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VOL. XXV
SEPTEMBER, 1962
NO. 1
SPRRGUE
THE
MARK
OF
RELIABILITY
SPRflGUE ELECTRIC COITlPRnV
Boyd S. Ray Named
Manager of New
Hillsville, Va. Plant
EASTERN LOCATIONS
Dr. Jomes R. Killian, Jr. To Be Principal
Speaker At Research Center Dedication
Some 200 guests will attend dedication ceremonies of the Sprague Research Center on October 11 according to an announcement made today
by Robert C. Sprague, Chairman of
the Board and Chief Executive
Officer. In addition to Dr. James R.
Killian, Jr., Chairman of the Board
of Massachusetts Institute of Technology, as the principal speaker, the
program will include city, state and
national figures. Greetings from the
City of North Adams will be conveyed
by Mayor Francis C. Florini and
Congressman Silvio O. Conte will also
participate in the program. Opening the program with the invocation
will be The Right Reverend Monsignor John P. Donahue of St. Francis
Church. The Reverend Dr. Virgil
V. Brallier of the First Congregational
Church will give the benediction.
Boyd S. Ray
It was also announced that the
The appointment of Boyd S. Ray Company will open the new Research
as Manager of the Company's Hills- Center to its employes and the general
ville, Virginia Plant was announced public on Saturday, October 13 berecently by Urcle Sheets, Manager tween the hours of 9:00 A.M. and
of the Ashe County, North Carolina 2:00 P.M.
Plant. Mr. Ray comes to Sprague
Plans for the Dedication Day proElectric with extensive experience in gram on the 11 th are now nearing
industrial management. He will re- completion. Two tents with seating
port to Mr. Sheets.
capacities of 250 persons each will be
Mr. Ray is a native of Newland, erected behind the Center in the parkNorth Carolina and a 1940 graduate
of East Tennessee State College,
Johnson City, Tennessee. He served
in the U. S. Air Force from February
1941 to March 1946 and attained
the rank of major. While in the
Sprague Electric Company recently
Service he graduated from Air Cadet played host to North Adams' officials
School at Kelly Field, Texas and was who were awarded a National Safety
assigned as a test pilot and govern- Council Certificate of Merit by the
ment contracts representative to Ces- Western Massachusetts Safety Council
sna Airplane Company and Beech for no traffic deaths and a progressive
Air Craft Company.
accident prevention program.
Continued on Page 7, Col. 5
Mr. Winslow A. Stahle, President
of the Safety Council of Western
Massachusetts, awarded the certificate. He stated that the award resulted from the coordinated efforts
ing area. One tent will house the
dedication ceremonies while the second will be used for the buffet
luncheon which will be served after
the ceremonies and tour. A tent
housing an information center will
also be erected. Canopies will connect the various tents with each other
and the Research Center.
During the ceremonies a bronze
plaque will be unveiled which will
later be installed in the lobby of the
Research Center.
Mr. Sprague will hold a press conference in the Research Center library
at 9:30 A.M. on the day of the dedication. Mr. Ernest L. Ward, President; Mr. Frederick R. Lack, Senior
Vice President, Research; Dr. John
L. Sprague, Senior Vice President
and Co-Director of Engineering; and
Dr. Frederick M. Fowkes, Director of
Research, will also be present at the
conference.
In addition to the tour of the Research Center itself on Dedication
Day, two optional tours will be available to the invited guests. One tour
will be of the Marshall Street laboratories and the other will be of
certain Marshall Street manufacturing areas. These tours will be made
Four charter members of the Quarter Century Club were on hand to
welcome this year's six new members. Original members included William J. Nolan (left) Senior Vice President, Legal; Mary E. Avery, formerly
secretary to Robert C. Sprague; Robert C. Sprague, Chairman of the
Board and Chief Executive Officer; and Harry Kalker (right), President
of Sprague Products. This year's members include: (left to right) John
J. Walsh, Julius E. LePage, Lloyd J. King, Charles A. Pedrin, Ernest C.
McNulty and Ernest H. Mason.
6 New Members Join Quarter Century
Club At Annual Dinner Held on Sept. 7
Six new members were honored at
Quarter Century Club ceremonies
held on September 7 at Baxter Hall,
Williams College. Robert C. SpraContinued on page 2, col. 3
gue, Chairman of the Board and Chief
Executive Officer, welcomed the new
members and presented each with a
25-year pin, certificate of membership
in the Club, and a wrist watch. John
H. Winant, Corporate Director of
of the Police, School and Public Industrial Relations, served as master
Works Departments in cooperation of ceremonies.
with civic and service groups, busiPrior to the presentation Mr. Spraness and industry, and the general gue reminisced about Company busipublic.
ness and problems in 1937, the year
"Only with such combined effort in which the recipients joined Sprague
on the part of public officials and Electric. He noted that in 1937 the
citizens can any community conduct a Company's payroll was $873,000 and
successful traffic safety program." this year will be in the vicinity of $38
Mr. Stahle said.
million.
Also presented was an analysis
The banquet was attended by over
Continued on page 7, col. 3
300 Quarter Century Club members,
guests and Company officials. Arrangements were in charge of Courtney W. Flanders, Manager of CorpGround was broken late in July
orate Training.
for the new plant to be erected by
New club members are: Lloyd J.
Sprague-TCC (Canada) Ltd. at
King, of Magnetic Finish, Union
Walkerton, Ontario, Canada. DougStreet; Julius E. LePage, Bennington
las B. Annan, President of Sprague
Plant; Ernest H. Mason, Quality
Electric's Canadian subsidiary, turnAssurance and Reliability; Ernest C.
ed the first shovel at the groundMcNulty, Industrial Oil Impregnabreaking ceremonies. It was also
tion; Charles A. Pedrin, Dry Rolling;
announced that William M. Cowan,
and John J. Walsh, Machine Shop.
presently Plant Superintendent of
Sprague-TCC Toronto will be ProCompany officials attending as
duction Manager of the new plant.
members included: William J. Nolan,
Senior Vice President, Legal, and
The new plant will be a one-story
Mrs. Nolan; Neal W. Welch, Senior
175' by 120' steel beam frame with
Vice President, Marketing and Sales,
concrete block and brick construcand Mrs. Welch; Harry Kalker,
tion. It will include suitable areas
for parking and future plant exWinslow A. Stahle, President of the Western Massachusetts Safety President of Sprague Products, and
pansion. For the past six months the Council, (2nd from left) presents a certificate of achievement for no Mrs. Kalker; John D. Washburn,
plant has been operating in rented traffic deaths in North Adams to Mayor Francis C. Florini at a luncheon Corporate Director of Personnel, and
quarters on Main Street in Walkerton. program held recently at the Marshall Street Cafeteria. North Adams Mrs. Washburn; Walter W. Clark,
Sprague Electric Company acquir- Police Chief William F. Coyne, whose department helped achieve the Assistant to the President, and Mrs.
ed a majority interest in the Canadian record, is in the center of the picture. On the left is Sgt. Andrew L. Clark; and Frederick H. Potter,
company early in 1962. Operations Pasierbiak, Jr., of the Police Department, and on the right, John D. Factory Manager, and Mrs. Potter.
Other Company officials attending
of Sprague-TCC (Canada) Ltd. are Washburn, Corporate Director of Personnel, who served as master of
as guests were: Ernest L. Ward,
Continued on page 7, col. 4
ceremonies.
North Adams Officials Awarded Certificate
of Merit By Western Mass. Safety Council
Ground Broken For
Sprague-TCC Plant
President, and Mrs. Ward; Frederick
R. Lack, Senior Vice President, Research; Dr. John L. Sprague, Senior
Vice President and Co-Director of
Engineering, and Mrs. Sprague;
Robert E. Kelley, General Counsel,
and Mrs. Kelley; David B. Peck, Vice
President, Special Products, and Mrs.
Peck; Carroll G. Killen, Vice President, Industrial and Military Sales,
and Mrs. Killen; Bruce R. Carlson,
Vice President, Corporate Planning
Continued on page 2, col. 3
Robert C. Sprague, Jr.
Named To Economic
Stabilization Board
Robert C. Sprague, Jr., Senior
Vice President, Industrial Relations,
was named a member of the Massachusetts State Economic Stabilization Board, it was announced early
in September by Governor John A.
Volpe. He was one of 18 men named
to membership in the agency and will
be chairman of the area covering the
four western counties of the state.
The Board was established by
Governor Volpe early in 1961 to
pursue planning to assist the Federal
government in developing a readiness
capability to deal with the economic
aspects of general war and massive
attack upon the United States. This
planning will include procedures for
the effective use of essential resources
and services in an emergency integrated into a sound post-attack recovery
program.
The governor said, "The develepment of the Commonwealth's capability in this important field will require the valuable backgrounds and
Continued on page 2, col. 1
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Two $ 1 0 0 . 0 0 Awards Top List As
9 Receive Suggestion Award Checks
In the picture on the left Austin Rogge demonstrates the use of the
new type rack. His reopened suggestion netted him an additional award
of $100. On the right, James Williams of the Machine Shop enjoys the
thoughts of what he will do with his $100 suggestion award. Jim's suggestion was for a modification in manufacturing equipment.
A total of $365.00 was awarded to
nine Sprague Electric employes as a
result of the August Suggestion Committee meeting. Two awards of
$100.00 topped the list. Austin Rogge,
Supervisor in FP Cover Assembly,
received a top award for his reopened
suggestion which had originally netted
him an award of $50.00 in November
1961. His idea involved a new type
rack which eliminated several handling operations.
James Williams of the Machine
Shop was the other $100.00 award
recipient for his idea to install carboloy blades in place of steel blades
and install lighter tension springs
against the blades in the artos cutters.
This suggestion will be reopened and
reviewed at a later date to determine
if an additional award is merited.
John Gallese of Special Products
Division received a $35.00 award for
his suggestion to prestamp tape before it is used to hold units together
for shipment rather than stamping the
tape after the units are taped together. Henry Parker of Ceramics
received a $35.00 award for an im-
R. C. Sprague, Jr.
Continued from page 1
experience of representatives of government, industry, commerce, finance, labor, agriculture and other
major segments of the Commonwealth applied in a coordinated effort.
Your recognized ability to assist in
this program will be of significant
value in the achievement of the
Board's objectives."
Mr. Sprague was named in 1961 to
the Industry and Business Committee
established by the New England
Council to serve the economic interest
of all of New England.
proved method of drawing resin from
five gallon cans.
Francis Biron and Edward Mulvaney, both of Ceramics, were each
awarded $20.00 for their idea of
drawing raw materials from a large
mixing kettle through the installation
of a valve. A $25.00 award was made
to Alexander Borella of the Machine
Shop for his suggestion to rework used
porcelain rolls for use as smaller
rollers in production equipment.
A Special $15.00 Award was made
to Elizabeth Barcomb of Union Street
for a new method of inspecting stamps.
Victor Vareski of Tantalum Formation, received a Special $15.00 Award
for his suggestion to modify trays with
slits to keep units from falling and to
reduce bent leads.
The $365.00 awarded in August
raises the total dollars paid out so far
in 1962 to $2,283.00.
A. G. Ceely To Head
Wmstn. United Fund
Announcement was recently made
of the appointment of Arthur G.
Ceely, Assistant to the President, as
Chairman of the Williamstown United Fund-Red Cross drive for 1962.
The goal of the drive this year will be
$33,350, an increase of $2,020 over
last year's quota of $31,330.
Mr. Ceely is a native of Attleboro,
Massachusetts and a graduate of the
University of Pennsylvania. He joined Sprague Electric in 1939. A veteran of World War I, Mr. Ceely has
taken an active part in community
affairs including Cub Scouts, and
Rotary Club. He serves on the
Board of Directors of the Williamstown Community Chest.
Suppressikit Developed By ICFS
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Dedication Ceremonies
Publishing Staff
Continued from page 1
after the ceremonies. The various
areas toured will be staffed and questions will be answered by those in the
areas.
Activities are also being planned
for the wives of the guests. They will
tour local areas of interest during the
Dedication ceremonies.
Following
breakfast at the Williams Inn they
will tour the Sterling and Francine
Clark Art Institute. The activities
will conclude with lunch and a fashion
show at the Williams Inn.
