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GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION
PACKARD ELECTRIC DIVISION
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Plant Organizational Changes Announced Many New Features Unveiled
On A# 1953 Chevrolet Models
Plants 2,3,4,6 And 7 Affected By Shifts Plant Protection
Officers Promoted
Numerous organization changes in Packard production plants
have been announced by C. C. Rigsby, factory manager. The changes
involve supervision in Plants 2,4,6 and 7. The creation of several
Reorganization and promotions in
new
departments
also been
made. and changes in departmental designations have
Packard's Plant Protection force have
In line with Packard's current expansion of its defense produc_
chief of Plant Protection. Effective
of
synchro
instruments.
Heading
up thesethe
defense
activities
charged
with
the responsibility
of starting
new plant
is Leoand
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gineer to supervisor of Work Standards in Plant 2, has been announced
by G. W. Chestnut, director of Work
with the supervision of Plant 4
to Charles P. Christman, superintendent of Plant 2 who will
now assume in addition the supervision of Plant 4.
Copt. Smith
Other Plant 7 Changes
Department 708 has been establish-
as a
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various items in connection with the
Allison jet engine. Robert M. Hope
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Evelyn Shehane, Production Control. admires the Bel Air sports coupe model of
*he 1953 Chevrolet which was unveiled last Friday. The new Chevrolet which
Norm Smith.
Is being offered in three series of four models each represents great strides in
in
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Wiring harnesses for the new Chevrolets are manufactured by Packard Electric.
Expanded to include a third series of cars, and boasting more
significant advances than ever incorporated in a model in the lowprice field, the widely discussed new 1953 Chevrolets made their
first public appearance at dealer showrooms last Friday.
For the 1953 market, bodies have been completely re-designed.
All cars have increased power, with special emphasis on a new power
train that includes a new engine and improved automatic transmission. In performance in economv in driving and riding qualities
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Edward C. Bockhold has been appointed general foreman of Depts.
409,411 and 412, effective as of Jan-
ter, Betty Ann,
live at R. D. 3,
in Cortland.
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exterior and interior ap ointments, the latest Chevrolet models con-
joined the Plant
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Features of the new cars
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Harry J. Robinson, general foreman, will relinquish his duties in
1947, James and his wife, Edna, have
two children, a son, John, age three;
known as the Bel Air and credited
Schulenberg replaces Edward C.
Depts. 409, 411 and 412 as of January
and a daughter, Gyneth, age five. The
with being the most luxurious models
Bockhold who has been transferred to
production and named general foreman of departments 409, 411 and 412.
Schulenberg joined the Work Standards and Methods Engineering Department in July of 1951. Prior to his
recent promotion, he was assigned
duties in Plants 4 and 7.
He and his wife, who is a laboratory technician at Trumbull Memorial
1, 1953, and retain his former setup
family resides in Girard.
in Chevrolet history. To be preduced
as two- and four-door sedans, a con-
gical insurance plan, who were
hired before January 1, 1953,
may sign up for any or all of these
insurance programs during the next
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403, 404, 408 and 410.
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Persons
already
enrolled
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the
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surance for themselves and their families, and may also obtain Blue Cross
Hospitalization for their dependent
ment
period.
If
application is made
within 60 days after marriage the
policy becomes effective immediately.
After 60 days, a request may be made
only during semi-annual enrollment
periodi.
Flame" engine and a refined Powerglide automatic. transmission re-en-
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on working time with Packard EIec-
to attend.
been eliminated. Other body construe-
ing, January 30.
Employes who will be attending the
door hinges, and wrap-around rear
windows.
Over 3000 Attend Division's Annual Kiddies Christmas
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banquet for the first time this year
by reason of their having acquired
fifteen years of service are as follows:
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The annual service recognition banquet will be held at the Hotel PickOhio in Youngstown on Friday even-
George Capan, Rose G. Colchagie,
Helen S. Cristo, Mary Damis, Roselyn
Eckenrode, Nebeha Elias, Mary E.
Evans, Wilda B. Frantz, Edward P
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Division, or other GM organizations,
as of December 31, 1952. are eligible
3. Roomier and stronger bodies
with greatly expanded visibility. All
have curved, one-piece windshields
from which the center divider has
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All Packard employes with 15 years
omy and faster pickup. The so-called
"standard" engine also moves up to
tion highspots include front swingout
on midnight turn.
Division.
or more of continuous service, based
108 horsepower, a gain of 17.4 per
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the total guest list to the highest mark in the history of the
gineered for greater operating econ-
cent over 1952.
in Plant 7 and will assume his responsibilities in Depts 409, 411 and 412
Newly married employes may obof waiting for the semi-annual enroll-
2. A new 115-horsepower "Blue
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parents.
immediately upon marrying, instead
cludes 36 new invitees who bring
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: tain hospitalization for their spouses
are designated as the "Two-Ten" and
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ing this period will have their insur-
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ance go into effect March 1, 1953.
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Old Timer's party, it was announced today. This group in-
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417 and Curt Jewell. Dept. 418
enrollment period from Jan. 12 to
Feb. 1, 1953. Persons enrolling dur.
n enn t tea
are included in the choice of 16 Fisher
Body types. Other passenber car series
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Hardman, Dept. 413; Eugene M. Richetto, Dept. 414: Delbert C. MeMillin,
Dept. 415; Wesley C. Drescher, Dept.
The entirely new series, to be
Over 700 persons have received invitations to the 1953
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Reporting to him will be the following departmental foremen: Harold A.
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Over 700 Invitations
Mailed To Employes
For Old Timers Party
vertible and sport coupe, the Bel Airs
of Dept. 413, 414, 415, 417 and 418.
Reporting to him are Walter R.
Sigler, departmental f o r e m a n of
Employes not already enrolled
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engineering and design. A refined Powerglide transmission was also announced.
Standards and Methods Engineering.
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throughout the bodies and chassis. Of
major interest:
N. E. in Warren.
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promoted to sergeant in December of
Hospital, reside at 171 Bonnie Brae,
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partmental foreman of Depts. 411 and
Schulenberg
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h a s b e e n pro-
patrolman
of 1935 and was
named sergeant
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Uhlir, former superintendent of Plants 4 and 7. Mr. Uhlir has relin-
The promotion of William E. Schulenberg formerly Work Standards en-
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Lieutenant Norman C. S m i t h
organized for the expansion of this program and for the production
3tandards Supervisor
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been announced by H. D. Parthemer,
tion, the jet engine ignition wiring program, formerly handled in
Dept. 608, has been moved to Plant 7. An entire new plant is being
Schulenberg Named
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Several Packard youngsters were snapped as they talked things over with Santa Claus at Packard's annual Kiddles' Christmas parfy at Konold Auditorium, Harding High School, December 21. More than 3.000 Packard kiddies and parents were
in attendance of the three shows. The afternoon's activities included group singing, a ventriloquist show by Bill Lisby and
a magic performance by magician, Jack Gregor. Each show was concluded with the distribution of gifts to all the klddies.
W Henry, Muriel Hotfrnan, Marian
B. Jeswald, Joseph Krivonic, Agnes
M ra glaph CO faL sp 'F rarre t
Newell, Samuel A. Orr, Emil Piltz,
Lawrence E.
Pogue,
John Politsky,
August J. Rek, William F, Rogers,
Albert A. Rudkin, Ann Sasala, Marie
Soho, Ella C, Stackhouse, Gladys V.
Van Sickle, Mary P. Veri, and Clara
J. Walker.
Persons who have not received in-
vitations by Wednesday of this week,
January 14, and who believe they are
eligible to attend, should contact K.
M, Thompson, supervisor of salaried
personnel, PAX 206, immediately.
Reservation cards should be return-
ed by January 22nd.
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EDITORAL STAFF
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Cablegram Phone, PAX 364 - Photo Darkroom, PAX 348
Gordon Almburg
Frank Baker
Cora Bates
Mary Beck
Mary Bishop
Helen Brown
REPORTERS
Elizabeth Glaser Ann Margostak
Sadie Marino
Helen IIicks
Dorothy Marcinko
Pearl Hillman
Ruth Mathews
Mary Kalafsky
Veronice Nafe
Florence Johnson
Aretta Burnett
Herb Busefink
Kay Campbell
Mary Lou Cebula
Ann Cizmar
Jennie Duda
Ida Dudzenski
Geneva Ellis
Jo Fitzpatrick
Mary Fundziak
Kheva Ghisea
Jim Korecky
Irene Kubovich
Marie Lansdowne
Alice Laughlin
utes later, thanks to his directions,
Pauline Schwendner
the car was neatly parked in the
Betty Schuster
space.
