"Let Quantity Plus Quality Our War Production Motto Be"

ELECTRIC

OUR MAXIMUM WARTIME PRODUCTION *

• O F T H E E M P L O Y E E S * * * * * B Y T H E E M P L O Y E E S * * * * * F O R T H E E M P L O Y E E S "Volume VI SPRAGUE ELECTRIC VICTORY LOG, MAY 13, 1944 Number 19

SPRAGUE EMPLOYEES WIN ARMY-NAVY "E" FOR THE THIRD TIMEArrives In England

WAC Josephine GelineauPvt. Josephine Gelineau of the

WAC's, is the first Sprague service-woman to arrive overseas. She is nowstationed in England, and was formerlyin the Tubular Assembly department.Her husband, Leeward P. Gelineau,gunner's mate, 2-c, is serving in theAtlantic fleet.

Eight Sprague WorkersBecome NaturalizedAmerican Citizens

The Log is very proud to announcethe names of eight Sprague workerswho on April 19th became Americancitizens in their own right. We con-gratulate them and know that theywill do everything in their power tolive up to the full meaning of the words:American citizens.

They are: Clementina Zanett, MariaCirone, Mary Schubnel, Pauline Mai-oney, Gregorio Alcaro, Eleanor Tour-jee, Jane McLagan, and Joseph Del-Debbio.

Pvt. Samuel Jammallo, formerlyof the ItliM-L Annex and MarshallSt. Slock ltoom. lie is stationedal Jefferson Barracks, IVlo. Son ofJoseph of Resistors and Catherineof Mica.

This Issue of the Log

is Dedicated to the Mothers '—>

of each and every Sprague worker serving in the Armed

Forces . . . . May their prayers for safe return be answered

. . . . May their hopes for the future happiness of their sons

and daughters be realized . . . . And when Peace once more

returns, may they live out their years, proud of the part

that their own flesh and blood have taken in this terrible

though righteous struggle to build a New and Better World.

MotherAs read on the May 9th Sprague Radio Log by Margaret

Roche Beaupre.

Back through a dusky past I reach,To the days when I was a child;

Back to the days that were never too long,To the days that were carefree and mild.

A youngster small, was I just then,And little did I dream,

That my grand and so good mother meantMore to me than she seemed.

Each day she was there at my beck and call,A matter of course was she;

My troubles and pleasures alike she'd share,With always a smile she'd be.

But the old clock of time travels on each day,And a change comes in thoughts and ideas;

When God makes me Mother with just such cares,A mother of love and tears.

'Tis now I look back on the days gone by,And think many times with regret,

If I only could live it all over againI'd remember instead of forget.

'Tis now that I realize the hardships of love,What it means to be Mother so true:

What it means to be happy and proud and gay,What it means to be tired and blue.

These are the thoughts and words and lines,That come each day to my mind,

When Mother is gone to a haven of rest,And memory alone, I find.

Mother! Oh Mother! the grandest of titles —No honor too high can I pay;

No tribute is half large enough to suffice,For my mother, on Mother's Day.

Invasion Time Finds Morale of Sprague

War Workers In High Gear

Latest Award of " E " Is Evidence

All Employees Live Up to Slogan/7Worl<ing Together For Victory"

On April 22, the Under Secretary of War, Robert I*.

Patterson, again congratulated all employees of the Sprague

Company on their continued excellent War Production

record. This is indeed evidence that the pledge given both

by labor and management at the 1st Army-Navy "E" Cere-

monies on April 2, L943 has been taken most seriously.

The Army and the Navy do not continue to award the "E"

unless the work continues of exceptionally high order.

Continued awards of the "E" take into consideration the

quality as well as the quantity and speed of the work. Re-

pealed awards not only consider continued physical per-

formance of employees and company ~ but measure also the

standards of morale and cooperation maintained,—both

within the companies concerned, as well as in dealings with

suppliers and customers, including the government and the

armed services. . The "E" can be, and has been, withheld

The fact that Sprague employees have once again, and

for the third lime, demonstrated their true Americanism

patriotism, and their will to carry on and on. to the final day

of Victory over all Axis Powers is continued evidence that at

Sprague's one and all are "Working Together for Victory."

Radio Log of May 9 Dedicated

To Mothers of All Sprague

Men and Women in Service

Mrs. W. H. Anderson and Mr.Lawrence Madison brought smiles andtears to the eyes of many present asthey sang the old familiar songs writtento and for mother. Mrs. EugeneBeaupre read a beautiful original poemwritten to her own mother some yearsago. Mr. Arthur Charron read a briefpaper dedicated to the mothers ofSprague Workers in Service. Ourhostess of the day was Miss RuthYarter. Miss Isabel Baird of theNorth Adams Hospital gave a shorttalk in behalf of the work of that vitalservice to the community. It was alsoa pleasure to introduce Mrs. JessieMadison, mother of Lawrence Madison,at the close of one of his solos entitled"Mother".

Pfc. August! no Jammallo, for-merly o!" Block Annex, is stationedsomewhere in England, lie is theson of Joseph of Resistor and Cath-erine of" Mica.

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"Of the Employees,-by the Employees,-for the Employees."

IHIBLISIIIINC; STAFF

EDITOR: E. S. WhittenASSISTANT EDITORS: PaShoemaker, Fred Windover,

BUSINESS MANAGERJohn Kane

Lawrence Madison, Ass't.

SPORTS: Walter CarpenterKenneth Russell

ASSOC. EDITOR: Evelyn Fairchildl\ Fern, Alice Gomeau, Laurence Haskins, Robertiiid Marvin Williams.

CIRCULATION MANAGERMarion Caron

Doris Hiser, Ass't.

ART DEPT.: Hank GattusoLouise Bass

STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS:Fred Crosier and George Saulnier

PLANT EDITORSBeaver Street Brown Street Marshall StreetJohn Puppolo Agnes McDonough Ruth Haskins

DEPARTMENT REPORTERSBeaver Street

Barbara Bailey, Ruth Bass, Thelma Boulerice, Carmella Cioffi, LucyDeFazio, Mamie Farinon, Gertrude Gentile, Hazel Goodale, Angie Langer,Helene Meacham, Claire Murray, Alyce O'Brien, Bernice Owczarski, CatheiinePappas, Margaret Perreault, Lydia Plankey, Edgar Remillard, Viola Short,Constance Urbano, John Walsh, Priscilla Windover, Blanche Woodside, andFrances Zaloga.

Brown Street

Betty Bourdon, Dorothy Boutwell, Theresa Bushika, Nathan Candiloro,Eleanor Carlow, Cecile Contois, Kay Ccrsi, Margaret Crews, Cecile Grenier,Kay Ghidotti, Mildred Jennings, Margaret Kernahan, Dorothy Pasierbiak,Constance Prendergast, Leona Reese, Mary Rosse, Mary Roy, Eleanor Rhodes,Alice Senecal, and Mary Vanuni.

