . . Congratulations to both of you
Clementine Daniels is just bursting Jimmy Knights gets a hearty welcorhe
Our deepest sympathy is extended to down the aisle. If you think Martin
with joy! She is a grandmother for the from the gang. Nice having Jim workMike Stefanik on the death of his and Lewis are funny, you ought to see
first time and the little one is a boy. ing with us again
Alcide
and
Ralph
arguing.
Want
a
Daisy Meland has
father.
ladder, Al?. . Ace Samia and Al
a dreamy new sports model blue and
Ferrara helped Deane Brown paint his
cream car . . Blanche Franceschini was
new apartment. Deane sure has a
honored by being made a charter memPaper Impregnation
mighty fine looking family. . We Pilot Plant
ber of her club
Isabell Witherow is
finally got in touch with James
giving
her
Rose
Petal
perfume away.
by Agnes Fitzgerald
by Delia Smith
Goewey, who is harder to find than a
It seems a bee mistook her for a rose,
Mr. Henry Thibodeau was a guest needle in a haystack . We wish to Do song titles gather meaning in the but she is recovering from the sting.. . .
at the Service Award Dinner where his congratulate John Shaker and Ann Pilot Plant? Let's try it and find out. Guido Libardoni sacrificed his curly
wife, Eva, became the proud owner of a Vigna on their recent wedding. . Now "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" forelock to that new barber. He really
Lena Deso gave Kath20-year pin. They are also proud for the scoop of the month. Tiny (Yankee)—Mr. Brafman; "Anywhere got clipped
grandparents of a little girl, Debrah Mancini, one of the few bachelors in I Wander"—Ray Colo; "Wild Horses " erine Sawyer an eye-catching apron
which brought forth many oh's and
Ann, born to their son, Kenneth, and the KVA department has been seen
Joe Dziok; "The Quiet Man"
wife, Irene. . Margaret Bridgman at- quite a few times with the same girl. Leon Beaudry; "Blue Moon" "Slim" ah's plus a few whistles . . If any young
I'm still trying to Kenyon; "Side by Side " Ann Cronin; lady between the ages of 16 and 20 is
tended the Confraternity of Christian Looks bad, Tiny
Doctrine in Springfield... Frances find out how Armand Trottier got that "Oh Happy Day" -Delia Smith; "I looking for a doll, our confirmed
Continued on Page 4
Bennett spent a weekend in Albany. nice tan. . . This is Ace, your KVA Believe"—Dorothy Ghidotti; "My
Bathtub Assembly (Balcony)
by Rita Johnson
Company Opens New
St. Louis Sales Office
The Christmas Card
D E P A R T M E N T A L
Metal Clad Tubular Finish
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Log
Pictorial
November 1953
Employes, Servicemen, Sprague Sprouts
Lorraine Ann Mazza is the fourDicky Lussier, two, is the son of
Smiling Alana Marie Kelly is the
two-year old daughter of Barbara
M. Kelly of the Retail Sales Department. Alana is also the granddaughter
"Red"
of Mabel and
Lewitt,
foreman
Doris Lussier, Bathtub Assembly,
and
Ernest
Lussier,
formerly of
months
Aileen
These handsome youngsters are
Mazza, Flat Midget Assembly, and
old
daughter
of
Larry Brendza, four, on the left,
Pat Mazza, Automatic Rolling.
a n d
brother, Danny, five.
They are the children of Helen
Brendza, formerly employed in FP
Drys. The boys are also the
nephews of Evelyn Davis, KVA, and
Emily Gardzina, FP Ovens and
Assembly.
the Plating Department, and now
employed at Cornish Wire.
Leonard
at
the
Brown Street plant.
GUESS WHO! -
h i s
Shown at t h e
age of two years is Mildred Geral-
Leader Viola M. Brosseau, center,
is shown
with
recruits
Private
First
Class
Donald
L.
Suprenant, now serving in Korea,
entered service in September, 1952.
He formerly was employed in FP
Drys, and is the brother of Mrs.
Ruth Fountain, FP Drys, and Kenneth Suprenant, Western Electric.
Donald
entered
service
at
two of her WAC
during
basic
training.
Viola, formerly at Fort Lee, Va.,
Fort
Devens, serving later at Fort Dix,
New Jersey, and
before
being sent
in
Washington
to Korea
last
Industrial Oil Rolling
(Small Orders)
by Marg Greene
March.
Congratulations to Grace Felix for
Continued from Page .5
bachelor Henry Armata says he's available
Aime Morin is going to just
give-up
Guess we don't get a taste
of that delicious spaghetti Katherine
Marchie makes, now that she is so
busy bowling. Look Katherine! we're
drooling.
one, and Tommy O'Brien, two, who
Rolling
in
the
Industrial
Department.
becoming a grandmother for the first
time.
Born
Oil
in
(It's a boy.)
is recovering
very
recent operation
back with us soon .
. Steffie Melillo
nicely
from her
and expects to be
Anyone interested
in rumba lessons may contact Mary
Cozzalio.
She entertained
are in the picture below, are the
Portadown, Ireland, Mildred is t h e
grandchildren of Dorothy Sprague,
GUESS WHO! - Here's a picture
from the long, long ago — and it Metal Clad Department, Beaver
is
shows a very young Ray Collier, Street plant.
daughter of Violet McClelland, who
works
in
Resistors.
Mildred
Delisle
of
w n o
is now Supervisor of Miscel-
laneous
Street.