Kathryn Scott
Winifred Stwiec
Viola Smith
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A lady, somewhat embarrasaed by
Kay Taylor
Belva Thompson
Marion Tricker
Marge Ulakovich
Helen Vivolo
Tessa Witchey
the unexpected gift of an alligator,
placed it in the ballitub temporarily
before ruihing 01:t to keep an e,£
gagement.
found
Virginia Whitacre
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"Sorry. I'se quit you-all. I do:In want
Published bi-weekly by and for the employea of the Packard EZectric Division
0/ Generai Motors Corporation, Warren Ohio, to foster the 7nutual interests of
the empZoyer and employea and to provide doser co-operation for better work.
to work in a 1101,se wliere iliey's a
alligator. I'd a.tole you bit I didn't
think the question would ever come
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Stark,
Wetzel
Sergeant John Peters proudly displays the Silver Star he was awarded recenly
for gallantry in action In Korea. With him is his mother. Ora Peters, a braider
aml Co.
It (]an't lie Made lii Witshingtoii
Before the election, one side kept telling us that we had never
had such a wonderful era of prosperity as it had "given" us. The
other side answered that the so-called prosperity was not nearly
as good as it might look-with its marked-down dollars and high
taxes.
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If the average person were to give
a commensurate kicking to the one
John Peters;, son of Ora Pete]·s, Dept. 418, was recently awarded one of the nation's high military honors, the Silver Star, for
responsible for most of his troubles
he couldn't sit down for a week.
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gallantry in action in Korea. Peters was discharged last summer
after 12 months of service. 101%i of which were spent in Korea. The
Silver Star was presented to him last month by Colonel IIyman
Bruss, Warren safety service director, who is the senior Army
Iteserve officer in this area.
The awarel stated as follows: "Master Sergeant John Peters,
Company F, 3lst Infantry-distinguished himself by gallantry ir 1
-action near Mundung-ni, Korea,
There is usually plenty of room at
the top because some of those who
get tliere go to sleep and fall off. -
There's no point in rehashing here the argument about whether
we've had it good because there's so much money around, or bad
because the money ic cheap and taxes are high. What puzzles us
is that nobody seemed to question whether prosperity is made in
Washington, or if the 150,000,000 and more American people have
something to do with it.
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While on bivouac, near Lackland
Air Force
Base,
Texas,
each man
on November 9, 1951. While participating in combat patrol deep
spends a nig·ht at guard duty-with
an unloaded carbine. Men are in-
in enemy territory, Sergeant Peters
structed never to let anyone inspect
and his comrades were pinned down
or handle their firearms while on
No matter which political party is making the claims, it is a
guard. A favorite trick of young offi-
chilling prospect if all of us have to wait patiently like sheep to see
whether government is going to herd us into greener pastures or
lead us astray into barren ground.
This is not to ignore the fact that the federal government can
do many things, for better or worse, that affect our lives. But most
people would agree that the best things government can do are to
keep us out of war, to keep the value of our money from going down,
to tax us no more than necessary, and to enforce our basic laws and
regulations so as to protect the rights of all individuals.
A government that can't or won't do these things certainly can
cers is to ask to inspect the guard's
rifle. The man who complies is severely "dressed down."
One trainee,
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by concentrated fire from an enemy
And why belioldemt 111011 the mote
rapidly and hurling many grenades
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who handed over his carbine on re-
quest was asked, "Now, what would
you do if I were the enemy?" Quickly,
our hero whipped out his automatic:
"This one's loaded," he said, "and
th:it IM in [hy brot],er'* eye, but eon-
.idereth not the beam that iM in thine
that one ain't. Give it back." The
lientenant did so hastily - - and no
'1 : eye'?-(Mathew 7:3,)
Let us not. in our honest difference
more was heard of the incident. -
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mess up the whole country. If it does them-well, from that point
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on, prosperity depends mostly on the efforts of the people themselves.
Every business has to begin with an idea. Perhaps a big idea,
like the automobile or radio. Or smaller ones, like paper clips or
zippers. It takes an idea to start a laundry or a service station.
IIow many ideas for businesses ever have been supplied by a government?
Courage and determination are necessary to carry out an idea.
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of belief and opinion, contend that we
who see it one way are wholly right,
while those who differ are wholly
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(;overnmeni ,lioutcl be like yimr
*tomach. If it is working right, you
don't know :liat you have it.-M/r'v
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wrong. Being but human, we may
both be in error. It is not who is right,
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We say so-long and good luck to
Arizona to make her home because
of her husband's health...We surely
miss Bob Pavick who has been trans-
ferred to an Artos cutter in Dept. 221
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. . . Congratulations to Jo Clagett
Two honeymoners walked arm in
who is the proud mother of a bouncing (8 lb. 13 oz.) baby boy. She has
arm along the beach. In a burst of
romantic eloquence, the groom exclaimed, "Roll on, thou deep and dark
with complete disregard for his personal safety, he braved the enemy
fire and gained momentary fire sup-
eriority. Sergeant Peters then urged
his men to follow him and in a ferocious assault they overwhelmed the
enemy strongpoint and destroyed the
weapon. The courageous and fearless
leadership of Sergeant Peters undoubtedly saved the lives of many of
Sergeant Peters
reflects great
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named him Wayne Lee . . .W e wel-
the action mentioned above took place
near the famed
Heartbreak
Ridge
about 116 miles from the Ridge itself.
Peters, who was a 1947 Harding
High graduate, has also received
notice that he has been named for the
Bronze star, but the award itself has
not yet been received. Mrs.
Peters
has been a braider in Plant 4 for nine
years.
blue ocean, roll!"
The bride gazed trance-like at the
water for a moment, then chied, 04
come our newcomers, and hope they
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like working with us. They are: Ann
Bertelli, who has just returned from
Herman, you're wonderful. It's doing
sick leave and formerly of Dept. 224;
Verne Forney is also wearing a beautiful diamond ring . . . Our deepest
sympathy is extended to Beulah Fen-
Delores Vodelko and Don Derflinger
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carbine
Sergeant Peters pointed out that
Vesta MeGafferty who has gone to
11 1:,kes a rich country to afford so
will. lt still remains for us to do them and if we "have it good," we
shall owe government our thanks for an assist, but not for giving
his
service."
By Kathryn Scott and Hazel Nims
many TV se& and a gov't. - Path-
buy its products. Government buys a lot of production in war or
cold-war times, but few Americans ( and no good ones) want to
rely on war threat and catastrophe to produce false prosperity.
A prosperity that will be more solid next year and in ten years
than it is today depends on how successfully millions of individual
Americans create ideas, work, save, buy, and invest.
Government can help us to all these with confidence and good-
firing
the highest tradition of the military -4
Dept. 225
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Once a business is under way, it is kept going by the people who
forward,
by
babies. Different in the city, I sup-
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credit on himself and in keeping with
pose.
finder
men
to remain
position,
Sergeant
behind
Peters
and
began his
ordered
to
his comrades. The gallantry displayed
Native : Nope, best we can do is
vestment, government loans are less than a drop in the bucket. Besides, it was the people's money that was lent.
ing position. Observing the enemy's
is clearly told us in the Bible.
Tourist : Any big men born around
It takes money to develop an idea for a business. Government
has made loans to business in special cases, but compared with the
immense amounts of savings risked by the people as business in-
emplacement located in a command-
but what is right-- and wh.at is right
here?
Government has or should have these qualities-but it can't give
them out like free booklets.
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I was trying to get out!"
Frances Radcliffe
Mary Machingo
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woman said. "This is very nice, but
Betty Stebbins
Ann Pease
Leta Pike
Ruth Lowry
Marie Russell
Hazel Nims
Wilma North
Dick O'Brien
Gene Pealer
Lucille Lynn
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Pat Patterson
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In Milwaukee a man spotted a
Sallie Settle
Dorothy Simon
Mickey O'Brien
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young woman futilely backing in and
Lots McBane
Louise Meredith
Mary O'Brien
Jean Laverty
Emma Leonard
Anne Lucik
Louise Lombardi
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Sta# Artist . . . . . . . .
Packardite's Son Is Awarded Silver Star
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THE PACKARD Fmwpaw
who
recently
lost
her
mother . . . If, by any chance you
It is all riglit alwayN Ici know wlmt
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. T'was a tough fight, but Ruth
Lewis finally won. That beautiful
diamond she is wearing is from Bob
lo say, but you don't alway, luive to
Brown of Plant 7. The "big day" will
for a place to take a nap but just
be sometime in the spring ,
going after a roll of tape.