Marshall Street

Arthur Charron Henry Gamari Rita Siciliano

"Every Sprague Worker an Assistant Reporter."

Vol. VI MAY 13 1944 No. 19

Radio Reviews

I Victory Gardens Theme ofMay 2nd Radio Log

On this program Mrs. Eva Shippeeof Tubular Assembly read .111 originalarticle on "Growing Tomatoes in aVictory Garden" which was very wellreceived. Not only did Mrs. Shippeemake an excellent radio appearancebut her information was both helpfuland practical.

The Editor, the Hostess, Mrs.Faxon Bowen, Mr. Madison and Mrs.Geraldine Reeves engaged in .1 four-wax- discussion of the merits of VictoryGardening, punctuated by brief point-ers on Planting, Spading, Weeding,and Canning. Smart verses were alsointroduced playing up in lighter veinsome of the trials and tribulations ofthe embryo dirt farmers.

Miss Ellen Horsfall was the Soloiston the program and her splendid voiceset a standard of high character to this30th program of the Sprague RadioLog,

A TRIBUTE TO THE MOTHERSof our Men and Women in Service

On the Sprague Radio Log, May 9

Your Victory Garden

Since Uncle Sam is sending so muchof our normal food production abroad

pul the cramp on Mrs. AmericanHomemaker. ll is necessary now,

well and keep them healthy. Theonly way we can adequately provide

would be no stars, no homes, nocountry.

You were asked to give your sons anddaughters, even the fathers of yourlittle tots. You proudly sent themforth and cheerfully shouldered theburden of the homes and firesides towhich they long to return.

Yet that wasn't enough, you wantedyour loved ones back quickly so youset out to win the battle of production,here at home.

Well, they'll be back, because, withthat kind of spirit, how can we lose?

And so, dear mothers, for all ofthose brave children who can be withyou in spirit only on this great day,We Salute You! May your everydream come true!

FORESIGHT

If you can wear your gobies when about you

Shopmates are doffing theirs — and scoffing too;

If you can shield your sight though they deride you,

And Wring the right example into view,

While they ignore the hazards with derision;

If you can guide them so they "see the light,"

Yours is the gift of foresight and true vision,

And — what is more — you guard your own eyesight.

LET "SAFETY FIRST" - - BE YOUR MOTTO!

Radio Melodrama

April 25 saw an innovation on theSprague Radio Log. I'nder the direc-tion of author-producer, LaurenceHaskins, Head of Wire Coating, aRadio Melodrama was presented whichreceived much favorable commentfrom the outside. It was a two-scenethriller in the Gay-Ninety manner andwas entitled:

Timothy Tinker's Triumphor

The Mystery of the Glass EyeTHE CAST

Prolog Geraldine ReevesHeroine Sally BartonHer Mother Patricia SicilianoThe Villain James OldhamThe Sheriff William Jette

BalSadiers Went to TownOn April 25 Radio Log

Under the ever able leadership ofLarry Madison the Berkshire Balladierssang several fine four part numberson the same program with the Melo-dramatists. Members of the Balladierswere: 1st Tenor, Lawrence Madison:2nd Tenor, Thomas Rowley; 1st Bass,Englebert Schmidt; 2nd Bass, ReginaldWhite.

On the same program of April 25eight year old Conchita Angeli read anoriginal poem: Our Flag; and theHostess for the day was Mrs. DorisSimon, Secretary for Mr. Haskins ofWire Coating.

Machine Shop ContributesTo Blood Bank

To date, seven members of the Ma-chine Shop have become donors to theBlood Bank, since this service wasorganized. This makes a showing ofone sixth of the entire Departmenthaving contributed to this worthycause.

"Salvage" —In Shop — At Home

By Betty BourdonDid you know that 141 pounds of

iron-steel scrap per person must becontributed or dug up from some whereduring 1944 to keep production at itspeak? Considerable material can bereclaimed by having marked containersspecifically for salvage of various sorts.Is there any salvage which could bean aid to our battle fronts? I believewe all can step up our salvage atSprague's.

Our job at home is equally as im-portant. It is up to us as individualswith only our conscience as our guide.

To save tin cans, used fats, all wastepaper and rags is hastening the daywhen Sprague's like other industries,can settle down to peacetime products.

"Believe it or not"~by JimmieKnox. From the expression onDor. Brook's face, il is NOT!

Attended Safety ConferenceMiss Ethel Lowe, R.N., from the

Brown Street Dispensary, attended theMassachusetts Safety Conference meet-ings in Boston on April 24th and 25th.While there, she attended the Gov-ernor's luncheon at the Hotel Statlerat which Chief of Police Conlon accept-ed the Plaque for the City of NorthAdams lor the best highway accident

year 1943.

Stanlej Janik, Seaman 2-e, aformer Supervisor of I'af>er Test,now at an Armed Guard School inNorfolk, Va.

Gardens. Why not do your share andlessen i he load on the nation's foodsupply by planning your VictoryGarden today?

SOU. The principal thing to do isto plow or fork the soil at least 8inches dee,, and work in as muchorganic material as possible. If youmust plant immediately, use well-rotted manures; compost made ofgrass clippings, garden trimmings andkitchen waste; leafmold; peatmoss; orstraw from the bottom of an old stack.Spread ai> even layer four indies deepacross the whole garden, and mix wellthrough the soil.

TOOLS There are lour tools whichno self-respecting gardener ordinarilycan be without; a spade or spadingfork, a strong rake with the head madein OIK- piece, a steel-shank hand trowel,and a good stout hoe. If you havenone, perhaps your neighbor will sharehis.

Different varieties of rakes and hoesfor special purposes once easy to get,might save a backache and your dispo-sition, hut they are not necessary.You can learn to do every operationwith the one type, Better Homes &Gardens magazine assures us.

Two things to look for when buyinggarden tools, if you are able to buyany, are a sharp cutting edge and bal-ance. It pays to bin- only good toolsmade by nationally recognized firms,as you will most likely find them cutmore accurately to fit your hand, easierto use, and easier to keep sharpened.

SEEDS OR PLANTS- If you're aseasoned gardener you may prefer to

! grow your own vegetables from seeds.For the beginner, however, it is wiser toselect hardy plants. Buy of a growerwho's up on the new disease-resistantvarieties, and insist on plants whichhave been transplanted once and stillhave all their roots.

Choose stocky plants and transferthem to your own garden without de-lay. For safety's sake, shade them fora day or two to prevent wilting.

In bining seeds, too, quality pays.Buy certified seeds when you are able,and buy them early.

Ask Yourself - - "Am I a Safe Worker? "

Check yourself on the following and then ask yourself if you are doing athorough job for your safety and the safety of others:

Yes No] l .Do I know the hazards of

my own job?• • 2. Do I know the safe way to

do Tin- work?