Paper
Assembly,
Beaver
Industrial Oil Rolling
by Erminia
Industrial Oil
Rolling.
Sweeney
Welcome to the new girls in our department
. Bernice Brazeau was given
a dinner and stork shower in the Fireside Room at Green Acres in Cheshire
by the girls of the Industrial Oils
Rolling Department
Kate Patterson
spent her two weeks vacation house
cleaning
Liz Slattery is in New York
and Connecticut. . This is one department where the song, "There'll Be
Some Changes Made", fits very nicely
. . Frankie Kolis is enjoying a week's
vacation. Now you'll be able to do all
the hunting you want to, Frank.
Paper Rolling and
Prokar Soldering
by M & M
us at a
get-together with her dances, but she
We extend our deepest sympathy to
We wish to extend our deepest sym- insists that she never before was able to
Viola Arnold, whose sister suffered such
pathy to Florence Lang on the death of
Patricia Lora Wilk, 15 m o n t h s , is
dance. Incidentally, Dot DeGraff and a tragic loss when her children lost
her father-in-law, Mr. John Lang.
the
niece of Eunice Gentile of the
their
lives
in
Vermont.
Yvonne Knights offered some close
Molded
Tubular
Department,
competition. . The latest of our newBrown Street plant.
lyweds have returned from their honeyGeneral Salvage
by Haf
A few men in our department are
winding up the vacations for this year.
Joseph Walczak enjoyed his second
week, which he spent repairing and
preparing his camp for the winter. . .
Walter Maynard spent some time
hunting and working around his house
William Collier visited his daughter
and family, Mrs. Henry Havens of
Dallas, Texas. While there he attended a football game in the famous Cotton
Bowl between Rice and Southern
Methodist. Bill and his wife flew
both ways and are most enthusiastic
about flying.
moons.
to
Carrie Ritcher Brazeau went
Rhode
Niagara
Island
Falls
and
Edie
Mary
KVA
Clark, by Frank Santelli and Alma Pratt
Potter's
O'Brien,
employe
Viola formerly worked in
Marguerite Walsh,
Laureen
shown above, and Kathy O'Brien,
to Robert
recently to married
Finance School, Fort Knox, Ken- Western Electric.
PAA Rolling, and is the daughter of
Four-year-old
dine Delisle, who is now 21 and an
has been transferred
tucky.
Michaele Lorraine Dupre, five
months, is the granddaughter of
Florence Dupre, who is employed
in the Resistor Department at
Brown Street. Michaele's daddy,
Eddie, formerly was with the
Sample Laboratory at Marshall
Street, and now lives in Hartford,
Conn.
Bill Pasotti and Frank Santelli got
husband has returned to camp after their guns ready to go hunting but
enjoying his first leave since entering had to put them away until it rained.
Hope it keeps raining
Bill Pasotti
military service
The new figure seen
happened to be the first unfortunate
in our department is none other than
hunter of the season. He got stuck in
the same Milly Conroy of yesteryear, the woods with his car and if he hadn't
strikingly wearing her new look . . Al been rescued, would have had a 15
Folino has been obliging his friends and mile hike home. Better watch out the
next time you go hunting, Bill!. . .
adding to his motion picture hobby by
Best wishes are extended to Mr. and
taking pictures of various group
Mrs. Joe Guertin, who celebrated their
activities. Al has a terrific set-up and 41st wedding anniversary October 24.
enjoys showing his movies to the gang. We hope you will enjoy many more.
Wire Coating
by Corena Tatro
Our congratulations go to Mr. and
Mrs. Lorin Jangrow on the birth of a
son born October 24. The lucky boy
will be called Paul Henry. Betty
Jangrow of Wire Coating is the proud
grandmother . North Adams is losing
Don Bourdon. Don has bought a
home in Adams. We hope you will
like living there, Don. . Bev Miller,
daughter of Lucille, says it does take
two to tango! At a recent celebration
which was held at the Armory, Bev
did a nice job dancing to the tango.
October vacations were enjoyed by
our foreman, Jim Zabek, Ellen McCarthy, Laura Cantoni and Dorothy
Meiklejohn, all of whom relaxed at
home. Marie Bissaillon traveled to
New York and New Jersey. Gertrude
Bohl, at home. Other vacationers this
month are Helen St. Pierre, and Mary
and Anna Simonelli
Esther Morettini spent her vacation nursing her
husband back to health. Glad to hear
that he is much improved
. Happy to
have Mr. Jammalo back after an extended sick leave
Belated congratulations to Helen Baker upon the
arrival of a baby girl, Linda Jean. .
Helen Kordek spent an enjoyable weekend in New York and brought back a
very nifty magazine as a gift to Helen
Cutler
Ann Madden swapped her
car in for a newer model, a 1951 with
no dents in it as yet
Mabel
Theriault believes that after a certain
age one should not expect gifts for a
birthday so to prove her belief she
brought in a large box of home-made
November 1953
fudge, which was passed around to celebrate her day Our girl Mabel can
make the most attractive earrings out
of ordinary buttons. She has quite a
collection of them
"Chet" Lesniak
found that it is much cheaper and
easier to buy apples outright. His day
at an orchard in Bennington proved to
be too much for him A warm welcome to Dorothy Thomas, Barbara
Roy, Ruth Lawrence, Alice Dupuis,
Miriam Buzzell and Mary Guzzi.