Letters are being sent to all Sprague
Electric employes and community
friends inviting them and their
families to attend the Saturday Open
House. After this date the Center
will be closed to outside tours and
visitors. In his letter of invitation
Mr. Sprague says, "The opening of
the new Research Center marks a
significant advance in our continuing
determined effort to maintain leadership in our segment of the Electronics
Industry. We have incorporated in
the Center the finest facilities of this
type in existence in the Electronic
Components Industry, along with a
topnotch staff of scientists, engineers,
and technicians," Mr. Sprague continued by pointing out that due to the
nature of the work being performed,
the Center will not be open again for
public inspection.
Following the
Open House tours on the 13th refreshments will be served in a large
tent behind the building. Favors
will also be given to the children.
Bonnie Bryce Finalist
In 1962 Queen Contest
Bonnie Bryce,
the LOG'S February Girl of the
Month, was one
of five finalists
selected in the
r e c e n t North
Adams Chamber
of Commerce Fall
Foliage Festival
Queen Contest. The final judging
will be held early in October and the
finalist named will reign as queen
over the Chamber's annual fall promotion, of which the parade is a major
highlight.
A twenty-one year old redhead,
Bonnie works in the Material Control
Department at Brown Street. She
enjoys bowling and horseback riding
in her leisure hours. Bonnie graduated from Drury High School in
1959.
Among the original ten contestants
was another LOG Girl of the Month,
Alice Dupre, who appeared in the
July issue. Alice is a clerk in the
Dry Small Order Department, Marshall Street.
Candidates for the Queen contest
are judged for looks, poise, personality, and talent. Each candidate is
sponsored by a local business. Miss
Bryce is sponsored by the Center
Sports while Miss Dupre was sponsored by Nassif's Professional Pharmacy.
The four other finalists from the
area are: Karen George, Elizabeth
Gorczakowski, Sandra Innes and
Joan Parry.
Quarter Century
Continued from page 1
The new Sprague Suppressikit was developed by the Interference Control Field Service Department to provide effective radio-frequency interference control for automobiles. The Suppressikit may be used, as shown
in the above picture, in foreign or American cars to filter out radio interference.
Shown testing the new Kit are Robert Barbuto (left) of ICFS, and
Arthur Rogerson, Technical Information Specialist, Advertising Dept.
September, 1962
and Systems, and Mrs. Carlson; John
B. Ortman, Manager, Engineering
Services, and Mrs. Ortman; Kenneth
S. Brown, Industrial Relations Manager, Eastern Area, and Mrs. Brown;
Francis G. Jenkins, Director of Purchasing, and Mrs. Jenkins; and David C.
Cates, Assistant Industrial Relations
Manager, Eastern Area, and Mrs.
Cates.
Also attending as guests were Mrs.
Robert C. Sprague, Mrs. John
Winant and Mrs. Courtney Flanders.
HENRY G. GOETSCH
Editor-in-Chief
MARION MANION
Associate
Circulation Manager:
MARION
Editor
CARON
Social Chairman: A N N H E A T I
Photographer: A L B E R T HoRSFAL
Sports Reporter: Louis Z I T E R
Assistant Editors
JOHN DAVIS and GERALDINE MACCHIA
MARSHALL STREET REPORTERS
Dolores Anello, Clara Belleau, Madeline Boyer, Carim-la Brazrau, Peggy
Brule, Marguerite Daub, Paulette Desrochers, Julia Desrosiers, Edith Fields,
Ella Genesi, David Gilmore, Herbert Hafner, Janice Harriman, Ruth Haskins,
Betty Jangrow, Emma Jobin, Judy Kelyer, Lucy Kenney, Amelia Koza,
Grace McConnell, Dorothy Mellilo, Gladys Moderski, Alice Monette,
Carolyn Mullen, Barbara Neville, Barbara Pierce, Florence Richards,
Alda Roy, Mae Stoeber, Cecile Trudcau, John Walsh and Emily Wlodyka.
BEAVER and UNION STREET REPORTERS
Marion Andrews, Bonnie Beverly, Helen Burdick, Dot DeGraff, Cliff
Domenichini, Walt Gould, Evelyn Luczynski, Jean MacDonald, jerry McClelland, Janet Mahar, Jessie Meczywor, Lucille Mineau, Justine Miner,
Shirley Noring, Joseph Pilling, Assunta Pollone, Doris Richards, Pearl Sharpies,
Helen Sikora, Nabeho Skorupski, Veronica Sobon, Rita Sullivan, and Veronic.a Utman.
BROWN STREET REPORTERS
Martha Clark, Florence Clough, Dolores Davis, Irene Drobiak, Alice Dupuis,
Ann Heath, Joan Hyndman, Evelyn Jones, Ace Samia, Frank Santelli, Adeline
Segala, and Erminia Sweeney.
Cartoonist: Harry Saunders
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Sprague Employe A Reporter"
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Published by SPRAGUE ELECTRIC COMPANY, North Adams. Mass.
Our Crazy, Mixed-up Tax System
Let's face it. There is no easy, painless way to raise $100 billion in Federal
taxes. About the best we can hope for is to collect this monstrous sum with a
minimum of damage.
That's the catch. Our present Federal tax system is not only straining at
the seams to raise the billions Washington thinks the government needs to
spend, but the way taxes are raised does a lot of damage as well.
TRAIL OF TAX DAMAGE
There are many kinds of damage: tax handicaps to economic growth which
is needed to make the U. S. stronger; persistent unemployment due at least in
part to tax laws that hamper investment in new jobs; a tremendous waste of
time and effort by business and individuals is just trying to understand the
confusing details of the tax law; real and imagined unfairness in the tax law
which prompts some taxpayers to cheat on their returns and thus undermines
the moral strength of the nation.
Here are a few samples of the complexities and contradictions in "our crazy
mixed-up tax system":
While increased consumer buying is counted on to boost production and
provide new jobs, the tax law still contains certain excise (sales) taxes added
during World War II to discourage consumer buying.
MIXED-UP TAXES
It takes an average investment of $18,000 of somebody's savings to create a
production job in a manufacturing industry, but income tax rates rising to 91
cents of an extra dollar of income, siphon off these savings before they can be
put to work.
When you sell your house at a profit and make what is called a "capital
gain" you don't have to pay a tax on the gain if you buy another house with'in
a year, but you do have to pay up to 25 percent on long-term capital gains
made any other way such as through sale of your business or sale of securities.
OUR CRAZY, MIXED-UP TAX SYSTEM
Almost $100 billion of obsolete plants and equipment handicap American
industry in competing with the spanking new factories of Western Europe and
Japan, but present corporate income tax laws make it extremely hard for
American companies to finance new plants and equipment.
TIME OUTDATES TAXES
For these and hundreds of other reasons, virtually everyone is agreed tKat
major reform of our Federal tax structure is a must. Despite this agreement,
Congress has made no significant change in the tax law since 1954 and the
current over-all structure is pretty much the same as it was during World War
II.
President Kennedy's major tax reform program, promised late in 1962 for
action by Congress in 1963, is expected to stir violent controversy as well as
counter proposals from those who have a different approach. Whatever
method of reform is eventually chosen by Congress, many believe that a complete overhaul of our tired tax system should get Number One priority in Congress in 1963.
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September, 1962
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OUAllTER CENTURY CLUB BANQUET
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Lloyd J. King
Julius E. LePage
Ernest H. Mason
Ernest C. McNulty
Departmental News . • .
Test Equipment
by Mary Cantoni
Goodness, this Department has
been pretty busy this past month with
Baby Cupid and Mr. Stork. . .Joanne
Cook became Mrs. Jenks (married
her Marine while he was home on
leave). They honeymooned at Hampton Beach. Joanne came back with
quite a sunburn - or was she blushing? Peggy Slater, Joy Bishop, Mary
Cantoni and Lillian Alexander had a
wedding breskfast with Joanne, complete with wedding cake and soft
boiled eggs (so maybe the eggs were a
little hard). A little unusual, you
say! A wedding breakfast with only
girls? We do things a little differently in the Test Equipment Department.
Then there was my daughter,
Natalie Cantoni who became Mrs.
Ives. Quite a few of the people from
Test Equipment attended the wedding and I think we all had a good
time. (I know I did - I cried) tears
of joy of course. I was flattered to
think that Natalie was the first bride
seen by the son of Don and Eleanor
Begnoche. I thought I noticed tears
in his little eyes, too. Incidentally,
Baby Begnoche is four weeks old.
The stork paid a visit to the Aldrich
home - left a darling baby boy. Congratulations, Mary and John. . .Dick
Hamelin is running around with lots
of papers in his hands these days bowling season has started again.
Here's hoping you boys bring the
trophy back again this year. . . Peggy
Slater - can she bake! Waist lines
have had it unless Peg stops bringing
in those goodies she bakes. Please
don't stop, Peg. . .All good things
must come to an end and so it is with
Bob Carpenter. He is leaving us to
return to school. We will miss you,
Bob. . .Betty Betit - why don't you
listen to Chuck and buy some more
chickens? With your cows, horses,
ducks and roosters - what's a few
little chicks?
John Pennock is building a houseboat. Can you imagine having a
housewarming and inviting all of the
Test Equipment Department? You
say the water is up to your ankles?
All the heavyweights have to get off.. .
Whoops!!! Hello there, Davy Jones.
When any of you are in the vicinity
of our Test Equipment Department
drop in and visit Casa Maria and
Peggy's Castle.
Charles A. Pedrin
Shipping
by Cecile Trudeau
Welcome back to the Shipping
Office Peggy Darling. Peggy has
been on leave taking care of her little
son. . .We all miss Kathleen Muldowney who has been laid off and is
now working in Blueprint. . .Bill
Walden is leaving us to enter State
College, and Judith Lebeau is going
back to Our Lady of the Elms in
Chicopee. We wish them both lots
of luck. . .Alfred Bourdon has returned from two week's training with
the National Guard. . .The Shipping
Department has formed a bowling
team. On the team are Dick Gotzens
and Stanley Pasierbiak. We wish
them the best of luck in the Sprague
League.
George Deming recently attended
the Orange, Massachusetts Women's
Champion Parachute Meet where
participants from all over the world
tested their skill.. .Vacations: Gus
Jammallo went to Lake George while
Stanley Pasierbiak took short trips. . .
Mildred Waterman visited relatives
John J. Walsh
in Syracuse, New York; Gerald
Cronin spent a week in New York
City and Ernest Gregory chose Lake
George for his vacation. . . Emma
Jobin vacationed at Lake Lauderdale
. . Louis Testa, Betty O'Dell, Ann
Tremblay and John Burdick also enjoyed vacations recently. . June Rock
and Cecile Trudeau spent Labor Day
week-end in New York City. . We
are glad to hear that Emma Jobin's
mother is convalescing at home after
being hospitalized for surgery.
Tantalum
by Amelia Koza and Gladys Moderski
Vacations are almost over for most
of us. Due to bad weather the girls
didn't do too much traveling. The
only one brave enough to take a long
trip was Celeste Niece who motored
to Miami, Florida. We understand
she enjoyed herself very much and
also did a little property prospecting
which turned out OK . . . Rita Girardi
spent her vacation at home and so did
Kay Marra. . . Don Berger spent his
vacation at Old Orchard Beach. . .
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Alice Pisano also traveled to Old
Orchard with her son and his family.
The accommodations were wonderful
Alice said. They had automatic
washers, hot showers, and even television. That's roughing it the modern
way. Alice found out that the shower
was way too hot! !
Amelia Biondello travelled to
Canada visiting the different shrines
and then took the route back through
Turner's Falls. . Dominic Papas is
our proud new daddy. His wife
presented him with a 6V2 lb. baby
boy recently. . . .Gladys Moderski
spent her last week of vacation being
a very good host to her cousin from
Cleveland and his children. The
first thing the children asked when
they arrived in Adams was, "Where
are the Indians?" - so Gladys took
them up the Mohawk Trail and
bought them each Indian outfits.
They were quite excited about the
whole thing and felt like 'Big Chiefs'.
There is no question but what
Frances Laghi has the most productive garden. Her tomatoes weigh at
least 2 lbs. each and her zucchini
squash are as big as watermelons.
Gardening is a hobby with her but I
bet she has had more than one
backache from weeding. . .We are
glad to have Rita Belouin back with
us. We surely missed you!. . . Alice
Pisano, our 'much-a-do' grandmother
is sporting a new hairdo, and we must
say it is very becoming Alice - chic
is the word.