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under the conveyor, she isn't looking
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More than forty members of Warren's Junior Achievement companies and their director, James Rich, visited Packard Tuesday evening, December 30, for a tour of the Cable Plant. Prior to the tour Jeon
Blair, director of Employe Relations, gave a brief history of Packard and pointed out the growth of the organization. Following this session, the Junior Achievers were divided imto small groups and con.
ducted on a four of the Cable Plant by members of engineering aNd foreman groups. Tho teen-agers also viewed the medical department and facilities In the new Administration Building were pointod out.
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Insulation Requirements Vary
Packard uses rubber and rubber compounds to insulate much of its bulk
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properties to withstand moisture, reasonable degrees of heat and
cold, and other deleriorating elements often found in the many
and Edward Golick, Edward Dramel, and Glenway McClellan, shift foremen.
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1. Carefully weighed quantities of the various ingredients
used k compounding rubber are poured Into the Bambury
Mixer by Jim Love where huge blades mix the ingredients.
cable products, the wires and cables that are fabricated into wiring harnesses,
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2.
After a thorough mixing, +he compound Is discharged
Into the 72" mill where revolving rolls continue to work the
rubber. The Insides of these rolls are sprayed with cold
water to keep the heat of the compound from rising beyond
a safe limit. Here Ray Copeland Is shown cutting the corn·
pound. AHer H is cut a conveyor carries It to the strainer.
and to insulate the various cords and wiring assemblies produced for home
appliances. The requirements placed on rubber insulation
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vary widely. Insulation used on automotive wiring must with-
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stand heat, su, oil and salt from the road u well Mother * .-0 I elements. Wiring for refrigerators and food freezers must
neither give off any odor nor absorb odor. Packard manufactures cable that must withstand the heat, vermin and fungii
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must be water-proofed to enable these vehicles to operate
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Rubber Used For Molding
In addition to using rubber to insulate cable, large
qu ies of ber a
ed r mo d pa s. nese er
parts form light sockets, insulate cable splices, and serve
as an insulating medium at the various terminations of the
electrical cable such as spark plugs, distributors, radio and
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cooling pans and past lans which cool it to
room temperature before it is further processed.
comes from the East Indies, principally Malaya. However,
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because pure rubber in itself does not possess all of the characteristies needed for various insulating requirements and
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Communist aggression in the far East has over-run many of the
4. Leaving the conveyor, the
compound Is dusted with soapstone, cut and stacked on small
rubber producting areas, nearly all of the so-called rubber used today
trucks for additional processing.
in the insulation of wire and cable is actually synthetic rilbber made
from petroleum.
Removing a kruck Is Milton Dew.
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Following e period of aging. affer which 1* Is
again run through a smaller Banbury Mixer, the com.
pound is brought to correct temperature for extrud.
Ing onto the wire. Roy Van Dervort checks *he mill
opera*ion which re-works the compound and winds It
on "hats" used in feeding it to the extruding machine.
These synthetics, known as Buna N, Buna S, and neoprene, When
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duce an insulating material that is in many ways superior
and stearates. Also used are many lead compounds, min-
to
natural rubber. The Buna family of synthetics was
developed by the United States Government following
et·al
and vegetable oils such as linseed oil, and various
petroleum oils. Many other chemical substances un-
World War I when the United States found natural rubber
familiar to most of us are other ingredients that are used
too scarce to fill its needs. With the advent of World War
in compounding rubber.
II, great strides were made in the development of synthetics, and the government built plants to manufacture
Huge Mixer Blends Ingredients
the material for American industry. Neoprene, another
synthetic, is manufactured by the Dupont Corporation
Since each and every ingredient produces some. deftnite result in rubber production, it is imperative that the
degree of oil resistance. quantities specified be carefully weighed for each batch
lund posesses an extremely high
of rubber to be mixed. After the necessary materials are
Compounding Is Necessary
weighed and measured and placed in batch form, they are
The use of pure rubber or synthetic rubber alone will
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When ready to be used,the rubber
Is fed to the *uber, operated here by
Norman Jenkins, where the required
amount of rubber is extruded around
*he wire forming a!, insulating locket.
Depts. 706-715
elements will cause deterioration of synthetics also. To
overcome these disadvantages, various other ingredients
gang is settling down to the old rou
tine again-sort of a breather before
spring. It's kinda nice too, having a
few spare moments . . Everybody
down our way had a perfect holiday
and Burt, Dick, Fred and I want to
thank everyone for the lovely gifts,
blades, driven by large electric motors, knead and masticate these materials causing all the elements to combine
into rubber compound within eight to twenty minutes of
In
this
compounding,
many
specific
re.quirements
present problems to the engineers, chemists and rubber
technicians. For example, one wire may be designed to
heat and cold. Still another wire may be required to have
very high dialectrical properties to enable it to carry the
high voltage necessary to supply the spark plugs of gasoline engines. Other requirements may be that the wire
must be of certain colors to make electrical appliances
look appealing on sales counters. To produce these results,
various minerals, chemicals and other substances are used.
Ground limestone and soapstone and various other high
grades of finely pulverized clays add to the insulating
qualities of rubber. Resins and waxes such as wood resin,
paraffin and beeswax are also used in compounding as
and all of the good things to eat,
especially the date cookies that Lucy
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one driven at a greater speed that the other, continue to
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wire as it emerges from the machine.
work the rubber. The insides of these rolls are sprayed
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With cold water to keep the heat of the rubber compound
Dept. 704
from rising beyond a safe limit.
While the rubber is being worked on the mills, the
Banbury Mixer is again loaded for the next batch of
rubber, making the entire operation a continual process.
Strainer Removes Impurities
After sufficient working in the mill, a set of knives
cuts the rubber to proper sized strips for feeding into the
strainer. Here the rubber is forced through a screen of
Continued on Page Eight
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By Pearl Hillman and Tessa Witchey
One.e again we have paused in the
busy flow of life to celebrate another
Yuletide season . . .A belated New
Year's birthday to Theda Guy. The
girls helped her celebrate with a cake
and a gift at lunch time. Edith Edison
also celebrated her birthday . . . Our
welcome to Helen Karr, Lawrence
left us to go to Dept. 701 and Mary
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Krueger and Elde Solinger who went
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mas dinner... Betty Kupas and
Charlotte Bielak spent Christmas with
their families . . . Wake Faw motored
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more each day .
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8 . Certain types of cables require special oven vulcantia-
the creation of Nellie Vair, Margaret:
tien. Pictured above Is Steve Motika watching heavy gauge.
shielded cable shown emerging from +he bber which applies
9. The cable is then wound on large steel drums and placed
In a vulcanizing oven for one-half to two hours by Fred Cline.
Steam is again used as the vulcanizing ageent. The cable
days at home . . . Edna Saylor was
is getting along fine, and we hope to
have her back with us soon . . . Old
Santa was pretty good to our girlspresenting Dora Moyer and Julia Hilston with new permanents: Noami
Gable, a new rug; Irene K., bedroom
suite and TV set; Dot Lesjak, bedroom
suite; and Walter S., a beautiful
Campbell and Millie Warzala.
the rubber compound. Next step is the vulcanization process.
Is now ready for braiding. finishing or other operations.
watch.
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Je»wald is wearing EL happy
these days and it couldn't be for any
other reason than her nephew is back
in the States after a long stay in
Germany . . . Everybody in 715 had
New Year's hats to wear· -all of them
4,
. Mildred Powell was
pleasantly surprised by a visit from
friends from Florida . . . Ann Pehan-
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was hospitalized, and we all hope
she continues to improve more and
Congratulations
r- .awho
celebrated the New
Year with
new boss in the family... Marian
150 feet long. Norm Jenkins checks the
stairs and farewell to "Chubby" who
well gift to her daughter while she
Russell,
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good, and Jane James and her yummy
mince pies... Mildred Bako wants
to thank everyone who sent the get
Robert
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the tuber where It has been vulcan-
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father,
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variety of good things to eat--espe-
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made and up
the by
fancy
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are mixed with rubber in a method called compounding,
ca,rry heavy curfents of electricity in wide variations of
By Mary Beck
Now that all the holiday activity is
over and but a pleasant memory, our
then ready for the first step in rubber compounding. This
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to decay and rot the same as any vegatable. While the
synthetic rubbers are more stable in this respect, certain
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are removed. The rubber then moves through
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etc.actually
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Dept. 704 Workers Honor Johnny Lotcham
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to our million-dollar smile boy, Tony
By Ann Luclk
'rhe Xmas party the department
had will long be remembered as one
of the nicest it has ever had. Every-
New Year's at house parties were:
Haller . . . The girls who celebrated
Cora Bates, Ruth Auman, and Helen
Perrone . . . Lots of luck to George
Radocay who was transferred to the
body reported a swell time. Many
thanks to Rebecca Cavadas and Ann
Zitello for making our party such a
huge success . . . Thanks to
Depfs. 213.214-215-227
Harry
By Helen Brown
Ferrell for the treats. Thanks a mil-
Sorry there was no news in the last
issue. but your reporter was on the
lion to Minnie Skook's husband who
did such a fine job in taking pictures
. . . Missed by all at the party was
Bob Whitney. He went to Youngstown
to see "Guys and Dolls" . . . Dressed
in a beautiful ice blue formal, Sadie
Stambaugh
in Youngs-
Auditorium
town . . . Goodbye and good luck to
red to Dept. 216 as an artos cutter,
and welcome to Earl Smith who re-
Christmas ?