D • 3. Do I take chances unneces-sarily at my work?

• • 4. Do I always use propertools, and are they in goodcondition?

• • 5. Do I attempt to adjust orfix machines in motion?

['] [ | 6. Do I wear proper clothingand shoes for safety?

• • 7. Do I expose my eyes to un-necessary hazards at mywork?

• • 8. Do I keep my work placeorderly and free from tripsand slips?

• • 9. Do I observe all CompanySafety Rules?

• • 10. Am I ever the cause of afellow-workman's injury?

Yes No

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Am I always careful inhandling materials?Do I tell my foreman of un-safe practices and con-ditions?

Do I always get properFirst Aid Treatment forsmall injuries?Do I always report injuriesat the time they happen?Do I get proper rest andtake care of my health?Do I keep my mind on mywork and think ahead formy safety?

Am I always careful incrossing railroad tracks andat parking lots?Do I drive carefully andobserve all traffic regula-tions?

Do I convey Safety to thefamily? ''Records indicatethat most accidents happenat home.)

Dear friends, we arc gathered heretoday, in loving tribute to t he noblestof God's creatures, our Mothers, andespecially to those of you whose nearestand dearest are serving Uncle Sam.In these soul trying times, your deedswill earn no medals, will grace no pagein history; they are graven in the heartsof millions of boys and girls who are sovaliantly striving to preserve, for alltime, that priceless heritage- freedom.

Time inarches on, but, like a mother'sheart, those sterling qualities whichwere the foundation stones of ourglorious nation never change. Inmillions of windows, each star in thatlittle, red bordered flag means aloyal American doing his bit, but thatis only hall" the story. It is mother'sflag as well, for, without her, there

Published by the SPRAGUE ELECTRIC CO., North Adams, Mass.

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* * Letters and News from the Armed Forces *

Pfc. Waller Burr of MarineEngineers. Son of Gertrude ofBloek IVst and Walter of ReceivingDepartment at Brown Street.

Harold Olson of the V. S. Navy hascompleted his training at WentworthInstitute in Boston, and promoted toFireman, first class. After spending ashort leave with his wife and little son,he left for Richmond, Va. where hewill receive advanced training onDiesel motors. His wife, Phyllis is inthe Production Engineering Dept.

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What's Wrong with the Gang?Somewhere in Iialy

April 9, 1944Hello Joe:

What do you know? I am sorrythat I took so long in thanking youand the Company for the cigarettes,but you see, I have been very busydriving all over Italy. But don'tworry, I'm not anywhere near theFront. I'd like to tell you where Iam, but it is against the rules—youunderstand. Remember me to Bessieand Ma Mahoney—I worked with themfor a while, as you remember.

And what is wrong with the F.O.E.Drum Corps? I have sent letters tothem, but so far, no one has answered—the same goes for some of my friends inthe Plant. See what you can do aboutgetting some of the Gang to write.Well, good night and good luck to youand the Gang at the Plant. Keep upthe good work, Sprague's—you aredoing swell!

Jim Dillon

John Milos, U.S.N.Sends Good Wishes

Dear Mr. Garceau:Today I received the cigarettes you

sent me, and the Sprague Log, andBoy! I really appreciated them verymuch. And I want to thank you andeveryone from Sprague's who helpedto send them. They came in handyout here. I have been getting the Logoften. Keep it coming! Am alwaysglad to hear from the Plant and thefriends I used to work with. I can'ttell you where I am, but it is very hothere. And I am not too lonesomeeither, as a fellow from North Adamswas on the same ship with me. He isPfc. William Francis, in the Marines.And we sure talk about home — amhoping I can visit the plant soon. Iwant to thank all for sending me thegifts, and wish all, loads of luck. Ifyou see George Sanecal and TommyDufraine, tell them I asked aboutthem, (jive my regards to the gangin Formation.

Sincerely yours,John Milos, U.S.N.

W. KaczowskiWrites to the Log

To the Editor:

A few days ago, I received my Logfor February 26th. I appreciatedyour kindly remembrance. I alsowant to thank you for the two pack-ages of Old Golds that I received aweek ago. Here I go again! Pleasechange my address this time to:Pvt. William Kaczowski, 31212879.Btry C. 276th Sep. C.A.B.N. Hd.A.P.O. 2924. Postmaster San Fran-cisco, Calif.

I have the Log in hand as I writethis V-letter.

Well, I shall say goodbye and goodluck!

Yours truly,

W. Kaczowski

Pfc. Raymond Gaudette, sta-tioned at San Francisco, Calif.His sister is Flora of TubularAssembly.

Pfc. Wilfred Stack, formerly ofDry Formation, is now stationed inNew Guinea. His wife, Eleanor, isfrom Paper Rolling Dept.

Helene Sutton, Yoeman 3-c ofWashington, spent a furlough at herhome here recently.

Machine Shop Loses AnotherMember to the Service

Eddie Dion, of the Machine Shopleaves May 17th to join the Navy.Eddie is the fifteenth member of thisDepartment to join the ranks of thosein service. The Department extendsgood wishes.

Sgt. Michael LaVersa, stationedat Camp Haan, Calif., formerly ofOvens Dept. His sister, Serafina,is in Paper Rolling.

Washington 5, I). C.25 April 1944

Editor of the Log:Just a line to thank you so much

for sending me the Log each monthand also to notify you of my change ofaddress.

I was home awhile ago and it wasgrand visiting all my friends in Spra-gue's. I only wish I could havevisited longer, but I just had a shorttime.

Thank you again for rememberingme.

Gratefully,Helene Sutton, Y3-c

Harry P. Cooper, Seaman, 2-c.Brother of James Cooper of Ma-chine Shop.

A Letter A DayThere's a lonesome boy tonight,Just because you failed to write;Now he's out there feeling sad and blut-Waiting just to hear from you.

There's a lonesome boy somewhere,With a tear, and with a prayer;He just longs to hear that you're O.K.,Now that he has gone away.

Sit right down and drop a line,Tell him that you're feeling fine.Every letter fills his heart with joy,And there's one less—lonesome boy.

Submitted by a SoldierCourtesy of Liberty Magazine

BACK THE INVASIONwith WAR BONDS!

About the Boys

Olympio DePaoli, Seaman first class,has become a third class Petty Officer.He is a graduate of the Naval AirGunnery School at Jacksonville, Fla.

Pvt. Andrew Gigliotti has concludedhis basic training at Greensboro, N.C.,and has been transferred to an airgunnery school at Tyndall Field, Fla.

Word has been recdived that Clar-ence Vincelette has arrived safely inLondon.

Pvt. Leo Lavalley has been trans-ferred from the North African frontto the Italian campaign.

Pvt. Walter O'Neil has arrived safelyoverseas, according to word receivedhere.

Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Heidemannvisited their son and nephew at FortDevens, recently. Mrs. AnnaThomann of the Impregnating Dept.,the boys' grandmother accompaniedthem on the trip. Mrs. Heidemannworks in Paper Rolling.

Servicemen HomeOn Furlough

Other Servicemen, home on fur-lough, were Aviation Cadet John Sheaof Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ofTroy; Pvt. Miles O'Grady, Jr. whohas completed his basic training atFort Bragg; Corp. Thos. R. Dion,X-ray technician stationed at Amarillo,Texas, who has just had his firstfurlough in 13 months; Grant Ham-ilton, Fireman 1-c who has just re-turned from a journey to Ireland;Staff Sgt. F. W. James, Jr. who isstationed at Muroc, Calif.

Cpl. Robert Blanquart, now s ta -tioned in England, and formerly ofthe Lunch room, Beaver P lan t .

Pvt. Wm. Blanquar t , s ta t ioned atC a m p Hood, Texas. He is thebrother of Ruth of Block Test.

Wednesday, April 19thHi Friends!

It's about time I dropped you a line.I have been pretty busy as we havebeen moving quite often. I am nowstationed at Cam]) Cooke and (lie onlygood tiling about this Camp is wefinally are living in wooden barracks.

Since being stationed in Californiator 14 months, we have lived in tentsand it sure feels good to have heat andall the other modern conveniences.I have seen all of the important placessuch as San Francisco, Sacramento,Hollywood, Los Angeles and the beauti-ful grape vineyards and orange groves.While stationed in Marysville I hadthe chance of going into sonic of thelarge gold mines and it is a beautifulsight to see. We are expecting tomove again in three weeks, this time toSan Diego, Calif. I sure would liketo come back East later on.

What 1 want you to know is thai Ihave been receiving the Log regularlyand that is one thing I look forward toeach month—it is fine to read aboutmy ex-coworkers. I would like to say"Hello" to Mr. Pratt and also the oldgang at the Brown Street Plant.

As ever,John Rosse

P.S. Please put this address in theLog so as I can let the boys know mynew address.

Thanks.Pfc. John Rosse 31285667

Btry "C" 779th A.A.A.A.W. Bn.Postal Unit No. 2

Camp Cooke, California

Completes Training

Mary Talarico, Seaman 2-c hascompleted her basic training at theNaval Training School, Bronx, N. Y.and has been transferred to Wash-ington, D. C.

Pfc. Peter J. Maruco has arrived at aPacific base. He formerly worked inthe Paper Assembly department. Mar-uco has two brothers, Fiore and Josephserving with the Navy.

Jack Kiddell was in the BritishArmy in World War I. He recent-ly wrote us that he is now inLondon, handling transportation,and has frequently seen shipmentsof materials made by Sprague warworkers.

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GRAPEFRUIT PERKS UP PROSAIC VEGETABLES

Ploridians get their grapefruit and they love their spinach — andyou will too, once yon try their way to combining the two. Try thesesunny, flavorful ways of perking up those prosaic vegetables — you'll getthe idea the minute you've tried either of the three.

Parsnips a la Florida1 pounds parsnips1 Florida grapefruit4 tablespoons butterPaprika

Wash and scrape parsnips. Cut inhalves or quarters. Remove woodycore if present. Boil in boiling saltedwater until tender. Peel Florida grape-fruit, removing white membrane withpeel. Cut on each side of dividingmembrane and remove section bysection. Place cooked parsnips inbaking dish with Florida grapefruitsections; dot with butter and sprinklelightly with paprika. Bake in hotover (45()°F.) 10-15 minutes. Makes 6servings.

Florida Spinach4 tablespoons butter2 pounds spinach1 Florida grapefruit

Wash and drain spinach. Cook un-covered without water 6 to 10 minutes;stir occasionally. Melt butter in sauce-pan. Peel Florida grapefruit, removingwhite membrane with peel. Cut oneach side of dividing membrane andremove section by section. Add grape-fruit sections to melted butter and

cook very slowly until grapefruit sec-tions are heated. To serve, seasonspinach with salt, and top with heatedgrapefruit sections and sauce. Makes6 servings.

Beets with Grapefruit4 tablespoons butter1 Florida grapefruit2 tablespoons sugar

2\ cups sliced cooked beats, heatedMelt butter in saucepan, add sugar.

Peel Florida grapefruit removing whitemembrane with peel. Cut on eachside ot dividing membrane and removesection by section. Add grapefruitsections to melted butter and sugarand cook very slowly until grapetruitis heated. To serve, season beetswith salt and top with heated grape-truit sections and sauce. Makes 6servings.

Pepper CarePepper is precious because imports

are impossible from the Dutch EastIndies. When you get a box of pepper,remove it from its wartime cardboardcontainer and store it in small, tightlycovered containers, for air weakens itsflavor. Keep the sifter tops closed.Light and heat also steal pepper ofaroma and taste.

ONLY ONE IN THREE WOMEN SALVAGE CANS

Two-Thirds of SalvageableTin, Steel Lost to War

The goal of the tin can salvage pro-gram is 4 billion, 800 million tin cansa year. Only half this many are nowbeing turned in, and this numberrepresents only one-third of the num-ber used by housewives.

Perhaps the two out of three womenwho do not bother to turn in used tincans are not fully aware of the reasonsfor the request - the reasons whycanned foods are rationed and whysubstitute materials are now used topackage so many home front productsformerly packed in tin and steel.

Let us transfer the scene to the battleof Tarawa:

Flying pieces of shrapnel wound afighting Marine. His buddy pulls fromhis pack a first aid kit can—the sizeand shape of a small sardine can—sterilizes the wounds and covers themwith sterile bandages. Without thisimmediate treatment the wounds mighthave become dangerously infected.And only the tin could have protectedthis first aid equipment from dirt,air, moisture and damage throughthe thick of battle. . . .

Even small scratches are apt to befatal in the pest-ridden tropics, butthe germ-killing sulfa ointments, car-ried everywhere in tin containers giveprotection.

A Marine is seriously wounded andwould die from loss of blood but for theblood plasma that has been transportedsafely through the heat and dampnessof the tropics in its tin can container.A similar container protects the ac-companying bottle of distilled waterused to dilute the plasma. . . .

A Marine, lying on the battle groundwith a bullet wound through his leg,relieves his pain while waiting for helpwith an injection of morphine fromthe tiny tin syrette he carries in hisbelt. The tin salvaged from just twotin cans is enough to make that syrette.

At Tarawa, the Yanks routed theenemy with ammunition that wouldhave been useless were it not for thecan containers that protected it fromdirt and moisture. . . .

At Tarawa there would have beenno food to sustain the fighting menwere it not for the tin cans that kepttheir food palatable and nourishing.