Check Inspection
by Betty
Jangrow
Stella Zieminski is recuperating
from showers and a wedding. The
beautiful wedding took place on
August 18th in St. Thomas Church.
The beautiful bride was the former
Nancy Annett and the groom was
Stella's son, Robert. Congratulations to the newlyweds. Their reception was held at the 1896 House in
Williamstown. Stella has promised
wedding pictures for the next issue
of the LOG. . .Congratulations to
Mr. and Mrs. William Lyman on the
birth of a daughter, Deborah.
Andy and Jeannette Konopka spent
another week at Lake Champlain. . .
We sincerely hope that Mary Odell's
son is feeling better. . .Stella Zieminski's daughter became a postulate on
August 2nd at Our Lady of Angels
Convent. . . Mr. and Mrs. Richard
Hynes and their three children visited
Lil and Pete Grande recently. Lil
and Pete spent the holiday week-end
at Hardwick, Vermont. Of course
the dog trials were o n . . . Mr. and Mrs.
Herbert Gross spent a week in Maine
. . Jim Lewis has returned from his
vacation. While in New York he
visited the S. S. France which was in
port at the time. He also spent some
time in Rhode Island.
Milton Lavigne is taking his vacation the first week in October. . .Rita
Fountain spent a quiet vacation at
home. She has been doing a lot of
knitting lately. Knitted suits are
very much in style this year. . .By
now the Attalla's new home is almost
complete and they will be moving
Anson Mason of Test Equipment is the proud father of these two little
girls. On the left is 21 month old Jane Irene and on the right little Judy
Blanche who was just 4 months old when she posed for her picture.
in soon. . .Norman Robare, his wife
Martha, and son Peter spent a wonderful vacation at Nantasket Beach.
They enjoyed the ocean very much.
The water was cold but nice. Peter
enjoyed the huge Paragon Park at
the beach and rode on almost all the
rides. After a visit to see friends at
Taunton and Dighton. They returned home tired but happy. Peter
came home loaded with seashells,
starfish and crabs. I guess his
father will have to take up a new
hobby - how to preserve ocean life!
Subminiature Drys
by Madeline Boyer
In winding up the vacation news
for this year we find that Anita
Esposito had a wonderful trip to
California, Ohio and Georgia where
she visited relatives. She informs us
that jet planes are wonderful. . .
Eleanor Hall and Gerry Giusti spent
their vacations at home while Jackie
Peck went to Cape Cod. . Joan
Zwiercan is back at work after spending a busy time preparing for her
daughter's wedding. . . Zig Nash came
back looking swell after his stay at
Hampton Beach.... Your ' reporter
visited her family and friends in
Virginia and Maryland. . .We'd like
to wish Ann Joppich all the best in
her new job at the hospital. We
were all sorry to see her go.
Jackie Peck has returned after her
leave and we're glad that her son has
fully recovered from his illness. . .
Luisa Mirante and Peggy Zepka are
back from sick leaves and looking
well. . . Phyllis Schmidt was all excited about her trip to Texas. She
left on September 21 for Houston.
The Rolling Department just won't
seem the same without her. Maybe
Ethel Delisle will take over for her
and keep things lively. By the way,
Ethel, I wish you'd show us how you
flirt with your eyes, but then again
maybe you don't want to let your
secret out. . . The bowling season is on
again and we wish good luck to all!
Miscellaneous Dry Rolling
by Dorothy
Mellilo
Yours Truly is back in the swing
after a trip to the hospital. . .Anyone
interested in African violets see Jennie
Petrovice. I hear they have taken
over her home. Gosh, Jennie, where
are you and Johnny going to live if
you keep growing them. . .Anna and
Stanley Oslizlo had some pretty good
luck at the races. Pick me a daily
double some time, Ann. . .Well, vacation time is nearly over and the bowling season is starting again. . . Not
much news this time. Maybe next
time there'll be more... I'll close
with this thought - Consideration and
kindness are always in style.
Ceramics
by Marguerite
Craig, 3, and Wayne, 1, are the
sons of Gene Kuzia of Engineering.
They are nephews of Kathy Kaczka
of Filters.
Daub
Most of our Department have had
their vacations - or at least part of
them anyway. . .We have Pat Dowling back and looking rested and Julia
Martin has returned from Lake
George. . .Wanda Scarpitto's vacation was saddened by the death of
her sister-in-law. . .We hear Sunny
Cozzaglio almost froze to death at
the beach on her vacation. . .Margie
Hauptfleisch, Beatrice Ponti, Carmen
Biros, Art Morris, and our General
Foreman, Bob Bouchard are saving
theirs.
Theresa and Jim Gonyea traveled
to the state of Florida to visit their new
grandson. . .Dot Sprague, Mae Riordan, Lena Grillone, Anne Little,
Whity Johnson and Al Martel also
enjoyed recent vacations. . .Grace
Miller is using her time to settle her
new home. She and Yours Truly
have moved and we like our new
homes very much. . . Lena Grillone
has also moved within the last few
weeks. . . Most of us have had a busy
summer. . .We are glad to have
Sophie Duda and James Gonyea
back with us. Sophie had to make a
trip to the hospital and Jim was ill
for several weeks at home.
Welcome to the new help we have
with us and good luck to those who
have changed jobs or gone back to
their old ones. . .Summer is almost
over along with the baseball season. . .
Football, colored leaves and pumpkins
are here. . . Before we know it we will
be planning our Christmas party. . .
How time flies!
Most folks go to the super market
to get things - not our Anne Little.
She goes to lose them. How about it,
Anne? What did you lose?. . . Harold
Burdick has quite a grandson. Lenny
Cote planted a garden of pumpkins,
and when we had a real hard rain
one day he pulled the plants up and
took them in the house so they wouldn't get wet.
September, 1962
All set for the next Go-Kart race,
little Kimberly Ann LeMay looks
like a champion driver. Her mother
is Marcia of Tantalum.
traveled. He went to Providence,
Lake Champlain and Maine. . Rita
and Jimmy Cooper were entertained
at a lawn party at their home on
August 29th in observance of their
30th wedding anniversary. The party
was arranged by their daughter,
Carol, and son-in-law, Harvey
Richard. It was largely attended by
friends and relatives from North
Adams and out-of-town. They received many beautiful gifts. Their
son, Robert, was greatly missed. 1 Itwas unable to be home because he is
at Navy School in Tennessee. He did
call his parents to offer his best
wishes.
Labor Day has come and gone
which means that summer is almost
over. Since it is our last long weekend many took trips. The ones I
heard about included Toni Connell
who went to Craigville on Cape Cod;
Ronald LeBeau who went to Boston;
Carol'Bourell who went to Ilaverhill
and on to the beach at Canobie Lake
and Salisbury; Rita Cooper went to
Hampton Beach; and Marguerite
LaCasse went to the Fair in Rutland.
Yours Truly went to Newport and
Providence, Rhode Island. . I'm sure
others went on trips, went fishing, and
enjoyed outings and picnics, and
generally made good use of the threeday holiday.
Josephine Convery, Supervisor in
the Sample Department, had an unusual thing happen on her return
from vacation. With everything running very smoothly they reached the
Mohawk Trail and a large black bear
jumped over the fence and onto the
back of their car. He rolled over,
got up, and run into the woods. The
car was damaged.
rest. We had such a good time that
some of us returned two weeks later
to do it all over again. Then the
memory of that was so good that Ruth
Haskins, John Marra, John Davis and
his wife Marty and daughter Carla,
Alice and Tom Monette and Mabel
• O'Grady all went to Dotty and Telly
Paquin's house where they have a
beautiful grove and had a clambake
on September 2. It was wonderful.
When the afternoon proved too cool,
Dottie took the girls in and showed
slides. We practically saw their son,
Adrien, grow up! Then it was supper
outside and in the house again for
home movies. Now we are looking
forward to more picnics next year.
Al Marsh and his family attended
the wedding of their niece in Elizabeth, New Jersey while on vacation.
They spent the week visiting in New
Jersey with a side trip to Philadelphia
to visit more relatives. . . Betty Brooks Sprague International Ltd.
by Barbara Neville
and her husband spent Labor Day
Hi, everyone! Well, are all the
week-end in New York City. She
picnic
baskets,
swimming suits, and
rode every ride on Coney Island and
even danced at the Peppermint boats put away for another season?
Lounge. . .Gert Pedercini's week-end It sure went by fast, didn't it! Let's
took her to Hampton Beach with her just hope it isn't going to be a
daughter and son-in-law, Janet and long winter. . Let's see what our
Dave Morton and little Dave Jr. group has been doing amongst all
She says they were scouting around this hurry and scurry.. Ginger
SchmehPs quick pace ended her
for a vacation spot for next year.
Bertha Roy entertained most of her week-end trip to New Jersey with a
speeding
ticket. Now if we see
children at a birthday party for her
husband George over the Labor Day Ginger crawling along the highways,
week-end. . . Henrietta Senecal is back we'll know why. . .Dot Belanger, her
from her vacation which was spent in husband, and friends recently enjoyed
California. The many beautiful spots the Ice Capades at the R. P. I. Field
she visited are too numerous to men- House in Troy. . .Yours Truly also
tion, but the highlight of her trip was saw the show and would like to add
Filters
the Seattle World's Fair. She brought that it was just great.
by Ruth Haskins and Alice Monette
Sandy Kleiner had a week's vacaback folders which are perfectly
Al Marsh is this department's beautiful. We are all trying to figure tion which she enjoyed right at home.
newest member of the 'Grandparents out an easy way to get there. Does If anyone sees Sandy thumbing her
Club'. Al has a fine grandson, anyone have any ideas?
way to Texas, please give her a lift. . .
Tommy, Jr., born on August 17th at
Myrna Harvey, her husband, and
the North Adams Hospital. One FP Assembly
little girl had a grand time at their
hour later at the North Adams
by Grace McConnell
family's annual reunion held at
Hospital Ruth Haskins became a
Well, I'll be hunting for different Summerston, Vermont. The family
grandmother for the third time when news if I can find it because vaca- seems to be getting bigger every year,
her daughter had a baby girl who tions will soon be over and I'm sure huh, Myrna! It seems after each rewas named Pamelajoan.. . . RayBeld- my column will be shorter. . .Violet union Myrna becomes a little more
ing enjoyed his vacation traveling be- Shea and Julia Abraham took day exhausted than the time before.
tween Plum Island, Massachusetts trips, shopping and just enjoying the
"Niagara Falls here I come" was
and Big Square Lake, New Hamp- freedom of not going to work. . . Bob Ballinger's motto for the Labor
shire. . .Red Cirone spent the first Maria Moruzzi visited her son and Day weekend. He found the Falls
week of her vacation at Atlantic City. family in Somner, New York. While just beautiful. He even went over
The second week was spent at the there she toured the IBM plant where
races in Saratoga. At the track she her son is working on research and it
ran into Ruth Haskins who was also sure sounded very interesting. . .
on vacation. The two compared Gerry Cole went to New York City
notes on their luck - neither had any! for a few days and attended a musical
Rita Aragose had a wonderful time comedy, Radio City, and other sightat Ocean Beach, New London, Con- seeing tours. . . Mary Harvey went to
necticut. . .Madeline Boner visited Saratoga to the races. Sorry, Mary,
Virginia Beach, Virginia and then I forgot to ask you how you made out!
traveled way down the coast to
Anne Gentile went to the Catskills
Miami Beach, Florida. She says she and Springfield. . . Frank Segala enhad her fill of Virginia ham. .. joyed a trip to Wellesly, Rhode Island
On August 12th the department had a . . . Irene Pratt and Lillian Boyer enfamily picnic at the State Auto Park joyed a trip to Lake Champlain. . .
on the Mohawk Trail. Although Roy Cook spent a few days in his
everyone knew where the grounds trailer at Emerald Lake, Vermont and
are, practically everyone went right the rest of his time painting his
by and had to turn around and come house. . Cheryl Perry enjoyed a
back. Lucille Mineau says she was fishing trip to Whitefish Lake in
almost in Greenfield before she realiz- Canada. I doubt if she caught any
This little doll is Lori Ann
ed she was lost. Some were at the fish. She didn't mention bringing a Vadnais, daughter of Sis Vadnais
park early and cooked breakfast over fish pole -just books and her portable of QAR. She's a happy little
the campfires while waiting for the T V . . . Stafford Lewis said he just cherub!