Hope you enjoy working with us.
Misc. Resistor Assembly
by Jean Levy and Rita Brooks
Blanche Tatro and Irene O'Henn
are back to work after being out on
sick leave. Yours truly and Laura
Roy visited Rose Denault recently, who
is out on sick leave. Hurry back Rose,
we all miss you. . , If you see someone
dashing through the hall into the Resistor Room, full of vim and vigor, it is
none other than Marilyn Hanafin,
"Miss Personality".
Dry Tubular Assembly
by
Peg Champagny and
Gladys Sullivan
We still have a few vacations to report on: Stafford Lewis has returned
from a week's vacation in Providence,
R. I. Rosilda Boucher is enjoying a
week's vacation at home Alice Albertazzi is spending her vacation at
home also Julia Wolfrum is back
from her vacation spent at home with
her two children .Fannie Ross spent
a few days recently at West Newton,
Mass, collecting sea shells on the different beaches. Fannie has been a
collector of shells for some years and
has an extensive and exceptional collection. Her hobby has certainly
given her much pleasure. She extends
an invitation to anyone who wishes to
see this beautiful collection of seashells We have a "Maguire Sisters"
trio for Arthur Godfrey
Annabelle,
Rita and Chips. Snap them up,
Arthur
Virginia Cusson has returned home from Putnam Memorial
Hospital, Bennington after an operation. Hope you are well on the way to
recovery, Virginia Mary Ann Shand
is ill at home. We wish her a speedy
recovery The cover riveters recently held an enjoyable party at the 1896
House. Those attending were AnnaBelle Mahar, Toni Connell, Flo
Lecuyer, Helen Drobiak, Ruth Boschetti, Irene Charron and Millie
Faustini A Halloween party was
held at "Petey Dinks" by * the can
riveters. Lil Boyer, Lila Clark, Claire
Andrews, Gladys Sullivan, Margaret
Edwards, Emma Golden, Rene Smith,
Alice Albertazzi, Iris Lewis and Jay
Strange attended.
Field Engineering Dept.
by Carole Clarke
Joan Southgate recently changed her
style (hairdo, that is) Carole Clarke
is sporting a new car The girls in
1'ield Engineering have been racking up
some shrewd scores at the Central
Bowling Alleys these Thursday nights.
Henrietta Orlowski even got a strike
last week! Marion Sewell has a very
smooth new coiffure
Joan Russell
says she has a cold. Rah! Rah! She
also has some mighty creaky bones
after her weekly acrobat sessions at the
"Y", Eh? We shall soon have four
orators in our midst. Henia, Carole
and the two Joans are taking the
"Effective Speaking" course at Drury
on Monday nights. Incidentally, it's
SPRAGUE ELECTRIC LOG
"oodles" of fun. Marion Matney is I butter taffy. . .In conclusion we'll all
spending a quiet (?) week's vacation at agree that the most popular song in the
home. Why is Betty Galbraith so Ceramic Department is, "There's a
interested in all the home decorators' Hole in the Bottom of the Sea".
books?
Deepest sympathy is extended to
Marjorie Pytko, on the death of her
Filter and Network
Development Center
Production Engineering
Page 5
Rougeau's new glasses have created
quite a sensation in the office. All
kidding aside, we think they're cute
and we love 'em .We hear that Pat
''Two Gun" McCann and Jean"Gypsy"
Gingras looked very stunning at the
recent Halloween party held at Broyle's
Skating Arena Oh, by the way, who
is that little gal who almost daily
presents a rosy red apple to a certain
bachelor? Hmmmm!!
by Julia Desrosiers
by Doris Langer
Dorothy De Paoh, Lorraine Gilly,
Vacations
Robert Burr stayed
Frances Rocray and Dorothy McKeon
home and winterized his house. . . Misc. Dry Test,
have enjoyed their annual vacations
The office boys surely are enjoying the Harry Short spent his vacation at Finish and Shipping
by Cecil Risch
pipes they bought on sale. . .Harry ! home . Harry Martin spent his in
Saunders has a new hair cut and so has I New York and Connecticut. . . Emma Get well wishes are extended to
Eddy Koczela. We wondered what Underwood enjoyed her vacation in Dorothy Royal, Agnes Scott and Helen
had happened to them. They won't California so much that she and her Dargie A camp-warming party was
have to see a barber for quite a while. . . husband have decided to live out there given for Rose Coyne at her camp at
Hilda Griffin has left
Donald
It was nice seeing Rachel Crowley, who
Lake Ashmere. A fried chicken supper
came to visit us recently. Rachel ex- Cook has left us to work in Williams- was served, movies were shown by
pects to join our working staff after her town George LaBombard is spending Priscilla Douglas and games were playhis vacation trapping . Fifty co-workhusband leaves for overseas duty.
ers of Rita Bishop enjoyed a party in ed. Among those who won prizes were
her honor at Heartwellville Lodge, Jo Collins, Lillian Bingham, Celeste
i October 22. Rita, who has left to Beliveau, Mildred Rivers, Eleanor
I await a blessed event, was presented an Pelletier, Margaret Taft, Ceil Risch
Shipping Department
orchid corsage and a purse of money. . and Lucy DePari . Good luck to Paul
Ann Carlow's husband was recently Maynard, who is enlisting in the Navy.
by Cecile Trudeau
promoted to Corporal and Lena HurlWelcome to Flora Burdick, who is [ but's husband to Private First Class .
back after a leave of absence Clara Both Bill and Verne are in Korea.