Turn in your used tin cans tomake more of these feeding, fight-ing, life-saving containers to goto the boys over there.

Wanted -- Gardeners!

Victory gardeners, that is amateurvictory gardeners, produced almost halfthe total amount of fresh vegetablesgrown in the entire country last year—enough to fill 800 Liberty Ships—ac-cording to H. W. Hochbaum who hasbeen in charge of the National VictoryGarden program since its inception.

Calling for an even larger Victorygarden program this year which will re-quire two million more recruits for thegarden army, Mr. Hochbaum listed thefollowing objectives: "More vacant lot,community and industrial employeegardens; increased production in in-dividual gardens by careful planning,planting and care; enlargement of cityand town gardens; an increase in thenumber of school vegetable gardens ona scale big enough to produce adequatesupplies for school lunches; more green,leafy and yellow vegetables and toma-toes; better soil preparation, andutilization of every available bit ofgrowing space."

Out-Garden Other GardenersBy Knowing All Answers

You can out-garden most foodsgardeners this year if you know all theanswers. Besides you'll have the funof growing better vegetables. Some ofthe questions most often asked inlarge seed stores are answered in theMay issue of Better Homes & Gardensmagazine.

Q. What's the best tomato for thegreenhorn to grow?

A. This depends upon the season.Last summer the most dependableamateur's tomato, Firesteel, refused tobe reliable and threw many green-corefruits; but in normal years, this willproduce more fruit under the con-ditions found in most gardens thanany other. Early Baltimore, a big-crop sort the commercial men are wildabout, will probably give more smooth,medium-sized fruits in good years thanany other. Jubilee, a big, spectacularorange-yellow, is a perfect fruit insize and flavor 'f you like the color.

Q. Why should I plant hybridsweet corn instead of the old-fashionedkind?

A. Because in many ways it's animprovement: the ears are larger, thekernels deeper, and all the ears matureat the same time, so there's no guessingwhich should be picked first. Too,hybrid corn is more resistant to certaindiseases, makes a stronger stalk, andproduces more corn per square foot ofgarden.

Maturity DatesQ. Do maturity dates in the

catalogs mean from seeding, fromemergence of the seedling, or fromtransplanting?

A. Usually, from the time theseedling breaks thru the crust the soil,except in the case of plants ordinarilytransplanted, such as tomatoes andcabbage. Here the time from plant-ing to fruiting is given from transplant-ing. Always figure 10 days extra overthe time given, since the plants do notcome into full bearing as quickly asindicated. In the case of crops for fallstoring, always add 10 to 15 days toallow for an extra early frost.

Q. What can I grow in sandy soil?A. If it's pure sand, "very little."

But in sandy loam, the answer is,"practically everything," since sandyoams are perhaps the finest of vege-table soils. However, sandy soils al-most always need plant food, sincethey lose fertility rapidly.

Q. What can I grow in clay soil?A. If clays are modified with humus

or well-rotted manure, they're amongour best soils. But if the soil is stiff,tiard clay, better stay away from allroot crops like beets, carrots, turnips,and parsnips.

VARY BREAKFAST OATMEAL - IT'S EASILY DONE

Oatmeal is a nutritious choice lor the beginning of a good break-fast, but it needn't he served the same way every day. Prunes, butter,jam and nuts are tempting toppers for oatmeal as the picture shows,different Mays to begin the fjood breakfast that should supply from afourth to a third of the day's food requirements.

Coddle Electric Cord

Electric cords and plugs will continueto be hard to get. Put cords awayfree from kinks or knots. Turn theswitch to "off" before connecting ordisconnecting. The best idea is tohang cords over two or more metalhooks.

Every day the American farmersends 15,000 tons of food to our armedforces and $5,000,000 worth of food-stuffs to our Allies under Lend-Lease.

Keeping Canned Food

Cool, dry and dark. That's the tip

lor keeping canned foods home or

commercial packed. According to

Belter Homes & Gardens magazine

canned foods are likely to lose flavor

and color when held over, so better

serve up your last season's pack to

make way for full-flavor, fresh, bright

1944 fruits and vegetables.

* CANS ARE AT WAR

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THE FLOOR WAX CAN is NOW PARTOFLIFE BOAT EQUIPMENTAND CARRIES ALUMINOUS PAINT. WHEN THE CONTENTS 4REPUMPED INTO THE WATER A GIANT SPLOTCH OF COLOR SPREADSOUT AROUND THE LIFE BOAT- - A MARKER THATCAM BE SEEN,DAV OR NI6HT, BY PLANES 10,000 FEET IN THE AlR. ^

THE FAMILIAR COFFEE CANNowcwiMsCOLORED 5IGNAL CARTRIDGES & PROJECTORS

USED ON THE BATTLE. FRONTS TO SIGNALENEMV POSITIONS. OTHER COFFEE CANSARE CARRYING THE AMMUNITION THATMUST BE PROTECTED FROM Al R,

MOISTURE, DIRTS ROUGH HANDLING UPTO THE MOMENT IT IS PUT IN THE GUNS

MANY OFOURFAM/L/AR CANS HAVE 6OA/E TO IV4R--AF7IR VICTORYTHEY'LL BE BACK,BUT JN THE MEANT/ME TURN IN USED TINCANS FOR SALVAGE + + *

SPRAGUE ELECTRIC VICTORY LOG Page 5

By Heath-Spofford-GarnerAlice Spofford and Mrs. Gorman

wish to express their thanks to theGas Mask Department for their kind-ness in helping to bring a little pleasureand sunshine to the old lady at the

Farewell Party for Cliff MorseThe Canister line of the Gas Mask

Department gave a farewell party forClifford Morse who left May 10th forservice with the Marines. The dinnerwas given May 4th at the Spanish roomof the Hub, and was enjoyed by every-one. John "Red" Garner was toast-master of the evening, and songs weregiven by Rad, Pete, Cliff, Everett,Alice and Agnes. A purse of moneywas presented to Clifford by his co-workers. Those called upon for a few-remarks were Ann Heath, Bob Mc-Bride, Ken Henricks, Pete Brazzeauand Everett Harris.

We are sorry to see Clifford leave,but our very best wishes go with him.

To Cliff

Here's to a young man from theCanister Line.

To join the Marines, he made up hismind.

He will follow our colors whereverthey lead -

Just a natural American when ouicountry's in need.

Whether on sea, in the air, or on landHe'll help his buddies keep the situa-

tion in hand.So -- with God's help guiding our own

Clifford MorseWe know he will shine in that "Devi

Dog Force."—Red Garnei

BeaverStreet

Networks

By Lucy DeFazioWho was the foreman who fell in

the Hudson Brook but didn't catchany fish, even though he ducked forthem?

Fred is starting to reach manhood;we can see a few whiskers sprouting onone of his cheeks.

Jesse Wronski spent a week end inSpringfield.