Elynore
formerly
. Inspection also
they had for us.
reported a nice time had by all . . .W e
tion over the holidays -Lucky girl!
extend our deepest sympathy to Dale
. Our get welI
Parer will stick to their resolutionslots of luck, girls... Ranking first
on the girl popularity list is Donna
father who is very ill in St. Joseph's
Burns . . . Chris Gates and family
Betty Lodwick, Chris Gates, and Mary
flew to Rhode Island to spend the holidays with her parents.
Dept. 220
Susan Mann, Blanche Javornicky,
Edna Snyder, Lee Billeter, Francis
Cannon, and Flora Carlson. We sure
hope you like working with us
It's nice to be able to relax a little
after the holidays, nevertheless, we
Here's hoping everyone has a very
all feel a twinge of regret that they
prosperous and happy 1953 !
have passed . . . Now that her son
has been discharged from the Army,
Mary Tauro is kept busy preparing
his favorite dishes. "But oh, those
Depts. 216.217
By Emma Leonard and Cora Bates
Betty Schuttleworth received some
Deverick. She is a sweet girl to work
father-in-law . , .We are glad to see
D. Chidester back to work after her
recent illness... Happy birthday to
following new people: Barbara Monmirth, Anne Fruit, Rita Clemente,
hair short . . .W e hope Alice McMurray, Dorothy Bright and Lita
Bell in the loss of his father and to
Emma Leonard in the loss of her
wishes go out to Helen Pierce, who is
in
the hospital, and to Mary Futey's
hospital
A big welcome to the
secrets of glamour were discovered
by Judy Rosko, Ann Zitello and
Louise Muche when they cut their
cal centerpiece and pretty corsages
for the happy couple
. Roberta
Wilson enjoyed two weeks vaca-
tions over Christmas .
for receiving a beautiful diamond.
Stephana
for she
is extra
happa
After ali, Uhrin
everyone
doesn't
receive
beautiful diamond for Xmas . . . Sadie
Clark celebrated New Year's Eve at
the Toun Casino in Cleveland . . The
wish
a lot beof Ohl
happiness...
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Cil Leonette and Jo Rihn who planned
such a lovely Xmas Party for us. The
table decorations were very bealitiful
and everyone of its enjoyed the must-
. . . Eleanor Cameron. Anna Sekulich,
apparently
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omena Tamulionis also enjoyed vaca-
Santa
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son of J. F. Latcham, Trumbull Memorial Hospital administrator, was seriously
one spent a very enjoyable holiday
old
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The folks from Dept. 217 Production would like to send out orchids to
Mary Reeser, Tressie Edison and Phil-
and
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two sons, but no daughters. Her son,
Bette Everitt from sick leave... Our
. We also welcome back
Plant 4. Wedding plans are indefinite
treated everyone very well--especially
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Walter Suzells, left, group leader, Dept. 704. and Emory Shaffer, foreman, Dept.
from 218--nice work, boys . . . Judging from reports, it seems that everyseason,
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Younkins as she is wearing a new
ring. The groom-to-be is Allen Case
who is also employed at Packard , .
worked in Dept. 215 and now is in
tain the girls were Howard Nurse
from 216 and Nick Monte Calvo, Jr.,
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job . . . It's nice to see Agnes Nic.0laus back to work after her recent
for
role of Mammy Yokum with the pipe
she received as a gift. To help enter-
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Tompkins, Dept. 216, got a new
daughter-in-law for Xmas. Evelyn has
Church, Sunday, December 21. We
big rock he bought Elynore Bonanno
before Xmas. Ann Zitello played the
t:t
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the weekend in New Castle, Pa.,..
Jack Tompkins, and Pat Clark were.
own John Morello finally decided to
placed him from Dept. 223. Everyone
in the department enjoyed the last da,v
Pearl Reiter and her husband spent
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dancing and reported a swell time...
we wish to congratulate Angelo Iannucci on his promotion to Process
Engineering. We miss you, Angie, and
illness .
Roy Johnson who has been transfer-
the Snack Shack. The tables had a
beautiful centerpiece and lighted candles. After dinner, everyone enjoyed
sick list . . . This is a little late but
wish you the best of luck on your new
Clark attended a fraternity ball at
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Julius, our foreman, spent a week's
vacation at home resting during the
P. M. turn.
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calories," she moans . . . It's nice to
704, right, played the role of Santa Claus For members of Dept. 704 In present-
Ing glfh to Johnny Ldcham, a former employe of Dept. 704. Johnny, who is the
intured in an accident while swimming in New Bedford. Mass.. last summer.
Dept. 309
Dept. 218
Sy Viola Smith, Marion Tricker and
By Vic&; Nofe and Mary Fund*lak
W;nifred Slwlec
Welcome to Peggy Jefco, Polly Ann
Our sincere sympathy to Mary An-
Chantemerle
and
Betty Coen
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tonchak in the loss of her beloved
father.., Congratulations to the
Frank Hake's on the birth of their
Orchids to Virginia Vandergrift who,
although she is recovering from a
second son, Waid Arnold, 8 lb. 6% oz.,
jured, gave blood to a patient in
recent accident in which she was in-
on Dee. 1 4. . .A great big welcome
to new employes John Davis and
Youngstown who needed her type...
Betty Bowden, and welcome back
from sick leave to Joe Opalk . .
who recently gave birth to a bounc-
Dept.
374 to
work on
Elizabeth
Jacobs
hasinspection...
returned to
We hear that Glenn Owen has been
discharged from the hospital . . .I t
was nice to receive that Christmas
card from Ray Starr. His address is
ENFN Ray Starr, NATU, LCCS,
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Don
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party at the Gay Nineties was a great
success due to the efforts of our three
were presented with sweaters and
handkerchiefs from the department
lovely hostesses, Rose, Mary, and
· · · Virginia Vandergrift had the best
Frances. Our Teddy was here, there,
and everywhere with a helping hand,
Christmas present she could want-her son came home on leave from the
as usual. Each lady was presented
a little Christmas corsage made by
pastime is playing ping pong at which
Little Creek, Va.... The "309" Xmas
Congratulations to Margaret Clary
ing baby boy . . .W e would like to
tion and William L. Martin who left
January 2 for service in the Navy .
Mervin Shebig was on a week's vacation and was replaced temporarily by
Paul Murray who is from Dept. 229
. . . Our foreman and group leaders
Air Corps . . . Jim Herron's favorite
beside, and always lends a helping
hand . . . Lois Yovich and hubby cele-
beautiful hand painted Xmas cards
see Helen Machlied back at work. We
from her son Donnie who is in Japan
missed her cheerful smile . . .N o one
brated New
at Yankee
. . .W e welcome Jim Schuman, the
working overtime at the party. Dan
Charles Brown who has returned from
Lake . , . Bernice Chapman spent the
new service boy to Dept. 216, The 216217 birthday club held their Xmas
Cupid was right there doing his part
too. Say now, Sam, buying an orchid
should give any guy top priority on
an introduction to a girl-especially
one as sweet as our Rosie . . . Get
a sick leave . . . Lura Henderson tele-
Xmas holidays with her son who is
enjoys television any more than Dick
Carty whose wife surprised him with
one recently. Now those Bleepy morning looks are accounted for. Just
joking, Dick . . . The department was
certainly surprised by Jeanie Pence's
announcement of her intended mar-
well wishes to Ruth Simons who is on
Year's Eve
stationed at Camp Breckenridge, Ken-
exchange party at Copeland's. Everyone received beautiful gifts. The table
centerpiece was Santa's sleigh filled
tucky... December 30th marked the
golden wedding anniversary of Mr.
with a Xmas tree and also lighted
candles. Favors were furnished by
Ruth Kelly, and everyone -was filled
with Kelly's homemade candy...
and Mrs. Wm. Whitney, parents of
Bob Whitney . , . Goodbye and good
luck to Minnie Skook who left us to
make plans while awaiting the long-
legged bird... Happy birthday wishes
Dept. 216 held their Xmas Party at
DEPT. 409
GOLDEN SLIPPER
riage to Burt Phillips of Niles on
December 27. Our very best wishes
to the young couple for a long and
happy future together... The Christmas party held at the Golden Gate
by the gang was a huge success judging by the comments of those who
attended i t. . . Thelma Marlowe's
son who is in the service spent a few
days at home during the holidays. He
is being sent to Germany and is
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. . .A fine time was had by all
Christmas party of Ray's turn.
stunning gifts were exchanged
grab bag.