Bond spent a week end in Boston
Flat Midget Assembly
recently. While there, she saw the
by Carmie
Dartmouth-Harvard football game
Gerald Cronin and Louis Testa enBack from vacations are Ida Brooks
joyed vacations recently Congratu- Employe and Community
and Maude Crews Eva Daldoss'
lations to Caroline Moser who received Relations Department
niece, Sandy, left recently to go to
by Joan West
her five year service pin We all miss
Texas. She is starting training in the
Eileen Niles who has been transferred
WAF.
We wish her lots of luck. . .
Flash! On the first day of hunting,
to Sprague Products.
with his first shot, Fred Whitham We all see that Carol Busby is coming
bagged a partridge. Sure tasted good. along fine, in the line of making pie,
Heat-Seal Section
Fred's birthday was celebrated in grand that is We all want to know if
Anna (Jackie) Powers was presented style here. He was presented a birthday Adrian Darling is using his mother's
a gift by her co-workers at a supper held cake and numerous gifts, including a spray set to attract someone. His hair
at Four Acres in her honor on October corn cob pipe, tobacco, lollipops, and a looks pretty sharp these days A
29. She is leaving to join her husband little pottery kitten. Court Flanders speedy recovery is extended to Yvonne
in Kingston. Best of luck to them . has at long last moved into his new Ross' husband who is in the hospital,
Agnes Bolus is on vacation for two abode in Williamstown at 2 Woodlawn and to Harold Steven's father and
weeks, She is spending her vacation Drive. Going to have a house-warming. grandparents who are also in the
at home . Congratulations to Agnes Court? . Sue Slater and Toby Tobin hospital ...We all want to know if
Bolus and Viola Dempsey, who re- have taken up horseback riding as a Bobbie Johnson is having fun with his
ceived their five-year service pins.
hobby. Say they're thrilled by it. May I walking doll these days? . Nick Fulyou have many hours of pleasant riding giniti has a sideline job of being a
and many bottles of liniment ready . . salesman. Nick makes quite a salesman.
Kingston. New York. Her husband,
Clyde, was recently transferred to the
Kingston plant. Jennie was presented
with a cake and purse
Al Horsfall
recently spent a few days attending the
2nd Congress of Confraternity of
Christian Doctrine in Springfield.
Warehouse and Trucking
bv Ralph Fressola
We received a card from Donald
Raina wishing to be remembered to all
his friends
Hunting season has
brought Milton Lavigne out of temporary retirement. The report is that
he hunts birds on his hands and knees
. Plans are underway for the annual
Christmas party. All those interested
may contact Viola Spagnola.
Building 15
by Midge Lavigne
Leave it to the incredible to happen
to the warehouse. On a Sunday a few
weeks ago Don McKay was out enjoying an afternoon drive . when all of a
sudden a herd of sheep stampeded his
brand new car!!! Vacations are still
going on and on. Jimmie IVicrCenna had
visions of spending his vacation hunting in the woods, but that very week
the state closed the forests. Better luck
next year, Jim. . . Bob Lowe spent his
vacation seeing the sights of Canada. . .
Wedding bells rang for Sam Jammalo
on Saturday October 17. Congratulations to you, Sam, and your bride.
Building No. 1 Floor 2
by Sue
Goodbyes were said to Caroline
Noble, who has left us to work in
New York City. Our best wishes go
with her in this new venture Sally
Hillard spent her second week of vacation at home, and picked the nicest
week of the year The Bruce Carlsons
Joan West spent a recent weekend at
and Jack Hartigans each have a new
Mary Pat Riley's home in the Green
Purchasing Department
Sincere sympathy is extended to puppy Subject of the day -DOGS. .
Mountain State. The girls reported
by Irene 'n Lee
Adrian Darling on the death of his Valmore Harpin, Doris' brother, is due
they had a great time Bill Benedetti
home on furlough from Texas, and they
grandmother.
Eleanor Gigliotti has returned to attended a convention in St. Louis.
are all anxiously awaiting his arrival.
her desk after a week's illness. Hope Have a good time, Bill? Joyce
Dick Norcott had as his house guest
everything is all right now, Eleanor!
Richard went to Boston to visit her
James Babb, one of the high school
Emma Mutart spent the weekend of husband, who is attending Boston F. P. Ovens and Assembly
students visiting from Abilene, Texas.
October 31 in the Bronx, N. Y., visit- College
The play, "Wonderful
He was a real six-foot Texan and they
by Emily Gardzina
ing her daughter
Fran Pliska's dream Town", was seen by Pamela ChristVacation time is over till another enjoyed his visit very much.
has come true. She now has a new , opher on a recent trip to New York.
year. The last to go were Florence
IBM Electric Typewriter.