September, 1962
SPRA6UE ELECTRIC LOG
from his vacation which was spent
resting at home.
The welcome mat is out again for
Alan Horbal and Dick Millette. We
hope you people enjoy working with
u s . . . Farewell and good luck to Ed
Bonneville who has left us to work in
the ICFS Department. . . Belated
birthday greetings to Ellen Horsfall
who celebrated her birthday on September 5th. Ellen was presented with
a birthday cake from the girls. . . Belated anniversary greetings go to
Mr. and Mrs. William Cimonetti who
celebrated their 31st anniversary on
September 7th . . . Anniversary greetings also to Mr. and Mrs. Paul
Brazeau on their 2nd anniversary on
September 10th. . .Congratulations to
Mary and John Aldrich on the birth
of their son. The young fellow
arrived on September 4th. Best of
luck, Mary.
UNION STREET
SPD Offices
by Nicky Utman
With the obvious presence of
autumn (coupled with the absence
of this column for a few issues)
perhaps we should reminisce on the
happenings of the short summer
season which just whisked b y . . .
Among those who squeezed vacations
in before the leaves started to fall
were: Lottie Meyer who spent a few
days in New York City; George LeTwo year old Steve Williams is
Sage who claims he visited the
the grandson of Arvilla Williams of
Sierra Nevada Mountains (is this
the Western Electric Cover Line.
perhaps a new name for the knoll on
his lawn???); and Ruth and Ray
them, but not in a barrel. He took a
Wellspeak who vacationed at home
safer way - a helicopter. . Jo Ferris
during baseball season... If one had
hasn't had much time for traveling.
a microscope to examine the cars
The past season filled her schedule
crowding towards Cape Cod, one
with showers, weddings and more Sprodco Inventory Control
might have found Ida Alderman or
by Peggy Brule
weddings. . . Bertha Richards recentNicky Utman - or maybe even Norm
ly enjoyed her two week's vacation
Labor Day - like the summer - Remillard. People aren't really much
at home. She and her husband did whizzed right by. 'Time waits for
different from ants when heading for
venture off to Plattsburg, New York no one' - how true!. . . We are all
the sand!
to visit their son and daughter-in-law looking forward to the Fall Foliage
Noting the migration of the birds
. . .Janice Brule also had a restful Parade, World Series, football and
brings to mind those who have
week's vacation at home.
bowling. . .Good luck to Bill Cone, "flown south" from SPD. Anne
Nothing held Sandy Segala and her Joe Davis, and Dick Lull who will be Hamilton loved the "mountain greenfamily down during their vacation. trying to get the high average away ery" so much, she is now surrounded
Every day they had something dif- from Al Bourassa. Al had the high by green all year 'round at the North
ferent to do including shopping, average in last year's bowling league. Adams Hoosac Savings Bank. . .
picnics, a trip to the North Pole, etc. Keep your eye on these four this Armand Trottier and Helen Kawa
. . . May we extend our congratula- season. It should be interesting. . . have left the Production Control Detions to Arline Trumble who became Nan Rousseau and Peggy Brule both partment - Helen is now working at
Mrs. Edward Lindner on August 18th. had anniversaries on September 3rd. Sprague International on Marshall
A little party was held for her during It was Nan's second and Peggy's Street. . .Diane Blair is now at the
our coffee break. She was presented seventeenth.
Marshall Street Sales Office and
gifts and a wedding cake from the
Roland Remillard is working at
Bill
Cone
is
in
the
swing
of
things
gang.
after his vacation and two weeks at Brown Street. They used to be with
We would like to welcome Helen
Camp Drum. Besides bowling, Bill our PE group. Our best wishes go
Kawa who has recently joined u s . . .
is in his 3rd year of the Sprague- to you all in your new ventures.
Sydney Stackpole really has a crush
In case no one has noticed by now,
Franklin program at State College. . .
on Volkswagens. Right after her
Bob Burbank is counting the days the two new "fall flowers" with us
most unfortunate mishap she dashed
until he will be saying "I do". How are Carol (Chrysanthemum) Smith,
right out to purchase another. This
many more is it?. . .It's good to have planted outside the office of Bob
time it was a convertible... .Well
Marcia Lewis back after filling in on Smith (and he's not really her uncle)
folks, that's all the news. Enjoy all
vacations downstairs most of the sum- and Jane (Jacinth) Kirby is Mike
of nature's beautiful fall foliage.
mer... Millie Butler is downstairs again Geroulo's secretary. . .Back in PE
after having been with us since last now from the wars, or at least from a
November. We miss her - especially six month tour of duty at Fort Dix,
Misc. Dry Test & Ship
at break time when she read us our is Wayne Powell. . . Another note of
by Emily Wlodyka and Ella Genesi
daily horoscope. Keep in touch, news from the PE Department Our heartiest congratulations are Millie!
John Anderson has recently returned
extended to Mr. and Mrs. Harry
from Nova Scotia with Mrs. Anderson,
Nan
Rousseau
did
fall
cleaning
on
Beverly on the birth of a bouncing
the former June Whitney. Our
son, Harry Beverly, Jr. (Why, of her second week of vacation. We congratulations to the autumn bride
wish
Dick
Rousseau,
Nan's
husband,
course!) Mrs. Mary Beverly worked
and groom who were married on
for Sprague Products. Now we'll see a lot of luck in his new position at September 15th.
General
Electric
in
Pittsfieid.
.
.
Marg
Harry strutting around as proud as a
peacock (and we don't blame him). . . Lasher had her daughter, Nancy, and
Mr. and Mrs. Mario Magnani had a granddaughter, Julie Ann, for two
wonderful crop from their vegetable weeks while her daughter's husband
garden this year in spite of the dry was at Camp Drum. Marg sure
weather and cool nights. They sold misses them. . .The group presented
a lot of their vegetables to the cafe- Peggy Raby with a gift when she left
teria. From all reports their corn to enter the nursing course at the
Franklin County Hospital in Greenwas especially delicious (Mmmm!)
By the time this issue of the LOG field. We know Peggy will be a High Quality Coolers
by Evelyn Jones
comes out, bowling will be in full success as she will be following in her
Labor Day week-end gave a few
swing. A very successful season is mother's footsteps. Her dad is John
anticipated. Some of us will be Raby of Retail Sales. . .Yours Truly of the gang a chance for a last minute
quite new at it but who knows, we recently visited the Martyr's Shrine at vacation. Ann Fortin enjoyed Cape
might get to be professionals before Auresville, New York and Bromley Cod and Nancy Briggs went camping
the season is over. Ha! H a ! . . . ski area in Peru, Vermont. While at in Maine. . . Lil Senecal got a head
We're looking forward to our annual Bromley we rode the chair lift. . .Be- start and took her vacation the week
LOG banquet which is always such a lated birthday wishes to Ada Talarico, before. . . Bea Marsh spent her vacawonderful affair. . . We leave you now July Alibazek and Nancy Fredericks. tion in New Jersey where she visited
with this thought in mind - "A man
can injure his pride by tripping over
his own bluff".
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her brother and his family. We
think she was getting rested up to
meet her new grandson. . .Ann Fortin
is enjoying her grandchildren these
days. They are visiting her for a few
months.
Welcome back to Lola Dupre and
best of luck to all of those who are
staying with their new jobs. . .Agnes
Miller says her house is pretty big
now that her daughter and grandson
have moved to Rhode Island. . Jo
Petravich is spending her vacation at
home cleaning. Again, Jo ! . . . Rocky
Trimarchi took his first camping
trip with his family. They went to
the Cape and came back full of plans
for their next trip. That's the life.
KVA
by Frank Santelli
Dick Morin is the new Bing Crosby
of the KVA. Keep up the good work,
Dick... Frank Santelli and family
spent a week at Wires Beach in New
Hampshire. The fishing was fair.
Tom Santelli caught a 27" pike and
some bass. . . Bill Pasotti went trout
fishing last week and got some nice
ones, but where he got them is a
secret. . .John Shakar said he and the
family had a nice time on their vacation. John got a good tan from lying
in the sun on the beaches.
Networks
by Dolores Davis
Mary Dingas and William Manson
were married on August 18th at St.
Anthony's church. This was the
first wedding we have had in this
department in a long time. The
new bride invited the girls in the department for a spaghetti dinner. We
all had a nice time and Mary really
can cook!. . . Cas and Rose Walczak
became grandparents again twice
this month. A son was born to Mr.
and Mrs. James Towne on August
23rd and a daughter was born to
Mr. and Mrs. George Bissaillion on
August 15th.
Vacations are rounding out in the
department. . . .Bernard Stackpoole
spent his time fishing at Vergennes,
Vermont; Tom Doyle went to Hyannis on Cape Cod; Millie Cleary went
to Lauderdale, New York; Roz
Vincelette went to Hampton Beach;
Ethel McLagan spent her time at
home; and George Shakar went to
Narragansett. George had a wonderful time and says there were lots of
cod fish. . . Bart Mayo is at home after
a stay in the North Adams Hospital.
Hurry back, Bart. We all miss you.
Mica & Fabmika
by Irene Drobiak
The department extends their deepest sympathy to Robert Reynes on
the death of his grandmother. . .We
were sorry to have Charles "Chuck"
Lavigne leave us for a position in
Chicago. Best of luck to you. . .
Edward Younglove has become the
new director of the Sprague-Franklin
program. Congratulations!. . .Helen
Estes is happy now that her daughter
and family have returned from
Germany. . . We were very sorry to
Office Services
by Carmela Brazeau
A good time was had by all over
the Labor Day week-end. Some
enjoyed it by resting at home while
others took trips. Kathy Petro, Bob
Filiault and Dick Millette went to
Lake George; Al Horsfall went to
Connecticut; Leonor Cimonetti went
to Hampton; and Yours Truly went
to New York City. . . Charlie Ahola is
back with us after two weeks of National Guard training. . .Harold Twitchell is back from two week's vacation spent in Maine and resting at
home. . .Chester Gallup is also back
*
\
These four lovely children are the grandchildren of Annie Maroni of Union Street. Left to right they
are: Nancy, Cary, Diane and William. Their father works for the North Adams Fire Department.
This little curly haired fellow is
James Michael Darling, son of
Adrian of Autonetics, Beaver Street
and Peggy of Shipping.
have Eva Bergeron leave us. . .Fran
Czaja is back with us after being out
sick.
Laura Solari became an aunt while
she was on vacation. She is also the
baby's godmother. . .Belated birthday greetings go to Teresa Estes who
celebrated her birthday on September
20th. . . We welcome Nancy Tatro,
Gloria Hebert, Stella Szetela, Blanche
Landry, Nellie Barbeau, Mary Roy
and Lucille Rothgeb. . . Wedding bells
rang for Nancy Tatro when she
became the bride of William Peck
on October 20th at the First Baptist
Church. Congratulations!
Robert Reynes has left us to return
to college. Best of luck to you. . .
Those who will be on vacation include
Cass Walczak, Nancy Hurley and
Dave Chiettini. . Who is the person
who wouldn't buy any gum for another person?. . . Who is the person
who grows unusual tomatoes?...
Who is the person who gained a new
uncle on her first day at work?
Industrial Oils Office
by Florence Clough
More on vacations - Marie Dargie
spent a few days touring New Hampshire on her first week's vacation - the
second week she went camping at
Lake George. . . Margaret Petravice
took it easy at a beach in Rhode
Island and spent some time around
home. . .Judy Cameron visited the
Catskill Game Farm with her nieces
and did a great deal of swimming. . .
Paul Raedel took a trip to Illinois. . .
Deane Brown spent his time at his
camp in Rowe and took in a few
baseball games in Boston. . . Bonnie
Bryce spent a week at Lake Winnepesaukee in New Hampshire . . .Lucille
Heinrich and her husband took a trip
to Jacksonville, Florida to reclaim
their son, Glenn, who had been visiting relatives. . . Yours Truly spent a
week golfing.
Say! What a sparkler Bonnie
Bryce has on the third finger of the
left hand. We would like to congratulate Bob and wish Bonnie the
best of everything. . .We would like
to welcome Verna Cribari to the
QAR Department. Verna is replacing Phyllis Faustini who is now
one of our relief telephone operators.