Eva Green who has been with usfor some time has left to join PaperAssembly at Brown Street. We willall miss you, Eva,- and best of luck.

Welcome Henry Simon to our De-partment.

Evelyn Fletcher celebrated her birth-day the 17th. Many happy returns.

Such popularity, Lil, must surelybe deserved.

Elizabeth Hamilton's son, Grant, hasbeen on convoy for seven days inIreland, and on his way back spent aweek end at home before continuinghis voyage.

Joe Macksey was given the right jobwhen put on the Degreaser. He'swell supplied with a platform for hisacting.

Lorraine Van Steemburg spent aweek end in New York City with oneof our former employees, Edith Pead,who is now a student at ColumbiaUniversity.

Youngest Twins - - "In Spirit" - - Work at Beaver Plant

Elizabeth and Sara Cassidy of the Tubularat Beaver plant.

Assembly Department

The Misses Elizabeth and SaraCassidy became members of theSprague organization a year ago May.We are sworn to secrecy as to theirexact ages, but can assure our readersthat they are the youngest twins inspirit of any working in the Plant.

Residents of Adams, Misses Eliza-beth and Sara conducted a beauty shopthere, until about a year ago, whenthey decided that they wanted to dotheir bit for the war effort, and signedup for work in the Tubular Assembly

Huberts of Block Tes

department of the Beaver Plant. Rainor shine, through snow and blizzardsthese two ladies have faithfully carriedout their wartime schedule of a fullday's work from 2:30 P.M. until11 P.M. at night, and commute backto Adams. "We would feel very use-less if we were not working," says MissElizabeth, and Miss Sara adds: "Yes,indeed—and we are much healthierand happier too, when we are working,than if we were just sitting at hometwiddling our thumbs."

ENGINEERING SPECS

By Hazel GoodaleOn April 25th, Doris Patterson was

entertained at a supper party in herhonor at Florini's. Perhaps it wouldbe more correct to say-Pat entertain-

I ed the party. At any rate, the crowdenjoyed party conversation and danc-ing, and Pat was presented with a sumof money. We are sorry to see you go,Pat, with that hearty laugh of yours—those New Jersey people are in luck!

The folks on the blue print ma-chine have a new co-worker, MildredForgea, formerly of Paper Rolling.Mildred's husband, George, formerlyof maintenance, is now stationed inRichmond, Va. Welcome to our midst,Mildred. It isn't often that a new-comer here is greeted as substantiallyas you were, the other day.

Do you like cornflakes as well as Ido, Verna—maybe we could go intothe advertising business.

Nice your husband could be homefor a few days on his way to Rich-mond, Va., Phyllis.

We are glad to learn of Harold'srecent graduation at Wentworth In-stitute, Boston with the rank ofFireman, First Class.

Also a recent newcomer is NaomiAnderson, formerly a teacher. Mrs.Anderson's husband, H. Gordon Ander-son is now a Captain in the MedicalDept. of the Air Transport Commandin China. We hope you'll like thework here, Naomi.

Mary lias a little lamb,His name is Little Woolie.And everywhere that Mary goesSo goes her little Woolie.

CHECK INSPECTION --BEAVER

By Blanche WoodsideWelcome back to work, Ethel Brown,

we missed you very much.In case anyone wishes to be serenad-

ed, please apply to Check Inspection—we have a pretty warbler - how aboutit Fran?

Envy of many girls of our depart-ment Helen Gueriin. Thosecorsages you get are beautiful. Howdo you do it?

It seems that every one knows who'swho here—and our Mother-of-Check-Inspection, Mrs. Short, is ready withadvice for all — and what advice!

Best known person to the operatorof the loud speaker — Harold Tourjie.

No wonder Peg is so wieathed insmiles! We think that soldier ispretty nice, too.

Marj has trouble with those prettylocks in the morning--well, bandanascan help a lot!

Why is it that the Inspectors inBlock Test have so much trouble withmeters? But Georgie will fix them,of course, girls!

SAMPLE DEPT.

Congratulations, Frank, on your newfamily of five. What a man.

Who's the certain fellow in theEngineering Dept. that chews guilike a cow chews a cud. Just a litthint.

What glamour boy in the office visitsthe hairdresser every so often. CarefulR.B.

Will someone volunteer to give thedefinition of arkahol (alcohol) to acertain hill-hilly in the Sample Dept.?

What are you digging for Jo? Hopeyou hit bottom soon.

Who's the girl that answers thephone and says Simple Dept.? Carefulthe next time, Rose.

Has Mary rolled one big enough yet?She's getting tired of rolling for size.

What girl in the Sample is known asMiss 5 by 5?

.The Sample Dept. welcomes AliceCuddeback and Francis Scott, betterknown as "Poopy". Hope you enjoyworking with us.

We wish Ceil and 'Fete a speedyrecovery. Hurry back girls, we missyou.

Mac, where are the tickets, what'll Itest this at, your wanted on the phone.Do you ever get tired of so main-questions and phone calls? Cheer upbetter days are ahead.

Who's the little whirl-wind in theSample? She may be small but shesure can travel.

What girl in the Sample is so glam-orous with her certain hair-do?

Elected PresidentJoseph Macksey, formerly of the

Marshall street plant, and now in theNetworks department at Beaver streethas been elected president of theNorth Adams Aerie of Eagles.

Murray Wm. Charron holds thepicture of his daddy, Nelson, whomhe has never seen. Nelson (Duke)is serving in the combat area ofNew Guinea.

Paper Rolling NewsBy Alyce O'Brien

"To Jimmy Zabek"

Jimmy, just a line or twoTo let you know we "think of you."Near or far, where'ere you beWe wish you "Good Luck" onLand or sea.

—From your Paper Rolling "Friends"Vi Scott, congratulations on your

wedding anniversary and may eachyear bring you more "roses".

Margie Davis don't let anyone kidyou about Readsboro. The sceneryis beautiful. And how! !

Lucy's favorite song is "Till WeMeet Again." Never mind, Lucy.this war can't last forever. Just thinkabout that "Victory Polka."

Who is the girl with the big beauti-ful black eyes? First name "Helen."

The girl much liked and admired—Joe Farley.

Joey C! So you will soon be in theNavy. Gee! Gosh - oh! those Navyblues get Mary.

To the night shift girls: Please giveyour news to me. We want to hearabout you girls too. So come on.What's new? ? ?

LAB GABBy Carmella Cioffi

For a rollicking good laugh, ask ArtRandall what those three blood strainsin his veins do for a man.

Don't go betting on answers toquadratic equations with Nelson Bever-ly. I'm a dime poorer because of it.

You'd never guess that "The Brain"had any sentiment in him; but for thepast week he's been carrying a daintywhite box filled with a tiny piece ofwedding cake. I wonder if he sleepswith it under his pillow.

