SPRAGUE ELECTRIC

Volume XVI NORTH ADAMS, MASSACHUSETTS, OCTOBER 1953 Number 1

Company Honors 71 Veteran Employes At Service Award Dinner

Charles Dean IsNew President OfManagement Club

Charles H. Dean, department head

of Maintenance Cost Control, has been

elected president of the Sprague Elec-

tric Company Management Club.

Mr. Dean was elevated to the post at

the club's annual election of officers at

the Clarksburg Sportsmen's Club Wed-

nesday, October 7.

Harold E. Brafman, Superintendent

of Mica and the Pilot Plant at the

Brown Street plant, was named vice

president: Richard F. Trottier, admin

istrative assistant to the president of

Sprague Products Company, secretary;

and Louis R. Larsen, Department

Head, Costs, treasurer.

Walter Rohane, Superintendent at

Beaver Street, Howard Sherman, Pro-

duct Engineering, Ernest Purpura,

Production Engineering, John Puppolo,

Superintendent at Marshall Street,

and James Nicol, Foreman, Bathtub

Assembly, all were elected members of

the Board of Control.

For pictures of the new officers of

the club, turn to page three.

Robert L. ParrishHeads New Plant

Robert L. Parrish has been appointed

Factory Manager of the Company's

new electrolytic plant now under con-

struction at Warrensville, North Caro-

lina.

A native of Asheville, North Caro-

lina, Mr. Parrish comes to the Sprague

organization from the Abbott Labora-

tories of North Chicago, Illinois.

He will report to Robert S. Teeple,

Factory Manager of the Dry and

Miscellaneous Paper Divisions.

Mr. Parrish is a chemical engineer.

He graduated from Georgia Institute

.of Technology and later received a

master's degree from the University of

Tennessee.

He has been in the chemical industry

for some 15 years, and has experience

in many chemical processes and with

many types of chemical equipment.

Mr. Parrish will spend considerable

time in North Adams in familiarization

training before assuming his new duties

in North Carolina.

"Horse Drawin'," by F. H. Ransford of Pittsfield, is the $50 first prizewinner in 1953's Berkshire Photo Contest, sponsored by the Companyin cooperation with the; Berkshire Hills Conference. Mr. Ransford.'spicture, along with other prize winners, will appear in the 1954 SpragueCalendar and Engagement Book.

R. C. Sprague To Head Study of Radar,Air Defense For Senate Committee

Robert C. Sprague, founder and

Chairman of the Board, has accepted a

request to conduct a study of the

effectiveness of plans for the nation's

radar screen and continental air de-

fense.

Mr. Sprague, in taking the position,

stated, however, that he will continue

as Chairman of the Company, residing

in Williamstown, and will have his

headquarters in North Adams.

He consented to head the study at

the request of Senator Leverett Salton-

stall, chairman of the Senate Armed

Services Committee and former gov-

ernor of Massachusetts.

By continuing his headquarters for

the project in North Adams, Mr.

Sprague said he would have here

reasonable access to important centers

of information in regard to the defense

problem.

Last January, Mr. Sprague was Presi-

dent Eisenhower's choice as Under-

Secretary of the Air Force. However,

he would not sell his controlling interest

in the Company he founded because of

fear that ownership of the Company

might pass to out-of-town hands with a

possible bad effect on North Adams

and other communities where theCompany has operations.

He therefore declared his unwilling-

ness to accept the position.

In making the new study, Mr.

Robert C. Sprague stated that he has

refused an offer to be placed on the

government's payroll. Therefore he

will accept no compensation in order

that no question may again arise

about selling his interest in the

Sprague Electric Company.

Stanley DenoyanTaken Suddenly

The entire Sprague Electric Com-

pany was shocked by the untimely

death of Stanley M. Denoyan, Depart-

ment Head of general accounting and

President of the Credit Union, which

occurred Saturday, October 10.

A native of Lynn, Mr. Denoyan was

a graduate of the Bentley School of

Accounting and Finance in Boston.

He served in the navy during World

War I.

Mr. Denoyan came to North Adams

in 1930 and was one of the original

employes of the Company here. He

began his duties with the Company as

paymaster. Later, he became office

manager and then held his present

position as accounting department

head.

Mr. Denoyan moved to Williams-

town in 1946. He was a member of the

Kiwanis Club of North Adams and the

Sprague Electric Management Club.

Surviving are his wife, the former

Gertrude Marsh, who is with Sprague

Products, and a stepson, John Mac-

Donald of North Adams also employed

at Sprague Products.

Funeral services were held in St.

Patrick's Church, Williamstown at

9 o'clock the following Monday, and

burial took place in Eastlawn cemetery

in that town.

Gaily decorated packages which contained service award pinswere presented to three new 25-year employes, 43 20-year employesand 25 15-year employes, highlighting the annual Service AwardDinner held October 14 at the Clarksburg Sportsmen's Club.

Presentation of the service pins was made by Julian K. Sprague,President, who extended the Company's appreciation to the awardwinr.ers and described some of Sprague Electric's history.

William J. Nolan, Vice President and Secretary of the Company,expressed the regrets of Robert C. Sprague, Chairman of the Boardand founder, who was unable to attend.

Mr. Nolan explained that the importance and complexity of newtasks assumed by Mr. Sprague in connection with a survey of thenation's air defense plans had kept him in Washington.

Through Mr. Nolan, however, Mr. Sprague extended con-gratulations to the service pin winners.

Courtney W. Flanders, Manager of Training and CommunityRelations, acted as toastmaster for the occasion.

Approximately 125 people were pres-

ent at the affair. All employes or guests

had been invited to bring along another

guest. Each person was congratulated

personally by Mr. Sprague when he orshe received his pin and best wishes of

the Company were.extended to them.

Entertainment after the dinner wasprovided by Dr. Henry Gerald, who isalso known as the "Wizard of Den-mark, and is well acquainted withhypnotism and mind reading.

The following is a list of those whowere eligible to receive their pins at thedinner:

Calendar PhotoPrizes Announced

The judges of this year's annual

Berkshire Photo Contest sponsored by

the Sprague Electric Company in co-

operation with the Berkshire Hills Con-

ference, Inc., have selected its seven-

teen winners.

F. H. Ransford of Pittsfield has been

named first prize winner. Mr. Rans-

ford's picture, "Horse Drawin'," was

awarded a $50 prize, as the best of

hundreds submitted in the contest. He

is a staff member of the North Adams

Transcript.

Clemens Kalischer of Stockbridge

received second prize for his photo-

graph, "Looks Good," showing the

hat bar at a Stockbridge Garden

Center.

"Along East Street," a view of

Mount Greylock surrounded by white,

fleecy clouds, brought third prize of

$15 to Clement Gardner of Adams.

Others whose photos were selected

for use in the calendar include: Will

Plouffe, Vera V. Fielding, Sydney R.

Kanter, Louis Schiller, Bartlett Hend-

ricks, Frank Younts, David H. Muir,

Warren D. Fowler, Nick Ruscio, all of

Pittsfield; Randolph Trabold, Ralph

Hammann and Albert Horsfall, of

North Adams. Mr. Hammann and

Mr. Horsfall are employed at ourMarshall Street plant. David Mahar

and W. J. Barrett from Adams. They

will receive $10 for each photograph

used.

The following employes were judges

of this year's contest: Neal W. Welch,

vice president in charge of sales, Fred

W. Windover, sales office and Sidney

L. Chertok, advertising manager.

All prize winning photos, will be

featured in the 1954 edition of the

Sprague calendar and engagement

book. This book is distributed widely

to all customers and employes of the

company.

25 Years

Lewis Cronin Henry Anderson

Ernest Purpura

20 Years

William Anderson, Alfred Bergeron,

George Beverly, Leonard Bourie. Lloyd

Bullett, Theodore Dziok, Edward

Goodman, Gilbert Harris, Arthur Hew-

itt, Gerald Lebert, Harry Lovett,

William Mendell, Burton Moloff, Adam

Novak, Joseph O'Brien, John O'Con-

nell, Joel Pierce, Phillis Brooks. Mary

Critella, Margaret Cutler, Theresa

Czaja, Beatrice Gibeau, Clara Marceau.

Amis O'Neil, Isabel Peters. Mary

Richardello, Jeanette Shambeau, Rita

Siciliano, Rita Chenail, Eva Thibodeau,

Patricia Bontempi, Rita Bishop, Jose

phine Farley, Gertrude Denoyan, John

Pierce, Leon Pike, Fred Powers, Walter

Rohane, James Shea, Robert Teeple,

Crawford Bellows, John Tucker, andIrving Kahan.

15 years

Earl Burke, Harold Carson, Joseph

Messina, John Peters, William Spencer,

Adolph Zabek, Carleton Perry, Leon

Podolsky, Ralph Sherman. Casmer

Ziemlak, William Arnold. William

Purdy, Harrison Reynolds, Ruth Arxi-ghini, Vivian Dale. Ida Fix, Alice

Roberts, Katherine Romeo, Thelma

Sherman, Doris Vallieres, Amelia Bion-

dello, Alice Carpenter, Hazel Martel,

Mary Santelli and Anna Vigna.

Continued on Page 4

Page 2 SPRAGUE ELECTRIC LOG October 1953

Publishing Staff

Associate EditorSue Slater

Circulation Manager: Marion CaronSports Editor: Kenneth Russell

Social Chairman: Ann HeathPhotographer: Albert Horsfall

ASSISTANT EDITORSKit Carson, Tom Cullen, Etta Owen, Jim Oldham, Dick Cloutier,

Rosemarie Tobin, Peter Mancuso, Marion Caron, Ann Heath, KennyRussell, Al Horsfall and John Davis.

Marshall Street ReportersBetty Bogus, Joan Paradis, Carmela Mancuso, Virginia Caron, Pat-

ricia Shabot, Audrea Bowen, Cecile Trudeau, Larry Hiser, Nini Sacco,Mary Bernard, Dolores Domenichini, Lois Lisee, Emma Mutart, RalphFressola, Julia Desrosiers, Nick Richardello, John Walsh, Ida Gigliotti,Emma Maruco, Marie LeMoine, Ceil Risch, Madeline O'Neil, MarieKirkpatrick, Edward Cook, Betty Fleury, Marjorie Richer, John Gallese,Jennie Garceau, Cora Ryan, Susan Bishop, Florence Clough, LorraineDelisle, Sidney Louison, Isabelle Jensen, Marge Hauptfleisch, DorisLanger, Norm Miller, Mary Mathews, Joan Bryce, Mary Cantoni,Emily Gardzina, Virginia Suprenant, Jane Delisle, Therese Taft,Gladys Sullivan, Margaret Champagne, Jack Sullivan, Dolores Smith,Lorraine Di Lorenzo, Irene Dubreuil, Lea Walden, Jennie Hirst, BettyMahoney, Joan MacDonald, Lawrence Clark, and Carole Clarke.

Beaver StreetDoris Monette, Gertrude Noel, Delia Keating, Marie Rose LaFlamme,

Rita Johnson, Jane Paradise, Ann Masson, Leona Denault, VeronicaSobon, Clifford Domenichini, Dora Landry, Lillian Stahelek, LorraineDuffy, Joan Farrin, Agnes Fitzgerald, Clare Shabot and Joan Horn.

Brown StreetIsabelle 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, MarthaClark, Mary Messier, Florence Lang, Blanche Tatro, Justine Miner,Charles Felix, Betty Barcomb, Frank Santelli, Marion Andrews, AceSamia, Betty Jangrow, Lillian Forbush, Ruth Richmond, Marg Greene,Art Van Steemburg, George Paquin, Herbert Hafner and MargaretPetrovice.

Know Your

FOREMAN . . .It was a long and winding journey,

but we finally reached the MetalizedPaper Department, despite many de-tours, and came upon Ray Brown, afellow with an infectious laugh, andour choice for "Know Your Foreman"for this week.

Ray has been working in MetalizedPaper for approximately one year. Heformerly worked as an administrativeassistant to Mr. E. L Ward; for Mr. E.Goodman on regular planning work;and in Miscellaneous Paper Finish andFinal Assembly. Ray has been work-ing for the Company for a total offive years.

291 Sprague Employes Volunteer BloodDonations To Red Cross Bloodmobile

"Sprague Electric Employes can be justly proud of the part tlu-y play in thevisit of the Red Cross Bloodmobile to North Adams. The response is indeedheartwarming. Countless hundreds have been given a better chance to live bytheir generosity.