Hope you can stand us, Verna. . .
Everyone has, by now, seen the picture of our own Bonnie Bryce in the
local newspaper. Bonnie was among
the five area girls selected to compete
for the title of the Fall Foliage Queen.
We are all pulling for you Bonnie and
wish you the best of luck.
Edna Banas is already getting
nervous because her big day is
approaching fast. By the time this
issue is printed she will have walked
down that long aisle - on September
29th to be exact. . .Verna Cribari
attended a wedding in Philadelphia
recently. It was a pretty long trip,
Verna, but well worth it, we imagine
. . . Millie Moreau is spending her
two weeks relaxing around home.
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SPRAGUE ELECTRIC LOG
September, 1962
Well, vacations will soon be coming
to an end. Those who have not taken
theirs can be counted on your fingers.
. . . Recent vacationers were Casmer
Ziemlak, our Foreman, Charles Morse
and Theresa Kiel. . .Doris Luchini
motored to Pennsylvania and Clara
Marceau went to Connecticut. . We
all welcome Isabelle Lipinski, Margaret McClelland and Frank Gyurasz
to our department. We hope you
will enjoy working with u s . . . Laurette
Krok and Gertrude Cummings were
with us but their stay was short.
They decided to return to their own
departments.
Congratulations to Alice Nichols
who has become a proud grandma
again. . . Helen Wright has left us to
begin her freshman year at State
College. We all enjoyed working
with her this summer and wish her the
best of luck. We know she will be
an honor student. . .Hazel Camadine
recently purchased a new boat. Hope
you and your family enjoy many
leisure hours with it. . .Lillian Rivard
is sporting a new 'Imperial'. I'll
say it is the nicest car in the parking
lot, Lil. . .We would also like to say
'hello' to Aurore Lesage and Harriet
Conway who retired last year. We
often think of you both and hope you
are enjoying your retirement.
vacation, I understand, is that she trip to Ohio, Pennsylvania and West
gained back the seven pounds she lost Virginia. The bride was given a
the two weeks before.
shower recently by her co-workers.
Olympia Dominick also spent one It was held at the laconic Restaurant
week at home resting . .Anyone and she received many beautiful gilts
needing paperhanging done contact for her home.
Florence Gosselin. I understand she
We still have quite a few vacations
is quite a paper hanger. . . I wonder if to report so here goes Pearl Walker
Doris Monette has finally conquered enjoyed a visit from her daughter and
the art of getting into those small grandchildren from West Upton,
foreign cars? The girls say they should Massachusetts. .. Ida DeGrenier enhave had a movie camera. . . Loretta joyed the beach and salt water at
Menard's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rye Beach, New Hampshire . Ruth
Joseph Grenier, celebrated their 49th Harris acquired a beautiful tan at
wedding anniversary on August 25th. Lake Champlain. . .Jeanette Beebe
Rose worked in High Reliability got away from it all by taking her
before her retirement. . . Congratula- family to Savoy. I understand they
tions to Josephine Lamarre on her have a camp there where you can
26th wedding anniversary. It's a really commune with nature without
Joseph, Alice, Dawn and Carol little late, Joe, but we wish you many interference from this busy world . .
are the children of Joe Pisano of more. . . Evelyn Truehart had her Pauline McCuen traveled all the way
Beaver Street. They are the grand- vacation recently. She spent it down to California and as yet no one seems
children of Dominick and Alice in Pittsfield visiting those grand- to know when she'll be back. Pauline,
Pisano.
children of hers. They sure are are you sure you want to leave sunny
California at all?... Mary Bishop
was a check for $125.00 only to find adorable.
Elsie Andrews also had her vaca- spent her vacation giving her grandout it was made out for $1.25. Somebody goofed !. . . Here is a cute little tion. I understand she took a trip children a treat. She took them
story you might enjoy - Pat Welch's up through Canada. . .We would like swimming and shopping as often as
son, Kevin, was in the cellar with his to welcome Mary Wilson back with the weather would permit. We
daddy and he spotted his old play pen. us after her leave. . .We're also glad don't blame you, Mary. You have
He said, "Hey dad, there is my old to have Marcy back with us after her some wonderful grandchildren. Mary
play pen. Mom and I are keeping accident, and we're glad that it saved the Labor Day week-end for
it for a baby brother some day. By wasn't serious. . .Good luck to all the herself though and went to Cape Cod.
The beautiful suntan she has tells us
the way, dad, how do you get them? youngsters who are starting back
Do you have to send in coupons?.. to school - especially the little tots she enjoyed the beach.
Florence Giusti visited up in New
I bet that is one that Procter and who are just beginning. .. Peggy
Gamble never thought of-and with Doyle is getting excited over the new Hampshire for a couple of days and
progress the way it is — who knows! home she is building. . We are glad then rested at home . Grace PerFall foliage will soon be here. to hear that Mabel Bishop is coming reault went to the Northampton Fair
Enjoy it - and keep smiling! It takes along so well after her recent opera- then spent the rest of the week at
tion. We hope you will be back home. . . Dorothy Gotzens tells us she
courage, but it's good for you.
soon, Mabel.
caught up on her housework and just
Eva Jowett had a lost week-end 'plain hung around the house'...
Miscellaneous Papers
recently with two big suppers for her When I asked Bernie O'Neil about his
by Doris Richards
First of all it's good-bye to Irene two girls, Gloria and Marlene, who vacation he said, "What's that?"
LaDue and Helen Siciliano and hello won five cups at bowling. Eva also He painted his house and also had a
to Rosamond Patrie, Linda Cozzaglio, attended her sister's 50th wedding part-time job in a cafeteria. How's
Edith Frederick and Irene Kondej. anniversary party which was held at that for ambition?
Yours Truly accompanied by her
We hope you girls enjoy working with Pete's Hidaway. Eva is also very
us ...Edna Cwiertniewicz is back proud of her daughter, Sheila, who daughter, Carol, spent a week at
from her trip to Chicago and Cleve- graduated from the Gale Institute in Jones Beach, New York and recently
land . . . Doris Richard spent her vaca- Minneapolis.... The girls kidded visited with her son, Peter, on the
tion going to Albany to see her brother Margaret Bradley about her hairdo, USS Enterprise when it was docked in
at the Vet's hospital. She also spent but she looked very nice the way Boston harbor...Now last, but not
least we bid goodbye to one of our
one week-end at Old Orchard'Beach, Marilyn Daub fixed it for her.
Evelyn Robinson won a trophy in co-workers, namely Barbara Leavens,
Maine and attended the wedding of
Rev. Darrell Walton in Middlebury, the summer league at Mt. Greylock who has left us to take a position at
Connecticut. Rev. Walton is pastor Bowl. . . Marion Andrews went to the North Adams National Bank.
of the Methodist Church in Adams. Buffalo and Niagara Falls over Labor Good luck, Barb, and let us know
Day week-end. . . Edith Ames spent when they give out samples.
some time at Lake George on her
Thoughts Of You!
vacation. . .Teddy Fitzgerald just told Purchasing
by Doris M. Richards
by Betty Bogus
A year has come and gone, since you me he had his two week's vacation and
I didn't even miss him! I'm sorry
Our two summer girls are returning
said a fond adieu
Teddy, but you do look all rested up. to school this fall - Barb Montagna to
And daily have my thoughts and
.
. . I'd like to close with this saying: Bay Path and Karen Killen to Wake
prayers been, my dear, with you;
Of how we'd talk together, and of all "The picture of health requires a Forest College in Wake Forest, North
happy frame of mind!"
Carolina. Best of luck to both of you.
the things we'd done;
. . Bill Reid and his family spent a
And how we laughed and loved and
vacation at the seashore in Rockport,
lived - and both had so much fun. Film Products
Massachusetts. . .Al Roy and his wife
by Veronica Sob on
Time is such an odd thing - it brings
spent
a few days in New York City.
Some
people
make
the
most
of
their
us both joy and grief
But one thing that we both had was vacations -- and that's just what
Muriel Vincelette did. She married Metal Clad Assembly
the sincere - firm belief by Assunta Pollone
That some day - way up Yonder - Darl G. Ison, formerly of West
Virginia and now employed by the
First we would like to welcome
up there beyond God's Blue
We both would meet together - and local Gas Company. They were three new girls to our department.
married in the First Baptist Church They are Rena Pepin, Lydia Racicot
again - I'd be with you.
I'm waiting now - my Darling - for in North Adams on August 18th. and Sally Maxwell. . . Helen KorzenAfter a wedding breakfast at the home dorfer returned from her vacation
God to give His Call
For when He took you from me - of the bride's mother, Mrs. Edith looking as if she had had plenty of
Fields, the couple left on a wedding r e s t . . . R o s e Maroni is spending a
He took away my all.
And daily do I thank Him for giving
you to me Not for this little time alone - but in
Eternity.
(written in memory of Leon A.
Richards who died September 28,
1961).
Paper Rolling (Nights)
High Reliability
Looking very mischievous, little
Kevin Michael Dudziak, son of
Thad, posed for this happy picture.
Al Horsfall's
grandchildren,
Michael and Paul Horsfall, were
quite excited when Ted Williams
agreed to pose with them.
Metal Clad Finish
by Helen Sikora
by Justine
Miner
Farewell to Don Chouinard and
welcome to John Decensi who has replaced him. . Welcome back also to
Doris Cermenaro, Nadia Matney and
Helen Kopek... Everyone is back
from vacation except Eva Mangano
who is enjoying a fall vacation this
year... Patricia Welch had a fine
time in New York visiting her sister
and places of interest.
Marlene Bush had an embarrassing surprise the other day when she
handed the plumber what she thought
week with her sister in Readsboro. .
Mary Paoletti is presently on her vacation, as is Leona Millard. . . Ray
Montagna lias been busy getting her
daughter ready for her second year at
Bay Path.. Barbara was employed
lor the summer in die ollicc at Marshall S t r e e t . . J a n i n a Dymek's son,
Stevie, is returning to St. Joe's for his
sophomore year, as is Clara Wilk's
daughter, Linda, who is in (lie same
class.
Alyce French's daughter, Dawn,
will be starting school lor the fust
time. We have seen some of Dawn's
pretty new dresses. . .Our own Jim
Nicol has left for his 2nd year at the
LJ. ol M. Jim was presented a farewell cake and a suitable gili from the
department. Come back again, Jim.
We will miss your quiet ways and
smile . . . A l i c e Contois' son-in-law,
C a p t . Carlos de la G a r z a of the I ' . S.
Army, is recovering at his home on
Spring St. after being stricken seriously ill in Germany. Ilis wife and five
children were all packed and ready
to fly out to live with him in Germany
when they were notified of his condition. He is better and is reporting
to Fort Devens.
Donata Jacob is a grandmother at
last. Her daughter and son-in-law,
Mr. and Mrs. John Martin of Pittsfield are the parents of a son named
Peter Joseph. . Lola Briggs is going
to make good use of her new bowling
ball. She has joined one of the
Sprague bowling teams. We will all
be pulling for you, Lola. . We all
feel very sorry for Lydia Racicot.
The State is going to take over her
house because it will be in the way of
the new road. 1 ler husband has
lived in the house for 41 years and it
was the house Lydia came to as a
bride. Her three children are not
too happy about it either as they
would like to stay in Cheshire around
the same location.
Claire Poirot has been out sick and
we have missed ha.ving her answer the
phone and call 'Geooooooorge!'. . .
By the time you are reading this our
Fall Foliage Week festivities will be
taking place. Hope you will all join
in the activities. See you at the Style
Show and the picking of the Queen.
Plating
by Joe Pilling
We wish to thank all those who
helped us in our recent endeavor for
the Jimmy Fund. The drive was a
real success due largely to the efforts
of the chairman, secretary and treasurer, Paul Martell. A check was sent
in amounting to $41.00. Clayton
Tatro was the lucky winner. . . Loren
Estes and Ness Robert spent a week at
Sebago Lake in Maine getting back
to nature. They slept in tents like
the Indians did. . . Clayt Tatro spent
a week at Lake Champlain. He was
very disappointed as the weather was
poor and so was the fishing. Better
luck next year.