Dep#. 229
Dept. 223
By Ann Pease
The tinsel is packed and stored away
in the all
attictheandmerry
the heads
are cleared
after
making,
so we
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can now settle down for another
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over the world can return to their
. Rose Monteneri had
delicious birthday cake was brought
by Anna Strock in honor of Lee Ca-
er of a new daughter December 14 . . .
a new granddaughter born December
2 4. . . Tom Basciano became the fathElizabeth Slagle is very proud of her
new grandson born December 21,
making her a grandmother for the
ful time for Christmas. Phyllis Noble 's
and her brother from New York to
spend Christmas with her and her
family. Dorothy Brown and Della
Pawlosky's sons in the service were
home for the holidays. Bernice Tursack went to Ashtabula to her sister's,
and Chuck Pantilla made a trip there
to see a certain someone. Troy Mallett
went back home to Virginia and his
bride. We also had Christmas guests
rest period . . . Anne Kurowski and
family spent a week vacationing in
Cleveland at her mother's home dur-
first time... Congratulations to Tom
in our home. My sister and family
ing Christmas week. She picked the
ideal week for it . . . Welcome to our
award
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glad
to ,see
Paill
Murray · back
with us
again
. , Fare-
'We have a couple MARCH OF DIMES
new inspector, Mary McShane.
We
well and good luck to Tony Mollica,
want
sume
full-time who
duties
our inspector,
has atlefthisus service
to as-
cKoontz
o m e:andMCharary
Basciano for winning
a
suggestion
came from Cheyenne, Wyoming
of newcomers we
to
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she'll islikeextended
us . . . Our
deepest
sympathy
to Leonard
Inrich whose mother passed away.
station in Niles , . . It's farewell also
les
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She had been bedfast for about two
years.
to Maxine Steele who has left Pack-
s h o r t ) Bowher.
ard on a leave of absence... Naomi
We're g l a d to
have you working with us, Mary
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Co,11.tact Mrm, Harriet Cottle, 462 Bel-
ience that pickles, olives, and candy
just don't mix . . .W e hope to see
Lots Maloney and Amelia Duleba back
from 380 soon . . ,A speedy recovery
to Alice Charriere who spent a week
CISCO'S i n the hospital with a sprained ankle
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uary 6; Lorraine Venable, January 3;
little son who is ill. Hope he is up and
long awaited telephone call from her
son in Alaska on Christmas Day . .
Welcome to Elfrieda Wilson, a Ger-
man war bride. We hope she likes our
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well, Anna Mae . , . Dorothy Williams
is vacationing
tion . . . Toni Franco received that
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. . . Belated birthday felicitations to
Carmen and Joe Warren are on vaca-
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Louise Parent who celebrated her day
and Garnet Bazel, January 11 . .
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parents came all the way from Iowa
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happy and prosperous New Year to
one and all,
Happy New Year to everyone. May
1953 bring us peace with all nations
so that men in the armed forces all
homes again .
mont N. JV.
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phoned her daughter in San Antonio,
The boys and girls all had a wonder-
Trent recently found out from exper''55; I
he does very well . . . Welcome to
By Leta Pike, Merle Russell. Jo
Fihpotrick and Mary Lou Cebula
rather looking forward to i t, , .
Emma Shively has been transferred
to Dept. 217, and we miss her . . .A
pone's birthday. We enjoyed it during
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Frances. Santa wasn't the only one
department . . . Bill Newmiller and
Alvan Gibson gave their "one and
onlys" diamond engagement rings re-
by taking care of her
into mischief by this time, Dorothy
. . . Kay Mack thinks she is smart by
having a birthday at Christmas time.
She shocked her husband when she
came home laden with presents the
girls gave her . . . Don't let Dorothy
Brown and Bertha Collins tell you
they can't bowl. They even surprise
themselves sometimes . . . By the way,
how are your New Year's resolutions
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Norma Trocheck is also sporting a
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until you cannot break it." Make sure
tion.
it's a good habit.
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"sparkler" on her third finger-left
band.. . Elizabeth Schuller flew to
coming along, or have you completely
forgotten them already? .. . Just
remember "A habit is a cable, and
you weave a thread of it every day
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Recent Packard Departmental Showers
ly Jim Korecky. Kay Taylor and
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OFFICE NEWS
Producfion Control
By Gene Peoler
The weather man finally favored
Syracuse in the Orange Bowl game,
61-6. But anyhow, it made Dick Acker
happy. Guess that's the reason why he
took his vacation the last of the year
us with fairly decent weather for the
night of our annual department Xmas
party and the ninety-nine persons
-resting up for the big game...We
don't know whether it was because of
who were in attendance at The Old
Tavern had a festive time. In the skit
-Lady Vere de Vere ( Ev Shehane)
enthralled the audience with her English beauty and along with Handsome
Harry ( Owen "one bullet" Grove),
by Jim Korecky who was M. C. for
the holidays or whether there was
the occasion. Others who had their
sorne other reason, but both Dick
Schmahl and Dick Ross took weekend trips during the holidays and mis-
Gregory, Merle Post and Bill Simpson.
Moody, Mrs. Ray Orenic, and Mrs.
by Hope
Gene Gynes . . . Congratulations to
with her emotional scenes and had
Only goes to show that it doesn't pay
to worry about things . . . Don Brennaman, a newcomer to Tool and Pro-
the audience in tears at the final
cess, was married December 20. Con-
curtain when she plunged a dagger
deep within her heart. Something new
in the Indian line was seen in this
gratulations and best wishes to you
and your wife, Don... Andrew Mellon
( Niemi) presented us with a very
farce as Hula Hula ( Ruth Fenton),
lovely Christmas tree. Thank you,
Nell
Andy
introducted
were:
Hrusovsky who
Mrs.
became
lunch period prior to her leaving Packard early 1,1 December. Frieda has taken
up household duties, and Is busy making preparations for the arrival of the stork.
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to pick up the black pigtails, The two
Indians - Sitting Bull (Paul Ulam)
and Bull Durham (Verne Remalia)
Pallette, now in the Marines, was re-
Laboratory
horse well ! Elmore ( boom boom )
Hanley was the voice behind these
characters and the pianist, I use the
By Areth Burnet*
Did you get all the Christmas cards
you were expecting ? If not, blame
term with reckless abandon, was I.
Preston - he spent his last week of
Max Thomas was the director and the
vacation playing mail man for the P.
5: iproducer said not to mention his
0. during the Christmas rush . . .
Frankie Laine and Jo Stafford did a
Stem claims he got all practical gifts
for Christmas- - for instance-he re-
remarkable job of "Setting the Woods
on Fire." That Charleston step that
Veisz did brought back vivid mem-
ceived an erector set. "Oose" Muehlbauer's presents were also the praetical type-a tanker and a cow car for
ories of the "Torrid Twenties". The
his railroad collection. Bill Germek
quartet composed of Wayne Rush,
had a nice time -spent Christmas Eve
Max Thomas, Gunner Dunmire and
with relatives at Bessemer, Pa. Betty
Dover had a double celebration her birthday
Christmas one day
name. Gene Davis and Gene Veisz, as
Gene Pealer which sang Maruschka
all drowned in the Volga River the
next day, The final act on the program was a style show with several
lovely models taking part and giving
the folks a sneak prevue of things
to
come
( yow)
in
Powers'
1953.
models taking part were Clutter, Dy-
the next . , ,Thanks to Gloria for the
delicious cookies she sent in to us-
they were really delicious... Here's
hoping the year 1953 will be just like
you wanted it to be. We're hoping
1953 will bring our Lab members the
woono i Diacnkder;Tnl C :nsU,iTyh mup oeti
tro b « nd better V . . .l e o r lite
described the creations as worn by
( Our Southern Gal)-Snow-prefer-
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jubjilne#tlast*a6& fis< t9«r b fore
thank everyone who took part or
Korked behind the scenes to make this
New Years
year's party a huge success .
