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6. An 80-hour vacation may be split
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into 2 one-week periods with no reCELEBRATES 25TH
strictions put on the length of time
ANNIVERSARY
separating the 2 one-week periods,
SPRAGUE
ELECTRIC
COMPANY
Number 20
LESLIE J. WOODS ADDRESSES SPRAGUE
ELECTRIC MANAGEMENT CLUB
except that both must be taken
within one calendar year.
Policy to be followed if your
husband or wife is employed either
at Sprague Electric or in another
industry:
a. If your wile or husband works
in any industry whose plants
close for one or two weeks and
you are not eligible for your
vacation at that time, you may,
if you so desire, join your wife or
husband for his or her vacation.
Then when you become eligible
for your vacation, you will receive your vacation pay.
b. If your wife or husband is employed here at the Sprague
Electric Company and his other vacation comes before you
would be eligible for one due
From left to right: Julian K. Sprague, Leslie J. Woods, Vice-Presito your anniversary date, you
may take your vacation at that dent of I'hilco Corporation, Robert C. Sprague, Ray Calvi, Dr. Preston
time. Then, you may collect Robinson, and James Brothers, Head Testing Engineer of Philco, at the
your vacation pay when you Sprague Management Club Dinner.
become eligible for a vacation.
(The two conditions outlined above
of course are dependent upon your
relative standing within your department as far as seniority is concerned, and your foreman's or department head's ability to make
the arrangements for your vacation
in accordance with the department
schedule.)
So make the arrangements for your
vacation now, and your Company, in so
far as it is possible, will try to meet your
preferences. And remember, relax and
have a good time on your vacation.
I In- Sprague Electric Company celebrates its 25th birthday anniversary on 7.
fune 1, 1951. In commemoration of
the day, Robert C. Sprague, President,
will be presented with a birthday cake
at each of the three North Adams
plants. The birthday cakes will be
presented by Peter Horbal, President
of the Office Workers Union, Lloyd
King, President of ICW No. 2, and
Raymond Bass, President of IAM.
The ceremony will Lake place at 11:45
a.m. at Brown Street, 12:00 noon at.
Marsh.ill Street., and 12:15 p.m. at.
Beaver Street. All employes going to
the cafeterias during the lunch hour
will receive tret- cake and ice cream in
honor of the 25th anniversary ol the
Sprague Electric Company.
This is the time of year when most of
us begin to think seriously about our
vacations. What shall we do? Where
shall we go? When shall we take it?
These are only a few of the questions
which arise in our minds. W'e will find
it much easier to plan our holiday if we
keep the Company vacation policies in
mind. These policies are outlined
below:
1. Notify your foreman or department
head as soon as possible as to your
preferred vacation dates. Give him
a first and second choice, and if
your department is quite large, a
third choice.
2. You are entitled to your first vacation one year from the date you
were hired, provided you have
worked 1000 hours during the 12month period.
3. Length of vacation:
a. After your first, and second
anniversaries, you are entitled
to a yearly 40-hour vacation.
b. After your third and fourth
anniversaries, you are entitled to
a yearly 60-hour vacation.
c. After your fifth anniversary
and thereafter, you are entitled
to an 80-hour vacation.
4. After your first 80-hour vacation,
the Company no longer uses as your
anniversary date the date of your
original hire, but the anniversarydate then reverts to January 1.
The requirement then becomes at
least 1000 hours in the previous
calendar year.
5. If, for example, your anniversary
date falls in I )ecember, which is
not considered a normal vacation
period, you may hold your vacation
over and take it any time during
the next 12 months after you become eligible. In this way, those
employes who happen to be hired
after what might be considered
the normal vacation period, may
hold their vacation over into the
next year in order to take it during
the more desirable months.
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NORTH ADAMS, MASSACHUSETTS, MAY 18, 1951
Volume M i l
VACATION POLICIES
EMPLOYES
Mr. Leslie J. Woods, Vice-President
ol the Philco Corporation, was the
guest speaker at the Sprague Electric
Management Club meeting held at the
Clarksburg Sportsmen's Club on May
3, 1951.
The Philco Corporation has been a
customer ol Sprague Electric for over
twenty years and Mr. Woods commended the Company and Mr. R. C.
Sprague for the quality of its products
and its ability to work out production
problems with its buyers. In his
address, Mr. Woods had particular
praise for the Molded Tubular and
Prokar Departments at Sprague Elec
trie. He also predicted the development of the Ceramic Coated Wire I )e
partment to such an extent that it
would constitute a major factor in the
Company business.
With the aid of charts, Mr. Woods
showed possible locations of TV stations in the future. Also, with the aid
of slides, he showed a microwave relay
station illustrating the type of equipment which uses Sprague Electric
products.
The guest speaker flew to North
Adams in the Sprague Electric Company airplane piloted by Mr. George
West. He was accompanied by Mr.
James Brothers, Head Testing Engineer of the Philco Corporation. Mr.
George F. Petry, Sprague Electric
sales representative in the Phila
delphia area, also attended the meeting.
At the Management Club business
meeting, Adam Novak, Foreman of
Foil Preparation and Dry Rolling, and
Brown Street Plant
Alfred Law, Foreman of A. C. Dry
Observes 10th
Assembly and Centrifuge, were elected
.Members of the Sprague Management Club at the Dinner Meeting delegates to the convention of the
Anniversary
held at the Clarksburg Sportsmen's Club.
National Foremen's Association which
This May is the anniversary month
will be held in Chicago in August.
for the Sprague Electric Brown Street
plant. Ten years ago, the Brown people employed there swelled to 1600 Letter Received
Street plant went into full production, during World War II. At present,
From Roger Serre
manufacturing civilian and military about twenty-one departments are
According to a letter recently retype gas masks in conjunction with established in the plant.
To Mr. Fred Potter, Plant Manager, ceived, Apprentice Seaman Roger R. Raymond H. Brown
the Wall-Streeter Shoe Company.
Mica magneto condensers were also and to all the employes at Brown Serre is stationed at La Spezia, Italy. Promoted to 1st Lieutenant
manufactured. The gas mask pro- Street, we extend our congratulations
Raymond H. Brown of Williamstown
duction was under the direction of Mr. on the 10th anniversary of the plant. He has visited the ports of Gibraltar,
Nice, France, Augusta and Palerno, has been promoted from second to first
William Brundige, and Mr. Harold
Sicily, and Taranto and Naples on the lieutenant in the North Adams organizBrafman was in charge of the mica
$620 In Prizes to be
ed army reserve unit. Lieutenant
magneto department.
mainland of Italy.