Paul Martell went to Camp Drum
with the National Guard... Walt
Cwalinski's son has finished his basic
training at Fort Dix and is home on a
two week furlough . . . Our bowling
by Marion Andrews
Vacation time is coming to an end
for some of the girls in our department. Pearl Chilson and her husband spent their vacation traveling
here and there - where ever the mood
took them. . . Lucky Florence Carsno
is taking two more weeks. . Julia
Alfred spent two days of her vacation
at Lake George and the balance of
the time resting at home. . Marion
Wabnig spent her second week taking
it easy at home and visiting relatives
here and there. The sad part of her
David Vergilio, son of Dave of
Industrial Oils, graduated from
St. Joseph's High in June. He
entered business college this fall.
Thomas O'Neil is the husband of
Patricia of Tantalum and father of
Barbara and Eileen O'Neil of Beaver
Street Plant.
Francis Morandi, son of Frank of
the Can Shop, graduated from
Drury this past June and is now
employed in the Control Lab.
September, 1962
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October Birthdays
1, Annette Blair
4, Mildred Curtiss
5, Al Bourassa
5, Helen Harrington
6, Yvonne Perras
8, Larry Bourdreau, Jr.
10, William Lauth
11, Frances Szafranski
11, Gwen Boyer
12, Mary Gagliano
13, Betty Brooks
13, Nelson Montgomery
14, Richard Peterson
14, Josephine Ferris
14, Laura Roy
i
Little Keith Brooks, grandson
of Henry Brooks of Western Electric and Toni of Prokar, is a brighteyed baby.
team is at it again and captain Elton
Houghtaling will not settle for less
than a first place finish. I hope we
don't disappoint him. . Flash! Frank
Mroz is gaining weight again.
QAR (Beaver)
by Bonnie Beverly
The summer is just about over and
everyone is back from vacation. . . .
I have returned from an enjoyable
week's vacation at Nantucket. . Stan
Bagdon and Jim Robinson are back
from two week's at Camp Drum . I
hope everyone enjoyed the Labor Day
week-end. . Janice Plantier spent hers
at Augusta, Maine. . .Some of the
fellows spent a day at Pic Delislc's
camp. How was the party?
We are sorry that Ed Catotti is ill.
We all hope you feel better, Ed. . .
Ivis Lewis was on vacation for the
first two weeks of September. . .Enjoy
your vacations, folks. It will be another year before you can have one
again.
High Reliability Test &Ship
by Evelyn
Luczynski
Hello again everyone! Hope you
all have enjoyed your summer and
feel rested after vacations. .. Ethel
Brown spent her vacation at Ocean
City, New Jersey and part of it in
Stockbridge visiting relatives. . .Helen
Pietras went to Wildwood, New
Jersey and Sandy Lesure went to a
beach in Connecticut. . .Thelma Bissaillon had the pleasure of a visit from
her daughter and family. They live
in Nebraska. . . Norma Davignon and
family went camping in Maine and
had beautiful weather all week. . .
Harriet Michaels went to Hampton
Beach and to a lake in New Hampshire.
We all wish Valerie Piantoni a
speedy recovery. She is out on sick
leave but we hope she can rejoin us
soon
Russell Yarter has been working with us temporarily. We hope
you have enjoyed it, Russ, even if it is
only for a short time. . Wishes for a
happy birthday go to Thelma Bissaillion and belated wishes to Ethel
Brown. We hope you enjoyed your
marble cakes girls... See you all
again next month.
Check Inspection
by Walt Gould
Ceil Mikuszewski has learned that
there is more to mushrooming than
just mushrooms. She will carry the
scars for some time to come. . .
Helen Bryce is back from her vacation and reports a wonderful time
with her family at Lake Winnepesaukee. . Delia Gawron is having
quite a time with her paint eating pet
crow "Clem". He'll eat anything
from paint to shortcake and steal
anything he can carry away. . . Harold
Weyers is still out but reporting a
wonderful time at Hampton and
Nantasket beaches.
Clarence Rhodes attended a recent
horse show and picked up a sunburn
that practically put him in bed...
Dick Maynard still has another week
coming which he will be taking soon.
.Marilyn "Monroe" Daub camped
on Cape Cod for her last week. . .
Little Keith Brooks also posed with his brothers and sisters. They are:
(back row) Richard and Kenneth; (front row) Dennise and Deborah.
They make a handsome group.
George Maxwell, our gun slinging
peace officer, has finished vacationing
and is now deep in plans for building
a maternity ward for his dog. If you
need a pup in the spring, see George.
. . .That takes care of everyone but
'Father Time' who is saving his last
week for November. I'm looking
forward to the Log Banquet. I am
sure to have a good time but this one
will be different as I learned a lot at
the last banquet.
Can Shop
by Cliff
Domenichini
Vacation time is here. Cliff Domenichini, Walt Rogowski and Frank
Morandi took their week working
around the house. . Thaddeus Dudziak is sure proud of his newborn
son. . . Ray Chalifoux is taking up
bowling with the big balls after his
recent score around 375. Next morning Elton Houghtaling was giving
him a few pointers.
Thaddeus Dudziak is getting transferred to Maintenance. We wish
him a lot of luck. We will all miss
you in the Can Shop.. . . Robert Bliss
spent his vacation planting his garden
and getting ready for the long winter
evenings ahead...We would like to
welcome Jack Perras to the Can Shop.
We hope you enjoy working with us.
. . .Larry Daignault and Ernie Charbonneau still have their vacations
coming.
Production Planning Office
by Gerry McClelland
Congratulations are in order all
around . . . First we want to congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Francis Robare on
the birth of a daughter on August
26th...Ann Brissette and Bernard
Hopkins were married on August
11th. . Carolyn Clermont and Mike
Bator will tie the knot on October
22nd. They plan to live in Hartford, Connecticut. . Judy and Phil
Collins have purchased a home on
Carson Avenue in Clarksburg, where
they are now living. . Good luck to
Judy Krzeminski with her new car.
Our little fashion plate, Jo-Ann
Troia, has returned to college. . .
Father Gawron has a new addition to
his family circle - a pet crow. Stan
seems to carry on quite a few conversations with i t . . . Fran Unsworth
and her family traveled to Hampton
Beach for their vacation. . Yours
Truly also spent h,er vacation at
Hampton . Last but not least we
would like to welcome our newcomers: Ruth Wright, on the night
shift, and Louis Carpenter and Perry
Hamilton on days.
Carolyn Clcrmont and Michael Bator
Nan Petri and Bill Varcski
Carol Bourell and Norman Monette
"9 2>a" Aot*
AUGUST
11, Ann Brissetteand Bernard Hopkins
18,ArlineTrumbleand
Edward Lindner
SEPTEMBER
15, June Whitney and John Anderson
Safety Council
Continued from page 1
report of the Council's annual Inventory of Traffic Safety Activities for
the City of North Adams. The inventory provides a yardstick by which
cities can measure what they are doing
in comparison with other cities of like
population. The program also assists
cities in administering and improving
their traffic safety management and
activities. Mr. Robert H. Bodoh.
area representative of the Council
presented the following report:
1. Traffic control signals within
1200 feet of each other be synchronized to produce progression wherever
traffic congestion or studies indicate
the need.
2. All supervisors of uniformed
officers be given the opportunity to
receive two or more weeks of traffic
command or administrative training.
3. At least one civilian clerk
be added to the Police Department personnel; the addition of a
clerk would relieve qualified patrolmen and command officers of clerical
duties and would enable them to
devote more time to matters requiring
personnel qualified in police work.
The North Adams Transcript was
commended for its support of traffic
safety activities, but is urged to increase its coverage of community
needs based on surveys and formal
studies of specific problems related to
traffic safety.
John D. Washburn, Corporate
Director of Personnel, and a member
of the Board of Directors of the Safety
Council of Western Massachusetts,
acted as toastmaster for the luncheon.
City officials in attendance included:
Benjamin Apkin, Acting District
Court Judge; Edward Cook, Captain,
Auxiliary Police; Chief William
' Coyne, North Adams Police; Mayor
Francis C. Florini; Sgt. Kenneth
Gamache, North Adams Police;
Joseph Girardi, Commissioner of
Public Works; Francis Hayden, President, North Adams Chamber of
Commerce; Captain 'Thomas Moore,
North Adams Police Department;
Sgt. Andrew Pasierbiak, Jr., North
Adams Police Department; and Fred
B. Windover, North Adams City
Council.
State officials included: John DeBaggis, Inspector, Registry of Motor
Vehicles; Victor Mari, Executive
Director, Safety Council of Western
Massachusetts.
Sprague Electric guests included:
Robert C. Sprague, Chairman of the
Board and Chief Executive Officer;
Robert C. Sprague, Jr., Senior Vice
President, Industrial Relations; William J. Nolan, Senior Vice President,
Legal; John H. Winant, Corporate
Director of Industrial Relations;
Kenneth S. Brown, Industrial Relations Manager, Eastern Area; Henry
G. Goetsch, Manager of Corporate
Publications; and Francis C. McCarthy, Corporate Protection, Safety
and Security.
Also attending was Monsignor
John P. Donahue of St. Francis
Church.
14, Catherine Scott
15, Frank Segala
16, Alvena Gifford
17, Marcelline Miller
17, Anson Mason
17, Ed Harkin
18, Evelyn Luczynski
18, Dorothy Crouse
19, Valerie Piantoni
21, Jo Kleiner
21, Ruth St. John
21, Arvilla Williams
22, Al Rysz
22, Pat Doubleday
Jack Washburn
Suzette Lemieux
Barbara Leavens
Geraldine Shartrand
Edward Strople
Fred Whitham
Edward Younglove
Joan Mahar
Norman Roy
Joy Beckwith
Mary Veinotte
Bob Ballinger
Edith Frederick •
Irene Kondej
New Arrivals
fllTOfiSHIS...
AUGUST
3, Mr. & Mrs. David Haley, son
3, Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Russell,
daughter
7, Mr. & Mrs. Michael Molleur, son
13, Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Santelli, son
14, Mr. & Mrs. Henry Luczynski, son
18, Mr. & Mrs. Donald Harpin,
daughter
20, Mr. & Mrs. Malcom Picard, son
23, Mr. & Mrs. James Townes, son
26, Mr. & Mrs. Francis Robare,
daughter
27, Mr. & Mrs. Warren Clement, son
27, Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Stupak, son
27, Mr. & Mrs. Philip Meehan,
daughter
28, Mr. & Mrs. Dominic Papas, son
29, Mr. & Mrs. Charles Mattimore,
son
30, Mr. & Mrs. Richard Sarkis,
daughter
31, Mr. & Mrs. Roger Moon, son
OCTOBER
1, Mr. & Mrs. Wilfred Girard, 7th
5, Mr. & Mrs. Hector Foley, 42nd
6, Mr. & Mrs. Leo Luczynski, 11 th
7, Mr. & Mrs. Bruno Andreatta,
12th
11, Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Bushika, 15th
11, Mr. & Mrs. William Day, 21st
12, Mr. & Mrs. Harry Ferris, 20th
15, Mr. & Mrs. John Aldrich, 2nd
15, Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Ozlizlo, 13th
22, Mr. & Mrs. Herman Gotzens,
24th
26, Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Mancuso, 50th
26, Mr. & Mrs. Harold Burdick, 29th
29, Mr. & Mrs. Harry Paesler, 11th
30, Mr. & Mrs. Frank Segala, 14th
SEPTEMBER
3, Mr. & Mrs. Harry Beverly, son
4, Mr. & Mrs. John Aldrich, son
5, Mr. & Mrs. James Dean, daughter
10, Mr. &' Mrs. John Decensi,
daughter
14, Mr. & Mrs. Donald Demarsico,
daughter
22, Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Welch,
daughter
22, Mr. & Mrs. Albert Barbuto,
daughter
24, Mr. & Mrs. Richard Dubie, son
24, Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Haskins,
daughter
24, Mr. & Mrs. Harold Bilger,
daughter
Boyd S. Ray
Continued from page 1
Prior to joining Sprague Electric
he was employed by the SperryFarragut Company, Bristol, Tennessee as Staff Assistant to the Works
Manager; by the Raytheon Company
of Bristol, Tennessee as Superintendent of the Assembly Department;
and by the Poly Scientific Corporation of Blackburg, Virginia as Manufacturing Manager.
Mr. Ray is married to the former
Lena Stout of Mountain City, Tennessee and they have three children.