To all those who assisted in any way to the success of the visit, our sincerethanks. And hats off to the Sprague Electric Company for the human understanding of the critical need for blood, in allowing us the use of their facilities in

', bringing our plea directly to the employes."

Bennington Plant Reporter

Mildred MarchegianiSports Reporter: Fran Brazeau

"Every Sprague Employe a Reporter"

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

EDITORIAL

The

UNITED WAYAmong the miracles that have made of these United States a bea-

con lighting modern man's way to a better world is the hand of a

good neighbor, relieving in tragedy, helping youth up the road to

manhood and defying the ill fortune afflicting any of our people.

Together our 160 millions have proved the great heart of America,

have written a record of voluntary support of social agencies and

services that gives to our way of life, of which we are so proud, a

significant meaning.

It is not surprising, then that each of us should hear the call and

benefit from the organizing genius that has produced our national

Horn of Plenty.

In organizing our good neighborliness so that the greatest good

might be done for the greatest number, we, inevitably, came to the

United Way. If you like statistics, the United Way was born 65 years

ago in Denver, Colorado, when ten health and welfare agencies

united in one campaign. What happened? They raised more money

than all ten had ever raised before- and raised it at less cost.

The passing years have improved, refined and made more efficient

this united way of giving- and the inevitable result is the greatest

good for the greatest number at the least cost.

The scouts, visiting nurses, the Red Cross, the USO, care for

children, comfort for the aged-all these and more are included

in the United campaign.

This is the Twentieth Century and the instinct that makes each of

us a good neighbor is, and must be, best served by modern techniques

and ways. In giving, that way is the United Way.

Ray Brown

Mr. Brown was born in St. Johns-bury, Vermont, and attended schoolthere. He graduated from PhilipsAcademy in Andover, Mass., and re-ceived his B.S. degree from Yale in1948

Ray doesn't hold any interest in anyparticular sport, and jokingly says, "Igot tired playing about ten years ago."

He was in the Infantry during theWar for nearly five years, serving inEurope and various spots in the UnitedStates.

Ray is a member of the South Wil-liamstown volunteer Fire Department.This organization is just being formed,in fact, the men haven't even boughttheir hats as yet. Mr. Brown is also amember of the South WilliamstownCommunity Association, and Co. B.,376th Infantry in North Adams.

Ray doesn't have any special hob-bies, but does do a little woodworking.He explained, "My home and myfamily take all of my spare time, I'mjust a home man." Ray is marriedand has three children.

We enjoyed interviewing Mr. Brown,and agree with one of his departmentworkers when she said, "We couldn'thave a better boss to work for. He isexceptionally good-natured and is aswell all-around fellow."

Clementine Tapella

Anna Provencher

Mildred Conroy

Mildred Garner

Malcolm McQuarrie

Isabel Fuller

Margaret Greene

Kenneth Brooks

Albert A. Harvey, Jr.

Pasquale Montesanti

Carl E. Butler

William Pratt

Stella Bastien

Anna Mahar

Susan Pollone

Aurel D. Dumoulin

Barbara LaBombard

Frank N. Patterson

Marion LaBombard

Emaline Morin

Barbara Martin

Stanley Dorst

Robert Sheehan

Shirley L. Parmenter

George Olsen

Donald C. Rosa

Livingston Rice

Mary Roberts

Harold Lawson

Helen Unis

Ruth Luscier

Bernard Tatro

John Washburn

William Collier

Lawrence Brothers

Agnes Pickens

Eleanor Williams

Lena Deso

EmmaMontagna

Howard D. Blood

Mary Williams

Sarah D. Prince

Kenneth Gurney

Dorothy Errichetto

June De Gennaro

Shirley Ponti

Silvio Volpi

Lucille Mineau

Norman Davignon

Alma Pratt

James Copeland

Stanley Bagdon

Arthur Hewitt

Eleanor H. Patterson

Catherine L. Sutliff

Richard Laliberti

Lawrence H. LeGrand

Alice M. Lunney

Laddie Miranti

Louis Daub

Helen Connors

Lawrence Hobson

Larry LaBombard

William Gaffey

Patricia Lopreta

Raymond H. Brown

John Davis

Bernadette Vachereau

Eloise Brown

John Blair

Myrna Magnam

Mary Sartori

Jane Dobbert

Laura Cantoni

Yvonne Carlisle

James DeSanti

Herbert A. Ha worth

Marion Scott

Harold Stevens

Lillian Trombley

Myrna Lavanway

Frances Guyette

Neville Toye

Paul Dornbos

Carlos A. Hernandez

Valmore Be.ueh.mp

Homer Brouillette

Marie Rose LaFlamme

Robert H. Clark

Wilfred Rouillard

Robert Moulton

Edward Bourdon

Claire Chicoine

Mary MacArthur

Mary Cook

Joan LaPierre

Helen Clough

William Clifford

John Newkom

Naomi Riordan

I . O l t ' M . I I . O p . l i c i t )

Henry F.Gamari, Jr.

Robert Marriott

Lawrence Denault

Lillian Tisdale

William Fortini

Harold Brafman

Carol Leonard

Francis Piaggi

Marlene Roy

Rose HIM

Iris Jensen

Ruth Pindick

James Shea

Richard Evans

Helen Scarbo

Continued on Page 10

Give

Promise YourselfPromise yourself to be so strong that

nothing can disturb your peace of mind;to talk health, happiness, and pros-perity; to make your friends feel thatthere is something to them; to thinkonly of the best; to look on the sunnyside of everything; to be just asenthusiastic about the success of othersas you are about your own; to forgetthe mistakes of the past and profit bythem; to wear a cheerful countenanceand give a smile to everyone you meet;:o be too large for worry; too noble foranger, too strong for fear, and toolappy to permit the prescence oftrouble.

William J. StackpoleLawrence J. BelouinRed Cross Blood ProgramCo-chairmen for North Adams

The LOG is proud to list 291 employes' nameswho volunteered for the most recently blood-mobile drive the week of September 14.

William Frost

Lucy FalcoJohn Millis

C|adly

October 1953 SPRAGUE ELECTRIC LOG Page 3

R. C. Sprague, Jr., Is Named Chairman Handyman's HintsOf Grey lock T r a m w a y A u t h o r i t y

Governor Christian A. Herter, left, swears in the members of the newMount Greylock Tramway Authority. Left to right, they are Robert C.Sprague, Jr., chairman, Alan M. Limburg, Mervin Wineberg, and JamesMe. Smith.

Robert Louis Stevenson

Robert C. Sprague, Jr., Director of

Employe Relations, has been appointed

by Governor Herter as Chairman of the

newly-created Mount Greylock Tram-

way Authority, which is to take charge

of financing, building and operating

the Mount Greylock tramway.

Mr. Sprague and the Authority's

other members were sworn in recently

in the offices of the governor in Boston,

and the initial meeting of the group was

held Monday, October 5, in the con-

ference room of the Employe and Com-

munity Relations Department of the

Company

Also serving on the Authority are

James Me. Smith, of Adams, Mervin

Wineberg, Adams, and Alan M. Lim-

burg, Windsor. James E. Wall, Chair

man of the Mount Greylock Reserva-

tion committee, is serving on the body

as an ex-officio member.

Robert E. Kelley, Assistant to the

Secretary of the Company, was named

secretary of the Authority at its

organizational meeting October 5.

Mr. Sprague was named to serve as

Chairman of the Authority until 1961.

The other members will serve terms of

varying lengths terminating in 1958

through I960.

The legislative bill creating the

Authority empowers it to float a bond

issue for the project, which has been

estimated at costing some $1,700,000

The tramway, as projected, is to be

built on the east slope of Mount Grey-

lock, above Adams.

The Authority also will maintain

and operate the tramway, which is ex-

pected to draw thousands of tourists

into this region.

The Authority will continue until

such time as all bonds for the project

have been paid off At that time, the

Authority will cease operations, and

the tramway will be turned over to the

Mount Greylock Reservation Com- ;

mission.

With a sharp plane, a skilled crafts-man can produce a board edge so squareand true it can be glued rigidly andpermanently to another board edge.That kind of skill takes practice, buteven the unskilled handyman can use aplane to good advantage in shavingthe edge or face of a board smooth, or totrim down a door or drawer that fits tootightly.

To handle the plane properly, pressdown with the forward hand at thebeginning of the stroke, with pushinghand at the end. The plane should beguided with the forward hand slightlydiagonal to the cut. The thinner yourshavings the better the job. Alwayscut with the grain of the wood; if asharp plane gives a slightly pittedsurface and short shavings, you arecutting against the grain.

The plane has three importantadjustments for proper cutting. Thelateral-adjustment lever is used to setthe iron square, the knob under the ironis used to set the depth of cut, and thescrew nearest the front of the plane isused to adjust the lever-cap tension

Skill with a plane requires prac-tice, which won't be yours at firsttry. After each stroke, lift planeback in preparation for the next stroke;never drag it back with the bladetouching the wood.

To Attend MeetingSeveral Sprague representatives will

be on hand for a Radio-Electronics-Television Manufacturers Associationmeeting to be held October 26 through28 in Toronto, Canada. Attendingwill be Robert Peters and GerryTremblay, Sales Department, AlbertPostle, Production Engineering, LeonPodolsky, and Dr. Preston Robinsonand David Geiser.

New Management Club Officers

Television Capers- - It's All In Fun

Here's a play-by-play compilationof your favorite television programs

created all in fun by several em-ployes of the Sales Office, MarshallStreet plant.

"News on Review" brings you thefollowing announcements:

Today "I Love Lucy" and it's a"Dangerous Assignment", but "YouAsked For It". Then "I RememberMama" was kept in "Suspense", until"I Married Joan". The "Big Pay-Off"came when "One Man's Family" got"Nothing But the Best" "HowdyDoody ' "The Love of Life", "MyLittle Margie", "SrYike It Rich" on"You Bet Your Life". Our "Son

i Jeep" was picked up by "RacketSquad" and was asked, "What'll YouHave"? He answered, "The LoneRanger".

The "Dragnet ' was put out whenpoor "Mr. Peepers" was looking for"The Guiding Light".

"Bronco Bill" got his "Chance of aLifetime" when he met "HopalongCassidy" in "The Web". He woundup in "City Hospital", so "Judge ForYourself".

"Mr. and Mrs. North" rode on"Camel Caravan" to "Meet the Press".

"Bride and Groom" got into "TheGreatest Fight of the Century" when"Martin Kane", "Private Eye", asked,"Who Said That?"?

"The Nelsons" became "The Toastof the Town" when they "Named ThatTune" on "Hit Parade".

In his "Search For Tomorrow","Wild Bill Hickok" got "Two for theMoney" when he "Broke the Bank".

"Superman" helped the "TreasuryMen in Action" to get the "After SixSeven" gang.

"Henry Aldrich" had a "Date WithJudy" to see "Teen Age Barn" featuredat "Ford Theatre". They concludedthe evening with a "Western Sundae".

"Chevrolet News" announced that"Arthur Godfrey and his Friends"would appear on "Zoo Parade".

"Milton Berle", "Red Skelton", and"Burns and Allen" attended a "Mas-querade Party" disguised as "Terry

I and the Pirates".

"The Doctor" said "The TroubleWith Father" was "Stranger ThanFiction."

Can you figure out "Where Was I"?

Know YourREPORTER . . .

Arthur Van Steemburg is our jolly,

good-natured reporter for Molded

Tubular Finish at Brown Street.

Art came to Sprague in April, 1942,

starting on die-casting in the Resistor

Department. He later was appointed

supervisor of the Molded Tubular

Finish Department.

Art was born and raised in North

Adams, where he graduated from Notre

Dame and Drury High School.

He is a prominent member of the

Ilk., and also graduated from the first

Evening Electronics class here at

Sprague.

Arthur Van Steemburg

Hobbies? No, he does not claimany hobbies. He likes horses and ridesoccasionally and enjoys a good hand ofcards.

We know one of Art's fondnesses isfor a party Whenever a banquet orpicnic is being planned, you can alwaysbe sure of seeing Art there.

You very seldom'see Art without acigar in his mouth or near-by: Smokingten a day is no effort for him. LaCorona is his favorite brand and incase you have any to give away youcan contact Art. We're sure he willsmoke them for you.