Brown is an administrative assistant
Awarded
in
1951
When the Brown Street plant was
Roger formerly was employed in to the production manager at Sprague
Berkshire Photo Contest
purchased in February of 1937, it was
F. P. Assembly and would very much Electric. During World War II, he
a completely barren and empty buildThe Excelsior Printing Company like to hear from anyone at Sprague served in the European theater of
ing. The wing near the railroad tracks of North Adams again will publish the
Electric.
operations.
had been owned by A. Shapiro and special Berkshire Calendars for selectSons and used in their business. The ed Berkshire County industrial firms
main building had been used by a in 1952. Camera enthusiasts are urged
NOTICE TO ALL EMPLOYES
cloth manufacturing company, and the to submit their pet photos of scenes in
If within the past three months, your home address has been changed,
floor was still dotted with the vats the Berkshires. Mr. Julian K. Sprawould you please forward your correct address to the employment
used in the washing of the cloth. In gue, Vice-President, Sprague Electric
office. The Personnel Department needs your correct address for the
May of 1941, production was started Company, Mr. Neal W. Welch, Sales
following reasons that affect you: credit union, hospitalization, mailing
and the once vacant building became Administrator, Sprague Electric Comleaves of absence, contacting for employment when laid off, income tax
the scene of great activity.
pany, and Mr. William Roberts, Exwithholding statements, and the proper addressing of the LOG.
During the past ten years, Brown celsior Printing Company, will be
You will be helping yourself by promptly notifying the Personnel
Street has been a constantly evolving judges. The prizes to be awarded
Department of a change of address.
and growing plant. The number of
Continued on page 2
SPRAGUE ELECTRIC LOG
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May I«, L951
KNOW YOUR FOREMAN
Pub Its king Staff
Editor
Katharine Rosenburg
Circulation: Marion Caron
Social Chairman: Ann lleatl
ASSISTANT EDITORS
Kit Carson, Joann Deans, T o m Cullen, E t t a Owen, M a r y Gordon, Jin
Oldhain, Peter Mancuso and Larry Haskins.
Miss Patricia Ann Roberts, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Roberts, and
Pvt. Melvin J. Noel, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Melvin Noel, were married in
Notre Dame church on Max I, 1951.
The bride is employed in the Dry
Tubular Assembly Department.
Photographer
Sports
Al Horsfall
Kenneth Russell
BEAVER STREET REPORTERS
Betty Kleury, John Davis, Susan Bishop, Harry Embry, Joyce Harrington,
Gertrude Hall, Marie LaFlamme, Frances Melito, Florence Clough, John
Walsh, Marge Wittig, Clifford Domenichini, Delia Keating, Barbara Jones,
Dora Landry, and Frances Partenope.
Miss Shirley Mae Haas, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Mervin T. Haas, became
the bride of John Huguenard Keating,
son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd F. Keating,
on April 5, 1'JSl in the Church of the
Incarnation in Blackinton.
The bride
is employed in Filter Assembly and the
snidin is employed in the Dry Rolling
Department.
MARSHALL STREET REPORTERS
Audrey Bowen, Gloria Dragotta, Cecile Trudeau, Laurence Hiser, Janice
Robinson, Marjorie Hauptfleisch, Nini Sacco, Mary Bernard, Barbara King,
Mario Magnani, Emma Mutart, Edward O'Neil, Rita English, Jane Gordon,
Julia Desrosiers, Ralph Fressola, Elizabeth Ryan, Nick Richardello, Ida
Gigliotti, Ceil Risch, Ceil Shanahan, and Viola Levesque.
BROWN STREET REPORTERS
Miss Rita Margaret Allard, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph II. Allard, became the bride of Joseph Edward
Moreau, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward
Joseph Moreau, on April 5, 1951 in
Notre Dame church. The bride is employed in Taper Rqlling.
William Currant, Ruth Bass, Mary Bua, Jeannette Cady, Charles Felix,
Ann Heath, Elizabeth Jangrow, Dorothy D'Arcangelo, Gladys Kirkpatrick,
Corena Tatro, Connie Urbano, Bertha Vaughn, Laddie Meranti, Frank Santelli,
Eleanor King, Marion Andrews, Lillian Forbush, Erminia Sweeney, and Georgimae Joy.
"Every Sprague Employe an Assistant Reporter"
Published by the SPRAGUE ELECTRIC CO., North Adams, Mass.
EMILE FILIAULT, FOREMAN OF THE SAMPLE DEPARTMENT
ARMED FORCES DAY
WEDDINGS
Miss
Amy
Dorothy
Hartman,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Hartman, became the bride of Edward
Fred Suthers, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Fred Suthers, on April 28, 195] in St.
Francis'ohurch. The bride and groom
arc both employed in Miscellaneous
Dry Rolling
\H\ 24 Assembly.
The people in the Sample Depart- been here at Sprague Electric since
ment are employed in making all the 1930.
Mr. Filiault is a native of North
Adams, as is his wife. Mrs. Filiault
is the former Helene Sharron. Helene
is employed in Paper Rolling at Beaver
Street. Mr. and Mrs. Filiault have
three children, Donald, 14, Robert, 8,
and Dennis, 3.
"Mac" can be numbered among the
large group of Sprague Electric employes who are Boston Red Sox fans.
He takes in several games a year. Mr.
Filiault also is an active member of the
Lafayette Club.
samples of the products manufactured
On May 19, 1951, the peoples of upon to back the military forces in the
America celebrated their second Armed fight for freedom. There is no doubt in the Beaver and Marshall Street
Forces Day. This day is set aside to in anyone's mind but that management plants. They also make all small
pay tribute to the four branches of the and labor will do as equally a splendid orders and sub-miniature capacitors.
military service, and to familiarize job during the present crisis as was Emile Filiault became the Foreman of
each citizen with the state of the nat- done during World War II.
this department in 1939.
ional defense. For the first time since
During the last war, Sprague Elec"Mac" came to Sprague Electric in
the four Services have consolidated tric took an active part in supplying 1930 and was employed in the Wets
their separate days, the United States the vital equipment needed for the de- (Anode Winding). He worked for
is engaged in a war. This fact made it fense of the country, being almost ex- awhiie in Pre-Tuners before coming to
doubly important this year for Ameri- clusively engaged in the production of the Sample Department. With the excans to set aside this day to honor those war materials. For their efforts, Spra- ception of two years, 1935-1937, he has
in military service.
gue Electric employes were awarded
The American defense team is made the Army-Navy " E " for excellence in
up of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air war production on February 27, 1943. Photo Contest
Corps, and Industry. This Armed Four additional " E " awards were reContinued from page 1
Forces Day gives Industry an oppor- ceived before the close of the war. This are as follows: Fifty dollars for the best
tunity to renew its efforts to keep up Army-Navy " E " flag flew from the photograph submitted, twenty-five dolthe production which is necessary for Beaver Street flag pole on Armed lars for second prize, fifteen dollars
the defense of the nation. During Forces Day. It serves as a reminder for third prize, and fifty-three tenWorld War II, American industries that the Armed Forces deserve the dollar prizes for other photos selected
produced greater quantities of war same kind of support in the present for use.
materials than had ever been produced conflict as that which they received
Contest Rules
before. Industry is again being called in World War II.
1. All photographs must have been
taken by the person submitting them.