The Marshall St. Lab Bowling Teamlearned their lesson in humility at theAnnex last Friday. At the final reck-oning, the Beaver St. Lab was 133 pinsahead. We understand they're goingto get "ringers" for the next match, andthey'll need them!

Block Test

By Barbara BaileyA farewell party was held recently

in honor of Marie Skovera, who leavesshortly to make her home in Ports-mouth, N. H. Those attending were:Helen Bradshaw, Anna Lamoureaux,Josephine DePaoli, Helen Harrington,Frances Solari, Angelina Carlton,Bertha Jennings, Ruth Arrighini,Arlene Chalifoux, Grace Collins,Theresa Tassone and Barbara Bailey.Mrs. Skovera received a puise ofmoney and everyone had an enjoyabletime.

Florence Strange is visaing herhusband, Pvt. Eail Strange Jr., sta-tioned at Camp Lee, Va.

Angelina Carlton is spending a weekin Florida, visiting her husband, Pvt.John Carlton, formerly of the Dry-Test department.

Block Test Department wish toextend our best wishes and good luckto Joseph Candiloro of Paper Rollingvho is soon to begin his Navy training.

Dry Rolling

By Mamie FarinonSeeing is believing—claim the girls

and boys from Dry Rolling, after hear-ing Theresa Vetro brag about herbowling average of 79.4.

Ask Novak about the yellow catwhich causes him so much trouble.

Landry and Kleiner, stitchers fromDry Rolling will be very happy to tellanyone about playing hookie to see themovie "Seabees".

One can see how proud Irene is,when she talks about the Navy—thereason, her husband is a sailor.

Will Rose Boudreau of Dry Rollingtell us about the Mallory Hat . .

Evelyn Boulger is very practicalwhen it comes to making hats—nicework, Evelyn.

Wearing His Daddy's Cap

Billy Wojnicki, Jr., son of Helen ofthe Sales Department.

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SPORTS • • hy KK1N RUSSELL

Bowling lias concluded its season onthe local alleys with the exception of afew extended matches which werepostponed. The Marshall A.C. hasall but clinched the Dusty LeagueTitle with the Horns' Taxi and theSprague Brown St. Team battling for2nd place.

Angie Baker has once more demon-strated her howling talent by disposingof another male bowler. She averaged96.5 for ten strings. She is now takingpart in the all-girl tournament stagedin Pittsfield. In order to qualify shehad to place in the 1st eight. Mrs.Baker was third with 289. More onthis tournament in the next issue.

Margaret (Peg) Mancuso anotherwoman bowler recently won the girls'bowling average in the Italian Girls'League. Her team, the Gliders, finish-ed second, one point behind the Bomb-ers led by Bea Sharkey.

Organizing a baseball team is theproblem that confronts the Spragueconcern, organizer, Hank Gamari.On the other hand plans have rapidlyprogressed in organizing a soft ballloop. Buck Bulletts' Diners and G.Scarbo's Sprague outfit have bothsignified intentions to form the nucleusof a league.

Drury High opens up with theveteran Dalton nine Saturday, May 6at Noel Field. Both teams have hadrecent practice games with WilliamsCollege. At this writing Dalton isheavily favored to win and also takethe Northern Berkshire Crown.

In the Major Leagues, thus tar, theSt. Louis Browns of the AmericanLeague, and the St. Louis Cardinals ofthe National League are leading their

respective leagues. The St. LouisBrowns tied a major league record inwinning their 1st nine games ol theseason before bowing to the ChicagoWhite Sox 4-3. The Cardinals havewon 7 out of 9 contests to lead theN. Y. Giants by half a game. In-cidentally the Giants have tied a majorleague mark by scoring 26 runs againstthe Brooklyn Dodgers.

Although both Boston clubs havenot fared so well as yet, Jim. Tobinveteran pitcher of the Boston Bravehas pitched spectacularly in his first3 games. In his first start the Giantsbeat him, but he lost the hard wayallowing only three hits. His secondstart was against the Phillies. Thistime he won allowing 1-hit a single.In his third appearance Jim Tobinentered the "Hall of Fame" by twirl-ing a masterful no-hitter against theBrooklyn I )odgers. To make victorymore certain Jim blasted out a homerun in the eighth frame. Hats off toyou, Jim Tobin.

Turning to Horse Shoes, we under-stand, through grape-vine communica-tion, that feelers are out for someinteresting matches between membersof the Brown St. and Beaver St.plants. Both plants have, I am sure,some very fine players of this famousbarn-yard sport.

Haven't heard much concerning fish-ing. As yet we have heard nothing ofgreat catches, but because of highwater this was to be expected. Some ofthe boys have caught a few from theDeerfield but nothing to really talkabout. The streams this year seemto hold many fishermen especially theyoungsters.

CIIKKR LEADERS OF WINNING DRURY TEAM

These cheer leaders helped cheer the winning Drury team to Vic-tory. They also appeared on a recent program of the Sprague RadioLog. Left to right: IYIarvis Floyd, I'hyllis Walton, Ruth Spencer, Bar-bara Cellana, Leah Pandel, Doris Barnes and Gwen Mathews.

Mica Dept. News

By Theresa BushikaMertis Barton of Preliminary Test,

in her mad dash to work one A.M.,forgot her shoes. Wore mules all thatday.

Who is the blonde volt tester in theMica Department a Bomber wasnamed after?

Don't you think it's about timeMrs. Habersetzer buys a new um-brella or perhaps a new apron?

What happened to Mr. Walker?Is he slipping or something? Rangthe 2:30 buzzer at 2:40. Better latethan never, Mr. Walker.

Welcome back, Lyle to Mica Dept.Where did Barbara Williams, Jean

Cuddeback, and Helen Hartman golast week end?

Alice O'Malley has taken up dressmaking and is already taking orders.

Angie DeMeo, Evelyn DeMarco andLillian Duhamei spent the week end inBurlington, Vt. and Montreal, Canada.

Checking AlongWith the Resistors

2nd Shift by Carolyn Barbeau

Venice: We all heard you had avery happy birthday over the weekend—who was the lucky fellow?

Marie: She's very happy lately,perhaps a new fellow came into herlife—I wonder! ! !

Viola: The girl we couldn't do with-out—she checks aprons, books andalso umbrellas besides taking care ofthe wire. Anyway we all like her.

Lou: Heartbroken again heh, Lou?

Betty G.: Something new has beenadded to Betty. Yes, a diamond.Congratulations, Betty and Larry.

Ted: We girls certainly miss younot working up here with us. It's notquite so noisy now.

Connie: Who was that tall, dark, andhandsome fellow you were with Satur-day night, April 22? Lucky girl.

Dot: Such a big smile after comingup from her resting period.

Blanche: Always full of fun hehBlanche, especially after a joke.

The Popular Dache Net.Instructions for making this

popular type of headwear may hehud by applying at the Dispensary.