I Very good, says Pam. . . Say, Sam, Carsno, who spent her two weeks
(Vassily De Samsonow), that is a real visiting relatives, and Yvonne Daunais,
smooth hat you have been wearing who took her week resting at home . .
lately. Those socks and tie that Jack Lena and Anna Pugliese also had a Retail Sales
by Dolores and Lois
Gumbleton had on the other day really week which they spent at home
Ceramics Department
wowed us . Monica Nowak went to Jimmy Valatta is riding around in a
Welcome
back to Lorraine Lavigne
by Emma Maruco
Worcester last weekend; this week she 1946 Buick now Did you know we
who had been out on leave. We all
Thomas Quinn is enjoying his vaca- intends to go to Springfield. That girl have a very good volunteer fireman in missed you We have all missed Bea
tion George Olsen went to New York really travels... Pittsfield seems to our F.P. line? Well, we do! It is none Campedelli, who has been out sick
City on his Mildred Mativi, Ida have a magnetic pull for Pat Marsh. other than John Pierce, our superin- also. Wishing you a speedy recovery
Gigliotti and Charles Johnson have ' Wonder what is drawing her there??? . tendent. John has participated in
recently returned from their vacations Our John Winant is still finding odd fighting two big fires, one in Benning. Well, pals, of the Ceramic Depart- jobs around his home, from the looks ton and the other one at the Dibble
ment, it's been a g«od year, but now it of the war paint on his hands and arms Lumber Company. We are all proud
appears that the vacations of 195 3 have . Our department had a three day to hear that, John, and hope you con- A. C. Assembly
come to a close Who is it? "The visitor last week, Mr. Enrique Moscoso tinue this great service. . What is this
by Jean MacDonald
Boy With The Rip in His Pants", of the Puerto Rican plant This is match between the F.P. Drys and F.P.
R.S.; "The Yodeler", L.S.; Johnny Ray your ER reporter signing off until next Ovens? Sounds pretty interesting. Well
As a reporter for your department 1
of the Ceramic Department, H.B. .
boys, may the best team win! Good am contributing a small item which
We'd like to thank Ernest Jourdenais
would cause quite a bit of joviality as
luck to all of you.
and Ernest Gregory for the chocolates.
far as our department is concerned.
Congratulations on the births of your
After much deliberation by the "Sunsons Eva Favreau was presented a Sales Office
day morning quarterbacks" of our debeautiful birthday cake by the gang
partment, we have come up with the
by The
Office Service
of the hydrophone line Greetings to
following all star football team: A. C.
by
Betty
and
Jennie
Jane Dobbert, hope that you are veil
At last we are
ALL STARS: R.E. "Stretch" Dassatti;
Ellen Horsfall enjoyed a week's R.T. "Bruiser" Biondelli; R. G. "Stone
and will soon be back with us . Thanks
vacation visiting relatives in Hartford, wall" Cantoni; C. "Rock" Colo; L. G.
to Charles Johnson and Viola Tanguay
Connecticut. . Jennie Hirst recently "Killer" Bresette; L. T. "Snare"
for the candy they sent. It was
spent two weeks vacation visiting her Pietras; L. E. "Socks" Patashnick.
delicious We wish to extend con
sister in Hatboro, Pennsylvania
gratulations to Harold Burdick's
The backfield consists of: Q. B.
Betty Beckwith will replace Jennie "Shifty" Leavens; L. H. B. "Fleet"
daughter, who was married October 26;
Hirst as a LOG reporter together with Ferraro; R.H.B. "Sneaky" Burdick;
this same day 20 years ago Mr. and
Betty Mahoney At this time we say F.B. "Crusher" Sakellandes. Water
Mrs. Harold Burdick were married
good luck to Jennie Hirst who has left boy. "Peepers" Clark and Coach
Nettie Murphy treated the inspectors
our department to make her home in "Frenchy" Molleur.
with some very tasty imported English
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SPRAGUE ELECTRIC LOG
Sports
Men's Bowling League News . . . .
November 1953
by KENNY RUSSELL
Softball Banquet
With the season now in full swing at
Rides or Wanted Rides
H e r e are the hl hest
the Olympian Bowling Alleys, our
g
averages for
To Church street section at 11 p.m. Contact Lorraine Ciepiela, Brown Street.
Rides wanted for two people from East Road, Adams, to Marshall Street plant 7 a.m.-3:45 p.m. league is rolling on on to what we all each league:
The recent Sprague softball league
shift. Call Adams 60.
hope will be a more successful season
Riders wanted from Adams 6-3:30 shift at Brown street plant. One way will be all right. Call
banquet
was a fitting climax to a very
than ever before.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
after 4:03 p.m. Adams 566-W.
successful
season. As you already know,
Riders wanted 7-3:30 shift from Williamstown to N. A. Call anytime, Williamstown 582-W.
The league consists of two sections,
Riders wanted from lower Ashland to Brown Street plant or Marshall Street plant from 7-4:15 shift.
the
Sprague
boys copped the City In
the National League (bowling Wed- Lamphier, Power Pact
Contact John Rossee, Brown Street Maintenance Department.
Ride wanted for the 6 o'clock shift, from Cole Avenue. Call Williamstown 997-R after 6 p.m.
nesday nights), and the American Volpi, Inspectors
98 3 dependent Loop and became the first
Ride wanted from Marshall Street plant to the Adams line Monday through Friday at 6:00 p.m.
team to bring home the trophy in the
League (bowling Thursday nights) Wood, Western Electric
97.6
one way. Contact Connie Lanoue by dialing the switchboard.
The season, for each league, is split
sport.
Ride wanted from Brown Street to Beaver Street section at 2:45 p.m. Dial Brown Street plant 32.
97.3
Riders wanted from Adams to Marshall Street plant, 8 to 5 shift. Dial Carole Clarke, 487, Marshall into halves consisting of three rounds Bancroft, Inspectors
The evening's festivities were in the
each.
Street plant.
Peck. Molders
97.0
Wanted
hands
of William Phelps, Manager of
Winners of each half of each league
A good home for a pomeranian dog. Edith Fields, MO 3-6932.