2. Prints must be at least 5 x 7
BIRTHS
inches in size, unmounted. Glossy
8 x 10 inch size photos are preferred.
SON to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Neveu
DAUGHTER to Mr. and Mrs.
3. Each photo should have a label
Robert C. Baker on May 4, 1951. Mr. on April 28, 1951. Mr. Neveu is empasted on its back, giving contestant's
Baker is employed in the Dry Tubular ployed in the Drafting Department.
name and address and the picture
Assembly Department.
SON to Mr. and Mrs. Silvio B. caption.
SON to Mr. and Mrs. Guido Libar- Volpi on May 2, 1951. The mother,
4. Photos must not have been used
doni on May 9, 1951. The father, Mary, is employed in Molded Tubular n previous editions of the Berkshire
Guido, is employed in Industrial Oil Section Solder and Mr. Volpi is em- or Sprague Electric calendars, nor can
ployed in Wire Coating.
they be under consideration for publicaCover Assembly.
HOW ABOUT THAI
CUTTIN' INTO OUR
BUSINESS
PRETTY NICE.. THIS WORKIN& IN
J I M M Y ' S SCOOTER F A C T O R Y . . . I
RIDE TO WORK O N ONE O F ' E V
..WE'LL MAKE BETTER
SCOOTERS. THAT'S ALL
NEW MODEL
ROUGH
TOUGH AND
BEAUTIFUL
TROUBLE
COM FOR
WHEN WE MA ICE*
CAN'T BSEAKEM
NEW MODEL
ROUGH
TOUGH AND
BEAUTIFUL
tion in any other calendar of general
circulation in Berkshire County.
5. Prize-winning prints become the
property of the Excelsior Printing
Company. All others will be returned.
Entries may be left at the Kanter
Studio, Miller Building, in Pittsfield,
at the Sprague Electric Company,
Advertising
Department,
Marshall
Street, or at the Excelsior Printing
Company, 181 Bracewell Avenue,
North Adams. It is requested that
the mailed entries be sent, to the
Excelsior Printing Company. The
packages should be marked "1951
Berkshire Photo Contest. Do Not
Bend."
This contest officially closes on
June 11, 1951 and no entries will be
iccepted after the close of business on
this date. The contest winners will be
announced on July 1, 1951.
Mrs. Mary I). Dextradeur, daughter
of the late Mr. and Mrs. Palide
Pedercini, and Stanley J. Bator, son of
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley F. ha I or, were
married on April 5, 1951 in Williams
town. The bride is employed in the
Metal Clad Tubular Assembly Department.
Miss Rose Ellen Benoni, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Benoni, became
the bride of Milio Maselli, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Modesta Maselli, on April
28, 1951 in St. Anthony's church. The
bride is employed in Miscellaneous
Dry Rolling — DG 24 Assembly.
Miss Marie Violet Bressette,daughter
of Mr. and Mrs.' David Bressette, became the bride of Harold Francis
Sharron, son of Mrs. George Sharron,
on April 28, 1951 in Notre Dame
church. The bride is employed in
Bathtub Assembly and the groom is
employed in the Formation Departmen t.
Miss
Lorraine
Elizabeth
Noel,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell F.
Noel, and Francis Edward Pierce, son
of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pierce, were
married on April 28, 1951 in St. John's
Episcopal church.
The bride is employed in Paper Ignition Assembly.
Miss Esther Callahan, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Callahan, became
the bride of Edward K. Windover,
son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred A.
Windover, on May 5, 1951 in the
Baptist church in Adams. The groom
s employed in the Payroll Department.
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COMPETITION DID IT
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May 18, 1951
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This group gathered on May 7 at Petey Dink's to hold a farewell party for Air. and Mrs. John Fortini.
The Fortinis plan to make their new home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. They were given a set of traveling
bags and a purse of money from their friends and eoworkers.
Miscellaneous Paper
Assembly
by Marie-Rose LaFlamme
We all wish Jackie Gayda a speedy
recovery from her operation and hope
she will soon be back with us.
Margaret Comeau has been out ill
and we certainly miss that nice singing
and big smile of hers. Hurry back,
Maggie.
The latest fad in our room is new
cars. Casimer Gliwski has a new
Buick, Betty Samia has a new Chevrolet, Irene Richardson has a new Nash,
and yours truly has a new Dodge.
No partiality in our Department.
If anyone has sore eyes, just consult
Almere Messick. She wore her specs
all one morning and washed them at
noon before noticing that she had one
lens out. That's one for Ripley.
Guess we have no fishermen in our
room. Never hear anyone speaking
about the big one that got away. What
do you say fellows, let's get into the
Contest!
here. Best wishes from the gang,
Bunny.
We welcome Catherine Scott, Lillian
Clark, Celia Esposito, Helen Aliprandi,
and Marie Oliver to the Department.
We welcome Jean Bancroft back
after her recent illness.
We wish a speedy recovery to Viola
Delisle, Catherine Scott, Margaret
Fitzgerald, and Mary Contois who are
on a sick leave.
They purchased a new car and their
hen hatched nine chicks, all in the
same day.
Warning to all drivers of motor
vehicles: Doris Lussier has her driver's
license.
Good luck to Bill Smith who expects
to leave us for a new job in Bennington.
Helen Hofner is enjoying her two
weeks of vacation.
Engineering Department
Miscellaneous Paper Finish
by Fran Melito
Our congratulations are extended to
Mr. and Mrs. A. Neveu. It's a bouncing baby boy.
Hank Valenti, Frank Petrie, and
Corinne Gallup have recently joined
us in the Engineering Department.
Hope you like it here.
The time is growing shorter for
Fran Faustini and Jo Irzyk. Jo's
wedding day is June 23, and Fran
has set the date for June 30.
Evelyn Phelps recently went to
Boston to see a Red Sox-Yankee game.
She insisted the Yankees should have
Block Annex
won, but we'll give her an argument on
by Delia Keating
that one.
Congratulations, Joan Andrews. We
Hazel Martell recently celebrated
her birthday and anniversary. The are all very pleased that you have your
gang held a party at Florini's and driver's license.
presented her with lovely gifts. A
good time was had by all.
A lovely bride was Lorraine Noel
who was married to Francis Pierce on Bathtub Assembly
April 28. Francis is not employed
by D. Landry
We extend a hearty welcome to all
the new employes in our Department,
and hope they will enjoy working with
us.
Annis O'Neil had Corporal Thomas
J. and Pfc. Robert W. from Eglin
Field, Florida and Camp Ricker,
Alabama for a Mother's Day visit.
Annis is walking on air.
Vivian Dale enjoyed a trip to New
York City. We wish we could have
been with you, Vivian.
Frances Roy expects to travel to the
big city with friends next week.
Laura Skowron and Mildred Bathaway are very busy these days papering
and painting their homes. Any advice concerning interior decorating is
given freely by them.
Valerie Wolkowicz has been on the
move lately, first to a new department,
Mr. and Mrs. John Fortini who inspecting for Norman, and then into
will leave soon for the West. John her new home on Notch Road. Good
was employed in A. C. Dry Assem- luck in both ventures, Valerie.