The welcome mat goes out for Joan
<-* McCulloch who is working in Pur-
For Stem-Closer
For Elmer-A good
watch-so he won't miss meals . .
parking place.
For Bill--Instructions on how to take
flash pictures with a degree of sue-
chasing and who hails from Detroit.
. . . Bill Rickie was was the G.M.I.
student who was working in our sec-
cess...For Oose-More trains-more
track- - more trains-more track...
For Tims-We hope Mary Jo ( his
Holupko has taken over for Virgil
nights straightened out . , . For Bob
Cauffield while he is on sick leave.
We wish Virgil a speedy recovery and
Mohn-Better lunches . . . For Tom-
tion while at home this trip .
. Paul
to Paul a belated welcome.
baby daughter) gets her days and
Just a Happy New Year . . . For
Aretta-More and better news to re-
port to CABLEGRAM.
Mfg. Engineering
By Mary O'Brien, Be/va Thompson and
Pat Patterson
Well, here it is another New Year
--how many of you have made New
Years resolutions for 1953 ? I under-
stand Don Lovett has made a resolu-
Plant 6 Office
By Mickey O'Brien
Congratulations to Don Brenneman
of Process who recently took the fatal
step. The office force presented Don
with a gift. Good luck Mr. and Mrs.
tion not to go to sleep while driving.
It seems that is a good way to get a
B. . . . The deepest sympathy
of the
0. L. Peter-
Chuck Marado who gave his girl a
diamond for Christmas-lots of luck
cently ...Jim Gibson spent the hohdays in his home town, Louisville,
car banged u p. . . Congratulations to
office is extended to Mrs.
son whose mother passed away re-
Legg of Newton Falls. Best wishes
and good luck to both of you.
Dept. 613
By le#fy Schus#er
There were two people who received
Christmas presents that are priceless.
Marian Keeler got hers in advance, a
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both . . . Dept. 613 and some from
Bill Brown. seated center, foreman Dept. 616, was honored with a surprise par+y
Dept. 611 had a most delightful time
by members of his department in the Plant 6 Cafeteria recently. The event was
held to honor the anniversary of Mr. Brown's 24*h year with Packard Electric.
at the Golden Gate on December 13
celebrating the Christmas holiday.
P
There was an exchange of gifts and
then the peace smokers passed out
cigars as is the usual custom at Dept.
613's parties... Bill Fuller was the
guest of honor at a surprise Christmas party held in Plant 6 cafeteria.
There were cakes galore with plenty
for all. Bill received three beautiful
sport shirts from the Winding Department and the service boys were
presented with their gifts, too. We
hope some of them don't wear their
shirts as they received them. We
m:culari
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under the mistletoe,
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we say
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was anyone missed ? . . . Peggy Dent
spent an enjoyable holiday at Anderson, Indiana, with relatives and old
friends from Delco Remy .
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come to Paul Stroup who has taken
over Gene IIenretti's duties as stock
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A big smile was expressed by Bob Ailes, foreman. lanitors and yards, Plant 5,
ash tray he received for Christmas
when he was presented with a Christmas gift by members of his depar*med.
that bore a very striking resemblance
to himself . . . Some very thoughtful
persons sent Barney Salo a first aid
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good spirits after New Year's Eve, or
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kit . . . Everyone seemed to be in
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its." . . . A thought for the day: If
everyone would comment about the
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good in everyone instead of the bad,
there would be more happy people
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89 Louise Lombordl
days are murder, and the poor, dazed
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victims who came in body if not in
her face . . . Happy New Year everyone ! ... A group of Plant 6 people
Christmas shopping and preparations.
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memories of the last frantic rush of
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including Millie Pippenger,
Marvin
Kellogg and
are studying calendars and wonder-
your reporter attended the Production
, , .A proud mother was our Ora
been accusing him of racing at 42
Control party at Unionville. A delicious turkey dinner was served at the
that C. R. ( McCrea, that is) gave his
wife an aluminum snow shovel for a
Old Tavern followed by the program
Peters-and with every reason to be.
Her son was recently decorated for
outstanding service in Korea..,We're
A Taylor·Tot was presented to Jean Baritell. center wearing white blouse. Dept.
143, by her associates during a morning rest period recently. Jean has left Pack•
sick leave, but the girls packed a box
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good . . . Topic of conversation first
thing in the morning-how fast will
Bill Taylor's car go. The fellows have
miles per hour no less . . .W e hear
Christmas present-what nerve ! We
wonder if he will ever live that down
Smith, Joe Getz, Donna
and dancing... Friends of Dick
Scherrer, formerly of Process Engineering and now residing in his native
Switzerland, will be interested in the
. . . It was nice having Thomas Thornas in our department for a short time.
following information from a letter
He has gone back to school and we
ing how soon the next holiday will be
sorry to hear that Julie Marconi is on
of goodies from the "Christmas Table"
so she wouldn't miss all of our party.
Well, we do know that we really en-
received by your reporter. He is now
now have Ed Dahringer with us for
his training period. Welcome to the
joyed
living in Sursee, a town of about 4,000
inhabitants located near Lucerne.
fold Ed ; we hope you enjoy your stay
with us . . .A good time was had by
There is a lake nearby and a beautiful
view of the Swiss Alps. Dick is work-
shame on us! . . . Poor Margaret
Grocott celebrated her birthday just
before Christmas, but judging from
all at the party Wednesday at Cisco's
inig as an assistant factory manager
F for Ed Bockhold who is new General
has
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what the joke is but it must have been
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baby boy, and Joe Mahcus
was a papa for the third time on
St=ye'dii;iCZ 3%*Ahic
Chuck some creeping vine grass seed
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Members of Dept. 274 presented Frieda Gotthard* with a baby bathenette at a
Betty Jane . . . Congratulations are
with Lady Vere de Vere, all sit a
''t
passed away, and we send to you and
your family our deepest sympathy.
Christmas spirit... Sam Farnett was
cently made known,
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Andy, It really helped give us all that
skillful horseback riding. They, along
-m.
father of a new son . . .W e were Berry
with a red wig and white fishing hat.
brought down the house with their
,
the
the Indian Squaw, appeared bedecked
recently transferred from 552 to come
to work with us. Welcome, Sam . . .
Barbara Mines' engagement to Ralph
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Ed
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also to Mr. and Mrs. Orlin Anderson
in the loss of their infant daughter,
This was my fault because I forgot
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A good time was had by all. Mrs.
Homer Dodson was a guest, and
others
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when they got home that they hadn't
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and tobacco were presented to him
even locked up before they went away.
and Lamour.
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guests helped to make the party a
success. A beautiful clock radio, pipe
the usual rush and excitement during
placed their house keys only to find
h
party was held in honor of our own
Homer Dodson, who after 27 years of
faithful service, has retired on pension. The party was held at the El
these two lovers were surpassed only
(Flossie Cera), captivated the patrons
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lifeT It look,
as
if it won'tentered
be longhi»
now...A
farewell
ourselves,
and
if
we
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Dept. 374
By Jean Laver#y
We are glad to report that every-
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Pleso who has transferred to Dept.
229, also to David Madasz who left
us to work on Plant Protection
at Manning's Ranch had a good time
Carl Shirely and Howard Wills are
also members of Packard Camera
. . . With Christmas over and all our
Club. Sorry their names were omitted
be ready to make a good start on
of people sleeping and listening to the
one who attended our Christmas party
what she received, she didn't miss
much short of a Cadillae or mink . . .
New Year resolutions made, we should
of a small appliance manufacturing
If you are ever in need of a couple
of good committeemen, just select
this
new year... Welcome to Roy
Booher, Nemur Downs and Leonard
radio,
Bill Sandford
he can
watch bit
television
while hesays
sleeps...
of which his father is director. He
drives a little Italian car and he and
Flo Trkula and Vi Reeder who always
taken over Ed's former position as
Bogan who are newcomers . . .W e
were quite proud to see our friend
Supervisor of Plant 2. . . Seems that
his wife and 23-month-old Karen have
special thanks to Flo from everyone
for making those very nice Christmas
corsages for everyone in the department, and believe me-you're sure
army paper. John is a switchboard
John Dabelko's son, who is in the
Air Corps, enjoyed a holiday leave
. . . Get well wishes are in store for
Emmerson Smith's father who has
Lower is stationed at Camp Brecken-
versary Dec. 28.