Shore, Power Pact
97.0 Personnel Services. Bill kept the proA portable typewriter, needed for young man entering engineering college; must be reasonable. will bowl off for the championship. !
Phone Louis Lavandal, MO 2-2957.
97.0 gram moving with his witty humor.
Every teams goal, of course, is the T °urjee, Inspectors
Baby sitter from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact Frances Miles of Paper Rolling, Beaver Street plant.
championship, but every week each Murray, FP Drys
The following people either spoke or
Piano, in good condition. Reasonably priced. Call M. Cole, MO 4-0071.
96.9
5-6 room tenement for 3 adults. Dial MO 3-5275.
individual is aiming at winning a shirt
were
called upon for bows: BillScrivens,
96.7
Morin, FP Drys
Apartment wanted furnished or unfurnished. Must have heat, hot water, cooking facilities and
and tie, given by Alper's Men's Shop of
President of the Independent League;
refrigerator included. Marshall Street plant 572.
96.6
Furnished rooms (2) wanted by elderly couple, Marshall Street vicinity, for winter months. Marshall Eagle Street for the highest weekly Shaker, FP Drys
Allie McPherson, Captain of the
three string total.
Street plant 530, Harry Martin.
Sprague team, (he presented gifts to
Children to care for in my home five days a week. Call Adams 679-W.
A
pair
of
quality
socks
is
also
given
AMERICAN
LEAGUE
Apartment 4 or 5 rooms wanted permanent, responsible couple with 4-months old baby.
the two coaches
Sam Dean and
each week by the proprietor of the
Dial Marshall Street plant 330, Lee Hermansen.
Bastien, Food Service
103.3 Frank Santelli); statistician Fuad
Double set tub. Dial 388 Marshall Street plant.
alleys for the low three-string total
For Sale
insuring that the weak bowler is not C. Estes, Food Service
102.5 Amen; Manager Ace Samia; Jerry
House 6 rooms in Stamford. Automatic hot water heater, hot air heat, sun porch, redwood
storm windows, spring water supply, 5 acres of land. On highway. Asking price is $6,000. forgotten when the prizes are handed
98.7 Lavigne, coach and manager of the
Fortini, Food Service
OX 4-1292 or see John Hewitt, Formation Department.
out. According to rules, a member can
Basin sink (double), white porcelain 48" and tub. MO 2-2092.
97.7 Sprague Products team; Kenny Ban1 Keystone 8MM movie projector; 1 Keystone 8 MM camera; 1 screen 30" x 40" with stand; 2 win only one of each prize during the Mazza, Plating
croft, secretary of the league; umpires
photofloods and reflectors; $80. Free with purchase: 1300 feet of movie film. Dial MO 3-8724.
McDonough, Sp. Products
97 I
Victor ABC oil burner, black and brown enamel, $25. Dial MO 3-8724.
Joe Vitali, Kippy Gentile, and Eddie
Here are the team standings at the Lesure, F and N
Craftsman lathe with ' i H.P. motor, 10 inch swing, 36 inches between centers; hollow spindle
94.6
Farinin; Personnel Director Jack Wash
mounted in ball-bearings. Craftsman band saw with 1/6 H P . motor ball-bearing drive, 12 inch
throat. Dunlap jig saw with 1/6 H.P. motor 12" x 15" table, 24" throat. Call Williamstown end of six weeks:
L.
Estes,
Food
Service
94.2 burn; Tom McShane, who does a great
478-M after 5:30 p.m. John Garter.
Cinder blocks, approximately 100, 8" x 8" x 18" (extra long). New, take all or part at $.25 each.
93.8 job as sports editor of the Transcript;
NATIONAL LEAGUE
W L Shurtliff, Sp. Prod.
Dial Marshall Street plant 367 or call Williamstown 759-R, Ray Hunicke.
White Glenwood stove for gas and oil; grates available to convert to coal; used 1 year; excellent
Brazeau, Plating
93 1 and yours truly. Bucky Bullet, sports
Inspectors
1* 5
condition. MO 3-3308.
announcer for station WMNB, sent
Size 12 dark brown, Mouton lamb coat, excellent condition, >!4 length, worn 6 times. Dial 470
1 $ 5
FP Drys
Marshall Street plant or MO 3-6002 after 6 P-m^
The
Inspectors
currently
hold
the
his best regards but was unable to
Power Pact
i I 7
50 gal. oil drum, stand and faucet. Dial MO 3-7657.
Men's hockey skates. Size 6, also 410 shotgun bolt action. Dial Marshall Street plant 253, Jerry FP Ovens
10 8 high three-string team total mark, with attend.
Lavigne.
Molders
4 14 1522. This same team also holds high
Baby play pen and pad, plastic on top of rail.
The affair came to an end with the
Pedigreed cocker spaniel, has had all inoculations, 11 months old, wonderful pet. Dial MO 3-3417. Western Electric
3 15 team single string, 547.
presentation
of colorful jackets to each
1 oak roll-top desk in good condition, $17. Also new Dormeyer mixer sells for $46.50. Will sell
for $35. Call Adams 1501-J, or 190 Columbia Street.
member
of
the
team, including batboy
Peck of the Molders holds high inAMERICAN LEAGUE
Reknown kitchen stove; Also a Duo-Therm parlor stove. MO 3-9601.
W L
Red
Harris.