Dolores Domenichini and her husbly and Georgianna was employed
band were very busy one day last week.
in Paper Tubular Solder.
by Gertrude Hall
As we go to press, we bid a sad farewell to two of our very popular coworkers, Velma Lincoln and Josie
Mastalezi. Some of the gang and
their husbands gathered at the Clarksburg Sportsmen's Club on Saturday
evening, May 5, for a dinner party in
honor of Velma and Josie. Both were
presented a purse of money and gifts
from their eoworkers. The party was
under the direction of Gloria Amos. It
was very nice to get together after
working hours for the first time in a long
while. Irene Letalian and Helen DuBois entertained with some very fancy
dance steps (minus their shoes). Adele
Solari, Gloria Amos, and Timber Amos
sang several songs. May I say there is
talent in "that there room". As usual,
the bar was a very popular spot and
judging from the different potent
mixtures, there must have been several
heavy heads Sunday. Well, the very
best of luck to you, Velma and Josie.
We wish Elizabeth Hunt's husband,
Carl, a very speedy recovery.
As usual this time of year, the
thought of vacation pops up. Roger
Delisle spent his in Boston attending a
couple of big baseball games.
Glad to hear that Jackie Gayda is on
the road to recovery.
Recently, some of the gang enjoyed
a spaghetti dinner cooked by Mina
Estes, with garlic bread prepared by
Margie, and cake made by Velma
Lincoln and Milton's mother.
What's this I hear? Our boss,
Charlie Desrosier, has purchased a car
and a fishing license. A word to the
wise is sufficient. Beware pedestrians
and little fishes.
Alice Shays spent the week end of
May 5 in Connecticut visiting her
daughter and grandchildren.
Gert Hall has reason to be proud.
Her daughter, Marilyn, was a member
of the Elementary Championship
Basketball Team of Freeman School
and her son, Clinton (Bud) is still on
the honor roll at Drury.
by Dot and Jean
In beginning our duties as reporters
for this department, it. is with the hope
that we may adhere to the standards
as set by Barbara Jones, who was your
former reporter. You are missed,
Barb.
Birthday greetings are extended to
Mary Pauquette, Dot Pritz, Doris Roy,
Alice Lavariere, Theresa Zappone,
Toni Soud, Nellie Leazer, Dot Tower,
and Ethel Fosser. May seems to be a
busy month for birthdays.
Spring—thai means that vacation
time is near and for some it is time for
those wonderful two weeks. To Ada
Blair and Marion Marceau, we hope
you have a lot of fun and don't let the
spring cleaning get you down.
Kay Godak also likes her vacation in
the spring, but not in the hospital.
The gang wishes you a speedy recovery and sends get-well greetings.
There are some good words in our
dictionary, but here is one that nobody
cares for—illness. So Goia Mancini,
Betty White, and Doris Monnette,
just get rid of that word and fill those
empty places soon.
Congratulations go to Eddie LaBonte and his wife who presented him
with a bouncing baby boy.
Congratulations are also in order to
Marion Joppick and Dot Tower who
just celebrated their anniversaries.
What is this? It seems that Ceil
Fleming, Joan Brosseau, Doris Roy,
and Dot Amos are walking home after
work. What's the matter, girls?
Speaking of waistlines, have you
heard of the new reducing pills? In
case you would like further details,
you may consult Nemrod Nowell and
Pete Cardillo. They're experts. One
pill equals a T-Bone steak.
A new organization has been formed
in our department called "'The Greek
Historical Society". How studious
can Rex Parody and Avis Dudley get?
Have you heard of Isaac Walton?
We have quite a few of them. 11 seems
that at this time of year a sportsman's
fancy turns to fishing, and some of the
tallest stories are being told by Nim
"Champ" Nowell, Millie Curtis, Bert
Sherman, and Evelyn Baxter.
One of our co-workers, Shirley Haase,
has been quite fortunate since fishing
season opened. Who is the lucky
"trout", Shire?
Weara
BUDDY.
POPPY
Our welcome mat is quite large, so to
all the new "guys and dolls" Mi,
hope you are happy here.
"Welcome back" is a favorite saying
to Dot Sprague alter a recent leave of
absence.
Everyone says "hello" to Teddy
Pierce and hopes he will be back with
us soon.
In closing, we have a few words for
you, Alice Senecal:
"With watering mouths we wait, in vain
For fish you caught, at Lake Chain
plain."
Filter Department
by
Ginger
Birthday greetings to Bertha Roy
and John I )avis.
Ellen Lipka has joined the stork
brigade, and a shower was held for her
at the home of Alice Monette. She received some very pretty gills. We
were entertained with song and dance
specialties by Claire Danis, accompanied on the piano by Belly Davis.
Bertha Roy was presented with a
gilt, from the gang and she was very
much surprised and pleased. Bertha
also was presented with a birthday cake
by Alice Monette.
John Davis was presented with a gift.
and two birthday cakes from Florence
Saulnier and Claire Shaw.
If anyone would like to know a short.
cut to Schenectady, Florence Saulnier
will be glad to direct them.
Millie Sprowson also has joined ihe
stork brigade and was presented with a
gift from the gang. Good luck, Millie.
SUGGESTION AWARDS MADE
Harold Brafman and David ('ales
look on while John Mast-Hi shows
them the suggestion which won
him a ten dollar cheek. His suggestion facilitated operations in
the Mica Molding Department.
H o d L e w i t t , A»• ii11«r F o r e m a n <>C
the Molding Department, presents
Larry Wood with a ton dollar chock.
Larry suggested a safely device for
use in handling molding dies.
David dales looks on.
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D E P A R T M E N T
P.P.A. Round Midget
Assembly
by Ciel and Viola
Marceline Poiroi celebrated her
birthday on May 4. Teresa Burro
presented her with a birthday cake
which we all enjoyed.
Helen Roe must, have gone on a
shopping spree. She is displaying a
number of pretty cottons.
Good luck to the girls who have been
transferred to other departments. We
miss them.
We are all admiring Margaret
Quiriton's earrings which are very
special. She purchased them in New
York.
PPA Soldering Department
Red Sox copped the game, to take two
in a row on the Yanks. Wonder what
happened to our usually noisy Yankee
fans? They were awfully quiet.
Did you do your bit. in helping to
conquer cancer? If not, contribute
today. You will be helping yourself,
for no one is immune to cancer. Give
generously.
Vi Dempsey stays in a little more
lately, but she just can't seem to get to
bed any earlier. Who can with a new
television set. Eh, Vi?
We miss the girls who have left us
and hope to see them again soon.
We thought Lillian Bingham had
found the end of a rainbow but, lo and
behold, it was just a row of different
colored gum balls.
For a minute the other day, yours
truly thought Mary Ziaja was on
Martin Kane's private eye program. I
heard her say, "Did you say ten cents."