Sprague-TCC
Continued from Page 1
centered in Toronto, with additional
manufacturing facilities in Walkerton.
The Canadian firm, which manufactures electrolytic and tantalum
capacitors, was previously controlled
by the Telegraph Condenser Company of England which still retains a
minority interest.
The Walkerton Plant will provide
capacitors for the Canadian electronics industry in a market area
stretching from Montreal to 'Toronto
and north to Kitchener, Mount
Forest and London, Ontario.
GUESS WHO? This was taken
some time ago. She now works in
Metal Clad Finish.
"Are you my friend?" Little
Douglas Bushey, son of Pat of
Production Planning, Beaver Street
doesn't seem quite sure.
Looking quite grown up, little
Patrick LeBeau posed for his picture. He is the grandson of
Laurence LeBeau of Union St.
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Dcnnington
September, 1962
Dy-Lincs
Time To Learn
Our A B C ' s
Instrument Dept.
by Mary
Sleeman
Hi! Vacations are still here for
grown-ups but it was back to school
for Mary Sleeman's little Mike and
Doris Pinsonneault's Kevin. Both
just started school. Oh, those lucky
kids. To be young again ! . . . Frank
Marmillo spent his vacation traveling
around with his family... Harvey
Kaplan went to Cape C o d . . . Paul
Austin also went to the Cape. . Bill
Novacek spent his time at home. . .
Art Brissel traveled around with his
family, and Bud Mattison went to
Montreal.
Audrey Foucher will never forget
September 1st. Her son, Edward,
was married that day. We hope she
will be able to get back to normal
living now that the wedding preparations are over. It seems that one day
she forgot her glasses and had to send
home for them. The next day she
started a new trend with one sneaker
and one loafer on for work. Peggy
Bishop had to be the one to tell her
- so Audrey was off' for home for a
quick change. That's ok Audrey;
we understand.
Boys will be boys, Norma Raetz!
Norma's son, Eddy, was named to
the All-Star Little League Team.
Nice going, Ed. But then her little
boy, Timmy, got the most beautiful
shiner when he got hit by a bat.
We hope the X-rays show no bones
broken. To make things complete,
Norma's other two got a nice case of
poison ivy. Never a dull moment at
the Raetz household. . . Anyone looking for a good carpet layer - Gary
Sweet is just the boy for the job.
Gary's family recently moved into
their new home and Gary got the job
if laying the rugs. Were you getting
in practice for the future, Gary?
Mary Sleeman was quite proud
when her husband came in third in
the golf tournament. Now she has
to take up the game so that she can
n a trophy like his. . .Peter Quinn
is back to work all happy and smiling
now that his big day is over. A party
was held for Peter by his co-workers
nd he was presented with a gift for
him and his Mary. . .Welcome back
to work Barbara LeBjanc. Vacation
time is over for you. The tan is very
becoming though.
Have you seen those beautiful
shirts that Ken Welch and Morey
LaFond had on the other day - styles
IVIike Raina, son of Donald of
the Instrument Department, looks
very business like as he poses in his
hot rod.
Joan Jeskie, daughter of Mae of
Magnetics, graduated from St.
Luke's Hospital in Pittsfield on
September 16th.
right from Playboy. Only kidding,
boys! ...You should listen to Bud
Mattison's experience while coon
hunting. Lucky for us that the
farmer noticed that Bud was bigger
than he was. . .A good time was had
by all at our Clambake. The food
was fine and the games were fun.
Lucky Peggy Bishop won a nice prize.
Don Raina, you looked lovely that
day. You do something to Bermudas
that words can't explain. . .Well we'll
leave you now with one thought Christmas is just around the corner.
Get your shopping done early.
won a bottle of 'mountain dew'. All
this gal can say is 'ties bien' or 'it
should happen every month'.
This is the month when Mother
Nature gets out her paint brush.
We here in New England are the
luckiest people in the world at this
time of year. No season anywhere,
in my humble opinion, can compare
with Fall in Vermont (and Massachusetts, too). Photographers and
painters come here in scores to capture
the beauty on film or canvas.
Now begins the busy season school for the children and also for
some of our ambitious men. . . PTA
for the parents. . garden guarding
(from the winter snows). . . and bowling. Bowling, ah yes! I wonder if
I can improve my average this year.
It's very doubtful but I shall try along with millions of others. At
least it's a 'girl's night out'. . .Happy
Halloween!
Depts. 742 and 741
by Joan Myers
Everyone seemed to have a swell
time again this year at our Annual
Clambake. Don Raina stole the
show with his Bermuda shorts and
knee socks. We had a terrific menu something different every hour. By
the middle of the afternoon it was
difficult to keep up with both the
eating and the games. Most'everyone managed to get into the egg
throwing contest. The baseball game
proved to be a trifle painful to one
avid player - Peg Sears slid to first
base on her elbows (ouch). We also
had two roving photographers - Hugh
and Jeff. There were also many
prizes. Eleanor Tracey's husband,
Pat, won a man's watch. . . Mae
Jeskie won a woman's watch. . Eunice
Kelson won an Ip record as a prize
in the balloon breaking contest. . .
Jim Myers won a camera for guessing
how many lead shot were in the
bottle. . . and Bert Potter's husband
Vona Elmore, daughter of Lorraine, posed for a prom picture
with her escort, Butch Kipp.
Butch graduated last year.
while sitting on a chair. Lazy, huh?
I just can't see how they can maneuver their feet when they are bent
over backwards. Quite an achievement. Congratulations to Hugh vanZelm for a job well done.
Rhoda and Bud Mattison went to
Montreal, Canada on their vacation
and also to Lake Speculator. She
said they were invited to a friend's
camp, and thought it would be just a
little ride. As it turned out they
drove in river beds and all through the
woods. She said there were bears and
mice galore. I guess she didn't sleep
much after she heard of an incident
where a mouse ran across someone's
face in their sleep. It gives me a chill
to think about it - and I'm not afraid
of mice. She also got in some water
skiing and as a result got a beaut of a
cold. One thing I can't understand
is how they did all that traveling and
then got just a few miles from home
and got lost!
We met Hugh's lovely bride at the
Depts. 440 and 748
clambake, and even though we think
by Lorraine Elmore
Subject - Clambake. . .Weather - you are cute, Hugh, she is much
Sunny and warm. . .Food - scrump- prettier than you...You men will,
tious . . . Liquids - ice cold. . . People - no doubt, agree with the following
lots of them. I guess you get the quote, but the gals may disagree.
picture. The above mentioned was "Women are just like newspapers,"
our Sprague clambake, and it was a the father explained to his son.
success. We had quite a variety of "Back numbers are never in demand;
activities - balloon contest, wood they always have the last word; they
chopping contest, Softball compe- are well worth looking over; they
tition, swimming, dancing (the Twist, have a great deal of influence; you
naturally), and some of us even did can't believe all they say; there's
the Limbo. Ormal Pierce and Bud small demand for the bold-faced
Mattison seemed to be the experts. I type; and every man should have one
even went under the stick. The only of his own and not borrow his
difference was I was pulled under neighbor's."
Scenes From The Clambake
Fall is here and the swings in the
school playgrounds air once again
filled with bright-faced youngsters
seemingly probing (lie blue skies with
anxious toes. Meanwhile (lie nation's grownups have a giant swing of
their own; one thai historically has
taken them on a wide sweep of
extremes in living.
The swing from a boom to a depression is often swift and unexpected.
The return from a crippled economy
to a healthy one ran be long and
hazardous. These arc facts youngsters learn from textbooks and adults
from experiences of life Unfortunately, we have not proven to be
nearly as good students as our
children, learning little from the
teachings of the past.
With, the best system of government in the world and unmatched
opportunities for individual freedom,
we continue to repeat the mistakes
which have led to periods of recession:
reckless overspending by government;
too little personal planning for our
future; a foolish desire to want more
in personal luxuries than we are able
to afford.
Now is the time to review some
A, B, C's of sensible living and
planning. In order to stay within
our national and personal financial
means, we must:
A rrest inflation by keeping our
expenses within the limits of our
income;
B allot out of office government
officials who advocate extravagant
federal, state or local spending programs. Write to our representatives
in Congress and let them know our
views;
C lam]) down on schemes to make
us more dependent on government.
Aim to be self-reliant by increasing
our personal savings and investments.
A nest egg of our own will enable us
to face the future with confidence.
It's school time again for the youth
of America. However, it is tinnation's adults who must learn a year
'round lesson in prudent living if the
swing from boom to bust is to be
avoided in the days ahead. We all
can help by learning our economic
A, B, C's and then abiding by them.
They Never Knew What
Time It Was
Until a Yankee schoolmaster and a
Scottish engineer set the clocks
straight, nobody really knew what
time it was!
Less than 100 years ago, American
cities and towns were setting their
clocks by the sun, and 500 different
railroad lines were criss-crossing our
nation on 70 different time schedules!
A series of local "noons" accompanied
ole sol across the country - the "right
time" was a matter of civic pride.
Meanwhile, in Saratoga Springs,
New York, Dr. Charles Ferdinand
Dowd, a schoolmaster and founder of
what is today Skidmore College, was
searching for a way to standardise
time.
By 1879, railroad travel had increased enormously. . . and so had the
irritation of travelers who never really
knew what time it was.
The American Society for the
Advancement of Science advised the
country's railroads to adopt a standard
time system and the problem was
dumped in the lap of William J .
Allen, Secretary of the General Railway Time Convention.
Allen was familiar with the work of
schoolmaster Dowd who, by this
time, had devised a plan for dividing
the country into time belts of 15
degrees each: Eastern. Central, Mountain and Pacific.
Not until 1883 did Allen manage to
get 50 railroads - 78,000 miles of
track-to agree to give the new time
system a try.
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'56 OLDSMOBILE CONVERTIBLE - power steering and power brakes.
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'61 T-BIRD HARDTOP.
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Call GL 8-3050.
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2 SNOW TIRES AND WHEELS 7:50 x 14. Call MO 4-9661 after 5 P.M.
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used. Cost $25 - will sacrifice for $15. Call 743-9894 after 5 P.M.
GAS PARLOR HEATER - 50,000 BTU's.
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Good condition.
Never
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NATURAL MOUTON LAMB COAT (no dye) - in excellent condition.
Reasonable. Size 12-13. Call MO 3-3076.
WELL STARTED COON DOG and Coon bred pup.
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COMBINATION RADIO & RECORD PLAYER - 64 records and cabinet.
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SET OF CIVIL ENGINEERING TEXTBOOKS - cost SI30 new; will sell
for $60. Call 743-9722 after 4:30 P.M.
G. E. REFRIGERATOR - very good condition.
3-7069 after 1? noon.
Call Ext. 2622 or MO
WHEEL CHAIR (Commode Style) - adjustable leg rest.
Call MO 2-2676 after 5 P.M.
Excellent condition.
CHROME FOLDING HIGHCHAIR - in good condition.
anytime.
Call MO 3-9226
CAR-BED BABY CARRIAGE with net and shopping basket. Very good
condition and clean. Call MO 3-6775 or inquire at 31 Quincy St.
(5) PIECE KITCHEN SET - chrome legs and porcelain top table.
condition. $25. Call MO 3-3658.
(1) HOMELITE CHAIN SAW in good condition.
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Oil furnace.
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to rent or lease with option to buy. Call MO 4-9691.
GIRL'S RACCOON COAT - size small or medium.
be cheap. Call Marshall Street Ext. 2348.
Would like
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The Psychology
of Making Spares
by Dick Weber {1962 BPAA All-Star
Champion and "Bowler of the Tear")
With the start of the bowling
season it's time to realize that you
can do better this year.
If you recall last season, odds are
you got your share of strikes. But
you also got more than your share of
open frames. It's those little old
spares that threw you, instead of you
throwing them.
There's no good reason for it. You
obviously won't make spares all the
time. Even the best professionals
miss sometimes. But you can make
them a lot more consistently if you
start out with one basic principle:
spares are not as difficult as they
seem, if you have the proper mental
attitude and know where to roll the
ball.
For example, most bowlers miss too
many spares because of timidity. Yes,
timidity! They simply don't show
as much courage on spare shots as
they do when shooting for strikes.
Faced with a small target, they suffer
a mental block, which frequently
causes them to either stiffen up or get
careless and alter the rhythm of
their delivery.