Foreman in Plant 4. Good luck to Ed
and to
Bill
Schulenberg
who
company that belongs to the concern
Dick Botsford wasn't too happy the
day after New Year's and it wasn't
their own apartment. According to the
due to too much celebration either. It
talks like a Swiss German but is very
was only the fact that Alabama beat
proud parents, little Karen looks and
proud of her American citizenship,
go "beyond their line of duty." A
to be appointed again.
John Smerchansky's picture in the
operator which communicates between Japan and Korea . , . Robert
in an earlier issue . . .W e have heard
been hospitalized . . . Lois Mines and
her huby celebrated their 12th anni-
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very fine mesh to remove any impurities or oversized particles which may
have been introduced into the compound previously. This operation is
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departmental foreman of Dept. 617.
Plant 3 Changes
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certain qualities in rubber. the trucks
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more chemicals are added. the material is again sheeted in the mill and
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hung on racks to cool. When
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Tubers Apply To Wire
rolls by knives and wound on steel
reels called "hats." These strips of
rubber are approximately 4 "
wide
and %" thick.) The reels are then
placed on the tuber where automatic
feeding
devices
feed
the
required
amount of rubber to the extruder for
compressing around the wire forming a continuous rubber coating of
insulation.
There are several methods of tubing used at Packard, each method
having a characteristic that provides
the necessary requirements for a
very wide range of cable design.
Vulcamizing Next Step
After being applied to the wire conductor, rubber has to be vulcanized or
cured. The method used in vulcanization depends upon the type of cable
being made. Most of Packard's rubber
coated cable is made on the continuous vulcanizing machine known as
Frank DeCopito, Howard Schad* and Max Krempasky. The girl champs also walked off with high team honors for one game
with an 824 and for three games with a 2321 while the Leads team also won high team honors in the men's group with
a single game high of 983. The Mixed Doubles Bowling Tournament Is slated for the Warren Bowl Sunday, January 18.
wire passes through the CV and then
a Sealed tube 150 feet long where high
Depi 413
Depfs. 711-712
By Ruth Mathews
By Alice Laughln
With
the
holidays
over,
we
can
home to visit their families. Evalina
Brunelli went back to Pittsburgh and
Lena Hardin down to Manchester, 0.
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Walton, Helen Bohyer, and
Hardman all enjoyed another
birthday with gifts and all the trimmings . . . Get well wishes go to Ruie
. Get well wishes go to
Tidwell .
Essie Wilcox's grandson who has been
in the hospital for some time... We
are all glad to see Mildred Loychik
back to work again... Mabel George
went out to see Edith Baringer who
has been very ill. Edith is quite better
and we all hope to see her back to
work in the near future . . . The next
time Helen Bohyer sees a turkey along
the side of the road ali ready for the
oven, she'll talk turkey and won't let
the other fellow have it-that's right,
your reporter won't let that happen
again... Girls and boys don't forget
the mixed doubles in bowling to be
held Sunday, January 18th--Let's all
sign up ! It's loads of fun!
Inspection, who are on sick leave.
Get well also to Betty Borell's little
boy who recently underwent an appendectomy, and to Julius Rimar's
mother who was taken to the hospital
during the holiday week when Julius
a large steel drum as it emerges from
the extruding machine. It is then
placed inside large circular vulcantz-
ing ovens where steam is the vulcan-
izing agent. One-half to two hours
time is required to vulcanize wire in
this manner.
Still another vulcanizing method
used at Packard is Pan-Tubing. The
cable is layed in pans of soapstone
.W e would
extend our
best
Frances
DeGoodlike
andtoMarjorie
Parker,
was home on leave from the Navy . . .
We are extending our best wishes and
home awaiting Mr, Stork. A speedy
recovery to Cynthia, Henry Cayson's
daughter, who was hospitalized with
second degree burns and is now conWe've all
noticed that "Emma" has lost weight
recently-could it be a diet or the
purse that she carries around ? . . .
Welcome to Henry Cayson and John
Nasin back fro M. L. A. now in our
molding department. Welcome also to
valescing at
home
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David Perry and Paul Halden, service
boys
. . Sorry to say goodbye to
George Lawrence and John Snyder-
good luck from all, boys !
Dept. 411
It's especially. true for Julia Whetson
who received
a newthey
Oldsmobile
got most
of the things
wanted.
"88" for a birthday and Christmas
gift. I guess it does pay to be extra
Kood once in a while... Millie Peter-
chak's husband bagged a deer on the
last day of the hunting season in West
Virginia . . . John Griffen had a
couple of bad days not too long ago.
One day he slipped anil fell by the
solder pot and was shaken up. Then
ting to stay at home . . . The gteam
in a day or two after that, he gets
in Florence Seroto's eyes was caused
by the fact that her fiance is on leave
knocked in the stomach by "Big Ed"
from the Army . . . Ray Kasper, our
pulling tubing apart, and his hand
slipped-poor John. Don't stand so
--accidently, of course. "Big Ed" was
which covers the wire. The pans are
tangelo, and Bob Bell would like to
close the next time . . .I t really is
then placed in a large cylindrical
vulcanizer where again steam is applied for long periods to time to effect a cure. After final cooling, the
cable is then ready for braiding, lacquering or other processes as speci-
give whole-hearted
about time we settled down from all
mas gifts they received. Verda Clagett
is the proud grandmother of Wayne
Lee Clagett.
The rubber covered cables made at
Packard range all the way from a
very tiny wire core with a coating
nearly paper thin, up to cables more
than
14"
in diameter with rubber
coating nearly one-tenth of an inch
thick. A large variety of multiple-conductor cables are also manufactured
at Packard. Some of these cables have
as many as twenty individual covered
cables which are assembled as a unit
on our twisting machine and covered
With braid, paper or other binding
material. A rubber jacket is extruded
over this. These cables are used to
connect the many circuits used on
passenger
trailers,
large
freight
busses
and heavy ordnance
equip-
ment.
Every day Packard Electric produces approximately 6,000,000 feet of
various kinds of insulated cable with
which to equip automobiles, trucks,
busses, Armed Forces vehicles, motorboats, farm machinery, and a host of
household electrical appliances.
Mary Machingo and Frances Radcliffe
wish to thank everyone in 409 for
By Mary Neples
Our deepest sympathy is extended
their co-operation and kindness dur-
to thank all for flowers and the kind-
reporters for over three years, and we
to Leona Bench and her family in the
loss of her father. The family wishes
ness during his illness . . .W e had a
wonderful time at our Xmas party.
Bouquets go to the people in charge
of it. The room was decorated very
nice, and music was furnished by John
Discerni.
Everyone
seemed
to
be
pleased with our Xmas exchange...
Our best wishes to Harold Sage who
March of Dimes girI featured in the
CABLEGRAM is none other than our
own Lucy Bocsa . . .W e are pleased
to hear that our desk girl, Helen
Nicora, is feeling better . . .A speedy
recovery to Libby Finn's husband,
who recently underwent surgery...
We wonder what Clara Manzo was
Dept. 552 , . . Minnie Gibson enjoyed
thinking about when she thought
Margaret DeSabato had gone to lunch
talking to her daughter on the phone
from Fort Worth, Texas...The Sigler's and the Mittendorf's enjoyed the
Xmas holidays because their sons
were home on furlough... Walt's
dog is well trained, while the Sigler's
wrote their Xmas cards, Maude, the
dog licked the stamps for them .
to
. .WRadu
e welcome
the
BestCalifornia
wishes to. Eli
who hasingone
department Antoni Cyhan, Lemuel C.
before 10 :3 0 one day . . . Mary Sniffin's grandson, Seaman First Class
Jimmy Rallsberger, spent the holidays
with her... Julia Farkas spent
Christmas Day at her home in Penna.:
Ruth Mose vacationed in West Virginia; and Ann Roberts in Dearborn,
ceived
a nice
card from
Michigan
. . is . Christmas
Georgia inCrowell
her
son who
stationed
Calif. .re..
Schrecengost and Henry Weita . , .
Pearl Newhouse recently spent the
Your reporter wishes all of you a
weekend in Erie, Pa.... Lots of
birthday cake at the Machingo restdence this week as Marya three chil-
Happy
and
Prosperous
New
Year.