Then, I heard the clerk say, "Yes, I
said ten cents." I thought she was
buying Model tobacco, but it turned
out to be just a desk blotter.
Our deepest sympathy goes to Bill
Richard's family upon the death of
Bill's step-father, and to Joe Rosse's
family upon the death of Mrs. Rosse's
Ceramic Department
mother.
by Ida Gigliotti
Birthday
greetings are extended to
Sample Department
Ann Little and Clyde King. Wre wish
by M. and N.
them many more years of happiness.
First, of all, speedy recovery to
Oh, for a candid camera shot of the
Irene Davis who is ill.
expression of surprise on Virginia
Who is Fran Morse's mad passion? Buda's face when we piled up those
Marie DeMayo caused quite a sensa- kitchen gadgets at a kitchen shower
tion with her new blouse. Wear it given in her honor by the girls of the
again, Marie!
Department. It was held at Alma
What is your ambition? A simple Haley's house. We also presented
question asked of our co-workers. It Lillian with a gift for she was celewas amazing that the answer given by brating her birthday. Our complimost girls was to get married and retire. ments to Alma for a most delicious
Exceptions: Alice Marchio—To own a supper. It was so good that during the
ranch, Mary Bernard—To be com- meal the extent of our vocabulary was
fortable in a big sort of way, Nini "m-m-m good." The evening was an
Sacco—To travel. The boys would enjoyable one. We are taking this
like to become millionaires (I don't opportunity to thank you again for the
know how) and retire. Exceptions: lovely time.
Jimmy Heelan—Ah, women on a
I understand that Frank is known as
desert island and. . ., Gerry Lavigne— the chef supreme. All I have got to
To be Vice-President.
say is, "The proof of the pudding is in
We certainly know that spring is the eating." Incidentally, Frank, I
here when we see the girls walking certainly will be willing to exchange
around with their "peaked" legs. favorite recipes if anyone is interested.
Cheer up, girls, we have many cures.
Helen Gould spent the week end in
We can paint them, use the sun lamp, New York City.
or wait for Mother Nature's good old
"sol".
by Vi Levesque
Birthday greetings to Delia Pugliese.
She celebrated on May 16. Many
happy returns of the day, Delia.
Micky Briggs is enjoying her vacation.
We miss the girls who have been
transferred, and hope they like their
new departments.
Mary Bourdon is on a leave of
absence. Hope you will be back soon,
Mary.
What not to take with you when you
go for a ride with your youngster is
a pail and a shovel. Ask Bob Cutler,
if you are in doubt. We are glad your
youngster wasn't seriously injured,
Bob.
While trying to imitate the Red Sox
is fun on a picnic, it certainly is tough
on the muscles the next day, as Doris
Gaudette found out to her sorrow.
For up-to-date news on ball games
and TV, George Ross is your man.
Marty Lamphier is sporting a black
eye. The cause — a mystery!
Hope you didn't forget Mom on Miscellaneous Dry Test,
Mother's Day. She is the best pal we Finish and Ship
by Ceil Risch
all have.
We all wish Leda King the best of
luck in her new venture. She has been
a supervisor and worked for Sprague
Marshall Street Rolling
Electric for over twenty years. Leda
by Choo-Choo
We welcome Priscilla \ ince, as has left us to go into a dairy business in
checker, to our Department. Priscilla Williamstown. Bill Mendell presented
is the first and only woman in this De- her with a purse of money as a gift
partment. She replaces John Reilly, from our department. We all know
Jr., who enlisted in the Air Force. He you will be very successful in your new
undertaking, and we will be seeing you,
is stationed at Sampson, New York.
Mike Gagliano spent a week's vaca- Leda.
Helen Cole does not believe in buytion a-t. home.
Chuck
Mulcahy attended
the ing one hat at a time. She buys them
Yankee-Red Sox game, at Fenway by the dozen. All the girls want to
Park, on April 27. Chuck's beloved know why, Helen.
Electric Maintenance
Test Department
by E. B. Ryan
The rain poured down from leaden
skies to discourage timid fishermen
and women on April 15. To be sure,
only the most ardent enthusiasts
ventured forth on opening day of the
fishing season to tempt from swollen
streams the elusive trout. Yet we
may boast of the fact that our Supervisor, George DeGrenier, proved himself to be a skillful angler and brought
home the fish to prove it. If this is
the beginning, other departments may
well look to their laurels in this year's
Fishing Contest. We are out to win.
And by the way, if some of our
mechanically minded men would concentrate on inventing a "gasoline
gauge" that would shout out, "Fill
May 18, 1951
N E W S
me up now, Bob", I am sure that a
ready market could be found for this
much needed invention. In fact, we
can assure you that Bob Begiebing
will be first on your list — toting a
gasoline can isn't exactly up Bob's
alley, at least not the first thing in the
morning. What we would like to knowis where Bob mastered that thumbing
technique.
And now, ladies and gentlemen, have
you any suggestions to offer that would
help Ed Lamphier remember that he is
to take his apron home every week.
Mrs. Ed threatens dire reprisals. Of
course, we coulti start a community
laundry. Anyone interested?
Have you noticed the difference in
Johnny Aldrich since he enrolled in the
current "Dale Carnegie" course?
Johnny really seems to have mastered
the finer points and surprises us with
his knowledge. Keep up the good
work, Johnny. Some of us may benefit from it, too.
We are almost as proud as Alice
Green is of her brand new 1951 Crosley
- refrigerator that is. It certainly
looks encouraging for any of the gang
dropping in, and can Alice cook. What
are we waiting for gang, let's go.
Douglas Pike, the department's electrical engineer, has returned to work
after an absence due to a foot injury.
The department is glad to see I )oug
around again.
May we call your attention to this
month's personal ad— Professor Bill
Champagny, alibi expert, alibis furnished for the baseball season. Bill
successfully buried a fictitious grandmother (with variations) on six different occasions. Rates reasonable,
results guaranteed.
Our sincere congratulations to
Charlie Lincoln who has-been elected
union representative.
Mrs. Michael Cantoni and her
daughter, Natalie, have returned from
a vacation trip to Reading, Pennsylvania. They were guests of Mrs.
Cantoni's parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Daniel DeLuco, and her sisters. Mary
reports a pleasant trip and an enjoyable stay.
If the wives of the men in our De-
Industrial Oil Rolling
by Erminia Sweeney
Birthday greetings to Marqurite
Walsh, Frankie Kolus, Agnes Miller,
Bernard Duval, Millie Kearns, Erminia
Sweeney, and Catherine Kelly.
We hope Mrs. Kelly liked her birthday present.
OUR SAFETY CORNER
ifT WITH YOU* IMGS
partment find their mates reluctant to
help out in the annual spring upheaval,
it may be that they are tired out from
listening to the girls do their cleaning
here at work. After mentally shifting
chairs hither and yon and painting this
or that, as well as moving this room to
there and back, can you blame them?