Art is married to the former Lor-raine Murray who worked in RetailSales. They have two girls, Karenwho is 13 and Jane who is 7-years oldThey make their home at 96 HarrisStreet.

Sprague Golf League Winds Up SeasonWith Banquet Awarding of Trophies

Newly-elected officers of the Sprague Management Club. Top left,

Charles H. Dean, president; top right, Harold E. Brafman, vice president;

bottom left, Richard F. Trottier, secretary; and bottom right, Louis R.

Larsen, treasurer.

With some 40 golfers and guestspresent, the first golf banquet climaxedthe Sprague golf league's activities forthe year at the Dinner Bell restaurantin Wilhamstown September 23.

After a delicious steak dinner, Presi-dent Ralph Fressola thanked everyonefor his cooperation during the year.He then turned over proceedings toPaul Fern, who always does a bang-upjob as master of ceremonies.

Paul immediately prodded severalgolfers with canny remarks and com-ments on their game. He didn't men-tion his own game (perhaps just aswell).

Paul presented trophies to Rock-ledge, the winning team, and captainHarry Kalker responded by saying thatfor himself, the credit went to Messrs.Ernest Ward, Stanley Denoyan andHarold Brafman, who were his sub-stitutes.

He even offered to share his trophywith them on a circulating three-months basis.

Dick Baxter, genial pro at theTaconic Club, and Jack Danaher, of theNorth Adams Country Club, bothspoke.

Mr. Ward and Mr. William Nolanalso addressed the banquet and ex-pressed their hopes that the leaguewould become a permanent fixture.

Bows for making a success out of thefirst year were taken by George Giroux,vice president and originator of theidea behind the league, Lou Vincelette,who did yeoman's work keeping theschedules and statistics in grand style,Walt Schroeder, and Walt Rohane,Treasurer.

Individual trophies were awarded tcWalt Schroeder for first low grossRalph Fressola, low gross average;Bernard Duval, low net; Harold Car-son, low net average; and Lou Vince-lette, high point scorer of the league.

Kenny Russell

Be HappyBe happy by living within today.

Anyone can carry his burden, how-

ever hard, until nightfall. Anyone

can do his work, however hard, for

one day.

SPRAGUE ELECTRIC LOG October 1953

Saluting Sprague /Old Timers7 at Annual Service Award BanquetCompany Honors

Original and new members of the Quarter Century Club gather tocelebrate. From left to right, Henry Anderson, Lewis Cronin, WilliamJ. Nolan, Julian K. Sprague, Mary E. Avery, Ernest Purpura and HarryKalker. Messrs. Anderson, Cronin and Purpura joined the ranks ofthe 25-year group at the banquet.

Guests included Miss Mary E. Avery,Assistant Secretary of the Companyand an original employe and otheroriginal Quarter Century Club membersand the.r wives, Mr. and Mrs. HarryKalker, Mr. and Mrs. William J. Nolan,and Mr. and Mrs. Julian K. Sprague.

Also Company executives and Direc-tors Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Bond, Mr.and Mrs. Gordon Phelps, Mr. and Mrs.Robert C. Sprague, Jr., and Mr. andMrs. Ernest L. Ward.

Also Factory Managers and wives,Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Potter, Mr.and Mrs. Robert S. Teeple, and Messrs.Lee Fraser and Robert Parrish

;

President Sprague welcomes RitaSiciliano into the ranks of the20-year group.

Attending the dinner were, left to right: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Powers,Mrs. John O'Connell, Mrs. Frederick Potter, Mr. Potter, Mr. O'Connell,Robert L. Parrish, newly-named manager of the Company's NorthCarolina plant, and Robert S. Teeple.

Conversing before the dinner are John O'Connell, Fred Powers, Mrs.Powers and Mrs. Robert S. Teeple.

Mary Richardello, 20-year em-ploye, Mary E. Critella, 20 years,and Adam Novak, 20 years, pose fortheir picture. Both girls are em-ployed in Adam's Dry Rolling De-partment at the Beaver Streetplant.

Left to right: Mrs. James Shea, Harry Kalker, Mr and Mrs. CourtneyW. Flanders, Mr. and Mrs. John Ortman, Mrs. Edward Goodman andMr. Shea.

Red Gross SchedulesFirst Aid Instruction

Red Cross First Aid courses are nowstarting in the Red Cross rooms at 85Main Street. The class will begin at7:30. Anyone interested in taking thecourse, which is completely voluntaryand free, may contact the LOG Deskby calling 383 Marshall Street plant,or by phoning the Red Cross offices.

Theresa Czaja receives her 20-year pin and congratulations fromPresident J. K. Sprague.

President Julian K. Sprague congratulates the Company's threenew Quarter Century Club members. Left to right, Ernest Purpura,Henry Anderson and Lewis Cronin.

Annis O'Neil also joins the ranksof the 20-year members. PresidentJ. K. Sprague makes the presen-tation.

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Other guests included Miss HazelChappie, Mr. and Mrs. Courtney W.Flanders, Mr. and Mrs. John Ortmanand Mr. and Mrs. John D. Washburn.

Eligible employes will receive theirfive-and 10-year pins within the nextweek.

These three new 20-year members enjoy the distinction of havingworked together through their career with Sprague Electric. They areleft to right: Leonard Bourrie, Art Hewitt and James Shea, all of Forma-tion. With them are Mrs. Hewitt, Mrs. Bourrie and Mrs. Shea, left toright.

Enjoying the dinner are, left to right, Mrs. R. C. Sprague, Jr., Mrs.John Tucker, Mrs. Julian K. Sprague, Mr. Tucker, who received his20-year pin, Miss Molly Avery, one of the Company's original employes,and Mrs. William J. Nolan.

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D E P A R T M E N T A L N E W S

Dry Tubular Finishby Marjorie Hauptfleisch

Frances Millard returned from hervacation, which she spent taking inthe fairs . We're sorry to see so manygirls temporarily out. Hope it won'tbe too long until they're back again asone happy family. . The room justdoesn't seem the same without them . . .We thought we had a French poodle inour room, but it turned out to be noneother than Ruth Lisec. Seriously,Ruth, your new hairdo is very nice.

Bennington Wire Coatingby Mildred Marchegiani

Charles Whitman is on his vacation,moving into a new home in Woodford,Vermont Joseph Pello is enjoying aweek of vacation at home with hisfamily . Mildred Marchegiani spentone week of her vacation with friendsin Fall River, Mass. She was accom-panied by Mrs. Izola Tower of Reads-boro. They visited Boston, Provid-ence and Newport, R. I. Mr. FransFonteyn, our Superintendent, is allsmiles these days, as his family hasrecently returned from an extendedvisit with relatives in Belgium. . .Recent purchasers of automobiles,John Sears, Harry Fraher and CharlesWhitman . .We received a nice letterfrom Pfc. Elmer Burgess who formerlyworked with us before entering theservice. Elmer is looking forward toreturning to the states and also hewould like very much to return to hisformer job in Bennington. If you havetime, we are sure Elmer would appre-ciate letters from you. Pfc. Elmer J.Burgess RA 11175206. B-Baty. 555FA.BN. -A.P.O. 52 5th R. C. T —% PM —San Francisco, California

Ceramics Departmentby Emma Maruco

More of that "happy time"—vaca-tioning is still going on in our depart-ment. Viola Tanguay will find hervacation exceptionally enjoyable dueto the fact that she will meet her sonwho is in the service in Chicago. Fromthere she will continue to OklahomaCity... Also on vacation is JuliaMartin Ida Gigliotti spent a weekend in New York City with the ItalianCatholic Girls Club. Ida recentlytreated the department with somedelicious candy. We would like totake this opportunity on behalf of theentire department to congratulate thenew grandmother in our department,Mrs. May Riordon. . .We all wish aspeedy recovery to Jane Dobbert whohas recently undergone an operation.We hope to see you back soon Janie. . .Noel Sears was presented with manybeautiful gifts for his new baby by thedepartment.. . We all miss the girlsthat have been laid off recently andhope that they will be back with ussoon. . . Louise Bentley treated theloaders with a delicious homemadecherry pie. . . Julia Alfred was presentedwith a beautiful birthday cake by thegirls. . . Our foreman, Francis Wilson,took part in the Bicentennial play atthe Adams Memorial Theatre inWilliamstown last week. The nameof the play was "On Hemlock Brook".Congratulations to you, Francis, on anexcellent performance. . . George Max-well is pretty happy over the fact thathis horse "Townshend Challenge," apurebred Morgan, took the blue ribbon

for the best horse in its class at thehorse show held at Brothers Farm inClarksburg. Congratulations to you,George. . Joe Venerus attended theweek end festivities at the Universityof Massachusetts a couple of weeksago. From all reports we hear thatJoe is really livin'-it-up lately due tothe fact he expects to be called byUncle Sam soon.

Flat Midget Assemblyby Carmie

Your reporter enjoyed her firstairplane ride to Louisiana. She spenttwo weeks there and is glad to be backin one piece. Those landings werepretty rough . . Bobbie Johnson is alsoback from his vacation . .Maude Crewsshould appreciate Nick Fulginiti's driv-ing lessons. We all enjoy his view-points on women drivers. . Welcomeback to Aileen Mazza, who has beenout on leave. . We are all glad to hearthat Lillian Trombley's husband iscoming along fine now, and it won't betoo long before he will be back to work.

General Accountingby Mary Mathews and Joan Bryce

Vacations: Lillian Adams and MaryMathews enlivened the Emblem Clubconvention at the New Ocean House atSwampscott. . . Dorothy Boutwell inNew York City Violet Mancini athome. . .Sylvia Duperault at home. . .Veronica Boschetti at home. . . ClaireReopell at home Mary Como inNew York City. . . A gay party was heldSeptember 22 at the 1896 House honor-ing Lillian Schwab and Faith Mancini,who are leaving us, and also forDorothy Tworig and Violet Mancini,our brides of the near future. . .JoanBryce, who is the so-famihar voice atthe Credit Union desk, has been pro-moted to Accountant, Junior Clerk. . .Congratulations and lots of luck, Joan.

Automatic Rollingby Larry Hiser

Joe Zona and his family spent twoweeks at New York City and home. . .Wilfred Harris spent two weeks atcamp in Essex, New York. . . PeteAndogmnni spent his two weeksbuilding his new home on PhelpsAvenue . . Labor Day weekend foundmany of the boys and their familiesat fairs and on picnics.

Final Soldering and TinDipping

by The Busy Bees

Nellie Mancini's son, Charles, wastransferred from the Pittsfield G. E.plant to the G. E. plant in Long Beach,California. Nellie receives some verynice cards and letters from him. . Wewere happy to see Ruth Durant is backat work after being out six weeks dueto an operation. She certainly lookswell We heard that our foreman JackO'Leary recently spent his two weeksvacation painting his house. He sure-ly did a good job. . . A baby girl wasborn to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Simon.Doris worked with us and we all en-joyed her hearty laugh while she waswith us . Alice Contois recently visit-ed her mother and relatives in Montrealand Lachine, Canada. . . Eleanor Hallis riding around town in a new beachwagon. It sure is nice, Eleanor.

F. P. Drysby Cora Ryan

Congratulations to Emma Vivori,who is a Grandma to a cute new grand-daughter. She spent her vacationcaring for the new arrival. . . DorothyLewis spent a few of those very hotdays cooling off at the beach. . . Mar-cehne Miller is spending her weekendswith her sister, who is a patient in theDeaconess Hospital in Boston. Wewish her a speedy recovery. . . We wel-come Alice Saldotti back with us.She has been home several weeks with abroken ankle. . . We should all tip ourhats to Roy Cook's son Robert. Hewon a total of seven prizes at the GreatBarrington Fair. He won four firstprizes, two second and one third forhis poultry and handicraft exhibits. . .Angie Carlton's daughter, Sandy, hasleft for the Air Force and will receiveher basic training in San Antonio,Texas. Sandy formerly worked in theSales Office.

Our deepest sympathy goes toAlfred Law on the sudden death of hisbrother-in-law, Mr. Harvey Allard.