Red
had a grin extending
dividual honors, with a three-string
1951 Nash fiamblei Couniiy Club, A-l condition, two tone. Fully equipped. Contact John
Rossee, Brown Street Maintenance or dial MO 3-7098.
Food Service
16 I total of 357. Single string individual from ear to ear when he was called up
1941 4-door Chevrolet sedan. Heater and all good tires, $100. Also 1946 4-door Nash sedan.
10 8
Radio and heater, excellent running condition, clean, new seat covers, 5 good tires. Contact Sprague Products
honors go to Lesure, of F and N. to the head table to" put on his jacket,
Louise Bentley, Ceramics Department, or dial MO 3-5626.
F and N Development
10 8
194lTBuick 4-door special, $200. See Livingston Rice or call Williamstown 177-R.
which had his name on the pocket.
9 9 Development, with I 37.
Plating
Two boy's topcoats, size 16; Also 1 pair figure skates, size 8; Also 1 blue, net over tafetta, evening
Our congratulations to the team and
8 10
Can Shop
gown, size 15. Dial MO 3-7103.
Puppies for sale 5 weeks old, cross-bred. Dial MO 3-9149 after 4 p.m.
0 3
by Ken Bancroft the management for a fine season.
Laboratory
Two-piece parlor set (divan and chair), wine color, good condition, moth proof. Price $45. Call
at 22 Lois Street anytime after 1:30 p.m.
Large framed velvet picture in color. Call Laura Roy, by dialing MO 3-5196 anytime after 5 p.m.
Crandall at Lake George and a visit to take one of those long trips, Kenny
Girl's bicycle in good condition, with carrier, $15. Also two pair girl's white shoe skates, sizes F. P. Drys
Santa Claus at North Pole, N. Y.; Mary Elisworth has returned to work
5 and 6. One pair boy's hockey skates. Ten gallon copper boiler, suitable for canning, holds 11
by
Cora
Ryan
quarts. Stone crock jar with cover. Bird cage, bushel baskets and two horse blankets. Dial
Celia Shanahan and Clara Cattoti, after a year's leave of absence. Her
MO
3-6131.
Mouton
Lamb fur coat
three quarter length
We were sorry to hear that Peg
Peg the shows in New York City; Emma baby daughter, Kathleen, is 10 months
Dial 383 Marshall Street plant.
Descoteau's mother fell and broke her
her Wutholen, Syracuse. George Ross is old Now that Christmas is coming
Norse pot burner; will heat four rooms — 1 year old.
Kenmore electric range, not quite 1 year old. Glass oven door. Call at 17 Luther Street, North wrist. We wish her a speedy recovery.
recovery . w i s e , he is at home resting Flo Dean a few of the girls are knitting children's
Adams.
. Joan Giroux and Rachel Herzog are on i s enjoying her TV. . . Vi Levesque and hats. If anyone would like the pattern,
Heatrola, coal fired, good for 3 to 5 rooms; hot air coal furnace, complete with ductwork and
registers for 4 to 5 rooms. Call anytime Adams 942-W3.
vacation and expect to spend some time Frances Kordana are at home and Rita contact Jo Donato, Dot Rumbolt,
Alexander Smith rug, 9 x 12. Excellent condition. Also 1 broadloom rug, 7 x 9 , very good con- in New York City
The water short- DiSanti is in Worcester and Spring- Wanda Wandrei or Helen Estes .
dition, reasonably priced. Also Lyan oil burner, fits any stove, used two winters. Dial MO 2-2159
age does not bother Toot Pryne, as she field . . . Betty Berger is in Florida and Elaine Shippee and Gladabelle Ross
anytime, Celia Shanahan, Round Midget Assembly, Brown Street plant.
Florence heater, for living room with pipe included. Less than half price. Contact M. Kearns has a new spring dug, giving her 5
Washington . Mae Haas and Alvina have returned from their vacations .
Industrial Oils Rolling, or can be seen at 4 Crandall Street, Adams.
gallons a minute. . .Ora Levesque and Moreau have their five year pins. . . Grace Collins has gone to Canada to
Baby-washer and one couch that can be made into a bed. Dial MO 4 0453.
Venetian blinds, 3-27", 7-29" and four small wood Venetian blinds complete with hardware. Fireplace Dorothy Lewis attended the flower We are glad to welcome our old co- visit her mother
The girls who play
grate for coal or wood, and screen. Twin bed set with springs and mattresses. Call Beaver Street
show at Amherst. The chrysanthemums workers back and also a few new ones. cards at noontime have pitched in and
plant for W. Young, or MO 3-8985, evenings.
4 x 5 speed graphic, complete with accessories and case. Kodatron speedlamp; federal 2'4 x impressed them the most. . We're glad At our table, we are glad to have bought a new pack.
3'i enlarger. Call Adams 942-W3 anytime^
to have Rita Moruzzi DeFalco back Alice Bonneville with us, for she makes
1941 Chevrolet dump truck with a 1948 motor
1' •• ton, heavy duty. Make an offer; Also 4 live
ducks at $.25 a pound; Also coat (convertible, two in one) size 10, grey military style. Will 3ell with us. She and her mother went to delicious fudge. It's surely good, but
for $5.00. MO 3-8442, anytime.
visit relatives in Como, Italy, and while our diets will surfer. . . Congratulations
Lyan gas heater, hod-a-day; 30 gallon galvanized tank. Call at 83 Front Street or dial MO 3-3502
she was there, she married Lucia De- to Jeannette Shambeau who received
anytime before 5:00 p.m.