As we look forward to another
Memorial Day, which originally was
set aside to honor our war dead, but
which has come to be a day of commemoration for all of our dead, let us
hesitate for a moment and firmly resolve that it will mean more to us than
just another holiday. Let us all unfurl our flags and fly them from our
rooftops to proclaim to the world that
beneath this symbol of our freedom, we
shall be true to the principles for which
they made the supreme sacrifice. We,
the American people, believe that
freedom and democracy will yet prevail.
Machine Shop
by Nick and John
Our deepest sympathy is extended
to Bernard Barnhart on the death of
his brother.
We wish a speedy recovery to Connie
Bush's husband, who is in Plunkett
Memorial Hospital.
Anyone who is interested in planting,
see Ceil Bouchard.
When Evelyn Jones gets her house
fixed up, we will have a housewarming.
A very becoming giggle you have
there, Helen Goodermote.
Lucy Cozzaglio will graduate from Drury in June. She is the daughter of Jimmy, employed in General Maintenance, and Linda, employed in the Molding Department.
Shirley, who is the daughter of Bertha Jennings, is a cheerleader at St. Joseph's High School. Bertha is employed in the Bathtub Assembly Department. Private Ernest
O'Dell is stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Ernest formerly was employed in F. P. Finish. Toni is the daughter of Carmela Trisorio of Miscellaneous Dry Rolling.
Toni had her picture taken at a Drury football game. Clarence Williams is now stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Clarence is the son of Dollie Williams of Brown Street
General.
May 18, 1951
Page 5
SPRAGUE ELECTRIC LOG
Brown Street News
Continued
Wire Coating
7^e ^btitall Side . . .
4?o* the Qisdi
by Betty Jangrow
Jackie Mattimore gave his new car
BEAT THE HEAT
a good trial run the first, week end lie
GARDEN HINTS
bought it by taking a trip to Boston.
The wool suit season is going to
By Joann Deans
There he enjoyed a couple of good basevanish very shortly when, one of these
"April showers bring May flowers"—
ball games, and was present at that, no have you noticed the buds on the trees,
mornings, you're going to wake up and
hit-no run game pitched by Cliff the new green shoots of grass coming
find the thermometer registering about,
Chambers. Incidently, if you want to up on the lawn? That, fellow garden75 . Then you'll quickly dive for one
get into a really good baseball argu- ers, is a sign for you to begin thinking
of last year's cottons and rush to work
ment, contact Pete LePage and Jackie of transplanting those little seedlings
wishing you had made adequate preMattimore. It will prove to be hotand also planting these packages of
parations and additions to your summer
and interesting.
wardrobe. Here are several suggestions
seeds out of doors now. But first of
Congratulations to Earle Washburn all, you have to prepare that garden
to be sewn at home, to keep you from
1
whose birthday was on May I ). Main plot you have picked out as your site.
getting caught short.
happy returns from all of your friends.
Women who have shorter and more
If you want your garden plot well
llollis Herrington boughi a c a r the
ample figures than average often feel
prepared — spade it yourself. Do I
same day Jackie Mattimore bought his. hear a groan? ? ? Don't feel that way
they are limited in their selection of
They are the same make, but different about it. It. is really good exercise and
styles — a very good reason for sewing
models. Neither knew that the other not hard work if done a little at a time.
your own. A pretty and practical
was buying one, so they now have The secret "is to take it easy. A space
pattern for half sizes is Simplicity
Printed Pattern 3194, a square necked
30 feet x 50 feet can be spaded in eight
sundress
and bolero with a vertical
hours
easily.
One
hour
a
day
for
eight
Our deepest sympathy is extended to
line
of scalloping and buttons in the
days
and
the
job
is
done.
Larry and Harry Haskins on the death
skirt.. It comes in sizes 14-J- to 24j and
of their mother.
But first of all, be sure the soil is in
is illustrated at: the left. A most becondition to spade. Never work soil
coming style for larger figures.
which
is
loo
wet;
and
if
the
soil
is
heavy,
Molded Tubular
An excellent fabric for your summer
don't wait until it has become too dry.
Solder Department
suit would be denim — crisply tailored,
There is a point between extremes when
by "The Busy Bees'
yet cool, because it is cotton. For the
even heavy clay can be lifted easily,
suit, we recommend Simplicity Pattern
and will crumble under a blow from the
for Rachel Garner. By the way,
No. 3515, sizes 12 to .20. If you are
Rachel, we like your new short hair spade. You can always tell this point
more interested in a dress, Simplicity
by
using
the
"mud-pie"
test.
Mould
style.
Pattern No. 3552, with an airy back,
a ball of earth in your hand, pat it to
We hear Sue Pallone is quite a paper
V-neckline would be a good choice.
make a mud-pie. If the pie holds tohanger. Just ask Frances Siciliano.
This pattern conies in misses' and
gether — hold it! ! ! — the soil is too
Why don't, you girls hang out your
women's sizes, 12 to 20, 40, and 42.
wet to spade. If it crumbles — go
shingle.
ahead — it is just right.
Remember too, that blouses and
Jeannette Cady recently spent the
Systematic spading makes the job
skirts make good warm weather styles,
week end in New York City.
easier
—
plan
what
you
are
going
to
do
especially
if you need wardrobe multiWe wish Alice Beer, Bell Dow, Helen
pliers. Before you buy your fabric, be
Wager, and Delima Lewis good luck each day, a certain section of the plot
and
then
complete
it.
For
example,
sure to consult the back of the pattern
on their new jobs. We will miss you.
We will make a Yankee-fan out of dig a strip perhaps six feet wide, filled with the soil you removed from planted and your plants are set in the envelope for important suggestions on
ground — however, use great care that fabric, thread, fasteners, ribbon or
Mary Collier yet. 'Of course, she has running the shortest dimension of the the initial trench.
garden. Then at one end dig a ditch,
After you have reworked the soil the soil is packed gently but firmly trimmings.
a lot to learn.
Margaret Cirone is looking for a say one foot wide and the depth of until it is mellow, light and level, it is over the seeds and around the plants.
spade, removing all soil from it. Pile time to plant — this is the part of Now—grab the nearest easy chair and
good recipe for making fudge.
THE MALE POINT OF VIEW
Lettie Demo is quite proud of her this soil near the opposite end of the gardening that most of us like the best! relax — the hardest part is over! The
There is always a certain sense of satis- weeds will grow but not right away,
son, Joe, who is attending the Uni-strip.