Building 7 Officesby Betty Bogus and Joan Paradis

Curtis Tinker, Jr., has accepted aposition elsewhere. He was presenteda brief case from his co-workers here. . .Kit Carson had his annual vacationand spent it at home. . . Dick Cloutierhas returned from a vacation inConnecticut.... Lewis Levenson isspending his vacation in California. . .Ed Kellar has left us for the last timeto continue his studies in Pennsylvania.A farewell party was given in his honorat Petey Dink's. Ed was presented apurse . . . Joan Paradis is all smiles thesedays. Her husband is home fromKorea for 30 days.

Purchasing Departmentby Irene 'n Lee

Congratulations to Mr. F. G. Jenkinswho was promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel in the Army Reserve . Mr.and Mrs. R. A. Fairbanks attended theEastern States Exposition on Saturday,September 26, and are planning tospend part of their vacation in earlyOctober at Atlantic City, New Jersey.Eleanor Gigliotti is enjoying the secondweek of her vacation at home. . . Mr.and Mrs. Joseph O'Keefe plan to spendtheir two weeks vacation visiting inNorthampton, Washington, D. C, andBaltimore, Maryland . . . Beware! An-other lady driver is on the road.Lorraine Stefanski received her licenseSeptember 22nd . . . Dolores Giroux isplanning to spend the Columbus Dayweekend at the Lost Wilderness DudeRanch in New Boston, Mass., whoop-ing it up . . . Kay Sutliff has returned toher desk after taking the second weekof her vacation. . . Emma Mutart spentthe weekend of September 26th at NewYork visiting her daughter. Emma alsovisited the Eastern States Exposition. . Mr. and Mrs. F. W. McNamaravisited their son, Frederick, in Boston,the weekend of September 19. . A fondfarewell was bid to Alice Foist, wholeft on a leave of absence September 18We all enjoyed working with you, Alice,and everyone wishes you the best ofluck.

Great Barrington Fair. Leah Gamache is on a leave of absence for onemonth. Ernie Rondeau was a patientat the North Adams hospital where hewas under observation. Results turnedout to be a slight case of ulcers. He ishome now and doing fine. Hurryback Ernie. . . George Donovan is alsoa patient at the hospital for one week.He was stricken with bleeding ulcers.We are sorry to hear of your illness. . .Nan Witto is our new desk clerk,Doris Cantois who was formerly ourclerk has left us. . Norma Rancattiis finally back on the assembly line.Glad to see you back Norma. AndrewLampiasi also was a patient at theNorth Adams hospital where he wasoperated on for a rupture. He is homenow and feeling a lot better. . GilHarris has a Beagle Rabbit hound nowfor when he goes hunting. Gil istrying to learn dog language so he andhis dog can understand each other. . .Eleanor Abuisi is leaving us to returnto her old room in which she wascementing. We've enjoyed your stayEleanor. Hope Willie and Ernie Ron-deau have good luck in their huntingin Vermont.

Sales Officeby the "Snoopers"

Sandra Carleton and Helen Lefavehave departed from this office -Sandy to enter the Women's Air Forceand Helen just to relax. . Our loss isbalanced however by our acquisition ofMarion Clark, formerly on the nightshift and Betty Luczynski . . Marion istaking over Sandy's job, and Betty istraining to take Connie Nassif's place.We would like to extend wishes for thebest of luck and happiness to Conniewho is leaving us to await the arrivalof a new addition to her family. . Anumber of our "Sales Office Beauties"collaborated on what we think is a veryoriginal TV Review. However, noone wants to take all the credit (orblame). . . Roy Douglas took a latevacation at home. . .Connie Nassif'snew short hair is very becoming. .Seems like short hair is all the ragelately. Maryln Anderson, Jane Delisle,Madeline Rougeau, and Terry Taft allhad theirs shorn recently. . There hasbeen quite an epidemic of colds aroundhere during the past couple of weeks.Looks like the Kleenex Company ismaking a large profit on just the SalesOffice. . . Carole Burdick found outjust how good-looking Texans can be—Dig that cute coyote!. . Rita Englishis the proud aunt of a bouncing babyboy born September 1 5 . . . Rumors areflying that Joan LaPierre had aterrific time at the party given by theFilter Department. How about lettingus in on it Joanie. . . By the way, hasanyone noticed Joan's new haircut?Pretty sharp, hey!. . .Does anyonehave any comments on those"snazzy" shoes that Joan Blanchettehas been sporting? We think they'rejust great . Pat McCann is also anAunt. The new niece is named Dianaand was born August 31.

F. P. Ovens and Assemblyby Emily Gardzina

Those who have just returned fromtheir vacations are: Bernadette Vach-ereau who spent one week visiting inCanada. Marie Maxymillian took aone week vacation which she spent inMaine and Rhode Island. Joe Masonhad one week where he went to the

Dry Tubular Assemblyby Peg Champagnyand Gladys Sullivan

Our vacation season is just aboutfinished, but we have a few more: RitaGirard enjoyed her two week vacationat home and a weekend in Canada. . .Lil Boyer has returned to work afterspending her vacation at home. . . Wehear that Dot Paquette has left us forgood. Too bad Dot, we will missyou. . . We wish to welcome Rena Royback with us after being out severalmonths on sick leave. Marion La-Bombard is bubbling over with happi-

ness these past few days because herson Staff Sgt. Robert LaBombard hasjust returned from Okinawa and hasbeen honorably discharged from ser-vice. Robert presented his motherwith a beautiful diamond JanetFarrell has returned from a verypleasant week reunion with her sisterfrom California whom she hasn't seenin six years. Her sister, Mary EllenCarr has accepted a nursing position atthe North Adams hospital Art Per-reault is back with us after a recentoperation . Christmas party! Thisseems to be the topic of conversation.My, how times does fly . . Irene Char-ron, Flo Lecuyer, Helen Drobiak, ToniConnell and Annabelle Mahar recentlyenjoyed a party at the SpringsTessie Czaja received her 20 year pinat the banquet on October 14. She hasworked on the same job continuouslywhich we think is quite a record.Congratulations to you Tessie. . DorisVallieres was also honored with a 15year pin which we also think is verynice Rita Girard recently spent aweekend in St. John, Canada ToniConnell is spending a week of vacationin Plymouth and touring parts ofMaine Joan Dion, daughter of AdaDion, has a guest from Texas in thestudent exchange which is being heldby Drury Claire Andrews was brides-maid at the wedding of her nephewRobert Field who was married to MarieViens on October 3.

Networksby Mae and Marie

The welcome mat is extended forthree girls in our department. First toMarie LeMoine who has just returnedafter recuperating from an operation.Claire Davis and Mae O'Neil both whohave been working in the Filters Gladto see you back girls We also havefour new girls. Welcome to DorisKrol, Rose Walczak, Ann Ryczek, AnnScully. They too came from Filters. . .Welcome to Veto Navarro who is nowworking with Mr. Beaman. Just backfrom vacations are: Catherine Berg-eron and Virginia Morin. Catherineflew to visit her daughter Mary inNorfolk, and granddaughter Paula. .Virgie took off for New York and NewJersey visiting friends and she saw acouple good shows Alton Oakes isout on vacation staying with herdaughter in Readsboro performing thepleasant duty of helping with her newgranddaughter Debbra Renoh Lowe.Our best to the new-comer, AltaThanks to Arthur Cardinal for thelovely flowers he has been so generouswith. They are beautiful and we thinkArthur, you have what is called a"green thumb".

Advertising Ad Libsby Versus

The U. S. Marines have been giftedwith Dickie Hynes, our stock boy, andwe welcome Francis Cancro into the"family" as his replacement... Badnews - - Barb Marley leaves us forother work. We'll all miss your goodhumor, Barb. To say nothing of your"solos" and those lunches! Who canwe tease now?. Mr. Chertok andCharley Wacker are back from an un-eventful (so we hear it) trip to theNational Electronics Conference inChicago. Come on now, some of theseconventions must be interesting!.The Springs, in New Ashford, will nevebe the same again after a visit from thegirls in Advertising! That glass ofmilk was pretty powerful, wasn't itJanice? Happy birthday, anyway,Jan. . Complaints all the time from"Dirty Lab Coat Cohen". Why don'tyou start a Laundermat, Milt?

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Tantalum Departmentby Do and Lo

Tag and hopscotch are among theirfavorite sports A dinner that wouldordinarily take one-half hour for normalpeople to eat, takes the girls in theProducts approximately 1\ minutes todevour. The reason for this? -Well,the environment on Main Street, ofcourse Eleanor LaBonte has left usto go on an extended leave of absenceShe received many lovely baby giftsbefore she left Good luck, Eleanor!

Helen Callahan is the proud grand-mother of a baby girl, born Sunday,October 4, to her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Ross, ofGreensboro, North Carolina RitaEnglish could go back into the hairdressing business, instead of being the

On Training Tour

Material Control Officeby Florence Clough

A party was held at the Heartwell-ville Lodge in honor of Frank Torchia,who was married October 3 to VioletMancim of the Main Office. Frankwas presented a beautiful automaticSunbeam Toaster for their new apart-ment. A marvelous time was had byall despite the downpour which greetedus when starting to leave .. BillCampedelli and Charles Ryan areenjoying their vacation this week.We know why they picked this par-ticular week. World Series on TV. . .Madeline O'Neil has returned from hervacation. Madeline spent her timehousecleaning her apartment. A newaddition has been made to this depart-ment, a fly swatter — Nuff said.

efficient bookkeeper that she is. Ritahas proved her ability as a beauticianin many ways. We think her hairstyle is especially becoming! We areglad to see Margaret Eccher back withus after her short illness DickTrot tier took his second week of vaca-

j tion the first week of October. At hishome in Stamford, he sat in a big easychair, with pipe in hand, and watchedthe Yankee-Dodgers series. We agreethis week of relaxation was well earned

Margaret Lasher is spending a weekof vacation at her home. She intendsdoing her fall cleaning. We don't thinkyou will get much rest out of this vaca-tion, Maggie Dayton, Ohio andAtlantic City, New Jersey are only twoof the big cities Nancy Kelly visited onher vacation, October 11-18. The wayshe talks about Dayton, we are afraidshe might decide to go there to live.Don't get too interested Nancy, wewant you to stay in North Adams. . .Alice Brigham is leaving us to accom-pany her husband to Georgia upon hispromotion with the General ElectricCompany. Several of us enjoyed afarewell party given for her at theSportsmen's Club last Thursday, Octo-ber 15.

Champlain Congratulations and bestwishes to Jim Harris and his brideElizabeth Brimmer of the Filter De-partment, who were married September29. A purse of money was presentedto him by his co-workers

Shipping Departmentby Cecile Trudeau

purse filled with "greenbacks" PeterMancuso had quite a time in New Yorkcity. We hear he was running a taxibusiness Tony Falco keeps the Filt-ers humming these days. Did youever think of joining the TelephoneCompany staff? We're sure they coulduse you Joe Morin is afraid to bendover these days. Why, Joe? Vaca-tions: Alice Monette, St. Anne deBeaupre; Pauline Perreault, at home;Daisy Allen, at home; Maisey Foley,at home; Dorothy Bliss, North Caro-lina, Florida and New York.

Building No. 3by Shen and Lee

Everyone enjoyed the recent partyit Lorraine Lamoureaux's house. At:he party the girls put on a pantomineshow and exhibited their ability asacrobats. We hope the Girards weren'ttoo annoyed by the commotion .Janice Russett is starting a combina-tion animal and botany farm in theoffice. She already has a large collec-tion of dogs and cows, with tiny plantsgrowing from them. The cutest thingswe have seen in years. The onlytrouble is, when they get bigger, shewill have to transplant them to thewest lawn. Just think, though, ofall the shade we'll have in the summertime when the thermometer is on itsupward trend Pat Nutting, GingerCaron and Pat Schabot enjoyed them-selves over the weekend. Besides theparty the girls attended the Springfieldand Barrington Fairs. . . Rose Mazzuand Suzette Lemieux are only two ofthe dozen girls in our office who are

Paper Impregnationby Agnes Fitzgerald

We are glad to see Reds mother.Mrs. Mary Bennett, hack at work withher usual big smile for everyoneAgnes Fitzgerald spent the weekend inPaxton getting her daughter Marysettled in her sophomore year at theCollege of Anna Marie Joe Breda ishaving another week vacation. Destin-ation is unknown but we know he isputting some miles on that new carMargaret Bridgman had a birthdayrecently Carmella Scalise spent theweekend in Glens Falls Red Bennettis ahead of us all. He has his Thanks-giving turkey running around in hisbackyard. If Red keeps making a petof it, he will end up making it theChristmas turkey.