Wire Coating News1st Shift-—By Lee Reese

Dot Rice is going around with herhead in the clouds these days. Thereason, her son is home, after spendingmonths in a hospital with injuriesreceived in action in the South Pacific.

From observation your reporter hasgiven some new titles to a few of ourgirls, such as -Mary N.—"The very little girl,

with the very big smile"Norma—"Our glamour girl"Mary K.—"The girl who speaks

straight from the shoulder"Brownie—"Our betting girl"Rose- "The girl with the

spontaneous laugh"Jean—"With those questioning eyes"Anne I .—"Our dramatic girl"Rhena—"Always the same nice girl"Our two Celia's—"New, hut very

much in the swim"Anne L. and Marion I).—

"The Inseparables"I picked on our men too, but inas-

much as I haven't too broad shoulders,will not publish same, until some othertime.

2nd Shift—By Connie PrendergastGee, but it's really good to have

Paul Sanford, our supervisor, back withus after putting up such a good fightagainst pneumonia. Just goes toshow you can't keep a good "Yank"down, doesn't it, Paul?

Edith Dillon spent the past week endin Boston. Heard you had a goodtime, Edith!

Ho-Hum, Saturday nights are reallycramping our styles! Anything isliable to happen and no one is respon-sible!

Helen Burdick visited with hermother in Vermont over the week end.Hope you had a nice get-together,Helen.

3rd Shift—By Mary RosseBetty received word from her

husband serving over-seas that he nowhas the rating of Corporal.

The new "Hair Do" is quite becom-ing to a certain blonde on our shift.

Listen! Quiet please! There goesthat song number, "Silver Wings InThe Moonlight". Grand, isn't it?

Spring is here! Yours truly wentsearching for pussy willows last week.Yes, the trip was successful eventhough the result was a few scratchesand a nice cold. Well, it was worth it.

Our Grace is one happy "Mom."Son, Pvt. John Collins is home onfurlough.

Troubles? Bill certainly has them,but, he takes them with a smile andthen with a witty remark is off againto conquer the next one. Your'reO.K. Bill!

Are you thinking about takingatrip,Louise? Destination South Carolina?

Shower for Corinne Genest

A shower was held Tuesday even-ing, April 18th at Florini's for MissCorinne Genest, who was marriedMay 5th to S-Sgt. William A. Buttonof Camp Robinson, Arkansas. Theguest of honor was presented with atraveling bag and several appropriategifts. Good-Luck,Corinne!—TheGang.

SAMPLES FROM BROWNSTREET LAB.

By Nat Candiloro

The members of the Sample Lab.wish to extend their'welcome to theirnew co-workers—Rita DeMarco, MaryMarkland, and Nat Candiloro. Wehope they will like it here.

Rita Mulqueen, Lucille Ramsdell,and Gilda Warious were among thosewho attended the Polish Ball whichtook place in Adams.

No - - -! Loretta Bezzie isn't try-ing to learn how to slide bases. Thefall she took in the lunch room theother day was purely unintentional.Glad you didn't get hurt badly,Loretta.

Peg Doherty wishes to thank thegirls in the Lab. for thinking so kindlyof her son, Charles. Charles recentlyunderwent an operation for appendicitis,and the girls sent him a beautifullytrimmed basket of various fruits theday he left the hospital. Keep up thegood work, Charlie! You'll be wellbefore you know it.

Those who are in dire need of gumjust ask Alma Finardi. She has allflavors stuck under her table. It isn'ttoo old, either.

Frank Gregalis is looking for a kindperson to donate him a pair of rollerskates. Since the Navy took over ouroffice, he has to use the phone at theother end of the room. "It's tiring,"says Frank, "to walk all that distance."

So the Navy will take our office overyour dead body, "Heh, Ray?"

We think Lucille Ramsdell looks cutein her new feather trim. She says,"No." however. Could it be thatDick doesn't like it?

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MICA DEPARTMENT

By Betty Bourdon

Miss Gertrude Hanlon and MissBetty Primmer were recently honoredat a combined birthday and bridalshower; it was Gertrude's birthday, andBetty is to be married in the nearfuture to Joseph Gorman, 2nd C.Petty Officer of the U. S. Navy.

A lunch was served by Mrs. WilliamCampedelli of 202 Witt Street wherethe party was held.

Dancing and games were enjoyed.The guests of honor were recipientsof several gifts. A fine time was hadby all.

Both girls work in the Final In-spection group of Mica Department.

A birthday party was held for EllenCrocker, former inspector of FinalInspection Department. Members ofher department attended, and she waspresented with several gifts. Lunchwas served, and Ellen received manygood-will greetings during the day.Ellen is now with the stacking groupof Mica Department.

Do You Know

John Hooton received a mysteriouscard in the mail? Result: Sender keepout of his way! !

A certain little man on the Mx 60line is a wolf—so the girls tell me.How about it, Dickie?

A seven pound boy, born April 20thto Raymond and Alice Armstrong.Ray works in I )ry Test.

A son, Wilfred Joseph was born toPvt. and Mrs. Leo l\ Simon ai thePlunkett Memorial hospital. Pvt. LeoSimon, now in England was a formeremployee in I he B.T.A. Dept., andMrs. Simon, the former Gloria Bom-bardier worked in the Industrial OilsD'pt.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Morandi arethe parents of a son, born at (he NorthAdams hospital. Frank is employedin (he Can Shop, Beaver plant.

A son, to Chief Petty Officer andMrs. Alcide Bachand. The father wasformerly employed in the MaintenanceDepartment, Beaver plant.

aqemmZkEdith Lee is engaged to Pvt.

Wallace Dickinson of Camp Blanding,Florida. Edith is employed in FactoryEngineering Department.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. LePageof 168 Union Street have announcedthe engagement of their daughter,Ruth Hazel, to Pvt. L. Roland Cho-quette, son of Mr. and Mrs. Noe J.Choquette of 120 Cliff Street. Nodate has been set for the wedding.Pvt. Choquette is serving in theterritory of Hawaii.

Miss Theresa Phelps and CorporalGeorge McConnell were married April11, at Notre Dame Church, Adams.Mrs. McConnell is of Industrial OilDepartment. Best wishes, Terry andGeorge.

Miss Elizabeth Primmer became thebride of Petty Officer 2-c JosephGorman on May 6th. The ceremonywas solemnized at St. Francis Church.Mrs. Gorman was formerly employedin the Final Inspection group, Micadepartment.

Miss Nancy Louise Bruno and CarlFranklin Hurley were married May4th at St. Francis Church. Followingthe ceremony, a luncheon and recep-tion were held at Florini's. After awedding trip, the couple will return toNorth Adams. Mrs. Hurley is em-ployed in the Resistor department, andthe groom in the Wire Coating de-partment of the Brown street plant.