This summer, smart men will shed
When you spade, spade with the faction when you have finished plant- you'll have a few days to catch your
versity of Rochester.
their winter shoe wardrobes along with
Ask John Ghidotti how he got those blade not parallel to the trench but at ing. But more of that later — now to breath.
heavy
overcoats and winter suits when
scratches on his new car, not even two right angles to it. Thus, you can lift begin with, you have to lay off your
the mercury begins to soar. Rising
the soil more easily and deposit it in rows with a yard stick and put a stake
weeks old.
temperatures
will find them keeping
the trench. The spade should be or label with the name of what your When applying weed killers to the
cool — and efficient — in twelve ounce
driven down, not on a slant, but plan calls for at the end of each row. lawn, keep them carefully away from
tropical worsted suits, shirts in thin
Mica Department
perpendicularly to its full depth. Don't Stretch your marking line (a piece of borders and the edge of the garden.
fabrics with lowered collar bands, and
by Ruth Bass
try to take too much soil at once—take string) tightly between the stakes and Even the slightest spray or drift, may
new,
light-weight, "air-conditioned"
cause
injury
to
plants
and
shrubs
Spring is housecleaning time and we a small slice so your back is notwith the end of the hoe handle make a
summer shoes especially designed for
are not excepted. Our Department is strained. Lift it up, turn the spade straight line. This will be all thenearby.
hot
weather
comfort.
having its "furniture" shifted, too. over so that the top soil falls under- trench necessary for the planting of
Men shopping for summer shoe wardMain- think they should only plant
neath and the bottom soil on top. • Incarrots, lettuce, beets, radishes and
We are being re-arranged madly.
Irene Walker will be leaving us soon. filling the first trench, you have dug other small seeds. However, a slight- bush beans in a small vegetable garden. robes will find a wide variety of fabrics,
ly deeper trench (which can be made This is a mistake. Pole beans al- colors, patterns and constructions from
She and her husband are moving to another.
Washington, D. C , where he has If you are going to spade under your with the blade of the hoe) will be though taking up a little more space which to choose. There is a summeraccepted a position as a chemist at a fertilizer, spread it evenly over the necessary for seeds such as beans and will yield for a much longer period and weight style appropriate for every
occasion this season, according to the
give a larger crop.
Naval Research Laboratory. Best of area, except on the top of your initial peas.
National Shoe Institute.
luck, Irene.
trench. When this first trench is dug,
If you are going to transplant or set
Biggest, news style-wise is the
Avoid
removing
leaves
and
other
We all miss Millie Prevey, who is on dean the manure from the lop of the into the garden some plants, then they
leave of absence. Mabel Maxwell is next trench and throw it into the should be spaced with a yardstick the vegetable matter from among shrubs. tropical slip-on, with easy-on elasticized
a lost soul without, her "silent" partner. bottom of the first; and continue on like proper distance apart. Then get out Get in the habit of increasing the goring or zippers instead of lacings.
Millie always has claimed she doesn't that, piling soil on lop of manure. your trusty little hand trowel and accumulation there because they serve Like most of the new summer-weight,
even gel. a chance to open her mouth, let When you finish spading, you should transplant them. There you are — as mulches and conserve food and shoes, the slip-ons have extremely
flexible soles and uppers.
have an empty trench, which should be the garden is spaded, all your seeds are water in the soil.
alone say a word.
ft
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J» 0
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Arthur Ray is ihc son of Clifford, who is employed in Dry Tubular Assembly, and Jeanette, who is employed in Paper Rolling. John Mahoney, former Machine Shop employe, poses »ith his two sons, Miehael and John, in Itarston. California. The children's grandmother is Mildred Mahoney of the KVA Department. This little girl's name is Lynn
Ann and she is the daughter of Edward De Crenier, who is employed in the Molding Department. Lynn's grandmother is Corena Tatro of Wire Coating. Mrs. Edward J. Shaker
and her son, Edward. Marion is employed in Metal Clad Tubular Assembly and Eddie, Sr., is employed in Eleetrie Maintenance Test. Patricia Ann is the granddaughter of Mary
Benson of Miscellaneous Paper Finish.
May in, I9.r,I
SPRAGUE ELECTRIC LOG
Page 6
SPORTS
Kenny Russell
BASEBALL
ing and the pitching of Max Surkont is
one of the highlights for the Braves.
The Dodgers, led by "Gil" Hodges
The team on the inside track for the
who has parked 10 home runs so far,
coveted crown in Northern Berkshire
are hot on the heels of the Boston Club.
is at this writing Dalton High with 3
The New York Giants alter 11
wins and no losses to date.
Pittsfield High, pre-season favorite, straight defeats are once more burning
has already suffered two unexpected up the course and we believe this club
set-backs at the hands of Adams and will soon be well into the firsi division.
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL
Dalton. Both Dalton and Adams
hopped oft to an early lead over the
Shire City lads and then clung tenaciously to the lead and both were
triumphant.
Drury was downed by Dalton in it>
opener, 4-0, but then the "Blue Devils''
pinned a defeat on Pittsfield St.
Joseph at Pittsfield and edged out
Williamstown in the final inning, 10-7.
Meanwhile, Adams was jolted by
Williamstown, 5-4, and then throttled
Pittsfield, 6-4.
The next week will be vital to the
leading contenders and especially so to
Dalton.
Traffic lights are for you, also. When
making a left turn, give a signal, ami
I urn around to see what is approach
ing.
When going into a store, leave the
bike parked against the building or
bike rack. Don't leave it on the
sidewalk in the way ol pedestrians.
Bicycling is a great ami health)
sport.
You will enjoy it more if you
The Phillies are right in the thick of
league competition and the entire are considerate ol others.
eight teams are engaged in a inerrj
scramble for positions.
FISHING CONTEST
BICYCLING, A SPORT
Don't lorgel to enter your catch in
the LOG Fishing Contest. The follow
ing classes of fish are eligible: Trout
(brook or native, brown ami rainbow),
Bass (large mouth, small mouth),
Pickerel, Northern Pike, Perch, Hull
heads, and Walleye Pike. In addition
to the fish listed, then- will be a new
classification, Lake Trout. Vv\) dollars
worth ol fishing equipment will be
awarded for the largest fish in each
classification.
by Peter Mancuso
The season ol cycling is here:
swapping tires, painting, adjusting new
parts, then leaving to hit the road.
Parents should bring to the attention of their children who have bicycles
the fact that there are now more automobiles on the highways, and it presents
SEMI PRO-BASEBALL
greater
danger to the cyclists and
Baseball is not entirely dead in this
area, but awfully close to it. Williams- motorists alike.
A tew regulations lor bike riding are
town Legion will re-organize for the
So far, llu1 leaders in the contest are:
coming season and so will the Blue- listed. These rules exist for the
Louis Vincelette
Haven, a representative from our fair cyclist's own protection. They are not
new, but bear repeating.
Walleye Pike 3 lbs.
8 oz. 24J in.
city.
Unless the bicycle you have is built,
Albert
\
<dpi
LITTLE LEAGUE
for two, never carry a passenger. An
Native Trout
1 lb. 8 oz. 16 in.
In order to revive the ebbing baseball
extra person on the handle bars, or
love, some of our most prominent
Joseph Roberts
on the back, makes the steering and
sports-minded citizens have inaugubalance unsteady.