Production Engineeringby Doris Langer Western Electric D. T. Q.

by Homer

Building No. 1-Floor2by Sue

glad to see that Saratoga race trackhas been closed for another season. Ifsome of us are going around in lastyear's winter clothes, you can blame iton the races. We have heard thatRose and Suzette enjoyed their vaca-tion in New York City, and especiallythe hospitality of their host at Col-umbia University A twentieth Drury

by Anon

High School re-union is quite an eventin a person's life. Bertha Richards hada very nice time at the North AdamsSportsmen's Club, where her re-uniontook place recently We are glad tosee Betty Beauchamp back to workafter a short illness It is understoodthat Lorraine Lamoureux had quite thetime over in Albany, September 19,where she attended a socialite's wedding

Retail Salesby Dolores and Lois

. . . Most of us have never heard ofBusby Summit, but Janet Wanat tellsus it is a very nice place to go on a hike.We know it is located somewhere up byNorth Pond, but still can't understandhow she made the long hike. Was italone, Janet? ..In case anyone iswondering if Products is starting akindergarten, we would like to explainthat it is only a few of the younger girlsshowing their ability to act as grammarschool children during their lunch hour.

recently. Good luck, Jean, and will belooking forward to a new perm whenyou are back home. . . Ora Boyer at-tended the Emblem Club's Nationalconvention at the New Ocean House.Glad to have Alvina Moreau back aftera sick leave. Stay well Al, as we missedyou..."Carmie" Mancuso, my co-re-porter, flew to Shreveport, La. for hervacation and by now should be readyto start back home. Happy landingCarm.

Metal Cladby Doris Monette and Rita Johnson

Fred Bieniek, husband of HenriettaBieniek, who works in Metal Clad onregular assembly, keeps busy with hisbees and honey outside of his regularworking hours at the General Electricplant in Pittsfield. They have a son,six years old. Henrietta keeps thegirls in the department well suppliedwith honey. Mr. and Mrs. Bienieklive at 46 Church Street, Cheshire.We don't know if the honey has any-thing to do with it, but Henny hascertainly got a "sweet disposition."Best of luck to John Cummings who

has left us to enter State TeachersCollege. A purse of money waspresented to him by his co-workersSorry to see Diane Doran leave us, butbest of luck to her on her new job. . .Some of the girls in the departmentattended the Great Barrington Fair. .Betty Fulginiti, Eleanor Goff, PatDonovan spent the weekend in NewYork. They all had a wonderful time.

. Pat Davis and Mario Magnanispent the holiday weekend at Lake

by Veronica Sobon

by Ginger and Richei

Strange things are happeningHazel told us that her puppy per-formed his first trick recently. As shewalked into the house, her puppyapproached her and lifted his paw toshake her hand Lorraine Delorenzospent an exciting weekend at Bostonwatching a Red Sox game StanleyZiaja we're glad to see you didn'tgive up hope. He finally caught sometrout Theresa Peters and Hazel arestill singing their cowboy songs. Singmore, girls! Welcome to these newtransfers: Edie Fachini, Louise Dex-tradur, Celia Vallieres, Pat Brodacki,Theresa Peters and Mary O'Dell.

Busy BfAViRNiws

Foreman John Smith of Networks, and Filters, left, shows the intri-cacies of our manufacturing line to Art Powell, New York sales repre-sentative, Ted Lempke, Washington, and Gerry Tremblay, New YorkState representative. The three Sprague representatives took part in aweek-long tour and training program throughout the North Adamsplants. The tour was conducted by the Employe and Community Re-lations Department.

Claire Mancine flew to Louisiana tospend her vacation We all miss JoanRudnick who has left us to resume herstudies at the University of Massa-chusetts We all wish the best of luckto Robert Reardon, who is entering St.Anselm's college at Manchester, N. H.

Ellen Crocker's son, Allen, has leftfor Norwich University. He is enter-ing his second year John Burdick isenjoying his vacation . Betty O'Dellis spending her vacation in Worcester.Congratulations to Shirley Morse whobecame the bride of Donald Adams atSt. Francis Church, September 19.

Sympathy to Martha Lewis on thedeath of her sister.

Latest vacationers are—Joan Blan-chette, at home and Boston . RayLamoureaux, at home working on hisnew house Olga Vivori, at hometaking care of her new niece. . .FranCarriddi has left us to enter NorthAdams State Teachers' College ..A,combination farewell party and showerwas held on September 16 at Hilltopfor Joyce Green and Marlene Sommerby their co-workers. Joyce was mar-ried September 28 and will reside inSchenectady. Marlene was mar-ried October 12 to Philip Shea. Mar-lene received a set of crystal andJoyce, Revereware According topostcards we received from Emma \Underwood, she had a wonderful timein California, Mexico and Las VegasAnn Carlow spent a week in New YorkCity and had a wonderful time.

No, your reporter Homer hasn't died,he just took a long nap Best of luckto "Sis" Perenick, who was marriedOctober 10. . We are all very happyto hear that Delia Lillie is recoveringwell from her recent operation. Hurryback, Diel, we miss you and yourhumor. . . Floyd Pratt is now sportinga pair of cowboy boots. Do you expectto go to Texas, Floyd? Hall Briggsthe bird lover of Western Electric hasa flock of about 40 birds who wait forhim every morning outside the windowto be fed . We received word from EdAmes. He said he misses the gang verymuch. He's now a Pfc. Are you go-ing to try for sergeant, Ed?. . . Nowthat bowling has started, WesternElectric will be represented by thefollowing girls Olive Coddaire, VishyWisniowski, Jo Jo Gebauer, BeatriceO'Brien, Dot Suthers and Rita Mc-Clintock, Virginia Shaw. . In the men'sleague we will have Joe Lipa, MilesO'Grady, Walt Wood, Bob Delisle andJim DeSanty We are very happy tohave "Dot" Suthers back at work withus Dot Mellio is very proud of herkid brother, Ronnie Durant, who isplaying quarterback for Drury. Wewould like to say that he's doing a veryfine job, too. A gang of rollers whowork with Sis Perenick held a showerfor her at the Heartwellville LodgeYour reporter, Homer, would appre-ciate if the people in his room would putnews items in the LOG Box, otherwisehe doesn't know about their birthdays,etc.

Filters

The John Hartigans are the proudpossessors of a lovely new brick homein Colonial Village. Williamstown. Weknow they will be very happy there. .Terry Grosz gave us a glowing reportof her trip to Iowa. Still maintainsthat there is nothing like the beautifulBerkshires The Bruce Carlsons spenta long weekend in Washington, D. C.Mr. Pike is beaming over the arrival ofhis new grandson. The parents areMr. and Mrs. Harold C. Olsen ofPittsfield.

Round Midget Assembly

Get well wishes to Ramona Turgeonwho is ill at Putnam Memorial Hospitalin Bennington Also good wishes toViolet Bona's mother, who is recover-ing from a major operation MaryScerbo enjoyed a motor trip to visit herson at Wilbraham Academy and ex-pects to make the trip often throughthe school year. . . . Jean Tovani,daughter of Anthony and Ida, left totake up a course of beauty culture

Paper Rolling Day Shiftby Rusty and Dusty

Myrtle Crofts enjoyed her vacationin Nebraska .Ceil Meranti is visitingher home town Joe Swistak is spend-ing his time between Savoy and Spring-field Farewell to Art DeMarsico wholeft for California Good luck Art If

I anybody wonders why our departmenthas been so quiet for the past week, it

I could be that Howard Gaun's laryngitis has something to do with it! . Itwill be a long time before Hank

; Lepicier forgets the morning she cameto work with one red shoe and onebrown shoe on. At least. Hank, theywere both loafers We say welcomeback to Blanche Mazur, Marcia Sweet,Nancy Cook, Rose Garofano. andLaura Naughton who worked with usbefore and hello to Marion Button,Inex Fierro. Geraldine Dutcher. PhyllisParker, Ethel Mastroianni, LillianSoha, Mary Timothy, Ines Frances-chetti. Doris Salka. Marika Sakel-larides. Rose Bard. Hope you enjoyworking with us girls. . Everyone wasbeginning to wonder what happened toHank Lepicier the other day. JoanHorn forgot and left her standing onthe corner one noontime. Hank re-ported back to work a day and halflater.

Filter and NetworkDevelopment Section

by Julie Desrosiers

Eloise Kaigle entertained at a buffetluncheon in honor of Gerry Gamache,who is leaving to join her husband atCamp Gordon, Georgia. She was |presented gifts from her co-workers,and games were played and a good timewas had by all Don't get excited ''folks, we haven't a new red head in ourdepartment. It's only Betty Senecalgetting ready to model her hair in the jfall foliage show.

Metal Clad

Doris Monette, Millie Curtis, andJennie Burdick of Small Wheel Assemb-ly, and Lorraine Dellaghelfa of HandLead Soldering all celebrated theirbirthdays recently. Each girl waspresented a birthday cake by her co-

A party was held recently at PeteyDinks in honor of Beatrice Bisson, who jwas married September 26 to Clifford 'Brimmer. Bea was presented a velvet

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workers Marie Zelazik of StoveSoldering along with her husband,Peter, and son, Henry, observed their4th anniversary on their arrival in thiscountry from a DP camp in Germany.They celebrated the occasion whichthey called the "holiday of holidays",by serving a supper of popular Polishfoods to their intimate friends as wellas a few co-workers. Mr. and Mrs.Zelazik live on Victory Street inAdams. A spaghetti supper wasserved by Anita Esposito to a group ofco-workers in her new home in Wil-liamstown The girls presented theirhostess a pair of statuettes for hernew home A speedy recovery to AnnMarriot, who is confined to her homewith broken ribs from a fall in herhouse . Ceil Magnifico is back towork after an absence of a few months,during which a new member, adaughter, was added to her family.

Cooler Newsby Gert

Evelyn Jones is back after spendingher week catching up on lost sleep.. . .Marion Bernal and Beatrice Marshare going to enjoy a week by notanswering the alarm clock We havehad visits from our young people inthe service: Viola M. Brosseau.daughter of Margaret Walsh; RogerWilliams, brother of Kenny; DickClark, son of Martha; and RolandBombardier, who used to work here.11 was nice to see all of these people. .A dinner and shower was held forBernice Brazeau. who will soon beleaving us. Shirley Parmenter iscounting the days and waiting im-patiently for Paul's return. Shirleyhas been crossing them off the calendarfor quite a while, but the happy day isgetting closer and closer Who is thenew tonsorial artist? She certainly iskept busy We have finally found outwho starts all the rumors that arefloating around and getting everythingin an uproar. It's that "Lady On TheBus". Some day we will catch up toher and have Peace and Quiet once

Misc. Paper Finishby Gert Noel

Roberta Booth and her husbandrecently spent a weekend in St. Albansand Canada Welcome back to AdeleSolari and Ruth Arrighini who returnedfrom leaves of absence Due to atemporary lack of work we bid a sadfarewell to Betty Fletcher, MillieWalden and Bernadette LanoisGloria Amos is the proud owner of anew '53 Dodge. There's been quite alively debate as to whether it's brownor bronze Maude Waska and AnnaDowney attended the Barrington Fair,as did Florence Cobb Our foreman,Art Spencer, has returned from a vaca-tion spent at home painting his house.We're very sorry indeed to hear thatAnn Malloy's husband John had tohave the top of his third finger cut off.We hope you have a speedy recovery,John With Maude Waska singing"Count your Blessings", we are re-minded, that October 19 to October 26is Holy Bible week. Whatever yourfaith may be, renew it, and keep ourcountry strong, through the power ofprayer We all miss Larry Lewis whohas been transferred to the Metal CladDepartment Gloria Amos attended

Company's New Phone Book Is On The PressFeatures Bigger, Better Listings

Paper Rolling andProkar Soldering

by M & M

K V A Departmentby Alma Pratt and Frank Santelli

Recent travelers in this departmentwere Marion Parrino, Marie Martelland Frances Gigliotti, who motored toCanada Anne Maddes spent an en-joyable weekend at the Cape and an-other at her sister's home in SouthHadley Falls Angelina Cardimmoenjoyed her vacation at home Weare sorry to have some of our co-work-ers transferred or temporarily out —they are missed by all .. MabelThiriault's sweet tooth was almost herundoing—that sure was a "rubbery"chocolate Al Variachi vacationed athome and enjoyed some of the Seriesgames on T.V.