Dep#. 415
By Louise Meredith
A hearty welcome to all our new
employes: Date Ackerman and Carl
Barr who returned from the Army;
Helen Silovich, Lena Marino, Norma
Zomomra, Gladys Beleca, Ann Gernat, Mildred Brainard, Doris Bishop
and Ocie Lambert . . . Congratula-
dren are having their birthdays with-
in one week... Veronica Maffei had
, busy weekend during Christmas preparing for her two sons first Christmas at home since being discharged
from the service . . We welcome all
the new girls to our department, also
our new Die Setter, Larry Monmirth,
who replaced Paul Kudyba. Paul has
taken up new duties in the Tool and
Die room. He was presented a sport
a husky nine pounds . . . Flo Mar-
and to the husband of Juanita Whetson who fell and got hurt . . . Good-
ber, is getting along nicely. We hope
iin Detroit with relatives
bye and the best of luck to Jim Hease, We're glad
ley who left Packard .
thank the department for the beautiful Xmas gifts and to wish everyone
Ray spent her vacation enjoying
Xmas at home . . . Mary Barson returned from a two weeks' vacation
to hear that Frances Dempster wasn't
a Happy and Prosperous New Year.
enjoying the sunshine and hospitality
WANTED--A ride /01· two gil·Za from
of the deep south... Welcome to two
newcomers in our department --
Kasper'a store in Leavittsburg. St€adV
afte,Yloon turn. Contact Marjorie Xye,
Nancy Bonante and Lois Young . . .
Welcome to Robert Pavick who is
working on an Artos Cutter, transferred from Dept. 225, and to John
Lawyer from Dept. 229. Hope you like
working with u s. . . Maxine Steele
is on ILA for one month. Her address
is West Ninth Street, Tempe, Ari-
Kesslar are among the vacationers
her sorrow... Alice Dean and Jack
hurt any worse than she was in the
accident which demolished her car.
to see her back soon . . .I wish to
Bates is now working on the Press
She was very lucky . . .W e want to
thank the foremen on both turns for
old
the Christmas treat of candy and
apples. Both Xmas gift exchanges
Dept. 411 or phone 9278-2.
were well received and everyone got
lovely gifts... Agnes Boyle, Mary
Allen, Sada Johnson and Katie King
FOR SALE-Kenmore Wash.er with
automatic ti.mer aid pump. Used one
year. Can 34925 after 4 P. M. 1003
made the candy and all chipped in for
Summit St., N. W.
the Xmas cake. It was all very dell-
.
Windham) were married in Youngs-
cious. Mmmmmm boy! ! . . . Della
Nickols spent Xmas with her people
WANTED-Two or three room fur-
town recently. Good luck to both of
on the farm. Rose Naccrato went
Contact Dde Ackerman Dept. 415 day turn.
you.
think they did a fine job . . . The
injured in an auto accident in Novem-
Emma Slavins wishes to thank everyone for their kindness at the time of
thank everyone for the Xmas
. Betty Light spent a nice
gifts
Xmas with her mother who is home
from the hospital to stay . . . Rene
Morrison had some bad luck recently
when he tried to move a building off
the highway with his car... Harold
Wade and Mary Ann Roddy ( from
CABLEGRAM. These girls were our
Xmas . . . Margaret Hazuda, who was
you thinking of that day, Marie ? . . .
and Lucille Lynn
We are glad to have Florence Johnson back with us from sick leave . .
Line . . . Donna, Tom, Bud, and Har-
ing their term as reporters for the
has left us. He is now working in
very
home, and she had a very nice trip.
I
birthday was on Christmas Day . . . -J
Depts 403-404
. We're glad to see Charles Peter-
to go to the rest room at 2:25 instead
By Wilma Nor#h, Florence Johnson
ferred from afternoon turn to day
turn in our department... Leona
-
son back from sick leave . . . Get well
to Homer Smith who is on sick leave
put away and was after Eve Lendon
of 3:25. Was her face red ? What were
zona . . . Welcome to Hilda Bernard
and Arlene Moore who were trans-
Raddiffe celebrated her wedding an-
tions to Margaret Biggs and Daniel
Hatala on their engagement. Margaret received her ring for Xmas
Mabel Lelesh's son from the Navy
and your reporter's son from the
Army were both home for the holidays . . . Pearl Mink's sons were very
happy Xmas morning when they both
received the gifts they had been asking for. Robert wanted an electric
train and Richard a saxaphone...
Luellen Borland's nephew was on leave
from the Navy and was home for
the excitement of the holidays...
Marie Carney was so mixed up one
day she had her apron and tools all
Dept. 221
fied for the particular cable desired.
6,000.000 Feet A Day
thanks to their
co-workers for the wonderful Christ-
Moser and Viola Harden . . . Frances
Roger
celebrated
their 15fifth
anniversary
December
. . . wedding
Belated
happy birthday to Bird Fresher whose,1
Best of luck to Rollin Gilbert's
wife who was in the hospital recently and is now convalescing at
good health to Mary Lody who is quit-
foreman, and Arnold Cooper, Joe San-
us make it a happy and prosperous
one.
. Happy birthday to Esther
home
the girlsfor
enjoyed
a lovely
in Xmas,
colors where
and corsages
all which
wereparty
madewith
by setting
Lucille arranged
Poffenbarger
We can all relax now that the holidays are over. From all reports,
everyone had a good Christmas and
Sy Kleva Ghisea
By Ves#a Higley and Grace Reed
We are starting the New Year, let
niversary recently . . . Mr. and Mrs.
The holidays are over and maybe
we can get down to business again
as it emerges.
Drum vulcanization
another
as 165 will be listed as Dept. 65: etc.
day," , , , Edith Edison was also honored on her birthday at Toddy Mathieson's
By Dorothy Simon
get well wishes to Minnie Fletcher,
is
Dept. 51; Employe Relations, formerly listed as 155 will be listed as
Dept. 55; Purchasing, formerly listed
Dep#.409
The weather man didn't come across with a white Xmas, but we hope
that Santa was good to all and left a lot of luck and happiness for the new
Year. "A sincere thanks" to all from Neta Radcliffe who was pleasantly surprised by the girls on her birthday with a hanky shower, other gifts and a
delicious cake. The girls gathered around and gave out with "Happy Birth-
Depfs. 408-470
pressure steam vulcanizes the rubber
continuously making it ready for use
method used at Packard. In this process, the insulated wire is wound on
formerly Dept. 151 will be listed as
--
the CV. In operating the CV, rubber
is fed automatically into the machine, and extruded onto the wire. The
depart-
two digit number instead of a three
bers of Plant 6-610 team are, left to right, Dorothy Molek, Lucille DeChristofaro, Jennie Derskovic, Ida Menzi and Nellie
Porter. Leads, team winners in the men's league, shown In the right photo are, left to right, Joe Lazor, Bill Davis, Eddie Lit:,
settle down to our work . . . Some of
our guys and gals made trips back
Next it is removed from the mill
for the tubers, stripped off the mill
all
99. For example, Plant Engineering,
the warming mill where skilled oper-
actual extruding onto the wire.
1.
digit number in the series from 0 to
The first.half champions of the Packard Tuesday Bowling Leagues are shown above. The women's champs who were mem-
ly cooled, the compound is placed on
ators bring it to the exact temperature and plasticity required for the
January
ments located in the new Administration Building will be listed with a
1
of material are placed in storage un-
needed and ready for use, it is again
run through a Banbury Mixer where
to C. P. Christman, superintendent.
Plant 7 Changes
f
Since aging is required to obtain
til ready for use. When the rubber is
As of January 1, 1953, all of the
general foremen will report directly
1
room temperature.
As the rubber leaves the conveyor,
it passes through a machine designed
by Packard engineers that dusts the
rubber with soapstone to keep it from
sticking and cuts it into 30" lengths
which are automatically stacked on
small trucks.
Aging Necessary
37
t=i
S'« i
Nryyo*Sono.teth a me .ur fte n her Ii' 4 '. '
rubber is forced through the screen,
it is rolled into a flat strip approximately 20" wide and about %" thick.
R .
8/Imil:'F"",=
niahed apartment in city, private bath.
jacket when he left the department
. . . Seven couples enjoyed a Christmas party at the lovely home of
Angie Wodogaza.
Dept 417
Sy He/en Hkks and Pau;ine Schwender
We are glad to hear that Edith
Meyers is recovering from a major
operation after being on the critical
list
.. Ed Bielecki has been living
in a world of his own since the arrivaI of Ed, Jr., who weighed in at
torana spent the Christmas holidays
Angle
Those who celebrated birthdays recently were Helen Shade, Flo Martorana and Eleanor Puipllo... Eileen
Thompson went to Illinois to help
celebrate the golden anniversary of
her parents... Elsie Geer spent
Christmas with her folks in Bayard,
West Virginia . . . Our deepeest sym-
pathy is extended to Pauline Schwendner in the loss of her father-in-law
. . .A Happy and Prosperous New
Year to all.