One baby carriage in good condition — $25.00, Also one baby play-pen and pad
$10.00. Falco. Her husband will join her as her 20-year pin; Theresa Burro, 10Dial MO 3-8769, Amma Horsfall.
Glenwood range enamel combination four gas and 2 coal—four years old, in excellent condition. soon as possible. . . Leona Charbonneau year pin; Florence Dean, 5-year pin;
Dial MO 3-5109 after 6:00 pjn^
is nursing a sprained ankle. . . Carl Joe Rosenburg, 5-year pin; Esther
1949 Plymouth 2-door sedan with radio and heater; directional lights; four new tires, all excellent.
Estes spent his vacation at his favorite Popalaski, 5-year pin. We're all proud
Will sell for $850.00. Dial 396 Marshall Street plant or dial MO 3-6152.
Corporal William Bowen, a North
sport, hunting. Carl shot a few squirrels of you.
1950 Dodge 4-door sedan in excellent condition inside and out. Call Williamstown 825-M.
Adams resident now stationed in Korea,
Brown Muskrat fur coat, size 12, in very good condition, Will sell reasonably. MO 2-2050 any- and 2 rabbits. . .
has forwarded a compelling appeal for
time after 6:00 p.m.
Christmas gifts for a special "G.I."
Stove, parlor brown enamel coal and wood. Price $35.00. Dial MO 3-3108 anytime.
Glenwood Range -oil and gas combination black and white. Dial MO 2-2582.
party to be given by American serviceWindow shades 7 new, cream color; Also girl's bicycle with basket and bell. Dial 3-6131.
men for Korean children next month.
Mica
Mutter
ings
40 acres of standing wood; Also 3ilver grey mouton coat size 10-12, $75.00 Dial MO 4-0483.
Deepest sympathies are extended to
Estate Heatrola medium size heats 4 or 5 rooms coal or wood. Will sell for $35.00. Dial
Cpl. Bowen writes "it is hard to put
by Betty Barcomb
Julia Cirillo, on the death of her sister,
MO 3-3421 after 4:00 p.m.
in print a child's expression when he is
Mrs. Salvatore, and also to Evelyn
\yood (mixed slab) $5.00 a load. Dial MO 3-8691 after 6:00 p.m.
Kitty Mariani has been out of work cold because he has no clothes, and
Pot burner and grey baby carriage for sale. MO 2-2637 after 4:00 p.m.
Prystasi on the death of her father-infor a few months now due to the illness begging because he is hungry. This is
Boy'3 skates size 4, color black. In good condition. Call C. Herzig, Ceramics Department. law.
Brown~MuskraTcoat, in good condition, size 12. Will sell for $40.00. Dial MO 2-2654.
of her son, Ralph. We're hoping Ralph the task that confronts all the AmeriKitchen set 5 piece table and 4 chairs, wooden, black and white. Will sell reasonably—in
will soon be well, and Kitty returns to can soldiers stationed here."
good condition. Dial Marshall Street plant 383.
work... A dinner in honor of Chris
Baby carriage (Collier) collapsible, grey, complete with carriage pad. Used only 7 times, just Round Midget Assembly
He asks for all interested to mail
like new. Dial MO 3-9782 anytime.
Trisori,
who has left our department,
by Anon
Stroller in good condition reasonable. Dial MO 3-6497.
packages of clothing or toys for the
was
held
at
the
Crane
Inn
in
Dalton.
.
.
M^or 1/3 horsepower 1 post drill. Dial MO 3-8504 in the morning or after 5:00 p.m.
Vacations are nearly over for another Mary Bua is out on sick leave. . .Con- Korean youngsters to him at 32nd
Toaster, flat iron, dresser, dressing table and vacuum cleaner. Priced reasonably. Dial MO
3-6641 after 5:00 p.m.
year and many of us have pleasant j gratulations go to Art Barry on winning Engineer Construction Group, APO
20, c/o P.M., San Francisco, Calif.
Storm windows on hinges size 33 x 60 $3.00 each Dial MO 4-9579.
Table model radio and victrola 12" record changer, one brown corduroy storm coat, fur lined; memories to cherish. Delfina Regaioli, I the election in our room as union repreone mahogany record cabinet; one cobblers bench (Cushman); one toaster; four white wall tires, her wonderful trip to Italy and Paris, sentative. By the way, Art has an
"Our group," he says, " is attempting
8.20-15 size; parlor set; bedroom set; kitchen set; parlor stove; kitchen stove; refrigerator; TV set.
Dial MO 4-0336 or inquire at 1010 State Road, North Adams.
and an audience with the Pope; Kay amateur radio station. Even girls to have a large Christmas party for the
1950 GE Electric range, 3 surface units with deep well. Excellent condition. Haywood-Wakefield O'Conner, with her son, Jack, home have amateur stations according to children within our area and we need
baby carriage, excellent condition. Call Adams 1832-M.
from French Morocco for his wedding, Art. . . Kenny Martin's car seems to be the help of the people at home to make
1 Florence gas range, 2 years old, like new. Make an offer. MO 3-5619.
so now Kay has a new daughter; Olive all right now. Now you'll be able to this a success. . . . Please be generous. "
Hoover Dustette, used 3 times. $20.00. MO 4-0539.
Climaxes Season
Letter from Korea