Our deepest sympathy goes to BillSmith on the recent death of hisfather.

Wire Coatingby Corena Tatro

Don Bourdon's little son started outon his first big adventure. He startedschool this fall which he likes verymuch Our congratulations to HelenFoote on her birthday which she cele-brated recently. Helen received manylovely gifts.

K V A Stockroomby Ace Samia

Your reporter and co-workers wishthe best of luck to Harry Jowett,Pat Montesanti and Hubert Gay,who have left us. The Stockroom haslost some good help — but it has gaineda very jolly lady named Julie Dolle. .Yours truly is trying to find out whomAl Ferrara refers to as the "Gypsy."If it's who I think it is, I'd surely like tofind one like her Marie Dargie, whois ill, will soon bring back her sunnysmile. Hurry and get well, Marie. . .Alcide Guisti may be small in stature,but he certainly has a big heart. Al,supervisor of the Stockroom, has justgiven blood to the Red Cross. Con-gratulations, Al. . Good luck to RobertGamari and Mary Timothy in theirnew jobs Ralph Burdick and HaroldBrown went deep sea fishing off Boston.

the wedding of a friend in New Yorkcity October I I . . Flash! ! We havea contest winner in our midst. EdnaCwiertniewicz is a gal who, I'd say,knows her beverages! From five un-marked glasses she selected the glasswhich held Hampden Ale and thereforewon a sum of money and had herpicture taken. Oh, yes and two cases!

A speedy recovery to Mina Estes'husband, Harry, who has enteredAlbany Veterans Hospital for treat-ment Most of us girls have problemsenough to keep our own weight downbut poor Mary Alice Lefebvre hasdouble trouble. It seems that herhusband Leo, of Maintenance, hasadded several pounds in six shortmonths or marriage. Only one com-ment Mary Alice, you must be a darnedgood cook.

Paper Rolling - Nightsby Lillian Stachelek

Many of the girls have children goingto school this year for the first timeand it looks like the poor mothers arehaving a rugged time. Isn't thatright girls? Sorry to hear that MillieForgi is out on sick leave. Hurry backMillie, we miss you Welcome toGwen Galligan, Nancy Laha-nie, Ruth |Beaudin. Lillian Fentan, Lorraine |Cripella, Jean Richards who have]been transferred to our room Art jDemarsico has left us to go to Cali- |fornia. Well, Art, it seems your wishfinally came true. He was presented ]a gift from his co workers Phil |Nimmons is taking over for the present.

Metal CladSmall Order Supplies

by Rita Johnson

Our Summer is gone and nearl;everyone has returned from vacation.

i Maude Sullivan spent hers at home.! Rita Johnson was at Georgia Shores onLake Champlain for two weeks. ShirleyKeating enjoyed hers in New Hamp-shire and Lake St. Catherine Mari6nConroy spent hers at home and onshort motor trips . Ernest LaCassespent a week at York Beach, Maine,and other points of interest Mar-garet Dempsey visited in Hartford,Conn., and Gardner, Mass., andattended several fairs Ann Davisoncame back from a motor trip throughthe Southern States and Niagara Falls.Canada Yvonne Davison enjoyedher two weeks at Hedges LakeGood luck and best wishes to RoseGarofano, who has left for another jobin the Rolling Department HerbertPutnam who was formerly a checkinspector here, visited his co-workersduring his recent leave from the Navy.Herbie is now stationed in RhodeIsland Mrs. Ernest Bradley is spend-

Boston Your reporter visited at andattended services at the Cathedral inthe Pines recently in Rindge, NewHampshire, and suggests it as a verybeautiful and interesting trip. It is aCathedral of all Nations and I am suremany others would enjoy it as we did.

Industrial OilsFinal Assembly

by Belle Fuller

| Gus Trahan and his wife, Margarite,I had a good reason for a celebrationrecently. The occasion? Why, it'stheir 37th wedding anniversary! Wehope you will celebrate many more.Good luck and good health to both ofyou. .Dorothy Erdesky Urquahart hada wonderful honeymoon, and now is

| back at work, never looked better!Dot was married to Robert Urquahartfrom Adams . Gus Boucher, Joseph

j Menard and John Carey attended the' Barrington Fair. Better luck nextyear, boys Glad to have co-worker

\ Vivian Montgomery back at work withus. Vivian was out on leave of absencedue to illness Gerald Burdick is alsoback after a leave of absence. .

| Malvina Brousseau is returning towork after going to St. Luke's Hospitalfor observation Co-Worker AliceBabula has been sick with a virus fornearly 3 weeks. Keep smiling and getwell soon, Alice Frank Lineberry isat the North Adams Hospital recup-erating after an operation Sorry tolose co-worker Dorothy Denault.Dorothy is in training at St. Luke'sHospital. Hope you do well andreach the top of your class KennethMacteer is back to work after havinghis annual vacation Carol Roy willleave this week for Hunterville,Alabama, to be with her husbandwho is in service.

' Sprague Electric Company's newinter-plant telephone book — featuringmany innovations and improvements—is now on the presses and will soon bedistributed to all employes who have'phone extensions.

The new book contains several"built-in" features.

It will serve as a directory of allphone extensions in the North Adamsplants. Beaver Street individual list-ings will be carried in addition to theMarshall Street and Brown Streetextensions.

Another new and useful feature is theClassified Section, or "Yellow Pages"in the back of the book which will havelistings of all departments, offices andservices.

For instance, with the new directory,you may instantly look up on theyellow pages the correct listing for suchservices as "Insurance" or "CreditUnion, in addition to the listings forany departments or offices.

The yellow page listings eliminatethe need — as at present of knowinga specific person in the department youare trying to reach.

A third new feature will be a seriesof maps of each of the North Adamsplants, showing the location of buildingby number. These maps enable you totrace down the location of any of thevarious departments or persons listedin the directory.

The book is being bound withplastic rings, and will have a hard,

| long-lasting cover, increasing its use-fulness and life. The back cover willhave space for "quick reference" num-bers, so you can have the ones you usemost frequently in plain sight.

The directory was assembled and isbeing published by the PublicationsSection of the Employe and Com-munity Relations Department.

Industrial Oilsby Ann Heath

It is nice to see Larry Hulbert backafter his illness Gladys Mucahy andEmily Mumford are back from twoweeks vacations Dick Clark paid usa visit and it seemed nice seeing him.Dick is on leave for six weeks We arevery proud of our boys. You know,they won the Softball championship inNorth Adams Sam Dean andTweedles Zanette are very smug aboutit, but Ace Samia is walking on air.Congratulations to you boys!. . It's adaughter for Doanes, congratulations.

10 Sprague EmployesElevated by Masons

William M Allison, Technical Ad-visor of Field Engineering, was in-stalled as master of Greylock lodge ofMasons at its meeting, which was heldat the Masonic temple, October 13.

Out of thirteen officers installed atthis meeting, ten are employed by theSprague Electric Company. Besides

I Mr. Allison, the other Sprague em-ployes are: Norman Miller, seniorwarden; Robert Smith, senior deacon;Earl Sherman, junior deacon; WilliamKirby, senior steward; Charles Dean,junior steward; Forrest McLain, mar-shall; Robert Fairbanks, secretary;Harry Brierley, tiler; and Roy Caron,chaplain.

Pilot Plantby Delia Smith

General Salvageby Haf

Our department is back to normalagain — vacations are about finished.Antonio Canino and wife have returnedfrom a visit to Italy while there theyvisited Rome and saw the PopeJoseph Walczak has returned after anoperation. Joe is looking fine andseems to be full of pep

Leo Lussier, one of the fortunate, ison his late-season-vacation RaySolo, the Pilot Plant song-thrush, is ''•always entertaining us with his melo-dies. But we all wish he would learna new song. Please Ray! It waspretty quiet in the Pilot Plant the pastfew weeks. But came the week of theWorld Series and Dot and Delia had alot to say. Dot favored the Yankeesand Delia, the Dodgers. Anna Croninvolunteered to be the referee. It reallylivened the place up.

Hint:Sympathy is extended to Douglas

Ostrander on the death of his father,Sumner Ostrander.

Harold L. Carsonis Publicity Head

Harold L. Carson, Department Headof Time Study, is chairman of thepublicity committee for the HudsonValley chapter. Society for the Advancement of Management, in connec-tion with a management controls conference for top executives to be heldat the DeWitt Clinton Hotel in Albany.New York, Thursday and Friday,October 22 and 23. The Companyand the James Hunter Machine Company will be represented at the conference from North Adams.

Top executives from firms through-out the east will attend the two-daysession.

John B. Joynt of New York, manager of the administrative engineeringdepartment of the American Enkacorporation, will be the conferenceleader.

Many persons in our departmenthave been transferred. Elinor Alibozek,Phyllis Santeree and Alma Pratt areall working in Industrial Oils at present.

. Barbara Crandall is spending hervacation at home. John Shaker looksa little nervous lately. Could it bebecause of his coming wedding? Hasanyone noticed Millie Mahoney's newpoodle cut? Looks nice, Millie. . . .Weall had fun in New York, and FrankSantelli's eyes are still a little largefrom staring at the "I Don't Care"girl. That's all right, Frank, we alllooked, too.

Our sympathy is extended to SadieChampagne on the death of herbrother and to Bill Smith on the deathof his father.

Metal Clad, Small Orderby

Jane Paradise and Lorraine Duffy |

We are very glad to hear thatMichael Stefanik's son. who is in thePittsfield General Hospital, is comingalong very slowly, but doing fineMr. and Mrs. Stanley Bator spent fourdays in New York City, and above allenjoyed the Ice Capades We offerour deepest sympathies to CatherineStinnette on the death of a relative inVirginia Jane Dufresne had a lovelyweekend visiting her mother in Scots-town. Quebec. (Dept. News continued on Page 10)

A determined man can do more witha rusty wrench than a loafer with allthe tools in a machine shop.

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Log Pictorial Employes, Servicemen, Sprague Sprouts

Private Fernand Contois, above,is the son of Alice Contois of FinalSoldering, Brown Street plant. Heis also a brother of Theresa Tromb-ley of Resistors, and brother-in-lawof Robert Boucher, Molding. Beforeentering the service, Fernand wasemployed at Sprague Electric. He isnow serving with the Tank Com-pany, Second Battalion, 3rd Armor-ed Cavalry Regiment, Camp Pick-ett, Virginia. Below is Fernand'ssister, Yvette, who worked at theMarshall Street plant before enter-ing the WAC. Yvette is with theWAC Detachment, Third ArmoredDivision, Fort Knox, Kentucky.

Private Joseph S. Koczela, left, and Private Stanley J. Koczela, right,sons of Mary Koczela of Industrial Oils Assembly. Joseph, now at anembarkation center in Washington, was formerly employed at theMarshall Street plant Machine Shop. Stanley, formerly with the StockRoom at Marshall Street, is now in Japan. They are graduates of AdamsHigh School, where they were outstanding members of the basketballteam.

Najib "Pat" Davis, foreman ofthe Retail Sales department, showsus the one who didn't get away. Patcaught this beauty at Lake Cham-plain.

Five-month-old Michael Ma-

honey is the grandson of Edna

Remillard of FP Cover Assembly,

and nephew of both Rita Remillard

of the Industrial Oils office, and

June Pringle, Shipping.

Danny Dupras, three, and AnnMarie Dupras, two, make a hand-some duo. They are the children ofMr. and Mrs. James Dupras. Theirmother, Margaret, is employed inMolded Tubular, Brown Streetplant.

Eddie Beckwith, Jr.,nine months,

is the son of Betty Burdick Beck-

with, formerly of the Employe and

Community Relations Department.

His grandmother is Helen Burdick

of the Wire Coating Department.

Mrs. Henry Havens, R.N., and

her two children, William, two and

a half, and Phyllis, six months, are

shown at their home in Dallas,

Texas. Mrs. Havens is the daughter

of Mary Collier, Molded Tubular

Tin Dipping, and William Collier,

Salvage Department.

Francis E. Roy, Jr., six months,is the grandson of Bertha Roy ofthe Filter Department. His father,now serving with the Navy, wasmailman at the Beaver Street plantbefore his enlistment.