Brown Trout
1 lb. 10 oz. 17 in.
rated the "Little League" and some
One
of
the
most
dangerous
things
a
No
entries
have
been received in an\
141 applications for tryouts have been
bicycle rider can do is to hitch on, or classifications other than the Native
Joe Lipa shows some of tin- bowling form which recently gave him received. Coaches and Managers will
cling to a truck or car. If the and Brown Trout, and Walleye Pike.
a score of 400. Joe is employed in the Miscellaneous Dry Rolling De- be assigned to the 6 clubs that the
vehicle should suddenly stop, or Take your fish to Fred Powers at
league will carry. A good sum of
partment.
turn quickly, a severe injury may Brown Street, Bob Boyer at Marshall
money has been forthcoming to outfit
result.
Street, and George Labombard at
the new teams.
BOWLING
SOFTBALL
The City League has reorganized
for the coming season with at least six
and maybe eight teams comprising the
league. So far Hunter Machine Company, Trenton Club, Corner Cafe,
Sprague Electric Company, Clan McIntyre, and Company K. Independents
have filed for League entry. President
Semi Finals
for the coming year is Louis Vincelette,
Secretary is Don Fortini, Treasurer is
Industrial Tournament
George St. Pierre, and Statistician is
Arnold Print Works
Bucky Bullett, WMNB sports an1
2
3 Total
nouncer.
G. Faquette.... 92 103 122 317
E. Lisee. .
. 100 137 104 341
WILLIAMS COLLEGE
R. Durant. .
• 88 137 92 317
SPORTS
W. Kirby
91
87 116 294
M. Groeger. . . . 116 93 98 307 GOLF
Coach Dick Baxter's "Purple" team
Totals
487 557 532 1576 annexed the New England Golf Team
Crown and also had "Bill" Rodie of
Sprague Electric Company
Williams and top team-mate Berry
1
2
3 Total
Smith in the unusual all-Williams Einal.
H. Saunders. . . 94 122 97 313 Congratulations, fellows. 124 players
W . Fortini
96 101 103 300 representing 24 colleges took part in
J. Allan!
112 107 117 336 the week end event held in Watertown,
L. Hodgon... . 109 123 100 332 Massachusetts.
J. Lipa
118 146 136 400 TENNIS
Coach Chaffee's net-men are having
Totals
529 599 553 1681a great season with only a 7-2 defeat at
the hands of Yale marring their New
England record. A recent and notable
Finals
triumph was registered over the
Industrial Tournament
University of North Carolina, defendBerkshire Fine Spinning
ing Dixie Champs.
1
2
3 Total TRACK
Amherst upset the apple-cart and in
R. Unus . . .
102 103 105 310
J. Milos. .
79 87 92 258 traditional fashion came from behind
C. Kaniezny. . . 76 113 95 284 to take the last two events to win a
*|. Baron
97 110 103 310 very close meet. This was the initial
F.Shaw...
91 89 103 286 defeat for Coach Tony Plansky's
runners. Williams has entered twelve
Totals
448 502 498 1448 men in the New England Meet to be
held in Springfield.
Sprague Electric C o m p a n y
BASEBALL
1
2
3 Total
The "Ephmen" are finding the going
H. Saunders. . . 96 93 108 297 very rough and have shown wins over
W. Fortini
100 83 89 272 only a few opponents. Union and
J. Allard
110 101 116 327 Wesleyan were downed and the victory
L. Hodgon
81 107 106 294 over Wesleyan put the ' 'Purple" one up
J. Lipa
117 92 91 300 for the "Little Three". R.P.I, and
Springfield had little trouble in downing
Totals
504 476 510 1490 the charges of Coach Bobby Coombs.
Spraguc Electric won the annual
Industrial Bowling Tournament. Joe
Lipa in the semi-final match bowled the
phenomenal score of 400. 118, 146,
and 136 = 400.
MINOR LEAGUE
The Pittsfield "Electrics" of the
Canadian-American League are playing a grand brand of baseball and will
be a threatening contender for the
flag this season. This well-balanced
club has displayed power at the plate,
a fine defense afield, and some mightyfine pitching.
Springfield "Cubs" of the International Loop are beginning to find
themselves and with some help from
the parent club are now making their
presence felt in keen league competition.
MAJOR LEAGUE
The New York Yankees are currently seated in first place, but not with any
comfortable margin for the red-hot
Senators and White Sox are both
setting a merry pace for the first 25
games of the grueling campaign.
The hapless Red Sox, who seem to
listlessly play through the motions,
are puny in the hitting department,
defensively they are fielding like old
men, and the pitching that a year ago
was bad is 100% worse so far in this
campaign. However, this is a typical
Red Sox start, but many are already
saying "Wait till next year." What a
slogan!
The Cleveland Indians are one of the
favorites this year, and with Bobby
Feller having a good year they may do
it.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
The Boston Braves with the "pitching" are on the top rung at this writ-
Riding two or three abreast is a
dangerous habit. Always ride single
file.
Night riding without a front light,
or a rear light, or a reflector is
dangerous. Have a bell on your
bicycle, or some means of warning
that you are coming.
Stay on the right side of the road.
When coming out of a driveway, stop
and look to see if the way is clear
Trick riding on the streets is very
dangerous, for a defect on the road,
or oil on the surface will cause a spill.
You should not ride your bicycle on
the sidewalks. When a pedestrian
is crossing the street, give him the
right of way.
Beaver Street. 'They an- the judges
of the Contest and will weigh your fish
and fill out an official entry blank for
you.
Entries in the Contest have been
received from Albert Volpi, Louis
Vincelette, Joseph Roberts, LouisCoty,
David Reed, l.orin Jangrow, and
Walter Schroeder.
Although your catch is not the larg
cst, it may win one of the three blind
prizes. The Mind prizes an- live
dollars worth of lishing equipment to Inselected by the winners. So enter the
next fish you catch in the Fishing
Contest.
REVISED SELECTIVE SERVICE
CLASSIFICATION SYMBOLS
For your general information, the following table supplies the key
to the meaning of the symbols that appear on draft cards or on any
classification advice you may get. Classification IV-C has been added
since the Selective Service Classification Symbols appeared in the
August 11, 1950 issue of the LOG.
CLASS
I-A
I-A-O
I-C
I-D
I I-A
I I-C
I1 I-A
IV-A
IV-B
IY-C
IY-D
IV-E
IY-F
Y-A
MEANING
Available for military service.
Conscientious objector available for noncombatant service only.
Member of the armed forces of the United States, the Coast
Guard, the Coast and Geodetic Survey or the Public Health
Service.
Member of reserve component or student taking military
training.
Deferred because of civilian employment (except agriculture).
Deferred because of employment in agriculture.
Deferred because of dependents.
Deferred because registrant has already completed service or is
the sole surviving son in a family where a son or daughter has
been killed in the line of duty.
Official deferred by law.
Alien deferred by law, not intending to become a citizen, such as
exchange students, temporary workers, and visitors.
Deferred as minister of religion or divinity students.
Deferred as conscientious objector opposed to both combatant
and noncombatant military service.
Deferred as physically, mentally or morally unfit.
Registrant is over the age of liability for military service.