The solution? Believe in yourself have confidence! That's the first
rule in sparemaking. But confidence
only goes so far. You've got to know
the technique, too.
Put the ball out at all times, including the spare ball. Don't be
delicate or aim for super accuracy.
It just makes you tight and jerky in
your movements. And once that
happens, you've had it!
Angle is most important. Get the
correct basic angle, face your target whether a spot or pin - shoulders
square, feet pointed at the target.
Walk in a straight line toward the
target at the angle you choose and
follow through the same way as when
delivering a strike ball. Don't zigzag. And concentrate! Even the
"easy" spares can be tough.
Whenever possible, the basic rule
of sparemaking is to knock down as
many pins as possible with the ball
itself - rather than by knocking one
pin into another. When confronted
with a 3-10 "leave" for example, it's
better to roll the ball so that it will
hit the inside of the 3 and then move
on to take out the 10. Hitting the
outside of the 3 and then hoping the
pin will fly over against the 10 sometimes is successful, too, but not as
often.
On single-pin spares, try to hit the
pin dead center. Don't be satisfied
with just knocking it down, but try
to hit it just where it should be hit.
Comparatively
easy single-pin
spares are the 1-. 2-, 3- and 5-pins,
since they're part of the strike pocket
you're used to shooting for. All
other single-pin "leaves" are tougher.
The big mistake bowlers make is in
forgetting their normal delivery must
travel further to get to the pins. A
hook ball bowler must adjust his delivery and angle to overcome that
extra distance. A good straight-ball
bowler has less difficulty on these
spares. As for the deadly ten pin,
you won't make it consistently unless
you do crosslane shooting (move to
the left on the approach and angle the
ball across the lane into the pin).
Two pin spares, such as the 4-7 and
6-10, are common. These are tricky
because they seem so easy to make.
The main pitfall is hitting the front
pin too full, often resulting in missing
the other one entirely. Too thin a
hit will also slide the front pin into
the "channel" without even touching
the remaining one. Remember the
rule about letting the ball do most of
the work - go for the pocket between
two pins.
One toughie to convert is the
Continued on Page 10, Col. 1
The News In Pictures
Sprague Watchmen are going to school! Beginning in September,
all watchmen will take a 10-hour course in First Aid given by the Berkshire County Chapter of the American Red Cross and conducted by
Thomas F. Mahar. In the photograph Mr. Mahar (kneeling) demonstrates the back pressure -arm lift method of artificial respiration with
Watchman Howard Wright as the patient. Observing the proper method
are: Watchmen Lawrence Lacombe, Ernest DelDebbio, Thomas Todd,
and Clyde Levy.
Professor Edward C. Bursk (2nd from left) of the Harvard Business
School was introduced by Robert C. Sprague, Chairman of the Board, as
the principal speaker at the Management Club's first meeting for the 196263 season. Philip B. Talarico (left), Club President, presided and James
C. Nicol (right), Vice President of the Group, was in charge of arrange•j
Len Watters (center), Head Football Coach at Williams College, was
guest speaker at the recent Supervisor's Training Dinner. Listening to
Coach Watter's comments are: (left to right) Austin Rogge, Lawrence
Hiser, and Norman Miller, all Sprague supervisors; and Francis Wilson,
Employe Services Manager, Eastern Area who was in charge of arrangements for the dinner.
An information session for prospective applicants to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute was conducted recently by Professor William N. Nelson
and Mr. A. Allan K. Booth (both on right) of the RPI faculty. Sprague
Electric employes receiving literature from Professor Nelson are (left to
right) J. Andrew Lasher, David Angel, Kirk Andersen and Leo Nigohosion.
SPRAGUE ELECTRIC LOG
Page 10
Sports —
SOFTBALL
GOLF
BOWLING
September, 1962
By
LOU ZITER
Down The Fairway
by Bob
McDonough
Congratulations to the very popular
and very competent golf members of
the Wingfoot team for the sportsmanlike manner in which they won the
1962 Sprague Golf League. Wingfoot was led by inspiring captain,
Milt llattat, who mobilized his team
from individualism into one of the
most efficient team functioning bodies
in Sprague golf league history.
Ralph Fressola was lead off man
in the low handicap bracket, followed
by capable John Sprague, who was
the hatchet man for the team. Phil
Thompson filled the number three
spot to perfection, while up and down
Dick Rosen won the important
Posing for their championship picture are members of the Combine matches when he had to, as number
team. Back row left to right are: John Robinson, outfield; Tiny Mancini, four man. Ray Lamoureaux came
1st base and team manager; Ronnie Durant, center field; Lee Vivaldi, in each week with lower and lower
outfield; Pete Desnoyers, 3rd base; and Deane Brown, pitcher. Kneeling scores as the numberfiveman.
The sixth member of the team,
are: Bernie Krause, outfield; Paul Horbal, right field; Billy Robinson,
shortstop; Bernie Thibert, 2nd base; Dennis Bechard, catcher; and Howie Captain Hattat, was a match for
anyone in his bracket. Jim Casey,
Donovan, left field.
playing like a gifted professional,
could always be counted on to win his
Softball
Bowling
match as the number seven man. Ray
The Sprague Interplant Softball
The Sprague Ten Pin Bowling
League completed another successful Leagues are well underway and all Lussier, the eighth man of the squad,
gave
all he had every week and
season with Combine being crowned indications point to another successful
the new champions. The first and season. There are three men's leagues finished up the year as a very imsecond quarter had been won by and one for the women. The Men's proved golfer. Last, but not least,
Combine and QAR with Combine Independent League consists of ten Bob Diodati, who was thefirstman
merging victorious in the playoff teams with the Standards as the in the league to conquer the Tiger,
with a 10-5 score. The third and defending champions. Officers in and from that day on, he was one of
fourth quarters were won by Union this league are: President, Carl Wil- the toughest men to defeat in the
Street and QAR respectively. Union liams; Vice President, Carl Perry; league.
Dick Vanasse, the Tiger of the year,
Street had been winners for the 1961 and Secretary-Treasurer, Dick Hamewon the coveted point winning honors
season. QAR won the playoff in lin.
for the season, beating out some of the
that contest and the right to meet
The Men's Ten Pin League has
Combine in a two out of three playoff twelve teams entered and here the de- better golfers who were really trying.
The league salutes Dick Vanasse for a
series.
fending champions are the Minutemen fine job.
In the playoffs Combine, ably whose roster includes Bob Genesi,
coached by Tiny Mancini, proved too the man who missed a perfect game by
strong for QAR. Combine won by a one pin last year. Officers of this Final League Standings
Won
Lost
score of 11-5 and 17-15. Armand league include: President, Ted Spra1041/2
Wingfoot**
119K2
Delisle was at the helm for QAR.
gue; Vice President, Jack Barry; and Oakmont*
1061/2
117!/2
Highlights of the past season were Secretary-Treasurer, Roger Delisle.
116
108
Pinehurst*
the pitching of Deane Brown who
The Sprague Products League has
1131/2
IIO1/2
piled up a 12-2 record and the batting six teams with Al Bourassa serving as Equinox*
Greenbrier
II21/2
111
Yi
of Dickie Daniels who led the league President, Dick Drobiak as Vice
114
Taconic
110
with a .556 average.
President, Art Carroll as Secretary, Rockledge
114
110
and Bill Cone as Treasurer. De- Indian Creek
1081/2
1151/2
Making Spares
fending champions are the Pro- Pine Valley
1221/2
1011/2
(Continued from page 9)
moters.
**Winner of League
"double-wood" - when one pin's
There are eighteen teams in play
""Eligible for playoff tournament.
directly behind another, such as the in the Women's League and the
2-8. This used to be even harder for Tantalum team are the defending
casual bowlers because they often champions. Officers for the league
didn't realize the second pin was still are: President, Phyllis Schmidt; Vice It Tickled Me - standing, as it was hidden from view. President, Doris Harvey; Secretary,
but not to death
As for the "double-wood" spare June Lamoureaux; and Treasurer,
"How is your wife getting along
(as in the 2-8), a full hit is almost Marion Beer.
with her reducing diet?"
essential. Even if other pins are also
From all indications this will be a
"Fine. She disappeared completestanding, you still can't get a spare most active year in bowling circles.
ly last week."
unless you angle the ball and roll it
"through" the 2 pin.
The fit-in splits - the 5-6, 4-5, 2-3,
7-8, or 9-10 - are extremely difficult.
The way to make them is implied by
the name - you fit the ball in between the pins.
The baby-split is a common leave
also. It can be the 2-7 or 3-10.
Shooting at cross-angles, aim at the
space between the pins. Trying to
hit the front pin to deflect into the
rear one sometimes works, but once
again the basic sparemaking rule
LOG
applies - play the pocket, with the
ball taking both pins.
Generally, when you're confronted with wide splits straight across, it's
wisest to shoot for one pin. Getting
the spare is unlikely, and it's sometimes best to accept the open frame
with a score of " 9 " than take the risk
and wind up with a score of " 8 " .
That extra pin may be very important.
As for the 7-10, in opposite corners
of the back row
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The gleam in the eye of a middleaged man is usuallv either a bright
young thing or an old flame.
Two men, completely disrobed, sat
in the doctor's office.
"I only want to have my eyes
examined," one complained.
"That's nothing," the other replied. "I came to read the meter."
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The prof returned to class with the
exam papers and requested that all
the students sit down. "If you
stood up it is conceivable that you
might form a circle - in which case I
might be arrested for maintaining a
dope ring."
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Meat man: "Have I told you about
my grandchildren?"
Produce man: "No, and I want you
to know I appreciate it."
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A gentleman farmer is one who
tips his hat every time he passes a
likely looking tomato.
Many people get a kick out of doing
certain things but they don't get it in
the right place.
The race is on! In Switzerland or the United States sailing can be a
fascinating sport. The above scene shows part of the 28 participants in
the Regatta held on beautiful Lake Zug. This is Olympic class sailing.
SAILING - A Report From Switzerland
by Suzette
Lemieux
That magic time known as "Vacations" has just about melted away
for most of us. "Us" is also our
friends in foreign lands; and for those
who would like to look into Vacations in Europe, just cast a glance at
the way our good friend, Peter
Kraehenbuehl, (on left in picture)
spent his vacation this summer. (Peter
is Manager of the Zurich office of
Sprague World Trade Corporation).
He and his friend, Jurg Wisendanger, are the proud co-owners of
that Olympic class sailboat known as
the "Flying Dutchman". This year,
their first attempt at sailing together,
they decided to nibble at the Swiss
Flying Dutchman Cup. It may have
been only a nibble, since they were
pitted against some of Switzerland's
ablest; but they held their own with
their trusty "Z 73", the Guderi, in
the Regatta held on beautiful Lake
Zug; and aided no doubt by the encouraging cheers of their onlooking
fans, came in 15th among 28 par-
Hints From The
Safety Department
Teach children to dial zero! To
children, the telephone operator
should be as well known and trusted
as the corner policeman. Although
a youngster can't be expected to
memorize long telephone numbers,
he can be taught one rule: If something happens, dial zero, tell the lady
what is wrong and she will help you.
ticipants. Not bad, when one considers that they have been sailing
only two years. Who knows what
title they'll snatch as their study of
wind and sea progresses.
In an interview, they admitted one
of the prime requirements for improvement will be a wildly colorful
spinnaker (that is the fancy sail that
they open up to a good tailwind or
something) to replace the heavy
white one which they presently have,
and which didn't have the spirit
needed for this serious business.
Keep an eye on these two Swiss
lads - they may give our side trouble
in 1964!
The 100 Club
It may come as a surprise to those
who like to talk of the "undue economic influence" of large corporations
- but the fact is that even members of
the 100 largest manufacturers are not
strong enough, in America's changing
dynamic economy, to hold their grasp
in the exclusive '-'100 club."
"There are no life memberships in
the top 100," the First National City
Bank of New York points out in a
study of the largest businesses:
"The dynamic nature of the competitive process is evident in the shifting
composition of the 100 largest over
the years, as well as changes in rank
within the top group.
Americans can take pride in the
way their economy works - for it is
they who decide which companies
serve them best and deserve to grow.
THURSDAY
OCTOBER
People helping people ...To economic progress
Main dans la main... Vers le progres e'conomique