Sign for the MonthPersons born under the sign of

Scorpio are explosive and volcanic,easily angered. Their fighting in-stincts are close to the surface, andthey hurt others without thinking.

There are no more magnetic peoplethan the Scorpio. Jealousy, anger andstrife play a big part in their emotionalrelations. Yet, if they find the oneman or woman suited to them, theybecome "one people" lovers, faithful todeath.

These people feel that all is fair inlove or war. Yet devotion, self-sacrifice, humanitarian impulses, and

Henry and Anne Trombley arethe children of Theresa Trombleyof the Resistor Department, andthe grandchildren of Alice Contoisof Final Soldering.

Mrs. Raymond Maynard, left, is the former Betty Hutchins of DryTubular Finish. She is shown among the many gifts presentedher at a shower prior to her recent wedding. On the right, fellow em-ployes of Betty staged a mock marriage for fun during the shower.Pat Trezinski acted as the bride, Viola Zepka, groom, Alice Dupuis,maid of honor, Delia Bigini, flower girl, and Helen LsSage, minister.

GUESS WHO? Here is a Spragueemploye, now working in IndustrialOil Rolling, as she posed for thecamera 'way back in 1936. You can

GUESS WHO? Shown at the

tender age of thirteen months,

above, is a young lady who today is

22 and is employed in FP Ovens and

Assembly. Check your guess with

Emily Gardzina, LOG reporter for

the department.

a deep, underlying sense of humor also j check your guess with Erminiaexist in the Scorpio nature. Sweeney, LOG reporter.

Edward B. Beaman, left, the "grand young man" of the Filter De-partment, poses with three younger generations of his family. Center,his granddaughter, Sandra Lou Watts, holding his great-grandchild,Waunita, while his son, Harold, looks on. Ed, born in 1874, grew up inLeverett, Mass., and looks back on a long, colorful and full life. He hasbeen with Sprague Electric three years, and was married in 1949 in Stam-ford, Vt., to Bertha Bell Estes, following the death of his first wife.

Mrs. Lucille Buda, of FP Ovensand Assembly, and her son, Mat-thew, Jr., who will be two in De-cember.

October 1953 SPRAGUE ELECTRIC LOG Page 9

Nine Winners Get Gift Certificates InThe LOG'S Annual Fishing Contest

Ace Samia, manager, left, and Bill Phelps, Manager of Personnel

Services, accept the champions' trophy on behalf of the Sprague team

that won North Adams' independent Softball league. Making the pre-

sentation at the League's banquet recently are Gordon Keyworth and

William Scrivens.

On The High School F r o n t s . . .Here's how the high school football

situation shapes up at this writing:

Drury: After suffering consecutivesetbacks at the hands of Northamptonand Chicopee, the local Blue Devilsbounced into the win column with aconvincing 19-6 score over St. Joseph'sof Pittsfield. This win was not un-expected, for the parochial school wasrated at pre-game time some three tofour touchdowns behind Drury

Since the game coach Johnny DelNegro has worked the boys very hardin all kinds of weather to prepare themfor the big game of the schedulePittsfield High.

This is a must game for the TunnelCity lads because Pittsfield already hasbeaten Adams, and the Shire City lads,under the able tutelage of coach ArtFox, can check the title with a victoryat Noel Field.

Many upsets have occurred in this

happen when the favored "Purple

Elephants" march out on Noel Field?

Adams: Adams High has only onewin, and that is over Athol. This wasa hard fought affair and the MotherTown lads just did squeeze by at 14to 12.

However, in the tilt with Pittsfield,the Adams team began to fade in thethird quarter and a sustained drive bythe forces of Pittsfield ended the initialscore of the game

Then, with electrifying suddenness,after an exchange of punts, a Pittsfieldback broke through the Adams line,swept past the secondary, and raced78 yards into pay dirt. That meant theball game, and Pittsfield won, 13-0.

Williamstown: Coach MickeySmith and his college town boys arefinding the road mighty bumpy andhave been absorbing some good lickings. But the lads have a fine spiritand that fact is certain to lift them over"some opponents and scare the day-lights out of others.

With TheWi l l i ams T e a m s . . . .

Here's the rundown on the fall seasonat Williams College, where the gridstershave gotten off to a good start and thesoccer team off to a disappointing be-ginning:

Football: Coach Len Watters' boyshave already fplayed two) games andhave won one and tied the other.

In the opener — a home game withSpringfield — the underdog Williamseleven won a moral victory when itoutplayed and nearly scored a win inthe closing minutes of a body-bruisinggame. The final was 0-0. The gameended with the Purple in possession ofthe ball on the Springfield three-yard

The second game of the season waswith Rochester at Rochester.

The Ephmen capitalized on two firstquarter breaks to score two touchdownsand lead at the end of the openingperiod 14-0. Even though they failedto score in the remainder of the game,they were able to hold the opposingteam in check until very late in the fray,when Rochester broke through for itsonly score. The final, 14-6.

We have noticed one thing thisyear — the Williams line is great de-fensively. Rochester was held to minusin yardage gained and Springfieldfound the going very rough.

If the Williams backs can begin tofind those openings, this team couldpossible go the rest of the way withoutsuffering more than one possible loss.

Here is the remaining footballschedule:

October 24: Tufts, Away, 2 p.m.

October 31 : Union. Home, 2 p.m.

Nov. 7: Wesleyan, Away, 1 :30 p.m.

Nov. 14: Amherst, Home, 1:30 p.m.

And here is the remaining schedulefor the freshman team:

October 24: Exeter, Home, 3:30 p.m.

Oct. 31: Maniius, Home, 10:30 a.m.

Nov. 7: Wesleyan, Away, 10:30 a.m.

Nov. 14: Amherst, Home, 10:30 a.m.

Remember to "Follow the Purple"

Varsity Soccer: The soccer teamhas yet to win. having lost both toHarvard and the University of Massa-chusetts. Both games showed, how-ever, that the Ephmen can score andwith each succeeding week the outlookwill be brighter. Here is the remainingschedule:

Norman Blair

Oct. 24: Connecticut, Away, 10:30

Paul Fern, left, presents trophies to the winning Rockledge golf teamwhich captured the Sprague Electric league title for 1953. Captain HarryKalker receives his from Mr. Fern, while teammates Roger Bastion,George Giroux and Lou Vincelette look on. The picture was taken at theleague's banquet September 23.

Oct. 31: Springfield, Home, 10:30

Nov. 7: Wesleyan, Away, 10:30 a.m.

Nov. 14: Amherst, Home, 10:30 a.m.

LATE RESULTS:

Williams defeatsMiddlebury

Drury defeats Pittsfield

The nine winners of the 1953 LOGFishing Contest have been presentedgift certificates which entitle them to$10.00 worth of fishing equipment.This year's contest ran from April 15to September 16, and the judges wereBob Boyer and George LaBombard,Marshall Street, Raymond Dickinson,Brown Street, Fran Brazeau, BeaverStreet and Arthur George, Bennington.

Norman Blairof Filters is theproud winner inthe large mouthbass classifica-

tured his blackbass at CheshireLake July II.Weather condi-t i o n s : c lear .Lure: Black jit-ter bug. Rod:Gephast. Reel: Shakespeare. Line:Ashaway. Catch: 3 lb. 4 oz., 191 inches.

Deane Brown caught a bullheadwhich won him a first prize. Deane,who works in

! KVA, caught hisbullhead at Che-shire Lake. Wea-ther conditions:rainy.Lure:Live

I bait. Rod Shak-espeare castingrod Reel Shake-speare castingreel. Line: ny-

; Ion. Catch: 1 lb.4 oz., 14 inches.

Albert Choquette of Automatic Rolling took the Native Trout prize. Place:Deerfield Lake. Weather conditions:overcast and cold. Lure: GardenHackle. Rod:Montague. ReelShakespeareLine: Nylon.Catch: 3 lbs. 8oz., 19 inchesLong.

Milton La-vigne caught ayellow Perch

his prize. Mil-ton, who worksin Incoming Inspection, caught hisPerch at Windsor Lake. Weather con-ditions: clear. Lure: Dare Devil. Rod:Airex. Reel: Airex. Line: Airex. Catch:I lb., 14 incheslong.

Edward Petti-bone caught theprize - winningsmall mouthbass weighing 4lbs., 20:,' incheslong. Place: Barber ' s Pond.Weather condi-ditions: cloudyLure: PopperBait-casting gear. Edward works in theMolding Department

Leon Pike, Cost Department, gothimself a prize when he pulled a 2 lb.8 ozs., 201 inchRainbow Troutout of the WhiteRiver at Bethel,Vermont. Wea-ther conditions:muggy. Lure:Garden Hackle.Rod: Shakes-peare. Reel:S h a k e s p e a r eLine: Shakes-

Albert Choquette

Weather conditions: cloudy. Lure: RedDevil. Rod: Casting Rod. Reel: SouthBend. Line: Japanese Silk.

William Saw-yer, Benning-ton Wire Coat-ing Depart-ment won firstprize in theBrown Troutcategory. Wea-ther conditions:

Lure: GypsyK , n g . R o d : F i - Leon Pikeber glass. Reel:Mitchell. Line: 8 lb. French tortueline. Weight: 4f lb., 12\ inches long.

Claude Vincelette caught theprize-winning Walleyed Pike weigh-ing 5 lbs. 4 oz.and 271 incheslong. Weathercond i t i ons :clear. Lure:Live Bait. Rod:spinning. Reel:Airex Master.Line: Airex 51b.Test Braided.Claude works inK.V.A.

This yearblind prizes were awarded to the entrythat came closest to the blind length(maximum, 3 inches.) In the troutcategory, with blind length at 8:J inch-es, Frank San-telli entered a 7\inch trout. Ed-ward Pettibone'sentry came clos-est to the blindlength of perch% inches, withan entry of I Uinches. These

Olivn Richards

awarded $3.50

Edward Pettibonepeare.

Oliva Richards of Western Electric,took Pickerel honors. Oliva's catchweighed 2 lbs. 5 ozs., and was 22 incheslong. Place: Hoosac Lake, Cheshire.

Mary Timothy's RecipesLASAGNE

Meatballs: combine \ lb. groundsteak and \ lb. pork. Put into a bowland mix in three to four slices of day-old bread which has been crumbled.Add \ cup grated cheese, 2 tablespoonschopped parsley and 2 eggs. Combineall ingredients well and shape into balls.Place in large skillet with 2 tbs. olive oil.Fry until brown, also fry \ lb. ofItalian sausage.Spaghetti Sauce:1-4 oz. can tomato paste

12-8 oz. can tomatoes (Italian)I cup water\ tsp. salt', tsp. pepper1 tsp. sugardash Rosemary leavesdash thyme\ tsp. oreganoparsleybasil leaf2 tbsp. olive oil

Put all this in a sauce pan with themeat ball and sausage and let simmerfor 3-4 hrs. Take out meat II hr.before sauce is down and cut into smallpieces.

Bring rapidly to a full boil 3 quarts ofwater which 11. salt and 2 tbs. of oil hasbeen added. Add, one piece at a time,8 oz. of lasagne and cook until justtender. Rinse in cold water.

Spread about 2 tablespoons of sauceinto a rectangle baking dish. Laystrips of Lasagne piece by piece cross-wise in dish. Then place lengthwisecovering bottom and running up thesides. Take 11 lb. ricotta cheese anddot this cheese on meat and sauceforming into a layer, until all has beenused. Bake in a 350° oven for 20-25minutes.

Sports by KENNY RUSSELL

Deane Brown

Claude Vincelette

(>olf League Winners

Milton Lavigne

Page 10 SPRAGUE ELECTRIC LOG October 1953

Departmental News

Misc. Resistor Assemblyby Jean Levy and Rita Brooks

Ralph Lewis is always telling us tallstories (all in fun, of course.) Herecently told us about his big turkeysand the potatoes he grew. We alllistened and laughed! But one Saturday morning when he wasn't working,Ralph went to his farm in Clarksburgand brought down one of the turkeysin a burlap bag, along with a hugepotato, just to prove to us that hewasn't story telling. It certainly wasa sight to see the turkey in the bagdancing all over River Street IsabelRancourt is back to work after being 'out on a sick leave Julia Sullivanhas also returned to work, after beingout for over a year. We are all glad tohave you back with us again, JulieRose Denault, Irene O'Henn andBlanche Tatro are out on sick leaveRose Murray is having her two weeksvacation. Hope you have fun. RoseAl Harvey is having his two weeksvacation. He is catching up on hissleep. Jennie King took in theSpringfield fair. She had a good time.

Wire Coating - Night Shiftby Betty Jangrow

A large crowd was in attendance atthe "Old Timers Game," and the scoreat the 7th inning was 20-0 in favor ofNorth Adams Buster Bullet andFritz Milles want to thank everyonewho sold tickets and to those whobought them. They raised over $200which went toward the Jimmy Fund(First Shift) Raymond Dickinson hasbeen very busy these days! Last weekhe and Mrs. Dickinson attended the

Donald Lewer, Benninglon's only jprisoner of war who returned. Donaldwas a neighbor of the Dickinson familyin Bennington.

York and Canada; Rose Lampiasi, whovisited Worcester; and John Martinelliat home A happy new home owneris Kathy Holden. The girls in the de-partment know where to go now whenever they are up on the Mohawk Trail.

On the list of proud mothers wehave three, Rita Theberge, whosedaughter is a student at St. Lukes inPittsfield; Jen Gorczakoski, whosedaughter is a student nurse in Greenfield and Evelyn Trueheart, whose sonis now with the U. S. Marines at ParrisIsland A proud new owner of abright red club coupe (Plymouth) is ourown Ruth Morrissey Congratulations to Beverly Daignault, whoseengagement to Bill Healy has justbeen announced.

John Sheridan IsGiven Wider DutyMr. John P. Sheridan, Manager of

, the Company's Washington Office since1951, has been named Co ordinator ofGovernment Liaison and will be re-sponsible for the Government contractwork of the Field Engineering De-partment.

His area of responsibility includesoffices in Washington and Dayton,Ohio, and all other members of Fieldt.ngineering in the Ciovcrnment con-tract group.

During Mr. Sheridan's time inWashington, he has been engaged inalmost every phase of the Company'sactivity in connection with the militaryprogram.

George Remillard, King of Hobbies,Constructs Own Electronic Organ

Industrial Oil Rollingby Erminia Sweeney

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"Mr. I lobbyist of Sprague Electric"may well be the title of one of our coemployes. Mr. George Remillard ofTest Equipment, Research and Engi-neering.

Mr. Remillard has an assortment ofhobbies, but one of the more interestingones is the electronic organ whichGeorge built himself. This organ,which took 6 months to construct, isapproximately 31 feet high and has theusual double keyboard. It is a darkmahogany stain and is very modernlooking.

George first got the idea of buildingthe organ when he was working inNashua. In a swap he made withanother fellow, he received a keyboardwith only the notes on it. Somehow,George connected this and by placing itbetween two chairs, got it to play.The astonishing fact was that themakeshift "organ" did play

Mr. Remillard collected parts for hisorgan from old church and pipe organs.When it was first built, the organ wouldvery often go wild, and the resultingsound of music was nothing but massconfusion

George says the project came outmuch better than he ever dreamed itwould. At present it is in the atticbut someday George hopes to move itinto their living room. The organ cancome apart with only a screw driver.Although Mr. Remillard has nevertaken a lesson in either piano or organplaying he plays very well and the tone-of the organ is extremely soothing.

Not content with just an organ MrRemillard has also ground a telescope,which took 3\ months to construct.With this telescope. George is able toclearly see and count the number ofslabs there are in the Mt. Greylockmonument and also is able to lookthrough the windows of the tower fromhis back yard.

A member of the Civil Defense crewin North Adams. George has a twoway radio in his car. Mr. Remillardgoes up Mt. Greylock and the MohawkTrail and keeps in contact with othercities participating in this project.

Mr. Remillard is also an amateurradio ham. He has been toying withthis hobby since the age of 12. Onenight while listening in, George con-tacted a man in China who was talkingabout coming to M.I.T.. and said thathe had heard George and a friend conversing the previous evening on theirshort wave sets.

George also putters around tele-vision sets. He has made a reflectorfor his set and the picture that is seen,on this reflector is just like a movie.Mr. Remillard has made several ofthese sets, one of which is about 4 by 5feet large.

Mr. Remillard has designed two orthree filters for Sprague Electric andthey have been used by the Company.

He is married to the former Bertha,Barriere. and has one son. His homeaddress is 451 Union Street.

We hope you have enjoyed readingabout the hobbies of Mr. Remillardfor the LOG certainly has enjoyedinterviewing him.

John KorjenewskiEva Daldoss

George Remillard

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5-6 room tenement for 3 adults. Tel. N.A. 41 19-M.Apartment wanted furnished or unfurnished. Must have heat, hot water,cooking facilities, and refrigerator included. Call Ext. 572.In Marshall street vicinity, two furnished rooms, by elderly couple, for wintermonths. Call Harry Martin, Production Engineering, 530

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FOR SALETwo apartment house. Each apartment has 5 rooms. Modern, good condition.Built in 1951 Contact Clyde Hirst. 125 Phelps Ave., North Adams.House, 6 rooms in Stamford. Automatic hot water heater, hot air heat, sunporch, redwood storm windows, spring water supply, 5 acres of land. On high-way. Asking price is $6,000. Call Stamford, Vt. 73I-M2, or see John Hewitt,Formation Department.Class A outboard hydro-plane, with or without 10 H.P. Johnson motor. Freetest trials. One Montgomery Ward trailer, racing vest and helmet and otherracing accessories. Dial 396. Marshall street plant or call N.A. 2797 after 5 p.m.

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North Adams United Fund - Red Cross Drive Needs Your Support!Your Un i ted Fund C o n t r i b u t i o n HelpsSupport Many W o r t h y Soc ia l Agenc ies

When the world was just a littleyounger. and quite a bit less care-worn than now, people helped otherpeople in such tangible ways as the"barnraisings" held 100 years ago.

People for miles around pitched into help their neighbors. . .People stilldo. . .in a different way. . different,because now people don't often knowwho their neighbors are and even lesswhat their neighbors' problems are.

They do pitch in, though we all doat United Fund time each year. Whenwe contribute our time, our dollars andour good will to the support of oursocial services whose business it is to beour agents in helping people, we aredoing just what the barn-raisers did100 years ago. We are keeping ourneighbors' welfare a community respon-sibility — our responsibility!

Here are the worthy agencies towhich our funds go through the UnitedFund-Red Cross of North Adams andArea.

Berkshire County Chapter, RedCross, North Adams Branch

Your Red Cross provided relief fordisaster victims, stations field directorsat military posts and military hospitalsat home and abroad to help servicemensolve personal problems. Red Crosshelps veterans and families of service-men solve personal and family problemsand assists in developing and present-ing claims to the Veterans Administra-tion. Red Cross provided, withoutcost, instruction in first aid, swimming,and life saving, home nursing, as ameans of saving lives and strengtheningCivilian Defense. The Red CrossBlood program supplies all area resi-dents with all blood needs withoutcharge. Trained Red Cross volunteerssuch as Staff Aides, Canteen, MotorService, Nurses Aides and othervolunteer workers serve in localhospitals and in other Red Cross andcommunity programs.

Berkshire School ForCrippled Children

The "Silver Lining" for BerkshireCrippled Children, where they mayobtain the best in physical, mental andspiritual care.

Boy Scouts

During the past twelve months the12 Boy Scout troops and five cub packsof the Trail District in this area gavethe benefits of Scouting to 439 differentboys.

The Child and Family Center

When trouble hits anyone in our citythere's a family service agency readyto help find a path through personalentanglements. The Child and FamilyCenter aids in any problem of socialadjustment — family relations, maritalconflict, child behavior, home manage-ment, job difficulties or neighborhoodliving.

Community Nursing Service

The visiting nurses are importantmembers of the Community Chest.They give nursing care to the sick intheir homes. They help safeguard thegrowing child and see that physically-handicapped children have the special-ized care they require. Ill, agedpersons confined to their homes knowtheir skilled service. The Nurses made3,014 visits to sick people in our com-munity during the past year.

Girl Scouts

Girl Scouting is offered to all girlsbetween the ages of 7 and 18. Citizen-ship, service, homemaking, nature,music, dancing, literature and dram-atics serve as a basis for their programs.There are 500 girl scouts in the area atpresent.

The North Adams Hospital

Through constant improvement, theNorth Adams Hospital is able to meetevery demand of the community forservices. It is recognized as one of thebest managed and most efficientinstitutions in the state.

Riggs Clinic, Inc.

Through low-cost and free examina-tions and consultation, the Riggs Clinicdiagnoses and treats emotional prob-lems in the early stages, thus eliminat-ing for many patients hospitalizationand prolonged mental illness.

Society For The Prevention OfCruelty To Children

The SPCC is a state-wide privateagency offering casework services tofamilies where children under sixteenyears of age are suffering from neglector abuse.

The Salvation Army

Troubled people come to The Salva-tion Army needing shelter, clothing,

food, spiritual counsel and other help.They are referred by friends, otheragencies and by authorities. Onconstant patrol, where need is worst,Salvationists are close to impoverish-ed, unhappy and distraught families.

Young Men's Christian Association

Our local "Y" serves over 1,000members - men and boys, women andgirls. Through community-wide specialactivities. Learn to Swim Week, CampStahom and the Church BasketballLeague, it gives wholesome activity tohundreds of boys and girls.

Meeting space and equipment havebeen made available to 51 local organ-izations, which held 277 meetings inthe past year. No charge or member-ship fee is required for these services.

United Defense Fund

The UDF is a federation of nationalvoluntary health and welfare agenciesdesigned to finance the defense-con-nected emergency programs of itsparticipating agencies, all of which arenational in scope. The greater part ofits budget is for services to the armedforces. Included in the UDF are:

Services to the Armed Forces: (USOplus the National Recreation Associa-tion and the American Social HygieneAssociation).

Services to Civilians: (United Com-munity Defense Services).

Foreign Relief: (American Relief forKorea—funds for financing clothingcollections.

Your Community Council 's TeamworkMeans A Better Community For All

'Spirit of Giving1

Brings Real Benefit"I would give if I got some benefit

from these ageneies." might be thecomment of many North Adamscitizens this week.

Our reply to them is:

What material benefits did theUnknown Soldier and thousands ofhis buddies get from sacrificing theirlives?

What material benefits do ourmissionaries, ministers. Sisters ofMercy get from their daily deeds oflove and service?

The answer, of course, is NONE

Our country was made great be-cause people have been willing tohelp each other without asking,"What's in it for me?"

Give t

to care for babies for better health

-for boys and girls —for family security for senior citizens

North Adams has many social andcivic voluntary and tax-supportedagencies devoted to health, recreation,youth and child care and to communitybetterment. Each agency concernedwith one of these special fields needs towork and plan together with all theother agencies.

Only together can they reach theirone big goal of serving the whole com-munity adequately and efficiently.The North Adams Community Councilprovides the needed machinery to bringthe agencies together and help them towork and plan for their community.

Council membership includes repre-sentatives, both volunteer and pro-fessional, from public health, welfareand recreation departments. Chestagencies. Schools, Police Department,Civic groups. Labor Unions, Churches,Parent-teacher groups, etc.

It's a matter of close teamworkthe expert and professional work ofmen and women trained to recognizeand evaluate community needs, skilledin the best methods of child care, youthwork, health care and welfare andthe public spirited work of hundreds ofvolunteers who serve on special com-mittees studying the needs of theirneighbors, studying community pro-grams of health and welfare, helping tomake the community better for all

United Fund T i p s . . .Close to two million citizens from all

walks of life. . housewives, lawyers,doctors, ministers, business men, teach-ers. . make up the working corps ofCommunity Chest and Council volun-teers. They keep voluntary healthand welfare organizations going 12months a year.

The people of more than I 700 Ameri-can communities have adopted theUnited Way of improving the well-being of the entire community by pro-viding good and useful services,efficiently planned-for, efficiently ad-ministered and efficiently financedthrough local Community Chests orUnited Funds.

270,000 families benefit from thecounselling services provided by FamilyService Associations throughout thecountry. These Red Feather servicesask you to help. Give to your town'sCommunity Chest or United Fundcampaign this fall.

Among the major contributions ofCommunity Chest-supported servicesare those for the needs of our seniorcitizens. Homes for the aged, pro-grams of recreation and fellowship,health care programs... all are designedto fill the needs of our older generation.